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Ideal Raid Makeup
Tanks (3)
Prot Warrior x2
Feral Druid
Healers (7)
Holy Paladin x2
Holy Priest
Resto Druid x2
Resto Shaman x2
Melee DPS (3)
Arms/Fury Warrior
Rogue x2
Ranged DPS (9)
Hunter x3
Mage x2
Shadow Priest x2
Warlock x2
Flexible Slots (3)
Enhancement or Elemental Shaman
Mage or Warlock
Protection or Retribution Paladin
Hmm. I'm not really sure about the Protection Paladin. The DPS warrior could act as a 4th tank, but I'd want the third Blessing. Maybe use a Retribution paladin. That would give higher DPS on fights that require less than 4 tanks, but lower DPS on 4-tank fights.
What would be your ideal raid?
19 comments:
- Anonymous11:19 AM, August 31, 2007
Definitely add a 41-pt elemental shaman to that mix, even if you have to lose someone else (probably a hunter or lock). Keeping the Totem of Wrath in a group with 4 other casters will raise overall raid DPS by a MUCH more significant amount.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12:34 PM, August 31, 2007
Personally, I think it would be crazy to take 2 prot warriors. A protection paladin can do everything a second warrior could do, plus they can bless, keep up a judgement, and are better in any AoE situation.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6:46 AM, September 01, 2007
The suck suck that is SSC have fights that need 1 tank and fights that need 5 tanks. And Lady Vash is supposed to be done with 2 real tanks, 1 kiter, and only 6 healers.ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous7:08 AM, September 01, 2007
Prot warrior's can do something important that paladin's can't in 25man's. Have 20k health (Buffed). You will never have a paladin tank gruul or OT gruul. Bear's or Warrior's are for this job. Al'ar is another hight tank fight. Phase 2 is all about having a prot paladin to ranged pull adds.ReplyDelete
Drake on Perenolde
- Anonymous3:11 PM, September 01, 2007
Well, my pally tank fully buffed has near 18K health. With the class difference, a warrior can have max 19.5K fully buffed.ReplyDelete
Paladin tanking Gruul has been done in the past and will be done in the future. Same with Mag and same with any 25 men.
How about this, we get three tanking classes and the best tanks that know their stuff will tank whatever they want (and there will be four when DK comes in expansion).
Sure they have differences but they can all do it really good. It will be like healers, 4 classes of healers with each their flavors and only the best of them will be able to get the job done because yes someone can be a sucky healer.
I am MT for my guild. I am considered by very good warrior tank friends as a very good tank. They consider me as their equals. Blizz stated that they will reduce the HP difference and will give us new tools in 2.3 to tank better than it is now.
I respect any tanks of any class as long as they get the job done. Paladin my now have it the hard way because of itemizations and tools but I hope it will get better.
Only the best ones in this game will have the mantle to be tanks (I do not care MT or OT) of any class in end game raids.
Maximilliann on Elune
In my guild ele shamans are considered = to a mage spot, even though I may not do as much DPS as a mage, I increase 4 other casters DPS by at least 1/5 of there overall dmg, if that total damage was added to my overall damage and compared to a fully decked mage its alot higher....ReplyDelete
Same thing above goes for enhancement shammys in a rogue / melee group.....and they enhance elemntal shamans because of stormstrike...ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2:35 PM, September 03, 2007
The 'extra man' paladin really should be Retribution. Retribution brings more nice buffs to the table than Protection. Retribution can fill the Protection's role better than vice-versa. Retribution helps fix a loot-imbalance in the raid, because 2-Handers are undersought and tanking gear is oversought.ReplyDelete
The main benefits the party is going to get from a retribution paladin are Sanctity Aura, Sanctified Crusader, Crusader Strike, and better DPS. Having two Healadins, Crusader Strike is going to be especially helpful. The Aura seems a bit limited, but Sanctified Crusader's just great.
Protection Paladins on the other hand have better survivability and better threat generation, neither of which really matter when you have 3 other tanks. Blessing of Kings is going to be dipped into by one of the other Paladins already. Imp. Concentration is nice, but not that important for a Raid.
The Retribution Paladin's challenge will be pulling out his shield for fights which can not be handled by three other tanks. He doesn't lose nearly as much as the Protection Paladin who has to somehow contribute when there's nothing to really tank.
Finally there's the loot balance (let's leave Feral out of the discussion because its gearing is very different from other classes). I notice you've balanced everything out very well between the armor types. Now, consider the case that a boss drops some fantastic tanking 1-hander. How many people are going to need it? Both Protection warriors. If the DPS war is fury, there's a good chance he's going to be in on the roll as well.
What if an amazing 2-hander drops? The shaman will maybe loot, depending on spec. The DPS warrior will maybe loot, depending on spec. Tanking gear's already needed enough in this raid, and DPS 2-handers are currently under-needed.
Protection has its merits, but Retribution brings more to the raid, especially one with so many tanking slots already filled. Lose a tank from the raid and Protection makes much more sense.
That's an extremely solid pro-Retribution argument. Your ideas are very intriguing. It fits nicely with my previous ideas about using a Ret/Prot OT.ReplyDelete
As my currently-active 70 is a Shadow Priest, I found it quite interesting that your raid has 2x Shadow Priests and only 1 Holy Priest.ReplyDelete
What I'd take if I could pick anything. Preferred specs alongside each role. The totals:ReplyDelete
3 warriors (1 prot, 1 fury, 1 hybrid)
3 warlocks (2 affliction, 1 shadow-destruction)
3 shamans (1 enhancement, 1 elemental, 1 resto)
2* rogues (combat)
3 priests (2 holy, 1 shadow)
3 paladins (2 holy, 1 prot)
2* mages (fire)
2 hunters (1 survival, 1 beastmaster)
3 druids (2 resto, 1 feral)
* = not sure whether another mage or another rogue would be more beneficial
That's my perfect raid.
Baelor, 70 paladin
Runetotem server
Forgot to break it down by role.ReplyDelete
That'd be 4 tanks - the 2 prot warriors, the feral druid and the prot paladin. For single tank fights, one prot warrior gets into his dps gear and keeps t-clap/demo up. For 2 tank fights, you've got the feral in cat and the pally in heal gear. For 3 tank fights, you've got an option to err toward DPS (feral in cat) or healing (pally in heal gear). For 4 tank fights, it's obvious. For >4, which I've seen very rarely, you can use the DPS warrior to tank a little bit, or just have one of the other tanks handle more than 1.
4-5 melee DPS (5-6 when the feral druid isn't tanking)
9-10 ranged DPS
7 healers (8 when the prot paladin isn't tanking)
- Cormack11:48 PM, September 04, 2007
2 Prot Warriors
2 Feral Druids
1 Fury Warrior
3 Combat Rogues
1 Enhancement Shaman
2 Fire or arcane mages (depending on gear)
3 Warlocks
2 Shadow Priests
1 Elemental Shaman
1 BM Hunter
2 Resto Shaman
2 Holy Paladins
2 Resto Druids
1 Holy Priest
- Anonymous4:05 PM, September 11, 2007
Going to have to disagree with you on a few points.ReplyDelete
Ideally, you would want a retribution paladin but to put it simply most retribution paladins suck and they do crap damage, and I mean absurdly bad damage. A dps warrior in the same tier gear can output around 20-30% more dps.
