text:
Happy Birthday to my amazing Husband!!
He's 28 today!
Such a cradle robber ;)
When we first started dating I called him "Patophile" like pedophile, ya know because I am 5 whole years younger!
Oh, he loved that :)
I'm sort of obsessed with him and I already made 2 Facebook tribute posts, but hey, what's one more, it is the mans day of birth after all!
I'm really going to be scrounging for some new words when I have to fill out his card!
SO... here we go
Patrick Sean O'Rourke
you are my favorite Irish, Jew/Christian
I love every thing about you, even though I get annoyed sometimes when you ask for back scratches over, and OVER, again I still love it, it shows your persistence which I love. I love that you think you started the tribal trends at various man stores lately, I love how the second you get home your pants come off (no not like that dirties ;) ) and you roam around in your boxers like Homer Simpson, I love how you always put me and Carlita first, I love how every time you come back from grocery shopping you have a treat for Carlita, I love how passionate you are about helping people, I love your confidence, I love that you consider my family your own, I love that you wave at every baby you see and make me look at how cute they are, even though it makes me feel creepy :/, I love that you let our bedroom be shabby chic and mostly pink ;), I love your sense of style, I love how you make phone calls from the "oval office" ;), I love that you smell candles and look at books at anthropologie while I scour the sale section, I love that when you go to traffic court people think you work there and when they ask you questions you can answer all of them because you've been there SO many times, I love your bad luck with traffic cops haha, I love that you're always there for me 100%, I love that you still pursue me and plan cute dates for us, I love that you're not just my husband but my best friend, I could go on and on, but I do have to save something for his card ;)
Happy Birthday my Love!
Hope you feel how loved you are today and everyday and I hope today can be half as special as you are - ( I know some of you may have just puked, or maybe you puked a while back...but I love this man, so If my cheesiness made you gag- sorry I'm not sorry! ;) )
I love these pictures. I wish I could remember what we were laughing at!


text:
Watch your back, 'cause it's the season for sacrifice, and the flesh on your bones will do quite nicely...
Click here to get your own player.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Napcast 68: The Wicker Man
Posted by Herr Blind Metzger at 11:37 PM
1 comment:
- Solana said...
This is great info to know.
- Monday, November 10, 2008
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are you a Certified Special Events Planner? What's the difference?
A: Yes. To become a C.S.E.P. you go through an extensive training program that teaches you how to plan events effectively. As a C.S.E.P., I know how to harness inspiration and formulate ideas that will make my events enjoyable and successful. Typically, non-certified event planners just organize your function and hire outside vendors to do all the work. Then, they collect a flat fee and/or a percentage for every service rendered. That's the polar opposite of our all-inclusive way of working here at Table Decor and More.
Q: What happens to the leftovers after an event?
A: North Carolina Health Codes require that leftover food be disposed of properly, which means we are responsible for throwing it away. However, you are welcome to bring a small picnic basket with containers with lids to carryout leftovers. Note that we are not responsible for any food that leaves the facility.
Q: Do you have different packages to choose from?
A: Yes, and they all start with a base of required services. The remainder of the package is custom designed by the client and Table Decor and More.
Q: If I don't need everything you offer can I just select the services I want?
A: Yes and No. Some services are available a la carte, but our business model is based on selling packages that serve the majority of our clients. Your best bet is to call for specifics.
Q: It's a relief that you basically supply everything I need. But, if I do go somewhere and find something I like, can I incorporate it into my event?
A: It really depends on what it is. For the most part, virtually anything you might find we probably already have or can reproduce for you. For example, if you come across a recipe for a dish at your wedding reception, we will be more than happy to prepare it for you. If you see a spectacular floral arrangement, take a photo and we can easily re-create it. The main thing is to bring your wishes to our attention so we can address them.
Q: Help! The wedding has been called off! What now?
A: Sadly, this does happen. We require a 25% non-refundable deposit at the time the contract is signed. We do not book multiple events, so once we receive a deposit for a particular date, other callers requesting that date are turned away. Payments are set at intervals, according to the event date. For example: an event booked on Mar. 1 for Oct. 11 requires a 25% deposit, then 3 more payment of 25% are set for May 20, Aug. 1 and Oct. 1 for the final installment. All monies paid are non-refundable because the closer we get to the event date the less likely it is that we can re-book following a cancellation. If your event is postponed, all monies minus the amount spent on perishable items (i.e. food, flowers) will be held toward your new event date.
Q: What types of payment do you accept?
A: We take checks, money orders and cash.
Q: I don't know what I want. Can you help me decide?
A: Absolutely. The initial planning is the cornerstone of our business. We will work with you to make the entire process a piece of cake.
Q: What other companies do you hire?
A: We contract with a few outside vendors with whom we have negotiated discounted rates to get you the best price. The fees for these services will be incorporated into your package.
Q: Who will clean up after the event is over?
A: Table Decor and More does not provide general clean-up services, except for the kitchen area. However, everything we bring in we also carry out. Sweeping, vacuuming, trash pickup, etc. is not provided unless specifically stated in writing in our contract.


text:
hi guys ,assalamualaikum . how are you? i hope you guys doing superb ;D .
i'm not feeling so well,its been 3 days ,having cold and coughing non stop. i just finished my last physics's test,haha,so funny. i got 3,only because i spelled "planck's" constant wrongly . aarrghh ! such a disaster ! . but anyway,alhamdulillah , all things that happened must have the hikmah behind it . maybe if i got 5 , my nostril will widen se widen2 nyee,,haha,and maybe i'll brag to others. so,its best to get 3 than being a jerk right? . i remembered one hadith stated that,if we have a little brag feeling in our heart,even its soo tiny ,we still have to face the Fire of Hell until the tiny lil brag feeling get burned up and destroyed.
FYI about marking system in russia :
(5 = excellent , 4 = good , 3 = average , 2 and below = repeat la jawabnye,,)
and currently,there was a phenomenon occurred here in russia , all the snow turned to solid ice !.i think,the factor that contributed to this phenomenon was the temperature raised recently,so the snow got melt then it got frozen again when the temperature dropped .
walkways became so slippery and so dangerous yet fun ,hehe,,because sometimes,we enjoy skiing on it.we can see some trees fallen cause it can't hold anymore the heavy ice stuck on its branches and twigs.below i post some pictures taken yesterday . look ,the ice ice baby , ;DD
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
u all decide what title should i use for this entry! ,,hhe
diconteng oleh : black paper at 12:12 AM
|this post was
3 comments:
- MAKCEK bukan NENEK said...
awesome .
cant decide the title becoz the tree ice super cool .
cantik gila kot .rsa mcm candy .heheh
- Saturday, January 08, 2011 7:12:00 PM
- black paper said...
hehe,, super cool isn't it.
the creator must be The Most Beautiful ever since the creation is beautiful enough . ;)
- Saturday, January 08, 2011 7:51:00 PM
- Ummi AmnaAmzar said...
- Sunday, January 09, 2011 12:13:00 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Thursday, November 15, 2012
GOLF 20/20 Announces Golf's Charitable Impact of $3.9 Billion
(ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA.) – GOLF 20/20 - the collaboration of leading organizations representing all segments of the United States golf industry – announced golf's charitable impact of $3.9 billion in 2011.
According to a study conducted by the National Golf Foundation, golf as a fundraising vehicle includes an estimated:
* 12,000 golf facilities (75 percent of U.S. total)
* 143,000 events
* 12 million participants
* $26,300 average per function
Beneficiaries include health, youth, education, environmental and cultural groups nationally, regionally and locally.
More than 85 percent of organizations conducting golf events find them important because, in addition to raising significant funds, they are easy to organize and provide exposure and networking opportunities among supporters.
The charitable impact findings are based on qualitative calls and data collection from a coast-to-coast sampling of public and private golf facilities, and non-profit organizations producing golf events.
Donations, including those from professional tournaments, are a significant part of the golf industry, which is comparable in size to the motion picture and video industries.
To join the social media conversation, visit twitter.wearegolf.org or use #iamgolf.
For more information about GOLF 20/20: www.golf2020.com.
Contact: email@example.com
Posted by Blogger at 11:56 AM
Labels: Charity, Growing the Game
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Wetzel awarded in her classroom on Wednesday
Lannoye Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kendra Wetzel was named a 2017 recipient of the Greater Green Bay Chamber Golden Apple.
Wetzel was awarded the honor in her classroom on Wednesday morning. Each year, the Golden Apple Awards program aims to improve community awareness of the quality of education in the Greater Green Bay area by recognizing high standards of professionalism, leadership, and innovation in teaching.
For Wetzel, she has taught at Lannoye for three years, teaching for seven total. She said, "I love every day. It's a true adventure and these guys have been taking me on a ride every day."
PCSD superintendent Bec Kurzynske said, "We're very excited to congratulate Kendra on her award as a 2017 Golden Apple recipient. It's simply a testament to the fabulous staff we have throughout the district. Congratulations to Kendra and all our fantastic staff."
Wetzel is the 40th Pulaski Community School District teacher to be recognized with a Golden Apple since 1994. There were 80 Pulaski teachers to be nominated for the award.


text:
The GREAT WESTERN is aground on the St. Clair Flats. She has several lighters alongside, and will probably be gotten off today. - Detroit Advertiser, Oct.26
Cleveland Daily Herald
Tuesday, October 27, 1840
The Maritime History of the Great Lakes site is managed by Walter Lewis
Since 2005 this site has been the prototype for the digital collection management tools built for the Our Digital World (formerly the OurOntario project of Knowledge Ontario.)
As a prototype it is subject to occasional, unexplained interruptions in service ... because we keep trying new things.
My favourites lets you save items you like, tag them and group them into collections for your own personal use. Viewing "My favourites" will open in a new tab.
Login here or start a My favourites account.


