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Thursday, December 3, 2009
December Cookbook Giveaway
Last month I offered a copy of the retro Peter Pauper Press book ""The ABC of Gourmet Cookery". The winner, picked randomly from the comments left after the November Cookbook Giveaway post, is Ellie. Congratulations Ellie!
The cookbook featured in this month's cookbook giveaway is "Souffles: Forty Easy Savory and Sweet Recipes" by Ann Amernick and Richard Chirol (NY: Crown, 1989). Who doesn't love a souffle? And I'm sure we all could use a few new tricks to whip one up. This gently used book hails from Old Saratoga Books, the used and rare bookstore that my husband and I own and I would be happy to mail a copy to one of my Crispy Cook readers anywhere in the world. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below and I will randomly pick a winner after the deadline of December 31, 2009, midnight Eastern Standard Time. Good luck to everyone!
I am also happy to announce a winner for the giveaway of some Betty Crocker fruit snacks and toys as described in this Crispy Cook blog post. The winner of this prize pack is Karin! Congratulations Karin!
I hope all my American readers enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. We had a nice feast and a relaxing day off. I basically reprised last year's Thanksgiving menu, minus several dishes because I simply didn't have a lot of preparation and cooking time this time around. I thought I was doing well with my organization, though, and had made a delicious sweet potato pie the day before, which I cooled and then covered with plastic wrap and stuck in my oven overnight to protect it from my dog Martha (she's a big girl and able to reach most surfaces in the kitchen). I also popped in some sticks of butter to keep soft for other baking projects the next day). Here's a photo of Martha in her hygienic hair net helping out in the kitchen.
On Thanksgiving morning I woke up early and with the help of my two daughters, started a highly smooth and organized feast prep with lots of appetizers made, gravies, stuffings and broths underway, and a gluten-free crust whipped up for my pumpkin pies. I preheated the oven to 425 so I could slip in my pies, and completely forgot about the stuff inside until toxic plastic fumes and burning melted butter set off the smoke alarm. What a mess! We had to open the windows, find the dog and cats amidst the acrid fumes and barricade them, and clean the oven before I could dare attempt to start roasting a 15 lb. turkey. Needless to say, we ate much, much later than planned and added another "crazy mom" story to the family folklore.
I also want to let people know that I am the current host of Cook the Books, the foodie book club started by me and two food blogger friends, Deb of Kahakai Kitchen and Jo of Food Junkie, Not Junk Food. Our current book selection is Anik See's book "A Taste for Adventure: A Culinary Odyssey Around the World". See traveled by bicycle through Malaysia, Singapore, Patagonia, Thailand, Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Indonesia, Argentina, Iran, Mexico and Canada, and her observations about this intimate tour of these lands and the people she met in transit is absorbing reading.
To join us at Cook the Books, all you have to do is read the book, blog about it and something you cook up that is inspired by your reading. The deadline for doing so is Friday, January 22, 2010. I will post a roundup of blog posts and then the author herself, Anik See, will be our guest judge to pick a winning post. The winner receives a badge for their blog, addition to the Cook the Books blog roll and all the accolades one can put up with. Sound fun? Please do join us, we love reading everyone's thoughts about our book picks and seeing the creative entries from kitchens around the world.
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- The Malko's said...
I love making souffles! I am a huge texture person and souffles are so perfect!
- Thursday, 03 December, 2009
- Lindsey said...
I started making souffles in 1971 as a newlywee and still make them today. Our traditional wedding prsent to couple is a souffle dish and a favorite cheese souffle recipe for 2. I'm sure I would get some inspiration from this cookbook!
- Thursday, 03 December, 2009
- ARLENE said...
Oh, Rachel, what a horror story! Aside from the loss of your beautiful pie, I can well imagine the mess (including that smell that is so hard to get rid of). I just took out my copy of See's book and am looking forward to a good read. I have been posting less often these last few weeks, too. Between finishing up the semester with my student teachers and coordinating our local senior volunteer effort, it has been busy. Unlike you, though, I have no young 'uns to look after or business to run, so I'll have to step up the blogging.
- Thursday, 03 December, 2009
- Vicki said...
Anik See's book sounds amazing, I'd love to have an adventure like that. I'd also love to learn to make a souffle that doesn't suck :)
- Thursday, 03 December, 2009
- Marisa said...
I am sad to learn of your pie loss, as I also made a sweet potato pie and would have been very sad to lose it (being the only gf dessert available at my Thanksgiving). I have never made a souffle but would love to learn!
- Thursday, 03 December, 2009
- The Duo Dishes said...
You survived it all! That's a good thing. Hopefully it's all up from here in the souffle world!
- Friday, 04 December, 2009
It is great that you have these giveaways. Thanks.
- Friday, 04 December, 2009
- Natashya KitchenPuppies said...
I have yet to make a souffle, for some reason they scare me! Ok, 2010 will be the year of the souffle. :)
- Friday, 04 December, 2009
- Foodycat said...
Oh no! The plastic wrap in the oven is a fear of mine - I have seen it happen but never done it myself.
Martha is so gorgeous.
- Saturday, 05 December, 2009
- cyberprincess said...
i would love to win! i've never - never made a souffle! thanks so much!
- Sunday, 06 December, 2009
- Mona said...
Sounds like a great prize. Please count me in.
monamhassan at hotmail dot com
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In addition to enjoying some of the spotlight in Europe, the Ford Contour is also known for replacing the Ford Tempo in the manufacturer's U.S. line up. The Contour provided a more sophisticated feel and appearance with a comparable price tag to the Tempo. As a small midsize sedan, the Contour works well for a wide variety of people and offers plenty of extras to make up for its smaller size.
Fine cars have historically come from all over the world, but no one can dispute how important the American automotive manufacturers have been throughout the industry's history. Among the most famous of the U.S. automotive leaders is the Ford Motor Company. Like many others, Ford didn't just show up a ready-made success. A lot of hard work and perseverance were necessary before the company was settled and ready for its long tradition of excellence.
Henry Ford first explored the automotive business in 1899. He founded and ran the Detroit Automobile Company. The company experienced problems and was forced to close its doors. Ford tried again in 1901 with the creation of the Henry Ford Company. This time he had sound financial backers, but as it turned out the backers and Ford didn't share the same vision. As legend goes, Henry Ford left that company with about $900 and the right to use his name.
