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And the chocolate continues! Tanya of Chocolatechic chose Rick Katz's Brownies for Julia as this week's TWD recipe. These fudgy brownies were a hit. As dense as these look, they had a light melt in your mouth quality and fabulous chocolate flavor.
A lot of bakers had trouble with the baking time and the center of the pan not setting up. Since this recipe was almost identical to my "go to" brownies recipe I used the 9x13 pan it suggests and the brownies were perfect, soft and fudgy, without being underbaked. Some bakers also mentioned they were difficult to cut cleanly. I find that with bar cookies and candies, if I score the surface of the pan when they are just out of the oven that they cut neatly when they are cooled.
Rick Katz Brownies for Julia
Adapted from baking: from my home to yours by Dorie Greenspan
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks in salted butter (8 ounces), cut into 16 pieces
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 large eggs
Preheat the oven to 350 f.
1. Melt together the butter and chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler, until just melted. Add 1 cup of sugar and whisk to incorporate. Stir in the vanilla.
2. Combine the remaining 1 cup sugar and the eggs with a mixer or whisk. When thoroughly combined, slowly stir 1/2 of the egg sugar mixture into the warm chocolate, stir constantly so the eggs don't scramble.
3. With an electric mixer beat the remaining egg sugar mixture on high speed until double in volume, about 3 minutes. Fold into the chocolate mixture.
4. Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the chocolate and gently fold to incorporate. Don't over mix.
5. Pour batter into pan , smooth to an even layer. Bake at 350 f. for 25-28 minutes. Brownies should be just barely set in the center. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool to room temperature.
*Dorie's recipe called for 9x9 in pan but I used a 9x13 and the brownies were perfect, no under baked center. A foil sling makes it easy to remove the brownies from the pan to cut and serve.
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Related story: Los Angeles County supervisors to reaffirm air traffic strategy
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to review the air traffic distribution strategy affecting LA/Ontario International Airport.
The board approved the motion, without any discussion among the supervisors, at its meeting Tuesday at the Los Angeles County Hall of Administration.
Public speakers addressed the board about the air traffic distribution issue prior to its decision.
"LA has failed to live up to it's legal agreement with all the parties, including this board, " said speaker Lynn Edelman.
Edelman told the board they need to force Los Angeles World Airports to comply with the settlement and redistribute air traffic.
Another speaker told the LA County supervisors that regionalizing air traffic will mitigate safety concerns at LAX.
More details to come.
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Classic Menu for Excel 2010 2.01
Classic menu for Excel 2010 brings back Classic Menu to the new Ribbon of Microsoft Excel 2010.
It is able to give you the best of both worlds: Classic Interface and Ribbon. The add-in for Excel adds a "Menus" tab between the "File" tab and "Home" tab on the Ribbon. By this tab, you can go to the familiar classic menu and toolbar. It allows you to work with Excel 2010 as if it were Excel 2003. Classic Menu for Excel 2010 is a bridge between Microsoft Excel 2003 and Microsoft Excel 2010. It is developed by Addintools (a company provides professional software, add-ins and tools for Microsoft Office) and can help your employees deploy Excel 2010 immediately without any frustration. No training or tutor is needed for the new Excel 2010 with confusing Ribbon any longer. Improve work efficiency: No more puzzles with the new scattered Ribbon, quickly get the exact buttons and menus and save time. New Features: Not only remain the original toolbars and buttons of Excel 2003, but also contain all new functions of Microsoft Excel 2010, such as Spark lines. Multi-Languages: Supports all languages that supported by Microsoft Office 2007: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Chinese, and more. Fully compatible with Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, Windows 2003 Server and 2008 Server. Easily show or hide Classic Menu and toolbars in Excel 2010; The classic menu can stay at far right of Ribbon, or between "File" and "Home" tabs in Ribbon; The Microsoft Excel 2003 interface can be positioned along with the Ribbon of Excel 2010 or you can completely overlay the latter. Easily show or hide "Menus" tab in the Ribbon; Original shortcuts are available. Press Alt-Q-Q, and you can use the familiar keyboard shortcuts again. Quickly find and execute the command that you want.


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Quick preview of the video I'm shooting in Park City on single track with Glass. The trails are all so good, world class, picking them is like putting together a ride playlist. I'm on the backside of Round Valley here and yesterday we rode Moose Bones, Crest, and Mid Mountain.
Today there's even more riding on the 400 miles of single track they have here.


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C6 Corvette: Edelbrock E-Force
Chevy's hot LS3 Corvette would've been unbeatable just 10 years ago, but with the 505hp Z06 and 638hp ZR1 now prowling the street, 436 hp just doesn't seem that hot anymore. If you fancy an automatic trans for your long commute, you'd still be out of luck even if you could afford the $76K entry price for a Z06. Vic Edelbrock feels your pain, and as a longtime Vette lover, he decided to level the playing field for us mere mortals. Edelbrock's E-Force supercharger kit pushes the stock LS3 engine up to an amazing 554 flywheel horsepower and 515 lb-ft of torque with the stock fuel pump, or 599 flywheel horsepower and 547 lb-ft of torque with an optional high-volume fuel pump. This blower kit has the same Eaton TVS Gen VI rotor assembly used on the new ZR-1 Corvette, as well as an air-to-water twin intercooler system and dual-core heat exchanger. Torque has been optimized through the use of 12-inch long runners, while low-speed fuel economy is retained through the use of an internal bypass valve to reduce parasitic loss. All of this technology fits under the stock hood without modification to the hood, hood liner, or cowl.
Both kits include all components needed to support the increased power, including 52 lb/hr injectors, a high-flow air intake system, and a handheld programming module to update the ECU. They are designed to work with all OEM emissions equipment and a pending EO makes them 50-state street legal. The 554hp kit (PN 1590, $6,495.95) and 599hp kit (PN 1591, $6,995.95) are complete systems that include matching coil covers for a great underhood look, and are available with a five-year, 100,000-mile warranty for worry-free operation.
Powertrain Shop: PerformaBuilt Overdrive
Many companies offer great transmissions, but Performabuilt Transmissions ups the bar by adding an amazing warranty of one full year, or two full years with the purchase of a converter (which is also covered for the same duration). The thing that sets their warranty apart from others is that it covers unlimited mileage, and racing too. PerformaBuilt's Level 3 "Invincible" Transmissions are made in 700R4, 4L60E, and 4L65E configurations, and are rated up to 800 hp. All incorporate a number of upgrades from "the beast" sun shell and Raybestos Stage 1 frictions, to specific proprietary internal modifications. The price for a PerformaBuilt "Invincible" is $2,625 without converter.
PerformaBuilt Transmissions
Budget Brakes: Wilwood D52 Caliper
Wilwood's new D52 calipers are a direct bolt-on replacement for all '68-and-later GM muscle cars, passenger vehicles, and light-duty trucks that were originally equipped with the big single-piston D52 pad calipers. The story here is that many gearheads would love the stopping power of a dual-piston caliper, but don't have the real estate inside their 15-inch rims, or the thousands of dollars to budget on a brake system upgrade. The solution is Wilwood's dual-piston D52 caliper. The calipers are built to mount in the stock location with stock-dimension rotors, using regular OE-type pads, and fitment anywhere the OE calipers were used. You'll also notice that the front corner of the caliper is beveled to clear even the tightest stock-style steel-wheel drop centers. The new D52 calipers provide a lightweight, high-strength, extreme-duty alternative for customized street machines and all competition vehicles that still require OE mounting. The forged billet aluminum bodies provide a substantial weight savings, without rust or corrosion, over the original cast-iron calipers. The two-piston design improves pad loading and clamping efficiency over the single-piston design, with an increase in overall piston clamping area to improve stopping power. Stainless steel pistons with high-temperature bore seals minimize heat transfer and provide maximum durability in the most extreme circumstances. Optional color finishes are available to complement wheel, tire, and rotor upgrades on all types of customized machines. The D52 caliper is priced at $178.19 each.
