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These 20 summer recipes are a perfect way to cook all your fresh, ripe tomatoes.
There are lots of recipes out there that simply use tomatoes to�thicken sauce or for the sole purpose of adding a bit of color to a dish. However, summer is tomato season, and it would be a shame not to think outside the can and let this deliciously ripe red vegetable star in a few dishes of its own. Below, we round up 20 of our best recipes that showcase fresh tomatoes. Creamy Polenta with Garden Tomato Sauce and Sausage [caption id="attachment_331216" align="alignnone" width="487"] Jessica Merchant[/caption] The�18 plum tomatoes featured in the sauce served�atop�this creamy polenta makes for a blend that's much�tastier than a store-bought sauce that�s been sitting on the shelf for weeks. Roasted Pepper and Tomato Salsa [caption id="attachment_331217" align="alignnone" width="487"] Matt Armendariz[/caption] Tossing tomatoes in olive oil and roasting them alongside other summer veggies will maximize flavors. Triple Tomato Soup [caption id="attachment_331218" align="alignnone" width="487"] Kate Whitaker[/caption] Once you make this fresh tomato soup, you�ll never be able to go back to eating the canned version again. You�ll need sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and six large ripe ones in a variety of your choice. Comte and Tomato Gratin [caption id="attachment_331219" align="alignnone" width="487"] Comt� Cheese Association / Nickie Sizemore[/caption] Comte is a strong, slightly sweet French cheese which perfectly complements the taste of fresh tomatoes when paired with the crunchy breadcrumbs atop this gratin. Balsamic Roasted Tomato Sauce [caption id="attachment_331215" align="alignnone" width="487"] Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn[/caption] This homemade sauce has extra depth and complexity thanks to the blackened tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Ricotta, Buffalo Mozzarella, Oregano, and Cherry Tomato Pizza [caption id="attachment_331221" align="alignnone" width="487"] John von Pamer[/caption] Pizzas often feature tomatoes in the form of sauce, however, this recipe puts cherry tomatoes front and center, with no other toppings besides ricotta and buffalo mozzarella cheese. Marinated Grilled Grape Tomatoes Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. These tomatoes are charred over hot coals on the grill and then marinated with fresh herbs for a truly summery taste. Stuffed Tomatoes with Panko and Summer Vegetables Filling [caption id="attachment_331222" align="alignnone" width="487"] High Cotton Food Styling and Photography[/caption] Not only are these tomatoes fresh, they�re also stuffed with diced seasonal vegetables for a double helping of summery goodness. The panko (or Japanese breadcrumbs) helps round out the filling and makes this an excellent vegetarian entree option. Tomato Party Salad [caption id="attachment_331220" align="alignnone" width="487"] Chronicle Books[/caption] This colorful salad combines three kinds of fresh tomatoes�yellow cherry, red cherry, and green�with fregola, a Sardinian pasta. If your local grocery store doesn�t carry fregola, you can swap it out for couscous. Stewed Okra and Tomatoes [caption id="attachment_331224" align="alignnone" width="487"] Ditte Isager[/caption] Tomatoes pair well with okra (another summer vegetable), and can help mitigate the �slimy� texture okra is known for. Try the two stewed together in this News Orleans-inspired recipe. Indian-Spiced Fresh Tomato Soup [caption id="attachment_331226" align="alignnone" width="487"] Andrews McMeel Publishing[/caption] This spicy version of classic tomato soup takes its cues from Indian cuisine. Be sure to plan ahead though, because this recipe will take at least four hours in the slow cooker before it�s ready to slurp down. Herbed Tomato Salad [caption id="attachment_331225" align="alignnone" width="487"] Mark Boughton Photogrpahy / styling by Teresa Blackburn[/caption] Only the freshest and juiciest ripe tomatoes will do for this savory salad, which is tossed with a Vidalia onion, bell peppers, olives, and mozzarella ciliegine (fresh mozzarella shaped into small balls). Tomato, Squash, and Zucchini Gratin [caption id="attachment_331229" align="alignnone" width="487"] Penny De Los Santos[/caption] This recipe is a great template for making a gratin with whichever vegetables are in season, but tomatoes are the real star of this particular version, which calls for 2 � pounds of the red produce. Lemon Rosemary Cherry Tomato Skewers [caption id="attachment_331228" align="alignnone" width="487"] Steve Legato[/caption] These vegetables skewers are easy to put together and throw on the grill next to whatever main dish you�re cooking. Any small tomatoes will work, and if your rosemary stalks are sturdy enough, you can use them as skewers for added flavor. Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomatoes [caption id="attachment_331227" align="alignnone" width="487"] Chronicle Books[/caption] This simple starter is a variation on the traditional Italian Caprese salad. There�s a reason the combination of tomatoes and mozzarella is tried and true�the tangy, soft cheese really sets off the savory taste of the marinated tomatoes. Stuffed Tomatoes with Orzo and Boursin [caption id="attachment_331234" align="alignnone" width="487"] High Cotton Food Styling and Photography[/caption] The orzo and Boursin cheese melts together to create a flavorful filling for these stuffed tomatoes. Add the Boursin one spoonful at a time to make sure the filling melts together perfectly. Roasted Tomatoes, Beans, and Onion Casserole [caption id="attachment_331230" align="alignnone" width="487"] Andrea Wyner[/caption] This crustless vegetarian casserole is a great entree option for a lighter seasonal dinner. Even though it doesn�t include meat, between the tomatoes, beans, and onions this is still a hearty dish. Gluten-free Heirloom Tomato Tart [caption id="attachment_331233" align="alignnone" width="487"] Shauna James Ahern[/caption] The gluten-free crust and Parmesan and chevre cheese filling provide a simple culinary backdrop to showcase your best heirloom tomatoes. Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad [caption id="attachment_331232" align="alignnone" width="487"] Photography: Mark Boughton / Styling by Teresa Blackburn[/caption] Cantaloupe and tomato may seem like an unusual combination, but the sweetness of the cantaloupe helps balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. Plus, both main ingredients are summer produce, ensuring this will become a fresh seasonal favorite. No-Cook Tomato Sauce [caption id="attachment_331231" align="alignnone" width="487"] Photography: Mark Boughton / Styling by Teresa Blackburn[/caption] This super simple, no-cook tomato sauce is perfect for those long summer days when you can�t spend one more minute in a hot kitchen. Just chop the tomatoes, toss with the other ingredients, and let stand at room temperature for several hours. This article originally appeared as on Relish


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President Obama has reiterated that the United States is a Pacific power. This is a geographic reality, and -- as I was recently reminded while standing at the U.S. memorial to the Battle of Guadalcanal -- a historic fact. Embassy Port Moresby covers three countries: Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands. For that reason, I found myself in late October standing on a picturesque hill overlooking Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, admiring the U.S. battle memorial and its impeccable view of the waters where the Battle of Guadalcanal was fought during World War II. It was a gorgeous day, a beautiful monument, and a touching moment for me to remember Marines like my grandfather, and soldiers like our Consular Agent Keithie Saunders' father, who fought for freedom at Guadalcanal and across the Pacific during World War II.