text:
Everything about Software companies in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is house to a variety of significant-end nightclubs, dining establishments, lodges, lounges and bars. This is often evident by the expanding variety of design-aware lodges which have opened up in the course of Downtown Scottsdale which Similarly cater on the nightlife crowds.
Post Comments We will not likely display these quantities on the website, but We'll use this to refine our estimates.
The region which would come with what would grow to be Scottsdale was at first inhabited from the Hohokam, from approximately 300 BC to 1450 Advert.[eight] This ancient civilization farmed the realm and formulated a fancy network of canals for irrigation which was unsurpassed in pre-Columbian North The us.[9] At its peak, the canals stretched more than 250 miles, many of which crafted stays extant nowadays, some possessing been renovated and place again into use during the 20th century.
Spark Analytics provides consolidated information from a number of details resources, supplying corporations with a chance to constantly enhance selections and generate an improved gross margin.
United states of america Army – Scottsdale, AZ 14 times in the past 14d Office environment in the Surgeon General; medical psychology advisor; director of coaching, psychology internship/fellowship plan; staff… Corps officer, you'll have use of by far the most complex technologies, strategies and procedures, the opportunity to consult with…
Liaise with community directors, devices analysts, and software engineers to help in resolving problems with software solutions or enterprise software methods....
administration companies in towns throughout the nation, in recognition of their determination to supplying Extraordinary residence administration services for rental home entrepreneurs.
These searching facilities (and others) in Scottsdale claim dozens of marquee manufacturers which might be distinctive to both Phoenix along with the Southwestern area.
Be sure to note that all income figures are approximations dependent on third party submissions to SimplyHired.
Its galleries and studios are most famous for his or her western and Native American themed artwork, however a increasing Software companies Scottsdale devotion on the up to date arts has taken keep over the past couple of decades – an element most visible by the massive range of modern artwork galleries which have opened along the Marshall Way Arts District, as well as opening with the Scottsdale Museum of Up to date Art (also often called SMoCA) in 1999. Each can be found in Downtown Scottsdale.
Submit Feed-back We is not going to Exhibit these quantities on the internet site, but we will use this to refine our estimates.
Our company is headquartered in Draper, Utah. Strong operate ethic, significant initiative and curiosity in new know-how and software programs is critical....
We would be the speediest growing software organization in Arizona two many years in a very row per Deloitte's Speedy 500, and are searching for proficient, good results-pushed individuals to affix...
These figures are specified to the SimplyHired customers for the purpose of generalized comparison only. Minimal wage could differ by jurisdiction and you must seek advice from the employer for genuine salary figures.


text:
Hows everyone's holiday going? Pretty good?
Ask me the exact same question that i just ask u guys. Nah, try try try. Come just try asking. Just say the damm words la! Dont wanna ask? Im still gonna answer anyways!
I think u guys already knew the answer before looking at this retarded post. XP
My holidays is pretty downgrade bored.. Heres are some few things that i tried to entertain me but basically failed. XP
Asking someone/friends out.
The most simple thing to do during the holidays. Its actually the best thing to do during the holiday. Well first of all, I dunno who to ask out.. some of them are busy or some of them are at overseas. Another thing and the most important thing is that im broke.. XP Since this is my last week of holidays, i might ask someone out la. X)
Making Covers
Holidays is almost a perfect time to make covers since i have not been making covers during the normal non-holidays. So making it should probably be the best time. Well first, i not a very good singer. In order to make my covers more interesting, i need other ppl to help me sing covers for my song. Current still looking for ppl to help me sing and make covers. Another reasons why i cant make it myself is mainly because i lots my voice. XP
PSP Gaming
Gaming is almost another good thing to do during the holidays. But im not really a lifeless person.. playing games sometimes seriously bored me. (surprised since its coming from me? XP) To be honest, im not as a game freak as last time. Last time i can play game for like 12 hours straight no rest, no sleep, no eat. I wont even feel tired!! I wont get sick with the same game over and over again! (I finish Kingdom Hearts 1 more than 10 times!!) But now, i can even sleep while im playing game. D8 (well i guess its a good thing la.. XP) Long story short, i will get bored playing games now. Especially the types of game im playing now.
Write a Song
Actually this is a good idea. I thought of it every single time! But the thing is i dont really have a very good grammer. (as u all can see through all this bloggin.) and also i really need to have any inspiration to write any songs as well. Dunno what to write about.. I really need some like cool ideas to do this kind of things.
Hang out with Family
Well, i have been hanging out alot with my brother alot but he always go out around afternoon and i have to wake up the next morning only can see him. My parents are busy working.. and my sister is busy with some training she have. The only BEST bonding time i have is with Jasper. (my dog)
Any other idea or any other ways to spend my holidays? I have another 1 more week.. hrm..


text:
The popular tag in the media has been that this year's gubernatorial races are a referendum on Bush's presidency, especially in Virginia.
Well, with most precincts reporting, Democrat Jon Corzine has beaten Republican Doug Forrester in New Jersey, 54% to 43%.
In Virginia, Democrat Tim Kaine has beaten Republican Jerry Kilgore, 51% to 47%.
Both races were damn ugly and damn expensive, but the low-ethics award definitely goes to Kilgore, who sucks, and probably has no political future. (Actually, the no future thing probably applies to Forrester as well).
The Governator is expecting his 4 ballot proposals to get rejected.
On the other hand, the democrats as expected, didn't win New York, as moderate Republican Bloomberg was re-elected.
Also, Texas chose to ban gay marriage, which was also expected. Uh, way to go Texas? These things are somewhat irrelevant, because eventually gay marriage will go to the supreme court and this shit will get overturned. Also, the intelligent design people won some kind of victory. Also irrelevant. I mean, they can feel like they won something, but its not like any more people believe their shit than before.
So, anyway, I'm ambivalent about most of this, including New Jersey (because I don't particularly like Corzine), and am happy about Virginia. I just thought you'd like to know.
Edit (Andrew): Advocates of intelligent design were soundly defeated in Dover, PA (the site of the ongoing "Scopes II" trial. Yay science.


text:
Prices, specials, features and availability subject to change.
55+ Active Senior Community
12 month lease terms
Month to month option available at additional cost
Security deposits starting on $520 Based OAC
Pets Accepted. Call for service animal policy.
133 units
Check Availabilityor call
Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
MPMS, Inc.
Your message has been sent. This property will be saved on My Rent.
Don't have a Rent.com account? Create one.
Creating an account allows you to acccess your saved and contacted properties on any device. Already have an account?
Log In
We are experiencing technical difficulties at the moment. Please try again later.


text:
Pumpkin Pie? Ummm.... do you even have to ask? YES, PLEASE!!!!
It does not get any better than that.
Oh wait, yes it does.
Make them mini... of course!
This makes 18 mini pies
I basically followed the Libby's pumpkin pie recipe on the back of the can... or found here, minus the pie shell.
When I say "basically" followed the recipe... it is because we made these in preschool.
So I helped measure... and the kids were pretty close. :) The only big change I made, was adding a few shakes of pumpkin pie spice in addition to the other spices.
Try it! It was really yummy!
I allow the kids to measure, open cans, dump, mix, pour, shake and sprinkle. Their favorite part was cracking the eggs! Don't be scared. Let 'em do it. ;) I just have them crack them into separate cups, so digging out the shell is rather easy. :) And surprisingly, there was hardly any shell to remove!
Fill the pie shells and bake... I preheated my oven to 400 degrees. But turned it down to 375 when I put the pies in. I started checking them after 20 minutes... but it took more like 26-27 minutes. The way you can tell is by gently touching the center of the pie, if your finger does not leave a mark, then they are ready. But if you get some pumpkin stuck to your finger, they can go a little longer. I would say no more than 30 minutes though. And the graham cracker crust makes all the difference in the world!
So get the kids in the kitchen. Let them make a mess and enjoy this yummy treat!


text:
Classified Views: 545
Hello, I'm JD, a recruiter from Unstoppable Freight. Are you still looking
for work and willing to team up with with a co driver?
I have a few positions available for someone who has a good driving record and is looking for a team expediting career. Our teams are getting great miles and bringing home some excellent paychecks! I would like to discuss bringing you on with our family of OTR drivers.
If interested, please give me a call anytime. We would love to have you aboard!
Thank You
JD Lee
Member Since: Oct 29, 2016
Detroit, Michigan, United States
(734) 625-4237
Map Location
Public Questions - Login Required
Be the first to ask a question about this listing!


text: Hi all! We are back, all though I am not sure if any one missed us. Any way first off of being back is a slid show of Mrs. Bryan's birthday back in December. Yes I know it is crazy late, but I got it on here so that's that. Ok enjoy the picture. there are not very many, but we had a great time, just no pictures to prove it. :)


text: Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Laura Caseley for LittleThings Sometimes it seems like it's all gone too fast. Where did 2015 go? You sometimes find yourself thinking that you've missed out on something, or that you're not taking the time to appreciate the present. In fact, though, all that worrying is the thing getting in the way of your appreciation of the present. Stay in the moment and let things come and you'll find yourself feeling much calmer — and making even more great memories! Embrace the future, Cancer, because 2016 is going to finally make things right again. You've been struggling for some time, but those worries will soon be a distant memory. Get excited, because good things are finally on the way. Cancer, please SHARE if you connect with this! Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Laura Caseley for LittleThings You're the one who gets the calls from the friends who have a problem and need a sympathetic ear. And you're really good at it! You have the ability to make people feel better just by listening. That's a valuable skill. Just be careful not to let the needs of others eclipse your own. You need to listen to yourself, too! This year, you'll find that listening to your own needs will bring about a change you really need. Your eyes will open to a problem you didn't even know you had, resulting in great change and awakening. It's a year of growth and exploration for you, Gemini. Please SHARE, Gemini, if you hope this is true! Taurus (April 20 to May 20) Laura Caseley for LittleThings You have how you like your life to be all plotted out, and you're staying the course. You're steady and unwavering in what you like, and what you don't, and you're very good at letting people know your preferences. This year, though, you might want to consider branching out. Your way has worked out for you, but there's a whole world of new things out there, and exploring them never hurts. At the very least, you'll be all the more sure of what you like! You've been yearning for change, Taurus, and in 2016 you will have it. Listen to your heart, take the advice of loved ones, and make yourself a priority. It will make all the difference. This is your year of balance and motion. Go with your whole heart. Please SHARE if you hope this is correct, Taurus! Aries (March 21 to April 19) Laura Caseley for LittleThings The competitive edge that runs through Aries people never really goes away. You always strive to be the best at everything, to get the highest score, the best results, and to prove yourself right. But that edge can also alienate people, often without your even realizing it. In 2016, pay attention to what you say and how you say it, because people take your words very seriously. This year, your words will make someone unexpectedly happy, and a great relationship will be strengthened. Your life will become rich and exciting in ways you never thought possible, and all because you took the time to care. Follow your natural compassion, Aries, and you will never be led astray. Please SHARE if you connect with this prediction, Aries! Previous 1 2 3


