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Your options of play can be somewhat confusing considering the large number of gaming operators, the ruling legislation in each country as well as the wealth of games that can be played. Depending on your region and country, you may also be able to participate in other games of chance, such as slots or casino games like the Phoenix Inferno Slot Game.
For decades, people have been trying to trick their odds into winning the lottery. The Internet abounds with tips and tricks that are supposed to maximize your chances of winning the "big one." That most of them don't work should come as no surprise to the seasoned lottery player as predicting the winning numbers would require a crystal ball.
That being said, some tips are fact-based and can help increase your general odds at coming out on top. Here are a few of them:
- You can join a lottery pool, which gives you more entries without having to spend more money. Many people create their own "pool" in their office or at their workplace.
- Second-chance games can increase your chances at winning the lottery. Many lotteries offer second-chance drawings on non-winning tickets. All you need to do is fill out the form on the back of those second-chance lottery tickets and send it in. You'll be given a bonus chance to be a winner.
- Picking rare numbers (numbers not often drawn) can result in a large jackpot in case you are the winner. If you win a lottery jackpot, there's a chance you might have to split the payout with other people who picked the same numbers. So all things being equal (in that all numbers are equally likely to be picked), you might as well try to select rarer numbers to improve your odds of keeping more of the pot for yourself.
- Try to play the right games. All games have different odds of winning. This is extremely important to remember. Always read the odds before playing. Also, keep in mind that lottery games like Powerball and MegaMillions are national lotteries. These types of games have fixed odds of winning. So if many people play them, you could easily end up splitting a jackpot, which would lower the value of your prize winnings. Don't write off scratch-off games either. While they usually offer smaller prizes, they also tend to offer higher chances of winning overall.
Did you know that?
- The $1.5 billion dollar Powerball jackpot was the largest amount in lottery history.
- 85% of all winners decide to remain anonymous.
- A single family from Tipton, West Midlands has had three separate jackpot wins, totaling $3.25 million, despite the low odds to win the lottery.
- 5: the average number of cars lottery winners buy.
- On average, people spend more time on playing lottery than on all other forms of entertainment combined.
- French writer Voltaire was an early lottery winner.
- In 1980, only 14 states in the US had their own lottery. Today, that number stands at 43.
- In the book "The Lottery Wars", we learn that thousands of people scrounge through garbage cans to look for winning tickets.
- Very few winners opt for plastic surgery after a lottery windfall.
- 48% of winners keep their day jobs.
- Many lotteries recommend that you sign the back of your ticket so as to provide irrefutable evidence in case your winning ticket is misplaced.
- A former math professor (who clearly knows a thing or two about odds) has won the lottery four times: $5.4 million the first time, $2 million a decade later, $3 million two years after that, and finally, $10 million in 2010.
Celebrities, authors and journalists have mused about the lottery for centuries. Among a sea of quotes, here are a couple of great ones about the lottery:
"Adventure upon all the tickets in the lottery, and you lose for certain; and the greater the number of your tickets the nearer your approach to this certainty."(Adam Smith)
"I have won this lottery. It's a gigantic lottery, and it's called Amazon.com. And I'm using my lottery winnings to push us a little further into space." (Jeff Bezos)


