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The Jeep Cherokee was one of the first SUVs on the market that offered sport performance, better fuel economy, and better usability to the average driver. The Cherokee was originally used as a name for the 1970s era Wagoneer, as it was given its own nameplate in 1994. The Cherokee was discontinued when the Jeep Liberty was introduced to the market in 2001.
The Jeep Cherokee was known for its economic use of space. The days of the incredibly massive SUVs were on the decline. The Cherokee could navigate small offroad trails and was easier to park in the city. Before, drivers were stuck with massive vehicles with little maneuverability often took up two spaces.
One problem with the build of the Cherokee was its height. Getting in and out of the vehicle could prove difficult for some individuals and was virtually impossible for anyone with mobility issues. The rear seats were also cramped for adult passengers.
The first vehicles to use the Jeep Cherokee name were produced between 1974 and 1983. These early models were huge, full-size wagons that introduced a two-wheel SUV style to the Jeep company. Along with a big body was a big engine; the wagon came with an inline six-cylinder or the more powerful V-8 engine. The name plate from the original Cherokee was carried over to the new, smaller Jeep Cherokee.
The first generation Jeep Cherokees took the name plate from the wagon in 1984 and ran until 1996. It was a unibody vehicle, built body on frame. During the run, two- and four-door versions of the vehicle were available. The Cherokee, weighing in at 3,100 pounds, was a lot smaller than other SUV models available at the time.
The low weight was due to the fact that the first Cherokees had a relatively weak engine. A 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder was only able to produce 105 horsepower. A 2.8-liter V-6 engine was also available, but only boosted output to 115 horsepower. The engine was controlled by a three-speed automatic transmission or an option of a four- or five-speed manual transmission. The Cherokee was available as a two- or four-wheel drive. The two-wheel drive had part-time Command Trac controls as well as full-time Command-Trac controls.
1987 was the year for a power boost. A 4.0-liter inline-six was introduced that produced a greatly improved 177 horsepower. The inline-four was also upgraded to produce 121 horsepower. A four-speed automatic transmission was introduced to the six-cylinder, and the three-speed transmission was dropped. Several trim lines were introduced, including a Laredo sport that had a redesigned gold mesh wheel and racing stripes.
1991 saw a second power upgrade. The new four-cylinder increased power from 121 to 130 horses. The inline-six was boosted to 190 horsepower, making it the most popular choice available. The engines were also quieter than previous versions, making for a more pleasant ride.
Then second generation of Jeep Cherokees were almost the same as the first, with a few minor changes. The exterior had a smoother nose and redesigned taillights. The interior of the vehicle was also redesigned. The dashboard had a new layout and airbags were added. Several trim lines were added, but none of them dealt with the lack of storage space inside the vehicle.
The Cherokee was available with a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder that produced 190 horsepower as well as a 4.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produced 190 horsepower. A five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission controlled the inline four-cylinder, while a choice of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic was provided for the 4.0-liter. Rear-drive and four-wheel drive options were available. The four-wheel drive vehicles had a choice between a part-time Command-Trac and a full-time Selec-trac.
The second generation Jeep Cherokees were also excellent offroad vehicles. The acceleration and handling were impressive, though the suspension was often described as somewhat stiff. The downside of a cramped cabin as well as limited cargo space continued.
Old Jeep Cherokees are typically reliable used vehicles. They are very popular on the used-car market and are often even available in large quantities. Since the engines and drive trains are very sturdy, they work well as long as they've been taken care of. It is not uncommon to find Jeep Cherokees modified with offroad, performance-enhancing tweaks. Check the maintenance record before purchasing any used Cherokee.
No plan for a 2012 Jeep Cherokee is in the works, although the Cherokee name lives on in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you are looking for a sturdy, older vehicle, the Jeep Cherokee is definitely worth considering.
2019 Jeep Cherokee
SUV, Utility/Offroad
2018 Jeep Cherokee
2017 Jeep Cherokee
2016 Jeep Cherokee
2015 Jeep Cherokee
2014 Jeep Cherokee
2001 Jeep Cherokee
2000 Jeep Cherokee
The Cherokee first rolled out in 1984 and started the love affair between American consumers and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
1999 Jeep Cherokee
The 1999 Jeep Cherokee is a unibody compact SUV manufactured by Chrysler under its American Motors division.
1998 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler Introduced the Jeep Cherokee in 1984 as one of the first compact SUVs on the market.
1997 Jeep Cherokee
The 1997 Jeep Cherokee was originally a great leap forward for the sport utility vehicle (SUV) market.
1996 Jeep Cherokee
The 1996 Jeep Cherokee was originally a great leap forward for the sport utility vehicle (SUV) market when it was first released.
1995 Jeep Cherokee
The Jeep Cherokee originally made a great leap forward for the SUV market.


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Financial Aid
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The University complies with federal and state privacy laws and regulations. The data in your file may be released to financial aid donors, lenders, and university offices needing the information for awarding and advising. No one else may review your file without your written consent or a subpoena or court order. Information concerning the amount of aid for which you are eligible cannot be provided over the telephone.
In conformance with federal and state law and university policy, UW-Green Bay does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, handicap, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran's status with regard to treatment of students in educational programs or activities which it operates. Inquiries concerning this policy may be directed to the appropriate campus admitting or employing unit or to the Affirmative Action Office, Cofrin Library, CL710.
Students have the right to know
- What financial aid programs are available;
- Description of the various programs listed in their financial aid award;
- The deadlines for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs available;
- How financial aid will be distributed, how decisions on that distribution are made, and the basis for these decisions;
- How their financial need was determined. This includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, etc., are considered in their estimated cost of attendance;
- What resources (such as student and parental contribution, other financial aid, etc.) were considered in the calculation of their need;
- How much of their financial need, as determined by the institution, has been met;
- The Federal Return of Title IV funds and the school's refund policy;
- What portion of the financial aid received must be repaid, and what portion is grant aid;
- If the aid they are receiving is a loan, student has the right to know the interest rate on the loan, the total amount that must be repaid, the repayment procedures, the length of time for repayment of the loan, and when repayment begins; and
- How the institution determines whether students are making satisfactory academic progress, and what happens if they are not.
Students have the responsibility to
- Complete all application forms accurately and submit them in a timely manner to the appropriate office;
- Provide correct information. In most instances, misreporting information on financial aid application forms is a violation of law and may be considered a criminal offense that could result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Code;
- Submit all additional documentation, corrections, and/or new information requested by either the financial aid office or the agency to which their application was submitted;
- Read and understand all forms that they are asked to sign, and maintain copies for their records;
- Accept responsibility for all agreements that they sign;
- Perform the work that is agreed upon in accepting a Federal Work-Study award;
- Inform the Financial Aid Office of:
- any enrollment changes;
- any additional financial aid they receive such as scholarships, grants, assistantships, or other educational reimbursements or assistance;
- Be aware of:
- deadlines for application or reapplication for aid;
- Return of Title IV Funds policy;
- the school's refund procedures;
- Complete Entrance Counseling, if a first-time borrower;
- Complete Exit Counseling if they have borrowed from a federal loan program and are terminating their enrollment or registering as less than a half-time student (1-5 credits Undergraduate, and 1-4 credits for Graduate).
