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Before each set of Premier League fixtures, I have a look at 'BBC football expert', Mark Lawrenson's predictions. Every week I have the same reaction. I reckon I could do better. Season after season I complain about his 'woeful' tipping. Now it's time to put my proverbial money where my mouth is and try to 'beat Lawro'.
The points: 1 point for a correct result and 3 points for a correct score.
Very good week's tipping last week. I managed to correctly predict Everton's 3-1 victory over Southampton, Stoke's 2-0 win over Swansea and Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with West Brom. Check out last weeks tips to see how we both did.
Lawro got four results right, including one perfect score with a score of 4.
I managed six results right, including three perfect scores with a score of 12.
After three weeks of tipping the scores currently stand at:
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Man City v Sunderland
I said it last week and I'll say it again. Manchester City have yet to really hit their stride. I thought they would do that last week against Fulham, but they scraped a 2-1 win with a late Edin Dzeko goal. They were even more unconvincing, only just managing to nick a last minute equaliser at home to Borrussia Dortmund midweek. It says something about their performance, that Joe Hart was man of the match pulling of a number of outstanding saves to keep them in the game.
Sunderland will not be easy opponents, still unbeaten this season, although unconvincing last week in a 1-0 win over Wigan. Sunderland were the only side last season that City couldn't beat in the league. They drew 3-3 at The Etihad and lost 1-0 at The Stadium of Light. I still see Man City shading this one, but it could be a tight game. Adam Johnson will feel he has something to prove, so expect a big performance from him.
My prediction: 2-1
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Chelsea v Norwich
This has been a very good week for Chelsea. The win against Arsenal may not have been the cleanest of performances, but it was a fantastic result. The greatest sides find a way to win when they are not playing that well and Chelsea did exactly that. I am not suggesting they are a great side yet, but they have definitely added an attacking flare to the team in the summer. They followed the win over Arsenal with a 4-0 thumping of FC Nordsjælland in the Champions League too.
I fear for Norwich in this one, they have conceded at least 3 goals in their past 4 matches at Stamford Bridge. They were very poor in their 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool and I don't see them picking up anything from this one either. I can't see anything that suggests that Norwich will stay up this season. Grant Holt has again been complaining about not being picked for England, but he should really concentrate on producing for Norwich because his goals kept them up last year and he hasn't looked anywhere near his best.
My prediction: 3-0
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Swansea v Reading
Swansea were a revelation at the start of the season, but they are in a bit of a rut now. They have failed to score in their last 3 Premier League games. This will be a huge game for Michael Laudrup's Swansea to show that they weren't just on a hot streak. Reading are the weakest of the promoted sides by the looks of it. They gave a spirited performance against Newcastle last week in drawing 2-2 with Newcastle, and if it wasn't for the brilliance of Demba Ba they would have taken all 3 points.
In many ways this is a must win for both sides, but I see Reading taking a point which will be a better result for them than Swansea who will be expecting to win the game.
My prediction: 1-1
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
West Brom v QPR
West Brom are the unsung heroes of the season so far. Not much has been said about them, but Steve Clarke's side have made a great start. They have only lost once, and are sitting comfortably in 6th place. QPR on the other hand, are really struggling. Mark Hughes has had plenty of financial backing, and they should be picking up more points with the players they have. It won't be long before he starts really feeling the pressure. West Brom have won all 3 of their home matches this season, and QPR have lost 9 of the last 10 away from home. This has home win written all over it.
My prediction: 2-0
Lawro's prediction: 2-1
Wigan v Everton
What a start to the season for Everton. 2nd in the league behind Chelsea, they are playing very good football, and bar the loss of the monumental loss of Fellaini, finally look to have some real depth to their squad. I have been very impressed by the new signing Kevin Mirallas, very quick, can play on the wing or up front, he works hard and looks like he scores a few goals too. He is a very good foil for the brilliant Nikica Jelavic, who is a brilliant finisher.
Wigan are in 16th place, and I suspect that if they finish the league season there they will be happy. This season like every other is about staying up. Even though Wigan put in a good performance away to Sunderland, I still think Everton will be too strong. It will be pretty tight.
My prediction: 1-2
Lawro's prediction: 1-2
West Ham v Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has had many opponents during his time at Arsenal, but 'Big Sam' Allardyce may just be one of the toughest. His record in home matches against Arsenal is 5-3-4, which is unlikely to have been bettered by many. It is as much the style of football that his teams play, as opposed to tactical nous. Arsenal used to dread trips to The Reebok Stadium to meet 'Big Sam's' Bolton and he has created a similar side at Upton Park. Marshalled by the consistently dangerous Kevin Nolan, West Ham provide threats in every supposed area of Arsenal weakness. The return of Andy Carroll will also worry Arsenal, he has caused them many problems in the past.
Arsenal have not had a good week. They were poor against Chelsea last weekend. In a game that they would have gone into feeling very confident, they looked lackluster and they gifted Chelsea two goals. They were second rate against Olympiakos too, despite coming out 3-1 winers. They have started to look shaky at the back and their weakness in defending set pieces and corners will be a real concern against West Ham. Steve Bould will have worked hard during the week getting the defence up to scratch, but they conceded another header against Olympiako and that will be a worry. Per Mertesacker should be reintroduced in place of Koscielny and they will need his experience and organisation as well as his height at the back. Giroud could well be key on the weekend, both up front and at the back defending set plays. Expect him to start.
This is a very tough game to pick as Arsenal have the quality to produce enough chances to beat West Ham regardless of defensive frailties. I can see it going either way, but I am going to go for an upset. Nolan will relish the opportunity and I think he and Carroll will lead West Ham to an unlikely victory.
My prediction: 2-1
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
Southampton v Fulham
I was really pleased for Southampton when they got their first win of the season against Aston Villa a couple of weeks ago, but it was back down to earth with a bump last week as Everton beat them 3-1 pretty comfortably. Gaston Ramirez scored first but it was all Everton for the rest of the game and they really could have scored more than 3 in the end. One thing that Southampton offer is goals, whether for against, I think this could be a high scoring game. Fulham have been a touch inconsistent, but they were unlucky not to get a point against Man City last weekend and Mladen Petric and Bryan Ruiz look to be forming a good partnership. Southampton will be hoping to get all 3 points at home especially as Fulham are still missing Dimitar Berbatov and I can see them doing that.
My prediction: 3-2
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Liverpool v Stoke
Liverpool seem to be taking one step forward then two steps back. As much as Brendan Rodgers will be disappointed with the loss against Udinese, his main focus will be on the league and that was evident as Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard were on the bench for the Europa League tie. I may sound like a broken record, but Liverpool are going nowhere until they can find a consistent goalscorer. Suarez scored a brilliant hat-trick against Norwich last week, but he is infuriatingly inconsistent in front of goal. This will be a tricky game as Stoke will look to frustrate Liverpool and they will need to be at their best in front of goal to break down Tony Pulis' side. I can see Liverpool winning, but I think it may be a nervy one.
My prediction: 1-0
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Tottenham v Aston Villa
Spurs recorded their first win in 23 years at Old Trafford last week. Remarkably they only had 26% possession yet still came away with the points. They look very dangerous on the break, and they attack with a lot of pace. Aston Villa will be looking to not give Spurs as much space to play in, they will be sitting deeper and they may well find it harder to break a team down at White Hart Lane, as they have showed so far with disappointing draws at home to QPR and Norwich. I still think Tottenham will be too strong for Villa though and I think if they can break the deadlock early then they could run out comfortable winners.