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Midwest Living Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Pretty accents
Revisions Design Studio bottles Michele Dugree creates vintage-style bottles and jars in crisp white porcelain at her ceramics studio in Marquette, Michigan. Mix and match several to create a one-of-a-kind set. From $27. (906) 250-4920; revisionsdesignstudio.comLinnea's Lights candles Soy candles from mother-daughter team Lynn Manley and Laura Cler in Carmel, Indiana, have delightfully natural aromas. One sniff of peony, and you'll be transported to a backyard in May. From $16. (317) 324-4002; oliverstwistllc.comTarget Nate Berkus tray We fell instantly for the faux-marble inlay and richly grained wood in this strikingly geometric big-box bargain from Chicago designer Nate Berkus. $34.99. (800) 591-3869; target.com
Unwrap the Midwest
Mara-Mi gift wrap Make gifts pop with graphic, heavy-weight papers, tags and bags from a Stillwater, Minnesota, design studio. $9 for a 10-foot roll. (888) 235-0484; mara-mi.comBarnwood trays Omaha-based Dan Vollmer salvages Iowa and Nebraska barnwood to craft rustic trays in a variety of sizes; each has the barn's story on the back. From $35. (402) 510-1711; barnwoodtrays.comCakegirls cake stands Cake-baking sisters in Chicago sell Ohio-made glass pedestals in a rainbow of sweet pastels. From $39.95. thecakegirls.comJayson Home postcard holder (on wall) Switch cards and photos seasonally in this Chicago design store's wire holder. $48. (800) 472-1885; jaysonhome.com
Vestiges Inc. tea towels
A pair of Minnesota friends sells oversize state towels inspired by 1930s souvenir textiles. Use for drying, or frame to brighten a kitchen. $15. (612) 259-8262; vestigesinc.com
Fringe and Fettle Ceramics noodle bowls
Sometimes simple is best, as with the subtly playful polka dots and pale gray glaze on Minneapolis potter Joanna Buyert's versatile bowls. Worth the splurge to have a set. $34 each. (952) 913-6006; fringeandfettle.com
American Spoon Michigan Wild Craft Collection
Hand-foraged fruits and honey take American Spoon's always-luscious preserves further into the realm of utter jammy bliss. Flavors in the five-jar set include brandied wild blackberries, elderberry jelly and more. $80. (888) 735-6700; spoon.com
J.R. Watkins sink set
You probably know them for their vanilla extract, but the historical Winona, Minnesota, company also makes natural bath and body products, like this lemon-scented set of hand soap and lotion made for showing off by the kitchen sink. $17.99. (800) 243-9423; jrwatkins.com
Wind and Willow Home kitchenware
Mod design meets functionality in rubber-dipped (so they don't slide!) serving bowls and mixing spoons from Araya Jensen of Minneapolis. A variety of colors are available. Bowls from $32, spoon set $29. windandwillowhome.com
Year of the pie
Two of our all-time favorite Midwest pie shops-Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago and Sweetie-Licious Bakery Cafe in DeWitt, Michigan-spill their baking secrets in debut cookbooks this fall. The Hoosier Mama Book of Pie has a friendly, instructive tone and features 120-plus recipes running the sweet and savory gamut, including Apple Rhubarb and Frito Chili. $29.95; (312) 243-4846; hoosiermamapie.com Linda Hundt takes a more personal approach in Sweetie-Licious Pies. Family stories accompany 52 recipes. We have our eye on Mommy's Pineapple Pecan Cheesecake Pie. $26.95; (517) 669-9300; sweetie-licious.com
Tasty treasures
Chicago's Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine sells a beautiful Best of the Midwest gift box with products from around the region. The variety changes occasionally, but here's what will likely come in your box. $69.99 (800) 721-4781; pastoralartisan.comClockwise from top left: Marieke Gouda: a mild and slightly sweet cheese from Holland's Family Cheeses in Thorp, Wisconsin; Prairie Breeze: a sharp cheddar with crumbly, crystallized texture from Milton Creamery in Milton, Iowa; Little Napoleon: a pungent goat's milk cheese from Zingerman's Creamery in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Caraway Rye Crackers: a crisp canvas for any cheese, from Potter's Crackers in Madison, Wisconsin; Single-source Honey: a sweet treat from one of 17 Minnesota hive locations, from Ames Farm in Watertown.
Jayson Home wreath
This 24-inch fresh boxwood wreath from Chicago offers a lush and leafy alternative to pine. $43. (800) 472-1885; jaysonhome.com
Original Tree Swing bench swing
Made from reclaimed wood in Minneapolis, this generously sized swing has comfy rounded edges and sturdy ropes sure to last for generations of riders. $149.99. (612) 968-4038; theoriginaltreeswing.com
Unique Art Pendants bracelets
Molly Spilane of Minneapolis calls her trove of jewelry and home accessories "lovingly odd." We think her nature-inspired graphic brass cuff bracelets are just plain lovely. From $30. uniqueartpendants.etsy.com
Worker B Rescue Putty
Tackle chapped and cracked winter skin with this extra-thick, honey-infused potion from Minneapolis. You just need a tiny dab. $16.50 for 1.75 ounces. (612) 584-0440; worker-b.com
In Her Words Handmade Ceramics platter
Sarah Kupcho of Minneapolis crafts personalized dishes perfect for newlyweds' first Christmas together-or octogenarians' 50th. $48. (612) 670-7969; inherwordsceramics.etsy.com
Jechory Glass Designs planter
Michelle Lindgren of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, solders glass and metal to make gemlike terrariums for trendy air plants. Included sand and decorative pebbles finish the look. (Because the package includes a live plant, open and set up the terrarium upon arrival.) $40. jechoryglassdesigns.etsy.com
Tru Fragrance perfume
Fragrance pros use fancy gear to capture the scents of flowers in Chicago's parks and planters and mix them to create signature Windy City perfumes. The first edition (shown) was so popular that they've recently issued a second. From $20. (800) 443-3000; shop.trufragrance.com
Sanborn Canoe paddles
Inspired by generations of canoe trips, cousins in Winona, Minnesota, craft striking, functional paddles that beg to be hung as decor. From $145. sanborncanoe.com
Timber Green Woods ornaments
Made on a sustainable tree farm in Spring Green, Wisconsin, these laser-cut snowflakes come in a huge variety of shapes. From $14.95. (608) 574-3343; timbergreenwoods.etsy.com
Yearbook Studios blanket
Snuggle in collegiate style with a super-warm wool blanket designed in Chicago and made by Minnesota's Faribault Woolen Mill Company. $145. (708) 366-1920; yearbookstudios.com
Stormy Kromer Carryall bag
This roomy wool bag (the size of a small gym bag) comes from the Ironwood, Michigan, company best known for winter caps. The reinforced bottom and sturdy handles easily withstand heavy loads. $119. (888) 455-2253; stormykromer.com
Treat Bake Shop pecans
Milwaukee food writer Sarah Marx Feldner coats these addictive nuts in the perfect blend of sugar, savory spice and salt. Try them straight, as a kicky complement to cheese or sprinkled over vanilla ice cream. $14.95 for 7 ounces. thetreatbakeshop.com
Firebuggz campfire fishing pole
With a flick of the wrist, kids (and kids at heart) flip hot dogs, marshmallows and more over a campfire with this sturdy, stainless-steel "fishing" pole. $25. (763) 263-0115; firebuggz.com
Kansas paper cutouts
Angie Pickman lives by a philosophy of simplicity. So it's fitting that the Lawrence, Kansas, artist starts with the most humble of materials-paper-then snips and slices away to create graphic cutouts of woodland creatures, curving trees and intricate flowers. Angie (aka Rural Pearl) shows her simple yet stunning art at shows throughout the country. Unframed prints from $14. (877) 424-1952; ruralpearl.etsy.com
Mahalo cape and mask
Two sisters born in Ohio stitch an imaginative wonderland-a vast assortment of affordable capes and felt animal masks for kids. $26. (727) 235-1757; mahalo.etsy.com
Manhattan Toy Cheese Chase game
The first mouse team to reach the cheese wins in this simple stocking stuffer from a Minneapolis toy company. Parents will especially appreciate that the game can be as long (or blessedly short) as they want. $6. (800) 541-1345; manhattantoy.com
Crosley Radio
Add a splash of retro style to your home with the sleek Ranchero, manufactured by a legendary Cincinnati sound company that's now based in northern Kentucky. A hidden port allows you to connect an MP3 player. $99.95. (866) 276-7539; crosleyradio.com
The Social Dept. T-shirts
Hand-printed in Ohio, these soft tees (available for every state and in other designs, too) strike just the right balance between Midwest pride and hipster snark. Adult and children's sizes available. $25. thesocialdept.com
Morphology game
Imagine Pictionary, but instead of drawing, you use items like string and glass beads to build what's written on the card. Created in Minnesota, this party game is harder than it sounds, but had us on the floor laughing. Available in a junior version, too. $15. amazon.com
Uusi playing cards
We were mesmerized by the Baroque-style art on these top-quality playing cards sold by Linnea Gits and Peter Dunham, founders of a Chicago design studio. They would be a striking addition to any card game or coffee table. $15. (773) 576-8220; uusi.us
Housey Home night light
Chicago shadow-puppet artist Andrea Everman's sweet Love You night-light is sure to ward away (or charm) monsters under the bed. $24. (773) 603-9768; houseyhome.etsy.com
Bees'netta tote
Chicago-based Suzie Sorenson makes her carefully crafted "eco-leather" totes from free-range cattle tanned without pollutants. We especially love its durability, generous size and timeless style. $280. www.beesnetta.com
Mademoiselle Miel bonbons
Thank bees from rooftop hives in the Twin Cities for the creamed honey filling inside these dark chocolates hand-finished with shimmering edible gold leaf. They're almost too beautiful to eat. Almost. Package of three for $7. (651) 226-4703; mademoisellemiel.com
K. Hall Designs bath salts
Kelley Hall-Barr and husband John crank out heavenly scented bath salts (and home fragrance products) at their sprawling Deco-style retail store and warehouse in Brentwood, Missouri. It's a great spot to stock up on hostess gifts. $25. (314) 961-1990; khalldesigns.com
Grey Goose Gifts chandelier teardrop earrings
Modern simplicity shimmers in sterling-silver jewelry hammered by Jill Goulait of Cincinnati. They're destined to be your new go-to, go-with-everything earrings. $42. (513) 405-2826; greygoosegifts.etsy.com
Elise Bergman multiwrap
The Chicago designer uses hand-woven silver or red silk from India in this versatile piece. For more ideas on how to wear the dress, visit her website. $298. (312) 952-7009; elisebergman.com
Fferrone Design revolution carafe
We never thought we'd swoon over a pitcher--until we unpacked this ethereally thin beauty from Chicago designer Felicia Ferrone. $98. (312) 662-1210; fferronedesign.com
Craftmade Toffee
We tried several flavors of Minnesotan Steve Kippels' toffee, including one studded with caramel corn. All delish, but it's hard to beat a perfectly executed classic: almond with dark chocolate. From $13 for 8 ounces. craftmadetoffee.com
Bittercube bitters
We had a blast experimenting with these six flavors of bitters developed in Milwaukee. One of our fave combos: A few drops of the cherry bark add sweet depth to bourbon. $54. bittercube.com
Cedar Ridge Distillery whiskey
Credit the Midwest cornfields (and the distillers) of Swisher, Iowa, for this nationally acclaimed and oh-so-smooth bourbon crafted from corn whiskey, barley and rye. Check local liquor stores for availability. $36.99. crwine.com
Silly Buddy bow tie
Your dog will look dashing in a beautiful, handmade collar from Chicago. Choose among plaids, stripes, florals and polk dots. $43. silly-buddy.com
Lego Robie House
Perfect for Frank Lloyd Wright fans or Lego nuts, this build-it-yourself version of the Prairie-style icon in Chicago has 2,276 pieces. $199. (877) 848-3559; shopwright.org
Archer Air Superiority collection
Confession: We ordered this trio of manly room sprays as sort of a joke. But all three scents--European sports car, distillery and hunting lodge-are actually great! Created in Chicago, they're a fun not-quite-gag-gift for guys on your list. $42 for a set of three. archermen.com
Hoosier Bat Company baseball bats
Quality draws Major League Baseball players to this Indiana company. The top-selling HB105 ash bat will leave your slugger feeling like a pro. Available in 32-, 33- and 34-inch lengths. $60. (800) 228-3787; hoosierbat.com
A city, stamped
One of the many shining lights in the resurgence of Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is Steam Whistle Letterpress and Design. Founder Bryan Stuparyk funnels his passion for Queen City architecture into Paper Neighborhood, a 21-piece stamp set that lets you design your own urban facade. Make stationery or prints-or just have fun getting your architect on. $52. steamwhistlepress.com