Wilwood Engineering
Problem Solver: 10-Bolt C-Clip Eliminator
The ubiquitous GM 10-bolt rear-in 8.2- and 8.5-inch ring gear sizes-came standard in many GM cars from the '60s through the '80s. While not known especially for ultimate strength, they can more than hold their own in most high-powered street vehicles, and with a little care, can be made into excellent performers. On the negative side, the GM 10-bolt uses a C-clip to retain the axles, which is a no-no in drag racing. To remedy the problem, many racers use external axle retention-called a C-clip eliminator. While these do perform the requisite safety function, they are less desirable for the street because their ball-bearing design is prone to failure and leakage. Strange Engineering has the solution with their specially designed C-clip eliminator kit (PN A1033), which uses tapered Timken bearings. These are capable of surviving severe side loads and constant use. The kit also features two seals per axleshaft, ensuring a completely sealed axle end. Complete axle and C-clip eliminator packages are also available. The A1033 kit makes your 10-bolt a win-win scenario with low operating cost (about $180), high strength, and the ability to handle the stresses of street work.
Strange Engineering
Classic Gauges: New Vintage USA
New Vintage USA, founded in 2008, has teamed up with Marshall Instruments to produce their all-new 1969 series muscle car inspired instrument sets. These feature bold mint green '60s graphics with modern full sweep stepper motor technology; through-the-dial white and amber lighting with chrome bezels cap off the look. Available in six gauge sets, the 160-mph speedometer is programmable to any speedometer signal with an easy, one-touch remote button. Programmable 21/16-inch gauges feature internal and external outputs for high/low warnings and peak recall, all via the remote push-button switches. Additional gauges can be built on a custom basis to monitor everything from air/fuel ratio, to boost pressure, and oil temperature. The 3?-inch and 21/16-inch gauges fit most aftermarket dashes, and all kits include mounting hardware, and temperature/pressure senders. New Vintage can even customize your gauges further with custom graphics, dials, and lighting.
New Vintage
Department Of Interior: Just Dashes Restoration
Plastic instrument panels and related components have been around since the early '60s, but age and usage take their toll on these decades-old parts. While new repop instrument panels are available for a few very popular models, most of us have to suffer. Now, old instrument panels can be completely restored by Just Dashes to factory new condition.
Over time, plastic cracks, and the chrome plating and paint wears off and discolors. Just Dashes can replate the part, paint where necessary, and add other decorative trim, like the woodgrain on these Oldsmobile pieces. Air vents are disassembled, replated, and detail painted to perfection. Regardless of year, make, or model, domestic or import, Just Dashes can restore it.
Just Dashes got its start restoring vinyl-covered parts, like dashpads, door panels, headrests, consoles, armrests, pillar covers, and more. We recently got the chance to get our '75 Laguna dashpad restored, and we'll be bringing you a full print story on exactly how they did it. It's an amazing process.
Just Dashes
Power Broker: World's 409 Block
World Products has announced an intriguing replacement engine block for the classic Chevy 409. Weighing 140 pounds less than the original and with the collaboration of long-time 409 tuning wizard Lamar Walden, World Products has resurrected a much-loved engine-a big-block from the golden era of the early 1960s. As with all 409s, the block deck is machined at 64 degrees to the cylinder center line, unlike the 90-degree convention of most engines. And the distinctive appearance of the 409 water pump is retained, as are most of the engine's external surface areas.
Inside, however, the new cast-aluminum block embraces modern technology. The cylinder bores have been increased from 4.3125 inches to 4.5 inches, allowing the engine to breathe better and to rev higher than its venerable predecessor. Further, to accommodate longer stroke lengths, the position of the camshaft is raised by .250 inch. GM's original 409 engine featured a 3.5-inch stroke that could be extended to 4.0 inches. This new World Products' 409 block permits a stroke length of 4.750 inches, offering a potential displacement of 632 ci. The original 409 when endowed with a 4.0-inch stroke was limited to 482.
Four-bolt main caps replace the original two-bolt layout, and both the main bearing journals and the rod bearing journals are designed for today's superior, high-performance bearings. Approximately 25 technical innovations have been incorporated in this new engine block.
World Products
Fuel Injection: Fast LSX-RT Intake
Late-model LS-engine transplants are gaining popularity in early muscle cars. Fueling the trend is a growing supply of 4.8/5.3/6.0L core engines from trucks, and 5.7L engines from Camaros, Firebirds, and C5 Corvettes. To complement these cool pairings of old and new, FAST has developed the LSX-RT fuel-injection manifold, which takes advantage of the increase in real estate afforded by older engine compartments. Until now, most aftermarket performance intakes for LS engines were based on a low-profile design that took into account the tight fitment issues of a Corvette engine compartment and low hood line, but this is not optimal for horsepower. Designed specifically for cathedral-port truck and LS1/LS6 engines, the LSX-RT has longer, less restrictive ports and a modular design that allows for easy porting. FAST claims the following: On a stock 6L truck motor they saw a 25hp peak increase by just changing the stock intake to a box-stock LSX-RT with a 120mm throttle body. That's a huge increase for just an intake change, and much more is possible with an upgrade to better heads and cam.


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Once an RAF and then a USAF SAC airbase, Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and Proving Ground is well known to British car enthusiasts for its near two-mile runway, making it about the only place in the UK where supercars can legally knock on the door of 200mph.
Today, we're taking part in shakedown trials for a car Lamborghini has never made: a rear-wheel drive Aventador. More than that, it's 300 lb lighter and has 60hp more!
The weather gods had been kind to us – it's unusual sunny but also windy and bitterly cold. On the other hand, cold air is good for internal combustion engines, and it carries the sound a long way.
The scream of the Oakley Design Aventador LP760-2 V12, amplified by its titanium exhaust system, reaches us long before the orange
apparition lunges into view. Jon Oakley is on his return run and the symphony of engine and exhaust grows to manic proportions. Yet it suddenly falls away as the nose dips under braking. The Lambo slows at the end of the runway, pulling alongside the stock Aventador we'd brought as a benchmark.
The car throws off serious heat into the frigid atmosphere. And as the butterfly door opens, it's clear why so many enthusiasts fall under the spell of the Raging Bull. In fact, some wealthy customers have paid well over sticker price to jump the queue for the Aventador, so it might not seem such a stretch to the $500,000 (£320k) Oakley's cars have sold for (depending on spec). But if you already have an Aventador, the modifications will set you back $95000.
Oakley Design
So what's the rationale for the Oakley Design LP760-2? Believe it or not, even in this rarefied atmosphere, there are some for whom this exclusive club simply isn't exclusive enough. Personalisation is the name of the game.
The first clue lies in the name. The Oakley LP760-2 has 760hp and 2WD. "This isn't about making the Aventador better per se, but rather about emphasizing its good points and playing down the less good ones to create a better balance," explained Oakley founder, Jon Oakley.
For those unfamiliar with Oakley Design, Jon's a respected test- and race driver whose specialty is setting up cars for some well-known road and race teams. His company gained its reputation with engine, suspension and aerodynamic additions for Porsches and the Ferrari Italia. Lamborghini is the third marque in the portfolio.
