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COLUMBIA- Junior right-hander Colby Holmes worked a season-high 8 1/3 innings and five different Gamecocks drove in at least one run as ninth ranked South Carolina defeated Mississippi State 6-4 on Sunday afternoon in front of 7,011 fans at Carolina Stadium to sweep a three-game SEC baseball series. The Gamecocks are 27-10 and 8-7 in the SEC.
After two runs from Mississippi State in the top of the fifth inning gave the Bulldogs a one-run cushion, the Gamecocks were quick to answer back in their half of the frame as freshman Tanner English led off with a single to left field. Evan Marzilli delivered his second hit of the day to put runners on the corners for Walker. Mississippi State starter Evan Mitchell would issue a free pass to Christian Walker to load the bases for Dantzler. LB Dantzler tied the game with an RBI fielder's choice to third, which resulted in all runners reaching safely, bringing Brison Celek to the plate. The sophomore delivered an RBI sacrifice fly to right to put the Gamecocks on top. Adam Matthews would finish off the scoring in the Carolina fifth with an RBI infield single, scoring Walker, giving the Gamecocks a 4-2 lead.
Holmes continued his solid work, holding the Bulldogs to just their two runs on 100 pitches, through eight innings. The Gamecock bats put together a rally in the bottom of the eighth to score some insurance runs. Joey Pankake broke the game open with a two-run single that extended the Gamecock lead to four.
Holmes returned to the slab for the ninth to try and close out the Bulldogs. After giving up two hits to start the ninth, Holmes battled back to strike out first baseman Wes Rea. Slauter got one back for Mississippi State, however, with an infield single that scored Daryl Norris. Holmes' day would end there, marking his longest outing of the season. The bases were loaded after a walk was issued by the new pitcher, Hunter Privette. The Gamecocks would then turn to their bullpen once more to try and end the Mississippi State attack. Junior left-hander Tyler Webb would shut the door on the Bulldogs, giving up a RBI groundout and a flyout to end the game.
Holmes allowed four runs on eight hits while walking none and striking out three batters. He is 5-0 for the year. Webb's final two outs of the game earned him his second save of the year.
South Carolina reached double digits with hits finishing with 11 on the day. Marzilli was 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Vergason tied a season-high with two hits. Pankake went 2-for-5 with two RBI and Matthews tallied two hits and a RBI as well. C.T. Bradford, Mitch Slauter and Hunter Renfroe collected two hits apiece leading the Bulldogs at the plate.
South Carolina returns to action Tuesday night hosting College of Charleston at Carolina Stadium. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.
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Officials also advise voters to bring either a voter registration card, South Carolina drivers license or DMV issued identifiation card; along with plenty of time and patience.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH/AP) -- South Carolina voters go to the polls to select their picks for president, Congress and the Legislature, plus decide whether future governors can choose their running mate.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Republican Mitt Romney is expected to handily win South Carolina's nine electoral votes.
The winner of the new 7th congressional district could be the only change to South Carolina's U.S. House delegation. The state's four freshmen congressmen face foes with little cash in heavily conservative districts. Three of the Democratic challengers are in their first political race. The state's lone Democratic congressman, Rep. Jim Clyburn, is expected to trounce a Green Party opponent, while Rep. Joe Wilson faces no opposition at all.
Only a half-dozen legislators face strong opposition.
Officials advise voters to bring either a voter registration card, South Carolina drivers license or DMV issued identifiation card; along with plenty of time and patience.
In the capital city of Columbia and Richland County, voters waited several hours in long lines. Whitmire said everyone in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Polls opened at 7 a.m.
"We waited four hours," said Tasha Martin, 32, a counselor voting at Ridge View High School in northeast Columbia. "About three of the eight machines were down."
Martin said she had waited about 90 minutes to vote at the same site in 2008, but the delay didn't deter anyone. "Everyone waited to vote," she said.
Voters across the river in Lexington County reported no problems at their polling sites.
Richland County spokeswoman Stephany Snowden said the county has gotten complaints about too few voting machines and long waits, but she says the number of machines is the same as in 2008.
"This is by all accounts a record turnout," Snowden said.
Snowden said the county has 124 precincts and about 1,000 machines, and that there were 17 technicians out attempting to repair broken voting machine.
Snowden said she could not estimate exactly how many machines might be broken or causing delays.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. following a record number of absentee voters.
About 376,000 South Carolinians had voted absentee by late Monday afternoon, surpassing the previous high set in 2008 by more than 33,000 voters. The final tally of mailed and in-person absentee ballots could top 400,000.
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Columbia music store owner Tim Smith, 52, said he voted for President Barack Obama because "he saved my business after the crash in 2008."
"I'm a small businessman and I am very supportive of the president," Smith said.
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John Holler, 65, the head of a local children's home, said he backs Romney for a simple reason. "It's the economy, that's the top issue for me," the life-long Columbia resident said.
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Republican Mitt Romney was expected to handily win South Carolina's nine electoral votes in the presidential contest.
The winner of the new 7th Congressional District could be the only change to South Carolina's U.S. House delegation. Republican Horry County Council Chairman Tom Rice and Democratic Coastal Carolina University professor Gloria Bromell Tinubu are vying to represent the district that includes the Pee Dee region and northern coastline.
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Broken down by race, 69 percent of South Carolina's registered voters are white, 29 percent are black, and 1 percent is Hispanic.
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The butterflies in Eleanor's stomach refused to settle... not even the elegant interior of the first class train car could soothe her nerves. She was surprised at herself, Eleanor had not expected to feel so nervous. She would have done anything to leave the strict, stuffy atmosphere of that boarding school- but now that she had, there was trepidation. Did she really want the dullness of endless embroidery lessons instead of the excitement of the greatest city in the world? Of course not. She wished Suzanna were here- no she took it back Suzanna- her best friend who was also coming to take her first season, was flighty and constant chatter would only aggravate Eleanor's already frayed nerves. Perhaps it was best that Suzanna had gone ahead of her- knowing Suzanna she already had a gaggle of admirers and friends.