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Mich. becomes right-to-work state despite protests
December 12, 2012
By JEFF KAROUB and JOHN FLESHER
(LANSING, Mich., AP) — In a dizzyingly short time span, Republicans have converted Michigan from a seemingly impregnable fortress of organized labor into a right-to-work state, leaving outgunned Democrats and union activists with little recourse but to shake their fists and seek retribution at the ballot box.
"Workers deserve the right to decide for themselves whether union membership benefits them," Snyder said. "Introducing freedom-to-work in Michigan will contribute to our state's economic comeback while preserving the roles of unions and collective bargaining."
House Speaker Jase Bolger exulted after the vote that Michigan's future "has never been brighter," while Democrats and union activists said workers had been doomed to ever-lower living standards. Lacking enough votes to block the measures or force a statewide referendum, opponents set their sights on the 2014 election.
"Passing these bills is an act of war on Michigan's middle class, and I hope the governor and the Republican legislators are ready for the fight that is about to ensue," said Gretchen Whitmer, the Senate Democratic leader.
As one of 24 states with right-to-work laws, Michigan will prohibit requiring nonunion employees to pay unions for negotiating contracts, representing them in grievances and other services. Supporters say the law gives workers freedom of association and promote job creation, while critics insist the real intent is to drain unions of funds needed to bargain effectively.
Labor has suffered a series of setbacks in Rust Belt states since the 2010 election propelled tea party conservatives to power across much of the region. Even so, the ruthless efficiency with which Republicans prevailed on right-to-work was breathtaking in Michigan, birthplace of the United Auto Workers, where unions have long been political titans.
The seeds were planted two years ago with the election of Snyder, a former venture capitalist and CEO who pledged to make the state more business-friendly, and GOP supermajorities in the House and Senate. They have chipped away repeatedly at union power, even as Snyder insisted the big prize — right-to-work — was "not on my agenda."
Fearing the governor wouldn't be able to restrain his allies in the Legislature, labor waged a pre-emptive strike with a ballot initiative known as Proposal 2 that would have made right-to-work laws unconstitutional. It was soundly defeated in last month's election, and Snyder said Tuesday the unions had miscalculated by bringing the issue to center stage.
"I don't believe we would be standing here in this time frame if it hadn't been for Proposal 2," the governor said at a news conference after signing the bills. "After the election, there was an extreme escalation on right-to-work that was very divisive."
After days of private talks with legislative and union leaders, Snyder threw his support behind the measures last Thursday. Within hours, Senate Republicans had introduced and approved them without the usual committee hearings. After a mandatory five-day waiting period, the House did likewise Tuesday.
It happened so quickly that opponents had little time to generate the massive resistance put forward in Indiana, where right-to-work was approved earlier this year, and Wisconsin during consideration of a 2011 law curtailing collective bargaining rights for most state employees. Those measures provoked weeks of intense debate, with Democrats boycotting sessions to delay action and tens of thousands of activists occupying statehouses.
Still, Michigan unions mustered thousands of protesters who massed in the Capitol's hallways, rotunda and front lawn. Crowds formed before dawn on a chilly morning. Four oversized, inflatable toy rats bearing the names of Snyder and GOP legislative leaders were on display.
"They're selfish. They're greedy. They're Republican," said Susan Laurin, 60, of Saginaw, a secretary with the state Department of Transportation, wearing a hard hat like many fellow demonstrators.
Seventh-grade teacher Jack Johnson, of East Lansing, said the GOP's goal was obvious: "You take away money from the unions and they can't support the Democratic candidates, and the Republicans take over."
"No justice, no peace!" protesters chanted, the chorus reaching a deafening din as the House prepared to vote. "Shame on you!" they shouted from the House gallery as the results were announced.
Republicans insisted the bills were given adequate consideration, as the issue had been debated across the state for years. Snyder said he saw no reason to delay signing the measures, especially with opponents still hoping to dissuade him.
"They can finish up, and they can go home because they know … making more comments on that is not going to change the outcome," he said. "I view this as simply trying to get this issue behind us."
Don't count on it, state Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer retorted.
"If Gov. Snyder thinks that Michigan citizens will go home and forget about what happened in Lansing today, he is sorely mistaken," state Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer said. "Snyder has set the tone for the next two years, and this fight is not over."
Snyder said he expects the law to be challenged in court but believes it will stand. Opponents also said they might seek recalls of some legislators.
Meanwhile, unions must adapt to a new reality.
The law takes effect 90 days after the Legislature adjourns. Even then, workers bound by existing contracts won't be able to stop paying union fees until those deals expire. But activists fear some will opt out at first opportunity.
"A lot of people like to freeload," said Sharon McMullen, an employee of the state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Associated Press writers Todd Richmond and Corey Williams in Lansing contributed to this story.


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It took nearly 18 months and more than half a dozen contentious neighborhood and public meetings, but Tuesday night, Nov. 20, Louisville's elected leaders gave their blessing to a plan to redevelop a long-abandoned Safeway — a project that will likely bring natural grocer Alfalfa's Market to the city.
The Louisville City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution that allows Boulder developer Jim Loftus to move ahead with construction of a 111-unit luxury apartment complex with structured parking and 33,700 square feet of retail along South Boulder Road.
Plans call for the bulk of that retail space to come in the form of a 24,000-square-foot Alfalfa's — including a 1,500-square-foot community room — at the corner of South Boulder Road and Centennial Drive.
It would be the Boulder grocer's second location.
"What we have here is an opportunity to bring such vitality to an area that has been dying," Councilwoman Emily Jasiak said, referring to the struggling Village Square Shopping Center that was anchored by Safeway for 30 years before the grocer shut its doors in May 2010.
There are several vacancies at the shopping center as smaller businesses clustered at the west end of the property have fought to survive without a major retail anchor.
Jasiak said variances to Louisville's density restrictions, particularly as they apply to parking at the site, are worth approving to ensure the project moves forward.
Councilwoman Frost Yarnell agreed, saying "the proposal before us now is so vastly improved over what originally came before the planning commission."
She credited public involvement as the major driver behind ensuring a quality project came before the city.
The effort to redevelop the 5-acre parcel began in June 2011 when Loftus hosted a community meeting inside the empty 54,000-square-foot Safeway and outlined his vision for the site.
His original plan — a 195-unit apartment complex with 10,000 square feet of retail — came up against stiff opposition from dozens of neighbors and residents, who deemed the four-story buildings he was pitching to be too dense and too tall for the neighborhood.
Despite Loftus' willingness to reduce the size of the project, the Louisville Planning Commission rejected it in March, and then the City Council did the same three months later.
This past summer, Loftus returned to the city with an even more scaled-back residential proposal and an Alfalfa's on the corner. The new proposal met with significant public approval, largely because of the natural grocer's presence in the plan.
It had been Louisville residents that coaxed Alfalfa's — by sending the company alfalfa seeds in the mail — to consider the Village Square Shopping Center as a location for a second store.
Last month, the city offered Alfalfa's one of the most generous business incentive packages it has ever extended — highlighted by a three-year rebate of sales tax revenues and a 50 percent rebate of use taxes and building permit fees — to woo the grocer to town.
Alfalfa's must get separate approval from the city for its specific plans.
The city estimates that an Alfalfa's will generate $3 million in sales tax revenues for Louisville over a decade and employ 100 full-time and part-time employees. Traffic studies show that the development would generate 3,750 vehicle trips a day, far fewer than a fully functioning big-box grocer like Safeway would.
The planning commission gave a green light to the project Oct. 25.
Still, there were words of caution about the size and density of the proposal from several residents Tuesday.
Peter Stewart said excessive density is still an issue at the site.
"I think it could have a better relationship with the neighborhood," he said.
But he also said there were a lot of good aspects to the project.
"I think it's going to strengthen the retail aspect of that area and be an asset to the city," Stewart said.
Mary Nickerson said she was still concerned about an insufficient number of parking spaces being proposed for the project. Some neighbors fear that apartment residents or shoppers will park in the surrounding neighborhood if they can't find a space in the parking lot.
"I still think the buildings are too high, and I'm still concerned about the parking accommodations," she said.
Loftus agreed to break up the apartment structure into three buildings and keep all of them to a height not in excess of three stories.


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Dish reflects spring's maybe-maybe not feel
The unpredictable nature of spring — balmy one moment, frigid the next — makes us hanker for dishes that reflect the season's maybe-maybe not feel.
And that was the inspiration for this dish, which blends one of the heartiest of winter pastas — potato gnocchi — with asparagus, a light vegetable that has come to represent one of surest signs of spring. We wanted protein, too, but nothing as heavy as meat, nor as light as beans or tofu. Shrimp, which pair so nicely with asparagus anyway, were the perfect choice.
To tie it all together, we started robust with some crumbled Gorgonzola. And to balance those big bold flavors, a light squeeze of lemon juice.
Spring Gnocchi with Asparagus and Shrimp
Gnocchi pasta can be found in three sections of the grocer — the freezer section (along with the frozen ravioli), the pasta aisle (where they are packaged in shelf-stable containers) and alongside the fresh pasta in the refrigerated case.
Two 16- to 18-ounce packages gnocchi
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound peeled, deveined raw shrimp
4 ounces watercress
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the lemon zest and cook until the butter begins to be fragrant and just begins to brown. Immediately add the salt, black pepper, asparagus and shrimp. Cook until the asparagus and shrimp are tender and cooked through, about five to six minutes.
Add the gnocchi to the pan and toss to coat and mix. Divide the gnocchi between 6 serving plates, then top each portion with watercress, Gorgonzola and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Start to finish: 20 minutes.
Servings: six.
Nutrition information per serving: 510 calories; 120 calories from fat (24 percent of total calories); 13 g fat (8 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 150 mg cholesterol; 70 g carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 12 g sugar; 31 g protein; 1190 mg sodium.