He took the money and the rights and started the Ford Motor Company in 1903. This time things worked out and the famous company was born. To this day Ford's family owns and operates the business. Several cars, trucks, and SUVs, including the Contour sedan, are part of Ford's line up.
The Ford Motor Company produced the Contour midsize sedan from 1995 to 2000. It serves as one of the first attempts by an American carmaker to build a world car. World cars are vehicles that only require a few modifications to be sold in foreign markets. German automotive manufacturers began using this technique, years before Ford and other American automakers. A few tweaks to the body design or materials under the hood easily yield a car that can be sold from Tokyo to New York. With this concept in mind, Ford also introduced another version of the Contour, with slight modifications, under the name Ford Mondeo.
The 2000 year model of the Contour was the last one to be produced for the U.S., though its Mondeo counterpart continued to be updated and distributed in Europe.
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While many buyers were happy with the standard packages, all of the trim levels provided some options as well. Ford encouraged consumers to consider extras such as power locks, cruise control, and air-conditioning and sound system options.
The Contour is overall a well-made car, but it faces some complaints about a lack of interior space, especially in the back seat. While Ford tried to fix this issue, the company's attempts did not meet consumers' expectations.
During the production years of 1995 to 2000, the Ford Contour won over a large fan base both in the United States and in various European countries. The midsize sedan proved to be ideal for everyone from young professionals, to families, to older people looking for a reliable car. With the various trim levels and options Ford offers on these cars, it is relatively simple for consumers to customize the car for their needs.
Ford made every attempt to improve the design and performance of the Contour during its production years. In addition to trying different options in the cabin to provide more leg space, especially in the back seat, Ford also made improvements to the body style of the car. In 1998, Ford chose to update the body design, making the Contour a closer match to its European cousin, the Mondeo.
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We seldom think of Cognac, Orvieto or Tokaj as towns; we know them as drinks. Champagne is like that. The French government may have rationalized the historical province out of existence, but its name survives on 370 million bottles a year.
The region and its wine are inseparable. Shortly after sitting down to lunch in a restaurant I would hear the pop and fizz, then the waiter's murmur: "Champagne, m'sieu?" Everyone seemed to sip from tall flutes all through the meal.
In Canada, we celebrate with Champagne; the Champenois drink it every day -- they just open better bottles on birthdays.
Champagne, the drink, first came into vogue in the 18th century. In the late 1600s, a new industry started up when a Benedictine monk named Dom Pierre Perignon got to work on the local wine. No, he didn't invent champagne, as legend claims, but improved every phase of the production. The resulting clear and tasty bubbly soon spread. In the mid-1700s, the fizz reached the royal court at Versailles; in the early 1800s, it was exported all over Europe; now it's everywhere.
The other attraction of the region is tourism, perhaps not as intense as in Paris or Provence, but well suited to my kind of travellers. We like small-town restaurants where families go for birthday lunches and there's no music to interfere with conversation. We enjoy tasting wine with the winemaker, sitting at a wooden kitchen table, not standing at a chrome-plated counter. We prefer hotels with creaky wooden staircases, a sure sign that they're not owned by a big chain. Champagne will treat you well in these respects.
To explore the countryside, follow the bunch-of-grape road signs that mark the routes du Champagne. Several itineraries take you to views and vineyards. You'll need two maps because the wine areas lie in two departments: Both Marne and Aube ignore the other's existence in their publications. Marne seems to have more -- or promotes better -- but it would be a pity to miss Pierre Auguste Renoir's studio in Essoyes or the cadoles, or winegrowers' stone huts, near Les Riceys or the town of Troyes, all in Aube.
Three Marne towns -- Reims, Epernay and Chalons -- have traditionally competed for importance as regional administration sites, departmental capitals or commercial centres.
The coronation town Reims is big and busy but still manages to be beautiful. It didn't seem to have a chance after the First World War. Its glorious cathedral -- built for 200 years, starting in 1210 -- burnt down under German bombardment in 1914. By 1918 the war destroyed four-fifths of the city. A major international effort rebuilt the town between 1920 and 1930 (the cathedral was completed only in 1938).
The 1920s gem is the Bibliotheque Carnegie, with its elegant lines and luxurious details, stained glass windows and fine wood marquetry. It was designed and built by French artists and financed entirely by an American, Andrew Carnegie, who considered books a bastion against barbarism. A completely different art deco landmark is the Waida pastry shop with pretty mosaics and fine wood panelling reflected in many mirrors.
Much of the beauty of Epernay is the consistency of its architecture from the 18th century, when wine money rebuilt it. For centuries so many armies fought their way through it that the citizens gave up restoring; little is left from the Middle Ages.
The great houses line the Avenue de Champagne, a parade of the great names. Moet & Chandon -- whose front is graced by the statue of Dom Perignon -- Jouet-Perrier, Pol Rogers, Mercier live in antique palaces atop kilometres of aging cellars. That's where Epernay hides its other attractions. Although many tourists visit it, you don't see groups on guided sightseeing tours. The visitors look around briefly, then dive into the cellars for a tour and tasting.
I thought I would choose Chalons as my favourite to reward its modesty. It's a quiet, little Cinderella of a town, a pleasant stereotype where you find the comfortable restaurants.
But, to complete the tour, I went on to Champagne's southern half, Aube, where I was immediately seduced by Troyes, a town of just the right size and shape, easily walkable, full of delightful details.
Its emblematic building is the Maison de l'Outil, a museum and library on crafts, a beautiful restoration by Les Compagnons du Devoir du Tour de France, the guild of carpenters and stonemasons, masters in healing anything old. They continue elsewhere; there's always work to patch up the half-timbered houses built after the fire of 1524.
I searched for a distinction -- what's unique to Champagne? I think it's how it echoes other places. Troyes's half-timbered houses shape a north-of-the-Alps European streetscape that I had seen in Alsace and Franconia and St. Gallen. The 12th-century foundation of my hotel was laid by itinerant masons who likely spoke a common dialect of Frankish, took pay in a common currency, and could have come from anywhere -- borders were not observed. In other words, their Europe worked much the way today's European Union does (except the common language now is English).