My prediction: 3-1
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Newcastle v Man Utd
This is going to be a cracking game. Man Utd have a glittering attack with Wayne Rooney back, joining Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa, but their defence looks very brittle. Nemanja Vidic is a huge loss and Rio Ferdinand looks to be on his last legs. He was very vulnerable when left defending against the pace of Gareth Bale, and Newcastle will be hoping that Hatem Ben Arfa will get a chance to run at him too. Demba Ba looks to be in brilliant form once again, and I think Newcastle will cause Man U a lot of problems.
Although United lost last weekend against Spurs, they did manage to control 74% of the possession, and if van Persie had had his shooting boots on they could have come out on top. He missed a number of glorious chances to at least get Man U level. I am going for another upset in this one though, Newcastle got a very imressive 3-0 victory over Bordeaux on Thursday night and with Demba Ba firing they could nick a victory. However, they will have to keep RvP quiet, as anything can happen when he is on the pitch.
My prediction: 2-1
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
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Kroger honors first responders during 9/11 ceremony
Kroger employee Rebecca Hamilton played "Taps" in front of a gathering at the front of the store during a 9/11 dedication ceremony.
Employees, customers, Aiken High School NJROTC students and Aiken County officers were all present to pay homage to the victims and public safety officials from the 2001 tragedy.
"Events like this give us a chance to reflect back and remember our lost loved ones and also honor our officers," Hamilton said. "I've been playing trumpet since middle school, so it's great to be able to play during the ceremony and show my support."
As Hamilton alluded to, officers were given a round of applause by Kroger staffers and customers for their efforts. As store Inclusion Council Chair Shari Bechtold stated, first response officers operate on demanding work schedules and have made sacrifices for their respective communities.
"We have first responders from the police force and fire department present, and it's just to show them how much we appreciate their efforts," Bechtold said. "We went bigger with the program this year so we could reemphasize our faith in this country and our respect for our officers and military."
"It's great that local people remember the events of 9/11 and how they've affected all first responders throughout the nation," said Brian Brazier with the patrol fire division of Public Safety. "We humbly serve our community, and that's what it's all about – protecting our citizens."
In addition to honoring the officers, Kroger also organized several pieces of artwork, flags and other memorabilia that was sponsored by the Aiken Center for the Arts. After the ceremony, Kroger provided breakfast for the local first responders as another token of appreciation.
"It's just our way of letting everyone know that we care," said William Boatwright, a manager at Kroger. "We support our fire department, police, and first responders. They do a great job locally, and we truly appreciate them."
Derrek Asberry is a beat reporter with the Aiken Standard news team and joined the paper in June. He is originally from Vidalia, Ga., and graduated from Georgia Southern University with a journalism degree in May 2012.


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I have been out of town and just saw this - congratulations!!! So so happy for you!!
Those are great numbers!! I'm so happy for you guys!!
Hope tmw's numbers are as great
Can't wait to hear today's results!
Checking in for an update. Praying for hugemongous (if there is such a thing. LOL) numbers . KUP.
Wow, just got labs drawn by the most incompetent lab staff I have ever met (and I've worked with a lot!)! I will be shocked if I get results today, and even more shocked if they are accurate/correct. Grrrrr...
I'm sorry you had a bad experience. Hopefully the tech got a good sample. Are they going to call you today with the results? Surely it was ordered STAT, right!?!
I am so sorry that things didn't go well at the lab. I do hope that they are much better at the testing part if not the drawing blood part.
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Oh sheesh ... (((hugs)))! Really praying it doesn't skew the results...so sorry you had to go through that, sooo frustrating !!
Hoping for amazing numbers despite their incompetence !!!
Oh no! Sorry you had such a crappy experience. I hope somehow they manage to do the testing correctly and get the results to you quickly. I don't know if it's an option for you or not, but when I have had betas drawn at Labcorp here, they were allowed to fax me the results right away at the same time as they faxed them to my OB. I just had to ask at the time of the blood draw. They weren't allowed to give results to me over the phone, but could fax.
Well, looks like we'll have to wait until tomorrow for results...
Thanks everyone! I left the lab expecting to not get results today, so I'm disappointed, but not totally shocked. I guess we'll see tomorrow!
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Have you called them yet? I'm dying here!!!
I had it redrawn this morning, just checked, no results yet
Curse them! It would be driving me bonkers!!!!!!!!!!
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Raspberry Bakewell cake
By Barney Desmazery
Cooking timePrep: 10 mins Cook: 50 mins
Skill levelEasy
ServingsServes 8
This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries
Nutrition and extra info
Additional info
- Freezable
- kcalories
- 411
- protein
- 8g
- carbs
- 35g
- fat
- 28g
- saturates
- 10g
- fibre
- 3g
- sugar
- 21g
- salt
- 0.5g
- 140g ground almonds
- 140g butter, softened
- 140g golden caster sugar
- 140g self-raising flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250g raspberries
- 2 tbsp flaked almonds
- icing sugar, to serve
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- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and base-line and grease a deep 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Blitz the ground almonds, butter, sugar, flour, eggs and vanilla extract in a food processor until well combined.
- Spread half the mix over the cake tin and smooth over the top. Scatter the raspberries over, then dollop the remaining cake mixture on top and roughly spread – you might find this easier to do with your fingers. Scatter with flaked almonds and bake for 50 mins until golden. Cool, remove from the tin and dust with icing sugar to serve.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2009
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Lovely moist cake. Really easy to make as it all goes in the food processor. I also iced the cake with a mixture of lemon juice and icing sugar and then topped with toasted almond flakes, instead of putting the almonds in the oven. The raspberries were a little too tart so I will try it with blueberries next time.
Just put this bake into the oven. Did a slight deviation, increased all the dry ingredients to 150g, as with the butter, I also added 4 eggs instead of 2. Hopefully something will turn out, will keep you posted. Followed the advice and added the Almond Extract, also added Brown sugar to produce a crunchy topping. Cross fingers!!!
I made this last night as we have so many raspberries and I had a bowlful in the fridge that needed using before picking the next lot. This cake is delicious, i kept to the recipe except for adding a bit extra Almond essence. On the top layer of mix it does state in the recipe to roughly spread which i did with my fingers and it puts itself right in the oven when its warm/hot. I adore Barneys recipes I've done many and not a single one of them has failed me. Cant wait to get home to have another slice of this cake.
Oh my word! This is just fabulous. Made as I was trawling for recipes to use up a glut of raspberries following the breakdown of my freezer, to be honest, I showed it considerably less TLC than I do a normal sponge, and it turned out an absolute corker. Followed other's advice to use almond extract in place of vanilla, and to use a slightly higher proportion of ground almonds than SRF, so thanks for that. Will be making again (and again...)
This is scrummy. I needed to cook it for about an extra 10 minutes & even then I thought it was still a bit undercooked in the middle, however I left it in the tin to cool & by the time I came to serve it ( still slightly warm with cream!) it was perfectly cooked & beautifully moist. I didn't have any flaked almonds so I just roughly chopped some whole ones to sprinkle on the top along with some demerara sugar before baking. A lovely nutty, crunchy sugary top. I shall defiantly make this again
This cake is really simple to make with great results, you can also experiment with the fruit(or add a little chocolate) if your not so keen on raspberries. Like others have said I highly recommend adding almond extract and using a little more ground almond and a little less flour and also creaming the butter and sugar first, also don't worry if it doesn't look like enough mixture when doing the top layer it will spread nicely when cooking.
Dangerous! This cake only lasted 2 days and there is only two of us. I only had 90g of ground almonds so made up the rest of the weight with more flour, I only had tinned cherries so used them instead. I will be making this again no doubt, but maybe when I'm not on a diet! Lol
2 days and there is only two of us. I only had 90g of ground almonds so made up the rest of the weight with more flour, I only had tinned cherries so used them instead
Change nothing. I followed the recipe to the letter and came out perfect. Cakes that have almond meal are meant to be a bit dense so no reason to try to fluff it up. If you are short of rasberries you can try tinned cherries or any frozen red berry.
