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Pastornicky's rehab from ACL tear going smoothly
Infielder feels 'way ahead of schedule,' but wants to be 100 percent when he returns
ATLANTA -- Given all that he has endured while rehabbing over the past five months, Tyler Pastornicky will be disappointed if he is not healthy enough to be a part of Atlanta's Opening Day roster. But the Braves infielder is also cognizant of the potential pitfalls that he could encounter if he returns before his surgically repaired right knee is ready to be subjected to the regular season's daily grind.
"I've just put so much hard work in and dedicated my whole offseason to try to be ready," Pastornicky said. "I'm going to try. But it's one of those things where if I'm not, I'm not. I don't really want to come back and reinjure it or have injuries all year. I want to make sure I'm 100 percent when I come back."
Pastornicky spent the past couple of days participating in the Braves Country Caravan. As he walked the halls at suburban Atlanta's Brumby Elementary School and interacted with students on Friday morning, he did not show any lingering effects of the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered when he collided with Jason Heyward in shallow right field during an Aug. 14 game against the Phillies at Turner Field.
When Pastornicky underwent season-ending surgery two days after the collision, he was relieved to learn he would have a chance to be ready for the start of the 2014 season.
"I feel way ahead of schedule," Pastornicky said. "You see some guys, I know it's a different sport, but Derrick Rose took 18 months. You also see some guys taking 12 months. I'm way, way ahead of that. It's one of those things, I think my knee is going to tell me when it's ready. I haven't had any setbacks or anything where I've had to take a step back. So it's all been positive."
As Pastornicky progresses toward what he hopes will be the final stages of the rehab process, he is still occasionally bothered by unavoidable soreness created by a long period of inactivity. But as he has run in pain-free fashion while wearing cleats and cleared his other progressive hurdles, Pastornicky has become more confident that he will be close to full strength three weeks from now, when the Braves begin Spring Training workouts.
"Two or three weeks ago, I ran and it just felt really, really good," Pastornicky said. "I'm still at the point where when I run, I still get sore for a couple of days. But it's definitely good. It's been really encouraging the way my strength has come back and the way I've been running."
Pastornicky is scheduled to be evaluated again within the next few days. If he proves that his knee is strong enough to take the next step in this rehab process, he could be cleared to begin taking ground balls and completing some other on-field baseball exercises by the end of next week in Tampa, Fla.
"This next progression is going to be a big one for me," Pastornicky said. "I think it's going to determine when I can get back on the field. I haven't been back on the field yet. Hopefully, by the end of next week, I can get back out there. But I'm just playing it by ear."
Pastornicky tore his ACL just one day after he was given a chance to serve as Atlanta's second baseman while Dan Uggla underwent and recovered from LASIK surgery.
It appears the Braves will give Uggla a chance to begin this season as their starting second baseman. But if Uggla extends last year's struggles, he could be replaced by Pastornicky or Ramiro Pena, who are both hoping to recover from the season-ending surgeries they underwent last year in time to begin this year as Atlanta's top two backup infielders.
"When I first got hurt, it was tough," Pastornicky said. "But what really helped was staying focused and just working hard. It's easy to sit and feel sorry for yourself. But that is not going to help anyone. So it has been good to just get back out there and work hard."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Just two months from now, it's time to pay the taxman once again – but for some homeowners, there may be a new way to cut the bill. The government legislation that avoided the so-called fiscal cliff included a provision that retroactively reinstated 25C Tax Credits for residential energy efficiency home improvements (up to $500 on the installed cost.) The credit applied to purchases made in 2012, as well as for future purchases in 2013. The credit previously expired December 31, 2011.
Service Experts, North America's largest HVAC service company, has provided a recap of frequently asked questions and answers on the 25C Residential Energy Tax Credit (HVAC Tax Credits).
Q. What purchases do the tax credits apply to?
The tax credit applies for qualifying new; water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, central air conditioners, building insulation, windows, roofs, circulating fans used in a qualifying furnace, and stoves that use qualified biomass fuel
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For the second straight season the Glenwood girls soccer team is headed to the Iowa State Soccer Tournament.
The Rams jumped on Denison early and never let up in a 4-1 Regional Championship win at Denison on Monday night.
The Rams (14-1) will open the first round of state play on Thursday at 2:15 p.m. against A-D-M/Van Meter (13-3) at the Muscatine Soccer Complex.
The Glenwood boys state tournament frustrations continued on Thursday with a 2-1 loss to Dubuque Wahlert in the opening round of the Class 3A State Soccer Tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines.
The Glenwood baseball team moved to 3-0 on the season with a 16-2 rout of Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson on Friday.
Alec Forbes improved 2-0 after allowing two hits, no earned runS and fanning six in four innings of work.
Kyle Wheeler and Taylor Kaufman led a nine-hit Glenwood attack with two hits each. Kaufman also drOve in three runs.
In a ll seven different Rams recorded at least one hit.
Glenwood 13,
C.B. St. Albert 3
After his team scraped by Harlan 1-0 in a hard fought Hawkeye 10 Conference battle in April, Glenwood coach Mike Artist didn't know what to expect from a Class 2A, Substate final match up with the Cyclones.
Less than five minutes into the game, Artist had his answer. Trenton McNeel's goal sailed through the net for a 1-0 lead to take the air right out of the unranked Cyclones' upset bid over the No. 4 ranked Rams en route to a 3-0 victory that lands Glenwood into the state tournament.
Kreg Kinzle, Mike Pomerenke and Mike Schmidt have devoted nearly their entire professional careers to the education of children in the Glenwood Community School District. Between the three of them, they share more than a century of teaching experience in the district – 104 years to be exact.
On Tuesday, the three retiring teachers spent their final day in a classroom setting.
Understandably, it was a bittersweet day.
"I'm going to really miss the kids and my colleagues," Pomerenke said. "When you've done something like this for 37 years, it just becomes a part of your life."
The Glenwood softball team returns all but three players from last year's team.
Ram head coach Tim Stanton called that depth of talent a good thing and perhaps a not so good thing.
It was 297 days ago that the Glenwood baseball team hoisted the Class 3A state champion trophy at Principal Park in Des Moines.
Fremont-Mills' A.J. Scarborough earned a fourth place medal and Nick Pittmon a sixth place medal for East Mills at the Iowa State Track Meet this weekend.
Madrid's 74 team points edged Manson Northwest Webster by 21 points for the Class 1A team title.
The Knights finished in 27th place with eight team points. The Wolverines weren't far behind with seven team points.
DES MOINES - Lexi Fisher won a silver medal and the Glenwood girls track team placed 20th in the team standings at the Iowa State Track Meet on Saturday.
DES MOINES - "Wow."
In all the excitement, hugs and cheers of winnings its first track state championship in more than two decades that was all Glenwood head track coach Mark Starner could muster.
