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Group chats, they may start out as an innocent cluster of friends who want to stay in contact but let's face it, group chats are the headquarters of relatable memes, inside jokes and gossip. Whether it's planning trips that never really happen or sending each other links of viral videos, here are 10 relatable things only people part of group chats will understand.
Because you and your friends don't want public drama, you decide to talk about "that one person" in group chats. So receiving or sending screenshots matched with "OMG guys, you'll never believe it", is nothing new.


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Your roof is as important to your home as the foundation – it keeps everything dry, retains a comfortable temperature and ensures nothing comes flying at you from the sky. Roofing knowledge varies widely among homeowners, and this can be a problem. Reading the following information is a good way to learn more about roof care.
Though leaks may be the result of shingle issues, you may also need to inspect your roof's foundation. If there is dry rot on your roof, water can get into your house. You need to be checking all entry points to make sure there is no problem.
When you are choosing roofing contractors, it's important to look at background references. Be sure and ask each reference how they felt about the quality of work done on their roof. Look into these addresses on your own too. You can drive by their other houses and check them out so you know if you want to hire them.
Always make sure that you don't pay the full amount up front if you don't have to. Try not to give the contractor more than 25 percent upfront. If they've already been paid in full, they may be tempted to do an inferior job.
You may be able to spend less money if the roofer you choose has people working for him. Several roofers can get things done faster, which may also lower the cost. If you are hiring a single roofer, be sure that you aren't overcharged for labor.
The age of your roof often determines if it's time to have it replaced. Most roofs only last about 20 years. After 20 years or so, it is in your best interest to replace your old, worn roof.
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If you want a "greener" roofing option, you may want to consider installing a living roof. Living roofs are composed of layers of soil and provide space for gardening. You must have a flat roof for this design and there are some climate considerations, but a living roof may also provide insulation.
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Although you may want to save money by using cheaper materials on your roof, this usually is not a good idea. Although it is possible to obtain cheap materials, they are often lower quality. As a result, they will likely wear out sooner, which means you will have to replace them more often. This can cost you even more money than simply purchasing more expensive, but higher quality, materials.
There is no doubt how important a roof is to safeguarding your family and home. Nonetheless, rare is the homeowner who is well-versed in roofing matters. With any luck, this article has given you some much needed knowledge that you can use to keep you roof in great shape.

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Show off!! Air guitar pose, later he did the running man, I was cracking up..
I posted the last 10 songs on my marathon list last week, so here you go:
The last 10 songs on my marathon playlist, enjoy:
Grace Like Rain - Todd Agnew
Quiet Dog - Mos Def
Numb/Encore - Linkin Park & Jay-Z
Let It Fade - Jeremy Camp
The Final Countdown - Europe (oh heck yeah, no shame my friends)
Stronger - Kanye
Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
Supermassive Black Hole - Muse
Let it Rock - Kevin Rudolf & Lil Wayne
I Will Rise - Chris Tomlin
You look so great, I love the tramp picture! You look so happy.
Thanks for the mention! I'm glad you liked my list. :) I used to have a shuffle, too. I know what you mean about having to be very selective.
I love the picture of you on the trampoline! You got some height, even with your legs tucked up. That's funny 'cause I jumped on a trampoline last weekend at a friend's party. Being a big kid makes life fun!!
Your kids are soooo cute! The little one looks like you. :D
Jumping on the trampoline is a blast! Great pic!
1. Stronger - Kayne
2. Human - The Killers
3. So What - Pink
4. Smile - Vitamin C
5. Beautiful Day - U2
6. Today - Smashing Pumpkins
7. Poker Face - Lady Gaga
8. Viva la Vida - Coldplay
9. Flathead - The Fratellis
10. Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs
I love it when you share pics of your little men!!
Ditto on the playlists...I'm getting so many good ideas!
PS - Fair Weather Runner, I'm running to the Final Countdown too! So glad I'm not the only one!
i remember on biggest loser when the contestants did a challenge where they had to carry the weight they had lost around a track...wow..love the pic of you holding your boys...and that trampoline looks like a lot of fun...
some of my fave songs to run to currently:
U2-Beautiful Day
Coldplay-Viva La Vida
The Killers-Mr Brightside
All American Rejects-Move Along
Daughtry-It's Not Over
Daughtry-What About Now (can you tell I'm on a Daughtry kick lately?)
Blink 182--All the Small Things
Any 80's music
Hi! Your blog is VERY inspirational!! Thanks for motivating me! My ten faves (in no particular order):
1. Running on Empty - Jackson Browne
2. Warrior - Scandal
3. Don't Stop Believing - Journey
4. This ones for the girls - Martina McBride
5. Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
6. Love and Memories - O.A.R.
7. Vogue - Madonna
8. More than a Feeling - Boston
9. Little Red Corvette - Prince
10. The Final Countdown - Europe
Continue to keep us posted!
I listened to the Spirit of the Marathon soundtrack for the first 20 miles at the marathon on Sunday. That movie is one of my favorites to get me in the mood for my marathons and the soundtrack is awesome and very inspirational.
LOVE the pics Mel - how inspiring!
(ps and how beautiful is your family?!)


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For the past year or so I have been drooling over the pumpkin butter and tempeh sandwiches that are some what regularly featured on Katheats.com.
The combination of tempeh and pumpkin butter (or any sort of jam) seemed a little out there, which I believe only enhanced my need to try it. It has always been my philosophy that the stuff that seems 'out there' is usually the stuff that tastes the best. 😉
After so many months of thinking to myself 'I need to try that' I finally took the plunge today and made a tempeh, Crofter's Superfruit Spread, and spinach sandwich for my lunch.
Umm… yeah….Why did I wait so long to try this again? Basically this sandwich rocked!
If you enjoy turkey and cranberry sandwiches, then you are going to LOVE this combination. It reminded me left over Thanksgiving sandwiches; the only thing missing was the taters. The sandwich was sweet, chewy, and absolutely amazing. I'm sure you will be seeing this combination again and again on Inner Workings… 😉
With the sandwich I had a handful of snap peas.
I love how fresh these taste raw. They are so light and crispy, I instantly feel healthier with every bite.
I also had some blue corn chips with salsa.
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Earlier I snacked on some Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters
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text: More Cowbell 3,499 #1 Posted October 14, 2019 Every time they show the games highlights, he keeps bringing g up the offensive PI called on Dallas that wiped out a TD. He just said they should have won if not for the bad PI call and they were showing Dak rush for a TD, it was actually a cowboy highlight. Honestly, I have seen far worse calls. What about the 3 PI calls on the Jets the last drive you moron. 12 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Two days down, and I'm still conscious. Which is amazing, considering I tend to have the attention span of a YouTube video; yet somehow my brain is still working.
