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2-minute Drill: Packers 38, Redskins 20
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Taking a closer look at the Green Bay Packers' 38-20 victory over the Washington Redskins Sunday at Lambeau Field, a game in which the Packers did something they'd never done in franchise history:
Thumbs up: Aaron Rodgers downplayed his 480-yard passing game by saying that most of it came on yards after the catch by his receivers, and he wasn't kidding. According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Packers racked up 283 yards of YAC Sunday, or 59 percent of Rodgers' passing yards. Those 283 YAC yards were the most by any National Football League team since the start of 2008 season.
James Jones, who finished with a career-high 178 receiving yards, gained 90 of those after the catch. Then came Randall Cobb (128 yards, 78 YAC), Jermichael Finley (65 yards, 59 YAC), James Starks (36 yards, 41 YAC), Jordy Nelson (66 yards, 10 YAC) and Andrew Quarless (7 yards, 5 YAC).
"I just saw the stat sheet now, and it's amazing, it's crazy," Finley said. "All of them guys had an awesome game today."
Thumbs down: Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather not only knocked Packers running back Eddie Lacy out of the game with a concussion and then knocked himself out with one of his own, but once he finally gathers his wits, he'll find himself having absorbed a hit to the checkbook, too. Given Meriweather's history – he incurred a $50,000 fine in 2010 for helmet-to-helmet hits while with New England – it's a safe bet he'll be fined and possibly suspended for his hits Sunday – neither of which he was penalized for.
Meriweather's first hit came just 2 minutes 3 seconds into the game, when he launched at Lacy as Lacy was leaping through a hole at the end of a 10-yard gain. While Lacy initially got up from the helmet-to-helmet collision, he was wobbly and had medical staff by his side immediately.
Meriweather's second hit came on Lacy's replacement, Starks. As Starks broke into the open along the Packers sideline, Meriweather came in and collided with him, again with helmet-to-helmet contact. This time, it was Meriweather who bore the brunt of the hit, as he crumpled to the turf and appeared to have been knocked unconscious. He eventually sat up and was helped off the field and didn't return.
"I didn't know how bad he was first," Starks said of Meriweather. "At first I was amped up, but after I saw that he was down, you don't wish that on nobody's life, so I kind of bowed my head and prayed to God that he was OK."
While it was good to see Meriweather get up, the truth of the matter is that his lead-with-the-helmet style puts him – and his target – in harm's way.
Asked about the hits, Packers coach Mike McCarthy replied, "I really didn't have a clean look at the contact with him and Eddie, and the one on Starks, it looked like he got himself in a bad position. I don't know what the outcome was. Hopefully he's OK."
Play of the day: On a day when there were great catches galore, and yards after the catch by the bushel, one play stood out. To start what would turn out to be the Packers' fourth touchdown drive, Finley caught a pass to the left at the line of scrimmage – the Packers' 40-yard line – and broke several tackles on his way to a 27-yard gain, all of them qualifying as YAC yardage. The catch epitomized the Packers receivers' approach.
Finley, who was on the injury report with a toe injury and also left to get an IV because of cramps, finished with six catches for 65 yards and a TD, but Rodgers called that catch "unbelievable."
"We were on," Finley said of the offense as a whole. "We came out playing with a chip on our shoulder. We had a couple players that came out fast – James Jones, Cobby – and it was just amazing to see it. We've got to keep it going, though. We've got to keep it consistent."
Player of the game: McCarthy and Rodgers were unaware of just how close the quarterback was to the franchise single-game record for passing yards, which made it all the more remarkable that Rodgers finished with exactly 480 yards passing after his final completion, a 14-yarder to Jones during the Packers' final, clock-absorbing drive. While that was plenty for Rodgers to break his personal regular-season (408 vs. Denver in 2011) and overall (423 vs. Arizona in the 2009 NFC Playoffs), it left him tied for the single-game franchise record with Matt Flynn, who set the record in the 2011 regular-season finale when Rodgers served as de facto offensive coordinator for the first half.
