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Munich, 21 December 2012 - Building up a refueling station network for fuel cell electric vehicles is taking on a concrete form. The current partners in the H2 Mobility initiative (Air Liquide, Daimler, Linde, OMV, Shell, and Total) are working on implementing a business model to build up a nationwide hydrogen refueling station network in Germany.
The objective of this initiative is to prepare for the planned series launch of fuel cell electric vehicles and build up a hydrogen refueling station network infrastructure. In September 2009, the cross-industry H2 Mobility initiative already joined forces to develop scenarios to build up a hydrogen supply infrastructure in Germany within the scope of a study. Based on this study, H2 Mobility assessed the probable success of potentially building up this infrastructure and developed various business models along with an implementation road map in a second phase in 2011. Beyond the six partners, seven associated partners from the automotive industry (BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Intelligent Energy, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen) as well as the National Organization of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW) as interface to Germany's federal government are also involved.
In the currently launched third phase of preparations initiative partners are negotiating the foundation of a joint corporate entity to implement the business model and invest in building up the infrastructure.
About The Linde Group
The Linde Group is a world-leading gases and engineering company with around 62,000 employees in more than 100 countries worldwide. In the 2011 financial year, Linde generated revenue of EUR 13.787 bn. The strategy of the Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The Group is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
Under the "Clean Technology by Linde" label, the company offers a wide range of products and technologies that help to render renewable energy sources financially viable, and significantly slow down the depletion of fossil resources or reduce the level of CO2 emitted. This ranges from specialty gases for solar module manufacturing, industrial-scale CO2 separation and application technologies to alternative fuels and energy carriers such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen.
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- One-page printed petition completed in manuscript, submitted by John McLean of Liberty County [Georgia] for payment from Joseph Law for a female slave who he had "converted to his own proper use and involvement to the damage of the petitioner." Signed by Howly [probably Richard Howly] and Benj'n [Benjamin] Andrew.
- Three-page letter and envelope dated March 21, 1881, from Daniel McFarland in Texarkana, Arkansas [Texas], to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, notfying of his whereabouts and giving his new address. McFarland also writes that "in order to avoid the great notoriety which follows me wherever I go, I have taken the name of Daniel O'Brien for the present."
- Two documents on one page in two hands. On top, a bill of sale of "a female negro slave named Kate" from Nicholas Dudley [probably of Exeter, New Hampshire] to his son-in-law and daughter, Sarah and Josiah Robinson. On bottom, bill for cost of materials purchased by Capt. Josiah Robinson for the funeral of Nicholas Dudley from Daniel and Jacob Tilton.
- Two letters on one leaf. Two-page letter dated April 20, 1851, from George Bradburn to Lysander Spooner, notifying that he is leaving in the morning for Cleveland [Ohio]. Followed by a two-page letter dated April 30, 1851, from Frances H. Bradburn to Lysander Spooner, notifying that she will also leave for Cleveland before visiting with Spooner.
- One leaf containing two separately signed documents, both dated February 19, 1803. At top, birth certificate of of Ann Maria Stevenson, born to 'the wife of a free black by the name of Joseph Stevenson' belonging to New York City physician Joshua E. R. Birch. At bottom, certificate indicating Birch's intention to 'abandon' his rights to the child. Addressed to Tunis Wortman, Esq., Clerk of the City and County of New York.
- Bill of sale for "a certain negro man named Harry" from Archibald D. Murphy and George Clancy of Orange County, North Carolina, to Wiliam Kirkland, of the same town. The slave, Harry, was part of the estate of John S. Kirk. Signed by witnesses G. M. Johnston and James O'Daniel. On back of first page, three additional statements in three hands, all confirming sale of the slave, Harry.
- Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steam Boat Phoenix [i.e., Phenix?] of Alexandria from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to Washington. Includes names of ship's Master James Gay, Jr., shipper Joseph Bruin, and collector Edward S. Hough. Names shipping company Bruin & Hill. Lists 6 slaves as well as 1 infant.
- List titled "October 1857," listing Harriet C. Capen, Robert Briggs, Thomas C. Wales, Stimpson & Whiting, James W. Bates, Russell, Hennesey & Phelps, Willis & Co., Witherbee [Wetherbee] Bro., J. P. Polion Dubuc, Joel Brett, Jos. [Joseph] Russell, Jonathan, Cottle, David Kimball, Thomas E. Lillie, Duncan Cameron, Holmes Holden & Catler. Mrs. Phelan, Albany Block [residential building] and ca. 50 others.
- Recommendation for Massachusetts Governor Marcus Morton to appoint Amos B. Merrill of Boston to the position of agent under the "resolves relating to the imprisonment of citizens of this commonwealth in other states" of March 24, 1843. List of twelve names in pencil on verso, many only first and last initial.
- Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steamer Augusta of Washington from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to Aquia, Virginia. Includes names of ship's Master John Rogers, shipper Joseph Bruin of Alexandria, consignee S. H. Knight, collector Edward Green and 5 slaves, Susan, Mary, Hannah, Anette and William.
- Two-page list of donors to the Liberator in 1839. Also includes donations made in January 1840 and "amounts loaned to Liberator committee." The list of donors includes William Rotch, Andrew Robeson, the Pawtucket Anti-Slavery Society, William Bassett, the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society, Mary Ann Russell, Isaac Winslow, [Samuel] Fessenden, Joseph Southwick, Ellis Gray Loring, Samuel Philbrick, Samuel Rodman, Joseph Southwick, Christopher Robinson and others.

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SHY OF half a century and Rochester basketball fans have been able to eradicate the memory of Spaulding High's disappointing 48-46 loss to Bishop Bradley (now Trinity High school) in the 1964 Class L (now Division I ) championship game at the old Lewis Field House on the Durham campus. Bradley was a nemesis for the Red Raiders and the locals were convinced to win the school's only title the Pioneers from Manchester would be the final roadblock.
A victory would have substantial significance for both clubs. Bradley was riding an undefeated season (23-0) entering the tournament and as the defending Class L champs. As for Spaulding, (15-5) little did they know the historical consequences of the final outcome.
During the regular season, Bradley won both meetings by scores of 69-61 and 80-72 in spite of the career-high 42-point performance by Spaulding's senior ace Denny Hodgdon.
From the opening tip they counter-punched for 32 minutes right to the final bell- where six points was the most either team could distanced themselves. A unique aura , overtone enveloped the title match-up from second guessing to literally the vilification of one of the officials.
Spaulding's head coach John Parker, endeavoring to bewilder, confuse Bradley's pre-game plan, opted to position the high-scoring Hodgdon "down low" drawing double and triple coverage by the Manchester quintet. The unexpected move questioned by Rochester followers based on Hodgdon's 23.3 points per game seasonal average and recently coming off a 42-point effort against the same outfit was vindicated as the final results would show.
Although Hodgdon would score only six points, Spaulding would keep pace with Bradley throughout on the strength of peripheral effectiveness from Dave Harkinson's 15 points and Peter Harrity's 14.
THE AFTERMATH. The referees were Larry Mitchell and Bill Trobec, regarded as two of the most proficient in their day. In fact , Mitchell's experience extended to the college level. Four quarters of "down your throat" action was not to be the final chapter of this anti-climatic contest. With game-ending seconds ticking off the clock, Mitchell blew the whistle disallowing a Spaulding hoop to tie the game. Rochester fans absolutely went berserk and to this day never forgave Mr. Mitchell.
Now for the rest of the story. According to one observer who occupied one of the best "seats" in the house, a Spaulding player on the bench, unquestionably testifies that Trobec, not Mitchell, made the call. Perhaps what led to the confusion or misinterpretation from the partisan crowd was Mitchell demonstratively waving off the Spaulding bucket but was simply backing up the Trobec whistle.
The late Rochester Courier sports columnist Reggie Hurd wrote shortly after the game:
"There was ease in Mitchell's swagger and a glint in Mitchell's eye.