It's always exciting to be surrounded by people interested in and doing the same thing as you. Here at the Non-Profit Technology Convention, there are hundreds of people from all over the country who work in the non-profit world, each sharing similar joys, failures, and challenges. It's fun to meet new people over lunch and see what you have in common, as well as commiserate over how snow in the eye stings a lot, coffee stopped keeping you awake, and our boots have soaked through to the soles.
A few tips for anyone convention bound:
1. Drink your body weight in coffee. Both to stay warm, and to stay awake.
2. Listen to music between sessions. If there's ever a need to zone out and save your brain it's between sessions on social data, meta tags, and measuring metrics.
3. Make friends with a local. It doesn't have to be lets-braid-each-others-hair friendly, but just friendly enough to ask them what to see in that area of the city. Locals know stuff.
Besides all the learning, we've also been doing a lot of exploring. I'm here with my co-worker Adora and boss Nell, and the three of us have traipsed blocks in pursuit of city adventures.And of course, made friends with the guys at the wine store. Have to stay warm somehow…
Adora and I were both born in Southern California, and now live in Florida. See a theme? Yeah. Warmth. We like to be warm and consider Florida's recent "cold-spell" of 40 degrees to be extreme. However, for a few days, snow can be quite magical. I know I've enjoyed it.
xo. Brie
This is Adora's face when we walked out in the snowstorm.
That smile stayed in place until we got a big gust of wind and snow to the face…
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My wedding will more than likely be outside on grass. I really prefer the look of heels with a long wedding dress, but I don't want to sink into the ground. Someone suggested these caps to put on the end of heels, but I did not like how that looked.
What are some of your ideas for this? Flats? Wedges? Tip toe all day?
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TV critics attending TCA appear to be suffering from Donald Trump exhaustion, and could not screw up the energy to ask outspoken Nick Nolte any questions about our current POTUS when he came to the confab to discuss his POTUS comedy Graves.
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"I don't think there is much that isn't me in the character," Nolte answered, blowing the dust off the question. "You go to bed with yourself and get up with yourself. So why wouldn't you take yourself to work?"
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"It's kind of a process of elimination – eliminating the parts of Nick Nolte that don't fit in this ex-presidential being," He added. "My problem is how to how to lighten the heart before I die. I want to go to my death with a light heart" which includes having "made a top-secret bomb that I know has to be dismantled."
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What the hack did you do with the game?How does the Soviet Army have to desrtoy German Tanks?You nerfed Soviet PRTS but you buffed Brummbar!Great!Now my Penals will die before they will get closer to enemy vechiels.Thanks!Ok, maybe Soviet Tanks are able to fight against german?Hmmm...NO .SU-85 is too slow to retreat(and enemy Panther or Panzer can easily destroy it),t-34 is just piece of trash.But of cousre German tanks has suffered so much from them, that you have decieded to give Panther more health.It is already insane to destroy it,becase penal's speed is lower than panther's moving reverse with broken engine! You know, i am ready to pay more fuel and popcap for better tanks, not just for trash.
Katusha is good Artillery,but Wulframmen is much better,because it hits at once and really powerfull.Why does?
And how soviet army is able to fight againt big amounts of infantry?Maksim's suppression is really low,and his attack angle is small.Explosive pack(dynamite which is set by engineers) is now visible for enemies(Of cousre if german gives it's engineers mine detectors it totally ruins the game for him,right?
Have you ever tried to fight against 3-vet grenadiers with mg-42(may be 43)?My 3 vet shock troops become useless against them!3 such squads easily destroyed my Maksim being suppressed by him!
Summing up,I want to say,that germans are much stronger fractions than soviets ,because their tanks are better and have more chances to survive on the battlefield,while soviet army needs to watch carefully every trash t-34 it has.And german Commander's airstrikes are much powerfull than soviet ones.Yes,they are more expensive but extremly dangerous for soviets,especially for SU-85 and ZIS(antitank gun).Which desroys any chances for soviets against german tanks.And Please make machine guns available for being purchased for soviet tanks.
P.S.I tested OKW Puppchen and ZIS,and i realised that they are almost equal in dealt damage to vechicles for the same number of shots .Puppchen is less long range gun,but it has broader attack angle.Besides it is able to retreat or be placed in a house.Why is puppchen cheaper?
If you are not agree please use arguments to prove your opinion.
Mmmm...CoH expert has arrived,will you tell me where i am mistaken?
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Mmmm...CoH expert has arrived,will you tell me where i am mistaken?
Its a rant thread that does not follow balance forum guidelines.
Its in balance section, but you have not presented a single stat for a single unit.
If he is a CoH expert, you're on the polar opposite of that spectrum.
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Mmmm...CoH expert has arrived,will you tell me where i am mistaken?
Its a rant thread that does not follow balance forum guidelines.
Its in balance section, but you have not presented a single stat for a single unit.
If he is a CoH expert, you're on the polar opposite of that spectrum.
Well,I am new in this forum,so i don't know some forum rules,i am sorry If something is wrong.And I am not a developer to know every unit stat.There is no any game section to watch every unit's stats.Besides you just said that i am not right,but you didn't mentioned why.You didn't presented any stats to refute my words,but you just said that i am noob.What stops me to say the same thing about you?
You know,you are always able to test everything what i mentioned.And you know what is the biggest prove to everything i have wrote?If the game is finally balanced,why is it's online so small?
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I understand some of your frustration, but I think the Soviets are pretty tough right now. They play differently after the patch.... or rather.... you have to play them differently to be successful.
Your post comes across at first not as strong and convincing as I think you want it to. Let's discuss some of your concerns.
Many of the events on both sides have been mitigated (nerfed) to reduce "cheese" tactics that were frustrating to some. For example the demo's. I don't think demo's were ever intended to be used as game changing IED's as they had become. It was a good blobbing deterrent, but it also took away from the illusion of realism. Now demo's are relegated to a rather limited role of obstruction clearing verses the ambush squad(s) wiping trickery for the unsuspecting. I used demo's a lot before but I have to admit...it was broken. It had me develop bad tactical habits that I needed to get over.
Penal's now are still tough, but in late game you have to change their role. Of course it depends on how you play, but in late game I no longer lead or make contact with the enemy with them only to find a repositioned MG or Brumbar. I keep them by my SU85's to discourage the tank dive. They can hold their own against PG's with shreks and certainly Panthers. They buy you time as your TD's back off from the threat. Depending on the fluid battle you not only have to change roles but sometimes unit types.