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text: dpadam450 2357 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I really don't get this company. So I applied to Buzz Monkey when I was unemployed over 2 years ago. I'm thankful I didn't get the job because they got bought out by Zynga a year later, and then had layoffs a year later in June 2013. About 1 1/2 years ago I was also looking at Zynga Seattle. And just last week that studio was shut down. The first round of layoffs was 520 people, and now I believe it is another 300. I dodged 2 bullets so far and am definitely dodging a 3rd bullet now: What bothers me is I was talking to Zynga Orlando, that is looking to staff up to like 100 people asap. WTF is up with this company? Why don't they use existing resources, why do they buy companies and dump them. They just bought another company last week which I would bet they layoff or close in 2 years. And now they have this Orlando studio which sounds like they are doing exactly what Zynga Seattle was doing. What is also funny is as I talked to them they were extremely surprised I currently had a job (like 3 comments about it right at the beginning of chatting with them). After thinking about it I was wondering if they get some crazy tax credits when hiring unemployed people. I know my current job did that when I came on board, they got a tax credit for hiring me. I just was like maybe they only hire unemployed people to get tax credits, and then anticipate laying off hundreds of people all the time so they can hire different unemployed people and get more tax credits. It just sounds strange all around. 800 jobs lost in a year? I don't think I could ever go to Zynga and I'm trying to figure out the "acquire and fire" mentality/strategy. Edited February 2, 2014 by dpadam450 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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A9 TV; November 26th, 2011
(Regarding the report that we are in Hijri 1433)
1433; the age when Prophet Jesus (as) was taken to the heavens was 33. We will shortly enter 2012. If you consider a person as an animal and tell him and convince him that he is an animal, some sort of an advanced form of an animal, that guy acts like a beast. He acts like a donkey and an animal. It is very important to teach that man that he is not an animal but a human being. If he learns that he is a human being, he wouldn't act like an animal. But if he believes that he is an animal, he acts like an animal. If you tell him day and night that he is an animal, then he sincerely believes that he is an animal. That is why it is essential to eliminate the Darwinist/ Materialist education. Darwinism indoctrinates people into believing that they are animals, right? They say, "You are not a human being but an animal. We descended from microbes. Our forefathers were microbes." Upon hearing this the guy thinks that he is a microbe, if he has descended from a microbe he acts likewise. He possesses the character of a microbe. First this has to be first eliminated.It is very easy.What is the solution then? Science.We believe in science to the end. We stake a claim on something. We believe that science is a blessing. What does science say to us? Paleontology tells us to gather all the evidence. How much evidence?Ten million? No. Twenty million? No. More than three hundred fifty million fossils; three hundred fifty million. We bring them forward. For instance, imagine that we lay them all over a plain. Not a single one proves evolution; they all prove creation. If you can not grasp the issue with the support of three hundred fifty evidence, what can I say to you? Three hundred fifty million pieces of evidence. This aside we say, "Brother, if you are sincere, bring one single evidence relating to your creed. Bring and put that fossil on the table", right? Indeed we also said we'd skip the fossils and agree to accept its photograph. There also exists not one photograph. The guy appeared on the television. He has it photocopied; he shows it and then takes it back. He shows it and then withdraws it. Such awkward acts. Show it sincerely if you have an evidence. He can not. He is afraid of showing the photograph, he can not because it is not accurate. There is not such a photograph, no document.
In the oral form, the Torah depicts it but in the written Torah it is not mentioned. Rabbis look and say, "This is him." They immediately recognized him. But they asked, "Why didn't the Prophet come within us?" This is the issue! Why not someone among us? They said, "We believe that he is a prophet." "It is evident that he is a prophet. But he had to appear among us. That is why we do not accept him."
(Regarding Mr. Adnan Oktar's friends accompanying him and their beneficial activities)
In the past they used to say; "This guy is ugly; he has lost touch with the world. He has nothing to do in this world. He, Allah forbid, is seeking to console himself. He tries to console himself
with the Hereafter." Look, you are exceptionally beautiful. At this point, the issue becomes irrelevant. He says, "The guy is poor. Allah knows what he would do if he had any money? What would he do when he has no money? He hopes to experience his aspirations in the Hereafter. That is why he no longer aspires after this world. This is why he is devout. All our friends are wealthy. They are multimillionaires". What happened? That theory has also lost its credibility. They used to say, "These friends are ignorant. They don't know anything. They have no manners or general culture. If they read and make research, and occupy themselves with science, they will see the facts. They would no longer have any relation with Islam, may Allah forbid." They [our friends] have excellent general knowledge; they are superb young people who received their degrees from the most prominent schools and they have mastered science. They have a very good grasp of science; they have encouraged science and they love it. They consider science as a blessing. They are interrelated with science. Science has brought them to religion, Islam, faith and the Qur'an and become instrumental in them having a profound faith. Now what has become of this theory?This hasalso come to an end. They are super intelligent, extremely wise, they have general culture and are very classy. They have turned the entire theory upside down. Some were saying, "Brother, our places are different, we have our own separate ghettos, we have our little places. We live in basement stories, in the suburbs." They say, "We have no relation whatsoever with the high society, the enlightened section of the society, the intellectuals. We never talk to presentable women with no scarves. We never talk to women wearing bikinis." They used to say, "Their world is different, ours is different." I also demolished this theory. I talk to women wearing bikinis as well as those in burqas or with veils. I embrace all of them, I love them all. They are all special people. Therefore we thwarted all sorts of blasphemy and schemes. They were talking against our Alawite brothers. I taught them that they are very dear to us, that they are the purest people of the world. I eliminated this rage and hatred in the bigots' minds. I said that Alawites are the people of love, that they love Allah, the Book, the Prophet, people, kids, flowers; that they love the arts. I told and taught that they are blessed and pure people who ponder deeply. That scheme is also thwarted. Then they defamed Ataturk, I proved the devoutness of Ataturk. They are now out of any plots to hatch in this issue. Right now they are struggling and we allow none of that. Once we cooperate with devout Jews and start to struggle against irreligion, they noticed that Muslims' working hand in glove with Jews and Christians will eradicate disbelief entirely and thus they started to attack like mad dogs. We were obliged to dismiss these dogs all day long. They no longer have any breath with which to speak. They attempted to stir up fitnah but we have "extinguished" it too. There are also those in Israel trying to stir up upheaval. We are also extinguishing them. There are also those among them. We also prevented upheaveal in Turkey. We are anti-disorder; we stop it. They attempted to divide our nation into those with scarves and those without scarves. We broke their necks. We stopped it. They tried to hatch a plot as those who side with Atatürk and those who do not. We also stopped that scheme. My nation has very well grasped Ataturk and loves him very much. They all used to love him, but there were those who did not know. We taught to those who did not know. We taught them to show respect to those well-groomed ladies without scarves. Some were explicitly enemies to them. They used to hate ladies who wore no scarves. They used to hate ladies having make-up and who wore no scarves. This hatred generated also hatred on the other side. This time, these ladies started also to hate them. It was an ongoing problem. We also stopped it, united our nation and made them brothers. The PKK became mad; it attempted to divide Turkey. Only our roaring sufficed it. They were startled like dogs. We supported the police, the courts with all our might and main, and that secession, many thanks to Allah, has been eliminated with the prayer of believers. Otherwise as you know, they were attempting to make an agreement. How is it possible to make an agreement with a communist? How can you make an agreement with communists, the murderers who heeds not Allah, Allah forbid, and the Book? They say that they will establish a communist state and turn the entire world into communists. How can you make agreement with them? They state the following: "We can agree if you also convert to communism. We broke their backs with our ideas. There is no allowing for such schemes.
Hazrat Mahdi (as) does not run away from his country. His place of emergence is Istanbul. If he has deserted Istanbul like a bird, then this means he is not the Mahdi (as). Someone who runs away can not be the Mahdi (as). Hazrat Mahdi (as) is brave, he is courageous. He does not avoid anything; neither prison nor anything else. He fears Allah alone. He deals a devastating blow through science and knowledge against Darwinism and materialism. He makes alliances with devout Christians and Jews, Insha'Allah. He embraces all Muslims, he does not grow arrogant. He does not say that he receives revelations or that he is the Mahdi. His saying that he is the Mahdi is a portent of his not being the Mahdi. According to the hadith, Hazrat Mahdi (as) in no way accepts being the Mahdi.
(Regarding an Iranian commander who recently made the statement, "We will first destroy the anti-missile system in Turkey in retaliation of a possible attack targeting Iran."
There are some people who want to set Iran against Turkey in a war. I really do not know if that brother actually said something like that. If he really said it, then that means he is explicitly deceived. First of all Hazrat Mahdi (as) does not allow for a war between Turkey and Iran and secondly Prophet Jesus (as) does not allow it. As living beings. And Hazrat Khidir (as) does not allow it. These are very harmful words. They should never utter them. Neither Iran attacks Turkey nor vice versa. We will bring down the heavens upon those who attempt it. No one can dare to commit such a stealthy act. Neither Turkey can attack Iran, and nor Iran can attack Turkey. Nothing of the sort can ever happen. Those who try to set a Muslim against other Muslims are perfidious. As the followers of Hazrat Mahdi (as), we do not allow such perfidy or such a conspiracy. This is unlikely.
(In response to an audience member who said, "My spouse left me. What would you suggest to me?")
Put your trust in Allah, there is goodness in it. Allah separated you. Ultimately he is also a human being, a poor servant of Allah. He is also a brother of yours in religion. You will also go to the Hereafter and he will also go to the Hereafter. You will both die, and under the earth you will both turn into skeletons. Why do you exaggerate this? There is, Insha'Allah, a goodness in it.
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Always remember that birdwhisperer of Tsaoling is the person I aspire to. I had not even realised he was teaching me from day one when he broke up a conversation on feelings of birds. Luckily I wrote and recorded even when I had no clue what he was saying then just think it was cute and quirky.
