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Topps may have hit a digital home run with their new MLB and MLS trading cards designed to become a fan and collector must-have product. Fans have the online option to design their own custom cards at Topps.com. The Sports Techie blog conducted a Q&A with Jeff Heckman, Brand Manager for Topps, readable below. Topps is merging technology with sports to evolve the sport fan experience by letting customers create customized, authentic looking and professional quality, baseball and soccer, keepsakes and memorabilia that look and feel exactly as you want them to.
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The Palma Boys (or Salerno) Crew was a La Cosa Nostra or mafia street crew under the Genovese crime family flag. The crew was based out of the Palma Boys Social Club located 416 East 115th Street, East Harlem in Manhattan, New York, United States. The crew continues to operate today, but has merged with 116th Street Crew and spread up into the Bronx.
The leader of the Palma Boys was former Genovese crime family member and onetime Acting Boss, Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno. Salerno could usually be found sitting out front on patio furniture, smoking his ever present cigar, and holding meetings with his underlings, or in the kitchen cooking some Italian dish for the boys.
Tony Salerno came up in the Genovese crime family in the crew of Capo Michael "Trigger Mike" Coppola and his 116th Street Crew which was originally led by East Harlem and Bronx area mafioso and Masseria crime family Capo, Ciro "The Artichoke King" Terranova. Tony Salerno would have most likely been a member of the Terranova/Coppola crew by 1930 being that Salerno was born in 1911 and grew up in the same East Harlem neighborhood the East Harlem/Bronx crew originated from and held influence over. Salerno climbed the ranks of the crew and Luciano crime family as a soldier under Mike Coppola until Salerno himself became a Capo in the Genovese crime family leading his own rackets and soldiers after the Coppola crew split into various, smaller crews around 1960. Salerno and his brother Cirino were the overseers of a multi-million dollar gambling racket in East Harlem and the South Bronx that included numbers, bookmaking, and floating dice games. Even when the neighborhood began to change, the Salerno brothers managed to hold onto their interests and employ over 200 people in their street rackets.
Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno was a highly respected and feared gangster and a mafia power in New York who rose to become the Consigliere (1972-75), Underboss (1975-81) and then Acting Boss of America's #1 crime family, the Genovese crime family from 1981-86. An FBI bug was placed in the Tony Salerno's social club in the early 1980s which led to an indictment for Salerno and the Bosses of New York's 5 families who sat on the Commission. Tony Salerno along with 5 other New York Bosses were convicted under the RICO statute and sentenced to 100 years in prison in the famous "Commission Case" of 1986.
By the early 1990s the Palma Boys Crew which Tony Salerno led for over 25 years was merged with another old East Harlem crew, the 116th Street crew led by powerful Genovese crime family Capo, Liborio "Barney" Bellomo who is currently in prison. The merged crews continue to be a powerful force in New York's underworld and continue to bring in millions of dollars in illegal profits for the Genovese crime family.


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Hold onto your hats, folks, we got more trouble in a galaxy far, far away. THR is reporting that Colin Trevorrow, the man behind Jurassic World and the upcoming Star Wars: Episode 9, is no longer set to be the man behind Episode 9. That's right, Trevorrow has officially dropped out as the director of Star Wars: Episode 9.
RELATED: Is Colin Trevorrow In Danger Of Being Replaced As Director?
Lucasfilm and Disney had the following to say about the departure:
"Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for the project differ. We wish Colin the best and will be sharing more information about the film soon."
In short, it sounds like another issue of creative differences. This is especially unfortunate timing, as Lucasfilm also recently nixed two of their directors for next year's Han Solo spinoff. It's with that in mind that they likely decided to pull the trigger on this movie as well, not wanting to delay it after already seeing potential problems. That being said, it certainly doesn't help their narrative, and this would mark the third film out of five that had to either change or override their directors. We do know that when Carrie Fisher died that the writers had to start over again, and that likely didn't help things much.
There's no real information as to why Trevorrow is gone, but there have been unsettling rumblings from fans for a while. They've often cited him as the epitome of a privileged filmmaker. He made one indie film before being catapulted to the big times with Jurassic World, a film that made a lot of money despite being disliked more and more by fans as time has gone on. When Trevorrow's latest film, The Book of Henry, received a critical lashing earlier this year, many saw this as the last straw that he'd be bumped. While we can't actually point to that as a direct reason behind his departure, the narrative certainly seems damning.
At the very least, we still have a solid year and a half or so until the film's May 2019 release date, so there is plenty of time to salvage this, but it does come after a long line of problems over at Lucasfilm.
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Pirro Praises Trump for Moving U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem: 'He Promised and He Delivered'
Israeli Ambassador to US: Netanyahu's Iran Intel 'Presented a Smoking Bomb'
In her Opening Statement, Judge Jeanine Pirro praised President Trump for moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
She called the move "a truly historic moment" in Israel's history, which comes shortly after Trump chose to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal.
Pirro added that the president reassured the world that his word is worth more than any former U.S. president who made a promise to move the embassy to Jerusalem.
"His word is worth more than any treaty, and stronger than any U.N. resolution," she said. "He promised and he delivered."
Pirro said the president's exit from the Iran deal "became a virtual certainty" when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed intelligence that accused Iran of "brazenly lying" about its nuclear weapons development.
She said that former President Barack Obama's "delusional deal" abandoned Israel and Egypt and alienated the Sunni Muslims, adding that it "destroyed 70 years of bipartisan U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East."
"The idea that [Iran] seeks a successful nuclear energy program is absurd to even anyone with even half a brain," she said.
Pirro also said that withdrawing from the Iran deal represents the U.S. "standing shoulder-to-shoulder" with Israel, and against the rest of the world.
"[Trump] not only sends a message to Iran, but to Russia as well, that the U.S. is back as a dominant regional player after the Obama years," she stated.
.@JudgeJeanine: "@realDonaldTrump not only sends a message to Iran but to Russia as well, that the U.S. is back as a dominant regional player after the Obama years." pic.twitter.com/utIx20uLxk
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 13, 2018
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Judge Jeanine Calls Out GOP: 'Get Some Guts & Start Wielding Power'
Judge Jeanine on Trump-North Korea Talks: Kim Isn't Dealing With Obama, Who 'Buckles to Dictators'
'Get Back In the Woods': Pirro Blasts Hillary for Claiming Trump Is Blind to Russian Threat


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31 days blogging down....and so far I am totally thrilled with how much I have enjoyed doing it. I have loved the challenge of having to think about bigger things outside of my current main focus of babies, nappies and housework.
I am re-learning the benefits of being proactive and busy and taking risks and putting myself forward for things. Committing to this blog has made me think about the idea of living well and what it means to be a family and how to enjoy this time with our little ones. I have realised that my squandering isn't just about spending money on silly materialistic whims but is also about squandering precious time on what ifs, if onlys, and why me pity parties.