One or two penals (w/PTRS) by a SU-152 makes it very difficult for a German tank dive. A small mistake and they will lose tanks fast.
Penal's following the tank dive will stop the Panther's running down your retreating T-34's or diving for the Katy.
Panzerwefers are great, but anything not challenged will beat you. Katy's are better at terrain denial and killing units at a retreat point. P-werfers have to get close or have numbers. If you have a static defense you are inviting the enemy to build them. If you can keep recon over them when they move up to fire you can pounce them. Move your fast moving T-34's with a M5 with a Minesweeper and Penal. Your recon will help you know when to dive and where. This will give you the initiative. Smoke is absolutely needed for the packs. Your recon (or flare) will illuminate cloaked raketens.
Any MG now can be shot out by the right amount of infantry. American bar's, G43's, LMG's, Ober's, Bren's all have more firepower than an MG can handle alone. Mid to late game you have to put them in green cover and additional support. The infantry can have just too much firepower against a lone MG not in green cover.....and sometimes in green cover.
You have some interesting arguments, but not the fidelity to really flush out your concerns. You write "I want to say,that germans are much stronger fractions than soviets ,because their tanks are better and have more chances to survive on the battlefielde "
Yes, German tanks have some advantages. You know what they are so plan for them if you can. IMO the real advantages are enablers like spotting scopes, smoke drops and panzer tactician.
I had to relearn how to play Soviets after the patch. Like any game if you get into an oodle loop early (losing the infantry fight)...or mortar fight...or the situational awareness (recon) fight you will lose initiative. But so can your enemy. If you are finding his MG's by your infantry getting pinned more than once then you can probably do something better somehow.
ZIS's with the buffed barrage (cheaper muni) can be a pain for the static German player. I've had more than one good Soviet player show me how I've underestimated them when used wisely. They come out of the box with a lot of flexibility.
The strength of a raketen is the cloak and retreat ability. If you get surprised from a sneak attack then you shouldn't a second time. Flares and movement can frustrate a raketen defense. If he uses them too aggressively then take them. If you recon correctly before an attack you won't be surprised by them and can smoke them, outmaneuver them, prop war them, chase them off, or just go somewhere else if you can't get the advantage. If you beat their cloak advantage then they can be a less than effective tool for the Axis. Particularly if he does not move them much.
3 x Volks or Grens or Obers is a force to contend with. I often get an M5 to back up my infantry just because I need the suppression. You can't lead with it, but a well micro'd M5 quad is a cheap pain in butt. You know as soon as you force a retreat the next wave is going to have a PIV to hunt it down. That is why you keep a penal nearby. If your infantry retreats, back off your support also.
I know this will not work in all situations and terrain, but from your note I'm sure you have the skills to adjust fire to what ever the enemy is preparing. Get ahead of your enemy. Recon, from whatever method, is your best friend.
This game is about victory points, resources and time. If you are getting overwhelmed by too many forces then perhaps look at things like unit preservation and map control. Use your inner General and come up with the strategy and tactics to win at less than even odds if need be.
Look forward to seeing you on the battlefield.
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Now demo's are relegated to a rather limited role of obstruction clearing verses the ambush squad(s) wiping trickery for the unsuspecting.
i agree with most of what you said, but this is incorrect. they have been relegated to being a noob trap ability to waste munitions of new players who dont know better. satchels are cheaper, quicker to deploy and come on a unit that you actually want, not one so bad that the only reason to ever have them is because they are required. even as a building removal tool demos are worse than satchels despite doing 800 damage (vs the 640 of satchels) because satchels get thrown INTO the building and distribute the damage on all the walls instead of built outside.
there is NO reason at all to ever build demos, at all.
like seriously.
I certainly agree in almost all cases satchels are have more flexibility and are more efficient. There are a couple of rare instances demo's are helpful.
If you put a demo on a OKW truck and throw a satchel on it, it will take it down from full heath. Otherwise it will take 3 satchels. You may not have 3 penals on location.
If you are USF or Brits you only have demos to work with (doctrinally).
You can still hide demo's with sandbags (layers) and wire. An unsuspecting enemy may use the bags as green cover. It has to be the right place on the map. Sometimes if there is a dropped weapon you can put one on it and if the enemy is not careful he will try to pick up the abandon piece.
And of course smoke. Smoke the demo as they come into detection range on a key route.
All situational and often not worth the effort. If I didn't start T1 then my engineers have to get behind the bunkers through my mortar smoke or with the M5 to demo.
If you smoke a flak emplacement and throw a satchel it will not take it down (it takes two). A demo will.
I've even put a demo on a M20 mine with the M20 setting over them. When the PIV rushed it the M20 smoked and the chasing PIV had a bad day. I've also had the PIV accidentally shoot it before the M20 got away.....sad day.
But I admit these are certainly rare instances and situational. It helps if you can ascertain if you enemy is using the default camera settings to place the demo on a more camouflaged location. I am with you that the demo's 15 minutes of fame have passed.
Thank you for responding Rommel654.It is a great pleasure to see someone who tries to convince and help another forum user.But I can't find really helfull and effecient use to M5 against ifantry.It is great antiaircarft gun,but uselless on the battlefield because at this time enemy has panzershreks or panzer 4.And enemy blobs are still a really big problem.Well you know I believe this conversation can last for a long time.But,I am sorry,i watched your statictics and you dont have any game level for any fraction in any regime(1v1;2v2...).As like as you i played most of my games in 4v4 regimes for soviets.And on the higher ranks the game is much different than on lower ones.Being honest my level is not very high too,it is 7-th.But it is much bigger than yours.
thedarkarmadillo is your game nick CPU-easy?
There are some great discussions on blobs in the archives you may find helpful. Blobs can accumulate very quickly in 4v4's.
Folks play this (or any) game because it scratches an itch. For me, that itch is coordinated teamplay. I don't get that if I play randoms.
With a team of friends I get so much more out of the game that appeals to me. We strategize, review, work together to anticipate and problem solve. If we lose we are able to discuss afterwards and carry those lessons learned to our next game. With randoms you can't take collective tasks or lessons with you. With a team of friends if you lose you feel less like a victim of someone's failure than just your collective efforts fell short. That's why I have no rank - random play doesn't scratch my itch. I don't put much stock in rank anyway. Not why I play.
My highest team got to 3rd on the 4v4 ladder before we got beat 3 games in a row by a "Go Hard" team out of Russia. Great players, great teamwork and good guys to communicate with. I've not seen them in a while.
I've not been on a competitive team (top 10) in a while. It takes A LOT of time to rehearse, watch replays, develop recon plans, deception plans, and develop MDMP (Military Decision Making Process), After Action Review, focus and develop plans on your team members strengths, and find and watch games from teams that are the competition. Like any band sometimes members move on.