And a missile in his whistle that said ' paulding you will die.'
Somewhere the bands are playing, somewhere people laugh, sing and shout.
But the missile in that whistle leaves the outcome in doubt."
RELENTLESSLY, Hurd resurrected the controversy in 1967 writing, " Closer three years ago when they (Spaulding) went right down to the final whistle and we will never forget who tooted the whistle." However, it was reliably ascertained that coach Parker communicated with Larry Mitchell commending his officiating.
SIX YEARS later this writer had an opportunity to sit down with Denny Hodgdon during a semester break in his sophomore year at Fairleigh Dickinson College in Teaneck, N.J. studying dentistry. Hodgdon recalled the Bradley team as the best that he ever played against or saw in high school noting the Manchester club once ran off 75 straight victories. The 1964 Pioneers were definitely the best in the state led by Mark Telge who later went to Duke, Pete DeCato over to UNH, Jeff Grenert attending Creighton University, Jeff Mullins to Providence and Dave Hardy a scholarship to Manhattan University.
Ironically, in retrospect, Hodgdon never made reference relative to the officiating or coach Parker's game plan.
JOHN PARKER coached the Spaulding varsity from 1958 to 1965 with a won-lost record of 68-96. Born in Wells, Maine, he graduated from Wells High school, and attended Hebron (Maine) Academy for one year. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1955. While at UNH he starred in basketball and track and captained both teams. He once led the Yankee Conference in the high jump and high hurdles.
After UNH, he served a tour of duty in the Army in 1956-57 then moved to Freeport , Maine, where he coached basketball, baseball and served as the athletic director. He came to Spaulding in September of 1957, teaching civics, physical education and coached basketball and track.
In 1965 , he attended New York University and the following year accepted a guidance councilor position at Somersworth High school. Earlier in his career he did graduate work at the University of Colorado.
After a long illness, John Parker died Dec. 18, 1967 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. He was 37 years old.
NOSTALGIA ASIDE. We faithfully focus on the fate of the 2012-13 Spaulding High Red Raiders. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!
Lee Sanfacon is a life-long Rochester resident and Lilac City sports historian.


text: The Friends of Richards Memorial Library are requesting donations for their 2007 book/craft fair on Friday, October 12, and Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the library. Donations of paperbacks, books for all ages, tapes, puzzles, and children's board games encouraged. No Readers Digests, encyclopedias or textbooks. There will also be a Friends' donation craft table for handmade crafts. For more information, contact Anita at (508) 798-5092. Any teenager who would like to have a table in the Junior Craft Fair to sell his/her handiwork is welcome to contact Lucia at luciapsan@ hotmail.com for more information. Volunteers are invited to book sorting sessions in the library basement, 3-5 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month: July 29, August 26 and September 30.


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Can Failure Be Good?
This story appears in the September 2001 issue of . Subscribe »
You daydream about what you really want to do. You can't wait to talk to co-workers, friends, family or anyone who'll listen to you talk about your business idea. Thoughts of being the boss, setting your own hours and fulfilling your life's passion get you more pumped than anything else.
So what keeps you from taking the first step? For many aspiring entrepreneurs, it's the fear they might fail. The moment they're about to muster enough courage to launch out on their own, their minds race with thoughts like these:
- What happens if my venture flops?
- How would I save face with my family and friends?
- I couldn't bear to be forced back into working a "real job"-that would be humiliating!
- If this thing doesn't go, how would I get back on my feet financially?
- How would I regain my credibility with people?
And with all the failed companies of late, how do you diminish these anxious thoughts to gain the confidence you need to move forward on your business? Change the way you view failure. Understand that failure is not the end of the world-nor the end of your entrepreneurial career-if you learn from it. Not that you want to start a venture only to fail, but as entrepreneurs Jeffrey Henning and John Doffing can attest, failure can actually be the thing that makes you the most successful. Learn from their stories-and maybe those first few start-up steps won't seem so terrifying.
Index Software
Life Span: 1991-1993
Cause of Death: Insufficient Funds
Subsequent Venture: Perseus Development Corp. , founded 1993
Vitals: Revenues exceed $1 million, with 40 employees to date
Jeffrey Henning, 32, learned the hard way that it takes more than a great idea to build a winning venture. In 1991, at age 22, Henning co-founded Index Software to provide auto-illustration software to people who couldn't draw but still needed custom graphics at an affordable price. Based on his research, there was a clear need and a ready market for his product. In fact, Henning says the start-up was on the verge of getting the software bundled into Lotus SmartSuite, which would have been a major score for his company. But the deal never got off the ground.and neither did Index Software. Henning shut the doors after two years.
The problem? Sure, they had a great idea, but they didn't have a fully developed product, nor enough cash to make it happen. "We lacked funds to invest in completing the technology," recalls Henning. "With the recession [during the early '90s], venture capital firms were not providing seed funding. They were only financing companies that had completed development of their products. But our product was too labor-intensive for us to do that, requiring a team of artists to create customized clip art."
What were the lessons learned? Henning cites three:
2. Secure sufficient lines of credit, even at times when it doesn't seem you would need to access them. This will give you leverage when you want to raise expansion capital.
3. Start with a very basic initial product, and get it to market ASAP to begin generating revenues. This way, you get money in the bank and more relevant customer survey research to build a revised, more robust version.
Armed with these lessons, Henning quickly turned things around to co-found Perseus Development Corp., a Braintree, Massachusetts, firm that develops and sells software for conducting more efficient market survey research, in 1993. And the failure experience seems to have served him well. Now the COO, Henning has helped grow Perseus from three employees in 1997 to more than 40 today, with revenues exceeding $1 million.
"We developed the survey first for our own use [at Perseus] to provide better market research services to our customers, and we kept investing in the software until we were ready to.sell a mass-market version. This avoided the need to raise capital," says Henning. Instead of being 100 percent dependent on outside capital, as he was with Index Software, Henning and his team designed a business model where Perseus would self-fund software development with revenue from consulting services. And then they gradually transferred more focus to the software development side of the business. Here's the breakdown: In 1993, 100 percent of Perseus' revenues came from consulting services. Today, consulting accounts for 54 percent, with the other 46 percent generated by software sales.
What motivated Henning to start a new company and put the disappointment of Index Software behind him? "There was never any doubt that I would do anything but start companies. I've been starting companies since I was a kid," Henning reflects.
Life Span: 1999-1999
Cause of Death: Inability to convert online services into profitable revenue stream
Subsequent Venture: StartUpAgent Inc. , launched in 2000
Vitals: Projects revenues near $1 million for 2001, with team of 12 employees and contractors
John Doffing, 31, wrote the original business plan for PlanetArts.com while he was a graduate student at Cambridge University in 1994. Five years later, during the height of the Internet bubble, Doffing, the founding CEO, and four partners officially incorporated PlanetArts.com. "Our goal was nothing less than to transform the art world through the Internet!" Doffing reflects. Their vision was to create an online art gallery to provide an unprecedented way for emerging artists to expose their work to a global audience. PlanetArts would make money by collecting "slotting fees" from the artists.
But it didn't happen. Just months after launch, PlanetArts.com ceased operations.
Why did PlanetArts fail? As Doffing points out, it's hard to make much money when your paying customers-"starving artists"-don't have the money to pay you. "We entered a crowded, undefined market with no viable path to monetizing traffic," Doffing laments. "In retrospect, we were probably a bit idealistic."
What lessons did Doffing come away with? Here are three:
2. Target a big enough market to make it worth your while.
3. Design a clear-cut revenue model to make money from that market.
"From the PlanetArts experience," says Doffing, "I think I definitely learned the value of building a company upon a legitimate business need that can be viably monetized."
The following year, Doffing launched his current venture, StartUpAgent Inc., an upstart recruiting agency in San Francisco that specializes in building teams for high-growth tech companies in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles. Despite the recent market downturn, Doffing has grown the company from one person to a team of 12, with revenues projected to reach $1 million for 2001.
