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Carl's Jr. Puts Entire Country Breakfast In A Burrito
Oct 29, 2008
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. – October 29, 2008 – Starting today, anyone who loves a hearty meal in the morning but is pressed for time has a tasty new option: the Big Country Breakfast Burrito at Carl's Jr.®. Offering the down-home flavors of a complete country breakfast wrapped in a flour tortilla for portability, the Big Country Breakfast Burrito features eggs, crumbled bacon and sausage, diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, hash rounds and a generous ladle of sausage gravy, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
"This is no ordinary breakfast burrito," said Brad Haley, executive vice president of marketing for Carl's Jr. restaurants. "It's an entire country breakfast in the palm of your hand. Hungry breakfast customers can get eggs, all three breakfast meats, hash browns and sausage gravy in a portable burrito that can easily be eaten on the go. True breakfast fans are really going to enjoy the Country Breakfast Burrito once they get their hands on it."
The latest addition to the breakfast menu at Carl's Jr. is part of the "Breakfast As Big As Our Burgers" advertising campaign that launched with the Monster Breakfast Sandwich in July. The new commercial, titled "Not Much," can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n2BOne_8QA. The ad was created by Mendelsohn|Zien Advertising, the agency responsible for the edgy, iconic ads for both the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's® brands are known for.
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Two years after God Fall and people are just starting to dig themselves out of the rubble. Long, difficult winters have passed, but this year's crop has finally come in, better than the last. Every village and town has had to fend for themselves during this time of survival. If starvation and cold hasn't done many in, the evil lurking in the night has.
This is a time for heroes. Most of the old heroes have fallen fighting the evil that came out of the darkness during the first days of God Fall. You are all that is left to stand between the darkness and humanity. Others may stand with you, many races, even some that at one time might have been your enemy. These are difficult times indeed.
May the gods be merciful.
If anyone is interested, I am looking to run a short play by post using the Swords & Wizardry Complete rules and my own house rules. Depending on player interest, I could continue this into a campaign.
I'm trying something different. This will be not be your typical medieval milieu. Instead, I want to begin by setting the scene shortly after a world shaking event which resulted in the death of a pantheon of gods and near extinction of the races.
Goals will be different too. The emphasis will be on exploration and world building...but on a small scale at first. The players' actions will have consequences on the campaign world, for good or ill.
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Italian Sausage Grinders
Total TimePrep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Makes12 servings
- 12 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
- 12 brat buns, split and toasted
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- In a large skillet, brown sausages in oil; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, garlic, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
- Serve sausages on buns with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 467 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1056mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Mar 15, 2012
These were so, so yummy. I used hot italian sausages and took the 1st reviewer's advice and baked them for a few minutes with mozarella and parmesan on top. Unfortunately I didn't have the right buns, so I just toasted really good hot dog buns. This recipe will be used a lot. Thank you.
Dec 6, 2011
Haven't tried this one, but we do a similar version and saute sweet peppers (any color) and onions in butter to top our meat with inside the buns. Delicious! Recipe came from an Italian street vendor at a town festival.
Oct 22, 2010
used a package of 5 sausages and had enough sauce left over for spaghetti a few nights later. Substituted 3 t. Italian seasoning for the basil, oregano, and parsley. sauce was great!!
Oct 10, 2010
I halved the recipe since there were just two of us tonight. Taste great, easy, and we're already looking forward to the leftovers.
Oct 5, 2010
Loved this recipe. Tasted great! I stuck my sandwiches in the oven for about 10 minutes to melt the mozzarella cheese on top! Easy too! Saved the leftover sauce for my next batch of spaghetti.


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Once again, WNST will be all over Charm City this week as we're excited about a Baltimore Ravens season opener, a Baltimore Orioles playoff push and more.
It starts Tuesday night, as "The Reality Check"'s Glenn Clark returns to Hooters Towson 7-8 for our next "Grab A Bud" Happy Hour presented by Budweiser. This is your last chance to win tickets to see Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson from NBC's "Parks and Recreation") Wednesday night at The Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric. If you need a reminder of how funny Nick Offerman is, check this out from ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Glenn will have six pairs of tickets to give away to the first six people that come by and say hello while rooting on the Orioles against the Cleveland Indians. On Wednesday night, it's "The Morning Reaction"'s Luke Jones' turn to "Grab a Bud" with everyone, as he'll be at Hooters Towson 7-8pm also courtesy of Budweiser. Luke will have plenty of giveaways as well, including tickets to see Kenny Loggins at The Lyric Sunday, September 15.
Thursday afternoon we'll gear up for the Ravens' season opener against the Denver Broncos with an awesome pre-game party at Noble's in Federal Hill courtesy of Pinnacle Vodka. ESPN The Magazine's Kevin Van Valkenburg will be stopping by to hang out as "The Reality Check" broadcasts live 2-6pm. We'll have more giveaways and you'll DEFINITELY want to try Nobles' "Orange Crush Davis" ahead of the O's/White Sox game that night or the Keith Urban concert at the Inner Harbor-wherever you're headed.
Thursday night, "The Nasty Purple Pregame & Postgame Shows" return on AM1570 WNST.net. Glenn, Luke and Ryan Chell will take you up to kickoff in Denver with Nestor Aparicio live from The Mile High City! The shows are brought to you in part by First Choice Automotive in Joppa. Glenn and Ryan will be back after the game for a two hour postgame show with live reaction from Denver before Luke joins Drew at 6am Friday for The D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction.
Glenn returns to Nobles Friday afternoon for another Purple & Orange Friday edition of "The Reality Check" with more great giveaways.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Easy Peasy Mushroom Stroganoff
I ate this stroganoff 3 times last week ... it was that good. And it fights breast cancer.
Kind of. Let me explain.
You probably know I have an on-going battle with estrogen. I firmly believe it tried to kill me, by surreptitiously feeding breast cancer cells in my body. Damn estrogen. And here I thought it was just making me voluptuous, and fertile ...
Anyway. What am I prattling on about here? This is a recipe, not a tirade on estrogen, right?
Mushrooms are full of natural compounds called aromatase inhibitors - little guys that stop the production of estrogen in the body. Not in an eat-mushrooms-become-more-male kind of way ... but basically helping to put a stop on the over-production of estrogen. You see, our modern lifestyles are laden with chemicals that actually behave like estrogen in the body (including, of course, the pill) and plus - we're not labouring 14 hours a day in the fields, or breast-feeding our 13 children ... so estrogen is more a part of our day-to-day life than it used to be.
The moral of the story?
You will probably not get breast cancer. Only 11% of us do.
Watch your food additives anyway.
Mushrooms are good.
Mushroom stroganoff is great.
Live happy.
Be strong.
