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Thursday, January 6, 2011
Crunchy and sweet
Then the next night, the Baby Nickel belly-kissed the stove. It was the weirdest thing. He was warming up by the wood stove after his bath, tired and grumpy after a long day and no nap. He asked Mr. Handsome to help him get dressed, and Mr. Handsome, busy on finances, told him no, Dress your own self, boy. The Baby Nickel turned bratty and demanding, hollering at the top of his lungs that he must be helped right that very minute. So Mr. Handsome helped him by relocating him to a timeout in the downstairs bedroom. Nickel was mad as a hornet.
Eventually he turned weepy-sad, and Mr. Handsome paid him a visit. But Nickel refused to work things out, sobbing that he wanted Mama. However, I was busy. So the girls took turns checking on him, trying to cheer him up. All to no avail. The poor kid was exhausted.
After he had been in the room for a good twenty minutes, I finally went in to see him. He was curled up on the sofa, still naked, tears streaming down his face. I told him to sit up (couldn't very well hug him while he was fused to the cushions), and as he slowly, shakily, sat up, I caught a glimpse of some scratch marks on his belly. Then—oh my word! "John! Come here!"
There were burns on his tummy, one big, one tiny, but both puffy-angry.
It was freaky, I tell you. A burn that big and he never said a word? Never even cried his hurt cry?
We quizzed him and gradually learned that a) no, no one had pushed him against the stove, he had just gotten too close; b) yes, it hurt; and c) no, he didn't know why he didn't tell us. (And no, we don't think he was afraid to tell us—he's not that kind of kid.)
"Which hurt worse?" I asked. "The burn you got on your finger or this one?"
"This one," he said.
Well, okay. At least he correctly identified the worse burn, pain-wise. Because I was beginning to wonder if he was missing some nerve endings.
In retrospect, I think he was not fully aware of what had happened—it's the only explanation I can come up with.
Normally I don't feel too bad when my kids get hurt. I don't take responsibility for their bumps and ouchies.
You fell down? Well, shoot! Get back up!
The chicken pecked your hand? Don't put your hand in front of its face then, silly.
You fell out of your chair and landed smack on your back? Well, if you'd minded your manners and kept your butt on your seat, you probably wouldn't be lying there crying right now.
Your sister whacked you? Don't provoke her. (Dummy.)
But this time I felt awful. A burn that bad? If it were me, I would be having histrionics, calling up all my friends in a quest for sympathy. I had a little burn on my thumb the other day and it hurt. I yelled and my eyes watered, and then I had to keep working around the heat (didn't want the food to burn, too) and lost half the enamel on my teeth from gritting them so hard.
Maybe tummies and thumbs feel pain differently? Maybe I'm a wimp and the Baby Nickel is stoic? Maybe I should change his blog name to (deep, gravely voice) The Bruiser.
After Mr. Handsome and I got done staring and grilling him (sorry, bad pun), we snapped shut our slack jaws and started oozing some serious sweetness. We helped him into his jammies, gave him Tylenol, and applied medicine and a loose bandage. In short order, he was all teary-eyed smiles and cuddles (though he refused an offer to be carried up to bed, preferring to walk himself, both hands holding his shirt away from his wound).
By the next morning an outsider would never have known he was burned. He even wore blue jeans. Ouch.
But enough of that. I'm sure you're dying to learn how I, Miss Wimpy, got burned.
It was while making my second batch of candied peanuts, one of my latest passions. One of the super-hot candied peanuts jumped out of the pan, and in a classic dumb cook move, I used my fingers (stupid stupid stupid) to pick it up and toss it back in. What followed, the desperate effort to pry off the hardened sugar-syrup with my teeth, the yowls and wails, was to be expected. The bigger surprise was that I, a cook who has never successfully made candied nuts (aside from cashew brittle), had hit a home run for the second time in a row.
Crunchy-sweet and mildly salty, these nuts are the way to go. Over the past couple weeks, and with only minimal help from the members of my immediate family, I've managed to tear through two whole pounds. The funny thing is, the kids love them but Mr. Handsome doesn't. I'm not sure why, and I don't even really care. It's his loss.
So far I've made these nuts plain, with just sugar, water, and salt. The second time around I added some ground cinnamon which was lovely, though I wish I'd added more. I'm already making plans for the next batch: ground cinnamon and chipotle powder.
Candied Peanuts
Adapted from David Lebovitz's blog
Feeling timid, I used only a couple small pinches of cinnamon. Next time I'll use at least a quarter teaspoon.
Other nuts can be used, though I have yet to try them. Smooth ones are best, says David, for coatability. So if you want to experiment, try whole almonds, macadamias, or cashews.
2 cups raw peanuts, unsalted and untoasted
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 - ½ teaspoon flaky salt
optional: cinnamon, chili powder, chipotle powder, smoked salt, etc.
Dump the peanuts, sugar, and water in a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed saucepan. Crank the heat up and start stirring.
The sugar and water will make a nice syrup, but all the time the water will be evaporating.
Quite suddenly, the sugar-water will turn to sugar-sand. Reduce the heat to medium and lift the pan off the burner to help it cool a bit. Stir constantly.
Alternate between setting the pan on the burner and taking it off—if the nuts are browning too quickly, take it off; not enough color, put it back on. The goal is to get them a nice golden brown, as dark as you can without scorching.
If a nut jumps out of the pan DO NOT PICK IT UP.
Soon after the sugar turns to sand, a little syrup will start to form on the bottom of the pan. Stir frantically, trying to coat all the nuts with that syrup. With about a minute of stove-time left, sprinkle in your salt and any other spices. (It's good to have them pre-measured because at that point you'll be moving really, really fast.)