I recently came across some photos of myself taken when I was about 18 or so. Its been almost 20 years since the pictures were taken and probably almost the same amount of time has passed since I last looked at the pictures and I was totally gob smacked at how much skinnier and generally fabulous I lookedy compared with what my memories of then are. I make no apologies for saying that I looked fab - I know I'm no super model but I have such vivid memories of feeling so insecure and self conscious about my appearance that I know it held me back from doing things and meeting people at that time in my life. I have matured somewhat since then but I do still wonder if the impression I have of myself quite matches the reality even yet. So on top of becoming a more sophisticated spender I am going to expand my squanderer no more ethos to include my time, my attitude and my opinion of myself too.
Looking forward to the long Queens Birthday weekend. I have some fun creative projects to complete with a view to hopefully turning them into a little pocket money spinner. They match my squanderer no more stand perfectly so I am looking forward to revealing a little more after the weekend. Have a great weekend filled with strategic indulgences just as you deserve.


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These were the collective communal toys we had full time access to play with at WildFire last week. Fire staffs, fire poi, fire hoops, fire fans, fire clubs, fire fingers, fire whips, fire darts, fire devil sticks! This was too much for me to take. Not only did I get no rest over a weekend I'd hoped would be relaxing, it also renewed my awareness of how easily distracted I am by new pretty things, a trait that has kept me a jack-of-all / master-of-none sort of person.
Of course all these fire dancing disciplines inform each other. Poi has given me a new feeling for staff, and staff has helped me get my brain around poi. And for me all of them are about overcoming fear and developing an intimate relationship with this beautiful wild element that is so inspiring. But it would be nice to focus on one thing and become proficient at it. I imagine that would come with some amount of relief as well. It's exhausting being in love with everything everywhere all the time.


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This method, as he says, a tribute to Tristan Tzara (the Dada movement), is interesting because you know surprises will emerge. Take a look on his page to see it explained there. Some of the images (we would like to see a few more in fact) are just strange and superb.
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UPPER WEST SIDE — The two City Council hopefuls vying for longtime Councilwoman Gale Brewer's Upper West Side seat — including the candidate aiming to be the city's first transgender elected official — have each raised more than $60,000 in donations a full year-and-a-half before the election.
Mel Wymore, 49, a longtime Community Board 7 member, who if elected, would be the first transgender member of city government, banked $64,381 as of this week's filing deadline.
His competition Helen Rosenthal, also a longtime member of Board 7, raised $61,841.
Both candidates will square off to fill Brewer's shoes after she leaves office in 2013.
Rosenthal and Wymore have each served as chair of the board, and both are well known in the neighborhood.
One of Rosenthal's notable donors is restaurateur Danny Meyer, of Shake Shack fame, who wrote her a $2,750 check in 2008. Rosenthal's and Meyer's children went to school together, and Meyer is hosting a fundraising event for Rosenthal in February, Rosenthal said.
"He's on the list because he's seen the work I've done," she said.
Meyer isn't the only restaurant-industry figure on Rosenthal's donor list. Rosa Mexicano owner Doug Griebel chipped in $2,500; while Jeffrey Bank, CEO of Alicart Restaurant Group, which owns Carmine's, contributed $1,000.
Many of Rosenthal's donations date back to 2008, when she first embarked on a City Council run. She didn't move forward with the campaign because term limits were extended, and she wanted to run for an empty seat, she told DNAinfo.
Rosenthal, who worked previously for the city's Office of Management and Budget, sent a letter to her supporters offering to return their donations. Two people took her up on the refund, she said, but she also received plenty of encouragement.
"I got a lot of, 'Go for it, Helen, don't stop,'" she said.
Rosenthal is currently chair of ParentJobNet, which helps parents of school-aged children find jobs.
Wymore, a systems engineer, noted that he registered to start fundraising around Thanksgiving. He collected his first donation in December and hit the $60,000 mark three weeks later.
"I did everything [Rosenthal] did, plus what she did this year, in three weeks," Wymore said. "What it shows is we have some real momentum and we're out to win this race. We're showing a lot of support from within the community."
As the Community Board 7 chair, Wymore advocated for environmentally friendly initiatives, such as banning cars in Central Park, and helped broker a deal between the board and the Extell Development Company to make Extell's Riverside Center mixed use project more palatable to locals.
Rosenthal said she, too, is proud of her "grassroots support," but downplayed the importance of money.
"At the end of the day, money is not the determinative thing in this race," Rosenthal said. "We're 18 months away from the election. Ultimately I think this is going to be issues-based. Upper West Siders want to know what [candidates] have done and want to do."
Wymore and Rosenthal will soon have company in what's traditionally a competitive race to represent the Upper West Side.
Several names have been mentioned as possible contenders for Brewer's seat, including State Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, former District 3 Community Education Council President Noah Gotbaum, Democratic district leader Marc Landis, and Christine Annechino, current president of District 3's CEC.


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Hell hath no fury like a woman's shoe porn! That's right -- today's shoe porn is so darn lovely that it brings on rage and fury. Rage that I am only allowed to look at these gorgeous shoes. And fury because these pretty babies are not right here with me dolling up my feet.
The folks at Lovely People named these peep-toe pumps Cash for how totally money they are, I suppose.
How gorgeous would these textured "fish scale" heels in a silvery taupe be with just jeans and a casual top? These are "make the outfit" shoes. They do it all. Say it all. It's done.
And yes, that's why they're $140.
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(AP) — Fishermen are cheering the news that a popularRiverside County reservoir will reopen to private boats more than a year after it was closed because of low water levels.
The Press-Enterprise newspaper reports the boat launch at Diamond Valley Lake will reopen Wednesday.
The newspaper says the massive drinking water reservoir near Hemet is at 42 percent capacity.
It was closed to private boats in April 2015 when the water level dropped below the edge of the launch ramp as California's drought persisted. Only small rental boats, which could be tied to the pier, were allowed in the man-made lake.
Megan Merchant, who owns a nearby bait and tackle shop, calls the reopening "great news."


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Quilting and Quilting Art Classes for June 2013
GARDEN BOUQUET: This class will inspire you to create your own dimensional bouquet of flowers in fabric. Bring fabric pieces to match your decor.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:00am to 3:00pm Fee $45.00
LOCATION: Fabric Garden, 2922 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821
(Please call location to register – (916) 483-2955
CITY SCAPES: Using raw edge appliqu6 and free motion thread design our goal is to design a city scene. Bring left over fabrics, embellishments and your sense of adventure.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:00am to 3:00pm Fee $45.00
Location: Trezhers Gift Shop, 3214 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento CA 95818
Please register online at: www.trezhersgifts.com.
AFRICAN NINE-PATCH QUIILT: The nine-path quilt is one of the most basic quilt blocks from the beginners to the experienced. Using African fabric can give it an interesting twist.
Saturday, June 15, 2013 11:00m -3:00pm Fee $45.00
Location: The Black United Fund of Sacramento Valley (BUFSV), 41044 44th St., Sacramento, CA 95820
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Why in the world does Carlos Mencia dominate 14 hours of programming a day on Comedy Central? And why do I see about 4,927% more commercials for his "Mind of Mencia" program than, say, "The Colbert Report"? I mean "Drawn Together," one of Comedy Central's minor hits, is leagues funnier than Carlos' program.... ahem, I mean Ned's program, which is a ghost of a ripoff of a shadow of a copy of "Chappelle's Show."