If You Go...
- Direct trains go from the Gare de l'Est train station in Paris to Chalons, Epernay, Reims and Troyes. Regular trains take 11/4 to 11/2 hours. High-speed trains (TGV Est) have just started to serve Reims and Chalons, cutting travel time to 45 minutes. For information on passes and tickets, contact Rail Europe, 800-361-7245 or www.raileurope.ca.
- Websites: www.franceguide.com; www.tourisme-champagne-ardenne.com; www.tourisme-en-champagne.com (Marne); www.aube-champagne.com; www.maisons-champagne.com; www.champagne.fr.


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Skyview Drags will once again host Patriot racers with their breathtaking views available only from the upstate New York Facility on June 15-17. In line with the rest of the divisional facilities on the Patriots tour, Skyview has been hard at work continuing to upgrade the facility as the popularity of the Pro-Am tour has grown in the region.
The Patriots season will close at the prestigious Maryland International Raceway August 24-26. Hosting a number of historic IHRA events throughout the years, the Miller family once again looks forward to welcoming the Pro-Am tour to Budds Creek.
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So Kevin Steen has been selling unique items on ebay as of late, and due to my "following" him on twitter I have had a good laugh at a lot of them. This one, however, takes the cake.
Up for auction ist the authentic El Generico mask that I'm guessing he was able to rip off his head a month or two ago, not really sure since it didn't happen in a PWG ring...
Anyways, what I understand from his post on twitter was the fact that he wants to see how sick El Generico fans are. And I don't know about you, but I was tempted to place a bid on it until I realized two things: A) The opening bid was $750 B) Kevin Steen was eating a banana while wearing the mask
Now if the opening price wasn't sick enough, the fact that Steen was enjoying a banana while brings a little discomfort. Not too sure why, but it did.
Anyways, the description itself is humorous as well, so I thought maybe someone else could get a little chuckle out of this.


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Workers in developing, fast-growth economies are more likely to use their personal mobile devices to access corporate information than their counterparts in mature countries, according to a new Ovum study.
The research firm found that workers in emerging markets like Brazil, India, Malaysia and UAE were more willing to embrace the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend than those in mature nations, including Australia.
The majority (79 per cent) of surveyed respondents in these countries use their personal devices to access corporate data, compared to 54 per cent in mature markets such as Australia, France, Germany, Japan, the UK and US.
Richard Absalom, consumer impact IT analyst at Ovum, said workers in emerging economies have a more flexible attitude to working hours and are happy to use their own devices for work.
"In mature markets, employees have settled into comfortable patterns of working behaviour and are more precious about the separation of the work and personal domains," he said.
Spain is an exception to the trend for lower BYOD adoption in developed nations with 63 per cent of staff brining their own devices to work, well above the developed market mean.
"This could have something to do with the struggling economy, people are willing to use any and all means necessary to get ahead in their jobs as losing them could be disastrous given the high rates of unemployment," Absalom said.
The study was commissioned by IT service provider Logicalis.


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"No cellphones gentleman" said the bouncer.
Rashid, the birthday boy, turned around to return his to the car while I chit-chatted with security. A world of endless possibilities opened up to us with 808 speakers blasting some current hood music, patrons spectating, drooling and fantasizing the entertainers with cups in hand and Mary perfuming the air. It was as if SIZZLE MIAMI and FLAVA MAGAZINE came to life. The kids lived, died and were resurrected! I'd never seen so much ass, dick, timbs (timberland boots) and fitted caps in one setting. Marveling at the skill sets of those who were clearly confident, Nicki Minaj provided soundtrack for the ongoing performance as red, blue, green, purple, and yellow strobe lights and created ambience throughout the tight hole in the wall (no pun intended). I, on the other hand, just got off from a 12 hour shift and wasn't exactly in a partying mood. With no Mary or drink just imagine how overwhelming to partake this space clearly new to this level of striptease. I've never been big on stripper culture, nothing against it or strippers but it's just not my scene (you have my two trips to Swinging Richards to thank for that but that's another post ... can't give it up to you just yet).
As the night progressed -- a few trips to the overcrowded bathroom and just my luck I ran into some security guards I knew and found a gardener. Truly thankful! From Mary being rolled in the stalls to one of the kids telling his Judy's (best friend) his plot to "beat a bitch ass" (which was my signal to exit) I too fired up. Ahh ... .the calming sensation of LOUD ... with my nerves eased and the puff-puff passing to some people I knew the crowd grew every second of the hour. The MC walked through the crowd with microphone at hand (fine as hell, may I add) brushes by from behind while checking me out. He announces dancers' specials and back room happenings ... if you know what I mean.
"Y'all know what you came here for ... don't front ... you know what it is ... THIS IS IN THE CUT ... the number one spot for all of your pleasure," commented the MC as Rashid and I looked over to each over and shrugged our shoulders. We knew what was on the menu and imagined what the specials of the day were and even wondered how many of these folks washed their hands. I felt a certain need of a shower in my soul after witnessing dick slinging, straddles and constant bending over-all of that made me exhausted. To sum it up in a nutshell, a typical Black Gay Atlanta brochure with the exception of clothes. To me, it was more "What's the point?" I can't get any of it without coming out of pocket and I don't pay for something I can get for free or can do for me for free( and baby I do it well!).
The plot thickens ... WARNING: COCK BLOCKER ALERT COCK BLOCKER ALERT!!!
I'm doing me, playing eye tags with attractive specimens, a nice looking older gentleman is watching me from afar and HARD! I knew this because I could feel him staring thus creating sweat on the back of my neck and my side eye always does me justice. He wanted to say something and also I could tell in his eyes he wanted to strip me down for him hence his dick growing harder by the second.
"How are you?" he asked with an accent. Apparently he'd been inquiring about me and was encouraged to introduce himself. I returned the gesture and continued being in my world. He commenced conversing and I decided to be nice and entertain him for a bit when really I just wanted to be left alone, which was new for me. In the midst of a strippers straddling ( who is a familiar porn star) and groping, Gary, from Jamaica, extended his hand and as I extended mine he pulls me closer and begins feeling me up. I slap his hands and told him to chill the fuck out:
"If you want to feel up that's what the strippers are for! I get you're from the Caribbean and all but I'm not that available for your discretion! I'm not easy access! Take me on a date first!"