- Repay all loans according to the payment schedule; and
- Maintain current and correct addresses with the University/

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Retirement isn't what it used to be. And that's not a bad thing.
With longevity increasing, people are looking for more substance, engagement, income, meaning, and purpose for a new stage of life. Many are working longer, out of economic need or to enhance their financial cushion, to subsidize kids in school and in young adulthood, or to explore new careers and opportunities for civic and charitable involvement.
Whatever the motivation, it's clear that the old model of retirement — days of decline and disengagement, a period of withdrawal and mass leisure — is thankfully on its way to being retired, as our goals and values change with the times. Research from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found that two-thirds of baby boomers plan to work past age 65 or not to retire at all. And as the world moves toward its largest-ever population of older citizens, both scientific and financial opportunity offer an encouraging new path.
Working longer offers significant health benefits. Research shows that older people who remain mentally and physically active give themselves an immeasurable gift. Those who work and are active are less likely to develop diseases associated with aging. They have a greater possibility of living longer lives, mostly free from disability.
In fact, people who extend their years in the work world, whether for pay or volunteer activities, are more satisfied with life and have better mental well-being, less depression and higher cognitive performance, according to research. One study found that as few as 100 hours a year of work helps protect older people against poor health and early death.
What kind of work? Engaging, enjoyable and purposeful work. That should be the goal. Studies suggest that life satisfaction and quality of life are enhanced when people's work fits with their priorities and preferences.
Which brings us back to financial security. Personal financial comfort can enable flexibility as people consider work options, priorities and purpose in their later years.
Financial well-being influences how people shape their work lives, whether it's switching careers, learning new skills, or taking a different role in a company. Some will find fulfillment in socially focused "encore" careers involving passion, purpose and a paycheck. Some will parlay their employment skills into volunteer efforts. Others will create new businesses as entrepreneurs.
Work is good for self-esteem and for purposeful, financially secure, and healthy aging. And importantly, everyone benefits.
Yet far too many people are not prepared for a post-retirement world of opportunity and choice. Some failed to save and plan, perhaps due to lack of discipline, resources, education, or opportunity. Research shows that too few appreciate the importance of financial planning and the risks of failing to do so.
Just as living longer means more time to enjoy life, it also brings financial risk. The prospect of illness or disability cannot be discounted, and regardless of motivation, age will force many people to work less or differently than they did in their prime. Financial foresight is an important tool to enhance the breadth of work options — full- or part time, paid or volunteer — throughout this new stage of life.
Work is good for self-esteem and for purposeful, financially secure, and healthy aging. And importantly, everyone benefits. Older workers add experience, skill, wisdom and perspective to the workplace. They contribute to economic growth and help fill national, state and local tax coffers. They improve their communities through volunteer jobs, and enhance work teams and productivity through intergenerational collaboration and mentorship.
Moreover, an active and healthier older population will reduce daunting cost burdens on the generations to come.
Business, government and the full range of our social institutions must celebrate and encourage older workers, facilitate their training and educational pursuits, confront age bias, and end discrimination. An aging population, meanwhile, should retire antiquated notions of retirement in favor of ongoing work and lifelong engagement that enhances the possibility of a better society, which after all is the most important promise of one generation to the next.
Paul Irving is president of the Milken Institute, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based think tank, and editor of The Upside of Aging, recently published by Wiley.


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Flower delivery in One of the Best Florist Shops - VipIris
Why is flower delivery such an important service?
Flowers are the most pleasant gift for a girl, which can also cheer up any day. Bouquet of gorgeous roses in bed in the morning is the dream of every lady. And it is not necessary to wake up early and run to the florist to make such a gift. It is enough to use the service of flower delivery and your loved one will be happy all day long.
Where to buy flowers online?
To get a nice bouquet you need to address to the right florist, which provides high quality and acceptable prices. To do this you can ask your friends or find the right one on our site. In the second case, you can read reviews from other people to do the best decision. Also, there is flower online shop, where you can find a full assortment of existing bouquets. This is simply because you do not even have to leave the house. Competent staff will take your order and arrange flower delivery over the phone. You will also be able to communicate with florist itself for additional requests on the expense of the bouquet.
What is the advantage of this flower shop?
During the holidays, a flower shop offers great discounts on almost all the bouquets. This is the perfect time to profitably buy flowers for your girlfriend. There are also discounts on bulk purchases. There exists one more way to save. It is cheap flower delivery, which means that you can buy any type of bouquet and save money on shipping.
How do we send flowers?
Do not worry about transportation of your flowers. Local florist understands how it's important to get a bouquet at the time. Also, in the case of courier delivery of flowers, you will not have to waste your time and can do your business. Flower shop workers will do everything possible to send flowers in the safest way. If bouquet delivery is failed due to unforeseen circumstances, or reached the appointed place but not in a satisfactory condition, our flower shop will make a free replacement. But this happens very rarely.
What kind of florist works with us?
We only have professional florists who love their job. They are count to be ones of the best, but even if your recipient lives in the other country you can also order flowers there. Just ask us about long-distance shipping. If we have such an opportunity in your area, you will not be refused in this. But such deals should be discussed beforehand.
How to order flowers with same day delivery?
If you are running out time and you need to quickly get your bouquet, use same day flower delivery right to your house or any place you want. Often, there are some situations when you need to replace bouquet before the ceremonial event, such as a wedding, and this is the only solution. It's the fastest way so it's also the best variant for an unexpected extra gift. It also helps you if you forget to choose a gift in advance.
What can we offer in addition to fresh flowers?
To make a present even more enjoyable order fruit basket, chocolates, cake, or a cute Teddy bear along with any bouquet. Also in addition to bouquets, flower shops can prepare for you some floral decorations for a party, such as a wedding, birthday or corporate event. A competent florist can offer you several variants of decor elements such as arches, sculptures and regular flower decorations. The specialist is ready to realize any of your ideas, and even make them better. Rely on many-year experience and enjoy the end result.


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Which Star Wears His Girlfriend's Underwear?
This teen sensation gets off wearing his famous girlfriend's lingerie under his jeans. This young star had two abortions last year. These three celebs bought their own engagements and these two actors are having problems with public drunkenness. That's probably worse than private transvestism.
1. "This young megastar has a secret kinky obsession with his actress girlfriend's lingerie! The clean-cut teen, who likes to wear his sweetheart's frilly panties under his low-riding hip-hop jeans, was recently caught going through his honey's G-string collection. Who is he?" [National Enquirer]
2. "This former A list tweener has had two abortions in the past year. Hopefully it does not add to her personal demons." [CDaN]
3. "In a case where one half of a couple makes substantially more than the other, who pays for the ring? Well, in the case of these three engaged couples where the woman has the bigger paycheck, it certainly wasn't the future groom.
The first couple went directly to the jeweler and cut a deal for a very impressive diamond sparkler. They worked out an arrangement where the couple agreed to make x number of mentions of the jeweler in the press for a 50% discount. Then the female half of the couple paid the balance in cash.
The second couple tried harder than anyone to try to talk multiple jewelers into a free ring. When no one would agree to the freebie, she simply turned to her future fiance and said, 'Here's the money. You know what I like. Now, go get me the biggest fucking diamond you can.'
