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Sharks and minnows
This is a summertime favourite! Get the kids in the pool and play this fabulous kids birthday party game of sharks and minnows. This pool game is a great kids activity to liven up any party. Just remember to keep a few responsible adults around to keep watch.
Number of players:
3+ (but more players = more fun!)
What you need:
- swimming pool
- kids comfortable swimming in deeper water
Generally sharks and minnows is played in the deep end of a large pool.
The game starts out with one person selected as the shark and the rest as the minnows.
The shark starts in the water on one side of the pool and the minnows usually start on the deck of the other side (if they are playing in water deep enough to dive into).
The game starts by the shark calling out "Sharks and minnows, one two three, fishies, fishies swim to me!" at which point the minnows may begin to dive in to swim to the other wall.
If the shark manages to tag a minnow before he touches the wall, then that minnow becomes a shark in the next round.
After all the minnows have either reached the wall or been tagged the shark(s) swim to the other wall and the cycle starts again.
If the some of the minnows refuse to enter the pool, the shark may swim to the other wall and tag it, whoever was still out of the pool when the shark tags the wall becomes a shark.
The game is played until all of the minnows have been tagged, then the first person tagged becomes the shark who starts the next round.
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Foxconn Receives 10,000 Robots to Replace Human Factory Workers
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One of Foxconn's new robots
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The electronics manufacturer will receive another 20,000 robots before the end of 2012
Foxconn plans to replace 1 million of its human factory workers in China with robots, and the first 10,000 have already been installed.
At least one Foxconn factory in China has received 10,000 robots for the purpose of replacing human workers. These robots, which were manufactured in house and are called "Foxbots," are capable of doing simple tasks like lifting, making selections and placing items where they belong. They will act much like assembly line robots.
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Last year, Foxconn President Terry Gou said he wanted to replace 1 million factory workers in China with 1 million robots. This was likely due to the number of problems Foxconn has had with human employees over the years.
The company came under fire earlier this year when
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on the working conditions of Foxconn factories. Apple was also targeted because the report mentioned Apple's lack of action when receiving reports on these poor working environments and overtime/pay issues.
Foxconn gave employees a pay boost earlier this year and is cleaning its act up slowly but surely to comply with audits.
But it seems Foxconn just doesn't want to deal with human employees at all anymore. While it will take a long time to replace all 1 million workers with 1 million robots, the electronics manufacturer will receive another 20,000 robots before the end of 2012 -- bringing its total to 30,000 for the year. Foxconn hopes to continue increasing this number over the coming years.
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The Marine Corps will form a new land-based unit in the Middle East during fiscal year 2015 that is designed to respond to crises in the region, including emergencies at embassies, sources have told Marine Corps Times.
About 1,900 Marines and sailors will form Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Central Command during fiscal year 2015. The unit will be land-based, similar to the Spain-based SPMAGTF Crisis Response, but the exact location — or locations — where they'll be based in the Middle East is still being determined, said Lt. Col. Joe Kloppel, a spokesman with Marine Corps Forces Central Command.
"The [Marine Corps] intends to source and deploy SPMAGTF-CENT, which consists of a command element, ground combat element, aviation combat element and logistics combat element providing CENTCOM with a flexible, self-deploying and self-sustaining option for responding to these emergent threats," Kloppel said.
SPMAGTF-CENT's ground and logistics forces will be equipped to perform such missions as embassy reinforcement, security backup and humanitarian assistance, Kloppel said.
The unit will be equipped with several fixed-wing and tiltrotor aircraft, a potent combination that creates "an extremely agile crisis response force," he said. That will, at various times, include attack aircraft like AV-8B Harriers and F/A-18 Hornets, as well as support aircraft like the MV-22 Osprey and KC-130J Super Hercules, he said.
These assets provide the unit with the flexibility to conduct military-to-military engagements and security cooperation in the Middle East with partner nations, as well as expand to meet bigger requirements, Kloppel said. Staging a special purpose MAGTF in the region provides combatant commanders with another option when crises arise, giving them the ability to manage different types of threats with a scalable-size force.
"While Afghanistan is winding down, there are multiple conflicts, confrontations, and situations that suggest the potential threats in the coming years will increase and yield more simultaneous or near simultaneous crisis-response situations," he said. "Within hours, SPMAGTF-CENT can use its organic lift assets to move elements of crisis response infantry company with fixed-wing escort to the directed location in order to conduct critical infrastructure protection, embassy reinforcement, or serve as the advance element to a larger force."
While the details are being worked out on the basing of SPMAGTF-CENT, it's likely the unit would be based at an existing military installation. The Marine Corps stood up a command element in Bahrain in 2011, which is built around about 150 headquarters staff personnel. The Air Force has a forward presence at an air base in the United Arab Emirates and the Army in Kuwait.


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(The world press covered the news regarding Fazıl Say's being put on trial for insulting religious values. The French Daily La Figaro ran the headline, "Fazıl Say: The pianist with whom Islamist Turks are obsessed" while the British Daily Financial Times said that the trial was seen by some of his supporters as a test of the resilience of the country's secular system. Italian daily Corrieredella Sera stated that, following the recent report of the European Union about Turkey, another example of curbing of the freedom of speech in Turkey is demonstrated by Fazıl Say's appearance before the court, and he is known to be an atheist.)
The guy blasphemed all believers in Allah and openly says, "I insult anyone who believes in Allah." And he says unutterable words against them. What shall we say, shall we thank him? What will the courts, laws do, will they grant a plaque to him? Then everyone would affront one another? Then why are there tens of thousands of defamation cases in Europe? They should withdraw all of them then. The French, Italians, Germans. There are tens of thousands of defamation cases in their courts. Then they should withdraw them all, since defamation is OK. They need to reflect a little bit. These Marxist authors or others, why do they prosecute when one insults them? "A test of the resilience of the country's secular system." This is not acceptable. What is its relation with secularism? No one can insult one another, this is the issue. This is a law accepted worldwide. Insults are prohibited everywhere. What is its relation with laity? When one is secular, can they enjoy unlimited freedom of insult? They think in a very superficial manner, they do not know these issues.
No results can be obtained by beating or insulting others. No results can be accomplished other than through ideological struggle. Communism is the greatest philosophical movement of history. It is the greatest anti-Christ movement. You can defeat it only by science, knowledge, information and philosophy.2012-11-20 10:32:35


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Chaplain Shuley was born in 1958 in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts in 1976. He received his A.A. from St. Thomas Junior College in Bloomfield, Connecticut (now closed) in 1978 and his B.A. in 1980 from University of Hartford. He did his graduate work in Boston at St. John's School of Theology where received his M. Div. degree in 1984.
During a sabbatical following his academic studies, Chaplain Shuley worked for one of the companies owned by Anheuser Busch, and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1987. Chaplain Shuley completed his active duty enlistment in 1991.
He then returned from sabbatical to begin his pastoral internship in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was ordained a Deacon in 1991 and a Priest in 1992.