Gwaigwai is a Chinese kind of ghost, a mischeivious ghost. Accept culturally we came from different backgrounds. Not all ghosts are evil in Chinese. Like dragons in the West are evil and guarding good and dragons in the East are mighty and generally no intentions to harm you, except from collateral damages
It is better to think of your birdie as wild, and despite being wild, can enter into a friendly relationship with you.
I think folks will be happy to read both reports. Do check the links to the Yunnan Bai Yao for yourself, your cat, your dog, your birdie.
Cross your fingers that I get through 3rd week and 3rd month and beyond.
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text: I know this has been mentioned before, but I thought I would bring it up again anyways. When Rick, Michonne and Abraham met Paul in Issue 92, Paul mentions that the Hilltop does trades with two other survivor groups. I imagined one of them would be The Saviors, but then again the Saviors kill people from the hilltop and steal from them so I'm guessing Paul isn't referring to them, but if he is then there is another group close to the ASZ and if he isn't, then there are two other survivor groups, who we haven't met. Now that Rick realizes how big of a threat Negan and the Saviors really are, do you think he would get Paul to bring them into the battle against the Saviors? Hopefully we will meet them soon. Preferably as soon as Issue 103.


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Nokia confirms Synaptics tech in the super sensitive Lumia 920 screen, says no chance for pocket dialing
21 Comments
1. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
That fork caught me off gaurd....I want that fork.....and the lumia 920 too....but that fork just seems awesome...
2. RaKithAPeiRiZ (Posts: 1488; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)
Taxes will push dat 920 further
3. NokiaLumia920 (Posts: 28; Member since: 29 Sep 2012)
VAT? I dont see how high it can get.
4. kartik4u98 (Posts: 511; Member since: 19 May 2012)
I knew that someone was trying to engineer a controversy
5. PhenomFaz (Posts: 1236; Member since: 26 Sep 2012)
people shoul stop bashing the phone based on speculation alone...they should wait for the release and then bash it :)
but seriously let it come out...we never know it just might surprise us!
16. threed61 (Posts: 247; Member since: 27 May 2011)
It would of course help if the phone would actually get released instead of MS dragging this out.
18. PhenomFaz (Posts: 1236; Member since: 26 Sep 2012)
i know sometimes i feel the marketing guys at these giant corporations are overpaid.
They created the hype, people bought into it as well...now just release the sutff already! instead the want to prolong the wait and it often bbecomes a little too stretched in my opinion
7. mxion (Posts: 33; Member since: 12 Sep 2012)
wish the iphone 5 could have this too
9. tigermcm (Posts: 860; Member since: 02 Sep 2009)
sorry crapple doesnt innovate anymore
10. nexttime (Posts: 2; Member since: 02 Oct 2012)
We will have them next time or .......
11. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
I thought we knew the Synaptics thing the day of the launch...? Nokia debunked the foolish myth about battery drainage already. Some sh*t kicker trying to start controversy.
12. emitchell4luv (Posts: 12; Member since: 21 Jun 2012)
apple will soon patent it for nokia and claim it is their innovation hmmm
13. mxion (Posts: 33; Member since: 12 Sep 2012)
why do people hate apple's devices?
14. fsnas (Posts: 104; Member since: 18 Jun 2012)
are you asking (why) for real?
i'll tell you why
- over priced products.
- cheap methods to steal more money from you (through accessories)
- locked from everywhere (iTunes, bluetooth transfer, NFC)
- claiming that iPhone 5 is the best (other phones have NFC, wireless charging, better cameras, better displays, better designs, more options, etc...)
and a lot of other reasons, just open your eyes and stop being a fool!
15. mxion (Posts: 33; Member since: 12 Sep 2012)
i'm no fool,you guyz hate apple's products for unknown reasons.they're the VERY awesome if not the best.wish you could get one.dont you guyz wander why do these products sell so amazingly?
17. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
Try objectively looking at how much of a difference there is between a Samsung GS II and the GS III on just the hardware specs. Then do the same compare between the iP4S and iP5. There is a reason the GS III sold 20 million units in 100 days.
19. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
".dont you guyz wander why do these products sell so amazingly?"
now try asking your self that same question after doing a little research and comparisons on other devices and then ask your self "How is apple selling this garbage ............so amazingly?"
20. pikapowerize (banned) (Posts: 1869; Member since: 03 May 2012)
21. Frapple (Posts: 3; Member since: 08 Oct 2012)
please do yourselves a favour.
google for iphone 5 defects


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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
SYLLABICATION: hoo·li·gan
PRONUNCIATION: h'lĭ-gn
NOUN: A tough and aggressive or violent youth.
ETYMOLOGY: Origin unknown.
OTHER FORMS: hooli·gan·ism —NOUN
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by the Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
From the Online Etymology Dictionary:
1890s, of unknown origin, first found in British newspaper police-court reports in the summer of 1898, almost certainly from the surname Houlihan, supposedly from a lively family of that name in London (who figured in music hall songs of the decade). Internationalized 20c. in communist rhetoric as Rus. khuligan, opprobrium for "scofflaws, political dissenters, etc."
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Much ado in New York over the fact that yesterday, while on his "Yeezus" tour, Kanye West gave a radio interview on 92.3 suggesting his fans not buy any Louis Vuitton products from now until January. Apparently, he is upset that the brand's CEO did not want to meet with him in Paris, and he wants them to feel his pain where it hurts. The problem is, he got the wrong CEO. Read more
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A gunman shot dead three people and injured another two in a village in southern Switzerland, police said.
Officers were alerted to the shootings in Daillon in Canton Valais at 8:50 p.m. yesterday by a caller, who reported seeing "several wounded people lying on the ground," the regional police force said in a statement posted on its website yesterday.
An elite police unit deployed to the village opened fire on the gunman after he threatened them, later arresting him without further injury, according to the statement.
Three victims died at the scene and the two injured were hospitalised, it said. Police gave no indication of a possible motive.
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Gather Fair Trade florals into a bunch of love for the mom in your life. When you purchase Fair Trade Certified roses, you provide maternity leave, a pesticide-free environment, and job security for hundreds of women flower workers in Ecuador. Here are a few easy ways to purchase your Fair Trade Certified flowers for mom:
- In store at: Whole Foods Market, New Seasons Market, and Bristol Farms
- Online at: OneWorldFlowers.org and FTD.com
Order today to make sure your flowers arrive on time!
3. Get Social With Us
Visit the Fair Trade Certified fan page or follow @FairTradeUSA and you will find a robust community of Fair Traders just like you! Leading up to Mother's Day, we'll be hosting lots of exciting giveaways for mom, sharing stories about Fair Trade moms, and giving you delicious recipe ideas! Become a fan to demonstrate your support for Fair Trade, then take your support a step further by sharing our liking our posts to tell your friends about the strong mothers of Fair Trade!
You can also show your support for Fair Trade moms on your own Facebook or Twitter by sharing one of these inspiring images from our Mother's Day Campaign Materials Page and using the #FairMoms hashtag.
4. Share a Fair Trade Video
Educate your friends and family about the strong moms of Fair Trade by sharing a video. This year we have a heartwarming video of Fair Trade moms in Guatemala wishing mothers around the world Happy Mother's Day! You can watch it here.
Be sure to visit the Fair Trade Certified YouTube page to find even more educational videos.
5. Tell a Fair Trade Mom's Story
Take the time to teach a friend or family member about the incredible and determined women of Fair Trade. Help them to understand why Every Purchase Matters and why mothers in the developing world need our support.
Here are a few stories about the hardworking, dedicated and inspirational women of the world that make Fair Trade what it is today:
- Thanks to Fair Trade, Angela Camposeco can spend more time with her grandchildren. [CODECH (coffee), Guatemala]
- With Fair Trade, Monica Valle can now plan for her family's future. [CEPICAFE (sugar), Peru]
- Maria Cera works hard to send her two boys to high school. [APROCASSI (coffee), Peru]
- Fair Trade has empowered Mariana del Jesus Mendoza to play a leading role in her community. [Fortaleza del Valle (cocoa), Ecuador]
- Elvia Almachi can study alongside her two daughters while she earns her high school diploma. [AGROGANA (flowers), Ecuador]
- Thanks to Fair Trade & Café Femenino, Maria Elva Correa Torres now has a place of respect and power in her family. [CECANOR (coffee), Peru]
6. Plan a Fair Trade Brunch
Start mom's day off right by treating her (or yourself!) to a leisurely Fair Trade breakfast in bed. There's nothing better than waking up to the smell of Fair Trade Certified coffee and tea. You can also surprise mom with a special homemade treat. Whether you're using fresh fruits & vegetables, sugar, chocolate, spices, or a baking mix, it's easy to swap out the basic ingredients with their Fair Trade Certified alternatives. Not only will your brunch taste better, you'll know you're helping the women of Fair Trade send their kids to school, keep food on the table, and invest in lifesaving healthcare programs.