The third couple knew ahead of time that they were getting engaged, and she knew exactly what she wanted. Because she likes to control everything, she picked out the ring in a secret private buying session with the jeweler, where they settled on a price. Then she later gave the money to the boyfriend, who went to the store to pay for the ring. Of course she pretended that she had no idea that there was a ring coming, that she was thrilled with her fiance's taste, and that she was so impressed that he paid for the ring himself.
So, when you see those shining baubles on the ring fingers of these lucky stars, you now know that in all three cases, the future groom didn't have to lay out his own cash… but that he still gets to look like he's a generous man with good taste." [Blind Gossip]
4. "Which hunky Irish actor – he's supposedly clean and sober – was spotted boozing it up at a Cirque du Soleil performance in Los Angeles? The star stumbled into the men's room and swayed back and forth as he tried to relieve himself!" [National Enquirer]
5. "Which Academy Award-nominated actor's drinking has gotten so out of control that his A-list co-star had to sit him down and tell him to cool it? The boozer didn't take home an Oscar, but he sure did raise eyebrows while drowning his sorrows at the Vanity Fair after-party!" [National Enquirer]
6. "What music superstar is singing the blues over his soon-to-be ex-wife's threat to write a tell-all book about his dirty sex secrets? Turns out that the 'irreconcilable differences' she cited in her divorce papers were code for addiction to porn and seedy low-rent massage parlors!" [National Enquirer]
7. "Which B list always movie actress was introduced to coke by her sisters who are also famous. Their favorite game was watching their not even teen sister get high on coke. That turned into an addiction which turned into a nose job. A not very good one, but her acting career has not suffered." [CDaN]
8. "What A-list actress, who's currently going through legal battles with her partner, has actually asked friends to make untruthful and damaging claims about her ex? Apparently she wants him out of the picture so she can move out of the country." [National Enquirer]


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Pets, Pets, Pets
"Acquiring a dog may be the only opportunity a human ever has to choose a relative."
The above quote belongs to Mordecai Siegal, prolific dog, cat and horse writer, author of 33 books plus many more columns, president emeritus of Dog Writers Association (DWAA), and founding member of Cat Writers Association (CWA) who died at the age of 75 on April 1st. To today's pet press, Mordecai was a trail blazer and mentor. Although his quip about four-legged relatives is so true, "Uncle Morty" embraced many folks in the pet periphery who, besides the furry adopted ones, became part of his extended family.
Mordecai was a true blue New Yorker. Living in the Village for many years, he wanted to be a playwright or an actor but in the 1970s side-stepped into a career as an "accidental" pet writer when he joined forces with dog trainer Matt Margolis. Their first of ten books together- Good Dog, Bad Dog (Henry Holt and Company) - paved the way to a new section in book stores. Before their collaboration, dog books were found sandwiched between nature or wild animal publications. The success of the Siegal/Margolis team showed that dogs, soon to be followed by cats, earned their own spacious shelves at booksellers.
His total works are too numerous to list but to mention a few, Morty authored The UC Davis Book of Dogs with consulting editor Jeffrey Barlough DVM (Harper Collins); The Cornell Book of Cats (2nd edition) with the late Dr. Jim Richards (Villard-Random House); Choosing the Perfect Dog for You and Your Family (Contemporary Books, Inc.); Simon & Schuster's Guide for Cats and Mordecai Siegal's Happy Pet/ Happy Owner (Rawson Associations, Inc.). He was also the pet columnist for various magazines such as Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful and Women's World, and for the Goodnewsforpets.com website long before there were bloggers.
Often the master of ceremonies at pet events, Mordecai was an entertaining public speaker as well as a talented writer. In 2006, his close friend, Roger Caras, author, past president of the ASPCA, longtime voice of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, was being inducted posthumously into the DWAA Hall of Fame. The widow and children of Caras were present at the annual banquet when Mordecai told the funny story of how they met. Years before Siegal and his wife were driving in the Hamptons. He decided to knock at the Caras farmhouse to introduce himself and ask about breaking into pet writing. Caras actually invited them in for breakfast and a life long friendship followed.
It's not unusual to stumble upon pet writing. I was an elementary teacher by profession. Pursuing this column as an avocation and adjunct for rescue began as a fortunate fluke. Twenty seven years ago when asked to fill a void for a humane organization, I said I would give column writing a try temporarily. Because the Fates handed me this sustained, journalistic gift called Pets, Pets, Pets, I've had the chance to be a Forrest Gump at prestigious pet happenings mingling with real writers like Uncle Morty. One time we were at a National Dog Show luncheon. Mordecai was getting ready to write I Just Got a Kitten. What Do I Do? (Simon & Schuster/Fireside) I offered several safety tips to add to his book. He actually jotted them down. I felt honored that he would even listen to a nobody like me.
Mordecai, the Pooch Patriarch, loved to be in the Madison Square Garden press room at Westminster. There he was surrounded by his extended family. He said it was his favorite place on Earth.
Four Westminsters ago (notice how I count years), I had just begun the search for sites of Sensation's grave and the Westminster clubhouse. Their presence in Babylon was still startling news to me. Mordecai was about to publish Dog Spelled Backwards (St. Martin's Press) which is a collection of soulful writing by literary dog lovers such as Mark Twain, Jack London and Roger Caras. He included the June 1888 Outing article by Pentz that described the Babylon clubhouse in detail. When we started to compare notes, Mordecai looked at me in a matter of fact way, as if to say, "Of course, Sensation is buried in Babylon." After all, if the Pooch Patriarch knew, I should have known too since I was the local correspondent. Later as the research progressed, I'd show him new discoveries.
Later, Dog Spelled Backwards won the DWAA competition's award for the best of the best and Mordecai, seven year president of that same international canine press organization, was inducted into the DWAA Hall of Fame. The next night during Westminster Mordecai was introduced to 20,000 spectators on the floor of the Garden.
Uncle Morty, an eloquent advocate for companion animals was always ready to welcome rookies into the pet writing stadium. Mordecai's words below come from a memorial page on the DWAA website: "Most of my colleagues are fellow dog writers who belong to the organization nearest and dearest to my heart, the Dog Writers Association of America. If you have a passion for dogs, write a lot, a little, for the love it, or for the hell of it, I invite you to join us at the DWAA. Sometimes we're good company and sometimes we are irritating beyond belief, but we are always interesting."
Before the movie Marley & Me opened, members of the Metropolitan Dog Club attended a private screening. That day, Mordecai gave several of us little notebooks inscribed with the words that start this piece. He remarked that a company in Maine had marketed his dog/relative quote on novelty items and over the years it had made as much, if not more money, as some of his books. In several respects this is a sad epitaph. His 33 books and shared wisdom will be forever more valuable. Mordecai Siegal (1935-2010), in your honor, let there always be a chair left empty in the Westminster press room.
For Adoption at Babylon Town Shelter (63-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: Our poster pets are good looking young strays this week. "Wesley" is a Cocker Spaniel with a body wave in Cage 5, so far overlooked by visitors. He is lovable but gives off mixed signals about other dogs, so he may do best as "an only child", while "Alexa" in Cage 37 is a happy American Bulldog who is responding well to training. Both dogs are about a year old.