Just about every single program on Comedy Central is funnier than his lame program. Okay, maybe it's tied with "The Showbiz Show with David Spade" for lameosity.
Joe Rogan is right. And Joe Rogan is funny.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Not Funny: Carlos Mencia
Posted by Todd at 7/17/2007 11:28:00 AM
Labels: Carlos Mencia, Joe Rogan, The Colbert Report
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The U.S. economy probably shrank in the first quarter instead of barely growing and weekly jobless claims are expected to edge lower, according to economists polled by MarketWatch. The economy may have contracted by 0.6% in the first three months of 2014 because of weaker exports and construction spending. Initially the government said the U.S. grew a scant 0.1%. And jobless claims are forecast to dip to 322,000 in the week ended May 24 from 326,000 in the prior week. Both reports will be issued at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
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Endorsements: Bugg, Lofchie, O'Connor for Aurora City Council
Two strong candidates are vying to represent Ward 9: Edward Bugg, a real estate manager, and Marge Linnane, who works in community development for the village of Glendale Heights. Linnane's experience would be valuable, but Bugg seems uniquely qualified for the council post. He recognizes the occasional disconnect between the city council and his ward, and he has been active in trying to breathe life into the strip malls along Eola Road. He did so with the South Eola Road Art Project Committee, which worked with local schools to provide artwork that was placed in empty storefronts. That helped spruce up the shuttered businesses and sparked more community interest in spreading the word about the need to fill them. A nice community-based touch to improving the local economy.
In Ward 10, Lynne Johnson, a substitute teacher, and Judd Lofchie, an attorney and commercial real estate broker/developer, are vying to replace Linda Elmore. Johnson, a three-year resident, led a fight to force a developer to comply with enclosed parking standards. However, Lofchie, founder of StreetWise Magazine and a 16-year resident with an array of civic and volunteer experience, is especially well suited for this job. He has served as a director and chairman of the legislative committee for Aurora Downtown and helped start the city's annual Green Fest, which now draws more than 100 vendors promoting "green" initiatives.
For the at-large seat, two sitting aldermen are going head-to-head. Incumbent Robert O'Connor is the soft-spoken head of the council's finance committee. He proceeds cautiously to ensure the city makes its case for change and asks questions designed to improve the public's understanding of issues. Challenger Rick Lawrence, who has been representing Ward 4, is anything but soft-spoken and a frequent critic of Mayor Tom Weisner. O'Connor has done an excellent job of representing the city, is able to work within the system to get things done, and is the best choice for continuing to move Aurora forward.


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Flying to Barcelona today!!!Woop woop! Can't wait to see everyone and have goooood red wine and shop for fabrics and party a bit! Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to update my blog but I promise a hella lot of pictures when I come back! xx
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Beyond the Reach
Beyond the Reach - an action film produced by the US tells about Madec, a retired veteran, decided to register to participate in a deadly shooting game organized by a headed criminal . Because he wants to protect his family, Madec is forced to participate in it and accompany with him is a young man named Ben - an effective assistant in the fiercest battles.
Genres: Thriller
Actors: Martin Palmer, Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine
Directors: Jean-Baptiste Leonetti
Country: United States
Duration: 91 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2014
IMDb: 5.5


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Florida Moves To Arm Teachers After School Massacre
Florida's Republican-controlled state House and Senate advanced bills this week that would train teachers to carry guns in classrooms, advancing GOP calls for more weapons in schools following the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. President Donald Trump last week floated the idea of arming up to 20 percent of teachers, proposing bonuses for educators who undergo training. Law enforcement groups and teacher organizations strongly oppose the idea.


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Hitting the Road with SUPER! (Where I'll be Fall 2012 edition!)
SUPER is finally out in stores and to make sure you all buy at least three copies a piece (one to give, one to read, and one to enclose in a hermetically-sealed case for all time) I will be hitting the road this October and November!
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Pittsburgh, PA…Carnegie Museum of Art announces events and programming for its upcoming exhibition, Visions of Order and Chaos: The Enlightened Eye. We are thrilled to host a series of in-gallery music events in collaboration with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. These evening events pair the music and visual art of the Enlightenment, and take place three times over the course of the show.
Visions of Order and Chaos packs CMOA's Heinz Galleries with over 200 works from its 1750–1850 holdings. Through extensive research and conservation efforts, we're able to showcase 75% works which have never before exhibited at the museum. The exhibition shares artist's visions of a world rapidly becoming modern, and shaped by explosive debates.
Visions of Order and Chaos: The Enlightened Eye
March 3–June 24, 2018
Heinz Galleries, Carnegie Museum of Art
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Enjoy activities throughout the evening, including:
- Et tu, Thursday? Get a tour of Visions of Order and Chaos, our exhibition exploring the Age of Enlightenment (it's full of togas and treachery!)
- Floral and laurel crown making with WorkshopPGH to match your toga
- UPMC Health Plan lounge with giveaways and some surprise healthy treats
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- Plinth posing selfie station — work your inner statue
- Performances by WVU's West African Drum Ensemble, part of the National Council of Ceramic Arts (NCECA) annual convention
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March 22, April 12, and May 10
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Don't miss CMOA and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra bringing you the sights and sounds of the Enlightenment era! Visit our new exhibition, Visions of Order and Chaos: The Enlightened Eye for a special in-gallery music series on three different evenings. Just drop in for informal, intriguing conversations on art and music, free with admission. PSO musicians will perform music from the 18th and 19th centuries among period works of art. We'll explore a different theme each month.
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A cello quartet will play a Classical piece followed by a modern/pop piece that was influenced by the Classical composer.
April 12
PSO musicians play a selection of Beethoven in response to one of the exhibition's central questions: "Can Empires Survive?"
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Soprano Katy Williams will sing a selection of the Polish works by Chopin.
Anne Williams, principal cellist, will play a few short pieces by Robert Schumann.
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Canton stared up at the dark ceiling, just as she'd been doing for the past two hours. The sun would be rising in two more hours, and she'd yet to sleep a wink. She kept going over and over the events of that night. She kept seeing Annie's face, both in fear and in passion. Why had she stopped? She knew she'd hurt Annie bad, and thought she'd heard the blonde crying in her bedroom earlier. Canton hadn't gone to her, because first of all, she didn't think Annie would let her near her, and secondly, Canton couldn't promise not to say something else stupid.
With a heavy sigh, and slow motion, Canton turned to her side. Luckily, she hadn't done anymore damage to her side, which was good, but it was still very tender. There must have been a recent sale on stupid, because lately, that seemed to be all Canton could do.
She sighed again, thinking about where she should go. She'd decided that she would leave Annie alone once the new day dawned. She call the whole thing off. She'd basically done her job, so there was no real reason for her to stick around anymore. She had the information she needed, anyway. Job well done.
So then why did she feel so terribly sad at the prospect? Decision made, she should feel relieved, especially since this meant she could finally go home. There was no relief. Just misery.
