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Anti-immigration activists go something of a gift today when President George W. Bush — thankfully, we can drop the "President" tomorrow — commuted the sentences of two Border Patrol agents who were convicted for shooting a fleeing drug dealer and tampering with evidence as part of a cover up. Conservatives in particular had lobbying for a pardon, but Bush was more sensible and simply commuted their sentences. They will be released from jail in March, according to published reports. This wasn't a bad compromise. Their 10-year sentences seemed harsh, but government agents should not be allowed to shoot fleeing people and then to clean up the crime scene to protect themselves. They said they thought their lives were in danger, but that's hard to believe given that they shot the Mexican drug dealer in the buttocks. I'm not sure how he could have harmed them as he ran away! As the Times reported, "Bush didn't pardon the men for their crimes, but decided instead to commute their prison sentences because he believed they were excessive and that they had already suffered the loss of their jobs, freedom and reputations, a senior administration official said."
The reality: Conservatives championed their cause because they saw it as a reflection of a soft immigration policy. They want border agents to have great latitude in fighting the "invasion" from the south, and it appalled these folks that agents were being prosecuted while the drug dealer was given protection so that he could testify. The sentences were so harsh, by the way, because of all the tough-on-crime mandatory minimum sentences that legislators in both parties endorse, and which typically are championed by conservatives.
No doubt, Bush's decision was a just one. But it bothers me when government officials get special treatment for crimes that would lead to much harsher results for any regular citizen. Many people are in jail under unfair mandatory minimums. "That's tough," is the usual response from big-government conservatives, who believe that law-and-order trumps concerns about justice. Government officials need to live under the same laws that apply to the rest of us. But these types of cases get caught up in broader political causes, and then rationality goes out the window. The Bush decision was fine, but don't pretend this was about justice. It was about angry activists who wanted to make a point about the nation's immigration policy.


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Fish cutlet is a spicy snack and can also be served as an excellent appetizer. You can use any kind of fleshy fish fillets or canned ones..its entirely up to you. In this recipe I used tilapia fillets. It is spicy,delicious and easy to make.
Fish-1 lb
Potato large-1
Ginger garlic paste- 2 tsp
Green chilly-1
Turmeric powder-a pinch
Pepper powder- 3/4 tsp
Garam masala- 1 tsp
Coriander leaves chopped-a handful
lemon juice- 1/2 lemon
salt to taste
Egg white-2
Bread crumbs- 1 cup
Cut fish into pieces and cook adding salt turmeric and little water. Once cooked,drain off the excess water using a strainer.
Wash potato and cook with the skin on. When it is cooked peel off the skin and grate it or mash and keep aside.
Heat one tsp of oil in pan and add onions,chopped green chilly,garlic and ginger paste. Saute till onions are soft and raw flavor disappears. Add the dry masala and fry for one more minute and switch off the flame. Add this to the mashed potatoes and crumbled fish mixture. Add chopped coriander leaves, salt and lemon juice. Combine every thing and make small balls. Flatten on your palm into patties.
In a separate bowl beat egg white till light and fluffy. Spread bread crumbs on a plate.Take each patties and dip in egg whites and then roll on the bread mixture and coat it evenly. Drop patties in hot oil and fry till both sides are evenly brown.
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In my continuing Personal Rides series, I've been posting pictures and stories of bicycles I've owned in the chronological order that I acquired 'em. I'm not done yet, still have a few to go. In the meantime, thought I'd toss in some motorcycles - since my obsession with all things two wheeled includes some moto powered versions as well.
My interest in motorcycles goes way back to maybe age 12 or so. It was the early '70s and the dirt bike, mini-cycle and mini-bike boom was in full swing. Lots of kids in the neighborhood buzzed around on Honda CT-70s, Z 50s, Yamaha Mini Enduro 60s - as well as crude mini-bikes - complete with Briggs and Stratton mower engines, centrifugal clutches chattering away. Man, I wanted a motorcycle so bad - it hurt.
During this era, our family made occasional visits to relatives we had down by the Jersey Shore. My cousin Billy, about 5 years my senior, kept an old Yamaha Twin Jet 100 in the garage - a '60s model, slightly battered and outfitted with knobby tires. He usually let me ride it around the yard and that was always the highlight of the trip. Cousin Billy was the older cool cousin to me - had motorcycles, car projects, as well a great sense of humor. I remember one family get together, when he took me for a ride on the back of his Honda 750. To me, at the time - it felt like the fastest thing on earth.
During one visit, my dad asked him if he wanted to sell the old Yamaha. Cousin Billy just told us to take it home - for free. I was stunned. This was like Santa Claus giving you the whole toy shop. A great childhood memory for sure. We somehow wedged the bike - sideways - into the trunk of the family '69 Buick Skylark for the ride home. I couldn't believe it, I now owned a motorcycle.
Well, technically my brother and I owned a motorcycle, since he was part of the deal - even though he didn't know how to ride one. My mom was not thrilled with whole situation, as you'd expect when it comes down to motorcycles. The story of Cousin Billy crashing the bike, sans helmet, a few years earlier and laying in the woods unconscious, didn't help matters.
We lived in Randolph, New Jersey at the time, in an apartment with no garage. My school pal and fellow rider, Ray Westcott, let me keep the bike in his shed - a short walk up the road. It was an old shed, complete with a dirt floor - the smell of the dirt and gasoline is etched into my brain for life. Ray and I were in the same grade, but he was one of those kids who was big, or in any case, more mature for his age. He owned a few dirt motorcycles during this era - a Yamaha DT100, Montesa Cota 123, and at this time - a Hodaka Super Rat. I though the Super Rat was the trickest dirt bike ever - red frame, chrome tank - seemed like an exotic motocross bike to me.
For reasons I don't remember, Ray lived with uncle and grandmother at the house. His grandmother spoke only Italian and I recall his uncle as being super nice. I also remember meeting his dad a few times, who occasionally left his Norton Commando in the shed as well. Ray told me he'd snuck a few rides out on the Norton when no one was around. When I think back on it, that means were talking about a 12 or 13 year old buzzing the streets on a 750. Pretty crazy. Hey, it was the '70s.
Right across the street from Ray's house, you could cut into a small patch of woods, then dump out onto a decent sized field. I'd take the Yamaha over there, complete with my Kmart sparkle red helmet, and ride laps around the field. At times, there could be a few others buzzing around as well. Nobody cared and nobody complained. I already knew how to ride a motorcycle - shift, work the clutch, etc - from previous bummed rides. However, riding around on the Yamaha honed those skills. One time, my brother headed over to the field to try the Yamaha. He couldn't quite get the clutch action figured out, then after a few unintentional wheelies, had enough. I vividly remember that day, since Ray was also there riding the Super Rat. I remember him passing me over and over as we lapped the field. I was in awe watching that Hodaka blow by.
Since the Yamaha was really a street bike, its shortcoming in the dirt became apparent as I used it more - despite the knobby dirt tires wedged under the fenders. I wanted a real dirt motorcycle, so thought I'd sell the Yamaha and apply that money towards a Yamaha DT or Hodaka. My dad found someone to buy it and off it went - if I remember correctly for $75 or $100. My plan was foiled however, since my non-riding brother Tom, reminded everyone that technically half the money was his - so I had to fork it over. $50 doesn't buy much dirt bike action - even in the '70s - so the upgrade plan was shot down. It took another year or two to score another bike.
I didn't hang on to this Yamaha very long and compared to motorcycles I later owned, where I remember every little detail, it's a bit of a vague memory. After some Internet poking around, think it was a '65 to '67 model. It was a 100cc twin two stroke motor, so 50cc for each cylinder - tiny by modern standards. It would be fun to own today as a vintage material, don't think there are many around.