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Steen scores league-leading 15th, 16th goals to lead Blues to 7-3 win over AvalancheNHL.com @NHLdotcom
ST. LOUIS - David Backes and the St. Louis Blues power-play unit found that the best way to break out of a slump is to get back to basics.
Alexander Steen scored his league-leading 15th and 16th goals and the slumping power play woke up with three goals in a 7-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.
St. Louis has won seven of nine and is off to the fastest start in franchise history with 12 wins in its first 17 games.
Colorado lost back-to-back contests for the first time this season.
Backes, Derek Roy, Vladimir Tarasenko, Chris Stewart and Jay Bouwmeester also scored for the Blues, who have won their last five home meetings with the Avalanche.
T.J. Oshie added four assists for the first four-point game of his career.
The Blues were 3 for 4 on the power play, breaking out of a 1-for-15 skid that spanned the previous five-plus games. Roy, Backes and Stewart scored on the power play. Oshie had two power play assists.
"We simplified and started shooting the puck," Backes said. "We got a few ugly ones in front to start it off. From that, we hopefully learned our lesson that scoring one out of 20 that are pretty isn't worth it, when we can score a couple a game if we just do things the hard way and shoot the puck."
The three man-advantage goals are a season-high for the Blues.
"A lot of it has to do with how much we were shooting the puck," Oshie said. "We were getting to the right spots and getting some bounces. The last couple of games, I don't think we were getting those bounces.
"Tonight we were shooting and we found the net."
Steen, who pushed the lead to 3-1 with his first goal at 7:16 of the second period, has a point in 12 successive games, a career high. He took a slash in the third period and was not available after the game, though St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock said Steen was fine.
St. Louis goalie Jaroslav Halak improved to 10-2-2.
The Blues had just one power play goal in their previous five games.
"We've had a lot of good looks on the power play, but tonight, we were rewarded for our looks," Hitchcock said. "I thought the Backes unit showed great continuity. It looked like they were threat every time."
Nathan MacKinnon, Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly scored for Colorado, which lost 2-1 at Carolina on Tuesday.
Avalanche goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere lost for the first time this season after winning his first five starts. He was pulled in the second period after allowing three goals on 14 shots, but re-entered at the start of the third. Giguere, who gave up five goals on 165 shots in his first five games, was looking to become the first Colorado goalie to begin the season 6-0. He finished giving up five goals on 23 shots.
The Blues scored four times over 11:50 in the second period to break open a 1-1 game.
"It feels good to be playing the right way and get a win against a good team," Oshie said.
Backes put his team ahead to stay 2-1 with a power play goal 2:49 in the second period. He jumped on a rebound at the side of the net off a shot from Roy.
Roy, who added two assists, got the St. Louis attack started with a power play goal just 1:54 into the game. It was the first man-advantage goal given up by Colorado on the road this season. The Avalanche were 20 for 20 on kills over their first seven road games.
Colorado appeared frustrated after the four-goal blitz, taking three fighting majors in the final 3:14 of the second period. Three Colorado players were given 10-minute misconducts in the third period.
"They scored on three power plays and that was the story," Colorado coach Patrick Roy said. "I think it's a good learning process for us."
The Blues have scored first in their last nine games.
NOTES: The Blues signed D Carlo Colaiacovo to a one year free-agent contract. He was not in uniform on Thursday. ... The Avalanche had given up two goals or less in nine of their previous 10 games. ... The Blues had 10 shots or more in their last eight periods. ... The game featured three fights in the second period after the Blues took control.


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The consumerization of IT means that unmanaged devices are being brought into your environment and accessing your data. It's a new paradigm, and like most new paradigms, it's taking hold whether we like it or not.
The first question to ask: Does it matter whether devices are managed or unmanaged? That answer is a big fat yes. The whole reason we security pros dedicate our careers -- and our company's resources -- to securing organizations is to protect sensitive data. Managing a computer allows the data owners and stewards to lower risk of malicious access to protected data.
[ InfoWorld's Galen Gruman assures IT there's nothing to fear in endpoint diversity. | Understand how to both manage and benefit from the consumerization of IT trend with InfoWorld's "Consumerization Digital Spotlight" PDF special report. | Learn how to secure your systems with InfoWorld's Malware Deep Dive PDF special report and Security Central newsletter. ]
Managed computers can be assured to have:
- Hardened security settings
- Secure log-on methods
- Strong authentication protocols
- Appropriate access controls
- Enabled host-based firewalls
- Up-to-date antimalware software
- Securely configured software
- Up-to-date, patched software
- Appropriate local and network security boundaries
- Configured and enabled auditing policies
This is all on top of whatever other security measures your particular environment dictates.
We manage computers because we want to decrease the chance of malicious events. The consumerization of IT thwarts those good intentions. Some people argue that unmanaged computers aren't that much riskier than managed computers because, after all, managed computers haven't done a particularly good job of stopping computer crime. True, giving up on endpoint security is hardly the answer. Unmanaged computers, bereft of the controls listed above, are going to increase security risk -- full stop.
So how do you keep data secure in an unmanaged scenario?
The easiest solution is to deny unmanaged computers to access protected data. This was the most common response over the last few years. But in nearly every business environment I've visited, with that rule in place, unmanaged devices were still accessing company data, regardless of company policies. Like I said, new paradigms have a life of their own.