"The Aventador is relatively slow to turn into a corner and has a tendency to understeer," Jon explained. "The general feedback from clients is that it feels too sensible, Audi-like, losing the aggressive, razor edge feel of earlier cars like the Murcielago LP670 SV.
"That was my reaction when I first drove the car," said Jon. "I felt many of these issues could be addressed by removing the four-wheel drive system. So we placed orders for five cars in late 2010, which were scheduled to arrive in November."
"November came and went, and we heard there were teething problems that halted production," Jon continued. "So we didn't get our first Aventador until March this year. The second and third cars have now arrived, and the last two are due by July."
"We sold all five cars almost immediately on the strength of our press release," said Jon. "Three will go to customers who have our Ferrari Italia conversion. This orange car is the only right-hand drive example, all the others were LHD and white."
"Development took longer than you expect," he explained. "When you delve into a new car, you are on a steep learning curve. After six weeks working overtime into the early morning, the first car was finished at 2.45am in time for the Auto Italia Show at Brooklands, where it was met with an amazing response."
Carbon Diet
In addition to converting the car to rear-drive only, the company's objectives were to improve downforce, reduce weight, increase power and improve the soundtrack.
The weight reduction program involved removing all the front-drive components: The front differential and mounts tipped the scales at 92 lb, the driveshafts 35 and 31 lb – a total of 160 lb.
Next to go was the factory exhaust, weighing 88 lb, where Oakley's titanium replacement weighs only 9 lb!
Finally, the forged HRE wheels removed 15 lb from the unsprung weight at each corner, saving 62 lb across the four wheels, even though each is 0.5" wider than standard, helping to reduce sidewall flex from the factory Pirellis. All this adds up to an overall weight reduction of 300 lb.
Oakley Design's carbon-fiber aerodynamic kit consisted of 15 functional and 12 cosmetic parts, made from the same material as used by McLaren. As with previous Oakley cars, the aero parts were developed in the MIRA wind tunnel. "We spent more than 14 hours in the wind tunnel over a three-day period, testing at simulated speeds over 120mph," Jon explained.
"The front splitter extends 50mm further forward than stock while the front intakes have been reworked to increase airflow, and the leading edges are 10mm longer, add further downforce. We now have 170 lb of downforce over the front axle at 125mph," he said.
The stock Aventador looks incomplete at the rear because it's begging for a rear wing. The carbon Oakley wing sits on alloy uprights that facilitate adjustment up to a 45˚ angle of attack.
"While 45˚ would provide 535 lb of downforce over the rear axle at 125mph, the wind tunnel showed that 15˚, delivering 180 lb of downforce, balances the front-end," Jon said. "This was borne out in high speed testing in France where the balance felt absolutely right."
The 15˚ angle of the Oakley wings is 17˚ less than the high-speed position of the deck-mounted factory spoiler. This obviously produces less drag, benefiting top speed.
The top carbon air intakes at the rear are 25mm wider than stock to increase the ram-air effect into the airbox system. The side sill intakes are extended 50mm, and opened to increase airflow to the radiators for better cooling.
Finally, the rear bumper vents are 20mm wider to evacuate hot air from engine bay. This was necessary because the rear wing disables the deck-mounted, factory wing that normally lifts 20mm for engine cooling.
V12 Tuning
The factory claims the Aventador's 6498cc V12 develops 700hp at 8250rpm and 510 lb-ft of torque at 5500rpm. Jon Oakley's target was to increase this to at least 750hp.
"We baselined the new car on the dyno and saw 683.25hp with 524.2 lb-ft of torque," said Jon. "Although we expect that to improve slightly with a few miles under its belt."
The power increases from the Oakley modifications arrived in two stages. "When we improved the engine's breathing with the larger intakes and less restrictive titanium exhaust, we saw 733.4hp at 8000rpm with 547 lb-ft of torque at 5500rpm," Jon explained.
"Then we remapped the two ECUs to optimise fuelling and ignition for our parts, after which the dyno showed 760.21hp at a lower 7250rpm, with 577 lb-ft at 5500rpm."
Part of the ECU programming involved addressing the traction control protocols, while leaving Launch Control unaltered. "Essentially, we trick the ECU into thinking the car is moving less than 10mph so it doesn't want to send power to the missing front differential," Jon explained. "Thus, the car thinks it's rear-wheel drive."
The suspension geometry was reset to compensate for the lower weight and rear-drive balance but there's no change to the ride height. However, Oakley Design is working on a four-way adjustable titanium-cased damper kit to make the ride more compliant, with a range of adjustment for the track.
Behind The Wheel
The lower weight and greater power has an amazing effect on the Aventador. The standard car needs revs before it gets on cam but with the added torque and less bulk to move, the Oakley car punches you down the road with a ferocity that assaults your senses. It simultaneously assails you with a spine-tingling soundtrack; so that's two issues addressed.
Taking drive away from the front wheels feels like a veil has been removed from power steering ability to communicate. Turn-in was crisper, and without the front wheels pushing, understeer was reduced; advantages three and four.
Next up was a big surprise. You'd think that 760hp going to the rear wheels would make the Oakley Aventador a real handful, but it's not. And despite the company's efforts to disable the stability system, it wouldn't go away completely.
Put the car in Corsa mode, press the Off button, and you assume the car will drift. But no matter how hard we tried, it kept jumping back in extremis. This was very frustrating.
The Oakley Design LP760-2 is nothing short of epic. From its orange snout to the incredible soundtrack, the car remains branded into your retinas and eardrums long after it departed.
My first encounter with the Aventador LP760-2 was a mixture of elation and disappointment. Its riveting appearance carries the gravitas of any supercar but with the off-the-scale street smarts of a prizefighter.
A study in the art of the razor-edged, stealth-fighter school of car design, the Aventador has a matching interior with space-age LED instruments and red flip-up cover for the Engine Start button that would make a Top Gun pilot feel at home. However, for all that theater, the driving experience left me slightly bemused.
Compared to the Murciélago, its voice is more remote, and the handling is tamer. With its state-of-the-art safety systems, unless you do something terminally stupid, this latest all-wheel drive Lambo is unlikely to put you into a flat spin.
Despite the concessions, the Aventador does have a hard edge that's a throwback to its predecessors. For all its cutting edge carbon-fiber construction and electronics, the race-style suspension is distinctly old school, eschewing the comfortable active damping used by Ferrari and McLaren. For that alone, the Aventador is hard work over distance.
The other negative is its seven-speed ISR paddle-shift transmission. While it may be lighter than a dual-clutch system, the software calibration delivers upshifts that kick like a mule in Corsa mode.
Fortunately, the finer driving points of Lamborghini's flagship are largely irrelevant to potential owners since there's already a two-year waiting list.
2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP760-2
Jon Oakley
Halstead, Essex
Oakley Design
6498cc V12 with titanium exhaust and custom software
stock seven-speed ISR transmission in RWD only
stock ceramic
revised geometry
Wheels & Tires
19x9.5" front, 20x12.5" Oakley Design/HRE forged wheels with 255/35 ZR19 front, 335/30 ZR20 rear Pirelli P Zero tires
27-piece Oakley Design carbon fiber kit including front splitter and intakes, side channels, mirror caps, adjustable rear wing, rear outlets
Oakley Design carbon fiber sill plates


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A living will tells others how you want to be treated when it comes to life-sustaining measures. It is used when a person becomes terminally ill or unable to communicate or make decisions, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) says. Such a will doesn't always tell doctors to withhold or end treatment. In fact, it can call for treatment to go on regardless of your medical condition. Having a living will protects your rights as a patient and means that your family or friends aren't left with the burden of making difficult decisions about your care.