Large games with friends appeal to me because we can begin to execute that graduate level of coordination. At more than 7k hours I'm still learning much - mostly from a principle of war point of view. Communication and situational awareness in a team game is as important as micro and teamwork are. In a random game you can only expect the latter.
4v4 random is a different game. Many of the things I pontificate on are from my team experiences. I find less satisfaction in a random game because I like to play for more than micro and the limited team work you find with folks you can't talk with or play with consistently.
So maybe I can't answer your question comprehensively. My solution when I run into a blob is usually a team solution. We discuss immediately and set into motion a 4F plan (find, fix, fight, finish). The blob problem can be quickly mitigated when you know where it is and you canalize it where you plan to kill it - usually with a teammate.
I'm on several teams at level 17 and 18, but that really has very little meaning whatsoever. Almost as much meaning as the damage and kills at the end of the game. They often don't reveal as much as what many think they reveal.
1v1's and 2v2's will almost always be more interesting to watch because you can get much of plan and intent from the visual game. Larger games you really need to hear the communication of the teams as there is just too much going on to absorb intent and strategy from the visuals alone...…..for a good team. For a random team unfortunately they are limited to their good play and a bumper sticker level of communication and teamwork. For many that scratches their itch. There is no right and wrong here, just preferences.
One should always be careful on what wall he puts and measures his ladder of success.
If you are interested send me a note on steam and we'll bring you in on a team. You need TS. Whether you are a rock star player or just average like me we can get better than average entertainment.
Well, what did you expect.
Against the Allies.
They love the Germans.
On this side, the Allies can not do anything.
When you do not have DP-28 and PPSh-41.
Because the Imba Council. They have it all!
There is no proof.
They can not fix Bug with Soviet mortars and AT (ZiS-3).
Therefore OKV and Wehrmacht Imba! They do not have Bugs!


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We climbed up small-but-satisfying Baker Mountain near Saranac Lake while we were up in the Adirondacks. I'd definitely recommend it. We hike occasionally, but I find that it's tough to motivate the kids without a specific goal in mind (which is why I like letterboxing). Climbing to the top of a mountain was perfect. Part … [Read more…]


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How to Make It
Step 1
Remove the fell (tissue-like covering) from lamb with a sharp knife. Place lamb, fat side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Rub surface of lamb with lemon juice. Make several small slits on outside of lamb, and stuff with garlic slices.
Step 2
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika; mix well. Sprinkle flour mixture over lamb, coating well. Insert meat thermometer, if desired.
Step 3
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 325°. Continue baking until desired degree of doneness: about 1 hour and 40 minutes or 140° (rare); about 2 hours or 160° (medium); about 2 1/2 hours or 170° (well done).
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Transfer lamb to a warm serving platter. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve lamb with mint or red currant jelly.
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The first-year writing sequence at Fitchburg State, consisting of ENGL 1100 Writing I and ENGL 1200 Writing II, provides the undergraduate student with the foundation necessary for critical thinking through academic writing. Together, these courses afford a continuous space in which students cultivate the skills of argumentation, uses of evidence, analysis, close reading of texts (in any number of forms), and revision as essential elements of the college-level writing process.
ENGL 1100: Writing I
The first-year writing sequence at Fitchburg State, consisting of Writing I and Writing II, provides the undergraduate student with the foundation necessary for critical thinking through academic writing. Together, these courses afford an continuous space in which students cultivate the skills of argumentation, uses of evidence, analysis, close reading of texts (in any number of forms), and revision as essential elements of the college-level writing process. Writing I seeks to provide a comprehension of (1) rhetoric, (2) argumentation, (3) uses of evidence, (4) process-oriented writing, and (5) academic community. By the end of Writing I, students should:
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Improve Your Home Improvement And Improve Your Life
Home Improvement is a very personal endeavor to everyone. It involves particular needs of an individual's home, there are good home improvements, along with various other tasks. This vast world has so many tools, regulations, and techniques that it can seem a bit confusing as to where you need to begin. These tips can help you make sense of the confusion.
Insulate your home in order to save energy and lower your heating and cooling bills. You should monitor the attic, as well as the window and door. Check the attic, as well as windows and doors. Any leaky spots should be fixed. Weather stripping can be added to doors and windows and new insulation can be added to the attic. You want to keep air that you paid to heat or cool, inside the home.
In terms of renovating your roof, use white tiles or other similarly-hued materials. This lighter color helps reflect light, making your attic and the rest of your home cooler. This can save you a good deal on monthly cooling and heating bills.
Install ceiling fans to circulate the air in your home. During summer the fan can be adjusted to blow down, and during the winter it can adjusted to draw the air up. This increases the efficiency of the utilities in your home so that you pay less in heating and cooling costs and save energy.
Make sure that your home is well insulated. Insulation is important in keeping the temperature of your home consistent, regardless of the temperature outside of your home. This is helpful in keeping down the cost of your energy bill in the heating and cooling of your house. Insulation is also effective in reducing the noise coming from outside. Furthermore, it adds to the value of your home (be sure to keep all receipts and invoices so that you can prove what work was done).
Make sure to have your home inspected before starting any major renovations. On the list for the inspection should be: check for roofing issues, termites, checking electrical issues in addition to possible plumbing issues before you run into problems down the road. After starting the renovation process, on a budget , you find a problem, it can cause a nightmare on you budget.
You should consider hiring a professional to do the electrical work for your home improvement project. It sure does look easy to change out an outlet form 2 to 3 prong outlet. But if you are unfamiliar with electrical work or this project, the safest thing to do is to have an electrician take care of the rewiring for you.
While home improvement is entirely a personal endeavor for everyone, it does share the main goal of making one's home better. As you have seen in these tips, there are various approaches, but they are all created around the idea of making your home look the way you want.
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World Champions at a Glance
The stories of triumph and loss are both exhilarating and heartbreaking, but all of the competitions help to illustrate what a great game football is and why it is still called the people's game despite many changes.
The FIFA World Cup was first won by Uruguay in 1930 and the Women's World Cup was first won by the United States of America in 1991.
Football facts:
Brazil have won the World Cup more than any other country so far.
According to FIFA there are 29 million women and girls playing football world-wide.
France hosted the 2019 Women's World Cup and Russia hosted the 2018 Men's World Cup
Five African teams qualified for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil the 2018 World Cup in Russia.( Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia)
The Homeless World Cup was first played for in 2003 in Austria.