How has the PlanetArts failure impacted his current success? "StartUpAgent has been profitable, literally from the first week," says Doffing. "And the business model is decidedly straightforward, [unlike PlanetArts]. We connect great people with great early-stage companies, and we charge for it! In several ways, StartUpAgent owes at least a portion of it success to the failure of Planet Arts."
|Work out the kinks of your start-up before you open for business with Start Your Own Business by Rieva Lesonsky and the staff of Entrepreneur.
Sean M. Lyden is the principal and senior writer of The Professional Writing Firm Inc., a Kennesaw, Georgia, company that specializes in ghostwriting articles.


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This week's recipe for the all-new Tuesdays With Dorie (Baking With Julia edition) is Rugelach. I have baked rugelach once: Dorie Greenspan's recipe in the original TWD group, which I posted here. Rugelach is a traditional Jewish cookie, and consists of a cream cheese dough filled with a jam or jam-like spread, and sprinkled with nuts and dried fruit then rolled and baked.
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- The host blogs for the rugelach are Jessica of My Baking Heart and Margaret of The Urban Hiker; you can find the recipe if you visit their posts (here and here).
- The rugelach recipe in Baking With Julia contains several different components. One is prune or apricot lekvar - a sort of a spread or paste made from dried fruit. I had some nice soft prunes that I had used for a different recipe and wanted to use them up while they were still fresh. I made 1/2 recipe of the prune lekvar. It was easy enough to prepare and I froze the leftover lekvar for a future baking projects.
- For the dough, I had 2 ounces of cream cheese in the fridge to use up so I decided to make 1/6 recipe of the dough and the other components. I know that I mixed up the dough without incident, but got a little tricky when I moved onto the "filling and topping" component(s) I was cruising along with my mental calculations and then suddenly I got totally confused by my math in the sugar and nuts measurements. I know that I reduced the sugar by a little bit, and reduced the cinnamon by a good bit (I wanted the fruit and nuts, not to mention the prune lekvar, to shine)
- Roll-and-sliced was the recipe's preferred method of shaping the cookies, but it also allowed for the traditional crescent shaping - where you form long thin triangles of dough and rolling those around the fillings. I decided to go for the crescent shape even though I suspected it would be hard to fit all of the filling inside the cookies. I rolled my dough into a rough semicircle, spread it with the prune lekvar, scattered the fillings, and cut triangular wedges. The recipe cautions against rolling the dough too thin, because it has a lot of filling to hold. As it turned out, filling was spilling out, even before my cookies made it to the baking sheet.
halfway through the process of coating with egg wash and sugar/spices/nuts before baking
- These cookies, in my hands, were an unholy, glorious mess. They melted all over the baking sheet (thank goodness for silicone mats!) and stopped this side of charring before the pastry was finished baking, but they ended up perfectly baked inside.
the verdict:
Matching their untidy appearance, my rugelach were a riot of fruit and nut flavors, with a hint of sweetness + cinnamon. My husband and I had no trouble polishing off the half dozen or cookies and wishing for more. They were especially good with a cup of hot coffee or tea.


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Kaiman discusses why he's not in the race
North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman acknowledged that there was lot of interest in him running for Nassau County executive last year when the field of credible Democratic candidates appeared sparse.
"If you go back to last year, there was not a field as there is today," Kaiman said. But with the emergence this year of former County Executive Thomas Suozzi and wealthy financier Adam Haber, "There's less urgency for Jon Kaiman to be part of the race than when discussions began in 2012."
It was the closest that Kaiman, 50, came to giving any specific reasons for his decision last week to take a pass on the Democratic primary for county executive in September. But he was emphatic that his decision had little to do with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who reportedly wanted Kaiman to make the race. "I know there been a lot of talk about the governor, but it's not what drives this thing at the end of the day," Kaiman said.
Kaiman formed an exploratory committee the day before Suozzi announced his candidacy last month, but never formally entered the race to take on Republican County Executive Edward Mangano. "I never campaigned, nor did any fundraising," Kaiman said. "When the opportunity arises you take the time to look at it."
The Great Neck-based Democrat, at least for now, has put off any immediate endorsement in the race.
"I have a good relationship with Tom Suozzi and a good relationship with Adam Haber," Kaiman said. "I'm part of the Democratic organization and at some point I may engage in this campaign. But for the next few weeks, I'm going to enjoy my sense of peace."
Before superstorm Sandy and the fallout from the Long Island Power Authority's storm response, Kaiman was mentioned as a leading contender to head LIPA. He said he does not dwell on that or other jobs, and says he expects to seek re-election next year.
"I'm always willing to have a discussion," he said, but the main thing that changed was Sandy and the discussion for the governor has gotten much bigger and continues."
The town website calls North Hempstead the state's seventh largest town and Kaiman said it's "exciting to run a government of this size with a very diverse community of so many moving parts. Experience counts. Knowing how to navigate minefields is very helpful."
The impact of Kaiman's decision to skip the county executive race remains unclear.
Haber, of East Hills, said he believes Kaiman's exit helps him, especially in North Hempstead, because "it frees a lot of people to support me" who might have backed Kaiman.
Haber, who has been doing direct mail for the past three weeks and has a $2 million campaign war chest, said he has been campaigning at the grassroots level for two years and believes it will lead to victory.
"We've tried Suozzi and it didn't work," said Haber, referring to Suozzi's eight years as county executive and his efforts to run for governor. "He said he'd 'Fix Albany' and he couldn't even fix Nassau. We need a fresh start."
Jay Jacobs, Nassau Democratic chairman and a Suozzi ally, said Kaiman's departure will unite the party behind the former county executive. He said he expects Haber to go heavily negative against Suozzi in the primary, but warned that such a tack won't work in a Democratic primary that attracts die-hard party activists who have backed Suozzi in the past.
"His only path to victory is to try to use a flame thrower," Jacobs said. "But that sometimes can come back to burn you."
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FOOD- THE DISH- Crazy for cakes: Bakery makes its Downtown debut
We have some sweet news for you this week. Cappellino's Crazy Cakes, the gourmet bakery planned on the Downtown Mall, finally opened on Tuesday, June 10. Ever since we first wrote about Crazy Cakes in April, people have been calling and emailing to ask us when the new sweet shop would open.
In fact, co-owner Dotty Cappellino tells us that her brother, Frank, a Florida cake designer who moved here to open the shop with her, got four cake designing jobs from Hook referrals before the shop even opened. Needless to say, it appears that Mall mavens have a serious sweet tooth, one that Crazy Cakes is finally here to satisfy.
"We're very excited," says Dotty Cappellino, busy making cupcakes in the new kitchen space three days before the opening, and describing an anxiety dream she had the night before. "Yes, we'll finally be open on Tuesday, if I'm still alive," she jokes.
Indeed, it's been a long road to their new spot on Third Street, across from Fleurie and the side entrance to Rapture. It all started a few years ago when Dotty began making pound cakes for her co-workers at World Strides.
They were so enamored they suggested she try to sell them. Around the same time, her aging parents, both with Alzheimer's, had entered a nursing home in her native Pittsburgh, so the extra income was welcome. Eventually, the Greenwood Store and Foods of All Nations began carry Dotty's pound cakes. Last December, Dotty says, Foods sold 90 of them.
On the foundation of that success, Dotty came up with the idea of opening a bakery. "I noticed that Charlottesville, especially the Downtown Mall, didn't have a bakery that really cared about quality, not just quantity. I also thought there was a market here for my brother's artistically designed cakes."
So Dotty convinced Frank, who already had a successful business in Florida, to pull up his vanilla beans and join her. "I needed his moral support if I was going to do this," she says.
His confidence probably didn't hurt either. In April, Frank predicted that their shop would be "one of the hottest little places in the Charlottesville area." Indeed, if the cookie and cupcake samples we've tried are any indication, the siblings are going to have a hard time keeping the display window filled.
In the end, however, opening Crazy Cakes appears to have been a labor of love.