The U.S. war legacy is evident in many places across the Pacific. On October 27, I traveled with New Zealand, Solomon Island, and Japanese officials to Mono, Solomon Islands. In 1943, the Battle of Mono pitted our forefathers against each other as enemies. Twelve Americans, 40 New Zealanders, and 205 Japanese soldiers died in the battle, where allied forces retook the island from Japanese occupation. Seventy years later to the day, I stood alongside those same nationalities in a solemn commemoration amongst those nations, who are now friends and allies, to remember the sacrifices of the past.
In addition to remembrance and commemorations, the past also remains palpably present in the Pacific in less benign ways. The U.S. Government has -- for two and a half years -- trained Solomon Island police to dispose of unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from World War II. In the first ten months of 2013, the Solomon Islands police -- using U.S. training and equipment donated from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States -- responded to civilian reports of UXO to diffuse 10,200 WWII-era explosives. This November and December, bomb disposal experts from those same countries – the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Solomon Islands -- will come together for Operation Render Safe -- a joint effort to clear large UXO fields in Solomon Islands to prevent civilian deaths.
It is through these efforts -- diplomatic, development, and defense -- that we reaffirm our position with partners and allies in the Asia-Pacific region. And in doing so, I believe that we offer respect for the sacrifices of our forefathers… and pay homage to a U.S. legacy in the Pacific that goes back decades.
About the Author: Melanie Higgins serves as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.


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Debates of Jan. 29th, 2009
House of Commons Hansard #4 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was budget.
- Question Period
- Points of Order
- Tabling of Documents
- Inuvialuit Final Agreement
- Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement
- Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement
- Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
- Marine Liability Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Criminal Code
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Electoral Boundaries Readjustement Act
- Textile Labelling Act
- Mathieu Da Costa Day Act
- Competition Act
- Income Tax Act
- Patent Act
- Workplace Psychological Harassment Prevention Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- The Budget
- Supplementary Estimates (B), 2008-09
- The Budget
- Bryce Keller Memorial Bursary
- Sri Lanka
- Yves Langlois
- Employment Insurance
- Gary Tinker Federation for the Disabled
- Sri Lanka
- The Budget
- Sri Lanka
- Daniel Poliquin
- Consumer Product Safety
- CN Rail
- Immigration
- The Budget
- Trade
- Genome Canada
- Securities
- Industry
- Pay equity
- Equalization Payments
- Genome Canada
- The Environment
- The Budget
- Nuclear Energy
- Infrastructure
- Consumer Product Safety
- Steel Industry
- Infrastructure
- Science and Technology
- Equalization Payments
- Pay Equity
- 375th anniversary of Trois-Rivières
- Infrastructure
- The Environment
- Equalization Payments
- Business of the House
- Points of Order
- The Budget
- Business of the House
- The Budget
Sri Lanka
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Jim Karygiannis Scarborough—Agincourt, ON
Mr. Speaker, the civil war in Sri Lanka has placed civilian population in danger. Over 300,000 innocent people are in harm's way. They are in desperate need of humanitarian aid.
The United Nations and the European Union have called on the government of Sri Lanka to ensure the safety of civilians and the humanitarian workers who are trying to provide the necessities of life.
Sri Lankan-Canadians are worried about their loved ones. They have asked the Conservative government to take a stand. When will the government do more than just issue press releases and take the required action which is needed immediately in order to protect innocent people of Sri Lanka?
It is time that the government quits labelling people, especially the Tamils in Canada, and works with the diasporas and international agencies to ensure that civilians in Sri Lanka are protected and provided with much needed humanitarian relief.
The Budget
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Rick Dykstra St. Catharines, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the hon. member for Welland suggested our multi-year action plan for Canada's future would somehow not benefit his constituents.
I believe it is important to set the record straight so that people in the Niagara region know that their government is taking action to ensure a productive and prosperous future.
Our action plan includes extending work-sharing agreements. We are investing in training, delivered through the EI program, to help people develop new skills for today's workforce.
We are investing in knowledge infrastructure, with a plan to help universities like Brock, which is in the ridings of Welland and St. Catharines. Our budget is aimed at creating jobs and getting people back to work.
I know we have made a budget that would benefit St. Catharines and all the Niagara region. Three of the four members from Niagara are supporting this economic plan. I would simply ask the fourth to do likewise.
The Budget
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pascal-Pierre Paillé Louis-Hébert, QC
Mr. Speaker, the citizens in the riding of Louis-Hébert and the Quebec City area were waiting for concrete measures from the Conservative government. After reading the budget, we must unfortunately conclude that they will have to go on waiting.
The Quebec bridge file continues to drag on. We are still waiting for action on the Super PEPS stadium. No commitment has been made with regard to the relocation of federal public servants. There is no clear support for the construction of a high-speed rail line from Quebec City.
The Conservative budget does not address Quebec priorities, nor the important priorities of the Quebec City area, and does nothing for the riding of Louis-Hébert.
Sri Lanka
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs said yesterday, Canada is deeply concerned by the civilian casualties caused by the continued fighting between the government forces and the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka.
We call on all parties in this conflict to end the violence, to allow full, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian workers, and to ensure the safe and voluntary movement of civilians from the combat zones.
The Government of Canada further calls upon the government of Sri Lanka to start building confidence measures to ensure Tamil aspirations are met through peaceful engagement and inclusion within the democratic process.
The root cause of this conflict must be addressed to ensure the return of peace. The Government of Canada, therefore, calls upon all Sri Lankan citizens, Sinhalese, Tamil and others, to work together to build a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka.
