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Dry Aged Prime Rib Roast
By tjberens
- Seasoning Mixture:
- 6 rib beef roast, bone in, approximately 10 to 12 pounds
- 1 package cheesecloth, cut in half (approximately 1 yard)
- 1 sheet pan
- 1 roasting rack to fit in sheet pan
- Special equipment: Space in back of refrigerator for up to 10 days
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 4 tablespoons freshly cracked tri-color pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated onion
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coriander, toasted and cracked
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 carrots, washed, ends trimmed and cut into large (3-inch) chunks
- 2 yellow onions, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups water
- Au Jus:
- Pan drippings from roast, about 1 1/2 cups
- 3/4 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Servings 5
Step 1
Remove roast from packaging, rinse well. Pat completely dry, wrap with 3 layers cheesecloth. Place on a rack on a sheet pan in back of refrigerator, fat side up. After 24 hours, remove, unwrap, discard cheesecloth and wrap with a fresh piece. Place back in refrigerator for 6 to 9 days undisturbed.
Remove roast from refrigerator. Remove cheesecloth, cut away the fat and trim the ends and any discolored parts of roast.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
Place roast on a rack in a large, heavy roasting pan.
For the seasoning mixture:
In a medium bowl, combine spices and mix well. Be sure to crush the larger spices well for a uniform rub. (You can use mortar and pestle or large wooden end of a pounding mallet in non-glass bowl.) Rub roast with olive oil, then rub with seasoning. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
Prepare vegetables, make a bed in the roasting pan with the vegetables and pour in the water. Be sure to check the liquid level in the pan occasionally and add additional water, if necessary. (You will need this liquid to make the au jus.) Place roast on top of vegetables and place in hot oven. Roast at 450 degrees F for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, reduce heat to 275 degrees F and continue to roast for approximately 2 hours, or until internal temperature (stay away from the bone while checking temp) reaches 135 degrees F. Remove from oven, remove from roasting pan, loosely tent and allow to rest for 15 minutes while making the au jus.
For the Au Jus:
Strain drippings from roasting pan, skim fat from drippings. Place roasting pan over 2 burners, heat on medium high and add in drippings, stir to deglaze, add in wine and stock, reduce by 1/3, about 5 minutes on steady boil, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat, add in butter. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Strain once more into serving vessel.
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An economic downturn may just be the best time for giving. The last few years have proven to be penny-pinching times, but that hasn't deterred the Cortez community from bringing Christmas to those less fortunate.
Once Upon a Sandwich, in conjunction with the Montezuma County Department of Social Services, has been working to put gifts into the hands of foster children for the last 10 years. This past year, ironically, has been the most productive.
The small colorful Christmas tree that sits near the register at Once Upon a Sandwich in downtown Cortez is tag free. Every child whose name appeared on a tag that hung from its limbs, was chosen by a community member. Ages for foster children range from six months to 18 years of age.
The tree sits at Once Upon a Sandwich because Carolyn Hessom is an advocate and supporter of foster children. She and her husband Rick, who own the restaurant, were once foster parents themselves.
About three years ago, Jody Mealing, foster care coordinator, was afraid the tree might get phased out. At the time they were working with Montezuma-Cortez High School, but students had plans for another cause.
"We were going to die out," Mealing said half-heartedly. "I didn't know if the community could afford to keep it going."
Fortunately, Carolyn came to the rescue and the program is as strong as ever. She was adamant about the program and the children. She had faith the community would respond passionately.
Mealing was the head of the foster children tree program for eight years before passing the torch to Brenda Jarmon, case aide. In the past, Mealing said, several tags would continue to hang as the days in December ticked by.
"People like to shop for younger kids who want the cute clothes and the fun toys," Mealing said. "No one likes to get stuck with a teenager because they always ask for the expensive things like the latest phone or an iPod."
A few years ago, it was not uncommon for the ladies to knock on business doors in the community and ask for donations to help provide the forgotten kids with a little Christmas cheer. The community always responded joyfully and things always worked out. But this year, they were happy to see every tag leave the tree.
"People were really delighted to shop for teens this year," Mealing said. "The community went above and beyond when buying these gifts."
The most heartwarming part of buying gifts this year was that several of the teenagers were aging out of the system. Four 17-year-old girls were leaving the foster program to settle on their own. Their requests were not for the latest phones or iPods but for independence. These girls knew they would soon be living on their own and their tags listed items that would help get them on their feet: pots and pans, utensils, plates and cups, bathroom essentials and other needs for an apartment.