"The whole thing was really inspired by a desire to make my dad proud," Dotty says, "even though he doesn't know it, and can't appreciate it. It was something for me to focus on, to keep my mind off their situation."
New Forest Lakes Farmer's market is magically delicious
The new Forest Lakes Farmers Market debuted on June 3. The grand opening was a blast featuring live music and a magician to keep little veggie lovers enthusiastic. Dozens of shoppers came out to get the first scrumptious bite of locally grown groceries and the first pick of pretty plants. The market will operate every Tuesday, 4-7pm, in the South Recreational Facility parking area at 1650 Ashwood Boulevard.
The new market is a joint effort between the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Forest Lakes Homeowners Association.
"We commend the Forest Lakes HOA for taking the initiative to make this market happen," writes Melissa Wiley, PEC Director of Special Projects, in a release. "PEC is happy to help link local farmers and vendors with the HOA to make this a successful Market."
Is Spudnuts #1?
Probably— according to the UVA grad whose donut blog, the blognut.net, covers the round objects of desire from coast to coast. NBC29 picked up on his latest list of 13 great donut shops. But we couldn't help but notice that the artful blogger, despite waxing poetic about Spudnuts in 2006, somehow left that potato-flour emporium off his original top-ten list. Apparently blogger Bret Stetka received a barrage of comments from Spudnuts lovers urging him to place the store on the list.
That's good news for the Belmont spudnuttery, whose hard-working owner and patriarch, Richard Wingfield, passed away in 2005. (Wingfield and Spudnuts were the subject of the 2003 documentary, Still Life with Donuts: Natural History of a Neighborhood, written and directed by Mark Edwards and Mary Michaud, in which Wingfield comes off as a kind of unofficial mayor of the gentrifying neighborhood.) At the time, Wingfield's daughter, Lori, and her husband appeared weary at the prospect of keeping her father's store open.
"We're trying," she told the Hook. "My husband has his own business on top of this, but we're going to try to keep things going."
Three years later, it appears that Spudnuts has lost none of its appeal.
"With its retro charm and quirky cast of locals, it might be the perfect mom-and-pop doughnut shop," writes Stetka. "But be warned. Spudnuts' mastery of potato flour manipulation yields a dangerously fleeting enjoyment: their ultra-light raised glazed doughnuts disappear instantly like cotton candy, making mass-consumption nearly unavoidable."
We couldn't have said it better ourselves.
So long, Oakencroft
Felicia Warburg Rogan, the former New Yorker whose 1983 foray into viticulture on Garth Road touched off a multi-million-dollar Albemarle industry, plans to retire and sell the 250-acre farm on which her award-winning Oakencroft Vineyard and Winery sits. Sadly, Rogan says the new owners are not likely to keep the winery open. And who are the spoilsports?
Rogan's not telling. "No one knows, and no one will ever know who the land is going to," she snaps. "It was a very tough decision, but it was time."
Still, the matriarch of the Virginia wine business says she plans to remain active in promoting the fruit of Virginia's vines.
All this food news was first reported online. Check it out at readthehook.com/food/


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Re: RE #10 - Depths of Cholganna
Reply #15 on:
April 14, 2005, 11:09 PM »
I haven't read
yet, but plan to. I just finished Jedi Trial and Dark Rendevous. Dark Rendevous was good, except the author referred to "earth" creatures far to much in describing things...but Yoda confronting Dooku while Dooku tried to tempt him to the Dark Side was amazing.
I think you should show us (down the line, of course) the moment where Grievous punks Nute and puts him in his place.
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Re: RE #10 - Depths of Cholganna
Reply #16 on:
April 14, 2005, 11:39 PM »
I've been meaning to buy and read that book...
Do you know any specifics about when Grievous tears into Nute? I like your suggestion, but want to kind of know a bit more about it when I try to show that scene.
BTW, the Clone Wars at this time are only supposed to be about 3 months into the war. That still leaves about 3 years of hell to create in the photonovles. I'm thinking about 12-15 more Clone Wars stories.
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Reply #17 on:
April 15, 2005, 12:02 AM »
I'd write one if I didn't think it'd be hell for you to try to put into photonovel form...
I don't know the specifics (not sure there are any as yet) about the confrontation, but I know it had to do with Nute referring the Grievous as a droid...and ordering him like one.
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Re: RE #10 - Depths of Cholganna
Reply #18 on:
April 15, 2005, 12:27 PM »
We could write a story together - I think that sounds cool.
Anyways, over at RS.com -
Lance Quazar
wrote a huge piece about this story -
This was without a doubt the most visually stunning chapter to date and easily one of the best looking photonovels Ive ever seen. I loved the opening space battle, LOVED, the scene of the bombardment and ADORED the scene of the troopers in the river. You clearly spent many hours of intense labor on this and it shows. This chapter is a visual feast.
However, I have to be honest, in spite of that, this chapter really didnt do much for me.
From a storytelling perspective, this chapter is, unfortunately, a bit forgettable. Ultimately, nothing of real significance happens during this chapter and I was left with the feeling that, if I had somehow missed this chapter, it wouldnt matter in the slightest. You could go from Chapter 9 to Chapter 11 and not missing anything.
This was a throw-away adventure which didnt hold anything of significance in terms of plot, character or theme. Even though you are writing a serial, each chapter needs to be a self-contained and satisfying story in its own right, while also contributing to the greater whole. Its sort of why I never cared for "UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE" that story involved Ryrkof sitting on the sidelines in someone elses story. This one, while at least giving Rykrof something to do, is still fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
Think about it like this at the end of the chapter, what has changed? What have we learned about the story or the characters? Have the characters themselves undergone any significant growth? Have they learned anything new? Has the story deepened in complexity or been taken to the next level?
Sadly, the answers to most of these questions seems to be "no". While theres nothing inherently wrong with the occasional stand-alone adventure, this particular chapter has so little in terms of conflict, danger and stakes that it feels largely unnecessary.
Now I completely respect your decision not to have Ryrkrof participate in hugely significant galactic events in every chapter, or to just barely escape by the skin of his teeth each time. Youre right, that would make the series feel "fake" and repetitive.
However, in this particular story, the greatest and most significant threat that Rykrof faces is from a pair of wild nexu. Now, its certainly fine to enhance a story with additional dangers and obstacles, but a random and impersonal threat like the nexu shouldnt be the climax of your entire story, even if it is just one chapter.
Later, Rykrof and his team are able to disable the generator with amazing ease, at least partly due to the fact that the "incompetent" Geonosian is late in his patrol. You should NEVER allow a hero to succeed because of the incompetence or stupidity of his adversary. Its just sloppy drama. How can our protagonist be a hero if he only faces against tardy imbeciles who arent doing their jobs? Villains should be dangerous and threatening at all times. Sadly, even Lucas dropped the ball on this one by making the Neimodians such boobs. Think of how much better TPM would have been if Nute Gunray was actually a bad [censored], instead of a stuttering twerp. By extension, it would have made Sidious and Maul look even more dangerous, since they were even more powerful.
In the beginning of the story, we are told that destroying this factory would be a significant victory for the Republic. But later, Grievous dismisses the victory by saying the factory was just one out of "hundreds." If the villain isnt concerned about our heros victory, then it really isnt much of a victory, is it? Why did we bother following Rykrof on this adventure, when there was very little real import to it and almost no real danger?
Once again, I respect your decision not to have Rykrof single-handedly save the galaxy each time out of the gate. But theres a happy medium to be found between that and going on a minor mission with no real danger and no lasting consequences.
Or, if youre not going to make the plot the focus of the episode, give us some meaty character development to anchor and drive the episode. It was great to finally see the $EXY Alyssa Enloe unmasked, but you should have moved their conversation to the beginning of the episode to underscore the danger Rykrof was facing. Now its not just his life on the line, but he has responsibilities to his wife and unborn kid. This would have made the dangerous he faces have extra weight. Instead, he only talks to his wife after he is out of danger.
