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If "Sopranos" mobsters (well, at least Steve Buscemi) jumped into a time machine with a bunch of flappers and Temperance Leaguers, the resulting show might be HBO's new 1920s period piece set in Atlantic City, where good-looking dames, bathtub gin-swilling thugs and spoilsport G-men frolic around in retro costumes. Give those who relish the drama's illegal drinking, blatant whoring and dapper dressing gifts that reflect a retro-yet-far-from-uptight vibe.
» Plaid Rags
Ideal for a bootlegging motorcycle ride to Canada: a waxed cotton tartan jacket ($499, Barbour, 3221 M St.; 202-298-6032).
» Flask Mob
Wrap up a bottle of something strong (not bathtub gin, please!) in this whimsical hooch holder ($39, Art With Flowers, Tysons Galleria; 703-903-6837).
» Top Hat
Conjure Al Capone (who has a part on the show) in a newsboy cap ($60, Proper Topper, 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-842-3055).
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» Silver Wear
Roar through your own decade with mod flapper style via Roni Blanshay drop earrings ($216, Charm, 2910 M St. NW; 202-298-0420).
» Bottle Shock
Nope, these wooden vessels don't hide a stash. But sold as a pair, they become bookends ideal for a collection of vino guides. ($100, Warwicks, 858-454-0347)
» Secret 'Stache
Help them get a handlebar on their drinking with a facial-hair inspired bottle opener ($10, Perpetualkid.com).
» Getaway Car
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» Take a Shot
Cocktail picks that look like darts take aim at olives or rival gang members (four for $22, RCKNDY, 1515 U St. NW; 202-332-5639).
» 'Appy Days Are Here
He puts hits on enemies via an iPhone, not an old-fashioned dialing one, but he can still feel old-timey with a leather case ($39, Restorationhardware.com).
» Digit Do It
You call her Mom; associates know her as Fingers Brown. Help keep warm (and hide fingerprints) with leather-sweater gloves ($75, Ginger, 7114 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda; 301- 664-9242).
» Knit Witty
An argyle-patterned cover takes her iPad back to the typewriter age ($148, Proper Topper).
» The Smell Game
An English Bay candle gives his dressing room, library or gun storage shed a whiff of macho ($45, Art With Flowers).
» Letter Daze
Make a moll feel loved with a gold-tone monogram necklace ($60, Sassanova, 7134 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda; 301-654-7403).
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Photo by Abbot Genser/HBO


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A fellow middle Tennessean here. Go to the states website regarding the TN handgun permit rules and regs. Should tell you all you want to know.
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Hello from middle Tn! I have been greatly enjoying reading the threads on here. Anyway,i have a question that i was asked today and i was unable to give any advice.My cousin wants to get his carry permit very soon,but he has a few blemishes on his background from many years ago. Nothing bad enough that keeps him from entering a gun shop and purchasing a new handgun as he has bought many the last few years. However, from what i understand the carry permit has a much more extensive search than a firearm purchase? He is concerned about investing all his time and money into getting the permit,just to be turned down. Any input i could relay to him is greatly appreciated,thanks!
A fellow middle Tennessean here. Go to the states website regarding the TN handgun permit rules and regs. Should tell you all you want to know.
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We should not forget that the spark which ignited the American Revolution was caused by the British attempt to confiscate the firearms of the colonists. -
Patrick Henry
Welcome from Delaware! Good advise above.
You can educate ignorance, you can't fix stupid
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I believe the blemishes are misdemenor vandilism and a dismissed assualt charge.
Welcome from Mesa, Arizona via Fort Bliss, Texas
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Welcome to the forum
"The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security"
Welcome from Virginia.
I doubt the vandalism would have an affect. The assault could, especially if it involved domestic violence.
Freedom doesn't come free. It is bought and paid for by the lives and blood of our men and women in uniform.
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Welcome Aboard and Greetings from Rocky Top Tennessee
When you accept mediocrity you sow the seeds for future failure.
One should never confuse good fortune with good training.
Illegitimus Non Carborundum. In God we trust.
welcome from Texas, I agree check the Tenn web page, he can also ask a friend who is a police officer to run a background check and see what is actually in it... the assualt could be a show stopper for seven years if it shows up...
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And die to find out there isn't, than live my life
As if there isn't, and die to find out there is.
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More Thorium Artwork from Suzanne Hobbs
A few weeks ago, I sent some of my powerpoint depictions of the thorium energy generation process to Suzanne Hobbs of PopAtomic Studios, wondering if she could work her artistic magic on it.
She sure did!
Thanks Suzanne! This is great!
5 Replies to "More Thorium Artwork from Suzanne Hobbs"
Jason Ribeiro
April 2, 2010 (10:07 pm)
Those are fantastic!
April 6, 2010 (12:15 pm)
i'd love to have a t-shirt with this on it.
April 14, 2010 (8:47 am)
Suzanne is good with her graphics but less so with her physics, methinks. in "The Thorium Energy Cycle" she shows how a neutron is headied for an U233 nucleus, but that's not how it goes!
Th232 is wht's dug out of the ground, and it catches neutrons quite efficiently. The resulting Th233 then will decay into fissile U233. Great picture could do with a "facts check".
May 24, 2010 (10:30 pm)
@Greg, I second that!


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Leonard's Four Questions: Lorin Maazel
Former Musical Director, NY Philharmonic
What are you listening to right now?
Most people don't realize that a professional musician is always listening to something. There is a turntable on 24 hours a day, operated by an invisible, capricious gremlin. When I have free time, therefore, I prefer reading a book or watching tennis.
What's the last great book you read?
It's Letter to an Unborn Child, by Oriana Fallaci. About a mother who wasn't sure, when she became pregnant, whether she wanted a child or not. I love reading in Italian. Fallaci's books allow me an enjoyable way to practice.
What's one thing you're a fan of that people might not expect?
I'm a great tennis fan. Follow all tournaments. I had a free Sunday in between performances, flew to Nice, and went to the Monte Carlo Final. People are also surprised to hear about our farm in Castleton, Virginia, where in addition to livestock, we have a menagerie of exotic animals. Castleton is also where we have chamber operas and symphonic concerts with young musicians.


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April 27, 2013
Using 3D printing as tool London designer Ron Arad has created a serie of 3D-printed sunglasses for eyewear brand pq.
"pq is a new brand that we started from the ground up," Arad says. It is called pq because when you write p and q it is like you are drawing glasses, explains Arad. "And they are palindromic."
Arad has been worked with 3D printing since 1999, he is also one of the first designers who use 3D printing to produce vases, lights and jewellery.
The glass frames are printed in one piece from polyamide using selective laser sintering (SLS) technology and available in various colours.