If you are min/maxing, lets say for gruul, you are going to have 2 tanks, 7 healers, and 16 dps. Most retribution paladins will do 450-500 dps in tier 4 gear. A good warlock/rogue/shadow priest will do 700 dps. Almost all other classes have a buff they can give to their 5-man group also so its not like sanctity aura is an "advantage" either. I would rather have windfury totem or commanding shout as a melee class than improved sanctity aura.
So you are losing out on 250-300 dps on that slot already for giving a 3% damage buff to 15 other members, and a negligible buff (considering you are giving up the buffs of the class you are replacing a retribution paladin with) to 4 other party members.
Lets say you are a mid-tier guild doing gruul and have about 475 dps each. 475x.03=4.75x3=approximately 14dps extra for each other 15 dps. 14x15=approximatley 215 (don't have a calculator on me)
Lets say you are a good guild doing gruul and you're average dps is 600. Thats about 20% more so you will get about 260 dps to your dps from the retribution paladin.
Retribution paladins suck. Period. They have no aggro dump, their sustained dps is crap, and they are inferior to almost every other dps class out there such that their improved crusader aura only improves raid dps if you are replacing a fury warrior or crappy hunter.
Their utility also almost never saves a raid. Having sol and sow is nice, but not necessary. SOW will almost always be up anyways with a protection paladin in the group.
Also, as a prot/holy paladin, I hate having to roll against a retribution paladin that takes away from raid dps and lowers the chance we will kill a boss before the enrage timer.
Paladin gear shoudl go to the paladins helping the raid the most which is a holy paladin or prot paladin.
Anyways, in response to the original post:
I think my ideal 25-man raid make-up would look like:
Tanks (3)
Prot Warrior x2
Feral Druid
2 prot warriors is too many. Have 1 good prot warrior, and 1 fury warrior instead.
1 prot paladin is also the best offtank as he can keep seal of wisdom up, has better long-term aggro generation with seal of vengeance, and being uncrushable is best suited to taking crushing blows.
Also the feral druid can do great melee dps if you don't need a tank.
Healers (7)
Holy Paladin x2
Holy Priest
Resto Druid x2
Resto Shaman x2
You need 3 holy paladins to get all the best paladin buffs which are Light/Kings/Might on warriors and kings/salv/(wisdom/might) on everybody else. Going with only 2 nerfs the entire raid in terms of the best buffs.
Also paladins are still the most mana efficient healers in the game and are the best single target healers. You need at least 2 on any maintank with constant fol spam to keep the raid safe. (the 1 extra being usually on the offtank or when one other paladin is incpacitated).
To maek up for this it shoudl be 2 druids and 1 resto shaman. Lifebloom is simply too awesome. Just keep the shaman for ancestral fortitude procs (using level 1 hw) and at full mana to chain heale verything during burst damage.
Melee DPS (3)
Arms/Fury Warrior
Rogue x2
You should run with more rogues as possible if you are min/maxing, depending on the fight. They are simply among the best dps. Probably 4 rogues would be a better number.
Ranged DPS (9)
Hunter x3
Mage x2
Shadow Priest x2
Warlock x2
Hunters suck, especially if they can't keep their pet out (beastmaster being the best spec atm). Keep 2 for balance and misdirects as needed.
Shadow Priests and Warlocks you should max out as they have the best dps in the game. Also warlock utilty is needed for most encounters (hydross, mag, vashj) and shadow priests make healers/dps never run out of mana.
Up the number to 3/4 each.
Flexible Slots (3)
Enhancement or Elemental Shaman
Mage or Warlock
Protection or Retribution Paladin
Enhancement shamans suck. Good dps but no survivability. I'd rather have a rogue with cloak of shadows or another kind of shaman for the totems.
Elemental shamans are ok, better than enhancement at least.
I think this would be my ideal raid setup. May need to replace 1 hunter with another feral druid in the cases where 5 tanks are necessary.ReplyDelete
Tank Group:
Prot Warrior
Prot Pally
Warlock (Imp Buff)
Resto Druid (Tree of Life buff)
Physical DPS:
Fury Warrior
Feral Druid
Caster 1
Elemental Shaman
Resto/Balance Druid (moonkin healer)
Caster 2
Shadow Priest
Holy Priest
Holy Priest
Holy Paladin (Blessing of Salvation/Light)
Resto Shaman
Caster 3
Shadow Priest
Holy Paladin (Blessing of Kings)
Holy Paladin (Blessing of Wisdom/Might)
- Anonymous8:04 AM, December 27, 2007
Obviously the comments about more warlocks and more shadow priests are way off base. You are limited with the number of debuffs you can place on a target. Warlocks having 4? each and shadow priest probably having the same meaning if you had any more than 2 of each you'd be looking at the bear minimum of 16 debuffs of your allotted 32 debuffs on the target. You'd want sunders and mangle which take up 2 more. Mages will also have debuffs, so you're almost maxed out. You need to limit the number of locks/shadow priests simply because they would spend most of the time wiping debuff after debuff. My group would probably look like this...ReplyDelete
Warrior x 3 (2 prot and 1 arms or fury)
Druid x 1 (feral with tank and DPS gear)
Warlocks x 1 (affliction)
Warlocks x 1 (destruction)
Warlocks x 1 (affliction or destruction)
Mage x 3 (fire, arcane, frost doesn't matter mix it up)
Hunter x 3
Rogue x 1 (combat)
Shaman x 2 (elemental)
Shaman x 1 (enhancement)
Priest X 2 (shadow)
Paladin x 2 (holy)
Priest x 2 (holy/disc)
Druid x 1 (resto)
Shaman x 1 (resto)
Reason for only 1 rogue, they bring nothing to the raid except DPS which can be more than made up for by AP buffs and GoA/WF buffs from enhancement shaman along with their group flurry. 2 elemental shaman because at least +101 spell dmg and healing and 3% crit +mana regen for casters will boost your healing, dmg, and mana regen far above what it would cost to lose a single rogue. As long as they are hunters and not "huntards" you should be just fine with DPS. If you're doing a melee boss, swap out some casters for rogues, but for trash and most boss fights, you're ultimate DPS would look something like it does above.
God, aweful set-up.ReplyDelete
Here's how it should be done:
3 tanks:
1 prot warr
1 prot pally
1 bear druid
4 melee:
1 fury warrior
1 rogue
1 enh shaman
1 ret pally with the druid tank in this grp too for imp LOTP
10 ranged dps:
1 destro lock
1 aff lock for shadow embrace
2 mages
1 elem shaman
2 s priests
2 hunters
1 boomkin/smite priest/..shockadin?
7 healers:
2 holy priests
2 holy pally
1 resto druid (2 if theres no boomkin)
2 resto shaman
1 extra slot for whatever classes help most depending on the fight
Enhancement Shaman do NOT suck. You do not bring an enhance shaman to the party because of his DPS, you bring him for his utility, his ability to increase the DPS of the other Melee classes. For that matter, the Shaman class in itself is primarily there for their utility and the ability to make everyone else better... the only thing we can't do is tank and cure tardness.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6:38 AM, December 10, 2008
Ok for any raid, you want to max all your dps with most buffs, melee most likely wantReplyDelete
1 Fury Warrior( great dps aoe dps)
2 rogues ( combat + bleeds)
1 Feral druid ( MAX bleed dmg)
And an elemental shaman + boomkin with any caster team you can make up
scratch the hunters most suck
no enhancement shamans
If you want healers you want
2 Holy Paladin
1 Holy Priest
3 Resto Druids
1 Resto Shaman
shaman for earth shield + hots and constant heal spam and the shield
and never over 2 warlocks, any mage would benefit more than a DoT lock with the sham + druid spell buff dps
2 shamans, one drop windfury tot, MAX MELEE DPS
tank = 2 prot warrs, 1 prot pally


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The various gas-engine 2010 Fusion models we drove are similarly comfortable, commodious, and in the case of the Sport model, excitingly agile. Offered in a range of trim levels, the new Fusion is a compelling mid-size car with agile handling and world-beating fuel thrift.