text:
Hi Everyone!
Although this blog is new, we are not.
I hope you enjoy what's to come. This is just the beginning.
I have a feeling that this is the start of a beautiful relationship. You, me, and everyone we know.
Gotta love us,
Julia and Sage
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
You, Me, and Everyone We Know
Hi Everyone!
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
These soaked grain pancakes have been a real hit around here lately. I find them divine with a thin spread of hazelnut butter, S prefers his plain, and R has gone the maple syrup route. We also like them with some whole yogurt sweetened with homemade jam or maple.
I'll link to the recipe below. There is an option of soaking in either milk or a yogurt/ water combo. I haven't tried the yogurt. We preferred them when I soaked in almond milk over cow milk.
Also the recipe says to blend until smooth-- don't overdo it. When it pours a bit thick it cooks up into nicely formed cakes and has a slightly chewy texture that hits the spot.
Oh, as for the sugar I used coconut sugar crystals I happened to have picked up. I couldn't promise this is what made them so divine but I couldn't say otherwise...


text:
July 5th, 2014
As I type this, I'm hanging out in Logan Canyon on a sunny evening, sitting in a camp chair in the shade of our pop-up, with wildflowers and pretty weeds tickling the backs of my knees. The words appear on the screen between sips of beer. Lola is sprawled out in the wild grass to my right, Charlie sitting next to me with sunglasses on his head while he peers at the pages of his book through reading glasses. Today I sent Trench Warfare. It's a big deal, and at the same time it means absolutely nothing. I'm not talking about the significance of rock climbing in the whole scheme of the universe, or even about the nothingness of climbing 5.13 in a 5.15 world. I'm just talking about my own experience, because when it comes down to it, that's all I have.
Charlie likes to quote Abraham Maslow, "It's a random universe to which we bring meaning." It's one of the 927 (or is it 928?) ultimate truths. It's one a lot of us humans have a really hard time with, especially those who subscribe to a belief system that tells them otherwise. It can be tough to stomach the idea that things are just what or as they are, and that the only higher purpose for our little existence is the one we assign it. The thought that the pieces form a whole, but that whole isn't a picture of something we identify with or relate to can be alarming. It puts the ownness on the individual and calls each of us to be accountable for the quality of our own lives. We get to decide who we are, and why. In all of this randomness, the being and becoming, the art of living the life I've been dealt…that's the meaning I bring.
So yes, Trench Warfare is a big deal for me. But really it means nothing.
Charlie also likes to celebrate a send with Nietzsche, "The melancholy of all things finalized…" Melancholy? Maybe for a moment, but done is done, and before you can say "doppelganger" the whole process begins all over again. It's an upward spiral.
"You know what the difference is between you and me? I make this look good."
~Men in Black (and Chuck Odette)


text:
Fisher Cooking Camp-Stuffed Quahogs
served with grilled veggies.
For some unknown reason the phrase "one stop shop" keeps popping up in my conversations this week.
But I have to admit I rarely take advantage of this "one stop shop convenience". I am more interested in checking out all the specialty markets in my area. I love the idea of stopping & shopping at the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker ( I suppose I rarely need the candlestick maker. )
I also want to teach my son to support our local small businesses.
Today our dinner was from Anthony's Fish Market, where we buy our quahogs and lemons.
The Corn Bug, which is conveniently located in Anthony's parking lot, and where we purchased our corn, peppers, zucchini, onions, summer squash and potatoes. (and totally cute, right!)
and then conveniently located just down the road, Provencal Bakery we buy our baguette.
So let's start by chopping bread as Fisher is doing ;
Then steam and then mince the quahogs. Moisten the chopped bread in some of the quahog juice. Mix the clams and bread.
Saute garlic, onions, red and green bell peppers and Portuguese chourico. Then add the bread, minced clams, herbs and spices.
Then fill the mixture into the clean clam shells with a bit of butter ( we like our stuffies chunky not mixed in a processor so you can see and identify the ingredients)
Then wrap in foil and bake in the oven 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees or on the grill, with veggies of your choice and corn on the cob. (My older son Noah is the grill master.)
And there you have it. Not one stop shop, but really not so inconvenient at all.
- 8 quahogs
- 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- crushed red pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces chopped chourico ( we like spicy)
- 1/2 cup minced onions
- 1/4 cup minced green pepper & red pepper
- 1/2 a baguette
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup reserved steaming liquid or quahog juice to moisten bread
- Aluminum foil
- Lemon slices to squeeze on at service and for garnish
If you would like me to include your specialty food store or products in a future food/recipe post contact us at email@example.com. We love sampling and sharing new products.