Click here for several delicious recipes featuring multiple Fair Trade Certified ingredients.


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The declines in the prices of bonds and many risk assets since the Fed's policy announcements last week have followed a sharp rise in the market's expected path for US short rates in 2014 and 2015. This seems to have come as surprise to some Fed officials, who thought that their decision to taper the speed of balance sheet expansion in the next 12 months, subject to certain economic conditions, would be seen as entirely separate from their thinking on the path for short rates. Events in the past week have shown that this separation between the balance sheet and short rates has not yet been accepted by the markets.
The FOMC under Chairman Bernanke has worked very hard on its forward policy guidance, so there is probably some frustration that the markets have "misunderstood" the Fed's intentions. Richard Fisher, the President of the Dallas Fed, said that "big money does organise itself somewhat like feral hogs", suggesting that markets were deliberately trying to "break the Fed" by creating enough market turbulence to force the FOMC to continue its asset purchases. Read more


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Fall Fest: Pick The Perfect Appleby Liz Gray in View All Posts, September 29th, 2010
We're teaming up with other food and garden bloggers to host Fall Fest 2010, a season-long garden party. Each week we'll feature favorite garden-to-table recipes and tips to help you enjoy the bounty, whether you're harvesting your own goodies or buying them fresh from the market. To join in, check out awaytogarden.com.
Bring on the apple crisp, baked apples and applesauce-d pork chops — apple season is here! From popular supermarket varieties to the thousands of heirloom types you can pick up at a local farmers' market, each apple has its own personality.
Some apples stand up to baking, while others fall flat in the oven. Some are too tart to munch on, but perfect for pies. So, how do you choose? Here's a primer on picking the best apples for the job.
Best to Resist Browning
Apple Type: Cortland
Why They Work: Juicy, mildly tart Cortland apples don't oxidize as quickly as some varieties, so you can avoid ugly brown apples in your salad or lunch sack. To discourage browning on any apple, dip in lemony water just after slicing.
Other Good Choices: Golden Delicious, Ginger Gold
Recipe to Try: Apple Moons
Best to Pair With Cheese
Apple Types: Honeycrisps with blue cheese; Cortlands with cheddar; Granny Smiths with taleggio
Why They Work: The Honeycrisp's honey-sweet flesh pairs well with bold cheeses, while mildly-tart apples pair well with nutty aged cheddar. For rich, soft cheeses like taleggio and brie, the Granny Smith's acidic flavor helps cut the fat.
Recipe to Try: Paula's Nut-Glazed Brie With Apples
Best for Apple Bobbing
Apple Types: Gala and Jonagold
Why They Work: Round, long-stemmed apples like these varieties are easiest to catch.
Best For Cooking Whole
Apple Type: Jonagold
Why It Works: This bumpy cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious has a tough skin and firm flesh that holds its shape while cooking.
Other Good Options: Gala, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Gala, Rome Beauty
Recipe to Try: The Neelys' Baked Apples
Best for Long-Term Storage
Apple Type: Arkansas Black
Why It Works: These crisp, dark red apples have a firm flesh that keeps very well when stored in a cool, dark place. To increase the shelf life, keep apples in the coldest spot in your refrigerator.
Other Good Choices: Blushing Golden, Bonnie Best, Rome Beauty
Best For Baking
Apple Type: Macoun
Why It Works: To make pies,crisps and tarts, you want an apple that will remain flavorful and firm during cooking. This dark red cross between McIntosh and Jersey Black delivers.
Other Good Options: Granny Smith, Baldwin, McIntosh, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Baldwin
Recipe to Try: The Neelys' Apple Crisp (pictured)
Best for Sauces
Apple Type: Idared
Why it Works: This cross between Jonathan and Wagener has a strong apple flavor that holds up well during the cooking process. Cook with the skin on and strain for a lovely pink applesauce.
Other Good Choices: Jonathan, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Paula Red, Macoun, Jonagold, Gala, Cortland
Recipes to Try: Alton's 10-Minute Applesauce
Best For Raw Munching
Apple Type: Honeycrisp
Why It Works: For eating out-of-hand and topping salads, you want an apple with sweet flavor and super-crisp flesh. Honeycrisp has the perfect combination of sweetness and crunch.
Other Good Options: Red Delicious, Gala, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Jonathan, Cortland, McIntosh, Braeburn, Pink Lady
Recipe to Try: Beet and Apple Salad
TELL US: What's your favorite kind of apple? Shout it out in the comments, or share your favorite apple recipes on Twitter at #fallfood.
More Apple Recipes From Friends and Family:
- Todd and Diane at White on Rice Couple: Apple picking, and Broiled Leeks with Apple Vinaigrette
- Marilyn at Simmer Till Done: Louisa May Alcott's Apple Slump
- Alana at Eating from the Ground Up: Apple pie and its place in her family religion
- Caron at San Diego Foodstuff: Remaking The Silver Palate Cookbook's Medieval Apple Tart
- Alison at Food2: 22 Awesome Ways to Use Your Apples
- Michelle at Cooking Channel: Apple Dessert Recipes
- Dana at Healthy Eats: 31 Days of Apple Recipes
- Liz at Food Network: Pick the Perfect Apple
- Caroline at The Wright Recipes: Apple Stack Cake and Dark Caramel Apples
- Food Network UK: Five English apples you should know and love
- Gilded Fork: Apples—Sweet Seduction
- Paige at The Sister Project: Third-Prize Apple Pie
- Nicole at Pinch My Salt: Favorite Apple Recipes


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The Dell 922 and Dell 924 are photo all-in-one printers that are design to deliver lively-colors and excellent printing resolution for home users who loves printing photographs from time to time. And if you happen to be using one of these two inkjet all-in-one photo printers, then you might want to check out this article. This […]Tags: Dell 922 All-in-One Printer, Dell 922 inks, Dell 924 All-in-One Printer, Dell 924 inks, Dell M4640, Dell M4640 ink, Dell M4646 inkFeatures, Printing Tips


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – With the 2011-12 season underway, Women's Basketball Coach Nikki Jessee has announced the signing of guard Abbey Steudler for the 2012-13 season. Steudler is the first declared member of the 2012-13 women's basketball signing class.
"We are excited to sign Abbey," said Jessee. "She is a winner and comes from a solid program that has won three-straight state titles. With her shooting ability, she should make an immediate impact on next year's team."
A standout high school guard at Villa Maria Academy in Erie, Pa., Steudler has assisted her squad to three league, district, and state championships.
As a freshman, the Erie, Pa. native began to piece to together the beginnings of her stellar career. Immediately impacting her team, Steudler played a key role in helping her team to a 27-3 record in 2008-09. She averaged 4.5 points and two rebounds-per-game as her team collected the District 10 Championship, as well as the 2A State Championship.
As a sophomore her production increased. Connecting on 23 three-pointers, Steudler averaged 5.1 points and 2.1 rebounds-per-game. The sixth-woman off the bench, she assisted her squad to a 28-2 record and the team's second-consecutive 2A State Championship.
She finished-out her junior campaign as a prominent starter at VMA. She registered a career-best 11.5 points-per-game, connecting on 40 three-point field goals. Shooting 80 percent from the charity stripe, Steudler also contributed 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.8 steals-per-game. A Second Team All-Region selection, in addition to an All-State pick, Steudler bucketed 17 points en route to the team's third-straight 2A State Championship.
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Sociology Prof. Debbie Becher is the author of Private Property and Public Power: Eminent Domain in Philadelphia, forthcoming this month from Oxford University Press.
A team of women led by Barnard Zine Librarian Jenna Freedman and Barnard Archivist Shannon O'Neill formed a "zine-mob" on the F train.
