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Summer Camp - 2With her index finger and thumb Cassie rubbed over her eyes, as if to erase what she had seen from her sight. It was simply too weird, too unbelievable, for her to find it funny - though she barely found anything concering this summer funny.Her efforts to forget what was happening around her failed, when her father let out a surprised whistle and half smirking said: 'Well… this is not what I expected.'Cassie pressed her eyes shut, a deep frown cutting her face into a distorted mask of calmness. No, this wasn't what anyone had expected. And she was about to throw a fit.'How could you not have expected this?!' she kept her voice at a shallow minimum while sounding terribly passive-aggressive. 'You were the one who chose this… camp for me. You signed me up for this…this freak show – how could you not have expected this?!!'Her voice pitched at the end, alarming her father of what was to come.'I… must have overlooked that par
Summer CampThe call of an unfamiliar bird startled her. Cassie rubbed her arms as she stared into the forest. Being from the city, she hated insects, dirt and the natural stillness of the woods.'Dad, hurry it up!' she called.Again the unfamiliar bird shrieked. Cassie climbed back into the van and turned on the radio. She tried to focus on finding a frequency that worked.'I'm coming princess. No need to worry.' A man pushed himself through a set of large bushes. Shaking off a few leaves he proceeded walking toward the blue van. He smiled widely at Cassie, who in return frowned at him with scorching annoyance. 'I told you not to call me that. Did you wash your hands?''And I told you not to be so stuck up. You're my princess, and I will call you that.'Cassie remained unimpressed. She folded her arms and stared defiantly at him. 'You hands. Did you wash them?''What if I didn't?' he jokingly reached
UncertaintyIt feels like falling from great heightsOr running towards endless nightsAs if standing alone in blinding lightsOr being chased by grand knightsIt feels like melting ice cold fireOr knowing the secret of the liarAs if whishing to be someplace higherOr having nothing when need is direIt feels like losing something rareOr searching through a haunted lairAs if breathing deeply rotten airOr being treated unfairly fair
LeftoversLike many others, I tend to leave a lot of leftovers. Normally they just sit and wait in fridges until they get eaten or go bad. But my leftovers always disappear over night. And as staying awake never worked for me I had to use other methods of finding out what was happening.So I put up cameras once, but the battery ran out just around 2:30am. I also set traps, all kinds of traps. But, nothing. In time, I gave up and focused on more important things.Yesterday was a very rainy day and all the dirt on the streets turned into mud. I made sure not to make any marks with my shoes when I came home, but this morning I found that those who steal my food aren't as cleanly.It took me half an hour to get rid of all the tiny mud footprints that led from my window to my fridge. The day after, I find another trail. Apparently tiny people live in my garden – right between my lavender bushes and my tomatoes. I think they take care of it when I don't find the time to. But they do
PartingHer hand gently stroked his, as they listened to the thousand voices rising in the night. It was a warm night still, illuminated by a thin crescent shaped moon.'Why can't you stay?', she asked for the thousandth time. Her voice shook gently.He tightened his grip on her hand and forced a smile. They feared what was to come, almost as much as ignoring it. The gentle night became a tormenting wait, a tossing of emotions, while hopes began to flutter like a dying fire.'Sing for me...', he muttered.She looked at him with tears in her eyes, and found his expression mirrored hers. Quickly he kissed her forehead and squeezed her hand. These hours were too precious to be wasted with tears and sorrow. She turned to the sky, searching for something that would stay the same no matter how much time passed.Her voice rose, merging with the others, quivering with emotion.His hand gently stroked hers, as they sat together in the last hours that they had left.
High School"Don't worry Ma'am this is perfectly normal. Many of our students don't develop their specializations, until the second, maybe even third year. Also, we've always had the occasional late bloomers who transferred here from a normal school in fourth year."Mister Sato tapped his ballpoint pen on the paper. His cold eyes stared unblinkingly at the couple that sat nervously before him. The woman clutched her bag with long fingers, while chewing on her upper lip. She looked back and forth between Sato, her husband and the document lying on the table. The man beside her had his concentration on the document which he would have to sign. Deep in thought he scratched the stubbles of his beard.Sato folded his hands. "I can assure you; this is the best thing for your son. Given your family history it is not unlikely that he will specialize soon, and then he will need immediate attention." he hissed coolly. Silence echoed from him. It pollute
UntitledThere's a jungle on my floorAnd an ocean on my bedNo longer can I find the doorTime for my monsters to be fedAnother storm on my tableA little earthquake in the closetSo the grounds become unstableTime's up for me - the rules are setWalls shiver quivering wavesThoughts, dreams cover spaceWindows blur with cumulus cavesAs billowing blinds paint a faceLife and wonder clash at bayBeating breath be upon my soulMy drawers prey to slow decayEscape, as is my every goal
Of Stars And ManI don't belong. Not anymore. After my parents death I decided it was useless to talk myself into believing such nonsense. Now, more than never, it has become clear.Magic has faded, and every last hope of it was left at their graves. I cried when I began to understand what that means. I find no hope anymore in this world. Sad songs don't touch the sadness in me, and laughter is ignored when it knocks on the door to my heart. Anger is so much easier to handle, it keeps me alive, it feeds me.I saw a wanted poster of me a few days back. It said I was a rouge killer and a psychopath. It said I threatened the peace of the country. It said I was to be brought to the king, dead or alive.Words have never affected me so much as those. It still sends shivers down my spine when I think about it. I'm nothing more than a man that has lost his job, why should someone so unimportant like me be killed?I asked myself that question more than once. But it doesn't help. There is
Everyday HeroesZoom ZOOMSwoosh SWOOSHHere to save the dayNow all eyes on usOur hair's untidy hayWe need to catch the busSlash SLASHBoom BOOMAngels we are not(too clumsy, honestly)But wings we got!And have a family.Swish SWISHPow POWCapes are handmadeAnd wooden swordsWe come to your aidOn our skateboardsClick CLICKWoosh WOOSHWe might look funnyMight not be fearlessMight not have moneyMight be a tad carelessBut we do what we canChanging the world is the plan.
You're not sorryYou're not sorryFor what you didYou're not sorryFor what you did notYou're not sorryFor what you causedYou're only sorryThat you got caught
DreamingTheyTell meDreaming willGet me nowhereBut it's taken me beyond everywhere.
After the FallWhere teardrops have fallenflames will also rise,they are invisible angelsobvious in demon eyes.