Annie sat on the edge of her bed in a dark bedroom. She'd been tossing and turning ever since she'd attempted sleep. Her mind wouldn't shut off, filled with hurt from her encounter with Canton, and fear from her encounter with Reno. She knew he wouldn't leave it at that. There was no way in hell his ego would allow it. When would he strike next? She knew this time he'd come back with a gun, determined to use it.
And what of Canton? The draw between them was undeniable. But then, so was Canton's utter disgust in who Annie was. This, Annie had to admit to herself, hurt like hell. Canton didn't know her, didn't know what she's been through, and why she'd become who she was. Why couldn't she see that? Why couldn't Canton just let happen what obviously was happening, regardless of what either of them might want or think.
She still felt the hurt from earlier. Never had anyone's actions or words cut like Canton's. "Dam it," Annie whispered into the darkness, glancing over at the closed bedroom door, wondering if Canton was sound asleep.
She didn't have long to ponder that thought when there was a loud knock on the front door. Annie's heart stopped, her breathing immediately in her throat. She pushed off the bed and left her bedroom, only to find Canton – gun at the ready – plastered up against the wall behind where the door would open up.
"Ask," Canton whispered, indicating the door.
"Who is it?" Annie asked, trying to keep her voice from trembling.
"It's me, chica! Open up, quick!" Michelle yelled from the other side.
Still wary, Annie unlocked and opened the door, but just enough to where she could peek out at her neighbor. Michelle stood in the hall, a large trash bag held in her hands, about half filled.
"The cops are comin', Annie. You got anything you need to et rid of? I think they're gonna raid the building again!"
With relief, Annie shook her head. "No. I'm good."
"Okay." Michelle hurried down the hall to the next door, helping their neighbors – most with a prolific drug habit – to get rid of contraband.
Annie shut and locked the door, looking at Canton. "They're not here for drugs."
Canton shook her head, agreeing. "I don't think so, either." She put her gun down, hurrying over to the couch to grab and sat down, pulling on her shoes. "I'll slip out the window," she said, getting ready to leave.
"And go where?" Annie asked, suddenly panicked at the thought of Canton leaving. "You're hurt!"
"I can't stay here, Annie." Boots on, Canton stood, looking in the dark for her leather jacket. She found it, making sure her phone and wallet were in the pocket. She stopped, feeling a hand on her arm. She looked down to see the pleading face of Annie looking at her in the dark.
"I'm going with you," the blonde stated, encouraging n argument.
Canton studied her for a moment, knowing that Annie had to get out of there, as she knew the dude with the fists would be back. "Okay. But only until I can find somewhere safe to put you."
"Fine." Annie would make up her own mind of when and where she went, but now wasn't the time to fight about it. Instead, she hurried back into her bedroom, stopping short when she heard the distant whine of sirens getting louder in the quiet early morning hours. "Shit," she breathed, stripping out of the t-shirt and sweats she wore and throwing on some jeans and a sweater.
"You ready?" Canton asked from the doorway of the bedroom.
"Almost." Annie shoved some clothing into a bag, as well as all the money she had hidden in her jewelry box. It wasn't much, but it was all she had. "Ready."
They both stopped, hearing the sirens now on their street. "Can't use the front door," Annie said, looking at Canton for guidance.
Without a word, Canton hurried over to the one window in the bedroom and looked down. Annie lived on the fifth floor, and had a fire escape attached just outside. Even so, she knew that lowering it would make a ton of noise and get unwanted attention. She looked out at the building next door, which was a four-story building, and very close. An idea began to form.
Annie met Canton's gaze, knowing that something was brewing behind those baby blues. "What?" she asked, holding her bag close to her.
"We gotta jump," was all Canton said, grunting as she pushed the window up, cold morning air rushing in. She grabbed Annie's bag from her. "I hope there's nothing breakable in here."
"'Cause." Without a moment to spare, Canton heaved the bag across the narrow ally and to the roof next door, where it landed with a distant thud. "Come on. You're next."
Annie swallowed hard, but was brave as she crawled out of the window ledge, forcing herself not to look down. She stood on the fire escape landing, then with a quick word of prayer, launched herself to the roof of the next building, falling into a tumble when she landed. It hurt, but she was alive!
Feeling rather proud of herself, she pushed to her feet, limping a bit as her ankle wasn't thrilled with her, and turned to see Canton leaping through the air, coming right for her. Annie narrowly missed being smooshed beneath the brunette. It took Canton a moment to get her breath back. The landing had jarred her side pretty bad, knocking the wind out of her.
"Are you okay?" Annie whispered, kneeling next to her.
Canton nodded. "Yeah. Just hurt my side."
"Shit, woman!" Annie hissed. "I am not giving that goddamn doctor another hand job!"
Canton grinned, getting to her feet. "Come on."
Detective John Delaware arrived at the scene, called by the lead uniformed officer. The apartment had been empty, but a great deal of blood was found under a welcome mat at the front door. The police were worried this had become a kidnapping, as well as murder case.
"What do we got?" the seasoned cop asked, noting the CSI team already on site. It was obvious the apartment had been hastily vacated: bed on the couch still there, as well as the bed in the bedroom recently slept in. Drawers in the bedroom looked as though they'd been rifled through, a ten dollar bill dropped on the floor.
"Nobody here, but it looks like there was either a break in, or someone left awfully fast," Officer Bernard Hamp explained. "Also, the window in the bedroom was left wide open. The fire escape ladder is still up, so they must have escaped over the roves of buildings."
John walked into the bedroom, looking out the open window, which technicians were steadily dusting for fingerprints. He looked around the room, hands on hips. "I'm gonna find you," he muttered.
"John, we've got the neighbor lady ready to talk to you," another officer said, standing at the open doorway of the bedroom.
"Alright. Be there in a minute."
Canton felt as though a stopwatch had been started the moment she'd landed on that rooftop. They had hugged the shadows, making it to her nearby motel room within twenty minutes. She found the keys to her car, her phone charger and the bag – still packed – that had sat on the second full-sized bed.
"Okay, let's go." She left the motel room key on one of the beds.
Safely buckled up in Canton's car, the two hurried from the area, careful to stick to back streets and alleyways, which Annie was able to help navigate. Finally, as the sun began to show the first signs of rising, they found a hotel, both exhausted.
Annie got the room for them, paying with cash and using a fake name. Settled in their room, which was luckily at the back of the building, Canton decided to take a shower. The doctor had advised against it for a couple days to allow the stitches to do their job, but Canton felt gross. She decided it had been long enough.
The water was hot on her skin, and it felt wonderful. She groaned, arching her head back to let the water fall over her face. She needed to come up with a plan, but for now, she just wanted to feel and enjoy the bliss. Knowing that Annie still needed to shower, she didn't stay as long as she wanted to, and stepped out of the shower stall. It felt great to put some clean clothes on, too. Annie had given her a t-shirt of hers to wear since her own shirt was destroyed from blood, but she'd been wearing that shirt for two days.
Annie was reclining on one of the two beds, hands tucked behind her head. She listened to the shower as she stared at the window, the curtains closed with just a sliver of gold coming through as the dawn began to creep upon them. She was so exhausted she couldn't sleep. The one good thing about such exhaustion, her mind no longer worked. There was so much to think about, but she didn't want to think about any of it.