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Color Options from American Patchwork & Quilting October 2011
All for Fall
Showcase everything autumn—from plaids and wool to pumpkins and acorns—on a quilt-as-you-sew wall hanging.Related Links
All for Fall Color Option
Spooky Pumpkins Wall Quilt
All for Fall gets a spooky twist when made in Halloween prints from the Eerie Alley collection by SEI for Robert Kaufman. To fashion a festive wall hanging, quilt tester Laura Boehnke re-created only the top portion of the design using fusible appliqué and surrounded it with a 5"-wide (finished) border.Related Links
Now and Later
Adapt the scrappy, brick-style design of this rainbow-hue quilt to suit the size of your recipient.Related Links
Now and Later Color Option
Rectangles and Squares Quilt
Rectangle units using prints from the Habitat collection by Michele D'Amore for Benartex and solid gray create a sophisticated quilt with color placement that "flows" from row to row.Related Links
Star Formation
Enhance an orderly design of eight-pointed stars in diagonal rows by surrounding the stars with blue sashing.Related Links
Star Formation Color Option
Eight-Pointed Stars Wall Hanging
Bold and bright prints in the setting triangles and border draw attention to the perimeter of this playful, five-block wall hanging. Fabrics are from the Phoebe collection by Wendy Slotboom for In the Beginning Fabrics.Related Links
Thick and Thin
Color placement is key to achieving a graphic bar-and-brick design from rectangles in two sizes.Related Links
Thick and Thin Color Option
Stacked Strips Crib Quilt
Showcase fabric in a lap-size quilt by using large-scale prints for the wide rectangles and small- and medium-scale prints for the narrow rectangles. Contrasting prints are from the Silent Cinema collection by Jenean Morrison and solids are from the New Voile Solids collection, both from FreeSpirit.Related Links
Follow the Curves
Two traditional blocks unite in a medallion-style design featuring foundation and curved piecing.Related Links
Follow the Curves Color Option
Bright Pickle Dish Wall Quilt
If reproduction prints aren't your style, brighten up the look with prints from the Lift Your Spirits collection by Wendy Bentley for Timeless Treasures. For her high-energy interpretation, quilt tester Laura Boehnke chose prints for the 12 Pickle Dish blocks and the four Lover's Knot blocks that have contrast in both color and scale.Related Links
Sew Small
At just 1-1/4" square, tiny triangle-squares are sure to turn heads. Intersperse Cheddar yellow among dark brown prints for a look that sparkles.Related Links
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Little Blue Triangle-Squares
Make a table topper that's perfect for pairing with fine china. Sixty-four tiny triangle-squares make up the quilt center. These fabrics are from Wedgewood collection by Windham Fabrics.Related Links
Bubble Runner
A combination of hand quilting and embroidery enhances playful circle appliqués on a quick-to-make table runner.
Get the free quilt pattern here.Related Links
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Fused Circles Table Runner
Fuse a Zen-like garden table runner using Asian prints from the Hanako's Treasures collection by Hoffman California Fabrics.Related Links
Side Dish
Serve up a delightful asymmetrical quilt by wrapping a helping of Broken Dishes blocks with appliquéd and pieced borders on just two sides.
Get the free quilt pattern here.Related Links
Side Dish Color Option
Broken Dishes Quilt
By swapping crisp solid white for the light floral, quilt tester Laura Boehnke made the Broken Dishes blocks pop in her smaller version of Side Dish. Instead of appliquéing the middle border, Laura selected a novelty print from the Alphabet Soup Girl collection from Riley Blake Designs that stands on its own. By mixing a novelty print with tone-on-tones and a small-scale floral in the outer border, Laura draws the viewer's eye across the quilt top.Related Links


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Music promoter Barry Fey's list of thank-you's was a who's who of big name acts, from the Doors to U2.
But he said at his Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction today that it's the fans who deserve the most credit for turning Denver from a cowtown to a "must stop" place for musicians.
"They are the best rock and roll audience in the United States," said an emotional Fey, wearing a Jim Morrison T-shirt topped with a bright purple jacket.
Fey was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame along with Denver's Harry Tuft of the Folklore Center. The ceremony, held at the University of Colorado's Folsom Field, included performances by Otis Taylor and Firefall with special guest Chris Daniels.
At 27, Fey took over the Family Dog concert hall in Denver and soon hosted Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead and the Doors. Fey also did some of his best work outside of Denver, bringing big acts to Boulder.
"My whole goal, when I started out in life, was to have a positive effect on my environment and be honored by the people where I live," Fey said. "It's been a magic three months for me."
Fey, who recently released a book "Backstage Past," was introduced at the ceremony by celebrity veterinarian and comedian Kevin Fitzgerald. After the Family Dog opened, Fitzgerald said, Denver's music scene "just exploded."
"Anyone who was anyone wanted to play Denver," he said.
Fitzgerald also joked about Fey's intense personality, saying "you haven't been screamed at until you've been screamed at by Barry Fey."
Tuft, who founded the Denver Folklore Center in 1962, was introduced by Hot Rize's Nick Forster. Forster said the center was about more than the music industry or making money. Traveling musicians would stop in for supplies and end up performing. It was also where people called when they needed a band.
"It was a community that was a family," Forster said. "It was an amazing, amazing place."
Tuft said he came to Denver to be performer, but decided instead to open the Folklore Center, which is turning 50 this year.
"I got infected by this dreadful thing called folk music," he joked.
G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and a longtime Denver Post music critic, said Fey and Tuft are "two grand old men of our music community."
The Colorado Music Hall of Fame, which started last year and is located at Broomfield's located at 1stBank Center, raises money for the University of Colorado's College of Music. The first two inductees were singer John Denver and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison.
Plans for 2012 call for quarterly inductions. Up next is honoring musicians from the '60s, including the Astronauts. A tribute to Dan Fogelberg and a ceremony honoring Judy Collins, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Chris Daniels also are in the works.


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Sometimes, forgiving your spouse is not easy. But here are some suggestions that can help.
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5 Common 'Heat of the Moment' Mistakes Husbands Can Avoid
These happen when we don't think and react poorly. They can result in damaging consequences.
These Godly Actions Will Crush an Attitude of Entitlement With Your Kids
Our kids are growing up in a world of instant gratification. Cut it off.
Foolproof Strategies to Increase the Safety Factor in Your Marriage
If neither you nor your spouse feels protected, there are probably good reasons for that.
4 Words for the Great Adventure of Following Jesus
It's why His story is so compelling and transforming.
10 Lessons That Can Keep Your Kids Out of Harm's Way
Children can do some things that are "not so smart." Here's what you can do to prevent trouble.
6 Signs Your Teen May Be in a Toxic Relationship
If you see any of these, intervene immediately.
Communicating With Your Kids on a Deeper Level
Here are four ways of making these types of conversations happen.
Why You Should Ask Your Spouse These Crucial Spiritual Questions
This type of God-centered conversation might seem uncomfortable at first, but it reaps generous rewards.
5 Ways to Show True Humility Before the Lord
Unless they repent, "those that exalt themselves now will be humiliated in hell for eternity."
15 Conversation Starters for You and Your Teen
Sometimes we need one simple icebreaker when nothing else is working.
How This Type of Speech Can Damage Your Child for Years
This tragic story is only one example of why you must stop potential emotional and psychological harm against your child before it takes root.
Parenting Lessons I Learned From a Funeral
The recent wake of a good friend taught Every Nation Churches & Ministries President Steve Murrell a few things about family success when Christ is involved.
5 Important Points When Talking to Your Daughter About Sex
It may be tempting to think that it is a mom's job to talk to them about this. But our daughters need our guidance. They need to hear from their fathers.
Why You Should Teach Your Children to Stand Up to You
The idea sounds counterproductive, but read why it really isn't in some regards.
This Golden Question Can Help You Impact More Unbelievers
Everyone has wondered about this at some point.
5 Things to Do When Your Wife Is Wrong and You Know It
Hint: Becoming proud and confrontational is not an option.
When You Feel Like God Has Forsaken You, Remember This
At one time or another, many of us have felt this way. Don't let the enemy lie to you.
10 Ways You Can Help Your Kids Overcome Peer Pressure
As a parent, this is one of your biggest enemies.
Your Recipe for Leadership Success in Your Home
Every man carries "The Mantle" of leadership for his family. This is what the Bible says that mantle should look like in your life.