He was commissioned shortly after ordination and went directly to Navy Chaplain School. Following Chaplain School, Chaplain Shuley served in parish churches in the Corpus Christi area while also serving as a Chaplain in the Navy Reserve.
Chaplain Shuley returned to active duty in 1995. He has served in Naples, Italy with the U.S. Navy personnel assigned to NATO, he was assigned to a Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan, he served the Coast Guard at TRACEN Petaluma, and returned to Okinawa where he served with 3D Medical Battalion. Chaplain Shuley then was the Command Chaplain on board USS Peleliu LHA 5, with additional duties as Chaplain for Expeditionary Strike Group ONE.
He then went on an isolated duty tour in Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean, and had a short assignment to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, when the needs of the Navy sent him back to the USMC, to serve with 1st Marine Logistics Group, where he had two combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his USMC tour, he returned to sea as Command Chaplain for USS Carl Vinson CVN 70, with additional duties as Chaplain for Carrier Strike Group ONE.
Chaplain Shuley arrived at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in July, 2012.
Chaplain Shuley's personal awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Secretary of Transportation 9-11 Medal, four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, a U.S. Coast Guard Commendation Medal with "O" device, a Joint Service Achievement Medal, a U.S. Coast Guard Achievement Medal, a Military Service Outstanding Volunteer Medal, a U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, and numerous unit awards.
Among his personal qualifications include the Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer (Chaplain) pin and the Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, no longer awarded, but still authorized for wear. He seldom wears anything other than his top row and his pin.
Chaplain Shuley was among the U.S. Coast Guard Chaplains recognized by the Military Chaplains Association in 2002 who were awarded the organization's Chaplain of the Year Award for 2001 in connection with their service at the World Trade Center site and the Pentagon immediately following 9-11. Then Commandant ADM Loy nominated the Chaplain Emergency Response Team (CERT) Members for the award.
He is considered an "Honorary SWO" (Surface Warfare Officer) for his countless hours on the bridge and an "Honorary Aviator" for his 1,000+ hours as a passenger, mostly on the "Holy Helo."
Chaplain Shuley's widowed mother, Claudette, is his dependent, with ID card, decal, and base privileges. He is the oldest of four siblings.
His late father, Walter, was a BM3 in the Navy Reserve during the early years of his life, and passed away in 2000.
Chaplain Shuley's hobbies include PT, spectator sports, classic cars, community radio, and music of the late 50's to the early 90's. Try to avoid starting a conversation with him on any of those topics if you are in a hurry.
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Our apartment was well located, clean and good enough team '. But the acoustic insulation as well as heat was really poor if not non-existent. And as the building was occupied by noisy people, it has some problems. Fortunately it was not too cold during our stay!
Notre appartement etait bien situe, propre et assez bien équipe'. Mais l'isolation aussi bien acoustique que thermique était vraiment insuffisante pour ne pas dire inexistante. Et comme l'immeuble était occupé par des gens bruyants, cela a posé quelques problèmes. Heureusement qu'il n'a pas fait trop froid au cours de notre séjour!
We found the apartment small, yet cozy and clean but unfortunately something dark and cold. The apartment has been very thin but for a week it was ok.
Wir fanden die Wohnung klein, trotzdem gemütlich und sauber aber leider etwas dunkel und kalt. Die Wohnung ist sehr hellhörig gewesen aber für eine Woche war es ok.
The transaction took place so perfect and very professional. Answer all questions. Good organization to recover and leave the keys. The apartment has kept its promises. Small but well located, well equipped and clean.
La transaction s'est déroulée de façon parfaite et très professionnelle. Réponse à toutes les questions. Bonne organisation pour récupérer et laisser les clefs.
L'appartement a tenu ses promesses. Tout petit, mais bien situé, très bien équipé et propre.
All are well. Good location.
Soweit alles in Ordnung. Gute Lage.
My experience with this host was perfect. Everything happened as agreed. The accommodation matched the photos on the site, were clean and with everything we needed for our stay. We have no complaints.
Minha experiência com este anfitrião foi perfeita. Tudo ocorreu conforme o combinado. As acomodações condiziam com as fotos do site, encontravam-se limpas e com tudo o que precisávamos para a estadia. Não temos do que reclamar.
We were happy to share this appartment well-located in Manhattan. We can visit most of touristic place by walk. The metro station is 2 minutes walk from the place. Only we couldn't put the air conditionning on during the night because the system was too noisy. There were 2 bedrooms confortable with all the necessary and the appartment was clean.
The apartment is in accordance with the description and photos, 2 blocks from a subway station and not far from Central Park is ideally situated for exploring Manhattan.
L'appartement est conforme à la description et aux photos, à 2 rues d'une bouche de métro et non loin de Central Park il est idéalement placé pour découvrir Manhattan.
We booked a 2 bed apartment for 4 people: 2 of my elderly aunts and my cousin and I. For the 1st two days we were given this lovely studio apartment near Times Square but we were told that there was a double sofa bed and there wasn't. We had to resort to sleeping on the floor as the sofa bed was only a single! Also, only 1 set of towels were left in the studio for all 4 of us! :-( also no access to wi-fi which was also promised!
Then when we finally got to our actual apartment (the one advertised here) on 1st Avenue we found the following issues:
1) Extremely warm with both bedrooms over looking a very busy and very noisy main road which was noisy ALL night!
2) The electric points in the 2nd bedroom short circuited and blew the lamp bulb 4 times! Also the main light in that bedroom and the main bedroom didnt work.
3) The electric points in the kitchen didnt work so we had to plug in the toaster in the lounge area.
4) Even with the air-conditioner on in the 2 bedrooms the lounge was extremely warm. We raised several work orders for this and although promised a portable air-con unit none was provided. I couldn't sleep on warm nights!
5) In the main bedroom, the air-con unit was old and noisy so along with the noise of the traffic and the air-con no way you can sleep in there!
6) There was always a foul smell in the apartment.
7) Luckily we had a lift but it was always smelt and bounced.
8) The bathroom was old and needs redecorating and at least the shower head descaling as it simply dribbles.
I would NOT recommend this apartment to any future travellers unless you are using the place for storage only.
Aside from the above the apartment was suitably located but always requires a taxi to get to the nearest metro station. Lots of nice restaurants nearby and not so nice ones also.
Staying at this appartement is really great. It is located very centrally (restaurants, shops, metro station in walking distance) and has the perfect size to host 2 couples. I definitely recommend the appartement.
Hello, the apartment is clean, but very sober, soundproofing (miserable very loud!. Nevertheless the good location of the apartment and the easy handling of formalities by the local office helped to a stunning New York stay.
die Wohnung ist sauber, aber sehr nüchtern ausgestattet, die Schallisolierung miserabel (sehr laut!. Trotzdem verhalf die gute Lage des Apartments und die unkomplizierte Abwicklung der Formalitäten durch das Büro vor Ort zu einem beeindruckendem New York-Aufenthalt.