Picture above was pulled off the Internet. I have no photos of my actual bike. Mine was red, not black and nowhere as clean. Still, it was officially my first motorcycle and there's something to be said for that. It was the springboard for later motorcycles, lots of dirt riding, motocross, and other action. Lots of fun memories.
Thanks Yamaha and especially Cousin Billy.


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The Pierces — Crushes of the Day
Is there anything hotter than a beautiful woman playing the guitar and singing her heart out? The answer is yes there is something hotter — TWO beautiful women singing and plaything the guitar. Introducing The Pierces, sultry singing sisters from Alabama that look just as good as they sound.
The Pierces, Allison Margaret and Catherine Eleanor Pierce, have had songs appear on hit TV shows like 'Charmed,' 'Pretty Little Liars' and 'Gossip Girl' (you know those shows as 'the crap my girlfriend/wife forces you to watch') and will be the opening act for Coldplay (you know that band as 'the crap my girlfriend/wife forces you to listen to') on their North American tour. Well, if you happen to get dragged to any of those shows, at least you've got a good opening act to look forward to, along with cups and cups of wonderful beer.
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Do you guys think that if the scenario were Zodd intervened because he was aware of the IoE's plan was true
Really enjoyed this one! (They've all been really good though) Interesting discussion especially about Zodd. Do you guys think that if the scenario were Zodd intervened because he was aware of the IoE's plan was true, that Zodd would of known that Femto would become the ultimate strong one? That would explain Zodd's want to intervene in the events, but do you guys think that would imply that Zodd thought he was equal to (or stronger) than the God hand before the eclipse?
There are three podcasts I follow closely: this one, Giant Bomb's Gaming Podcast and a Swedish podcast where two comedians talk about random stuff. The Skullkast is, without a doubt, the best out of those three! This podcast is always very fun and informative to listen to, especially when it comes to your discussions about Berserk. I'm so glad you guys are doing this! Keep up the good work.
Sorry, that sounds pretty convoluted to me, and there isn't any evidence to support it. It also isn't supported by the way Zodd's character is portrayed.
The only way I would go on is if I can speak entirely in the Acadian/Cajun dialect of French to mess with Aazealh (I'm half Acadian/Cajun and only speak English and that dialect).
Oh bah si tu veux mon nègre, on laisserait les bons temps rouler.
Aaz you're going to be on this Sunday's podcast, right? We haven't podcasted together yet.
We did actually, in episode 2.
I hope people on the podcast reviewing the 2nd movie understood all the dialog being said! I know dialog isn't going to change what happens in a scene (differing from the manga) but it'll be an incomplete review like watching a Finnish movie with no subtitles (if that makes sense?).
I hope people on the podcast reviewing the 2nd movie understood all the dialog being said!
Maybe if youre not familiar with the series at all. But after reading it for over a decade, I think I know pretty much every line in this section...


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by Gregory Frost
Library Journal Swept up in the Rev. Elias Fitcher's apocalyptic predictions, the Charter family moves to upstate New York to await the final days as the gatekeepers of Fitcher's mansion, Harbinger House. When Fitcher chooses Vernelia as his bride, younger sisters Amy and Kate envy her happiness until events hint at a sinister purpose behind Fitcher's marriage and an even darker secret at the heart of Harbinger House. Frost's contribution to the popular "Fairy Tale" series, created and edited by Terry Windling, takes a unique approach to the horrific tale of Bluebeard, setting a seemingly cautionary tale about the dangers of curiosity against the messianic fervor of the mid-19th century. The author of The Pure Cold Light blends dark fantasy and social commentary in an intriguing tale that belongs in most libraries. Highly recommended. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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Publishers Weekly In the latest addition to the Fairy Tale Series created by Terri Windling, fantasy author Frost (Tain; Lyrec) provides a fresh and highly readable spin on the classic Bluebeard tale, setting his version in New York's Finger Lakes district during the 1830s. Charismatic preacher Elias Fitcher, the Bluebeard figure, has set up a utopian community that prays and works while awaiting the end of the world prophesied for 1843. Into this hotbed of religious fervor comes the Charter family from the nearby town of Jeckyll's Glen. The father and stepmother succumb to Fitcher's mesmerizing preaching, but it is the three daughters-Vernelia, Amy and Catherine-who listen to household spirits and end up, each in turn, marrying Fitcher, then vanishing, except for Catherine, the youngest. In order to survive, Catherine must use her wits and the understanding passed on from her sisters. Exploring such adult themes as lust, masochism and desire, Frost neatly counterbalances the underlying threads of wifely curiosity and disobedience with the growing awareness of true evil in Fitcher, the elements that have made the fairy tale such a timeless story. Some readers may want to save Windling's introduction, which traces the historical legend through its roots in folklore to the narrative of Frenchman Charles Perrault, for last, in order to enjoy the novel for its own sake. Agent, Martha Millard. (Dec. 1) FYI: Windling is the co-editor with Ellen Datlow of The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror (Forecasts, July 29). Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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Book list In this superb retelling of Bluebeard, the bloody essentials remain intact: a wealthy man with a string of former wives, a mysterious key the latest wife is forbidden to use, a room with a lock the key fits into, the young wife's overwhelming curiosity and horrifying discovery, and the dispatching of the wicked husband. The main difference is Frost's chillingly realistic Bluebeard figure. Fitcher is the megalomaniacal, charismatic leader of a religious cult in the early 1800s--a cruel, controlling serial murderer who has seduced hordes with his last-days doctrine, including the stepmother of three beautiful daughters. Her religious fervor leads her to take her family to the Fitcher's secluded haven, where a community of true believers awaits the last day. As soon as he sees them, Fitcher knows he must have all three daughters and stepmother, too. The story proceeds to its bloody end by means of a wonderfully updated plot and intriguing details. Well-researched and extremely well-written, including the fascinating introduction on the origins of the Bluebeard tale. A ripping good read. --Paula Luedtke
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Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, ATP6V0A2-related: ATP6V0A2 Gene Deletion/Duplication
Condition Description
Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are a group of autosomal recessive genetic disorders caused by the alteration in synthesis and structure of protein and lipid glycosylation. In the past decade, over 30 genetic diseases have been identified that alter glycan synthesis, structure and ultimately the function of nearly all organ systems.
CDG type I (CDGI) disorders result from impaired synthesis of the incomplete lipid linked oligosaccharide (LLO) and/or its attachment to the growing polypeptide chain. CDG-Ia is the most common form reported, due to phosphomannomutase deficiency, an enzyme that converts mannose-6-phosphate to mannose-1-phosphate. CDG-Ib (phosphomannose isomerase, MPI deficiency) is the only known treatable form, by giving mannose orally. CDG type II (CDGII) includes defects in processing of N-glycans.
Phenotypes of this disorder are extremely variable. Manifestations range from severe developmental delay and hypotonia with multiple organ system involvement beginning in infancy, to hypoglycemia and protein-losing enteropathy with normal development. Most subtypes have been described in only a few individuals, however, thus understanding of the phenotypes is limited.
The current diagnostic test for CDG is analysis of serum transferrin glycoforms, also called "transferrin isoforms analysis", or "carbohydrate-deficient transferrin analysis." If positive, this testing can be followed by DNA testing to identify mutations in the gene involved.
Individuals with autosomal recessive cutis laxa (ARCL) type II, or wrinkly skin syndrome, have been shown to have a CDG type II pattern on isofocusing of transferrin. Affected individuals have excessive congenital skin wrinkling, a large fontanelle with delayed closure, a typical facial appearance with downslanting palpebral fissures, connective tissue weakness, and varying degrees of growth and developmental delay and neurological abnormalities. Some individuals develop seizures and mental deterioration later in life, and the skin phenotype tends to become milder with age.
Individuals with ARCL type II have been found to have mutations in the ATP6V0A2 gene (12q24.3). The protein product of this gene is part of a large ATPase protein complex involved in proton transport. The protein complex is embedded in the membrane of endosomes in a compartment overlapping the trans-Golgi network.