(Additionally, the dialogue with Rykrof and his wife felt just a tad corny )
And then the story ends on a wholly unrelated note with Gunray and Grievous. This scene didnt do much for me at all (though I liked your Dooku dialogue, I think you do a very good job with this character.)
Now, I havent read any of the Clone Wars EU material, and I certainly appreciate your desire to put in subplots and touch upon other aspects and characters in the SW universe. I loved the introduction to Grievous, for example, in your earlier chapter.
But this conflict feels pointless. Frankly, Gunray is a lame character who you shouldnt spend too much time on. Id rather see you developing your own characters like Trigg Fuda.
And finally I didnt feel that the scene with Palpatine was necessary at all. It feels a bit unrealistic that Palps would have the time to personally congratulate Ryrkrof on the success of just one mission. (After all, hes got a very full schedule, what with running both sides of the war.) Weve seen Palps before, but hes always been necessary to the plot. Here, it feels gratuitous.
Chewie, I know I have been very critical, but it is only because I am such an admirer of your efforts. I love your work and I thought the visuals here were your best yet. The "garage" on Coruscant, the other visuals here are absolutely first rate!
But, most of the time, your stories have weight and significant and excitement and tension and this chapter just felt like it was going through the motions. Again, at the end of the day, if I had skipped this episode, I wouldnt have missed anything in terms of your larger story or character arcs. And thats a shame. I wouldnt have written all this, though, if I wasnt such a big fan and if I didnt think you had the potential to do better. I certainly did enjoy this story, but I have to place it on the lower rungs of your photonovel ladder.
Darth Delicious
also gave some feedback -
Now THAT is constructive criticism.
That's a lot of food for thought, Lance...and you know, from a story perspective, I found myself agreeing with you.
I haven't viewed these with a critical eye because I'm so caught up in Chewie's talent in presenting a visual feast for the eyes...but as an editor and a writer myself, that's something I should have been saying.
I will say though, I disagree in part with the fact that every mission should be a major struggle...I liked that this one was fairly simple. Not every installation is going to have good security, and a team with skill could slip in and out the Rykrof's unit did...it adds an element of luck, which, let's face it, is very prevalent in Star Wars and life in general. Not every situation goes to hell in a handbasket before it's over.
However, since the mission was easy, I do agree we could have seen more character development in it's place.
Still, I tend to give these things the benefit of the doubt, because Chewie has a way of taking things that seemed unimportant in one story and weaving them into another.
Great feedback, though! I'm sure Chewie will have a lot to think about on this one.
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Re: RE #10 - Depths of Cholganna
Reply #19 on:
April 15, 2005, 12:28 PM »
Guys - I really appreciate all of the feedback. I really, really do. That's what makes me enjoy doing these.
Lance, your comments are very well noted. I really enjoy reading your comments, and I agree I could have had some more drama in this story. I simply chose not too, and wanted instead to just show a routine mission that Rykrof was on.
As for Palpatine's conversation with Rykrof - these are actually going to be very important as Rykrof's character progresses. Somewhere down the road, Rykrof will face a choice - is Palpatine good for the Republic? Also, note the subtle hint that Palpatine threw in there about how "Jedi weren't necessary for the success of the mission."
Palpatine sees Rykrof as a growing influence in the non-Clone members of the Republic military. That is why he is making time to speak with Rykrof.
As for Grievous - the loss on Cholnagga is significant - he just doesn't want to admit that to Nute Gunray, who he is beginning to despise. I know some may not like the Viceroy, but personally I love this character. I am going to take the opportunity to explore more on Gunray and use him in the stories. Trigg Fuuda will be making a comeback though - no worries there. But Trigg Fuuda will prove why he is a leader of a terrorist organization, and not an elite member of the Separatists.
Overall, again, I didn't want to make this a story where there was character development... I was going for a visual story, and I think that's what I achieved with this one. With as many stories I am doing, I can't have them all be dramatic, with a huge inner character story to each one. It would get old fast I think.
So, there will be some stories that just detail an event in the war like this one did, and there will be others that are more in depth as far as character development. This one was definitely more or less an account of an event in the war, and not one where personal sacrifices or huge decisions were made. More of those will come though, trust me.
DD - thanks also for your input. This story will definitely weave into another, especially in the sense of what is happening with Palpatine trying to influence Rykrof, as well as the confrontation between Grievous and Gunray.
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Re: RE #10 - Depths of Cholganna
Reply #20 on:
April 16, 2005, 04:15 PM »
I like the commando aspect of this story, really adds to the flavors we've been getting from you Justin. And I like how Gunray challenged Grievous. As big a wussy as he is, he actually showed some sort of balls on that one. haha.
And then Count Dooku, the father of the confederacy scolds his children. hehe.
I have an idea for you also. At the begining of each episode, you should have something saying when it takes places. however many months or so into the war.
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Reply #21 on:
April 16, 2005, 05:40 PM »
Thanks for the comments Dimetrodon. After Lance's feedback, I was beginning to lose a bit of confidence in myself. But Lance's comments are definitely well thought out and will help me out.
I like how Gunray challenged him too. I really like Gunray's character a lot - and I hope he gets a bit of good screen time in ROTS. If not, I'll have to make up for that in this series.
Good idea on explaining the timeline better. I might chat with you a bit about the whole timeline in the Clone Wars as I think you have a pretty good idea of it.
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Re: RE #10 - Depths of Cholganna
Reply #22 on:
April 16, 2005, 10:32 PM »
Visually stunning! And A decent episode. There wasn't a lot of excitement, which isn't a bad thing. It is good to see Rykrof not be at the center of everything and almost die in every mission. It does make it seem more realistic. The Jungle looked really cool, one of the best sets yet. I really liked the Republic ship as well it is cool how it is starting to look more like the Empire's ships.
Someone, I believe it was Lance said that you could skip chapter 10 and go straight from 9 to 11 and not miss anything. I kinda agree, not much happens here to significantly advance the plot and it doesn't seem like it will have much if any affect on the overall outcome of the story. But I think that this is a good thing to have from time to time. The audience needs a chance to catch their breath every once and awhile. I think that's what makes Stargate SG-1 such a great show (sorry going off on a tangent here
) There are lots of action packed episodes with the main characters right at the brink of death and destruction but every so often they throw in a comical or less exciting show that doesn't have much impact on the overall plot, which seems to be what you are doing. If this were to be a short series then you could get away with making every episode action packed but since we are in this for the long haul it is nice to have a little break as a reader. You do have to be careful not to make to many lighter episodes though, or it will take away from the sense of urgency and the CW won't seem as big. Keep in mind we can hold our breaths for awhile.
Keep it up! I'm looking forward to the next installment!
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Re: RE #10 - Depths of Cholganna
Reply #23 on:
April 16, 2005, 11:01 PM »
SLC, you kinda hit the nail on the head at what I was aiming for in this installment - a mission that is definitely a positive one for the Republic - but not a main story in the overall plot.
My main goal in this one was to show a basic mission where Rykrof does his duty as a soldier of the Republic - this one was not meant to be a cliff hanger, where Rykrof gets out by the skin of his teeth or an important character dies like Boracca did in #6 - "Assassins on Evil."
I did want to throw in the shot of the facilty getting bombarded to show that there actually was a large battle going on -
But fortunately for Rykrof, he was only involved in the undercover part of the attack - and for one of the few times lately, he was 100% successful in his mission.
Overall, remember that is is meant to be a huge, long series that will cover a lifetime of events. Every episode won't be overly dramatic, some may be a tad boring, some will be better than others, etc.
A couple things to remember though - Palpatine speaking to Rykrof at the end
significant. He is attempting to persuade an influetial non-clone member of the military that the Jedi are not the saviors of the Republic. And having Rykrof succeed in a mission without Jedi help will only make the Jedi seem less necessary.