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This article was published 8/1/2013 (1688 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
PASADENA -- "I once got my tongue stuck to a flagpole in Winnipeg."
When this statement -- admittedly, not all that uncommon among wistful men who were once curious boys in our chilly Prairie burg -- comes out of the mouth of a non-Canadian, it's sure to arouse a bit of curiosity in the listener.
And when the reminiscence comes from David Feherty -- reformed golfer, recovering alcoholic, fairway commentator, attention-deficit sufferer, author, talk-show host and all-around brilliant raconteur -- well, you just know there's got to be an amusing yarn attached to it.
That was most definitely the case this week on the TV press tour, when a handshake introduction at a cocktail party prompted Feherty to launch into his tale of ill-advised mouth-on-metal experimentation during a wintertime visit to Winnipeg several years back.
"I was there to do a speaking engagement," Feherty recalls. "It was back when I was still drinking, so it must have been more than six years ago.
"It's not like it was a dare or anything; I basically dared myself. I was on my way back to my hotel, having been kidnapped earlier in the evening by Serge Savard -- for some reason, he recognized me and said, 'Come and drink with me,' and I did, because he looked like he was going to pick me up and use me as a comb or something.
"Anyway, I don't remember a whole lot more, except that I was walking back to the hotel, which I couldn't find, and I was carrying a cup of hot coffee that had a couple of Irish whiskies in it. You needed something warm -- it wasn't that you could see your breath; it was so cold that you could hear your breath hit the ground -- and I was blundering around Winnipeg like an idiot and I noticed this flagpole, and thought, 'I wonder if your tongue really would stick to it.' And of course, there's only one way to really find out, which is by experimenting the way I did. And you know what? It does.
"Fortunately, hot coffee and alcohol is one of the remedies. It took me a while to work that out, but I was eventually able to free myself."
Whether it's a true story, a geographically misplaced exaggeration or a bit of good old Irish blarney isn't relevant. What mattered in the moment was that it's a funny story told by a very, very funny fellow.
Feherty was in attendance during NBC's portion of the U.S. networks' semi-annual press tour in Los Angeles because his eponymous series on the Golf Channel (owned by NBC/Universal) is about to launch its third season (Feb. 25). It's a show hosted by a former golfer on a golf-focused specialty channel, but Feherty is something more than a golf show. During its first two seasons, only about half Feherty's interview subjects have been golfers; the host has also done wide-ranging interviews with the likes of former U.S. president Bill Clinton, actors Samuel L. Jackson and Don Cheadle, NFL quarterback Tony Romo and basketball greats Bill Russell and Charles Barkley.
When asked how he'd made such a smooth transition from competitive golf to the broadcast booth and the talk-show stage, Feherty confessed that he never really considered golf his dream career.
"(TV) is what I've always wanted to do, oddly enough," said the Irish-born 54-year-old. "When I turned pro at 17, I said I probably wouldn't play golf past the age of 40, which is probably the only sensible thing I said in my teens. I was a five handicap, so it probably wasn't a great idea to turn pro in the first place.
"But when I was 36 or 37, they offered me the (TV) job, and I told them I'd love to, but I thought I still had a couple of good years left to play. And then they told me how much they were going to pay me, and I said, 'Do you want to buy a set of clubs?' At the tournament I was at, I didn't even bother playing the second round; I showed up the next day and I was a commentator.
"I can honestly say I never felt comfortable on the golf course as a player. Yes, I played at the highest level, but it never really seemed like it was the right job for me. I was too much of a (screw) up.... When I ended up in broadcasting, it just felt like this is what I was meant to do."
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VANCOUVER -- Ottawa's decision to snuff its role in dispensing medical marijuana has ignited a debate over how the move will affect public health and safety.
A range of groups, including those representing law enforcement officials, physicians and medical cannabis advocates, were reacting Sunday after the federal health ministry announced it will stop producing and distributing medicinal pot in favour of opening the market to private companies.
The current program has allowed anyone with a government permit to grow it themselves, including in their homes. But the Conservatives argue that with 26,000 permits handed out over the past decade, the system has become unwieldy and resulted in "unintended consequences."
"We have heard real concerns from law enforcement, fire officials and municipalities about how people are hiding behind these rules to conduct illegal activity," Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said in a release.
The government intends to implement changes by March 31, 2014, that will do away with the system of individual permits so only companies meeting security requirements can grow and sell the drug.
The move has drawn criticism from a number of sides, and not everyone against the changes supports the use of medical marijuana.
Doctors represented by the Canadian Medical Association used harsh words against the new policy, arguing the government is abdicating its role as regulator.
"There's huge potential for harm to patients, and the federal government's decision is equivalent to asking doctors to prescribe while blindfolded," CMA president Dr. Anna Reid said.
Reid said the decision does not put patients first, while leaving doctors to deal with a substance that has little clinical evidence to back its use.
She said the strains of pot being produced today are much more powerful than in the past and have not been rigorously tested.
Meanwhile, a not-for-profit organization that supports cannabis dispensaries in communities said it is reluctant to endorse the change because it means the drug remains unaffordable to those who need it.
The Canadian Association of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries "remains concerned that patients will continue facing barriers to access," president Rade Kovacevic said.
He cited research showing more than 50 per cent of medical marijuana users currently obtain their medicine through dispensaries.
Putting production in the hands of companies will mean the government will no longer subsidize the cost, which had been upwards of $5 a gram. Under the new system, the cost will rise to $8.80 a gram.
Another grassroots coalition is seeking support for a legal challenge of the changes, setting up a trust fund and campaigning to bring anyone who holds a medical-marijuana licence on board.
The coalition's co-founder, Jason Wilcox, argues all people should have not only the right to access affordable, quality cannabis for medical use, but also be able to legally produce it.
Associations representing Canadian fire chiefs and police chiefs support the changes.
Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu, who heads the chiefs of police association, said the changes are "necessary to reduce the risk of abuse and exploitation" by criminals seeking to make a profit.
Stephen Gamble, who heads the fire chiefs' association, noted one in 22 grow-ops catch fire, 24 times more frequently than the average home.
The government said it's making the changes after a broad consultation process. It is accepting public comment for 75 days.
Patients who want to use marijuana as medical treatment after the changes come into effect will sign a medical document similar to a prescription, which they can then take to authorized vendors for purchase.
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FULL details can today be revealed over the shock sale of Worcester City Council's flagship HQ - in a deal worth a whopping £3.1 million.
The council's Conservative leadership is about to give the green light to flogging its Orchard House complex to the University of Worcester.
Your Worcester News has obtained full details of the agreement struck, which for taxpayers reveals:
- The university will buy Orchard House, and two other adjoining council buildings Wyatt House and Graveney House for £2.9 million
- As part of the deal the Moors car park will be handed over on a 20-year lease, with the university paying a £260,000 upfront premium and a peppercorn fee of £1 per year
- Because the deal has happened so quickly, the council needs time to shift all its workers into a new location so will pay the university rent to stay in Orchard House until next March at a rate of £101,500 per annum
- All the affected council staff will then be moved to the City Art Gallery & Museum, with the time between now and then used to spend an estimated £300,000 refurbishing the building to get it ready
News of the possible sale of the HQ, in Farrier Street, was first revealed by your Worcester News at the start of July.