The 2010 Ford Fusion offers five variants: S, SE, Sport, SEL and Hybrid.
Fusion S ($19,270) comes standard with cloth upholstery, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power locks, instrument cluster with message center, keyless entry and trunk release, AM/FM/CD/MP3 with four speakers, remote decklid release, capless fuel filler, trip computer, cruise control, speed-sensitive wipers. It comes with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission, 16-inch wheels, body-color bumpers and door handles, tinted glass, black power mirrors. A six-speed automatic is optional.
Fusion SE ($20,545) adds six-speaker audio, fog lamps, fold-flat passenger seat, body-color mirrors, six-way power driver seat, Sirius satellite radio, steering wheel audio and cruise controls, illuminated visor mirrors, and 17-inch wheels. A six-speed select-shift automatic is optional. Also optional is a 3.0-liter V6 flex-fuel engine ($2,490) and comes with six-speed automatic.
Fusion Sport ($25,825) adds 3.5-liter V6 engine, sport-tuned suspension, six-speed select-shift automatic, 18-inch wheels, chrome trim, rear spoiler, dual exhausts, unique side rocker moldings and front fascia, SYNC communication system, auto-dimming rearview, eight-way power driver seat, unique interior trim and center console applique. All-wheel drive ($1,850) is available.
Fusion SEL ($23,975) comes with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and upgrades with leather heated seats, dual-zone temperature control, SYNC communications system, halogen headlamps, auto-dimming rearview, heated outside mirrors, eight-way power driver seats, six-way power passenger seat, leather shifter, leather steering wheel, keyless entry pad, six-speed select-shift automatic and 17-inch wheels. A 3.0-liter V6 flex-fuel engine with six-speed automatic transmission is optional.
Fusion Hybrid ($27,270) comes fitted with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine, Hybrid 275-volt sealed battery, permanent magnet-electric motor, regenerative braking system, LCD graphic instrument panel, reverse-sensing system, Hybrid badging, 17-inch wheels, E-CVT electronic constant-velocity automatic transmission.
Optional packages: Sun & SYNC Package with auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone and compass, power moonroof, SYNC communication system; Driver's Vision Package with blind-spot information system, rearward camera in rearview mirror; Moon & Tune Package with moonroof, Sony audio with 12 speakers; Electronics Package with heated seats, six-way power passenger seat, ambient lighting, automatic headlights, blind-spot information system, dual-zone temp control, heated mirrors with puddle lamps, console rearview camera, keyless entry pad. Additional options: voice-activated navigation system (Sport, SEL, Hybrid), engine-block heater, reverse-sensing system.
Safety features that come standard on all Fusion models include dual front, side-impact, and side curtain airbags (with crash-severity sensing), seatbelt pretensioners, anti-lock brakes, and traction control, tire-pressure monitoring. Also available are a rearview camera, a reverse sensing system, and all-wheel drive.
The 2010 Fusion uses the same platform as the 2009 model, but from there similarities cease.
The all-new front-end design, beginning with a bold, three-bar chrome grille and racecar-like chrome-trimmed intakes at the bottom of the nose, has a muscular confidence that makes you take a second, more interested, look. How long has it been since the mainstream American mid-size elicited that?
The Fusion's sinuousness is continued in the carefully raised modeling of the hood, implying that what lies beneath is something genuinely worthy. True enough. The Fusion is no dragster, but its performance is spirited, and its 7.0-second 0-to-60 time in the Sport model gives it the edge over the Honda Accord (7.4 seconds) and Toyota Camry (7.1 seconds).
Given the conservative looks of the Honda and Toyota, the Fusion's styling makes a statement all its own. Its well-formed flanks, accented by gleaming streaks of chrome, give the Fusion both a dynamically fresh appearance and excellent aerodynamic efficiency. Its coefficient of drag, aided by underbody airflow tuning, is an extremely low 0.32, helping achieve high fuel mileage.
Ford stylists were able to combine graceful styling with practicality in another way. The Fusion's high-bustled three-box design delivers a tall, capacious trunk volume of 11.8 cubic feet. It also delivers an easy lift-over height.
In style and stance, the new Ford has a sporting, fun-to-drive spirit not normally associated with either Japanese or American workaday mid-sizers. The Fusion, rather, has the cues of a finely conceived European sedan gone global.
By necessity, our test Ford Fusion Hybrid was furnished with instrumentation not found in any gas-engine versions. The Hybrid's so-called EcoGuide information system flanks the center-mounted speedometer with two LCD panels, communicating what the powertrain is doing, how it's doing it, and how, in real time, you can optimize its fuel efficiency.
Pushing a couple of buttons, you select between four different formats. Learning the distinctions between Inform Mode, Enlighten Mode, Engage Mode, and Empower Mode takes a moment, but then, if you're driving a hybrid, you're likely to want the best from your system. And as annoying and intimidating as some digital systems can be, we found that within 10 minutes driving, thanks to the tutorial nature of the EcoGuide, we were already using the throttle pedal to effectively stretch our mileage. Think of EcoGuide as an automotive video game. It's actually fun.
But if you just want to get to work really fast, especially if your traffic-heavy, stop-and-go commute often takes place at less than 50 mph, the hybrid system's most efficient speed range, a Fusion Hybrid will deliver mileage you never dreamed possible.
Our test car was upholstered with handsome black leather. Black pebble-grain texture on the dash gave things a well-furnished glow. The center stack contained a straightforward nav system and Ford's SYNC, the comprehensive communication network that allows the driver to track storms, place hands-free calls, find a movie start time, locate the cheapest gas in your region, and more.
The driver's seat had good lateral support, decent lumbar support, and proper elevation at the cushion's front to inhibit submarining (slipping under the belts) in a head-on impact. A sturdy chrome-trimmed shifter provided a businesslike grip.
The steering wheel features cruise-control buttons on the left side of the hub, and audio and media controls on the right. (And these controls were far enough away from the steering function to avoid accidental radio-station changes, as they should be.) The switchgear was neither showy nor cheap, with a straightforward utility appropriate to this car.
The deluxe Sony audio in our test car provided gorgeous sound, and better still, was adjusted by knobs. We've found the most efficient way to tune a sound system is with a radial knob, particularly when underway and especially on a rough road.
The air conditioning, which on the Hybrid is run directly off the battery pack (providing no power-sapping belt drag on the engine), was cool, powerful, all you could ask.
Rear seating was conventional for this class, which is to say, so-so. The seat cushions were flat and minimally cushioned. The two outside seats had a hint of lateral support, while the passenger in the center rear would be well advised to negotiate an upgrade. Headroom was reasonably good in back, given the downward taper of the roofline, but leave the fedora in your Bentley.