"I don't mind sharing that with an old buddy of mine, Matt Flynn," Rodgers said. "I'm sure I'll get a text later about that from him."
McCarthy said he didn't go to the pass after back-to-back Starks runs to start the drive because he wanted to get Rodgers, who completed 34 of 42 passes and threw four touchdown passes, the record. Rather, it was fullback John Kuhn's hamstring injury that prompted McCarthy to go to the air, which led to Rodgers completing six straight passes for 79 yards during the drive.
"I don't really (pay attention), and if I did know he had 480, I wouldn't have known that was the exact number Matt Flynn had," McCarthy said. "I'm not that in tune with the numbers. Once in a while, the PR department informs us of those things. That was not the case today."
Inside the game: McCarthy likely would have had even more to say about the Packers snapping a 44-game regular-season streak without an individual 100-yard rusher, but some knucklehead interrupted him as he was answering a question about it. That said, what the coach did get to say was a doozy of an answer.
McCarthy, who has endured plenty of questions about his commitment – or lack thereof – to the run game, was asked what it meant for Starks to snap the streak with his 132-yard effort.
"If I didn't do a very good job the last 40-plus games illustrating that I really didn't care about it," McCarthy replied, and he didn't appear to be entirely kidding, "then I apologize."
Starks actually had a 123-yard game in the 2010 NFL Playoffs in the Packers' NFC Wild Card victory over Philadelphia, but McCarthy wasn't really worried about any of those particulars. While he'd promised a more productive run game before the season, he made it clear – after the interruption – that he never has and never will give himself a predetermined number of running plays
"Really run and pass balance, in the past, you really paid close attention to it. Personally, it's more about the things you're able to stay in at the line of scrimmage, particularly clean plays," McCarthy said. "When you're in no-huddle, I'm not looking to try and hurry up and run it 10 times and throw it 10 times. It's really with the ability we have at the quarterback position and particularly our perimeter, we don't get as caught up in it. But when the opportunity comes and the runner has clean looks, then we expect production and that's what we had today."
In case you missed it:
· As impressive as the Packers' offensive output might have been – their 580 net yards were the second-most yards in team history – they didn't start in dominant fashion, getting Rodgers sacked three times in a four-play span. After reaching the Redskins' 9-yard line on first-and-goal, the line surrendered back-to-back sacks to Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, who appeared to beat right tackle Don Barclay and center Evan Dietrich-Smith (on a stunt) on the successive plays. The Packers settled for a field goal on that drive, and then on the second play of the ensuing drive, tight end Andrew Quarless was left to block Brian Orakpo one-on-one, leading to a 12-yard sack. By unofficial count, Rodgers was hit on seven of his first eight dropbacks. The fourth sack came early in the fourth quarter when Rodgers said he wasn't clear enough on a protection adjustment and cornerback Josh Wilson came unblocked for a 12-yard sack. "A couple of them we just got beat, one of them we missed protection adjustment there," Rodgers said. "That was one of the frustrating ones because you see it on film and you look out, I knew that Wilson was coming both those times. Unfortunately I wasn't on the same page with my back, probably should have done some over communication there. That's one as a veteran quarterback you're disappointed about but you still have to get some good production. We just got to clean some things up."
· McCarthy admitted he let his foot "off the gas" after the team took a 31-0 lead, and after the defense was so dominant for the first 2 1/2 quarters, the Redskins were able to rally much like they did last week against Philadelphia on Monday night. "There was a point made at halftime, not taking away the production of the opponent, but that was the same game that they were in last week, so it was an emphasis for us," McCarthy said. "We have to do a better job as a team putting teams away. That's one of the things that we'll learn from. We were still in control of the game in the second half, but that's why you watch the video, that's why you correct it and that's why you hold each other accountable and you have a chance to get better as a team."
Quote, unquote: "We have to do a better job as a team putting teams away. That's one of the things that we'll learn from. We were still in control of the game in the second half, but that's why you watch the video, that's why you correct it and that's why you hold each other accountable and you have a chance to get better as a team." – Packers coach Mike McCarthy
Injury report: In addition to Lacy's concussion, McCarthy said fullback John Kuhn suffered a hamstring injury. According to McCarthy, that's the reason the Packers got aggressive on their final clock-killing drive after back-to-back handoffs to Starks.