"It's hard for kids aging out of the system because they are leaving with nothing," said Mealing. "So they were inclined to ask for things for an apartment."
And that is precisely what they got. Perhaps that was the topper on the tree for gift buyers.
A local church banded together and shipped four large boxes of independent-living items to Once Upon a Sandwich, along with clothing plus $60 worth of gift certificates.
"I hope these kids appreciate what they get, because I can't believe how good the community has been," Jarmon said.
There have been various different organizations who came to the rescue of this Christmas tradition. The Dolores Mountain Quilters make quilted stockings each year for every child and then stuff them full of goodies, a couple of churches bought gifts and a local hiking group also funded a child. Even past foster parents picked a tag off the tree, knowing full well what they were contributing to these children.
Every year gets better. Mealing and Jarmon were completely touched by the community's willness to give.
"I can't put into words how great they are," Jarmon said.
Gifts for foster children were brought to the sandwich shop throughout the month of December with the last day for drop-off being the Dec. 20. Donors were asked not to wrap the gifts so that foster parents got the opportunity to decide how to handle the gifts.
Whether the presents were credited to Santa, the parents or the social services office was purely up to the family, but Mealing was elated to know that one particular parent was going to be tagging her gifts as "from the Cortez community."

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In 2008, Liverpool University decided to commemorate Valentine's Day with a festive rollerdisco party.
Little did the organizers know this party would be immortalized in a keystone piece of medical research, the 2008 paper "The University Rollerdisco: An unusual cause of a major incident" in the journal Injury Extra. According to the researchers, that evening was the kind of bloodbath De La Soul never warned us about:
Rollerdiscos are associated with a high incidence of injury, as is binge drinking. On Valentine's evening 2008, Liverpool University combined these two venerable pastimes at a student event, without informing local health services. Subsequently, emergency services were overwhelmed with Rollerdisco casualties and a 'major incident' was declared at the Royal Liverpool Accident and Emergency Department [...] The event itself consisted of a newly laminated hall for roller skating, alcoholic drink promotions and a 1980s themed dress code. Certainly the Accident and Emergency Department became a colourful place with variously injured patients in flamboyant dress and in a generally 'exuberant' mood.
In all, eight patients were admitted (one patient for every 17 min of the disco). The majority of injuries were to the upper limb (87%) and in female patients (87%), in keeping with previous studies of Rollerdisco injuries.
That last sentence gives me hope that there's a university hospital out there with a wing devoted entirely to the biomechanics of rollerdisco injuries.
Via Improbable Research. Top image of Dazzler, the Marvel's Universe's foremost rollerskating heroine, in a compromising position and hat.


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Perfect beaches, fabulous pintxos, all night fiestas and jade green hills - Welcome to Bilbao, the "different" part of Spain where Basque nationalism rules and grey not blue skies are the norm. It is the down-to-earth soul, rather than the many art galleries, that is the real attraction of the vital, exciting and cultured city of Bilbao. Oh, they're football potty as well. "Hello! We Are Football" as Athletic Bilbao say.
In the evenings, do as the locals do and bar hop. In the Casco Viejo, around Calles Barrenkale, Ronde and de Somera, there are umpty thrumpty bars. Don't just stay in one as soon as you find a seat. Have beer will travel. Try as many as you can and enjoy the mix of political, alternative, young and vibrant crowd. Mention football and you'll be there all night.
Try and find a bar called Pena Athletic de Casco Athletic in Calle Pelota on your night out. In there I met Carlos (of course Carlos) and Inigo the owner. Get on with Inigo and he'll give you the nod to enter the secret socios room through the back which is awash with Athletic memorabilia. It is a little gem and the beer isn't too bad either.
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The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) is proud to have received Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation from the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program.