Many people avoid getting an advance directive for the same reason they often don't want to think about a will. People tend to think that serious illness or death is not going to happen to them, that they are immortal.
Beginning at age 18, you should put into writing how you feel about life-support systems, what your desires are, and who you want to make decisions for you if you can't make them for yourself.
When putting together a living will, you should think about the issues or types of life-sustaining care, the NCI says. These include:
Life-sustaining equipment, such as dialysis machines, ventilators, and respirators
Do not resuscitate orders, which mean medical staff are not to use CPR if your breathing or heart stops
Tube feeding or supplying fluids by tube
Withholding food or fluids
Palliative care, or care that provides comfort
Organ and tissue donation
You can refuse aggressive medical treatment, but still allow treatment that focuses on comfort. Such treatment could include antibiotics, nutrition, pain medication, and radiation therapy, the NCI says.
Once you sort through your feelings, you must write down your preferences so that your caregivers and health care providers know how to care for you. Your message to your health care providers is known as a living will. Legal forms vary from state to state. If you spend time in more than one state, it's crucial to know each state's rules. You can check with a lawyer about what you will need, or you may find free forms and help by visiting the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization website. Any forms you use must be signed, dated, and witnessed.
It's best to be as specific as possible. Avoid vague statements such as, "Just let me go peacefully." In a crisis situation, caregivers need clear direction, which also helps avoid conflicts. Make sure that your family, friends, health care team, and hospital or other health care providers all have a copy of your advance directive so that it can be easily accessed and followed.
You will need someone to make decisions for you if you aren't able to do so. The person you choose should be named in a legal document known as a durable power of attorney. For health decisions, this person is often called your health care proxy. Pick someone who understands you, respects you and your wishes, and can make difficult decisions in times of stress. Explain your end-of-life preferences and ask if he or she will honor your wishes. If the answer is "yes," you've found your advocate. You can designate your durable power of attorney to make financial and other decisions for you as well, should you become incapacitated.
An advance directive will contain the two legal documents you need: your living will and your durable power of attorney.


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Grapefruit League offers plenty of fun in the sun
Spring Training in Florida's Grapefruit League, a tradition since the 1890s, offers a multitude of treats for connoisseurs, sun worshipers and casual fans alike.
Fifteen Major League teams train in Florida, 12 of them along or essentially near the east and west coastlines and three in the center of the state. With so much available, fans can easily take a hot-dog-filled journey that suits their own schedules and preferences.
Spring Training in Florida's Grapefruit League, a tradition since the 1890s, offers a multitude of treats for connoisseurs, sun worshipers and casual fans alike.
Fifteen Major League teams train in Florida, 12 of them along or essentially near the east and west coastlines and three in the center of the state. With so much available, fans can easily take a hot-dog-filled journey that suits their own schedules and preferences.
Tigers: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland
Joker Marchant Stadium, home of the Tigers since it opened in 1966, is the second-oldest ballpark in the Grapefruit League. No team has called one city its Spring Training home as long as the Tigers, who began going to Lakeland in 1934, and with the exception of a few years in Evansville, Ind., during World War II, have been in Lakeland every year since.
The ballpark and the Tigertown complex sit on the site of what was Lodwick Field, a pilot training airbase during World War II. Three of the hangars from the old base remain standing and in use by the club and the Lakeland Parks and Recreation department.
It doesn't take long to realize how Lakeland got its name. Sitting in the upper reaches of the ballpark offers a view of Lake Parker, the largest of 38 named lakes in the city, and one of the many waterfront parks that define its natural beauty. Farther south sits Lake Hollingsworth and Florida Southern College, whose campus was designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Other features include Hollis Garden, an artistic mix of gardens and fountains located downtown.
Remodeled and made to look like Comerica Park in Detroit, this is a tradition-rich place to watch baseball.
Braves: Champion Stadium, Lake Buena Vista
Champion Stadium has been the Braves' Spring Training home since 1998. Located within minutes of each of Walt Disney World's many attractions, the stadium is one of the centerpiece items located within ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex. The 9,500-seat stadium includes four luxury boxes, multiple open-air suites and many of the same amenities found during the regular season at Major League ballparks.
The grassy berm located down the left-field line and beyond the left-field wall provides great sight lines and a relaxing atmosphere for fans who purchase standing-room-only tickets. Fans also can enjoy the comfort of stadium seating within this two-tier stadium, which hosted first-round games in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
Fans are just a short walk away from the arenas, tracks and fields of the Wide World of Sports Complex, which includes those for lacrosse, soccer, football, softball and other activities.
Fans can enjoy the many dining and lodging options provided by Walt Disney World and the city of Orlando. Universal Studios and Sea World are also located within 15 minutes of where the Braves train.
Astros: Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee
A short drive away are the Astros, who have been playing spring games in Kissimmee at Osceola County Stadium, the smallest ballpark in the circuit with a capacity of 5,300, since 1984.
If you plan to watch the Astros, be prepared to wear some mouse ears. The ballpark is only a few miles from Disney World and Universal Studios and all the attractions that are in that area. Fans can easily stay close to the theme parks and find themselves a short drive away from Grapefruit League baseball.
Even closer to Osceola County Stadium is Gatorland, a 110-acre family-themed park with thousands of alligators and crocodiles on display. Along the way there is no shortage of miniature golf courses and other smaller attractions in the immediate area, providing plenty of fun for families.
Nationals: Space Coast Stadium, Viera
Moving to the east coast, Space Coast Stadium is not far from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral -- hence its name and the space theme that is echoed in every corner of the ballpark. It has been the home of the Nationals/Expos since 2003.
In 2008, the ballpark, which seats 8,100 fans, received several upgrades, including a new video board, lighting system, PA system and seating. A left-field tiki bar and picnic area also were added.
Mets: Tradition Field, Port St. Lucie
Tradition Field has been the home of the Mets since it opened in 1988. It's a replica of Shea Stadium, the team's former home in New York.
No visit is complete without sampling a Taco-In-A-Helmet, the stadium's unique take on Mexican fare. An addition to the park is a party deck in right field, giving fans an option in addition to the tiki bar down the left-field line. Also unique to this ballpark is the St. Lucie Bat House, a habitat constructed beyond right field for between 10,000 and 15,000 bats that previously took up residence at the stadium.
In addition to the town's own array of establishments, Port St. Lucie is a 20-minute drive to the shops and restaurants of Jensen Beach and Stuart. Another 45 minutes down the coast is West Palm Beach, the northernmost of South Florida's three major cities.
Drive inland from Port St. Lucie and within an hour you'll reach Lake Okeechobee, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country. Areas around Okeechobee offer camping, biking, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Cardinals and Marlins: Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter
Built in 1998, Roger Dean Stadium is the only shared ballpark in the Grapefruit League. It features field boxes, loge boxes, bleachers, a grass berm, and luxury skybox seating. It seats approximately 7,000 and another 200 fans can spread out on a blanket and get a closer look of the game from the Grass Berm, located just in front of the Party Deck in right field.
If you're taking in a game, you won't want to miss the gameday experience in downtown Abacoa. Nearby restaurants and sports bars are filled with fans throughout Grapefruit League season. All of it is within walking distance to the stadium.
Nearby, fans can check out the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, which is located in a restored World War II housing quarters building. The southern-most Spring Training site on the east coast, Juno Beach and West Palm Beach are also easy drives from Jupiter, as is MacArthur Beach State Park. The state park is open seven days a week and offers visitors the opportunity to kayak, fish, bird-watch and snorkel.
The Marlins moved from Viera to Jupiter in 2003. When they became the Miami Marlins in 2012, the walls were painted with the team's new logos and colors.