Meanwhile, McCarthy all but said that safety Morgan Burnett, who was inactive for the second straight game with the hamstring injury from Aug. 23 that he aggravated in practice on Sept. 6, will miss next week's game at Cincinnati. The Packers have a bye week the following week.
"He's just not ready," McCarthy said of Burnett, who did take snaps in practice during the week before being listed as questionable on the official injury report. "Morgan's a tough competitor and he's just not quite there. So we've done everything. We don't want this to be a reoccurring situation, and frankly I don't know if he'll be ready this week."
Extra points: The crowd of 78,020 was a Lambeau Field record, thanks to the $142 million south end expansion project that opened in preseason. While it was hard to tell from the press box if it was significantly louder in the stadium because of what the Packers' game-day marketing folks were calling a "Wall of Sound," Rodgers said it was. "I think it was louder than I remember," Rodgers said. "We're going to continue to encourage our fans to be as loud as they possibly want throughout the entire game. But definitely think in the first half it was very loud, louder than I remember. I think it can actually help with some of the wind as well, the height of the south end zone now. As a thrower, it's appreciated." … Rodgers wanted to make thing one clear about the sore neck he woke up with after waking up in pain Sunday morning. "Not the hotel's fault," he said. … Punter Tim Masthay continued to handle kickoffs and had touchbacks on four of his seven kickoffs. … Outside linebacker/defensive end Mike Neal got the Packers' first – and, so far this season, only – takeaway with an interception off a Ryan Pickett deflection.
Listen to Jason Wilde every weekday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on "Green & Gold Today" on 540 ESPN, and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/jasonjwilde.


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text: The National Aquarium's Conservation Team has been busy in Baltimore City this fall! The last week in September, we planted 2,100 shrubs at the site of a new wetland along the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River in Baltimore Harbor. This was the first planting in the creation of the Masonville Cove wetland, which began with the saltbush community. Three different species of salt-tolerant shrubs were planted: hightide bush, groundsel tree, and wax myrtle. We couldn't have planted all those shrubs without the help of our fantastic volunteers! A total of nearly 90 students from Curtis Bay Elementary and Middle School, Maree G. Farring Elementary/Middle School, and Benjamin Franklin High School assisted us throughout the week. Community volunteers also showed up in force, as well—close to 50 people turned out! We even had a group of kayakers with the Canton Kayak Club brave the blustery, winter-like conditions we had one day and paddle out to the wetland. This project is a part of the revitalization that is taking place in the Masonville Cove area as a result of Maryland Port Administration's (MPA) new Dredge Material Containment Facility at the Masonville Marine Terminal. It will hold material dredged from the shipping channels of Baltimore Harbor. In addition to the creation of the wetland, a bird sanctuary, hiking trails, and a fishing pier will be built as a part of the mitigation efforts by MPA. Also, the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center was constructed to serve local students and connect them with their natural environment. The wetland restoration at Masonville Cove is important for wildlife because it provides habitat, which is very rare in an urban area. At the nearby Fort McHenry wetland, more than 200 bird species have been counted. Restoring the harbor's surrounding land, like Masonville Cove, back to a natural state will increase the amount of habitat for not only the birds, but also the terrestrial and aquatic life found along the Patapsco River. With the help of community members and students, we will continue to restore this area to a thriving wetland ecosystem. Work at this site will continue with a wetland grass planting in the springtime, so we hope to see you there! Sign up to receive the quarterly Conservation News email to be alerted to upcoming conservation events and volunteer opportunities. Tags: baltimore, baltimore-city, baltimore-harbor, chesapeake-bay, Conservation, conservation-events, patapsco-river, restoration, restoration-events, volunteers, wetland Categories: Conservation Previous Post Next Post


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At the end of the Scorpius the Scorpion's graceful J-shaped pattern of stars, you'll find Shaula and Lesath. If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, Scorpius will be in your southern sky; in that case, Shaula is the star on the left. Shaula is also the brighter of the two stars. These two noticeable stars are sometimes referred to as the Stinger of Scorpius, and sometimes the Cat's Eyes. Follow the links below to learn more about Shaula and Lesath, the Scorpion's Stinger:
Shaula and Lesath throughout the year
History of the names Shaula and Lesath
How to see Shaula and Lesath The best time to see Scorpius and its Stinger stars in the evening sky is in northern summer and early autumn. In the Southern Hemisphere, these stars are a feature of winter and spring.