I wouldn't even bother to tell you "this is printed", says Arad. "Who cares? What we care about is does it work well? Does it give you freedom to do things you can't in other techniques? Not the fact that it's printed."
Arad discusses in the video below his experiments with 3D printing in 1999 and what he thinks of 3D printing today.
"There was a lot of excitement in the technology," says Arad. "It was obvious that it would be embraced by lots of people, and then that technology would be less exciting. You could do more exciting things but the technology itself would be, and should be, taken for granted."
Arad compares the 3D printed eyewear with his another line A-Frame glasses: "If you ask my studio to send you a movie of how the A-Frame glasses are made you'll see there's so much manual work around it and so much fiddling. I don't want to take the jobs from these people, but 3D printing is a different way of doing something."
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"Whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward" (D&C 6:33). Gardening teaches the gardener the law of the harvest, primarily that we reap what we sow and nurture. In October 1977 general conference, President Spencer W. Kimball reminded us that while a garden can be useful in "reducing food costs and making available delicious fresh fruits and vegetables," it does much more than that:
"Who can gauge the value of that special chat between daughter and Dad as they weed or water the garden?" he said. "How do we evaluate the good that comes from the obvious lessons of planting, cultivating, and the eternal law of the harvest? And how do we measure the family togetherness and cooperating that must accompany successful canning? Yes, we are laying up resources in store, but perhaps the greater good is contained in the lessons of life we learn as we live providently" ("Welfare Services: The Gospel in Action," Ensign, Nov. 1977, 78; emphasis in original).
On these pages are examples of artwork from Latter-day Saint artists celebrating gardening and the law of the harvest.
Marjorie Lamont, Beauty All Around, Italian mosaic tile, 1993, Salt Lake City, Utah. "Latter-day Saints are encouraged to garden. Vegetables nourish our bodies; flowers nourish our souls."
Cheryl Morris, Behold, the Fruit of My Labor Is Sweet, wool on monk's cloth, 1993, Bay Shore, New York. "This piece done in primitive hooked rug style symbolizes my experiences in the Young Women program. When a girl first enters Young Women, she comes with little experience (empty baskets). The orchard represents knowledge, and the fruit represents Young Women values. As Young Women leave the program, they should have baskets filled with enough fruit to share with others." Purchase Award, Third International Art Competition.
Emma Allebes, Seeds Are His Promise, quilted wall hanging, 1993, Fair Oaks, California. "Years ago, when President Spencer W. Kimball admonished the members to plant gardens, my husband took this advice very seriously and has become a master gardener. He loves to grow fruits, vegetables, and beautiful flowers. This quilt is a tribute to him and to the Lord, for seeds are His promise." Merit Award, Third International Art Competition.


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How adorable is this rain coat? Modelled after a fire fighter jacket, it'll keep him dry and stylish when the weather turns wet. Not only that, but paired with the boots & helmet, it would make an awesome Halloween costume and a great addition to the dress-up box.
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text: Why are Game of Thrones episodes getting shorter? We've been enjoying those precious extra minutes of the fantasy drama - but in recent weeks the writers seem to be trying to claw them back Comments Written By Paul Jones 9:21 AM, 13 May 2014 Tyrion Lannister may be a little shorter than average but then again so are the recent episodes of Game of Thrones... Last season, producers David Benioff and Dan Weiss promised to add an extra five to ten minutes to each 50-ish-minute instalment and they were as good as their word. This year, they appeared to be doing the same. With adverts included, the HBO fantasy drama has been running as late as 10:10pm after its 9pm start time on Sky Atlantic – but in the last two weeks they seem to have been trying to claw the extra minutes back. Last Monday, the credits rolled before 9:55pm and yesterday's episode was the same, coming to an end early just as Tyrion's trial for the murder of King Joffrey had gotten really interesting. I don't begrudge the writers the right to leave us on a cliffhanger – and however much Game of Thrones you get you're always left wanting more – but with just ten Mondays a year made more bearable by the prospect of Westerosian goodness, those extra few minutes before it's all over for another week are precious. Last night's episode was significantly shorter than the series opener but part of the reason for the reduction in perceived running time in this country has been Sky Atlantic's decision to reduce the number of ad breaks, something I would normally applaud. In the case of Game of Thrones, though, I'm almost tempted to beg them to bring the ads back just to prolong the inevitable... Of course, it's more drama (and more dragons!) that we really want. So as we approach the tail end of the series let's hope that, along with the inevitable increase in bloodshed and death, we get some extra time to enjoy it all too... Follow @RadioTimes Like this? Share it. Facebook Twitter Google Tumblr Pinterest Blogger Reddit VKontakt Print Email


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Amsterdam Solar Boat Parade 2014Other / Amsterdam
14 September 2014, 1pm
On September 14, De Groene Grachten will once again hold the Amsterdam Solar Boat Parade, showcasing the strides in socially conscious innovation in the historic inner-city of the Dutch capital!
Canal parade for the eco-friendly
The Amsterdam Solar Boat Parade was first held in 2013 as a way to showcase the latest developments in environmentally friendly alternatives to traditonal fuel powered boats.
Using only solar power, the boats are designed independently by various Dutch teams, making each example unique and full of character.
Not only much quieter than traditional boats, the solar powered ships contribute to an increasingly cleaner canal, encouraging preservation and reducing the effects of increased usage.
An initiative of De Groene Grachten, the tour lasts about an hour and is in line with the mission of the organisation, which advocates increasingly sustainable solutions through technological innovation.
Solar Boat Parade route
All the boats begin at the Westergasfabriek and from there sail a loop that includes:
› Haarlemmervaart
› Singel
› Brouwersgracht
› Keizersgracht
› Leliegracht
› Herengracht
› Brouwersgracht
› Singel
› Haarlemmervaart
Catch them from the edge of the canal and take a glance into an inspiring, greener future!
September 09 2014, 06:19PM
Time attending Amsterdam Solar Boat Parade should be 1 o'clock. Kind regards from stichting De Groene Grachten.


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Tag Team Tables Match: Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) vs. Brother Runt and Jeff Hardy.