TranscendenceI'd like to be the sun as well as the moon:for me to be star-crossed and tragic.I'd like to be remembered, and legends be trueAnd be regarded, above all, as magic.Let mythology be damned, they'll worship me soFor they hardly even know.Let mythology be damned,Let mythology be damned,Their song and dance will be quite a show.I dream of the day I'm fire within the iceEncapsulated in all my splendor.But maybe just a marble statue will sufficeAs long as they gaze and worship in wonder.The shrines will come and the offerings will flowAnd the cults will branch in droves.The shrines will comeThe shrines will comeAnd wide-eyed followers will come in tow.It'll be easier to be a martyrBecause there is no hard work for me.I'll just need to pose with my dog and armorI'll receive a holiday, you'll see!Like water in amber, I will be memorializedAnd become the spark in your eyes.Like water in amberLike Water in amberBecoming an idol is a clever disguise!
We Set SailsWe set the sails and leave behindOld lives we don't want anymore."Fortune waits at another shore"This promise is on every mind.There's a preacher, an alcoholic,Only within booze he finds God.Fights his demons with an old rodWhile he screams: "I'm a good Catholic!"A woman with lost reputationIs learning now to sleep alone.She has never been on her ownDuring her years of exploitation.See this man next to the old rail?He wears scar patterns on his skin,Remains of atoning a sin.During the nights you can hear him wail.And the crew is just as worn downAs the ship they are sailing on.They all fell victim to a con,The reason for their permanent frown.As we travel across the sea,Only failed characters on boardAnd two stories left unexplored,I wonder: "Why are you still with me?"
Tearing Apart at the SeamsI look to the sky and see your nameWritten on a black ink canvas.You are a cacophony of starsWishing they could touch the earth.Written on a black ink canvas,My words scream for release,Wishing they could touch the earth.I become something that does not exist.My words scream for release,Tearing themselves from my mouth.I become something that does not exist --It feels like I'm dissolving into dust.Tearing themselves from my mouth,You are a cacophony of stars.It feels like I'm dissolving into dust;I look to the sky and see your name.
The Old Man's StoriesHey old man, pull up a seat,get comfy and tell me a story.Tell me about how it used to be,tell me about those days of glory.Tell me all about those classic ladies,how they always maintained a state of grace.The way they always smelled like daisies,and always had on the most pleasant face.Tell me how those ladies revered their bodies,and the way to get in was earned with respect.You called them lady, they didn't answer to hottie,anything less they would flat out reject.Tell me all about those bold men of character,how they lived lives of virtue and common sense.How they stood by their morals and didn't stagger.Taking only what they earned, no sense of entitlement.Tell me how they managed their priorities,"A man don't work, then a man don't eat."How they took care of their responsibilities,the family came first, then maybe a personal treat.Tell me all about the innocent youth,and how they didn't mature before their time.How they only knew to live by the truth,and d
AshesWhat am I to you but Ashes A destroyed version of my selfFighting battles ever endlessWith no fear of downfallA reputation blown up In a flashPieces scattered ever vastlySearchers try but then haltWhat am I to you but fallenTripping over my two feetLike a broken compassNo direction except southA life ripped upBy mouths flappingHemmed together Stitches suddenWhat am I to you but worthlessA toy with no funTossed away forever abandonIn a trunk of torture boundlessAn opinion disrespectedBy many far and betweenKilled off quickly no compassionA sign of certain defeatWhat am I to you but ScratchesMarking up you perfect doorCausing renovation costly And Hating your new decorA depression yearningFor attraction Good or badStill incompleteWhat am I to you but goneKilled off in season oneForgotten quickly unimportant Ratings higher since departA poet lost in words of sorrowConsidering his opportunitiesSoon to be another forgotten
The truth beneathYou never told me the truth,You smiled at me every time your words were lies,Telling me the fake truth,But I had the proof I was never bulletproof.I saw the harsh realityAnd yet I fell for you.The only lie I can see throghIs that burning insanityThat lost virginity.
NiflheimA deeper darkness yet to comeIn nights sweet cloak of sinCan you hear the beating drumAnd see your demons grinLords of yonder mountains callWhere mists and secrets lieLadies 'scape the whispered fallOf evils seeking eyeWarm embrace of knightly strikeBreath of greed, envy's spiteGleaming stars and fires alikeClash with shards of darkness nightAs hell and heaven at morrow dawnAs riddles ever dead and gone
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Posted Tuesday, October 8 2013 at 01:00
Kayunga- Business came to a standstill in Bukolooto and Kangulumira towns in Kayunga District on Sunday when the Kabaka made an impromptu appearance in the area, four years after he was blocked from going there.
The government barred Kabaka Mutebi from visiting the district in 2009 over security concerns.
The Kabaka, who had toured and held public rallies in Nakifuma, Kawuku and Kyabakadde towns in Mukono District as part of the kingdom's celebrations for the annual community service day (Bulungi Bwansi), for unknown reasons chose to go to Kayunga.
The speeding convoy entered the district at Ssezibwa bridge at around 6pm, where heavily armed police officers had blocked the then Katikkiro of Buganda, JB Walusimbi, from entering Kayunga in 2009.
When the convoy reached Bukolooto, an ecstatic crowd blocked it, forcing the Kabaka to wave to his subjects.
They demanded that he addresses them before proceeding, but the Kabaka's security instead told his driver to leave.
In Kangulumira, a large crowd that had received news that the Kabaka was heading there, waited for him while some few elders quickly rushed home to put on Kanzus, the traditional official attire for men in Buganda.
It was only after the Kabaka's official pleaded with the crowd to let the king proceed that the residents let his convoy go to Wakisi in Buikwe District.
"Our king, you are welcome to Bugerere (Kayunga). This is your kingdom," an excited elderly man said as he tried to catch a glimpse of the Kabaka. The king's local leaders were also surprised to see him.
"We did not expect him here, but since this is his kingdom, he is free to go to any part he wants at any time," the Bugerere County representative to the Mengo Lukiiko, Mr Ssevunme Musoke, said.
The security organs in the district too expressed ignorance about the visit. "We are just hearing it from people that he came to Kayunga," a security officer, who preferred anonymity, said.
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The Bunyala kingdom spokesperson, Mr James Rwebikire, when contacted about the incident, said he had heard about it. "We now have no problem with the Kabaka visiting Kayunga because the memorandum of understanding between the government and Mengo gave him green light to do so."


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When U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was acquitted of aiding the enemy, his attorney declared the ruling a "huge, huge victory."
The Crescent native avoided the most serious charge, but was convicted of espionage, theft and nearly every other count for giving secrets to WikiLeaks, a verdict that could see him spend the rest of his life in prison, according to The Associated Press.
Manning attorney David Coombs claimed winning the battle, but conceded that his client "is by no means out of the fire."
Is this the case of an attorney simply wanting more business, and what is the lesson to be learned from this development in the digital age?
Do you release information just because you can?
"That Osama bin Laden could download these files off the WikiLeaks website (along with millions of other people) became justification for classifying the whistle-blowing as espionage, an act of war," columnist Douglas Rushkoff wrote for CNN.
In this brave new world of online espionage, federal prosecutors threw everything possible at Manning to see what would stick.