"Tea Miss?" a steward asked interrupting her thoughts " No thank you". Eleanor said with a small smile. Miss Hattie, her lady's companion, was elbow deep in some sort of intricate tatting work- it looked dreadful boring, Eleanor couldn't see herself doing it. Turning back to the window she saw that the train was entering London proper. A carriage had already been arranged to meet her and the conductor would see to it that her luggage was taken care of, there nothing for Eleanor to do but wait.
Gathering up her skirts with a gloved hand, Eleanor carefully descended the steps of the train and was astonished at the scene before her. More people than she had ever seen in her life, were rushing every which way. The locomotives belched steam and their shrill whistles pierced the air as the trains roared into the station. Throwing her bonnet back and tilting her head , Eleanor marveled at the paneled glass dome above her- here was everything modern and new and bright. A city full of youth and vigor just waiting to be delved into.
"Miss Eleanor we really mustn't linger here." Miss Hattie said disrupting Eleanor's reverie " there are all sorts of ruffians about- and really Miss you must keep your bonnet on!" "we're not in the country anymore you know" she added with a sniff. Under Miss Hattie's watchful eyes, Eleanor reluctantly tied her bonnet under her chin."This way miss" she called out authoritatively, forcing Eleanor to follow along behind her.
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."This way miss" Miss Hattie called out authoritatively, forcing Eleanor to follow along behind her. And though her body followed obediently, her eyes wandered where they would, She had never really experienced a 'crossroad', and King's Cross was precisely that. The rails that radiated from this place connected the inner most hamlets to the sea. From here, she could go anywhere in the world.
Likewise, the rest of the world could come here.
Though the majority of the bustlers were the Queen's own English citizens, many were there who distinguished themselves as foreign, merely by their head dresses, as they were all that she could see above the crowd, seeing through the press nearly impossible at Miss Hattie's pace.
Eleanor saw the felt berets favored by the French. Turbans representing India, Afghanistan, and a few other North African nations. The fez of the Turkish. The yarmulkes of the Jews. Yet, never once in the whirling mass did Eleanor see a woman's headdress that was not perfectly... ordinary. It was telling. Not that English woman observed conventions as concerns their public appearances. No, what Eleanor noticed was that other cultures did not seem to travel with women.
Before they could reach their waiting carriage, Miss Hattie pulled up short and Eleanor pressed close against her. A cadre of uniformed constables affected a wedge through the press, halting most other's progress to see to their duty. Between them they held confined a man. He was shackled at his wrists and ankles with only short lengths between, making his hurried gate more a shuffle than a walk. His attire was not common in either design or quality. The clothes were cut in France.
The cadre stopped in anticipation of a carriage whistled for in the crowded line-up. Eleanor recognized that, if the constables would allow those carriages already at the fore to receive her passengers and depart, the way would be clear for the rest. The constables did not seem to recognize that. So, for many long minutes, the press could do little save stare at the police and their captive. Their captive could do little else, choosing, though, to keep his back to the wall and his eyes on the paving.
"Don't you fret now, Devereaux," one of the constables standing before Miss Hattie and Eleanor elbowed the captives ribs almost good naturedly. "Ye'll be all tucked away in a brand new proper English prison afore long. Much nicer than tha' Scottish lock up."
"'...the mind is it's own place...'," the man replied in a low voice that Eleanor strained to hear for the familiarity of the words. He was quoting. Reciting. He was not French, either. He sounded American. "'...and in itself can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.
"'... what matter where...?'" the captive looked up for a moment and found Eleanor's eyes before looking back down. "'...if I be still the same...'"
"Wha's tha' then?" the constable was stricken with curiosity. "The Bible?"
The captive did not seem inclined to explain.
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Eleanor's heart thudded in her chest. The heat and the press of the crowd suddenly made Eleanor dizzy. For just a moment the strange man met her gaze, their eyes locked on each other. In his eyes she saw loneliness and perhaps sadness, but there was determination and fierceness as well. Maybe this explained the fascination she felt with this man- she had felt these things in her own heart. A fierce desire to never allow one's spirit to be broken. Kindred souls a teacher at the seminary had once called it. Imagine that, Eleanor Pendergast heir to the Pendergast fortune and future duchess of Pendergast, kindred souls with a criminal. The idea of such a thing was laughable- but she could not shake off the feeling that it was true.
Miss Hattie's face was pinched and tense. Eleanor turned to the shabbily young man next to her and asked �what�s he done?" A little surprised at her boldness, he replied �A thief no doubt or perhaps a murderer, London's filled with all sorts of dodgy characters." Then a little worried that he had frightened her, he added " No need to worry miss, the constable's got this one all taken care of -on his way to Newgate he is- stick close to the right part of town and a right proper lady like you should nothing to fret about."
At the icy glare from Miss Hattie, the red faced young man slunk back into the crowd. The prisoner was bundled into a waiting carriage and the flow of people and carriages began again. Gripping Eleanor's arm, Miss Hattie led Eleanor into a carriage. "Well Miss Eleanor- something must righted, straight away" Miss Hattie began " I am well aware that you are unaccustomed to the way's of London society- but a proper lady does not speak to a social inferior unless absolutely necessary! And especially not a young man." Miss Hattie's diatribe continued throughout the carriage ride through London, so much so that Eleanor forgot to listen.
As Eleanor stared out the window, the man's words echoing in her head. �the mind is its own place... it can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..." She had heard these words before. Of course! Paradise Lost had always been one of her favorite pieces of literature. Something troubled her mind, and then it dawned on her. How would a thief or a murderer know Paradise Lost? And why would he even be interested in such a thing?