Both parties have since shook hands on the deal, which is subject to being accepted by the Conservative cabinet this Tuesday.
Although Orchard House was never officially for sale a report on it says the deal was examined by experts Halls Commercial, which says the offer is "market value".
The cash windfall will be a massive boost to the council's finances at a time when it is under major pressure to slash around £4.1 million by 2019.
The Moors car park will be used by the university during the week and remain a city council-managed 100 space pay-and-display at weekends.
The report also says after looking at all options, it was decided that the ground floor of the museum, which has been empty since 2012 after The Hive opened, is the best option for staff.
The museum has been for sale the last two years, but during that time the only serious piece of interest was from a private developer looking to turn it into student flats.
Councillor Simon Geraghty, city council leader, said: "It's a good deal for the city and one I am happy is in the council's best interests."
Councillor Richard Boorn, Labour's finance spokesman, said: "If I was in the cabinet I'd be going ahead with this - we have too much property and it's a reasonable deal."
Professor David Green, vice-chancellor at the University of Worcester, said he would transform it into a "high quality" learning facility.
Under the deal for the Moors car park, as well as the public still being able to use it on weekends, the council will also be allowed to open it publicly and keep the revenue during the annual Victorian Christmas Fayre.
West Mercia Police will retain the use of 12 spaces seven days a week.
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MIAMI -- Thursday night wasn't quite the homecoming Anthony Rizzo wanted. The native of nearby Parkland went hitless and struck out three times in his first Major League appearance at Marlins Park.
But Rizzo rebounded with a vengeance on Friday night. He had his second career multi-home run game, going yard twice in the first three innings to lift the Cubs over the Marlins, 4-2, in front of a crowd of 16,017, including many of his friends and family.
"The swing was where I wanted it to be, and I was just staying consistent with it," said Rizzo. "It was a good win overall."
Scott Feldman went 6 2/3 innings for the Cubs, giving up two runs on seven hits to earn his first win of the season. Marlins starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc went six-plus innings, giving up eight hits and four runs while striking out two.
"Winning is just much more fun than losing," said Feldman with a laugh. "Hopefully this is the start of a little hot streak here and we can keep playing well."
After James Russell and Shawn Camp were brought on in relief and combined for a scoreless inning and a third, Kevin Gregg came in to close. Manager Dale Sveum is currently operating without a regular closer, but was extremely impressed by Gregg's one-two-three effort.
"I'm sure he will be used in that role again," Sveum said.
The Marlins got to within two in the seventh as Rob Brantly walked and advanced to third on a double by Chris Coghlan. Chris Valaika's sacrifice fly drove in Brantly, but that's as close as the Marlins were able to get. The loss dropped their record to 5-18.
The fifth and sixth innings were perfect on both ends, as all 12 batters fell in order.
Joe Mahoney began chipping away at the Cubs' lead in the fourth, responding with a homer of his own into the upper deck in right field. The 423-footer was his first career home run.
"I played against Rizz coming up when he was in the Red Sox [system]," said Mahoney, who was previously in the Orioles' organization. "I've known him for a few years now. He's a pretty good hitter. He's definitely got that power swing. It was fun. But he came out on top tonight."
The Marlins had several scoring chances early on, but Feldman managed to work his way out of each jam. Brantly and LeBlanc reached third base in the second and third inning, respectively, but were stranded as the Marlins' bats failed to produce.
"He got through those innings pretty easy except for the long home run, but the two walks almost got him in big trouble there," Sveum said. "He was pretty sharp."
The Cubs' offense was hot early, as Dave Sappelt singled on the first pitch of the game before Rizzo stepped up to the plate. The power-hitting first baseman slugged the first pitch he saw 420 feet over the fence in right-center field.
After nothing in the second, the Cubs' half of the third was a case of déjà vu. Sappelt singled to get on base before Rizzo took LeBlanc deep again, this time crushing a 413-foot homer into the upper deck in right field.
Rizzo's season average is only .173, though he's hit eight home runs and has 18 RBIs.
"It's nice, because we know it'll all come when he gets hot," Sveum said.
Rizzo, on the other hand, is frustrated by his lack of base hits. Teammates are amused when he returns to the dugout after hitting a home run and mentions how he's still waiting for hits.
"It's going to sound stupid, but the single in my last at-bat was probably my favorite [hit tonight]," Rizzo said.
"It's all about production. That's what I'm supposed to do. I mean, I want to hit for average, and the hits are going to come. But as long as the RBIs and home runs keep coming, just keep driving in runs to help the team win."
Nearly a hundred friends, family members and other supporters attended the game to cheer Rizzo on while decked out in Cubs gear. He said he'd been bombarded with text messages of support.
"It feels good," he said. "Last night was a little embarrassing, but to come back today and get the win in front of everyone that's here feels really good."
Darci Miller 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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After surging on Thursday, the equity and commodity markets were under general pressure Friday. Corn futures were no exception. In addition to broad weakness undercutting prices, traders cited prospects for a good planting window in early May, which will almost surely see a torrid pace of seedings. That might get the bulk of the 2013 U.S. corn crop off to a good start after recent rains. May corn slipped 1.25 cents to $6.44/bushel at its Friday close, while December fell 7.25 cent to $5.24.
Tight spot markets and strong basis levels continued supporting soybean futures in the face of the general market decline Friday morning. The potential for a shift from corn to soybean plantings in some areas if the planting window expected next week is not repeated at times during May probably limited gains in deferred futures. Position squaring before the weekend may also have factored into market action. May soybeans climbed 8.25 cents to $14.3075/bushel to end the week, while May soyoil dipped 0.11 cents to 49.66 cents/pound; May soybean meal added $3.6 to $417.9/ton.
After proving very strong Thursday, the wheat market suffered a relapse of recent weakness Friday. The negative tone to the various equity and commodity markets probably weighed upon prices, as did some profit-taking/position-squaring before the weekend. Having the Wheat Quality Council tour set to start Monday probably encouraged many to exit positions before those results start filtering into the market at that time. May CBOT wheat futures dropped 12.5 cents to $6.8875/bushel at its Friday afternoon settlement, while May KCBT wheat lost 8.75 cents to $7.565 and May MGE futures dove 11.75 cents to $8.1175.
Cattle futures were narrowly mixed late Friday morning as traders awaited the outcome of cash trading for this week. Those bullish expectations were confirmed around noon, when wire service reports cattle had changed hands 1-2 cents/pound higher (at 128-130 cents/pound in Nebraska) than last week. The afternoon decline suggests bulls were hoping for a larger increase. June cattle closed 0.30 cents lower at 122.60 cents/pound Friday afternoon, while December skidded 0.22 cents to 128.00. May feeder cattle futures fell 0.40 cents to 141.80 cents/pound, and August tumbled 0.98 cents to 151.17.