Amanda xx
This recipe is an adaptation from one of my favvvvvvvvvvourite cookbooks - Jamie Oliver's Jamie at Home. His includes venison, and brandy and sour cream. I like to think mine's a wee bit healthier, with all those mushies and yogurt. But the taste? Amazing. You never knew paprika could do this.
The only reason I made this recipe so small was - for the same reason Jamie did, I bet - because otherwise you need a super-massive pot for all those mushrooms. This is a much more manageable size, and perfectly feeds a family of 2.5 like ours.
The time
15 min prep + 20-30 min cooking
The ingredients
a relatively large amount of extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
500g (or 1 lb) brown mushrooms, chopped*
1 Tbs sweet paprika
a couple of parsley stalks, chopped
1 Tbs butter
the zest of 1/2 an organic lemon
3/4 cup plain yogurt
to serve
the parsley leaves from those stalks
sea salt, to taste
cooked rice
*of course, you can use button mushrooms or a combination of button, brown and wild mushrooms for this.
**as always, try to use organic ingredients when you can. Grow your own parsley - it's worth it!
The process
1. In a big, heavy pot or skillet, saute the onion and garlic in 2 Tbs of olive oil on medium heat until soft. Add the mushrooms, paprika, parsley stalks and a pinch of salt. Stir. Cover. Add more oil. Lower the heat.
2. Keep adding olive oil to the pan (and stirring) as needed so the mushrooms a) cook properly, b) cook tastily, and c) don't stick permanently to the skillet. Once they really start to cook and brown, you can leave the lid off the pot.
NOTE: You will not feel comfortable with the amount of olive oil you are adding. It's ok. You'll never have to tell.
3. When the mushrooms are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter, lemon zest and yogurt till melted and saucy.
4. Serve over rice with parsley leaves and sea salt.
The cost
If you make this organic in Australia with market-fresh brown mushrooms, you can do it for less than $10.
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OMG, you've just inspired me to make chicken and mushroom stroganoff for dinner.... was wondering what I was going to do with that chicken!
It sounds divine!
- April 24, 2012 at 1:59 AM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
Yay! Hope it was yummy!
- April 24, 2012 at 5:00 AM
- Accidental Lentil... said... [Reply to comment]
oh yum. i am so into mushies right now. i put them in everything but it's been a while since they were the main event.
i also love hearing your knowledge about cancer-fighting foods. i've not experienced cancer myself but it just feels like it is everywhere.
- April 25, 2012 at 2:46 AM
- Donna Cosgrove said... [Reply to comment]
Hi Amanda, I made this for dinner tonight and it was AWESOME. I did add some chicken for the 'carnivores' (organic of course!) and there is some leftovers for lunch tomorrow (that I am going to make sure I find before anyone else does!) Hope you, Rob and Nelle are all good. Love and Hugs Donna Xx
P.S. I am going to put a link to your website on my Facebook page so my friends can enjoy your musings/photo's and recipes :)
- April 27, 2012 at 5:40 AM
- Neane said... [Reply to comment]
The stroganoff looks beautiful, but just want to let you know (in case you can alter a setting) that when you hit the print button it spits out 7 pages just to get the recipe!!
- April 28, 2012 at 7:05 AM
- Donna Cosgrove said... [Reply to comment]
That's strange, that didn't happen when I printed it??
- April 28, 2012 at 7:13 AM
- Sherilyn @ Wholepromise said... [Reply to comment]
Hey Amanda
This sounds great and a must try. Such a fantastic and healthy food those little mushies are. Hope you are well..
- May 1, 2012 at 11:39 PM
- Renee Treml said... [Reply to comment]
I *finally* made this dish and it was so awesome!!! Almost as good as when you made it for us...
- September 20, 2012 at 5:06 AM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Renee Treml Haha! Can't wait to make it for you again ... miss you guys xx
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Atorvastatin was first synthesized in 1985 by Bruce Roth while working at Parke-Davis Warner-Lambert Company (now Pfizer). With 2008 sales of US$12.4 billion, Lipitor was the top-selling branded pharmaceutical in the world. U.S. patent protection was scheduled to expire in June 2011. However, Pfizer made an agreement with Ranbaxy Laboratories to delay the generic launch in the U.S. until November 30, 2011.
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Chris Dore Fishing Report for Reel Life August 2018
Southern Openings
So the new season is but weeks away…
A decent winter in the south has left a reasonable snow pack and aquifers topped up, however with a warm spring in the forecast, how long this will maintain river levels is anyone's guess.
As always, the small streams of the south produce well in October and are my go-to for fun, springtime fishing. Early season hatches can occur on the more pleasant afternoons and the lower Mataura is a hard place to beat for getting back into the groove following a winter off.
However don't overlook our estuaries. With whitebait running and smelt putting in an appearance many trout will drop back to the tidal zones to take advantage of this smorgasbord, and combined with fresh runners can be a fun way to spend a day. Sinking lines, quick loading shooting heads, smelt, rabbit and matuka-style streamers and heavy fluro to absorb the often savage takes make a change from the size 18's and 5x you may be turning to the next trip up river.
It pays to check the regulations early season as not all streams open in October, and in some cases, certain sections may open at a later date than others. Make sure you're fishing where you should be.
Early season checklist:
Are your flies in good condition, organised and the hooks in good shape? Do you have all the bases covered remembering sizes, weights and patterns will often differ in October from the last time you probably had your box open.
- Start fresh with leaders and tippet. Modern nylon has a longer lifespan than material of old and UV, and water resistant packaging prolongs shelf life. However will that half full spool be enough for your opening weekend expedition and how much can you trust last seasons leader... it was only fished a couple of days right? Hmm...
- Check your floatants and desiccant. How are the levels and does that powder still have enough life in it?
- Nippers, forceps and zingers. Are they sharp and serviceable?
- Check the laces in your wading boots. After a winter just sitting there you dont want them to break as you pull them tight. Likewise check your waders for leaks and the clips are all working. Maybe recondition your goretex jacket with revivex to rejuvenate wear from pack straps and the like.
- Clean and dress your flyline. This is a given.
- Finally, get out there and cast... You still have time to get in a few short, 10 minute accuracy sessions and a bit of practise with heavier, early season nymphs to get in shape for the big day. You've been looking forward to this trip for months now. It would suck if you werent up to the task.
Get out there and enjoy the 2018-9 season. See you on the stream.
Chris Dore
Queenstown, NZ
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The reverberations from the departure of Baltimore schools CEO Andrés Alonso will be felt nationally as well as locally. Six years ago, I was a member of the Baltimore school board that hired him. Our risky vision was to try to recruit a game-changer whose achievements would surpass those of the heralded superintendents in New York (Joel Klein, whom Mr. Alonso served as a deputy), Chicago (Arne Duncan) and D.C. (Michelle Rhee).