Manning's acquittal of being a traitor is a Pyrrhic victory, meaning it was a symbolic win at great cost.
AP reports that Manning faces up to 136 years in prison if given maximum penalties in a sentencing hearing that started Wednesday, meaning he could die in jail.
Steven Aftergood of the Federation of American Scientists, told AP that most journalists are not in the business of publishing classified documents.
"They're in the business of reporting the news, which is not the same thing," he said. "This is not good news for journalism, but it's not the end of the world, either."
We're all for transparency in government, but Manning violated his oath as a member of the U.S. Army.
And he deserves to be punished for it.
Bradley Manning's acquittal on charges he aided the enemy was symbolic 'victory' at great cost
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that's the whole point tho isn't it.
there is no even ground here.
Hamas has no army.
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Then.....maybe Hamas should stop acting like they do?...I dunno...a far stretch I know. The only real cover they have is civilians...and we know why. Quit lobbing rockets and letting your innocent get crushed because of you. That is the EXACT issue, no reply needed.
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yeah you're right. the palis should just let Isreal anihalate them them without a fight.
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Hows the rock?..I mean you must be living under one? wtf are you saying? Gaza was given to them...Given...2 days later they elect Hamas as a government..Hamas....as a government....to top it off, they start shooting off dumb....and I mean dumb as in no idea where they are going, rockets. ......Do this for me.......picture your house...surrounded by sworn enemies.....on all 4 sides you have neighbors that continue to throw rocks at your house.....and you do nothing? who is the bigger fucking idiot. .....if it's you, whats your address?
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When Chris Ategeka was 9, his younger brother died while Ategeka was helping to carry him to the nearest hospital — 10 miles from their village in Fort Portal, Uganda.
There was no quicker way to get his sick brother, who was coughing and had a bloody stool, to medical care. "I did not understand the concept of lack of mobility being the biggest factor until it got later in life. I realized how that could have helped so much," he tells Shots.
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While a few states in the U.S. are debating mandatory labels for genetically modified foods, some African nations are considering a bigger question: Should farmers be allowed to plant genetically modified crops at all?
The question carries extra weight in countries like Uganda, where most people are farmers who depend on their own crops for food.
Originally published on Wed April 3, 2013 1:38 pm
There are two significant developments in the search for the Lord's Resistance Army chief Joseph Kony to tell you about today: Uganda announced it was suspending its search for Kony, but at the same time, the United States announced it was offering a $5 million reward for information that leads to his capture.
Originally published on Thu October 11, 2012 1:19 am
Rebel leader Joesphy Kony, head of the infamous Lord's Resistance Army, has achieved greater notoriety than any other Ugandan in the world today.
Idi Amin, who ruled the country through most of the 1970s, still stands as a symbol of African dictators who abused power and inflicted gross human rights abuses.
Yet as Uganda celebrated 50 years of independence on Tuesday, the man who has most shaped the country is far less known, at least in the West.
Originally published on Fri October 5, 2012 2:25 pm
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda, which started two months ago, has come to a close.
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11:30 on a Saturday night as life continues to change around me.
We've finished the first two weeks of classes and by the end of next week I should be pretty well settled in. A week ago today was the 6 month mark; sometimes I feel like I get worse instead of better. I was crawling out of that hole last week when news came that a student on campus who I knew well had committed suicide in his dorm room and was found by security. Crash, boom, bang I came apart! Other students who knew him (and also me) were seeking support and comfort – which (being part of who I am) I readily gave, all the while feeling my own swirling head trying to remain above my shoulders.
Here was an extremely engaged and intelligent handsome young man who was academically superior and an excellent creative artist; gifted in both science and art, which was why I'd known him so well. Hearing of this loss, all I could think was "what a waste!" So many years of physical health thrown away, when the obvious other side of that was "what would Paul have done to have had the years this kid threw away?" Of course, I also look outdoors to see the crabby nosy octogenarian neighbor puttering around next door in her garden and wonder "why is a meddlesome old biddy like THAT still alive when Paul is dead?"
Middle son has completed moving out, eldest son is still here and will be hopefully gaining employment in his field in the next couple of weeks. Youngest son (Cameron, the singer) is down on Cape Cod for two days to play a party for the former college president's 80th birthday; Cam is staying with Paul's parents. It's been a quiet day except for the huge storm, and I'm off to sleep soon having accomplished only a fraction of what I needed to get done today. I did do some of what I wanted to do by organizing some of Paul's and my correspondence files, though preparing for the week's Art History lectures might have been more realistically useful!
Tomorrow will be new, and for now I've gotten through another day. I do send wishes that Bradley has found what he wanted on the other side – what a tragic loss for those of us still here.


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Thu Dec 12, 2013 12:06 amYahoo Sports' Jeff Passan hears teams believe the Indians, Cubs, Mariners, Padres and Yankees are the most likely destinations for Joaquin Benoit.
Fantasy Source Spin: Four of those teams have a need for a closer, and the Padres could use some insurance for the oft-injured Huston Street. The Orioles and Rockies have also checked in on the 36-year-old. The Tigers didn't seem to believe in the right-hander as a closing option, but it seems there are plenty of teams that do.
Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:57 pmThe Yankees are one of the teams on Brandon Phillips' no-trade list, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Fantasy Source Spin: That explains why Phillips was rumored to have asked for more money in any potential deal to the Yankees. Phillips still has four years and $50 million left on his deal, and it's unclear how much more he might ask for to waive the limited no-trade clause. It may be just one of many reasons the Reds end up holding onto the 32-year-old.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:34 pmThe Mariners remain in the mix for Nelson Cruz despite the additions of Corey Hart and Logan Morrison, a source tells ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Mariners could certainly use another hitter in the middle of their lineup, so it's not surprising that they'd have interest in the 33-year-old. What's more surprising is that they feel they can afford Cruz after signing Robinson Cano and Hart already. The Rangers and Orioles remain the two other most notable suitors for the outfielder's services.
Source: ESPN.com
Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:12 pmThe Rays, Brewers and Pirates are in on James Loney, a source tells Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com.
Fantasy Source Spin: Rubin hears those three teams are in the heaviest on the 29-year-old, with the Rays and Brewers potentially resorting to dealing for Ike Davis should they miss out on Loney. Rubin also says Loney is still looking for a three-year deal -- it was previously reported he wanted between $27 and $30 million -- but that he's unlikely to get anything over two years. Loney is looking like the next domino to fall in the free agent first baseman market.
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Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:48 pmThe Blue Jays and Tomo Ohka have a verbal agreement on a minor league deal, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi.