Political science professor appears in various broadcast and print outlets
Bestselling author and Barnard English professor writes about the clash between Pope Francis I and American nuns.
Zine makers take to the subways for a day of creativity and activism
Film tells the story of the first integrated high school in Batesville, Mississippi
Trailblazing businesswoman built one of the most recognizable brands in the modeling industry
Girl Scouts from across the five boroughs will have a special opportunity to design socially-conscious business ventures
Significant award will support new digital learning initiative
Political science professor discusses peacebuilding efforts in Africa


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The Handy Little Book of Tried and Tested Recipes is a collection of recipes from different generations. Some are recipes handed down from generation to generation, others are meals we have created to cater for modern lifestyles. Inside you will find a great variety of recipes that you will be able to use again and again.
From healthy midweek meals such as Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine, to delicious and popular cakes like Lemon Drizzle, these are recipes that have been good to us, our parents and our grandparents over the years.
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Le professeur de trail
Help populate a list of races in and near Pennsylvania.
Ugly Mudder 7 miler Reading, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/uglymudder.html
Frozen Sasquatch Trail event 25k & 50k- West Virginia ttp://www.wvmtr.org/events/frozen-sasquatch-trail-50k25k/
Phunt 50k - Maryland http://traildawgs.blogspot.com/2012/10/phunt-x-registration-open.html
Beast of Burden 50 miler & 100 miler - Lockport, NY http://winter100.com/the-course
Chilly Cheeks 7 miler Reading, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/chillycheeks.html
Squirrelly Tail Twail Wun Half Marathon Pinchot Park, PA http://www.squirrellytailtwailwun.webs.com/
Humdinger Trail Run 7 miler - Danville, PA http://new.rivertownrace.com/?page_id=4968
Mile Run Trail Half Marathon - Mile Run, PA http://www.parunners.com/tiadaghton-trail-race.html
Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon & 50k http://senecacreektrailrace.com/
The HAT Run 50k - Maryland http://hatrun.com/
New Jersey Ultra Festival - 50k, 50 miler, 100k, 100 miler https://sites.google.com/site/njtrailseries/njultrafestival
Buck Ridge Burn Trail Half Marathon - Pine Grove Furnace State Park http://www.buckridgeburn.com/TrailRun/Welcome.html
Down on the Farm 10k - Marysville, PA http://highspeedcycling.com/down-on-the-farm-10k-trail-run/
Mt. Penn MudFest 15k - Reading, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/mtpennmudfest.html
Glacier Ridge Trail 30k, 50k, 50miler - Butler Co. PA http://glacierridgetrailultra.com/index.html
Hyner View Trail Challenge 25k & 50k http://www.hikerun.com/
Dirty Kiln Trail Races 5mi & HM - http://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/dirty-kiln-trail-race/
Iron Master's Trail Challenge 15k, 20 miler, 50k - Pince Grove Furnace State Park http://www.ironmasterschallenge.com/
Mrs. Smith's Challenge 5 miler Lancaster, PA http://www.lrrclub.org/mrs_smiths.asp
Dark n Dirty 6.66 miler in the dark Reading, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/darkanddirty.html
Greewood Furnace Trail Challenge Half Marathon - Greewood Furnce State Park http://greenwoodfurnacetrailchallenge.com/
Capon Valley 50k - Capon Springs, West Virginia http://runcapon50k.com/
Dirty German Endurance Fest 30k, 50k, 50 miler - Philadelphia, PA http://www.uberendurancesports.com/Dirtygerman.html
Bear Mountain North Face Challenge 50 miler - Bear Mountain, NY http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/endurance-challenge/bear-mountain-ny/?stop_mobi=yes
3 Days at the Fair - 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 hour - New Jersey http://www.njtrailseries.com/fair
Sole Challenge - 6, 12, 24 hour - Gettysburg, PA http://solechallenge24.com/
Rothrock Trail Challenge 30k - State College, PA http://www.rothrockchallenge.com/index2.html
Bouncing Buns 7k (clothing optional) - Reading, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/bouncingbuns.html
Mr. Smith's Challenge 10k - Lancaster, PA http://www.lrrclub.org/mr_smiths.asp
Washington North Face Trail Challenge 5k, HM, M, 50k, 50 miler - Washington D.C. http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/endurance-challenge/washington-dc/?stop_mobi=yes
Laurel Highlands Ultra Races 70 miler, 50k single and relay - Western PA http://laurelultra.com/
Finger Lakes Fifties - 25k, 50k, 50 miler - New York http://fl50sultraz.blogspot.com/
Rachel Carlson Trail 34 miles - North Park/Harrison Hills Park, western PA http://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/rct/challenge
OSS/CIS 50 miler (night) Northern Virginia http://athletic-equation.com/OSS_CIA_50M_Night_Run.html
Highlands Sky Trail Run 40 miler - West Virginia http://www.wvmtr.org/events/highlands-sky-40m-trail-run/
Mason Dixon Trail Logest Day Challenge 100k - Maryland & Yor Co. PA http://traildawgs.blogspot.com/p/mason-dixon-trail-longest-day-100k.html
Run Between the Suns (RBTS) 12 hour event - near Oil City, PA http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=13180PA&tab=a3
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Double Trouble 15k & 30k - Morgantown, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/doubletrouble.html
Prowl the Sprowl 10k Clinton Co. PA http://www.hikerun.com/56912.html
Maryland HEAT Race 25k - Maryland http://mdheatrace.com/
Escarpment Trail Challenge 30k - Catskill Mountains Upstate NY http://escarpmenttrail.com/
Allegheny Front Trail Run 12 or 30 miles - Moshannon State Forest/State Park Land http://www.active.com/running/philipsburg-pa/allegheny-front-trail-run-2012
St. Roch 25k - Maryland http://traildawgs.org/
Catoctin 50k - Catoctin, MD http://www.ultrunr.com/Catoctin/catoctin.html
Viaduct Ultras 50 miler, 100 miler, 200 miler - Northeast PA https://sites.google.com/site/viaducttrailultramarathon/home
The Lone Ranger 24 hour - Philadelphia, PA http://www.20in24.com/lone-ranger-ultra-marathon.html
Half Wit Half Marathon - Reading, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/halfwithalf.html
On the Rocks Trail Run 10k, 15k, 30k - York, PA http://ontherockstrailrun.webs.com/
Rattling Off-Road Trail Weekend 30k - Lykens, PA http://www.active.com/running/lykens-pa/rattling-off-road-weekend-30k-trail-run-and-hike-2012
Mount Cuokoo 15k & 30k - Adamstown, PA http://www.uberendurancesports.com/Mountcuckoo.html
Try-All by FIre (no specific distance or type) - Clinton Co. PA http://trychips.com/tryallbyfire/
Cheat Mountain Moonlight Madness 50 miler - West Virginia http://www.wvmtr.org/2009/01/14/cheat-mountain-moonshine-madness/
Baker Trail Challenge 50 miler - Western PA http://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/bt/ultrachallenge
Beast of Burden Summer Challenge 50 miler and 100 miler - Lockport, New York http://summer100.com/
The Conococheague 50K FA event - Perry County PA - http://donrunsfar.com/
Elk County Boulder Dash 20 miler - Elk County PA http://www.elkcountyboulderdash.com/ (added 7/22/13)
Conestoga Trail 10 miler - Lancaster Co. PA http://www.lrrclub.org/conestoga.asp
Sloppy Cuokoo 6.55 miler and half marathon - Philadelphia, PA http://www.uberendurancesports.com/Sloppycuckoo.html
The Dam Half/The Dam Full marathons - near Lewisburg, PA http://www.midpenntrailblazers.com/trail-race-events/damhalf/index.html
Labor Pain 12 hour ultra - Reading, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/laborpain.html
Keystone SuperHike 28.4 miles - York/Lancaster Co. PA http://www.kta-hike.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=12&Itemid=76
Trails 4 Tails 40 miler - York Co. PA http://www.trails4tails.com/
Groundhog Fall 50k - Punxsutawney, PA http://www.runpunxsyrun.org/
Virgil Crest 50k, 50miler, 100 miler - New York http://www.virgilcrestultras.com/
Pine Creak 100k & 100 miler - Wellsboro, PA https://sites.google.com/site/pinecreekchallengepa/
Mile Run Trail Half Marathon Reverse course - Mile Run, PA https://sites.google.com/site/pinecreekchallengepa/
Ghouls n Fools 6.5 miles (night run) - Reading, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/ghoulsandfools.html
HARRC in the Park 15k - Lewisberry, PA Pinchot Park http://usroadrunning.com/index.php?club_id=1071
Rock'n the Knob 5 miler and 30k - Blue Know State Park http://www.alleghenytrailrunners.com/rockn-the-knob/
The Green Monster 25k & 50k - Wellsboro, PA http://www.greenmonster-trailchallenge.com/
Blues Cruise 50k - near Reading, PA http://bluescruiseultra.com/
Oil Creek 50k, 100k, 100 miler Northwest PA http://www.oc100.org/Home
Tussey Mountainback 50 miler - State College, PA http://www.tusseymountainback.com/
Quad State Buster 45 miler - PA, MD, WV, VA http://www.vhtrc.org/news/qsqb
Fire on the Mountain 50k - Flintstone, MD http://www.phdispatch.com/fire-on-the-mtn-50k-presented-by-sheetz/
West Virginia Trilogy 50k, 50 miler, half marathon (over 3 days) - West Virginia http://www.wvmtr.org/events/west-virginia-trilogy-table-of-contents/
Dirty Bird 15k - Birdsboro, PA http://pretzelcitysports.com/dirtybird.html
NC Trail Marathon - Maryland (north of Baltimore) http://ncrtrailmarathon.com/
Twisted Turkey Trail Tussle 10k & 10 miler near Gettysburg, PA http://www.strawberryhill.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=152
JFK 50 miler - Boonsboro, MD http://www.jfk50mile.org/
Stone Mill 50 miler - Maryland http://stone-mill-50-mile.org/
Here are some lifted from trailrunner.com, sorry for the cut and paste. I know they are not long distance but for a beginner like me they are great. Hopefully I will get to run a few this year.