So, the series will continue. There is going to be a major battle coming up soon in one photonovel that some people might recognize from the BATTLEFONT XBOX game. That one will be mostly a documentation of one hell of a battle - but there will be some signifigance with Rykrof. Hope it won't be one of those where people feel like they "wouldn't have missed anything" if they hadn't read it, or one they wouldn't have minded skipping over.
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Re: RE #10 - Depths of Cholganna
Reply #24 on:
April 22, 2005, 10:11 AM »
I can't remember if I commented on this back over in RS but your novels keep getting better CHEWIE, It was great to finally see Grevious in there and the jungle shots were fantastic. The alien beasts really added to it.
I can't wait to see your next
and I hope theres some saber action.
(Did you not post a preview there of your next work? the far away shot of Clones and Tanks?)
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Reply #25 on:
April 22, 2005, 11:09 AM »
Thanks DooMTrooper. I appreciate the feedback. This photonovel was a big challenge for me. There will definitely be some saber action in many upcoming stories.
The far away shot of Clones and tanks... do you mean the Rhen Var preview in the snow?
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Reply #26 on:
April 22, 2005, 12:32 PM »
Ya, Rhen Var sorry.
I really should know that seeing the amount of BF I play
I have a few screenshots of Rhen Var (Battlefront) in my webshots account if you need some inspiration, which I highly doubt you do
Edit: ^ scrap that comment, I have one shot of it and It's Imperial Vs. Rebel, Sorry I should check first.
Last Edit: April 22, 2005, 12:35 PM by DooMTrooper
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April 22, 2005, 03:00 PM »
Yeah, I did post a Rhen Var preview over there too. That is going to be a very hard photonovel to pull off. But after next weekend, I am going to devote some time to getting it up and going. Might throw in another chapter though before that one that is less challenging.
Feel free to send any pics my way, I could always use more ideas - firstname.lastname@example.com
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April 23, 2005, 08:35 AM »
Email sent
Any plans for Imperial era photonovels? Or maybe Vader's Jedi Purge set after EP3?
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April 23, 2005, 11:56 AM »
Great work yet again Chewie. Not only are the photos great, the story is very solid! Can't wait to read the next installment.
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text: Have you noticed a murky tint to Baltimore's Harbor lately? A "mahogany tide" of reddish-brown algae (Prorocentrum minimum) has invaded our local waters. Reddish-brown water just outside the National Aquarium "What we're seeing here appears to be what's called a mahogany tide," says National Aquarium specialist Susan Bitter. "Unfortunately, it isn't exotic and it isn't as interesting and tasty as it sounds." Watch Susan explain about the mahogany tide on WJZ: Algae blooms can be very damaging to life in the Bay. The algae live for only a short time, but when they die, the bacteria that eat the algae suck much-needed oxygen out of the water, creating "dead zones." The lack of oxygen in the water makes it hard for the aquatic plants and animals that live there to survive, potentially causing large-scale fish kills. Algae blooms occur each spring in the Chesapeake Bay at varying intensities. We had a mild winter, and record-high water temperatures are being recorded all over the Chesapeake. The warm water not only encourages the algae growth, but also makes the bacteria that feed on them more active, drawing more oxygen out of the water. Excess nutrients in the water are the primary cause of harmful algae blooms. We can all play a part in reducing the nutrients that are introduced into our local streams. The Aquarium recently participated in the launch of floating wetlands into the Harbor, which help absorb nutrients from the water. Everyone can help by adopting bay-friendly lawn care practices: plant native plants that don't need fertilizer; don't fertilize in the spring, only in the fall, and only with the nutrients that are needed for your lawn (spring rains wash fertilizers off land and into the waterways). Take your car to the automatic carwash and let it do your dirty work. When you wash your car in your driveway, those chemicals run down into the storm drains, which feed directly into the Bay. Most sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants do not remove poisonous cleaners, and yard and car-wash chemicals make their way into local waterways. And finally, pick up after your pet, and if you're on a septic system, make sure it's functioning well. Tags: algae, algae-bloom, algae-blooms, baltimore, baltimore-harbor, chesapeake-bay, Conservation, inner-harbor, mahogany-tide, thoughtful-choices, thoughtful-thursday Categories: Animals, Conservation, News Previous Post Next Post


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He was great throughout, but at about the 37 minute mark he really layed down some knowledge. It was so clear and lucid that I marked it as it was playing back and came back later on today to transcribe it, so here it is (emphasis mine):
I noticed that guys that I respect so much that I admired their abilities, they didn't get get good because they tried, they got good because they couldn't help it. The just couldn't help working 25 hours a day while everyone else is out getting laid...
There's something about our profession that's just special, and I know that's a chauvinistic thing to say, but we call came up the same way - hard work and at some point the harder we worked the luckier we got, that old saying, and that creates a certain camaraderie amongst us, you know?
You'd think we'd all be jealous and envious, and there is that element in our profession, but by and large what you see on the show is genuine love for this profession…at any cost.
I mean we've all sacrificed. Family…health… everything for this. And we'd do it again knowing the outcome. Its just so much fun you know...
But making records and the creative process is, we talk about all of the technical stuff all of the gear…but at the end of the day they're selling their taste and taste is a function of your life's experiences. If you're Donald Trump's son it's hard to sing the blues authentically. And we're a product of our life's experiences and I think that's why some of the people are so fascinating because they've had some incredible life's experiences and that creeps into your work and I like that.
-Dave Pensado
And of course that's really reminiscent of the Ira Glass quote that came out a little while back (and circled the internets quickly):
What nobody tells people who are beginners — and I really wish someone had told this to me . . . is that all of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, and it's just not that good. It's trying to be good, it has potential, but it's not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is still killer. And your taste is why your work disappoints you. A lot of people never get past this phase. They quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this. We know our work doesn't have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this. And if you are just starting out or you are still in this phase, you gotta know it's normal and the most important thing you can do is do a lot of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week you will finish one story. It is only by going through a volume of work that you will close that gap, and your work will be as good as your ambitions. And I took longer to figure out how to do this than anyone I've ever met. It's gonna take awhile. It's normal to take awhile. You've just gotta fight your way through.
-Ira Glass
I find both thoughts to be incredibly lucid and IMO, the common threads between to two thoughts are that
- taste is formed through life experience, therefore the more one experiences in life the more refined one's taste may become.
- refined taste raises the bar on the acceptability of our own creative works
- the better one's taste the harder one must work to achieve acceptable results
An allegory to this would be that heavily observing and consuming the art of others may not be the straightest path to a well-developed aesthetic. Instead, doing things like traveling, learning new skills and meeting new people may actually develop one's aesthetic more quickly. This is because going out and actively experiencing life forces us into situations where we examine and measure ourselves more often, which is really the key to defining the things that we like vs the things that we don't.
I feel like I have some travelling to do...


text: Cheeseburger Biscuit BakeBy Kelly Miller • July20,2011 • Updated April 10, 2018 • 3 Comments5471 I caught this recipe on Redo 101's website last week and being that I have a million Pillsbury rolls in my freezer, decided to whip it up. Didn't know you could freeze Pillsbury/refigerated canned rolls, didya? Oh yeah, I've frozen the crescents, Grands rolls, cinnamon rolls, you name it. Once frozen, pop the can in the refrigerator the night before you plan to use it and in the morning they're ready to go! Cheeseburger Biscuit Bake via Redo 101 1 lb ground beef 1 can pork & beans 1 8oz can tomato sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon dried, minced onions (or a real onion if you prefer) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 can refrigerated biscuits (I used Pillsbury Grands) Brown ground beef in skillet and drain off any fat. Return to skillet and add pork & beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, and onions. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Place half of meat mixture in bottom of 2 quart baking dish and top with half of cheese. Add remaining meat and cheese. Place biscuits on top of cheese. Bake at 400 for about 18 minutes (keep an eye on those biscuits though, you don't want them burning). On a side note, I think next time I may try substituting the pork and beans for some quality baked beans. My husband also noted that while it was very good, it didn't have a "cheeseburger" flavor. Either way, this was very yummy and will be in our regular dinner rotation. Linking up to: What I Whipped Up Wednesday, What's On Your Plate, What's Cooking Wednesday, Women Living Well, and This Chick Cooks. 5471


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BOSTON — A Fairhaven man was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court to one year of probation and ordered to pay $7,182.50 in restitution to the Coast Guard after pleading guilty in August to sending three false distress messages claiming he was on a sinking boat in the Cape Cod Canal.