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Alt-Country is basically Hank Williams interpreted by bands who grew up on the Replacements. After Outlaw Country in the 1970s and Progressive Country of the '80s came Alternative-Country in the '90s. The style preserves the rural aesthetic in a more faithful fashion than the far more mainstream young country pop artists of the same era. It is perhaps best summed up in a lyric by Ryan Adams of Whiskeytown: "So I started this damn country band / Because punk rock is too hard to sing." Its first defining moment came with the release of Uncle Tupelo's debut album No Depression in 1990. Today, Alt-Country is a lot broader than its name implies, including the rustic pop of Uncle Tupelo spinouts Son Volt and Wilco, the retro Honky-Tonk of Dale Watson, and the country-tinged pure-pop-for-now-people of Kelly Willis. The influential No Depression fanzine (self-published fan magazine) helped define the scene, as whatever the 'zine covered became Alt-Country.


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To begin the stuffing, cut the bread into 1/2" -inch cubes. You can let the bread dry out, uncovered on the counter, for up to 24 hours.
- 2 loaves French bread (28 cups cubed)
To begin the stuffing, cut the bread into 1/2" -inch cubes. You can let the bread dry out, uncovered on the counter, for up to 24 hours.
To prepare the stuffing, preheat your oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit.
Dice the onions. Melt the butter in a large fry pan over medium-low heat. Sweat the onions while you dice the celery and carrots and then add to the pan. Chop the fresh sage and thyme. Add all of the herbs and spices and let cook until translucent.
Once the vegetables are cooked, add them to the bread and toss to combine. Whisk the eggs and stock together in a separate bowl. Pour the mixture, a bit at a time, over the bread and toss. Butter a large casserole dish, add the stuffing and cover.
Cover and bake the stuffing for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
Once the stuffing is golden brown, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
To reduce the cooking time for the stuffing, simply place it into a shallow and wide baking dish.
Add your own flair and favorite flavors to this simple stuffing by incorporating items such as Italian sausage, chestnuts, mushrooms, and different vegetables. Just make sure the ratio is about 1 part vegetables/meat to 2 parts bread.
For a vegetarian version, simply use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
This was my first attempt at stuffing. Everyone loved it! And they really enjoyed having straight-forward traditional stuffing for a change, especially since there were so many different things to eat at the meal anyway. No chipotle peppers, no fancy sausage mixed in, etc., though all of that can be delicious. It was just nice to have a very tasty, tummy-warming traditional stuffing.
If you are making the full recipe for the stuffing (which is for about 10 to 12 people), then I would suggest about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of cooked Italian sausage and about 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked mushrooms.
The mushrooms need to be sliced and cooked in advance as they loose too much water. As for the sausage (which sounds yummy), I would remove it from the casing and then break it up to fry it. I think you would need about 3/4's of a pound of raw meat, and about 3 cups of raw sliced mushrooms.
Hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out...
A 1/4 pound of butter (a stick) is 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons of butter. So 1/3 is a bit more (than the 1/4) or about 10 tablespoons and a half.
Note: This question is trying to compare a volume measurement (e.g. cup, tablespoon, etc) with a weight. As a suggestion, try to avoid these kinds of measurement comparisons. Sometimes they just don't work out very well and can be confusing.
I did my test Thanksgiving dinner last weekend (first time I have ever done a turkey so I wanted to make sure I got it right for the big day) and I found cooking the stuffing to be a problem because there is no room in my oven to put it along side my turkey. We ended up cooking it on low heat on the BBQ but the bottom was crispy.
I am wondering if I can do it in the slow cooker? Do I have to alter the liquid in it at all? Maybe start it in the slow cooker and then transfer to the oven while turkey is resting? Thoughts?
You can make in a crock pot, I have just never done it before, as I like the texture of stuffing that is baked (the crunchy bits on the sides etc).
Here is a link to what seems to be a popular recipe for stuffing on All Recipes. There were also several other recipes using this method.
I imagine you could do the whole thing in the crock pot or as you suggested you could finish it in the oven.
Good luck - Happy Thanksgiving
Just a quick add-on re: cooking stuffing on a BBQ. The BBQ is a great alternative when oven space is tight. When using the BBQ as an oven replacement, you most often do not want to put the cooking item directly over the flame. One good trick is to preheat the BBQ to the correct temperature (most BBQ's have a build in thermometer) and then you turn off all but one burner in the back. Then put the cooking item in, close the lid and keep an eye on the BBQ temperature. This is just like an oven. You can even cook your turkey on the BBQ with fantastic results.
I should also add that by Friday this week (oct 2), we will release a really great video Multi-task Player that should help you manage multiple dishes. Watch for it in the top navigation bar.
Sure you can make this ahead of time. However, it is very important that you cool it down (outside of the fridge) as quickly as possible and then refrigerate. Then when reheating, you need to make sure that you bring it back to 165 degrees for food safety reasons.
One suggestion is to prep all of the ingredients in advance. Throwing this together is very easy should you like to make this the 'day of'. Just a thought. It will be a better end result for sure. Good luck. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi Joe,
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I am going to bake it covered and then finish baking it off uncovered on x-mas day. Is this a bad idea? I just couldn't assemble it all on the day as I have two very young sons who are a complete handful and have to get my cooking done ahead of time while I have Grandma babysitting!
Also, I wanted to mention, I found the quantity of bread (28 cups) to be excessive in order to achieve the wet texture you wanted. I ended up using about 22 cups and added an extra egg and an extra cup and a half of stock to get the wet texture. Not sure if that is going to be successful or not! Fingers crossed!
Thanks for a great recipe anyways.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Don't get me wrong, I think stuffing is a bad thing. When it comes to stuffing, as in inside the bird, you need to get it up to 165 degrees, and once you do, your bird is usually toast. So doing dressing is a much better option.
However, regarding dressing, since carrots are so much harder and denser, I always start cooking the carrots first. In a mirepoix, they are always the slowest to cook.
I suppose, as usual, it comes down to personal preference. I don't like crunchy carrots in my dressing, though. :)
I guess we need to make a new multi-task player for parents with kids - never thought of that... Next put the turkey in the over, after that, make sure Johnny is okay in the living room, etc.
I would just bake the whole thing then. Just make sure to fully chill it and then reheat it to 165 degrees for food safety reasons. And this does make a lot of stuffing so you will be fine with the reduced amount. Good call.
Good luck.