For patients with suspected ATP6V0A2-related CDG, sequence analysis is recommended as the first step in mutation identification. For patients in whom mutations are not identified by full gene sequencing, deletion/duplication analysis is appropriate.
- Freeze HH. Congenital disorders of glycosylation: CDG-I, CDG-II, and beyond. Curr Mol Med 2007; 7:389-396.
- GeneTests: Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation Overview
- Jaeken J, Matthijs G. Congenital disorders of glycosylation: A rapidly expanding disease family. Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet 2007; 8:261-278.
- Kornak, U. et al. Impaired glycosylation and cutis laxa caused by mutations in the vesicular H+-ATPase subunit ATP6V0A2. Nat Genet. 2008; 40(1):32-34.
- OMIM: ATPase, H+ Transporting, Lysosomal, V0 Subunit A2
Genes (1)
This test is indicated for:
- Confirmation of a clinical/biochemical diagnosis of ATP6V0A2-related CDG in an individual in whom sequence analysis was negative
- Carrier testing in adults with a family history of ATP6V0A2-related CDG in whom sequence analysis was negative
DNA isolated from peripheral blood is hybridized to a CGH array to detect deletions and duplications. The targeted CGH array has overlapping probes which cover the entire genomic region.
Please note that a "backbone" of probes across the entire genome are included on the array for analytical and quality control purposes. Rarely, off-target copy number variants causative of disease may be identified that may or may not be related to the patient's phenotype. Only known pathogenic off-target copy number variants will be reported. Off-target copy number variants of unknown clinical significance will not be reported.
Detection is limited to duplications and deletions. The CGH array will not detect point or intronic mutations. Results of molecular analysis must be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical and/or biochemical phenotype.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimen types
Preferred specimen type: Whole Blood
Type: Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements:In EDTA (purple top) tube:
Infants (<2 years): 2-3 ml
Children (>2 years): 3-5 ml
Older Children & Adults: 5-10 ml
Specimen Collection and Shipping: Refrigerate until time of shipment. Ship sample within 5 days of collection at room temperature with overnight delivery.
Type: Saliva
Specimen Requirements:OrageneTM Saliva Collection kit (available through EGL) used according to manufacturer instructions.
Specimen Collection and Shipping: Store sample at room temperature. Ship sample within 5 days of collection at room temperature with overnight delivery.
Special Instructions
Submit copies of diagnostic biochemical test results with the sample, if appropriate. Contact the laboratory if further information is needed.
Sequence analysis is required before deletion/duplication analysis by targeted CGH array. If sequencing is performed outside of EGL Genetics, please submit a copy of the sequencing report with the test requisition.
Related Tests
- Sequence analysis of the ATP6V0A2 gene is available and is required before deletion/duplication analysis.
- Analysis of other CDG genes is also available.
- Biochemical carbohydrate deficient transferrin analysis for CDGs is also available.
- Custom diagnostic mutation analysis (KM) is available to family members if mutations are identified by targeted mutation testing or sequencing analysis.
- Prenatal testing is available to adult couples who are confirmed carriers of mutations. Please contact the laboratory genetic counselor to discuss appropriate testing prior to collecting a prenatal specimen.


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It took me by surprise, what I discovered as I climbed to the top of the cliff.
It took me by surprise, what I discovered as I climbed to the top of the cliff.
The steep sandstone ledge was at a newly discovered place for springtime wildflower exploration. I had anticipated finding some rare species based upon the dry and exposed, loose shale habitat. My intuition was correct, as the unique environment hosted rarities such as hairy-lip fern, Heller's witch-grass, rock spike-moss and the endangered Bicknell's geranium.
But it was the immense colony of an uncommon plant with a variety of common names that intrigued me the most.
I know the plant as horse gentian, a native perennial wildflower, with large opposite leaves attached to a thick, hairy stem. I also know the plant as feverwort and had only seen three individual plants growing at a single location, not hundreds upon hundreds, as it did on this cliff. The spectacular colony incited subsequent visits in anticipation of something visually spectacular and experimentally tasty.
I would like to introduce Triosteum perfoliatum, a plant of many names and meanings.
The genus of its scientific name, Triosteum, refers to the three hard seeds found in each fruit. The species name, perfoliatum, describes the leaves, which completely clasp the stem and is pierced by it. During the blooming period in summer, the 3- to 5-foot-high plant produces an arrangement of red tubular flowers clustered around the stem in the axils of the leaves. There can be four to ten swirls of flowers around the stem.
In the fall, those swirls of flowers turn into bright yellow-orange globular fruits the size of chick-peas. Inside the fruits are three brown nutlets.
Horse gentian is not common in Pennsylvania, but can be found in a variety of habitats including upland deciduous forests, river bottomlands and rocky, wooded slopes. The rocky cliff where I discovered this plant occurs in Luzerne County near Shickshinny.
Common names of plants and animals are always intriguing to me. While some make perfect sense, others do not. Triosteum perfoliatum belongs to the honeysuckle family, so its common name, horse gentian, is based upon the gentianlike, opposite leaves — and perhaps horses fed upon the plants.
On the other hand, the name feverwort makes a whole lot of sense as it is a medically important wildflower. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a decoction or tea made from the leaves is a diaphoretic, which promotes sweating, and was used to treat fever.
Another common name, Tinker's-root, was named after Dr. Tinker, who discovered that the roots are a diuretic and laxative. The rhizome contains an alkaloid and has been used as a cathartic.
When those bright-orange berries ripen in October, the plant can now be called its most appropriate common name: wild coffee. The fruits can be dried, roasted, ground and used as a coffee substitute and was used as such, centuries ago.
A favorite pastime of mine is wild edible plants. So this past July, I got "the fever" and revisited the Shickshinny cliff to see how the colony of feverwort was doing. Much to my liking, a showcase of red flowers whorled around the 4-foot stems of countless plants.
I knew what to expect a few months later, and during my October visit, the Tinker's-root provided an endless amount of orange-ripe fruits waiting to be picked. In no time at all, I collected several quarts of berries to be made into coffee.
The berries were opened and the seeds were separated. They actually resembled tiny coffee beans. I dried the seeds by baking them in an oven at 110 degrees for two hours. Afterward, I roasted several handful of seeds on a skillet until they turned dark brown. The seeds were then placed into a coffee grinder and finely ground.
I used a mixture of one heaping tablespoon with one cup of water in a coffee maker. To my surprise and delight, a medium-brown coffee was brewed, which smelled somewhat like roasted peanuts. The result was a really pleasant coffee — a mild one with a tealike aftertaste.
Who would have figured? A little tinkering with a native wildflower and now I'm wild about coffee!
Recommended reading:
"A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and Central North America" by Lee Allen Peterson and Roger Tory Peterson
"The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushrooms, Fruits and Nuts" by Katie Letcher Lyle
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The New York Times has published a Sunday magazine since 1896; it was an attempt by new owner Adolph Ochs to set the Times apart from the papers that ran Sunday comic supplements and attract more intelligent readers.
I don't know what the features were like back in the Gilded Age. But as this table of contents from the October 4, 1964 edition reveals, the articles and sections weren't all that different from the stories the editors run today: rich kid/helicopter parent problems, national politics, art around the world, a little science and sports thrown into the mix, and of course, a crossword puzzle!


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4 Vital Mistakes to Avoid While Choosing the Right First-time Home Buyer Loan by Alice Campbell
Are you a first-time home buyer? Then, you must be basking in the glory of living in a new house, a new locality, and a new environment altogether. But purchasing a home involves a few challenges as well. How are you planning to finance this new home? Even if you have thought of availing a loan program to meet your needs, you have to decide on which one would be the right option for you.