Roger Martin, 47, pleaded guilty to three counts of sending false distress messages to the U.S. Coast Guard and one count of identity fraud, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice. The charges stem from incidents that occurred in April and May 2015.
During each call, Martin impersonated another resident of Fairhaven and gave that resident's name, address, and in one instance a date of birth, according to the statement. Martin obtained the person's birth date by improperly using a law enforcement database when he previously worked as a dispatcher at the Bristol County Sheriff's Office.
The Coast Guard and local law enforcement were required to dispatch resources to the call before realizing it was a hoax, prosecutors said.
Sending a false distress message can carry a sentence of up to six years in prison. The probation and restitution were a recommendation as part of Martin's plea deal, and Judge Richard Stearns concurred with the terms, according to court documents.


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Gordon Nixon
President & Chief Executive Officer
Royal Bank of Canada
"Words and Deeds Leadership Award"
CIJA/UJA Gala
March 29, 2006
Toronto, Ontario
Thank you Brent and Chuck, and good evening
I am honoured to be the first recipient of the Words and Deeds award and would like to thank the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy and the United Jewish Appeal for this special tribute.
This award is described as "recognizing leaders who make outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes and to tolerance, inclusion and civil discourse in Canadian society".
To quote Winston Churchill, I am proud but also, I must admit, awe-struck to be honoured. I do hope you are right. I feel we are both running a considerable risk and that I do not deserve it. But I shall have no misgivings if you have none.
This tribute certainly does not belong to me alone. For more than 25 years, I have been fortunate to work for an organization that values good deeds and good words, and has a proud history of leadership in both. I am often reminded that wonderful people, who are much more knowledgeable and involved in social and civic issues than I, go unheard and sometimes unheralded they are the real award winners.
But as CEO of RBC, I am privileged to have a platform from which to speak and a position from which to contribute, and to waste such an opportunity to make a difference would be a disservice to my organization. So tonight, I would like to accept this award on behalf of RBC and, in particular, our employees who do so much for their communities.
I am also delighted to share this evening with my wife Janet. I was recently at a function where someone thanked their spouse, who they described as their silent partner. My first reaction was how do you get one of those?. But in truth, Janets words and deeds are a great influence on me, and our three children and we are truly blessed.
It is a particular honour to receive recognition from the Jewish community --- one that gives so much of themselves, not only for Canada and Israel, but to the broader community. When I chaired the United Way Campaign of Greater Toronto, one of my rallying cries to our cabinet was the per capita giving of the United Jewish Appeal. And many UJA supporters are also leaders in the United Way Campaign. This is a generous community that should take pride in its philanthropy in fact, if you did a tour of our citys culture, medical and educational infrastructure, you would not believe that only one percent of Canadas population was Jewish.
It is also significant that the title of this award puts
words first because actions don't always speak
louder than words. Words can inspire and incite, persuade
and promote. Great leaders are known for their words. Churchill,
Lincoln, Mandela, Ben-Gurion, Gandhi, Luther-King, Kennedy
all used words to inspire actions that brought down the forces
of injustice and hate.
It is entirely fitting that CIJA and UJA use words to promote the shared principles that Canadians are so proud of - tolerance, diversity, inclusion, freedom of expression and the right to be protected from hatred. No group has done more to promote the values of tolerance and diversity, and to ensure that Canada progresses as a caring, civil society than the community that many of you represent.
The words and deeds of Jewish Canadians -- in public service, science, business, and the arts have had a significant impact on our country and culture. Writers and poets like Leonard Cohen, Irving Layton, Mordecai Richler; film makers like Ivan Reitman; architects like Jack Diamond and Frank Gehry; jurists like Bora Laskin, Rosie Abella, Morris Fish and, now, Marshall Rothstein ; athletes like Bobbie Rosenfeld, business leaders like the Bronfmans, Izzy Asper, Peter Munk, Barry Sherman and tonights honourary chairs, Gerry Schwartz and Larry Tanenbaum; politicians like Herb Gray, David Croll, David and Stephen Lewis; and our mayors, Nathan Phillips, Phil Givens and Mel Lastman.
If I were to list all the remarkable words and deeds emanating
from Canada's Jewish community, I would be here all evening.
Yet, despite these accomplishments, it is disappointing that
Canada, a country that prides itself on being a tolerant,
inclusive, multicultural society, needs a CIJA or a UJA to
advocate for our creative and generous Jewish community and
for Israel.
They exist, in part, because anti-Semitism is still a reality in-spite of our laws that prohibit racism. Canadian Jews are still victims of hate crimes - with the rash of anti-Semitic incidents in Toronto and the burning of the Talmud Torah school in Montreal the most recent examples.
Friends in the Jewish community (much to my ignorance and
disbelief) tell me of the subtle bias they still feel in Canadas
business community and even the fear they have for their children
and grandchildren, of a broad resurgence in anti-Semitism.
The challenge for all Canadians is to speak out against both words and deeds of intolerance as people like Tony and Elizabeth Comper have done against anti-Semitism by creating F.A.S.T. (Fighting Anti-Semitism Together) or as organizations like CIJA and UJA do with respect to advocating for tolerance, inclusion and justice in all communities.
An issue that I have spoken on recently and I would like to briefly comment on tonight is the broad issue of diversity and workforce integration which is of great importance to our country if we are going to compete in todays globally competitive world. As a segue, I would like to tell a story about my friend and colleague, Chuck Winograd.
When Chuck was appointed a vice-chairman of RBC a few years ago, he said to me that he wished his father was alive because he would never believe that a Jewish kid from Winnipeg could be a vice-chairman of Royal Bank. I told Chuck that he was both out of date and crazy.
And while I do not mean to compare the anti-Semitism that has faced the Jewish community throughout the course of history with the broad issue of diversity and integration, it does highlight to me different perspectives that each of us have and how important it is to try to put ourselves in the shoes of others.
If that was the perception of a leading Canadian business executive, just think how others with less history, less common a culture or less comfortable communication capabilities must feel as they attempt to maximize their potential in the workforce.
Whether new immigrants or visible minorities, our country has a huge social and economic opportunity if we can maximize the value of our diverse, multicultural society. But we have to recognize the issues and challenges we face if we are to capitalize on this opportunity.
A recent Canadian Values Poll asked what makes Canada unique. Some people said our landscape -- others our political and health care systems. But one answer stood, head and shoulders above everything else diversity and multi-culturalism.
To put this in perspective, hockey ranked dead
To see diversity in the top spot of this poll makes a strong statement about the way Canadians define ourselves. And while we believe it, there is, in my view, a degree of naiveté in this response, particularly, from people like me (a white, anglo-saxon, unilingual, male) because many observe a relatively well-functioning multi-cultural society without recognizing the challenges of its different components.
Canadian politicians constantly brag about the success of our multicultural society. Yet one has to question if that makes for good politics or whether we are achieving the progress that we so confidently espouse.
Hate crimes are up, segregation and poverty by postal code is growing and immigrants are leaving Canada because they continue to see a glass ceiling or better opportunities elsewhere. Evidence suggests that today, immigrants are having a harder time adjusting than previous generations and the lack of inclusion of minorities and second generation immigrants is causing social and economic issues.
Our country has an opportunity to lead the world in creating an inclusive society and maximizing the value of our human capital through diversity and immigration. But our success will depend, not only on our ability to attract new immigrants, but providing the environment where new Canadians and all visible minorities can fully participate and maximize their potential.