Daniel Poliquin
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mauril Bélanger Ottawa—Vanier, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak about the retirement in December of an outstanding parliamentary interpreter, Daniel Poliquin. I was unable to pay tribute to him when he retired because of an unfortunate proroguing of Parliament. Therefore, I would like to do so now.
We all know Daniel for his work, often difficult work, in this place over the past 18 years. However, Daniel has also made a name for himself as an author.
Daniel was twice a finalist for the Governor General's literary prize. In 2004, he was made a member of the Order of Canada and in 2006, the University of Ottawa awarded him an honorary doctorate.
Daniel, I hope you will enjoy your retirement to the fullest and that you will spoil us with other tales for our reading pleasure.
On behalf of all the House, we thank Mr. Poliquin for allowing us to be understood when we perhaps were not quite clear.
Consumer Product Safety
Statements By Members
January 29th, 2009 / 2:05 p.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, today our Conservative government has introduced the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, which will modernize and strengthen the legislation on product safety in Canada.
Our government attaches a vital importance to the protection and promotion of the health of Canadian families and communities. Canadians need to be able to have faith in the consumer products they purchase.
I am proud to say that our government is taking steps to improve the safety of products Canadians buy for themselves and their children. We ask the opposition to support the bill and help us protect all Canadians.
CN Rail
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jim Maloway Elmwood—Transcona, MB
Mr. Speaker, it has recently come to my attention that the management at the Canadian National Railway car plant in my riding of Elmwood—Transcona has decided not to replace two large Canadian flags that have been on display in the plant for the last 10 years.
The flags were removed for a cleanup last year and were deliberately not replaced. The American manager has refused to replace the Canadian flags that the workers had in their work area, while prominently displaying both the Canadian and the American Stars and Stripes in his own office.
I invite the Prime Minister to join with me and share the cost of two new large Canadian flags to donate, on behalf of Parliament, to Canadian National Railway to display in the Transcona railway shops to continue the Canadian workers' proud tradition of patriotism.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Bev Shipley Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, ON
Mr. Speaker, our government's economic action plan includes a $50 million investment in foreign credentials recognition. This will build on the initiatives our government has already brought forward to help new Canadians including the 320 Service Canada centres across this great country.
Many newcomers who come to Canada quickly learn that their qualifications are not recognized in the province in which they settle, thus preventing them from contributing fully to our economic development.
Since the granting of credentials is regulated at the provincial level, our government is encouraged by the commitment of first ministers to work on a common framework to recognize foreign credentials by September of 2009.
With immigration accounting for a larger share of our labour market growth, it is important that the federal and provincial governments work together to ensure that foreign credentials are properly recognized.
The Budget
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Yvon Lévesque Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government's budget does not reflect the needs of young middle class families. For example, do they think they have achieved any sort of balance when a family with an income of $150,000 will be entitled to a tax reduction of $350, while one with an income of $40,000 will receive $148? And do they really think they are encouraging people to buy their first home by offering a tax credit of up to $750, knowing what the average costs involved in buying a home are?
An analysis of this budget clearly shows that it contains no concrete measures to meet the needs of young families, and even less so if one member of that family loses his or her job and cannot qualify for employment insurance.
With it, the Conservative government, backed by the Liberals, is showing how it has neglected low-income families in a time of recession.
The Budget
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Frank Valeriote Guelph, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government has failed cities and communities right across Canada. Nearly $8 billion, the highest level in recent years, was promised but not spent by the government. In the midst of an economic crisis with job cuts hitting every community in Canada, the government says one thing, but consistently and continuously fails to get the money out the door. Thousands of jobs have disappeared while the government sat on almost 10% of its appropriated funds.
That is why the Prime Minister is on probation. Canadians are rightfully cynical that Tuesday's budget commitments will never find their way to building the roads, bridges and sewage facilities that our communities, like Guelph, desperately need.
The government has consistently demonstrated an unwillingness to do what it says. That is why the Liberals are enforcing accountability on the budget's implementation and its costs.
Either the money gets out the door, or the Conservative government will be shown the door.
The Budget
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
John Cummins Delta—Richmond East, BC
Mr. Speaker, Canada's economic action plan contains a number of important economic stimulus measures that will assist homeowners wishing to renovate and first time home buyers.
The home buyers plan will now allow first time home buyers to withdraw $25,000, $50,000 for couples, from their own retirement savings to purchase or construct a new home. The new first time home buyers tax credit will save new home buyers up to $750 on closing costs when buying a new home The new home renovation tax credit will provide tax relief for home renovation costs and will save Canadian families up to $1,350 on their 2009 taxes.
The Minister of Finance invited the public and members of Parliament from all parties to make recommendations for his 2009 budget. I am pleased he accepted my recommendation to update the borrowing limits for the home buyers plan to reflect the challenges faced by first time home buyers.
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Michael Ignatieff Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the stimulus package just passed by the U.S. Congress includes protectionist clauses that are harmful to Canada. The U.S. bill states that none of the funds made available by this act may be used for a project "--unless all of the iron and steel used in such project is produced in the United States".
What does this country have an embassy in Washington for if the government cannot prevent protectionism language creeping into the package?
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the last time I looked the United States Congress was independent of embassies. However, this is obviously a serious matter and of serious concern to us.
I spoke to our ambassador about it yesterday and I know that countries around the world are expressing grave concern about some of these measures that go against not just the obligations of the United States but, frankly, the spirit of our G20 discussions.
We will be having these discussions with our friends in the United States and we expect the United States to respect its international obligations.
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Michael Ignatieff Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, we have the same concerns about the passive approach that the government has taken when it comes to aid to the auto sector.
What action is the government taking in Washington to ensure that Congress and the auto companies do not end up working together to suck auto sector jobs out of Canada?
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, this is precisely why in December the Premier of Ontario and I made it clear that we are working together and working with our colleagues in both the outgoing and now the incoming administration to ensure that we are on the same page in terms of helping the auto sector and to ensure that we bring our share of any restructuring package to the table and preserve those jobs in Canada.
It is precisely what we are doing. We are doing it in lockstep. Our officials talk daily to their counterparts in the United States and we have a great partner in the Government of Ontario in this endeavour.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (398 votes).