text:
Position Primer: Shortstop
More Primers: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | OF | SP | RP
It would be fair to say that this position is a little top-heavy. Three shortstops are taken in the first round of a typical draft, and they all deserve their ADPs. Hanley Ramirez is a five-category terror, Jose Reyes is serviceable in three stats and ridiculous in two, and Jimmy Rollins is just one year removed from a 30/40 season.
But when those three players are gone, there might not be another shortstop selected within the next 40 picks – and that fourth guy isn't exactly a lock to earn his draft position.
Nothing against Alexei Ramirez (ADP 48.5) or Rafael Furcal (63.4) specifically. Those two players just happen to be at the leading edge of a large group of similarly ownable shortstops, all of whom have questions attached – age, infirmity, peripherals – or clear category weaknesses. In that group you'll find projectable, useful veterans like Michael Young (79.1) and Derek Jeter (99.6), as well as young talent like Stephen Drew (89.7) and Troy Tulowitzki (104.8). But the likely difference in value between those players and, say, Jhonny Peralta (106.9), J.J. Hardy (116.9) or Orlando Cabrera (152.9) isn't terribly significant.
If you don't walk away from the early rounds with one of the top-tier names, you shouldn't get antsy. Wait for the bargain, whoever it is. In mixed leagues, there are at least a dozen more shortstops who can help you. The gap between the No. 3 player and the No. 4 is substantial; the gap between No. 4 and No. 14 is not.
Those of you competing in AL- or NL-only formats should take note of the strange imbalance between leagues at shortstop. All of the elite names are in the senior circuit. In fact, the top five shortstops in the Yahoo! composite rankings hail from the NL. Only seven of the top 20 play in the AL. This is an issue.
It means that if you're involved in a 12-team AL-only setup, you'll have a tricky decision to make with respect to the position, and you'll probably need to make it in the early rounds. Jeter and Young are going to be expensive – arguably too expensive, considering their power and speed ceilings. But Ramirez, Peralta, Cabrera and Mike Aviles won't come cheap, either. And after those guys are gone, well … good luck. Maybe the winner of the position battle in Boston will become relevant in fantasy leagues, or maybe 20-year-old Texas prospect Elvis Andrus will tread water (and steal bases) as a rookie. Or perhaps Yuniesky Betancourt will defy everything we believe to be true about him.
It's tough to overcome the presence of a five-stat liability in the lineup, though, particularly when the free agent pool is thin. If your intention is to stretch a bit for a brand-name shortstop in an AL-only league, we're willing to look the other way. But if you do it in a smallish mixed league – and the brand-name isn't Hanley, Reyes or Rollins – then you're open to ridicule.
Shortstop – Tiers
Top 5 Shortstop – Overall
1. Hanley Ramirez – Prime-aged 30/30 clubber with .900+ OPS past 2 seasons
1. Hanley Ramirez – A five-category player with 40/40 upside
1. Hanley Ramirez – Unrivaled top pick a multi-cat fantasy god; SB downturn surprising but .310-35-75-125-40 season on deck
1. Hanley Ramirez – A can't-miss overlord, but how many steals does he keep?
2. Jose Reyes – At 25, has already knocked on 20/60 club door twice in his young career
2. Jose Reyes – A two-category player, but with 20/80 upside
2. Jose Reyes – Two long-balls already in spring training could be sign he finally eclipses 20 homers
2. Jose Reyes – In my mind, he's a defendable pick at any slot
3. Jimmy Rollins – Expect 15, not 30, home runs, but likely to tack on 40 SB, 100 R
3. Jimmy Rollins – Might not reach 30 HR again, but the steals and runs will be there
3. Jimmy Rollins – Rough '08 hasn't decreased price-tag but based on 1.48 GB/FB, decline in aggressiveness, 25 HR days in the past
3. Jimmy Rollins – Last year was better in the crannies; consider his SB success and BB/K rate
4. Rafael Furcal – .300, 30 SB, 100 R threat if he can maintain health
4. Rafael Furcal – If healthy, he can deliver a nice Rollins impression
4. Rafael Furcal – Always an injury risk but prior to extended DL stint last year was on pace for career year; Manny's signing means happy days ahead
4. Rafael Furcal – Three uniquely odd years in LA, but he'll produce plenty when he's on the field
5. Troy Tulowitzki – Too young to read too much into injury/slow start issues
5. Derek Jeter – Extremely reliable source for R and AVG; finally slipping in ADP
5. Alexei Ramirez – Nourishing environment and projected growth point to near repeat of '08; gotta love multi-position eligibility
5. Troy Tulowitzki – He's healthy, the air's still thin. Priced for tidy profit
Top 5 Shortstop – Undervalued
Brandon Funston
Andy Behrens
Brad Evans
Scott Pianowski
1. Troy Tulowitzki – A Coors-based SS capable of .290, 25, 100 is a bargain given ADP
1. J.J. Hardy – He's hit 50 HR over two seasons, but barely a top-12 shortstop in ADP
1. Derek Jeter – Skills eroding but .300-12-70-110-15 line achievable
1. Jhonny Peralta – Coming off a sneaky little career year, it's his Age 27 season, why is he so affordable?
2. Khalil Greene – Free at last: Hit .228 at PETCO for career.
2. Jhonny Peralta – Same story as Hardy, and nearly the same recent numbers
2. Troy Tulowitzki – Substantial rebound expected after .327-5-30-31 Post-All Star tally
2. Orlando Cabrera – His sneaky skill set has been undervalued for most of the decade
3. Mike Aviles – Professional track record backs up his .300+, 15/15 debut pace
3. Khalil Greene – He has a devastating home/away split, but he's finally free of PETCO
3. J.J. Hardy – Contact numbers dropped off slightly but managed to climb above .280 with impressive 24 bombs, second-most at position
3. Felipe Lopez – Still not 30 yet and could have fun as Arizona leadoff man
4. J.J. Hardy – He can be a roller-coaster ride, but his .280-ish, 25 HR line still a bargain outside top 100
4. Mike Aviles – The ADP is shameful after a terrific debut
4. Mike Aviles – Y! fantasy team infatuation a flexible option at a discount price; low K%, high contact numbers says .300-plus BA very real
4. Mike Aviles – Adopted Yahoo! son doesn't get full respect elsewhere; he'll keep most of 2008's haul
5. Yunel Escobar – Can't argue the price (Y! 219 ADP) for a .300-capable SS with upside to improve in the other cats
5. Orlando Cabrera – Largely forgotten in drafts, but should score 90 runs and steal 20 bases
5. Khalil Greene – Pastures with Pujols definitely greener; BA should rebound to .250 range with 15-20 homers, 75-plus runs, RBIs
5. Cristian Guzman – Sorry calc-heads, some guys really can hit .300 without plate discipline
Top 5 Shortstop – Overvalued
Brandon Funston
Andy Behrens
Brad Evans
Scott Pianowski
1. Jimmy Rollins – Pretty volatile for a Y! ADP of 10 – Only once ('07) have his numbers justified current price tag
1. Rafael Furcal – Yeah, I know I've ranked him No. 4, but not much separates him from shortstops who go 90 picks later
1. Michael Young – Numbers no longer justify him going so far ahead of guys like Hardy, Peralta, Aviles
1. Michael Young – Counting numbers are still good (not great), and the power has left the building
2. Migual Tejada – Still a top 12 SS in the mind of many owners, soon-to-be 35-year-old Miggy hit 3 HR in final 86 games of '08
2. Alexei Ramirez – We've already had this discussion. I like the player, but not the ADP
2. Miguel Tejada – Since the needle was removed from backside, HR/FB percentage has declined rapidly
2. Miguel Tejada – Thirteen homers and a .415 slugging? There's nothing to see here, folks
3. Jed Lowrie – Going in top 200, ahead of established SS, despite no starting guarantee and meager power/speed upside
3. Michael Young – Steady vet in a great lineup, but speed and power are mostly gone and the ADP is still high (79.2)
3. Orlando Cabrera – Change of address from friendly Cell to spacious Coliseum saps already poor power numbers – he's Theriot plus 25 RBI
3. Edgar Renteria – Bat speed is declining, speed is almost gone too
4. Edgar Renteria – At the point where it looks like he'll struggle to reach 10 HR/SB
4. Miguel Tejada – De-juiced, he shouldn't be drafted so close to Tulowitzki, Peralta and Hardy
4. Stephen Drew – Significant across-the-board growth commendable, but Peralta is equally as desirable some 20 picks later
4. Julio Lugo – I'll be flabbergasted if he beats out Jed Lowrie
5. Yuniesky Betancourt – He may have some untapped upside but, until he figures out how to ignore bad pitches, he's stuck where he is, which was good for No. 335 in Y! game in '08
5. Bucky Dent – Dude made an all-star team hitting .238. He was no Dave Concepcion, that's for sure
5. Jimmy Rollins – Y! curse strangled former MVP last year but sub 20-HR regression probably here to stay
5. Jason Bartlett – Nice little player, but how could the local BBWAA name him Rays MVP?
Top 5 Shortstop – Prospects
Brandon Funston
Andy Behrens
Brad Evans
Scott Pianowski
1. Jason Donald – As I've indicated in other primers, his ample plate skills should find an opportunity somewhere with the Phils this season
1. Elvis Andrus – Stole 54 bases at Double-A at 19, and likely to open season with Rangers
1. Elvis Andrus – Shifted Young paves way for everyday gig; value solely rooted in 20-25 steals, 60-70 runs potential
1. Elvis Andrus – Be patient now; eventually he's a leadoff man and a baserunning dynamo
2. Elvis Andrus – Potential runneth over, but Vizquel could be his '09 buzz-kill
2. Alcides Escobar – He's ready defensively, no doubt. Hit .328 with 34 steals in the Southern League
2. Alcides Escobar – Move of Hardy around the diamond or trade could open door for electric Escobar – future .300-10-60-90-30 stud
2. Tim Beckham – At least Tampa Bay is done picking No. 1 for a while
3. Alcides Escobar – Good enough that Hardy is going to have to move positions or locales very soon
3. Gordon Beckham – His path to the majors is relatively clean at second, so we may not see Beckham at short in Chicago
3. Reid Brignac – Launched 15-plus homers in three different minor league seasons, but will likely have to be dealt to earn regular at-bats
3. Gordon Beckham – Position switch might be in the offing but his bat will get him to The Show
4. Gordon Beckham – Whether he lands at SS or 2B, his potent bat will land him in Chicago by no later than 2010
4. Jason Donald – Funston mentions him in every Primer, regardless of position. We currently call him a 2B/SS
4. Jason Donald – Multi-tooled infielder Utley insurance - .314 BA, 15 HR, 67 RBI, 15 SB at Double-A last year
4. Alcides Escobar – Glove might force something this spring; team isn't tied to J.J. Hardy (or Rickie Weeks) long-term
5. Cale Iorg – MLB bloodlines, 20/20 club potential and a fairly clear path to Detroit
5. Tim Beckham – Toolsy top draft pick won't be a factor anytime soon, but the ceiling is very high
5. Todd Frazier – Topped Hawaii Winter League in slugging with .547 mark; could shift to left or third but eventual 15-20 HR, .280-plus BA mainstay
5. Wilmer Flores – Teenage bomber eventually projects as a third-sacker


text:
Acne can be a really heartbreaking problem even though it affects lots of people of all ages. Read on if you suffer from frequent blackheads or acne breakouts. You can use these tips to improve your skin and reduce future outbreaks.
Always pay attention to the foods you consume. When you consume a lot of junk food, it really affects your body. In fact int makes it more prone to infections, like acne. You should make sure to eat a balanced diet consisting of fresh fruits and veggies. Choose meats that are lean cut. Reduce the amount of sugar you consume in your diet. When you eat right your body will work right.
It's also essential that you are hydrated throughout the day. Although your thirst seems to be quenched from soda, the caffeine and sugar do not help keep you hydrated. Instead, make water the central focus of your drinking habits. Purchase a home juicer and make your own fresh-squeezed juice when you crave something besides water. Fresh juice is better for you than any juice you will buy in a store.
Maca is a nutritional supplement taken from a plant native to Peru. It helps your body by balancing its systems. Always start with the minimum dosage, and follow the label's instructions. One of the big pluses of Maca is zero side effects.
Harsh and drying chemicals should always be avoided when choosing cleansers. Sensitive skin can easily become dehydrated and irritated by the use of harsh chemicals. They might just make flair-ups worse, and create additional redness around any acne lesions. The more gentle and natural the cleanser, the better option it may be for you. Three natural supplements that can help clear your skin love it are tea tree oil, aloe vera, and chamomile.
Garlic is a great prev way to rid your skin of the bacteria that can cause pimples. Crush some garlic and rub it on your affected areas. Stinging is natural and is a sign that the treatment is cleaning your infected skin. After a few minutes, remove the clove, rinse, and dry.
Think natural when it comes to tightening your pores; try a green clay mask. The green clay will absorb any of the oils on your skin. After the mask dries, it is time to remove it with water. If the green clay is stubborn and you can't get it off your skin, some witch hazel on a cotton ball can take care of that.
Stress is another factor that influences the health of your skin. Your skin will break out if you are stressed out, and it makes it harder to get rid of acne. Keep your skin blemish free by reducing stress in your life.
Using the following tips in a skin care regimen will help with clearing your skin. You should have a daily skin care routine. Washing your face at least two or three times a day will help improve appearance and brighten skin tone.
Tips For Clear And Acne Free Skin 48
Acne can be a really heartbreaking problem even though it affects lots of people of all ages. Read on if you suffer from frequent blackheads or acne breakouts. You can use these tips to improve your skin and reduce future outbreaks.