When you can no longer keep the nuts in the pan without them burning, dump them onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before breaking them up into pieces. Let them cool all the way before storing in a glass jar.
Yield: a scant quart (if you don't snitch any while they're cooling)
This same time, years previous: chicken butchering
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So why is it that fairly intelligent women (that be us'ns) almost always, when a blob of extremely hot something falls, jumps or otherwise escapes out of a cooking pot or pan, immediately scoop it up with our bare fingers to toss back into said pot or pan??ReplyDelete
Poor baby. Just think how very tender his little belly skin was/is.
oh your poor little boy! Ben burned his palm at the cabin this fall - reached out to steady his balance and laid his hand right on it. But he, normally stoic, cried so hard and bitterly for an hour that I almost starting suggesting the ER.ReplyDelete
as for the common retorts to your children, I really liked the one about not provoking your sister. I'm going to put that in my bag of tricks (we've gone with "we don't hit people" so far, but seriously, if provocation is going on.....)
The nuts look good. I'm working up to another batch of caramel popcorn - I've burned my fingers on that syrup before. But it's soooooo good - lots of peanuts and salt and cayenne :)
Have you ever tried maple almonds? Or maple pecans? Them's yummy. Same idea, only you use maple syrup instead of sugar & water. I just squirt a bunch of syrup in my skillet, let it simmer a bit, toss in toasted/roasted nuts & cinnamon and stir until sugary.ReplyDelete
Oh, about your collision injury -- have you treated it with epsom salt? A nice soak or poultice might feel good and help healing along.
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Your poor baby! It's amazing how much pain kids can really handle. Whenever my kids are hurt the worst or are the sickest, they NEVER complain. That's how I know it's really bad. When they are screaming and carrying on, it's usually just a paper cut or something minor.ReplyDelete
Hope he's all healed soon!
The peanuts look good.
ok... I lost about 30 lbs right before Christmas... but with all your pretty food pics, I can see what's gonna happen this year! ;)ReplyDelete


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Canada's Ties to Slavery in the Caribbean
By Christina Parsons.
Researchers at University College London recently compiled all the individuals who were compensated by the British government for emancipating slaves in a database. This database is now online and searchable by the public (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/). The Globe and Mail published an article on March 1st, 2013 entitled "Sir John A Macdonald Had Family Ties to Slave Trade"; this article discusses the money that Macdonald's father-in-law was given for freeing slaves from a plantation in Jamaica after British emancipation in 1834.
The The Globe and Mail article also explains the database project and the discovery of evidence that Sir John A. Macdonald's family had benefited monetarily from the end of slavery in the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the article sensationalizes the story somewhat. It should be surprising to very few that wealthy colonial families owned slaves during this time period. It was, in fact, quite common. That said, The Globe and Mail seemed to find it particularly noteworthy that the country of Canada was founded by money made off of slavery. This notion paved the way for some very controversial responses in the comment section that followed the article.
Many of the comments on The Globe and Mail's website express the sentiment that this information is not important to the Canadian public or that it does not change the positive memory of Macdonald in Canadian history. Canadian patriotism causes many Canadians to react negatively to any inference that the country has an imperfect past, but that sentiment conflates the past and the present. Acknowledging injustices of the past and working towards rectifying them is one of the things that discussions of history in the public sphere can help shape. Acknowledging the unpleasant parts of our country's past should in no way be seen as attempting to tarnish public perception. Rather, recognizing all aspects of a country's history can only be productive, as these historical injustices still shape contemporary issues and acknowledging that makes us a better country.
This evidence of Canadian ties to Caribbean slavery also situates Canada within a colonial context. What is novel about this evidence is that it shows transnational links of how colonialism operated, outside the power dynamic of Britain the colonizer and the Caribbean as the colonized. Canada, while a colony of Britain, was also part of the colonizing process, and not simply on Canadian soil. This information gives historians a different framework for approaching how Canada was formed. Discussing the transnational nature of Canadian colonialism allows for a more complete picture of the economic and social ties around the Empire in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century.
One of the project's researchers is quoted in the article saying that a motivation for the team was to illuminate parts of British history that have traditionally been ignored, particularly aspects of Empire and slavery. This database project lets historians' access information on who benefitted from not just slavery, but the ending of slavery. The narrative of emancipation has long been one of forward-thinking, empathetic British citizens acting to liberate slaves who could not act to free themselves. While some abolitionists fit this description, it adds another layer of depth to the story of emancipation to know how much money was given as compensation to slave owners in response to the liberation of the enslaved. Slave-owners were privileged even when deprived of their unpaid labour force.
The Globe and Mail's article on Sir John A. Macdonald's family links to slavery in the Caribbean is an interesting departure point for discussion on the international implications of slavery and colonialism. Macdonald is a high profile example of the ways in which money and social capital were earned by some through the exploitation of others. The database that was developed by the team at University College London makes the history of colonialism accessible to the public in a very interactive way. A searchable database opens up the discussion of what types of people held more socio-economic power in the 1830s and if those trends are still prevalent today.
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What's hiding under the bed?
Christmas adverts have become Britain's version of Super Bowl spots—an advertising showcase like no other. And so, like Super Bowl ads, they're starting to get their own teasers.
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A new Twitter account, @UnderTheBed2017, has popped up that's believed to be related to the John Lewis spot. And judging by two short videos uploaded yesterday and today, we're looking at a "monster under the bed" theme for this year's big commercial:
The teasers fit with an report a few weeks ago by OK! magazine that suggested the John Lewis ad will feature a Gruffalo-like monster character.