What we sought was what we got, and then some. Mr. Alonso initiated wave after wave of reforms: higher test scores, higher graduation rate, extensive school choice, a nationally groundbreaking transformation of expectations for students with disabilities, a progressive teacher contract, a steep drop in expulsions and suspensions, a remarkable 10-year plan for school facilities, and more. He defused a testing scandal by instituting the nation's most stringent safeguards against cheating.
Not all was right or rosy. Fiscal mismanagement cropped up in spots, and there are deeper concerns about classroom instruction (more on that later). But overall during his tenure, as my own research and writing on national school reform shows, no school system in the country has gotten better results or laid such a solid foundation for future progress.
Moreover, as important as what he has done is how he has done it. For one thing, he changed the system's culture to put kids first and to accept no excuses. That might seem unexceptional, but the education establishment nationally resists reforms that raise expectations and enforce accountability.
For another, his tenure has been extraordinarily free of conflict. He has skillfully earned and maintained the trust of the school board, parents, advocacy groups, political officials and even the teachers union. Compare Ms. Rhee's warfare with the D.C. teachers union that undercut her reforms and hastened her departure. Mr. Alonso's main pocket of resistance has been the association that represents principals and supervisors, but that was predictable given his uprooting of long-entrenched wielders of power.
At the same time, he fulfilled his nonbinding commitment to stay at least five years, despite persistent rumors of high-profile opportunities elsewhere. His tenure of six years is double the average for urban superintendents. Still, a fair question is whether he has stayed long enough to assure what he calls "sustainability" of his leadership.
The answer depends on a number of things:
•Will the school board continue to support a bold leader and agenda? And will the mayor resist the temptation to try to micromanage the board and CEO? The board's appointment of Mr. Alonso's chief of staff, Tisha Edwards, as interim CEO is a positive step in the direction of continuity.
•For all the superior marks he has earned, Mr. Alonso gets a lesser grade — an incomplete — for his leadership on classroom instruction. He has over-relied on decentralization and school autonomy. Principals should have maximum authority to hire and fire teachers. But they need more technical assistance and should be required to select instructional programs, especially in reading, that are most research-based. The central Office of Teaching and Learning needs to get larger, not leaner, if it is to provide the necessary instructional leadership.
Even here, the system lately has made notable strides under the able chief academic officer, Sonja Brookins Santelises. Still, the system's support of an instructional infrastructure — curriculum development, teacher support in the classroom, supervision and monitoring — falls far short of the need in comparison to the facilities infrastructure.
•Last, but hardly least, the chances for success of schoolchildren in Baltimore and nationwide depend on whether we the people of the United States address persistent, growing poverty. Schools can do better than they do. But widening disparities in family income are causing widening disparities between high- and lower-income students in academic performance.
As Mr. Alonso exits (joining ex-superintendents Klein, Duncan and Rhee), urban school reform is entering a new and precarious era. While family income inequality is rising, so are academic standards. The so-called Common Core standards — adopted in Maryland and the great majority of states and in effect next school year — will raise the bar for student proficiency and teacher accountability. And test scores will almost surely drop in the short term. That is a recipe for the kind of disruptive conflict that followed the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001.
So Mr. Alonso will be an even tougher act to follow than may be apparent. Sustainability is essential. So are further waves that rock the schoolhouse-boat if Baltimore schoolchildren are to continue to make progress, and our city is to continue to be a national model for urban school reform.
Kalman R. Hettleman is a former member of the Baltimore school board and former state human resources secretary. His email is email@example.com.


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Summing up the window
Manchester United have bought seven players this summer, six of whom are of UEFA Champions League quality and two of whom, Di Maria and Falcao, are indisputably world-class. (The teenage Serbian goalkeeper, Vanja Milinkovic, has been bought and loaned back to his club, and so remains untested.) There is almost something surreal about the arrival of those last two names, given that the club's lack of European football was supposed to keep such big names away; and, even though the wages offered them may have a great deal to do with Old Trafford's attraction, the chance to work with Louis van Gaal must also have been a significant factor. In an era of false nines, Falcao is the truest: an exceptional finisher and leader of the line. The hope must only be that he has recovered his fitness, and will not toil like Fernando Torres or Andriy Shevchenko did once they had lost their pace. In an era where elite wingers are thin on the ground, Di Maria is a talent who would grace any squad in any generation, and probably most starting lineups.
Yes, this squad remains a work in progress, and Manchester United still lack a dynamic midfield presence in the mould of Juventus' Arturo Vidal or Roma's Kevin Strootman, for whom the club are rumoured to be preparing a bid in January; but the additions made this summer -- eventually, it must be said -- have been at worst very, very good, and at best excellent. In midfield, where Manchester United have had the bulk of their problems for the past few years, the club now have Blind, who represents an immediate upgrade on Darren Fletcher; alongside Di Maria and Herrera, that is a midfield three to hold its own against any team in the Premier League. In defence, once their paperwork (Rojo) and fitness (Shaw) are satisfactory, the new arrivals will bring welcome strength to a troubled back line. Van Gaal has said openly that he does not believe this team or squad is good enough to win the league, and the sense is that if he had thought differently in private he would have done more to pursue Vidal; or, perhaps, he is just not willing to buy a player in that position who is any worse than the absolute best, which is the only real way to explain the club's apparent caution in this area. The only other thing to be said is that, until two weeks ago -- and the sudden arrivals of Di Maria, Blind and Falcao -- this looked like being a poor transfer window given Manchester United's extensive needs, and the delay in signing players has been damaging to the development of the team. For that reason, given the months of the season that it will take these signings to jell, it is not possible to give this transfer window the very highest mark: but it is close. Rating: 9/10
Best piece of business?
The acquisition of Di Maria. The Argentine playmaker, who can operate in a midfield three or as a winger, has been one of Real Madrid's outstanding performers in recent years, and emerges from a season where he was the man-of-the-match in the UEFA Champions League final. He will bring great pace and invention to the team, combining both of those with the work rate of Antonio Valencia and a defensive ethic that would put most modern full-backs to shame. Once Herrera returns to fitness, and Blind is brought in alongside them both, the passing combinations have the potential to be sublime, and the supply to the team's attackers promises to be very exciting indeed.
Worst piece of business?
Perhaps the sale of Shinji Kagawa for only 6.3 million pounds, only because it reflects just how disappointing his two seasons were at Old Trafford. He was originally acquired for 17 million pounds, to much excitement; here was a player who had the vision and the goal-scoring touch, it seemed, to be the creative touchstone of a new era for the club. How forlorn those hopes -- and, in some cases, expectations -- now seem. Other contenders for worst piece of business might, in some eyes, be the sale of Danny Welbeck to Arsenal for 16 million pounds, but in truth that is a very good piece of business for both parties. Had Welbeck waited another season in the shadows at Old Trafford, his career might have gone into irreversible decline. Now, though, he will be playing UEFA Champions League football as part of the fastest forward line in the Premier League (and anyone disputing that should challenge Welbeck, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott to a 4x100 meter relay race). It is a decent price for a forward who, though gifted, never quite showed the scoring touch that should have made him a regular at Old Trafford; at Arsenal, with his excellent movement, he should fit immediately into that system, with a regular starting spot. Those sad to see him leave will be happy that he has landed on his feet. (The same is true for Javier Hernandez, whose loan move to Real Madrid will revitalise a predator who had long since lost his touch.)