Fantasy Source Spin: The 37-year-old Ohka has been pitching in the independent league and has reinvented himself as a knuckleballer. Davidi speculates Ohka could start at Double-A New Hampshire next season.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:23 pmThe Yankees rejected a Brandon Phillips-for-Brett Gardner trade offer from the Reds, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Yanks are in the market for a second baseman, but they're on the record as being in no hurry to deal Gardner. The Reds have been hot and cold on dealing their 32-year-old second baseman, but Ken Rosenthal recently reported the team isn't ruling it out. They've been said to have interest in the Yankees' center fielder, but the two sides have yet to match up on a deal.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:13 pmThe Samsung Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization signed RHP J.D. Martin.
Fantasy Source Spin: Martin pitched all of last season with Triple-A Durham in the Rays' organization, posting a 2.75 ERA over 27 starts. The 30-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2010.
Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:51 pmChris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish is hearing the Marlins have some interest in Rickie Weeks.
Fantasy Source Spin: Earlier this offseason Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Scooter Gennett is penciled in as the team's starting second baseman next season, so the 31-year-old Weeks looks to be on the outs. Weeks is due $11 million in 2014 and has a vesting option for 2015. There hasn't been much buzz that the team is shopping Weeks, but he could likely be had for the right offer.
Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:37 pmThe Reds have met with Bronson Arroyo recently but don't expect to retain him, sources tell ESPN's Jayson Stark.
Fantasy Source Spin: There is no shortage of interest in Arroyo, and the Reds are telling teams they're expecting one of his other suitors to land the 36-year-old. The Pirates were also recently rumored to be out of the running. That leaves the Twins, Giants, Orioles, Phillies and Dodgers -- at least -- as teams in the running for the right-hander.
Source: Jayson Stark on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:31 pmThe Astros inquired about Justin Smoak but the talks went nowhere, per the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich.
Fantasy Source Spin: The first baseman was presumed to be available after the Mariners signed Corey Hart and acquired Logan Morrison from the Marlins, but the team isn't actively shopping the 27-year-old. Smoak hit .238/.334/.412 with 20 home runs last season, and M's general manager Jack Zduriencik has already come out and said the switch-hitter has a place on next year's team. It likely won't stop teams from calling, though.
Source: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:20 pmThe Braves and Jordan Walden avoided arbitration with a one-year, $1.49 million contract.
Fantasy Source Spin: Walden, 26, posted a 3.45 ERA and 54/14 K/BB ratio over 47 innings in his first year with the Braves. The right-hander missed the playoffs with groin and shoulder soreness but should be ready for spring training.
Source: Darren Wolfson on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:14 pmThe Rays are interested in Kevin Youkilis, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Fantasy Source Spin: Youkilis fits what the Rays are looking for as a player on the rebound, Topkin continued. The 34-year-old played in just 28 games this past season, batting .219/.305/.343. Youkilis is said to want to play close to his California home, so it's unclear how open he might be to the Rays' advances.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:47 pmBlue Jays released RHP Thad Weber.
Fantasy Source Spin: Weber subsequently signed a contract with the NC Dinos of the Korean Baseball League. The 29-year-old had a 2.40 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 15 innings between the Jays and Padres in 2013.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:42 pmCubs signed LHP Tommy Hottovy to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Source Spin: The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 32-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2012, posting a 4.19 ERA and 42/17 K/BB ratio in 43 innings between the Blue Jays' Double-A and Triple-A affiliates this past season. He'll try to win a bullpen job with the Cubs next spring.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:36 pmThe Rangers have not made a seven-year offer to Shin-Soo Choo, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Fantasy Source Spin: There was a previous report that the Rangers had offered Choo a deal for seven years and around $130 million, but Wilson says that is false. The Rangers' interest in the 31-year-old is very real, though, so it doesn't mean the team isn't still in on Choo. For his part, Choo is said to be asking for an eight-year deal.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:30 pmSusan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports the Twins, Cubs and Rockies have interest in Kurt Suzuki.
Fantasy Source Spin: Suzuki had a .232/.290/.337 line in 285 at-bats between the A's and Nationals this past season. He's not a starter, but the 30-year-old has proven to be a serviceable backup catcher. The Rangers were previously interested in Suzuki as well.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:23 pmContrary to reports, the Orioles have not made an offer to free agent Nelson Cruz, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko.
Fantasy Source Spin: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports said the team has made an offer in the range of four years and $60 million to the 33-year-old, but multiple team sources say that's untrue. Kubatko said he was told earlier in the week that the Orioles' interest in Cruz was exaggerated.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:17 pmShin-Soo Choo is considering a seven-year deal from the Rangers, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.
Fantasy Source Spin: The deal is less than the seven-year, $153 million contract Jacoby Ellsbury got from the Yankees, with Sullivan saying the deal is possibly in the $130 million range. There is talk that Choo is seeking an eight-year deal, and Sullivan says Choo has previously turned down a six-year offer from the Rangers. Choo has also drawn interest from the Mariners.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:12 pmGrant Balfour has received a two-year contract offer from the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASN confirms.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Orioles are in need of a closer, as they traded away former closer Jim Johnson to Balfour's former team, the Athletics, earlier this offseason. It would be an interesting closer swap if they then signed the 35-year-old Balfour. The right-hander had 38 saves and a 2.59 ERA in 2013.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:04 pmThe Astros are in "serious" discussions with Mike Morse, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal.
Fantasy Source Spin: Morse is 31 years old and coming off an injury-plagued season, so the Astros would be buying low on the slugger. ESPN's Buster Olney previously reported Morse is looking for a one-year deal in the $7-8 million range. He'd likely serve as the team's designated hitter and first baseman. The Rockies have also been linked to the outfielder.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:55 pmThe Orioles' offer to Nelson Cruz is believed to be in the range of four years and $60 million, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman is reporting.
Fantasy Source Spin: The parameters of that offer are the same as what Curtis Granderson got from the Mets. Cruz was believed to have rejected an offer of five years and $75 million previously, but no team will confirm such an offer was made. The Mariners and Rangers are also in on 33-year-old.
Source: CBSSports.com
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:44 pmGiants vice president Bobby Evans said "ideally we'd like to get something done," on Wednesday with a left fielder.
Fantasy Source Spin: San Francisco currently has Gregor Blanco penciled in as their starting left fielder, so something has to give. Andrew Baggarly of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports that the Giants are interested in free agent outfielder Franklin Gutierrez. The 31-year-old played in just 173 of the Mariners' 486 games over the past three seasons due to injury. He's brittle and not a game-changer on offense, but Gutierrez would come cheap and is an elite defender.
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:42 pmThe Indians are "one of many" teams in on Matt Guerrier, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish is reporting.
Fantasy Source Spin: Guerrier, 35, had surgery to repair the flexor mass in his right arm in August, a procedure that carries a 6-8 month recover period. He posted a 4.01 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over 42 2/3 innings between the Dodgers and Cubs this past season before the injury. Cotillo lists the Twins as another team that could make sense for the right-hander.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:32 pmRockies manager Walt Weiss believes Carlos Gonzalez will be able to handle center field in 2014.