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text: Geroge asks (yes I read it through!) <<Does anyone know why the tissue becomes brittle?>> On the order of 4% of water in tissue is "bound" (MAGMA. 1996 Mar;4(1):55-9. Improved estimation of tissue hydration and bound water fraction in rat liver tissue). Removing bound water is apparantly the reason tissue becomes hard and brittle. Alcohol is the main culprit. You might want to read this article about the effect of removing bound water in tissue (see the part on dehydration). This is something Dick Dapson from Anatech has been emphasising at NSH meetings for many years. http://www.americanhistology.com/literature/library/minimizs.htm This is reproduced from J Histotechnol 16:71, 1993 (note that the reference given on the webpage is incorrect - it reads 1992; it is actually from the march 1993 issue). Tim Morken Lab Vision - Neomarkers www.labvision.com -----Original Message----- From: Webster, Paul [mailto:PWebster <@t> hei.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 5:07 PM To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; George Cole Subject: RE: [Histonet] fixing immuno and antibody tissues Hi George, I think your questions will provoke more questions than answers. The problem is two-fold - good morphology with unlimited accessibility. We want to preserve morphology so that we can immobilize antigens and localize them to specific, identifiable regions in the tissue, but we also want to give antibodies the maximum access to antigens. Sometimes these two aims cannot be met and often the end result will depend on the physical properties of the antigen. For example, if an antigen is embedded deep inside a membrane, then gaining access will require strong extraction treatments. Conversely, a soluble antigen will require stronger fixation to immobilize it in the tissue. Unfixed tissues are usually immobilized by freezing. The frozen tissue is then sectioned, stuck to a slide and fixed, either by chemical fixation (aldehyde or acohol) or by drying. Sometimes it is a combination of these treatments. The reason why different treatments produce different results is because they offer varying degrees of accessibility. It is interesting that your experience rules out fixatives because they "totally ruined your work". I guess that fixation treatments you performed were interfered with your antibody labeling in some way. However, in electron microscopy, chemical fixation is almost always a prerequisite for immunolabeling. Many antigens survive embedding in acrylic or epoxy resins. Similarly, there are many enzymes that remain active after aldehyde treatment and form the basis of the very successful field of EM cytochemistry. I suspect that antibody production technology has greatly improved over the last 40 years and may be one reason why immunolabeling has become more versatile and successful, even on fixed tissues. It is interesting that you perceive fixation as doing damage and then the subsequent treatments, which often involve boiling sections in citrate buffer in a pressure cooker (!), as repairing the damage done by the fixative. I would suspect that a good fixation (e.g. in phosphate-buffered formaldehyde) will immobilize most proteins in a tissue and form cross-links between the proteins that may interfere with antibody access to antigens. Only the subsequent hydrolysis that damages the tissue section and which is often called antigen retrieval, is able to restore the access to antigens. Using unfixed tissues may offer easy access to antigens but then you run the risk of antigen migration if there is no immobilization treatment. This may not be a problem in histology where tissue sections are examined at relatively low magnification, but it is an important problem in electron microscopy, where antigens moving distances of less than 1µm can produce meaningless results. This brings me to a question of my own. If anyone is stillrreading, maybe they could offer and explanation of why histologists use shorter processing times for smaller tissue blocks. I have been reading the recent thread about smaller blocks being brittle because they were being processed for too long a time. Does anyone know why the tissue becomes brittle? I am going to stick out my neck and say it is probably not because of over-fixation in formaldehyde because I routinely cut thin sections (100nm) of tissues that have been left in formaldehyde for weeks. The tissues are infiltrated with sucrose, frozen and sectioned at -120 degrees and there is no difference between them and tissues fixed for only a few hours. Could the problem with brittle blocks be a result of exposure to alcohol or xylene? Thanks for your time. Regards, Paul Webster. Paul Webster, Ph.D. House Ear Institute 2100 West Third Street Los Angeles CA 90057 phone (213) 273 8026 fax (213) 413 6739 email: pwebster <@t> hei.org Disclaimer: I am an electron microscopist who has been hanging out here because it currently seems more fun than the MSA listserver. > ---------- > From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of George Cole > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:28 PM > To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] fixing immuno and antibody tissues > > Dear Histotechs; > Placate an old retiree and get a quizzical question out of my head: > In 1974, I was assigned muscle and nerve biopsy work and > immunofluorescence work on kidneys. Fixation ruined just about > everything in all the procedures involved with those studies, so > fixatives were OUT in all of my work. After moving to another hospital > with my pathologist, I continued the muscle and nerve work but not the > immunos. Over the years, news sort of trickled down that you > histotechs were doing antibody work on fixed tissues. I guessed you > had found some way to repair the tissues after being fixed. The > Histonet has many messages sent back and forth between histotechs > doing antibody work, and they always specified what fixative they > used. A nd that always bothered me. It seemed like a > ring-around-the-rosie to fix, then, Unfix tissues for antibody work. > To up and fix the tissues, then turn around and repair SOME of the > damage done to the tissues-because I thought the tissues would not > come away unscathed from being bombarded with a fixative. And if it > was necessary to return the fixed tissues to an unfixed-like state, > why not just leave them unfixed in the first place? Does fixation do > something good to the tissues, making them better for antibody studies > than fresh frozen tissues? Muscle tissues are totally ruined for > histochemistry, and there is no way to repair the harm done to them by > fixation. It seemed like something out The Peterkin Papers: One story > from that wonderful book involved a cup of tea that had too much sugar > in it.The lady who wanted to drink it went up and down the lane > gettjng advice as to what to do, involved every herb, spice and remedy > which just kept making the tea worse. But the little old lady at the > end of the lane suggested that she make a fresh cup of tea. I wonder > if the little old lady at the end of the lane had been consulted in > this vase, she might have laughed merrily and suggested you just not > fix your tissues in the first place. Is there is some improvement in > the tissues brought about by fixation? As fixation totally ruined all > my work, I find it hard to believe that the tissues are going to come > out unscathed from fixation. Anyway, this has been a mystery working in the back of my head for years .Can you put this matter to rest for this 76 year old? > georgecole <@t> ev1.net > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet


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Taylor Swift Tops Billboard's Money Makers 2012 List
Taylor Swift may often be brokenhearted, but at least she'll never be broke. The country-pop cutie topped the Billboard 'Music's Top Money Makers 2012' list yesterday (March 9). How much money did the kitten enthusiast make last year?
Oh, you know -- just a cool $35 million, beating out even tour kings U2 for the top spot. (The Irish rockers came in second with $32 million.) Swift's success is mostly from her latest record, 'Speak Now,' and the massive accompanying world tour.
Billboard based the list on U.S. income sources from publishing royalties, tours and album sales, excluding merchandising and sponsorship deals.
