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You simply wouldn't know the beautiful Water Off A Duck's Back Cassandra Raincoat is designed for cycling - until closer inspection... Not only is it elegantly fashionable, it has all the elements that you would expect from an urban cycle coat.
Cut specifically to suit a cycling position, its double-breasted shape allows for plenty of movement across the arms and shoulders when you're over your handlebars - whilst still retaining a tailored look when you climb off your bike. There are generous hidden reflective panels under the cuffs, collar and belt which can all be easily hidden away when you want you coat to look 'normal' off your bike.
It's breathable, machine washable and fully waterproof (not just showerproof). Its design means it won't catch in the wheels of your bike. And the hood is detachable so you can take it off in case you're not a hood fan.
Rated 'Test Winner' by Cycling Active Magazine in their March 2014 Women's Raincoats review, and rated 9/10.
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- Tailored in the arms and shoulders for cyclists - so you can ride most kinds of bike in comfort (while not compromising on style)
- Waterproof (not just showerproof)
- Breathable
- Hidden reflective panels on underside of cuffs, collar and belt for night riding:
- Cuff folds down to reveal reflective strip (usefully, you need longer sleeves in a riding position anyway)
- Belt turns over to reveal reflective strip
- Collar goes up to reveal reflective strip
- PU coated microfibre - quick drying
- Non-crumple
- Lightweight - approx. 700g, depending on size
- Designed specifically not to catch in the wheel of a bike
- Discrete clip on hem to clip the two front panels together
- Generous pockets
- Detachable hood
- Machine Washable - wash in 40c, with non-biological powder
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Water Off A Duck's Back was formed when Antonia Maybury got tired of having to put on functional, unflattering cycle wear over her normal clothes when using her bike. She set up Water Off A Duck's Back to provide beautiful stylish clothing for cyclists who want to look stylish and fashionable whilst staying safe, warm and dry on the go.
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A Perfect Honeymoon Cruise: Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review by misslyss1220
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A Perfect Honeymoon Cruise
Destination: Europe - Western Mediterranean
Embarkation: Barcelona
Embarkation/Disembarkation: We used Royal Caribbean's airport transfers between the pier and the airport and vice versa. The representative was easy to spot when we got out of customs in Barcelona and we got on the bus and to the pier with no problems. Check-in was quick. Disembarkation was the same, very quick and easy. One note, we used Choice Air to book the flights and we had called them at one point to see if we could change our flight. They were very unhelpful and difficult to understand. Not sure if we would use them again, but having the peace of mind that Royal Caribbean knew where we were in the event of an airline delay was at least good (we also purchased Cruise Care Insurance) since we flew in the day of.
Stateroom: Balcony stateroom on Deck 7 midship. Great location, no noise from the Centrum, and easy to get to everything. More Balcony overlooked the lifeboat covers but this did not bother us because you can still see out, just not straight down to the water. The room was very clean and enough space for the both of us. The bathroom is small but hey it's a ship, what can you do?
Service: Service onboard was excellent. Our stateroom attendant, Happy, was friendly and attentive. Our waiters in the main dining room, Ivo and Miguel, were phenomenal, as well as Romano the bartender at the Schooner Bar. All other staff were friendly and seemed to be doing their jobs well. One thing to note, the fridge in our room was very loud so we had unplugged it and reported it to guest services. It took a few days but eventually it was plugged back in and seemed to be fixed. However, this did not bother us as we did not need to use it; the noise was just keeping us awake the one night until we unplugged it. We also went to the spa for the Roman Holiday Special, $99 for about an hour for three mini services. The spa employees were nice and we felt that we got a good deal for what we paid. And Juan the photographer was very friendly and always made sure we had smiles on our faces! :)
Food and Drinks: The food in the main dining room was excellent, we pretty much liked everything. We also ate at Giovanni's Table, but with a limited menu for the Murder Mystery Dinner; but the food there was excellent too. Chops was definitely the best food on the ship; try the warm goat cheese and basil souffle, it was amazing! Windjammer was usually good but it's just regular buffet food, nothing too fancy. The English bacon for breakfast there was very tasty, though! Drinks at the bar were always good and definitely had a good ratio of liquor.
Ports and Excursions: This cruise had an amazing itinerary: Cannes, Florence (La Spezia), Rome (Civitavecchia), Sorrento (Naples), Venice, Ravenna, and Dubrovnik. We used Royal Caribbean for excursions in every port except Cannes. The excursions were all great, we were provided with good transportation and very informative tour guides. We did notice that the buses in Europe did not employ their restrooms, though, so sometimes on the longer tours (it took 3 hours to get to Florence because of traffic) it was a bit trying. It was a very port-intensive cruise so the one sea day in the middle and the two at the end were good for some relaxation!
Entertainment: We only went to one performance show in the theater on the last night, the Farewell Show. They had a speed juggler who was incredible, and then the staff sang and danced. We went to two shows in the Centrum, Jack & the Giant Beanstalk and Aquatronica. These shows utilized the acrobatics features in the Centrum and were very, very cool. We also saw the Love & Marriage Gameshow which was hilarious, and we participated in the Quest which was probably one of the most hilarious, insane, fun things we have done! We also participated in a few of the trivia sessions and karaoke. And, as mentioned above, we did the Murder Mystery Dinner which was cheesy (in a good way) but enjoyable. Overall the entertainment was good!
Ship: The ship itself was beautiful, it has so much glass so that you can look out into the sea from most places. Everything always seemed clean (although there were a few coffee mugs with lipstick stains in the Windjammer, but when you have to clean that many white mugs it's probably not a rare occurrence). The ship was renovated last year so the Centrum is absolutely gorgeous. It's also a very nice size ship, 90,000 gross tons, so not small but not insanely huge. We felt it was good size.
Summary: This was my husband's first cruise, and my eighth cruise (second with Royal Caribbean). He loved it and we made an open booking for another one! We highly recommend this ship and itinerary. Happy sailing! Less
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Our Creative Team is like a family, each member with their own personality and specialty. Every one of the Creative Team has their own style icons, representing classic glamour through to contemporary allure. The one attribute the entire Team shares is a commitment to excellence in both style and service. Please click on each stylist's photo to begin finding your perfect match.
Michael Huska's motto is "High performance… Low maintenance hair!"
That's what you will get from this Expert Stylist! With over 30 years of extensive experience, Michael believes your hair should be easy for you to style yourself, so you look absolutely fabulous wherever you go!
Michael has benefited from years of continual training. He has trained in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Italy. He holds certificates from Vidal Sassoon's, Sukis, Martin Parsons, and Toni and Guy; just to name a few.
Michael is a true professional, He will set you at ease with his smile and talent. If you are looking for an easy style that suits you perfectly, book with Michael and expect amazing!
A creative stylist successful entrepreneur, and educator, the beauty industry has been Ida-Marie's passion since she was 17. She has trained in New York, Toronto and Italy with some of the leading world stylists and her advanced education includes training with Vidal Sassoon, Sukis, Toni & Guy. Her work has been published both nationally and internationally in trade magazines.
As an educator for Wella Canada, Ida Marie spent many years teaching and developing workshops for many salons including Elizabeth Arden Salons, Regis, and many independent salons. As salon owners, she and Michael enjoy having the opportunity to give back, introducing new talent to the industry, supporting apprenticeships, and providing ongoing education to the Roots staff.
Ida-Marie is always inspired by creative ideas and presentation, wherever they're found: visual arts, music, dance, fine dining, or in the business world. She loves the dynamic nature of the hair industry which constantly challenges her to stay current, increase her knowledge,and improve her skills. Most of all, she enjoys the ongoing relationships that she shares with her clients.
Keith is one of the legends of hair. Originally from England, Keith is the former owner of Vancouver's top independent salon ZERO F before moving to Vancouver Island in 2007. Keith believes that personal style is a celebration of the freedom of expression. His profound knowledge of fashion influences of the past and present inform his work, which is both modern and timeless. Keith is committed to individualistic styling that fits the individual. Keith is recognized as a premier artist by the industry's top hair care companies, the Hairdressers' Guild and the BC Hairdressing Association, and his view on "Hair as Art" has been the basis for seminars with the Gold Medalist Judges' panel.
James is a Expert Stylist with 10 years of experience! You can see the creativity in his work everyday! His hair designs stand out with unique style that comes from his keen eye to detail. James uses colour to enhance his cuts and is a master at finding a style and colour that suits his clients perfectly. James believes in good conversation, being a little different, and having great personal style! You will enjoy your time with James; he is easy to talk to, well educated, and has a great sense of humour.We have to say that we all admire his graduated bobs! It's no surprise that we use his work for our logo!
Creative is an understatement for this passionate stylist! Hailing from Fish, one of Victoria's most popular salons, Ashleigh is well trained, experienced and current on all of the latest trends.
Certified by the Aveda Institute in Victoria, Ashleigh has continued to advance her knowledge and skill by attending many classes and workshops over the years, including traveling to New York for specialized training with Bumble and Bumble.
Ashleigh is an accomplished painter and singer – art has always been an important passion in her life.
Viewing hair as one's own personal expression, this creative stylist loves designing new styles for her clients to draw attention to their varied personalities.
Her bubbly character and ability to listen will make your experience with Ashleigh very comfortable and personal.
Book now with Ashleigh, and see what this artistic stylist can do for your own personal style!
Originally from Australia, Nicole is a licensed stylist and has her Master Colourist certification. She has done advanced cutting and colouring training with Coverline, Wella, KMS, Goldwell and Biosthetique, in addition to taking part in industry trade shows. Nicole is very patient and pays a great deal of attention to detail, putting her client's needs first and foremost.
Nicole is a great movie buff, but she's no couch potato! She enjoy the great Canadian outdoors and weekends find her out hiking and exploring coastal mountain bike trails. Nicole's love for adventure also finds its way into her dining preferences, so you may also find her behind a menu in her favourite ethnic restaurant. Nicole's idea of a great escape is to load up the backpack, fly to a foreign country and submerge herself in a new culture.
We are very excited to announce that Colter will be joining the Roots team on Sept 6th! Book your appointment now with this amazing Expert Stylist!
Jason has been part of the Roots Creative Team for the past 8 years. He is an excellent stylist, and he loves doing hair! Although completely competent in all aspects of hair design, Jason admits his preferred work is working with curly hair and creating formal, "dress-up" hairstyles for special occasions.
Jason loves the spontaneous creativity of being a stylist, and while there are many aspects of hair styling that are the same on a day to day basis, each client is different with unique features, preferences, and personality. Jason also enjoys the excitement and teamwork of creating new styles for photo shoots and hair show events.
Jason is also a talented dance instructor, teaching Latin and Swing ballroom dancing at Valdance and performing with Rainbow Youth Theatre. He enjoys the expressiveness of dance and being able to facilitate a positive experience for other people. When he's not behind the chair or out on the dance floor, you may also find Jason throwing yoyo, which provides a quirky and fun stress release and focusing tool.
This local dance star is creative, charismatic, style savvy and down-to-earth. But don't let his calm demeanor fool you. His tireless thirst for advanced education, including Coverline, Sukis International, Goldwell and KMS — just to mention a few — make this dance star one talented hairdresser.
Courtney is the positive ray of sunshine that always seems to brighten up the salon!
Her natural artistic abilities have made her an exceptional up-do artist, cutter, and colourist. She specializes in short cuts as well as creative colour, including balayage and ombré.
Like many other Roots stylists, Courtney has worked her way to a strong reputation as an exceptional stylist. She has a loyal clientele that absolutely adore her and appreciate her attention to detail.
Courtney is certified and holds a second place award at Vancouver Island University's Regional Hair Competition as well as an award for top dual credit student.
Driven as she is Courtney continues to update and master her profession, so she can bring her best to clients everyday!
With her winning smile tremendous talent and her gift of the gab you will love your experience with Courtney!
Tana is absolutely brilliant with hair and waiting to design a new you. This incredibly talented artist is a local girl with an eye for perfection and detail. A certified hairstylist and graphic desighner Tana is the perfect choice for the client who loves artistic vision. Tana prides herself in being a terrific communicator, someone who will inform her clients on their perfect personal style. If you're looking for a unique styling experience, you'll find it in Tana. Her passion for art and design is apparent in all her creative hair designs and colours. Tana is an excellent listener and she'll keep your secrets safe. Her talents extend beyond the artistic realm. A lover of all things beautiful, she is an ardent devotee of fashion, makeup and film. Fluent in Spanish and website design, you'll never run out of things to discuss with this fabulous lady! Book in to meet Tana today.
Andrew is truly passionate about hair! Full of ideas and conversations you will find Andrew friendly entertaining and very talented!
A certified stylist with 4 years of experience Andrew finds inspiration everywhere! He specializes in colour and works very hard keeping on top of the latest and greatest techniques.
Using techniques that include balayage, hair painting, foils, and creative placement Andrew creates unique and beautiful hair!
If you are looking to update you look and want something special designed just for you, then Andrew is your stylist!
If you are looking for an amazing colour and cut for an excellent price then this talented stylist is the one for you!
Although fairly new her career, hairdressing has been a part of Arielle's life for as long as she can remember. Her father was a hairdresser throughout her years growing up and her Aunt and Uncle are Michael and Ida-marie Huska ( owners of Roots).
Arielle has had the best education by having all the stylists at the salon contribute to her training and knowledge. Arielle does beautiful work and is committed to continual learning and mastering her skills.
You will find Arielle genuine, considerate, and a creative free spirit. She will always take the time to listen to you and make sure your experience is the very best!
Don't wait to long to book! This talent will not be this price forever!!!
Kris is a brilliant young stylist eager to help you look and feel your best. While in training at the Del Rio Academy, he placed first in the school's annual cut and colour competition with an edgy design that stood out from the crowd. He excels in short hair sculpture and creative colour designs. Kris is friendly and easy to talk to- you'll love working with him!
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You started your working life driving trucks for the army. Were you dreaming of a TV career?
Not really. It wasn't even an option. I grew up in suburban Brisbane so to say you wanted to be an actor was a ridiculous concept. In the army itself, I would take the mickey. I didn't really push any waves but when I could get a little bit of a stage, I might stick my head up. That would surprise some blokes. I would be pretty average most of the time but then at the boozers I would come out with some stuff that shocked them and myself.
How did you move into television?
I'd started in theatre in Brisbane and then I got into NIDA and did a few Shakespeare tours. I landed a Channel Seven show (Always Greener), playing the love professor. What the character lacked in depth I gained in learning a new medium. I was used to the immediacy of theatre and knowing whether you had the audience or not. I was then thrown into the world of ratings and only finding out months later whether anyone actually likes it.
It must have been an adjustment moving from Shakespeare to Always Greener?
Quite often I would do a role that was shallow and superfluous and audiences would love the show, so that was a very different learning curve. You have to just enjoy yourself sometimes and the audience will, too. Not every role has to be The Taming of the Shrew. I got rid of the earnestness that I came out of NIDA with - the need to ''create art'' - and started to do the job more.
You were on Play School for eight years before moving to the US. How did that come about?
It was one of the first auditions I did out of NIDA. It was the kind of job where I could whack out quite a few episodes and jump into another series. It made sure that I didn't have to go back to driving trucks. I was pretty much there until I did my first pilot in the US.
What stage was The Glades at when you auditioned?
It was called ''Sugar Loaf'' and it was a lot darker. The backdrop was more of a Floridian Twin Peaks. It was a lot darker and murkier. The writer originally had the show as a play. It was hick people out in the swamps.
How did it become what we see today?
We did the pilot and I saw it with my reps and we thought it didn't quite get there. So they had to put in more of Florida to make it more interesting to all kinds of people and they had to bring in the procedural element so that the show had a definite through-line.
Your character has fallen for a married woman whose husband is in jail. It can only end in tears, right?
Our audience in America is incredibly loyal and incredibly opinionated. They want to see them together. But as Bruce [Willis] and Cybill [Shepherd] taught us, if you truly give the audience what they want, the show dies. So the obstacles have had to keep coming. But I will say that they do progress through the series. Season two is not left in a cliffhanger. There is closure.
Were you surprised to get a third season?
There is a 90 per cent failure rate for most shows. It's difficult for any show to write for the next season. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a bit of a reboot [in season three]. The voice of the show will always be finding the bizarre and astounding parts of Florida. I don't think they've scraped the bottom of the barrel as yet.
How has your family reacted to the show's success?
My parents would never put too much hype into anything. They're very proud of me but they're Queensland people. They're just glad I have a job.
The Glades airs on Foxtel's W, Sundays at 8.30pm (season two) and on Ten, Mondays at 9.30pm (season one).


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Dinner conversations in our house can be interesting.
Over spaghetti squash with clam sauce, Mike and I were talking politics. I listened in on today's Let's Move conference call in which, Michelle Obama launched the Faith and Community prong of the East Wing's initiative. My description of it led to a discussion of one of our favorite topics to hate, Sarah I-Can-See-Russia-From-My-House Palin.
We've never shied away from political discussion in front of Thor so we explained the Yukon Queen's new attack against Michelle Obama, how Palin is defending the right of parents to make their children fat. We then talked about San Francisco's Happy Meal "ban." This gave Red Carrot's founder an idea.
His idea is a book, an Anti-Fast Food Guidebook entitled "Bad Stuff," with chapters on all the bad fast food places like McDonalds, Taco-Bell, and Jack-in-the-Box (not Chipotle though) and why you shouldn't eat at them.
He also wanted to write a section on how fast food companies "cheat." As the son of two attorneys, he divided his reasoning into four parts:
1. Fast food companies use expensive commercials during kids programs to get kids interested, which is unfair because healthy food doesn't have an advertising budget.
2. Fast food companies use science to develop products that appeal to kids' palates.
3. Fast food companies steal. [This was really interesting. He explained (with visual props) that it wasn't like stealing my spoon, but instead stealing my mind, by doing focus groups to gather information about our palates].
4. Fast food companies use toys to incentivize kids to eat bad food.
Little Locathor is ready to take on Mamma Grizzly in all out food politic warfare. I'm not sure she can out-reason the first grader. Bring it Palin.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Little Locathor Saves the Day or at Least the Apple Pie
Kids can do so much in the kitchen - peel, roll, mash, stir, and chop. They can also save recipes from recipe oblivion.
It's been a while since I've followed recipes too closely. Especially, at the holidays when I'm serving multiples courses, I'm usually just throwing stuff together. Hopefully, if it turns out great, I can piece it together from cursory notes or my memory. I think that these may not be the most reliable resource much longer.
After our feast, I served a pumpkin cheesecake and apple pie. The former and richer of the two overshadowed the latter at first, but the apple pie revealed its charms the next day. A pie tasting better the following day? Yup.
Following in our family tradition of Thanksgiving pie for breakfast, my mother ate a slice the next day for breakfast. Calling up to me from our family room, she proclaimed it the "best apple pie she'd ever eaten." My husband, who's not a pie eater, decided that then he had to try it. With a sheepish grin, he described it as "tough" (not a derogatory descriptor for the crust, but instead a very high compliment indeed).
At this point, I figured I better write down the recipe before it was lost to the ether. On a lark, or so I thought, I consulted my son.
"How many apples?" I inquired.
"Two" he responded.
His response confirmed my suspicion as to his value as a recipe writer.
My mom then suggested "5," to which Thor corrected:
"No, grandma, there were 2 apples and 2 pears."
A ha! The secret ingredient to my wildly successful apple pie was the two overripe Bartlett pears that I added as a last minute replacement. Tasting it again, sure enough, the silky mush that enveloped the softened apple slices were pears.
Little Locathor saves the day, or at least the apple pie.
Apple Pie with a Cinnamon Crumb Crust
1 recipe pate brisee
2 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
3 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg
pinch of cloves
grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 stick cold all-purpose butter, cut into pieces
1 pinch cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Roll out the pie crust and crimp the edges. Poke with a pork several times. Lay a piece of aluminum foil on top and weight it down with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and bake for another 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
While the crust baking, mix the apples, pears, flour, sugar, spices, lemon juice, and rind in medium bowl.
Stir together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Use your fingers to cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Fill the crust with the apple-pear mixture. Sprinkle the crumbs over the top and bake on top of a sheet pan for 50 minutes to an hour or until the crumb topping is slightly browned.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
You Gotta Have Faith: CLOCC'S 1st Ever Skillet Minister Cook-Off
In the spring, I attended the Building a Healthier Chicago conference organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. One of the ranking officers talked about the obesity crisis and his suggested approach to it. He proposed a multi front attack: Get em where they work, live, learn, and pray. I've worked in plenty of schools, given classes to people in their homes and occasionally their offices, but worship homes were a new frontier to me and to Purple Asparagus.
It's not surprising that I wouldn't have thought of it. While both my husband and I spent many a sabbath morning at Sunday school, religion has fallen a bit to the wayside for me and my family. I'm not proud to admit that weekend chores and the occasional opportunity to sleep late has interfered with attendance at our church. Nevertheless, both my husband and I have vivid memories from childhood of the strong community created within our individual congregations so I understand the powerful influence that churches can have on their parishioners.
The Building a Healthier Chicago conference planted a seed in my mind, but given my weak religious roots, I had no soil in which to plant it. Perhaps it was simply serendipity or something more directed in its unseen influence, but only a months after the conference, the bed revealed itself.
CLOCC (the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children)is a nationally recognized consortium that brings together hundreds of diverse organizations and individuals to confront childhood obesity in Chicago. With big thinkers on their board and staff, they'd already concluded that engaging the faith community was a critical piece of the puzzle of public health. James Kenady, an ordained minister on staff at CLOCC, called me mid summer to explore a cooking component for their first ever FAITH Summit. He wanted to find a way to creatively engage the faith leaders around the issue of healthy cooking.
A few years ago, I attended the International Association of Culinary Professionals conference in New Orleans during which the Kids in the Kitchen section organized an amazing cooking competition. Only a few years after the devastation of Katrina, Sheila Crye, the head of the section recognized that among the precious possessions lost, family recipes were at the top of the list. Sheila, with the help of other section members, including Williams-Sonoma's Laura Martin Bacon, created a contest that combined writing and recipes to stir a powerful stew of family cuisine. The children connected with family members, many of whom had been displaced from the Crescent City, to resurrect a favorite recipe and then submit it with a story. The event was heart wrenching and heartwarming all at once. The event deeply resonated with me.
With this recollection, I suggested what ultimately became the Skillet Minister Cook-Off. We partnered Chicago chefs with church cooks and asked them to make over a congregation potluck favorite into a healthy option. Three teams competed, creating three completely different yet delicious dishes. They presented their dish to 20 judges selected by raffle at the FAITH summit. Each team explained what changes they made and how they felt their congregation would react to their recipe.
Were this to become a regular addition to the FAITH conference, I would draw upon lessons learned and refine the competition, but it was, for a first time, terrific. The teams were enthusiastic and the mentors passionate. The dishes were reflective of the rich diversity of the Chicago church community. We had a Episcopalian church resident within a Puerto Rican neighborhood that transformed a traditional rice, pea and pork recipe by substituting turkey bacon and removing the MSG laced spice blend. Another church, whose oven was on the fritz, made a deconstructed lasagne with rice pasta, bison, and a "bechamel" forged with low fat ricotta and pureed white beans.
The winning recipe came from Obama's home church, Trinity United.
Not unlike the first couple, the three person team was made up of some serious overachievers, making not one but four dishes.
To level the playing field, we asked the judges to base their decision on only one of their dishes. Problem is, once the panel of 20 tasted their Crustless Sweet Potato Pie, I think it was all over.
All of the other recipes will be posted on the CLOCC website, but I do believe that this pie would be a delicious and healthier addition to any holiday table.
Special thanks go to Jill Houk, Lois Levine, and Mike Smith, our chef mentors.
Trinity United's Crustless Sweet Potato Pie
Serves 8-10
1 pound peeled sweet potato cut into 1-inch cubes
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup condensed milk
3 ounces Splenda
1/4 cup egg white
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place paper muffin cups into a muffin tin. Cover sweet potatoes with water in a large saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a brisk simmer and cook until tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mix the cooked potato with butter, milk, splenda, and egg whites in an electric mixer until well blended. Add cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into baking cups and bake for 45 minutes until just set. Let cool. Serve plain for a virtuous treat or with some whipped cream for a more devilish dessert.
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Little Locathor Founds Red Carrots
So much for family cooperation. The little locavore announced a few weeks ago his intention to found an organization called Red Carrot. Originally, he explained that he plans to host events that "bring families back to the table." Sound familiar?
Given his gift of gab, talent for sales, and general good fortune (just a few months back he won over $6,000 in a raffle), this revelation was occasion for concern. Especially since he's already had the opportunity to reveal his plans to the lovely Mrs. Tom Vilsack at Healthy Schools Campaign's annual fundraiser. It apparently made an impression as she shared the news at a meeting the next day.
Fortunately, he since has decided that Red Carrot will only assist Purple Asparagus in our educational programs. Whew. Lawyer-trained pappa locavore suggested that it become a wholly owned subsidiary, just after we amend our by-laws.
In the meantime, I thought I would share his lovely hand drawn logo.
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Monday, November 15, 2010
From Trash to Table, Happy Accidents and Mint Chimichurri
A few weeks ago, my husband and I were in a popular Chicago cocktail bar populated with 20something hipsters when 1980's favorite, Duran Duran's Hungry Like the Wolf streamed through the speakers.
Days after that, I drove by a chic Lincoln Park boutique. In its windows, it's manequines wore asymetrical belts slung around their hips, just like the one I wore as a high schooler in 1986.
I discovered the last indication that the styles of the 1980's are back with a vengeance in the pages of the food section detailing pesto varieties.
Oh, snore.
Perhaps, I overdosed on pesto as future foodies during the Reagan/Poppy Bush era, but the comeback of the ground herb paste doesn't interest me. Not that I don't love the combination of sweet basil and pungent garlic bound together with olive oil. I do. But the recipe developer's recent tendency to transform every other leftover herb into (fill-in-blank) pesto leaves me cold.
I, instead, turn to another herb based condiment: chimichurri. Chimichurri, a traditional South American condiment is tart and refreshing whereas pesto is rich and velvety. Ususally made with parsley, chimichurri is a great way to transform leftover mint - an herb that I always seem to buy too much of.
Pairing it with a strip steak from our meat share, a delicious treat found in our last month's delivery, and another leftover, Spiced Sweet Potato Mash, Thor and I made a happy discovery. Sweet potatoes and mint are a delicious combination - one that I plan to repeat on Thanksgiving.
Mint Chimichurri
1 1/2 cups mint leaves
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Puree all of the ingredients in a food processor. Serve with grilled meats or sweet potatoes.
I'll be teaching a Trash to Table class on November 26 at the Notebaert Nature Museum, showing how to transform leftovers into delcious dishes. For more information, click here.
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• Bachelor winner Vienna Giradi is reportedly getting plastic surgery so she can get famous "like Heidi Montag." Apparently Vienna's interpretation of "famous" is a little lower on the success scale than we suspected. (Wonderwall)
• Zach Braff has announced via Facebook that Scrubs (a.k.a., that show he isn't really a part of anymore) is dead. Does this mean no more gorgeous Dave Franco? (PopEater)
• Jesse James' alleged mistress, Michelle McGee, lost a fashion job we never knew she had with some company called Angry White Girl. It's sad, really, because she sounds like she'd be perfect for the job. (Starpulse)
• Actor-director Dennis Hopper is reportedly very ill with cancer and nearly broke. Out of respect for Hopper we will willingly forget about his stint in horrible "conservative comedy," An American Carol. We hope he feels better! (Huffington Post)
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Natal, Brazil – Portugal superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the 2013 FIFA World player of the year, will be ready for Monday's Group G match with Germany in Salvador.
Ronaldo has been battling knee and thigh injuries in recent weeks, missing two of Portugal's World Cup warm-up matches.
But Portugal teammate William Carvalho said Ronaldo is good to go.
"I think he's now 100 percent fit," Carvalho, a forward from Sporting Lisbon, said after Portugal's training session Friday.
For the most part Miguel Herrera has enjoyed good relations with Mexico's media since taking over national team duties late last year, becoming El Tri's fourth coach in six years.
But Herrera had come under fire after a pair of losses in recent World Cup warm-ups, and after Mexico's 1-0 victory against Cameroon on Friday, the El Tri boss couldn't help but get a shot in at his critics.
"You have to believe in us," Herrera said. "This doesn't guarantee that we're in (the second round). It wasn't the fans. It was the media who didn't believe in us. It's a well-organized team, very harmonious."
Herrera was also upset that quotes attributed to him ended up as bulletin board material for Cameroon.
"I don't know who told the people of Cameroon that I spoke poorly about them," he said. "I didn't. Now they all hate me."
Mexico forward Giovani dos Santos is the son of a Brazilian father and Mexican mother. The couple met while Santos father played in Mexico's MX Liga.
But dos Santos said his family's Brazilian background hasn't given him any extra incentive for the tournament.
"I have relatives here who are watching, but I don't think you need additional motivation to play in a World Cup," dos Santos said.
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The burden of Uganda's business tax
A Ugandan villager goes to market to sell a pig.
First he has to pay for a movement permit from the local council, then a permit from the vet.
Then the cycle starts again. The person who bought the pig pays a purchase tax, as well as a movement permit to take the pig from the market to his or her own village.
Leonard Okello is the project coordinator for the Uganda Participatory Poverty Assessment Project at the Ministry of Finance.
He uses this story to illustrate the folly of local government taxes on small business, the engine of Uganda's economic growth.
Evidence is mounting that local government taxes are hurting small business badly.
In recent surveys, small business in Uganda has blamed unfair taxes for their poor profits and in some cases, their business failure.
It is the second participatory poverty assessment report.
Business anger at this situation is real. A woman in Butema, Bugiri, told the Ministry of Finance report: "I brew kwete (local brew) and take it to the market. I am required to pay dues for the same jerry can of kwete today and tomorrow if it is left over.
"Sometimes, most of the kwete is not bought, it is goes stale and I have to pour it away. I make a loss, yet I have paid all the market dues."
Taxed for nothing?
Behind the initial anger at the damage to their profits, there is a deeper anger at where the taxes that are being paid are actually going.
Where are the better roads and the new schools?
In Workers' House in Kampala, sits the Local Government Finance Commission (LGFC) chairman Dick Odur.
The LGFC considers potential sources of revenue for local government and advises local governments on which ones to pursue.
The LGFC is taking a three-month countrywide look in January at local taxes and how they are collected. It hopes the exercise will weed out problems with the current tax system.
Abuse of the system
Mr Odur admits that the recent privatisation of tax collection could have made the matter worse.
"There are still some malpractices going on. All of this needs to be weeded out."
Mr Okello points out that most local authority discussions on the tenders centre on how much the private tax collectors will bring in, not how much can reasonably be expected.
This can put pressure on the tax collectors to increase their intake to meet targets and boost profits.
"The negotiations should be tied up with the status of the economy, basic projections and provisions for the possible shortfall," he said.
A workable compromise
Ultimately the problem is finding a balance between local government need to collect taxes and a business need to thrive.
For cash-strapped districts, the small business is an all too tempting target. As Mr Odur says, the "need for local revenues by local government is such is that the small trader in general is always the target of taxation".
Since decentralisation was introduced, local governments gets a certain amount of money from central government and have to meet the rest.
In the absence of any capacity to negotiate more strongly with central government, Mr Okello argues that pressure grows to target business.
But the irony is that in the short term, local authorities could be killing the goose that lays the golden egg - for the most sustainable source of revenue for local governments is business.
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What to Watch: A New Season of Barefoot Contessa and Chef-Civilian Pairs on Iron Chef Americaby Nikhita Mahtani in Shows, July 18th, 2014
This weekend on Food Network, there are celebrations aplenty as your favorite stars share their tried-and-tested party recipes.
On Saturday, join Ree Drummond as she plans a huge engagement party for a friend featuring mouthwatering recipes on The Pioneer Woman. Next, the hosts of The Kitchen are creating fresh recipes with in-season summer produce. Later that night, check out a new episode of Iron Chef America in which Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto are paired with actor Anthony Anderson and food writer Simon Majumdar for the ultimate bar food battle.
On Sunday, Ina Garten returns with an all-new cocktail-themed episode of Barefoot Contessa, and Bobby is going global with a fresh new take on tacos on Barbecue Addiction: Bobby's Basics. Next, get ready for battles galore as the competition heats up on new episodes of Guy's Grocery Games, Food Network Star and Cutthroat Kitchen.
The Pioneer Woman: Engagement Dinner
Ree and her sister-in-law are throwing a big engagement bash for a friend. There are irresistible appetizers; Brie-Stuffed Mushrooms, Bacon-Wrapped Chili Shrimp, and an amazing main-course meal: Herb-Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce, Whisky-Glazed Carrots, and Roasted Asparagus and Peas on the side. For dessert: Chipotle-Salted Chocolate Truffles, a tower of cupcakes and glasses of fizz to toast the future Mr. and Mrs.
Saturday 10a|9c
The Kitchen: So Fresh and So Green
This episode is all about the freshest fruits and vegetables of the summer season. Jeff Mauro kicks it off with a Grecian grilled chicken salad. The Kitchen co-hosts share five unexpected uses for soy sauce. Marcela Valladolid conquers jicama and cooks up delicious flank steak-stuffed Jicama Tacos. Plus, a salad edition of Tool Take Down helps you decide which gadgets are good for your greens and fruits.
Saturday 11a|10c
Iron Chef America: Ultimate Bar Food: Flay/Anderson vs. Morimoto/Majumdar
Iron Chefs paired with amateur cooks raise the bar on common food fare in a food fight brawl. Iron Chef Bobby and actor Anthony take on Iron Chef Masaharu and food writer Simon. The judges are Billy Harris, Donatella Arpaia and Adam Fleischman.
Saturday 11|10c
Barefoot Contessa: Cocktails and Cookies
It's all about brunch, baking and cocktail shaking as Ina asks her Hollywood mogul friends over for Breakfast Ricotta with Berries and Maple Syrup. Then, Ina's showing the guys how to bake Whole-Wheat and Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits for their pooch, and delicious Jalapeno Cheddar Crackers to go perfectly with the Blood Orange Cosmos the guys are mixing up.
Sunday 10a|9c
Barbecue Addiction: Bobby's Basics – Grilled Taco Party
Chef Bobby demonstrates some of his favorite grilling shortcuts with a crowd-pleasing taco-themed menu. He reveals his secret for getting smoky flavor for his Glazed Lamb Tacos with fresh salsa, and he puts together a spice-infused Portobello and Rajas Salsa Taco with Queso Fresco. Plus, Bobby makes his go-to five-ingredient salad and a party pitcher of Brazilian Limeade.
Sunday 11a|10c
Guy's Grocery Games: Weight for It!
In Watch Your Weight, the chefs must scale the aisles to rein in their pounds before the big weigh-in. Who can tighten their belt enough to make the best burger? Making a meal with two sides sounds easy, until the chefs learn they're playing the chilling Frozen Food Feud. The last two chefs must dive into Guy's Grocery List to make a winning pork dinner. Which chef will make the judges pig out more? Who will go on to win up to $20,000?
Sunday 8|7c
Food Network Star: One-of-a-Kind Experience
As Las Vegas is all about one-of-a-kind experiences, the finalists are divided into two teams, and each must create a memorable dining experience for the Selection Committee along with special guest Penn Jillette. The team voted least successful lands in the bottom three.
Sunday 9|8c
Cutthroat Kitchen: Welcome to the Jungle
The kitchen erupts in flames when one chef cooks with Alton Brown's jungle torch. Later, an oversize fondue pot leads to an oversize mess.
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South Jersey Remembers 9/11 at Memorial Events
Eleven years after the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, there are several memorial events planned today to remember those who died or served their country… that day. Don't forget fly your flag today!
-Atlantic City- 10a.m. ceremony at at the 9/11 Memorial at Jackson Ave & the Boardwalk
– Egg Harbor Township- 6p.m. ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park Monument, Swift Drive & Ocean Heights Ave.
– Galloway Township – 7p.m. Ceremony at Patriot Lake , Jimmy Leeds Road
– Avalon- 11a.m. Dedication of September 11th Memorial Plaza, Veterans Plaza, 21st & Dune Drive
– Cape May Court House- 5p.m.- 11th annual Patriot Day ceremony, County Admin. Building
– Middle Township- 4:15p.m. Ceremony at old firehouse on Boyd Street
– Ocean City- 7p.m. Ceremony at 6th St. firehouse
– Sea Isle City- 9 a.m. Ceremony at Veteran's Park, JFK Boulevard & Landis Ave.
-Wildwood Crest- 5:30p.m. Ceremony across from Sunset Lake, New Jersey Ave & Miami Road
– Millville- 6:30p.m. Candlelight Vigil at Riverfront Park, Buck & Main Street
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One benefit of the location trend in social networking is that you can figure out where both your friends and enemies are at all times. Avoidr is a service that uses Foursquare to help you avoid people you don't want to see. Presumably these are people you've already become Foursquare friends with but now want to make sure you avoid. Avoidr is web-based, so you have to be near a computer to use it. Sign in using your Foursquare login, and designate "friends" you'd like to avoid. The site then gives you a list of places to avoid — places that your "frenemy" has checked into.
It is, perhaps, a little passive-aggressive, and you could certainly make the argument that it would be better to just unfriend people you don't want to see on Foursquare, but if you don't know where they are, you won't be able to avoid them, either. But it's novel, and sort of utilitarian. And it will at least prevent awkward run-ins with someone you're trying to avoid!


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Judie Davie, the Food Coach, suggests a great recipe for increasing your omega 3 intake. Great for satisfying your hunger too.
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4 mackerel fillets
Half a cucumber peeled and chopped finely
2 tbsp capers, rinsed thoroughly and dried
1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
Half a Spanish onion finely chopped
1 tbsp dried cranberries, chopped
1 bunch coriander, roughly chopped
1 lime juice only
500 grams new potatoes
2 bunches baby bok choy rinsed and trimmed
Like salmon, mackerel is a great source of Omega 3 fats but is a more economical buy than salmon.
Its strong taste withstands the pungent digestive flavours of capers, perfectly offset by the sweet and tangy bursts of cranberry.
Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
Wipe the mackerel with a damp cloth and drizzle a little olive oil over each fillet. Season with black pepper and sea salt and set aside.
Combine the cucumber, capers, chilli, onion, coriander and lime juice together and set aside to allow the flavours to combine.
Wash the potatoes place them in pan of salted water to boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat an oiled BBQ or grill pan to hot and add the mackerel to sear for a couple of minutes. Turn the fish and sear on the other side.
Place the mackerel on a baking tray in the oven for a further 10 to 12 minutes to cook through.
Steam the bok choy in the last 4 minutes and serve the fish with the salsa on the side with accompanying new potatoes and bok choy.


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Pope Francis told a gathering of apostolic nuncios in June that he wants them to recommend men of pastoral experience to become bishops. This may be the most potent source of game-changing energy he has yet injected into the church's daily life in his six months as the Holy Father.
He told the nuncios with the same disarming directness with which he paid his hotel bill after his election that he wanted these key figures to seek out potential bishops who are "close to the people, fathers and brothers" as well as "gentle, patient, and merciful, animated by inner poverty, the freedom of the Lord, and also by outward simplicity and austerity of life." In addition, potential bishops "should not have the psychology of princes."
Francis has, in effect, told central ecclesiastical casting not to summon what Hollywood calls "dress extras"; that is, those who already have the costume necessary for the roles they are to fill. In this case, that's men who have already purchased the red-trimmed cassocks and gleaming crosses they can don immediately when their longed-for call from the nuncio in Washington finally comes.
Pope Francis has disrupted the clerical game of musical chairs by, as Vatican expert Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese put it, warning the nuncios "against ambitious prelates who want to be promoted from one diocese to a more prestigious one" and reminding them of "the ancient view that bishops 'are married to a Church' and should not be 'in constant search for another.' "
Father Reese notes that notably absent from "Francis' list of Episcopal attributes were loyalty and orthodoxy, the two criteria that dominated the nomination process under Popes John Paul and Benedict." In short, Francis is revolutionizing the process that had looked for men who were willing to start on a farm team diocese if it were in a town close to Mount Hierarchicus, whose peak they longed to scale.
In one address, Francis let church-watchers know how he plans to reform the Curia, now largely staffed by men who set out to make a career in the church. Many of these men are capable administrators, but most of them are routine bureaucrats: men who never solve problems but keep reviewing, restating or revising them lest they end up actually solving one and putting themselves out of the only work they know how to do, reading and stamping the mail but never delivering any of it. Such bureaucrats protect themselves from making a mistake that might harm their chances for advancement.
Curial bureaucrats will do anything to keep on the right side of the Holy Father. They will be puzzled by the pope's demand for pastors not ambitious to become princes. They have built their careers, mastering the moves as carefully as ballet dancers, only to learn now that the pope has changed the game altogether and, for them, ambitioning high honors was the only game in town. Curialists, of course, are famous for "waiting out" popes then going back to business as usual. But they say to themselves, their hearts racing, "The people like this pope. Suppose his ideas catch on?" They may, whether out of their instinct for survival or out of what Saul Bellow termed our "universal eligibility to be noble," abandon the waiting game and reform themselves.
Pope Francis has aimed a blow at what the whole hierarchical system is built on: a graded system with the higher clergy in the skyboxes, the devoted religious in festival seating, as they say of the crowds at rock concerts, and, on the bottom, the laity in standing room only. By looking for pastors who live closely with their people rather than clergy who feel they are entitled to live above them, Francis has loosened the weight-bearing beam of the hierarchical structure that made clericalism and all its charms and privileges possible.
This psychological basis of clericalism was symbolized in the nicknames given to the most obvious of the self-serving ambitious, for example, "the Alpine bishop" was bestowed on a still-living, high-ranking American ecclesiastic "because he was such a climber." Francis is looking for a simplicity that chills the heart of the purebred cleric who fears that a whole way of life in the church may be coming to an end.
Such outcomes would fulfill many of the reforms for which Vatican II Catholics have been working. These include lay participation in the selection of bishops and, something that is bound to come with the fall of clericalism, a greater role for women in the church. These notions are very threatening to the ambitious clergy who did not get the memo on choosing pastors rather than chancery officials to be bishops. They are in a quandary because they planned their lives and careers on pleasing the pope in their every thought and action, and now they have a pope who doesn't care about their pleasing him as much as pleasing and serving their people as good pastors. This will one day be regarded as a turning point in the true reform and renewal of Catholicism.
[Eugene Cullen Kennedy is emeritus professor of psychology at Loyola University, Chicago.]
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viphitmanclub presents>>>Northern Soul Allnighter <<< Hamburg 15.5.2009 10.00 pm till very late @ ''Motte'' Eulenstraße 43 (Bahnhof Altona approx. 5 min. walk) 5 ⚬ gets you in..
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Smooth Jazz's Lively Beat Wins Commonwealth
Michael Tabor's 7-1 shot Smooth Jazz took full advantage of his inside post, gunning to the front with jockey Edgar Prado and pulling away in the stretch to score a three-length upset over 4-5 favorite Crafty C.T. in Sunday's $273,750 Commonwealth Breeders' Cup (gr. II) at Keeneland.


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Get to know Don and Dave
DON KNASEL has spent his whole life in and around the farming community of Maplewood, a peaceful hamlet in west central Ohio.
Retired from several business ventures related to Ford Motor Company products, Don is now building the Awesome Henry V-8 Ford Conversion Kit for modification of 9N, 2N and 8N Ford tractors from 4-bangers to V-8 engines using standard Ford flatheads.
In addition, for lawn and garden tractors owners who wish to add the red belly look, Don sells a scaled-down fiberglass dress-up kit as shown above.
The development of the Awesome Henry V-8 Ford Conversion Kit by Ford tractor collector Don Knasel was no surprise to the folks who know Don well. It's just one of the offerings by a man who has spent a good portion of his life soaking up Ford Motor Company history, working on Ford-based projects and collecting Ford cars, trucks and tractors. Always moving on to more Ford-related ventures, Don also offers a fiberglass-based kit that resembles the NSeries Ford tractors produced from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s.
Born on a small farm in west-central Ohio just a few years before America got involved in World War II, Don was an industrious and energetic farm kid with a big curiosity. Early on, he became known around the farming community as one who could carry his share of the load and shoulder up to the work at hand with the best of them. - and one with a keen interest in tales told by the old timers whom he worked with. Of particular interest to Don was the stories about the venerable Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad with its connections to automaker Henry Ford.
In retrospect, it seems only natural that Don's first car would be a Ford and it was - a sometime temperamental and well-worn 1929 Ford Model A coupe which Don purchased with money he made raising and selling rabbits and swapping bicycles. Don was only 9 years old at the time.
Wrestling with that old Model A to keep it running was quite a chore but it didn't dampen Don's love for the A. In fact, he relished in it and in a few years he was buying used Fords and other cars, sprucing them up in his auto body shop - then reselling them. He also found time to court Wanda Joyce, the best looking gal in nearby Jackson Center, Ohio.
He was also keenly interested in the old Ford Garage, a block construction that once housed the Ford dealership situated alongside the DT&I railroad to vend Ford cars and trucks as well as tractors and related farming equipment in the Maplewood, Ohio community.
By the early 1950s, the old Ford Garage went up for sale. Don bought it and set up shop- plus he managed to convince that good looking gal to be his wife. They started a family.
Don still dreamed of the day when he would start his own full-time business. To make ends meet, he worked the day shift at the Airstream Trailer manufacturing plant in nearby Jackson Center, Ohio - then spent a good portion of his evenings and weekends in the old building which once sheltered Model T's and Fordsons.
It was there that the Knasel boys' first cars were refurbished and kept roadworthy. Don's son Dave, a partner in the Awesome Henry endeavors, loves to tell about the times he remembers the town's loafers huddling around a huge potbellied stove which glowed red during the winter months as they warmed themselves and shared jokes and stories.
Quite a history buff in his own right, Dave has searched for tidbits of Ford history which may apply to the old Ford structure, i.e. Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford and former Vice President of Ford Motor Company was a avid aeronautical enthusiast. To assist early flyers along their ways, white arrows were painted on the roofs of many Ford dealerships. The Maplewood establishment "may have had the arrows but nowadays the old timers have passed on and whether or not the Ford store participated is lost in time," Dave says.
When you see see Don Knasel at one of the tractor shows, Dave won't be far away. He has been at Don's side throughout the development of the Awesome Henry V-8 Ford Conversion Kit. Father Don says some of his favorite memories are linked to son Dave. Years ago when Don was in law enforcement, Dave was on the Lake Patrol of the Department of Natural Resources. On one occasion the pair joined forces to retrieve a safe from a creek where thieves had tossed it.
Currently Dave is in charge of the 911 system in Western Ohio through his employer Sprint. With 29 years under his belt, he is a busy man - as a telephone man and a member of The Paint Horse Club of America. Accompanied by his children, he breeds, raises and shows on a regular basis. Now a grandfather, Dave hopes to pass along his interest in farming.
Through the years, Don always found time for community service work. During the 1960s, he became very active as a deputy sheriff - in fact, so involved he decided to sell the Ford Garage to pursue the sheriff's position full time - and teach crime fighting skills at a local college. Simultaneously, as his political and teaching careers competed for time slots in his busy schedule, Don's children were growing up and starting their own ways.
Don left civil service after a few years and got back into the Ford business when he purchased and managed the body shop division of the local Shelby Co. Ford dealership. He retired in May of 2001 . Since then, it has been one Ford restoration after another plus the development of the V-8 conversions and garden tractor kits - all which reflect Don's interest in Ford products which reaches back to those early days in the farming community around Maplewood where Don was born and still lives.
A few years before he retired, he built a new home and a giant garage to house his sizeable Ford collection. Currently, the showroom is filled with 12 vehicles that have been authentically restored including a couple of Ford 8Ns which have been converted from 4-bangers to eights. Interestingly, Don's farm backs up to the old Henry Ford Railroad mentioned earlier.
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April 1 (9am-5pm) - The Eighth Annual IP/Gender: Mapping the Connections
Special Topic: Gender and Traditional Cultural Expressions
Friday, April 1, 2010
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Washington College of Law | 6th Floor
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
The Eighth Annual "IP/Gender: Mapping the Connections" Symposium focuses on the special theme of gender and the production of traditional cultural knowledge. Since colonial times, the specific cultural productions of discrete human communities have been systematically under-valued and relegated to the status of "naturally occurring raw materials" in legal and economic regimes. The consequences of introducing IP regimes in this area may have special significance for women and their communities, or may reflect underlying assumptions about gender, women's proper role in decolonization and development, and the distributive consequences of IP regimes.
WebcastThis event will be webcast live with the ability for participants to submit questions electronically. One week after the event, the webcast will be available on-demand.
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Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington will use Monday night's stoush with South Sydney's Burgess brothers as an ideal audition to reignite his representative career and push for a Four Nations berth.
The prop has been outstanding in recent weeks, and was arguably best afield in last week's loss to Melbourne Storm, with 162 metres gained and three offloads.
Shillington has been in the representative wilderness since his Queensland axing after Origin I last year, but a strong showing against English stars Sam and George Burgess would boost his hopes of an Australian recall for the Four Nations in October.
The 30-year-old hasn't played for the Kangaroos since 2012, but his purple patch in a struggling Raiders side has put him back on the radar.
Although Canberra (5-12) is no chance of making finals, Shillington said there was still plenty to play for - on a team and individual level.
"I'd love to get back in that Four Nations side, obviously the key is leading from the front at the Raiders and finishing off the year strong,'' he said.
"There's no lack of motivation [at the club] ... and matching up against the Burgess boys, who are mostly internationals, is a big challenge.
"I know finals aren't really a chance for us any more, but we'll be trying our best for that next win. There's young blokes wanting to push for their first-grade spots and us older blokes simply want to win each week.
"There shouldn't be a lack of motivation, regardless of a finals chance or not.''
Canberra shocked the Rabbitohs 30-18 at Sydney in round four, with the Raiders overcoming the loss of back-rowers Joel Edwards and Shaun Fensom in the first half to pull off one of the upsets of the year.
"I loved the game against the Rabbitohs ... it was a gutsy win for us,'' Shillington said. "Losing those players made it a better win. When you take Fenno out of the team you realise how much work he does.
"Hopefully we take some confidence out of that, but on the same page they'll be looking for a bit of payback. Souths are one of the benchmarks and you want to show you can match it with them.
"Matching it with the Burgess boys is a big test individually, and as a pack.''
Meanwhile, off-contract Raiders winger Reece Robinson said he would like his future resolved ''as soon as possible''.
His future became more clouded when Canberra announced the signing of Melbourne speedster Sisa Waqa on Monday. And the Storm has already ruled out signing Robinson.
"I wouldn't mind it being sorted as soon as possible, whatever happens, happens,'' he said.
Asked if it was hard to concentrate on football, Robinson said: "Definitely. I'm sure everyone in the same situation would feel the same way. But you have to do your part in your team, try and get that out of your mind and perform.''


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The likelihood of a sweet potato purchase dropped three percentage points from last year, but it remains a popular item coming in at the No.15 most purchased vegetable.
Affluence and age continue to affect sweet potato purchases – shoppers age 59 and older and those earning more than $100,000 annually were most likely to buy the tubers. This marks the fifth straight year that income and age have driven sweet potato purchases.
Shoppers in the South and Northeast were more likely to buy the orange vegetable than those in the Midwest or West, while the presence of children had a negligible effect on purchasing patterns.
While most consumers prefer to buy conventionally grown sweet potatoes, purchases of organic product increased notably. Nearly one-quarter of sweet potato buyers (24%) said they purchased organic product at least some of the time – a number up eight percentage points from last year.


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Steelers' loss is Spence's gain during preseason opener
The Steelers haven't won an exhibition game since Aug. 30, 2012, a date Sean Spence remembers all too well.
Until Saturday night, it was the last time the linebacker and 2012 third-round pick wore a Steelers uniform, made a play, stopped a run, looked ahead to the next game and felt like he belonged.
Now, Spence is back, and everything he missed so badly for two years has returned, too. It's one reason this Steelers preseason has an entirely different, new-as-it-gets feel.
"The Steelers organization stayed with me, waited for me, and words can't explain it," Spence said following a 20-16 loss to the New York Giants on Saturday night. "I feel great. I can't wait (to play again)."
Neither can Dri Archer, LeGarrette Blount, Stephon Tuitt, Jarvis Jones, Mike Mitchell, Martavis Bryant, Markus Wheaton, Lance Moore, Daniel McCullers and all the other new — or almost new — Steelers.
They can't wait until tomorrow to play for a team that seemingly cares nothing about the Steelers' recent, disappointing yesterdays.
"It's going to be exciting. It's going to be fun. I can't wait to be able to go in there and play, a lot more than I did," Blount said after carrying three times in his first Steelers preseason game. "Behind that offensive line? It's going to be a fine year."
Those veteran-heavy teams of the 8-8 records in 2012 and 2013 couldn't help it as they kept looking back — at the three Super Bowls many played in, all the close games they lost, all the look-alike breakdowns they couldn't overcome, all the opportunities missed.
These 2014 Steelers made plenty of mistakes, failed to convert at key times and — flash back to the recent past — gave up a big play on defense on Rashad Jennings' 73-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
"It's a start. You just want to see where you are," linebacker Lawrence Timmons said. "The season isn't here until the first week of September, and we have a long way to go. It's just like a test right now."
Tuitt, the second-round pick, started his first NFL game of any kind, making a tackle and flashing the kind of speed Dick LeBeau said a defensive end rarely displays.
And the speedy Archer didn't disappoint the teammates who were eager to see him in a game, gaining 46 yards on a screen pass that was one of only two attempts by Ben Roethlisberger, who made an early exit.
Archer had the second-fastest 40-yard dash time (4.26) at the NFL Combine in eight years, and he flashed that speed in a hurry.
"Coach (Tomlin) always says, 'Fast guys play fast,' " Archer said. "It was the perfect play, my teammates blocked it well, and I just ran behind my blockers."
What's different is the player running it might be the fastest in team history.
No wonder the Steelers are looking ahead. Blink, and they might miss something. Something new and different they haven't seen before.
Alan Robinson is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com or via Twitter @arobinson_Trib.


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Ashwin Month is the seventh month Vikram Samvat Calendar, the traditional calendar followed by Hindus in
The first fortnight of Ashwin month is dedicated to Shradh or Tarpan rituals. It ends with Mahalaya Shradh on September 29. The Amavasi in Ashwin month in 2008 is Somvati Amavasya, which falls on September 29.
Navratri rituals begin on September 30. It is known as Sharadiya Navrati Vrat. Devi puja begins on the day with Ghada Sthapan – a pot symbolizing Mother Goddess. Durga Ashtami is on October 7 and Mahanavami is on October 8. Vijaya Dashami is on October 9.
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Are They Jealous of Your New Body?
Why friends and family may not be thrilled with your weight loss -- and what to do about it
By Colette Bouchez
Reviewed by Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
You've given up most of those high-calorie foods you used to love. Exercised every day, even when you didn't feel like it. And finally, it's all paying off: You're edging toward your weight loss goal -- and looking pretty terrific!
At the same time, you've encountered what seems like a surprising lack of enthusiasm from some of your family and friends -- maybe even your partner -- about your new look.
As unusual as this may seem, experts say it's actually quite common to receive some unexpected reactions when you dramatically change your appearance.
"Human beings are hard-wired to resist change, so it's not uncommon to encounter some resistance whenever change occurs," says John McGrail, a Los Angeles clinical hypnotherapist and behavior expert.
Complicating matters further: When we accomplish a goal -- particularly something as difficult as losing weight -- it may serve to remind friends and family of their own failed attempts. That, too, can spark a negative reaction.
"In some ways, your weight loss becomes a symbol of their inability to accomplish their goals, so they may begin to act resentful -- or even mean -- oftentimes without even realizing they are doing so," says Christian Holle, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at William Patterson University in Wayne, N.J.


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MEMBERS of Blackburn Arts Club and Blackburn Drama Club are joining forces for a seasonal treat on Friday.
Alongside comedian Jimmy Cricket, the local actors have been brought together by Eric Nolan to present the Founder's Day Christmas Concert for Wilpshire charity Child Action Northwest (CANW), at St Mary's Centre, Clitheroe.
Drama club secretary Eric said: "I'm even doing my party-piece Sam's Christmas Pudding by Stanley Holloway.
"CANW has recently had its annual grant funding cut by well over £1million, so all the artists are hoping to raise welcome funds on the night, as well as providing a good Christmas-time night out containing top entertainment.
"The choir of St James' Primary School, Clitheroe, will also be helping to provide a seasonal and enjoyable Christmas miscellany of music, song and costumed readings."
Tickets for the concert, at 7.30pm, cost £5, including a mince pie and drink.
n SPREADING some seasonal cheer, Blackburn Arts Club's winter play is on the move this week.
After running at the club's Gibraltar Street base last week, The Flint Street Nativity comes to Samlesbury War Memorial Hall on Friday, 7.30pm, and St Mary's Centre, Clitheroe on Sunday, 2pm and 7.30pm – with the latter performance in aid of CANW.
The unusual take on a school nativity sees adults revert back to the childhood to play the seven-year-olds on stage.
Director Alison Bell said: "Many people will know Flint Street from the 1999 TV version featuring a line-up of very famous comedians like Jane Horrocks, Frank Skinner, Neil Morrissey and Stephen Tompkinson. The stage version is funnier and contains music with the children's personalities and inner thoughts revealed through the words of the carols sung to the original tunes."
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Finding a potential 200-game, marquee player should be the goal of every club fortunate enough to be armed with the No. 1 choice in the national draft.
Given the exposed form of the modern-day draftee, recruiting staff of the 16 AFL clubs go to draft day 99 per cent certain of which player will carry the title of No. 1 pick throughout his career.
And, not surprisingly, there have been very few players in this category who have not lived up to the hype and expectation that inevitably surrounds their introduction to the game.
Indeed, the names of Riewoldt, Hodge, Cooney and Goddard sit very comfortably among the elite of the modern era.
For the Carlton Football Club, the coveted No. 1 pick became its for the taking in three consecutive years — 2005, 2006 and 2007.
The challenge for the Blues was not choosing three extremely talented young players. That was a given. No, the
challenge for them was choosing the right three players as they attempted to re-build their on-field playing stocks and emerge from one of the darkest periods in this very proud club's history.
There has not been a second of doubt within the Blues' inner sanctum that they chose correctly. In fact, the best measure of drafting success is always carried out with the benefit of hindsight, and having spoken recently with Carlton officials they insist — taking into account all that has transpired since the 2005 draft — that they would still elect to go with Marc Murphy, Bryce Gibbs and Matthew Kreuzer given the same choices again today.
That has to be the ultimate recruiting compliment. Murphy has developed into one of the premier midfielders in the game. His performance in leading Carlton's third-quarter comeback last Thursday week at the Gabba encapsulated all of the qualities that the Blues would have been hoping for when they invested so heavily in him back in 2005.
Coming off an interrupted pre-season, and with his side's inspirational skipper missing, Murphy was simply= magnificent.
He played with single-minded intent, displaying not only an understanding of what needed to be done in the circumstances to ensure that Carlton was a chance to win the game but, most impressively, an ability to carry it out on the field.
As the runner-up to Chris Judd in the past two best and fairests, Murphy is "elite" in more than one category; work ethic, durability, skill execution, courage and consistency. Add to that a genuine ability to hurt the opposition on the scoreboard, (he kicked 31 goals last year), and you can see why he is enhancing the standing of the No.1s and compares favourably with those who have gone before him.
At the end of last year's Brownlow Medal count, while celebrating the magnificent year of Gary Ablett, the fact that Bryce Gibbs and Murphy finished equal seventh (with Riewoldt on 15 votes each) was lost on no one.
As is the case with big men, he (Kreuzer) was always going to take a little bit of time to have an impact, but, if his form in the opening two rounds of 2010 is anything to go by, he has arrived.
Gibbs carries himself and plays like someone who we wouldn't be at all surprised to see accepting the award some time soon in the future.
It was in 2009 that he announced himself to the competition. By every statistical measure, it was a magnificent year: third in the best and fairest; leading possession winner; second in tackles; in the top three for putting the ball inside 50, as well as rebounding from defensive 50.
Importantly, Gibbs complements the work of Murphy beautifully. He has been used by the Blues in a variety of roles and, after spending time developing the defensive side of his game, he can be entrusted with responsibility for the most dangerous opposition midfielder, while never neglecting the task of winning his own football.
By Gibbs having a slightly more defensive mindset, it allows Murphy to hunt the footy more aggressively and to push forward of centre more freely in an attempt to hit the scoreboard.
Having experienced the devastating combination of Greg Williams and Craig Bradley throughout my career, I'm sure Blues supporters would be pinching themselves that they are set to enjoy a one-two combination of Murphy and Gibbs for many years to come.
This leaves us with Kreuzer, the last of the Blues' No. 1 picks and, in my opinion, maybe the best of them. Now I know that will surprise many people, given my disdain in the past for loafing, lazy, big men, but I just get more and more impressed every time I see this big man play.
He may have been an obvious choice back in 2007, but boy did he come along at the right time. Cain Ackland, Cameron Cloke, Adam Hartlett and Dylan McLaren had just about exhausted every Carlton supporter's patience, and with the arrival of the blue-chip Murphy and Gibbs, all that was needed was a 200-centimetre standout to join them.
Enter, Matthew Kreuzer. As is the case with big men, he was always going to take a little bit of time to have an impact, but, if his form in the opening two rounds of 2010 is anything to go by, he has arrived.
Kreuzer has slowly but steadily started to win more of the football, and his ruck work continues to improve. He is ranked fourth for hitouts contested and sixth for hitouts to advantage. But for me it is his mobility, agility and willingness to involve himself in all aspects of the game that stand out the most. Along with Nic Naitanui, Mitch Clark and Paddy Ryder, he is at the vanguard of change when it comes to the role of the biggest men in football.
They are contributing far above and beyond the actual rucking duties and, thankfully, the days of ruckmen posting themselves at centre half-back, a kick behind the play, appear to be a thing of the past.
Kreuzer has accumulated more loose-ball gets than any of the other top 25 ruckmen in the league. His work at ground level is instinctive and his hands are creative.
He has gone forward with great effect in his short career and, with the arrival of Matthew Warnock, it was a role that he was expected to assume more regularly this year. But, if anything, Kreuzer seems to be covering the ground, and working both ends more effectively than ever.
Thankfully for the Carlton match committee, they don't have to choose between their three brilliant youngsters.
They have maximised their primary draft selections and ensured that the demoralising time they spent at the depths of the ladder has not been in vain.
With Murphy accumulating swags of possessions and kicking goals, Gibbs matching strides with the likes of Adam Goodes, and Kreuzer set to battle with Naitanui and Aaron Sandilands for the title of preeminent big man in the competition, the Blues won't have to worry themselves with the No. 1 pick for many years to come.