Fantasy Source Spin: Colorado penciled CarGo into center when they traded Dexter Fowler to the Astros. "It's something that's been the topic of conversation," Weiss said, when asked if it was fair to ask Gonzalez to play center. "We want to be careful. Not that you can prevent every injury, but it's my job to give him a break here and there and save his legs, because he is going to be running around that big outfield in center field. ... I think Cargo is excited about it. He's going to come into spring training knowing that he's going to have to do that and play that position."
Source: Sulia.com
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:31 pmThe Indians have made an offer to John Axford, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Indians are still searching for next year's closer after releasing Chris Perez earlier this offseason. Axford began last season as the Brewers' closer but struggled in the role, eventually being traded to the Cardinals and finishing the season in a middle relief role. The Orioles, Cubs and Mariners are all in on the 30-year-old as well.
Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:50 pm Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee indicated Tuesday that team will likely go with either Cole Hamels or Cliff Lee on opening day
Fantasy Source Spin: Halladay has made 10 straight opening day starts, but that streak could come to an end this year, as the club would prefer to split Hamels and Lee up in the rotation. "I think it's how we line up best," said Dubee. "Realistically, we could pitch anybody the first day as far as Doc, Cole and Cliff. On most staffs, they are No. 1 starters, so they all could pitch opening day. But part of what we're thinking is trying to split those two lefties. Last year we started with two lefties (after Halladay) and I'd just like to split them up."
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:30 am Wilson had no shame in signing a lucrative five-year deal with the Angels after coming up with Texas. His contract looked good early in the year, but Wilson's poor control returned and bit him in the second half with a 5.54 ERA in 16 starts. It was also a surprise that Wilson had more issues keeping the ball in the park after moving out of hitter-friendly Arlington, though homers were still not a major issue. The return of his BB/9 rate at 4.0 could be a real problem if it continues, however.
Fantasy Source Spin: His value has fallen slightly, and rightfully so since Wilson's poor control has returned. Last season may be the real deal if he doesn't correct those issues quickly.
Source: Fantasy Source
Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:29 am Wilson made only two appearances before undergoing Tommy John surgery in mid-April, effectively ending his 2012 season. There were some warning signs during his 2011 campaign, including losses in velocity and control. The surgery will hopefully allow him to rebound fully, but the Giants found an alternative in Sergio Romo late last season.
Fantasy Source Spin: Wilson's reputation alone should allow him to get his role back at some point, though it remains to be seen how good his control will be after the injury.
Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:29 am Williams opened 2012 as the Angels' fifth starter after re-emerging late in 2011, but his results were mixed. The former top prospect had a 4.83 ERA in 15 starts, though his plus command still showed and could get him another opportunity in the future.
Fantasy Source Spin: Good command still makes him a potential single-league fill-in if he gets starts again.
Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:28 am Wilhelmsen's great story culminated with the closer role in Seattle, as he replaced the struggling Brandon League last season. Wilhelmsen signed with Seattle in 2009 after a four-year hiatus from baseball, and his mid-90s fastball has made him a dominant reliever for the club. His 9.9 K/9 rate and 3.00 K/BB ratio of 2012 is the stuff of pure closers, and Wilhelmsen pitched even better in save situations than normal with a 1.76 ERA.
Fantasy Source Spin: Some will think Wilhelmsen is unproven as a closer, but all the peripherals show he can be a fine second-tier option.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:51 pm Astros acquired RHP Anthony Bass and a player to be named later and cash considerations from the Padres for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Fantasy Source Spin: Bass, 26, owns a 4.08 ERA and 135/80 K/BB ratio over 187 1/3 innings in the majors. He has experience as both a starter and reliever, so he brings some flexibility to Houston's staff.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:42 pm According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, Corey Hart's new one-year contract with the Mariners carries a $5 million base salary and $8 million in incentives.
Fantasy Source Spin: That's a very team-friendly contract structure. Hart missed the entire 2013 season following dual knee surgeries, but he's been a fantastic hitter when healthy and could prove to be a major bargain for the win-now M's. It's surprising that more teams didn't get involved. The one-year contract is only pending a physical.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:59 pm Mariners acquired 1B Logan Morrison from the Marlins for RHP Carter Capps.
Fantasy Source Spin: Seattle just got done wrapping up a one-year free agent contract with Corey Hart, and now comes this LoMo trade. One of the two will have to get regular action in the outfield next season, which is a bit concerning. But the potential offensive upgrade is pretty significant. LoMo, 26, was a .249/.337/.427 hitter in four seasons with the Marlins. He had 23 home runs and 72 RBI as a 23-year-old in 2011.
Source: Clark Spencer on Twitter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:34 pm CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Mariners have signed Corey Hart to a one-year contract.
Fantasy Source Spin: It's a nice low-risk deal for the Mariners, who will use Hart at first base and designated hitter in 2014 while likely batting him cleanup behind Robinson Cano. Hart had an offer on the table to return to the Brewers, but Seattle simply beat it. The 31-year-old posted a .270/.334/.507 slash line, 30 home runs and 83 RBI in 2012 before missing the entire 2013 season following dual knee surgeries. He should be ready for Opening Day in 2014.
Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:50 pm Jim Duquette of SiriusXM reports that the Mets asked the Brewers for "young, controllable pitching" for Ike Davis and were told they're out when they said no.
Fantasy Source Spin: Duquette says the Mets asked for "Tyler Thornburg, among others." The Brewers are viewing Davis as a back-up plan at first base in case they're not able to re-sign Corey Hart, but it appears Ike is no longer an option. Milwaukee had been the team most often connected to Davis, so it's unclear where this leave the market for him.
Source: Jim Duquette on Twitter


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New Checco Zalone Comedy Passes 'Avatar' Five-Day Gross Record at Italian Box Office
ROME – Che bella giornata (What a Beautiful Day), the new comedy from television comedian Checco Zalone, has surpassed Avatar for the all-time record for earnings during its first five days, raking in €18.6 million ($24.9 million).
The Medusa-backed film, which earned more than €7 million ($9.4 million) in the opening weekend, creates a promising start to the year just days into the new year.
James Cameron's Avatar set the previous record almost exactly a year earlier en route to a total Italian box off haul of €56.7 million ($88.1 million), around 8% of the total spent on films in Italy last year and more than double the year's second highest grossing film, Alice in Wonderland. The film opened on 775 screens Jan. 7.
Next in the sites for Che bella giornata: the all-time record for domestic earnings from an Italian film -- €31.2 million ($41.8 million) from Roberto Benigni's La Vita e' Bella (Life is Beautiful).
Like La Vita e' Bella, the 1997 three-time Oscar winning comedy set during World War II's holocaust, Che bella giornata covers unlikely comic territory, centering around Islamic extremism.