Twins: Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers
Built in 1991, Hammond Stadium is located in the CenturyLinkSports Complex. The ballpark, which has a capacity of 8,730, is also the home of the Twins' Class A Advanced affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle.
The exterior of the ballpark is modeled after Churchill Downs, the famous Louisville racetrack, complete with a fountain and rows of parking that are named after former Twins greats such as Bert Blyleven, Tony Oliva, Harmon Killebrew, Jim Kaat, Kirby Puckett and Kent Hrbek.
Fans looking to get some sun can head to nearby Fort Myers Beach, or drive across the causeway to Sanibel Island or Captiva Island. Another popular area is Fort Myers' historic downtown district, featuring historic buildings with various shops and restaurants.
Red Sox: JetBlue Park, Fort Myers
A mere eight miles away is Boston's ballpark, informally dubbed Fenway South. It opened in 2012 and inside it resembles Fenway Park, complete with a Green Monster wall in left field upon which fans can sit, just as they do in Boston. The rest of the outfield is constructed to resemble Fenway as well.
The concept -- replicating Fenway Park but incorporating a Southwest Florida feel -- has become a living, breathing reality. Fans will feel baseball tradition, but with the soothing comfort of palm trees in the backdrop. Boston's Spring Training stadium is state of the art. There are six practice fields surrounding it.
Tradition is everywhere, including a Ted Williams statue just outside the ballpark, and glossy photos inside the main concourse that chronicle the greatest moments in Red Sox history.
Fans who come to Red Sox camp won't go hungry. There are eateries all over Fort Myers, particularly at the Gulf Coast Town Center, an outdoor shopping area about five miles south of the ballpark.
Rays: Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte
Among the interesting features of Charlotte Sports Park, built in 1998, is the seating, which affords several options, including 5,000 fixed seats and two berm areas. And in left-center field is a full liquor tiki bar that has a seating capacity for up to 69 fans at a time.
For those with children, the "Kids Clubhouse" zone, located behind the berm seating in the right-field area, features a playground area.
And fans don't have to miss any of the action to walk around the ballpark. A 19,000-square-foot wooden concourse stretches around the outfield to provide 360-degree pedestrian circulation and impressive views of the field and bullpens.
Orioles: Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota
The crown jewel of the Grapefruit League, Ed Smith Stadium was in need of an extreme makeover and fortunately it got one, to the tune of a $31.2 million expenditure, after the spring season of 2010, the Orioles' first after leaving their previous spring home in Fort Lauderdale.
The revamped ballpark, which features Spanish-style architecture, has received rave reviews. The Orioles' retired numbers hang from under the press box and suite area, and a quote from Cal Ripken Sr. is displayed on the outside. Fans can enjoy shaded areas over their seats or go out to the left-field lawn for a more laid-back atmosphere, with concessions ranging from the traditional hot dog to crab cakes for a decidedly Baltimore feel.
The seats are refurbished ones from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, while the three air-conditioned suites are numbered 66, 70, and 83, corresponding to the team's three World Series championships. The park also features 100 high-definition televisions and a high-definition LED video board in the outfield.
Pirates: McKechnie Field, Bradenton
McKechnie Field, originally built in 1923 and renovated in 1991-93, is named for Hall of Fame manager Bill McKechnie, a Pittsburgh native and former Bradenton resident. McKechnie managed the Pirates to the World Series championship in 1925. The Bucs have trained and played their spring games at this site since 1969.
Having received a complete facelift in 2008 as well as additional upgrades prior to the 2013 season, McKechnie Field, the senior facility of the Grapefruit League, still retains all the charm of its history. Eight new light towers outline the park and the visitors' clubhouse has been rebuilt, but the historical façade of the grandstand still showcases the vintage ballpark look.
The renovations included new grounds, wide access ramps, concession stands, kiosks and improved sight lines. The palm-tree-lined park features 1920s Spanish-mission style architure, using masonry, stucco and structural steel materials. A public plaza and walkway around the park were also added. Inside McKechnie, fans were moved closer to the field by expanding seating capacity to 8,500. The ballpark is often sold out for Spring Training games.
Phillies: Bright House Field, Clearwater
Built in 2004, Bright House Field is the second-newest ballpark in the Grapefruit League. Since it's a replica of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Phillies fans should feel right at home there.
Bright House Field might be the best Spring Training ballpark in Florida. It has an enjoyable atmosphere and the fans continue their experience after the game listening to live music at the Tiki Pavilion in left field. Seats are available beyond the left-field wall, which is a great way to watch the game.
Lenny's is located practically right across the street, and it's a must for Phillies fans looking for breakfast. It's advisable to arrive early before a game, especially on weekends. There's often a line outside the restaurant.
Clearwater Beach, on the Gulf of Mexico, is among the best beaches in Florida. And there are plenty of fine restaurants along the beach as well, so there should never be a shortage of finding something tasty to eat or good to drink.
Blue Jays: Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, Dunedin
Florida Auto Exchange Stadium has been the Blue Jays' Spring Training facility since it was built in 1990. The 5,510-seat ballpark includes a press box level with air-conditioned skyboxes and three picnic areas.
Dunedin has hosted the Blue Jays since their inception in 1977 and also is home for the Class A Dunedin Blue Jays and Dunedin Falcons High School baseball team. It was previously ranked as one of the top five places to watch a Spring Training game by Sports Illustrated.
The town of Dunedin is a short ferry ride from Caladesi Island, which has been voted as one of the best beaches in the world. It also is located along the Fred Marquis Pinellas bike trail, a paved 34-mile path that extends from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. Other famous attractions in the area can be found in downtown Dunedin, which features more than 100 privately owned shops and restaurants. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is also a short drive from the ballpark and is home to Winter, the dolphin with a prosthetic tail that was featured in the film "Dolphin Tale."
Yankees: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
Originally called Legends Field, George M. Steinbrenner Field has the same dimensions as Yankee Stadium, down to the inch. It was insisted to be so by the Boss, who, as the story goes, phoned the Bronx from Tampa during its construction and had an employee go to the outfield wall with a tape measure during a driving snowstorm, just to be sure the measurements were correct.
The Yankees have made improvements to the complex over the years, including adding the right-field Tampa Tribune Deck party pavilion, where fans can dine and soak up sunshine during games. Built in 1996, it is the largest ballpark in the Grapefruit League, with a capacity of 11,076.
A statue of Steinbrenner was erected outside the home-plate entrance after his 2010 passing, an exact replica of which stands inside Gate 6 at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees also have their own version of Monument Park outside the field's entrance, featuring all of the club's retired numbers and plaques about each player's career. Other entertainment venues within close distance of Steinbrenner Field include Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the highly rated Lowry Park Zoo and Busch Gardens amusement park.
Walter Villa is a contributor to MLB.com.


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Plasma Cutting Guide
Eastwood's new Plasma Cutting Guide adds precision to your sheetmetal sheering. The adjustable guide, designed to fit Eastwood's Versa Cut plasma cutter, can help with cutting holes from 3 to 16 inches in diameter in material up to 3⁄8-inch thick. With its adjustable rod, it can also be used to make arcs, straight-line cuts, and even free-form designs.
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Universal Tool Set
Craftsman has packaged its Universal handtools in a variety of different sets, from seven-piece wrench collections to the 115-piece monster seen here. The Universal wrenches have a tooth design that will fit six different types of fasteners, including 6- and 12-point, Torx, and hex bolts that have been partially rounded off by other tools. The 115-piece kit includes inch and metric wrenches, hex keys, 1⁄4- and 3⁄8-inch drives and sockets, bits, and a bit driver.