text:
I recently created a few apps with Construct 2 and successfully uploaded them to the Windows 8 Store. However, when I tried to export the same apps to the Windows Phone 8 Store, they all failed certification because the apps did not resume where they left off when the user switches away to do something else on the phone.
In Windows 8, the same apps properly go into a suspended mode when you navigate away from them. They pick up exactly where they left off when you go back to them. In Windows Phone 8, the apps restart from the beginning.
Here is a very simple app to show this behavior:
Reproduce the behavior:
1) Open the .capx file and export it to Windows Phone 8
2) Open the .sln file in the export directory
3) Run the project
4) Double tap a few times on the circle to increase the speed
5) Now tap the back button or windows button
6) Then go back to the app and it will be reset back to its original speed


text:
Atlanta, GA and Walnut Creek, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/07/2008 -- In an effort to show their shoppers that they are taking the necessary steps to secure their information online, 4AFlowers.com (http://www.4AFlowers.com) has enrolled with ControlScan, a leading Internet security company, to increase consumer confidence.
4AFlowers.com will utilize ControlScan's Verified Secure services to conduct regular scans of http://www.4AFlowers.com for thousands of known vulnerabilities against a knowledge base which is updated every 12 hours to identify any potential vulnerability. ControlScan delivers timely reports with recommendations for security breach resolutions.
"It is our goal to help merchants protect their customers from fraudulent activity," says Joan Herbig, chief executive officer, ControlScan. "4AFlowers.com is demonstrating their commitment to Website security by using ControlScan services."
The Verified Secure offerings (Security and Business Certification seals, PCI Compliance, SSL Certificates, Search Engine Submissions, Press Release Program, LIVECHAT and RatePointSM) have become the solution of choice for small- and medium-sized e-commerce businesses because it offers a comprehensive security and PCI compliance solution with a personal level of support at a great price.
About 4AFlowers.com (http://www.4AFlowers.com)
Online florist store specializing in delivery quality, fresh floral arrangements for Walnut Creek, CA Lafayette, CA and their surrounding areas in central Contra Costa County, CA. We create visually exciting floral bouquets for offices, homes, hospitals and funeral homes. We make selecting the right floral display that fits your budget using an "Express Order" button which allows you to complete your purchase in less than five minutes. Our arrangements make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and other special occasions. For large once-in-a-lifetime events such as weddings, we offer a highly personalized, customized floral consulting service to fit your theme, color scheme and budget. For businesses and homes, we offer a "subscription" service that delivers fresh floral arrangements weekly or every two weeks. Delivery fees are waived for Lafayette, CA and Walnut Creek, CA (zip code 94596). Y si, se habla en espanol.
About ControlScan
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, ControlScan provides security and Payment Card industry PCI compliance solutions designed exclusively for small- to medium-sized e-commerce businesses. The company's Verified Secure solutions make it easy and cost-effective for these businesses to protect their infrastructure and help keep their Websites safe so shoppers can purchase with confidence. Verified Secure is the security solution of choice for smaller e-businesses because it offers security solutions that fit their specific needs, a personal level of service and the best value. For more information about ControlScan and its Verified Secure services visit http://www.controlscan.com or call 1-800-825-3301.


text:
My Garden is a special place, and so near and dear to my heart.
So in the early morning there, I watch the new day start.
The flowers nod their sleepy heads to shake the morning dew,
And then the sun peeps shyly up to climb a sky of blue.
The birds wake up and start to sing, a happy little song.
They'll build their nests and lay their eggs, it won't take very long.
I look at the rocks in my garden; I've found them far and wide,
From the desert sand to the ocean shore, and on the mountain side.
And I look too at a bird house that hangs up in my tree,
I think of the one who bought it, and hung it there for me.
My Cactus all are blooming now, in colors bright and fair,
And in my garden I find peace, and shed my every care.
A poem by Raymond Slaton
The cupcakes (chocolate flavour) below were ordered by Mr. Teoh for Eileen's birthday. He requested garden design but a bit different from previous one.
If you want to celebrate birthday with a theme, do order cupcakes from Coco Chip Cupcake.
Love cupcake. Love you all :)


text:
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium veggie broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
- 1 cups of cubed, uncooked sweet potato
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) diced tomatoes, drained
- Ground black pepper to taste
Monday, December 13, 2010
Toasty Warm Dinner for a Cold Day
16 comments:
oh what a great version of chili!ReplyDelete
Yum!!! I was freezing tonight so I made myself a big pot of vegetable soup :) It was delicious (Except for the 1/2 bowl that I spilled all over the counter... oops. Good thing I made a lot!)ReplyDelete
Stay warm! :)
Looks great!!! Thai anything instantly rocks my tummy! =)ReplyDelete
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
This sounds so delicious! I love the addition of sweet potato. I don't think it's always what people think of when they put together a soup / stew/ chili, but I love the extra bit of flavor it adds.ReplyDelete
SO I love thai food, but I don't really like coconut :( This chili sounds delicious does the coconut really stand out or is it subtle? It looks like it would be so warming!ReplyDelete
Yay! I'm glad your water heater is back in commission, it's so weird how we take necessities like that for granted. That chili looks awesome for a cold night like we're having!ReplyDelete
HI there I followed you from another site = ) but I wanted to say.. 17 degree's? I sure miss that weather... I was able to open the windows today.. just one.. it was 62, but tomorrow it will be 48.. so perhaps the cold front is coming in = )ReplyDelete
I love anything curry, and I'm craving beans like a mofo here in Rawville, so I totally bookmarked this!ReplyDelete
I'm so glad to hear that the hot water situation was taken care of. There is nothing worse than not being able to take a warm shower during the winter months. This thai chili looks like a recipe that I need to try as soon as I can! I love the spice/flavors in Thai cuisine. Thank you for sharing this with me. I hope you have a joyful week, my friend!ReplyDelete
Glad you have hot water again. Chili is awesome to have on a cold day. I love making a big pot of it so there are lots of leftovers. Chili definitely gets better with time. I am making a big pot of beef stew today, thanks to my slow cooker. YummyReplyDelete
I love how there are so many variations on chili recipes. I recently made a Mexican version, and I'd love to try this one too!! I have a contest going on over at my blog if you want to send in a picture of your Christmas decorating--lots of goodies up for grabs!ReplyDelete
I have never had any kind of thai food before but I do love chili!! It is my go to meal in the winter. Chili with a big slice of homemade bread. YUMReplyDelete
That looks a great, a nice twist on traditional chili. I love having chili on cold days.ReplyDelete
Oh my this looks tasty. I love soups especially when it's cold.ReplyDelete
In reply to Evan - I'm a fellow coconut-hater, but go nuts for Thai coconut curries. You can't taste the coconut flavor.ReplyDelete
I would totally be all over this, Kylie! And don't hate me, but it's 75 here right now. Wish I could send you some of this warmth! Thank goodness your water heater's fixed.
my husband is a big fan of chili dishes, he'll love this.ReplyDelete
love the addition of coconut milk for extra flavor
not to write another comment, I'm with you on the peanut-butter chocolate instead of sugar cookies ;) too bad we are not Santa ....sigh... ah, well, life is not always fair
Hope you'll have a wonderful weekend