Medusa, the films main producer and distributor, is a subsidiary of Mediaset, the broadcast giant controlled by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
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Marketing 101 for Book Artists
Pricing Principles for Book ArtistsPainters have it easy. The gallery world has a standard formula based on square inches that is used to calculate the retail price of paintings. That standard varies in many ways, but once a formula is determined for an artist it is easy to decide how much the next painting is worth. Sadly, there is no such formula in the complex world of book art. Variations in materials, structure and production methods make determining fair prices for artist books very difficult. Pricing can be a very scary prospect when creating any new project. How can a book artist be compensated for the untold hundreds of hours that go into the research, design, printing, binding and other countless processes involved in crafting a unique bookwork or editioned masterpiece? This lecture covers such topics as pricing strategies, research, the market values of artist books, pricing pitfalls, various pricing formulas, how to raise prices, ethics and offering discounts. This lecture will be based on Laura's many years of experience selling artist books both as artist and dealer plus a previous career as a professional in the field of marketing, publishing and advertising. Length of lecture: Actual slide lecture is about 30 minutes. Time for Q&A varies depending on the audience. Handouts: A two-page lecture outline handout is provided. Venue is asked to print and distribute to attendees. Equipment Needs: Digital projector. I prefer to bring my own laptop but will also bring the presentation on a CD as backup. |
Book Power! Changing the World One Artist Book at a TimeThis talk, inspired by our 2010 exhibition of the same title, is an exploration of both historical and contemporary artist books that address social, political and environmental issues. We'll discover how artist books can be a powerful vehicle to shed light on the problems we face in the world and can also be a strong call for change. War, poverty, decay, politics, revolution, violence, feminism, environmental, economic and political upheaval are but a few of the issues that concerned book artists have used to engage their readers in an effort to raise consciousness, call for justice and provoke action. We'll highlight artists sharing their struggles, their vision and their hopes for a better world and see if artists really can change the world. Length of lecture: Actual slide lecture is about 30 minutes followed by a hands-on viewing of powerful artist books from current gallery inventory. Total time, about an hour. Equipment Needs: Digital projector plus one or two clean tables to spread out the books. Please no food or beverages in the same room if guests want to handle the books. Food would be fine after the hands-on event. |
23 Sandy Gallery Trunk ShowAs the owner and director of 23 Sandy Gallery, Laura Russell has the great fortune to work with an amazing range of artist books and travels regularly to present books to libraries, museums and private collectors. While on the road she loves to expose both new and familiar audiences to the books in gallery inventory. Length of event: 20 minute talk about the world of artist books followed by a show and tell of books from gallery inventory that usually lasts 40 minutes to an hour. Attendees are welcome to handle the books with clean hands and all books are for sale. Equipment Needs: Clean tables to spread out the books. Please no food or beverages in the same room if your guests want to handle the books. Food would be permissible for a hands-off event. |
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The History of Photographic Artist Books: From Glass Plates to Ink Jet PrintsPhotographic artist books are defined as hand-bound, one-of-a-kind or limited edition books that use photography as their main image medium. They have a distinguished history, from Anna Atkins' cyanotype photogram albums of British algae in the 1800's to the ever-popular Twenty Six Gasoline Stations by Ed Ruscha, in the 1960's. Add in a few contemporary photographic artist books and we have a fascinating history in books. Length of lecture: Actual slide lecture is about 30 minutes. Show and tell and Q&A usually lasts about 20 minutes. Optional Show and Tell: A show and tell of photographic artist books from gallery inventory plus Laura's own photographic artist books can follow this lecture and slide show. Depending on the size of the audience there may be opportunity for hands-on exploration of the books presented. Handouts: There is no handout for this lecture. An optional handout of book arts resources can be provided as PDF. Venue is asked to print and distribute to attendees. Equipment Needs: Digital projector. I prefer to bring my own laptop but will also bring the presentation on a CD as backup. Also need a table for show and tell. A 6-foot folding table or larger works great. |
I Am What I Need To Be © Stewart Harvey. Photographic artist book from Book Power, June 2010. |
Contemporary Photographic Artist Books (Short Synopsis)
Contemporary Photographic Artist Books (Longer Abstract)Photographic artist books are defined as hand-bound, one-of-a-kind or limited edition books that use photography as their main image medium. This lecture looks at photographers and book artists who use artist books to showcase their original photographs both in traditional and non-traditional book formats. Some photographic artist books are purely visual books that allow the photographer's images to tell their own story, and some marry image with text to form a compelling narrative. Some of these intriguing books go even further by exploring innovative artistic structures and materials to reinforce the concept behind the photographs. The world of "book arts" and the world of photography have seen a burgeoning collaboration over the last decade and that marriage makes perfect sense, especially in our digital age. Many photographers miss the satisfaction of working with their hands, an experience that has been lost since darkrooms have disappeared. Other photographers are looking for new and innovative ways of presenting their work. Artist books can become portable exhibitions allowing access to new audiences and venues. These books can be bound by the photographer themselves, if they are interested in learning about book binding methods; or the photographer can commission the binding to be completed by a trained book binder. Photographers often think about their images in terms of sequence and narrative, which makes the book the perfect vehicle for presenting these bodies of work. Working with the book as a structure, photographers have the opportunity to form a compelling visual story where the context of the images can be reinforced by a comprehensive conceptual strategy. Photographic artist books have a distinguished history, going back to Ed Ruscha's coveted books, including titles such as Twenty Six Gasoline Stations, which he created as an inexpensive offset edition in the 1960's. In today's digital world—where cameras are ubiquitous and inexpensive digital printing can be extremely high quality—photographic artist books are more popular than ever. This lecture is more visual inspiration and an exploration of possibilities rather than an academic history of the form and will be presented in two parts. The first part of the presentation will involve a digital slide show of photographic artist books starting with Ed Ruscha in the 1960s and ending with images of important contemporary works created by both book artists and photographers. The second half of the presentation will be a show and tell of photographic artist books from the inventory of 23 Sandy Gallery plus the presenter's own limited-edition artist books that she has been making for over 15 years. Depending on the size of the audience there may be opportunity for hands-on exploration of the books presented. |


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Dodgers' prospects for re-signing Hiroki Kuroda look dim
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Dodgers sign Chris Capuano; Hiroki Kuroda looks gone
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Richard Detwiler enjoys his commute to work. The VSP Global employee bicycles about 13 miles from his home in Orangevale to VSP's office in Rancho Cordova. Some days his commute includes a leisurely spin along the shores of Lake Natoma. Other days he opts for the Folsom South Canal.
Out of shape before he started cycling 10 years ago, Detwiler relishes the exercise his commute entails and the energy it generates. He credits VSP with helping to make it happen.
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Encouraging commuting by bicycle is just one facet of VSP's alternative transportation program, said Ana Cardona, the company's sustainability business coordinator. VSP, a nonprofit vision benefits and services company, also provides preferred parking for carpoolers and works with the city of Rancho Cordova to make the "Rancho Cordovan" shuttle available to employees.