The Homeless World Cup was held in Glasgow in 2016, Oslo in 2017, Mexico in 2018, and Cardiff in 2019. Mexico won both men and women's trophies in 2018 and 2019.
Not every country can host a men's or women's World Cup and it is interesting to consider why this is. Undoubtedly one of the most successful World Cup winning teams has been the USA's women's team, but where else is women's football likely to grow? What are the barriers to growth in some countries and how can they be removed?
The power of football to make a difference to people's lives is talked about a lot in terms of the high salaries and lifestyles that some footballers enjoy. However, one World Cup competition makes a concerted effort to help the poor – indeed, that is its reason for existing and its impact since it started in 2003 has been impressive.
This week, you will hear from the founder of the Homeless World Cup but also someone who played in World Cup matches who has some interesting things to say about the depth of young talent playing football on the beaches of Brazil.


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Please note that this page is a work in progress. See Atlantis (Disambiguation) for more information.
The continent was re-surfaced by Morgan le Fay.[1] Through her machinations, much of the nation of modern Atlantis was destroyed with its Homo mermanus residents exposed to the open air. The Inhumans' city of Attilan was relocated here and the Royal Family claimed hereditary rights to the land.[2] The island was later sunk through the actions of the Inhumans to protect themselves from human invaders and return the land to the Atlanteans.[3]
Arthog (Earth-616)
Arthog was the slave master on board the Lemurian pirate craft which rescued and enslaved Kull when he escaped from Atlantis.[4]
Ku-Var (Earth-616)
Ku-Var was the self-proclaimed ruler of Atlantis. His blood-thirsty tribe wiped out half the barbarian population of the island and united the other half. He held absolute rule and chose his chief guard Iraina to fight Brule at the tournament proclaimed by King Governi of Thule. Ku-Var was killed by Iraina herself when he sexually offended her.[5]
Lhok-Nor (Earth-616)
Lhok-Nor was the chieftain of the Atlanteans, who promised her daughter Sareena to King Kull. As soon as Sareena was assassinated in the City of Wonders during the wedding ceremony, Lhok-Nor declared war to Valusia and attacked the capital. Kull then persuaded him and Taku to venture into the catacombs beneath the city and discover the real threat for the human race represented by the Wolf Men. Moved by Kull's love for his daughter, Lhok-Nor agreed to help him defeat the Demonolater and ended the war.[6]
Tokor (Earth-616)
Tokor was the captain of the Lemurian pirate craft which rescued and enslaved Kull when he escaped from Atlantis.[4]
See Also
- 61 Appearances of Atlantis (Empire)
- 8 Minor Appearances of Atlantis (Empire)
- 78 Media Atlantis (Empire) was Mentioned in
- 7 Images featuring Atlantis (Empire)
- Location Gallery: Atlantis (Empire)
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Caviar Mousse
The New Greek Cuisine
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Tarama, cured fish roe, usually that of carp, is the base of this dish, one of the great Greek mezedes. (Although one may think that tarama is imported to the U.S. from Greece, I have learned that most of it makes its way to Greece from Norway. The cheapest types are often tinted pink to enhance their appearance.) The combination of potatoes and almonds beaten into the roe creates a fluffy, gently flavored emulsion that can serve as a dip, a sauce, or a filling. This recipe came from a friend who got it from a store owner in Astoria, Queens, a New York Greek neighborhood. Most people now use a food processor to blend the mixture, which tends to liquify rather than emulsify. To achieve the best texture and flavor, you really should use a meat grinder as we do at Molyvos. If you don't have one, first grind the almonds in a food processor, finely dice the onions by hand, and then pulse the two together for only a second or two to combine. Put the cooked potatoes through a potato ricer or food mill and then combine them with the almond/onion mixture by hand. Then, and only then, should you proceed with finishing the recipe!
Serves4 cups
Total Timehalf-day
OccasionBuffet, Casual Dinner Party, Cocktail Party
Recipe CourseAntipasto/mezze
Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Peanut Free, Soy Free
EquipmentElectric Mixer, Food Mill, Food Processor
MealDinner, Lunch
Taste and TextureNutty, Rich, Salty
Type of DishDip/spread, Seafood Sauce
- 2 ounces whole almonds
- 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons corn oil
- One ½-pound Idaho potato, boiled in its skin, peeled, and chilled
- ¼ medium yellow onion
- ¼ pound tarama (carp roe)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice concentrate
- 4 to 6 tablespoons seltzer water
- Warm pita bread triangles for serving
Place the almonds in a heatproof bowl with boiling water to cover. Let stand until the water is tepid. Drain well and, using your fingertips, pop off and discard the skins.
Line a small tray or baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Place the peeled almonds on the prepared tray and refrigerate for about 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 200°F.
Remove the almonds from the refrigerator and place on a small baking pan. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, just to dry slightly. Do not roast.
Pour about 1 teaspoon of the corn oil into a medium mixing bowl and, using your fingertips, rub the oil around the interior of the bowl to coat lightly.
Combine the almonds with the potato and onion in the oiled bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and toss to coat, mashing the potato slightly and pulling the onion apart.
Working with about one third of the almond mixture at a time, pass it through an electric mixer fitted with the fine grinder attachment or through a stand-alone meat grinder into the oiled bowl, allowing the food to pass through the grinder completely before adding the next third. This will prevent clogging. The consistency should be of a coarse meal.
When all of the mixture has been ground, remove the grinder attachment from the mixer and fit the mixer with the bowl and paddle.
Place the tarama in the mixer bowl and, with the mixer on low speed, begin beating the tarama, adding the remaining corn oil in a slow, steady stream. Then add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream. When well blended, remove the paddle attachment and change to the wire whip. Continuing to mix on medium speed, add the lemon juice in a slow, steady stream.
. When well blended, stop the motor, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the almond mixture. With the mixer on low speed, slowly combine the mixtures.
. When well combined, begin adding the seltzer, an ounce at a time, until the taramasalata is as light and airy as light, fluffy mashed potatoes.
. Transfer to a nonreactive storage container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving with warm pita triangles.
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Cascade events are made possible by volunteers, through roles both big and small. And thanks to the diversity of volunteer roles available, anyone can contribute, without any previous experience.
You can participate and volunteer
Most day-of-event volunteer roles are broken up into shifts, typically 60-90 minutes long, meaning that you can participate in the event and volunteer on the same day!
Perks for you
Volunteers get volunteer points! Use your points when pre-registering for future CascadeOC events, and orienteer for free! (3 points = 1 free entry)
Benefit the club, benefit you!
Volunteers ensure that CascadeOC events run smoothly. When events run smoothly, then CascadeOC is able to add more events to the calendar!