Devon sends Hardy to the outside as Ray slams Runt into the corner. Ray gouges Runt with his own glasses and delivers a couple headbutts. Ray clubs Runt across the back and Devon goes to work on Runt. Devon delivers a headbutt and goes for a suplex, but Runt fights back. Devon tags in Ray, and they double-team Runt. Ray gets physical with Earl Hebner, and Hebner doesn't take it. Ray turns his attention back to Runt and keeps control of the match. Runt tries for a sunset flip, but Ray punches him in the head. Ray slams Runt to the mat and tags in Devon. Devon goes for the diving headbutt, but Runt rolls out of the way. Runt tags in Hardy, who drops Devon with an atomic drop and then delivers a dropkick. Ray attacks Hardy from behind and kicks Runt in the head. Ray and Devon go for the What's Up, but Hardy knocks Devon from the top rope. Hardy slams Devon and Runt goes up top and Hardy and Runt deliver the What's Up to Devon. Hardy and Runt set up a table in the ring, but Devon and Ray recover and take control of the match. Devon and Ray go to suplex Runt through the table, but Hardy moves the table. Hardy drops both Ray and Devon with a Twist of Fate. Runt places Devon on the table and Hardy goes up top, but Ray interferes. Ray sends Runt to the outside and beats down Hardy in the ring. Devon slams Runt's head into the steel steps as Hardy and Ray exchange right hands in the ring. Hardy takes control and Runt sends Devon back into the ring. Runt sends Ray to the outside and Runt and Hardy place Devon on the table. Runt holds Devon on the table, and Hardy splashes Devon through the table and Hebner calls for the bell.
Winners: Brother Runt and Jeff Hardy.
We see a video with Joseph Park saying he was out of his element tonight, because he is not hardcore. He says his brother Abyss lived for this stuff, but it is not for him. He says his element is in a courtroom. He knows somehow, someway he got the W tonight.
James Storm talks about how he kicked the hell out of Aces and Eights with the help of Magnus and Bob Holly. LAX talk about their reuniting and their win over the New Church earlier tonight. Shark Boy does the same. So does ODB. And last but not least, Runt and Hardy.
We get the video hype package for TNA One Night Only: TNA 10 Reunion, which will be on Friday, August 2, as Hardcore Justice 2 comes to a close.


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Maintenance workshops are key driver for rail success
Issue 2 2009, Past issues / 26 March 2009 /
Arriva Deutschland has an increasingly visible presence on the German rail network with trains travelling millions of kilometres per year and moving tens of thousands of people each day. The unseen driving force behind this success is Arriva's network of rail workshops which ensures our fleets are ready for service every day.
Arriva: strengthening its German position
Issue 2 2008, Past issues / 8 April 2008 /
Arriva Deutschland GmbH is one of the largest private rail operators in Germany, operating more than 17 million train kilometres per year. It also provides cross border services into the Netherlands and Czech Republic. However, it's not only railways that are of great interest to Arriva Deutschland; the bus and logistics sectors are growing in importance too.


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I am still crying over selling it at low 400's ...
I am still crying over selling it at low 400's ...
Don't sweat it GOB, half the haters in here either work for or invested in RIM. You should see how they reacted if you said anything bad about RIM during its time!!
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You should look into contributing to Seeking Alpha. I follow all my key holdings over there and you get all kinds of useful input. Even the naysayers sometimes make valid points. After all, how can you explain the 2 recent swoons in stock price without understanding the sentiments in the market. Seeking Alpha is at least representative of some of those feelings/opinions.
(There have been contributions using normal metrics that indicate a $1650 price target!)
I do look at seeking alpha. I read a ton of information about the stock, both good and bad and from any source I can find. I consider places where individuals can voice their opinions extremely valuable, which is why I get annoyed when I'm told to shut up and ignore any arguments I don't agree with. I then apply my own thoughts and analysis to interpret all the different information. It's really not difficult but it does take time. From what I can conclude, most of the bear cases stem from rumours and misinterpretation or deliberate moves to shake the weak hands.
For example, AT&T sold fewer smartphones this past quater than their last holiday quarter. Well...obviously holiday sales are going to be greater. The market however interprets that as a drop in iPhone sales without bothering to think about YOY (and therefore seasonally adjusted) numbers, or the fact that international growth is rampant and a couple of carriers in the US don't mean much anymore in terms of total numbers. There is a always some stupid piece that gets interpreted as bad for Apple right before earnings. That's why I wasn't worried, as you can see from my posts. Instead, I booked some profits in existing calls and bought some more in the $560-570 area.
I'm well aware of the factors that move Apple up and down. Frankly, both ways help me make money. The corrections are almost based on misinterpreted data or outright baseless rumours, while the rallies are fundamentally driven - hence my very strong long bias.
Apple at $1650? I'll be called crazy but it's certainly possible. It's funny how people laugh it off when they are happy buying NFLX, AMZN or GOOG.
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in all honesty and i am an apple lover, i think that a solid retracement to the 450, even 350 area will be very very healthy.
money managers are overloaded with AAPl.
fundamentals are extraordinary , but at these levels not atractive IMO.
no disregard for fundamentals but i am a buyer on a significant retracement.
right now, IMO this is a selling point.
do not take this the wrong way
cheers and GL
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for $350. That would a 45% retracement from the high - and one heck of a beatdown for a stock with high double digit growth and $120 billion in the bank (and growing).
The current P/E is just over 14 - at $350 it would be 8.5 (less if Apple continues to grow earnings).
That would be ludicrous. I don't think we will ever see the 300s again as long as Apple remains a dominant company. I would say $530 would be a good spot to get in if it ever gets there - that level provides a 2% yield so may provide a solid floor.
In a market-wide meltdown all bets are off, and Apple can and probably will plummet like any other company. I don't know if it's wise to wait for such an event though as it may be years or decades before it happens. I think the best strategy is to keep putting money in, taking some profits when they are there and always having some cash to deploy if the markets do take a nosedive.
Waiting for a crash may cost you several years of compounding returns. Timing the market is very difficult. Timing individual stocks based on their valuations is much easier.
ok so whos buying AAPL today ?


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Then came a four-game winning streak to cap the season. As well as an epic collapse by the Broncos, who were in first place every week except after the final game.
That's why many think the Chargers have a good shot of advancing deep into the tournament for the second straight year.
Despite having a prime opportunity to fold when they were 4-8, the Chargers kept fighting. So the speculation is that if they were able to survive and dig out of that hole, the playoffs are almost like playing with house money.
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"Philip is playing great football right now. He's playing like an MVP and hopefully it carries into next Saturday," linebacker Stephen Cooper said.
That the Chargers are still alive is amazing. But it also lends credence to what coach Norv Turner has preached since taking over for Marty Schottenheimer before last season: be playing your best football when the stakes are the highest.
The Chargers have done that, by extending their winning streak in December to 14 games.
"It's critical that you keep improving," Turner said. "I said this, and it's hard to say it when you lose close games like we did.
"We lost a one-point game at Pittsburgh. There are some other people who have lost close games, very low-scoring games there. Some pretty good teams have. We lost a three-point game to Indy. They're the hottest team in football right now. They've won nine straight. I said after the game, it was a lot like our playoff game back there except they won it and we didn't.
"When you're losing close games or you're not winning and you talk about players improving, I'm not sure you guys buy it but I see it and I saw it. (Defensive back) Paul Oliver is a great example. There are a bunch of guys. Stephen Cooper, we assume that he was just plugged back in and was ready to go. He's improved a great deal. He's playing his best football of his career."