text:
March 2017 Newsletter
News and upcoming events related to the Southeast Climate Science Center. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter here.
SE CSC Partner Survey and Listening Tour. NC State University hosts the DOI/USGS Southeast Climate Science Center and is beginning its phase 2 science planning to cover 2018-2023 and beyond. We are looking for input on science and management needs related to strategic issues and problems that fish and wildlife agencies face in the southeastern US. Your guidance will help NC State University better meet its agreement for hosting and supporting the science mission of the SE CSC. Responses are anonymous and will be used for internal review and planning only. Link to the survey here.
View a video introduction by University Assistant Director Aranzazu Lascurain
SE CSC is undertaking a round of listening sessions this spring in states across the region, engaging fish and wildlife managers in a seminar and open discussion on climate and wildlife, to gather this input directly. The first of these was in North Carolina on March 1. Others currently scheduled are: southeastern tribes on March 16; Florida on April 13; Tennessee on April 25.
NEW: Eco-Drought Factsheet: A summary of a Southeast CSC workshop aimed at collating existing knowledge about ecological drought, defined as a prolonged and widespread deficit in naturally available water supplies that create multiple stresses across ecosystems. Southeastern ecosystems are dependent on abundant and predictable water supplies, and as climate change influences temperature, precipitation, and circulation patterns within the region, drought conditions may become more prevalent. Read the factsheet.
New Citizen Science Project Gathers Information on the Future of Forests. Do you have a red maple tree and a few minutes a year? Join a new citizen science project that will contribute to our understanding of how climate change and urbanization will affect forest health and carbon sequestration by trees. Read more.
March Newsletter for Conservation Corridors: http://conservationcorridor.org/digests/
SE CSC Faculty Affiliate, Dave Eggleston, co-authors new research, Invasive and Native Marsh Grasses May Provide Similar Benefits to Protected Wetlands. Read now.
SE CSC Faculty Affiliate, Peter Askim, will lead a concert, A River Runs Through It, on April 23. In honor of Earth Day. See details.
New SE CSC Publications:
Kuffner, I. B., Roberts, K. E., Flannery, J. A., Morrison, J. M., and Richey, J. N., 2017, Fidelity of the Sr/Ca proxy in recording ocean temperature in the western Atlantic coral Siderastrea siderea: Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, v. 18, p. 178–188. doi:10.1002/2016GC006640. Get details on the project page.
Fatorić, S. and Seekamp, E. Are cultural heritage and resources threatened by climate change? A systematic literature review. Climatic Change (2017). doi:10.1007/s10584-017-1929-9. Read more about the research.
Dale AG, Frank SD (2017) Warming and drought combine to increase pest insect fitness on urban trees. PLoS ONE 12(3): e0173844. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0173844. Read the press release.
These maps show how early spring is arriving in your state this year. Anyone living in the eastern United States has probably noticed how unusually warm it's been this February. And it's not just your imagination! In fact, there's a good way to visualize this.
The US Geological Survey has a neat set of maps, updated daily, showing how early spring has arrived in each state this year.
New website: LA SAFE (Louisiana's Strategic Adaptations for Future Environments), providing resources for Louisiana communities to mitigate risk and increase coastal resilience.
Video: Arctic sea ice on track to be among smallest winter maximums on record
Extreme Event Game, from the National Academies of Science, is an In-Person Game Played in Groups. Players learn how important it is to build coalitions across all sectors of a community and invest in short-term and long-term resources to make their city more resilient.
Finding Climate Data. This Climate.gov web resource provide tools such as Data Gallery with descriptive names, thumbnail images with data examples, information on where the data came from and how to access them; and Search, which describes a range of strategies that can help you navigate data access interfaces to get the data you want.
Yale Climate Opinion Maps for 2016. This version of the Yale Climate Opinion Maps is based on data through the year 2016. Public opinion about global warming is an important influence on decision making about policies to reduce global warming or prepare for the impacts.
Yale Climate Connection bookshelf: From winter blues to climate angst, books and reports on the psychology of climate change.
Surface Elevation Table (SET) Gap Analysis Report
Recently, the Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative (NGOM SSC) published a report identifying the gaps in Surface Elevation Table (SET) data for the Gulf of Mexico. The report can be accessed on the NGOM SSC website, under Gulf SLR Assets. Data layers will be available in the NGOM SSC's data gallery on the Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozarks LCC's Conservation Planning Atlas.
Putting Flow–Ecology Relationships into Practice: A Decision-Support System to Assess Fish Community Response to Water-Management Scenarios. Jennifer Cartwright, Casey Caldwell, Steven Nebiker, and Rodney Knight. This paper presents a conceptual framework to operationalize flow–ecology relationships into decision-support systems of practical use to water-resource managers, who are commonly tasked with balancing multiple competing socioeconomic and environmental priorities. The framework presented here can be used to translate flow–ecology relationships into evidence-based management by developing decision-support systems for conservation of riverine biodiversity while optimizing water availability for human use. See the paper.
Vacant lots provide more ecosystem services than backyard trees. Link to article.
Changing Climates, Changing Cities. A series of articles about how climate change is affecting urban areas. The first in the series describes the drastic water limitations in Mexico City, progressive subsidence, increased withdrawals of groundwater, and crumbling of the soil foundation on which the city is built. Director of the Water System of Mexico City: "Climate change is expected to have two effects. We expect heavier, more intense rains, which means more floods, but also more and longer droughts." Read the article.
New research on communicating sea level rise impacts to human communities. View the paper.
Smart Growth Fixes for Climate Adaptation and Resilience.
This new publication by the Environmental Protection Agency can help local government officials, staff, and boards find strategies to prepare for climate change impacts through land use and building policies. Strategies described can be combined with current policies to minimize costs and adjusted based on current climate observations and projections. See the pub.
Influence of the Ocean and Greenhouse Gases on Severe Drought Likelihood in the Central United States in 2012. Recent article examines the influence of ocean temperature and greenhouse gases on likelihood of drought in central US. In this modeling study using large-ensemble simulations from a global atmospheric climate model, an anthropogenic impact on precipitation was detectable in the simulations, doubling the likelihood of what would have been a rainfall deficit with a 2% exceedance probability under preindustrial-level forcings. Despite this reduction in rainfall, summer soil moisture during extreme drought was essentially unaffected by anthropogenic forcing. Access the paper.
How temperature guides where species live, where they'll go // Earth & Climate News. A new study could prove significant in answering among the most enduring questions for ecologists: Why do species live where they do, and what are the factors that keep them there? The ranges of animals in the world's temperate mountain areas — often presumed to be determined by competition — may actually be determined more by temperature and habitat. The findings indicate that species living in temperate mountain habitats could face even greater repercussions from climate change than previously thought.
Clarifying the role of coastal and marine systems in climate mitigation. Howard et al, Front Ecol Environ 2017; 15(1): 42–50, doi:10.1002/fee.1451. This paper evaluates scientific evidence regarding whether coastal and marine ecosystems and ecosystem components such as coral reefs, phytoplankton, kelp forests, and marine fauna, are viable long-term carbon sinks and whether they can be managed for climate mitigation.
Next up in the Global Change Seminar Series: Harmful Algal Blooms and Climate Change, Dr. Astrid Schnetzer, Dept of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, College of Sciences. March 30, 3:30 pm, 101 David Clark Labs.
Global Change Seminar Series schedule here.
Spring 2017 Geospatial Forum Seminars.
How Numbers Can Mislead (and how to avoid being misled). On Monday, March 27 at 7pm, Coffee & Viz After Hours is presenting Mona Chalabi, a data editor at The Guardian US and one of the most influential people in the field of data journalism. Chalabi's presentation will discuss the importance of honest and inclusive data visualization.
CENREP Spring Seminar Schedule.
Find more webinar information in our calendar.
MAR 21 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Monitoring the exchange of moisture between the land and atmosphere to improve our understanding of drought
MAR 22 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Engaging Stakeholders in Developing Adaptation Strategies
MAR 23 12:00 PM-1:15 PM Communicating About Clean Energy and Climate Change Solutions
MAR 29 10:00 AM-11:00 AM How a long-term collaborative effort with multiple partners helped restore and protect the integrity of a bottomland hardwood system on a dam regulated river
MAR 29 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Using decision tools to assess vulnerability and inform management of wildlife in the Northeast
APR 5 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Connecting Insights to Policy-Making and the Institutional Context
Travel Scholarships for Tribal Participation in NCA Regional Engagement Workshops
The Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4) is now under development and will include regional chapters that contain more detailed regional-scale information that may be more easily incorporated into local efforts like tribal adaptation plans and collaboration efforts. Your input can help improve your region's chapter so it is useful to tribal communities. Throughout the months of February and March, the NCA4 Regional Author Teams will be holding Regional Engagement Workshops to gather input from all stakeholders in all US regions.
In order to facilitate tribal involvement and engagement in the NCA4 Regions chapters, the BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Program, in partnership with Salish Kootenai College and The College of the Menominee Nation are offering travel scholarships to attend these meetings.
To Apply: Simply send a request to Joshua Rosenau (email@example.com) identifying which regional meeting (including satellite locations, if applicable) you/group wish to attend, and the amount of the sub-award being requested. For questions or more information, please contact Joshua Rosenau or Adrian Leighton, email@example.com or (406) 885-2787.
Communicating Climate Change for Tribes Workshop
Apr. 25, 2017 – Apr. 26, 2017
301 David L. Boren Blvd
4 Partners Place
Norman, OK 73019
This workshop will provide tribal members with tools and tactics they can use to discuss climate change with various audiences in their communities. Activities will include:
-Interactive, hands-on demonstrations
-Practicing outreach methods
-Presenting climate change information to tribal leaders, including a mock tribal council
-Presentations by native and non-native experts including Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, nationally renowned atmospheric scientist
To register, fill out the form attached to the agenda (above) and email a copy to firstname.lastname@example.com.
More information
USDA Support for Tribal Extension Programs. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has announced $2.9 million in available funding for projects that make extension programs and resources more accessible to Native American communities. Funding is made through their Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program.
The Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program supports the development of community-based programs and activities that deliver science-based, traditional, and culturally appropriate knowledge. Proposed programs show the value of informed outreach to identified tribes and align with tribal needs. Extension projects may include tribal youth and 4-H, Indian farmer and rancher productivity and management, economic workforce development, food systems and community food markets, natural resource conservation, and human nutrition and reduction of childhood and adolescent obesity.
Eligible applicants include 1862 or 1890 land-grant institutions that have a Federally Recognized Tribe within their state jurisdiction.
The deadline for applications is April 26, 2017. See the request for applications for details.
* LCC Science Helping to Target Restoration Sites to Improve Water Quality in the Susquehanna and Potomac Watersheds. Learn more
* Biennial Spotlight on National Park Resources. Learn more
More News from Appalachian LCC
* Caribbean LCC: New Climate Adaptation Video Series for Tropical Farmers. Read more
* Crucian Conservationists Look at Action Plan | VI Source. Learn more
More News from Caribbean LCC
Gulf Coast Prairie:
* Gulf Coast Prairie 2016 Annual Report released. Learn more
* LCC Network Releases One Year Progress Report on Accomplishing Recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences. Learn more
More News from Gulf Coast Prairie LCC
Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozarks:
* GCPO LCC solicits Statements of Interest for research projects. Learn more
* How to make local governments want more green infrastructure. Learn more
More News from Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozarks LCC
South Atlantic:
* Have you registered for a 2017 Blueprint workshop yet? Sign up now to reserve your slot!
* 2016 Annual Report released. Learn more
More News from South Atlantic LCC
2017 Duke Water Symposium
Friday, March 24, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Organized by the Duke Water Network and Student Association of Wetland Scientists, the day will feature individual talks and panel discussions by water resources professionals from state and federal government, private sector, non-profits, and academia. Please make sure to RSVP (lunch included for attendees) to secure your spot at the symposium. More information
State of the Gulf of Mexico One Gulf Summit March 26 – 28, 2017
Gulf of Mexico Alliance All Hands Meeting March 29 – 31, 2017
Houston, TX
North Carolina's Coastal Conference April 4 and 5, 2017, in Raleigh, NC. Event page
The Southeast and Caribbean Climate Community of Practice 2017 meeting April 24-26, 2017 in Charleston, SC. Read more
Coastal Cultures Conference 2017: Sustaining Cultural Heritage as the Climate Changes. The Gullah/Geechee Sustainability Think Tank invites you to bring out the family for a day of interactive environmental engagement to protect cultural heritage. Advance registration is required; event is FREE.
Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
St. Helena Library, Beaufort County Library System
Saint Helena Island, SC. Register
National Adaptation Forum, May 9-11, 2017, St. Paul, MN. Event information
Keeping History Above Water Conference is an international gathering hosted by the City of Annapolis in partnership with the Newport Restoration Foundation. Conference discussions will examine the increasing and varied risks posed by sea level rise to historic coastal communities, their built environments and traditional lifeways. Leaders in the fields of historic preservation, business, culture, tourism, economics, urban planning, environment, sustainability, design, engineering and public policy will participate in symposia, workshops, roundtables and tours that focus on practical solutions and community engagement. Pre-register for more information
Opportunities for input into 4th National Climate Assessment: A critical component of NCA4 success is a robust, inclusive, and transparent public review process. NCA4 is slated to be released for public comment in the fall of 2017; look for other opportunities to contribute along the way at globalchange.gov/notices.
NFWF Resilient Communities 2017 Call for Proposals: Wells Fargo and NFWF have partnered to create the Resilient Communities program. Through improvements to natural features and enhanced community capacity, the program will help communities prepare for future impacts associated with sea level rise, water quantity and quality and forest conservation. Pre-proposals are due March 30, 2017, full proposals on May 31, 2017. Read the RFP
Connect with the Southeast Climate Science Center
Copyright © 2017 SE CSC, All rights reserved.
Subscribe to the SE CSC newsletter
Our mailing address is:
Southeast Climate Science Center
N.C. State University
127 David Clark Labs
Campus Box 7617
Raleigh, NC 27695-7617