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text: Friday, September 07, 2012 CMS Issues Transmittals on Manual Medical Review Process The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released 2 transmittals regarding the manual medical review process for outpatient therapy services that exceed $3,700. The manual medical review process, which approves or denies requests for therapy services in advance, goes into effect October 1. Transmittal 1117 provides a list of the documentation and information that physical therapists must submit to their Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to get approval for therapy services when patients exceed $3,700. The transmittal also provides guidance on MACs responsibilities in the review process. Specifically, MACs must make a decision (number of days approved and/or denied) and inform the provider and beneficiary (by telephone, fax, or letter; if by letter the letter must be postmarked by the 10th day) within 10 business days of receipt of all requested documentation. Failure to make a decision within 10 business days will lead to an automatic approval of the request. If the request is denied, the contractor must provide a letter of denial to the provider and beneficiary. The provider letter must have detailed reasons (eg, not enough evidence of skilled care is not sufficient detail). CMS recently assigned providers to 1 of 3 phases for manual medical review: Phase I Providers: Subject to manual medical review October 1 - December 31, 2012 Phase II Providers: Subject to manual medical review November 1 - December 31, 2012 Phase III Providers: Subject to manual medical review December 1 - December 31, 2012 No automatic exceptions apply to claims above $3,700 for claims submitted by providers in their respective phase. A provider education article related to this instruction will be available on CMS' website shortly. In addition to providing details on the automatic and manual medical review exception processes, Transmittal 2537 clarifies that therapy evaluations performed after the therapy caps are reached to determine if the patient needs continued services would be exempt from the cap. CPT Codes 97001 97002 are included in this exception for evaluation services. Comments I heard that they can later deny services even if they approved it prior. Is this true? Posted by Tiffany Enns on 9/7/2012 10:12 PM Yes, it is true. Posted by Rick Gawenda -> =IY`?L on 9/8/2012 6:24 PM Are critical access hospitals still exempt from caps for therapy services? Posted by andrea myszak on 9/10/2012 11:54 AM Is there a form that we have to fill out for the requests for PT sessions beyond the $3700 limit? And how do we find out which MAC to send the request to? Posted by Alex Mariano on 9/10/2012 2:50 PM I also would like to know if there is a form. I have not been able to find one on CMS so far. Posted by Cyndi Ballenger, CPC on 9/11/2012 10:21 AM for michigan the mac is WPS and the form is on their website www.wpsmedicare.com and if you search for forms it is the request for advance preapproval for therapy services above $3700.00. all the instructions were on the form. Posted by Eileen Miller on 9/12/2012 7:24 AM The individual MACs have the forms - not CMS. Palmetto GBA, Novitas Solutions, NGS all have forms and instructios available on their website. You need to find out who your MAC is for your practice/center and check their website. Critical Access hospitals (CAHs) are exempt. Posted by Robert Clark on 9/13/2012 3:56 PM When filling in Date Range of Services, is this the date your treatment starts...or the approx date the $3700.00 overage will start? Posted by JoAnne Beck on 9/14/2012 7:25 AM What is reviewed to know if services will be approved past the $3700. Is it all done online? Will we need to fax all notes and Rx or just do a Re-eval and compare to Initial? Or will an examiner come to review everthing? Posted by Coco on 10/17/2012 8:06 PM Can some one please tell me if "telephonic review" without being recorded and no faxes accepted by an HMO for biweekly/weekly reports, SNF setting, is HIPPA acceptable. While asking simple questions ie: distance ambulated, the reviewer is typing in answers with no regard for quality or environmental function. This is gets their job done but for the PT it is time consuming and takes away from patient care. Without recording or written document who is to say if there was a mistaken entry on reviewer's part. We always have written documentation in front of us when on phone but the review does not. Posted by Kathleen Henning -> CKRcC on 12/29/2013 1:29 PM


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|More Friends music from Final Fantasy ~Los Angeles Live 2005~
[back cover]
|Catalog Number: SQEX-10065
|Released On: February 15, 2006
|Composed By: Nobuo Uematsu
|Arranged By: Shiro Hamaguchi, Arnie Roth (6), Tsuyoshi Sekito (8), Michio Okamiya (9)
|Published By: Square Enix
|Recorded At: Gibson Ampitheatre, Universal City, CA
|Format: 1 CD
01 - Opening - Bombing Mission [FF VII]
02 - Aerith's Theme [FF VII]
03 - At Zanarkand [FF X]
04 - Don't Be Afraid [FF VIII]
05 - Tina's Theme [FF VI]
06 - Swing de Chocobo [FF Series]
07 - FINAL FANTASY [FF Series]
08 - The Rocking Grounds [FF III]
09 - Maybe I'm a Lion [FF VIII]
10 - Suteki da ne [FF X]
11 - The Place I'll Return to Someday ~ Melodies of Life [FF IX]
12 - OPERA "Maria & Draco" [FF VI]
13 - Advent: One-Winged Angel (Live Ver.) [FF VII ADVENT CHILDREN]
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After taking the "Dear Friends" tour all around Japan, Uematsu and crew showed up in the US to kick off E3 2005 in Los Angeles. This show, entitled "More Friends", featured a full orchestra, the rock group "The Black Mages", Rikki, Emiko Shiratori, some opera vocalists, and a big choir from a nearby college. The production was a big deal.