But when players are ascending and the team is descending, it's tough to wrap your arms around the idea that better days are ahead.
"You see it happening, then you need it to show up in wins," Turner said. "That's what it's done over the last month, but we have a lot of players I think that are playing their best football of their career. That's important. It's obviously what we shoot for in terms of going forward."
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"We're getting ready to play a team that has a lot of guys that are playing their best football of their career or the best football they've played this year," Turner said.
Still, the Chargers have to feel as if they have been given a reprieve. It wasn't long ago the players were being called underachievers, LaDainian Tomlinson was believed to be washed up, the defense couldn't overcome the loss of All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman and Turner wasn't suited to coach a Pop Warner squad, let alone the so-called most talented team in the NFL.
That's why Tomlinson points to this playoff trip as his most rewarding.
"I would say so," he said. "There was a point there where you were really starting to wonder if you were going to get in because Denver just had to win one game.
"Every week you were hoping. 'Man I hope they don't win. I hope they don't win.' When it came down to this last game of us playing Denver, at that point we felt like we were going to get in. I don't think there was any doubt in our mind that we would win that game."
But there was plenty of doubt - and doubters - before the calendar flipped to December. That's when the Chargers' persona switches from being disappointed to dangerous.
While the road the Chargers took to the playoffs had its share of potholes, they at least have reached their destination.
"It's not ideal but we'll take it," Tomlinson said. "It's a pretty strange season, isn't it? But it's good to be in this position, no doubt. To say that you're division champs and to be going to the playoffs and hosting a playoff game, that's a great feeling for us."
SERIES HISTORY: 26th meeting. The Chargers lead the series 15-10, and the teams are tied 1-1 in postseason matchups. The Chargers fell to the Colts in the regular season this year at home, 23-20. But last season, the Chargers upset the host Colts in a divisional playoff game, 28-24. The Chargers pulled off the unlikely victory despite QB Philip Rivers and RB LaDainian Tomlinson not playing down the stretch because of knee injuries.
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--RB LaDainian Tomlinson said it's the Colts' defensive speed which impresses him the most. "I know they're a team that relies on their quickness and speed," he said. "Obviously Bob Sanders leads that group as far as the physical aspect and getting those guys ready to go. I think they cause a lot of turnovers because of their speed and a lot of the stuff that they do and force you into making turnovers. That's one thing that we don't want to do is turn the ball over and give that offense with Peyton Manning a short field or an easy score."
--TE Antonio Gates was discussing before the regular-season finale how he was fit for the first time in a year. Then he turns his ankle in the win over the Broncos. "I was just talking about that, about how I was getting healthy," Gates said. "You could see it coming." Gates might have jinxed himself with such chatter. "I might have," he said. "But this is just a little ankle sprain. I played with the toe (injury). After that, this is like having the flu or something. You know I'm going to be out there (Saturday night)."
--Turner said he made examples of two future Hall of Famers who'll play on Saturday - Tomlinson and Manning. "I talked to our team about L.T.," Turner said. "And you look at (him passing) Marcus Allen for career touchdowns. He's gone eight years straight with 1,000 yards, with 50 catches. That's hard to do. Same thing with Peyton. You look at what he has done over an extended period of time. Those guys set a high standard for all young players."
--WR Malcom Floyd continues to work and could play Saturday after missing the past two games with a collapsed lung. "Once they took the tube out, I didn't feel any pain or anything of that nature," Floyd said. "I'm really anxious just to be a part of this winning streak that we're on. Floyd had five-catch games against the Atlanta Falcons and the Chiefs; he was injured in the Chiefs game. "I just hope I don't get out there and ruin the mojo," he said about the Chargers recent offensive excellence.
--QB Philip Rivers is amazed the Colts have allowed but six scoring passes this year. Rivers has 34, in setting the Chargers' team record this year; he had two against the Colts in their regular-season game. "That's crazy," Rivers said. "They're so simple in their scheme. They don't do a bunch of things. But they do it so well. They have those two pass rushers (Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis) and Bob Sanders in there flying around."
--Indianapolis K Adam Vinatieri is clutch, proving it when hitting a pair of Super Bowl-clinching field goals and he made a 50-yarder as time expired to beat the Chargers in the regular season. But he hasn't been great at Qualcomm Stadium, however, hitting 4-of-7 field goals. He missed a 29-yard attempt that could've won a 2007 regular-season game against the Chargers.
--LB Freddy Keiaho was teammates with Chargers WR Kassim Osgood and LB Antwan Applewhite at San Diego State.
--The Chargers have allowed Peyton Manning to throw for 10 touchdowns against them. That said, they have intercepted him 12 times.
--Rod Perry, the Colts' special assistant to defense, was the Chargers' secondary coach from 1997-2001.
BY THE NUMBERS: 4 - Trips to the postseason for the Chargers in the last five years. From 1996-2003 the team didn't make the playoffs.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Yeah, I think so. I think over the last two weeks we have played great football, as good as we've played the last two years. Scoring 41 points in Tampa and then turning around and scoring 52, that's pretty good for the National Football League. This is not college, now. (Where) you're Oklahoma scoring 60 points the last five games, but it's pretty good to be in the NFL." -- RB LaDainian Tomlinson on if the Chargers are hitting their stride.
Look for tight end Brandon Manumaleuna to see plenty of action, but not as a pass catcher. Manumaleuna will spend part of his day attached to LT Marcus McNeill's hip to help out on slowing Dwight Freeney. Although if Antonio Gates is slowed or aggravates his sprained ankle, Manumaleuna could be asked to do more than block.
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--OLB Shaun Phillips not only leads the teams with 71/2 sacks but with 15 tackles for a loss as well.
--P Mike Scifres set a team record with a net punting average of 40.9 yards. He was third in the league in that category.
--LS David Binn is in his 15th season and will play in his team record 249th Chargers game on Saturday night.
--QB Philip Rivers has led the Chargers to three AFC West titles in his three years as a starter.
--CB Antonio Cromartie has four of his 14 career interceptions, including the playoffs, against the Colts' Peyton Manning. Cromartie has two interceptions this season.
GAME PLAN: The Chargers should lean on their running game for a few reasons. The running game has been cooking of late with the offensive line playing their best football of the year. But getting the ground attack in full gear gobbles up yards and the clock, which keeps Manning and his offense off the field. The Colts have allowed but six touchdown passes this year. That speaks to a secondary which includes Bob Sanders and to a stout pass rush. The key here is the health of Tomlinson. He suffered a strained groin in the win over the Broncos and could be at less than full strength.
Chargers passing game, led by Rivers, the NFL's leading quarterback regarding rating and touchdown passes, vs. a Colts pass defense which has Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis coming off the edges.