Female: "Becky" Rottweiler Cage 27; interesting Bull Terrier mix Cage 9; yellow Lab mix pup Cage 30; "Star"- patient Pit; "Missy"- welcome wagon tabby in the lobby.
Male: "Darwin" Beagle Cage 16; "Teddy" dieting Retriever Cage 6; "Buddy" brindle Pit Cage 4.


text: This 14 gauge containment system from SportDOG is a great solution to safely containing your dogs with 3 modes of correction (Beep and Vibration, Static Stimulation only, and Beep, vibration, static together). Effective on all dogs over 10lbs in size and with a containment area of up to 100 acres. The system has a warning which is adjustable in size to give you more flexibility in the containment zone. The correction modes are adjustable on the collar which gives you more customization that is very helpful if you're using the system to safely contain multiple pets. Setup for the unit is simple; designate the safe zones in which you want your pet to be able to freely run about. Lay the wire down for burial to section off the boundary you've decided upon. Place boundary flags so your dogs can quickly learn the new limits you have set for them. Train them as well so they can understand what's going on better which will make everyone's experience with the fence that much better.


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Can Beyonce Beat Madonna in Super Bowl Halftime?
Beyonce plays Super Bowl XLVII's halftime show, hoping to top acts like Madonna, Paul McCartney & the Rolling Stones. Can a Destiny's Child reunion put her over the top (without a wardrobe malfunction)?
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... the Super Bowl halftime show has grown from the once little but still the marching band side saddle ... one of the most coveted gig in the music business ... it's little wonder that for the last three years the team has won the title of most watched TV broadcasts ever ... these Ocala like hell when Phil and Bruce Springsteen P Diddy and Madonna ... had taken to the States too well the crowd while the players take a breather The musical palette that play the Super Bowl halftime show actually don't get paid to perform is all about the exposure ... social media buzz and boosting album sales ... sometimes there's a bit more exposure than anyone bargain for you may not be able to recall which team won the Super Bowl title in two thousand and four ... but who can forget Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's revealing performance to be the term wardrobe malfunction ... household free ... indeed when he hit the halftime show again last year after rapper M I a in America and a one finger salute to you know seemed well on days with Madonna this year all eyes are on fiance who is highly anticipated performance ... is generating buzz with a rehearing in a deafening silence ... the group will perform a song from their upcoming album love songs ... I I know I know that on Mondays the water cooler talk ... did the unsaved lip sync or not ... and of course which team was able to put a ring on it ... the Super Bowl


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Everyone is welcome in our space. You'll find freelancers, service companies and even corporate innovation teams at the Factory. Our space is especially suited to:
coLearning is creating emerging talent in the region by turning curiosity into knowledge. We bring peers together to learn about technology, design, and entrepreneurship.
Have all the benefits of an office without all the "office space". Memberships are a great way to get out of your basement or corporate office to work amongst other interesting people.
Meet other people working on cool things at the Factory's weekly and monthly events. We'll also tell you about other events in technology, design & entrepreneurship in the region.


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SIG SAUER® 1911 Pistol, "A Pistol Aged To Perfection."
A time-honored classic and legendary design of the 1911 pistol has been reengineered for the 21st Century by SIG SAUER®. Featuring a crisp trigger pull, legendary ergonomics and exceptional accuracy the American shooter expects, the SIG 1911 combines the best of the original 1911 with the modern refinements the shooters of today demand with clean, distinct lines. The SIG SAUER® proves that complete reliability equals the close tolerances SIG ensures.
The SIG SAUER 1911 pistols either come with a Full-Size, Carry, Compact, or with an Ultra- Compact Frame. As a .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), the SIG 1911 comes with a single-stack magazine. These 1911 handguns from SIG are Single-Action Only. With a checkering front strap, this SIG pistol has a coarseness of 25 LPI (lines per inch) front strap checking on it, allowing for solid friction between the hand of the shooter and the grip of the 1911 pistol. SIG SAUER® uses precisely machined slides only the premium internal components with quality details; such as their match-grade barrels, the hammer and sear set, front strap checkering, and the trigger.


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Jan 21, 2014 - Welcome to the Woodville Trailbusters and Crafty Cats 4-H Clubs
Woodville Trailbusters and Crafty Cats 4-H Clubs have been active members of the Middlesex County 4-H community for over 20 years.
The horse and craft Clubs meet on every other Wednesday night (although most members choose to belong to both clubs) throughout the year at Checkerberry Acres in Hopkinton, MA. Members of the Woodville Trailbusters Horse Club do not need to own a horse, or even to ride, though most of the members do ride the horses at Checkerberry Acres.
New members are always welcome. Please feel free to contact leader Sue Lukey at (508) 435-4129 to find out more about the Woodville Trailbusters and/or the Crafty Cats 4-H clubs.
Jan 20, 2014 - Announcing our Spring Dressage and 2-Phase Show
Dressage and Two-Phase Show
sponsored by the
Woodville Trailbusters
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Carriage Hill Farm
2 Mechanic Street Hopkinton, MA
Dressage Classes for Leadline, Minis on long lines, Western, and English
Two-Phase classes for Leadline through Beginner Novice Levels
Click here for class listings and entry form:
Two-Phase Flyer updated.docx
For more information, contact Elaine:
firstname.lastname@example.com or (508)529-7790
There are no upcoming events.
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Here's a non-exhaustive list of random things I have done during my life:
Take gymnastics classes
Play Australian rules football
BMX race
High board diving
Build multiple cubby houses
Swim in the local river
Learn basic code on a 16kb ram TRS-80 computer in 1981.
Waste all my pocket money on video arcade games (think Galaga)
Water skiing
Mountain Bike racing
Had 9 broken arms (well the same 2 nine times)
Stand up comedy
Learn CPR
Do Surf Life Saving (so I could get free beach accommodation)
Live on a farm
Live in 4 of Australia's 7 capital cities
Collect first issues of magazines ( I have many, it was a weird long term investment strategy)
Poultry farming
Start and sell a clothing company
Build a raft that sank on it's first outing
Learn to speak Italian
Learn to speak Mandarin
Be a Sales Representative
Be a shelf stacker
A valet parking attendant (still my fav' job ever… could write a movie about it)
Write a movie script (it's waiting to be made)
Perfect break dancing (all the while wishing I lived in the Bronx)
Work in advertising
Lecture at University
Eat only frozen food for 6 months (don't ask)
Your list is just as long as this list. Your list is probably more interesting than this list. This list that we all have tells us a great deal about our desires, our passions, our successes and our failures. It shows how much we know and what we are capable of. If we write it and study it closely it often gives us clues on the things that really mattered, and might just tell us what to do next.


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First fully synthesizable ARM processor license in emerging and developing Russian market
CAMBRIDGE, UK – DEC. 8, 2008 -ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMH)] today announced that Russian-based IC design company, Milandr, has licensed the ARM® Cortex™-M3 processor for automotive microcontroller applications.
As the software content and system networking in automotive applications grows ever more complex, developers such as Milandr are turning to 32-bit CPUs which are better able to support high level software design flows, enabling higher quality software and system integration, and providing more reliable systems through better testability.