The last 4 months i changed roles in life, i am a stay home mom that bakes cakes. I have tried dozens of recipes by now. On the Christmas dinner i was running out of time and decided to do something quick and chose this recipe. And i got the doubious comment that from all the weird fancy cakes they had tried so far this one was by far the best and i should just stick to this one.
Well maybe that last chilli and agave syrup cake attempt is making my conservative audience weary. Anyway, this is a recipe to be printed out and kept in your cook book.


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1 Layer cake, I used Hunky Dory by Chez Moi
1/2 yard fabric for binding
Cotton Batting (I use quilters dream cotton)
2 yds Snuggles for backing
thread to match backing fabric
Applique letters or machine embroidery
The colors I chose were pinks, creams, yellows, blues, greens.
Save out one layer cake piece that you really like (one with a large or unique print) for your center block.
Set aside 6 each of 3 different colors for your strip blocks.
Set aside 8 blocks of one of your other colors (blue in my case)
Set aside 8 blocks of your last color (green in my example)
Take your 3 strip colors of and begin cutting the layer cake pieces into strips. Cut them to 3 1/3" wide (leave them 10" tall for now).
When you are done you should have
18 pink strips
18 creams strips
18 yellow strips.
With the cream in the center, begin sewing the 3 colored strips together, taking care to vary the patterns so that you do not have 2 blocks that are exactly the same.
Trim your entire block to 9" x 9"
Repeat until you have 18 sewn blocks.
Take 8 blue blocks and trim them to 9x9. Do the same for your 8 green blocks, and your center feature block.
If desired applique or machine embroidered a name to the center of your center feature piece.
Begin sewing the blocks into rows using the diagram below.
Press seams to one side, alternating each row (example press the seams of all of the odd rows to the right and the seams of all the even rows to the left).
When your quilt top is assembled, cut a piece of cotton batting and your snuggles about 3" wider on each side than your quilt top.
Using basting spray, assemble your quilt "sandwich".
With a fabric pen/pencil (something that will wash off) draw diagonal lines on the quilt top according to the diagram above (the dashed lines are your stitching lines).
I chose to use a thread that would match the snuggles but contrast the top of the quilt. Using a walking foot, first quilt a stitch in the ditch down the long side on each side of the center column, then once down the short side on both sides of the center row. This will stabilize your quilt to help prevent stretching as you finish quilting it. Stitch in the ditch the remaining rows/columns of the quilt. (you are quilting around each square).
Then quilt along the diagonal lines you drew.
Bind as desired.
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AUBURN, AL (RNN) - Gus Malzahn has been named the head football coach at Auburn University, replacing his old boss Gene Chizik.
Auburn introduced its 26th head football coach Tuesday night during a press conference after confirming the hire in a statement earlier in the day.
"I told [the team] our expectations are to win championships," Malzahn said. "Whatever happened last year, happened last year. It's a new day. Our expectations are going to be high."
Malzahn promised "fast paced football" that "will be fun for our fans."
"We will get this thing turned around," he added.
Only a season removed from the Plains, Malzahn recruited many of the players currently on the squad and promised to hire "great men of character" to fill his coaching staff and lead his team.
"Our players are going to be great examples for this university on and off the field. They're going to be men of character ... the winning will take care of itself," he said.
Malzahn, who came to Auburn in 2009, was the offensive coordinator during Auburn's 14-0 run to the national championship in 2010. The Tigers set multiple school offensive records and Quarterback Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy.
He left Auburn in December 2011 to become head coach at Arkansas State, where he directed the Red Wolves to the 2012 Sun Belt Conference championship and a berth in GoDaddy.com Bowl.
In a statement released earlier in the day, Malzahn said he's grateful for the opportunity to return to Auburn.
"It's an outstanding institution with a storied football program that I had the pleasure of experiencing first-hand for three years," he said.
"This is a homecoming for me and I look forward to being reunited with the Auburn family."
Malzahn will bring in $2.3 million a year for the next five years.
Malzahn did not say whether he would coach the Red Wolves in the upcoming GoDaddy.com Bowl.
"Gus Malzahn is a proven winner," Athletic Director Jay Jacobs said in a statement. "He is without question one of the brightest minds in college football and he has won everywhere he has been. Coach Malzahn knows what it takes to build a championship program in the Southeastern Conference. He knows our state and region and he understands what it will take to turn our program around."
Malzahn previously served as offensive coordinator for Houston Nutt at Arkansas, joining the Razorbacks staff in 2006. That first season he produced one of the nation's most prolific offenses and helped Arkansas to the SEC Championship Game.
He left Arkansas for Tulsa in 2007, where his offense was first in the NCAA for two seasons before he came to Auburn to join Chizik's first staff.
He was a successful high school coach in his home state of Arkansas before entering the college coaching ranks.
Former coach Gene Chizik was fired in November after the Tigers finished with a 3-9 record two years after winning the national championship.
The team went winless in the SEC, and Chizik was officially relieved of his duties the day after rival No. 2 Alabama crushed the Tigers 49-0 in the Iron Bowl.
Malzahn said he had not spoken with Chizik since his termination.
"From afar, I take a lot of pride in Auburn and I was hurting for him," he said.
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EDMONTON - Your turkey dinner was a triumph, I am sure of it. But are you wondering what to serve guests in these post-Christmas days? May I suggest a wintery, comforting lamb Bolognese? Serve this with crispy semolina rissole that is equally glorious and the ideal antidote to what you've probably encountered this week: a big bird, gluttonous gravy and starchy sides.
I first tasted Christine Sandford's spicy lamb Bolognese this fall, at a harvest wine dinner at Culina Mill Creek restaurant in Edmonton, where she is chef de cuisine. I love wine dinners because it's one of a few occasions chefs can break away from their restaurant menus to cook creative, one-off dishes. But these dinners are like a chance romantic encounter — deliciously thrilling, yet fleeting.
It might seem silly to be so charmed by a homey, ubiquitous meat sauce, except that Sandford's is anything but ordinary. And she is arguably one of the best young chefs in Edmonton.
Sandford's spicy lamb Bolognese has a beguiling salty-lemony bite that, as she jokes, "punches you in the face!" It's bold, and it breaks all the rules.
Sandford, 26, skips traditional beef or veal and uses local lamb — succulent and faintly sweet. She daringly pairs it with a crisp Cameron Hughes Lot 320 2010 Carneros Sonoma County Chardonnay, rather than the expected red. She playfully plates the sauce on the bottom and serves the pasta on top. And that pasta? A creamy semolina cake, double-coated in breadcrumbs and fried. Crunchy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside.
"I like making fancy dishes," says Sandford, "but there's something to be said about making a simple, rustic dish really well, elevating it, and the enjoyment that it brings people."
Elevated indeed, her Bolognese spice mix spans continents, a Culina trademark: Middle-eastern sumac, a tart, earthy spice my father uses to add acidity to Persian dishes; Japanese Tamari, a wheat-free soy sauce for its salty, caramel flavours; South American guajillo peppers for heat; and South Asian Sambal hot sauce, because "it adds more flavour than just spiciness to the whole dish."
Sandford pays equal attention to technique. She browns the meat with spices first, an Indian cooking method, to open them up before deglazing with liquids. She even caramelizes canned tomatoes to build more flavour. "People often neglect cooking like this — to season in layers and develop the right flavours of each ingredient," she says.
Sandford sources her lamb (antibiotic and hormone-free) from Tangle Ridge Ranch located near Thorsby, 40 minutes southwest of Edmonton. Culina Mill Creek, known for supporting local producers with ethical farming practices, was the first restaurant to serve lamb raised by co-owners Vicky and Shayne Horn.