There will be several kinds of first time home buyer programs in Houston before you and all of them might appear to be extremely lucrative. But you must choose the one option that can provide you with maximum benefits. But if you don't pay attention to some of the vital things while choosing the right loan program, then you are likely to make a few mistakes.
Here, we have put together a few potential mistakes to avoid while opting for the first time home buyer loans. Take a look.
Not Considering Your Options
Since there are a number of loan facilities for the first-time home buyers, you have numerous choices at your disposal. If you don't do your research on all of these lucrative loan programs to understand which one will seem most suitable for your requirements, then you are making a huge mistake. By not checking all these options thoroughly, you might be missing out on a lot of benefits which could be enjoyed by you, otherwise.
Neglecting Your Credit Score
One of the most important factors that can qualify you for a certain home mortgage program is your credit history. The higher your credit score will be, the better or wider will be your list of choices. Therefore, never neglect your credit score. Having a bad credit score limits your options of availing different loan programs.
Ignoring the Comparison of Interest Rates
How can you choose a loan program without knowing about its rate of interest? Yes, there are some people out there who have made this stupid mistake before. The first and foremost thing that one does while browsing through the different loan options is checking how much interest you are being charged. So, never ever ignore comparing the different interest rates of varied loan programs.
Not Setting a Budget
The eligibility factors for most of these loan programs including the VA Jumbo Loans in Texas are quite flexible and you will notice that you have easily qualified for some too. But the problem occurs when you realize that you don't have sufficient budget for the same. So, don't make the mistake of not setting a budget before you choose a particular loan program. It is due to this reason that you might not be able to pay back the loan amount and be a defaulter in the end.
So, now that you are aware of the various mistakes you can commit while choosing the right first time home buyer loans, then don't delay anymore. And choose the best mortgage loan program for yourself to build the home you have visualized in your dreams.
Author Bio: Joan Gallardo, with his 18+ years of experience as Senior Loan Officer, writes on 4 mistakes to avoid while choosing the first-time home buyer loans. Follow his blogs to know more about the first-time home buyer programs in Houston such as the VA Jumbo Loans in Texas.


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A bag of great wine can void any affronts from unmannerly ones who paint the wine industry to resemble Hell from Hieronymus Bosch's famous triptych. That is but a delusive exercise.
So, back to what we're here for, on the wine trail, this time in Deep Ellum.
One of my co-conspirators called me up and asked me about some of my favorite wines lately. We discussed the account, a small chef-driven spot in an older urban neighborhood somewhat resembling Williamsburg in New York or the old city of Torino. The place is called Local and it is a gem of a place, relying on organic produce and grass fed beef, wild caught fish and locally produced products, like cheese from the Mozzarella Company next door. Local carries their Hoja Santa wrapped cheese, of which I am one of the proud organic growers of the leafy herb. So along with Cowgirl Creamery in San Francisco and Artisanal in New York, now I can enjoy products from my garden in Dallas.
We were running late for the appointment, and as I parked and rushed into the meeting, there they were – young and bright and fresh. Oh boy, I thought to myself, maybe I can tell some stories about these wines and maybe they'll like them.
It was easier than I thought, for the Muse had kicked in and was ready to roll. I was talking about wines that I liked and recommended, often.
I don't intend this to be a list with tasting notes, but I do wish to mention the wines.
The white wines we presented to the staff were:
2006 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner
2005 Re Manfredi Basilicata Bianco
2006 Tasca d'Almerita Leone
The reds:
2005 Mesa Buio Carignano del Sulcis
2005 Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein
2005 Queciabella Chianti Classico
2004 Castello di Rampolla Chianti Classico
2005 Il Borro Pian di Nova
2003 Petra Quercegobbe
2005 La Lumia Cadetto Nero d'Avola
I've written elsewhere about many of these wines. What really pointed me back to all things good and bright was the purity and the clarity and the diversity among these wines. Italian wines aren't confusing, anymore than perfume is. Italian wines are complex and in a "give it to me now or else" world there isn't going to be a lot of satisfaction for those who don't have the time or the patience.
But to see that the Kerner reflects its world ever so much as the Leone does and to know that one may be preferable to you but it doesn't diminish what the other wine is here for. That would be for the person for whom it resonates with. There is no right or wrong to it, no finger pointing and swaggering. It is. That's just the way it is.
And while there are those that talk a mean game, who on earth would want to trade places with those souls, who are confined to suffer in Bosch's infernal triptych, thinking about the paradise they lost because they couldn't take time from their daily battles to enjoy wine for it own sake. That is the reason many of us are in the wine business.
To those lost souls; may their suffering be brief.
And may we never run out of great wine so we can talk the talk about them. That's just what you do when you're a (wine) lover, not a fighter.
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House Speaker John Boehner on Wednesday blasted the latest delay related to Obamacare, in which the White House will give extra time to Americans who say they're not able to enroll in health plans through the federal insurance marketplaces by March 31.
"What the hell is this, a joke?" Boehner told reporters. "The dates are the dates, and the law is the law," he said. "The president needs to live by the law as well."
President Barack Obama's health-care law has been a regular target for Republicans, who are showing no signs of letting up pressure as midterm elections approach.
Consumers who have begun to apply for coverage on HealthCare.gov but who don't finish by Monday will have until mid-April to ask for an extension. A Health and Human Services spokeswoman told Fox News that "We are experiencing a surge in demand and are making sure that we will be ready to help consumers who may be in line by the deadline to complete enrollment – either online or over the phone."
Also read: Surge in demand creates need for Obamacare grace period
Boehner asked, "Why don't they just say they're moving the deadline until April 15?"
Obama has been urging Americans to sign up before the March 31 deadline, including by going on the comedy show "Between Two Ferns" earlier this month.
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After seeing the muscari eaten, and some fig twigs eaten, I've been thinking about what to plant to avoid deer / rabbit / vole damage. They don't touch Helleborus or Narcissus or Laburnum.
Which led me to think about poisonous plants. Turns out, a lot of what I grow is poisonous. Rhubarb leaves. Tomato and potato leaves. The above mentioned Helleborus, Narcissus, and Laburnum.
Add to that, I put in some Lily of the Valley last weekend, also on them list.
Wikipedia list of Poisonous plants.
I also planted Anemones last fall, now showing green leaves. We already have daphnes, rhododendrons, cherries, lupines, oleander... lots of toxic plants.
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Excellent reference page. Do you put pig wire around your young trees to keep the deer away from the bark. My family used it and grandma planted sweet peas or other vining plants to hide the wire. I wonder if poisonous plants would help for your trees. Interplanting sounds good too. That will work well with your raised boxes. Oh! I envy you, we still have snow on the ground and expect two more inches in the next few hours. Happy gardening.
I'm using chicken wire which I think will work. Only for trees that I think are susceptible, or ones that I feel especially concerned about. I'm not too worried about it. It's about learning to live with nature.
It did annoy me that, after reading that deer avoid muscari and figs, that the muscari and figs are especially targeted. That might be rabbits, or voles. I don't like muscari all that much, but the figs are another story. I used a tree wrap for trunks on some, and chicken wire for the smallest. They don't seem bothered since then.
For raised beds, I built them with chicken wire bottoms, to keep moles and other large tunneling mammals out.
Hellebores are not touched by the animals at all.
Reading about poisonous plants, there is more folklore than real info. Laburnum is supposedly toxic throughout the plant. The agent is the alkaloid cystine. Then I read that laburnum is no more toxic than tobacco. The cystine might be a bitter alkaloid that serves as taste deterrent. They make a very pretty tree. I planted seeds along the edge of one raised bed, thinking if they grow, it's a source of new trees. If not, nothing lost.
Interplanting is my middle name! Nothing seems to eat alliums, mints, oregano, thyme, sage, so there will be more of those.
I would go crazy if not able to garden now. If I lived in Spokane, a greenhouse would be needed. Every window sill full of plants!