Rivers has been keen of getting rid of the ball lately, as the turnovers which had plagued him in the midseason have dwindled. He has a new favorite toy in Vincent Jackson, who has surpassed Chris Chambers as the team's top wide out. But the pass blocking is going to have to give Rivers the time until Jackson can complete his downfield moves.
Chargers pass defense, which hasn't been getting at quarterbacks lately, vs. the Colts passing offense with a hot Manning.
The Chargers, to have any hope of disrupting the Colts' passing game, is going to have to supply some heat on Manning. But the Chargers have but one sack in the last three games and sacked Manning but once when playing him in November. Manning has completed 90-of-110 passes in his last four games and is the main reason the Colts have won nine straight. Pay attention to the Colts' Dallas Clark as tight ends have killed the Chargers all season long. But the big thing is not letting Manning set his feet.
Chargers running game, with a nicked-up LaDainian Tomlinson against a Colts run defense, which is allowing 123 yards per game.
The Chargers won't be at full strength with Tomlinson slowed by a strained groin. That means the Chargers will likely have to lean more on Darren Sproles and rookie fullback Jacob Hester. While it's not technically a run, look for Sproles to supply his "running" yards via swing passes out of the backfield to get him into space. The Chargers' run blocking has been solid lately. The Chargers need to have positive yards on early downs or Rivers will be forced into third-and-longs. If that's the case, DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis can get after Rivers with vengeance.
--RB LaDainian Tomlinson (groin) didn't practice on Wednesday but will go Thursday. Still, he likely won't be at 100 percent Saturday. Look for Darren Sproles and Jacob Hester to get some additional playing time.
--TE Antonio Gates (ankle) didn't practice but will on Thursday. Unless there is a setback he will go on Saturday.
--WR Malcom Floyd (lung) worked again and could be activated on Saturday after missing two straight games.
--LB Brandon Siler (foot) didn't practice and he could be down this week.


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|Claremont Lincoln University announces agreement with University of the West
|Thursday, March 01, 2012
Claremont Lincoln University and University of the West (UWest) are pleased to announce a commitment to collaborate. Beginning Fall 2012, each institution's graduate students will be able to take courses at either university for academic credit.
"At the heart of Claremont Lincoln's mission lies the ideal of building bridges of understanding for the purposes of improving and repairing our shared society, environment, and world," said Rev. Dr. Jerry Campbell, President of Claremont Lincoln. "We are excited about this new agreement with University of the West. It reaffirms Claremont Lincoln's place as one of the most dynamic and truly collaborative centers for religious education in the country."
"The University of the West is equally excited about the agreement. "Our mission is to provide a whole-person education in a context informed by Buddhist values such as compassion, interdependence, and liberation from suffering, and to facilitate cultural understanding and appreciation between East and West," said C. S. Wu, President of University of the West. "We see our relationship with Claremont Lincoln as a unique opportunity to enhance and extend that global and inclusive mission."
The University of the West and Claremont Lincoln University share a number of important common interests and goals. Each institution offers Masters- and doctoral-level courses in religious studies and cognate disciplines. Both institutions place a strong emphasis on compassion: Claremont Lincoln speaks of "engaged compassion," and the University of the West speaks of "humanistic or engaged Buddhism." Both are practitioner-oriented; both train religious leaders; and both are open to people of all faiths as well as those of no faith.
Claremont founders "came West looking for fresh ideas and the ability to innovate." The founders of the University of the West sought to bring the East to the West or to bridge East and West. (The school's original name, "Hsi Lai," means "East coming to the West and West coming to the East.")
Particularly important are the core values that both institutions share. Both work to foster academic excellence in the study of specific religious traditions and both value the perspectives of religious practitioners in this endeavor. When they specialize in particular religious traditions, they do so without deprecating other traditions. Nor do they hold the academic (theoretical) study of religion as the only value; they believe that religious traditions have the capacity to address urgent global issues in the world today, especially when infused with the best of modern thinking.
Claremont Lincoln affiliates include Claremont School of Theology (CST), Academy for Jewish Religion, California (AJRCA), and Bayan, established by the Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC). In addition, the International School for Jain Studies (ISJS) and the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) are in the beginning stages of creating the International School for Jain Studies at Claremont Lincoln. The University of the West becomes Claremont Lincoln's newest association, with the signing of a Letter of Agreement on Feb. 29, 2012, by Rev. Dr. Jerry Campbell and Dr. C.S. Wu, President of UWest.
Claremont Lincoln University
Established in 2011, Claremont Lincoln University is an interreligious graduate school offering accredited degree programs, advanced certificates, and custom-designed curricula for leadership that spans multicultural, multireligious, spiritual, and secular value systems. The University also serves as the hub of a history-making consortium of professional schools that educate religious leaders in their respective traditions while sharing a common interreligious curriculum. The new University is situated in Southern California among the prestigious Claremont Colleges, on the Claremont School of Theology campus. For more information: www.ClaremontLincoln.org.
University of the West
Founded in 1991, in the famous Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights, the University of the West was initially know as Hsi Lai University and its student body was made up of the monks and nuns of the temple. From the first, however, these religious leaders had the goal of creating a Buddhist-founded university in Los Angeles County with mainstream academic recognition. In 1996, the University purchased its current campus in Rosemead, added more programs, and encouraged students from all backgrounds to attend. In 2006, UWest was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition to its undergraduate degrees, it offers a number of graduate degrees in business and psychology, as well as a Master of Divinity in Buddhist Chaplaincy, and masters and doctor's degrees in Religious Studies, with Buddhist and/or Comparative Religions concentrations. It is also home of the Institute for Chinese Buddhist Studies. For more information: www.uwest.edu.


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He and I have picked up a 14' boat to try to take up there a few times this season.
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Don't Expect Boston Bombings To Thwart Industry Momentum
Tuesday May 14th, 2013 - 12:40AM
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Having been in the lodging industry for roughly a decade now, I've covered more than my share of conferences and panels, and I'd be hard-pressed to think back to a single session where I haven't heard the phrase, "barring any terrorist attacks or unforeseen circumstances." In most cases, it was said in reference to momentum that the economy and, more specifically, the lodging industry, had been gaining.
Since 9/11, I think everyone in the industry has been waiting for the proverbial other shoe to drop and, unfortunately, it finally did last month in the deadly attacks in Boston. While there have been devastating terrorist attacks globally, the bombings during the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured hundreds represented the most significant attack in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Granted, when it comes to the recent tragedy,therearemanymorepressing questions than what will the impact be on the hotel business, as well as travel and tourism in general. However, for this industry, there could be nothing worse than consumers scaling back travel plans for fear of their safety, particularly at a time when, by most accounts, the industry is in for a pretty good ride in terms of performance.