The Horns met while studying Animal Science at the University of Alberta and, in May 2007, got married, bought the ranch, and named it after Shayne's favourite Calgary-made whisky.
Seeing a shortage of local lamb — about 60 per cent of lamb in Canada is imported, mostly from New Zealand and Australia — the Horns dedicated their 64 hectares of land to raising two breeds of hair sheep, Katahdin and Dorper. Hair sheep have a lower lanolin content in their coats, which means a milder-tasting meat. And because the sheep graze entirely on grass and alfalfa, Shayne says the meat is higher in beta-carotene, Vitamin E, Omega-3 and CLA healthy fats.
You can buy whole Tangle Ridge lamb (small, medium or large), packaged with various cuts of leg roasts, frenched racks, shanks, loin chops, stewing and ground meat, at the farm or place an order for pickup in Calgary or Edmonton. They sell out quickly.
For smaller portions, Acme Meat butchers in Edmonton sells every cut you'd want. Their grass-fed lamb comes from St. Albert Ranches in Tofield. Four Whistle Farm in Millet, Alta., and Farm Fresh Lamb from the Peace region also raise lamb and sell at farmers markets.
"As people take more interest in where their food comes from, it helps us local farmers and producers grow. You're also helping on a bigger scale to guarantee our country's food supply. And you're contributing to the economy," says Shayne, 31, who has doubled his flock every year since operating. They have 200 lambs for sale this year, 20 of which are going to Culina Mill Creek.
"When you sit down at Culina, you can eat that lamb knowing full well where it came from, and how it was raised," says Shayne. He has a date-night planned with Vicky next week to try Sandford's Bolognese.
It seems I wasn't the only one dreamily wishing I'd run into that handsome Bolognese again. "I had quite a few people ask me about it," admits Sandford, so she's put it on her menu for the next month if you want to try it for yourself. And should you fall for this dish like I did, Sandford has generously shared her recipe. But be warned, if you make this for guests during the holidays, you might have love-struck diners pining for their next dinner invitation.
Visit TangleRidgeRanch.ca to place your order for lamb. You can make a reservation for Culina Mill Creek at 780-437-5588.
Tina Faiz is a freelance journalist. She has a regular food column on CBC Radio's Alberta at Noon. Follow her on Twitter@Tina_Faiz.
Spicy Lamb Bolognese sauce
Makes 4 to 5 servings
"I used quite a bit of fennel for 2 lbs. of meat, but it really works with lamb," says Christine Sandford, chef de cuisine at Culina Mill Creek restaurant in Edmonton. "Sometimes I feel people don't put enough spice, and that's what sets this dish apart. At the restaurant, we serve this dish with lamb bacon. The bacon recipe is based on one of my favourite cookbooks, Charcuterie, by Micheal Ruhlman. Because the lamb belly is so thin, it only needs to be cured for three days versus seven days for pork belly."
Meat base:
2 lbs. (1 kg) ground Tangle Ridge Farm lamb
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
3 slices bacon, diced (I used The Local Omnivores smoked bacon)
half a leek, medium dice
1/2 cup (125 mL) carrots, peeled and medium diced
1 cup (250 mL) onion, medium dice
Spice mix:
1-1/2 tablespoons (25 mL) toasted and ground fennel seed
1-1/2 tablespoons (25 mL) smoked paprika
1 teaspoon (5 mL) toasted and ground cumin seed
1 teaspoon (5 mL) marash pepper or guajillo pepper
1/2 teaspoon (3 mL) sumac
1/2 teaspoon (3 mL) cayenne pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) red wine, I use something a little bit spicy
2/3 cup (150 mL) tamari (a wheat-free soy sauce)
2 tablespoons (30 mL) sambal
3 cups (750 mL) canned tomatoes, San Marzano are best, but you could also use fresh tomatoes if they are in season
1 lemon, the zest and juice
1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt
1 teaspoon (5 mL) pepper
1 good handful fresh herbs such as rosemary, mint, oregano and thyme
Heat butter in heavy-bottomed saucepan and add onions, leeks, carrots and bacon. Cook until soft and bacon is slightly rendered.
Add the ground lamb and brown slightly. Add the seasoning mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Deglaze with the wine, tamari and sambal.Add the tomatoes. If using canned tomatoes, I like to caramelize them in another pot for 3-4 minutes and then add them in. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and fresh herbs.
Simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.
Semolina rissole
Makes 5-6 portions
"This semolina rissole is almost a pasta, just done differently," says Christine Sandford, chef de cuisine at Culina Mill Creek restaurant. "I liked its crunchy texture paired with the soft and spicy lamb Bolognese and chewy lamb bacon. At the harvest wine dinner, this was served with a confit lemon, adopted from my favourite cookbook Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman."
1/3 lb. (150 g) butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) onion, minced
1 tablespoon (15 mL) chilies
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) white wine
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) half-and-half cream
1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping cream
250 g fine semolina (I use Verona brand)
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) whipping cream
2/3 cup (170 mL) water
2/3 cup (170 mL) cream cheese
1/2 cup (125 mL) Parmesan
1 tablespoon (15 mL) Sriracha hot sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons (7 mL) salt
1-1/2 teaspoons (7 mL) pepper
Milk, egg, breadcrumbs for breading
Oil for frying
Sauté onions and chilies in butter until soft in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
Add white wine and cook for 2 minutes.
Add half-and-half and one quarter cup cream, and bring to a boil.
Slowly add the semolina, whisking vigorously. Turn the heat to low at this point.
Keep stirring and slowly add in remaining 1-1/2 cups cream, water and whisk thoroughly.
Whisk in cream cheese and parmesan.
Switch to a wooden spoon and keep stirring on low heat. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce. Stir well and let it cook for 20 minutes.
Line a half sheet pan (13"x18") with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil spray. Pour mixture into sheet pan and spread out evenly. Let it cool to room temperature then place in fridge. It's best to let product firm up overnight to completely set.
Once cooled, you can use cookie cutters to cut out circle-shaped semolina "cakes."
Set up a standard breading station: flour, egg and milk, breadcrumbs.
Dip circles into flour, then egg and milk mixture and finally breadcrumbs.
Note: I like to use a mix of panko and regular breadcrumbs for different textures. You will have best results if you bread each piece twice.
Once breaded, they can be set between parchment paper and placed in cooler for immediate use, or frozen. These rissoles can be fried from frozen.
To cook, heat a large pot with oil and bring to 375 F. Place in oil and heat until golden brown. Once crispy, place in warm oven and heat through.
Chef's tip: If you don't want to deep fry the rissole, you could bake for 12 minutes (or until crispy and heated through) in oven. Alternatively, you could skip the breading all together and just eat the soft semolina with the Bolognese right after it's cooked.
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- Rob Freda
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Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
First that this idea even needs to be broached in the first place is ridiculous especially given the lack of clarity in the second amendment (eg it does not specify types of arms so that should be handled by laws not as a "do what you will free for all").
That said it seems there are some major elements that would be necessary to reduce gun deaths in the US and there are some obfuscating interests embodied in the NRA that must be sidestepped or accommodated in the solution.
Four main areas of focus jump out to reduce gun deaths:
1) "mass killings" (included in this would be the 2 or 3 person shootings as well as as Newtown or Aurora types)
2) Accidental shootings
3) Non-owner shootings (eg the shooter is not the owner of the gun)
4) "black market" trading
Added to these I would say the parameter that makes gun control legislation difficult is gun manufacturer revenue stream protection using the second amendment as a shill.
So what are the necessary parameters to make something happen vs. the absurdity of what is going to happen over the next few months in Washington:
1) Figure out a way that shifting policy creates more revenue for gun manufacturers so they get the NRA on board
2) Make sure that guns cannot be used in public places or by someone other than their owner
The Idea - Mandatory gun locks and universal kill switches.