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With all due respect to matija for a great module (which is in use here as I speak), File::Tail isn't the best name for what it does (implementing Unix's tail -f (follow) idiom). I've needed the real tail (last n lines of a file) in the past, and the best I found was to use File::ReadFileBackwards and read the n lines needed and reverse the resulting array. I would say that File::Tail::Follow would have been a better name. That would leave File::Tail available for the standard Unix tail idiom.
Another poorly-named module, one of my workhorses, is Mail::Sendmail, which sends mail. It does not, however, require the sendmail program to do its job.
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Currently in the US, over 60% of our population is overweight or obese. This means that the majority of people are searching for ways to fight this epidemic. Many of them will try different methods but still not achieve the results that they want. They may find that dieting every now and then or denying themselves certain foods will not work in the long run. So, how can you determine the proper way to lose those excess pounds and remain excited about what you are doing? The best way may be to stop focusing only on your job and try to find a hobby that gets you up and motivated. By having a consistent and progressive fitness routine, you will be able to constantly see improvements in your health and reap the best benefits from your workouts.
You need to take responsibility for your workouts. You have to get off the couch, find the time and give it your all. You can come up with a billion excuses for not going to the gym or your fitness class; however, in the end it comes down to you. You have to schedule a time to go and make yourself go no matter what. There are also many different methods people use to maintain accountability throughout their workouts. Some rely on the help of others, like having a fitness partner. When you find someone who can schedule their routines at the same time as yours, you will not want to let them down by not showing up, and you may be more encouraged to go to the gym and get in some extra socializing. You can also use some of the new technology out there. There are many apps that can track your progress and results, and there are many online communities similar to facebook that are for fitness enthusiasts. However, if you happen to be old school, you can always keep a fitness journal that can track your fitness times, results and your eating habits. Again, it is up to you to find the best method to use to help you stick to your fitness routine.
You need to know before starting a routine that it may take some time to get the results that you want. Remember the old saying Rome wasn't built in a day. This can easily apply to your fitness routine. It is normal for us to want to see results right away, especially when we are living in the age of instant satisfaction. However, it will take time and a lot of hard work to get the body that we want. You need to stay strong and never give up if you want to achieve your goals. You need to have a consistent fitness routine that you can easily adapt and ease into slowly. Remember not to push yourself too hard in the beginning. You may end up injuring yourself, which can cause an unplanned hiatus in your fitness routine that many never return from.
For most of us, diet is defined as those brief periods of time that we deny ourselves certain foods or only eat certain foods in order to lose weight. However, we eventually come to realize that this or that diet does not work, and in the end we quit or diet and may even end up gaining more weight. We need to change the meaning of this word back to what it use to be. Our diet should be what we eat on a daily basis. In order to take our fitness routines to the next level and ensure success, we need to have a nutritious and well-rounded diet. We need to remember to eat healthy to make sure that our bodies are getting the proper fuel for our workouts. Try adding in some lean protein and vegetables to see how much more your body can do during your fitness routine. You may be amazed at how much clearer you can think and how much more you can achieve.
It does not matter which fitness level you are at. All you need to do is start out with some small lifestyle changes that you can keep up with easily and consistently. You need to devise a plan and stick with that plan. In time, you will start to see the results that you want, but you have to stay motivated to make sure that you give it enough time to achieve your goals.


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Welcome to the results of our eighth Photochop Challenge based on the sexy Audi R8 supercar, and you can see we received some imaginative and beautifully crafted creations.
For those of you who still don't know, photochop is the term given to a car that's been modified using manipulation software such as Photoshop. Often used to remove zits from the faces of your favorite stars, it's more usefully employed adding carbon fiber spoilers and different wheels to your favorite automobile. And that's why we've been running this series of challenges to encourage everybody to explore their artistic side.
We're also very happy to have two high school classes participate, with entries coming in from students at Quartz Hill, Lancaster and William Knight high schools in California. The challenge occurred early in the school year, so we're looking forward to see how the same students develop in the next Photochop Challenge, which is launched elsewhere in this issue.
As nominated by their teachers, a student from each school will be awarded a T-shirt for having the most promising entry. These are Tanner Gordon from Quartz Hill (good enough to make our top ten!), Sergio Garcia from Knight School and Elise Olizarraga from Lancaster. If more schools or students wish to take part, simply email us at the address below.
As for our top entry, we narrowed your entries down to our ten favorites and asked ex-VW chief designer and now Mazda's chief designer in the US, Derek Jenkins, to select a recipient to receive the Pro Spec 1.0 competition driving shoes generously donated by DC Shoes to the best entry.
He shortlisted his selection to Drew Abejon's rally car, Gerardo Garay Jr's racecar and the widebody from Anthony Rodriguez. All three were fine entries but the decision finally went in favor of Gerardo, who will receive the FIA-approved racing shoes that retail for around $200.
As we always remind you, this isn't a competition. It's a challenge, and just for fun. The shoes are simply a reward for the most creative entry courtesy of Ken Block, co-founder of the premier skate shoe company, DC Shoes, a Subaru rally driver and an internet legend thanks to his Gymkhana videos.
Gerardo is a graphic designer from Bridgeport, CT who idolizes the R8 and couldn't resist having a go. He claims to have had European cars all his life and they've never let him down. For his photochop, he started by extending the body to get a GT3-look, widening the front fenders and adding details like the hood scoops, splitter, grille, side-exit exhaust and modifying the rear wing from the R8 racecar. He has had good experiences with Mobil 1 and Michelin, so added their logos as well as some Recaros he previously owned. He then fitted staggered Auto Art wheels and decided to change the background.
Gerardo narrowed edged out Drew Abejon's tribute to Audi's '80s Pikes Peak S1 quattro, adding fender flares, enlarged scoops, spoilers, a hood bulge, mirrors, Desmond Regamaster wheels, brakes, a Recaro, driver and rollcage. He also removed the handles, added carbon R8 racecar ducts and changed the grille. There's even a S1 quattro model hanging from the rearview mirror. Another great job, Drew! Our other favorites included the armored version from Shane Porcinula, Rick Portela's tank and Lukas Rams' monster truck. We also included Michael Shofner's hand-drawn batmobile version. From the three schools, we selected the work of Brett White and Matt Stoffel from Quartz Hill as well as Jesus Lopez and Jose Palma from Knight and finally Josh Berry from Lancaster high School because each was an imaginative attempt.
While we could only print a few entries in eurotuner magazine, we ensured you could see every entry here at eurotuner.com
To everybody who entered and those who wish they did, we'd encourage you to have a go at Photochop Challenge 9 – a Bavarian Autosport BMW M3. You've got nine weeks to send us you're entries, so let's see what you can do. The image and logos to download are at eurotuner.com


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Usually you don't start talking about must win games until at least half way through the season. Unfortunately when you get off to a 2-3 start and you are facing a very difficult stretch of games you can get yourself backed into a corner very early on. With games coming up against the Giants, Falcons and Eagles this game is without a doubt a season defining game.
Win this game and you can still cling to some hope that the playoffs are a real possibility. Lose and you are staring at a very real possibility of an implosion. Obviously I am hoping and slowly convincing myself that the Cowboys will win this game.
Carolina may be a 1-4 team, but they have several very close losses. Included in that list of 4 losses is a game against the Falcons that they only lost thanks to a miracle finish. So we are really looking at a team that is essentially in the same place as the Cowboys in terms of record and desperation.