What remaining issues are there?
Central midfield and defence. As mentioned earlier, Manchester United still need a combative midfielder with distribution skills. The alarming and unexpected factor, though, has been the unimpressive start to the season by the defence. Jonny Evans, in particular, has lacked the command of previous seasons, whilst Phil Jones may never be able to pass the ball out from the back as crisply as Van Gaal would like. There is also a question mark over the returning Rafael, for whom Antonio Valencia was given a three-year contract as cover but whose play under Van Gaal is still to be tested. But the signs of progress, given these new signings, are there.
Who can help in January?
Roma's Kevin Strootman is the obvious choice now; though recovering from injury himself, he is still only 24, three years younger than the apparently ailing Vidal, and would play alongside Herrera in a midfield axis and allow Blind to drop to centre-back. There remains an anxious wait to see if he will come back to full fitness, but if he can be bought in January then Manchester United can talk for the first time of having a cohesive team unit to challenge the league's leaders on a consistent basis.
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- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 cup small diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup butter substitute, such as Earth Balance
- 1/3 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 2/3 cup almond milk
- Two 9-inch unbaked pie crusts, lard free
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a jelly-roll pan or baking sheet with foil to place the pie on before cooking; it will keep any filling from dripping into the oven and burning.
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3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onions in the butter substitute until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, celery seed and garlic powder. Cook for 2 minutes to get the flour taste out. Slowly stir in the broth and then add the milk. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the drained vegetables.
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5. Bake until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. If the top of the pie becomes too dark, loosely cover with foil and continue cooking. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Faced with the need to make a nearly half-billion dollar contribution to build their new downtown football stadium, the Minnesota Vikings may tap their most loyal fans to help foot the bill.
Team officials recently e-mailed surveys to season-ticket holders to gauge their willingness to pay thousands of dollars more for a personal seat license or "stadium builders license" to secure the right to the best seats.
The fee, which would probably be a one-time payment, would be paid on top of the cost of a season ticket. Revenues generated by the licenses would go toward the Vikings' share of the $975 million stadium construction cost.
Although the Vikings say no decision has been made, some fans are already upset.
"It's disgusting," said Stephanie Schleuder, who figures a fee could cost her as much as $20,000 to keep two 50-yard-line seats. "If they weren't getting any public financing, if they were doing this on their own, they would have a right to do whatever they want. How dare they further gouge the average fan for additional money."
The state and city of Minneapolis are contributing $498 million to stadium construction, with the Vikings picking up the remainder, to be financed through an NFL loan, stadium naming rights, other sponsorships and possibly, seat licensing fees.
Vikings vice president Lester Bagley said the team's survey is part of a "broader market study" involving stadium amenities and products. He said it was sent to season-ticket holders, sponsors and fans who bought premium or club seats or suites in an attempt to evaluate the market.
He said the Vikings have made "no decision" on whether to sell licenses and have established no "price points" on license costs.
But, he added, with $477 million owed, the team is looking at "all avenues" for construction financing.
"We are evaluating the option and taking a hard look at it," Bagley said. He declined to make the survey available, saying it was proprietary.
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Charging extra for premium seating is nothing new in the sports world -- or the Twin Cities market.
Several NFL teams with new stadiums, including Dallas, San Francisco and both New York teams, have turned to seat licensing as a way to generate millions of dollars in new revenue.
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The University of Minnesota established an "assured seating" plan for the Gopher basketball program in the 1990s, setting aside prime seats for those willing to donate $500 to $750 per seat above the actual ticket price. The school's football program also established a preferred seating plan when TCF Bank Stadium opened several years ago.
When Target Field was built, the Twins sold premium seats in their second-deck Legends Club. For a one-time fee of up to $2,000 a seat, the seat holder "retained that seat," said Kevin Smith, executive director of public affairs for the team. "That's your property, you can do with those what you wish."
Smith said the revenue generated was "plowed right back into amenities during and after construction" of the stadium.
At the time the Vikings stadium legislation was debated last winter and spring, team officials discussed seat licensing, but did not commit to it.
Michele Kelm-Helgen, chairwoman of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, which is working with the Vikings to oversee the stadium development, said that according to the legislation that was approved, seat license revenue would be counted as part of the team's contribution to construction costs.
"Clearly, there have been no decisions made," Kelm-Helgen said. "But it'll be interesting to see what comes back in the survey."
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As of Friday, Bagley said the team's ticket office had received little direct feedback from season-ticket holders.
But Schleuder, the longtime fan and former volleyball coach at the University of Minnesota and Macalester College, said she may give up the two seats her family has held since the team began play in 1961 rather than pay thousands of dollars in extra fees.
"How many average citizens who own season tickets can afford a fee like that?" she said. "What's going to happen is, it's going to be all these wealthy business people who snap those up and the average fan is out of luck. And that just doesn't seem right to me."
Schleuder said the survey made reference to seat licensing fees at other new NFL stadiums that ranged from $20,000 to $80,000. Nowhere in the Vikings survey did the team state a firm fee, she said, but "it's obvious that they were trying to figure out how much people are willing to pay." Her 50-yard-line seats, which she took over from her father when he could no longer attend the games, already cost $175 each per game.
Schleuder said she was so upset after responding to the survey that she wrote Gov. Mark Dayton, who championed the project he labeled "The People's Stadium." She also wrote to Ted Mondale, executive director of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, and Kelm-Helgen.
Bagley, meanwhile, stressed nothing has been decided.
He said the fees, if charged, would likely be substantially less than those set for some other NFL stadiums.
"You can't look at Dallas and San Francisco and think this market generates anything near that,'' he said. "This is a small, Midwestern market.
"Again," he said, "we're not announcing a program, we're doing a survey. We do surveys all the time."
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TV: Big Ten Network - Saturday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m.
The Particulars
In Harvard's first televised game of the season, the Crimson heads to Ann Arbor, Mich., to face Michigan of the Big Ten conference Saturday afternoon. The game will be shown live on the Big Ten Network. Harvard is looking to start its season 6-1 for the second straight year and has its longest win streak since taking seven straight between Dec. 28, 2009 and Jan. 29, 2010.