The bathroom door opened and Canton appeared, followed by a wave of shampoo-scented steam. The brunette looked comfortable in a pair of flannel pants and a t-shirt, her hair wet and combed back from her face.
"Feel better?" Annie asked.
"Much." Canton tossed her dirty clothing to the floor next to her bag and sat on her bed. "Plenty of hot water left if you want a shower. It's got awesome pressure."
"God, that would be nice," Annie sighed, sitting up. "My place, you gotta run around just to get wet."
"Oh, I hate that!" Canton exclaimed, brushing out her hair. "I had this place once where the pipes and fittings were so old, I would constantly have to get that heavy-duty industrial-strength cleaner to dip the shower heads into."
"Oh! Like that crap Billy Mays hawks on TV?"
"Yeah." Canton stood, ready for a dramatic imitation of the gregarious commercial king. "Hi, Billy Mays here, for Kaboom!"
Annie fell back, laughing. "That dude doesn't have a volume control!"
Canton grinned, glad to see the blonde laughing. They were both quiet for a moment, the air growing heavy and thick with unsettled issues and emotions. Annie sat up again, tossing her legs over the side of the bed and standing.
"Gonna take a quick shower," she said quietly, grabbing her bag and heading into the bathroom, closing the door behind her.
They lay in the dark, the dripping of the faucet in the bathroom the only sound. Well, that and the radio blasting in the car in the parking lot. The sun was beginning to rise, spreading its golden fingers across the sky and city.
Canton glanced over across the dark room to Annie. She knew the blonde was awake, and had been awake as long as she had. Too much sat between them to find any nocturnal peace. "Can't sleep either?" she whispered.
Annie turned her head to look at her companion from the narrow space between their beds. She shook her head. "You?"
Canton sighed. "Not a wink."
Annie was quiet for a moment, then turned on her side, facing Canton. "Why do you judge me so harshly?" she asked softly, no more anger in her voice, just a pure need to know. "Why do you hate me? You don't even know me."
But I do. Canton studied her for a long moment, then sat up, turning to face the blonde. "I don't hate you, Annie. And… that's a lie. I guess I have judged you, haven't I?" She sighed, brushing her hair out of her face. Since she'd gone to bed with wet hair, it had dried in funky ways, which might have been amusing in a less-serious moment. "Don't you worry about catching something?"
Annie also sat up, resting back against the headboard, a pillow hugged to her. "That's why I won't work without protection. I don't want to die, Canton. I don't want to be another statistic out there."
"But you are!" Canton exclaimed, her passion-filled voice indicative of how much she cared. She gave Annie a rueful smile. "Sorry. I'm getting on my soap box again. How did you fall into this life?"
Annie blew out a loud breath, blowing her bangs out of her eyes. "Jeez, where to begin. Guess I'll just tell you the whole story. Weird," she glanced over at the curtained window. "I've never told this story to anyone, before."
Canton waited, wanting to be able to fill in the blanks she hadn't been able to find.
"I grew up in Bum Fuck, Kansas, population 2,100. My mom and step-dad were farmers. We were raised to be the perfect house wife and mother."
Annie's smile was soft and lost to the darkness of the room. "My twin sister, Andi and I. God, we were inseparable, yet so, so different. She wanted that life: to get married, have kids, all that. But not me." The bitterness in Annie's voice was potent.
"What happened?" Canton asked when there was nothing more to follow. It was almost as though Annie had gotten lost in her memories of the past.
The blonde blew out another breath then continued. "Me and y step-dad never got along. He was an ass, and really liked to hit us. I got tired of it. I had this boyfriend, Robert – who didn't treat me hugely better, by the way – who of course, neither of my parents liked. Well, I was determined. The day I graduated from high school, me, Robert and two of his friends headed out into the big, bad world."
"You moved out?" Canton was curious to see what Annie's take was on the situation.
Annie looked over at Canton. "I ran away," she said softly.
"Was it that bad for you, Annie?" Canton asked gently, her heart breaking for the lost teenager Annie had been, which ultimately turned into the lost adult she was now.
Annie smirked. "I thought so at the time. Now, hell, sometimes I'd kill to be back in that farmhouse." She sighed, sitting up and turning on the bed until she mirrored Canton's position. "So, all our shit packed into Robert's car, we headed west. Me and Robert lasted exactly six months after that, but then I made the biggest mistake of my life and hooked up with his friend, Alex. I knew he'd had a crush on me forever, and I was afraid of being alone out there, and way too stubborn and afraid to go home."
"What was Alex like?"
"Brutal," Annie said, her voice flat. "I stayed with the son-of-a-bitch for almost two years when I'd had enough. I finally got the courage to leave him when I was 22, and spent the next three years trying to get away from him. I moved from town to town, job to job, but he always found me. I got sick of him showing up at my jobs, so finally, two years ago, I decided to go underground, and became the full-service whore who sits before you now."
"You're not a whore, Annie," Canton said quietly.
"No?" Annie challenged.
"No." Canton scooted off her bed and slid onto Annie's sitting next to her. "I didn't know, didn't understand why someone so beautiful and smart would give up on herself like you had." She shook her head in wonder. "There's so much more to you than meets the eye. I guess I just hate seeing potential go to waste."
It was rare Annie heard anything nice or positive, other than, Nice ass, baby, and was incredibly moved by Canton's words. She turned to the brunette, taking her in a tight hug. Canton held her, enjoying the moment of forgiveness that passed between them.
Annie laid her head on Canton's shoulder, letting the warmth and softness from the other woman envelope her. They both knew it wasn't about sex or lust, but simply allowing themselves to fully feel the other person. Trusting and caring. Ten minutes into the hug, she pulled away, scooting back to the head of the bed. She piled pillows against the headboard and laid back into them. She waved Canton over to her, patting the spot between her spread legs.
Unsure at first, Canton went, resting her back against Annie's front. It had been years since she'd allowed herself to be held, but somehow it felt right. She was warm and comfortable, and wished she could stay wrapped up in Annie forever.
"Tell me your story," Annie said, resting her check against the top of Canton's head. She hugged their bodies close, reveling in the comfort Canton's closeness offered.
"I grew up here, in the city. My dad was a cop for years. My mom died when I was little, so it was just me and him," Canton began.
"Were you close?"
Canton nodded. "Very. I wanted to be just like him. So, I was. I joined the academy at eighteen, graduated and became a cop. My dad was a homicide detective for more than twenty years." Canton's mind drifted back to memories that were so dark, she hadn't allowed herself to go there for a long, long time. Absently, she began to race random patterns with her fingertips on Annie's leg. "My dad discovered a batch of dirty cops," she continued, her voice dropping to nearly a whisper. "I was working in the department by then, too. Together, we began our own investigation."
Annie could tell something bad was coming, and nearly held her breath in anticipation. She instinctively held Canton a little closer. "What happened, Canton?" she whispered.
"They killed him." It was out. Canton couldn't take it back, now. "Made it look like a bust gone bad."