Cam Newton could easily take the game over if the Cowboys don't have a good plan to contain him. I hope we don't see a lot of the typical 3 man rush from Rob Ryan this week. The Cowboys need to contain Newton and keep him in the pocket. Steve Smith is the biggest concern in the passing game but he can be taken out of the game with physical play at the line of scrimmage. Terence Newman always had Smith's number but now that he is gone the Cowboys need the other cornerbacks to step up.
The offense has a good chance to repeat their rushing performance from last week. Carolina has a terrible rush defense. But the Cowboys will have to do it without DeMarco Murray this week. He is likely out with a sprained foot so Felix Jones will get a lot of action. Felix was pretty good last week but ran out of gas a little in the second half. Hopefully he'll be able to stay strong for four quarters this week. I'm sure Phillip Tanner and even Lance Dunbar will get a lot of action as well as long as the running game is working.
The biggest thing this week is just playing a clean game. By that I mean no turnovers and no big special teams plays by the Panthers. On paper the Cowboys appear to be the better team. They have a better defense and a better offense than the Panthers. But if the Cowboys play a sloppy game like they have often done this season they could easily lose. The Cowboys don't have to play great or even good. They just need to play decent football and they will win the game.
I don't think the Cowboys will win as easily as they should this week, but I do think they will find a way to get it done. I'm predicting a 23-10 win for the Cowboys in what will be a hard fought game with a lot of rushing yards by the offense. I don't even want to think about what could happen to the season if the Cowboys find a way to lose this game.


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Mariner 07
Goals: Identical to Mariner 6, which was launched 31 days earlier, Mariner 7 had the same goal: to study the surface and atmosphere of Mars during a close flyby.
Accomplishments: The Mariner 7 mission benefited from its reprogrammable command system. When scientists, intrigued by Mariner 6's pictures of the Martian south pole, asked that Mariner 7 take extra pictures of that area, controllers were able to comply. The spacecraft took 93 far- and 33 near-encounter images, showing heavily cratered terrain very similar to images recorded by Mariner 6. The south polar cap was identified as mostly carbon dioxide.


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Blackberry Targets Emerging Markets, and More
What's News: Blackberry unveils a new smartphone called the Q5 aimed at consumers in emerging markets. ESPN and Twitter expand partnership to share video highlights of major sports events. U.S. households cut down debt. Joanne Po reports. Photo: Blackberry
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You might remember from my recent Amaro post that Jen and I picked up a couple of herbs at the farmer's market–lemon balm and anise hyssop. I wanted to use both herbs in cocktails; I muddled the lemon balm, but with the anise hyssop, I chose to go a different direction.
You probably won't be surprised to learn that anise hyssop bears distinctive notes of anise in its aroma and taste. You probably also won't be shocked to find that I chose to pair it with rye whiskey. After all, absinthe carries certain anise notes in its flavors, and absinthe pairs well with rye in such cocktails as the Sazerac. I didn't, however, want to simply replicate the Sazerac using an infused rye.
Instead, I decided to poke around with another New Orleans classic, the Vieux Carré. This venerable cocktail calls for equal parts rye, cognac, and sweet vermouth, with a splash of Benedictine and dashes of Peychaud's and Angostura bitters. I retained the basic flavors, but played around with the composition.
photograph by Jennifer Hess; oh, and I'm not really interested in taking the time to make my ice cubes crystal clear, so if cloudy ice offends your aesthetic sense, that's your thing, not mine.
Neuf Carré
2 oz anise hyssop rye (recipe follows)
1 oz B&B
1 oz Carpano Antica vermouth
2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
Build in a double Old Fashioned glass over ice.
Anise Hyssop Rye
Wash and dry one bunch of anise hyssop. Place in a jar and add 4 oz. rye whiskey (I used Rittenhouse 100-proof). Steep for 24 hours, or until the anise-rye flavor pleases you. Strain, and discard the anise hyssop.


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Click here to view the 2018 Rolling Academy Documentary!
Each expedition concludes with a dinner and presentation for parents, community members and friends. Students work in small groups during the Rolling Academy to complete a photography slide show, video documentary and as individuals deliver speeches documenting their personal learning. The symposium is completely student directed and organized.
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Much thanks to The FADER's Pete Macia, who was able to retrieve this post from his bloglines and allow us to get it back online after the DMCA eradicated it's presence on the internet due to apparent copyright infringement issues. We strive to attain permission for everything we post where possible so we're still not sure what the offending track(s) was, but we suspect it might have been the Hockey or Delphic tracks given their recent major label deals. Without further ado:
We've been talking up our hot tips for '09 for a minute now, but we decided it was high time we took action and threw together a proper list. Here are some bands you're going to give a fuck about over the next 12 months.
We're not exactly sticking our neck out here given the maelstrom of buzz that's surrounded Passion Pit to this point, but we got the album into the office last week and we'd just like to warn you of the ways in which this thing is going to rock the music-consuming public with it's brilliance this spring. There a few things left to be finalized on the LP so we're not at liberty to say much, but we can tell you it will be called Manners and it's just about everything we could have hoped for and more. Careful listeners will discern a few new tracks in the background of Fader TV's behind the scenes look at the making of the record here, and you better believe producer Chris Zane's hype-smashing proclamations about the record lest the truth dropkick you in the jaw when it drops in spring. New material is understandably on lockdown for the time being, so for now here's a next-level reworking of "Sleepyhead" courtesy of our NYC boys The Knocks.
MP3: "Sleepyhead" (The Knocks Remix) - Passion Pit
Speaking of The Knocks, dudes run HeavyRoc studios in Chinatown, where they've spent the last year readying NYC pop sensation Samuel for the big time. Having successfully produced and managed the young pop star-in-waiting to a contract with newly-revived Columbia imprint StarTime (home to Passion Pit, Peter Bjorn & John, et. al), they're currently in the studio readying his debut album. Taste the first fruits of their labor below in the form of debut single "Say Goodbye", which features saccharine backing vocals from Frances' Julia Tepper and guitar work from The Virgins' Wade Oates.
MP3: "Say Goodbye" - Samuel
Theophilus London hardly needs any introduction given the way we've been extolling him as the second coming and all, but he's here just so we can say "we told you so... and then reminded you a couple of more times" when he's selling out arenas like a week from now. "Sandcastles" was born to destroy the charts.
MP3: "Sandcastles (Black x Blue)" - Theophilus London
Switching coasts for a minute, let's talk about Portland indie phenoms Hockey, whose LCD Soundsystem meets The Rapture and Julian Casablanca sound has them primed for big things in the new year. With the headlining slot on Passion Pit's NME sponsored UK tour and a debut album, Mind Chaos, overflowing with commercially viable singles, expect British audiences to embrace Hockey as the next great American indie band of '09.
MP3: "Too Fake" - Hockey [link removed]
We were huge fans of short-lived Mancunian collective Snowfight In The City Centre and their epic debut single "No Light Left", so news of their demise in 2007 was crushing. Fortunately, from their ashes has risen Delphic, an even more promising outfit with a mechanical precision and electronic brilliance in keeping with Manchester's rich musical lineage. With massive industry attention, a full European tour supporting Bloc Party on the horizon and some massive tracks (see: "Doubt") already under their belt, look for Delphic to succesfully realize all the potential Snowfight failed to capitalize on in the months to come.
MP3: "Doubt" - Delphic [link removed]
Previously: Reasons Not To End It All In 2009 Pt. I
Monday, February 23, 2009
6 comments:
- Anonymous said...
yay! it's back! i didnt get a chance to download before
- February 23, 2009 at 4:26 PM
- Liam Haynes said...