Driving Impression
Driving the Fusion Hybrid is different from driving other Fusions. Its acceleration is right in the middle of adequate, as most hybrid buyers will want, but the EcoGuide instrumentation's ongoing tutorial informs the driver in real time of the mileage being achieved. As EcoGuide demonstrates, the secret of the Hybrid's excellent City mileage is that its electric motor powers the car in cruising mode up to 47 mph. If more power is summoned for acceleration or passing, only then does the gasoline engine instantly and nearly silently kick in, adding smooth forward motion.
We found that when a stoplight turns green, we could use the throttle pedal freely, accelerating to the speed of traffic around us. Then by letting off the pedal slightly at, say, 40 mph or so, the gasoline engine almost imperceptibly shuts down. We're running on clean, thrifty electric power. Practically the only indication of this is by watching Eco-Guide. The smoothness of these transfers between gasoline and electricity is the unmistakable result of world-class engineering.
Power delivery in the Fusion Hybrid is smooth and progressive, exhibiting none of the artificially sudden throttle response of its Asian competitors.
Similarly, the Fusion's handling and on-road dynamics are exemplary. Because its handling is alert and agile, more so in some respects than Accord's or Camry's, it will respond accurately to driver inputs in an emergency.
At the same time, its ride is smooth and pleasing.
Four-wheel disc brakes, made more effective with standard ABS, provide forceful, easily modulated stopping power.
If you want to come to an accurate assessment of just how good Detroit products are, you need look no further than the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. It is roomy and comfortable, a cutting-edge mid-sized family sedan with world-class efficiency and satisfying performance. Factoring in the $3400 after-purchase federal tax credit because it's a hybrid, the price is right, too.
Ted West filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after driving the Fusion Hybrid through the canyons and along Pacific Coast Highway north of Santa Monica, California.
Model Lineup
Ford Fusion S ($19,270); SE ($20,545); SEL ($23,975); Sport ($25,825); Hybrid ($27,270).
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Options As Tested
Package 502A ($3,945) includes leather trimmed seats, heated front seats, voice-activated navigation system, Sony AM/FM/6CD/MP3 sound system with 12 speakers, 10GB Music Jukebox, Sirius Travel Link, moonroof, rearview camera, BLIS blind spot info system.
Model Tested
Ford Fusion Hybrid ($27,270).Attractive and purposeful, the redesigned 2010 Ford Fusion is an excellent choice among midsize sedans. With a choice of four- or six-cylinder engines, in addition to front-wheel and all-wheel drive, the Fusion has something for everyone. The powerteams are a 175-hp 2.5L four-cylinder engine with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, or a 240-hp 3.0L V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. The addition of a 263-hp 3.5L V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission is new for this year. The Fusion is available in four trim levels, the S, SE, SEL, and Sport. Safety features include electronic stability and traction control, security system, six-airbags, and a tire pressure monitoring system. For 2010, the Ford Fusion has a redesigned interior and exterior, and improved drivetrain, including the 263-hp 3.5L V6 engine found on the Sport trim.
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Pondicherry, recently crown as Puducherry is my native place. Situated along the coastline of Bay of Bengal, is rich in culture, attracts many tourists around the world.
The small coastal city stands alone for his rich and unique history, fought for his own Independence (August 16 is celebrated as Pondicherry Independence) against the French rulers. Dutch were the first to settle down and hand over to the French later.
Many freedom activists like Aurobindo and Subramaniam Bharati - tamil Poet took refuge in French territory and acted again the Bristish government.
The French people distinguished the city in two main parts: Ville blanche (French quarters) where still French people live. Many French institutions, including French schools, french consulate, oldest Church are located in these beautifully paved road.
If you are someone who is looking to stay in peace at Pondy, don't want to wake up by the street vendors voice, no horn sounds, practically no kids playing, you can hear the lullaby of beach waves! Well, you got to book a hotel in French quartier!
The other part is refered to: Ville noire (where Hindus lived)- literally If I translate that would be hard!
Located at the opposite end of Ville Blanche with lots of temples, road names like Eswaran koil street, Perumal koil street, etc… always crowed, noisy and people talking Tamil!
Overall, you can feel the French flair everywhere; all the roads are perfectly angled (Thanks to Dutch for planning the city!) and all roads end to the beach road! Many buildings preserve the French architecture, the bold paint color, the street name are still in French and Tamil. The most important thing, a clean city, those who already visited should agree with!
One can perfectly, visit the whole town by walk or by bike ride! Many interesting places are : The beach which is main attraction, Aurobindo Ashram where Mother and Aurobindo are resting (spirituality area), Auroville (MatriMandir) attracts many Internationnal tourists each year to discover integral Yoga, Manakula Vinayagar ( Ganesha temple), Chunambar (for boating pleasure in backwater), etc...
My home is located in Ville Noire and went to French school in Ville Blanche! I was born in Pondicherry and inherited Indo-French culture. Half of my lifetime, I spoke only French and Tamil just with my mom! I was a French born confused Desi, typically in Pondy! We learn more about France than India because of our French academic.
Coming to the Indo-Franco cuisine, many Indians (Pondicherrian) stayed in France and moved back to Pondicherry. Their cuisine got a touch of Indo-french style, like spicy steak seasoned with black pepper, savory crepes eaten with chutney!
My mom French dishes reflected the Indo-Franco style; like baguette dipped in kurma was my favorite! I bet my place is one of city in India where you can really taste the French Baguette baked by local indian baker, look at this Bakery store; you will be amazed of the patisserie they offer you everyday in India!
The poivrons farcis got an Indian makeover in my mom's kitchen. I always tasted a Non-veg version with minced lamb meat seasoned with chilli powder/masala stuffed in tomatoes or green bell pepper, but as the event is strictly vegetarian. I prepared with soy granule and stuffed with leftover cooked white rice.
The dish is quiet easy even if you have some leftover curry can be substituted!
For two green bell pepper stuffings, you need:
Ingredients for curry:
Soy granule (used the soy crumble): ¾ cup
Onion small: 1 diced
Tomato: 1 diced
Ginger-garlic paste: ½ tsp
Chilli powder: ¾ tsp
Garam masala: ½ tsp
Oil: 1 to 2 tsp
Salt: according ur taste
Cilantro: few leaves chopped
Heat a pan with oil, add the onion and fry until they turn translucent. Now add the tomato fry until they turn mushy, add the soy granules and all the powders, mix well and let it cook only few minutes (approx 5 min). (they are going to be stuffed in pepper later and cooked in oven)
Let it cool slightly and mix with leftover rice (about a cup)
For stuffing two capsicums:
I used only ½ cup of soy curry + 1 cup of rice or use some slice bread (4 slices) dipped in milk and squeeze the excess liquid, mix all together with cilantro
Bell pepper: 2 numbers/ Cut the top and remove the seeds and white membrane.
Season with salt and cracked black pepper, stuff with rice and soy curry mixture and close the pepper with the top .
For Baking:
U can use some pasta or tomato sauce for the base sauce in baking dish.
Preheat the oven at 400F, spray a baking dish, I used some pasta sauce down, placed the stuffed bell pepper in sauce and baked 30 min.
Take out from the oven and serve as a single serving with some plain rice or enjoy the stuffed bell pepper with some salad!