Swift grossed more than $88 million just on the U.S. leg of her tour, taking home $30 million of it for herself. In addition, Swift sold 1.8 million records in 2011 -- plus her huge digital sales and songwriting royalties. She works hard for the money!
Other artists in the Top 5 included country singer Kenny Chesney at No.3 with $29 million, Lady Gaga with $25 million and Lil Wayne, who raked in $23 million last year. Somewhat surprisingly, Adele landed at No.10 with $13 million, despite canceling her tour dates to recover from her throat surgery (we guess her massive album sales made up for that!).


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Summit League Enjoying Success Because Of Sioux Falls Hospitality
Teri Schmidt, Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitor's Bureau, credits the people of Sioux Falls for helping attract new events to the city.
Case in point - the Summit League Basketball Championship Tournament, currently underway at the Arena.
Schmidt says the friendliness of Sioux Falls is a big reason why the tournament has enjoyed such record setting growth since relocating from Tulsa, Oklahoma
And Schmidt says the Summit League Tournament is just one example.
She says she hears it from event organizers all the time - how friendly the people of Sioux Falls are and how welcoming and accommodating the city is.
Schmidt jokes that makes her job a lot easier to do.
"Thank you Sioux Falls! Thank you so much!"
The Summit League Basketball Tournament takes another giant step forward next year by moving from its current home at the Arena to a new location - the 12 thousand seat Denny Sanford Premier Center, scheduled to open this fall.


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By some estimates there are as many as 400 members of the Denver Lanes street gang living in Pasadena.
A blood gang that probably originated in Los Angeles, PDL is often responsible for much of the violence that occurs in Northwest Pasadena.
Needless to say, the streets, apartments and housing projects PDL claims as its turf don't often make New Year's Day television broadcasts highlighting the wonders of the Rose City.
Neither does much of the rest of the city north of the 210 Freeway for that matter. Where turf is claimed by gangs like the Pasadena Latin Kings, the Raymond Avenue Crips, Northside Pasadena, the Villa Boyz, Varrio Pasadena Rifa, the Summit Street Smokers, Pepper Street, Squiggly Lane and the Project Gangsters.
Some wear red like the Bloods. Some wear blue like the Crips. Others, like the Project Gangsters, simply wear black.
On a summer day in the Northwest, families sweltering in cramped apartments seek refuge on rickety balconies. A cop drives by in an unmarked car and gets mad-dogged by an old woman who mouths obscenities before flipping the bird.
Down the road on Orange Grove Boulevard, the passenger in a car traveling the opposite direction hangs out the window and contorts his hand into an unmistakable gang sign.
On Howard Street, a group of young men shoot craps as they banter with the cop about the neighborhood.
Outside a Washington Boulevard apartment complex, a guy once named in an injunction against the PDL gang tells the cop his brother will be "out in a minute." In other words, his brother is doing prison time and probably has two or three years to go before he's eligible for parole.
On another street the cop points out the luxury Lexus that belongs to the PDL's shot-caller. Near Robinson Road, he points out a yellow mansion with exterior spiral staircases and white trim. It's surrounded by a 6-foot-high, wrought-iron fence.
"They shoot pornos there," he says. "Or at least they used to."
Up on Woodbury, the detective talks to a young girl about her family. She says many of her relatives are unavailable. But, "They'll be back in a minute."
Elsewhere drug deals go down in alleyways and driveways. The sight of a white, unmarked patrol car sends the actors scurrying in various directions.
Up the road, a "basehead" looks lost standing outside an abandoned house. A couple of doors down three generations of a family that's well-known to cops in Northwest Pasadena gathers on their front lawn and driveway.
Most everywhere the detective gets stares and dirty looks.
Somehow the neighborhood has been a breeding ground for violence and bad behavior for as long as most remember. This is where gangs like PDL thrive.
"The gangs are constantly struggling for power in the community," Pasadena police Detective Kevin Gomez recently explained in a preliminary hearing for Dwayne Rice and Charles Wetstone, a pair of PDLs accused in the execution murder of Squiggly Lane rival David Crosby.
"The larger the territory, the more opportunities for the gang," he continued.
Frank Girardot is metro editor of the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group.


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Toss Some Spring Greens into Your Next Salad
One of my favorite meals, either main entree or side dish, is a salad and one of the many things I love about spring is the fact that this is the time certain varieties of greens are in season. While you can find many of them year-round, the selection you'll find during the next few months will not only be fresher and taste better, but will also be priced lower than any other time of the year. A few of the spring greens you should looking for in your grocer's produce section include:
Taking advantage of these greens in your salads can be as easy as substituting them for your existing iceberg or romaine lettuce. Or you can mix a variety of one or more of these into your salad to create a blend of colors, textures and flavors. If you want to get creative, I've pulled some recipes that specifically use these spring greens in salads, as well as other spring produce. Spring Citrus Salad uses both butter lettuce and radicchio for its base. Shallots and orange segments are used and the salad is topped with fresh fennel.
Another great recipe is Spinach Strawberry Salad w/Roasted Asparagus. This dish combines in-season produce with crumbled goat cheese and a savory Dijon mustard dressing.
Finally, Spring Waldorf Salad is a new twist on the old classic. This version uses Belgian endive and butter lettuce as the base. It combines apples and grapes with zesty lemon dill dressing.
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They've upped their game and changed the story. The princess has now stepped into her father's shoes and rules the land. A new tale takes place and the joust goes on. I like the new show, it came off very well. It's less aggressive (no foreign diplomat), but the queen definitely displays her power when needed.
You still have your knights competing to display their skills and bring honor to their land. There is still some conflict, as well. I won't say more than that, I don't like giving out story line spoilers. My daughter actually caught our knight's (red knight) first flower of the show. I have a small snippet of the show (the horses), that I can share, though. Take a gander...
The food was as good as usual. The menu has changed slightly in that it no longer includes ribs. The dessert was changed to vanilla ice cream, as well. For those that know me, you know that I rarely drink alcohol. I do, though, REALLY like their mead. (Alcohol is not included in the price.)