Thanks for the references. I learned something new about food. Looks like I'll have to be careful about cooking lima and kidney beans. I'll try to remember to discard the water after soaking, and maybe after cooking.
I'll review the other references later.
Spud, it's an interesting list. On the one hand, who knew so many plants were toxic? On the other, it's good to have perspective. After all, how many people have we ever heard of who were poisoned by undercooked beans?
I knew someone who ate a daffodil bulb on a dare. He survived. But who knows, maybe it was a nontoxic cultivar.
My older brother liked experimenting on me when I was small. He fed me asparagus berries to see what would happen. Nothing happened, as far as I know.
One of the books talks about laburnum, similarly. Many kids have been taken to the hospital after eating laburnum beans, and reports of actual illness are rare. Somewhere I read there was no proven report, but I can't reference that.
I think a lot of the poisons are evolved in a 2-step process to protect the plants. First step is the substance's bitter taste is a deterrent to eating more. The second step is toxic effect, so that the animal that eats the plant associates the bitter taste with the actual plant. The effect would need to be fairly fast for the animal to make that association.
The usual role of berries is for animals to eat them, then transport the berries to another place and "plant' them along with some fertilizer, as they come out of the other end of the animal. A purgative effect might speed the process so the seed isn't digested.
All very interesting.
Yes, Sentient, we don't hear about plants poisoning people very often, but it probably happens more than we hear about because most people that get sick don't know enough to connect their sickness with something they ate.
In any case, I'm willing to spend a fair amount of time and effort to avoid getting sick. My old bod causes me unacceptable amounts of pain despite all I can do to keep it healthy.
Sounds like you had a mean brother. I'm reminded of my brother that knew a lot about mushrooms. He never tried unsafe things on others, but he sometimes did on himself. He got sick several times by eating a questionable mushroom. He even had to go to the hospital once for eating some past-their-prime mushrooms that were safe when young, but were poisonous when old.
My cats keep eating the ficas tree in the living room, and then puking up the leaves a few minutes later. We had some cut yellow flowers in a vase that they kept eating and puking up too. The other day I was laying on the couch, and one of them came up to me and tapped me on the arm with his paw over and over while meowing - very out of character and strange behavior for him. After reading this, I'm now thinking he was trying to let me know that he had poisoned himself. He's fine now, but you would think that they would figure it out after a few experiences. Dumb cats.
Cats like to eat things that make them vomit. It's a cat hobby.
Do you know what the flowers were? It might have been the flower. Then again, a lot of flowers now come from the toxic chemical forests of Equador. SO maybe it's not the flowers, it's what was sprayed on them?
ficus can cause vomiting in cats. here.
It was some random grocery store arrangement my girlfriend bought - I don't know the varieties but I'm guessing it had Chrysanthemum in it, which I noticed in the top 10 list in your link.
This is a beautiful tree! Is it pretty all year long?
Your link points out that some people like to make laburnum tunnels. I think those are very beautiful. The tree that I bought last summer looks like it will bloom this year. I collected seeds from it and took cuttings. If those grow, maybe I can make a tunnel..... if they grow. I'm always collecting seeds and trying to start cuttings. If they grow, nice, if not, no loss.
The flower is like a wisteria, but instead of lavender it's brilliant yellow. Laburnums are a legume. I don't know if they fix nitrogen. That would be an extra bonus.
The leaves are like clover leaves. I don't know yet if I think they are pretty all year. Mine is at that "bought on sale at Home Depot at end of year" stage, which means it was probably a reject and sat on the lot too long. Just the kind of challenge I appreciate. This year, with mulch, watering, corrective pruning, maybe it will fill out and look better.
The tunnels look like walking through a sunrise. One photo had a blue plant hedge growing the full length of the tunnel ... so pretty.
The seeds look easy to handle; I hope they can flourish and give you a tunnel. I know you will restore your plant to full vigor. Please keep your camera handy as it grows.
Future, interesting story of your cat. Is there a way to put the eating time and sick time closer together so it an make the connection? Maybe put the cat in isolation with some leaves and wait for the whole cycle to complete itself?
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During a typical Walk a Mile in Her Shoes march, men are expected to walk one mile wearing women's heels.
On April 11, the University of North Carolina Wilmington organized its first Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. More than 400 students participated in the event to spread awareness about domestic and gender violence as well as sexual assault.
"Every man has a female he loves, whether it's his mother, his sister, his grandmother, or his aunt. This was an opportunity to stand up for those women," said Caro Pelhan, director of Multi-Cultural Affairs at UNCW.
Usually held downtown in the fall, UNCW's Diversity Committee decided to partner with the Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons and Domestic Violence Shelter & Services to stage the event on campus.
During a typical Walk a Mile in Her Shoes march, men are expected to walk one mile wearing women's heels, symbolizing their awareness of women's problems.
Students and faculty, mostly male, either wore the shoes or carried them down Chancellors Walk, which actually extends less than half a mile. Others chose to simply hold signs reading, "I am man enough" or "This is my stand against sexual violence."
Although the notion of sexual violence is obviously negative, participants in the march showed great enthusiasm.
"It's a fun way to talk about a hard subject. What's so great about Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is that it helps men take responsibility and make each other accountable for their community and their involvement in society," Pelhan said.
The more educated younger generations are about domestic and sexual violence, the less likely they are to undertake violent acts.
Not only did UNCW want to affect its students, it also wanted to reach out to the community with this event.
A volunteer for UNCW's Diversity Committee, Connor Smith, had an important message for the community: "I want to remind people that it happens, that sexual assault, rape and other forms of gender violence, you know, it happens. And it's still a lot more common than people think."
According to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network, there are approximately 200,000 victims of sexual assault in the United States every year.
Of these, only 46 percent are reported to authorities.
Eighty percent of victims are under the age of 30, so organizers of the event feel it's crucial for college students to be informed and to take a stand against sexual violence.
"I was proud to walk around in heels to show my solidarity and support. I thought it was an enriching experience," said Matt Simpson, a member of UNCW's Diversity Committee.
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Earlier today we posted here that 6 ABC reported yeasterday that police have arrested three suspects in the armed robbery of Delphine Gallery last Thursday, Aug. 2. It turns out the three individuals were not necessarily repsonsible for last week's robbery but had, instead, been in the Gallery "acting suspiciously." Gallery owners called police and the men fled.
According to the report, Delphine Gallery owners called police at about 1 p.m. yesterday. Police responded and arrested all three individuals at the intersection of Mermaid Lane and Winston Road.
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Industry Leaders and Academics to Gather for Second Annual Private Equity Summit
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LOS ANGELES -- UCLA Anderson's Laurence and Lori Fink Center for Finance & Investments will host the second annual Private Equity Summit on Friday, March 2, 2012, with a goal of furthering discussions begun at 2010's inaugural event by examining critical questions facing the industry, such as how to improve the study of private equity from largely anecdotal to an increasingly scientific approach. "The purpose of the summit is to identify and discuss key issues facing investors and facilitate a constructive discussion between academics and practitioners," said Fink Center Director Professor Richard Roll, the Joel Fried Chair in Applied Finance at the UCLA Anderson.
Jonathan Rosenthal, a partner with Saybrook Capital, LLC and the summit Co-Chair Professor Mark Garmaise, said, "We can support the private equity industry with real science, real data, and real analysis." Rosenthal believes that the Private Equity Summit is unique because of the quality of its participants. "It is the only event where leading academics, limited partners, general partners, and consultants come together to analyze private equity," he said.
Last year's conference featured keynote speaker Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and currently a member of President Obama's Debt Reduction Task Force, who discussed the role that private equity will have in reinvigorating the global economy. The conference's success sparked interest from professors and professionals across the nation, but the advisory board has not released the speakers and panelists for this year's invite-only event.