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Journeys relocates near downtown Ionia
Staff at Journeys Counseling Center of Ionia are making themselves at home following a move that provides additional space and a relaxing atmosphere.
The center used to be located on Lincoln Avenue, but the move to 524 W. Main St. is expected to assist clients further than before and in many different ways.
"We outgrew our space," said counselor Bev Anderson.
She added counselor offices were too small and they needed more of them after two years in business.
Five counselors at Journeys Counseling Center help people of all ages tackle tough life situations including trauma, substance abuse and child and family needs. They receive clients through referrals from doctors, schools and Ionia Community Mental Health.
Anderson, as well as fellow counselors Dawn Campbell and Sue Ward, said they feel positively about the move and are thankful the long process is complete. They said they began looking for a new space in June of last year and found the former home in August. In the months following, the city of Ionia rezoned the property and allowed parking variances. The sale closed last month.
"It was kind of like it was meant to be," Anderson added.
Ward agreed.
"We look forward to growing into this space. The energy feels very peaceful to me," said Ward.
The trio said they believe the homelike atmosphere will help comfort their clients, and the additional square footage will allow each counselor to engage in various types of therapy with the clients, including music, writing, art and yoga. It is also a location that is centrally located and easy to find, as Campbell said many already recognize the iconic green home.
Built more than 100 years ago, the house has been restored and offers larger rooms that serve as offices, two bathrooms and an expansive kitchen area that can be used for cooking therapy and bonding moments between parents and children. A garage in the rear of the property can also be used in the future for therapy sessions.
The space, Ward added, will help the creativity of each counselor shine and allow them to better support people.
Monday was the first day for the new location to be open, and Anderson said clients have already given positive feedback about the move.
For more information about Journeys Counseling Center, call 616-523-9033.
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Mutual funds invested in equity and bonds lost a record $152 billion in December, while U.S. equity exchange-traded funds just had their first back-to-back weekly outflows since July 2018, shedding $7.1 billion in the last two weeks, according to TrimTabs Investment Research.قراءة المزيد
In the big picture, Goldman sees the S&P 500 ending the year at 3,000, implying an 18.5 percent gain from Friday's close after a year that saw the large-cap barometer fall 6.2 percent. The firm believes investors are overly pessimistic about the growth potential for the U.S. economy, even though Goldman projects GDP rising just 1.9 percent for the year.قراءة المزيد
Stocks have bounced back from their multi-year lows and valuations have reached an attractive level for the first time in years, but investors still can't go all in. That's the advice from Morgan Stanley's chief equity strategist Michael Wilson, who recommends buying cyclical stocks like financials and energy when the market finally finds a bottom. That is when the earnings revision breadth bottoms.قراءة المزيد
Earlier, GSK and Pfizer said they will combine their consumer health portfolios, which include brands like ChapStick, Tums, and Nicorette, into the largest producer of over-the-counter drugs. Combined, the units generated $12.7 billion in revenue last year. The two companies plan to close the deal in the second half of 2019 and spin off the joint venture sometime within three years.قراءة المزيد
The IRS has increased the amount employees can sock away in their 401(k) plans in 2019 to $19,000. That's up from $18,500 in 2018. That limit also applies to 403(b), Thrift Savings and most 457 plans. The maximum amount you can put away in your individual retirement accounts has also been bumped up for the first time since 2013. In 2019, you will be able to save up to $6,000 in your IRA, up from $5,500 in 2018.قراءة المزيد
Shares of Intercontinental Exchange — the company that owns the NYSE — fell more than 2 percent Monday as some of Wall Street's largest financial companies neared the launch of a low-cost rival trading platform.قراءة المزيد


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What to Watch: 'Showville' debuts tonight
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Tonight is the series premiere of "Showville," an AMC reality show that sees Hollywood coaches train small-town entertainers (residents of Holland, Mich., are featured tonight). The audience will get to vote on its favorite act. 9 p.m. EDT, AMC.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones returned home from treatment for bipolar II disorder, People reported. Zeta-Jones was spotted driving in New York on Tuesday. Before seeking help, Zeta-Jones told People, "If my revelation of having bipolar II has encouraged one person to seek help, then it is worth it. There is no need to suffer silently and there is no shame in seeking help."
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Apple appears to be extending the free extra 20GB of iCloud storage for former MobileMe subscribers from now until 2050. The 20GB normally costs $40 per year, but Apple had previously offered paid MobileMe users the extra space for free until September 30 in order to encourage users to switch. Instead of expiring Sunday night, however, users noticed that Apple appears to have extended the deadline for another 38 years, according to TUAW.
Ars was able to confirm the change this morning. Look in Settings > iCloud > Account on your iOS device, and you'll see your current storage plan. My iPhone shows that I still have the 20GB of extra storage, which ostensibly should have expired at midnight last night. It now doesn't expire until "9/30/50."
We reached out to Apple this morning to find out if the extended storage deadline is a glitch or a permanent extension of the free storage space, but we didn't receive a response as of publication time. We noted last week that the free 5GB of storage for iCloud users isn't enough to back up more than one iOS device, which effectively means that Apple's most loyal customers end up paying extra for the privilege of using iCloud to back up and sync multiple devices.