text:
31.03.17 by Aneeqah Samsodien
Being quite the jet setter recently, we managed to squeeze in a few moments with Anees Petersen from Young and Lazy to chat about his latest collaboration with Woolworths, his first ever show at SA Fashion Week this past weekend and why he's not a sellout.
How do you think you as a designer will benefit from this experience?
I think it's just about attracting the right industry people and being on that radar of the fashion industry that I thought I didn't want to be a part of. It's where all the best designers showcase and for me to be aligned with them and to be showcased on the same platform does wonders for me. The right people know about me that didn't know about me before now.
"If you want things to happen, the people that were there can give me opportunities that I need as a brand to take it further, not just show it to my friends and family to make good photos and have a show, which I've done before and I'm very grateful for it but at this time in my business, I need to make smart moves."
So what was the whole experience like?
It was the first time I've showcased in Johannesburg; I always did sales and stocked some stores. Overall, it was an amazing experience. I also casted my own models; I didn't use any from the agencies. I used the new generation and love the way that they are doing things now and it make your clothes look good. I feel like I've used the new pioneers of street culture so it's important for me to have my stuff seen on them.
Which is something you and Cornerstore have always been doing.
Because that is where our market is; to showcase on someone that's really going to wear it makes all the difference as opposed to a model wearing it.
I'm not a Men's Health kinda designer. It's made of real street people who are all shapes and sizes. I'm not gonna lie to people and make my clothes look good on a model but when they try it on, it looks really different. When I design, this is who I design for. And it's important for everyone to see it on that person. I think it's street wear's time.
He says the guys he casted are pushing themselves as brands and he was happy that he could give them another platform to push themselves. It was a good experience for both parties and he feels like he needed them more than they needed him.
Tell us a bit about your collaboration with Woolworths.
At first I was excited, then I thought, yoh, this is going to be hard work. Then I wished they didn't choose me, yet I am so grateful they did. I feel like I just relaunched Young And Lazy in Jozi.
The collection will be stocked in the top five major stores around South Africa like Canal Walk, Sandton, Mall of Africa, Menlyn and Gateway, as well as the Woolworths online store. We are testing the waters but I can happily say that a second order was already placed 🙂 It has definitely boosted me and my business and taught me more about quality, basically polishing me and hopefully it is going to be a continuous thing.
What is your advice for smaller businesses dealing with bigger corporations?
The project is being run by David West and he is the one that curated all the designers. We are all dealing with Woolworths through an agency and I think in this way, we are all protected. They realised that they are the only retailer that doesn't have a strong local presence.
It's difficult working with seven very different designers and individuals who all have completely different aesthetics and working for this massive corporate company is like a recipe for disaster. It could easily have gone the other way but I think they've done a really good job with curating and supporting us. I feel well looked after and happy to work with them because they are empowering and nurturing us as designers. The first thing that people say to me when they approach me is to watch out or be careful. I just want people to stop thinking that way or know that it's all good. We are all fine but this is the first job and we don't know what to expect.
It's great to share that experience with like-minded people like Celeste from Selfi, as we've been good friends for a while but we only ever see each other when we're travelling for work.
How do you plan on coping with bulk orders now?
It's forced me to start outsourcing and get out of my comfort zone of just making an x amount of units that I thought I'd still be doing all the time but now I have to think of finding factories that specialise.
So we've been hearing the words sellout floating around. What are your thoughts on this?
I just see it as cashing in. My first thoughts were 'how is my market gong to perceive me?' But as a business in South Africa, you have to make moves like this. The guys that come to Cornerstore are anti-everything, anti-big corporate or commercial and I understand that. I've been there and I never understood why big designers do certain things that they do. Now the older I've gotten, the longer I've been underground, if you don't do something, it will keep you there and I would love to eventually settle down and be stable.
What do you think is going to happen in the next year?
Im focused on what matters and just growing the business strategically and not just making collection after collection. If I didn't feel like the show would have been beneficial then I wouldn't have done it. Johannesburg presented a lot of opportunities for me.
It's not my market; I would never be at this event if I didn't take part but that being said, it was beneficial because I showcased to a completely different audience.
"It's all good having your loyal following but I need to expand; I need more buyers; I need more foot traffic"
What is your relationship with the other designers? Is there mutual respect?
Because we are all designers in South Africa, we share all the problems, we share all the struggles and now we're in the same boat, being looked after by Woolworths. There's already that connection as I knew all of them previously except Maria, and it just feels like we're on tour as friends. It's comforting to know that you're in the same position as someone else and you learn from them. I struggled for about five months now feeling stale and not sure what I was going to do. I wanted to quit and had this feeling all the time.
How do you keep pushing through if you have these moments so often?
The funny thing is that these moments don't come from struggling or at the worst times; it just comes every now and then. I always think 'what am I doing with my life. Is this what I'm going to be doing for the rest of my life?' You don't have to think like. I'm turning 30 and I need to sort my stuff out. I'm just taking it as it comes. At least there's growth happening and I'm taking steps forward.
I'd love to paint; I'd love to take photos. But I don't want to be jack of all trades but master of none. If I do something, I wanna go full steam and for now, I still have enough in me to carry on for a while but I don't know if it's going to be me for the rest of my life. This is one of the proudest moments in my career where I didn't feel depressed after a show.
You live your collection, thinking about the runway, even two seconds before the show and then it happens. You stand in the way and think "omg it's over". My main thing was just that I felt like I achieved what I wanted out of it.
The most important thing for me is the people that matter and the people that I look up to; their response to the show is what made it all worth it, not all these magazines.
"The general response is that this was the best thing I've ever done and that's the reason why I'm feeling the way I'm feeling."
I care what someone with similar designs or someone on a certain level that's killing it in their industry thinks. I think those are the ones that matter to me.
One of my main boosts at the moment is that Kim Jones told us: "this is South Africa's time, let them come to you".
What is your main focus right now?
My main focus is that I am South African; there's no one like me anywhere else in the world, my culture. I'm Cape Malay; you don't find that anywhere else and that's when I realised that I'm still very different to the rest of the world. So I started off last year looking at my heritage and the second SA Menswear look was African inspired. There was a spoof of classic SA but with the latest collection, I wanted to do something that's true to me. I want to push my culture and heritage because I feel like there's only a handful of people that are actually giving us scope and giving us a voice as a South African.
Look at taxi drivers and the guards; you won't find people like that anywhere else in the world; it's such a South African thing and they are so fashion forward as well and that's my first force of inspiration. I always wanted to be a taxi guard, not because I wanted to sit in a taxi and shout, but because I wanted to dress like them and that's what got me to where I am today and what inspired me to do what I do today and will still show in my work. That's also what sets me aside from a lot of designers here in SA. I want to be the person looked up to by the younger generation; I want guys from the Suburbs to be inspired to do things.
Tell us about this collection and why it's so close to your heart.
It's the first collection that I got the inspiration from an experience. It's the first time that I feel it's original and took me eight years to finish. I can't compare it to anything else.
When people made sarcastic remarks on the collection, it was the type of person that I'm not trying to appeal to. I got happy because I don't want that person to like it; it's not for them. I'm now where i want to be.
All the tartan accents seen in the collection comes from Lungies, a traditional Islamic cloth worn as a cover up for men, true to his religion and heritage.
The Woolworths Capsule Collections will be available in selected stores on 12 April.
All photos by Rizqua Barnes


text:
Fucking with JERRY STEARNS and BJ SLATER. It's like walking into a meat market and ordering EVERYTHING. And that's exactly what sweet fuckable ANDRE does. While JERRY opens up ANDRE's ass with his thick black dick, BJ stretches ANDRE's throat. Stuffed at both ends, ANDRE can only moan and writhe between the two master cocksmen.
ANDRE's hole takes them on separately and then together. Now, truth be told, ANDRE has been fisted quite a bit for other porn companies. But even that didn't prepare him for the tortuous over-stretch his eager bunghole takes when these giants slide in him at the same time. ANDRE...just...about...can't...take...it! This is intense, this is real.
Copyright 1999-2016 Treasure Island Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved


text:
Treinador de campeões - Mike Spraklen
Spraklen Quick quotes:
There's a very fine line the coach has to tread friendly enought to be a friend but distant enough to be a leader.
The Coaches' contribution to a medal is about 10%. It's the man who does the work it's the man who produces the goods, it's the man who wins the medal. And I honour and respect that situation.
The athletes' approach, the athletes' respect, the way they conduct themselves is really 100% and it's one of the most remarkable experiences I've had in coaching crews.