I personally do not have a corn bread stuffing recipe that I use as I am sucker for a more "traditional" stuffing (at least it's the one I grew up with). If you find one out there in the world of recipes please share it with us. In the meantime, perhaps someone else in the forum might have one that they could share with you. Cheers!
p.s. Your last comment about herbs and spices came through at the same time my response did. I would say that you might want to think about picking yourself up a copy of "The Flavor Bible". Really the combinations for these sort of things is quite endless and it also comes down to the flavors you like etc.
Last year's turned out pretty good. I also used apple juice in place of water and used pecans.
I'm looking over the recipe I used last year and can make great improvements using Rouxbe techniques.
Still, would be nice to hear from someone on flavorings.
Thanks again. This time I'll try to get a pic. and write down the recipe.
2 1/2 cups corn mill
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
Water - Add water until mixture is kinda soupy
1 heaping tablespoon of shortening (you can use regular vegtable oil but shortening/lard is better)
I mix everything together and really well (this is important)
I use a large cast iron frying pan- grease well, preheat oven to 450 degree's.
Cook until golden brown
Cornbread - crumble up
1 stock/rib of celery - or to taste
1/2 of medium onion - or to taste
1 can of campbell's cream of chicken soup
1 egg
1 to 2 tsp of ground sage - I just taste until amount desired
salt & pepper to taste ( I use quite abit of black pepper)
1/4 stick of butter
1/4 to 1/3 heavy whipping cream
Chicken broth
I mix well and use enough stock to make it soupy, i let mine sit for about 30 minutes to asorb broth, them i add more, if desired before i pour it in dish to bake.
Gease dish with butter,
Bake on 450 degree until gloden brown or until done~
My problem is i don't measure anything. I do alot of tasting during the cooking process. Most everything in the dressing (onion, celery, salt, pepper, and even sage) you can do to suit your own taste.
Hi Everyone, I made a delicious chicken broth on Wednesday and yesterday I made the dark chicken stock which I don't think came out right. I added no salt because the video didn't call for it. I let it set overnight in the refrigerator and it is jellatin-like. Can I use the chicken broth to make this stuffing instead of the stock? Thank you JoAnn P.s. - Can I also use the broth to make the gravy in place of the stock after cooking the turkey? Again, thank you
Broth and stock can be used interchangeably with most things, especially the ones you listed. It sounds like you have done everything right. If it is gelatinous (which is a great thing) and delicious, you're on the right track. You may find it helpful to review the lessons on how to make stock and broth. Cheers!
I am planning ahead. Could you tell me which other side dishes can I serve in Thanksgiving? I really don't like the green beans casserole...the ones I have had incorporate Campbell soup! Do you have one of your amazing recipes that is a substitute? How about the sides dishes that appear on the Turkey serving plate? Thank you so much for all your great recipes.
I found your Thanksgiving planner. It never occurred to me to type THANKSGIVING. Thank you. If you happen to have an alternative Green beans casserole...I saw the green beans recipes but I know my mother in law expects a casserole. The suggestions look delicious. I am using your website to teach my 13, 18 and 20 year old children to cook. How lucky we are to have these tools available now.
I can't stand green bean casserole either, so this is what I do: I precook French green beans (boiling salted water about 4 minutes until crisp tender, then plunge in ice water to stop cooking). This can be done the day before and kept in the refrigerator until needed. Then, on thanksgiving day, crisp some thinly sliced pancetta and set it aside. Slice several shallots thinly and sauté until softened in the pancetta drippings (add olive oil or butter if needed) and just beginning to turn golden. Add green beans and toss until warmed through. Crumble pancetta on top, add salt and pepper to taste. Can serve immediately or keep warm in low oven while you're carving the turkey. Sorry there are no amounts, it just depends on how many you are cooking for... But in general about 1 lb. of beans, 3-4 medium shallots, 3 oz. pancetta= 6 servings. You could easily add personalize this to your tastes by adding sautéed mushrooms or substituting those crispy onions for the sautéed shallots. Hope this helps.
Sure, olive oil can be substituted to suit your needs. Yes, the flavor will be different because nothing compares to butter. Sometimes those are the sacrifices that are made when there are dietary restrictions. A good-tasting olive oil will be fine though. Cheers!
Have you made stuffing with gluten free bread? I have a celiac guest coming for Thanksgiving and am wondering if the texture would work as well as the french bread?
Also, I have another guest who can't eat eggs. Would arrowroot powder as a substitute be as effective in this recipe?
Sorry, we have not tried this recipe with gluten-free bread and/without the eggs. Most gluten-free breads that I have tried are quite a bit more dense then the French loaf used in this recipe. Therefore, you would need to experiment a bit and maybe use a bit more liquid.
As for the eggs, you could try using ground flax and water instead. But again, we have not tried this ourselves. Here is a link to a few more egg substitutes that you may find helpful.
I also found a few other recipes for you that you might find useful. This one is called "Gluten-Free Sage Dressing" (she uses no eggs) and this one is called "No-Fuss Gluten-Free Stuffing".
Hope that helps. Have a great Thanksgiving!!
We made this last year for Thanksgiving, and we made it again for 2012 because it's just unbeatable in moistness and taste. We cut the recipe in half and that lasted for 3.5 days for just the two of us (plus one dog who got a little bit of the treat). :)
My stuffing came out great - many thanks! I understand the techniques I used to make it and successfully added other flavor ingredients such as mushrooms, friut and nuts. But I am not fully clear why eggs are added. Are they used to bind the bread together? Are they meant to contribute mouth feel or taste as well? If I were making my own recipe, how would I estimate how many eggs I would need? Are there rules of thumb?
Eggs are often used in baking cakes, etc - are they used for the same purpose in these instances.
The eggs in the stuffing — as well as cakes — are used to provide structure — they give the stuffing (or cake) lightness and stability.
A beaten, or aerated, eggs helps to incorporate air into, which also helps with leavening.
Eggs are also used to provide flavor, richness and in some cases color. For instance, the golden hue of an egg yolk will add a soft yellow color to a cake.