On locks, all responsible gun owners have gun safes. Why not move the lock to the gun's trigger mechanism either with a combination code or biometric locks. That would prevent unauthorized use of the gun by anyone but the owner.
On kill switches, in the same locking mechanism put a chip and actuator that freezes the locking mechanism mentioned above when it receives a certain modulated radio signal.
If mandatory then all existing guns will have to be refitted with the new bolt mechanism creating revenue streams for the gun manufacturers and on all new guns they can charge more creating more revenue.
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Robert RiceJan 22 2013: If you want to improve the world by reducing violence, might I recommend beginning a discussion on mitigating the social darwinian nature of human interactions. It is the fundamental problem and far more pertinent.
Consider the data:
Twice as many people are murdered by some body part as are from rifles. Four to five times as many people are murdered from knives. One and a half times as many people are murdered from blunt objects. Where's the outcry for fist control, knife control, and hammer control? Apparently we should all be brains in a vat, living in a virtual reality. Where oh where is the Matrix when you need it? You aren't going to solve anything by outlawing further sales on "assault" rifles or reducing magazine capacity to say 10 rounds, as is Obama's current proposal. It doesn't take long to reload a Smith & Wesson .45 caliber, 10 round capacity pistol or some similar model. In which case, you aren't going to resolve mass killings. Handguns aren't even the consideration. Ironically, those who seek to reduce gun violence ought to be focusing their efforts on such (perhaps by insisting on revolvers only; still, a few revolvers with a large enough caliber is 15 murder victims), but there isn't a canary's chance in an offgasing coal mine the United States will outlaw handguns. And the reason is simple; as much as they are used in unjustified violence, they also save lives:
My firearm has deescalated violence more than once. I know of a couple whose home was broken into in the middle of the night, and after a 30 minute fist fight witht the assailant, although they won, they wish they had a firearm (and carry them religiously now).
Focus on what matters; accountability and justice. Less dog eat dog, more honor & fairness.
In the meantime, I'm cleaning my gun.
Jan 22 2013: good point. would actually say that is the misunderstanding of evolutionary environments as embodied by social darwinism and that misunderstandings influence on attitudes and our culture. it is a bit splitting hairs, but the idea that evolutionary environments produce "optimal" solutions has infected our zeitgeist and is in a word completely wrong. highly efficient species can "optimize" into extinction so the whole underpinning of the modern form of social darwinism per Ann Rand, Paul Ryan, etc. just displays a basic ignorance of how dynamical systems actually work.
wish we could go back to the classic western ideals you espouse.
Jan 22 2013: Indeed. In my observation, not everyone is wired to make decisions leading to peace. We aren't going to persuade lions to live in perfect harmony. Perhaps working toward genetically reengineering humans to pursue healthier relationships, and we might have real peace. In our circumstances, the goal is to find a way to minimize unjustified violence of whatever form. This is a function of many variables, justice and accountability being central.
Jan 22 2013: hmmm. think we might need to reengineer more than just the genetics but interesting idea.
there does seem to be a lack of what I would call "personal philosophy" in our society, eg an ethical code which one adheres to such as stoicism in the ancient world. it seems that you have one. Out of the people I know I would say maybe 20% do. This is a bit counterintuitive since we have educated at least to a minimal level large portions of the population.
I think that what you are talking about requires that a large portion of the population in a democracy holds themselves to a standard of action and behavior. That means the values and standards have to be shared. It is also requires that the society in general apply pressure to those whose behavior strays to far from acceptable ethical behavior.
Not sure that is doable right now. Too many people thinking (or not thinking as the case may be) left or right, liberal or conservative. Many of the western ideals have been torn down and associated with the negative effects of colonialism. Political correctness prevents people on both sides from pointing out the obvious. etc. etc.
I have a friend that notes if you always come down on the same side of every issue, you are not principled, you are not thinking.
Jan 22 2013: From what I gather, you aren't concerned with a firearm being designed with the ability to kill any'ole thing (I don't gather this conversation is on the merits of hunting), you are concerned with a gun being utilized against a human target in the commission of a homicide. Almost never is the motive of the creator/designer/manufacturer to produce a firearm to be employed in such a manner. In which case, although firearms generally are designed to have the ability to kill something (a fact they share in common with many knives, bow and arrows, swords, battle axes, etc.), I'm missing the relevance of this fact to your concern. Isn't your interest in reducing murders?
Jan 22 2013: yes on point one. on two homicide or accidental shooting.
on point three "Almost never is the motive of the creator/designer/manufacturer to produce a firearm to be employed in such a manner." WHAT? A bullet traveling a 3000 ft per sec that kills with hydrostatic shock is not designed to kill a person if you hit them anywhere but the hand or foot? 50 cal rifles were not designed specifically to punch through armored vehicles and bounce around inside? I think the US DoD has been wasting a lot of R&D dollars if a better killing machines is not the primary motive in the design of guns.
the point is all guns are designed specifically to kill something. whether it is a mammal or whatever. that cannot be said universally of the other items you mentioned previously (they can be used to kill but that is not generally their specific purpose, eg blunt objects). that is why I asked about the sword which is designed for no other purpose. was just pointing out a logical inconsistency in your original grouping.
shawn disney 10+Jan 29 2013: Rob: you are extrapolating unjustifiablly, Guns really are tools, and can be used for many different things . If they are exclusively to "Kill people" as you say, may I ask why Police are allowed to carry them? They are not authorized to "kill people", though they may be forced to occasionallly, but that is not the purpose of the gun.
Jan 22 2013: For whatever idiosyncratic reason to TED discussion boards, I cannot reply to your most recent comment directly, so I'm sending my reply to your previous comment to address your most recent thoughts. If you read the sentence prior, I indicated guns are not manufactured for the purpose of murder. Context, friend, context.
Many knives, bow and arrows, and so on are expressly created with the ability to kill something consistent with firearms. My comments were entirely consistent.
Jan 22 2013: It is weird. You have to go into the reply on the comment specifically not just the window that pops up. makes no sense.
"Twice as many people are murdered by some body part as are from rifles. Four to five times as many people are murdered from knives. One and a half times as many people are murdered from blunt objects. Where's the outcry for fist control, knife control, and hammer control?"
knives - dual purpose
blunt objects/hammers - not designed to kill
Fists/body parts - not designed to kill
guns, sword, bow and arrow, >>> all weapons - specifically designed to kill
I was just saying the relative to the quote above guns were the only thing you mentioned that was exclusively designed to kill although there was a brief vogue in the military when they were designed to maim badly to stress the enemies infrastructure.
you asked why guns should be treated differently. that is why. swords, bows, etc should be treated differently too.
I generally agree with the gist of your post and would say what you are pointing out is systemically becoming more problematic in our society.
One point though I did not say ban the assault rifle, I said make it safer. your post does not really address why that is not a potential solution over the short term while we work on the things that humans have failed to fix in any society yet.
Jan 23 2013: I have some counter research with opposite results (guns kill the most people). Not that I think anything need discussing, I think the point should be made that research results are variable. And since we now have two conflicting data, we can't say anything intelligent about it yet. To be forward, I am against additional gun control, but really don't care either way because I already own the guns I want to own.
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Jennifer Rios/Standard-Times A volunteer carries a lunch box for the Spring Chicken Affair mascot. He said she didn't lunch at the event because she's a vegan.
Jennifer Rios/Standard-Times Harper Gray, 3, Elizabeth Heritsill, 3, and Hayden Gray, 5, pretend they're sawing through a rope with plastic utensil at this year's Spring Chicken Affair.
Jennifer Rios/Standard-Times A volunteer reaches in to pick out freshly fried chicken as another holds out a to-go carton.