The good news is—for better or worse—as a nation, we seemed to have developed a resilience to
these attacks or, at least, to the threat of attacks. In fact, while the stock market plunged in the immediate aftermath of the event, it had effectively recovered by the following day.
But there's more to worry about now than just how our citizens respond. How do world travelers
view the United States as a destination? Do they feel safe coming here? After all, underpinning all of the optimism for the lodging industry in the coming years is the expectation that global tourism will generate a huge spike in demand. Any significant reduction in travel to the U.S. could have devastating effects on not just the lodging industry, but the economy in general.
So what can hotels do to make both domestic and international travelers feel safer? Of course, there's the obvious measures like beefed-up security, bag checks, metal detectors, etc. However, at the end of the day, this is both counter-intuitive to the very notion of hospitality and not proven to be all that effective anyway. All they can really do is be ready to respond and serve the community the way the hotels in Boston did.
For example, the Fairmont Copley Plaza, which was a mere two blocks from the explosions, set up a room for guests to relax and get in touch with loved ones. In addition, after race officials closed off the last mile of the race, runners were directed to the Sheraton Boston, where the hotel provided towels and water.
The recent tragedy reminds us how vulnerable we are to such acts, but it also reminds us that hotels are more than a place to sleep; they represent the very fabric of the community. They are a safe haven for both visitors and locals alike during times of crisis.
There's no telling what the impact of an attack like this can mean to a country, or a city, for that matter, psychologically and in many other ways. However, my hunch is the people of Boston and the U.S.
will get back to business, and the posi- tive momentum the industry has built willnotbethwarted.
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Climate change and consequences on the ground
Extreme events are a natural part of the climate system, and a climate change means that their frequencies and intensities may change. Detecting the changes in probabilities in rare events is statistically challenging. However, counting the recurrence of record-breaking extremes can provide an indication of whether the extreme values are changing (Benestad, 2008).
The consequences of a climate change involves some known aspects as well as some which we cannot predict. Extreme phenomena take place in certain environmental conditions, favourable for forming e.g. tornadoes, storms, or droughts. We also know that our models have their limitations, and that the range of possible outcomes can be fairly wide.
The incomplete knowledge is no different to any other field, as the future always seems to involve some surprises. Societies have traditionally tackled the absence of complete certainties by adopting various forms for risk analyses, e.g. fire brigades, police, defence, hospitals, and so on.
Better safe than sorry. Here, there are some known connections of concern. The bottom line is that we need pragmatic ways of dealing with issues that may have devastating effects for people or societies – and this is the red thread in 'Extreme Realities'.
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Large fast-food protests push for wage hikes
New York - Fast-food workers and labor organizers are marching, waving signs and chanting in cities across the country Thursday amid a push for higher wages.
Organizers say employees planned to forgo work in 100 cities, with rallies set for another 100 cities. But it's not clear what the actual turnout has been or how many of the participants are workers. By afternoon, disruptions seemed minimal or temporary at the targeted restaurants.
The actions began about a year ago and are spearheaded by the Service Employees International Union, which has spent millions to bankroll local worker groups and organize publicity for the demonstrations. At a time when there's growing national and international attention on economic disparities, advocacy groups and Democrats are also hoping to build public support to raise the federal minimum wage of $7.25. That comes to about $15,000 a year for full-time work.
Protesters are calling for pay of $15 an hour, but the figure is seen more as a rallying point than a near-term possibility.
In New York City, about 100 protesters blew whistles and beat drums while marching into a McDonald's at around 6:30 a.m.; one startled customer grabbed his food and fled as they flooded the restaurant, while another didn't look up from eating and reading amid their chants of "We can't survive on $7.25!"
Community leaders took turns giving speeches for about 15 minutes until police arrived and ordered protesters out of the store. The crowd continued to demonstrate outside for about 45 minutes. A McDonald's manager declined to be interviewed and asked that the handful of customers not be bothered.
Later in the day, about 50 protesters rallied outside a Wendy's in Brooklyn, with their presence discouraging customers from entering.
In Washington, D.C., about 100 people protested outside a McDonald's in the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum.
At one point, about a dozen protesters entered the store, but security guards prevented them from approaching the service counter or interfering with customers.
In Detroit, about 50 demonstrators turned out for a pre-dawn rally in front of a McDonald's. A few employees said they weren't working but a manager and other employees kept the restaurant open.
Julius Waters, a 29-year-old McDonald's maintenance worker who was among the protesters, said it's hard making ends meet on his wage of $7.40 an hour.
"I need a better wage for myself, because, right now, I'm relying on aid, and $7.40 is not able to help me maintain taking care of my son. I'm a single parent," Waters said.
The push for higher pay in fast food faces an uphill battle. The industry competes aggressively on value offerings and companies have warned that they would need to raise prices if wages were hiked. Most fast-food locations are also owned and operated by franchisees, which lets companies such as McDonald's Corp., Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Yum Brands Inc. say that they don't control worker pay.
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HOW TO FIND A WATER LEAK IN YOUR HOUSE – A leaking pipe can do an enormous amount of damage to your property so the priority is to find and stop that leak. There are a few good reasons you will want to stop any leak, including the cost of the damage repairs, and these can be considerable, and the fact that you will be wasting lots of water, which is not eco-friendly and will again be costing you money from the wastage. It's not a difficult job to patch and repair leaks when you can find them so use this guide to help you detect them.
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Monitor your monthly water usage carefully and if you do notice a big spike in usage then follow the steps above to investigate. Do take into consideration if you have a swimming pool, this could also be leaking so do check this as well. Just remember that it's easier, in the long run, to fix a leak, rather than to leave it and then have the hassle and expense of having to rip out walls, floors and ceilings and then having to redecorate. Finally if you still think there is a leak and you cannot find it then call in a qualified plumber, explain the problem and what you have checked.


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Serves 8
Serve this luscious tomato ice as an appetizer or between courses to freshen the palate.
Peel the tomatoes, remove the cores, cut in half, and squeeze out the seeds and excess juice. Press the tomatoes through a food mill into a large bowl. Remove the stem and seeds of the serrano peppers and mince them very finely. Add to the tomatoes along with the cilantro and lime juice. Stir and taste the mixture. Add a bit of salt or a bit of sugar to adjust the flavor if necessary. If the tomatoes are bland, add the salt. If they are too acidic, add a bit of sugar. Pour the liquid into two metal ice cube trays or into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish and place in the freezer for at least 5 hours, until the mixture is frozen solid. An hour before serving, remove from the freezer, break into chunks, place in a food processor and pulse quickly until the mixture is slushy. Place in individual serving dish and return to the freezer for up to 1 hour before serving. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh cilantro.