We all see these two stars at the end, or Tail, of the pattern of the Scorpion in the constellation Scorpius. Shaula is the second-brightest in the constellation Scorpius, after Antares. Shaula is also the 24th brightest star in the sky. It's hard to think of Shaula without Lesath. These two stars are very noticeable on the sky's dome – glittering, brighter than most other stars, close together on the dome of night, and conspicuously located in an easy-to-see constellation.
As seen from our mid-northern latitudes, Lesath and Shaula never climb very high into the sky. They are highest in the sky when they're due south. Even then, from the northern U.S., the Scorpion's Stinger stars are barely a fist-width above your horizon (hold your fist an arm length away). They are higher in the sky as seen from the southern U.S., where the Scorpion becomes a glorious sight. And from the Southern Hemisphere, all of Scorpius arcs high overhead.
Shaula and Lesath throughout the year. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer when Scorpius appears highest in our evening sky. In the Southern Hemisphere, meanwhile, it's winter. For all of us, in middle June, Scorpius and its Stinger stars are highest up in the sky around midnight local time. By mid-July, you'll find Lesath and Shaula highest up around 10 p.m. In mid-August, around 8 p.m. In mid-September, 6 p.m. Remember, the time will vary by up to an hour, depending on how far east or west you are in your time zone.
Science of Shaula and Lesath. Although these two stars look like a close-knit pair of stars, they're actually far apart in space. Shaula is around 360 light-years distant, whereas Lesath is some 500 light-years away. Like all individual stars we see in our night sky, these two are members of our Milky Way galaxy.
On a dark, moonless night, you can see a glowing band of stars running from the Scorpion's Tail and upward through the Summer Triangle. The term Milky Way refers to this roadway of stars arcing across the sky from horizon to horizon in northern summer. This is the edgewise view of our galaxy's flat disk. The "haze" is really the combined light of millions upon millions of stars.
Earth has an equator, and the MIlky Way galaxy does, too. The galactic equator runs through Scorpius and also its neighboring constellation to the east – Sagittarius the Archer.
And now shift your perspective from our great galaxy to our own local solar system, our sun's family in space. The ecliptic is our sun's annual path in front of the background stars, and it also runs through Scorpius and Sagittarius. Check out the star chart in this post to see the whereabouts of the galactic equator and ecliptic, with respect to this constellation.
History of the names Shaula and Lesath. Shaula is an Arabic name meaning The Scorpion's Stinger.
Lesath's name is less straightforward. According to Paul Kunitach and Tim Smart, authors of A Dictionary of Modern Star Names, the name Lesath is the final result of a long and convoluted history, initially derived from a Greek word meaning a (foggy) conglomeration.
Bottom line: Shaula and Lesath are two fairly bright and very noticeable stars at the end or "tail" of the easy-to-see constellation Scorpius. Once you find these stars, you can use them to find two star clusters, M6 and M7.
More about M6 and M7, two easy-to-see star clusters in Scorpius
Antares is Heart of the Scorpion
Bruce McClure has served as lead writer for EarthSky's popular Tonight pages since 2004. He's a sundial aficionado, whose love for the heavens has taken him to Lake Titicaca in Bolivia and sailing in the North Atlantic, where he earned his celestial navigation certificate through the School of Ocean Sailing and Navigation. He also writes and hosts public astronomy programs and planetarium programs in and around his home in upstate New York.


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Clapping your lights on and off is comically passe. Why make all that noise you can toggle the room's illumination with invisible bullets?