May 4
Media Mud Stain Trail Run
Sunday, November 10, 2013
2 Distances- 5 mile & 10 mile
Ridley Creek State Park Media, PA
Trail Monster
LT J.C. Stone 50k in North Park, PA
Dirt Monster 5M in North Park, PA
Marshall Mangler 8k & 50k
2013 races:
3/17 Shamrock Marathon
4/20 North Coast 24 Hour
7/27 Burning RIver 100M
8/24 Baker 50M
10/5 Oil Creek (distance to be determined)
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This is awesome!
Also in April:
Tyler Trail 10k - Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA http://about.me/tylertrailrun
Delaware Trail Triple Crown & Marathon (5k, 10k, 13.1 and 26.2) - Newark, DE - http://www.triplecrowntrailrun.org/
My Blog: trailsandcocktails.com
I Run for Oiselle
Hyner 50k: 4/18/15
Laurel Highlands 70M: 6/13/15
Jaime, this is great.
The Buck Ridge Burn was moved to April 7th (from March)
Ironmaster's Challenge moved to April 28th (from May)
I can't keep up with these races moving on me. Thanks!
And is it just me or is PA exploding with trail events the last 3 years?
And is it just me or is PA exploding with trail events the last 3 years?
PA has always been a great Mt. Biking state, so now looks like it's translating into Trail Running. Ron Horn at Pretzel City sports definitely has something to do with it.
Just saw this one near Pittsburgh - 5-6 mile event plus 4, 8, and 12 hour events.
100K or Bust
Chester Country Running Store is putting on a 10K trail series in Pottstown March 30, April 27, May 18:
Coventry Woods 10 Trail Series
2017 Goals: for races not to be exercises in futility
A couple new races:
http://worldsendultra.com/ in MAY
and http://www.uberendurancesports.com/Nakedbavarian.html in March
Thanks Jamie for the links.The naked Bavarian at Blue Marsh lake looks awesome! I love to run out there, just not sure if I will be healthy enough by then. But I can always dream!
I agree entirely. I am not running at all right now...hoping here very soon. I think about being able to do a slow 20 miles there in March. Probably not logical but I can dream at least. I love the trails around Blue Marsh.
Something else to keep in mind Jamie (being helpful enabler) Harrisburg Road runners and Don Hauke put on a fat ass 50 k in March in Perry County. If I remember correctly there was a shortcut around 20 miles so you could go back to the start, or else they usually need volunteers to help sweep, which is what I did last year for a 10 mile section. Hope you can get out running again!


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When R.A. Dickey first started pitching for the Mets, his strong outings were treated like a parlor trick that would soon be exposed. But after Sunday's outing, pitching into the ninth innings to give the Mets a series win over Arizona, I wondered: just how good has Dickey been for… Read More →


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Garlic New Potatoes Recipe
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"I have yet to meet a person who doesn't like this flavorful dish," writes Barbara Keith from Faucett, Missouri. "They compliment just about any entree and are quick to prepare."
Recommended: 25 New Ways to Make Mashed Potatoes
VERIFIED BY Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 16 small red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Place potatoes in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Combine the butter, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper; pour over potatoes and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Garlic New Potatoes in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008, p18
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Reviewed Jun. 29, 2015
"I, too, debated on whether to smash these potatoes or not, but I chose not to. I wanted to keep the integrity of the recipe if I was going to rate it. These potatoes had great flavor though I really wanted to add more butter. I'm sure it was much healthier this way though."
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2013
"These are amazing. My husband said they were the best potatoes he'd ever eaten."
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'The Voice' Top 8 Performances Recap: Covering Classics, Coaches' Songs and Justin Bieber
Though the remaining players from Teams Adam, Blake, Cee Lo, and Christina had to feel a lot pressure topping last week's record-setting numbers (Cassadee Pope climbed to No. 1 on iTunes!), they could also sit back and take stock in a special first-time performance by Adam Levine and 50 Cent of their new single, "My Life," off 50's new album.
Did this brief moment out of competition mode distract anyone too much?
With the Top 8, all four coaches still have at least one team member in the running to take home the third season title, but will that stay true after "Top 8 Live Performances" results come back?
Celebuzz was on hand at The Voice live taping in Los Angeles, Calif. for all the highlights and numbers.
"This didn't resemble the original version in any way, and I think what's really special about it is you said, 'I'm going to make this mine.' It really does just lend itself to this massively huge power ballad that I've always wanted this song to be, selfishly, I guess," Levine said.
Cody Belew followed Brown with his spin on Freddy Mercury's "Somebody to Love," and with a backing choir behind him, Glee-lite it was not! His coach CeeLo Green noted that Belew brought out confidence in him and would be doing so all across America.
"What a wonderful, wonderful job. I'm just so very proud of you, man, your growth at such an accelerated rate!" Green said. "I think the magic is making it look as easy as it does. You are strutting through here with so much poise and confidence, and there are millions of people living vicariously through you… I love our partnership. I love what we're accomplishing. We are making some quantum leaps. And most importantly, I found a really good friend in you. Thank you."
"You just performed that song the way I always wish I could," he said. "You did all of the things that vocally I can't do, and it was amazing to hear it that way — the way it was meant to be… You just became the real deal."
Melanie Martinez, too, took on one of her coach's numbers with "Too Close" by Maroon 5. After Martinez got emotional drawing upon a recent breakup for the performance, Levine comforted her by telling her he loves her.
"Whenever it is you're going through, the dramatic things in life that make you go into a ball and die… you want to make the person you're having this trouble with feel dumb, and you did that really successfully tonight," Levine said. "The way that you do things is so well thought out, and I love how you present yourself in a way that separates you from everyone else in this competition. There's so much currency in that."
Trevin Hunte went back to ballads with Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love Of All," about which Green said he was "very proud" and "was certain Miss Whitney would be," too.
"I am truly indebted. The sweetest [thing] is not only your voice, but also the humility you practice. You really could be not so cool to be around, if you just took yourself too seriously, you know what I mean?" Green said.
Nicholas David stayed behind the piano for Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," about which Green turned somber for a moment: "It's very serious times we're living in, and what would life be without good music that can also be a healing property? We could use more of that healing, and America, vote for this man; we need him!"
Cassadee Pope closed the show with "Are You Happy Now?" from Michelle Branch, a number she called "totally something [she'd] release as a solo artist." Her "crazy uncle" coach Shelton said, "You're seeing something important, America: last week was about Cassadee coming out here and laying her heart out on the stage, and it was a vulnerable moment, and it connected. This week, you're showing America you're every bit as good a singer as anyone in the competition. We're talking about singing. You just sang the crap out of that song!"