text:
Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. People enjoy watching Jazz dancers, as the dancing is fun and energetic.
Pupils from the age of 5 are offered classes in Jazz. These classes are most non syllabus.
Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Every Jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps, quick turns and high kicks.
To excel in Jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Flexibility and strength very important for a dancer and these are a key focus in this class. The students will be taught various routines and in some classe have the opportunity to develop their own choreographic skills.
The Jazz classes are divided info Junior, Inter and Senior Jazz. It is compulosry for the comp team to attend Jazz when they reach 5 years old.
Junior (5-8 year olds)
Inter (9-12 year olds)
Senior (13+)
Please see the timetable for Jazz class times.


text:
blouse: secondhand
slacks: thrifted
cardi, flats: Target
necklace: Etsy
Hooray, you might be thinking, she finally put up another outfit post! (Who cares if it's a month old, right?) Or perhaps you're mentally rolling your eyes at the mention of being sick yet again. Well, I agree with you in either case. I know I complain a lot about colds and whatnot around here, but that's only because I have a terrible, crap immune system that doesn't seem to understand what it's supposed to do. Seriously, I've had this cough for like a week and it's showing no sign of letting up.
I had a hugely busy weekend planned for yesterday/Sunday, full of venue tours and DMV visits and dance rehearsals and various other things. The mere thought of it on Friday was exhausting. But fortunately for me/my immune system, literally every task/event I had planned was cancelled due to a sizeable snowstorm. Except our friends' engagement party. Happily, that continued regardless.
So instead of running around like a chicken with my head cut off, I was able to stay home almost all weekend and relax. I got some writing done, I napped, I read, I napped some more, I watched a few movies, I went to bed early every night...it was just what the doctor ordered.
How was your weekend, all? Busy like mine was supposed to be, or relaxing like it actually was?


text:
We had about 10 inches of snow yesterday and the city was so beautiful it looked like a Christmas card. The tourists were out in droves on the plaza. We saw at least 5 huge snowmen they had built. That had to be tons of fun for people who never get to see snow. We pigged out on breakfast burritos at Tia Sophia's. Yummy!
It's now Christmas Eve and I'm in NO way ready for my company. They are arriving on the 26th so I have two days. I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. I have most of the groceries bought so it's a matter of getting beds ready, etc. I hate making beds. I hate washing sheets. Couldn't someone please invent disposable sheets?
Tomorrow Coop and I will have our Christmas dinner if I don't mess it up. If it turns out horribly we'll have to eat the company food and go shopping again! I hope your Christmas is wonderful!
6 days ago


text:
Although critics have accused Romney of flip-flopping, often comparing his political method to the changeable drawing toy "Etch-A-Sketch," Ann Romney said the GOP nominee has changed very little since he was the moderate governor of Massachusetts.
One change the former governor has admitted is his stance toward abortion. In 2007, he explained he had "changed his mind" on the topic after campaigning on the pledge to "preserve and protect a woman's right to choose" as a gubernatorial candidate in 2002.
The Romney campaign last week re-confirmed that Romney "will be a pro-life president," although the candidate has also said he does not have any specific anti-abortion policies on his current agenda. President Obama's campaign charged that Romney was obscuring his real position on the issue.
Ann Romney did not specifically address the abortion controversy, but said people could look to her husband's 2010 book No Apology for the real story.
"He was so upset about how he was treated last cycle that he wrote a book, and said, 'Look if I write like a 300 page book exactly where I am on all these positions, how can anyone say I'm changing?' " she explained. "I think he did that as a response to what happened four years ago, because again we had political opponents trying to characterize him in a way that wasn't positive."
She said "a billion dollars" has been spent this cycle on building the narrative that Romney is out of touch and a flip-flopper, and blamed "a media that is not particularly friendly" in part for promoting the narrative.
Ann Romney said the national convention and the presidential debates allow the country to get "an unfiltered view" of her husband.
"It was very heartwarming to see the response to him was so good," she said, referring to his performance in the first presidential debate on Oct. 3. "It's like, well, finally. I've been waiting. I was waiting for a very long time for that moment, for him to be seen in a light that I see him."
On Monday, when the interview was filmed, the prospective first lady was campaigning in Pennsylvania, a state she said is "in play now" for the election. She is in New York on Tuesday and will attend the second presidential debate, along with all five of the Romney sons.


text:
Sorry it's so short. I'm lame and I was kind of making it up as I went along. So yeah.
Cody's closed eyes kept twitching as he forced them shut and attempted to sleep on a hay stack that made him itchy, even through his long sleeved shirt. The car attatched in the dead center of the train he and his twin brother, Zack had snuck onto was noisy and smelled funny. The memories of the previous day kept coming back to him, so he covered his head with his arms as if it helped.
Zack sat opposite the car, watching Cody's efforts, in an uncomfortably mortified way. He wasn't planning on dragging Cody into his big plan to run away, but somehow that's how things ended up and he wasn't sure if he was obliged to have company or aghast to put his little brother through all the peril they would soon go through. He decided to calm down. It wasn't his fault that Cody followed him, besides Cody was the smart one. He would know how to keep their tracks hidden from their mother or father or anyone else going after them.
With all the excitement, Zack found it hopeless to try to sleep. "So, what are you going to do now?" he piped up, making Cody stir. He wanted to know if he was going to get ratted out or not.
Cody glared at his brother, "What do you think I'm going to do? Once this stupid train stops, I'm going to find my way back to Boston and then I'm going to..." he froze and looked out the gaping door with the scenery flying by quickly, "I don't know what I'm going to do after that."
A stupid idea popped in Zack head, "Why go back? Why don't you come with me?" in an instant, it looked like Cody considered it, but his brow furrowed again and he shook his head violently.
"Why should I let myself get dragged down with you? You know Mom is going to blow a vein in her head!"
Zack nodded. 'I thought of it more as a bonding... trip or something.' he thought. What was the use of saying it outloud when he knew that Cody would just call him a moron. His wanting to run away was renewed and he dozed off easier than Cody did.


text:
I just wanted to tell everyone Happy Thanksgiving today! I will be spending most of my time with my family this day and being thankful to God for them.
Spend time today with your friends and family and if you do read this, let me know what you are thankful for.
Again, Happy Thanksgiving!


text:
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 12th I wrote two letters one to Allexander Badlam & one to Calvin I Foss of San Francisco sent by Brother Baldwin. Sister Baldwin was attacked at our house this morning with sum thing like the Cholera. We laid Hands upon her & rebuked the desease & she was healed almost instantly. Got up dressed herself eat breakfast & went in to Boston.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]


text:
The natural heat of deep aquifers will meet 82% of the heating needs.
Fully committed to the energy transition in its area, Bordeaux Métropole (comprising the city of Bordeaux and some of its suburbs) is taking another step forward in its Climate Plan with the creation of the Plaine Rive Droite geothermal heating network, which will serve the neighbourhoods of Brazza, Niel, Benauge and Garonne-Eiffel.
To best meet the city's expectations, ENGIE subsidiaries ENGIE Cofely and Storengy joined forces to submit a single integrated tender for deep geothermal energy, combining ENGIE Cofely's expertise in heating networks and Storengy's expertise in subsurface exploration and development. In selecting ENGIE's tender, Bordeaux Métropole has chosen a partner that is committed to the long-term success of all aspects of this ambitious project, which marks a revival of deep geothermal energy in France. The concession has been awarded to ENGIE for a 30-year period.


text:
Food2Fork makes it easy to find great recipes.
Search by name or ingredients. View Top Socially Ranked Recipes.
Red Pepper and Corn Relish
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Directions:View on All Recipes
Why don't we display directions?
|Nutrition Facts
|Serving Size 1/80 of a recipe
|Amount Per Serving
|Calories 21
|Total Fat 1g
|Saturated Fat 0.1g
|Cholesterol 0mg
|Sodium 34mg
|Total Carbohydrate 2.9g
|Dietary Fiber 0.3g
|Sugars 0.9g
|Protein 0.4g
|* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
All RecipesView All 36792 Recipes
Visit Publisher Site
Recipe and photo copyright http://allrecipes.com


text:
there are different kinds of chopping for different mind sets. there is the meditative chopping, steady-paced and precise, sitting at the kitchen table with some music in the background. there is the animated chopping while talking to someone, with the knife being used as much for cutting as for wild gesticulation. and finally there is the aggressive chopping, hunched over the cutting bord, lips pressing together so that the carrots, were they not doomed to a mute existence, would scream with terror.
all kinds of chopping are good for making minestrone. it makes your appartment smell delicious and it tastes even better when reheated for lunch the next day.
wintery minestrone
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 fat leek
2 stalks of celery
2 carrots
1 small rutabaga (alias swede)
1/2 butternut squash
3 handful french lentils
2 handful pearl barley
5 cups vegetable broth
2 handful frozen peas
2 handful fresh spinach
1 handful fresh parsley
feshly ground pepper
2 tbsp balsamico vinegar
heat the olive oil over medium to medium-high heat, add the thyme and start chopping the vegetables, adding them to the pot as you go and stirring from time to time. slice the leek lengthwise, wash it under cold water and slice it thinly, using the white and lighter green parts only. slice the celery stalks. scrub and chop the carrots. peel the rutabaga, half it and dice it. peel the butternut squash and dice it too. this is a rustic soup, so no need to obsess about the vegetable chopping--the important thing is that they are more or less the same size and on the smaller side.
Increase the heat to high and add the lentils and the barley to the vegetables, stirring them around until they start browning--about 3-5 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil and then simmer on low heat until the lentils and the barley are tender.
Next throw in the peas and the stir in the spinach, roughly torn into smaller pieces. Simmer for 3 more minutes or so and then add the freshly chopped parsley. Season with pepper, salt and balsamico.
Eat from big bowls, and maybe a drizzle of olive oil. maybe even a little freshly grated parmesan on top. as for all soups, a hunk of crusty bread and butter on the side are absolutely essential.
this makes enough for four.
Friday, January 4, 2008
chopping theory and minestrone
Posted by paulinanna at 8:01 PM
Labels: Soups, Vegetarian
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)