Wondered where this had gone. I got a post on White Lies removed by blogger without notice a few months back, and a Copyright Infringement removal of a post on Jeremy Warmsley around the same time. That second one was accompanied by a warning from box.net about copyright infringement complaints, and an email from Google. Despite Jeremy himself having given me permission to post the tracks...
Keep up the good work!
- February 23, 2009 at 8:12 PM
- Mickey said...
damn that delphic song was incredible too
- February 24, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- Paul said...
- February 24, 2009 at 7:38 PM
- tony the tiger said...
i cant stop banging out that hockey track. tooooo good
- February 25, 2009 at 12:34 AM
- Don Simon said...
Hey man,
Liking your blog! do you have an email I can reach you at? Thought you might be interested in some info on our new label from Stockholm...
//Don Simon
- February 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM


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... but Scrooge's subsequent admission that he discovered the diamonds in (what once was) Bubba Duck's cave seriously muddies the moral waters. Given that the diamonds must be "uncovered" with a tap of Scrooge's cane, one can surmise that his "checking out" of the island during the previous week involved more than simply looking at what would, on the surface, appear to be worthless lumps of coal. Scrooge would have had to have actively investigated the cave in order to know that diamonds were hidden in it. Even if you grant Scrooge the ability to identify diamond-bearing coal formations at a glance -- a pretty neat trick, given that the whole "coal turning into diamonds" meme is apparently rather shaky to begin with -- this would pretty clearly constitute illegal trespassing of some kind. GeoX brings this point up as an example of an "ethical dilemma" at the heart of the story, and I would have to agree with him. There seems to be an implicit assumption that Scrooge, being the "good guy" in any conflict with Glomgold, can't be criticized for skirting the law in order to exercise his quasi-supernatural wealth-finding powers. Right off the bat, therefore, Scrooge starts the storyline in a morally questionable position, even though Magon and Talkington don't seem to regard it as such.
Cold Duck," these foreshadowings are actually more impressive, since most of them don't pay off until a chapter or two down the road and therefore ask more of the viewer in terms of recall.
Other than that, Mr. GeoX, how did you like the teleplay? I've already spilled the beans regarding my opinion of Bubba as a continuing character. That's not to say, however, that he didn't have his moments, which I shall try my level best to spotlight.
(GeoX) "There aren't any diamonds here--only coal!" WHY NOT JUST GET ELEPHANTS TO STEP ON THEM THAT SEEMS TO DO THE TRICK? Okay, no fair using this entry to mock a previous episode.
I'm decidedly disappointed in the normally sharp-witted Dewey (you know, the Nephew who is "the best at coming up with escape plans" and such) for being so slow on the uptake here.
Two odd things about this scene: Gyro, who will be so quick to jump on Scrooge in "Bubba Trubba" for cavalierly "altering the past" by allowing Bubba to return to Duckburg with him, does not seem worried in the least about altering Egyptian (and, presumably, subsequent world) history with his little bombastium-powered clock gizmos... and Scrooge's "turkey-neck LIGHTBULB! moment" really has to be seen to be believed:
(Greg) Launchpad actually flings the big hand on the magically appearing clock in the back of the cockpit about 1000 rotations. WHAT THE HELL? That makes no sense at all considering that the Shortcut didn't have any of that when we first saw it. That is logic break #2 for the episode and a big one at that.
Actually, you can see the giant clock in the very first shot when Gyro pulls off the tarp to reveal the machine. The problem is that Gyro originally sets the machine to go back three days using only the buttons on the control panel, so the effect of Launchpad's spinning of the clock hands comes OUT OF NOWHERE.
(Greg) So Bubba got pretty much a season to work with and as fans discovered for themselves; gimmicks sell T-shirts, characters sell tickets and Bubba was such a gimmick (and a major character from there on) that it made DuckTales jump the shark and they never recovered from it. Even when Gizmo Duck came; even when the GOLD WAVE OF DEATH two part episode came; even the Metal Mites; even the DuckTales Movie came, it was no good anymore.
Once "Time is Money" was completed, the DT crew seems to have realized its mistake regarding Bubba. Bubba appeared only eight times the rest of the way, compared to 14 for Fenton Crackshell (not counting "Super DuckTales"), and in only two of those appearances -- "Bubbeo and Juliet" and "Bubba's Big Brainstorm" -- did he play a role that could fairly be described as major. Nor did Disney enjoy the fringe benefit of "T-shirt sales" or their equivalent. The only piece of Bubba-themed merchandise that I ever saw advertised was a clock-radio in a copy of the German comic magazine MICKY MAUS. I'd like to believe that this choice of chatchka was a tribute to the caveduck's love of rock and roll, but, seeing as how Webby and Launchpad also rated face time on these items... So one could say that the "damage" caused by Bubba's presence was held to a relative minimum. But damage was certainly done.
(Greg) So Scrooge tries to use the pen laser onto the conveniently placed rock and the rock turns into a dinosaur. Okay; that was pretty convincing as Tootsie holds [her] ass on that one. He goes into Bubba's arm and it's Scooby Doo scare spot time. Man; that is so uncanny to someone I know from a previous HB series. Oh wait; I know: Scrappy Doo. Bubba cuddles him like a mother hen as the nephews point out the obvious and LP hopes she has [had] her shots. And so Bubba punishes him by using Tootsie's foot to MURDER LP's foot. HAHA!...Launchpad does the foot grabbing spot as Launchpad proclaims that she smashed his tootsy. And of course Bubba didn't name his pet in advance; so he calls her Tootsie now (Frank Welker again).
The use of Launchpad as the source of Tootsie's name may not have been coincidental. Terry McGovern, playing a minor role in George Lucas' feature film THX-1138 (1971), inadvertently gave a name to one of the Star Wars movies' most beloved creatures when he remarked, "I think I ran over a Wookiee back there." Here, LP gets run over BY the critter he ultimately titles. Ironic, isn't it?
(Greg) [Scrooge] asks for as many bananas as he can find as we go to the scene changer and see Launchpad near a tree of banana[s] as he is eating them one by one while peeling the peels so to speak. He throws the banana peel into the pile as he has had enough of eating them. HAHA! You didn't have to eat them; just un-peel them. Scrooge is right; you are now officially an airhead. And Louie gleefully states the obvious to him just to make it even more funny. Louie grabs the peels and walks off as LP throws one away and blows [Louie] off for not telling him. Somehow; he is completely immune to the obvious.
Launchpad's role here is fairly low-key, but this is by far his most memorable contribution to the fun. Between this massive act of noshing and his initial appearance searching through Gyro's icebox, are we witnessing the beginning of LP's transformation into the junk-food-scarfing sidekick of Darkwing Duck? (Thankfully, he does have a few more meaty roles ahead of him before the books close on DT.)
I wouldn't use those precise words, but I do agree with the general sentiment. It's only after Bubba comes to Duckburg that we begin to see just how limited a character he is. In his own element, and later on in Toupay, he manages to hold his own.


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Special equipment: Parchment paper
Cut both ends of corn, remove husks and save for wrapping. Cut corn kernels off the cob. In a food processor, grind the kernels with the cornmeal.
Beat shortening and butter together until creamy. Add the sugar, half-and-half and salt. Add the corn mixture and mix well.
For each tamale, overlap 2 corn husks. Spread some of the corn mixture onto the husks. Place 1 cheese strip and 1 chile strip on top of the mixture. Top with more corn masa. Bring the edges of the corn husks over the filling to cover completely. Place the husk on a piece of square parchment paper. Fold ends of corn husks, then fold sides of parchment over tamale and fold up ends. Tie string around ends to hold in place. Continue until all tamales are tied. Place on a rack and steam approximately 35 to 45 minutes.