Though I myself missed the show, more than one RPGFan staff member got to see the performance, which included the "Mario and Draco" opera from Final Fantasy VI (which had not been performed in over a decade, last seen on Orchestral Game Concert 4). I thought I'd never have the chance to hear it, until Square Enix announced that they had indeed recorded the performance and would be releasing it on a CD in February of 2006.
And, considering the relative lack of FF orchestral performances ("relative" to, say, Dragon Quest), how could I not be excited?
The full 75-minute album can be broken into four sections. The first section is the orchestra concert proper: tracks one through seven. Eight and nine are a mini-rock concert from the Black Mages. Ten through twelve is the vocal section, with themes from FFVI, IX, and X. Then, as the encore, we combine orchestra, rock, and vocals for the big finale: a new arrangement of One-Winged Angel.
First of all, I have to say something about the sound quality. For a live album, it's really good. The only problem is that the volume (on the CD itself) is set fairly low. I had to turn my speakers up to a pretty high level to hear everything, especially in the softer orchestral songs.
Now then, I'm going to have to tackle this one track-by-track.
The opening song, which is also the opening to Final Fantasy VII, starts with that ominous soft sound, then builds to the "Bombing Mission" theme, which is truly outstanding. By the end of this first song, I knew that I was in for quite a treat.
Alright, I know it's a fan favorite, but I'm getting tired of Aerith's Theme. This recording sounds great, but I was doing just as well with the recording at the end of "Reunion Tracks."
"At Zanarkand", the piano solo theme from FFX, really made me glad to own this album. Why? Well, for starters, it's no longer a piano solo track. The full orchestra backs up the featured instrument, and the overall performance is splendid. This is one of my favorite tracks on the CD.
The FFVIII battle theme is one of my favorite battle themes of all time. This orchestrated version is great, but from what I can tell, it is the same arrangement from the arranged album "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec." It'd been awhile since I heard this song, however, so I didn't mind. Nonetheless, the more new arrangements we get, the better.
The most disappointing track from the orchestra section is without a doubt Tina's Theme from FFVI. While I was glad to see a pre-VII song on the album, the performance and arrangement are not up to par with the other songs on the album. On the piano collection, this is one of my favorite songs, but the orchestral arrangement left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Bouncing back, we get a big-band jazz version of the chocobo theme. Though the CD lists at as from the "FF Series", Swing de Chocobo is the FFX version of the song. This performance is great, but with all the times that the audience laughs, I wish a limited edition DVD had been included; I want to know what they're laughing at.
To bring an end to the orchestra section, the Final Fantasy main theme is on the scene. The majestic sound of this song is one I can never pass up. It beats the pants off of the Dragon Quest opening song, in my opinion. If the concert had ended here, I would have been satisfied. Still, it goes on!
Though the crowd seemed excited to hear them, I wasn't all that impressed by the Black Mages. At least, not their live performances. It was just a lot of loud rock sounds. There weren't any impressive solos or massive breakdowns: just a lot of 4/4 rock 'n' roll. "The Rocking Grounds" is a worthwhile song, if only because it's from an old Final Fantasy title. "Maybe I'm a Lion" is a decent FFVIII battle theme, but this arrangement just doesn't do it for me. I felt like the band could've picked much better songs for their section of the concert, but perhaps didn't do so because they'd be too hard to pull off live.
I was thoroughly pleased with both Rikki and Ms. Shiratori; their live performances sounded more heartfelt and meaningful than the studio recordings from the respective games. Rikki's "Suteki da ne" was particularly powerful as it had the orchestra backing it (much like the end credits version from FFX). But then again, Emiko Shimatori showed her skill by singing both the English and Japanese versions of "Melodies of Life" in one performance. For both of these songs, the dynamic quality (soft to loud, etc) really stood out as artistic. I didn't expect myself to enjoy these two songs as much as I did.
Though the English lyrics may be cheesy, I cannot help but love this twelve minute operetta. The composition of the orchestral section is really what stands out to me. It's so much better than the original synth part, I simply couldn't get enough of it. The female vocalist sounded particularly weak, however. The battle music between 9 and 10 minutes is my favorite section of the song, and I also enjoy the part where the two males sing "Maria! Maria!" together. Listen to the audio sample to hear this part.
Finally, the encore performance that brings everyone together (well, almost everyone). This was the obligatory crowd-pleaser. However, the work put into it shows that this was no joke. The Black Mages shine on this piece in a way that the simply did not on the two other tracks. There are complex time signatures, breakdowns, awesome solos, the works! This performance used the same arrangement as what's on the Advent Children soundtrack, but I was just shocked to hear it happen live without any major errors. This was a big deal to me, and it should be to you too. Like Metallica's double-disc album with an orchestra, we again find that a rock band with a decent orchestra and choir makes for one outstanding performance. Yes, yes, yes! Glorious on all counts.