BANG! is a desk lamp controlled by a gun-shaped remote, designed by Taiwan-based Bitplay, and inspired by the creator's dread of getting out of bed on cold winter mornings to turn on the lights. It debuted this year at the New York International Gift Fair.
Not only does the firing remote toggle the light itself but, as you can see from the video, it also causes the lampshade to tip as if struck by an unseen projectile. The BANG! is currently only available in Asia but should have an American distributor lined up soon. All it needs is to make the PEWPEW sound effect and I will buy a ticket to Asia tonight. [Bitplay via Apartment Therapy]


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Most movie directors and producers don't wear bulletproof vests when filming. But when the spy thriller "Fair Game" – starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn – hits theaters next year, it will have the added distinction of being the first Hollywood movie to have been shot partly in Baghdad.
The film, by the director of "The Bourne Identity" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," is meant to be an entertaining and innovative spy movie rather than a faithful account of the episode in recent history it's based on – the unveiling of covert CIA agent Valerie Plame's identity by Bush administration officials in one of the most controversial sagas of the Iraq war.
"This is a real spy story, and it hopefully will be as exciting and successful as 'Bourne' was – it is 100 percent real, and part of chasing that reality involved coming here to Baghdad and filming," said director Doug Liman after a day's filming in June.
A task that, from outside the country at least, appears easier said than done.
"Everyone we were working with told us not to come," says producer Avram Ludwig. Landing at the Baghdad airport on a commercial flight from Jordan, the pair happened to arrive with Americans headed for the US Embassy who were given a security briefing in which they were told of recent unexploded roadside bombs, issued helmets and body armor, and told they would be driven very, very fast on what has become a relatively safe road to the Green Zone. "And these people were archaeologists," says Mr. Ludwig.
Not just another film about Iraq war
But the pair did not come all this way to make another movie about the Iraq war, emphasizes Mr. Liman. Despite the political nature of Ms. Plame's story, the film – 95 percent of which was shot in the US – is intended to be entertainment with a twist. The Baghdad scenes will use special effects to help convey what it was like to live in Iraq during the US invasion and the anarchy that followed – something Liman says film can convey better than TV or newspapers.
The movie is based on Valerie Plame Wilson's memoir: "Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House." The Central Intelligence Agency department she worked for sent her husband, diplomat Joseph Wilson, to Niger in 2002 to investigate allegations that Saddam Hussein's regime was trying to buy uranium yellowcake there – a key assertion in President Bush's case for invading Iraq and derailing its alleged weapons of mass destruction as laid out in his 2003 State of the Union address.
In July that year, several months after the war began, Mr. Wilson publicly revealed that he had found no evidence in Niger to support the yellowcake claim. Plame's cover was blown eight days later, effectively ending her career as a CIA agent.
Sean Penn, who plays Wilson, is one of the few actors to have been in prewar Iraq. Opposed to the war, he traveled to Badghdad in 2002 to meet Iraqis.
For shooting scenes in Baghdad, which follow an Iraqi nuclear scientist, Liman and Ludwig teamed with award-winning Iraqi director Oday Rasheed.
Seeking authenticity by filming in Baghdad
Armed with a letter from the Iraqi Interior Ministry and bulletproof vests demanded by their private security guards, the Americans shot street scenes in crowded markets, attracting so much attention that they could only stay in one location for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. At one point, though, the attention took the form of an Iraqi policeman buying them ice cream.
Most of the Iraq sequences have been filmed in Jordan, but Liman says he wanted to come to Baghdad for authenticity. "No amount of newspaper and television watching can accurately convey the experience [of being in Iraq].... Movies ultimately can convey that because it's a completely immersive experience," he says.
Mr. Rasheed looked through the camera lens at each video frame to determine whether the image would have looked different six years ago.
"My last movie was a heavily visual-effects movie, and now we're trying to use visual effects in conjunction with really being here so I wanted him to tell me what in the frame is accurate and what changed and what do I have to visually change to make it back to what it was," says Liman, who will use special effects to change the images.