In the case of cake batters, emulsifying the eggs helps to bring together the fats and liquids in the cake batter. This will make for a cake that seems less greasy.
Eggs also provide fat and moisture to a cake, which will make for a more tender, moist cake.
With all that said, many recipes do not call for eggs in stuffing. The number of eggs really depends on the recipe and whether or not you like your stuffing dry and crisp or moist and dense.
A good idea would be to try making another stuffing and take half of it and add the appropriate amount of eggs (as per your recipe), with the other half, leave the eggs out. Then cook and test the two to see which one you prefer. You could even go so far as to test this theory with a cake batter (or even stuffing). Add 1 egg, then 2, then 3....etc. you will see a drastic difference in the final results, depending on how many eggs you used.
Hope that helps. Cheers!
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This is a book about love and devotion. Enzo, the dog, is the narrator. He watches over his man, Denny, and Denny's wife and daughter. Enzo is true love and loyalty. He believes in reincarnation. He is the truest friend and protector. This is a story of love told through tales of racing... read more
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. ... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
"Who is Achilles without his tendon? Who is Samson without Delilah? Who is Oedipus without his clubfoot? Mute by design, I have been able to study the art of rhetoric unfettered by ego and self interest, and so I know the answers to these questions.The true hero is flawed. The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph, but whether he can overcome obstacles - preferably of his own making - in order to triumph. A hero without flaw is of no interest to an audience or to the universe, which, after all, is based on conflict and opposition, the irresistible force meeting the unmovable object."Enzo
"The sun rises every day. What is to love? Lock the sun in a box. Force the sun to overcome adversity in order to rise. Then we will cheer! I will often admire a sunrise, but I will never consider the sun a champion for having risen."Enzo
"Such a simple concept, yet so true: that which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by no one other than ourselves"Enzo
"That which is around me does not affect my mood; my mood affects that which is around me."Enzo
"That which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by none other than ourselves."
"Monkey, I think not."enzo
"Your car goes where your eyes go. Simply another way of saying that which you manifest is before you."Enzo
"It reminded me of my own mother at mealtime when she sighed and shrugged herself to the ground, lifting her leg to expose her nipples to us. These are the devices i use to feed you. Now eat!"
"Those monkey-thumbs were meant for dogs. Give me my thumbs you fucking monkeys!"Enzo
"They sit in the trees and on the electric wires and on the roofs and they watch everything, the sinister little bastards. They cackle with a dark edge, like they're mocking you, cawing constantly, they know where you are when you're in the house, they know where you are when you're outside, they're always waiting. The smaller cousin of the raven, they are resentful and angry, bitter at being genetically dwarfed by their brothers. The raven, it is said, is the next step up the evolutionary ladder from a man. The raven created man, after all, according to the legends of the Nortwest Coast natives. (It's interesting to note here that the deity that corresponds with the raven in Plains Indian folklore is the coyote, which is a dog. Sot it seems to me we are all smashed together at the top of the spiritual food chain. ) So if the raven created the man, and the crow is the raven's cousin, where does the crow fit in?"
"The true hero is flawed. The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph, but whether he can overcome obstacles--preferably of his own making--in order to triumph. A hero without a flaw is of no interest to an audience or to the universe, which, after all, is based on conflict and opposition, the irresistible force meeting the unmovable object."Enzo
"Does a child know his own spiritual background, his own pedigree? I doubt it. But somewhere, a child surprises himself with his endurance, his quick mind, his dexterous hands. Somewhere a child accomplishes with ease that which usually takes great effort. And this child, who has been blind to his past but whose heart still beats for the thrill of the race, this child's soul awakens. And a new champion walks among us."
"They left the next morning. Like the last strong autumn wind that rattles the trees until the remaining leaves fall, brief but powerful was their visit, signaling that the season had changed, and soon, life would begin again."
"'But what if I don't win?' he asked. 'There is no dishonor in losing the race,' Don said. 'There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.'"Denny and Don
"I liked my stuffed dog better clean than smelly, which was something I never would have imagined, but which gave me something I could hold on to. Some belief that the center of our family could not be fractured by a chance occurrence, an accidental washing, an unexpected illness. Deep in the kernel of our family existed a bond; Denny, Zoe, Eve, me, and even my stuffed dog. However things might change around us, we would always be together."Enzo
"Could Denny have possibly appreciated the subjective nature of loneliness, which is something that exists only in the mind, not in the world, and, like a virus, is unable to survive without a willing host?"Enzo
"That which is around me does not affect my mood; my mood affects that which is around me. Is it true?"Enzo
"I learn about other cultures and other ways of life, and I start thinking about my own place in the world and what makes sense and what doesn't."Enzo
""Trust me when I tell you that the zebra is real. Somewhere the zebra is dancing.""Enzo
"So what if man's body evolved from the monkeys? Whether he came from monkeys or fish is unimportant. The important idea is that when the body became "human" enough, the first human soul slipped into it."Enzo
""One bark means slower, two means faster, got it?" I barked twice, and that surprised him..."Denny / Enzo
"This is a rule of racing: No race has ever been won in the first corner; many have been lost there."Enzo
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On Tuesday night a photographer attempting to shoot photos of the Bieb's Ferrari was killed when he was stuck by another car. And the kicker -- Justin wasn't even in the car, according to TMZ. Justin issued a statement through his rep that said, "While I was not present nor directly involved with this tragic accident, my thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim. Hopefully this tragedy will finally inspire meaningful legislation and whatever other necessary steps to protect the lives and safety of celebrities, police officers, innocent public bystanders, and the photographers themselves."
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I am losing my mind.
Every year, like clockwork, the Monday before Opening Day comes around, and I am USELESS at work. I am so distracted right now, I should just go home.
I am staring at PP's, thinking about tinkering with my usual opening day routine, rallying peeps to head down for Opening Day and convincing them to call in sick with the "Del Mar Flu", a puzzling sickness that seems to invade the Southern California area for only a day, in mid to late July, only to leave the area and vanish once Opening Day festivities have concluded.
For the love of God and all things holy, can the rest of today, and Tuesday, be over with already?