You still get plenty to eat, though, so no worries there. We had fewer leftovers to take home than before, which isn't a bad thing either. If you've never been, gratuities are NOT included. Plan to bring a little extra to tip your server with.All said and done, my family had a good time. We enjoyed the changes. The new costumes are definitely neat. The knight's helmets were cool to see. My daughter liked the blue knight's head band. I liked the green knight's helmet, reminded me of a particular Marvel character. The sound effects have changed somewhat, too. They both help the show and give a bit of humor if you know what you're listening to. When you go, see if you can hear the tie-fighter.Experience the New Medieval Times Show for Only $37 with this coupon at all castles thru Jan. 31 Must mention or enter code USF37 at time of purchase. More details: https://bit.ly/2Sit7P2
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Happiness — it's a quality we are all looking to find and keep. Although no one is happy all the time, some people appear to feel more fulfilled than others. Being happy with yourself isn't so much about pursuing it, but finding things that you can do to help you recognize your happiness.
Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun," described in her 2009 book how she spent a year reaching for measurable goals in different areas of her life, such as work and parenting, to achieve greater happiness.
She outlined her steps--organizing herself, exercising more, going to bed earlier--to help her get there, and the book went on to spend more than two years on bestseller lists. A follow-up title, "Happier at Home: Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon a Project, Read Samuel Johnson, and My Other Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life," again contemplated the nature of happiness along with simple ways to implement changes to make a house truly a home.
UC Riverside professor of psychology Sonja Lyubomirsky has written "The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, But Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, But Does" as a follow-up to a previous book on the same subject. In it, the author explains how our assumptions about what will and will not bring us happiness are often wrong. She goes on to explain how "nearly all of us buy into what I call the myths of happiness — beliefs that certain adult achievements (marriage, kids, jobs, wealth) will make us forever happy and that certain adult failures or adversities (health problems, not having a life partner, having little money) will make us forever unhappy."
Covering 10 adult crisis points such as work and money, the author goes on to point out that these can be used as opportunities for renewal, growth and change: "How we respond to crisis moments … may have cascading effects across our lives. In these moments, we choose the future."
In "The Happiness Makeover: How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day," M.J. Ryan talks about all the things we believe will make us happy — love, money, success. But what happens when those are achieved and we still don't feel happy? In her book, the author explains how she herself learned to find happiness and how people can feel joy in their lives. Writing in short chapters, the author concludes with 22 concrete "instant happiness boosters" so people can learn how to create happiness in their lives.
In Brett Blumenthal's "52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You," the author presents a novel idea for making small changes. Each week, he invites you to take one facet of your life and make a change. This could involve diet or exercise, stress management or nutrition. By doing so, he offers a way to plan and a blueprint to succeed.
Andrew Weil, renowned author and wellness expert, has written a book titled "Spontaneous Happiness: A New Path to Emotional Well-Being." In it, he suggests a foundation for obtaining and sustaining emotional health. The author aims to guide readers to peak emotional wellness. Dr. Weil's prescription for spontaneous happiness includes lifestyle, behavioral and dietary changes that draw from a vast array of ancient and modern therapies including Ayurveda, acupuncture, herbal medicine, psychotherapy, exercise therapy, mindfulness training and much more.
Finding happiness is a lofty goal. As Abraham Lincoln said, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Find these titles and many more at the Newport Beach Public Library on your reading road to happiness.
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With a grant from Busch beer, River Network will provide services and technical training to nearly 100 grassroots organizations in the Northwest to help improve local water protection and restoration efforts in hundreds of communities in Oregon and Washington.
The partnership also will award rafting adventure trips to 12 people on the Wenatchee, White Salmon, Deschutes, and Upper Klamath rivers, as well as a guided fishing trip on the Columbia River. Through Aug. 15, adults 21 and older may register online for a chance to win these premium Northwest adventures. Anheuser-Busch wholesalers and retailers throughout both states are supporting the program with Busch in-store displays that direct adult consumers to the Web site to register.
Also as part of this partnership, River Network will award a $5,000 grant to a conservation organization working to protect rivers in the Northwest. The winning group will be decided by online voting.
"River Network believes that strong community-based groups are our best opportunity to protect and restore our rivers, lakes, streams, estuaries and watersheds," says Ezra Milchman, president and chief executive officer of River Network. "We are grateful that Anheuser-Busch and Busch beer continue their support to help preserve our precious waters for all people, wildlife and future generations, and we strongly believe this financial investment will pay great long-term dividends to the citizens of Oregon and Washington."
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September 20, 2008
Wabash President Patrick White welcomed the College's Class Agents to campus for their annual Class Agents Forum, saying the loyal alumni served as mirrors for the College and telescopes for their fellow alumni.
"Without you as mirrors, Wabash cannot see itself or know itself," the President said.
More than 40 of the College's Class Agents returned for Friday night's reception and dinner. The number is expected to swell for Saturday's activities, which includes conversations related to reunion planning and the experiences of current students.
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Class Agent, Lawyer, and part-time Wabash Professor Scott Himsel '85 served as master of ceremonies Friday evening and presented a number of awards to Class Agents.
Honorees included Dale Milligan (right) of the Class of 1949. Himsel explained that Milligan's work since taking over 20 years ago as Class Agent for the men of '49 had been exemplary. Milligan was honored for his 20 years of service, and received the highest honor for a Class Agent, the Warren W. Shearer Award for distinguished service.
Tom Billings '63 was honored for his lifetime of service as Class Agent for his class.
Two young Class Agents were also saluted. Ross Dillard (left) and Josh Owens of the Class of 2007 received the R. Robert Mitchum Award as outstanding young agents. The duo was exceptionally involved students as undergraduates, Himsel explained, and championed a very successful Senior Gift Campaign. More remarkable — in fact, unprecedented — is the fact the Class of 2007 actually increased its class giving in the first year after graduation.
"That's never happened at Wabash and is testament to the hard work Ross and Josh put into being Class Agents," said Tom Runge '71, Director of Alumni Affairs.
Jim Roper of the Class of 968 was also honored, though he was unable to attend the Forum. Roper and his Big Bash Reunion Chair Jim Millikin executed the most successful reunion weekend in Wabash history, and shattered the previous attendance record with 80 alumni back in June for their 40th reunion. The Class also boasted an annual giving percentage above 50 percent.