Jennifer Rios/Standard-Times A soda trailer sat beside the tea and water station at the Spring Chicken Affair Saturday morning. About 4,500 people were served a fried chicken dinner.
Jennifer Rios/Standard-Times A member of Angelo State University's Tri-Beta chapter hands off rubber chickens for a game they put on at the annual Spring Chicken Affair.
Jennifer Rios/Standard-Times Karis Wolfe, 4, finishes her ice cream and begins to eat her grandmother's Saturday afternoon at the Spring Chicken Affair.
Jennifer Rios/Standard-Times Volunteers from Goodfellow Air Force Base soap up and rinse off tables as the Spring Chicken Affair drew to a close Saturday.
Jennifer Rios/Standard-Times About 4,500 people attended the annual Spring Chicken Affair. Approximately five cases of chicken, of the 50 designated for the lunch, were left, but ice cream ran out.


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World Centric Lawn & Leaf Compost and Waste Bags 33 Gallon Capacity 10 Count (39 inch long x 32.5 wide x 1 mil. thick)
World Centric Lawn & Leaf Compost and Waste Bags are comparable to BioBags. Made from a mixture of synthetic and starch based plastics, World Centric Yard Waste Bags meet the European standard EN 13432 which is the strictest standard for compostable plastics, and equivalent to ASTM 6400. The resin for the bags is also BPI certified. The compostable bags are also printed with soy based ink. Currently, all compostable trash bags in the market are made from a mixture of synthetic and starch based plastics. The synthetic content usually ranges from 55% to 100% . The synthetic polymer content is necessary to give the bag its elasticity, stretchability and strength. Please note that composting is required for biodegradation. These compostable bags will biodegrade within 30 days in a commercial composting facility, and within 90 days in a home composting system.
What are biodegradable and compostable products? Biodegradable and compostable products are made from organic, natural materials like corn, reed grass and bagasse (sugar cane). These products come from annually renewable resources and are sustainably manufactured, non-toxic while in use and decompose back into the soil.
What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable? Compostable Plastic is plastic which is "capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site as part of an available program, such that the plastic is not visually distinguishable and breaks down to carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass, at a rate consistent with known compostable materials (e.g. cellulose). and leaves no toxic residue." In order for a plastic to be called compostable, three (3) criteria must be met:
Biodegradable Plastic is plastic which will degrade from naturally occurring microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi etc. over a period of time. Note, that there is no requirement for leaving "no toxic residue", and as well as no requirement for the time it needs to take to biodegrade.
What's wrong with plastic and Styrofoam? Plastic and Styrofoam are non-biodegradable, petroleum derived, stay in the environment for hundred to thousands of years and leach toxic substances into the groundwater. Approximately 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year in the USA alone, together with billions of Styrofoam and plastic cups, plates etc. Biodegradable products can, therefore, reduce landfill mass by as much as 30%.
What's wrong with paper plates? Most paper disposable products are made from virgin wood fiber, which depletes natural forests and the eco-services that forests provide. In comparison, bagasse is a byproduct of sugar cane production, a readily renewable resource and widely grown all over the world.
What's the difference between Corn/PLA products and Bagasse products? PLA products are made from corn starch, while bagasse products are made from residual sugar cane fiber (a waste product of sugar production). PLA products work better with cold materials, while bagasse products work with both hot and cold materials
What is composting? Composting is breaking down organic material by bacteria, yeasts and fungi into healthy, fertile soil.
What's the difference between composting and recycling? Composting involves the decomposition of organic material by bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Recycling is re-processing used materials to create new items. Recycling works by collecting used "waste," sorting the materials, breaking it down into basic components and then recreating new goods. Biodegradable products are compostable, while most plastics are recyclable. Paper can be either composted or recycled.
Is composting a feasible alternative to landfills? Composting biodegradable plastic, along with other biodegradable waste, generates much-needed carbon-rich soil (humus) instead of filling up valuable land with waste. Compost amended soil can have beneficial effects by increasing water & nutrient retention in soil, reducing chemical inputs, (toxins, pesticides, etc.) and suppressing plant diseases. Many communities have large-scale centralized collection of yard waste and compostable material. (Please check with your community about options in your area or ask your waste disposal company.) Through composting, the problem of waste disposal could become the solution for low-input, sustainable agriculture.
How is PLA different from recyclable plastic?The first and most important difference between traditional plastics and PLA (polylactic acid) is the material they are made from. Plastics are made from petroleum based chemicals & additives that are known pollutants and toxins while PLA is derived from corn-based resins (a non toxic and annually renewable resource). Secondly is the way in which pla and traditional plastics break down. Traditional plastics can be recycled or thrown in a landfill to slowly breakdown over hundreds of years. PLA products can't be recycled but will biodegrade 60% of their mass within 180 days in a composting system. It is unknown how long biocompostable products such as PLA take to break down if put in a traditional landfill system.
How do PLA products handle hot and cold foods? The PLA (corn derived) cutlery is heat resistant to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Using the 120 degrees F cutlery with hotter foods will make it lose its structure and shape. PLA is not microwave, but it is freezer safe. The PLA products are especially great for cold products.
What if I am allergic to corn? While PLA is corn-based, the extreme heat used in processing this corn into the feedstock destroys immunologically reactive profilin. Thus, PLA should not cause an allergic reaction.
What is Bagasse? Bagasse is sugar cane fiber pulp, left after the juice has been extracted from the sugar cane stalk. Bagasse is normally seen as a waste product and incinerated, thus creating air pollution. Making tableware out of residual sugar cane fiber actually decreases air pollution and adds value to the material.
What are the benefits of using bagasse? Bagasse is 100% compostable and it biodegrades in 30-60 days. Through the use of this product, you are contributing to a sustainable planet. Bagasse is a tree-free renewable resource and provides a superior alternative to petroleum derived products. It will biodegrade and will not stay in the environment for hundreds of years.
How well do the bagasse products handle heat? The Bagasse (sugarcane fiber) tableware will handle hot food and beverages up to 190 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the tableware does "sweat" with hot foods and some condensation will form at the bottom of the tableware with hot foods. Bagasse is both microwave and freezer safe.
About World CentricWorld Centric was founded in 2004 with a mission to reduce economic injustice and environmental degradation through education, community networks, and sustainable enterprises. Over the years, what they do has changed, but their mission still remains the same.
World Centric was founded in 2004 to raise awareness of large scale humanitarian and environmental issues and to promote sustainable alternatives to every day consumption choices. In 2004, World Centric hosted award winning documentaries and speakers on environmental, social, human rights, peace issues, offered courses on sustainability, simple living and globalization and worked on a Conscious Living guide. Since there was no funding and as well in order to be a self-sustaining organization, without having to ask for donations, grants or fund raise, World Centric started to sell Fair Trade Products and compostable products in beginning of 2005. By summer of 2006, majority of World Centric's time and resources were devoted to managing the organically growing sales of Fair Trade and compostable products.
World Centric as of March 2009, converted from a taxable non-profit to for-profit as the sales of the compostable products had become the main activity. World Centric now considers itself a for-profit social enterprise, where in addition to sustainable compostable products, they want to work towards making World Centric a model of how sustainable enterprises should be run. In 2009, for example they offset all their carbon emissions, and gave 25% of profits before taxes to grass root social and environmental organizations, and hope to move towards giving 100% of our profits. Their overall mission, vision and values stay the same since World Centric's founding - to make a difference and create a more just and sustainable world.
World Centric products are made from annually renewable resources like corn, sugarcane, and wheat straw fiber. Sugar cane and wheat straw fiber are also discarded by-products of the agriculture industry and we are using this discarded fiber to make sustainable alternatives to plastics and styrofoam.