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August 6th, 2013
Signs of progress in childhood obesity fight
After decades of warnings about the rapidly rising rate of childhood obesity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some good news. A new report from the CDC suggests we've made some progress in the fight against childhood obesity in the nation's youngest children - specifically those from low-income families.
Researchers analyzed data from approximately 12 million children between the ages of 2 and 4 who participate in federally funded nutrition programs. Data from 40 states, Washington, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico were included in the Vital Signs report.
Nineteen of the states and the U.S. Virgin Islands saw a small but significant decline in preschoolers' obesity rates between 2008 and 2011, according to the CDC. Three states - Colorado, Pennsylvania and Tennessee - saw a slight increase over the same time period, and the rest remained stagnant. Utah, Wyoming, Louisiana, Texas, Maine, Delaware, Alaska, Oklahoma, Virginia and South Carolina were not included in the report due to inconsistencies or changes in data reporting.
"It's a bright spot for our nation's young kids, but the fight is very far from over," CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden said.
Children who are overweight or obese as preschoolers are five times more likely to be overweight or obese as adults, Frieden said. This can increase their risk for health problems such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
Government initiatives such as the first lady's Let's Move! program have tried to encourage child-care providers to offer outside play opportunities, reduce screen time and serve fresh fruit and vegetables at every meal. They've also tried to eliminate fried foods and sugary drinks from young kids' diets. While the CDC cannot prove that programs like these are making a difference, Frieden said, it's obvious that something has changed.
"Today's announcement reaffirms my belief that together, we are making a real difference in helping kids across the country get a healthier start to life," First Lady Michelle Obama said in a statement.
"We could not be more encouraged by the progress we have made, but we have a long, long way to go before we can rest and know the next generation is on a much healthier path," said Sam Kass, executive director of Let's Move! and the White House's senior policy adviser on nutrition. "We will take this moment to double down on our efforts and really see this through."
Previous smaller studies have shown similar declines in other child populations, Frieden said, but this is the largest national data system that exists. He said the CDC is confident that the declines shown in these 19 states are a sign of a national downward trend.
Obesity rates among low-income preschoolers steadily increased between 1990 and peaked in 2007 at close to 15%. They have since flatlined. This is the first sign of a turning point.
"Obesity is a complex problem, and we know addressing it isn't going to be quick or simple," Frieden said. "It's not going to turn on a dime."
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As this blog's primary purpose is to discuss issues related in some way or another to history, culture, colleges, and civil rights/injustices, I want to bring attention to another issue in this posting. One that receives far too little attention.
This morning I had lunch at a busy restaurant. When we got to the table, the tip was still on the table, and I couldn't help noticing the tip was only $2. As I desire to bring attention to issues of injustice, this posting will focus on restaurants and their workers.
When you eat at a restaurant, you really need to tip generously–whether or not the service was good. Servers make far below minimum wage (and even regular minimum wage is far too low). They make around $2 an hour. At most places, servers do not get to keep all of their tips. If the restaurant has a bar, a set percentage of the tip goes there. If the restaurant has a dedicated group of people who clean the table or bring chips when you first sit down, they get part of the tip. If your server is training someone, they get part of the tip, too. This money is directly withdrawn from the server's check regardless of whether or not they sold alcohol, regardless of whether or not they cleaned their own tables, and regardless of the total tips they received or didn't. In addition, some restaurants require all servers pool and divide their tips.
Furthermore, for tax purposes, it is frequently assumed you leave "x" percentage of tip depending on the restaurant and applicable laws, so your server loses even more when you don't tip according to expectation.
I recommended tipping at least 15% always, preferably 20%. If the service is exceptional, add some. If you order an alcoholic beverage, add $2-3. If you take longer than most people take eating at that restaurant, add $4-5 per 30 minutes, especially if they are busy. If you are dining alone, always leave a minimum of $6-7. If you have quirky requests (see #8 in this list) like me, leave extra.
Those are the things I do – regardless of the service. If the service is good, I'm likely to leave 25-30% in gratuity, and I will be a repeat customer for that same restaurant and server.
Why? Because people in restaurants work hard. Part of the cost of eating out is the tip. People in restaurants are frequently asked (read: required) to work long, hard hours with little appreciation and little voice. Always remember that they have families and lives to live, too. They are saving money for college or for their kids or for something.
If the service is bad: ask to speak to a manager or write and tell them or just request not to have that person next time. Since I reside in "the middle of nowhere," there are only four different restaurants that I eat at. At each of these places, I eat there when someone I know will be there, and I always request them (or make reservations with them), even if it requires waiting. This makes the dining experience much more enjoyable, and you know everything will be fine.
From all of my dear friends and students who work or have worked in restaurants, I know it is a tough world. When I first learned about the set amounts taken out of servers' checks, I couldn't believe such an unethical practice could continue. It never ceases to surprise me how often I'll hear something like: "I had a table of 5 adults and 1 child, several special requests, they were at the table 90 minutes, and only left $3 for a ticket that was $100."
It happens. Often. And this hurts your server.
If customers walk out without paying, the server has to pay the bill regardless, and it could cost them their job regardless. It happens more than you think. How is this fair at all?
Studies show that the richest people tend to be the worst tippers, and Sunday lunch eaters tend to be the second-worst tippers (the same people who tend to sit in church wondering why there aren't more people and then go out-to-eat where a team waits on them and cooks for them). The working people tend to be the best.
Why do people in general leave tips that are too small? I don't know. Some theories relate to all of the "tip jars" everywhere. Money is tight for the vast majority – really tight. In many other countries, tips are built into the price of the meal. Frequently people just don't know; I didn't until the last several years.
People working in restaurants have a difficult job. I couldn't do it. They also have a very important job too – they are serving you and taking care of you while you eat. They work hard so you can have a nice leisurely meal.
If you eat out, please remember to always tip generously.
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For the past few months, rumors were flying that WordPress was going to remove the Links/Blogroll feature of WordPress. As of August 2012, it is now gone from many WordPress.com. MacManx, Happiness Engineer at WordPress.com, recently stated:
The Links section was removed from the core WordPress.org software, which means that it will probably be removed from WordPress.com soon.
In preparation for that, new blogs no longer display the Links section.
Fortunately, only a few WordPress.com sites have been impacted by the disappearing Links feature. If you have links listed in your Links panel, it should still be there, but not for much longer.
With the release of WordPress 3.5, it is likely the WordPress Links Manager will be gone.
Don't fret. The WordPress Development team knows that many of you still rely upon your blogrolls. They've created the Link Manager WordPress Plugin, the official replacement for the original Links Manager in WordPress. This will restore the Links Manager once WordPress 3.5 removes it. Consider adding it first before updating to preserve you links, just in case.
A year ago, WPBeginner asked if blogroll links should be removed in favor of WordPress menus and the response was fascinating.
Back in the days when we started using WordPress, the Links feature aka blogroll was fascinating. It allowed us to add and remove links on the sidebar without dealing with code at all. It was a dream come true for us beginners. However, now the links feature seems a bit outdated and quite frankly not as easy as the "Menus". In this article, we make a case of replacing the Blogroll "Links" feature in favor of WordPress menus.
In our recent projects, we have found ourselves using a custom menu where we used to use Links. It is much more flexible for our clients to control the order of links by simple drag-drop interface that the menus provide. This is by far one of the most requested feature that our clients ask for.
They offered a comparison between using the Blogroll/Links feature and custom menus and found that among the powerful features available in the Blogroll/Links Manager, link images were the only thing they would miss, but a little CSS and creative design could easily add icons to links in the custom menus. Why not get rid of it?
Many agreed, stating they hadn't used it ever or rarely.
The History of Blogrolls, Links, and Link Management in WordPress
The Links, Links Manager, Links Menu, aka Blogroll, has had many names over the years of WordPress. It's also had its fair share of ups and downs in the development cycle.
As described in "Do I Need to Ask Permission to Put a Blog in My Blogroll?," a blogroll is typically a list to sites you recommend and are related to your own site's content.
By default, WordPress Themes came with blogroll links to some key WordPress sites including the official WordPress site. In 2006, some people became sensitive about these default WordPress recommended links pre-installed as an example of a blogroll and Matt Mullenweg and WordPress developers eventually changed the links to only the official WordPress links.
WordPress caused some confusion with the Links Manager when they made the assumption that link categories should be associated with post categories. Link categories suddenly appeared in post category lists causing no end of confusion. While this assumption should be true, since you should be blogging about the same subjects your link recommendation and categories should be, it isn't always true. It wasn't for many of my sites.
Blogrolls began as a simple method of showcasing links to other sites (blogroll) to promote them from your sidebar – to show you cared enough to link and recommend. Search engine algorithms like Google's PageRank and search results gave them a little more love in their calculations, assuming that if you link to a site, you must recommend and trust it. When spammers moved into control of the web, this assumption came tumbling down as they abused blogrolls to gain more Google love, so much so, noted Wall Street Journal technology columnist, Amit Agarwal, recommended adding a Blogroll to add even more "PageRank Juice" to "pass on Google PageRank goodness on to the blogs you link to."
Google caught up slowly on the abuse and recently slammed down harder than ever on blogrolls in the "Penguin" update. According to Brade Shorr in "Are Blogrolls Still a Good Idea," blogrolls work only if they are not on every page of your site.
Zaheer Abbas on BloggingInfo explained it even better: stop excessive and unnecessary irrelevant and abuse linking and advertising gimmicks.
So where does this put the future of the blogroll, especially for your blogroll in WordPress?
Links are Letters of Recommendation
Links have power. They influence. Well-written and properly formed link text motivates action based upon your recommendation.
With such power and influence, Google believes that you would choose wisely when linking. Since scammers and spammers saw through that trusting assumption, they abused it. For years they have battled against the evil doers on the web to beat them down. Now they want to punish all link abuse to force everyone back to square one, a trusting place, giving links back their original value and intention as letters of recommendation.
In other words, don't link unless you trust that link and would recommend your grandmother visit the site.
Here is a list of what to do and not do with links and blogrolls based upon the latest information on Google's algorithm update and for the best SEO and user experience.
- Link to sites you trust.
- Link to sites you recommend highly.
- Link to sites relevant to your content.
- Do not engage in link exchanges (reciprocal links) and remove them if you have them.
- If you currently have a blogroll in your sidebar, move it to a single post or page and call it Recommendations, Resources, or Referrals.
- Keep your link list short, organized, and specific. Use headings to separate related links to help visitors find relevant information.
- Add "Related Articles" or resources at the bottom of posts to direct readers to sites normally in your blogroll, but specifically related to the article content.
- Remove all unnecessary and unrelated links, and reduce advertising links.
You can find more tips on how to "recover" from Google Penguin in "How to Recover from Google's Penguin Update" by Michael Martinez, which spells out the whole Penguin system with commentary on whether or not these are good things, and "Tips On How To Recover From Google's Penguin Update" from SERoundTable based upon SEO experts in discussions at Webmaster World recently.
Saving and Exporting Your Blogroll Links in WordPress
The current versions of WordPress currently do not offer a way of backing up, exporting, or moving links currently in the Links panel. WordPress used to offer export and import of blogroll links but the WordPress support documents needs updating as it does not match the current interface. So what can you do?
Here are your options for WordPress.com users:
- Copy and paste the links from the Links feature to a text editor to add them to your site (techniques listed below).
- If you are familiar with handling XML Files, you can manually create your links XML file by typing the domain name of your site plus
wp-links-opml.phpsuch as
http://example.com/wp-links-opml.phpin the browser address bar. Copy the results to a text editor or use the browser File > Save As and store it on your hard drive.
If you are using the self-hosted version of WordPress, you have more choices, beginning with installing the Links Manager replacement.
- Link Manager WordPress Plugin is the official replacement for the original Links Manager in WordPress.
- WP Render Blogroll Links WordPress Plugin exports links to a post or Page.
- Link Library WordPress Plugin allows displaying links in a post or Page and exporting.
What are your other options in WordPress?
Moving Links to the WordPress Custom Menus
Go through your Links list and copy each of them to a text editor or use the
wp-links-opml.php option above so you have a record of each link title and URL. This is a great time clean through these and make sure they are the links you need on your site for your visitors.
To add them to the WordPress Custom Menus so they appear in the header, sidebar, footer, or wherever your WordPress Theme permits Custom Menu Widgets:
- Go to Appearance > Menus.
- Enter a name in the right area in Menu Name. If you wish it to be Blogroll, use that name.
- Click Create Menu.
- On the left side of the panel, look for Custom Links.
- Enter the URL (address) and Label (name of the site) you wish to add to your new menu.
- Click Add to Menu. It should appear in the right side menu listing.
- Continuing adding links to the menu. You may move the links around to create sub-links in the menu.
- When ready, click Save Menu.
- Go to Appearance > Widgets.
- Go through your Widgets and find the Custom Menu you created. Move it to the appropriate spot on your Widget areas for your WordPress Theme.
When you change the Custom Menu, it will automatically update the menu area on your WordPress Theme. For more information on Custom Menus in WordPress, see Custom Menus — Support and Appearance Menus Screen in the WordPress Codex.
Create a Text Widget Links List
Want to control your links list completely, free of WordPress changes? Put your link list or blogroll in a text widget.
I explain how to do this extensively in "WordPress Tips: Exploring the WordPress Text Widget." Here is the short version.
To add a Text Widget:
- Go to Themes > Widgets in the WordPress Administration Panels.
- Open the sidebar you wish to add the Text Widget to.
- Find the Text Widget in the list of Widgets.
- Click and drag it to the spot you wish it to appear within the sidebar or other container on your Theme.
To Open and Edit the Text Widget, click the down arrow to the right of the Text Widget title.
- Set the Text Widget Title.
- Add the text or HTML to the box or edit it.
- Optionally, choose to Automatically add paragraphs to wrap each block of text in an HTML paragraph code (recommended unless manually coding everything).
- Click Save to save the Text Widget.
- Click the "close" link to close the Text Widget.
To add blogroll links:
- Open and Edit the Text Widget.
- Type in HTML format an unordered list.
- Click Save to save the Text Widget.
- Switch to the browser tab with the front view of your site and refresh the page to see the changes.
An example HTML unordered list would be:

Lorelle on WordPress

WordPress

WordPress.com

WordPress Codex

Create a Recommendation/Resource/Links Page
If you have a great reference and resource list of links, get them out of the sidebar and get them onto a Recommendation or Resource Page.
- Create a New Page and call it Recommendation, Resources, or Links.
- Write an introduction paragraph that explains the purpose of these links and your recommendation of them.
- Add the links in a list with the Visual Editor unordered list feature or with on the Text/HTML editor in HTML.
- Publish the Page.
- If not done automatically, add the Page to your main navigation menu.
Blog Your Favorite Sites
The old-fashioned and better SEO method of making a recommendation of a website or blogger is to actually blog about them. Why not? Don't they deserve your recommendation?
Publish a blog post about the site and why you find value in it. Maybe interview the site owner/author to offer a richer experience for your readers.
This is an ideal way of adding real value to your links, and some perspective for your readers on the true value of those linking letters of recommendation.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Shrimp Enchiladas Verde
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I'm always on the lookout for meatless meals, especially at this time of year. I came across a recipe for shrimp enchiladas in Family Circle magazine last week. I had homemade salsa and really fresh shrimp in the refrigerator, so there was no reason not to give the recipe a try. It was easy to do and I was really happy with the results. I followed the original recipe to a tee, but I wanted to try it again using frozen shrimp and bottled salsa before I shared it with you. I wanted to make sure that the quality of the the ingredients I had originally used hadn't skewed the results. I made the dish again tonight and can report that the enchiladas are a really nice weekday meal. I don't think they'll ever become anybody last meal request, but you'll be pleased with the results. The enchiladas can be on the table in less than an hour, and most of that hour is cook time. Here's the recipe for shrimp enchiladas with salsa verde.
Shrimp Enchiladas Verde...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite, Coutesy of Family Circle Magazine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium-size red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 medium-size green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1-1/4 pounds medium shrimp, shelled, deveined and cut in half crossways
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 corn tortillas
1 bottle (16 ounces) tomatillo salsa (such as La Victoria)
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1) Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook an additional 3 minutes, until shrimp is opaque. Stir in corn, 1/4 cup water, chili powder and cumin. Heat through.
2) Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 11 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3) Wrap four tortillas in damp paper towels. Microwave 30 seconds. Brush one side of each tortilla with salsa. Spoon 1/2 cup shrimp mixture on each. Roll up and place seam-side down in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Top with any extra filling.
4) Mix remaining salsa with half-and-half. Spoon over enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 4 servings.
You might also enjoy these recipes:
Camarones a la Mexicana - One Perfect Bite
Thai Tamarind Shrimp - One Perfect Bite
Shrimp Cakes with Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce - One Perfect Bite
48 comments :
- Lyndas recipe box said...
Mary, these sound like a perfect weeknight meal...my family loves anything tex-mex. thanks for sharing ; it's bookmarked!
- March 25, 2010 at 12:13 AM
- ♥ Kathy said...
If it has shrimp in it I'm there :)
- March 25, 2010 at 12:20 AM
- Angie's Recipes said...
Don't remember when I last had some seafood enchiladas...it looks so tempting!
p.s. Mary, about the rice wine I use for Chinese cuisine, any kind of rice wine, or even medium dry sherry will work.
- March 25, 2010 at 1:38 AM
- MaryMoh said...
Looks perfect and delicious. It's new to me. But with my favourite shrimps there, this must be super delicious.....mmm
- March 25, 2010 at 2:30 AM
- My Little Space said...
Enchiladas already sound so inviting and now with shrimps! Gosh, that would be superb! I think you won't mind having me around, right? hehehe....
- March 25, 2010 at 2:41 AM
- Bits said...
Hi Mary, this looks so delish!
- March 25, 2010 at 3:20 AM
- Allie and Pattie said...
What a great weeknight meal! I just posted last night about meals that can be put on the table quickly and this proves my point! Lovely
xoxo Pattie
- March 25, 2010 at 4:39 AM
- Catherine said...
I think this might be the first time I've seen shrimps being used for enchiladas, it looks lovely! Great pictures :D
- March 25, 2010 at 6:15 AM
- Big Dude said...
Thanks for trying it with frozen shrimp, as that would be our norm. It looks very good.
- March 25, 2010 at 7:08 AM
- Ciao Chow Linda said...
This is one case where shellfish and cheese definitely work together. wouldn't mind having this tonight.
- March 25, 2010 at 7:45 AM
- Ana Powell said...
They sound absolutely delicious, very tempting x
- March 25, 2010 at 8:05 AM
- Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...
I've never had enchiladas with shrimp, they sound interesting. My family does love shrimp and enchiladas though so I might just give these a try, thanks!
- March 25, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- The Muse said...
i agree with kathy...shrimp? oh yes, count me in. i love shrimp. and can truly say this would be a no way to eat them. i hope we can try.
currently coconut shrimp is my fav!
but this does look ever so good.
when we do try it, mary, i will let you know how we liked it :)
- March 25, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- Unknown said...
Wow this looks really good.....I love shrimp and I love enchiladas so it's a perfect combo!!
- March 25, 2010 at 10:10 AM
- pam said...
I have been searching for a good shrimp enchiladas recipe, I think I've found it!
- March 25, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- Mariana said...
Felicitarile mele pentru minunatul tau blog!
- March 25, 2010 at 10:44 AM
- Hungry Dog said...
Oh my. Is it wrong to want to eat this when it's only 8am here?!
- March 25, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- Valérie said...
This looks delicious. I love enchiladas, but seafood ones would be new to me. I do love how versatile shrimp can be!
- March 25, 2010 at 11:41 AM
- Mari said...
- March 25, 2010 at 12:18 PM
- Rambling Tart said...
They do sound quite savory and creamy, Mary. :-) I too am looking for meatless recipes, and this sounds like a good, homey one. :-)
- March 25, 2010 at 12:58 PM
- The Blonde Duck said...
I've been craving enchiladas for so long...
- March 25, 2010 at 2:03 PM
- Olive said...
this looks delicious, I love shrimp and I've never made an enchilada before..thanks for sharing Mary :)
- March 25, 2010 at 2:15 PM
- Lori said...
Yum enchiladas, one of my favorite Mexican foods. Along with ceviche, conchas, dulce de calabazza... oh sorry- can you tell I like Mexican food.
- March 25, 2010 at 2:26 PM
- Unknown said...
What a fabulous dinner thins would make. Looks absolutely delicious!
Please check out my new and improved blog. It just went up yesterday. I'd love to know what you think. Plus you can enter my giveaway for Amazon books :)
*kisses* HH
- March 25, 2010 at 2:43 PM
- Harleshinn said...
Hi Mary, thanks for your comment on my blog, I wish you happy day too.
I like cooking sweet things, in fact I'm starting my own cupcakes business, it's called "Reina de Vainilla" and you can take a look at it right here: http://reinadevainilla.blogspot.com/
Oh! and don't worry, your spanish is maybe like my english. haha
- March 25, 2010 at 3:56 PM
- Jen_from_NJ said...
I'm sure that my family would just love this - what a perfect weeknight meal!
- March 25, 2010 at 4:24 PM
- Inspired by eRecipeCards said...
ohhhh... seafood enchiladas... little shrimp, little crab, little lobster, some sea scallops...
Nothing gets tossed anymore. I can see this recipe being made (and a little rum somewhere
- March 25, 2010 at 5:29 PM
- Carla and Michael said...
I have to agree with most commentators; I have never had shrimp enchiladas. This looks delicious and as Dave says, it could be switched up to accomodate any seafood. A must try for us. Thanks for the inspiration.
- March 25, 2010 at 5:52 PM
- Cathy said...
This does sound so tasty, Mary. Shrimp enchiladas are a nice change from beef and chicken.
- March 25, 2010 at 6:52 PM
- ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ said...
Oh Mary ,this recipe is super delicious i can see.....ur family loves and enjoys all ur delicious to the hilt am sure ....
Bookamrked yeah it is....
- March 25, 2010 at 6:53 PM
- Treehouse Chef said...
Wow! You have so many great recipes! I love this Shrimp echilada Verde! Also, the flower pot bread recipe. I use to enjoy this bread at a restaurant in Nashville TN and now thanks to you I can make it at home. I will be back for sure!
- March 25, 2010 at 7:21 PM
- Arlette said...
wow this looks delicious..
its been a while since i visited the Mexican cuisine...
Great dish my friend.. thanks for sharing
- March 25, 2010 at 8:09 PM
- DailyChef said...
Another wonderful, creative recipe, Mary. Thanks! I love enchiladas but usually just go with the traditional cheese/beef/chicken ones.
- March 25, 2010 at 8:13 PM
- Chef E said...
I have been wanting shrimp, and what a great idea! This is on my list!
- March 25, 2010 at 10:24 PM
- sophia said...
Even my meat-loving bro will find NO FAULT in this meal. Love it, and the juicy shrimp inside!
- March 25, 2010 at 11:15 PM
- Bonnibella said...
You reminded me that I haven't had shrimp enchiladas in a long time. I love how this recipe works with bottled salsa and frozen shrimp, all the stuff I have in my pantry.
Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm very much enjoying yours and followed you.
- March 25, 2010 at 11:32 PM
- La Bella Cooks said...
I would adore this with the shrimp. What a great take on an enchilada. You definitely don't hear of this version in the restaurants!
- March 26, 2010 at 1:50 AM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
I love enchiladas verde and the fact that these are shrimp makes them all the better! ;-)
- March 26, 2010 at 6:23 AM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for trying it with frozen shrimp. I have some in the freezer right now that I need to use!
- March 26, 2010 at 8:43 AM
- Velva said...
Mary, this shrimp enchilada dish looks amazing.
I love visiting your blog. I am never disappointed. The recipes are always fabulous.
- March 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- Deana Sidney said...
You have the best recipes... I love the idea of using shrimp in the enchiladas... the dish looks so good and comforting too!
- March 26, 2010 at 10:15 AM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
Just a word to all considering other seafood for the enchiladas. Shrimp and lobster both give these a wonderful crunchy texture that other seafood will not. Mary
- March 26, 2010 at 12:12 PM
- Justin said...
all i can think is why have i never made enchiladas at home, because i totally love them, and this looks particularly awesome
- March 26, 2010 at 2:22 PM
- ~ Janie ~ said...
I LOVE seafood enchiladas! I'm trying this recipe this week.
- March 26, 2010 at 8:32 PM
- Jamie said...
Mary this is such a great dish and I can even find all of these ingredients here in Nantes! Excellent and it sounds and looks delicious! Love dishes like this with shrimp, too, for a change from chicken and beef!
- March 27, 2010 at 1:41 PM
- happily retired gal said...
Oh my ... these look temptingly tasty and I just might need to make some soon. Thanks for sharing ... I do love seafood ANYTHING ;-)
Hugs and blessings,
- March 27, 2010 at 5:39 PM
- Mother Rimmy said...
How can you miss with fresh shrimp. Looks cheesy and fantastic!
- March 27, 2010 at 9:16 PM
- Diana's Cocina said...
I enjoy seafood enchiladas. We drive to Port Aransas, TX to visit family and stop by the shrimp boat Pollyanna for our fresh shrimp. This dish sounds wonderful!
- March 28, 2010 at 1:42 AM