"The high performance to area ratio and low-power leadership of the Cortex-M3 processor makes it an ideal choice for many future applications right across our business," said Michael Pavljuk, CEO, Milandr. "The strong ecosystem of available tools, software and knowledge within the ARM Connected Community™ is also very important for us and our customers."
"Milandr's adoption of the Cortex-M3 processor demonstrates the increasing presence of ARM around the world including the emerging and developing Russian market," said Eric Schorn, vice president of marketing, Processors Division, ARM. "We are seeing a number of opportunities in the region and we anticipate that adoption of the ARM architecture will continue to develop, surpassing the growth of the emerging IC design industry."
The Cortex-M3 processor specifically targets the low cost requirements of a broad range of markets and applications, where memory and processor size significantly impact device costs. With multiple technologies to reduce memory use, including the Thumb®-2 instruction set which enables 32-bit performance with 16-bit code density, the processor delivers an ideal platform to accelerate the migration of thousands of applications around the globe from legacy components to 32-bit designs.
About ARM
ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from mobile, home and enterprise solutions to embedded and emerging applications. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, graphics processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products. Combined with the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.
About Milandr
Based in Zelenograd, Russian Silicon Valley, Milandr Design Centre develops analog and digital circuits and has significant experience in designing IC followed by subsequent manufacturing on CMOS at X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries AG (Germany). The main focus of Milandr's design activity is microcontrollers for automotive and industry application.
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Glossary of best management practice terms
aesthetics - The visual appearance of a site.
archeological area - An area where humans conducted some activity and left evidence of it behind, such as artifacts or other remains. Includes all human burial sites and sites of activity pre-1816. Newer sites may also be significant.
arch culvert - Culvert with arched upper portion but flat bottom
berm - Fill preventing movement of water off the road surface; Or, a low earthfill constructed in the path of flowing water to divert its direction, or accumulation beside the road.
Best Management Practice (BMP) - A practice determined to be the most practicable means of preventing or reducing non-point source pollution to help achieve water quality goals, and more generally, of protecting and conserving forest resources and forest land productivity.
broad based dip - A surface drainage structure specifically designed to drain water from a forest road while vehicles maintain normal travel speeds. Also known as a rolling dip.
buffer (filter) strip - A barrier of permanent vegetation established or left undisturbed down slope from disturbed forest areas to filter out sediment from runoff before it reaches a watercourse. Also known as a filter strip.
cistern - A receptacle for holding water or other liquid; especially, a tank for catching and storing rainwater.
compacting - The process of reducing the space between soil particles.
corduroy - logs placed over a wet area in order to minimize the risk of rutting.
culvert - A metal, concrete, plastic or log pipe through which water is carried.
cut and fill - A process of earth moving by excavating part of an area and using the excavated material for adjacent embankments or fill areas.
diversion - A surface drainage structure designed to drain water from forest roads and trails. There are several types of diversions including: broad based dips, dips, water bars and turnouts.
duff - The partially decayed organic matter on the forest floor. Economic damage is avoided and adverse side effects are minimized when duff layer is left in place.
energy dissipater - Any type of diversion that slows the energy of moving water.
ephemeral stream - A watercourse generally without a well-defined channel which flows only in response to rainfall or snowmelt. Ephemeral streams, generally, flow for less than 20% of the year during normal rainfall.
erosion - The loosening and movement of soil particles.
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
fill - Any solid material added to or redeposited in a wet area that would alter the hydrological characteristics or obstruct the flow patterns.
flared end culverts - Culvert with sloped protruding ends to accommodate back fill.
flood (storm) event - A periodic overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry.
ford - A natural or reinforced stream crossing suitable for shallow streams with stable bottoms.
forest floor - All dead vegetable matter on the mineral soil surface in the forest, including litter and duff.
forestation - All types of tree planting, whether conversion of open land or after a harvest.
geotextile fabric - A product used as a soil reinforcement agent and as filter medium. It is made of synthetic fibers manufactured in a woven or loose non-woven manner.
grade - The slope or steepness of a road usually expressed as a percent.
grade break - A decrease in the steepness of a road accomplished with a broad based dip, switchback or other diversion.
gully - An eroded channel which has been deepened to the point that it cannot be removed by tillage.
intermittent stream - Watercourse with a well defined channel generally flowing in a well defined channel for 20-90% o the year. Indicated by dashed blue lines on topographical maps.
invasive species - Generally a non-native species which, if introduced to a site, may spread and/or displace native plants or animals.
IPM - Integrated pest management, an ecological approach to pest management in which all available necessary techniques are consolidated into a unified program so that pest populations can be managed in such a manner that use of chemicals is minimized.
litter layer - The uppermost, slightly decayed layer of organic matter on the forest floor.
log landing - A place where trees and logs are gathered in or near the forest for further processing and transport.
mulching - Using organic residues (such as grass, straw, or wood fibers) or commercially available alternatives as a covering for exposed forest soil. It serves to control erosion and facilitates revegetation.
natural regeneration - The planned regeneration of a forest that either uses existing trees as a source of seed or encourages sprouting from stumps or roots.
Non-point source pollution (NPS) - Pollution 1) induced by natural processes, including precipitation, seepage, percolation and runoff; 2) not traceable to any discrete or identifiable facility; and 3) controllable through the utilization of best management practices.
NRCS - Natural Resources Conservation Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
outsloping - A roadbed along a hill constructed so that water will flow across the road toward its downhill side.
percent grade - Change in elevation of a road per unit of length (e.g. a 10' rise over a 100' length is a 10 percent grade).
perennial stream - A stream that generally maintains water in its channel throughout the year. Indicated by solid blue lines on topographical maps.
pesticide - Chemical substances, either liquid or granular, that are used for the control or eradication of undesirable insects, disease, vegetation, animals and other organisms. Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides and Nematicides are examples.
practicable - Capable of being effected, done, or executed; feasible and practical.
prescribed fire - The controlled application of fire to wild lands fuels under specified environmental conditions in order to eliminate unincorporated organic matter or low undesirable vegetation.
riparian - An area adjacent to the bank of a river, pond, small lake or other body of water.
Riparian management zone (RMZ) - A buffer strip next to a river, stream, lake, pond, sinkhole opening, or any other sensitive body of water.
riprap - Rock fragments (3"-8" in size) often placed to protect from the erosive forces of flowing water or to stabilize an area for equipment traffic.
runoff - Surface flows channeled into the vegetation, duff, ditch or dispersion area to minimize soil erosion.
sediment - Eroded soil particles that are deposited downhill or downstream by surface runoff.
seep - A place where ground water flows slowly to the surface and often forming a saturated soil area; a small spring.
sensitive area - Unique area to be given special consideration to prevent or minimize disturbance which may alter the site's uniqueness.
silt fence - Plastic strips or straw bales used as a fence to catch soil washing off of an area of bare soil.
sinkhole - A natural depression in a land surface connecting with a subterranean passage generally occurring in limestone regions and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof.
site preparation - A forest activity to remove unwanted vegetation and other material to cultivate or prepare the soil for reforestation.
skid trail - A temporary pathway for dragging felled trees or logs to a landing for processing.
slash - The unwanted, unutilized, and generally unmarketable accumulation of woody material in the forest, such as limbs, tops, cull logs and stumps, that remain in the forest as residue after timber harvesting.
spill kit - A kit containing materials and instruction for cleaning spills of hazardous or potentially hazardous materials.
spring - A flowing source of water originating underground.
stream channel - The natural ditch which conveys surface runoff water within well defined banks.
streambank - The sides of a channel that hold or carry water.
streambed - The bottom of a stream.
waterbar - A ditch and a hump across a trail or road, tied into the uphill side for the purpose of carrying water off of the road.
watercourse - A stream of water; river; a channel of water. Can also include bodies of open water and subterranean (underground) waterways.