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Zodiac is furthering its commitment to continual product improvement by engineering an integrated equipment system with components that work flawlessly together and save money, time, and the environment. By installing the complete Zodiac Pool, homeowners gain significant savings in utility bills, maintenance time, and energy consumption using innovative and cost-effective equipment. Learn more below.
Chapter 15 filing is required by U.S. courts whenever a global company restructures its debts. The Carlyle Group extended debt maturities with Zodiac's lenders and Zodiac chose to request assistance from the US court under Chapter 15 to ensure the debt amendments were binding in the U.S. Although Chapter 15 is administered through the bankruptcy court, our filing doesn't mean that Zodiac has declared bankruptcy.
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Patrick, a graduate of West High School's Class of 2000, proposed to Kijana at sunset Feb. 18 on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Kijana, daughter of Diane and Roland Atkins of Aurora, has five brothers and three sisters. She works in treasury management sales for US Bank and holds an MBA from Regis University. Her grandparents are Lillie and Richard Pounds and Catherine and Joseph Atkins Sr., all of Colorado.
Patrick is the son of Ellen and Victor Bailey of Tracy and grandson of Karl Handwerk of Woodside, Robert Bailey of DeMoines, Iowa, and the late Gertraud Handwerk and Earnestine Bailey. His siblings are Michael Bailey, and his wife, Shannon, and Danielle Bailey, all of Manteca, Margaret Shulmeister of San Jose and Modesto Wiggins of Tracy.
At West High, he played football and participated in Tracy Unified School District's FEAST program. Since then, he has earned a bachelor's degree in food service management from Johnson & Wales University, and he is employed by Epicurean Catering.
During Saturday's ceremony, the bride will be attended by Nacrice Bryant, Jolene Wallace and Danielle Bailey. The groom's attendants will be Gabrielle Fernandez, Willie Oliver and Michael Bailey. Makenzie Bailey will be the flower girl.
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Marmo Family & Friends Event - December 8
Be sure to visit from November 25th to December 11th as PUMA invites all families, children and friends to participate in our daily activities with the PUMA Sailing Team's 13th crew member, Marmo.
2:30 PM: Story time at the PUMA Quad
- Date: Thursday, December 08, 2011
- Time: 2:30 PM
- Price: Free
- Who's Invited?: Everyone
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Two 17-year old Oak Park-River Forest High School students have been charged with the attempted armed robbery of several fellow students.
Michael Davis, of the 1200 block of North Austin Boulevard and Joshua Smith, of the 300 block of Chicago Avenue, were arrested following an investigation by both high school and Oak Park police.
Oak Park police Detective Commander Ladon Reynolds said both boys were charged with a single count of felony attempted armed robbery after one of the suspects was identified in a line up Thursday.
Police were alerted by a 911 call about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday after a boy displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victim at Superior Street and East Avenue in Oak Park. The student refused and the robber left.
The victim thought he recognized the boy with the gun, and a check of last year's yearbook put a name to the alleged suspect's face.
"School officials interviewed one of the offenders and obtained information implicating him in the crime," Reynolds said. "He said he obtained the weapon used from another student, and named him."
That weapon, which turned out to be a replica BB gun, was recovered from a student locker.
Police were then called and a lineup was conducted, leading to the charges.
While arrest records for minors cannot be released to the media, Reynolds said neither of the teens is known to him from previous contacts.
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One more week to go...then we can put away the holiday treats and temptations until next year and get back on track with our work out routines!
In the mean time, here's some ways to keep the damage to a minimum and simply EAT LESS.
(from Men's Health)
1. Grin Yourself Thin
Do something to make yourself smile. Scientists say serotonin, the "happy hormone", reduces appetite. And, higher levels of it make you more likely to burn fat
2. Crack Some Nuts
In another study, people who were given shelled (that is, naked) pistachios ate 211 calories' worth while those who had the in-shell variety consumed only 125 calories in the same sitting.
3. Put a Fork in It
Your non-dominant hand, that is. You'll be more mindful of what you're eating and probably end up consuming less. (using chopsticks works, too, especially if you're not a pro!)
4. Be an Early Bird
Late risers not only eat more calories (almost 200 more at dinner and another 375 after 8pm) but also eat more unhealthy than those who wake up around 8am, according to a study.
5. Eat With a Woman
Men consume 37 percent less when they eat with a wife or girlfriend than when they dine out with their buddies, according to researchers.
6. Chew Gum
You can't snack if your mouth is already occupied! Especially if you have a sweet tooth. Just be sure to go for the sugar free variety.
7. Keep 'em Clean
This is my favorite trick when I'm home. Simply BRUSH YOUR TEETH when those treats are calling your name. You'll feel refreshed, sparkly clean and no longer reach for that cookie--nothing tastes good after toothpaste!


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Something Americans use to describe everything.
Oh wow it's just awesome
by Every Strangers Eyes June 20, 2006
The meaning of being awesome is you. YOU ARE THE DEFINITION OF AWESOME.
by yeeeethatsright June 09, 2011
An overused adjective intended to denote something as "cool" or "great" but instead winds up meaning "lame." This is actually a reflection of the lameness of person using the word, the degree of which is directly proportionate to difference between the user's perspective of the so-called awesome object / person / situation and that of a reasonably sober, well-informed observer.
"Bono is awesome."
"This pizza is awesome" (when the pizza in question comes from a food court at the airport)
"This pizza is awesome" (when the pizza in question comes from a food court at the airport)
by ES Jones June 25, 2011
Although it's now used as another word for cool, it literally means something that strucks awe. Something so amazing, one is in awe seeing it. But like I said, nowadays it's used just like cool.
I was struck with awe when I witnessed men landing on the moon. It was awesome.
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Beer gardens and restaurant overhauls are nothing new, but this venture may not pass the smell test...literally.
The Riverbank Grill is located in the New York state-run greenspace right above the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Harlem.
It has outdoor seating with lovely views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge.
I'm assuming it's nice, once you get past the smell. Not to mention the bugs in the summer-time.
"We want the Riverbank Grill to be more casual and funky," owner Tom Cheung told the New York Daily News. "We want to attract more of a casual guest."
Of course he had to use the term "funky". It has to be more than the smell right?
Then again, there are outdoor dining options in Kaukauna...and that city can smell riper than the fruit and vegetables inside the restaurant.
So what do I know?
(Photo is Riverbank State Park looking at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant)


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These DIY New Year's Eve Party Hats Get Our Stamp Of Approval
One thing we hate about NYE is how dorky you look in the party hats. But we love love love what Kira from Her New Leaf has done with the hats. We'd totally rock these on New Years Eve 2012:


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Cute baby bunny?
Or cutest baby bunny ever?!?
Side note: any idea what a baby bunny is called? Wait a minute. Is bunny the term for baby rabbit? Hmmmm... If only there were some "online search engine," if you will, where the answer could easily be obtained. :)
UPDATE: Whaaaaaaaaa?!? A baby rabbit is called a kit or kitten?? We should probably go with kit to avoid any confusion. Heh.


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South Fit and Flare Ponte Dress
- Low stock, selling fast
11 reviews
- Delivery
Belt Included. Shell: 95% polyester, 5% elastane. Lining: Polyester.
Length: 36 inch.Colours: Black, Blue, Red. Machine Washable
South Mix and Match Dress
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Belt included. Length: 38 inch.Colours: Navy, Stone. Shell: Polyester. Lining: Polyester. Machine washable.
South Ponte Workwear Dress
A slip-on-and-go number that's seriously chic, the ponte workwear dress by South is a must have in your workwear wardrobe.