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Not every player I love pans out, but if there is one thing I pride myself on, it's that for many years I've been pretty good at spotting frauds in the top half of round one. I haven't see this many "No, no, no! What the **** are you doing!!!" type picks in the top half since 2009, a year that was infamous for a wretched top 12 picks but took off like a rocket afterwards.
Beginning with 2009, here are some players that I thought would be big mistakes and caused bad front offices to fall in love with them for all the wrong reasons:
2009: Tyson Jackson, Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin
2010: Tyson Alualu (4th round grade), JPP (although I had a feeling the Giants would make that pick work)
2011: Christian Ponder (4th round grade)
2012: Morris Claiborne*, Dontari Poe, Dre Kirkpatrick, Melvin Ingram
*I didn't think Claiborne would suck, but I thought he was just an "okay" prospect and thought Janoris Jenkins was far superior. Claiborne had just 1 pick and 8 passes defensed last season. Too early to tell, but Claiborne, Poe, Kirkpatrick, and Ingram were all disappointments in 2012. Kirkpatrick basically didn't even play (just 4 tackles) and Ingram had just 1 sack all season.
So which players make up the landmine group in 2013? In order of (likely) appearance:
Sharrif Floyd:
I think Floyd follows the classic example of teams getting overly excited about athleticism and then allowing group think to take over. Floyd is a fluid athlete, but his combine results hardly blow you out of the water. His 40 time was nearly 3 tenths of a second slower than 4th rounder Henry Melton in 2009. .27. A few tenths of a second may not sound like much, but in relative terms it's an eternity. Floyd is an above average athlete, but he's not a freak of nature. His ten yard split was so so as well. Datone Jones is actually a superior athlete with more production to boot, but is generally considered a late 1st rounder.
Floyd also has short-ish arms and showed no ability to rip or swim at Florida. He's fast but not ultra quick- he's not exploding into gaps before guards can stop him. He's outstanding at extending to disengage- meaning that he's a terrific run defender in a 2-gap system. I think he'd be a really nice player as a 3-4 end, but the talk about him being a 10 sack a year 3-tech is absolute nonsense. This guy had 4.5 sacks combined over 3 seasons, and doesn't have the kind of extreme tools that justify such an aggressive projection.
Supposedly "everyone" has Floyd in their top 5. Might this be a case of good GMs passing along bad info to help Floyd get overdrafted? I wonder.
Floyd is not a horrible player, and for 3-4 teams I think he's easily worth a 1st round pick. I just think his hype has gotten way out of hand, and I would be floored if he met his pre-draft hype during his career, especially as a 3-tech.
Dion Jordan:
There are things I like about Dion Jordan, and I think as a 3-4 OLB he could maybe justify his hype. I'd be intrigued by Jordan as an ultra unconventional 4-3 SAM LB in Carroll's defense. I don't think he's much like Julian Peterson, but I could see him doing good things in a similar kind of role.
Where I get hung up are the comparisons between Jordan and some of the elite 4-3 ends in the NFL. Jordan could add weight of course, but he's very tall and doesn't have a ton of meat on his bones, making him vulnerable to leverage and power blocking. Also, Jordan's arm length is just average (33 7/8") despite being 6'6" tall. And while Jordan is impressive for his height, people are freaking out like he ran a 4.40 or something. 4.60 is good, but hardly god-like.
Again, not knocking his athleticism. It's pretty good, and his 10 yard split was nothing to diss. I'm just not seeing the "omg" inducing athleticism that everyone is freaking out about. I think a lot of Jordan's value comes from how "Pete Carrolly" he is as a prospect. Unique, athletic, undeveloped. Everyone wants to copy Pete right now, so athleticism has really rocketed up the priority list while uniqueness has gone from a detriment to a positive.
Jordan shows some good things and a clever DC might just make him work at DE. That said, he lacks natural play recognition skills (similar to Bruce Irvin), meaning that he's far less effective when he doesn't know if it's going to be a pass or not. He's also very tall for a rush end, and really struggles to dip his hips when going around the edge. I'd say he's even more of a project as a 4-3 DE than Irvin is, and I thought Irvin had more natural talent as well. Irvin was also faster and more relentless. And Irvin didn't cost a top 5 pick.
Like JPP, Jordan is highly undeveloped and didn't really produce much. If Jordan had 36" arms and was less upright and stiff as an athlete, I might buy in to him as a JPP type. Instead, I see him getting a lot of sacks and hurries against tackles that can't defend his edge speed, which is good but short of mindblowing. I think Jordan is a neat player, but probably not a megastar at the next level. He's also very risky given his lack of development and unusual body type.
Not saying he's a guaranteed bust, but I think he deserves to be a mid to late 1st instead of a top 5 lock.
Ezekial Ansah:
Similar to Jordan, Ansah has overrated athleticism and is highly undeveloped. One of the positives for Ansah are his 35 1/8" arms, but on tape his arms look far shorter than that measurement and he doesn't get 35" type results out of them physically.
Ansah is new to football but what really concerns me was how many small school linemen I saw pushing him around. He has no power in those arms, and often goes chest to chest with blockers. He has no swim/rip type moves to get past blockers, and even if he did I am not sure he has the upper body strength to be good with them. BYU played Ansah inside often but he was typically a stonewall machine.
As a LEO or a prototypical 5-tech (meaning, not what Red Bryant is) Ansah shows some promise with his 4.60 speed and strong 10 yard split. Despite playing with a high pad level he doesn't get driven back on drive blocks, which tells me that he has the potential to be a solid or even good 5-tech against the run. And while his arms are weak, they are 35" long. Maybe a good coach could turn him into something there. And with a LOT of work, I could see a brilliant coach making something out of Ansah as a LEO.
It's going to be a lot of work though. Ansah just isn't a natural football player. Despite his quick 10 yard split on a track, he's actually pretty slow firing off the snap and worse yet, he stands up and gives up his pad level immediately.
Ansah's upside might be a 10 sack a year LEO, but only if he gains great upper body strength, learns how to use his 35" arms, develops a pass rush repertoire (he has none), learns how to diagnose the run better, learns how to fire off quick and learns how to stay low and keep his pads down. That's a LOT to ask.
To be brutally honest, I'm not sure if there is a shred of difference between Ansah and Margus Hunt. Their combine measurements and performances were strikingly similar, they both are from outside the US, and both are new to football. I actually thought Hunt was the more fluid athlete of the two at the combine. And where is Hunt getting drafted? Late 1st? 3rd round? 5th round? He's not going top 10, and Ansah shouldn't either.
Just missed the cut:
Barkevious Mingo: I'm letting him off the hook because there is a small chance he might not go top 15. Mingo has quickness but can't disengage and plays like his size would suggest. He wasn't productive at LSU and when you watch him you see why.
Damontre Moore: He's probably a 2nd or 3rd rounder now, so no need to pile on.
Star Lotulelei: He's looking like a 10-15 range type guy right now. I think that's not terribly over-rated given his Suh/Ngata type upside.
Alec Ogletree: Probably dropping into the 20-60 range now, so like Moore, I won't kick him while he's down.
Cordarrelle Patterson: Not really a receiver, more of a RB playing WR. Seattle loves players like that, but if a team takes Patterson really early thinking he's something he's not, it could spell trouble. I actually like Patterson, but I'm putting him on this list because he's very high risk and that doesn't appear to be appreciated enough in his draft hype.
Johnathan Hankins: Won't be a top 15 guy, but the fact that he's even in 1st round mocks is mind blowing. I wouldn't draft him in the 7th. Might be the worst "1st round prospect" I have ever seen. If Seattle drafts him, things might get awkward.
Desmond Trufant: Always a nice player at UW, Trufant feels like a pretty massive overdraft as a mid to late 1st rounder. He's a solid contributor, but not a star.