Compared to the other live FF album released (02202002), I prefer this one. The recording quality is great, almost every song is aimed to please, and rarely do Square Enix fail in this regard. Re-live your favorite FF moments (particularly from VII to X), and buy this album.
Reviewed by: Patrick Gann


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He studied conducting with Tim Redmond and participated in masterclasses with Peter Stark in London.
In 2001, Gijs Kramers was appointed co-principal viola of the Netherlands Ballet Orchestra before joining the Philharmonia Orchestra in 2002. As a member of the Ruysdael Quartet, he performs regularly both in and outside of the Netherlands. He also works with other chamber groups in London, such as the Tate Ensemble. Performances include Carnegie Hall in New York, Wigmore Hall London, the Aldeburgh, Bath, Newbury festivals and BBC Radio 3.
As a soloist, Gijs Kramers performed works of John Cage, George Benjamin and Pierre Boulez in the Festival d'Art Lyrique in Aix-en-Provence. Solo concertos include Henkemans' viola concerto in Groningen and Bartók's concerto in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam.
Gijs has been conducting the Ricciotti Ensemble since April 2006, of which he is also artistic director. In 2011 he made his conducting debut with the Nieuw Ensemble Amsterdam. Also a keen composer, Gijs has had several compositions and arrangements performed by the Ricciotti Ensemble, the National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands and the Dutch Students Orchestra.
As a member of the Ruysdael Quartet, Gijs Kramers received de Prix de la SACEM at the International String Quartet Competition in Bordeaux in 2001, and the Press Prize and AVRO Prize in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. In December 2006, the Ruysdael Quartet was honoured with the Kersjes van de Groenekan Prize, awarded for their unique contribution to Dutch chamber music.


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A son of former state Rep. Steve Smith of Mound says the Minnesota Republican has died.
Smith was 64 and had served two decades in the Legislature before losing in a 2012 primary. Ryan Smith said in a statement Monday that the cause of his father's death is pending. But Smith says his father had battled alcoholism and become "increasingly despondent and unresponsive to calls from family and friends."
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My quilts are eclectic both for myself and for commissions. My favourite part of quilting is cutting out followed by FMQ.
I also love to knit socks between us Gary and I have at least 20 pairs of bright striped socks. Needle felting is another interest however Quilting always remains my favourite.
I have joined the Traditional Group and look forward to hearing from them very soon.
Besides quilting I have a keen interest in lighthouses. Volunteering at Spurn Point lighthouse and St Mary's Island lighthouse. I am also a trustee and North East representative for the Association of Lighthouse Keepers and a trustee for the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, Fraserburgh.


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Mesmerizing mezze
Oriental bliss comes in myriad little bowls; it's fresh, creamy and spicy, and you can hardly get enough of it – even in Cairo.
The city is dusty; the city is exciting; the city is really noisy; and the traffic, well, the traffic takes some getting used to. But there are oases here and there in Cairo, too, feel-good places to chill and breathe easily. It doesn't have to be a garden full of gorgeous flowers, a museum or an oh-so-authentic tea shop tucked away in the last of a series of inner courtyards. Sometimes, all it takes is a restaurant like the Jupiter in Dokki, a district of Gizeh (26, Refaah Street). A bar, a lounge, a dining room, a simply furnished terrace – and a menu that celebrates the great wealth and variety of Middle Eastern appetizers and starters under the the entry "Salads": kibbeh, baba ghanoush, taboulé, fattoush, tahīna, ta'mīya, baladi, labna, and of course, hummus – who can count the dumplings, praise the purees, name all the dips? They should be smooth, well blended, and contain sesame seeds, olive oil and lemon juice. First you dip your pita bread with antipasti nonchalance into the creams, trace little patterns in them, then raise your gaze briefly to the screen presiding over the proceedings to check whether Mohamed Salah, FC Liverpool player and Egypt's national soccer hero, has scored another goal, then wipe around the edge of your plate to pick up the last few crumbs and morsels, meticulously, until suddenly – who would have thought it? – all the little bowls and dishes are empty and clean. Now, with the most innocent look you can muster, you turn to the other people at the table with you: "Oh, I'm so sorry, were you wanting to try something, too?"
Getting there
Lufthansa is offering daily flights from Frankfurt (FRA) and four times weekly from Munich (MUC) to Cairo (CAI) in March. Calculate your miles here: www.miles-and-more.com/app