The hog market sustained its recent advance Friday despite the generally bearish market environment and mixed cash and wholesale news. Country prices east and west of the Mississippi River diverged significantly, while pork cutout dipped from its Thursday afternoon quote. Still, bullish traders have good reason to anticipate a major seasonal surge in cash hog and pork values during the coming weeks. May hog futures climbed 0.37 cents to 89.35 cents/pound at its week-ending settlement, while the June contract surged 0.70 cents to 92.52.


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Take a unique combination of fusion, African rhythms and electric guitars. Add talented dancing and choreography. Top it off with stunning traditional tribal costumes, and you have a multicultural experience to remember. You have Jabali Afrika.
Keyna's afro-rock group, Jabali Afrika, brings a distinctive sound of powerful percussions and big vocal harmonies. They will perform at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Four-Star Series on April 3, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cecilian Auditorium.
Jabali (Kiswahili for "rock") Afrika, a multifaceted group, blends original compositions and traditional African melodies that come alive with a variety of instruments and vocals. They form a foundation of modern rock, jazz, gospel and blues. Drawing upon their shared history from the Kenya National Theatre Dance Troupe, the group's choreography and African tribal costumes make for an spirited performance.
"Our music makes you dance, it uplifts the soul and it educates you. You become part of the act, because we kill that barrier between the audience and the band."
~Joseck Asikoye, founding member
With five albums to their credit, the music often reflects the social and political issues in Kenya. Their latest CD finds solace from these struggles, in songs with uplifting spiritual messages and melodies that celebrate romance and family.
Jabali Afrika is Kenya's most-toured band, with more than 250 performances a year in Europe, Japan and the United States. The group's credits include BBC, BET, CNN, Good Morning America, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, MTV, Radio France International and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
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The American Royal Association awarded scholarships of $2,500 each to five college students this year. Winners of the scholarships are: Breanne Brammer, a junior at the University of Missouri; Lana Swendson, a post-graduate student at Kansas State University; Logan Britton, a senior at Kansas State University; Nathan Laudan, a junior at Kansas State University; and Nathan Stinson, a junior at Kansas State University.
The American Royal began last week and continues through this week in Kansas City, Mo. The Royal Scholars program is designed to provide an opportunity for outstanding college students to advocate for the food and fiber industry and the American Royal. Selected applicants will travel to Kansas City, Missouri for training and participation in the 114th American Royal. Royal Scholars receive media training, attend civic meetings, assist with school tours, and many other American Royal activities. Scholars are selected on their academic achievements as well as community leadership, on and off campus. In recognition of the outstanding achievements of these young leaders, the American Royal Association will award a $2,500 scholarship to each student selected as a 2013 Royal Scholar.
"The five individuals selected demonstrate exemplary grades, while maintaining active leadership roles in student clubs and organizations. These students also represent the best leaders in their respective schools and communities, and will undoubtedly continue to be leaders and advocates for agriculture," said Cynthia Pistilli Savage, 2013 Chairman of the American Royal.
The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. Each year more than 270,000 people attend events at the American Royal Complex. In 2012, the Royal was able to give $1.4 million in scholarship and educational awards. In addition to its educational mission, the American Royal generates some $60 million of economic impact, $4.4 million in local tax revenues, and supports 450 jobs. For further information, see www.americanroyal.com.
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By George L. Petrie — July 2004
For fast yachts, as an alternative to trim tabs, American Bow Thruster offers the Interceptor, a pair of thin blades each about six feet wide and six inches front to back that drop two or three inches below the transom. With their very high aspect ratio (width in relation to length), they offer more lift and less drag than trim tabs and, in combination with electronic controls, promise reductions in both pitch and roll for yachts.
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Spurrier better with Gamecocks than with Gators
Published: Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 9:13 p.m.
There are times when you have this idea for a column and you run your theory by a bunch of people you respect and none of them bites, so you stash it away and bring it up a year later. So here I am with a premise that nobody will agree with because the numbers don't add up.
Here we go — Steve Spurrier is a better head coach at South Carolina than he was at Florida.
Hey, no throwing things.
Let me at least explain my theory.
I know, first you want to explain why my premise is laughable.
Go ahead.
Spurrier won six SEC Championships at Florida and another that should have counted. He's won zero-point-zero at South Carolina. Spurrier won seven SEC East titles at Florida. He has won one at South Carolina.
He won a national championship at Florida and played for another. At South Carolina, he has yet to see a BCS bowl game except on TV.
I understand all of that.
And yours is an argument that is difficult to refute.
Florida was the perfect storm for the Head Ball Coach. He was a Gator who wanted his school to achieve what it seemingly could not. The expectations were always high in Gainesville, and the fans were always let down. The SOS signal was sent out like he was Batman, and Spurrier came in to rescue a program with a history of underachieving.
And he inherited two things — a team filled with talented players and a conference filled with stubborn coaches.
"When I got to Florida, that team was loaded, and I mean loaded," Spurrier said. "I still try to give that 1990 team credit when I can because they made it easier for the '91 team to win the SEC when everyone was waiting for the Gators to choke. But there were plenty of players when I got there."
They just needed to quit complaining about the schedule and the bad breaks and the NCAA and start believing they could win. Spurrier the offensive coordinator was going to change the league while Spurrier the head coach changed the culture. "No excuses" was his mantra.
"I remember in that first year I had Gene Ellenson as my inspirational guy and I wanted him to talk before the Georgia game," Spurrier said. "He got up, said a few words and sat back down. He told me this team didn't need any inspiration. They were ready to play and they knew they were the better team."
In one way, Spurrier was unfortunate in that he faced FSU every year in the heyday of the Seminoles under Bobby Bowden.
"The funny thing is we had a better conference winning percentage than overall because we had to play FSU every year," he said. "I'd like to have seen Tennessee or Alabama play them in their 11th game every year."
But he benefited from a conference that was slow to change with the times. Spurrier started pitching the ball all over the place, and the SEC coaches stuck with their old Victrola while one guy was listening to his iPod.
They were slow to change, covering receivers like Ike Hilliard with linebackers and strong safeties. Phil Fulmer was the only SEC coach who could challenge Florida every year in talent and Spurrier had his number.
At South Carolina, it has been a much different story. Spurrier was the first coach to get $2 million a year and now there is only one of the 14 SEC coaches who makes less than that (James Franklin).
The league has become so dominant that there isn't even an argument about which conference is the best. While Spurrier went against forgettable coaches such as Gerry DiNardo, Ray Goff, Brad Scott, Bill Curry and Curley Hallman while at Florida, he has had to lock horns with Nick Saban, Les Miles, Urban Meyer, Mark Richt and Bobby Petrino at South Carolina.
And he stepped into a mess in more ways than one in Columbia. Not only was the team coming off an embarrassing brawl against Clemson that cost the Gamecocks a bowl bid in 2004, Spurrier wasn't exactly inheriting the 1990 Gators.