And yes, I have looked over every 1st round prospect, not just the guys Seattle might want. I really like this OL class which is dominating the first round. Fluker might be the one exception but he's a fringe 1st rounder, and he's a classic Tom Cable type too so I wouldn't bash the pick if Seattle made it. Mainly, it's the DL class that is loaded with landmines this year.


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LAS VEGAS — Jake Owen kept country fans out well past midnight here as the headliner of Saturday's (April 6) free concert lineup at the Fremont Street Experience. Presented by the Academy of Country Music, the downtown event entertained thousands of fans a few miles away from the Strip, where the ACM Awards will be taking place Sunday night.
Owen led a four-of-a-kind lineup of country stars whose career could potentially be without limits.
Randy Houser, Jana Kramer and Chris Janson were all able to connect with Fremont Street fans through stage presence, strong vocals and some aces up their sleeves.
Four years ago, Owen held down a middle performance slot at the event. Back then, he had just "Don't Think I Can't Love You" and a few moderate hits to save for the end of his set. Now he's able to shuffle the deck with "The One That Got Away," "Alone With You" and "Eight Second Ride." All of those tunes drew cheers of recognition, although the breezy "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" is probably his signature song right now.
Along with older hits such as "Starting With Me" and "Yee Haw," Owen offered a handful of new songs from an album he's working on. I couldn't make out the titles but the message was clear: Sunny weather and pretty girls are a winning combination. With a melody similar to "Wagon Wheel," one of the choruses went something like: "I like it a lot/A whole lot." And he's starting to infuse the new material with unmistakable twang and hints of reggae and rap. Without hearing the music, that sounds like a really weird combo, but I wouldn't bet against it.
Meanwhile, it's fair to say Houser and Kramer beat the odds to make a career in country music.
Houser lost some momentum after a change of record labels, but he projects a newfound confidence thanks to his first No. 1 single, "How Country Feels." Although he's had other hits, he tends to stretch his set by saying things like, "Let's sing that chorus one more time!" and asking how many country fans are in the audience.
However, all is forgiven through powerful songs such as "Like a Cowboy" and early hits like "Anything Goes." In addition, he dusted off a little number he co-wrote called "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk." His new single, "Runnin' Outta Moonlight," should keep his career moving ahead.
As for Kramer, she's working with a hit and a-half. "Why Ya Wanna" reached the Top 5 — and "Whiskey" is working its way up the chart. Last year, as an artist whose album wasn't even out, she injected her set with bravado and girl power. This year, she seemed more comfortable onstage and earned cheers for mentioning her engagement to fellow country star Brantley Gilbert. They'll compete for the ACM's best new artist tonight, with Florida Georgia Line being the third contender.
Kramer said she's working on new music, too, and offered a preview of a song presumably titled "Don't Touch My Radio." (She called that her one big rule.) You can hear a Shania Twain influence in its melody and arrangement. She also covered Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'."
If there's a joker in the bunch, it's probably Chris Janson. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that there's an electrical cord running from the amplifier straight into his ankle. Prancing all across the stage, he wasted no time getting the crowd revved up on songs like "White Trash," "Redneck Revival" and "Back in My Drinking Days."
Like Houser, he's on his second record deal, and this one seems to be working all right. His catchy new single "Better I Don't" is currently climbing the country chart. It's not too early to consider the odds that he'll be on the ACM ballot next year.


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Ford Motors was formed by Henry Ford in 1903 near Detroit, Mich. Ford started the company with $28,000 in funding that had come from investors like John and Horace Dodge, who would later go on to form the Dodge car company a few years later.
Henry Ford was an early experimenter with automobiles after previously working for Thomas Edison. His ambition with his own company was to build affordable cars that for the average American. Ford realized that ambition almost instantly with the Model A, which was released in 1903. However, the most impactful Ford was the Model T, which was released in 1908.
The Model T enjoyed a 20-year run of production while it was purchased by more than 16 million Americans. It became the first mass-produced vehicle to catch on with the public at large mainly because it was simple to drive with the price of a very affordable $825. The Model T was also significant as the first automobile to use assembly lines. The entire assembly line process for building automobiles, as we now know, was developed by Ford Motors during the company's formative years.
Ford Through The Years
While Ford is technically the second largest automobile company in the U.S., it's still regarded as the first name in American cars around the world. The early success of the Model T established the brand as a mainstay.
Ford followed up on the Model T's success by acquiring Lincoln Motor Company in 1925. Ford used the Lincoln brand to expand into the luxury car market just as it began using the Mercury marque to develop mid-priced vehicles.
Ford's most iconic vehicle in the postwar era was the Thunderbird, which came out in the 1950s. A sporty two-seater and available as a convertible and a coupe, the Thunderbird, most commonly known as the T-Bird, featured innovations like power windows. During the 1960s, Ford also produced a number of iconic vehicles including the popular Ford Falcon and the car that helped establish the standard for the American muscle car, the Ford Mustang.
The 1970s impacted Ford heavily, just as it did other American auto manufacturers. Middle Eastern oil crisis' and new government regulations forced Ford to reevaluate and reconfigure their product line. Ford followed the trend toward more compact, economical vehicles by acquiring part of Japanese car company, Mazda.
By the 1980s, Ford had reestablished itself as a powerhouse in the American automotive industry. Its compact Ford Escort was enormously popular and the Ford Taurus, unveiled in 1986, helped to redefine the modern midsize vehicle class. During the 1990s, SUV-crazed Ford produced the very successful Ford Explorer, a midsize SUV that was one of the most popular American made sport utilities of the era. Ford also expanded its global brand significantly during this period, acquiring British brands such as Jaguar and Aston Martin in the late 1980s and Volvo in the late 1990s.
However, like most U.S. automakers, Ford was forced to downsize in the last 10 years. While Fords are still popular with U.S. drivers, the company offloaded many of its foreign holdings including Jaguar, Aston Martin, Land Rover, and Volvo.
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In 2005, Ford reintroduced the Mustang, implementing a design that read like a modern take on the classic look of late 1960s models such as the one famously featured in the Steve McQueen film, "Bullitt." Powered by a modular three-valve V-8 and equipped with a five-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic, the Mustang once again proved itself popular with drivers who crave the thrill of an all-American muscle car.
Unveiled in 2006, the Fusion is currently another one of Ford's most popular vehicles. A four-door midsize sedan, the Fusion is available in standard and hybrid versions. Sized somewhere between the compact Focus and the full-size version of the Taurus, the Fusion was named Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" in 2010.
Another of Ford's currently popular vehicles is the Flex, a crossover SUV that was unveiled in 2008. A five-door SUV, the Flex features front-wheel drive and is available with a Duratec V-6 or the more efficient EcoBoost V-6.
Ford Products and Technologies
Ford is also responsible for one of the most widely driven American made hybrid vehicles on the market like the Escape, which is a hybrid crossover vehicle that is affordably priced and popular with drivers for its economy, reliability, and versatility.
Ford Aerostar
1997-1995 | Minivan/Van
The Ford Aerostar is also well known for its unique design.
Ford Aspire
1997-1995 | Compact, Hatchback
The Ford Aspire resembles a variety of other small, compact cars and mini wagons that appear on the market.
Ford Bronco
1996-1995 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Ford ran production on the Bronco from 1966 to 1996.
Ford C-Max
2018-2017, 2013 | Hybrid, Wagon
Ford C-MAX Energi
2016-2014 | Hybrid, Wagon
Ford C-MAX Hybrid
Ford Contour
2000-1995 | Midsize, Sedan
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.
Ford Crown Victoria
2007-1995 | Midsize, Sedan
The name "Crown Victoria" first appeared on a Ford in 1955, then reemerged after a decades-long absence on the 1979 Ford LTD.
Ford E-150
2014-2002 | Minivan/Van
The Ford E-150 will never be mistaken for any other vehicle class or style as it looks exactly like the stereotypical van.