In short: Good run but was my first so cannot compare ...YetIn full: This was my first half marathon finished with a time of 2hrs 29 it has not put me off everyone very friendly and helpful decent medal (my first) at the endWould recomend to friendsDate of review: March 23, 2011
In short: A quick (even in the wind), no messing about course. Cheery marshalls and plenty of water stations. I thought it a tad dear compared to other 'back to basics' races though.Date of review: March 12, 2011
In short: not too badIn full: a nice training run along the coast.not much atmosphere, but nice to have some support when crossing the finish line.this was provided by some enthusiastic friends/relatives of the runners-so thanks to them.friendly marshals. Date of review: March 7, 2011
In short: Great run, loved the route along the sea front. Flat but challenging with the wind.In full: Needed website for race, mildly irritating trying to get info ahead of race. Race pack arrived very prompt after booking. Nice race if you fancy a weekend break.Date of review: March 5, 2011
In short: Enjoyable dayDate of review: March 4, 2011
In short: A nice couple of loops pity about the wind.Date of review: March 1, 2011
In short: PB SmashedDate of review: March 1, 2011
In short: Great day, good race,will be backIn full: Yes, it was windy on the day but this helped on the lower prom, hey the sun shone in Blackpool in February. Some minor issues, more than a bottle of water at the end would have been nice, medal is OK better than previous Blackpool 10k from 2 years ago but it's the running that counts, I have enough white tee shirts with a variety of logo's, so I won't miss not having another one. Did a good time just under two hours happy with that still room for improvement. All the best happy running, until next time. Date of review: March 1, 2011
In short: very very windy In full: really challenging in places due to gale force wind, 6 miles at your back 7 in your face.Date of review: February 28, 2011
In short: Great run for new and seasoned runnersIn full: Great well organised event for both new and seasoned / elite runners. Fast course and plenty of drink stations. Massage after the event 100% appreciated. Well done all concerned - Boing BoingDate of review: February 28, 2011
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An increase to the minimum wage?
To the editor:
The minimum wage has become an item of controversy in Minnesota this year and raising it was clearly labeled a threat by a recent letter to the editor in The Journal. The writer, however, did not tell the whole story, plus I wish to describe how an increase in the minimum wage is needed so that we can raise people up from living in poverty and could even result in an increase to employment.
Mr. Thom stated that the "state representatives recently passed a measure that would increase the minimum wage to $9.50 per hour" in Minnesota. Technically that did pass but only by the Minnesota House of Representatives. He also charged that the measure would bring about increased unemployment. That is a temporary possibility but I will point out how this short term prospect could be more than made up for in the long run.
Remember that bills must pass both houses of our legislature and in the same language and then signed into law by the Governor. Yes, the House did pass a $9.50 measure but our Minnesota Senate passed a similar measure that would only increase the minimum wage to $7.75 and not until 2015. When the two houses do not agree then a compromise committee must try to work out an agreement so it is very unlikely that an increase to the minimum wage will be anywhere near $9.50. And if there is no compromise agreement then there will be no increase at all. Please be aware also that the federal government has a minimum wage set at $7.25.
Currently the minimum wage in Minnesota is a very low $6.15 (and only $5.25 for small businesses) and we are one of only four states to have a minimum wage that is actually below the $7.25 minimum wage set up Congress in Washington, D.C. Please be aware, however, that many workers in Minnesota are already at the $7.25 figure set by the federal government. In addition, there are five states with no minimum wage laws at all (all in our deep South), 22 states with their standard at the same federal amount, and 19 states with a higher minimum wage law that already exceeds the federal standard. In Minnesota we are clearly lagging behind the nation when it comes to paying our workers and it is time to make up for the past.
We have all read about how many at the top economically are doing very well in recent years while the middle class and those who are paid the least in our nation are lagging way behind on keeping up financially. Poverty is truly a tragedy in such a wealthy country and if you are paid a minimum wage then you are living in poverty. Increase the minimum wage and those at the unfortunate bottom of our society will be spending virtually all of their additional wages just to pay the bills, put food on their table, and purchase what we would all consider to be necessities. It will not sit in bank accounts but will be spent which puts all that money back into circulation. So, even if there is a temporary increase in unemployment when minimum wage increases go into effect more people will be hired or hired back as soon as those minimum wage workers start spending their increases.
Minnesota truly needs some degree of an increase to its minimum wage and soon.
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Unique situation. I need the win for the 2 seed and the bye. A loss makes my road to the championship a lot more difficult.
I have both Garrard and Rosenfels on my team. I need to choose one for tonight. Here is the kicker. The match is essentially tied, I am down 1. He has Kevin Walter and Owen Daniels going for tonight. So I have Garrard in the lineup because he is probably the better play, but am I covering my ass more by taking Rosenfels since every TD will be offset? So it would come down to yardage for Walter and Daniels (1 pt per 10 yards) vs. Rosenfels yardage plus TD's thrown to people not named Walter and Daniels. (1 pt per 25 yards and 6 points for TDs). Or do I just go with Garrard and hope they dont keep getting running TD's?


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D.C.'s tremendous paths offer an urban escape
The term "trail running" conjures thoughts of wide-open spaces, nature, serenity and letting go. It is odd ...
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The term "trail running" conjures thoughts of wide-open spaces, nature, serenity and letting go. It is odd to think that congested and politically charged Washington D.C., and the surrounding area, is home to a treasure trove of forest trails and robust trail-running community, but that is exactly the case.
For starters, the trails weaving and connecting in, out, around and through neighborhoods and parks in the D.C. city limits are a treasure—a national treasure at that. Many trail miles in D.C. are located in National Parks. Rock Creek Park, the Potomac Heritage Trail, The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath, Anacostia Park and the open space and paths surrounding the National Mall and Memorial Parks, to name just a few, boast tremendous, well-maintained, conveniently accessible trails.
"The trails are always empty. [At times] you feel like you're in the middle of the Shenandoah, with no sign of the city," says local trail speedster Sean Andrish. "It's amazing to have that kind of escape right in the heart of D.C. and then pop back out into civilization for post-run beer and pizza."
The trails are mildly technical in some parts and deceivingly torturous in others. Bring your game if you intend to blaze Rock Creek Park's Valley Trail, for example. The undulating, narrow singletrack bluff trails make for a fun ride but the rocks and the hills will wear you down. The irony of this trail is you will see more runners than hikers.