"We didn't quite have the players," he said. "We knew it wasn't going to be easy, but that was the fun part about it. There was nowhere to go but up."
Spurrier had to change the culture in Columbia the way he did in Gainesville, but this was much more difficult. Florida fans expected to be great and were angry when they fell short. South Carolina fans expected the worst and weren't surprised when it happened.
Unless you've been to Williams-Brice Stadium and seen the stream of red taillights on George Rogers Boulevard heading away from a game that is still in doubt, you haven't experienced South Carolina football.
And a big difference for Spurrier is it happened right away at Florida, but took time at South Carolina. His first five teams were 35-28 and lost three bowl games. That wasn't much different than the 33-26 from the previous five years.
That had to be discouraging.
"A little, but but not too bad," Spurrier said. "I didn't have anything else to do."
Spurrier started getting the big-name players out of South Carolina such as Marcus Lattimore and Jadeveon Clowney and things began to change. The Gamecocks have won an SEC East title and 38 of their last 49 games. They have a chance, especially with a win Saturday over Florida, to get back to Atlanta.
Spurrier molded Florida into a dynamic program. He built South Carolina into one.
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Feeder were the first band on stage at an overcast Hylands Park in Chelmsford.
Headliners are Kasabian and American rockers Kings of Leon.
Other artists on the bill include Stereophonics, Florence and the Machine, Paul Weller, Madness, Shed Seven, Ellie Goulding, Faithless and Chase and Status.
Temperatures will continue to be mild all weekend with the possibility of thunderstorms on Sunday.
Tickets for the festival sold out within 90 minutes.
Those who were unable to buy tickets can watch the action live online, on artists' websites and at www.vfestival.com, which will stream live content from three of the festival's four stages at Hylands Park.


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Panola College eLearning has a variety of support services for its online students. As a student you should make every effort to utilize our resources appropriately and in a timely manner. We suggest you familiarize yourself with our services before you need them.
Remember, your professors are your single greatest resource. By being an active participant in your class and carefully following instructions, you can prevent potential problems.
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Nina Arianda Joins Cheyenne Jackson in MUSIC OF THE MAD MEN ERA at Kennedy Center, 12/31
Television, Stage and Recording star Cheyenne Jackson has announced that his friend, Tony Award winning actress Nina Arianda, will join him on New Year's Eve as special guest when he performs "Music of the Mad Men Era" with members of the National Symphony Orchestra.
The program will take place at 8;30 pm on December 31st, 2012 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, DC.
The evening, which MR. Jackson performed at Carnegie Hall last year, showcases the sounds of the '50's and '60's including dance tunes, lounge music and bossa nova beats.
Nina Arianda recently won the 2012 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for the most critically acclaimed performance of the 2011-2012 Broadway season as "Vanda" in David Ives' Venus in Fur, a role she originated off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company in 2010. This recognition follows her 2011 nod for her Broadway debut performance as "Billie Dawn" in Born Yesterday, making her the youngest actress to receive back-to-back nominations in Tony Awards history. In addition to her stage work, Nina has appeared on both film and television in Midnight in Paris, Tower Heist, Win Win, Higher Ground, "30 Rock" and "The Good Wife." Nina recently wrapped filming The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby starring Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy.
Cheyenne Jackson is the multi-talented actor, singer and songwriter known for his work on the Broadway stage in "All Shook Up", "Finian's Rainbow" and "Xanadu" and on the screen in "30 Rock", "Glee" , "Curb Your Enthusiam" and the PBS concert special "From Dust to Dreams". He has performed for sold out audiences at Carnegie Hall in "The Power of Two" with Michael Feinstein in 2010 and "Music of the Mad Men Era" with the New York Pops in 2011 as well as clubs and concert halls across the country.
Tickets for New Year's Eve at the Kennedy Center: Cheyenne Jackson…Music of the Mad Men Era start at $55.00 and are available at the Box Office, online at www.kennedycenter.org or by calling (800) 444-1324.
Following the show, there will be a Grand Foyer Party complete with live music, dancing, and a balloon countdown to midnight, free for all Kennedy Center patrons with any December 31 evening performance ticket or Roof Terrace Restaurant receipt from that evening.


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Keynote Video: Solving 2 Transport Process Problems with Simulation
Caty Fairclough January 19, 2017
For those looking to solve complex transport process problems involving photonics and microfluidics, it can be challenging to account for all of the elements involved, including multiple physics phenomena. However, this is necessary for accurate results. By using multiphysics simulation, Carl Meinhart from the University of California, Santa Barbara and Numerical Design, Inc. accurately modeled transport processes in two application areas: high-frequency acoustics and microfluidic valves. Watch his keynote talk from the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston to get the details.Read More
Bridget Paulus January 16, 2017
When a pipe springs a leak, it's important to find its location with a quick and accurate method. Engineers at Echologics — a Mueller Technologies Company — use a combination of acoustic sensors and simulation applications to pinpoint such leaks. Sebastien Perrier of Echologics discussed the benefits of this approach and gave a live demonstration of an acoustics modeling app during his keynote talk at the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston. If you missed Sebastien's presentation, you can watch it below.Read More
Brianne Costa January 3, 2017
When designing needles for drug delivery, one major challenge is balancing the comfort of the patient with the effectiveness of the injection. By applying an approach that combines "first principles" thinking and modeling, Eli Lilly and Company optimized the design of a needle for an insulin injection pen, while keeping patient experience in mind. In a keynote talk from the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston, Bernard McGarvey of Eli Lilly discusses this process.Read More
Yuhang Qin December 12, 2016
Simulation specialists from all around China recently came together for the COMSOL Conference 2016 Shanghai to discuss their research and modeling work. While there was a variety of interesting presentations on how the COMSOL® software is used for innovation, three of the conference posters were recognized as especially impressive. Read on to learn more about the presentations that received Best Poster awards at the COMSOL Conference 2016 Shanghai.Read More
Phillip Oberdorfer November 15, 2016
At the COMSOL Conference 2016 Munich, simulation engineers and researchers from around Europe came together to share their work and achievements. Although there were many innovative and inspiring presentations on using the COMSOL Multiphysics® software in a variety of application areas, six of the conference papers and posters stood out among the rest. Learn more about the best papers and posters from the COMSOL Conference 2016 Munich below.Read More
Nandita Roche November 2, 2016
The COMSOL Conference 2016 Bangalore took place on October 20-21, and presenters from across the country came to showcase their simulation work. From modeling the motion of a dragonfly's flapping wings to the simulation design of piezoelectric energy harvesters, we saw a wide range of exciting poster and presentation topics at this year's event. Read on to learn about the top posters and papers at the COMSOL Conference 2016 Bangalore.Read More
Deepa Krishna October 27, 2016
The 12th annual COMSOL Conference made a stop in Bangalore last week, where it was packed for over two days with learning and networking opportunities. Each year, the conference brings simulation experts from both industry and academia together, and this year was no different! Read on for highlights from the conference and a photo slideshow.Read More
Phillip Oberdorfer October 20, 2016
Last week, the COMSOL Conference 2016 Munich brought together academic and industry simulation experts from all over Europe. Now, we would like to share some photographs of the event with you. If you joined us at the conference, try to find yourself in the photo slideshow!Read More
Lauren Sansone October 13, 2016
Experts in industry and academia joined us from near and far at the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston last week. It was a great event for connecting, learning, and innovating — and now that it's over, we'd like to share some photos and attendee feedback with you.Read More
Caty Fairclough October 12, 2016
Last week, users of COMSOL Multiphysics® presented innovative projects at the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston. Topics ranged from the human body to acoustic black holes, and while it was hard to pick favorites, a few of the submissions stood out above the rest. Attendees voted for their favorite poster and our committee selected six of the best papers and posters. Curious about who won? Here's a round-up of the top papers and posters from the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston…Read More
Bernt Nilsson May 25, 2016
Every year, the COMSOL Conference makes several stops around the world, bringing together the COMSOL community for a chance to connect, learn, and innovate. The COMSOL Conference 2016 promises to deliver these same elements, with additional learning opportunities available. Learn more about what to expect at this year's conference, while hearing about the experiences of some of our past attendees.Read More


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Superman Takes Flight Off California Coast [VIDEO]
Check out this video that CNN had this morning about a couple of guys who created a two-pound flying Superman! There's even a female version of the remote-controlled superhero.
Soon you'll be able to buy a smaller version for yourself for under $500. I'll be adding one of those to my Christmas list for next year! Check it out:


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Australia Plans "Big Brother" Seizure of S/N, Passwords, Emails, Text Msgs
Jason Mick
September 28, 2012 5:56 PM
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Country claims Orwellian measures are necessary to fight "white collar crime"
Steve Dalby has a big problem. As the chief regulatory officer at Australian internet service provider iiNet Ltd. (
), he
Sydney Morning Herald
that his company is struggling sustain the $3M USD a month service the government is demanding to spy on its citizens.
I. Orwellian Plan Could Cost Telecoms $3M USD a Month
Other service providers like Telstra Comp., Ltd. (
) are flat-out refusing to comply saying the government order to spy on everything from a user's Google Inc. (
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) PayPal is not only a gross invasion of privacy -- it's also likely illegal.
Security director Darren Kane told the
, "We cannot capture or provide any metadata or any content around something like Gmail because it is Google-owned, it is offshore and it is over the top of our network. The real value of what we might have in a data retention scheme would be greatly diminished as soon as the organised criminals and potential terrorists knew that we were not capturing that data."
Australia wants to "watch" its citizens' every digital communications. [Image Source: DeviantArt]
But that's precisely what the
Australian Securities and Investment Commission
(ASIC) wants access to full access to all user metadata, including usernames and passwords. It also wants to intercept and store copies of citizens' emails, social media chats, and text messages.
ASIC officials claim that handing ubiquitous spy powers to government regulators will help the ASIC fight
"white collar crime"
. But collecting the information may actually create criminal opportunity, as Telstra points out. And industry officials suggest that the plan could cost up to $400M USD to put in place, plus potentially tens, if not hundreds of millions a month to maintain a full watch over users' data.
II. U.S. Presidential Candidates are Eyeing Similar Efforts
Australia is a pretty punitive nation when it comes to internet law enforcement, having been
among the few to contemplate a "strikes" plan
to disconnect users' internet. But it's far from alone. The Obama and Bush administrations both
worked to
frameworks to allow
ubiquitous spying
. This is unlikely to change as both the current President and Republican nominee Mitt Romney have defending domestic spying.
Mr. Romney expressed a viewpoint narrowly in line with the President's plugging warrantless wiretaps in an interview, stating, "If it means we have to go into a mosque to wiretap or a church, then that's exactly where we are gonna go, because we are going to do whatever it takes to protect the American people. And I hear from time to time people say, 'Hey, wait a sec, we have civil liberties to worry about', but don't forget... the most important civil liberty I expect from my government is my right to be kept alive."
Much like Australia, the U.S. is currently considering heaping a plan to
sever "frequent" pirates' internet
on top of the growing framework of non-transparent, warrantless surveillance methods.
In both nations the big pushback is coming from interne service providers and internet software service providers like Google.
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We all know he is a DanO type of player. He can be signed for incentive laiden contract. He has above average stuff when healthy. DanO tried to make a push for him last season, but came up short. Why not take a chance on Miller? Any comments? I vote for miller unless a trade is in the works- he would be a top-tier pitcher in the rotation.
Another Big trend that I hope changes this year is the ability to bunt and sacrifice that crucial man on first- instead of always trying to hit one out of the park. I would be interested in seeing a stat on how bad the reds did in 2005 in getting players over to second on a sacrifice.
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I'm finally getting around to posting my July 4th cook. I've been wanting to try my hand at a variation of smoked chili. Since it was Independence Day, and July is National Hot Dog Month, what could be better than some spruced up chili dogs? I started with 1lb each of 42 day dry aged chuck and short rib meat:
I started the spice & herb blend to season the meat by dicing, blending, and draining a large sweet onion:
A blend of herbs was ground up with salt, pepper, and garlic, and added to the onion mixture:
The spice & herb blend was added to the ground dry aged meat and some ground lamb:
Two large onions were sauteed, the meat was browned, and the remaining ingredients for the chili were added before being placed on the smoker with hickory and oak:
chili spice mix, lamb demi glace, beef broth, Cavender's salt-free greek seasoning, and tomato paste
Two tbsp of lamb demi glace and 1 cup of beef broth was added prior to placing the pan on the smoker:
The dogs of choice were Snake River Farms Kobe beef franks, which were also tossed onto the smoker:
I chose to use some homemade dry-cured, garlic & pepper beef bacon and herbs de provence lamb bacon I had whipped up over the previous weekend. I should have used my slicer on the lamb bacon for better presentation:
Beef bacon:
Lamb bacon:
The chili got a stir every 30 minutes:
Battered onion rings seemed like a good side. A few slices from a large sweet onion which had been soaked in milk for a bit, were coated in hickory smoked flour, seasoned with garlic powder and pepper:
Whipped up the batter for the onion rings:
Into some hot peanut oil:
After several hours, the chili and dogs were pulled off the smoker:
I was going to use these two Greek cheeses to top off the dogs:
However, the Kasseri was much too gamey, and the Halloumi, while tasty, was way too salty. When mixed together, the taste resembled cheddar cheese which had been stored in a very old, musty sock. So good ol' Boar's Head yellow American cheese it is.
Dinner is served (smoked kobe beef dogs, topped with mustard, smoked Greek-style beef & lamb chili, American cheese, on a potato roll):
The onion rings had that bite-through texture to them--always a good thing:
The smoked bacon chili cheese dog had layers of complex flavors and textures. The smokiness...the greek-style flavors from the chili...the well seasoned kobe beef dog with the classic beef frank texture...the tanginess from the mustard, and the smooth, tangy, creaminess from the cheese. Simply delicious.
For dessert, I wanted to put a touch of smoke and a Greek spin on an old-time American classic: key lime pie. I got together a few ingredients:
Added some juice from a few smoked limes:
Along with some lime zest and five egg yolks:
Instead of the usual graham cracker crust, I used a shortbread cookie crust, which was coated with eggwash and par-baked for 8 minutes:
Pie ready for the oven:
Fresh key lime pie:
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An F/A-18D Hornet from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., crashed Friday into a two-story apartment building in nearby Virginia Beach.
The pilot and naval flight officer ejected safely and were taken to a local hospital for observation, Navy officials said.
There was "significant disruption" to the buildings, said Battalion Chief Tim Riley, a Virginia Beach Fire Department spokesman.
Cheri Hinschelwood, a spokeswoman for Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, said the medical center has treated six patients tied to the crash, including the two aviators, three civilians, and another civilian who was treated and released.
Two of the patients suffered from smoke inhalation and another passed out. One of the aviators was in fair condition and the other in good condition mid-afternoon Friday, the hospital said in a statement.
In the last two years, local emergency services have had two off-site training drills with the Navy, Riley said. "It's integrated into our system," he said. "Unfortunately, today it's come to fruition."
The aircraft was from Strike Fighter Squadron 106, a Hornet flight replacement squadron. An FRS trains aviators to fly a specific airframe. It crashed about 12:05 p.m., shortly after takeoff.
"We will conduct a complete investigation into the cause of this mishap and share all information we have as soon as we are able to do so," said Adm. John Harvey, commander of Fleet Forces Command.
Former Navy SEAL Patrick McAleenan, who was a block away at his home when the plane crashed, said the sound was unmistakable and the vibrations made his house shake.
"I knew it was an aircraft. They fly over all the time. I knew it was an aircraft," he said in a phone interview.
He said the pilots ejected at the last possible second in an apparent effort to make sure that the plane would not crash into a nearby school.
McAleenan said that the aviators appeared to be safe, considering the circumstances.
"One of them, literally, his parachute hung on a balcony. The people on the ground were dragging him to safety," he said.
The F/A-18's tail section was intact, lying in the apartment building's courtyard, he said.
"There's fire crews. There are lines. Everybody is helping everybody. The lines are charged and ready, and it looks like they are looking to see if there are any casualties or survivors and assessing the damage," McAleenan said.
Virginia State Police also were on the scene, providing traffic guidance and controlling the perimeter.
So far this year, there have been at least two F/A-18 Class A mishaps, the most serious type of accident. The latest was an F/A-18C crash Feb 26 in Bahrain. Two days earlier, an F/A-18F crashed during a routine training mission in Fallon, Nev.
Off-base crashes have caused the military legal problems. In 2008 a Marine Corps Hornet crashed into a San Diego home, killing four. The pilot safely ejected. In December a federal judge awarded the surviving family of the victims $17.8 million. Two homes were burned in the crash.
The Corps said the plane had mechanical problems, but bad decisions by a student pilot prevented what could have been a safe landing at a naval base.


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The American West Leather Zip Top shoulder bag brings out style and class to any cowgirl. This fashionable hand bag is made with tanned tooled leather and cow hide print. Antique silver studs and a silver buckle put the finishing touches of western style on this handbag. Each handbag features a signature keepsake and includes a protective storage bag. All American West products are quality, hand-crafted leather items that are made by hand. This truly reflects the ideas and values of the west. Every design is unique, classic and provides a fresh take on the old hand-tooling traditions of the west.
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Awesome Bidding for Video Game Collection
Ebay is not a popular auction web here since we have our owns which are protected from foreign competition, but this offering surely catch our attention. Many here commented that judging from the opening bid, there is not much monetary reward for the seller, not to mention paying off the effort he/she had put all those years into collecting the goodies. This is surely an awesome collection absolutely worthy of its price. I wonder though, how long would the check on delivery take to verify working conditions of those many items?
I am not surprised that someone may want to offer such collection though. If you have been gaming for years, you would realize that you need to relinquish old possessions to move on to new tech. I gave up my old Xbox and Playstation 2 to my friend after realizing that I no longer want to spare my gaming time on the old games. Now I start recollecting Playstation 2 images for emu but I cant really bring myself up to play them. Too busy with PlanetSide 2.
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Did you know?
The Transported of KwaNdebele, a photographic exhibition by world-renowned photographer David Goldblatt, is on permanent display at the Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum.
The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum in Somerset West, just 40km from Cape Town, explores the history of apartheid in Cape Town and the Western Cape during the 20th century. In particular, the museum examines harsh realities faced by migrant labourers under the apartheid system.
The museum is a memorial to enforced single-sex hostels and the control of black workers. Under the infamous 'Pass Laws' Act of 1952, it was compulsory for all black South Africans over the age of 16 to carry a 'pass book' at all times when in 'white' areas.
In 1958, the small township of Lwandle was established with hostel-type rooms for men who worked at the nearby fruit farms and canning factories. Living conditions for these men, who numbered in the thousands, were appalling. Cramped into confined spaces, the men were often separated from their families for long periods of time, having access to only very basic amenities and rudimentary, substandard ablution facilities.
Conditions worsened in the 1980s when government control of the flow of workers relaxed. Facilities were not upgraded to accommodate the increasing number of workers arriving in the Western Cape and the hostels became even more overcrowded.
The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum was officially opened on 1 May 2000. Imagined as a space to remember the past and learn from for the future, victories as well as defeats are represented in a variety of media, from photography to interactive installations. Permanent and temporary exhibitions are updated regularly.
Some of the museum's staff members are involved in research projects. Topics include the establishment of the museum, the Lwandle community's relationship to the museum, and the role played by this museum in the context of post-apartheid reconciliation.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum
Tel: +27 (0)21 845 6119
Email: email@example.com
How to get here
From Cape Town, take the N2 highway towards Somerset West. Turn right towards Lwandle from the N2. Keep left at the first traffic circle and follow the road to another circle, where you go right. Then take the first exit left and follow Vulindlela Street (keeping left) until you see the museum on your right. Secure parking is available.
Best time to visit
The museum is open from 9am to 4pm from Mondays to Fridays, and from 9am to 12 noon on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays.
Tours to do
A walking tour of Lwandle township starts at the museum and offers you the chance to meet and interact with some of the local people. While on the tour, you'll visit the Hector Pieterson Library, the famous Hostel 33, the town square, a tavern, shops, homes and a craft centre.
What will it cost
Entrance to the museum is R20 for adults, R5 for children and R10 for senior citizens. The walking tour costs R20.
Where to stay
Somerset West and the surrounding towns of Strand, Stellenbosch and Gordon's Bay offer excellent accommodation options. But Lwandle is close enough for a day trip from Cape Town.
What's happening
The museum hosts a number of events throughout the year, including ballroom dancing lessons and open mic sessions for the local community. During August, Women's Month, special events are organised.