Annie's eyes slid closed, heart breaking at the pain she could hear in Canton's voice and feel within the woman, herself. "I'm so sorry." She placed a gentle kiss on Canton's head. "What did you do?"
Canton blew out a long breath. "Nothing I could do. The department refused to get Internal Affairs on it, so it went down in the books as my dad was killed in the line of duty. I left the department the following year, completely disillusioned."
"Wow." Annie was silent for a moment, allowing all that she'd been told to sink in. Something occurred to her. "What does it feel like, knowing your old department is looking for you?"
"It's hard."
"Why don't you just turn yourself in, Canton?" Annie asked. She'd asked this question before, but had never gotten a straight answer.
Canton pulled away from Annie, turning to look at her. "That's a long story, Annie. For now, I'm ready for sleep."
Annie could see the stall for what it was, but she could also see the exhaustion in blue eyes. She nodded. "Okay. Sleep well, Canton."
"You, too, Annie." Canton gave her a soft smile then slid over to her own bed, climbing under the covers and promptly falling into a deep sleep.
Det. Delaware looked around the hotel room, latex gloves on his hands. The technicians were yet again dusting for fingerprints. Nothing had been left, other than the room's keycard. He was as grateful that the night clerk at the hotel had called the police after seeing a witness sketch of Billy's murderer as he was devastated at the name that they could finally put with the face.
"Can't believe it's her," Det. Dodge said, stepping up to his partner.
John sighed with a nod. "I know. Never would have thought she was capable. Man, what would her dad say?"
Dodge nodded. "No kidding."
Even though the evidence was clear, Canton's fingerprints identified as those found at the prostitutes apartment, the seasoned detective felt there was far more to the story. DNA testing was being done at this very moment, blood taken from the bloody knife at the murder scene, as well as that found under the welcome mat at the apartment. A rush had been called for, and results were due later in the day. Maybe once and for all, the truth could come to light.
Canton's face was splayed on the TV in the Blue Cock bar, open at noon to service its "early" patrons. The reporter was talking about the murder suspect's former and distinguished, career as a police officer. Reno watched the footage, his anger growing.
"I knew that was the same bitch," he muttered, shooting back his Jack Daniels. He was angry, and had no intention of letting either of those bitches get away with humiliating him. He'd find that gun-wielding bitch before the cops did. He just knew it in his gut.
Feeling better with his decision made, he reached down, feeling the hard bundle tucked into the waistband of his pants. That bitch wasn't the only one who knew how to party.
Canton's eyes slid open, looking around the darkened hotel room. The readout on her cell phone told her it was almost ten-thirty in the morning. They'd gotten to sleep less than six hours before, and Canton wasn't sure why she was awake. Annie was sound asleep, curled up on her side and buried underneath her blankets.
Canton made her way to the bathroom, trying to rub the sand out of her eyes, which burned from not enough sleep. But, she knew she had things to do before Annie was up and could protest. She had to put an end to all this, a scenario which was growing worse by the day. Hell, by the hour. Annie didn't need to be drug into all this, and besides, Canton had completed her mission, and needed to finally bring closure to that, too.
She took a quick shower, grabbing her keys, wallet and hotel stationary as she snuck out of the room, the door clicking softly closed behind her. The day was sunny, but chilly as she tugged her jacket on. She was cautious as she made her way across the parking lot and to her car. The afternoon was quiet, which she was grateful for.
She drove to a more rural area of town, where she knew she could do the things she needed to do, and be unseen. Within twenty minutes, she was parked on a lonely dirt road, close enough to the hotel to get back to Annie soon, but far enough away so as Annie would not be found or bothered. Taking a deep breath, and a leap of faith, she pulled her cell phone out of her pocket, flipping it open and dialing a number she hadn't dialed in years.
Detective John Delaware had only been asleep for three hours after an all-night investigation of the apartment and Canton's motel room, when his wife woke him up. Blinking heavy, blood-shot eyes at her, he kept his irritation in check, knowing his wife of thirty years would only wake him up if absolutely necessary. In big cases like he was involved in now, sleep was rare and came in small spurts. When the spurts came, it was the most precious thing on earth.
"John, you need to take this call," Mona Delaware said softly, holding the cordless phone out to him.
"Who is it?" John growled, voice raspy from exhaustion.
"Canton Steeves."
John was wide awake. He looked at his wife, then the phone she held, taking it from her stead hand.
Canton slapped her phone closed, sighing as she tossed it to the passenger seat of her car. That done and her fate sealed, she turned to the next task on her list. She grabbed the pad of hotel stationary and a pen, then began to write, beginning with: Dear Annie.
Annie inhaled the fragrant air, the smells not only bringing her out of sleep, but waking her stomach, as well. She opened her eyes to see Canton unloading a paper grocery sack of Styrofoam containers.
"That smells so good," she moaned, the last word a squeak as she stretched her arms and body.
Canton smiled. "Good. I got us a feast, so I hope you're hungry."
"Starving." Annie sat up, a big yawn nearly splitting her face. Something dawned on her. "You went out?! Canton, what if you'd been seen?"
"Don't worry about it. I know my way around this town. I can move like a ghost, if I want to."
Doubtful, but saying nothing more about it, Annie padded to the bathroom, quickly taking care of her needs, as she wanted food. Within a few minutes, the women sat on opposite sides of the small, wooden table in front of the window, eating the Mexican takeout Canton had picked up on her way back home.
"God, this is so good," Annie moaned around a mouthful of burrito.
"That, it is." Canton was quiet for a long moment, finishing her lunch before pushing the empty container away. "What are your thoughts on leaving here?" she asked quietly.
Annie glanced at her, plastic forkful of refried beans halfway to her mouth. "Are you going to run?" she asked, green eyes twinkling with adventure.
Canton shrugged noncommittally. "Would you? Leave?"
Annie thought about it for a moment, then nodded. "Yes. In a heartbeat." She tossed her fork into her container and sat back in her chair, full and content. "This place has been one bad memory after another."
"Good." Canton's grin was huge, relief flooding through her. Mission complete. "Listen, there's something I want to do this afternoon, and then we can discuss what we do from there. Okay?"
"Sure. I'm game." Annie got to her feet, shoving their lunch trash into the paper bag, and stuffing it into the room's trash can. "Where are we going?"
The cemetery was quiet and still. Canton hadn't been there for nearly ten years, and wasn't sure if she'd ever be able to get back, so wanted to visit one final time. The dead leaves crunched under their shoes as they weaved their way through the sea of small monuments to the dead.
Annie walked behind Canton, glancing at the various names on the stones they passed. She even as they walked deeper into the cemetery, she felt a sense of peace. Maybe she would be able to leave the drab life she'd lived since she was eighteen years old. The irony wasn't lost on her that what she'd run from in Kansas was paradise compared to what she'd found in the rest of the country. It's amazing how closed-minded a young mind can be.
"Here we go," Canton said, stopping at a polished, black stone. A handsome man in full dress uniform smiled its face.
"He was handsome," Annie commented, noting the resemblance between daughter and father.
"Yes he was." Canton wiped away a few dead leaves from the top of the stone. "Man I miss him." She stared down at his face, so many memories flashing through her mind's eye. "After my mom died, it was just us. He dated off and on, but it never took." She sighed, shoving her hands into the pockets of her jacket.