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McCullochM46-450C Push Petrol Mower
No matter how big your lawn is, you'll soon have the job done with the McCulloch M46-450C petrol push lawnmower.
The huge 50-litre grassbag makes this petrol lawnmower ideal for looking after large gardens. And a petrol motor takes all the strain out of the job, regardless of how long the grass is.A robust deep dome steel deck ensures a good collection performance and it's easily cleaned once you've finished the job.
Sculpt your lawn just the way you like it with the versatile McCulloch M46-450C petrol push lawnmower.
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- Briggs and Stratton 450 Series 148cc engine
- 50-litre grass bag
- Ideal for larger-sized lawns
- 5 cutting heights (25 to 75mm)
- 46 cm cutting width
- Weight: 26 kg
- Robust deep dome steel deck
- McCulloch M46-450C push petrol mower
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BoschRotak 32 LI Ergoflex Cordless Lawnmower
The cordless design of this Bosch Rotak 32 L1 Ergoflex lawnmower means you wont be hindered by a cable- perfect for large lawns or those hard to reach corners. With a lightweight body and a powerful motor, you can keep your lawn in top condition.
The 1200 watt Powerdrive motor means it can easily handle long grass, while the innovative gear set will automatically increase the torque when required, for effective and even cutting.
The 32cm cutting width of the blades means you can cover more ground with ease, for a great finish in minimal time.
The rechargable battery takes a mere 90 minutes to reach full power, giving you 30 minutes of mowing in dry conditions. This means you can take full advantage of a sunny day, without having to wait hours for your cordless lawnmower to charge.
This Bosch lawnmower can be operated from 8 different grip positions while the adjustable working height ensures your back and arms won't be put under any unnecessary strain.
For tidying up those pesky areas the innovative grass combs are ideal, perfect for the lawn edge, flowerbeds and around the patio.
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- 1200 watt Bosch Powerdrive motor
- Cordless design, 36 V/ 2.6 Ah lithium-ion battery
- 32 cm cutting width
- Adjustable cutting width, 20 to 60 mm
- Blades run at 3600 rpm
- 8 different grip positions
- Innovative grass combs
- Height adjustable
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- Weight: 12.8 kg
- 10 m cable
- 31 litre grass box
- Bosch Rotak 32 L1 Ergoflex Cordless Lawnmower
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Black & Decker36v High Performance Lithium Ion Cordless Blower Vac
36V High performance lithium ion cordless blower vac/ 2 interchangeable nozzles, 1 for blowing, 1 for vacuuming / lightweight for optimum comfort and manoeuvrability is use/power select enables ECO or TURBO modes, soft grip handle and paddle switch for enhanced comfort while in use/ 17.5 litre collection bag capacity/ 7:1 debri reduction, 1 x 36v lithium ion slide battery and charger.
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FlymoEasimo Rotary Mower with FREE Mini Trim Strimmer
Flymo Mower with FREE Strimmer - Easimo and Mini Trim
Here's a great best-of-both-worlds offer on Flymo lawnmowers – the Easimo Flymo mower with free Mini Trim Strimmer.
The Flymo Easimo wheeled lawn mower makes light work of large gardens, including uneven surfaces and steep banks. A 900-watt motor and large 32 cm cutting width mean the Flymo Easimo lawn mower makes easy work of giving you beautifully sculpted lawns.
A wheeled mower is easier to use on uneven ground than a hover mower, giving you a more even finish. With 3 adjustable cutting heights of 20-60 mm, this lawn mower incorporates an easy fold handle design and Flymo's central grass box system.
The free strimmer, meanwhile – the Flymo Mini Trim – is a 230-watt unit with a 23 cm cutting width and 6 m cable length: perfect for finishing off the edges after you've mowed the lawn.
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- Easimo Mower from Flymo
- 900-watt motor
- Cutting width: 32 cm
- 3 cutting heights 20-60 mm
- 29-litre grass box capacity
- Cable: 10m
- Mini Trim Strimmer from Flymo
- Power: 230-watt
- Cutting width: 23 cm
- Cable length: 6 m
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Hozelock20m Auto Reel Retractable Hose
Hozelock Auto Reel Retractable 20m Garden Hose
Perfect for watering your garden with minimum fuss, this automatic rewind wall mounted hose reel will smoothly and easily unwind the hose, while letting you stop at any point so you can use it.
The Hozelock retractable garden hose is perfect for convenience while keeping your outdoor spaces tidy.
Also available in a 30m version – see item number CPNT4.
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McCullochCS 360T Petrol Chainsaw
This McCulloch CS360T petrol chainsaw is one of the fastest, most effective way of cutting through larger sections of wood like trees and logs.
This powerful McCulloch chainsaw is powered by a 36cc 1.8hp motor, with advanced Oxypower engine technology for lower emissions, increased power and reduced fuel consumption. That motor powers a big 14-inch chainsaw blade, with a chain pitch of 3/8 inch LP.
Other features are anti-vibration technology, a CCS air intake, kickback protection and automatic lubrication for easy use. It's a chainsaw that comes fully assembled, weighing 5.5kg.
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- 36cc two-stroke motor
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- Advanced Oxypower engine technology
- Lower emissions and consumption, increased power
- 14-inch chainsaw blade
- Chain pitch 3/8 inch
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- McCulloch CS360 Chainsaw
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Flymo600XT 600-watt EasiCut Hedge Trimmer
The Flymo EasiCut 600XT is a powerful hedge trimmer with an unique handle design for easier, safer use.
The Flymo EasiCut 600XT easily cuts branches up to 22 mm thanks to the powerful 600 watt motor and 60 cm double action, double sided blades. Sculpting your hedge or bushes will be quick, easy and effortless.
The 12 metre mains cable means that your EasiCut 600XT is ideally suited for medium sized gardens.
Using your Flymo EasiCut 600XT hedge trimmer is easy and safe thanks to the unique ergonomic handle design giving you complete control, and a transparent guard that gives protection as well as better visibility. The extended reach handle gives you that little bit of extra cutting length without compromising safety.