On the other hand, says Andrish, "The most technically difficult trail in D.C. is the Potomac Heritage Trail. It doesn't have the longer climbs found in the mountains west of D.C., but requires the same level of concentration as running in Shenandoah National Park and on the Appalachian Trail. Lose your focus for a moment, and come home with bloody knees."


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G-Star returned to the city that never sleeps for Fashion Week, staging an invite-only event with ballerina Keenan Kampa and rock star Sergio Pizzorno. Like the experimental runway shows of previous years, the evening blurred the boundaries between art, fashion, and music.
Swapping her second skin Jeg Skinny denim for a couture G-Star dress, Keenan Kampa hosted the night and Sergio Pizzorno, wearing the Type C, played a live set with Kasabian. The latest addition to the collection, G-Star Eyewear, also debuted.
" Like the experimental runway shows of previous years, the evening blurred the boundaries between art, fashion, and music. "
From Atelier to Manhattan
Inspired by Keenan's dancing with the Mariinsky Ballet Company, designers in the G-Star RAW Atelier created an elegant, flowing dress for the occasion. Distinctively G-Star, the dress combines a feminine silhouette with a denim-like shade of indigo. The dress arrived in New York along with Sergio and Keenan just in time for rehearsals.
Having worked together intensely in Rankin's London studio during the shooting of the current campaign, the rehearsal was in part reunion for Keenan and Sergio. Despite coming from opposite creative fields, the rock star and ballerina share a common passion for pushing artistic boundaries.
RAW on stage
Surrounded by RAW Art objects, Keenan Kampa and Sergio Pizzorno took to the stage for a packed house of celebrities in New York's famed High Line Hotel. Radiant in her one-off creation, Keenan opened the evening and presented the campaign video, in which she stars with Sergio and the now infamous G-Star running dog.
Kasabian with Sergio on guitar and vocals then filled the iconic Manhattan hall with their indie Brit-rock sound, playing a selection of their latest tracks. After a full set, DJs Tennessee Thomas and Paul Sevigny took over and kept guests like Erin Wasson, Poppy Delevingne and Ne-Yo moving late into the night.
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Amidst the buzz of the evening, the latest G-Star collection was also launched: G-Star Eyewear. Crafted with distinctive straight cut lenses and premium frames, G-Star Eyewear has been designed for fashion-forward cities like New York.
Channeled aviator frames, exposed oversized screws and industrial references mark the collection. Planned for release later in the year, G-Star Eyewear continues the G-Star design ethic of innovation and respect for craftsmanship.


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A Texas court has banned sales of Microsoft Word and copies of Microsoft Office containing word until a final decision is reached in a copyright infringement trial. Microsoft has 60 days to cease sales.
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Microsoft also faces more damages over willful infringement
Microsoft's Office 2003 and 2007 wove XML into Word, with the introduction of .docx, otherwise known as
Office Open XML
, as the format of choice. The new format brought an open standard and better storage to the application. Unfortunately, it also turned into one of the company's biggest legal headaches.
In making Office, Microsoft implemented technology seeming covered under a 1998 patent (
No. 5,787,449
) by a developer of collaborative-based content solutions, Toronto-based i4i. The patent covered "manipulating a document's content and architecture separately."
A Texas federal court ruled in May that Microsoft had infringed on the i4i's patents and ordered Microsoft to pay
$200M USD in unpaid royalties
. Microsoft was reportedly hurt in the proceedings by a published trail of emails that indicated that the company knew that it was infringing on i4i's work. Microsoft disagreed strongly with the verdict and promised to fight it in appeals court.
Now a US District Court of Eastern Texas judge, Judge Leonard Davis, has ordered
sales of Microsoft Word in the U.S. banned
until a final judgement is reached. The injunction also came with an order for Microsoft to pay an additional $40M USD for willful infringement, $37M USD in prejudgement interest, and $21,102 per day in additional fines. The court also is asking that Microsoft hand over $144,060 a day, until the final judgement and damages are paid (though it may get some of this money back).
Until the final decision is reached, Microsoft is banned from selling any version of Microsoft Office containing copies of Word that can open .XML, .DOCX, or DOCM files containing custom XML. Microsoft has a mere 60 days to comply with the injunction.
With Office being one of Microsoft's staple products, and with the .docx format being the current default format, an appeal seems inevitable. Microsoft has not issued a formal response yet to ban on Word sales.
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Women's Club meeting
The Sterling Women's Club will meet 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the 1835 Old Town Hall. Visit sterlingwomensclub.com for the agenda. Women are also invited to stop by the Jon Power's Auction at the First Church in Sterling every Tuesday night in March, 5-8 p.m., to see members cook and serve dinner to raise money for club scholarships that are awarded to graduating high school teenagers from Sterling.


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Gas, my fish tank heater has seemed to keep my storage warm enough during past winter months. However, maybe adding a couple CPU fans to circulate the air will bring the temp up a little (has so far for me this summer). Otherwise, maybe an additional heater in your water reservoir?


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I just purchased this product so I haven't been using it very long. As a learning support teacher, the 'total' for each of my students is different. This pen makes switching that total, and ultimately calculating each score, so fast and easy. The only 'con' I have is that I'm left-handed. When I'm using the grading pen, the display is upside down for me. Bummer.
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Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Bourn will begin an injury rehab assignment with the Clippers on Monday night in Huntington Park. Bourn is on the disabled list with a finger laceration.
The Tribe also recalled reliever Scott Barnes from the Clippers today and designated outfielder Ezequiel Carrera for assignment.
Barnes had a one-game stint with the Indians on April 28 under the rule as the 26th man for a doubleheader. He was returned to the Clippers on April 29.
Carrera was claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, activated on Friday and DFA'd today. He is exposed to waivers again.


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Minot City Council
When: Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Minot City Hall, council chambers, second floor, 515-2nd Ave. SW
Agenda: The council will consider ordinances on second reading and a development agreement related to a Walmart store in north Minot. It will act on Community Facilities Fund grants to the park district, YMCA, Commission on Aging, Curling Club, Bishop Ryan and a continued grant to Minot State University. It will consider a MAGIC Fund grant to Velva for an economic study. Other recommendations of standing committees and the planning commission also will be on the agenda.