Ford E-150 Econoline
2001-1995 | Minivan/Van
The Ford E-150 Econoline van was the best-selling, full-size van on the market since 1980.
Ford E-250
2013-2002 | Minivan/Van
Ford E-250 Econoline
2001-1997 | Minivan/Van
As a commercial hauler, the Ford E-250 Econoline does the job but lacks the design for great fuel economy.
Ford E-350
The Ford E-350 Super Duty is the most rugged and well-equipped model available in the E-Series.
Ford E-350 Econoline
The Ford E-350 Econoline is part of Ford's successful E-Series and is one of the longest running series of vans still in production today.
Ford EcoSport
2019 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Ford Edge
2018-2007 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Edge is a well-designed entry in the popular crossover market.
Ford Escape
2019-2001 | Hybrid, SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Ford Escape, a compact four-door SUV, was first introduced in 2001.
Ford Escort
2002-1995 | Compact, Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Ford Excursion
2005-2000 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
The Ford Excursion holds records for excess.
Ford Expedition
2019-1997 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
In 1997, Ford introduced the Expedition, a full-size SUV.
Ford Explorer
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Ford Explorer Sport
2003-2001 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Generally speaking, when talking about a motor vehicle, if someone uses phrases like ""hobby-horse ride"" or ""can cause sea sickness"" or ""rocks and sways like a carnival ride,"" it indicates that said vehicle leaves much to be desired.
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Part pickup, part SUV, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac was a unique vehicle that was originally introduced in 2001.
Ford F-150
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Ford F-250
The Ford F-250 falls in an extremely competitive vehicle class, that of the heavy-duty pickup truck.
Ford F-350
2018-1999, 1997-1995 | Truck, Utility/Offroad
The Ford F-350 Super Duty is a muscular full-size pickup truck that has been available in its current incarnation since 1999.
Ford F-350 Super Duty
2019 | Truck, Utility/Offroad
Ford F-450
2018-2008 | Truck, Utility/Offroad
Ford Fiesta
2019, 2017-2011 | Compact, Hatchback, Sedan
The Ford Fiesta saw production for three years in the 1970s.
Ford Five Hundred
2007-2005 | Midsize, Sedan
The Ford Five Hundred was a full-size sedan that was available between 2005 and 2007.
Ford Flex
2017-2009 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
Introduced in 2009, the Ford Flex is a full-size crossover vehicle that provides an alternative to minivans and large SUVs.
Ford Focus
2018-2000 | Compact, Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
The Ford Focus, introduced in 2000, is a subcompact car that replaced the Ford Escort.
Ford Focus BEV
2014 | Compact, Hatchback
Ford Focus Electric
2018-2015 | Compact, Hatchback
Ford Freestar
2007-2004 | Minivan/Van
The Ford Freestar, introduced in 2004, is a minivan that replaced the Ford Windstar.
Ford Freestyle
2007-2005 | SUV, Utility/Offroad, Wagon
The Ford Freestyle, introduced in 2005, is a crossover vehicle that offers seating for seven and competes among crossovers, wagons, and other SUVs.
Ford Fusion
2019-2006 | Hybrid, Midsize, Sedan
The Ford Fusion, a midsize family sedan, was introduced in 2006.
Ford Fusion Energi
2017-2013 | Hybrid, Midsize, Sedan
Ford Fusion Hybrid
2019-2014 | Hybrid, Midsize, Sedan
Ford GT
2006-2005 | Coupe, Sports
The Ford GT is a mid-engine, two-seater sport coupe produced for the 2005 and 2006 model years.
Ford Mustang
2018-1995 | Convertible, Coupe, Sports
Get all of the facts about the Ford Mustang
Ford Probe
1997-1995 | Coupe, Hatchback, Sports
Get all of the facts about the Ford Probe
Ford Ranger
2011-1995 | Truck, Utility/Offroad
The first Ford Ranger released in America was first produced in 1982 for the 1983 model year.
Ford Shelby GT500
2014-2007 | Convertible, Coupe, Sports
Few cars are more desirable to drivers of all ages and demographics than the Ford Mustang.
Ford Taurus
2019-2008, 2006-1995 | Midsize, Sedan, Wagon
A true blockbuster for the Ford company, the Taurus is still around today and is the fourth oldest nameplate for the company in North America.
Ford Taurus X
2009-2008 | SUV, Utility/Offroad
The short-lived Ford Taurus X was an oddity, but hidden gem in the Ford fleet, that was produced between 2005 and 2009.
Ford Thunderbird
2005-2002, 1997-1995 | Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback, Sports
The Thunderbird is considered as one of the great muscle cars, and even luxury cars, produced in the United States.
Ford Transit
2019-2015 | Minivan/Van
Ford Transit Connect
2019-2010 | Minivan/Van
Ford Windstar
2003-1995 | Minivan/Van
The Ford Windstar entered the market for two different stretches of time.
Ford ZX2
2003-2002 | Compact, Coupe
Introduced in 1998, the Ford ZX2 was a sportier version of the Ford Escort and was produced for half a decade before being discontinued in 2003.


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A few years ago I found myself in southern Louisiana, near Houma. A fellow outdoor writer had invited me out to catch redfish down near Grand Isle. We hadn't met up yet, and I needed lunch before I made the 70-mile drive down to the Gulf. I asked where I ought to get some food, and, after careful consultation with some locals drinking coffee and eating kolache, I set my truck toward Bayou Delight.
It was exactly what I'd hoped it would be. A little grubby, very lived-in and dotted with sugar cane farmers and other random Cajuns, some speaking French.
I had just sat down in a booth when a gigantic man wearing a foot-long Bowie knife on his belt walked in with his petite, dark-haired wife and sat down in the booth next to me. Turns out he was a gator hunter. Sadly, I can't remember this man's name. We got to talking though, and when he learned I'd never eaten gator — although, oddly, I'd eaten crocodile in South Africa — he suggested I order Bayou Delight's alligator sauce piquante.
I did, along with a side order of fried alligator for good measure.
The gator hunter had set me in the right direction. I'd never eaten a sauce piquante (sauce pee-kahnt) before, and when it came it looked like red gumbo. It was about as thick as a gumbo, and was very tomatoey, with an island of white rice in the center and lots of diced gator floating around. It was spicy, but not blow-your-head-off spicy. I'd never eaten anything like it. Gumbo meets chili.
I told the gator hunter that finding alligator in California might be tough. "Oh, you can use anything you want," he said. "Turtle, frogs, crawfish, chicken, venison…" Venison? That sounded like a plan.
When I returned home, I decided that I had to make it for myself.
Turns out a sauce piquante is indeed like a tomatoey gumbo. One of the generalizations about the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking it the presence of tomato; Creole cooking uses a lot of tomato, Cajun less so. Most Cajun gumbos have no tomato or very little. I say "most" because every cook has her own recipe. But sauce piquante is the exception: It is a tomato-based dish.
To make a sauce piquante, as in most things Cajun, you start with a dark roux (unless it is a seafood version, in which case the roux is stopped when it's the color of peanut butter). The roux then cooks the trinity — onion, celery and green pepper.
Tomato paste sometimes makes an appearance, but tomatoes themselves always do. The canned variety with green chiles made by Rotel shows up a lot in recipes. Red wine is in some versions (it's in mine), and it's always served with white rice and either parsley or green onions.
The alligator sauce piquante I had at Bayou Delight was unique in that the gator was diced small. If you've never eaten gator, it can be tough. Chewy. Like chicken meets shrimp meets clam. It's an acquired taste. Dicing the meat small and long stewing fixes this, however. And it will do the same for venison, which has a tendency to become dry in stews.
Was my version better than Bayou Delight's? Probably not, but I'd like to think it would make the Unnamed Gator Hunter happy. And since I can't find him, you get to be the judge. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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