Freeze the ice in a commercial ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Copyright 1996 by Michele Anna Jordan, author of The Good Cook's Book of Tomatoes. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.
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So long, more expensive, bigger-than-they-should-be chicken breasts! Thighs are a naturally flavorful, less expesive, and perfectly portioned cut of chicken that are great for busy weeknights or for serving dinner to company-- depending on the recipe and side dishes you choose. From skillet to sheet pan, these chicken thigh recipes result in tender, flavorful meals that will keep you coming back for more.
Curried Chicken Thighs with Pomegranate-Mint Sauce
Talk about a company-worthy meal without much effort or a hefty price tag. Serve this easy and elegant entrée over a bed of couscous and with a side of the Steamed Broccoli with Garlic and Red Onion.
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Zaatar and Lemon Grilled ChickenWe love this live-fire version of a recipe from our archives because it gives camp chicken a complex flavor with minimal ingredients.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with White BeansCook these thighs by placing a heavy duty skillet on top bottom-side down, directly onto chicken. This method gives it a crispy skin coupled with a succulent interior.
Quick Chicken Piccata
Chicken piccata is typically made with sliced chicken breasts, but we find chicken "thighccata" to be even more flavorful.
Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs with Creamy Chile-Herb Sauce
We love the contrast of the bright, herbaceous sauce with the smoky grilled chicken thighs.
Glazed Chicken ThighsAt under 300 calories, this chicken dish is fresh and light, and only needs seven ingredients.
Harissa-Roasted Chicken with ChickpeasTangy yogurt meets bold harissa in the topping for this gutsy chicken dish. Fletcher adapted the recipe from one by her friend Ed Blonz, author of the syndicated column On Nutrition.
Chicken with Potatoes and CarrotsThe trick to extra-savory veggies is cooking the chicken atop the potatoes and carrots.
Chicken Thighs Piccata-StyleTraditional chicken piccata usually features boneless chicken breasts, but in this version, chicken thighs are lightly breaded and cooked in a mixture of lemon juice, broth, and capers.
Sweet Mustard Chicken ThighsThese Carolina-style barbecue chicken thighs are smothered with a tangy-sweet sauce that will please the whole family.
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken ThighsChicken thighs cooked in a smoky, acidic tomato sauce combine seamlessly with a sweet, nutty couscous to create a hearty North African—inspired meal.
Asian-Glazed Chicken ThighsThe tasty Asian-inspired glaze gives these chicken thighs a mahogany sheen. Rich thigh meat is higher in fat than lean white meat, so the thighs stay moist even when they're roasted without skin.
Honey-Apricot-Glazed ChickenThis vibrant chicken dish gets a sweetened upgrade from a honey and apricot glaze.
Superfast Crispy Chicken ThighsThis crispy chicken can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! Pro tip: flip the thighs during the last few minutes in the oven. Hot air will wash over the skins, crisping them to perfection.
Chicken Cacciatore "Pronto"Classic Chicken Cacciatore is usually made with pieces from a whole chicken but this shortcut version features only the thighs. Canned tomatoes and porcini mushrooms add rich flavor in just a few minutes.
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ancho-Tequila GlazeThe intense smoky-sweet flavor of these grilled chicken thighs comes from a glaze of agave syrup, lime juice, tequila and hot sauce.
Chicken with Dates, Olives, and CinnamonThis Moroccan-inspired chicken dish features chicken thighs simmered in a mixture of onion, olives, dates, cinnamon and ginger.
Apricot-Ginger Chicken ThighsThe combination of ingredients such as chili powder, ground ginger, barbecue sauce, apricot preserves and lime juice creates a perfect sweet-and-savory flavor for these baked chicken thighs.
Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken ThighsOne of the most popular Cooking Light chicken recipes, these sweet and spicy grilled chicken thighs are flavored with chili powder, cumin, garlic and cider vinegar.
Chicken with Preserved Meyer Lemon and OlivesThis bright and earthy braise, adapted from Paula Wolfert's The Food of Morocco (Ecco, 2011; $45), is a regular on the cafe menu at Chez Panisse, in Berkeley. The restaurant cures its lemons the traditional way; for our shortcut, see "Speedy Preserved Meyer Lemons."
Roasted Chicken Thighs ProvençalAromatic rosemary and thyme transport your tastebuds straight to the hills of Provence, France in this succulent, one-pan chicken recipe. To shorten cooking time, cook chicken and vegetables at the same time in separate pans. Remove vegetables after 30 minutes and keep warm. Cook the chicken five minutes longer and serve.
Seoul-ful Chicken with Minted CucumbersFresh, minted cucumbers paired with spicy Serrano chiles showcase Korean flavors in this sweet and spicy chicken dish. Marinating chicken thighs overnight intensifies flavor and lets you do some of the preparation ahead of time.
Quick Coq au VinThe French traditionally whip up this rustic classic using a rooster as the main ingredient. However, we've found that a combination of juicy chicken thighs, cremini mushrooms, carrots and bacon, cooked in a rich red wine sauce provides unbeatable flavor in half the time. Have fresh bread on hand to soak up the delicious sauce.
Chicken Tagine with Pine-nut CouscousBold, aromatic spices including cinnamon, tumeric, and coriander bring life to this Moroccan-inspired chicken dish. Whip up a simple side of couscous in just 5 minutes for a rich, filling meal.
Honey-Pecan Chicken ThighsCrispy, crunchy chicken drizzled with a spicy honey mustard sauce is soon to become a favorite chicken dish. Baking the chicken provides a satisfying crunch without the added fat from frying.
Osso Buco-Style Chicken ThighsSavor the flavors of Italy in this easy chicken dish packed with onions, carrots, white wine, and tomatoes. Serve over creamy polenta and top with gremolata for a zesty finishing touch.
Chicken Thighs PeperonataRoasting the chicken and vegetables in the same pot makes for a rich, sweet-tart dish. Serve with crusty bread to sop up the juices.
Chicken Paprikash-Topped PotatoesA favorite dish in Hungary for decades, this easy chicken dish is packed with flavor from brilliant red, peppery paprika. Finishing the dish with sour cream makes a thick, flavorful sauce that melds perfectly with the piping hot potatoes.
Crispy Salt-and-Pepper Grilled Chicken ThighsThese simple chicken thighs are delicious and perfect for any Summer cookout spread.
Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice PilafBrowning the meat in the pan first adds all that roasted chicken flavor to the pilaf. The Brussels sprouts and chicken thighs slowly braise as the rice cooks--a protein, vegetable side, and starch all in one pan. Sweet golden raisins and cider vinegar balance out the other hearty, earthy flavors in the dish.
Grilled Thai Chicken Thighs with Spicy Broccoli SlawIf you can't find packaged broccoli slaw, whirl broccoli stems in a food processor, using the grater attachment. Throw in a carrot and some red cabbage if you like.