New Dean of Students Mike Raters '85 was the keynote speaker at Friday's dinner, and used the occasion to explain to Class Agents how students at Wabash today are very much similar to students at Wabash over time. He also said that there's no better example of that then when students and alumni across generations gather together to unite in song — in singing Old Wabash.
"Our men [today] love challenges and most often meet them with rigor and success," said Raters. He talked about the challenge facing the fraternity system at Wabash with declining membership, and how the InterFraternity Council brought leaders together to create a plan to meet the challenge. Raters said that this year more than 68 percent of freshmen chose to pledge a fraternity.
The success doesn't happen only in extra and co-curricular activities, Raters explained, saying that the campus has an overall average GPA of 3.003, testament to the work ethic of Wabash students.
Raters also talked about the integrity of the student body, citing a survey done last year during strategic planning that revealed 75 percent of Wabash students believe the number one characteristic most desired in prospective students is integrity and men who embrace the Gentleman's Rule.
Raters said that extends to the community. "I don't remember previous generations of students being as aware of and involved in community service as we see today."
And Wabash students are connected. "Our guys are connected to each other and the outside world in ways that most of us can't imagine when we were here.
"I'm also impressed with how well-connected our students are with our alumni," Raters concluded.
Class Agents will continue to build on those connections throughout the weekend. After dining with student leaders, Agents will have discussions with members of the Sons of Wabash, before attending dedication ceremonies at the Tau Kappa Epsilon and Delta Tau Delta fraternity houses. The weekend ends with the Class Agents attending the Wabash football game.
"Wabash alumni help our students… positively change the world," said Raters.


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Crack cocaine is freebase cocaine. It produces an immediate high and is considered a highly addictive stimulant. Crack cocaine can produce psychological effects that include intense feelings of euphoria, increased energy, insomnia, paranoia, and more.
Crystal Meth is one of the street names for methamphetamine. It is a powerful stimulant that speeds up the central nervous system and the effects can last from 6-12 hours depending on the method of use.
Ecstasy is the street name for the drug MDMA. MDMA is a synthetic psychoactive drug that induces feelings of euphoria, increased energy, and emotional warmth in the user. It is taken orally as a capsule or tablet.
GHB, which is short for gamma hydroxybutyrate, is a pharmacological substance that was approved to treat narcolepsy. The odorless powder or liquid is often used illegally for intoxication, as it affects the brain's GABA receptors and depresses the central nervous system.
Heroin is an addictive recreational drug known to induce feelings of intense relaxation and euphoria. It is an opioid derived from morphine, which is derived from the opium poppy. Heroin can be injected, smoked, snorted, or taken orally.
An inhalant is a chemical vapor that is inhaled through the mouth or nose. It can be classified as volatile solvents, gases, aerosol sprays, and nitrites. The effects of inhalants range from an alcohol-like intoxication and intense euphoria to vivid hallucinations.effects can last from 6-12 hours depending on the method of use.
Originally developed as a general anesthetic, ketamine is a form of PCP. Ketamine causes its user to have a dissociative experience from his surroundings and himself. In controlled mediums, the drug is also used as an anesthetic for humans and animals.
LSD is the abbreviation for lysergic acid diethylamide. LSD, or acid as it is usually called, is a drug that causes several psychological effects including hallucinations. It isn't addictive and is commonly taken orally, via things like sugar cubes or blotter paper.
Marijuana, also called cannabis, is a psychoactive drug that is most often smoked. The chemical compound tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly referred to as THC, is the major psychoactive element of cannabis. Marijuana is controversially used to treat some common medical conditions.
Methamphetamine is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. Users experience intense euphoria and take methamphetamine by snorting, smoking, or injecting the drug. It is a white, odorless, bitter chemical that can dissolve easily.


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In a huge coup for the New York-based production community, on Wednesday Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Disney, Marvel and Netflix announced that the upcoming "Flawed Heroes of Hell's Kitchen" series for Netflix will be filmed principally in New York state. The multi-series collaboration will represent the largest film or television project commitment in the history of the state, according to the governor's office.
Production is scheduled to begin this summer on the four series and miniseries based on the characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. All told, the project will include nearly 60 one-hour episodes and will bring an estimated 3,000 jobs to the region, 400 of them full time.
"Setting our production in New York City truly underscores the authenticity and excitement we plan to bring to the Defenders and their 'Flawed Heroes of Hell's Kitchen' stories," said Alan Fine, president of Marvel Entertainment.
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Added Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer: "The Defenders are classic New York characters: smart, resourceful and tough enough to always stand up for what's right. We're delighted they're coming to life on their home turf thanks to Gov. Cuomo and his team."
In November, Netflix edged out numerous cable networks and streaming services in an intense competition for rights to the multi-series project. The "Flawed Heroes of Hell's Kitchen" is Marvel's most ambitious push into live-action television to date, following the launch last year of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." on ABC.
Under Cuomo, who took office in 2011, New York has continued to aggressively court film and television productions with generous tax credits. In 2013, applications for 124 films, 33 television programs and 26 pilots were submitted to the state.
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The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes and two microbursts touched down in the Hudson Valley during the intense storm system that moved through the area Tuesday and resulted in the deaths of an 11-year-old girl in Orange County, 80-year-old woman in Rockland County as well as two adults in Fairfield County.
Both tornadoes were in Putnam County, which was one of four Hudson Valley counties in which Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency.
In a report issued after visiting the area Wednesday to survey the damage, NWS officials reported that an EF1 tornado with estimated winds of 100 miles per hours moved through a discontinuous path of 75 yards in Patterson. And an EF2 tornado with winds of 110 miles per hour was confirmed to have mowed down a section of at least 100 yards in Kent.
Two microbursts were also confirmed with the first also located in Putnam, in the Cherry Hill area near Kent. The microburst had maximum wind speeds of 80 to 90 miles per hour impacted a swath three miles wide and four miles long in the area.
The second microburst, with winds gusting to 80 miles per hour, was confirmed to have cut a path of destruction and downed trees for more than 250 yards in North Salem, near the Putnam border.
NWS officials are still conducting inspections throughout the area.
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