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Hello Dr. Dick! I have a serious question for you. I'm relatively new at this, so here goes. In trying to meet and make gay friends, I find that none want a friend. The only interest I find is for sex. Is this typical and is it a waste of time seeking gay friends?
Dear C,
Thanks for your message and question.
I've been hearing a lot of similar complaints from guys all over the country lately. Some are just coming out; others are just weary of the constant sexual competitiveness among gay men.
Let me begin by saying, yes, what you report is pretty typical. And, no, you're not wasting your time looking for gay friends. That being said, you should also know that making friends in the gay community is often very different than making friends in the straight community. For the most part, the "getting-to-know-you" phase among gay men almost always has a sexual component to it. Is this a good thing? I'll leave that for you to decide.
Personally, this does not put me off, but that's only because I understand the ground rules. If you're approaching gay friendships with a heterosexual mindset, you'll no doubt encounter some frustration. If, on the other hand, you accept the fact that casual sex is, at least for some, a legitimate means of getting to know someone, and is as good a reason as any for making friends, there will be less disappointment.
This can be very challenging for those whose sexual mores are not that open-ended. On the other hand, this can be an opportunity to open oneself up sexually and to learn to appreciate a wider range of sexual expression from the very casual to the deeply committed.
Good luck
I really do appreciate your taking the time to respond. Yes, I am finding it difficult to navigate the gay waters. I'm not completely out and the primary reason (one could argue other reasons) has to do with what I see in the gay community. I don't see the warmth or open friendliness I see in the Black community for example.
I recently moved to a new city in Indiana and joined a local predominately Black church. Even though I didn't know anyone I was welcomed with open arms. The people there often invite me to events and gatherings. I have done the same in the gay community and it seems so cold and icy. I have attended a predominately gay church, joined a gay support group, etc. In none of these gay environments did I ever feel welcome. Few, if any, made any attempt to say hello let alone invite me to anything.
Without fail, each time I try to make a gay friend it's unsuccessful because either they aren't attracted to me or they are attracted to me but I'm not sexually attracted to them. But I have always welcomed the friendship.
Of course the most insulting thing happens when they ask for a face picture of me (those I meet on the Internet), even though I make it clear I'm only interested in friendship. Though they claim they are only interested in the same, in most instances once they see my face PIC they lose interest. Now, please explain to me why what I look like has anything to do with becoming a friend? Now, I may not be attracted to that person physically, but I would never not want to be a friend because of someone's looks.
So, it seems I have few choices. I can sleep with someone I have absolutely no sexual interest in just in hopes of having a gay friend. Or, I can forget the gay friendship thing all together and accept the fact that having straight friends is the best way to go.
One more thing, it never fails that if there is someone I find very attractive, they are never interested in me. Never fails. I always attract guys that are 5 feet tall or 300 lbs and out of shape or 70 years old. Just once I would like someone around my age, my height and in relatively good shape. LOL! It seems the easiest thing is simply to find a gay male prostitute and pay him. Keep it all clear, business like and to the point. No games or issues. If I were rich that would be a great option.
I won't even go into racism within the gay community…it's just a mess. Most white guys won't give a Black guy the time of day. <G>
Now I know what straight women go through. Gay men are even more superficial, so small wonder that relationships just don't last and the ones that do are always, "open"
Okay, I've vented enough. LOL! Again, thanks for giving me some of your time.
Dear C,
I kinda figured you were still in the closet. And, yes, that does have a lot to do with how other gay men perceive you. I mean, how would you respond to a fellow black man who was trying to pass himself off as white?
I'm glad you brought up the warm reception you are receiving in your black church. You are welcomed there because they recognize you; you are familiar to them. No big stretch for either them or you, huh? I wonder though, would they be as welcoming and inclusive if they knew you were a big ol' gay homosexual? Probably not! Sexual bigotry can and does trump even the strongest bonds that shared race and ethnicity engender.
Your reception in the gay community is similarly determined. Ambivalence about one's sexuality, like ambivalence about one's race, sends a strong message to the community at large. It declares to the group that the individual is not to be trusted, at least not until he proves himself worthy of that trust. Seems to me, you're expecting more of a stretch from your gay sisters and brothers then you're asking of your black church. And that double standard adds to your alienation.
Despite your protestations to the contrary, you do discriminate for superficial reasons, just like most of your gay (and non-gay) peers. Check it out, your words betray you. Apparently there is no room in your circle of friends for effeminate men, guys who are much older than you, or, god forbid, anyone who is out of shape.
Ahhh the heartland, beautiful Indiana! There's another big part of your problem right there. Even I know that Indiana is not a hot bed of big ol' gay homosexual-ism. Most of the guys you're trying to relate to, there in the Hoosier State, are probably closeted or semi-closeted just like you. That kind of stultifying atmosphere breeds fear and mistrust. It also militates against intimacy and openness. But don't underestimate the resilience and adaptability of us gay folk. Even in deepest darkest Indiana there are gay couples successfully living out their lives together with pride and love in very long-term relationships.
You conclude that you now know what straight women go through. How very insightful! Solidarity with women and others who have been sexually oppressed or objectified does us men a world of good. It should help keep us humble.
So bro, high marks for your critique of the gay community. (Although, how difficult is it to point out the obvious?) Lucky for you, I have a sure-fire way to immediately improve the status quo. Get off your pity pot and jettison all those bogus reasons for remaining closeted. Nowadays, coming out is not optional; it's a fundamental developmental task that each of us must face, even those who live in god's country. Failure to address this basic responsibility to yourself will stunt your growth as a human being, because you'll never be able to live an authentic life. You, and most of those around you, will always know you're living a lie. Coming out will make you a better person, improve your local gay community and make the world a better place to live…because one more person — YOU — are being true to yourself.
And while you're working on the task at hand, don't be so hard on yourself or your gay brothers. None of this is easy. Each of us is fighting our own demons, and sometimes that battle is so fierce that we don't immediately recognize the folks around us who could and would be our natural allies.
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The Perks of Pork
Healthy, tasty, cheap — from chops to roasts, this little piggy is surprisingly lean
En español |Best-selling cookbook author Michael Ruhlman remembers when he first fell in love with pork. He was a senior at Duke University, traveling the back roads of North Carolina, when he stopped at a shack with smoke billowing out the back. "Got my first plate of genuiiiine eastern Carolina barbecue," Ruhlman, now 48, recalls. "Life was never the same."
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Americans share his passion for pork: Restaurants in 2011 featured 7 percent more pork dishes than they did the previous year, and pork production is up 2 percent. It's a craving that dates back to our ham-loving forefathers, says James Villas, author of Pig: King of the Southern Table. The first domesticated pigs arrived in North America in 1539 and quickly became a staple. Colonial Virginians ate so much pork that 18th-century writer William Byrd said they were prone to grunt rather than speak.