The Crimson and Wolverines have met three times, with Michigan holding a slight lead in the series, 2-1. Harvard claimed a 62-51 win in the last game between the schools on Dec. 1, 2007. The victory was the first for the Crimson at home against a school from a BCS conference.
Last Time Out
Harvard drained 15-of-27 three pointers (.556) and only turned the ball over nine times in its 80-57 victory over Fordham Wednesday. The Crimson's 15 threes marks the most for the program since Harvard made 17 against Rice in 2002. Laurent Rivard came off the bench to hit five treys and finish with a career-best 21 points, while Christian Webster (18), Kyle Casey (13) and Keith Wright (10) also reached double figures.
Brandyn Curry added nine assists against the Rams, and Oliver McNally handed out seven helpers, including five in the first half. Harvard's bench outscored Forham's, 45-12.
Michigan's Last Time Out
The Wolverines took care of Clemson, 69-61, during an ACC/Big Ten Challenge road contest Tuesday. Michigan improved to 4-2 on the year with the win, as Evan Smotrycz led the way with 18 points and came down with six rebounds. Tim Hardaway, Jr., tallied 15 points, while Darius Morris grabbed seven boards to go along with 13 points in the win. Michigan scored 30 points in the paint and had 10 points off second chances.
Harvard owns a 4-12 record against teams that are current members of the Big Ten Conference.
Feeling It From Long Range
At least one Harvard player has made at least two three pointers in all six games this season. In the win over Fordham, Harvard made 15 threes as a team, with Laurent Rivard making five, and Christian Webster, Kyle Casey and Andrew Van Nest each draining three from beyond the arc.
The Crimson has hit 52 shots from long range on the season and is shooting nearly 40 percent from three-point range.
Returning to Michigan
Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker served in the same capacity at Michigan from 2001-07 and posted a 109-83 mark during his tenure in Ann Arbor. Amaker guided the Wolverines to the postseason three times, including winning the 2004 NIT title.
Harvard Against the BCS
The Crimson will play four teams from BCS conferences this season: Colorado (Big XII), Michigan (Big Ten), Connecticut (Big East) and Boston College (ACC). Harvard, which went 1-2 against BCS teams last year, boasts a 1-0 mark against BCS schools this season after downing Colorado Nov. 28. The Crimson owns a 4-5 record against BCS conference schools under head coach Tommy Amaker, including a win over Michigan in 2007.
Defense Wins Games
Harvard leads the Ivy League in scoring defense, allowing the opposition only 62.2 points per game this season. The Crimson also paces the Ancient Eight in scoring margin (+9.7).
Harvard is also tops in the Ancient Eight in three-point defense, as opponents are shooting only 27 percent from long distance (25-of-92).
Winning By Effort
The Crimson has scored 67 points on second-chance opportunities this season, including a season-high 19 in the win over Colorado Nov. 28.
70-Point Club
Harvard owns a 4-0 record this season when scoring 70 or more points and is 1-1 when scoring less than that. The Crimson has not allowed more than 69 points in a single game this season.
In The Paint
Harvard scored more points in the paint than its opponents in 21 of 29 games during the 2009-10 campaign. The Crimson has 120 points in the paint this season, but has not had a single-game advantage over an opponent through six games.
Career Days
A Harvard player has led his team in scoring while establishing a new career-high in points in four of Harvard's first six games this season. Keith Wright tied a career-best with 22 points at George Mason Nov. 13, and Christian Webster netted 29 points in Harvard's victory at Mercer Nov. 20. Wright then upped his career-best to 24 in the Crimson's win at Bryant Nov. 24, while Laurent Rivard scored 21 in Harvard's victory over Fordham Dec. 1.
Hot Hand
Keith Wright has made 38-of-53 shots from the floor this season for a shooting percentage of .717. Wright, who is a 55 percent shooter for his career, entered the week ranked sixth in the nation in shooting percentage.
Home Boys
Harvard set a modern day record for consecutive home wins with 10 spanning from the 2008-09 season to 2009-10, including a program record nine straight wins against Division I teams. The Crimson is currently riding a six-game winning streak at Lavietes Pavilion and is 3-0 at home this season.
Harvard has also collected a program record 11 consecutive victories against non-conference opponents at Lavietes dating back to the 2008-09 season.
He's Honored...Again!
Keith Wright garnered his second Ivy League Player of the Week honor Monday after helping the Crimson to a 2-0 record last week. Wright netted a career-high 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season in Harvard's 69-66 win at Bryant Nov. 24. He then posted the best all-around performance of his career in the 82-66 victory over Colorado, as he tallied 19 points, collected nine rebounds, handed out six assists and blocked three shots. Wright also earned Ivy Player of the Week honors Nov. 15, while Christian Webster was tabbed Co-Player of the Week Nov. 22.
Conference Watch
The Crimson has earned victories over teams from the Patriot League, Atlantic Sun, Northeast Conference, Big XII and Atlantic 10 this season. Harvard defeated teams from 10 different conferences during the 2009-10 season and has already topped teams from five different conferences this year.
Winning Mark
Harvard has won 40 of its last 63 games (.635) dating back to the start of the 2008-09 season and 26 of its last 35 contests (.742) since the beginning of the 2009-10 campaign.
With the hot streak, the Crimson has improved to 48-45 (.516) under head coach Tommy Amaker.
Top Of The Ivy League
The Crimson owns a 5-1 record through its first six games and boasts the best overall mark for an Ivy League school this season.
Sophomore Kyle Casey, the reigning Ivy League Rookie of the Year, saw action for the first time this season in the Crimson's victory at Bryant Nov. 24. Casey, who missed the first three games because of a foot injury, drilled three three-pointers and was 5-of-8 from the field overall to finish with a season-best 13 points in the Crimson's 80-57 victory over Fordham Dec. 1. Casey, who was named to every preseason All-Ivy League team, played 17 minutes, the most action he has seen in a game this year.
Halftime Report
Going back to the 2004-05 season, Harvard is 66-15 when leading at halftime and 18-68 when trailing a game at the break. The Crimson stands 4-0 when leading at the half this year and came back from a one-point deficit at halftime against Bryant Nov. 24.
Season Honors
Keith Wright........ ...Ivy Player of the Week (Nov. 15)
Christian Webster...Ivy Co-Player of the Week (Nov. 22)
Keith Wright............Ivy Player of the Week (Nov. 29)
Double-Double Show
Keith Wright's 22-point, 16-rebound performance at George Mason Nov. 13, was Harvard's first double-double of the season. Brandyn Curry followed with the first double-double of his career against Holy Cross Nov. 17, handing out 12 assists and scoring10 points. Wright added another double-double at Bryant Nov. 24, scoring a career-best 24 points and collecting 10 rebounds.