How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Council members are Mayor Curt Zimbelman, Scott Knudsvig, Tom Seymour, Mark Jantzer, Blake Krabseth, Kevin Connole, Lisa Olson, Dave Lehner, Larry Frey, Bob Miller, George Withus, Jim Hatlelid, Dean Frantsvog, Milt Miller and Amy Moen.


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Authentic Italian Cooking In Lecce | Aria Alperts, Italian Journals
Contributing Monkie Aria Alpert
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If ever you have dreamed, as I have, about doing what I am doing, I could not recommend this school enough. I have begun my delightfully authentic incredibly charming cooking school here in Lecce, which is named with utter perfection, The Awaiting Table.
First you must, read all about them on their website awaitingtable.com and then, if the school moves you as much as it did me, get your ass on a plane and come here. It's time. If not now, when. This has been my motto as of late and that is exactly why I am here. Happy and beautifully blissed out in Italia!
Silverstro, the charming creator and chef and wine extraordinaire, welcomed me with the open arms of an old friend I haven't seen in years because he decided to move to Italy. He's passionate and fun and loves, not only a lot of amazing food and incredible wine, but also his authentic appreciation for the Italian culture is contagious and I find myself feeling like a local, integrated into this lovely town of Lecce.
This is the schools last week of classes before their summer break, so fortunately for me this class is small with only 3 other students — a wonderful family who live very upstate NYC, near the Canadian boarder. Dorothy (or Dot if you prefer) Jeff and their son Ted. We are all having a ball together, in and out of the kitchen.
So…yes…on to the FOOD. The produce, the olive oil, the olives, the bread, the fruits, the cheese… let me just say simply… is unbelievable. We are making rustic, authentic to the area, seasonal dishes with love and connection and most importantly simplicity. We then, sit down together for lunch and dinner, Silverstro opens a bottle (or 2) of local wine and we share our accomplishments in the kitchen family style. Perfecto!
We start off walking into the school with a blackboard posting our Menu for the day. Our first day on the menu:
We start with our Antipasto, Mpepata di Cozze. Otherwise known as Mussels with white wine, garlic, sea salt, olive oil, touch of red pepper, fresh mint, parsley and basil.
Now, as you know or even if you don't know me you should know I don't eat shellfish. Haven't in many many years. The sea is so polluted and the amount of mercury and toxins in the water is only getting worse in shellfish, so no shellfish for me. BUT…since I am in Lecce…F-it. They are known for there mussels here in Lecce. They get it from the step of the boot in a town called Tartano, only a few miles away. In the Adriatic. I mean, I would be a fool to pass this opportunity up. Gotta try one. Ha! One became many. Then soaked the bread in the juice and yes then…I was hooked. Incredibly fresh, sweet, tender, delicious.
Then our second course, or Primo as they call it here, was homemade pasta. Homemade eggless pasta. Each region in Italy makes different pasta and here in Lecce they use 2 different flours. A combination of 70% Semolina and 30% Barley. The combo makes it a vegan whole grain pasta which is very nice.
This was my first attempt to make homemade pasta and I gotta say, it was much easier than I thought. Any monkie can do it. Flour and water. Mix, knead, roll, cut, dry, boil, drain and serve with any sauce you like. We made Cappelletti Messicani pasta with fresh tomatoes, rugola, olive oil, sea salt and shaved hard caccio ricotta cheese.
The Secondo (and last) dish was Pesce al Cartoccio con Contorni. Otherwise known as Tuna with a raw sauce of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, marjoram, red pepper and sea salt. I know, Tuna is high in mercury so I never eat it anymore but I am sure you are already saying what I am about to write… f-it! And our wine was white, Tenuta Marina 2009 from Salento.
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U.S. culture glorifies "perfect" bodies. At the other end of that spectrum, we champion people who fight when their bodies fail. Matthew Sanford has charted another way. In his lyrical memoir, he describes how he learned to live in his whole body again, despite an irreversible paralysis, in part through the practice of yoga. And like every story well told, his contains lessons that reach beyond the confines of one person's experience.
Here is the kind of passage one of several Matthew reads in this program that made me want to understand more.
"I am forced to feel death not the end of my life, but the death of my life as a walking person. In principle my experience is not that uncommon, only more extreme. If we can see death as more than black and white, as more than on and off, there are many versions of realized death short of physically dying. The death of a loved one sets so much in motion Then there are also the quiet deaths. How about the day you realized you weren't going to be an astronaut or the Queen of Sheba? What about the day we began working not for ourselves, but rather with the hope that our kids might have a better life? Or the day we realized that, on the whole, adult life is deeply repetitive? As our lives roll into the ordinary, when our ideals sputter and dissipate, as we wash the dishes after yet another meal, we are integrating death, a little part of us is dying so that another part can live."
The "mind-body connection" is a controversial phrase, a new-age notion to some, though it has been studied and described scientifically in a multitude of forms in recent years. I have spoken with scientists engaged in that work, but none of them has impressed me with the reality of the mind-body connection as Matthew Sanford does by his mere presence.
For over a quarter century, as a result of a car accident that killed his father and sister, he has been in a wheelchair. Yet I've rarely sat across from a person so alive, a body so palpably whole and wholly energetic as his. He has knitted his mind and body back together again over a quarter century, wresting wholeness through layers of cultural denial.
As we speak, Matthew Sanford makes me aware of the seamless cooperation of my mind and uninjured body, a synergy most of us take completely for granted. I stand up and walk as soon as the desire crosses my mind; I gesture with my hands to illustrate an idea I am passionate about; I shake my foot as my own engagement in conversation rises.
This kind of fluid connection was severed in Sanford. Yet as he struggled to come to terms with his body's new realities during years of recovery and violent corrective surgeries, he encountered another kind of mind-body connection that our culture practices instinctively, reflexively. We celebrate those who battle adversity, triumph over obstacles, beat the odds. We love the 80-year-old man who runs a marathon, the injured hero who never gives up pursuing the technology that will enable him to walk again. This is the mind-body connection translated as a battle of will over matter.
Matthew Sanford heeded these kinds of images for many years. He accepted the advice that he should declare the lower half of his body dead and pour all of his energy into creating bodybuilder arms. He lived for years, he says, feeling like a floating upper torso. Then in a time of renewed pain he gave yoga a try. He was fortunate to have a first teacher who specialized in Iyengar yoga.