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A Closer Look at the States' Aggressive Pursuit of Life Insurers & A Programming Notice
by Michael Rato
Recently, we touched upon a recent settlement between a life insurance company and the State of California concerning unclaimed life insurance proceeds. It appears that that settlement was just the tip of the iceberg. As reported in the Wall Street Journal, approximately 35 states are currently in the process of auditing almost two dozen life insurers regarding their payment of death benefits. As mentioned in the article, those audits are being conducted by a third-party unclaimed property auditing firm, which, according to the article, may be entitled to collect "a 10.5% cut of the sum turned over to the state." So, what exactly is this all about?
Under the unclaimed property laws of most states, matured or payable life insurance proceeds are deemed abandoned (and thus, subject to escheat) 3 or 5 years after the insurer's duty to pay is triggered. For example, pursuant to the 1995 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act:
[An] amount owed by an insurer on a life or endowment insurance policy or an annuity that has matured or terminated [is deemed abandoned] three years after the obligation to pay arose or, in the case of a policy or annuity payable upon proof of death, three years after the insured has attanained, or would have attained if living, the limiting age under the mortality table on which the reserve is based.
1995 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, Sec. 2(a)(8).
The statute is seemingly straightforward, so what is the problem? Well, while the law is clear that the amounts are deemed unclaimed 3 years after the obligation to pay arose, for a life insurance policy, that generally translates into 3 years after the death of the insured. But how should the holder know that the insured has died? Therein lies the controversy. In most situations, of course, either an heir or the administrator of the deceased's estate will notify the insurer that the policy has become triggered, and often there is no issue. Instead, the crux of the dispute centers upon what, if anything, the holders are required to do to determine whether or not an insured has died in the absence of such notification. Because this topic may come up in our professional capacity, we are not going to analyze this question in any great detail except to say that the unclaimed property laws are generally silent as to how (or whether) the insurer has such an obligation. At the same time, however, the states allege that the insurers were actively researching for such information regarding annuity products (i.e., where the insurer was paying benefits until the policyholder died) but not using those same sources for the payment of death benefits.
The article is well worth a read, and has interesting sidebars concerning the "life" of unclaimed property and how to find it.
Also, we are pleased to announce that we will be introducing a new feature tomorrow on this blog: "Meet Your Escheator," where we publish an interview with a state unclaimed property adminstrator. We are pleased to announce that our first participant is Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel. Please check it out tomorrow.


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When the summer sun is blazing, we need all the help we can get to stay cool.
Follow these practical tips to beat the heat and stay fresh in the dog days of summer.
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Dry yourself thoroughly after you bathe. Antiperspirants are most effective when applied to dry skin. And, bacteria and fungi (which can cause body odor) thrive in damp spaces, like between your toes. If you have sweaty feet, use powders or absorbent insoles, such as Summer Soles (www.summersoles.com).
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Make note of any foods or beverages that cause you to sweat more than usual. Consider eliminating caffeinated drinks (like coffee and cola) from your diet as well as alcohol, certain "hot" spices, and foods with strong odors, such as garlic and onions.
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Why Edmonton?
That's a question that lead to the development of Make Something Edmonton – an initiative that I am proud to be a part of as a member of the Activation Board. I plan on sharing my reflections on participating in this amazing movement here on my blog.
Why Edmonton?
I've pondered that question since I moved here, and the answer has evolved with time. When I first arrived two years ago, I told people I lived in Edmonton because it's where my partner got a job. At the time I felt that I had to give people an excuse, because it wouldn't make any sense otherwise.
To be honest, I never really thought much about where I lived until I moved to Edmonton. Being the son of a university professor, I moved around the country on a frequent basis. I was born in Toronto, spent my early years in Waterloo, had a small stint in Peterborough, attended grade school in Montreal, grew into my 20's in Victoria, and completed grad school in Toronto. When I really started to reflect on it, Edmonton was the first place that I chose to live. Prior to living in Edmonton, the places I lived were predominantly dictated by where my dad got professorships – with the exception of Toronto where I lived for three years because I got into grad school there.
For the first time in my life I had an opportunity to choose where I wanted to live. I was equipped with a professional degree that could probably get me a job anywhere in Canada, maybe the world, and I chose to come to Edmonton. Or maybe Edmonton chose me.
I've come to realize that the notion of place has become quite the popular issue of discussion amongst the Next Gen demographic. There are so many options as to where we could live. I believe that while choice and opportunity are good things that should not be taken for granted, they also come with a burden. I know that in my own moments of over-analysis, I've experienced regret and FOMO (fear of missing out – a term my partner acquainted me with). The plethora of questions you could ask yourself about why you live where you live is enough to keep you up at night. And why? Because the world is our oyster and anything is possible? No Thanks. There's something to be said about mindfulness and being content. And sleep.
But I digress. Back to the question. Why Edmonton?
If you asked me today, I would tell you I live in Edmonton because it fits my personality. I would describe myself as an idealist with a tendency to day-dream. I've been an "ideas" guy my whole life and have often been met with skepticism and disregard. Granted, I probably actually follow through with 1% of the things I think about – but I've come to realize that it's OK to be an ideas guy here. Based on my own experiences, not only do Edmontonians tolerate ideas people – they support and encourage them. #lightbrightyeg probably wouldn't have happened if I didn't feel safe in sharing my idea with others. In my opinion, Edmonton is the perfect incubator for social innovation. We have the resources and opportunities to take ideas to completion. A side note on Edmonton's reputation for opportunity – opportunity is great, but it's even better if you have a community supporting you in the pursuit. Based on my experiences, Edmonton does that well.