Head Coach Tommy Amaker
Tommy Amaker (Duke '87) begins his fourth season as head coach of the Harvard men's basketball team. He registered his 200th career coaching victory Nov. 13 in the 2009-10 season opener at Holy Cross. Amaker guided Harvard to its first postseason appearance since 1946, as the Crimson competed in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament last season.
He brings a 225-183 career head coaching record into today's game, including a 109-83 record at Michigan at a 68-55 record at Seton Hall. Amaker is 48-45 at the helm of the Crimson.
Amaker came to Harvard after a six-year stint as Michigan's head coach. Inheriting a program that was reeling from institutional and NCAA sanctions, he led the Wolverines to the postseason three times, winning the 2004 NIT title, reaching the championship game of the 2006 NIT, and advancing to the second round of the 2007 tournament. The 2006-07 season was Michigan's second straight 20-win campaign and its third in four years. The Wolverines were ranked as high as No. 20 in the nation during the 2005-06 season.
The Crimson concluded November with a 4-1 record during the month. Harvard dropped its season opener at George Mason, but then rattled off four straight victories against Holy Cross, Mercer, Bryant and Colorado.
Milestone Watch
Oliver McNally hit the 400-point mark at Bryant Nov. 24, and needs 75 more points to reach the 500 plateau. He is also 31 rebounds away from 200 in his career.
Keith Wright surpassed the 500-point mark with his 10-point performance against Fordham (501). Wright also has 290 rebounds, just 140 away from grabbing 300.
Kyle Casey needs just three field goals for 100 in his career.
Brandyn Curry surpassed the 250-point mark and 100-rebound mark at Bryant Nov. 24 and needs just 14 assists for 150.
Christian Webster has grabbed 98 rebounds in his career and hit six field goals against Colorado to move past the 100-plateau, as he has made 108 shots in his career.
Keeping Everyone Involved
Harvard handed out 22 assists on 25 field goals in the Crimson's 82-66 win over Colorado Nov. 28. The Crimson then dished out 21 helpers on 28 field goals in the 80-57 victory over Fordham Dec. 1.
Protecting The Ball
Harvard only turned the ball over nine times, a season-low, in its 80-57 victory over Fordham Dec. 1. Brandyn Curry had nine assists and only one turnover in that game.
Harvard in the NBA
Former Harvard guard and three-time All-Ivy League honoree Jeremy Lin '10 signed a professional contract with the Golden State Warriors in July.
With his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Clippers Oct. 29, Lin became the first Ivy League player to suit up for an NBA team since Penn's Matt Maloney played for the Atlanta Hawks and Yale's Chris Dudley was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers in 2003.
Lin joins former Harvard standouts Saul Mariaschin '47 (Boston Celtics) and Edward Smith '51 (New York Knicks) as Crimson players who have seen time in the NBA. Lin, who has seen action in eight games, is averaging 2.7 points, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game during his rookie season with Golden State.
Give Me The Ball
Harvard has outrebounded five of its six opponents this season, owning a 207-178 advantage on the boards overall, or 34.5-29.7 per game. Keith Wright paces the Crimson with 8.0 rebounds per contest and has 16 offensive boards to his credit, while Christian Webster has collected 12 offensive rebounds.
Junior Stars
Led by Keith Wright's 16.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, the junior class is averaging 29.7 points and 14.0 boards per contest.
Keith Wright, who blocked three shots in back-to-back games (Bryant Nov. 24 and Colorado Nov. 28) leads the Crimson in rejections with 12 and paces the Ivy League with 2.0 blocks per game. Ugo Okam swatted away three shots against Holy Cross Nov. 17 and ranks second on the Crimson with five blocks.
Harvard leads the Ivy League with 28 blocked shots and 4.7 rejections per game.
The Start of Ivy League Play
Keeping with tradition, Harvard will tip off Ivy League play against Dartmouth in Hanover, N.H., Jan. 8, 2011.
Give Me That
Oliver McNally made a career-high five steals in the Crimson's win at Mercer Nov. 20. Brandyn Curry paces the team with 12 steals, while McNally is close behind with eight. Harvard has 37 steals as a team this season.
Scoring Duo
Either Keith Wright or Christian Webster has led Harvard in scoring in five of six games this season. Wright has paced the team in three contests, while Webster has been the scoring leader on two occasions. Webster has the team lead with 16.5 points per game, while Wright is close behind with 16.0 ppg.
Dozen Dishes
Brandyn Curry handed out a career-high 12 assists in Harvard's 72-49 victory over Holy Cross Nov. 17. Curry leads the Crimson with 43 assists this season and is averaging 7.2 per game, which ranks first in the Ancient Eight.
Sophomore Studs
Harvard's sophomore class has combined for 33.1 points per night and has 53 of the Crimson's 101 assists on the season. Christian Webster is first on the team with 16.5 points per game, while Brandyn Curry leads the way with 7.2 assists per contest.
Keeping Possession
Harvard has grabbed 64 offensive rebounds this season and has scored 67 second-chance points.
Dunk Tally - 2010-11
Kyle Casey 1
Oliver McNally 1
Ugo Okam 3
Andrew Van Nest 1
Keith Wright 5
On Dec. 2, 2009, Harvard set a modern-day record for dunks in a game with six against Rice. The Crimson had four dunks against Colorado Nov. 28 and Fordham Dec. 1.
Five-Time Freeloaders
Harvard is one of just three schools nationally (Navy, Cal) to rank in the top 70 nationally in free throw percentage in each of the last five years. The Crimson entered the week 27th in the nation in free throw percentage (.766), while Navy and Cal were not ranked in the top 100.
Six Harvard players are shooting at least 75 percent from the line this season, led by Laurent Rivard (.909)
Don't Call It A Comeback
Harvard overcame a three-point deficit in the second half on the road at Mercer Nov. 20, winning 75-69. The Crimson also downed Bryant, 69-66, after trailing by one at the half and by as much as four points late in the second half.
Geography 101
Harvard players hail from eight different states (California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia), Washington, D.C., and one Canadian province (Quebec).
Geography 202
Three players on the Crimson roster call Massachusetts home: sophomores Kyle Casey (Medway and Andrew Van Nest (Weston) and freshman Tom Hamel (Methuen).
Welcome To The Show
Freshman Laurent Rivard has made 13 three-point attempts and is averaging 9.5 points in 22.7 minutes per game. Classmate Ugo Okam is second on the team with five blocks this season and is averaging 1.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. Ernest Rouse has six points at Mercer Nov. 20, and is averaging 1.3 points per contest.
200 and Counting
Tommy Amaker earned his 200th career win as a head coach Nov. 13, 2009 with an 87-77 victory over Holy Cross. Amaker now has 225 victories and is 48-45 in his three-plus seasons at the helm of the Crimson.
In a homecoming game for sophomore Christian Webster, the Crimson will travel to the Washington, D.C. area twice this season. Harvard played at George Mason Nov. 13, and returns to face George Washington Jan. 15.