Are you ready to contribute? Check out the list of roles below to see how you can help.
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Clear or Start Monitor
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Newcomer Instruction
Control Pick-up
- Check-in day-of-event registrants and pre-registered participants
- Collect money and give change
This role is great for learning people's names!
- Maintain the time and flow of participants at the start
- Verify that everyone has cleared their e-punch and taken the correct map
- Give a short briefing to each start wave
Be a part of the start line energy!
- Direct drivers where to park
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This is especially important at venues with limited parking space!
Clear or Start Monitor
- Ensure that all participants punch the clear or start box
Save someone from a bad day.
Finish Assistant
- Enter day-of-meet registrations
- Type in corrections
Help our finish crew focus on processing results!
Newcomer Instruction
Hang out near registration and provide basic instruction to newcomers. Use a beginner course map to show newcomers what a map and course look like.
Cover the basics of:
- Punching the start, a control, the finish, and downloading
- Orienting the map, thumbing your location, and choosing a route
- Understanding the map colors and symbols
- Safety information, such as course closure and how to use a whistle
Make newcomers feel welcome.
Control Pick-up
At course closure time, ask the Meet Director to determine which controls you can pick up and bring back to the registration area.
A great way to do some more orienteering!
About a week before the event, pre-run (or walk) courses that have been marked with ribbons for controls, and give feedback to the course designers.
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Pellvetica is a collaboration between Canadian commercial mural and illustration artists, Sandy Pell and Steve Pell
Together, we've developed an art style that has grabbed global attention for its ability to transform blank spaces into remarkable places. Since we began our collaboration in 2014, many clients, design firms, and commercial illustration agencies have hired us to fulfill their specific illustration requirements, and we've never disappointed them. Our art has garnered a reputation among the interior design community and have since contributed to winning awards for the Top 10 of the World's Coolest Offices, The Top 10 Coolest Offices in Canada, and SHINE Annual IDIBC Awards of Excellence by the Interior Designers Institute of BC. Recently, we were both selected by Lürzer's Archive as two of the Top 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 2016/2017, the celebrated creative resource for advertising professionals worldwide.


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What is Magna Carta?
Narrated by Monty Python's Terry Jones, this animation takes you back in time to medieval England in 1215 under the reign of Bad King John. Why was the charter originally created? And what does it actually say?
This may look like a plain, unassuming piece of parchment, but it's actually one of the most famous documents in the world. Magna Carta, meaning 'the Great Charter', has inspired people across the centuries, from Thomas Jefferson to Mahatma Gandhi. But why was the charter originally created? And what does it actually say?
Let us take you back to medieval England. It's the year 1215, and the ruler is King John. Many people believe that King John was one of the worst kings in history. He imprisoned his former wife; he starved his opponents to death; he allegedly murdered his own nephew, and pulled the beards of the Irish Chiefs.
King John had imposed heavy taxes on his barons in order to pay for his expensive foreign wars. If they refused to pay, he punished them severely or seized their property. The barons demanded that King John obey the law; when he refused, they captured London and John was forced to negotiate.
The two sides met at Runnymede in June 1215. The result of the negotiations was written down by the king's clerks in the document we know as Magna Carta. Although most of the charter's clauses dealt with medieval rights and customs, Magna Carta has become a powerful symbol of liberty around the world.
The most famous clause, which is still part of the law today, for the first time gave all 'free men' the right to justice and a fair trial.
'No man shall be arrested or imprisoned except by the judgment of their equals and by the law of the land. To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice.'
However, this clause was not as liberal at it sounds. The Charter only applied to 'free men', the vast majority of people in 1215 were unfree peasants who were ruled over by their landowners.
And although, Magna Carta was intended to create peace between King John and his rebellious barons, England was plunged into civil war after the Pope declared the Charter invalid.
When King John died of dysentery in 1216, nine year old Henry III took to the throne. To keep the peace, Magna Carta was reissued several times during the 13th century, until it was finally made part of English law.
Magna Carta has lived on for 800 years, and is echoed in the United States Declaration of Independence and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Perhaps Magna Carta's most important legacy is that everyone – including our leaders – must obey the law.
What started out as a document of specific complaints from a group of barons has turned into an international symbol of liberty, without which we might not have the rights we value so much today.
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Over the centuries Magna Carta has influenced kings and statesmen, lawyers and lawmakers, prisoners, Chartists and Suffragettes. But how did this old piece of parchment become such a powerful symbol of our rights and freedoms? Narrated by Monty Python's Terry Jones, this animation explores Magna Carta's 800 year legacy. - video
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Professor David Carpenter and Professor Nicholas Vincent discuss the reign of King John, the grievances of the barons and the circumstances in which Magna Carta was created in 1215. - video
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Professor David Carpenter and Professor Nicholas Vincent explore the survival of Magna Carta after King John's death, considering its numerous reissues during the reign of King Henry III, and its influence on the creation of Parliament. - video
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The origins of Magna Carta
Professor Nicholas Vincent explores the medieval context in which the historic agreement at Runnymede was created, examining King John's Plantagenet heritage, his loss of French territory and his relationship with the Church and the barons.
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From the medieval Church to money-lending, feudal rights to the royal forest, discover how Magna Carta was both influenced by, and impacted upon, the institutions and customs of its day.
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A number of Magna Carta's core principles are still fundamental to English law, but the majority of the charter's clauses in 1215 dealt with specific medieval rights and customs. Here Professor Nicholas Vincent provides an overview of the charter's original clauses.


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Unlike centralized air conditioning which uses ductwork, split air conditioners are comprised of an outdoor compressor unit and an indoor unit containing an evaporator and fan. These two units are connected with electrical wiring and tubing and the indoor unit has a drainage pipe for water to flow down. With no ductwork to waste or leak cool air, split air conditioners have good energy efficiency. You can even buy multi split units that have a large outdoor compressor and three indoor units to cool three separate rooms.
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Rochester Businesses Join Together for Plaid Friday Rochester Main Street and Seacoast Local are working together with downtown businesses to participate in the Shop Plaid/Shift Your Shopping and Shop Small initiatives. Both programs are encouraging people to think of shifting their shopping to support local small businesses rather than large big box retailers this holiday season. Many times taking the time to explore our local businesses results in more thoughtful and unique gifts for the people on our shopping lists. In addition, dollars spent at locally owned businesses tend to turn over 3-4 times supporting our local economy, rather than sending them out of the region to feather large corporate earnings. Studies have shown that small businesses also support local giving in the communities with a larger percent of earnings than large retailers, who have better opportunity and resources. So, this year, why not take the pledge to wear plaid on Plaid Friday to show your support for your local favorite businesses, shop/eat/ drink at your favorite local businesses on Plaid Friday, and share your adventures with#plaidfridayseacoast. You'll be glad you did! Just look for the plaid flags flying and strengthen your local economy.