"I never knew my real-dad," Annie said quietly. "Only my mom's husband."
"Do you miss your family, Annie?" Canton asked softly.
Annie nodded, unable to speak as sudden emotion crept up on her. She saw her twin sister, Andi, who she didn't often allow herself to think of; it would be entirely too painful.
Canton glanced over to the left to see a man walking their way. She felt butterflies began to beat against her ribs, her stomach in knots. It was the moment of truth. "Annie," she said, getting the blonde's attention. "I want you to keep this for me."
Annie watched as Canton's leather jacket slid off her shoulders and down her arms, until finally the brunette held the jacket in her hands, holding it out to her.
"What are you doing?" she asked, then noticed the man walking toward them. "Canton," she hissed, not taking her eyes off him.
"I know," Canton said softly. Detective Delaware said nothing, but stayed back, almost as though affording the two women a bit of privacy. "Look at me, Annie." Canton waited until she had the blonde's attention. "Hold this for me until I get back. Okay?"
"But, Canton. What are you doing? Run!" Annie whispered, not wanting the man to overhear.
Canton shook her head. "I can't run anymore. I've gotten you too deep as it is. If we keep it up," she said, bringing a hand up to just barely touch Annie's cheek, "you could be charged with accessory after the fact." She looked into the blonde's face, studying her eyes, almost as if committing them to memory. "You've been through enough. I won't drag you through anymore."
Annie's eyes slid closed for a moment, feeling like she wanted to cry. Her initial panic turned into devastated loss, which took her by surprise. "Okay," she whispered. "Okay." She took the jacket but then grabbed Canton in a desperate hug, feeling as though a part of herself were being ripped away. She felt tears stinging her eyes, but did all she could to keep them at bay.
Canton squeezed her eyes shut, holding on to Annie, not sure if she'd ever see her again. "Please be safe," she whispered into Annie's hair, feeling the blonde nod in return. She pulled away, putting her car keys into Annie's hand. Without another word, she stepped back from the blonde, and walked over to the awaiting detective, where she was read her rights and a pair of handcuffs were snapped onto her wrists.
Canton nodded acknowledgement as her Miranda Rights were read, her eyes focused on the shoes of her father's oldest friend.
"Let's go, Canton," John said quietly, duty the only thing keeping him from telling the daughter of his best friend to run and never look back. He knew if Canton had indeed killed William Kinslow, there was a damn good reason why.
Canton nodded, turning to look at Annie one last time. The blonde was openly crying now, which made Canton's heart flip in her chest. She gaze her an encouraging smile, then turned to follow the detective to his car. John Delaware opened the back door of the sedan and met Canton's sudden gaze.
"Make sure she's safe, John," she said quietly, pinning him with her intense gaze until he agreed.
"Alright, but what are you worried about?"
"A guy named Reno. He will go after her."
Delaware chuckled. "Yeah, he's one of two people who came down to the station to talk to us about you." He helped her into the backseat. "I'll send an officer to look after her."
Canton nodded, just before Delaware closed the door, officially locking her inside.
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I was inspired to cook by my Late Grandmother Mrs. Magdalene Aranha when I was barely 6 years old. I spent a lot of enjoyable days in her kitchen, smelling & tasting & sometimes helping prepare the food being cooked. This blog is dedicated to my Nana Maggie. I've lived in 5 countries and 18 cities, so I cook with a variety of influences and ingredients and that reflects in this blog.
Friday, August 09, 2013
Recipe : Moroccan Cumin Spiced Chickpeas - Vegan
If you would like them crisper, then use more oil and fry them crisp and drain on paper towels. I use less oil in this recipe, than is normally used in Morocco.
1 cup cooked & drained White Chickpeas (safed channa / chhole) - see tips below
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh coriander (dhaniya) - finely chopped
1/2- 1 tbsp cumin (jeera) powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan.
On low heat, add the chickpeas, coriander and cumin and toss well to coat. Toss, rather than stir, to prevent breakage or smashing of the chickpeas.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Kim's Tips:
- If you have dried channa, soak them for 8 hours or overnight and then pressure cook them for 3-4 whistles.
- Adding a pinch of soda bicarb while cooking the channa, makes it fluffier and softer, but it also increases the feeling of fullness when eating. Too much soda bicarb will ruin the taste, so be judicious in its use.
- I like to add 1/2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds and a pinch of hing (asafoetida) while pressure cooking the chhole to reduce the gassy side effects of chhanna.
- If you are using a peppermill to grind the pepper, don't hold the pepper mill directly above a hot cooking pan/pot, the steam will introduce moisture into your mill and cause clumping. Grind the pepper into a cold plate and then add it to your cooking pot.
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SIUE Chancellor Furst-Bowe Touts Successes, Points to Future
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe gave her annual "State of the University" address this morning to the campus community. She reflected upon many accomplishments during the past year, expressed optimism over the state of the institution and also acknowledged the challenges that are ahead.
From the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom, Furst-Bowe greeted a crowd of nearly 500.
Furst-Bowe recounted the University's most recent recognitions. This month, U.S.News & World Report ranked SIUE among the best Regional Universities Midwest for the 11th consecutive year, remaining in the top 50 in the overall rankings and standing 11th overall among public universities in that category.
The latest U.S. News rankings came just after recognition by Washington Monthly in August that SIUE has climbed into the Top 40 for master's universities in the nation. SIUE is first among all master's institutions in Illinois on the national magazine's list.
She acknowledged the record freshman class of 2,126 students. Those first-year students contributed to a record full-time undergraduate student body of 10,979 students or 220 (two percent) more full-time students than one year ago. Overall enrollment grew to 13,972 or one percent (122 students) more than last fall.
Among the other high points, Furst-Bowe reported that SIUE received 185 external awards totaling $34.9 million in FY14 and 84 research awards totaling more than $5 million.
The chancellor also focused on the Higher Learning Commission's accreditation visit in March. The Quality Check-Up Report indicated thart SIUE provided strong, clear and well-presented evidence for the Criteria for Accreditation and Core Components.
Furst-Bowe pointed proudly toward SIUE's increasingly diverse campus as approximately one-quarter of the student body is now comprised of minority and international students. A significant element is a record international enrollment that has reached 420 students, the first time in 10 years that international enrollment surpassed 400.
Sustainability continues to be a focus as SIUE received a bronze rating from STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Ratings System) for its accomplishments in campus sustainability.
Among the challenges noted by Furst-Bowe, first is the continuing decline of state support as appropriations have declined nearly $10 million in the past five years. She praised faculty and staff for their commitment to effectiveness and efficiency while managing tightened budgets.
Despite the budget challenges, Furst-Bowe pointed to new initiatives funded for FY15 including:
- Utilities, operation and maintenance costs for new buildings – primarily the new Science Building
- New, expanded and online program development
- Increased funding for student scholarships
- Pilot program for open educational resources using iPad minis
In these challenging economic times, fundraising under new Vice Chancellor for Advancement Rachel Stack is growing. The University Foundation received 400 more gifts in FY14 than the previous year. Meanwhile, the University endowment has grown past the $20 million mark for the first time.