Our city has historically been criticized for its design and physical appearance – and we're working on it. With the buzz of Blatchford and development in downtown Edmonton, it is apparent that we humbly recognize where we may have made mistakes and we're working hard on correcting them. In the next three years, downtown Edmonton will have some amazing buildings and places that I think will contribute positively to vibrancy and Edmonton's overall image (Royal Alberta Museum, MacEwan Campus, City of Edmonton Building, Roger's Place, and numerous residential developments – to name a few).
But (again) back to the question. Why Edmonton? While a city's physical dimensions are a big part of the urban experience, we must also acknowledge the social landscape. People haven't looked closely enough at the social qualities that Edmonton embodies. Edmonton has a personality and energy that is difficult to duplicate. Edmonton is open, warm, kind, supportive, humble, and confident (this isn't an exhaustive list). These are all characteristics I seek in friends and people that I want around in the long run.
Any city can build a cool building or a funky public space, but I think it's much harder to "create" a personality. You either have it or you don't. I choose personality over looks any day of the week- and the great thing is that in the near future we are going to have the best of both.
Too sum it up, I choose to live, work and play in Edmonton because it has a personality I see myself becoming good pals with. The type of friend that sticks around. Edmonton has entertained my lofty ideas, and even helped me realize them. It is inclusive. It involves me and makes me feel like I am part of something bigger. It's dependable. Instead of saying "No", it says "How?"
For these reasons and more I am proud to call myself an Edmontonian. I am also proud to be a part of the Make Something Edmonton Activation Board (meet the rest of the team here: http://www.makesomethingedmonton.ca/about/#team). Mary Sturgeon and her team have put together an awesome group of dreamers, thinkers and makers, and I can't wait to see how we work together moving forward. Great things are happening in this city. I'm excited.
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Sky showed off their new Castelli kit. It's still black and blue, but comes with Morse code emblazoned across its back and front. Apparently, this represents the team's victories: the long lines are multi-day races and the dots are one day victories. Look out for the innovations that Sky says Castelli has in the pipeline for it during the season.
Castelli used to clothe Cannondale-Drapac, but terminated that deal a year early to get into bed with Sky. So Cannondale-Drapac were out at the Rouleur Classic in kit from their new supplier, POC. It retains the light green of last year's kit and the argyle accents. And of course it now matches the team's helmets too.
Meanwhile Movistar also showed evolution rather than revolution with their new kit. This is still made by Scottish company Endura. The Movistar M has lost its 3D effect while the Spanish mobile phone company's name has disappeared from the front of the jersey although it's still on the shorts. Endura has also honed the kit's aerodynamics following time spent in the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 wind tunnel.
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Proviz has launched its new super-reflective Reflect 360 helmet, which has microscopic reflective beads embedded in the shell. Retailing at £79.00, it also includes two LED lights for increased rear visibility.
And new company Python Performance is aiming to raise funds via Kickstarter to bring to market its clothing, which it says combines the advantages of compression and kinesiology tape to offer performance improvements and injury prevention.
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Amy Flaherty,
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Planning continues
for our annual conference; you won't want to miss this dynamic event! The 2012
meeting will be held in conjunction with the 28th Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
conference, sponsored by the National Association of
States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD), which showcases promising
practices in long-term services and supports. This year's conference will be
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Day 1 (Sept. 10)
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membership meeting. Topics will include Public Policy, Return to Learn and
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Judy Dettmer,
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It is an exciting
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your peers and national leaders throughout the country to help you in both your
current role and your professional growth. Equally important is your access to
representation of state government through the organization's collective
interest with regard to policies impacting brain injury services and funding.
It has never been
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While staff and
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work towards that end. The American Brain Coalition (ABC) supports overall
brain research and was key in the recent House Resolution commending the
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Interagency Working Group to coordinate federal investments in neuroscience
research. The resolution lists all of the organizations comprising the ABC,
including NASHIA, that support coordinated research.
ABC has also been
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resources through public and private partnerships in order to make more progress
on every brain disorder from schizophrenia to TBI. Retired US Army General
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appeared on the Today show in March to discuss One Mind. PricewaterhouseCoopers
is currently working on an incidence and prevalence study, and ABC will help
provide publications and methodology.
Rebeccah Wolfkiel
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inaugural meeting last June and is holding a briefing again June 13, 2012. The
Caucus also collaborates with the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force on TBI
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partnerships between federal aging and disability agencies, the Administration
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rights and needs of all Americans, regardless of age or ability. As an
Association, we commend the creation of the Administration for Community Living,
and we look forward to working with our partners in the aging and disability
communities to support this new agency."
individual groups. NASUAD fully supports the Administration for Community
Injury Association of America
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I saw it as soon as it opened in South Florida.
You don't understand.
When I was in high school, Boca Raton got independent films – only at Shadowood – well after they'd been released in Los Angeles, New York, and other 'major' cities. Although every once in a while Miami was on the 'major' cities list, back then, for me to go to there to see indie movies was a logistical impossibility. So, I would read about a movie in Harper's Bazaar or Spin and then I'd obsessively check for its openings and showtimes in XS, South Florida's alternative weekly magazine.1 That's how I found and saw My Own Private Idaho.
My Own Private Idaho was the 'movie' portion of the notably awkward dinner-and-a-movie date I went on junior year. After that date, I knew my own priorities didn't include 'keeping up appearances' with petty performances of white-derived upper middle class Blackness.2 And, from then on, I came to expect a helluva lot more from movies and culture in general.3
And so it was that, two weeks before college classes began, I came to debate either a last minute switch to Howard University in Washington DC or the planned but dreaded move to University of Florida in Gainesville, and, at one point, I literally thought to myself, 'DC is the nation's capital. It must get first run indie films.' (For that and a myriad of other reasons) Howard it was.4
But you still don't understand.