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The Survey of Fipronil in China
- Language: English
- 32 Pages
- Published: June 2010
- Region: China
Glufosinate is a superactive herbicide used for control of a wide range of weeds and grasses. Also, it can kill some swart weeds that glyphosate can't.
At present, Bayer dominates both technology and market of glufosinate worldwide. Currently it has applied this technology patent in many countries.
In China, although there are many pesticide manufacturers that have registered glufosinate, only one manufacturer has the production technology with self-dominated intellectual property rights and has produced glufosinate commercially.
Owning to Chinese government's restriction on GM crops, as well as its higher price than glyphosate, fifteen times higher as of May 2009, glufosinate industry is expected to develop rather slowly in China in the future 10 years.
What are the aims of this report?
1. To provide you with comprehensive & in-depth understanding on glufosinate industry;
2. To figure out current supply and consumption in China and worldwide;
3. To analyze Bayer's production situation including its production sites and technology routes, etc.;
4. To identify major domestic supplier of glufosinate, their technology routes
Executive summary
I Glufosinate production
I-1 Worldwide supply volume
I-2 Indian production
I-3 Chinese production
I-4 Bayer's production situation
II Glufosinate technology
II-1 Patent
II-2 Bayer's technology route and its manufacturing cost
II-3 Generic version's technology route and its manufacturing cost in China
III Regulation related to glufosinate in China
IV Registrations of glufosinate in China
V Key raw materials of glufosinate in China
VI Glufosinate use in China
VI-1 Use pattern in China
VI-2 Competing crops for each segment
VI-3 Cost of glufosinate use in hectare
VII Conclusion
Table I-1 Global supply volume and sales value of glufosinate, 2004-2008
Table I-2 Sales value of Bayer's glufosinate, 2003-2008
Table II-1 Details of Bayer's patent in China
Table II-2 Unit raw material cost for glufosinate production by Bayer, 2009
Table II-3 Manufacturing cost of glufosinate by Bayer
Table II-4 Unit raw material cost of glufosinate in China, 2009
Table II-5 Production cost of glufosinate in China
Table IV-1 Active glufosinate registrations in China
Table VI-1 Cost of glufosinate used in different weeds
Figure II-1 Technology route of glufosinate by Bayer
Figure II-2 Technology route of glufosinate in China
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The Dead version of Risk ($49.99) is all about fending off attacks by living and zombie armies to gain control of numerous Southeast territories. Both Walking Dead games go on sale in late September through Skybound and Diamond Comic Distributors.
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Cranberry Blueberry Pie
A seasonal fruit pie, filled with fragrant blueberries, tart cranberries and spices. Perfect for the holidays.
It's pie week!
I am so excited about Thanksgiving coming up, that this week I'm sharing all pie recipes! I've got five scrumptious homemade pies coming your way, starting with one of my favorites, this Cranberry Blueberry Pie.
This recipe has been on my blog for a few years but it deserved an update with pictures worthy of it. I love cranberries, but I'm absolutely crazy for the combination of blueberries and cranberries together. The blueberries mellow out the tartness and turn it into something you won't be able to stop eating.
If you're looking for a seasonal fruit pie that isn't apple, then this is it. This is the holiday fruit pie that every Thanksgiving spread needs. And speaking of Thanksgiving spreads, keep reading on to see a holiday menu with recipes from some of my favorite bloggers.
Yield: 1 9-inch pie
A seasonal fruit pie, filled with fragrant blueberries and tart cranberries. Perfect for the holidays.
- 1 double crust recipe
- 1 lb (455 grams) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 lb (455 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 1/2 (300 grams) cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
- Freshly grated nutmeg, for sprinkling (optional)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Roll out one half of the double crust recipe into a 15-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish and trim edges to 1-inch overhang. Roll out second half of crust and cut into 1 inch strips for a lattice.
- To make the filling, combine the cranberries, blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon sticks in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to boil for 2 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Pour filling into the prepared pie dish. Criss-cross the strips of pie crust to form a lattice. Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar and nutmeg.
- Bake until filling is bubbly and crust is golden, about 1 hour. If crust browns to quickly, cover with foil so it doesn't burn. Let pie cool completely before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Note: For step-by-step photos and tips, visit my tutorial on how to make perfect flaky pie crust.
Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit.
A Thanksgiving Menu
Creating a Thanksgiving menu in the days of the Internet is wonderful. Everywhere you look there is incredibly beautiful inspiration. I may only prepare one meal, but I can dream up a dozen or more. To go along with my pies, all this week I'll be sharing sample menus from some of my food blogging friends. Also, my friend Becky is having a full week of Thanksgiving sides on her blog, Vintage Mixer, which you won't want to miss.
Mulled Cranberry Juice and Vodka Cocktail from Mountain Mama Cooks
Pumpkin Gruyere Gougeres from Foodiecrush
Main Dish
Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter and Roasted Shallots from Cookin' Canuck
Pomegranate and Cornbread Stuffing from Vintage Mixer (pictured below)
Brussels Sprout and Potato Gratin from Cafe Johnsonia
Lightly Roasted Green Beans from Spoon Fork Bacon
Good Old American White Rolls from Completely Delicious
Caramel Apple Streusel Tarts from Barbara Bakes
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23 Responses to Cranberry Blueberry Pie
Maria says:
Gorgeous pie and you are right, I am sure it is tasty any time of year!
Isabelle says:
Love that bright reddish-purple colour of the filling… it makes the pie just festive enough for a casual Christmas dinner (which is how we like to do it at my house, rather than go nuts with a big over-the-top meal).
I stocked up on cheap cranberries just before the holidays, so this pie is definitely getting made sometime soon! -
nico. says:
this pie is so beautiful and I love the flavors! your Christmas excitement reminds of Alec Baldwin on 30 Rock, throwing up on his birthday as a child ….
Jennifurla says:
Hello gorgeous! Fab pie, great artistry here and the filling kept so well!
The Healthy Apple says:
Beautiful; absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing this picture and recipe. Happy Holidays!
Jackie says:
I have recently jumped on board the pie wagon, but only with pies in jars, and this is so beautiful that I think I need to expand my pie education! Plus, I love blueberries
Happy New Year, lovely, glad to hear you had a wonderfully chill Christmas!
Jax x
Summer says:
Ok, so, here it is, a year after you posted this, and I've just now discovered this. I tripled the batch and made 1 for a neighbor who needed some cheering up, 1 for my husband and I (yeah, that was gone in 2 days) and 1 for my parents (also gone in 2 days).