Sending to Lavi who is Hosting RCI-Pondicherry, created by laksmi. Thank you Lavi for chosing Pondy!
Some Tamil Nadu people think: Pondicherry, is a great retreat for consuming alcohol which is cheap! But being a Pondy native is a serene place to live on earth! Wanna glance of my town soon? Keep it in ur wish list!
Note: Farcis is French dish name and poivrons = Bell pepper.


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Yep, you read that right. Gonna be the title of my autobiography.
83-85 ytd MINUS the JUICE (are you kids happy now?)
Need to get my swagger back. Need more garbage talking fool. Its good for my mojo. I havent been below .500 in years, but thats where I find myself sitting after 5 weeks. Bad capping mixed with distractions is a bad combo. This will probably be the last year of monster cards. Got my first kid on the way, due the end of January. Until then, I'm gonna aim and spray Dr. Lector style.
Where did 10 years go? Jesus.
Haters (insert the "eat-a-person" emoticon)
Clemson -9.5 .....revenge mixed with a Clemson uptick in defensive ability
Utah +14 ....maybe I'm a sucker, but USC has thin talent and a moron for a coach. A road game at night and altitude doesnt seem like a dream come true for them....
K ST -24 ......Bloodbath. Weis may order a pizza at the end of the 1st quarter and go sit in the press box
Indiana +16 ....Sparty has Iowa and Michigan on deck. Covering 16 on the road is a pretty tall order for a team that isnt averaging 20 ppg.....
NW +3 ....NW has already played 2 team very similar to PSU, BC and Vandy and held them both to 13 points ....Penn St has not played anyone like NW and I think the NW short passing game will be very effective.....
Purdue +3 & O57 ....When Denard can beat a decent team, on the road, I will lose a bet.....Until then, Boilermakers 37 Mich 30
Maryland -4 .....WF is in for a beating imo. Maryland off a bye week and they just held WVA to 31 on the road. WF was just held to 27 vs Duke.....I see a 17 point ceiling for them
Vandy +7.5 ....Spot play. Mizzou off a road win as a dog, now favored with BAMA on deck.....
Miami +13 ....Against team not named Navy, the Irish are averaging 17 ppg....This will be the best/fastest offense ND has faced, and the fastest defense (not best however, that would be MSU). The U has got 2 things they havent had in years.....confidence and swagger.
Neb +4.5 & U57.5 ....Braxton Miller probably not 100%. OSU running game pretty shitty wothout his option yards. Martinez still isnt that good, but hes improved enough to be able to manage the game a bit better...
UCLA -2.5 ....Just a gut play. Bruins are on the rise and Zach Maynard is a clusterfuck waiting to happen. Bruins with a good tune up vs colorado and a short trip to Berkley
LSU -2.5 ....I'll take the better coach (never thought I'd say that). "Struggles" with Auburn and Towson have added about 4 points of value. I think the bye week actually will hurt Florida who was rolling
AF -9.5 & U55 ....Navy has averaged 5 ppg vs Penn St,ND and SJST. AF is averaging about 38 ppg....
Oregon -24 .....What else can I say. Huskies defense has zero chance of stopping this squad. Zero.
Iowa St +11.5 ....Missed a much better number. May be late to the party, but the Cyclones are pretty scrappy.
ULM -3 & O66.5 ....Mid Tenn St off their biggest win maybe ever....Hard to come back strong. ULM has been kicking behind.
Marshall/Tulsa O67.5
Also leaning Oklahoma, Texas, NC St, Pitt, UConn, UNLV
A Purdue/NW/Neb/Miami/Utah ML parlay is in my future as well.
Haters: Wanna talk garbage? Please do. However, please bring something to the table. My record is posted, unlike yours more than likely. I included juice lost. I havent been banging winners like usual. I know, I know. I'm gonna win bug this week. Too cocky? Go darn yourself.
Everyone else......
like clemson and the marsh/tulsa over.
as for miami--they had a +5 turnover margin and 700 yards of offense against an average nc state team and still only won by 7. don't think i'd have anything to do with them.
First off, Congrats on impending fatherhood and welcome to the club.
Secondly, LMAO @ Weis comment, lol.
Third, spot on with Miami +13 (coming from ND fan)
Fourth, WTF No UNC/VTech pick c'mon dude just for me!
Really like LSU and Miami not really sure about the rest of the plays man. Georgia Tech plays Clemson tough they cant defend the option you may want to rethink that game. Just look up last season.
a highly motivated Train could be a very profitable thing for the rest of us hmmmmmmm......... i sense weakness in the LSU and Texas plays other than that
purdue is my favorite...... and no one can stop west virginia if people think Texas homefield is an advantage they might have a talk with the Dallas Cowboys
sorry.... emoticon city here ..... go get em tiger
UCLA -2.5 ....Just a gut play. Bruins are on the rise and Zach Maynard is a clusterfuck waiting to happen. ..almost spill my coffe all over the pc..Bruins with a good tune up vs colorado and a short trip to Berkley
Iowa St +11.5 ....Missed a much better number. May be late to the party, but the Cyclones are pretty scrappy. plus TCU shaving pts lately


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It didn't take long. Voters in California last month approved Proposition 36, which amends the state's draconian Three Strikes law to require that a third strike be a serious or violent felony, and last week, the first person to be released under the initiative walked out of prison.
Kenneth Corley, 62, had been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in 1996 after being convicted of drug possession for sale. His previous two felony "strikes" were convictions for burglary and attempted burglary. Per Prop 36, he was entitled to seek resentencing, and a San Diego judge resentenced him to 15 years and ordered him released with time served.
Thousands of inmates are doing decades in prison under the state's Three Strikes law, which until it was amended last month by voters, allowed sentences of up to life for a third felony offense even if the crime was something as trivial as drug possession or stealing a pizza.
Not all inmates eligible to seek sentence reductions under Prop 36 will get them. Judges reviewing their cases are required to decide whether releasing them would present a risk to public safety. If so, they will not get a sentence reduction. But the new law should still benefit thousands of other Three Strikes prisoners, as well as preventing people who committed trivial third felonies from being sentenced under the law.
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Jeff Gordon Added as 13th Chase Driver
Following a comprehensive review of all available audio and video communications from last Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway, along with interviews with team personnel, NASCAR announced Friday the following decision:
· Both the Front Row Motorsports and Penske Racing organizations have been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for violating Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing).
· A 13th car - the No. 24 - would be added to this year's Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
"Based on all of our findings this week, we determined both Front Row Motorsports and Penske Racing organizations would be placed on probation for the remainder of this season," said Brian France, NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Additionally, based upon the totality of our findings, to be fair and equitable we decided that adding a 13th car to this year's Chase is the appropriate action.
"Beginning with our decision Monday, which resulted in an unprecedented team penalty, and continuing with further examination of actions involving two other race teams, it is clear to us that attempts to manipulate the results impacted the Chase field.
"The integrity of our sport remains the cornerstone of NASCAR, and our actions this week speak to our commitment to ensure a level playing field for all competitors."
Additionally, NASCAR will conduct a mandatory meeting with drivers, owners, crew chiefs and other team personnel tomorrow to address this issue moving forward.