I enjoy critique; it is my language. Analysis and reflection are why I study and teach and part of why I make art. John and Andre make fun of me because I read reviews before I watch movies, buy records, read books, see art… But reviews are how I found maybe half of my library? And while they often help me see things with new eyes, sometimes reviews help me see through my eyes with sharper focus.
I have few words to describe the experience of reading Hilton Als' review of Moonlight or Wesley Morris' essay Last Taboo. I can only say that a heartbreaking, self-affirming 'Yes!' filled my whole being as I journeyed through both pieces. I cried when in Als' I read, "But, at the end of every outing, Teresa and Juan show their respect by returning Chiron home." I broke a smile when Morris' 9 or 10 year-old self declared, "Yours is so much handsomer than mine!" They are erudite writers, and that matters. But it isn't just their skill and sophistication and insight that move me; the way they write through personal experience about community and family, attraction and love moves me. After reading both pieces, I felt it was my duty, nay, my honor, to find and see Moonlight and complete a circle of witnessing.
Just as I had searched glossy magazines and disposable weeklies 25 years before, I hunted online for release dates and locations and showtimes. Toward the end of the film version of Interview with the Vampire, Brad Pitt's Louis goes to the movies and sees, for the first time since he was turned into a vampire, the sunrise. That was me watching Moonlight, except what was returned to me on the screen wasn't something I had lost but something I'd been looking for and hadn't found in a movie: an accurate reflection of integral parts of my self.
And yet, you can't possibly understand.
It wasn't just the story, although the story is as unfathomably profound as Als and Morris proclaimed. I know the Florida in Moonlight. I know those streets – not in the ways that the characters in the movie or the real people who live on them know them, true. Still, they are my streets. I know that atmosphere, that swim in the ocean, that late night trip to the diner, the color of all of those artificial lights indoors and in alleyways. I know those relationships; the catalysts for me are different, yes, but the dynamics and the patterns, I know those well. I know those conversations, the impulses behind them. Oh, I know those feelings.
And, as an artist, I know the thrill of committing to Moonlight's languid pace, its explicit structure, its lush cinematography (and the waiting involved). And I know the ramrod faith in that casting of Chiron.
And now, maybe, you understand.
- Washington City Paper in the 90s remains, in my opinion, the gold standard for alternative weeklies.
- It was a very bad date. He was attentive and polite, but I found him stodgy and boring. Someone should have reminded me that he, as I, was young and inexperienced and likely nervous. In fact, I think someone did say as much, but I do remember dismissing her opinion.
- It was a great movie. There was a morning dewiness, a flushed fleshiness to it, a longing and an aching that pulled at me that night and every time I've watched it since.
- Perhaps it seems contradictory that I chose Howard, the premiere bastion of "'keeping up appearances' with petty performances of white-derived upper middle class Blackness", but, I'd also reasoned that Howard would be home to very broad and deep spectra of Blackness.


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ryan and i dragged out the kawasaki roadrunner we tried to build a few years ago and made it our 2013 dirtbag build. everything we did all those years ago had to be done over, but in the end it turned out to be a fun little ripper.
well, until the piston melted down on the dirtbag ride. as it turns out, taking a 46 year old 120cc two stroke trail bike with stock gearing out on the freeway for miles isn't a great idea. who would have thought?
obviously we didn't "finish" it, but with ~$300 and probably ~15-20 hours invested, we didn't do that bad. the bike had been sitting in a guy's back yard for 20 years or more when we got it and i had to break up the stock piston with a hammer to get it out of the cylinder. we are pretty stoked we even got it running in time for the dbc.
we have a new piston and ryan will be rehashing it next year for his dirtbag 2014 bike and i'll be building something new, so i figured i'd get some shitty pictures of version one before that happens.
video of the first start at the bottom!


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Farmscape for January 14, 2020
The National Pork Producers Council is raising concern over the potential confusion the naming convention being used by Impossible Foods for its plant based products designed to mimic real pork is likely to cause.
Impossible Foods has launched a line of plant based artificial pork products which are being marketed as Impossible Pork or Impossible Sausage.
NPPC Director of Science and Technology Dr. Dan Kovich considers the use of the word pork to describe a plant based product as a brazen attempt to circumvent decades of food labelling law and centuries of precedence stressing, what is impossible is for something that does not come from a pig to be called pork.
Clip-Dr. Dan Kovich-National Pork Producers Council:
I think obviously if someone is calling something a pork product people are going to assume that it comes from a pig so using that term, pork, on something that does not come from a pig could obviously create consumer confusion.
Now I'm sure with other things, statements on the label, maybe, maybe not the company can make it clear it doesn't come from a pig.
But I think that there is a deeper issue that we need to consider too.
It's not necessarily that consumers are going to be confused about what the product is but I think there are implications with using the name that nutritionally the products are the same.
Again, this is a very different product in terms of its ingredients, its makeup.
For example it's got a lot more salt in it than pork does.
It is not nutritionally equivalent to ground pork and I think that's an important piece that people need to understand.
Even though they may think the flavor profile is similar, the texture is similar, the nutrition is not the same and, I think again, clearly they're trying to imply that it is by misusing a product name for something their product is not.
Dr. Kovich suggests those are the two major areas that labelling laws are supposed to provide clarity on and a misuse of them is not doing anyone a service.