The main missing element in today's streets, of course, is Saddam Hussein's image, which the producers hoisted onto buildings in Amman while shooting there.
"We thought about doing some of the work here, but I don't think the Iraqi people are ready for an American film crew to come in and start putting Saddam's image all over the sides of buildings again – there's not enough distance yet," says Liman.
In Jordan, the filmmakers re-created the US leaflet drop that asked Iraqis during the invasion not to resist.
"We were able to procure a Black Hawk helicopter and we were able to shut down downtown Amman … and we had a leaflet drop," says Liman. Their plan to use the real leaflets from 2003 vetoed by the Jordanian government, they dropped 100,000 blank pieces of paper. "People would have been freaking out, wondering, 'Is the United States government attacking Amman?' even though they were talking about Saddam Hussein," says Liman.
Given the spate of recent flops of Iraq-related films, Liman is making the film independently – something he hasn't done since 1996. He said, though, that he also wanted to help connect Iraq to the world.
"I thought that I could do my teeny little piece of that puzzle by coming here as a filmmaker and encouraging other filmmakers to come here," he says.


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These programs are designed to support the doctoral aspirations of rising undergraduate juniors and seniors from backgrounds historically underrepresented in graduate education.
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Academic life for graduate students at Rutgers revolves around your academic program. We like to say that graduate programs are 99 percent "controlled locally." Why is this important? While the overall size of the graduate population is large, enrollment in individual programs is intentionally limited, so most instruction takes place in small classes, seminars, and labs, and in informal scholarly and social gatherings.
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Department pages give comprehensive overviews of degrees offered, options for study, profiles of faculty and their research, and snapshots of current students.
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Please be told that a term paper is a very important part of your written assessment at college. It requires you to demonstrate a number of qualities. You need to be able to show you understand the material related to the topic of your term paper. You need to be able to write sensibly and clearly. Your writing needs to flow and you need to be able to demonstrate that you can develop an argument and in fact prove it in your term paper. You need to show a progression of thought as you make your way through to the conclusion.
Here are some basic steps which will help you create an ideal term paper outline template.
- choose the topic well
- brainstorm your ideas
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- clearly delineate between the main body paragraphs
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You will make life a heck of a lot easier for yourself by choosing the right topic. Now by right I mean a topic which suits you down to the ground. One terrific topic might work really well for another student but not for you. The key here is that the topic suits you. It's a topic you like or a topic in which you have a great deal of interest or better still, a burning passion. It's a topic which you will find easy to research and will be enthusiastic about writing about. If you're not sure about the topic choice consult your teacher or tutor. Take your time in making your topic choice because your term paper outline template and the essay itself will be the poorer for a poor choice.
Having chosen the ideal topic for your term paper, you need to brainstorm your ideas. You need to write down any word or words which come to mind when your topic is mentioned. You certainly won't do yourself any harm by getting a friend or friends to assist in your brainstorming. Two minds are better than one; simply list as many words as possible. At the time, do not worry about their relevance. Simply write them down. Then, later, you go through this list of brainstorming words and highlight the ones which are relevant for your term paper. These are listed on your outline.
In the introduction in your outline you will list your thesis statement. This needs to be the rock upon which your custom essay is built. The strength of your term paper and its term paper outline template will depend on the strength of your thesis statement.
In your outline you will have listed paragraph 1, paragraph 2 and possibly paragraphs 3. Under each of these headings you will list the point or points you intend to make. The most important point will go in paragraph 1 with less important points in subsequent paragraphs. Remember that the number of paragraphs you use will be determined by your college. Follow their requirements to the letter.
At the end of writing your term paper you will become an expert proofreader. But before you get to that stage you need to become a proofreader of your outline. You need to be sure that the outline has the right number of paragraphs and the right number of points in each paragraph. Before you start to write, your outline needs to be spot on. Once you get your outline correct, the actual writing of your term paper becomes far easier.
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Pitching Dominates Nationals
Terrific starting pitcher, nearly perfect relievers and clutch hitting added up to a Phillies three-game sweep of the first-place Nationals over the weekend at Citizens Bank Park, 4-2, 4-2, 4-1.