For extra piece of mind, your Flymo EasiCut 600XT hedge trimmer is fitted with Quick Stop safety blades and a spiral self-retracting cable with belt clip that helps prevent the cable coming into contact with the cutting blades.
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- Double action blades for a faster neater finish
- Spiral self-retracting safety cable with belt clip
- Motor power: 600-watt
- Blade length/gap: 60 cm/22 mm
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- Flymo EasiCut 600XT hedge trimmer
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McCullochGBV 325 Cordless Petrol Garden Vac
Keeping your garden tidy is quick and easy with the McCulloch GBV 325 Cordless Petrol Garden Vac.
The 3-in-1 capabilities mean you can use the leaf blower, vacuum and mulching functions with ease, ideal for clearing grass cuttings, leaves and litter.
The 45-litre collection capacity means you won't have to keep stopping and starting to empty the bag, while the mulching function shreds and compresses leaves and garden debris, so you can collect more and it's perfect for your compost bin.
This McCulloch leaf blower is petrol powered, meaning you are free of the restraint of extensions cords and cables. This means you can move around your garden easily, with no trailing cords to wreak havoc on your flowerbeds.
The blower has an impressive speed of 322 km/h, which is further enhanced by the included flare nozzle for increased power. The easy tube attachments make it quick to assemble and simple to store.
This McCulloch garden vac has a quick start 25 cc two stroke engine. The ergonomic soft grip and lightweight means clearing your garden will no longer be a chore, while the cruise control option and adjustable settings really put you in the driving seat.
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- 3-in-1 leaf blower, vacuum and mulcher
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Black & Decker2200-watt 40cm Chainsaw
2200-watt 40 cm electric chainsaw. High torque motor - rapid rate of cut-tool. FREE chain tensioner allows easy chain fitting and adjustment without the need for tools. 40 cm bar length. Chain break 0.15 seconds. Front brake indicator to show tool operational status. Hard steel spiked bumper improves stability for controlled cutting. Electronic soft start for a more controlled start-up. Integrated oiling system lubricates chain for reduced change wear and more efficient cutting. Large easy fill oil tank reduces chances of oil spillage. Rear handle soft grip and textured front handle for improved control in use. Integrated second handle. Motor head.
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YoungmanAtlas 5-Tread Step Ladder
Youngman Atlas 5-Tread Step Ladder
Lift DIY projects to the next level with this step ladder from Youngman.
It's a 5-step step ladder that's certified to trade standard EN131 for trade quality and safety. The maximum static load is 150kg and the safe working height is 2.49m.
This step ladder from Youngman is lightweight, with deep comfortable treads, a safety strap and a sturdy platform.
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- Trade quality platform step
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- Max static load: 150kg
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YoungmanSpacemaker Loft Ladder
Youngman Loft Ladder – Spacemaker
This loft ladder from Youngman really is a step up in every way.
It's got a shoot-bolt fastening mechanism for safety and ease of use, while it also boasts wide flat anti-slip treads and rubber feet. The loft ladder comes with a handy fitting guide and all the fixings. It's 5kg in weight.
This loft ladder from Youngman works in 2 sections, and can take a maximum load of 100kg.
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- Loft ladder – Spacemaker by Youngman
- 2-Section sliding loft ladder
- Minimum floor to ceiling height: 1.45m
- Maximum floor to ceiling height: 2.6/14.5m
- Maximum arc of clearance in loft: 1.213m
- Shoot-bolt fastening mechanism
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YoungmanOdd Job
Trade quality highly versatile lightweight platform. Ideal for Trade and DIY use inside and outside the home. Folds for storage. Duty rating 110kg. Weighs just 4kg. Platform size: 0.7 x 0.3 x 0.5m high. 150kg max static load.
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The Color Turquoise: Southwestern and Beyond
Turquoise is one of the most beautiful colors imaginable and it's often thought of nearly simultaneously with Southwestern style decor. But its soft watery shades are gorgeously appropriate and right at home in many other types of decor, such as shabby chic, modern interiors, cottage style and rooms that have exotic appeal. Here are some ideas from Southwestern and beyond.
Turquoise of the Southwest
Turquoise is a quintessential Southwestern color. Find it in sunsets or Native American jewelry. It looks fabulous when mingled with soft desert sands and pale sunset pinks, and it pops against white for a fresh, clean look. Turquoise is amazing when used as an accent color in Southwestern decor: For example, a turquoise Southwestern wall art will come to life when mounted on a natural stone fireplace façade. It also adds a vibrant kick in Native American textiles such as braided rugs or fabrics that can be used in anything from wall art to floor rugs to throw pillows.


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The minimal but well-designed label and bottle effortlessly reflects the timeliness of the history of Tuscany, the De Medici's nobility and Renaissance culture together with the quality and purity of nature. A charming bottle that underscores Acqua Panna's peculiarities - its light composition, transparency and fresh, soft and silky smooth taste.


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Whether you are a plant or an animal, a geranium or a bear, an ape or a human being, your winter sleeping habits are probably triggered by the lack of light.
Each winter, most of us find ourselves slower than usual to rouse from our nightly slumber than we are during the days of summer. Bears aren't the only living things that are inclined to hibernate. The same, to a small degree, is true of humans. We are designed to fall more deeply into a state of rest during winter.
Bears are cuter than we are but they lack our self-discipline and are excessive in that they sleep constantly during days of darkness. It's not entirely their fault. They lack the advantage of having an alarm clock, a telephone or a boss. No one calls them in the bear bedroom, insisting they get up and come to work.
We humans are also inclined to sleep more through the time when the sun is mostly AWOL, frolicking thousands of miles away on some South American strand of sand, watching the beach bums and the beach hotties dancing in the light.
But it is not bears and humans alone who slumber a lot during winter. Some plants also have their lazy days. Geraniums, for instance.
Each October, we take cuttings off that year's plants, pot them and bring them into the greenhouse. They don't do much for a couple of months – not until the winter solstice, not until that time when the sun completes its journey south and comes running home to us up here in the north.