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Make sure you choose the right fuel for your Mazda and more importantly, take some simple steps to ensure that your Mazda makes the most of it. Avoid aggressive acceleration, regularly check your tyre pressures, avoid heavy loads where you can and remove roof racks when not in use. Perhaps the most important step of all is to avoid excessive idling. If you are stationary for more than a handful of seconds, switch off your Mazda engine.
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How is periodontal disease initially treated?
When we first diagnose periodontal disease in one of our Northridge & Woodland Hills patients, our first course of action will be to perform laser periodontal therapy. This treatment approach involves using a dental laser to carefully eliminate diseased gum tissue and eradicate bacteria that is worsening the condition. From there, we will gently remove plaque from the area with a specialized ultrasonic cleaning tool. The entire process is extremely comfortable and associated with very minimal pain, swelling and bleeding, along with a quick and easy recovery period.
Why are maintenance visits required after the initial treatment?
Although there is no cure for periodontal disease, it can be successfully managed with routine maintenance visits. These appointments will keep your disease under control, and thus will prevent you from needing a more aggressive procedure in the future.
After your initial treatment, the bacteria that causes periodontal disease will likely reappear in about three months. At that point, our goal is to eradicate the bacteria as quickly as possible, to prevent it from permanently harming the surrounding and supporting structures. To that end, we advise our Northridge patients to schedule their periodontal maintenance visits every three to four months, so we are able to clear away any harmful bacteria before it does lasting damage.
What to expect during your periodontal maintenance visits
You can expect your periodontal maintenance visits to be extremely comfortable and pleasant. In fact, many of our Northridge & Woodland Hills patients enjoy returning to the office for these deep cleanings, because they feel good knowing they're making a healthy choice that will impact their overall wellbeing.
To begin, we will thoroughly clean your teeth, gums and roots. This cleaning is much more comprehensive than a regular dental cleaning, and will involve the precise removal of any plaque, tartar and bacteria in the area. In addition, it'll be performed in a gentle and delicate manner, to ensure that you experience absolutely no pain or discomfort throughout the treatment experience. From there, we will assess the overall health and strength of your teeth and gums, and collect updated x-rays so we can diagnose any issues that may lurk beneath the surface.


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In order to follow up on the awesome video, Pelagic Zander Fishing In Sweden, shot by Simon Torenbeek, click on the link to watch it, let me tell a bit about the gear that I use for this really cool technique.
The first thing you need is a boat, a kayak or a belly boat, whatever and some days the smaller the better, especially when the water's clear and the sun is shining as it will create less shadow. The idea is be able to position yourself right above the fish, so the last thing you want to do is to scare them! A big boat requires a bigger engine and sometimes the extra noise can scare them and the bubbles generated make using the sonar more complicated. Any noise can spook the fish, from changing gears on the motor to dropping a lure in the boat, the key is maximum stealth at all times. You may wonder why I don't use an electric motor, well the problem lies in the distance you have to cover in order to find the fish and for that a petrol motor is the best option. Once you have found the fish, switching to an electric one can be complicated also as you run the risk of making a noise dropping it into the water or loose time dropping the lure on to the fish.
As a rule I never fish any deeper than 12 metres in order to limit the risk that a fish will suffer from decompression. In general search for the deeper parts of the lake, even though this may change depending on the season, the water temp is the fail or success factor in this technique. Here's some advice on where to fish depending on the season:
Spring: the ice has melted and the zander begin to move to their spawning grounds, so you need to target drop-offs and deep waters close to the spawning areas. You can find them where the water is warming up thanks to the spring sun, it's not rare to spot fish 1 to 3 metres below the surface even if there's 15 to 20 metres of depth.
Post spawn: same areas as spring but the fishing will be easier.
Summer: The fishing now gets harder as the bait fish search for the cooler zones and the shoals break up. The predators become hard to find.
Autumn: As the water cools, the shoals of bait fish gather, followed by the zander. Prospect deep zones and drop-offs.
So now that you have all the basic information, you need to go out and start looking for the fish. As you've guessed, an essential part of the gear is the fish finder or rather finders. Once on the water you need to run at low speed with your eyes glued on the screens of the your sonar units. I usually start prospecting with the 2D set at 2/3 of its sensitivity as you need to be able to tell if you are close or far from the fish. The Side Imaging will help localize the general position of the fish that I'll pinpoint with the 2D and waypoints. Waypoints can really help find a fish that you've spotted and can be a good indication for future sessions.
One of the reasons why you need Side Imaging technology is that it enables you to "see" what's happening on either side of the boat and therefore gain precious time. If you spot something that looks interesting, run back over it and position the boat just above the detection. Once positioned, drop the lure and stop it a least 1m above the fish or your may scare it, you have to make the fish come and take the lure. This is the hardest part of the technique: reading the sonar then positioning the boat above the fish and keeping it there will you drop the lure on it.
Now what do you do? Well you are not jigging for exotic sea fish, so keep in mind that generally the slower and the smaller the movements the better, if you shake the lure too hard, the zander will generally turn tail. Most times a small twitch every now and then will get them coming. I have seen zander rise 6 metres to take a lure, so believe me, they know what's happening even far above them! You can also retrieve the lure at the same speed as the zander raises and when they don't react to a classic presentation, this can save the day! If the fish rises quickly towards the lure it generally means it's going to take it. When they not very active, they will tend to rise slower, big zander often react like that, in that case: be cool it's a waiting game! Just hold still when they are next to the lure, and if nothing happens, just give it a little twitch and hold on tight!