For modern waist-conscious diners, pork can be a healthy protein choice, as lean as chicken or fish. Several cuts, including rib and loin chops, and sirloin and top loin roast, meet USDA guidelines for lean meat, with fewer than 10 grams of fat per serving. The healthiest cut is ultralean pork tenderloin, says Joy Bauer, nutrition expert for the Today show. Lean cuts of pork cook quickly, though, so keep a watchful eye.
Pork Chops With Apple and Arugula
Adapted from Jeffrey Saad's Global Kitchen: Recipes Without Borders
Serves 2
- 2 pork chops
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 medium green apple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups arugula, washed and dried
1. Rinse and pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the oil, heating until it just starts to haze. Add the pork chops and sauté until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Closely monitor the heat so the pork chops get a deep golden brown but the bits at the bottom of the pan don't burn — they are the flavor foundation for your sauce. Remove the pork chops and set aside.
3. Add the shallots, chopped apple, and garlic to the same pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden. Use tongs to scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the brandy and let boil, reducing the liquid by half. Add the apple juice and rosemary, and boil for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and boil (reduce) until you have a nice saucy consistency. Add the butter. Turn off the heat and stir just until the butter is melted. Add the arugula.
4. Place each pork chop on a plate. Pour the sauce with the arugula on top of each chop.
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Adapted from Big Night In by Domenica Marchetti
Serves 8 to 10
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the grilled vegetables:
- 1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
- Kosher or sea salt, to taste
- Vegetable oil or high-heat cooking spray for greasing the grill grate
- 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 2 yellow crookneck squash, halved lengthwise
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium-to-large red onions, quartered
- 2 dozen large button mushrooms, ends trimmed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Wooden skewers, soaked for 30 minutes in cold water and drained
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
1. To make the dressing: Combine the vinegars, garlic, salt and black pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the oil to achieve an emulsified dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and let the flavors blend while you prepare the vegetables.
2. Layer the eggplant slices in a colander in the sink and sprinkle salt over each layer. Place a plate over the slices and weigh them down with a heavy object. Let the eggplant drain for 30 to 60 minutes. Wipe the slices dry with paper towels.
3. Prepare a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Brush the grate with vegetable oil or spray with high-heat cooking spray.
4. Brush both sides of the eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Skewer the peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes separately to ensure they will cook properly. Brush the skewered vegetables liberally with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
5. Place the eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash on the grill grate and grill, turning frequently, about 12 minutes for the yellow squash, 15 minutes for the zucchini and 17 minutes for the eggplant, or until they are charred here and there on the outside and softened somewhat but still a little firm. Transfer the eggplant and squashes to a platter or baking dish.
6. Place the skewered vegetables on the grill grate and grill, turning frequently, about 5 minutes for the tomatoes, 10 minutes for the mushrooms and 14 to 15 minutes for the onions and peppers. The vegetables should be charred in places on the outside and softened somewhat, but still a little firm. Remove the vegetables from the grill as they finish cooking and place them on a large platter. Set the platters of vegetables near a cutting board.
7. Cut the eggplant disks into quarters, and cut the zucchini and yellow squashes crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a bowl large enough to hold all of the grilled vegetables. Remove the skewered vegetables from the skewers. Cut the peppers into bite-size pieces, and cut the mushrooms into quarters. Put them in the bowl, along with the onions and tomatoes. Scatter the chopped basil over the vegetables.
8. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and fold gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 to 60 minutes, or refrigerate the salad until thoroughly chilled and serve cold.
Note: This salad is best prepared several hours or up to a day in advance so the vegetables take on the flavor of the dressing.
Creole Ham, Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya
Adapted from Pig: The King of the Southern Table by James Villas (John Wiley & Sons Inc.)
Serves 6
- 2 ounces salt pork, cut into pieces
- 4 medium onions, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound cooked ham, chopped
- 1/2 pound spicy smoked sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2-1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 5 cups water
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Tabasco sauce
1. In a heavy 8-quart pot or casserole, cook the salt pork over low heat until all the fat is rendered, then add the onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic and stir until the vegetables soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the ham, sausage, salt, black pepper, thyme, cayenne and bay leaves and continue stirring for about 10 minutes longer.
3. Add the rice and water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp, stir well, increase the heat to moderate, and stir with a fork until the rice begins to dry out and is fluffy, about 15 minutes.
5. Serve the jambalaya hot, with Tabasco on the side.
North Carolina Eastern-Style Chopped or Pulled 'Cue
Adapted from Pig: King of the Southern Table by James Villas (John Wiley & Sons Inc.)
Serves at least 10
- One small (1-1/2 to 2-pound) bag hickory wood chips
- One 10-pound bag charcoal briquettes
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- One 9- to 10-pound pork shoulder butt (all skin and fat left on)
1. In a pan of water, soak 6 handfuls of the chips for 45 minutes.
2. Open one bottom and one top vent on a kettle grill, place an aluminum drip pan in the bottom of the grill, stack charcoal briquettes evenly around the pan (not in the center) and ignite the coals. When the coals are ashen (after 30 to 45 minutes), sprinkle 2 handfuls of the soaked chips evenly over the hot coals. Place the grate on the grill about 6 inches over the coals.
3. In a nonreactive bowl, combine the vinegars, sugar, red pepper flakes, Tabasco, salt and pepper and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is well-blended. When the coals are ready on the grill, position the butt fat side up on the grate over indirect heat, mop it with the sauce, close the lid, and cook for 3 hours, mopping the meat every hour and replenishing the coals and chips as they burn up. Turn the butt over, close the lid and cook until the meat is very tender, 2 to 3 hours longer, mopping every hour and replenishing the coals and chips as needed.
4. Transfer the butt to a chopping board, remove and discard excess fat, and either chop the meat and crisp skin coarsely or pull into shreds. Transfer the meat to a roasting pan, drizzle about 1 cup of the sauce over the top, toss well, cover with foil and keep warm.
5. To serve, mound the barbecue on plates or hamburger buns and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
Thai-Style Pork With Bell Peppers, Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Adapted from Real Thai: The Best of Thailand's Regional Cooking by Nancie McDermott (Chronicle Books).
This could be served Asian-style as part of a rice-centered meal, as a one-dish supper over rice or couscous, or with noodles, tortillas or pita bread.
Serves 4
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
- 1/4 pound pork, thinly sliced across the grain
- 1 cup small cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup diced colored bell peppers
- 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
- 1 small onion, sliced lengthwise into thick wedges
- 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- About 3/4 cup cucumber slices*
- 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1. Place a large, deep skillet or a wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to cover the pan. When a bit of garlic sizzles, add the rest of the garlic and toss until it is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden (15 seconds). Add the pork and spread it out into a single layer. Let it cook until the edges change color, and then toss it well.
2. Add the cauliflower florets and bell peppers and toss until they are shiny and beginning to soften. Add the water and let it cook away, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion, fish sauce, sugar and salt and toss to combine. Add the cucumber and toss again until the meat is cooked and the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Add the tomatoes, toss once, and transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot or warm.