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Moved to a new apartment almost a week ago, not entirely settled yet, but it's still much better than the one I've been in before. And neighbours are if not less annoying, than at least they have a funny side to it...
They've been smoking hookah all evening, and now half of the house smells like strawberry. The downside to this is that it was supposed to smell like cherry though.
As R. Heinlein said in Starship Troopers - "you never catch up on sack time". Painfully true, it would seem. The more I try to go to bed earlier - the more reason I find to stay up late... The less I care about waking up before noon, the earlier I wake up. Reasons vary from a car horn to a neighbour slipping down the stairs and screaming something which makes almost entirely, but not completely no sense in his situation. The only times when I do get to sleep till noon is when I plan to do something early in the morning and set the alarm clock, works almost like a potent sleeping medicine. Almost, and only because it works better every time.
Been checking the game Majesty, which botd recommended a looooooong while ago. Really should've checked it earlier, quite fun, and rather original. And way too addictive ^_^ Love it! Also checked out GTA3 SA... What a load of crap... After spending half of the time I played visiting barber shops, clothing shops and pizzas I decided that if I want to play a sim - I'll play just get The Sims... Seriously, since when does someone with a grenade launcher has to care about appearance? And the whole "gansta" theme is really annoying... Don't think I'm getting back to that...
Generally - feeling totally depressed. There are slight shades to it, I shift from being completely miserable in the morning to being pathetic and for an unknown reason guilty in the evening. In any case it doesn't make it any easier. The worst thing about the whole thing is that I can't even pin down the source of the depression. So yeah, I left family and friends in Lithuania when I moved, but it's not like it's the first time, and the only cultural shock that I ever experienced was mainly caused by food poisoning. At this point I can survive for months eating boulders and drinking used motor oil... And I can't say that wasting my life was ever a cause to be depressed either.
Been reading some stuff on human evolution, attempts to explain how come at some point there appeared a naked monkey walking on two legs and with a God complex to boot... The more I read it - the more I wish we would've stayed in the trees... The only thing that unites all the theorists is that they prefer to avoid talking about their own theory and concentrate on pointing out the flaws of other theories... A sheep would have more luck explaining the benefits of vegetarian diet to a pack of fairly starving wolves on a cold winter night, than someone trying to push his theory on why a monkey decided to stand up and shed it's fur before growing a brain...
In any case, this is my sack time, now beat it.
Hmm btw, wanted to share, part of the lyrics from a cool song, kind of cool:
cause I couldn't cry
cause I turned away
couldn't see the score
didn't know the pain
of leaving yesterday really far behind
in another life
in another dream
by a different name
gave it all away
for a memory
and a quiet lie
and I felt the face
of a cold tonight
still don't know the score
but I know the pain
of leaving everything really far behind
and if I could cry
and if I could live what truth I did then take me there
heaven goodbye


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Negative Cancer Messages Backfire With Blacks
Nov. 7 -- THURSDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Cancer-screening messages targeted to minorities that take a negative approach -- emphasizing, for instance, that colon cancer is a bigger threat to blacks than whites -- can actually make minorities less likely to be screened, a new study found.
"There have been some other studies that have hinted at the same thing," said study lead author Robert Nicholson, an assistant professor of neurology and psychiatry at St. Louis University School of Medicine.
For the study, Nicholson and his colleagues asked 300 black people to answer questions about their habits of getting screened for colon and rectal cancer, as well as other cancers. The researchers also asked the study participants about their general mistrust of the medical system.
Next, the researchers asked the participants to read one of four news articles about colon cancer that were created especially for the study, and then answer questions about how likely they were to get screened for the disease.
One article stated that colon cancer was an important problem for blacks, while another focused on the fact that colon cancer outcomes were worse for blacks than for whites.
The third article said outcomes for blacks with colon cancer were improving, but not as much as for whites. The fourth article talked about how results for blacks with colon cancer were improving over time.
The participants' most positive response about cancer screening came after they read the article that results for blacks were improving over time. The article most likely to cause a negative response was the one that simply stated the problem -- that blacks are more likely than any other racial group to develop colon cancer.
The article that said outcomes are improving, Nicholson said, "got the most positive response overall regardless of the individual's level of mistrust."
"The positive message seemed to wipe out the differences between high and low mistrust levels," he said.
The results were published in the November issue of the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Dr. Harvey J. Murff, an assistant professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, who has done similar research, called the new findings "very interesting and useful."
"One message [about screening for cancer] is not going to be appropriate for all cultures and backgrounds," Murff said. The new findings underscore the need for public health officials who create messages for cancer screenings to frame them in a more positive way to get the desired result, he said.
Health officials who want to persuade more people to get screened for colon cancer could take a page from those who create messages to screen for breast cancer, which often take into account cultural differences, Murff said. Breast cancer screening has improved greatly over the years, he said, adding, "This has not been looked at as well in colon and rectal cancer."
More information
To learn more about colon and rectal cancer, visit the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
SOURCES: Robert Nicholson, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurology and psychiatry, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo.; Harvey J. Murff, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville; November 2008, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention


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The short career of Jesus the Magician:
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This video is from years ago. (We didn't watch it all – just getting a general impression was enough for us, so we could enjoy the parody below.)
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One of the comments under the first one:
Religions are advertising agencies for a product that doesn't exist.
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The great comedian Rowan Atkinson, disgusted with Islam, asks a serious question:
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Flushing: Taking Stock in Beef Broth at Geum Sung Chik Naengmyun
You may wonder why we write in such effusive praise of Korean restaurants in the neighborhood of Flushing. After all, there are perfectly fine Korean dining options within Manhattan's Koreatown, and I certainly have my favorites on 32nd Street. But the devil is in the details and the yearning for something special. It's what lures us into Flushing in search of something inspiring to eat. And for years, I've returned to Geum Sung Chik Naengmyun in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Flushing, which specializes in their namesake dish, chik naengmyun, cold arrowroot noodles. But what makes this preparation of chik naengmyun truly special is the base of irresistible home brewed beef broth, yook soo, which they expertly ply into a variety of classic Korean dishes.
The restaurant's spotlight may be on the noodles, but one's attention is held rapt by the yook soo. It's not a particularly fatty or unctuous broth, nor is it salty or overly redolent of aromatics and herbs. Instead, this moo juice conveys clean beefy flavors which elevate anything it touches. It even comes in a teapot, meant to be consumed during the meal, complimentary along with your standard assortment of banchan. Yes, hot beef tea—simultaneously low-brow and brilliant, and you'll want to drink teapot after teapot of this stuff.