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Jonathan Stacke – Bitcoin in India:
Jonathan Stacke writes on Bitcoin in India for his latest article on The Genesis Block (@TheGenesisBlock). Excerpts:
"With talk of inflation and capital controls familiar to the bitcoin community, one might think Indian citizens would be jumping at the opportunity to adopt the digital currency, yet the hurdles to wide-scale bitcoin proliferation in India may be significant for the foreseeable future. While demand for gold has grown in India, the multiple applications it offers culturally and industrially in addition to acting as an alternative store of wealth may mean that such demand does not translate to bitcoin."
"[A correlation exists] between bitcoin adoption and internet penetration in a given country. India, with just 12.6% of its citizens having internet access, has the sixth lowest internet penetration of the 100 largest countries. Despite that fact, the size of the total Indian population – more than 1.2 billion – makes India the third largest internet-using population in the world, with 150 million users, behind only China and the US."
"It is possible to buy and sell bitcoin through a number of websites including buysellbitco.in and there does appear to be a healthy LocalBitcoins market."
"Not to be overlooked is India's mobile phone penetration of 71%, or approximately 900 million total users. […] only 44 million Indians are smartphone subscribers."
"M-PESA, the mobile payment system that has changed the lives of millions in Kenya recently rolled out in India. […] If mobile payment systems like these gain traction in India as they have in Africa, acceptance of digital currency would prove to be a less significant hurdle."
"India had the highest remittance volume in the world in 2011 with $58 billion, or 3.1% of GDP, according to the World Bank."
"Forward-thinking companies like Buttercoin have recently stepped in to apply the potential of bitcoin to these markets […]"
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Little did real estate agent Justin Huchel know that the private wedding video he made for friends Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, featuring homeless people wishing them well from the streets of Los Angeles, would be seen by nearly 80,000 people on YouTube.
The eight-minute video, cut down online to 20 seconds, begins with text saying "Greetings from your Hollywood friends who just couldn't make it," and goes on to feature L.A. street musicians, transexuals and homeless people wishing the Hollywood couple well.
One of the men featured in the video told TMZ that he was outraged as he was paid $40 to appear in the piece and felt that he had been tricked.
To watch the video, click here.
After Gawker somehow obtained the clip and posted it Thursday, Huchel's lawyers threatened a lawsuit, stating, "Mr. Huchel made [the] video to be used and exhibited privately at Justin Timberlake's wedding as a private joke without Mr. Timberlake's knowledge ... Further, Mr. Huchel informs us that his copyrighted video was recently stolen."
Read the full letter from Huchel's attorney on Gawker here.
While Gawker initially refused to comply with the take-down request, they later complied after a second letter claimed it was a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
But the lawyers were a little late, as nearly 80,000 people have now watched the video clip online and bashed Timberlake as a result.
As one commenter on the video wrote, "What is offensive is that these people who make 8 digits per year made a video to show to their friends (who also make 8 digits a year) a 'funny' video about how these people just couldn't make it to the JJ wedding. It's sarcastic and tasteless, and sad."
On Friday, Timberlake finally took to his blog to apologize for the unfunny joke, saying "I am deeply sorry to anyone who was offended by the video. Again, it was something that I was not made aware of. But, I do understand the reaction and, by association, I am holding myself accountable."
Read the full letter below:
To my family, friends, and fans:
The last time I wrote a letter like this, it was when I had the good fortune of attending a once in a lifetime experience by sharing an evening with some of America's finest at the Marine Corps Ball about a year ago. I was so moved by that night, I wanted to share it with everyone. Unfortunately, this letter holds a different kind of weight for me.
Normally, as some of you know, I am (by nature) a pretty private person. So, I don't really take it upon myself to comment on things that so often go misunderstood or something that has even shed any kind of dark light on what was and will always be one of the most special weeks of my life. But, in light of the recent events, I can't fight the urge to clarify my thoughts and feelings on what has been a very upsetting portrayal of the people closest to me and myself. It's not who I am as a professional or as a man.
I can't help but think of one of the many great life lessons my Grandfather has taught me… He told me when I was younger that "Sometimes, you are confronted with challenges in life that perhaps are not your own. And, when those moments arise, the right thing for a man to do is accept that responsibility, whatever it may be, and face it with honesty and humility."
So, I'm taking his advice. If for no other reason, than to clear the air so no one has to ever wonder how I feel about it.
I'd like to start off by saying that I don't live my life making fun of people (unless, of course, I'm making fun of myself on SNL)… Especially, those who are less fortunate or those in need. I grew up with a family and community that instilled ideals in me like hard work, honesty and empathy. As a matter of fact, growing up in Tennessee, I was always taught that we as people, no matter what your race, sex, or stature may be, are equal. We have a saying there that "Everyone puts their pants on the same way(maybe this saying doesn't apply to guys who wear kilts. Although, I'm sure they put theirs on the same way too…)"
As it pertains to this silly, unsavory video that was made as a joke and not in any way in mockery:
1. I had no knowledge of its existence. I had absolutely ZERO contribution to it.
2. My friends are good people. This was clearly a lapse in judgment which I'm sure no one who is reading this is exempt from. But, I don't believe it was made to be insensitive. More so, I think it was made as a joke on me not having that many friends attending my own wedding(which IS kind of funny if you think about it).
3. Like many silly rumors that I have been made aware of about the week: It was NOT shown at my wedding.
4. I think we can all agree that it was distasteful, even though that was not it's intention.
Once again, in the world that we live in where everyone thinks that they know everything, I want to be very clear… I am NOT defending the video. I agree with the overall consensus. But, to use another "pants" analogy… It seems that these days, misconception gets around the world before the actual truth even wakes up and gets it's pants on.
I want to say that, on behalf of my friends, family, and associative knuckleheads, I am deeply sorry to anyone who was offended by the video. Again, it was something that I was not made aware of. But, I do understand the reaction and, by association, I am holding myself accountable.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts. It really is a blessing to be able to speak directly to my true fans so that you can know exactly where I stand.
P.S. You can bet your ass that I'm having my friend do at least 100 hours of community service… Boom.
Just don't expect to hear from the 100 or so fellow guests at the Timberlake/Biel wedding on the topic, as they have likely been signed to secrecy.
According to E! Online, "it's pretty common for guests to be asked to sign confidentiality agreements at the same time that they respond to the wedding invitations."
"The agreements are usually signed prior to disclosing the date and location of the event, so as to prevent any leaks of when and where," family law attorney Lubov Stark tells E!
And the guests at the Timberlake/Biel nuptials, were, in fact, kept in the dark of where they were going until arriving in Frankfurt during a layover on their way to Italy for the actual wedding.
SEE ALSO: Inside Justin Timberlake And Jessica Biel's Reported $6 Million Wedding >


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Facing Backlash And A UK Govt Inquiry, LG Now Claims To Be 'Looking Into' Its Smart TVs' Data-Slurping Habits
from the oh,-NOW-you're-on-it dept
Before companies expend a ton of effort into managing their social media activities, they should spend some time getting acquainted with how the internet actually works. The net provides a framework for information to spread around the world nearly instantaneously. The lesson here is that there's no such thing as an "isolated incident." You can't just blow off one person's complaint simply because it came from one person. Because it's never going to be just one person. It's going to be thousands. Or millions. [There will always be time later to leverage the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to sell products.]