Basically, my blabbering means: I. LOVE. THIS. It was awesomely awesome and absolutely perfect for_any_time this holiday. And well, let's face it, it's perfect for ANY reason. I've found it's perfectly lovely_without_any reason, (ie: the middle of the night, standing in front of the fridge as your husband groggily heads for the bathroom and notices you and you scream, "HEY. I DIDN'T HAVE MUCH EARLIER AND I WANTED MORE, OKAY?". Then you're left happy and your husband is left saying, GOOD GOD, WHO DID I MARRY. — If you're super blessed, like I am, your husband will say, "Well, you're a crazy weirdo, but, you're_MY_crazy weirdo. That's why I married you.")
ANYWAY – THIS PIE ROCKS. I'm now off to make 3 more. Thanks!
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Jru says:
did you use this crust recipe or your 'tried and true'. The crust in the pictures looks perfect so I want to use the right recipe
Annalise says:
I baked this pie before I discovered my favorite flaky pie crust recipe so it is different, but the pie was still wonderful. Whichever pie crust you choose, you're going to love this pie!
Wow, this pie looks gorgeous and truly delicious! I love the vibrant red of the filling, it makes it even more holiday-themed!
xo, Elisa
So fabulous. I love the blueberry-cran mix. It sounds great!
Maria says:
Yay for pies! Can't wait to try this one! And if you want to come help me make it, I am ok with that:)
I had plans to do a plain blueberry pie for Thanksgiving now I'm thinking about doing your brilliant version. This is such a good idea to combine with cranberries. It makes it even so Thanksgiving appropriate.
You are so good at making pies. They are all so lovely!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says:
That is ONE HECK of a Thanksgiving spread! And I want to jump into the middle of all of those pies, and faceplant into this one – like a pie bouillbaise!!
[…] Pie of the Day is Annalise's Cranberry Blueberry on CompletelyDelicious.com. This one also makes a fabulous breakfast! (I definitely stole a slice and had it with some coffee […]
Swooning over this pie!!! Beautiful lattice!
Flavia says:
I love this! I never thought about combining blueberries with cranberries. I can't wait to see what other pies you baked. Such a fun and delicious idea for holiday blog posts! Miss you, friend. xo
Gorgeous, Annalise!! Truly, this is stunning. I love the tartness of cranberries and can only imagine how delicious they must be with blueberries! Thanks for sharing my cocktail!!
abby @ thingsforboys says:
this looks amazing! A whole week of pie!! Sounds good to me
Del's cooking twist says:
Your pie is beautiful. I can't wait to try it!
This is getting added to the Thanksgiving menu STAT! This sounds like such a wonderful combo!
Heidi says:
I poured the hot filling right into the pie crust and my crust "melted". Looks like I will be making another pie, an expensive pie to mess up. It looks and smells delish though.


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b0sse 5pts Oh well, bought it and played it. Definitely enjoyed it.Too bad 90% of the achievements are co-op or online multiplayer ones though. Kinda unfair.
b0sse 5pts He says that the single player campaign is very short and shorter than the first GRAW that was around 10 hours... So how long is the single player campaign here? 5 hours? If so, I guess it turned into the standard CoD shit where if you dont care about multiplayer, you get 3-5 hours of gameplay then its over. LOL
townsforever 5pts @ Payasoplas realism is good but too much makes shooters painfully hard. So I agree with the higher ratings
CloudStrife97 5pts @swavemente well its only like 10 bucks at Gamestop, so I would try it, it is a very good game
Payasoplas 5pts It's a shame how Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six have lost all the realism they used to have and they became arcade shooters, worst of all is seing this game getting the higher ratings and pepole liking them...
bad_trip2 5pts thumbs down for not being able to issue orders to any individual team member on 360. shame
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PS3burritoman 5pts @cec97 You should be able to find out if you WATCH THE FREAKING REVIEW. Man, that gets me ticked.
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st_anger6666 5pts the stupidest thing in many shooters is when you reload the clip stays in the gun and the character's hands are just moving!
Ivory-Dynamite 5pts It got a lower score because the design every thing in the original.so the sequel they didn't have to create a world/ game design from scratch
Tarantula878 5pts the controls in the single player are very stiff. The multiplayer portion of the game feels like a whole other game because it plays differently.
puppygrinder 5pts Phxsns1 you rely on review scores 2 much. Play the game then decide which game is good or bad.
Yeley718 5pts i have a question. does anyone still play this? i might get it if people still play it online. but if i can't find any matches then i don't want it.
Civfan333 5pts hey hey hey..........that's Jason Ocampo, one of the best reviewers gamespot ever had........
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Paul expressed interest in running this year until his father, Texas Congressman Ron Paul, officially entered the race in 2011. The younger Paul deferred to his father, who is effectively retiring from electoral politics this year.
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Alfie, a much-loved cat which lived at the Burwood Spinal Unit and had a knack for comforting the sickest patients, has died.
For 19 years, the tabby made the Christchurch units his home, sitting on the beds and knees of patients going through traumatic adjustments in their lives.
He was put down yesterday after suffering kidney failure.
Former charge nurse Ngaire Hunt said Alfie changed the specialist spinal unit for the better.
"Nineteen years ago he just turned up," Hunt said.
"It was not long after I started and he was about 2 years old then. God knows where he came from but he just stayed.
"He was just a constant presence. He'd pick the sickest and just sit with them. I remember one man was in the ward dying of cancer and Alfie stayed on his bed for days, only leaving to pee and poo and eat.
"He was an amazing cat. Just the way he picked the ones who needed him most."
The spinal unit was a suitable home for Alfie - he suffered a lower spinal injury himself after losing his tail in an unfortunate wrangle with an automatic door.
"People loved him - well not everyone, some people hate cats - but he brought comfort. Alfie changed us from a hospital into a home rehab unit and while we still have to be a hospital, home is exactly what people who come here need."
Alfie's biggest champion was the spinal unit's clinical director, Dr Rick Acland, who has produced research papers proving animals have a positive effect on patients' wellbeing.
Alfie featured on the front page of The Press in 2008 with Fleur Hansby, a Blenheim woman who had been paralysed in a cycling accident. At the time, she said Alfie gave her the attitude boost she needed to face life in a wheelchair.
Hunt is sure patients across the country will remember Alfie and asks them to send pictures or messages to the hospital.
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sticky semisolid
acoustic neuroma
benign tumor within the auditory canal growing from the acoustic nerve (cranial nerve VIII, vestibulocochlear nerve); may cause hearing loss and may damage structures of the cerebellum as it grows
otitis media (OM)
Commonly referred to as middle ear infection; seen frequently in children. Bacterial infection. Often preceded by an upper respiratory infection.
acute otitis media (AOM)
inflammation of the middle ear space with rapid onset of signs and symptoms of an acute infection; generally occurs in the first 24 months of life
cochlear implant
a device for converting sounds into electrical signals and stimulating the auditory nerve through electrodes threaded into the cochlea
the surgical removal of the top portion of the stapes bone and the insertion of a small prosthetic device known as a piston that conducts sound vibrations to the inner ear
hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness