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MICHELE NORRIS, host:
If you're pregnant, have small children or if you know someone who's given birth, or even if you've visited the childbirth section of a bookstore, you probably have seen the bevy of what to expect books: "What to Expect When You're Expecting," "What to Expect: The Toddler Years," "What to Eat When You're Expecting."
Well, a new book offers a different perspective: "What to Expect When You are Expected." It's billed as "A Fetus' Guide to the First Three Trimesters." And don't expect to find practical advice in these pages. However, you might find various oddities, and you'll definitely find some belly laughs.
David Javerbaum wrote this book and he joins me now. Welcome to the program.
Mr. DAVID JAVERBAUM (Author, "What to Expect When You're Expected: A Fetus's Guide to the First Three Trimesters"): Thank you, Michele.
NORRIS: Now, the cover of this book does look like it's in the family of "What to Expect" books, those books that are published by Workman Publishing Group.
Mr. JAVERBAUM: Right. And those books, by the way, are a parody of mine. My book is "What to Expect When You're Expected," it's the original. "What to Expect When You're Expecting" is a parody that's fooled, I think, up to 30 million people at this point. But my book, make no mistake, is the original.
(Soundbite of laughter)
NORRIS: You really are, as I understand, trying to help the folks that are in utero communicate in some way with those who are expecting them to enter the world at some point. Why did you decide to write this book?
Mr. JAVERBAUM: Well, I was hoping that hopefully after reading this book, fetuses will emerge better prepared to handle some of the challenges of modern 21st century society. I have two kids of my own. And both times I would go to the hospital when they were born, go to the maternity ward and I would see this new generation being born. I call them Generation XX/XY.
And, you know, they're naked and they're screaming and they're incoherent. They're placed in an isolated part of the hospital for their own good and for the protection, I think, frankly, of the other people. And it was disturbing. As an American, I don't like seeing, you know, the next generation of Americans in that kind of condition. And so my hope is that this will help put them in a better place.
NORRIS: There's a very funny bit in the book about baby names. Do you have the book with you?
Mr. JAVERBAUM: I do.
NORRIS: It starts on page 175. Let's go there. Do you mind reading just a bit of that?
Mr. JAVERBAUM: Absolutely.
(Reading) Your name has no doubt been the subject of much discussion between your parents. He likes Zoe. She thinks it sounds precious. She likes Samantha. He thinks it sounds quaint. They both like Morgan. The world thinks Morgan sounds stupid, so Morgan it is.
That's the thing about your name. It's essentially genetic, determined by your parents as surely as your DNA. And though you may one day legally change it, in your heart, you will remain the same adorable newborn whose parents held you in their arms and repeated the phrase, hello, little Maximus, over and over again.
NORRIS: Hmm. Now, you also go through name categories and some of these are a lot of fun. Place names.
Mr. JAVERBAUM: Place names, these are, you know, this has been common for years now. For boys you have Bryce or Zion, Yellowstone, Carlsbad Caverns - very funny name.
(Soundbite of laughter)
NORRIS: There's no one named Carlsbad Caverns.
Mr. JAVERBAUM: Oh, well, I'm not sure where you're looking, Michele, but where I'm from here in New York, a lot of kids, a lot of newborns are named Carlsbad Caverns. And girls, you have London, Paris, Brussels and Luxembourg City is actually a burgeoning name.
NORRIS: Known as LC.
Mr. JAVERBAUM: Yeah, LC would be a good nickname for that.
NORRIS: I want to ask you about one of the questions you pose in the book: Why do my parents blast Mozart at me every night when I'm just trying to sleep?
Mr. JAVERBAUM: Yeah, that's a common thing. Your parents want the best for you. And they want you to be better than themselves and not suffer from the same failings that they believe that they have. And one of your parents' failings is that they never ever listened to classical music.
And so they're going to inflict their guilt about that on you. So you have to sit there and essentially get an involuntary nine months subscription to your very own mostly Mozart festival in there, in a room with very bad acoustics. And the sad thing is there are so many other pieces of music that would be more appropriate in the fetal environment.
NORRIS: Such as?
Mr. JAVERBAUM: "I've Got You Under My Skin" by Frank Sinatra would be a wonderful choice.
(Soundbite of laughter)
Mr. JAVERBAUM: You know, "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash, that's a very appropriate one for later. "With or Without You," that's more for conjoined twins. But there's a lot of other songs that really could work, you know, in that environment.
NORRIS: David, it has been fun to talk to you. Thank you very much for coming in.
Mr. JAVERBAUM: Thank you, Michele.
NORRIS: David Javerbaum is the author of the book, "What to Expect When You're Expected: A Fetus's Guide to the First Three Trimesters," the first-ever guide to pregnancy for the prenatal reader written by a former embryo. He writes for "The Daily Show."
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Iconologic, Atlanta, Georgia, 2008
HERE is a 150-page yearly publication that looks far beyond the discipline of architecture as it explores topical themes. HERE No.3' "the Energy issue'" is a wide-ranging exploration on the topic: "We find ourselves in a constant energetic cycle—one form converting to another, with no energy created or destroyed—the effects of which move from personal to political, physical to emotional, local to global, human to planetary."
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It's well organized, with unexpected art and format shifts. It's like science and art combined.
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He did, however, say that supplies of both Microsoft's Xbox 360, which Microsoft recently said were set to pick up in time for the arrival of Rockstar's GTAIV next month, were already improving. The same was said of Nintendo's in-demand DS. He added that PS3 stock was in good supply.
Of pricing for the year ahead, CFO David Carlson stated that the company was assuming a $50 price cut on PS3, and possibly Xbox 360, as well as a possible smaller cut on PS2. It did not, however, foresee any price movement on Wii or PSP.


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BETHEL, Maine -- With a team-leading round from junior John Canney, the Bates College golf team finished sixth out of eight teams Thursday at the UMF Invitational. Held at par 72 Sunday River Golf Club, Husson took first place with a five-player combined score of 322.
Canney (North Clarendon, Vt.) shot a 41 on the front nine, leading to a score of 85 on the day. First-years Corey Gingras (Eastford, Conn.) and Jared Quenzel (West Hartford, Conn.) both carded an 88. Senior newcomer Chris Wilson (Brewer, Maine) shot a 90 and junior newcomer Andrew Steiker-Epstein (Philadelphia, Pa.) shot a 92 for the Bobcats.
Bates golf is next in action with the Bobcat women playing a dual match at Bowdoin, to be played at Prospect Hill G.C. on Saturday. The Bates men will then play at the Maine Intercollegiate Championships Sept. 25-26 at Natanis G.C.


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Transforming Educational Text into Conversational Scripts
You've built the course. The content is eloquently written and error-free. You've outlined which sections should contain video segments and which sections will need narration. Before hiring a voice-over artist to record the narration consider the material they'll be asked to read. Is it too formal? Try reading it out loud.
Does it sound natural?
Desertion rates are an issue in continuing education whether online or in-class. In eLearning the course content is often narrated and it needs to be presented in a way that's going to keep the students attention. When designing an eLearning course try creating it as though a teacher is having a conversation with a student rather than as a lecture which can become monotonous to listen to.
One of the problems is that most educational text is written in perfect prose when the reality is people just don't talk like that. In many instances the voice-over artist will be handed the text as originally written and then be asked to read it "like you're having a conversation over a cup of coffee" but monotonous scripts will produce monotonous narration. If you want the narration to sound more conversational then you'll need to adapt the educational text into a script that flows naturally for speaking.
What's the easiest way to accomplish that?
Writing in Contractions
You're, You'll, I'm, It's, Haven't, There's, and so on. In everyday speech we use contractions rather than the full words. Unless using the full words to emphasize a point, using the full words tends to sound unnatural and rigid. So avoid putting your audience to sleep and write it like you say it. Go back over the content and add contractions.
Adding Dialogue
In addition to writing in natural speech patterns, adding dialogue will enhance your course content and engage your audience. Dialogue is a good way to give the course some personality and make it relatable to the listener. Try listening to the conversations occurring around you in the office or in a restaurant to get an idea of the natural ebb and flow. Conversational reads should have a rhythm that is spoken at a clear easy-to-understand pace.
Keeping it Simple
Put away that word of the day calendar! If there's a simpler word to use, than use it. Educational text books tend to use long descriptive language and words that most people wouldn't ordinarily use when speaking. It is better to choose a common equivalent word and simplify the sentences. Avoid using jargon that the uninitiated wouldn't understand. Although you might be an expert in the field, your audience is just being introduced to the subject matter. Make it easy for them to understand.
Using Artistic Direction in Side Notes
Think about your voice actor. How do you want each segment or line to be read? Add little notes on the emotion that should be conveyed to help the narrator get some context for how they should be reading their lines. Make sure you use the correct punctuation and leave white space between paragraphs to indicate a pause. If you want them to put emphasis on certain words or sentences try highlighting them in bold font.
Testing with Microsoft Word
Did you know that Microsoft Word has a built-in tool that tests how readable your text is? It's a handy little tool to help you understand how comprehensive the material will be for your intended audience. It scans your document and gives it a score based on the Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level tests so that you know what grade level your text is reading at.
Reading Out Loud
The single greatest test to see if your script is conversational is to read it out loud. But don't just mumble the words to yourself. Say it as though you were speaking directly to your audience. Get animated, annunciate, play different roles. As you read you'll notice the spots that sound unnatural. Rewrite any words or sentences that don't fall easily off the tongue.


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I think I'm starting yet another yeast infection. TMI I know, but I have been run rampant with them since I was pregnant and gave birth to my son in January. I think I'm starting my 4th one this year. I've been to the doctors already, already did STD tests, which came back negative, I personally knew I didnt have one but did one just to rule it out. I think it may be my diet quite frankly. I hate drinking water, I usually drink soda. I do usually drink beer, usually I have about 2 a night once the boys are sleeping. I eat alot of sweets and sugar so I suppose that doesnt help. I"m going to try the yeast free diet and see if that helps.
So which one works best in your opinion? Is the 1 day just as effective as the 7 day one? Has anyone tried the yeast free diet??
I use sugar-free plain yogurt as a cream (inside the vag) and it takes care of it within 2 days.
I use 7. Only because that's what my doctor recommends.
it depends on how bad it is. I usually go with the three. if you dont catch it early enough you need the 7. i would skip the 1 completely.
Quoting windowlickerseverywhere:" it depends on how bad it is. I usually go with the three. if you dont catch it early enough you need the 7. i would skip the 1 completely."
Yeah its not bad at all. I just starting to feel like Im getting one. Maybe I'll do the 3 day one.


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London – British golden girl Jessica Ennis, basking in the glory of her Olympic Games heptathlon title, will not be tempted to double up by taking on the 100m hurdles.
The 26-year-old had pencilled herself in for the hurdles, but with the heats set to get underway on Monday, Ennis said she is ready for a rest.
"Right now I'm just going to enjoy this moment for as long as I possibly can, spend some time with my family and then have a break and relax," she told the BBC.
"It's being a long build-up and it's been stressful. I did think about it (entering the 100m hurdles) especially when I ran a personal best in the hurdles.
"But for me it was just about the heptathlon. I'm more than happy with that and I think I just need to rest now." – AFP


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By Courtney E. Smith
Self-infantalization has always been a mainstay of Avril Lavigne's personal brand, but as she starts creeping towards 30 she's decided to take a page from Gwen Stefani's book and insert herself in a culture that absolutely reveres that sort of thing: hello, Japan.
In a candy-colored music video that looks like it was shot in an It's Sugar store, Lavigne is flanked by Japanese background dancers who appear to be dressed like pastel Oompa Loompas. These ain't no hollaback girls. Hell, they're not even Harajuku girls. They're a bunch of no-style props who frolick in the candy behind Lavigne.
The real disquiet in this video comes when Lavigne dances in front of a line of these Japanese back up girls. They move like robots, eyes focused tightly ahead. Lavigne looks off into the ether, somehow always moving two seconds off of whatever her troupe is doing. It's a piece of unwitting satire, offering a photo of an non-self aware person looks like, that would be comically exaggerated if it were at all comedic.
Related: Interview: Avril Lavigne Keeps it Posi, Has Met Radiohead, Is Big in Japan
At the 1:48 mark we transition into a sushi house while the editing imparts to us that we are either on drugs or having a huge sugar rush. As the shots were limited here, we quickly move to a Mean Girls-esque street-style shot, for which Lavigne has mysteriously not changed her outfit. Anyone with even minimal exposure to Tokyo street style wars would know her school girl outfit is on the right track but not nearly ostentatious enough to cause a sensation.
Obviously this dub step inspired track was not one of the ones produced by her now-husband, Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, although he does have a co-writer credit. No word if this is a double-entendre for something, but then Lavigne usually does like to play it straight.
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The Sadler Family
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By: Bobbye C. Winston
Albert Sadler was born ca. 1810 in Virginia. Albert Sadler is found in Madison County, AL with other Saddler/Sadler families in 1830 where he married his wife, Mary Pocahontas Franklin, on Nov. 13, 1830. Mary Pocahontas Franklin Sadler was born ca. 1815 in AL. It was quoted that Hellen Mar Sadler Nettles would talk about her mother saying that her name was Mary Pocahontas and people called her Mary Polk. She reportedly was half Indian. Mary Polk had black hair down to her knees. In 1850 Wilcox Co. census, Albert Sadler gave his occupation as gin maker.
Other Sadler and Saddler marriage in Madison County, AL are:
A.R. Sadler married Mary Louise Thomas on Dec. 5, 1883
Andy Saddler married Symantha Teague on July 12, 1869
John Saddler married Ann Hawkins on July 16, 1822
Robert Saddler married Marcella E. Flippo on March 15, 1854
Alfred A. Sadler married L.E. Weaver on Jan. 3, 1832
George Sadler married Mollie Jane Balch on Jan. 16, 1882
George T. Sadler married Mary Strong on Dec. 24, 1816
Joe Sadler married Lucy Roberts on May 31, 1898
John Sadler married Rosenda Smith on Nov. 22, 1875
John T. Sadler married Hannah Bell Allen on Nov. 11, 1885
William Sadler married Ibby Moore on Jun 5, 1839
William A. Sadler married Julia C. Clinton on Feb. 6, 1877
William H. Sadler married Delea H. Duncan on Sept. 19, 1838
Children of Albert and Mary Sadler were:
Helen Mary Sadler Nettles
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Last week, I told the story of James Thomas Burbridge Stapp, who after living the first 41 years of his life in Vandalia, took his ideas and dollars – 20,000 of them – and moved to Decatur.
A safety-net program that for years had provided early intervention for at-risk students but was dropped last year when state funding dried up, has now been reinstated.
At least for a year.
A state grant that will fund the Pre-K program has allowed the Vandalia school district to bring back the program, albeit in a reduced format. About 40 area students will benefit from the program that is designed to get them up to speed and ready to start school with their peers.
The grant also funds smaller Pre-K programs in Brownstown, Ramsey and St. Elmo.
This week's Mystery Banks Photo: This young woman, pictured when she was about 16, now lives in Brownstown. She has three children and three grandchildren. She worked at a local warehouse for 29 years.
This week's Mystery Banks Photo: This brother and sister, pictured about 65 years ago, were born in Oklahoma, but moved to the Brownstown area during the oil boom in the late 1930s.
15 Years Ago
1996 – Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and Odie Washington, director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, visited Vandalia for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new work camp at Vandalia Correctional Center.
Jeff Bullard, 27, of Mt. Vernon, joined the Vandalia Police Department as a patrolman.
More than 50 people attended a kickoff meeting for Vandalia Main Street.
Sam and Evelyn Jolliff of Patoka were celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
20 Years Ago
James Thomas Burbridge Stapp cut quite a swath through the political life of early Illinois.
In case you don't have children in the house, let this be your reminder that a new school year is about to begin.
Activity is increasing around our schools – registration sessions have been held, athletic pre-season practices are under way and, hopefully, shopping trips for school clothes and supplies have been completed.
It's a busy time of year.
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The Roundup
Working on some stuff for tomorrow, so let's just wrap up for today!
• So Robert Gibbs doubled down on his comments and practically dared the left to stay home in 2010. Alan Grayson was pretty fierce in his response:
I'd like to see Gibbs show some frustration over 15 million unemployed Americans. I'd like to see him show some frustration over 40 million people who can't see a doctor when they need to. I'd like to see him show some frustration over the Republicans, who have blocked the president's plans and his programs … They're the opponents for him, not the liberals.
It's really bubble world if you think some straw man on a blog somewhere is the source of all your troubles. I think "the professional economists" have done more to raise the ire of the White House than "the professional left."
• Of course high-income earners would get a small tax cut if the tax cuts for the lower brackets are re-instituted. That's why they call them "marginal tax rates." Honestly, people do need a remedial training course on this. Then maybe they'd look at handing $100,000 to every millionaire in this country as a deeply flawed prospect.
• Look out, Jeffrey Goldberg is signaling the opening of the campaign to rain bombs down on Iran. He says that the chances of an Israeli strike are now above 50-50. This could usher in an economic Armageddon, incidentally. Be sure to read Steve Clemons' sidebar to all of this.
• Meanwhile, our sanctions campaign is only entrenching the current Iranian regime and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and punishing the reformers. At least, so says one of the leaders of the reform movement, former Presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi.
• Drilling the final 30-50 feet of the relief well that will permanently close the gusher in the Gulf has been delayed due to a storm.
• Republican gubernatorial hypocrites take stimulus money in the end, after whining about socialism and then looking at their state budgets and realizing they need some socialism.
• Not only is the Obama State Department sending Imam Faisal Rauf, head of the Cordoba House project to build an Islamic Center near Ground Zero, on a goodwill tour around the Middle East, but the noted Muslim sympathizers in the Bush Administration did the same thing. The current mood on the right to basically demonize all Muslims is terribly counter-productive. In other Cordoba House news, the developers rejected David Paterson's crazy, unconstitutional idea to buy them off to build the Islamic Center somewhere else.
• Some actual "anchor baby" stats show that 8% of all babies born in the United States have at least one undocumented parent. That seems like a ridiculously high number, given the estimates of undocumented people in the country. Nate Silver needs to get on the methodology here.
• The President signed a manufacturing bill today that would lower tariffs on materials purchased abroad for manufacturing use here.
• Transparency advocates are not happy about Bob Bauer taking on many of the responsibilities of making the White House more open and transparent.
• England's growth forecasts are being cut because of economic uncertainty CAUSED by their austerity program.
• SEIU is going after the banks to renegotiate interest rate swap deals with municipalities, who are being gouged across the board. Michael Bennet, a victim of this with the Denver Public Schools, can win his Senate race going away if he becomes a reform activist on this issue.
• The reason I kind of held back on the "Aqua Buddha" story is that it sound like the kind of fraternity prank that would have a conclusion like this. Jack Conway's people never touched it, FWIW. Basically, Rand Paul was a jerk in college, that's all this story signifies. I never would have guessed!
• Former Mexican President Vicente Fox now supports drug legalization.
• A deadlock in the Blago trial? Is our criminal justice system so broken that Rod frickin' Blagojevich could walk?
• Is the US really conditioning military aid to Lebanon on whether the weapons will be used against Israel at some time in the future? Since Israel started the last Lebanon war, does that include self-defense? Given that Iran could step in with the $100 million in military aid, this is fantastically stupid.
• Comprehensive immigration reform would fix at least half of the long-term actuarial balance of Social Security.
• Adding up stimulus (although some of these weren't really stimulative on aggregate demand because they were paid for.)
• Pat Toomey did not lead a filibuster on the House floor because there's no such thing as a filibuster on the House floor.
• Turning fallow farm land into giant solar energy centers; sounds good to me.
• Deeply corrupt candidate for Florida Governor Rick Scott gets served with a subpoena in the middle of a press conference.
• Denny's puts KFC to shame with their deep fried cheese inside a grilled cheese sandwich.


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I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Rom. 8:18-24
Most holy and gracious Father… first of all, please know that I do not presume upon the privilege of knowing you as my Father and, by the Spirit, calling you Abba. What a sacred honor and joyful reality. It's only because of the work of Jesus that I dare refer to you by such an intimate and comforting name. I praise you for adopting me into your eternal family and into your magnificent future.
Indeed, Father, I'm stunned and stirred as I think about the future you've secured for us—your beloved children, and for the whole of creation—a future that puts all suffering, decay, and bondage into perspective. The Day of no more death, mourning, crying or pain has never looked better.
Oh, that I might know more of the "eager expectation" for "glorious freedom" that marked Paul's life and gave meaning to his inward groans—and the groans within creation, itself. Forgive me when I do more self-centered whining than God-glorifying groaning, Father.
Let me groan as your child who is pregnant with glory—your son longing to be your glorified son, completely free, gloriously free. I don't want just to quote Paul but join Paul in proclaiming, "I consider that the present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed."
Glorious freedom—may those two words be tattooed on my heart, become an irrepressible melody in my spirit, and be the lens through which I see your hand at work everywhere. We're destined, not just freedom, but for glorious freedom—freedom filled with your glory…
Please, Father, open the eyes of my heart wider to behold the glory to be revealed in us and in creation. Too much of the time all I see is the brokenness of the world, not the beauty of your hand. Heal me of spiritual myopia. Do gospel laser surgery so that I can behold these things more clearly, and live and love accordingly.
In the midst of decay, I want to be for your delight. In the frustrations of creation, let me savor the firstfruits of your salvation. Rather than being weighed down by present sufferings, I want to be hope-filled about future liberation. So very Amen I pray, in Jesus' strong and saving name.


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Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast
6 oz. pkg. long-grain and wild rice mix, uncooked
1 1/4 cups water
1 lb. turkey breast
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Mix together rice, seasoning packet from rice mix and water in a slow cooker. Place turkey breast, skin-side up, on rice mixture. Drizzle with syrup; sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon. Cover and cook on low setting 4-5 hours, or until juices run clear when turkey breast is pierced with a fork. Serves 4.
Donna Wey
Company Casserole
2 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. beef
1/2-1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 15 oz. tomato sauce
1 8 oz. cottage cheese
1 8 oz. sour cream
1 8 oz. Philly cream cheese
3 medium green onions or 1 onion
8 oz. egg noodles
Brown meat, drain, add garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add tomato sauce and simmer for a half hour. Dvide meat into three parts. Mix cheeses in bowl. Add finely chopped onions and mix. Cook noodles to firm and add 2 Tbsp. butter in bowl. Layer meat, noodles, cheese, repeat. Finish with meat. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Mexican Chilli
4 cooked chicken breasts, cubed
2 cans chicken broth
1 large jar white northern beans
1 large jar medium picante sauce
1 Tbsp. cumin
sour cream to taste
cheese to taste
tortilla chips to taste
Heat the first five ingredients through and thicken soup to desired thickness. Serve topped with cheese, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips. Serves 4-6 people.
Andrea Mayle
Stuffed Cabbage
1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 lb. ground pork
4 lbs. (1 large head) cabbage
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/12 cups cooked brown rice
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. low sodium salt
1/4 tsp. medium ground black pepper
1 cup low-sodium, low-fat beef stock
1 cup fat-free sour cream, to serve with
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Core the cabbage, boil the head in a large pot of water. Cook covered about 3-5 minutes, until pliable. Once cooled, cut the thick stem away from leaves, then chop the remaining cabbage and put in the bottom of a 9 inch by 13 inch casserole dish. Saute onion in butter flavored cooking spray in a nonstick skillet until tender. Mix remaining ingredients with the onion, except stock and sour cream.
Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Fold leaf four ways then place onto the chopped cabbage in the dish. Pour beef stock over the rolls, cover, and bake for 1 hour until cabbage and meat are tender. Salt and pepper to taste and serve with sour cream for garnish.
Melanee Loveless
East Sparta
Mexican Pasta
8 oz. uncooked penne pasta
1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup thick chunky salsa
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Cook pasta as directed on package, drain. In a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook sausage till no more pink. Drain fat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, corn, salsa, tomatoes, and oregano. Heat until boils, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/2 cup of cheese and 2 Tbsp. of the cilantro. Stir remaining 1 cup of cheese and remaining cilantro into sausage mixture, toss in cooked pasta. Garnish with reserved cheese and cilantro. Serves 4.
Marsha Bishop
Mustard and Cranberry Glazed Ham
1 full-cooked bone-in-ham, 6-8 lbs.
whole cloves
3 cans (14 oz.) each jelled or whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Place ham on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert cloves into the surface. Loosely cover ham with foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; whisk in mustard.
Pour 2 cups cranberry mixture over ham. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.
Elizabeth McNutt
Steak Roll-Ups
1 1/2 lb. boneless round steak
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cup fresh bread cubes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 cup flour
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 can (1o 3/4) oz.) cream of mushroom soup
1 1/3 cup water
Pound steak to 1/3 inch thickness. Cut into 6 pieces. Combine the next 8 ingredients. Mix well. Place 1/3 cup on each piece of steak. Roll up and fasten with a toothpick. Roll in flour. In a large skillet, brown roll-ups in oil. Combine soup and water. Pour over roll-ups. Cover and simmer 2 hours or until meat is tender, turning occasionally.
Marion Detweiler
Cheesy Potato Soup
6-7 large potatoes
3 Tbsp. flour
4 cups milk
1 medium onion
2 sticks butter
8 oz. Velvetta cheese
Cubed bacon, optional
Peel and dice potatoes. Boil until tender. Drain and set aside. Chop and cook 1 medium onion in frying pan with 1-1/2 sticks of butter until tender. Add 1/2 stick of butter and 3 Tbsp. flour over medium heat. Add 4 cups of milk and bring to a simmer. Add Velveeta. Melt and heat thoroughly. Add potatoes, stir and heat through. Crumble bacon and mix in. Serves 6-8
Ann Early
Chicken Noodle Casserole
3 or 4 pieces of chicken
1 (12 oz.) pkg. noodles, cooked
1 can creamed chicken
1 pkg. stuffing mix
Spray 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Cook chicken and debone. Cook noodles then mix the noodles into the chicken. Mix can of cream chicken (do not dilute) with noodles. Pour into a pan. Mix stuffing according to directions. Place on top of noodles. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Ella Perkins
Enchilada Lasagna
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 pkg. (8 oz.) fat-free cream cheese
1 tsp. chili powder
1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce
6 (8 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
Salsa and sour cream
In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder.
Pour enchilada sauce in a shallow bowl. Dip tortillas in sauce to coat. Place 2 tortillas in a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread with half of the turkey mixture.
Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese.
Cover and freeze for up to 3 months or bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 10-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
To use frozen lasagna, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking, using same oven temperature and time as above. Serves 8.
Carol Grimm
Ground Venison
1 lb. ground venison
1/4 lb. hot sausage
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 parsley
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, chopped
4 slices bread
corn oil
Pinch the bread into pieces. Mix all ingredients well and fry in patties with corn oil.
Mary McKinney Horton
Chicken Casserole
8 pieces of toast
13 oz. can of chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can Healthy Request chicken noodle soup
Mix soups and chicken put in greased 2 quart casserole. Add 8 pieces of toast torn into pieces. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Serves 6-8.
Joyce Carani
Taco Squares
2 cups Bisquick mix
1/2 cup cold water
sour cream to taste
1 cup Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
8 oz. pizza sauce
1 pkg. taco seasoning (or less)
1 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. onion
1 green pepper
Mix Bisquick with water. Stir until well blended. Press into bottom of 13-inch by 9-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees until done for about 8 minutes. Brown ground beef, onion and pepper. Add taco seasoning and pizza sauce. Spoon over warm crust. Combine sour cream, Miracle Whip and cheese. Carefully spread on top of ground beef.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 325 degrees. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon or whatever you like. Ranch dressing on top makes it even better.
Viola Shetler
Mock Steak
3 lbs. ground beef
2 cups water
1 cup soda cracker crumbs
3 tsp. salt
2 cans mushroom and steak sauce
1 Tbsp. flour
Mix ground beef, 1 cup water, cracker crumbs and salt well; then pack in pans or make rolls. Next morning, slice and brown. Cover with remaining ingredients. Put in oven and bake 1 hour. More water may be added if desired. Packets of mushroom gravy mix instead of mushroom and steak sauce may be used for the recipe.
Susan Hostetler
East Rochester
Roasted Duck
1 roasted duck (giblet sack removed)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. flour
2 medium sliced onions
1 or 2 chopped celery stalks
Spice mixture:
1 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. sage
1 1/12 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
Rinse duck, pat dry. Rub duck with oil. Shake flour in baking bag. Place onions and celery in bag. Sit duck on top of celery and onions. Sprinkle duck with spice mixture. Close baking bag, slit 3 holes in top. Put 3 cups of water in roaster pan. Cover with lid. Bake duck according to instructions on duck packaging.
Also a great way to bake turkey.
Rose Dewitz
1/2 lb. saltine crackers, crushed
4 lbs. hamburger with small chopped onion, fried
12 small tomatoes, diced
4 cups pre-cooked Minute Rice
2 heads lettuce, chopped
1 big bag corn chips, crushed
2 jars Ragu sauce
4 cans cream of Cheddar soup
2 cans milk
2 cups chopped onions
Brown hamburger in butter with onion. Add 2 jars Ragu sauce. Heat 4 cans cream of Cheddar soup, diluted with 2 cans of milk. Put on plate in order given. Crackers, rice, lettuce, corn chips, tomatoes, onions, hamburger sauce with soup on top in haystack fashion. Serves 14.
Elvesta Miller
Hungary Jack Casserole
1 lb. hamburger
16 oz. pork and beans
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Onion flakes to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 count flaky canned biscuits
Brown beef, drain. Stir in pork and beans, barbecue sauce and onion flakes. Put in 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut biscuits in halves. Put cut side down around top and edge of dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until brown. Serves 6, 422 calories.
Janet Kendrick
Kielbasa and Potatoes
1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
5 small potatoes
1 cup water
14 oz. cubed kielbasa
15 oz. can corn
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. seasoned salt.
Saute the oil, chopped onion and garlic. Add 5 small potatoes with 1 cup water. Cook until tender. Add 14 oz. cubed kielbasa, then add 15 oz. can of corn, 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper and 1 tsp. seasoned salt. Heat for 15 minutes. Serves 4.
Marty Beachy
Orange Walnut Chicken
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
5 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions sliced thin and divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz. each)
1/2 cup coarsley chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp. honey
1-2 Tbsp. grated orange peel
2-3 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
In a small bowl, combine the orange juice concentrate, 4 Tbsp. oil, soy sauce and garlic. Pour half the marinade into a large re-sealable plastic bag, add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat, chill for 2-3 hours.
Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Discard marinade from the chicken. In a large skillet, cook the chicken in remaining oil until thermometer reads 170 degrees.
In a small saucepan, saute the walnuts in butter until lightly browned, remove and set aside 1/4 cup green onions for garnish.
Add remaining onions to saucepan, saute until tender. Add the next eight ingredients and reserved marinade.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered 5-10 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency.
Serve chicken with sauce and rice. Garnish with reserved walnuts and onions. Serves 4.
Carol Grimm
Pizza Burgers
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
8-10 sandwich buns
1/4 diced green olives
Brown beef, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix thoroughly. Add olives and tomato sauce. Mix well.
Add cheese. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill in buns with mixtures and wrap each sandwich in foil. Bake 20-22 minutes. Enjoy. Can be frozen for later too. Cool mixture before filling in buns, then freeze. When ready, place in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes. Serves 8-9.
Linda Eckenweiler
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 oz.) package frozen lima beans
1 (16 oz.) package frozen whole kernel corn
3 cups (12 oz.) coarsely chopped red potatoes
4 green onions, sliced, (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
In a 4-5 quart slow cooker, combine undrained tomatoes, frozen lima beans, frozen corn, potatoes, and green onions. Add broth, thyme, salt and pepper to mixture in cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 7-9 hours or on high-heat setting fo 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours. Serve immediately.
Elizabeth McNutt
Slow-Cooker Salisbury Steak
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup hot water
1 tsp. beef bouillon granules
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire saue
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1 jar (4-1/2 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion and garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Shape into 4-5 patties and place in the bottom of a 3-quart slow-cooker sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Dissolve beef bouillon in water and add remaining ingredients, except mushrooms. Stir until smooth.
Place mushrooms on top of beef patties and pour sauce over all. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours. Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Jennifer Bryan
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 jar (11 oz.) chunky salsa
1/2 cup peach preserves
hot cooked rice
Place taco seasoning in a large re-sealable plastic bag, add chicken and toss to coat.
In a large skillet, brown the chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine the salsa and preserves, stir into skillet.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice. Serves 4.
Carol Grimm
Cabbage Soup
1 lb. hamburger, slightly browned with onion
1 onion, chopped
1/2 head cabbage, shredded or chopped
1 (16 oz.) kidney beans
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (28 oz.) tomatoes
1 can water (tomato can)
4 beef boullion cubes
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
Put all in large soup pot and cook 1 hour or more.
Ella Perkins
Hot Chili
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, cut up
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 can red kidney beans
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. chili powder
1 small hot pepper, chopped
1 large can V8 juice and kidney beans
In a pot, put the big can of V8 and brown ground beef in a pan. Add all remaining ingredients in a skillet and stir until onion is soft. Bring pot to a boil and add the skillet mixture. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Serve.
Mary McKinney Horton
Underground Chicken
First Layer:
3 chicken breasts or however many you want
Italian Dressing
Second Layer:
2 cups velveeta cheese
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cup milk
Third layer:
4 quarts mashed potatoes
1 pint sour cream
Cube chicken and cook in dressing. Heat second layer until cheese is melted. Put on top of first layer. Next add third layer. Put fried bacon on top of that. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Elvesta Miller
Forgotten Jambalaya
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz.) beef or chicken broth
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tsp. dried parsley flakes
2 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/14 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 lb. smoked sausage, halved and cut in 1/4-inch slices
1/2 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Stir in the green peppers, onion, celery, garlic, seasonings and pepper sauce. Stir in chicken and sausage.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until shrimp turns pink.
Serve with hot cooked rice. Serves 1.
Carol Grimm


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HONG KONG, China — Google's biggest move against Chinese censorship in two years has won plenty of applause in the West, but skeptics say it does nothing to help Chinese web users themselves.
Last week, the internet giant rolled out a new feature on its Hong Kong-based search site that warns users when a term they are searching for will be blocked, resulting in being shut out from Google for a minute and a half.
Because Google does not comply with Chinese censors — as China's largest search engine, Baidu, does — the government automatically blocks a wide range of words, including some apparently benign and non-political terms. "Yangtze River," for example, lands users in the penalty box because of its similarity in Chinese to the name for former president Jiang Zemin.
Google rolled out the feature to plenty of fanfare, with an official blog post and video demonstrating how it works. It is the company's most confrontational public move against China's censors since it left the mainland in 2010 after it was hacked by Chinese attackers.
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But will it actually make a difference for China's internet users at large?
Some experts say that Google's policy is a lot less productive than other ways of bringing better information to Chinese users.
Tricia Wang, a sociologist researching the digital habits of Chinese people, sees this as a sign that Google is trying to be nothing more than a "niche search engine in China."
"I don't see how this actually reaches their goal," she says. "First it only antagonizes the government more, and thereby could make it even harder for the existing user base to access Google. So it could be counterproductive. Second, it's targeting people who are already their existing users, so they're preaching to the preachers."
Ordinary Chinese users are aware of censorship, she says, but what matters most to them is getting useful results. Google's new policy does not make that any easier. The only difference is that now, people searching for the Yangtze River on Google will get a warning to change their language or be blocked. On Baidu, people can search directly for the Yangtze because the politically sensitive results have already been weeded out.
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Beyond search results, Wang says that Google simply lacks many features that Chinese users want. In Baidu, users can look up train schedules or play Angry Birds within the browser, while Google offers none of that.
"I just don't think that they understand the Chinese market at all," she says. "They don't have any features that makes it overwhelmingly useful for China. ... This feature that they implemented, it's a very self congratulatory, pat on the shoulders, 'hey, we did it' — and does not actually do anything to widen their user base."
Dave Lyons, a Beijing-based information science researcher, notes on his blog that most Chinese users who really want to find banned information already know how to use VPNs and other tools to circumvent censorship.
"If Google were serious about this, they would develop their own built-in circumvention tools," says Lyons, "but they won't — because that's a bridge too far — and so I can't help but think that the real audience for Google's move isn't in China but … global users who, they hope, will start having warm, fuzzy feelings about Google as a fearless advocate for free speech."
Though the feature may not matter to the vast majority of China's netizens, it comes as part of a broader Google campaign against state attacks on internet freedom. Last week, the California company announced a new policy of telling Gmail users if their accounts were compromised by state-sponsored cyberattacks.
In the following days, many China-based journalists and political activists admitted that they had received the warning message. Evan Osnos, a reporter for the New Yorker in Beijing, was stunned when the note appeared in his inbox.
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The sides' Europa League quarter-final is finely poised at 2-2 ahead of Thursday's second leg in Switzerland and the defender believes Spurs have a strong chance of qualification
The north London outfit found themselves 2-0 down in the first leg at White Hart Lane before Emmanuel Adebayor and Gylfi Sigurdsson helped rescue a draw.
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11 Comments on "Morning Read: Are county fairs still a good investment for the North Country?"
I think fairs are good. However this may be an area that you could look to more regional cooperation? The North Country has a rich agricultural tradition, we have some relatively active 4h clubs, it would seem a three or four county fair would be successful? Pick the largest fairground and have several counties contribute.
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Years ago, the county fairs were the highlight of the summer. But life has evolved and people are doing other things and going other places.
If it's going to help a county's budget, ditch it.
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Probably just nostalgia for when I was young. But a fair is where you went and saw the best cattle in the county, the biggest and best squash, where you showed your sheep for a ribbon etc. We always went to look at the latest new farm equipment that John Deer was introducing the next year etc.
To me it was all about agriculture, that was the point of the county fair plus blowing of some steam and having fun.
It just seems given that we have a agricultural base in the north country we would have some good county fairs. The Franklin County fair seems pretty good to me.
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Where else am I going to go to see a giant sculpture made out of butter and get some deep fried Twinkies?
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The Washington County Fair is still a highlight of the summer around here… for people not only from that county but from Warren and Saratoga counties as well.
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The St. Lawrence County Fair in Gouverneur is struggling, and seems to have money problems. I have been a few times in recent years, and it has always been a bit disappointing.
The Franklin County Fair in Malone, on the other hand, is vibrant. This is a fair that is mentioned in 'Farmer Boy', and it really maintains that timeless county fair 'feel'. It is packed with people.
I hear that the Jefferson County Fair is pretty good too. Maybe the fairs should move to a more 'regional' (multi-county) format. It does seem that they are kind of evolving that way.
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I agree Tom, I think they are doing something right for that fair.
Why not make that a regional fair (Franklin, St. Lawrence and Essex Counties)?
The St. Lawrence fair always seems on the edge to me also, it seems mainly like a Gouverneur fair, not the county fair.
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Lewis County does not charge a gate fee for admission.
They do charge for parking, per car. I expect they take a cut of the other action. People go over for lunch or dinner or just for a few rides or shows or to look at the animals or watch the animal competitions. The grandstand ticket for the concert or demo-derby is pay to enter, not cheap but the rest of the atmosphere is free.
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(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. could return next weekend and race at Martinsville, according to his sister.
Kelley Earnhardt Miller wrote in a post Wednesday on JRNation.com that Earnhardt is on schedule to test a car early next week. If all goes well, Earnhardt Miller says her brother can race again Oct. 28 at Martinsville.
Earnhardt Jr. missed last weekend's race and will sit out this weekend at Kansas due concussions suffered in a six-week span.
"If I get myself time to get healed up, I can race for as long as I want to race," Earnhardt Jr. said last week during his announcement that he'd be sidelined due to concussions. "That's my objective."
Earnhardt Miller was with her brother on Tuesday when he went to Pittsburgh to see a specialist at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Earnhardt Jr. sits in 12th, 86 points behind Brad Keselowski in the points standings headed into Kansas this weekend.
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DS Hunter Kerr has always been riddled with guilt over the vicious and brutal death of his first girlfriend Polly Hayes. That fateful day has haunted him for a lifetime and was the reason why he joined the Police – to make amends and track down her killer.
Yet none of the murders he has investigated have remotely resembled the killing of Polly, so when a woman's brutally battered body is discovered wearing an item of his girlfriend's clothing his life is suddenly turned upside down.
Is it a cruel trick, or has Polly's killer returned to haunt Barnwell.
Shadow of the Beast -
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'A new terror is sweeping Barnwell and Hunter faces a killer whose evil surpasses all others.'
The discovery of a skeleton buried beneath the altar of an old chapel should not have raised an eyebrow, but this one was different. This one had been savagely murdered, and all the evidence points to the blood-thirsty killer the press have dubbed 'The Beast of Barnwell'; a killer who has already served time for the brutal murder of a young girl and is now free.
Is this his handiwork?
In the midst of the enquiry, a 22 year old woman is abducted on her way home from work. Is there a link?
To add to Hunter's workload his former boss, Michael Robshaw, is deliberately mown down and left for dead.
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From the author of the best-selling DS Hunter Kerr series comes a new series featuring DS Scarlett Macey.
Detective Sergeant Scarlett Macey's troubles started in 2002, when her mother and father were murdered on their wedding anniversary, and her younger sister, Rose, fled the scene.
Since then she's spent half her time chasing away her personal inner demons and the other half chasing villains.
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Her latest case follows the discovery of a headless, handless corpse dumped in the river Thames.
As the investigation unfolds, a truly brutal and shocking discovery of human tragedy is unearthed.
Determined to bring the cruel killer to justice Scarlett stumbles across a bizarre twist during her hunt – a twist that, chillingly, opens the door to her troubled past.
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Mathew Tobias Alexander has a past. A troubled past. A past he has chosen to hide.
So the disappearance of his girlfriend following a vicious argument, cause him all kinds of dilemmas.
While he battles to keep his secrets hidden the appearance of a mysterious Stalker, and Detective Jack Buchan, who is grappling with his own personal demons, add to his woes.
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Bob Dylan's Grandson Pursues Career as a Rapper
By pursuing a career as a rapper, Bob Dylan's grandson Pablo Dylan is marching to the beat of a slightly different drummer, and he's got an interesting perspective on his famous grandfather, too.
"I mean, really, my grandfather, I consider him the Jay-Z of his time, and he definitely has a legacy that a lot of people look up to," Pablo Dylan tells AllHipHop.com. "He feels strongly about my music and I love him to death."
Pablo's career draws further influence from his dad, Jesse Dylan, who is known for directing music videos for a wide array of musical artists, including Tom Petty, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello and Lenny Kravitz, as well as his film work, for movies like 'Kicking and Screaming' (with Will Ferrell) and 'American Wedding.'
Dylan is about to turn 16 and names 'The Eminem Show' by Eminem as an important early influence on his music.
Despite his famous lineage, he wants his music to be judged on its own terms. Having recently released his first mixtape, '10 Minutes,' Dylan is proud of his accomplishment. "It was meant to show people what I have been working for, and how I really want to differentiate myself from everyone else," explains Pablo. "This project is all the hard work from being a little kid messing around on the piano up until now."
He has a lot of respect for what his grandfather has brought to his world and says, "Everyone around me influences me, and I have learned so much from him just listening to his records, but I hope his music continues to live on through what I continue to do the rest of my life."


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'Penrose Senior Care Auditors Seal of Excellence' Sets the Standards For Senior Care Facilities, Services, and Products
May 25, 2014, 15:01 ET from Penrose Avenue LLC
DALLAS, May 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- To help families make the right decisions regarding senior care choices, Penrose Senior Care Auditors has created the Penrose Senior Care Auditors Seal of Excellence. Assisted living facilities must achieve exemplary Audit results across 150+ attributes that fall within 7-Factors:
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Products and services can also earn the Penrose Senior Care Auditors Seal of Excellence by demonstrating superior benefits along one or more of the factor areas.
"Very little information exists for families to determine the best options for their loved-ones," says Rhonda Harper, CEO, Penrose Senior Care Auditors. "Up until now, the only information available was state-based senior care facility licensing information and limited, subjective personal opinions on some websites. The Penrose Senior Care Auditors Seal of Excellence is the first to quantitatively audit senior care facilities, services, and products for quality in senior care."
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My ex's wife is jealous
Dear Meredith,
I'm not really sure what to do, and since it involves love, I thought I'd give you and your readers a try.
In the mid-2000s, I dated a very nice man, "Noel," who was great, just not a good fit. I was the one who ended it, but we both saw it coming, and while it was painful, we were both OK with it.
I have since started dating "Ben," who I've known for a long time. Noel met a nice woman and got married. Good for them.
The problem is Noel's wife. Noel and I don't talk much, but we know each other's major life changes.
We are friends on Facebook (and here's where it's about to get icky). Noel recently posted that he finished a long race. I knew he'd been working up to it for a while, so I commented my congratulations. Nothing inappropriate.
When I got up the next morning, I had a Facebook message from Mrs. Noel. It was not nice. "Don't talk to my husband!" was just one of the choice phrases.
I am tempted to tell my ex that his wife is crazy, but that feels like tattling. On the other hand, I would want to know if my significant other was doing something like that.
– Should I Say Something?, Boston
You need to stay out of it, SISS. And no more commenting on his Facebook profile. I'm not saying that you're in the wrong for saying a quick congrats online, but you don't know what this woman has been told about you. For all you know, Noel has mentioned you over the years with a bit too much love in his eyes. For all you know, they're having problems.
If she really is a crazy person, he'll find out without you having to tell him. If she behaves like this with other people, Noel will figure it out. This isn't your problem to solve, and you're not his platonic friend. You're just a well-meaning ex who needs to fade away.
If he ever asks why you've stopped checking in, you can tell him that you want to respect the boundaries of his marriage. That will be enough of a hint.
Readers? Should she reach out to Noel? Is Noel's wife wrong about the contact or is this more about her delivery? Would you want to know from an ex if your new wife had acted out? Discuss.
– Meredith


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Vital Signs: Falling Franc
The Swiss National Bank has made good on its promise to weaken the Swiss franc. Since the central bank committed last month to sell francs for euros in "unlimited quantities" whenever the euro fell below 1.20 francs (or the franc rose above 0.83 euros), Switzerland's currency has fallen 9.3% against the euro. Wednesday the bank will disclose how many francs it has sold.


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LAS VEGAS - Argentina will get to defend its Olympic gold medal.
Luis Scola scored 27 points and Argentina, playing without four NBA players from the team that won the gold in 2004, beat Brazil, 91-80, yesterday in the semifinals of the FIBA Americas basketball tournament to earn a berth in the Beijing Olympics.
Scola, who signed with the Houston Rockets, and Carlos Delfino, who plays for the Toronto Raptors, were the NBA stars for this Argentina team, which lost one game in this tournament - 91-76 to the United States in the second round.
The four NBA players from the gold medal team - Manu Ginobili, Fabricio Oberto, Andres Nocioni, and Walter Herrmann - all are expected to join Argentina for the 2008 Olympics.
Those earning berths in Beijing are Argentina; the winner of yesterday's US-Puerto Rico semifinal; China, the host; Spain, the reigning world champion; and zone champions Iran, Angola, and Australia. Two European entrants will be decided this month.
Brazil, the loser of the US-Puerto Rico semifinal, and fifth-place finisher Canada will advance to a 12-team qualifying tournament next July that will determine the final berths in Beijing.
Brazil, despite losing center Nene to a knee injury four minutes into the game, was able to take a 51-40 lead with 7:13 left in the third quarter on a 3-pointer by Leandro Barbosa.
That's when Scola and Delfino stepped up.
With Scola attacking the basket and Delfino finally finding his touch, Argentina closed the quarter with a 25-5 run that gave it a 65-56 lead. Scola had 10 points and Delfino, who missed his first six shots from the field until this run, added 7 points.
Just as in their second meeting, which Argentina won, 87-69, in overtime, Brazil stayed close, getting within 3 points twice in the final 1:44.
Tiago Splitter scored on a putback for Brazil to make it 81-78 with 1:14 left but Paolo Quinteros of Argentina hit his only 3-point attempt of the game with 55 seconds left to start a 7-0 run that put the game away.


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View, measure and convert DWG/DXF files with Autodesk DWG TrueView 2017
We've talked about simple DWG/DXF viewers before -- de-caff,Mini CAD -- but while they're compact and easy to use, they won't open everything: CAD formats are just too complex.
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Setup is straightforward. Okay, it takes a while -- the download is over 600MB -- but there's no registration required, no demands for your email address or company name, and once you've got the file everything runs smoothly.
The interface can seem intimidating if you're a CAD novice, thanks to a chunky ribbon displaying a host of file handling, layer, measurement, snapping and other options. Fortunately, if you just need to view a file then almost none of that matters.
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By Rose L. Thayer
Fort Hood Herald
Tonight is the start of Rosh Hashanah, and for the first time in at least three years, Fort Hood has its own rabbi to lead services.
Chaplain Capt. Moshe Lans, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, III Corps, will deliver services at the post's new Spirit of Fort Hood Warrior and Family Chapel Campus. Recently returned from Afghanistan from a yearlong deployment with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Hood's last 4th Infantry Division, he's hoping to bring together the Jewish community at Fort Hood.
"I'm eager to build up the community and really get involved," Lans said.
Before Lans returned this summer, the Jewish community was led by a lay leader provided through the Distinctive Faith Groups program.
On the first night of services, Lans plans to speak about accepting God as king and what that means. He said God has two roles: the loving father, who forgives, and the king, who delivers judgment.
"There's very little we can do to sever our relationship with God. He aches for us to have a personal relationship with him," Lans said. "It's not if God is willing to accept me back, it's, 'Will you accept God back?'"
If a new rabbi wasn't change enough, Jewish services have also moved from West Fort Hood to the new religion facility, which Lans thinks may help his ranks grow.
"Everyone is thrilled to be visible and to be easily seen," Lans said. "We've got tremendous support from the garrison and III Corps staff. Now we are getting the word out."
Lans estimates about half a percent of the Fort Hood population is Jewish.
Last year about 60 people attended Rosh Hashanah services and he's hoping to match that.
"The important thing is for soldiers, civilians and family members to be aware of is that there is a vibrant, active Jewish community," Lans said.
"We exist and we're available."
For Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year that commemorates the creation of mankind, Lans is planning a traditional service followed by a community meal prepared by his wife, Laurie Lans. There will be chicken soup and apples and honey and honey cake, which Lans said make for a sweet new year.
For more information about the Jewish community on Fort Hood, contact Lans at (619) 328-7469 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Contact Rose L. Thayer at firstname.lastname@example.com or (254) 501-7463. Follow her on Twitter at KDHreporter.
More information
Schedule of services for Jewish High Holy Days:
Rosh Hashanah begins with a candle lighting at 7:03 p.m.
Afternoon worship begins at 6:45 p.m.
Evening worship begins at 7:03 p.m.
Fellowship/Yom Tov meal in the chapel after evening worship
Rosh Hashanah Worship Service to include Shofar (Ram's Horn)
Morning worship begins at 10 a.m., Shofar at noon
Fellowship/Yom Tov meal in the chapel after morning worship
Afternoon worship begins at 7:40 p.m.
Candle lighting is at 7:56 p.m.
Evening worship begins at 7:56 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah worship service to include Shofar
Morning worship begins at 10 a.m., Shofar at noon
Afternoon worship begins at 6:40 p.m.
Shabbat begins with candle lighting at 7:01 p.m.
Evening worship begins at 7:01 p.m.
Oct. 7
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) begins with candle lighting at 6:52 p.m.
Afternoon Worship Service begins at 6:30 p.m.
Evening Worship Service (Kol Nidre) begins promptly at 7 p.m.
Oct. 8
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
Morning Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m.
Yitzkor (Memorial Service) approximately 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Worship Service begins at 5:30 p.m.
Neilah Worship Service begins at 6:30 p.m.
Final Shofar Blowing at 7:45 p.m.
Havdallah Ceremony (Conclusion of Yom Kippur/Shabbat) is at 7:46 p.m.
Fellowship/Break the fast meal in the Chapel after Havdallah


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Driver of Suburban killed in Castro County accident
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:36:05 GMT —
At around 2:40 p.m. June 24, a Suburban crossed into oncoming traffic, hit a semi truck head on, and killed the driver of the Suburban.
The accident took place almost five miles south of Hereford. The 2004 Freightliner towing a 1999 Walker trailer was traveling southbound on US Hwy. 385. The truck was driven by Octavaino Cortinaz Jr. of Lubbock. He was taken to Hereford Regional Medical Center with non-incapacitating injuries.
The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Larry Mack Condra, 65, of Abilene was traveling northbound on the same highway when his vehicle crossed the center line, and hit the truck head on.
Condra was pronounced dead at 3:27 p.m. By Judge Campbell, and he was taken to Colonial Funeral Home in Dimmitt.


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The next president of the United States will face national security issues, including terrorism and ISIS, along with the role of the U.S. in foreign affairs. Many voters want to know how candidates Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton might approach these international issues. This audio story discusses the ways each candidate might make choices and create policies that are similar or different from the existing policies of the Obama Administration. Listen to hear more about the foreign policy challenges the next president will face.
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Re: Lost Cockatiel
Posted by Leanne on 6/18/08
So sorry to hear about your lost birdy. I know it helps to
put your info. in as many places as you can. you can post
your information on The Cockatiel Foundation web site. They
have had some success with postings. I don't think you have to
be a member to post a lost or found listing.
Best wishes to you!!
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>> May 26, 2008 - We lost a cinnamon cockatiel, Sweetie,
>> male, gray with yellow head and crest and orange cheeks,
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>> of Beethoven's Ninth. Likes to talk to face towels.
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This is an inspirational family, the best-known member of which is Angélica Vásquez Cruz. Her success has brought attention to and catalyzed the creative work of her talented parents, Delfina Cruz Díaz and Ernesto Vásquez Reyes. Enedina, their other daughter, produces her own distinctive terra cotta work, along with her daughters, Verónica Mariana and Vilma Sandra. While Angelica lives outside of the center of their pueblo, Enedina, Verónica and Vilma Sandra are more centrally located, as are Delfina and Ernesto
Delfina Cruz Díaz and Ernesto Vásquez Reyes
This closely-knit couple has worked as a team throughout their more than 50 years of marriage. Early in their careers they made the exclusively utilitarian pieces (such as pots for rice and beans, planters and incense burners) for which Santa María Atzompa is well known. However, beginning at 40 years of age Delfina and Ernesto started to create soulful human figures and lively jugs sporting small animals and flowers – of moderate to large proportions – that are for purely decorative purposes. Some can be simultaneously used as planters. Their proud forms convey the vigor and vivaciousness of persons engaged in crucial everyday work.
Angélica Vásquez Cruz (daughter of Delfina and Ernesto)
Angélica's evocative and elaborately detailed terra cotta pieces — heavily influenced by indigenous legends and Mexican history — have won contests and are highly sought by collectors. A staunch advocate of the rights and talents of women, Angélica's preferred theme is women, their significance and their multiple life roles. She is an extraordinary raconteur who vividly relates her complex and moving history, and proudly explicates her ceramic pieces. Surrounded by the trees and flowers that enchant her, Angélica pursues life as "a dream, a dance, a fair," always alert to its new possibilities.
Enedina Vásquez Cruz (daughter of Delfina and Ernesto)
Enedina Vásquez Cruz creates her original pieces with a loving spirit, taking deep pride in having broken from tradition and being original; she cites as one example earthy colors made from natural substances that are applied to terra cotta. Enedina has developed a reputation for her female figures dressed in costumes of the seven regions of Oaxaca, and her two-sided pieces treating historical and religious subjects. One features the birth of Mexico on one side, and the Virgin of Soledad on the other.
Verónica Mariana Velasco Vásquez (daughter of Enedina and granddaughter of Delfina and Ernesto)
Verónica's talent was recognized in FOFA's 2008 young artists' competition in which she won honorable mention in ceramics for her "Mystery of Death," "a natural occurrence we cannot change." In a form reminiscent of a nativity, she positioned two medium-sized figures and a child, attended by animals, beside a palm tree. She specializes in a wide spectrum of richly elaborated religious themes.
Vilma Sandra Velasco Vásquez (daughter of Enedina and granddaughter of Delfina and Ernesto)
Vilma Sandra's outstanding abilities were also recognized in FOFA's 2008 young artists' competition in which she won honorable mention in ceramics for "The Plaza." In this remarkable miniature scene, she shares an aspect of her ancestral culture; tiny figures barter with other merchants for daily necessities, such as flowers, ceramics, and tamales. Vilma's specialty is working in miniature.


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The 12-volt Heated Back Seat Cushion with adjustable heat control warms the rear seat quickly even in the coldest weather. Enjoy the warm, comfort and luxury of heated rear seats without the expense! Plug into any 12-volt power outlet and feel the soothing warmth radiate through your seat bottom. Ideal for short trips and cross-country journeys. Made from polyester foam, covered with super-soft polyester satin, and finished with ultra-strong, long lasting nylon on the back and edging. The 70"power cord provides enough length to reach front or rear power outlets, and sturdy elastic straps and plastic clips hold the cushion securely in place. The heated cushion features HI/LO/OFF temperature control, self adjusting thermostat and overheat protection. Measures 52.5" x 36" and fits most cars, trucks and SUV's.
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