To fully appreciate Geun Sung's yook soo, try an order of halabuhji kimchi bulgogi ($18.99). The same broth is condensed and poured into the outer ring of a copper dome, and set over a gas flame. Then they pile on thinly sliced ribeye, lightly marinated and beautifully rife with marbled fat. That comes right after a bed of well aged kimchi, crunchy scallions and fat white mushrooms has been set in place. When heated, the meat simultaneously sizzles on its loft, while receiving a beefy steam bath from the moat of yook soo. Unlike a traditional bulgogi, which is easily overcooked to grainy disappointment, this technique produces a velvety tender and moist bite of beef.
Yook soo also makes an appearance as the soup base in bowl of chik naengmyun ($12.99). It's difficult to pinpoint what exactly makes this preparation stand out from its peers. The yook soo certainly has a great deal to do with it, but some credit is due to the perfectly pliant and toothsome arrowroot noodles. And the well orchestrated balance of textures and flavors of crispy bae (Asian pear) and sliced cucumbers, as well as an appreciable spike of vinegar and a sucker punch of sinus clearing hot mustard, certainly play a role.
The thought may be fleeting, but if you've had the oft wan and gummy bowls of naengmyun found in the kitchens in Manhattan's Koreatown, you'll think you may have found New York's best preparation of this dish at Geum Sung. Indeed, it isn't that these dishes are unique to Flushing, but the commitment to authenticity and craftsmanship found at restaurants up and down Northern Boulevard is compelling cause to eschew Manhattan's K-town. The Flushing restaurateur needn't be self conscious in appealing to the masses, nor does their menu need to look like an un-abridged encyclopedia of Korean dishes. They have carte blanche to do one or two dishes, and to do them exceedingly well. And that is certainly something to take stock in.
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40-07 149th Pl, Flushing NY 11354 (map) 718-539-4596
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Allbee inspires Olympic defense in key win
Taking inspiration from Olympic coach Tim Allbee before its game against North Mason, the Trojans took advantage of two key turnovers to beat the Bulldogs 26-7 in a crucial Olympic League football game Friday night at Silverdale Stadium.
Allbee, recovering from a severe case of pneumonia that left him fighting for his life this summer, made his first appearance at a game this season. Allbee was greeted by surprised parents, fellow teachers and students — each one giving the coach a hug and handshake — as he made his way toward the field in his wheelchair.
The Trojans rushed over to their coach and took a knee following pre-game warmups. Each player — some with eyes glistening — listened intently to their soft-voiced coach. Allbee told his players it didn't matter how many times they were knocked down, to get up and keep fighting as tears streamed down his cheeks.
"Don't look behind," he told his players, reminding them they are a band of brothers.
Allbee said he wanted to be on hand for senior night and homecoming and was greeted with cheers of "We love Allbee! We love Allbee!" from the student section.
"It was really nice coming out here and feeling the love that the school has and the community with all the hoopla going on with homecoming and senior night," Allbee said. "It was really heartwarming to come out here and feel it ... It's good to know you have support behind you when your tough days are ahead of you."
Olympic interim coach Brad Hamblet knew Allbee might be coming, but didn't tell his players in case he couldn't make it.
"It was really good to have Tim on the sideline," he said. "The kids really, really wanted that. It was great for Tim and good for the kids."
It looked like North Mason wanted to play spoiler early-on, racing to a 7-0 lead on its opening possession. Tomme Renne's 6-yard run capped a six-play, 68-yard drive.
Olympic answered with an opening scoring drive of its own. Quarterback Zach Thornton connected with Brian Tyson for a 10-yard reception to put Olympic on North Mason's 6-yard line. Two plays later, Thornton's keeper from 1-yard out and Jordon Green's PAT tied it with 4:09 left in the quarter.
Olympic senior R.J. Neal said having Allbee on the sideline gave the Trojans a big emotional boost.
"It was a big deal for us," he said. "We needed to win. We needed to win for him."
Turnovers have plagued Olympic all season, but on Friday, the Trojans defense came with the two biggest turnovers of the game. In the second quarter with NM driving, defensive back Neal intercepted a pass from North Mason quarterback Levi Rowland and returned it for a 35-yard touchdown and a 14-7 lead.
"That felt great," Neal said. "Once I got it, I felt I was gone. Right when I caught it I was thinking touchdown."
On the Bulldogs next possession, Elijah Simmons returned a North Mason fumble 31 yards for a 20-7 lead at halftime.
"I guess you have to have a little bit of a lucky bounce every now and then," said Olympic interim coach Brad Hamblet.
"Those two (turnovers) in the first half sure enough changed the momentum of the game," said NM coach Jeff Bevers.
North Mason couldn't find its offensive rhythm following its opening drive, something Bevers hopes to fix before they face Klahowya next week. That game has playoff implications both both teams as Klahowya lost to Sequim Friday. NM and Klahowya are 2-3 in league play.
Bevers said injuries to key starters Chase Schoonhoven, Brody Stromberg, and limited play by C.J. Allen, hurt the Bulldogs.
"We've got some work to do," he said. "We've got some kids beat up and we're going to go back and try to fix ourselves. It doesn't matter who we're playing."
Olympic (3-2) has a big task in front of them as it finishes against Bremerton, which is unbeaten in league, and second-place North Kitsap.
"We keep playing like this for the rest of the games, we have a possibility of winning out," Neal said. "We're going to come out and play hard (against Bremerton). They're going to come out and play hard. It's going to be a good game."
Olympic 26, North Mason 7
North Mason 7 0 0 0 — 7
Olympic 7 13 0 6 — 26
First Quarter
NM—Tommy Renne 6 run (Aaron North kick)
Oly—Zach Thornton 1 run (Jordon Green kick)
Second Quarter
Oly—R.J. Neal 35 INT return (kick good)
Oly—Elijah Simmons 31 fumble return (kick blocked)
Fourth Quarter
Oly—Alex Campana 1 run (kick blocked)
Individual Stats
Rushing—NM, Tommy Marsh 5-63, Tommy Renne 17-61, Victor McIntosh 3-11. Oly, Makiah McInnis 14-73, Brandon Guerrero 5-30, Zach Thornton 2-14, Alex Campana 2-12, Randy Grier 2-9.
Passing—NM, Levi Rowland 0-3-0, Renne 1-1-46. Oly, Thornton3-12-58, Makaleb McInnis 0-2-0.
Receiving—NM, Daniel Burggraaf 1-46. Oly, Brian Tyson 3-58.