Under the direction of new Provost Parviz Ansari, the New Reality Project (Reimagining Excellence in Academics and Learning through Innovation, Technology and You) continues to address a wide variety of issues.
Furst-Bowe will maintain the emphasis on improved retention and graduation rates. Those rates will continue to draw attention as funding tied to performance, retention and student success is a campus, state and national issue. SIUE's retention rate of current first-to-second year students climbed 3.34 percent from a year ago to 72.64 percent. Meanwhile, the current six-year graduation rate (2007 cohort) is 50.4 percent.


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I took an embroidery pattern from a book and adjusted it to the measurements of the chair-seat:
The chair and table I made long ago form a kit.
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Following is a good example of the Early Psychosis Diagnosis and Treatment centers that are popular in Australia, England, Canada and Norway - but that are now slowly starting to be developed in the US.
Two-thirds of people diagnosed with schizophrenia end up disabled. A new program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is aimed at changing that.
In an arty office lounge near University Mall, young adults, their parents and mental health professionals gathered Wednesday for an open house. Over chicken kabobs and pitas, they shared with curious health professionals their fresh experiences with a program that just kicked off in September.
That program, Outreach and Support Intervention Services, works to help young adults who are newly diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder recover and return to school, work and their social lives with minimal disruption.
"In Chapel Hill, it takes about a year from the time [a person] develops delusion to when they get treatment," said Diana Perkins, a psychiatry professor in the UNC School of Medicine. "That's a long time."
Staff members hope that people who experience psychotic episodes will come to OASIS to get help more quickly.
Research at UNC-Chapel Hill and around the world has shown that good treatment early on can help people lead normal lives despite an often-dehabilitating brain disorder.
Waiting can have long-term consequences for the function of the brain as well as a person's social life.
Perkins, who is also the director of the Schizophrenia Treatment and Evaluation Program at UNC Health Care, collaborated with David Penn, a UNC-CH associate professor of psychology, and Bebe Smith, STEP's director of outpatient services, to start OASIS.
They modeled the program, for people 16 to 36, after early psychosis programs in Australia, England, Canada and Norway.
The program provides therapy for individuals and family members, education about the illness, and outreach in homes alongside medical treatment.
"We try to intervene in that age group in their 20s, when they can go back to college, can go back to work," said Sylvia Saade, program director. "We want to make sure that they can go back to functioning in society."
Currently about 50 people are in the program, which can serve as many as 100 clients at a time.
Contact Sylvia Saade, director of OASIS, at 929-2311, ext. 204. More information will soon be available on the Web at www.psychiatry.unc.edu/oasis
Or, see the full list of the World's Early Diagnosis and Treatment Centers for Schizophrenia and Psychosis
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In Part 3 of this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Osama Hamdy talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed during the AACE 2017 convention in Austin, Texas about his type 1- and type 2-specific recommendations when fasting for Ramadan.
Osama Hamdy. MD, PhD, FACE is co-author of The Diabetes Breakthrough with Dr. Sheri Colberg. the Medical Director of the Obesity Clinical Program, at Joslin Clinic and Director of Inpatient Diabetes Management. He is a Clinical Investigator and attending Adult Endocrinologist at Joslin Diabetes Center and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
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"The downside of solitude, and a string of romantic and sexual connections that lack any kind of healthy intimacy, is that I have rarely, if ever, felt seen. Maybe it happened once, a long time ago. Mostly I've felt like an actor, playing the role of Great Date or Decent Fuck or Ego Boost. Rather than being recognized as a whole person, I often feel like an accessory–something to be set down on the shelf when not in use, merely a mechanism used to get a man to what he wants to feel about himself.
I'm just as responsible for this as anyone else, because I'd willingly play the role. Recently, I told someone that I'm a shoehorn, always saying, "Goddamn it, it may not be a perfect fit, but we're going to make it work."
Put me in a tight space; press your heel against me. I've got this."
I wrote a thing for the Urban Dater. I haven't been acting as Managing Editor and/or even a contributing writer for a long, long while now, but this was sitting in my brain, and what better place to publish than UD? It was written a few months ago, so the feelings are somewhat past-tense at this point, and I don't think it's my strongest piece, but I guess not everything can be. Enjoy.


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[Screencast] Real Thin Restful Controllers with Inherited Resources
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Update 10/01: José just released version 0.9.1 while I was uploading the video :-)
José Valim is doing a great work in the soon to the released Rails 3.0. He surprised everybody with his Google Summer of Code project, rewriting the entire Generator code to use Thor and be more agnostic. Not only that he enhanced the ActionController with ways to make it leaner and cleaner.
Much of this later work comes from an old Rails gem of his called Inherited Resources. It can be used right now in your Rails 2.3 projects and he just backported some of the Rails 3.0 features such as ActionController Responders and other goodies.
In essence it feels a lot like James Golick resource_controller or Hampton Caitlin's make_resourceful, Yet Another Thin Controller Plugin if you like. But José's is definitely interesting.
So, I decided to make a screencast showcasing some of its basic features. Bear in mind that this gem offers a lot more and I highly encourage you to read his Wiki page about it. There are dozens of options that you can leverage to make your projects even more maintainable and lean.
Para utilizar os códigos que eu menciono no screencast, apenas comece assim:
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git clone git://github.com/akitaonrails/ryanb-15min-blog.git cd ryanb-15min-blog
This video is divided in two parts, the first is a simple conversion to use inherited_resources. To access this code do like this:
git checkout -b inherited_resources --track origin/inherited_resources
This will bring the branch with the first part. To see the second part, with more goodies, do like this:
git checkout -b inherited_resources_complete --track origin/inherited_resources_complete
Now you should have 3 branches: master with the original 15 min. blog, 'inherited_resources' with the first part and 'inherited_resources_complete' with the second part. Use the 'git checkout [name of the branch]' to switch back and forth between branches.
José is also a speaker for Rails Summit Latin America 2009, the largest Rails conference in South America, and it's gonna happen on October 13th and 14th, at São Paulo, Brazil. Help us promote it and be sure to attend! :-)


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Special GIC Presentation to Kickoff GIS Week!! Nov 14th, 2013 3pm – Leacock 232
Challenges and opportunities on the implementation of wireless sensor networks for environmental monitoring
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University of Alberta
Wireless sensor networks (WSN) are emerging in both industry and academy as important tools to design and implement state-of-the-art environmental monitoring efforts. In this presentation I will discuss emerging challenges and opportunities associated to end-to-end implementations of WSN in outdoor conditions. I will specifically discussing the following aspects:
(i) Sensor needs and design, including chamber and outdoor testing;
(ii) Algorithms for sensor field deployment, aimed to design spatially optimized WSN networks
(iii) Cyber-infrastructure for data ingestion, processing, analysis and report of environmental information collected using WSNs.
The presentation will use examples from Australia, Costa Rica and Brazil using Enviro-Net®, an end-to-end initiative developed by the Centre for Earth Observation Sciences (CEOS) at the University of Alberta.