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On Tuesday, the US Department of Education released the long-awaited final regulations for the early intervention program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a program that serves infants and toddlers through age 2 with developmental delays or conditions that have a high probability of resulting in developmental delays. These regulations will provide families, state agencies, early intervention service programs, and providers needed guidance. The department also released a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the IDEA Part B regulations. The Part C regulations and Part B notice are both available on the department's Web site and will be published in the Federal Register in the next couple weeks.
Although IDEA was signed into law in 2004, this is the first time that final regulations incorporating the provisions in the 2004 amendments to Part C have been released. The regulations focus on measuring and improving outcomes for the approximately 350,000 children served by the Part C program, with the goal of ensuring that such children are ready for preschool and kindergarten.
Changes are being proposed to the IDEA Part B regulations regarding cases in which a state or local educational agency seeks to use a child's or parent's public benefits or insurance (eg, Medicaid) to pay for Part B services. These proposed amendments to the Part B regulations would ensure the protection of the rights of parents and children and ensure that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education while addressing concerns raised by state and local educational agencies regarding the burdens imposed by the current regulation.
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I'm happy to announce the publication of my most recent report, Global Markets and Technologies for Photovoltaic Systems, by the research company BCC Research.
You won't be finding it in your local bookstore–the purchase price is $4,850, although you can get bite sized chunks at a much lower price. The report has actually been in the post-production process for some months, now and I felt it useful to sit down and read what I had written.
If the caveats I put in the report are included, it stands up pretty well. The photovoltaic industry has been in a dramatic state of turmoil, and I was a little concerned that my report would have been out of date on the date of publication–something I included in the report.
My short summary of the contents would probably be "The global market for photovoltaics will see five years of strong growth, but that growth will be profitless for almost all involved in the industry." One thesis I advance is that it's time for the rest of the logistical chain in PV to work as hard at lowering prices as module makers and polysilicon producers have over the past few years. There is still low-hanging fruit in shortening and lowering the cost of installation, permitting and some elements of the balance of systems.
Here's what BCC chose to write about the report:
- Global revenues from solar cells and modules totaled nearly $38.7 billion in 2011 and should decline to $28.6 billion in 2012. Total revenues are expected to reach $78.1 billion in 2017 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.3%.
- Europe holds the largest share of the market and should increase from nearly $16.7 billion in 2012 to $35.1 billion in 2017, a CAGR of 16.1%.
- Asia is expected to increase from nearly $8 billion in 2012 to $27 billion in 2017, a CAGR of 27.6%.
Modern PV technology dates back to the 1950s and the advent of the space program in the 1960s, but the concerted effort to develop this technology for industry and consumer use began during the oil embargoes of the 1970s. However, the eventual stabilization of oil prices had a dampening effect on investment, tax credits and government funding for research and development.
Companies in the PV business have focused on reaching grid parity—where electricity generated by solar power is equal to or below the cost of electricity from competing sources—as a way to broaden the scope of PV. Nations and individual states began to offer serious incentives such as tariffs and tax credits for solar customers. Consequently, we were interested in looking at this industry once again to chart its potential.
Since 1978, the installed cost of solar electricity has charted a downward path strongly reminiscent of declines in the cost/performance ratios found for computer memory and MIPS (million instructions per second, a common metric for performance in the computer industry). From $5/kwh in 1978, the cost of electricity generated by solar power has dropped to $0.20/kwh in 2010. A simple extension of this curve would bring the cost of electricity delivered by solar sources to parity with other generating sources by 2015. Although few believe the performance of solar power improvements can match the dramatic improvements in computer technology, it has only to continue for three more years to make an impact on the marketplace. A lot is riding on the short-term performance of solar power and many are keenly interested in the results.


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A few of you were curious about what we are planting this year in the garden. SO, here is the plan for 2012…
In the four main garden beds we are planting seeds of both grey and yellow zucchini, Mexican Sour Gherkins and Long Anglais cucumbers, pole beans (purple ones), Australian brown onions, golden beets, red Russian kale, and arugula. I'm hoping the kolhrabi that we have been trying to overwinter are still going strong, so we can possibly get seeds from them this year. We will buy started tomato plants as well; not sure what varieties until we see what they have at our garden center.
The boys will have some Cosmic Purple carrots in their hugelkultur as well as some cherry tomato plants and possibly a bean or pumpkin teepee for fun (stay tuned).
We have a couple of other planting areas around the yard, and in those areas we are going to put some lettuces, some lemon yellow Habanero peppers, and lots and lots of spinach. Plus I've planned a couple of giant variety sunflowers to screen out some neighbors and later feed to the chickens.
In the neighbor's yard, we'll do potatoes again, and his corn. Plus he's made room for watermelons and the giant pumpkin. We can't wait!
Any locals have tips on herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro…)? I've had mixed success with them, but want to add more, inter-spaced in the flower beds out front.
What are you planting this year? Also, did I miss anything in last week's veggie garden basics that you were hoping for?