Sprinkled in for good measure were a few randomly paired group numbers, too, but you can't download those, so do they even count??
The Voice airs on Monday and Tuesday nights at 8 PM on NBC.
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Joni Weidenaar '11
Spring 2012 TRINITY Magazine, Real World Success
Joni Weidenaar '11
Major: Psychology
Minor: Theology
Title: Visiting Research Data Analyst/Medical Case Manager, Center on Mental Health Services Research and Policy at University of Illinois at Chicago
Joni Weidenaar is part of a collaborative team conducting research on severe mental illness and diabetes. She works alongside nurse practitioners in two clinics providing appropriate diabetes, nutrition, and exercise education; setting self-management goals; and conducting motivational interviews. She also helps coordinate specialized medical care and community support. Weidenaar tracks the participants' medical outcomes and wellness progress and reports to the research team.
Trinity's preparation for the career: "Statistics. Statistics. Statistics class. The federal government and other research entities fund the studies I am helping conduct and the results inform the government how to fund mental health policy. Further preparation came from the Chicago Semester where my internship became my current job."
Trinity's preparation for life: "College prepared me personally by teaching me humility. We do research in psychology to have a positive effect on the populations we study, but I am studying a population to which I do not belong. How can I educate who I do not understand? First, I must listen and admit what I cannot change. Second, I pursue what I can change. Humility has a positive effect on my job performance."
Integrating faith in the classroom: "Almost all my interactions outside of class with professors had a mentoring quality. They fielded my difficult questions and helped me make sense of my illogical mumblings. These discussions helped clarify my academic understanding and most importantly started to build the integration of faith and work."


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Python Bindings for Cel and CrystalSpace
CrystalSpace and Cel both have their own scripting bindings. The modules are pretty extensive and should give you access to most of the c++ api.
The CrystalSpace python module is called cspace, and the cel counterpart is blcelc. Also, a slightly higher level module is available in cel for entity behaviours, called pycel.
Additionally there exists a module called pycscegui in standard cs distribution that wraps the cegui-cs connector, plus the pycsextra module in CSExtra repository wrapping some additional plugins there, notably the cs-qt connector.
Python Prerequesites Getting python to work with cs
Introduction to the Python Bindings General remarks
Python Mini Howtos Little howtos about doing things.
Using callback interfaces from python Document on using callbacks
Cel Specific
Python Property Classes Creating property classes from python.
Generating wrappers for your own cs plugins/apps How to guide on generating wrappers for external projects that will work with the cs ones.
Compiling Python binding MSVC How to guide on compiling python bindings on MSVC
Pure Python CrystalSpace tutorial apps
You can find them at scripts/python/ with cs sdk.
- tutorial0.py: minimal pure-Python script to setup Crystal Space from Python.
- tutorial1.py: Creates a room and allows moving around.
- tutorial2.py: Creates a room and some object.
- tutorial3.py: Loads a whole world.
- tutorial4.py: Nicer way of doing an app (on cs 1.3 onwards).
- pyceguitest.py: An example loading a cegui interface.
- csutils.py: Helper module with a base python app you can inherit from, used by tutorial4 (on cs 1.3 onwards).
Celstart Tutorial apps
Some simple celstart applications to get you started.
- playertest.zip: A player moving around.
- lookat.zip: A player and several cubic entities looking at him.
- odetest.zip: A player and some physics enabled objects.
- particles.zip: A player and several particle systems.
- quests.zip: A player, and some quest controlled objects (a door and some pickables).
Note all of these examples are generated from .blend sources using blender2crystal.
There are also many example behaviours at the cel library (data/library/blpython in cel sdk)
Python section at the cel manual
Python section at the cs manual
Creating celstart-python games using blender2crystal
Projects using CrystalSpace and Python
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HOUSTON - Charges against a man accused of killing a car dealership manager have been upgraded.
Keith Edward Grimmett, 49, has been charged with murder in Robert Kuentz's death.
Kuentz, 30, was shot at Mac Haik's pre-owned dealership in the 11700 block of the Katy Freeway, between Kirkwood and Dairy Ashford, about 9:30 a.m. Friday, investigators said. He died at Memorial Hermann Hospital on Monday.
Investigators said Kuentz and Grimmett got into an argument on Thursday.
"They discussed his sales numbers," prosecutor Natalie Tise said.
While at work on Friday, Grimmett shot Kuentz in the neck and then left the dealership, police said.
Police said they tracked down Grimmett a few hours after the shooting and arrested him.
Grimmett appeared in court Tuesday and was appointed an attorney.
"I really don't want to discuss how he's doing mentally right now, but I do believe he's struggling," defense attorney Sylvia Escobedo said.
While he was in the back of a police car Friday, Grimmett said, "I tried to sit down and have a man-to-man talk with him and tried to get an understanding, but it went south."
Grimmett said he was unhappy about Thursday's meeting and did not like the way Kuentz had spoken to him.
Flag were lowered to half-staff at the dealership on Tuesday to honor Kuentz.
Grimmett is being held in the Harris County Jail without bond. His next court appearance was scheduled for Jan. 16.
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We expect the update on Ryan Callahan shortly. Apparently it is not good news, probably a break from blocking the Zdeno Chara shot.
Sean Mayer, LoHud's sports editor, will update here when it is announced. I'm stuck at appointments all afternoon.
UPDATE, 1:53 p.m.: Sean here. This is the official word from the Rangers. As expected, not good news. Please don't kill the messenger.
New York, April 5, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that Ryan Callahan has suffered a fracture in his right leg, and will be sidelined indefinitely. Callahan suffered the injury in the third period of last night's 5-3 victory vs. the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden.
Callahan was examined by Dr. Andrew Feldman earlier today. He has registered career-highs in goals (23), assists (25), points (48), power play goals (10), and game-winning goals (five) while skating in 60 games this season. Callahan leads the team in power play goals and game-winning goals, ranks second in goals, points, and power play points (15), is tied for third in assists, and ranks second on the team and 12th in the NHL with 224 hits. Callahan missed 19 games from December 16 to January 25 with a broken hand suffered on December 15 at Pittsburgh. Since returning from injury on February 1, he leads the Rangers in scoring with 13 goals and 24 points in 27 games. The fifth-year veteran notched his first career hat trick and a career-high, five points (four goals, one assist) vs. Philadelphia on March 6, and recorded his 100th career NHL point with an assist at Boston on October 23.


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Yesterday, I pulled an Elk Tenderloin from last year's Colorado hunting trip I had in the freezer.
Trimmed it and rubbed it down with a chile "Elk" rub from BBQ USA - I like that one. Swapped the paprika for the Pimenton ala Vera (the Spanish Smoked kind). Tied it so it would cook evenly.
Added a couple bacon strip on top for a little fat (Elk are pretty lean animals).
Cooked indirect to about 145 for an hour over oak, and served it up with a little Salsa Criolla and Asparagus.
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Given that we are on the doorstep of Independence Day, I thought this the appropriate time again to deal with the true heritage of this great nation. This is especially true in light of President Barack Obama again declaring that America is not a Christian nation.
Georgia's recession has put state government in the same position as a penny-pinching old geezer, the kind who searches under the sofa cushions for lost dimes and quarters or cashes in that jar of pennies he's been hoarding.
The bumper sticker read, "Not Fooled By The Media." I lacked the nerve to track down the owner of the car and ask exactly what he meant by it.
A question being discussed in classrooms and living rooms across the nation is this: Is America on a path to socialism?
I want you Tech people to giggle and guffaw and get it out of your system, and then we aren't going to talk about it anymore.
You've seen the commercial, I'm sure. A father spent four weekends building a treehouse for his children only to find them playing cards and watching DVDs in the family's Toyota minivan. They're oblivious to his excitement, telling him, "We're good here" and return to their card game as the father closes the van door and walks dejectedly away.
The State Transportation Board has elected yet another commissioner for that troubled agency: state Rep. Vance Smith, R-Pine Mountain, a person who has some expertise in highway construction because his family-owned business did a lot of road grading back in Harris County.
First an update on next month's car show in the Days Inn parking lot. More local cars have entered. More importantly for our community is the sponsors have decided to donate all net proceeds to the Hall County Humane Society. The number to call to enter your classic or antique vehicle is 678-316-6108.