There is a global competition for human capital and given all that our country has to offer, we can win and should be able to compete for the skills and resources we need. But we must recognize our challenges if we are going to capitalize on our diversity and maximize that potential.
I dont believe many organizations in Canada are more inclusive than RBC, in fact, and I chair our Diversity Council which is the only committee at our company on which I sit other than our Executive Committee. Yet when I question the many talented visible minorities in our organization they confirm the unintended and hidden barriers that they feel. We are working hard to break down these barriers and have established a number of specific programs.
According to research of the Public Policy Forum, Canadian companies:
With an aging population and competition from other mature countries, we cannot afford to miss this opportunity.
The challenge to corporate Canada, to all levels of government and to each of us is to stop talking about how inclusive and multi-cultural we are and start showing it.
I have spoken frequently on the importance of diversity and immigration because I do believe it is critical to Canadas future growth, a great economic opportunity and an area of global competitive advantage. But that is if, and only if, we collectively change our policies and practices to attract the right skills and to live up to our values of integration, tolerance and inclusion. There is a distance between lip and cup that we must recognize and close.
Maximizing the potential of our diverse human capital is not only a social imperative but it is a great economic opportunity.
I would conclude by once again thanking CIJA and UJA for this wonderful honour. I had the thrill of visiting Israel almost two years ago and what an experience it was. In addition to great companionship, Gerry Schwartz, Rob Pritchard, Haim Divon, Moshe Ronen and others that we connected with over there, I knew this was a special trip the moment we left the ground.
We flew over on Air Onex, and rather than arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, we landed at the Tel Nof Air force base where we were greeted by the Base Commander and Brigadier General. We toured Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Golan Heights and visited the borders of Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.
We traveled across Israel from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea from the Green Line to the Mediterranean.
We dined with Prime Ministers, Intelligence leaders, Academics, Ambassadors and Palestinian leaders.
What a beautiful country and what a great experience.
Before going, I brushed up on my history and read books by Friedman, Derkovitz and even Chomsky. But those books dont really deal with history they only refer to the last few 100 years which to the Middle East is considered current events.
Honestly, I learned more in my short visit to this remarkable and complex country than I had from books, newspapers or television. More than anything, I learned how little I knew of its history, geography, diversity or people. I marvelled at how a country could have accomplished so much in such as short time under such difficult circumstances. It was a special trip and I look forward to visiting again.
Ladies and gentlemen, I cant thank you enough for being here. I appreciate that CIJA and UJA would consider me worthy and thank them for a memorable evening.
Thank you.


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City crews, residents trying to prevent flooding
Street crews and area residents are trying to make way for more rain and snow.
WISN 12 News found Milwaukee resident Clifford Bakiewicz clearing the snow along the curb line near his east side apartment building Wednesday morning, searching for the sewer catch basin.
VIDEO: Clearing drains top priority ahead of storm
"I hope the warm weather melts it, so you know, the water might find a way to the sewers," Bakiewicz said.
Wednesday, the snow was quickly turning to water and sometimes had no place to go.
In West Allis, crews were busy moving more snow off the streets.
"We're re-plowing where the parked cars were so the water doesn't, and (we're) trying to get closer to catch basins," said Tim Schneider of the Department of West Allis Public Works.
West Allis resident Fred Wallner had a lot of water last year and doesn't want a repeat this winter.
"I'm trying to get some of this ice that's collected along the alley from the city plowing so it doesn't dam around the house," Wallner said.
Wallner is hoping that by digging trenches, his yard won't look like a lake.
There are more than 6,500 sewer catch basins in West Allis. The Public Works Department said there's no way to get to them all.


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cj — And blacks wonder that by age 18 a police officer might find it necessary to shoot the young thug. Don't worry, this will not be the child's last incarceration.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
PITTSBURGH — A 6-year-old boy who police stopped for trying to steal bicycles with some friends attempted to take an officer's gun and then bit him, police said.
According to a police report, Officer Paul Abel was called to the 2000 block of Straubs Lane before 7 p.m. Friday for a report that two men had stopped three children who had stolen bicycles out of a backyard.
Zone 1 Cmdr. RaShall Brackney said Officer Abel bent down to speak to the child. The boy karate-chopped him, disconnecting the top of the officer's holster, and then used both hands to try to grab the officer's gun, she said.
Officer Abel, who did not respond to a request for comment, wrote in his report that he lifted the boy in the air and the boy kicked and screamed at him, while keeping his hands on the officer's gun. He put the boy in the back of his patrol car.
"I stepped away to regain my composure because I was in disbelief of what happened," Officer Abel wrote in the report.
While Officer Abel was talking to others at the scene, he heard a loud banging sound and then saw the boy kicking the windows of the patrol car, police said. Officer Abel wrote that he opened the door to the police car to talk to the boy and "he launched his body at my right hand and bit into my hand breaking the skin. I attempted to pull my right hand free, but [the boy] held on to my hand with his teeth."
The officer tried to handcuff the boy and ended up using a maneuver to take him to the ground, police said.
Medics took the boy to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and then to Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, where police attempted to have him involuntarily committed.
The boy's father said he did not witness the incident but heard from his son that the boy was trying to shake the officer's hand or give him a high-five, not take the gun.
Mr. Ramey said his son does not have mental health problems, and "he's a little traumatized" by the interaction.
Because of his age, the boy does not face charges, the commander said.


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An edited version of this post was originally published for Fast Company here.
I suspect 2011's festival may be looked back upon as the year advertising and technology agreed to meet in Cannes and get married on the beach. Sure, previous years have seen tech co attendance (Yahoo! are regulars to the festival) but this year the commitment to one another was unprecedented, visible and visceral.
Unquestionably, the two industries have much still to work out about each other. Nonetheless, the re-branding of that bastion of old school ad cool, Cannes Lions, as a 'festival of creativity' this year signalled a broadening mindset. And Facebook's VP of Global Marketing Solutions, Carolyn Everson, took a big step towards agencies, speaking compellingly about Facebook as a "platform for creativity" and the company's desire to "stay small and empower agencies." On the very same day, Eric Schmidt was on stage declaring that "hell has frozen over..we would never have thought there was value [in a Super Bowl ad].. We strongly believe advertising has value." Importantly, the brand also picked up a pride of Cannes Lions this year, thus proving again that the appreciation flows two ways.
This shared acceptance spilled out beyond the seminar speeches and awards. Having done some early reconnaissance at last year's Cannes, Google's Tom Uglow came to the conclusion that "people want decent wifi and fairy lights". A year later, surveying an array of geeks and ad types happily mingling on the beach at Google's Creative Sandbox, it's hard not to agree. The generosity inherent in designing a space like this (masterminded with great care by Google's Head of Events, Amy Brown) for all comers is laudable, but more than this, the approach said loud and clear that the company values its relationship with the creative community and has something to show them about giving back; about being open, versus closed.
The ubiquitous bottles of Rose lined up on tables along the Croisette may be delightful, but finding uniquely useful, entertaining ways to enhance each other's experience is a lot more fun and well, different. As John Hegarty's speech on Friday spelt out, as humans we're hard-wired to respond to difference (technical term is dishabituation, apparently): in short, "difference wakes us up".
At Cannes this year, advertising and technology finally woke up to one another, properly and in public. I'm looking forward to 2012.
Google are a client of BBH.


text: 'All Most Heaven' is actually a Will Oldham and Rian Murphy affair. And a very steamy affair, at that. Initially, Oldham wrote the songs and gave a demo to Murphy to produce them as he saw fit. This involved enlisting dozens of talents to arrange and play musical and vocal parts. Once this was done, Will was brought back into the picture, to sing them haunting and mysterious words as only he can. A little sweetening, a little remixing and here you have the finished production. features guest appearances from Jim O'Rourke, Bill Callahan, Laeticia Sadier, Rick Rizzo, Archer Prewitt, Edith Frost, David Grubbs, and many more.