Fountain of Youth
The Crimson has just three upperclassmen on the roster this year – all of them juniors. Five sophomores as well as six freshmen join the juniors to make up the team that has no seniors.
Harvard is the only school in the Ivy League with no seniors this season.
Tremendous Start
Keith Wright set a new career-high with 16 rebounds and tied a career-best with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting at George Mason Nov. 13. Wright grabbed 10 defensive boards and six offensive rebounds, while also making three steals and blocking two shots in the season opener. Wright earned his second double-double of the season (24 points, 10 rebounds) in Harvard's win at Bryant Nov. 24.


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Lau Bak Livehouse at Freespace is a small bar and performance space presenting music from Hong Kong and around the world. As well as regular showcases highlighting the best of the local and international music scene, Lau Bak Livehouse also hosts workshops, film screenings and cultural events
Sigg Prize 2019 exhibition
07.12.2019 to 13.04.2020, M+ Pavilion, Art Park
Six shortlisted artists selected by an international jury of the inaugural Sigg Prize, present a range of mediums, including sculpture, site-specific installation, video and performance. The work featured in this exhibition address pressing questions that resonate across contexts
Hong Kong Cool: Ballet x Fashion
06.02.2020 to 08.02.2020, The Box, Freespace
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08.02.2020 to 09.02.2020, The Box, Freespace
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"The Detective House of Agatha Christie" Series: Verdict
14.02.2020 to 23.02.2020, The Box, Freespace
"The Detective House of Agatha Christie" Series: Verdict is presented by Theatre Space Foundation Limited on 14-23 February 2020
Freespace Outdoors
15.02.2020 to 16.02.2020, Freespace and Art Park
This February – to mark the start of a new decade and a new year of programmes – Freespace presents a weekend of indoor and outdoor multi-genre, boundary-pushing performances and activities at Freespace and the Art Park
Creation for Freespace: Exploring Experimental Music with Aki Onda
21.02.2020 to 22.02.2020, The Room, Freespace
A two-day workshop with Japanese avant-garde musician and visual artist Aki Onda, followed by a public Work-in-Progress Showcase of the innovative and improvised new work resulting from a series of professional exchanges and collaborations
Park Tour and Workshop (February 2020)
22.02.2020, Art Park
Join us for an introduction to the Art Park and discover the different tree species planted in the future park of the West Kowloon Cultural District
Jockey Club "Once Under the Rock" Oral History Theatre Project Community Tour: Golden Hours
29.02.2020 to 01.03.2020, The Room, Freespace
Jockey Club "Once Under the Rock" Oral History Theatre Project Community Tour: Golden Hours is presented by Chung Ying Theatre Company on 29 February and 1 March 2020
Ryuichi Sakamoto feat. Shiro Takatani: dis·play
03.04.2020 to 04.04.2020, The Box, Freespace
Ryuichi Sakamoto returns to Hong Kong for the first time in more than a decade with his new performance dis·play, combining music from his 2017 album async and visual compositions from long-time collaborator Shiro Takatani
ON VIEW: Panorama
17.04.2020 to 19.04.2020, The Box, Freespace
Choreographer and filmmaker Sue Healey partners with dance artists from Hong Kong, Japan and Australia to present a live dance performance and dance film installation exhibition – the culminating work of a three-part cross-cultural production on portraiture, identity and the dynamics of seeing and being seen
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: This slim south east Asian country harbours a lot of hidden delights, but one of the most delicious is their coffee culture. If you're quite the connoisseur, Kopi luwak is a must-try brew. Made from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by the Asian Palm Civet then passed through its digestive tract. (Shutterstock)
Cape Town, South Africa: Our very own Mother City is steadily shaping up to be a true coffee capital of the world. With many boutique coffee shops popping up all over the place, the choices are almost endless. Try Deluxe Coffee Works in the CBD, Truth in Buitenkant Street, Origins in De Waterkant and Anthony's Golden Cup in Loop Street. (Suitable for veggies)
Havana, Cuba: In Cuba coffee isn't just a drink, it's an integral part of the daily lifestyle. From early morning till late at night, street cafes serve up an aromatic array of brews and blends. Try a café cubano, an espresso shot infused with demerara sugar. (Roxana Gonzalez / Shutterstock.com)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Whether you believe that Ethiopia is the birth place of coffee or not, being part of a real Ethiopian coffee ceremony is something every adventurous soul should have on their list. It's quite a lengthy rituals, involving roasting and grinding the beans and brewing them in a clay pot called a "jebena." (Shutterstock)
Melbourne, Australia: Known as Australia's coffee capital, Melbourne is making a name for itself among coffee-lovers around the world as innovative brewing techniques and a diverse range of independent cafes pop up all over the place. (Australia Tourism)
Seattle, US: While Starbucks may be the first thing that pops to mind when mentioning Seattle coffee, the so-called Emerald City is home to a whole range of delightful independent coffee shops. According to the Daily Beast, there are a wowing 35 coffee shops per 100,000 Seattleites--the highest ratio of coffee shops to residents in the entire country. (Shutterstock)
Tel Aviv, Israel: Both commercial and party capital of Israel, Tel Aviv positively bursts with energy and life. If you get tired of the beach, head on over to one of the mellow street cafes for a sweet and satisfying iced coffee or maybe a rich, warm and dark botz (hot coffee). (Singular city)
Istanbul, Turkey: While tea may be the drink of choice in Turkey's cultural capital, trying a cup of the delicious, rich, dark brew that is their coffee is an absolute must! Baristas boil beans with water and sometimes sugar in a cezve (pot), and afterwards pour it into small cups. No sieve is used, so grounds form part of the experience. (Shutterstock)
Vancouver, Canada: With an abundance of micro-roasters, bean educators, champion baristas, and cosy cafes, Vancouver's coffee culture is thriving. While franchise coffee shops are a dime a dozen, it comes highly recommended to check out the more intimate, independent cafes for a little peek into the city's lesser-known side. (My food obsession)
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Jerry Brown struck a mighty blow to the Occupy Foreskin movement on Sunday, as the California governor signed a bill preventing local governments from banning circumcision in males. Back in July, a judge had ruled a ballot proposal outlawing circumcision in San Francisco, backed by 7,700 supporters, to be unconstitutional. Now, thanks to bill AB768 — or what will eventually come to be known as "Jerry's Bill" — no male child in California will ever be denied his God-mandated right to circumcision again. Let the protests commence! Bay Area Urban Docking League, you have the floor. [AP]


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Lance Armstrong rides again
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The Tour de France. Today Lance Armstrong participated in a charity race to raise money for leukemia research. As you can imagine, even though he was invited to ride by organiser Geoff Thomas, he's being criticised for not respecting the Tour given, well, you don't need me to explain that. Full Story
Ben Foster as Lance Armstrong