The low point for geraniums in our part of the Earth is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Until the solstice, the geraniums just sit there sleeping, virtually hibernating. They hardly grow at all.
But in the first couple of weeks after the solstice, they suddenly surge. They grow larger and huskier. That's because they are finally wide awake. The growth spurt is triggered by the returning sun. As soon as plants and animals feel the sun coming back, they get up and go to work. The sun is their boss and he is calling.
The visible sign of light returning instills a natural recognition of that change in the activities of humans, geraniums and all the other prisoners of the winter night.
When the sun comes closer and begins to flood our morning with light earlier and earlier each day, a gladness comes over our kind. And like a bear or a geranium, we rejoin the functional world. We stop overdosing on sleep. We get up and go to work.
Oddly enough, we humans who have reached an advanced age stupidly live our lives backward in ways we don't have to. We are mostly retired, free from obligatory work and we have long since drowned the alarm clock. We have no boss, no telephone ringing, nobody asking why we aren't at work yet.
So what do we do? When we finally have an opportunity in our lives to sleep in, we don't. We rise from the bed earlier and earlier with each passing year. That alarm clock has invaded our bones and will rule our rising until the day we join the eternal hibernation (along with a lot of dead bears).
Nosy anthropologists have recently learned that we all have some Neanderthal genes from ancient times. We are part Neanderthal. Our ancestors once slept with the enemy.
It could be worse. I think maybe I'm part bear, with a few geranium genes thrown in.
But be of good cheer. Once more this year, here comes the sun.
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My Wednesday nights with Bravo these past few months have been all about food and "Top Chef," which concluded its great season last week. Those with a passion for fashion will get their fix in the network's new "Fashion Night by Bravo." It's two hours of reality shows about the competitive fashion industry. "The Rachel Zoe Project" kicks things off with its fifth-season premiere at 9 p.m. The stylist to the stars is becoming a designer herself. Even with the major industry connections she has, there's a lot of pressure and scrutiny that come with launching your own collection at Fashion Week. After all, normally she's the one who is eyeing the catwalk and searching for fab garments for her clients. Plus, the workaholic has a baby now, so let's just say things will be more bananas than normal.
At 10 p.m., Zoe's stylist protegé Brad Goreski builds his own company and fashion profile in the second season of "It's a Brad, Brad World." In Season 1, he launched his styling company out of his garage, having had a fallout with Zoe. This season, his clients have increased, but so have the stakes. And yes, that means fashion "emergencies" when a celeb has to reschedule a fitting. Egads!
Finally, the "Dukes of Melrose" at 10:30 p.m. is a new show about two owners of a boutique that features vintage couture.
Isn't this exciting? Not only do we finally get our say on "Idol," choosing which singers we want to advance, we now get something fancy called a "supervote." Starting this week, it allows viewers to give their texting/dialing fingers a break by casting multiple online votes at one time. You can cast up to 50 votes at once at americanidol.com, the "American Idol" mobile app and Facebook. To "supervote," you can allocate all 50 of your votes for one singer, or you can divide them up among your favorites. You can even change the votes as the show progresses. If you want to be old school, you can still vote with the toll-free phone numbers, which means we can still watch the contestants do goofy gestures as Ryan Seacrest tells viewers the designated phone numbers. Tonight, the top 10 male semifinalists sing for your supervotes. 8 p.m. Fox
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Gunmen have killed four people and wounded up to 10 more at a US Navy base in Washington DC, according to reports.
Amid confused reports of possibly one, two or three gunmen, the respected Washington Post newspaper said two shooters, including at least one in military clothing, were involved in the attack at the US Navy Yard base on the Potomac River.
As police rushed to the scene to surround the base, Ed Buclatin, the public affairs chief for the Navy Installations Command sent a tweet saying: "four killed and eight injured" at the yard.
The Washington Post said that police claimed at least one of the shooters was "down," but it was unclear whether that meant the suspect had been arrested or shot. One federal law officer said a gunman at the scene was dead.
Two witnesses told CNN affiliate station WJLA that they heard a fire alarm go off in the building where they worked, then saw a man with a rifle down the hallway as they exited the building.
"He aimed the gun and fired our way," said Todd Brundidge said, adding, "I couldn't believe it." People frantically tried to run out of the building, Mr Brundidge said.
"Everyone was going down the stairs. They were pushing. They were shoving. People were falling down," he told WJLA. "As we came outside, people were climbing the wall trying to get over the wall to get out of the spaces. It was just crazy."
The navy said shots were fired in the building where about 3,000 people work. Staff were ordered to take cover where they stood. Streets in the area were closed.
The building houses Naval Sea Systems Command, the largest of the Navy's five system commands and accounts for a quarter of the Navy's entire budget. It builds, buys and maintains the Navy's ships and submarines and their combat systems.
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Can someone inside RED take us through how colour is mapped from the native sensor colourspace, via RedCine, into available video & data formats and out to the display?
I'm interested in both how to maintain a calibrated preview in RedCine, and ideas on how to maintain a calibrated display throughout post (barring an ultra-expensive solution like TrueLight - though beautiful, mucho $$). Any recommendations for ensuring accurate colour rendition all the way through the pipeline? (monitor profiling, calibration LUTs, getting around Quicktime & FCP's limitations, etc.)
Some side notes:
Currently there's some notoriously frustrating bugs in Quicktime that make gamma rendition inconsistent between inside Final Cut, direct output from the timeline, output via Compressor, and taking files inside of other apps such as After Effects. My particular situation is using Final Cut with two attached Cinema Displays. One example: will doing a calibration of the displays (with one of the various available probes) and using 'Digital Cinema Preview' from inside Final Cut give me accurate colour rendition?
In the canvas window, FCP does gamma compensation based on an assumed 1.8 display gamma and 2.2 output gamma... anyone know if is this true when using 'Digital Cinema Preview'? Any methods for getting around this 'feature'? If anyone has more info on how FCP handles colour mapping on attached displays (i.e. not attached to a video output a la AJA) I'd be very interested to know.