Lets now have a look at the gear you need. Ideally you a relatively short powerful rod, 6 to 7ft and with a 30 to 50g test. The short length enables you to fish below the transducer and maximise the power to correctly set the hook. For this kind of fishing I love the GUNKI SHIKEGI C 210-H and the YURAI C 210-H. They need to be paired with a high quality reel that will enable the lure to drop effortlessly and for that the GUNKI BC 2000 is perfect. Bait casting reels are preferable as you can have one hand free to steer the boat and fine tune the electronics. I generally spool the with the PEZON & MICHEL SLIDE BRAID which is super smooth and greatly reduces parasite vibrations. As terminal leader I use about 50cm of Pezon & Michel 0.41 ICE FLUOROCARBON but if it's a pike day then you'll need to go up in diameter.
Now time to talk about my favourite part of pelagic vertical fishing gear: the lure! To be honest, this lure is the reason I got "hooked" on the GUNKI brand, the 7in GUNKI V2RIGGLE is just the lure for this type of fishing. It's not for nothing that I use it 80% of the time. When I go pelagic fishing I target specimen fish, so I use specimen class lures! I also use the GUNKI V2IB as a trump lure, sometimes the little extra movement its paddle tail produces can be just what it takes to trigger the bite. When the fish are holding close to the surface, 1-5m, I generally use natural colours and the new up for 2017 BROWN SHINER and BLUE ICE will be awesome. If they are deeper, 5-11m, then I'll switch to more contrasted colours like the killer CONTRAST PINK or ORANGE CHART BELLY.
I rig my lures on 30g jig heads, you may use heavier heads, up to 50g, depending on the conditions (wind...) and the depth at which the fish are holding (the deeper the heavier) but I use the smallest size head I can to keep the rig as natural looking possible. The down side of this technique is that the fish have all the time in the world to observe your lure before taking it, so your presentation has to be perfect! The new (2017) GUNKI G'FISH SCREW heads are going to be ideal for these ultra natural presentations, stay tuned for more!
Pelagic vertical fishing is a technique that is great for targeting big fish that live near deep drop-offs or have developed a habit of hunting fish in the main body of water (pelagic). You'll spend more time looking for the fish than actually fishing them, and depending on the time of year, especially in the summer it is not the most productive technique to use. When it's pre and post spawn time I really don't think there is another technique that gives you such an adrenaline kick! You find an echo, watch, holding your breath, as your lure drops on the screen, see the fish rise to take it, strike hard as it tries to rip your rod out of your hands and then fights for its freedom! Once the fight is over, the photo taken and the fish released, it's time to start all over again, and as Simon Torenbeek said in our film, "pelagic fishing is not good for the heart!"
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via the official Gunki Scandinavia Facebook page: ww.facebook.com/gunki.scandinavia
Sincerely Thobbe.


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The strongest snowfalls have fallen upon the district Altai of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region located in the northwest of China. In certain areas height of snow cover has exceeded one meter, having broken the hysterical record for November.
Because of heavy snowfalls which don't stop more than 50 hours in a row local authorities have introduced a regime of the emergency response to natural disasters of the 4th level in the region. Snow-removing works are conducted in the round-the-clock mode. The local airport has suspended the work.
According to forecasts of meteorologists, on November 16-18 in some regions of Xinjiang blizzards and essential decrease in air temperature are expected.


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Sure Methods of Attaining a Long and Healthful Life
Edinburgh: A. Donaldson, 1771.
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Mulleyville Members,
Below is an email many of you will have received from Jim Jennings at NYSSA about registering early. This is a critical item for seeing that the clubs get funded well before the snow flies. We are overly affected by the cost of fuel and will have to budget our grooming time this winter. The sooner our memberships come in, the better of an understanding we will have on our 2009 finances.
Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you at our first meeting on September 9th.
Dear NYSSA Member,
Renew your club membership, then renew your snowmobile registration!!
Your Snowmobile Registration Renewal will be arriving soon. You will need Proof of Club Membership to save $55 on your registration. Go to this link https://membership.nyssnowassoc.org/club/show/675 and renew your club membership, obtain your proof of membership and then renew your snowmobile registration NOW!
Renewing your registration now will allow more monies to be available in the trail fund and assure clubs receive the proper funding for the 2008-09 season.
Jim Jennings, Executive Director
New York State Snowmobile Association
PO Box 612
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Chittorgarh Fort is one of the most important places to visit in Chittorgarh. This historical fort is the pride of the Rajasthani town as it stands imposingly upon the top of a hill, looking down protectively over the city. Nearly all of Chittorgarh's attractions are housed inside the fort. The Chittorgarh Fort is a massive structure which was first built in the 7th century and covers an area of approximately 700 acres. There are several grand sights to be seen inside the fort itself apart from the commanding views that can be seen of the environs of Chittorgarh. The fort, which is also known as Water Fort, contained 84 water bodies inside its grounds, of which 22 exist today. The Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbha Palace, Meera mandir and other consequential structures are also housed inside the formidable fort. Timings: 9:30 am to 6:30 pmPrice: Rs. 10 for Indians; Rs. 100 for foreigners Location: Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 312001
Also known as the Alwar Fort, the BalaQuila Fort is one of the most historic destinations in Alwar, and is one of the tourist attractions in Alwar that should not be missed when you are in the Rajasthani city. Extending over an area of 5 kilometres, the fort stands stern and forbidding at a height of 1000 feet with 15 large and 51 small towers and 446 openings for musketry. It was first built by Hasan Khan Mewati in 1550, but has since seen various dynasties rule over it as Alwar passed into the hands of Khanzadas, Mughals, Pathans and Jats. The fort still stands as imposing as ever, and is a great place to visit during an evening in the city. Timings: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Bala Quila Rd, Near Nikumbha Mahal Palace, Alwar, Rajasthan 301001
Rana Kumbha Palace is one of the most interesting places to visit in Chittorgarh fort. The massive proportions of the ruined edifice of the palace reveal what an imposing structure it was in the height of its glory. Rana Kumbha Palace is the largest monument in the Chittorgarh Fort and has a grand history attached to it. It has been the residence to people like Bappa Rawal, Maharana Kumbha, rani Padmani, Princess Meera Bai among others. Legend of Panna Dhai, who saved infant Udai Singh with the heart-breaking sacrifice of her infant son, is also associated with this palace. The dungeons of this palace are also supposed to be the place where Rani Padmani and the other women of the palace committed Johar. Timings: 9:30 am to 6:30 pmPrice: You only need to pay the entry price for the fort Location: Chittorgarh Fort Village, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 312001


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As the longest winning streak in women's Division I history ended, the man who coached it found something good to say.