I was one of those dumb f-cking c-nts. I was a believer. I kept believing, right up to the very, very end. Right up until USADA charged him in October 2012. I've written about it before. How much I wanted to hang on to the idea that Lance Armstrong was possible. I read all the books. Then, afterwards, after I had to give that up, I read Tyler Hamilton's book, The Secret Race (which I obsessed over for weeks). Full Story
Ben Foster IS Lance Armstrong
Holy. Sh-t. This is NOT Lance Armstrong. This is Ben Foster PLAYING Lance Armstrong. Amazing, right? They just started shooting the biopic last week with Stephen Frears directing. I was going to see this movie anyway because, well, I followed Armstrong for a long time. I naively/stupidly/blindly believed him until I couldn't anymore. Full Story
Lake Bell's wedding dress and guests
I really liked Lake Bell in What Happens In Vegas. She and Rob Cordry cracked me up. Still...I never thought I'd spend money on Lake Bell exclusive photos. But there's a lot going on here that's worth a look. First, obviously, since it's a wedding... The dress. It's Marchesa. Full Story
Gossip Nostalgia: Jakey, Lance, and Matthew
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Jake Gyllenhaal was at Sundance yesterday supporting his mother, Naomi Foner, and her film Very Good Girls. Look at how cute he is, sitting beside Jamie Lee Curtis, videoing his ma on stage. Earlier during the festival, Jakey's one-time BFF Matthew McConaughey was also in Park City. Remember when they used to bro-down all the time on their bikes with Lance Armstrong? It was 2006. Full Story
Sheryl talks about Lance but doesn't
Have you noticed that all of Lance Armstrong's loves look the same? Or, more precisely, they all look very similar to Kristin Armstrong, his first wife? Sheryl Crow and Tori Burch in particular have the same face. Lance is a very, very good liar and bully, but you know what he doesn't get enough credit for? Lance, amazingly, fell exclusively for very discreet women. Full Story
NYE Waste of Money
Denise Richards and Lance Bass co-hosted a party at Prive Planet Hollywood in Vegas. Like, who would hire Denise Richards? And… who would actually GO to an event hosted by Denise Richards??? I would rather grab takeout at McDonalds – quarter with cheese, supersized fries, AND a filet fish to wash it all down – in my jammies, with greasy hair and a face full of pimples, and wine dispensed from a spout on a box than waste a good dress and an even better pair of shoes ringing in the new year with Denise Richards. Full Story
The Players Played Out
Disappointing…but really no surprise. Three months is about right for lust to wear off anyway. In the end, the battle between two practiced players ended in deadlock. Us Weekly is reporting that the summer romance between Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong is over. Full Story
Singles and Doubles Tennis Hotness
My cousin Cat spent part of the day yesterday texting me about Rafa Nadal. She's a hardcore tennis fan and has been a hardcore Rafa quiverer forever. Needless to say, Cat was bursting with pride for her boyfriend…along with all of Spain. Rafa returned home today to a hero's welcome. Full Story
Six Weeks…
And still together. Evidently both Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong are still enthralled with the game. And, of course, with each other. The two are currently in LA, all like domestical and sh*t, going to a bakery in the morning, picking up household items in the afternoon, and then heading out for dinner last night. Full Story
The Players Play Tennis
Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong all over each other this weekend on a tennis court in Brentwood yesterday, clearly still fuzzy in the head from all the love they've been making. Seems like summer makes her especially boy crazy. Last year she had a hard time keeping her hands off of Dax Shepard in a grocery store, remember? Love this love match. Full Story


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Riot Games looks to be expanding its online presence. This week already the game studio registered the name ChampionshipSeriesLeague.com, but that's not all. Riot has bought up even more domains, this time names centered around "league" and "esports", like LeagueeSports.com (WHOIS) and … [Read more...]
Riot Games continues scooping up domains, this time "eSports" names
Riot Games registers the domain name ChampionshipSeriesLeague.com
In August 2012, Riot Games announced The League of Legends Championship Series, a global league of the top professional, salaried teams that features multiple matches per week and playoff events leading up to the World Championship. As players begin to battle for spots in the League of Legends … [Read more...]
Is Riot Games working on a top secret game project called "Project 425"?
Sometime in the mid-2000s, the domain name Project425.com was privately registered through the registrar Melbourne IT. The organization behind the registration was unknown until November 2008, when the Whois record showed Riot Games President Marc Merrill as the name's owner. Merrill continued … [Read more...]
League of Legends Fantasy League? Tencent owned ZAM registers domains
The idea of launching a fantasy league for online battle arena game "League of Legends" has been the subject of many forum messages on LeagueofLegends.com, so the idea is nothing new. But now it looks like a fantasy league is being developed by ZAM Network, a Tencent owned company that operates a … [Read more...]
Florida man wanted $200,000 for 'League of Legends Porn' dot-com domain name
In late September, a decision was handed down by the World Intellectual Property Organization in a domain complaint brought by Riot Games against the owner of LeagueofLegendsPorn.com. As reported earlier in the week, the ruling went in favor of Riot Games (the complainant), and as a result, … [Read more...]
Riot Games (League of Legends maker) builds mobile team, gets RiotGames.mobi
Riot Games may dominate the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) market in the PC universe with League of Legends, but today, it has yet to enter the mobile MOBA market. A market that is very small but has big possibilities. Though League of Legends may not be ready for gaming on the go, … [Read more...]
Riot wins LeagueofLegends.co dispute, web address redirected users to porn site
In June, Riot Games won a case against a scam website claiming to offer online support for its smash hit PC game League of Legends. Now, the company has won another dispute that it had filed in early August against the owner of LeagueofLegends.co (missing the 'm') which redirected users to a porn … [Read more...]
Riot Games files complaints against League of Legends porn domain names
Riot Games, the maker of League of Legends, the most played PC game in North America and Europe, has filed two separate complaints with the World Intellectual Property Organization over the domain names LeagueofLegendsPorn.com (Case Number: D2012-1516) and LeagueofLegends.co (Case Number: … [Read more...]
Riot wins battle over League of Legends scam site, domain ordered transferred
Riot Games has won a case (Case Number: D2012-0744) against a scam website claiming to offer online support for the real-time strategy game League of Legends (LoL). For those not aware, Riot Games provides official player support at the web address support.leagueoflegends.com, not … [Read more...]
New League of Legends (LoL) Supremacy game likely on the way [UPDATED]
[UPDATE 5 October 13, 2013:. A hacker by the name of "Jason" posted images of card templates for the yet to be released League of Legends: Supremacy digital card game.] [UPDATE 4 October 13, 2013:. Marc Merrill's Twitter account has been breached, and information about a Supremacy card game has … [Read more...]