Case in point #1: geek toy boutique KlearGear uses a bogus non-disparagement clause as an excuse to bill a complaining customer $3,500 and wreck her credit rating. One person who complained translated into a internet's-worth of negative press. KlearGear has no social media to "manage" anymore because it has locked down its Twitter account and deleted its Facebook presence. And it's all because they targeted one person with a supremely underhanded "contract."
Case in point #2: A blogger notices data about files on his USB storage device are being transferred to LG's servers (in unencrypted form, no less and without permission) by his LG Smart TV. He contacts LG and receives a letter blowing off his complaints and suggesting he take it up with his local retailer.
Cut to a couple of days later and LG's tune has changed completely.
[W]hen the BBC contacted LG, it indicated it was looking into the complaint.LG originally blew off the blogger's complaint because, hey, it was just one guy. But it's never "one guy." Not anymore. The story has now been covered worldwide and has caught the attention of the UK's regulatory body charged with enforcing data privacy laws.
"Customer privacy is a top priority at LG Electronics and as such, we take this issue very seriously," said a spokesman.
"We are looking into reports that certain viewing information on LG Smart TVs was shared without consent.
The Information Commissioner's Office told the BBC it was looking into the issue.To hugely repurpose a Bible verse, if you do this to the least of my brethren, you've pretty much done it to everyone. Companies can't afford to offhandedly dismiss single complaints. At the very least, their responses need to be tailored to specific issue rather than just a boilerplate regurgitation that lets the complainant know he or she isn't being heard.
"We have recently been made aware of a possible data breach which may involve LG Smart TVs," said a spokesman.
"We will be making enquiries into the circumstances of the alleged breach of the Data Protection Act before deciding what action, if any, needs to be taken."
And when implementing policies or altering terms and conditions, companies need to think each addition or subtraction through very carefully. Rather than assume no one will ever find out because no one reads T&C pages, companies need to ask themselves, "What would happen if EVERYONE found out about this?" Because the likelihood is that everyone will. And unless your social media strategy is solely composed of unplugging accounts when faced with multiple raging fires, whatever you have implemented at the moment isn't going to be up to the task should you opt to do something regrettable.
The world may be composed of individuals, but "getting screwed by a company" is a universal concept. Nothing unites people faster than outrage. Keep that in mind before you start siphoning data without permission or ruining people's credit record with fraudulent charges.
[Update: Things appear to be moving very quickly back at LG HQ. Just as this post was set to roll out the virtual door, news arrives that LG is issuing a firmware update to fix one of its data collection issues.
In a statement, LG said that its smart TVs collect viewing information like channel, TV platform, and broadcast source in order to "deliver more relevant advertisements and to offer recommendations to viewers based on what other LG Smart TV owners are watching."Now, if it can just get it to stop scanning attached drives and gathering that data as well... Until that's addressed, at least simply turning off the data transmission will keep that info from going anywhere.]
The company's TVs include the option to turn off this data collection, but "we have verified that even when this function is turned off by the viewers, it continues to transmit viewing information although the data is not retained by the server," LG said.
"A firmware update is being prepared for immediate rollout that will correct this problem on all affected LG Smart TVs so when this feature is disabled, no data will be transmitted," the company said.


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Okay, I can go with this. Unlike the other nonsense my brain comes up with (running half-marathons, knitting sweaters), this could even be fun! Then, I looked over my schedule and realized that, nope, my brain had done it again. I had absolutely no time to do a meal. I tried to reason with my brain—immediately post-year- end is just not the right time for an accountant to be entertaining. Perhaps when things are a bit more calm? Like after I retire? My brain was having none of it. Must. Cook. Italian. it repeated. What's a girl to do? I gave in. I invited some friends over for Shabbat dinner ("why waste perfectly good guinea pigs or rats when you have friends to test shit on", that is my motto) and started to plan a menu.
My menu planning requirements were as follows:
1) All recipes had to be kosher or kosher-convertible.
2) As one of my guests is a vegetarian, it had to include vegetarian-friendly dishes.
3) The food had to be stuff that I could eat during the week without killing my diet.
4) No minestrone soup. I do not care how authentically Italian minestrone soup is. I hate it.
I was assisted in my menu planning by another one of my guests, Lydia. Lydia lived in Italy for a year back when she was a student. As such, Lyvia had eaten actual Italian food, cooked by Italians, in Italy. This makes her an expert. Between help from Lyvia, my beloved Moosewood cookbook , the Web and some random but useful suggestions, I decided on the following line-up:
First Course: Antipasti and Hallah (I was going to make focaccia as well, but seeing how I had a grand total of four hours to prepare everything, I realized that this was not going to happen).
Second course: Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Third course: Salad
Fourth course: Chicken Cacciatore, Eggplant Marsala, Pasta and Green beans
Fifth course: Tea and cookies
Why so many courses? Because that is how it is done in Italy. Each meal lasts approximately a year. That…and every single dish includes bottles and bottles of alcohol. I suspect that Italians go through life in a state of constant feeding and mild inebriation. Sounds fun, no?
There were a few preparation snafus. Mid-chicken cacciatore preparation I discovered that the white wine I had in my cabinet was a muscat, and not the dry white wine the recipe called for. I ran to the mercolet (mini-market) downstairs where I found them about to close. Fortunately the register was still open and they had semi-dry white wine in stock. I figured that would work. Then, the eggplant marsala had me worried. After I added the sherry, the dish took on a distinctly unappetizing aroma. I was in a panic. What was I going to feed the rabbit? Had Moosewood steered me wrong? As per the recipe instructions, I waited until the very end to add the garlic and, like magic, the dish started to smell like something one would actually want to eat. Finally, the whole wheat spaghetti I prepared was not so tasty to begin with. Then it proceeded to dry out on the plata (electric hotplate one uses to keep food warm during Shabbat) and as its grand finale, just as I was about to serve it, the Pyrex exploded. Apparently, "do not put a hot Pyrex dish directly on a marble counter top" is a good rule to live by. Alternatively, the rule could be "do not try to serve happy-clappy, new-age and rather disgusting whole wheat pasta at an Italian meal, lest one anger the gods of Italian cooking and they aim a divine lightning bolt at your kitchen".
In the end, I have to say that the meal was quite a success. My trusty lab rats and I stuffed ourselves silly after which we lolled about on my couches, munched on cookies and tried to explain to one guest how, exactly, a guy keeps a woman's feet warm. In the end, we decided that we would wait a few years until he was a bit older, and then Lyvia, as the elder of the group, would sit him down for a conversation about the birds and the bees.
Of everything I prepared, the red pepper soup was the only item made from a recipe billed as low calorie. Despite this, it was tasty. The original recipe is here; my enlarged, meat-meal-ready, and annotated version is below.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
12 red bell peppers
8 black peppercorns
Whatever amount of dried thyme you think translates into four sprigs of thyme. Because you forgot to buy it.
2 bay leaves
3 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups diced onion (or however many cups one gets from two large onions)
Quantity of minced fresh garlic that can only be described as "I am not planning on getting to close to anyone for the foreseeable future, and perhaps even the next year".
5 cups parve chicken broth
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Random number of shakes of Tabasco.
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 container of unflavored soy milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Preheat broiler.
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil for 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand for 15 minutes or until you finish prepping the chicken cacciatore (about 40 minutes). Whichever comes first. Peel and chop. Curse the Italians for their deranged obsession with peeling tomatoes and bell peppers—vegetables that G-d clearly did not intend to be peeled.