It's just a fact of life that not all biological fathers are dads and not all dads are biological fathers.
Hard to believe, but some people actually get their knickers in a wad over observations that emanate from this space. After a careful analysis of critical comments (insert joke here), I have decided that the vast number of complainants suffer from a serious case of humor deficiency.
The evil of fear and hatred are not the sole province of extremists like Muslim militants, violent anti-abortionists and white supremacists. Understanding this fact in no way excuses or justifies the horrific acts committed by such criminals. The problem is, most of us fail to see through the camouflage of such poisonous and high-profile acts, and understand the subtleties of hatred occurring daily among ordinary folks.
Oh, the irony. What if, after all the "empathetic" editorializing by liberals in Washington and the media, Sonia Sotomayor turns out to be on the "right" side of the abortion issue?
The rains finally came this year, even if not on a biblical scale, and environmental officials in state government now proclaim that Georgia's historic drought has officially "ended."
Our granddaughter's school requires all eighth-grade students to study the Old Testament. The course is called World Religions, but the text comes from the Bible. In high school, students study the New Testament.
The United States' oldest overseas military post, Guantanamo Naval Base (or "Gitmo") on the southeastern coast of Cuba, does not rest on property belonging to the United States. The actual owner of that territory legally is Cuba. We rent it from Cuba at a cost of $2,000 per year, according to the Lease Agreement signed in 1903.
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Rogue customs officers allowed guns throughNick McKenzie, Richard Baker
Published: December 21 2012 - 2:00AM
UP TO two dozen illegal handguns - including some bought by Sydney crime gangs - passed through Port Botany after customs officers falsified paperwork to wrongly claim they had X-rayed the container in which the weapons were hidden.
A six-month Fairfax Media investigation - conducted in association with the ABC program 7.30 - also reveals that Customs is investigating about 100 criminal allegations involving its staff, the highest number in the agency's history, and has received more than 1300 allegations of misconduct since 2008.
It has also emerged that the acting chief executive of Customs, Michael Pezzullo, was frozen out of parts of the federal police investigation of corruption at Sydney Airport because his brother, a customs officer, works and associates with several members of the allegedly corrupt Customs airport cell.
In other revelations, which come after Thursday's expose´ of an allegedly corrupt cell of customs officers at Sydney Airport:
Dozens of pages of sensitive Customs documents were leaked to a crime syndicate controlled by a drug and illegal tobacco smuggler, Mohamad Jomaa, who ran a syndicate that boasts of having several contacts inside Customs;
A joint police taskforce has identified up to 12 suspected corrupt customs officials working to secure NSW's maritime borders, adding to the cell of 15 allegedly corrupt officers at Sydney Airport, including some still working there;
Employees of Menzies Aviation with federal government security clearances are being investigated over their links to Customs' alleged drug trafficking. Menzies provides baggage handling services at the airport.
The smuggled handguns were identified by a police operation codenamed Otford that found the guns were smuggled in engine parts that a small number of customs officers had claimed they had scanned. Further investigations have found the officers falsified paperwork to give the engine parts the all-clear.
While they were caught lying about their failure to scan the container, there is no evidence they knew it contained guns.
It is unclear if any of the smuggled guns, which include four semi-automatic pistols recovered by police, have been used in any of Sydney's gangland killings.
Customs has dealt with the case as a matter of misconduct and incompetence and said the officers had been subject to ''code of conduct provisions'' and in October ''received remedial training and workplace counselling''.
But senior NSW Police are believed to have been furious at Customs' role in the affair, especially as it follows a string of so-called "misdetections" by customs staff of drug shipments.
Regarding the continuing airport probe, there is no suggestion Mr Pezzullo's brother is involved in corruption. (Fairfax made several attempts to contact Mr Pezzullo's brother but was not successful.)
One of the aspects of the investigation is whether customs staff not involved in corruption nevertheless knew that some of their colleagues might have had inappropriate associations or might have been engaged in questionable behaviour in or outside work hours.
At least four officers still working at the airport attended the court case of an allegedly drug-using officer without informing their bosses.
Asked about his brother's relationship with suspected corrupt customs officials, Mr Pezzullo said: "I was advised by the previous CEO that I was to be excluded from all briefings and information related to allegations concerning possible corrupt activities at Sydney Airport on the basis that I had a family member who worked at the airport."
Of the suspected corrupt customs officers on the waterfront identified by the joint agency Polaris taskforce, several are suspected to be involved in facilitating illegal tobacco or drug importations. A confidential Polaris report from this year states that Customs Examination Facility at Port Botany has been "infiltrated" by criminals.
"Polaris investigations demonstrate links between CEF staff [including customs officers] and criminal syndicates which are involved in the importation of illicit drugs and tobacco into Australia," it says.
One of the customs officials suspected to be aiding maritime drug and tobacco imports was allowed access to highly sensitive information, despite having two brothers known to NSW Police as drug traffickers.
This officer was also one of at least two customs staff with strong ties to a crime syndicate led by Mohamad Jomaa, as well as two alleged tobacco smugglers who are before the court and who are facing charges of bribing a third customs official.
Asked about the suspected corrupt customs officer with links to Jomaa, Mr Pezzullo told Fairfax he "chose to resign while Customs … was making an assessment of his suitability to continue to hold a security clearance".
Dirk Scott, the general manager of Menzies Aviation, said on Thursday he had heard nothing from federal police or the federal government about any of his staff having suspected links to allegedly corrupt customs officers or crime figures.
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ATLANTA, April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Robots Love Ice Cream, the first release from Atlanta-based indie studio, Dragon Army, is arming iOS devices everywhere with weaponized ice cream today. This arcade-style shoot 'em up takes you throughout the galaxy battling ice cream-loving robots in order to save the universe's ice cream supply. Playing the role of the ice cream truck driver, you will travel to each planet to shoot at each robot until they explode with joy, as well as completing mini-objectives to help you earn more Sprinkletonium, the element that makes these robots love ice cream, along the way. The more Sprinkletonium you collect, the more upgrades you can purchase for each flavor of your repository of frozen treats!
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From desert terrains to frozen tundras, each planet in the galaxy creates a new challenge for the player. With each new planet also brings new robots, including Lil' Chip, Peaboty, and the game's antagonist, Spinston. You must use your weaponized ice cream such as Single Scoop, Rapid Pop and Boomsicle to defeat your enemies and save the ice cream from capture.
The design elements of the game pay homage to classic arcade games such as Space Invaders, Defender and Galaga. The Dragon Army design team wanted to have vintage-inspired elements in the game with a 21st-century update, and have accomplished this goal by designing the game in 3D, creating a realistic yet cartoony feel in a playable, two-dimensional landscape. WIth the addition of simple control mechanics, the ease of use and attractive design make this game appealing to gamers of all ages. Robots Love Ice Cream is available in the iTunes App Store today for $0.99.
About Dragon Army Apps LLC Dragon Army, based in Atlanta, GA, is a mobile-first game studio built to deliver the best entertainment to mobile devices everywhere. Consisting of a blended group of marketers, designers, developers and artists, the team intends to apply their diverse skillsets to create the most visually-stunning, engaging and entertaining games in the market. Their first game, Robots Love Ice Cream (www.robotsloveicecream.com), a arcade-style shooter, is available now for iOS devices. Learn more at www.dragonarmy.com.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Datera, that offers a radically new data management architecture, has been named "Exhibitor" of SYS-CON's 21st International Cloud Expo ®, which will take place on Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Datera is transforming the traditional datacenter model through modern cloud simplicity. The technology industry is at another major inflection point. The rise of mobile, the Internet of Things, data storage and Big...
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Consumers increasingly expect their electronic "things" to be connected to smart phones, tablets and the Internet. When that thing happens to be a medical device, the risks and benefits of connectivity must be carefully weighed. Once the decision is made that connecting the device is beneficial, medical device manufacturers must design their products to maintain patient safety and prevent compromised personal health information in the face of cybersecurity threats. In his session at @ThingsExpo...
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Existing Big Data solutions are mainly focused on the discovery and analysis of data. The solutions are scalable and highly available but tedious when swapping in and swapping out occurs in disarray and thrashing takes place. The resolution for thrashing through machine learning algorithms and support nomenclature is through simple techniques. Organizations that have been collecting large customer data are increasingly seeing the need to use the data for swapping in and out and thrashing occurs ...
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