This sleek shift is a dress you can shimmy into in a flash, slip your feet in some courts and you're ready to go – perfect for days when you're running behind! Its timeless cut features a sleeveless finish and round necked design, while the waist is defined by small tabs to the side. A true classic this dress is a working wardrobe staple you'll whip out of your wardrobe again and again.
Wear this dress with your favourite court shoes for a sophisticated nine-to-five style you'll feel super confident in.
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- Dress by South
- Fabric tabs to the waist
- Round neck design
- Sleeveless cut
Savoir Zip Colour Block Dress
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Savoir Zip Detail Biker Dress
Vamp up your evening style this season in this colour block dress by Savoir.
In bold clashes of red and black, this dress packs a colourful punch with plenty of attitude. Exposed zip detailing and black front panels add industrial edge, while the three-quarter sleeves ensure you can wear it from autumn into winter.
Wear this biker dress with a pair of courts and a luxe leather clutch. Finish your statement-making look with a slick of red lipstick.
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- Biker dress by Savoir
- Zip detail to front and sides
- Colour block effect with contrast side panels
- Also available in a petite fit
- Length: 40 inches
Savoir Mock Shrug Confident Curves Dress
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1 review
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- Next day delivery available
Confident curves lace detail pencil dress with inner corset. Length 40 inch.Colours: Black/Lace, Colourblock. Shell: 62% polyester, 33% viscose, 5% elastane. Machine washable.
Kimberley Walsh Pleat Neck Pencil Dress
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Kimberley Walsh Pleat Neck Pencil Dress
This gorgeous pencil dress by Kimberley Walsh is part of her first ever collection and it's exclusive to Very! Inspired by the modern woman this collection has a piece for every occasion.
With an exciting mix of sleek styling and refined elegance this frock is your perfect day-to-night piece. The classic pencil cut will keep you looking chic from your morning commute to evening dinner date. Complete with a pleated neckline and peek-a-boo vintage lace to the hem this is the ultimate in versatile grace.
Perfect your office meets girl-next-door look by wearing this dress with nude peep toe heels and keep your make up minimal and fresh.
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- Pencil dress by Kimberley Walsh
- Pleat neck detailing
- Lace insert hem
- Length: 40 inches
South Petite Workwear Knot Front Dress - Spot Print
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South Petite Workwear Knot Front Dress.
Three-quarter sleeve dress with knot front detail.Colour: Spot Print. 95% polyester, 5% elastane. Machine washable.
South Jersey Wrap Dress
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South Jersey Wrap DressColour: Stripe. 95% viscose, 5% elastane. Machine washable.
Definitions Zip Back Rounded Shoulder Tunic
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Definitions Long Sleeve Tunic Dress
The LBD just got a winter makeover
This tunic dress by Definitions reworks the classic LBD ready for this trans-seasonal phase we're entering.
The all black hue of this tunic is undeniably chic and a versatile pick for your office-to-after 5 wardrobes. Full sleeves make this piece the ideal option as we're in between seasons and the round neckline softens the sleek lines. A contrast exposed quarter zip to the back secures the fit as well as creating a colour to accessorise this dress with.
Wear this tunic with black opaque tights, court shoes and a statement metal necklace as a focal point of your look.
Whatever you do, do it in style
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- Tunic dress by Definitions
- Rounded shoulder
- Zip back fastening
- Full-length sleeves
South Textured Waist Dress
This textured pencil dress by South adds instant oomph to your work wear wardrobe.
Cinching in at your waist, hugging your hips and highlighting your legs this frock makes an instant impact. Choose black and cream for sleek monochrome style or go for blue and black for a touch of daytime drama. The textured skirt feels luxurious and adds interest to your look. Find and secure your perfect fit with a back zip fastening.
Wear this dress with platform heels and a tote bag for a wow worthy office outfit.
Useful info:
- Pencil dress by South
- Contrast waist detail
- V shape neckline
- Back zip fastening
- Length: 42 inches
South Plain Pencil Dress
- Low stock, selling fast
54 reviews
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South Pencil Dress
This pencil dress by South adds instant style to your work wardrobe – a new staple piece that lifts your boardroom style.
The ever-chic outline of this pencil dress translates in cool grey, classy black or rich magenta. Giving you a sultry silhouette this piece is figure flattering and adds feminine charm with cap sleeves and a square neckline.
Wear this dress with platform heels, a cropped blazer and leather tote for a professional yet pretty outfit.
Useful info:
- Pencil dress by South
- Capped sleeves
- Square neckline
- Small split to hem
- Back zip fastening


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Knot your average paperweight. Made from hand-blown glass in a range of vibrant shades, these Glass Knot Paperweights add an artful touch to desks, dressers and tabletops. Perfect for giving as year-round gifts or compiling a few for your own home.
- Hand-blown glass.
- Imported.
- Details + Dimensions
- Small: 3.4"diam. x 2.8"h.
- Medium: 5.5"diam. x 5.3"h.
- Extra-Large: 9.8"diam.x 9"h.
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Most purchases are shipped from our Distribution Center by UPS, to arrive in your home within 5 business days of order receipt.
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For an extra charge of $15 per address, we can arrange for rush delivery to most destinations.
Return Policy
We take great pride in the quality of our merchandise. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you may return the item(s) within 30 days of receiving the order for a full refund of the merchandise cost. After 30 days, we will replace or refund your purchase against manufacturer's defects ONLY. Please note that we cannot accept returns on monogrammed/personalized items, special order upholstery items and special order rugs, one-of-a-kind rugs, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price ending in .99 or .97. Price adjustments will be honored within 14 days of purchase with original purchase receipt. Delivery fees are non-refundable. Returns of mattresses are subject to a $200 return shipping fee.
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Men's Nike Free 5.0+ EXT Woven Running Shoes
A comfortable, natural ride is just a step away with the Nike Free 5.0+ EXT Woven Running Shoes. Featuring the latest in Nike running technologies, these sneakers are ready to go the distance with you.
A style standout, these kicks feature a unique woven upper for a trendy look on the run. But these kicks aren't just for good looks. They also utilize Nike Flywire technology for a secure, supportive fit and a flexible Nike Free midsole/outsole for a barefoot-like feel. A textured mesh inner sleeve lets your feet breathe, while the fused Phylite midsole and outsole supplies a resilient ride.
- CATEGORY: Neutral runner
- UPPER: No-sew woven material
- MIDSOLE: Fused Phylite
- OUTSOLE: Rubber with Nike flex grooves
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Bring history alive in England, from the majestic Houses of Parliament in London, to prehistoric, mysterious Stonehenge. The sun shines on Brighton's pebbly beach dotted with striped deckchairs, and limestone walls snake their way across Yorkshires verdant dales. Bath's gracious Georgian terraces are a contrast to trendy canal-side flats in converted Manchester warehouses.
Visit the stunning 'Emerald Isle' and explore the lush green landscapes that earned Ireland its nickname. Rugged coastline and beautiful historic cities – including the captivating capital of Dublin – are all waiting to be discovered in glorious Ireland.
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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom's smallest region of 1.7 million people, is compact and universally welcoming, yet diverse. Nowhere is more than a 2-hour drive from anywhere else. Rural tranquility combines with the vibrant friendliness of the cities – Belfast, the capital, and Derry-Londonderry – to create an intriguing British/Irish uniqueness and cultural richness. Taste and hear it in the cuisine (an 'Ulster fry' breakfast or a bowl of champ mash) served to a soundtrack of pipes and fiddles amid local craic (witty banter) in pubs and cafés across the land.
From Edinburgh's dramatic hilltop castle to the remote West Highland steam train, a Scotland holiday is a trip through an untamed landscape and noble history. Picturesque fishing ports with pastel-hued houses and the Shetland Islands heather-coated hills bring peace and tranquillity. Glasgow's Georgian and Art Nouveau architecture keeps urbanites happy.