Place peppercorns, thyme, and bay leaves into a little metal tea thingy because you do not have cheesecloth, and, to be perfectly honest, are not entirely sure what cheesecloth is.
Return to the recipe. Ask yourself "do I have a Dutch oven"? Do I know what one is? Determine that the answer to both questions is "no". Give up on the Dutch oven thing, and heat oil in a big metal pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 15 minutes or until onion is lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add bell peppers, metal thingy, broth, vinegar, salt and pepper and hot pepper sauce to pan. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Taste. My G-d, but this is vile. Did you add too much vinegar? Apparently you did! Dump in the soy milk in a desperate attempt to tone down the flavor. Realize that you added the salt and pepper at the beginning of the recipe instead of waiting for the proper time, which is now. Following directions is not your forte. This is probably why you are not married.
You cannot place the bell pepper mixture in a blender because your blender is dairy and if you use it, than the soup will be dairy and then everyone will go to hell because you have served them milk and meat together. And that would be bad. Instead, dump it (in installments) into a food processer and set it to liquefy. Repeat procedure with remaining soup. Pour pureed mixture into your soup tureen (deemed "posh" by your British guest). Forget to add the chives when serving.


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We live in Maine and HSed 2 years so far, gearing up for the challenge of high school soon!
My daughter, Olivia, who successfully campaigned our city to change the zoning law to allow chickens last summer, needs your help.
She entered a national book review contest. The finalists were chosen by the sponsoring library, but the actual winner is chosen by PUBLIC VOTE. If she wins, she gets $1000 in books for her library and $500 in books for herself.
Olivia's video is "YOUR CHICKENS, A KIDS GUIDE" and you can watch it and vote for it on the link below. Please vote EVERY DAY from today till next Wednesday. There have been 3 other categotories and all of the winners have organized huge voting campaigns on internet bulletin boards and the like, so this is the only chance she has. In fact her closest competiton's sister already won a category.. by a large margin... so she needs to garner more support! other kids have whole public school districst voting for them!
(Personally, I think the videos should be judged on their merit rather than on how organized the kids' parents are, but apparently this is the way its done, so I am trying to help her out!!)
If you would like to pass the link on to any other friends, forums, or anywhere else you think folks might like to vote, please do so. Thank you so much!!
Stacey and Olivia
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It's such a tight race, every vote really counts! I believe they have an entire school system voting for them: her competition surges ahead at 8:30 every morning!
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Vin Diesel, can you be a little more "inhumanly" obvious?
Get ready to hug it out.
Ready for your "Christmas Vacation"? Just make sure you pack an ax.
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"The Big Lebowski," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Saving Private Ryan" have long been national treasures, but the Library of Congress just made it official.
After Sony canceled the release of its comedy "The Interview," one Texas theater planned to screen "Team America: World Police" instead.
There's another casting rumor going around about "Suicide Squad," and this one is a doozy.
Could the Netflix model work for a movie theater chain?
Terrence Malick's next project, "Knight of Cups," will apparently turn the filmmaker's lens on Hollywood itself.
Seventy-five years after its premiere at Atlanta's Loews Grand Theater on December 15, 1939, "Gone With the Wind" retains its hold on the popular imagination.
"Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams has come up with a nostalgic way to reveal the names of the movie's characters.
"Birdman" flew high at the nominations for the 72nd Golden Globes.
In the new trailer for "Mad Max: Fury Road," the world is almost out of water, everyone's gone out of their mind -- and it all looks amazing.
Two movies that pushed limits -- "Boyhood" and "Birdman" -- were among the leaders for the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations.
The just-released trailer for 2015's "The Little Prince" is rather magnifique.
Remember when the new "Star Wars" trailer was burning up the Internet?
Arnold Schwarzenegger is, uh, back.
If you want more "Frozen," plan to see "Cinderella" in March.
When the first trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" arrived last week, it posed one of the most pressing questions of our time: Is that new lightsaber design awesome or absolutely ridiculous?
Jean-Claude Van Damme's "Kickboxer" is being remade, and "The Muscles from Brussels" will be one of the stars.
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James Cameron has one word to describe the "Avatar" sequels: "Bitchin'."
HBO is backing a documentary based on "Going Clear," a book about Scientology and Hollywood -- and isn't taking any chances with the legal side of things.
"Birdman" is flying high.
Are the odds still ever in our favor?
Believe it or not, it's been 20 years since Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins had that epic reunion in "The Shawshank Redemption."
Of all the great films Mike Nichols made over his long career, one stands alone: "The Graduate."
The trailer for 2015's "Cinderella" doesn't feature any singing mice, but it's magical all the same.
Alvin Schwartz's "Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark" may have been just for kids, but the movie version won't be.
The first official trailer for 2015's "Peanuts" movie has been released, and good grief -- it's actually pretty cute.
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With the new trailer for "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb," we get a glimpse of Robin Williams in one of his final roles.
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The weekend's battle between two big-budget science fiction adventures wasn't quite as close as expected.
Add this tidbit to the "Suicide Squad" speculation.
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Them's fightin' words, Anthony Daniels.
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Marvel may have found the person to play "the mightiest magician in the cosmos."
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He doesn't have an agent. He doesn't have a publicist. He doesn't even seem to have a fixed address.
Move over, Ashton Kutcher. Christian Bale is going to give the role of Steve Jobs a go.
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Tank warfare in the final days of World War II sounds like primo escapism for action freaks.
The 30th anniversary of "The Ghostbusters" just became sweeter.
A Native American actress with small roles in "August: Osage County," "Frozen River" and other films has been missing since she left a suburban Seattle apartment more than a week ago, her family said.
If this weekend's box office battle was a big-screen boxing match, it would have been the original "Rocky": grinning, glamorous Apollo Creed against little-known and less-regarded Rocky Balboa. No one expected that one to go the full 15 rounds, either.
"The Mortal Instruments" may not have taken off in theaters, but that doesn't mean it can't work on TV.
Sure hope Amal isn't upset.
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"Gone Girl" was that rarity: a best-selling book that was also well reviewed, earning spots on both The New York Times best-seller list and critics' best-of lists.
Good Willy Hunting?
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"The Sixth Sense" star Haley Joel Osment hasn't lost interest in a good scare.
The Batmobile has come a long way from flashing lights and tail fins.
At the end of "22 Jump Street" -- a sequel that made fun of the concept of sequels -- the film cheekily proposed humorous possibilities for yet another follow-up.
If Bill Murray doesn't want to star in another "Ghostbusters" movie, maybe he could be the casting director.
Walt Disney Studios is chipping a new "Frozen" film off the old block.
Leonard Maltin was 18 when the first edition of his "Movie Guide" came out in 1969.
The Star-Lord is officially the star of the box office.
Was it the end of the world at the summer box office?
There have been good Elmore Leonard adaptations and bad ones.
It appears the force may be back with Harrison Ford.
There seem to be four big-screen modes for Pierce Brosnan: James Bond, magnetic sly fox ("The Thomas Crown Affair," "The Matador"), way out-of-his-depths leading man ("Mamma Mia!"), and action-thriller paycheck-coaster.
Right in the midst of Monday night's Emmy pandemonium, 20th Century Fox dropped a new TV teaser for "Gone Girl," David Fincher's upcoming adaptation of Gillian Flynn's best-selling novel.
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