Many of his players were in tears after top-ranked Connecticut's 70-game streak was snapped Tuesday night by Villanova, but Geno Auriemma wasn't crushed.
"Maybe this is the best thing that could happen to us," he said after No. 18 Villanova won the Big East Conference tournament final 52-48. "We never said we were the best team in America. We'll find out a lot about Connecticut."
The Huskies found out just how hard it is to go undefeated in consecutive seasons.
Villanova handed Connecticut its first loss since the end of the 2001 season thanks to a 17-2 run in the second half.
Trish Juhline scored 18 and Nicole Druckenmiller 11 in the decisive run that knocked Connecticut (31-1) from the unbeaten ranks.
The loss also left Connecticut 18 wins shy of record 88-game streak set that UCLA's men set from 1971-74.
"There was no rhythm," said Diana Taurasi, who finished with 13 points on a night the Huskies went 17-for-56 from the field.
As the game ended, Connecticut players calmly filed toward their wildly celebrating opponents to shake hands. It took a few moments before the Huskies fully realized what had happened, then several of them burst out in tears.
Villanova rallied from a nine-point second-half deficit to stun the defending national champions, and Druckenmiller turned the tide. She came off the bench after a timeout and quickly hit a 3-pointer to cut UConn's lead to 36-30.
Later, after a turnover by Barbara Turner, Courtney Mix scored on a drive and converted the free throw for a 38-36 lead with 4:33 to go. Druckenmiller then hit two free throws for a 40-36 lead. Juhline followed with an off-balance jumper and UConn never led again.
Villanova coach Harry Perretta said don't count out Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament.
"If I was 70-1, I wouldn't think there was much of a problem," Perretta said. "You're right, sometimes people overreact. I heard people say, "What's wrong with them?' There is nothing wrong with them. I would like to win 70 in a row."
SUN BELT: Shala Reece scored six of her 15 in the final four minutes as host Western Kentucky held off Middle Tennessee 86-83 to win the tournament title in Bowling Green, Ky. Patrice Holmes' 3-point try with four seconds left was partly blocked by WKU's Tiffany Porter-Talbert.
ACC: Gail Goestenkors, who coached Duke to a fourth straight league title Monday, was named coach of the year in media voting.
LOUISVILLE: Former Colorado State coach Tom Collen was hired as coach five days after Martin Clapp resigned.


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Substitute Scott Fitzgerald's injury time winner gave Hayes & Yeading United a 2-1 victory over Havant & Waterlooville at Church Road on Saturday and moved them back into the Blue Square Conference South play-off positions.
After three league matches without a win things looked grim for United when subsitute Danny Webb put Havant ahead on 80 minutes.
However, within five minutes United were back on level terms when Will Hendry scored with a superb 25 yard effort and then in the 93rd minute Fitzgerald struck the winner after being set up by Esmond James.
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Mayfly swarms are so huge that they show up on radar like thunderstorms.
Radar operated by the National Weather Service has detected a gigantic swarm of the ephemeral insects emerging from the Mississippi River between Wisconsin and Minnesota on Sunday, drifting north with the wind.
The flies, which have spent their first year after hatching buried in the sediment at the bottom of the river, appeared en masse for the final two days of their lives. They spend the first half of their terminal 48 hours lying around in big heaps. Then they shed their exoskeletons, mate, lay eggs, and die.
Unless they are crushed by cars, that is. Attracted by light, the mayflies tend to gather on roads and bridges in piles that can reach two feet. What's more, the females' eggs happen to contain an extremely slippery substance, as drivers in western Wisconsin discovered. In Trenton Township, a car slid on a road covered by the flies, crashed into a second car, and then struck a van, leaving two people injured.
After 24 hours, the remaining, un-crushed mayflies begin shedding their exoskeletons before taking to the air again to mate. The females then lay their eggs in water and die along with the males. Within hours of the adult flies' demise, their offspring hatch, and the cycle begins again.
"Almost every night in the summer, there's some sense on the radar that there's something coming off the river," said Dan Baumgardt, science and operations officer for the National Weather Service in La Crosse. "We don't know what kind of bug it is ... until we have people calling or saying, 'Oh my gosh, there's mayflies all in the La Crosse area.' "
The weather service typically records several swarms each year from June through August. Air and water temperatures have been usually cool this year, helping explain why Sunday's emergence was the first big one this summer, said Mark Steingraeber, a US Fish and Wildlife Service biologist.
In the 1920s, mayflies, which are highly sensitive to pollutants in rivers, disappeared from a 70-mile area south of the Twin Cities. They did not reappear in significant numbers again until 1978, when wastewater treatment and others actions taken under the Clean Water Act began to have an impact.
Material from the Associated Press was used in this report