Iyengar focuses on precision and alignment, qualities Sanford's body needed and could grasp. Through yoga, he came to a conviction that healing, for him, did not have to mean walking again. Yet he learned to experience his paralyzed limbs in a new way. He describes it as a subtle sensation of energy to which he has patiently learned to attune himself, an alternative to the crisp and clear sensation of nerve endings most of us take for granted. He writes, "My mind can feel into my legs." Speaking with him about this, coming to a vicarious sense of it myself, is fascinating.
We also speak at some length this hour about a fascinating central idea Matthew Sanford has developed in and through his disability. He speaks of the "silence" he encountered where his mind and body stopped communicating with one another. But this core silence is within each of us, only grown more evident through his injury. He describes it variously in his book and in our conversation, as "the aspect of our consciousness that makes us feel slightly heavy;" "the place where stress lands;" and "the source of our feeling of loss, but also of a sense of awe."
This is the quality of solitary apartness evoked by the existentialist philosophers. But as Sanford understands it, this silence both separates us from one another and, in its universality, joins us together. In this I sense that Matthew Sanford, through an experience of bodily paralysis, has put new words and a new picture to a core human truth at once both spiritual and physical.
I often feel that I will never be quite the same again after my radio conversations, but rarely is that conviction so tactile and embodied as this time. Through his work with both able-bodied and disabled students of yoga, Matthew Sanford tells me, he sees that the more alert we are in our own bodies, the more compassionate and connected we become to the world around us. Thanks to him, acts like washing the dishes and taking the stairs become moments of gratitude for the grace of my body and all of life.


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Troubled Taos, torn apart by a battle over historic Hispano land grants
Taos, New Mexico
On a cloudless June day, Ernest Romero and I are parked on a ridge top in front of a home that gazes out over scenic northern New Mexico. The 2,200-square-foot adobe sits on three acres of piñon forest and is quintessentially Southwestern, with sand-colored walls complemented by sky-blue trim, wooden beams and red Spanish tiles. It's for sale for $425,000.
The glorious view is a major selling point: Towering granite cliffs above, and, to the west, the Rio Grande Gorge slicing into the sage mesa. The snowcapped Truchas Peaks line the southern horizon. A few hundred feet below, a smattering of trailers and ramshackle adobes make up the 200-year-old, mostly Hispano hamlet of Valdez — just out of sight.
Many homes like this were built on this ridge by wealthy out-of-towners starting in the mid-'80s — back when Romero's wife founded a real estate agency in Taos. Romero, the firm's managing broker, has a full crop of white hair, light olive skin and a polished grin. He looks informally earnest in blue jeans and a collared shirt with pens in the breast pocket. A 10th-generation Taoseño, he's also worked in the town government, run a community bank, and managed the local hospital. He's serving as my guide to the tremendous changes of the last 30 years.
Romero sees a stark divide between longtime residents and the relative newcomers who are drawn by the dramatic scenery but know little about the local culture. "There is an absolute disconnect between (that house's owner) and the Hispanic family that has been here for generations," he says, gesturing at the house, which is mostly hidden behind a massive wood gate. "They don't talk to each other. They don't know each other. And that goes both ways."
That disconnect is at the heart of a controversy that has gripped the entire community –– the latest chapter in a long-running dispute over who owns much of this valley and a good portion of New Mexico. The dispute dates back centuries, to when this territory was ruled by Mexico, and before that, Spain. It was resurrected in October 2010, when a group of five Hispanos — a term referring to descendants of the original colonial settlers — filed documents with the Taos County Clerk claiming 20,000 acres of private land, including the ground under the house where Romero and I are parked. The land is part of the Arroyo Hondo Land Grant, which the Spanish crown awarded to 45 families in 1815 to encourage settlement of the northernmost fringe of the colonial frontier. Among the documents recorded in 2010 was a genealogy going back to 1789, a land patent that was approved by Congress in 1908, and a warranty deed asserting that the entire grant belonged to the five members of the Arroyo Hondo Land Grant Board (the deed's filers) and anyone else with a blood tie to the original settlers. Two months later, other activists on a different board filed similar documents, claiming rights to another swath of private land — the 22,000-acre Cristobal de la Serna Land Grant just south of Taos. That filing also included a patent, a genealogy and a warranty deed.
Once they became part of the public record, the activists' warranty deeds began popping up whenever anyone tried to buy or sell any of the houses and lots within the 42,000 total acres, as title companies did standard title searches to verify ownership. They cast a cloud on all properties in both grants. Title underwriters got spooked, and many stopped issuing insurance policies altogether, so sellers couldn't sell and buyers couldn't buy. There are 12,800 properties within the old Serna and Hondo land grants, adding up to 35 percent of the county's total property tax base. Suddenly, a pretty big chunk of the local economy was in limbo. Property owners and other residents on both grants (including many descendants of the original Hispano settlers) were incensed. The president of the Taos County Association of Realtors, an Anglo, called it "economic terrorism."
It wasn't long before lawsuits were filed to get the deeds off the books. The town of Taos sued the Serna grant board, and a state district court judge expunged that deed in just three months. Three national title insurance companies filed a joint suit in federal court more than a year ago to have the deed for the Arroyo Hondo grant cleared, but that case remains mired in legal maneuvering. A cloud still hangs over the Hondo grant.
The house Romero and I are visiting, listed for sale for the last six months, has been shown to potential buyers just twice. Even in a depressed economy, that is a serious lack of buyer interest, especially in such a desirable location. The activists' move "has definitely had an effect on value. And it's had an effect on the number of transactions," Romero says.
The movement to revive the old land grants has flared up periodically for decades, making defiant statements of a superior right to lost land –– land that sustained local Hispanos for generations before it was taken or sold. The Taos deeds reveal that even the Hispano community is divided over how to address the old grievances. And much of the trouble is largely a reaction to what's been going on in Taos lately. Most Taos Hispanos have no interest in something as arcane as land grants, but they are acutely aware of how the land that once defined their culture continues to be taken by Anglo strangers.
I'm not turning a blind eye to the issues in Taos and other rural communities in northern New Mexico, but I see a whole bunch of folks working every day to push the stone to the top of the hill, and unlike Sisyphus, there are gains made.