*Peel cucumber, scooping out seeds if they are large. Slice crosswise on the diagonal into big-bite-size pieces.
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Alfredo Saenz Steps Down as Santander CEO
Alfredo Saenz resigned as CEO of Banco Santander, a move that marked an end of his controversial tenure at the bank. WSJ's David Enrich assesses Mr. Saenz's record, which included a conviction for making false criminal accusations in 2009.
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The CTA last week began calling Chicago Card users reminding them about the transition to Ventra, the CTA's new fare payment system.
Customer service representatives have been calling Chicago Card Plus and registered Chicago Card users who have been sent activation information but have not yet activated their Ventra cards.
"If they need help with activation, they'll be provided guidance on how to activate their card," CTA spokeswoman Tammy Chase said in an e-mail. "If they need help retrieving their username, they'll get help with that as well."
The calls are expected to be completed by Nov. 1. Ventra is replacing Chicago Cards on Nov. 15.
One of the major problems with the transition to Ventra has been mailing Chicago Card users their Ventra cards. Delays in mailings meant that some riders did not receive their cards until last week, despite verifying their mailing information in August.
Once some riders received their cards, though, they experienced difficulties activating their card because they didn't receive or lost the e-mail with this information. Chicago Card users make up about 17 percent of CTA's ridership, Chase said.
The CTA voided a deadline earlier this month that prevented Chicago Card users from adding money to their cards in rail stations because of problems with the Ventra call center. The CTA directed Ventra to triple its call center personnel to 300 employees.
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Thursday, June 09, 2011
PaperChef June 2011: Rye bread toasts with chocolate, strawberries and lime
It's time for a Paper Chef, a food blogging event with pedigree (launched by Owen back in 2004, now co-hosted with Ilva and Mike. I'm embarrassed to admit that I've only participated twice before - #8 (spinach, olives, Cheddar cheese, potatoes/cream) and #15 (limes, beetroots, pears and aphrodisiac of your choice)), but with Ilva asking us all so nicely to participate, I couldn't say no :)
The ingredients this month - bread, berries, chocolate and lime. I won't dwell on the difference between bread ('leib') and white bread ('sai') in Estonian - suffice to say that even after living in an Anglophone country for seven years, I automatically thought of our dark Estonian rye bread when I spotted 'bread' in that list of ingredients. Only later did it occur to me that I could have gone the 'white bread' (aka 'wheat bread') route, perhaps with summer pudding with lime-macerated berries and white chocolate and mascarpone mousse? Mmmm...
The rules of Paper Chef do not say that you must restrict yourself to those four ingredients alone. However, I immediately remembered a little neat idea I had seen on the Finnish Herkut.net site a while ago - warm rye bread toasts with melted chocolate and sliced strawberries. I added some grated lime zest for, well, extra zest - and using just the four ingredients that were required - and loved the result! I can easily see serving this at one of the many patio parties or summer grill events that are about to follow.
A word of warning, however. While it's a dessert sure to please all the young ones, it's no S'Mores that you grab between your hands and eat without staining a thing (well, couple of cookie crumbs on the floor, perhaps). Our daughter Nora approached her warm rye bread with chocolate and strawberries with gusto, but in the process she managed to smear melted chocolate all over her :)
Rye bread toasts with chocolate, strawberries and lime zest
(Röstitud koorikleib šokolaadi ja maasikatega)
You can use any type of rye bread here - those flat rye breads, halved horizontally ('koorikleib') are ideal, or then thickly sliced naturally leavened rye bread. I used a recently introduced new product at the Estonian market - saib (sai+leib, get it?!) - tastes and looks like white bread, but it's made with 100% rye flour.
sliced rye bread
dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used Callebaut bittersweet chocolate couverture chips)
lime zest, thinly grated
Toast the bread until slightly golden and aromatic. Immediately top with chopped chocolate and strawberries, leave for a few minutes, until the chocolate melts.
Grate some lime zest over the strawberries.
Serve at once.
6 comments:
- Nisrine Merzouki said...
Perfect snack. Chocolate would actually make rye tolerable for those who are not big fans.
- 10:26 pm, June 09, 2011
- Christy said...
Adorable. :)
The food sounds and looks great also. I will try this on the weekend.
- 10:32 pm, June 09, 2011
- Amber said...
- 10:54 pm, June 09, 2011
- Anne said...
What a clever idea! I love it!
- 11:31 pm, June 09, 2011
- Raquel @ Erecipe.com said...
yeah perfect for my kids, with chocolate and strawberries, I love it too.
- 1:45 am, June 10, 2011
- sarah said...
Mmm, I like that the chocolate is melted just by the heat of the toast. I am impressed that you used just hte four ingredients and nothing else. :) I am new to Paperchef, but now very keen. What a great idea, eh?
- 6:33 pm, June 10, 2011
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What happens next will be interesting to monitor. But if it does turn into a property issue, everything else be damned, well… Tiwari deserves it. And Rohit has certainly earned his inheritance after being deprived for three decades. If Tiwari does indeed have a change of heart and embraces the young man sincerely, apologises to his mother and unconditionally accepts both as family, it will make Tiwari a bigger person in the eyes of the public. But such a thing is unlikely to take place. Men like Tiwari have been getting away with sexually exploiting women and discarding them at will since time immemorial. Our mythology is replete with similar stories. India has typically condoned men like Tiwari and pinned the blame on women. What happens between consenting adults is indeed their business. But what happens to children of such liaisons is more worrying. Rohit Shekhar ( regardless of his motivations) may have done a huge favour to others in similar situations. The days of suffering in silence are over. Every child has the absolute right to fight for what is his or hers by law. Most illegitimate offspring of influential fathers don't possess the required tools to fight for justice. Most abandoned women are too terrified of society's backlash to take such a risky route. Some are killed before they can contemplate such a step. Others find their mouths sealed either with money or threats to physically harm them and their child. Rohit Shekhar could have been bumped off years ago. That he is still alive is a miracle. That he has won, is not just a personal triumph and vindication of honour, but a victory for thousands caught in similar traps. As for Tiwari…it's too late for him to press the 'Rewind' button. And it's no use keeping his finger on 'Pause'. As for 'Fast Forward' – hell, if at 86, he's still upto his old tricks, one can only hope for his sake he has discovered condoms.


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Lincoln Mayor Don Wesely and Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey announced today that they will host a joint city Economic Summit March 13th at Mahoney State Park. Participants will include government leadership and economic development, business and labor officials from both cities.
"Both of our communities are seeing job losses and lower sales tax revenue due to the nationwide economic slowdown," said Mayor Wesely. "With this Summit, we hope to fully assess the current situation and develop a strategy on how our two communities can work together and with the State to address the important economic development issues we face."
"We don't have to simply accept the slowing economy," said Mayor Fahey. "By working together, business, government and education leaders from Omaha and Lincoln can smooth the bumps in the road. Tough times call for creative solutions."
"Lincoln and Omaha represent over one-third of the state's total population," said Mayor Wesely. "Lincoln and Omaha, as well as the rest of Nebraska, are in this economic downturn together, and we need to work together with the State to do all we can to assist companies and their employees through these tough economic times."
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