Braised Chicken Thighs with Chicken Skin GremolataYou can roast the chicken skin till it's crisp, rendering out much of the fat and capturing lots of chickeny goodness for a wintry braised main dish. Start checking the skins after 30 minutes in 5-minute intervals; they can quickly go from perfectly crisp to burned.
Spiced Chicken ThighsThis spicy chicken dish is popular with online reviewers as a satisfying last-minute meal on busy weeknights. Serve over quick-cooking brown rice and with a steamed green veggie.
Spicy Chicken Thighs with Summer SquashA metal cooling rack set in a rimmed baking sheet makes bi-level cooking possible--squash below, chicken above--so the meat's glaze stays nicely charred, while the juices drip into and moisten the squash.
Superfast Crispy Chicken ThighsThe skin is a treat. There are four steps to making it crispy. When it's finished on the stove, you'll pop the skillet into the oven where it finishes the crisping process.
Sesame-Chicken Thigh Paillard with Peanut SaucePaillard is a French cooking term used to describe a thinly pounded piece of meat that cooks quickly. This recipe gives you a flavorful weeknight meal that's on the table in less than 45 minutes.
Chicken and Roasted FigsFigs get a nice jammy texture as they cook with chicken in the garlic-honey sauce. For crisp chicken skin, resist the urge to spoon sauce over it during baking.
Citrus-Braised Chicken ThighsBraising gives you tender, tasty results and a pan sauce to boot.
Honey-Pomegranate Chicken ThighsOnline reviewers offer this easy cleanup tip: line your broiler pan with foil to keep the sugary sauce from sticking to the pan.
Garlic-Yogurt-Marinated Chicken ThighsTangy yogurt tenderizes the meat and balances the heat from the jalapeño peppers. Grill indoors on a grill pan, or rev up the outdoor grill. Steamed sugar snap peas round out the meal.
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Herb ButterRoasting chicken is a great weeknight technique because it's hands-free and hard to mess up. Let the cooked chicken stand for about 10 minutes before serving so the meat has time to relax and soak up any cooking juices.
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Luna Time, claiming her first graded score in just her second start of the year, got the jump on favored Joint Return and upset the $100,000 Obeah Stakes (gr. III) at odds of 15-1 June 20 at Delaware Park.
Luna Time, claiming her first graded score in just her second start of the year, got the jump on favored Joint Return and upset the $100,000 Obeah Stakes (gr. III) at odds of 15-1 June 20 at Delaware Park.
Lukewarm favorite off a poor effort last time out, RMJ Stables' 2014 Delaware Oaks (gr. II) winner Fortune Pearl hopes to return to the winner's circle at the Mid-Atlantic track in the $100,000 Obeah Stakes (gr. III) June 20.
A stumble out of the gate may have been a blessing in disguise for D. P. Racing's Yahilwa in the $150,000 Sixty Sails Handicap (gr. III) April 18 at Hawthorne Racecourse.
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's versatile Awesome Flower appears the one to beat in the $150,000 Sixty Sails Handicap (gr. III) from Hawthorne Race Course on April 18.
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez was handed a 25-day suspension and was fined $2,500 after two of his horses tested positive for the therapeutic drug flunixin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug also known as Banamine.
Favored Za Approval, runner-up in last year's Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), broke through with his first win of 2014 when he led gate-to-wire to capture the $98,000 Real Courage Stakes on the Belmont Park turf Sept. 7.
Majestic River proved her affinity for Monmouth Park July 27, rolling to a third consecutive victory over the New Jersey oval and picking up her first graded stakes score in the $203,000 Molly Pitcher Stakes (gr. II).
Natalie Victoria and Majestic River, who each registered listed stakes wins at Monmouth Park in their previous starts, are to face one another for the first time in the Molly Pitcher Stakes (gr. II) July 27 at Monmouth.
Gamay Noir, plucked from the claiming ranks earlier this year, struck for a last-to-first triumph in $150,000 Obeah Stakes (gr. III) June 14 at Delaware Park, earning her second graded stakes win.
After posting an upset victory in this year's Rampart Stakes, Gamay Noir will try to secure her second grade III win of the season when she faces an expected field of seven other fillies and mares in the Obeah Stakes June 14.
Juddmonte Farms' Riposte may be the class of the field in the $200,000 Sheepshead Bay Stakes (gr. IIT) May 24, run over 1 3/8 miles on Belmont Park's inner turf course.
Grade I winner Grace Hall hasn't raced in 13 months but she makes her long-awaited return in the $250,000 Ruffian Stakes (gr. II), part of the Mother's Day stakes bill at Belmont Park May 11.
Princess of Sylmar used the $100,000 Cat Cay Stakes as a good starting point for the 2014 season at Aqueduct Racetrack April 6, gliding through an opening off the turn and cruising to victory.
Stonestreet homebred Teen Pauline put on another front-running show at Aqueduct while rolling to her third straight win and first graded stakes victory in the $200,000 Top Flight Handicap (gr. II) March 1.
Stonestreet's Teen Pauline seeks her first graded stakes score and third straight stakes win March 1 at Aqueduct, when she takes on a small but salty field of fillies and mares in the $200,000 Top Flight Handicap (gr. II).
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Arsène Wenger and his Arsenal side face Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday and the manager sat down for his usual pre-match interview with Arsenal TV Online on Thursday.
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Flip-flopper is a moniker that Mitt Romney apparently can't live down. But the GOP presidential candidate today stood his ground, telling a New Hampshire audience that he's adapted to new information over time.
"In the private sector, if you don't change when the facts change, you'll get fired for being stubborn," Romney is quoted as saying in The Boston Globe.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who is battling with Romney for the GOP nomination, released a new video today charging the former Massachusetts governor with changing his view on President Obama's economic stimulus plan.
Perry cites a passage in the hardcover edition of Romney's book, No Apology, that says the "all-Democrat stimulus...will accelerate the timing of the start of the recovery." In the paperback volume, Perry notes Romney says the stimulus package "has been a failure."
Romney shot back today that at "nowhere, no time, no-how" did he ever support the stimulus. His campaign says in an e-mail that Perry has a "Pinocchio problem."
The flip-flop charge, however, is likely to continue.
Before speaking at Saint Anselm College near Manchester, Romney was greeted by New Hampshire Democrats who are collecting flip-flops to mark the former Massachusetts changing positions.
"Mitt Romney has changed his mind more times than college students change their majors," said Theodore Groh, secretary of the New Hampshire Young Democrats group.
And the Massachusetts Democratic Party is asking for contributions to get a life-size pair of flip-flips.
"Mitt has a line to sell and the voters aren't buying. We need to make sure it stays that way," writes John Walsh, chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, in his fundraising pitch.
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