Sure we have issues with elected officials making decisions some of us don't agree with, or cronyism. Attend meetings and hold them accountable. Vote them out.
Earlier this week, 60 plus Taoseños gathered at the Taos Ale House to discuss and strategize on next steps for implementing the Taos Bicycle Master Plan. The general tone of the crowd was positive, working to encourage safe biking in town and the surrounding areas, creating connectivity between public spaces both by adding bike lanes on new and reconstructed roads as well as developing the trail system infrastructure off-road. We have some of the best rides anywhere - tell me you've experienced the Rift Valley Trails, or ridden the South Boundary Trail in October, with crisp air and golden aspen leaves layered on the single track. And have you visited UNM Taos' campus? I can't believe you have, or you would recognize the HUGE steps Kate O'Neill and her staff have taken to create educational opportunities for the entire community. New facilities, diverse faculty, huge solar array to power the campus... it is anything but an "online outpost" as you say.
There are people that care in Taos, care about Taos. Let me get you a cup of coffee at the World Cup - best coffee around. I like your ideas about the real issues, and I'd love to make sure you know about the groups that are working on solutions to the problems.
The burst financial bubbles of the 80's through 08 covered a lot of good land in McMansions, many of which now stand empty, waiting for the next deep pocket to buy in, move in, and become one with local insanity. It's worthwhile to note that the financially well-padded generally cultivate only other financially well-padded persons, ignoring those of leaner means. Want friction? How 'bout a blast from the past? Think of how the Spanish overran the tribes, then the Mexicans, finally our beloved US of A, creating layered conquests. A tide of money swamping an otherwise not-so-wealthy area can feel a little like a conquest.
I guess really this is sort of the history of the world...the conquerors act as they will until they are conquered. It would be nice to think we could all work together but I see very little evidence of it anywhere.
Tara, communication problems are just that communication problems and the only way to make any progress is for each of us to honor the other and TALK, TALK, AND TALK. Many come to NM in general for the ambiance, but they bring their own values and communities and money into our beautiful little towns and rarely become involved in the community issues. Many are only here a few months of the year. And Max, I recently found out that my family are heirs to portions of the Maxwell Land Grant. So, you never can tell this is NM. And regarding cultural differences, and out-of-towners, just look at Santa Fe. When my sons were young, they could fish in the Santa Fe River. Yes, fish in the Santa Fe River! :)


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Can any NFL wide receiver challenge Calvin Johnson as the best in the game? That was the question we asked when setting out to evaluate, grade and rank the top 100 wide receivers in the league. The answer? Well, you'll see.
Regardless of who is No. 1, who comes in at No. 2? That argument is just as heated. Do you want a technician like Larry Fitzgerald, or a super-productive threat like Josh Gordon? And how about the monsters in Chicago, Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery?
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James Rosenquist was born in 1933 in America's Midwest. He originally made a name for himself as an artist associated with the Pop Art movement in New York in the 1960s. This was a style which drew its subject–matter from the everyday: comics, newspapers, television, pulp magazines and advertisements. Rosenquist supported himself as a billboard artist and throughout his career has continued to work on a grand scale and with familiar subject–matter.
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Xavier Rhodes I don't think JR passes on him has the height, weight, speed JR looks for in a prospect.
Xavier Rhodes I don't think JR passes on him has the height, weight, speed JR looks for in a prospect.
Let me ask you all this:
Do any of you think he has the size to play MLB in the NFL? And let's not talk about "bulking-up" more than 10lbs., because that doesn't usually happen.
And if he's strictly a WLB, does that stop us from taking him?? Remember how important the nickel is these days (I don't think he and JWill are mutually exclusive).
" Success is never final, but failure can be " B.P.
depending on who else is available at the pick, I wouldn't mind. The Giants do have a history with troubled players, think Jason Peters, Kerry Collins, Ahmed Bradshaw to name a few off the top of my head. I think they have the support systems in place to help keep these types of players on a clean line.
LOL all of our first round guys are known for high character. Ogletree is the exact opposite. And he's undersized for a MIKE so he'll be a WILL which are rarely drafted in the 1st.
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Harrythebannister wrote:oobujoobu1971 wrote:Paul's contempt for his 80s material has always been evident.
Even going right back to that very first University tour in 1972, when he wasn't playing any Beatles songs, and had a very limited catalogue of solo material to choose from, he STILL didn't do anything from the 80s. No Pipes of Peace, no Press, nothing.
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NEW ULM – It's nostalgia that brings Gale Peterson back to New Ulm each winter for the annual pigeon show at the Youth Coliseum at the Brown County Fairgrounds.
A 1962 New Ulm High School graduate, Peterson of St. Paul, now a University of Minnesota Psychology professor, grew up near Swan Lake.
"I come here for reasons of nostalgia," Peterson said. "Fifty-six years ago, I won a junior championship at the pigeon show as a young boy. It was a big deal for me. I have lots of fondness about the experience. I got lots of help from some old-timers like Eugene and William Vorwerk, Henry Plagge who really took me under his wing, and George Neuwirth (of George's Ballroom, New Ulm)."
Peterson said taking care of pigeons and other birds was part of growing up on the family farm.
"Coming here again is about staying with my roots," Peterson said. This time of year, he keeps about 30 pigeons on two lofts (coops) behind his house.
Peterson said his neighbors have no problem with it because he keeps the lofts neat and tidy.
He talked about the challenges in raising good pigeons.
"It's about creating a flock of about 20 of them who can do their backwards summersaults while flying high in the sky," Peterson said. "It's a challenge finding birds who their acrobatics to perfection. It's kind of like coaching a baseball team and winning it all."
Pigeon show judge Mike Van Beek of Sioux Falls said he's been raising pigeons for 53 years.
"I spent 24 years racing sprint cars but I'd rather be around pigeons and the people that share the hobby," Van Beek said. "Pigeon contests aren't as intense as racing sprint cars. I enjoy the camaraderie too. We enjoy lots of potluck suppers and picnics. Taking care of birds can be a teaching aid for young kids in 4-H."
The show was sponsored by the Brown County Poultry and Pigeon Association (BCPPA). Poultry swap meets at the Youth Coliseum are set for Feb. 16, March 16, April 21, May 18, June 22, July 20 and Aug.17 in New Ulm.
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