KK, Doc and Cliff allowed 5 runs in 20.2 innings with 14 strikeouts, The bullpen worked 6.1 innings, 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 13 strikeouts.
RBI leaders were J-Roll (4), Mayberry (3), Chase (2). Hit leaders: J-Roll (5), Mayberry (4), Fransden (3). Utley (2), Howard (2), Nix (2).
Cliff doubled in the first run on Sunday, his first win at home in 49 weeks, 6 days. Since he beat the Braves, 9-0, at home last September 5, he was winless in 12 starts. 14 different Phillies hurlers posted wins at home during since that time.
The sweep moved the Phillies to 9.5 games out of a wildcard berth. Seems like a stretch to make it but a year ago, the Cardinals came from way back.
While the Nationals offense was grounded by the Phillies arms, Mother Nature kept the team in Philadelphia Sunday night. Scheduled to start a series in Miami on Tuesday night, the Nationals delayed their Florida flight until Monday afternoon because of hurricane Isaac.
Down On The Farm
Lehigh Valley won 2 of 3 vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. IronPigs trial Pawtucket by ½ game in the battle for the postseason wildcard berth. Regular season ends Labor Day.
2nd place Reading won 2 of 3 vs. Erie to take a 3-game lead over New Britain for a postseason berth (top 2 teams in each division qualify). 1B Darn Ruf homered Friday and Sunday and singled in the winning run on Saturday. Ended the week with 5 homers and 9 RBI. His 35 homers are second in Reading Phillies history to 37 by Ryan Howard (2004). Regular season ends Labor Day.
Clearwater lost 2 games and was washed out by Isaac on Sunday. Threshers are in 4th place during the second half, 2 games out. First and second half winners qualify for the postseason. Regular season ends on Sunday.
Lakewood lost 2 of 3 to Kannapolis. Win went to LH Hoby Milner (5-3) on Saturday, 0 runs, 6 innings, 6 strikeouts. OF Miguel Alvarez led the BlueClaws in hitting during the week (.450). 3B Maikel Franco turned 20 on Sunday. Regular season ends on Labor Day.
Williamsport lost 2 of 3 at Batavia. RH Manaure Martinez (2-1) won on Sunday, 1 unearned run, 5 innings, 7 strikeouts. Regular season ends on September 5.
Gulf Coast League Phillies split their last 2 games of the season vs. Toronto. Season ended Saturday (28-30 record). OF Andrew Pullin led the club in hitting (.321); 3B Zach Green in hits (48); OF Dylan Cozens in runs (24), homers (5) and RBI (24). LH Franklyn Vargas led in wins (5), innings (46) and strikeouts (48).
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Charming designs are featured within the simplicity of this attractive arm dining chair. Subtle curves in a rich finish exquisitely frame the upholstered seat and seat back, creating sophisticated and flowing characteristics. Pair with an equally elegant dining table to establish a beautiful dining atmosphere.
The Merlot Dining Arm Chair with Striped Upholstered Seat and Seat Back by Crown Mark at Royal Furniture in the Memphis, Jackson, Southaven, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
With the casual elegance of the Merlot group, create a charming dining room that you and your guests will enjoy for years to come. Wood veneers in an attractive smooth finish are beautifully complemented with subtle curves and carved detail. This collection consists of a double pedestal table, buffet, buffet and hutch, side chairs, and arm chairs. The side chairs and arm chairs, however, are upholstered for dining comfort. This dining group has the furniture pieces necessary to enhance your dining room decor.
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Finding the right backpack comes down to matching your activity. You might find a nice, all-purpose daypack that meets your needs in most of your adventures, but you also might need a pack with features specific to your purpose. Here is a quick rundown of some key differences:
This is the broadest category that covers backpacks used for one-day trips. Whatever you need for that day, you should be able to fit in these bags. At The House, we specialize in backpacks more for the active lifestyle. Snowboard and Ski Backpacks are best suited for these sports with added loops and straps to carry snowboard and ski gear. Most will also include goggle pockets and helmet carry clips. Similarly, the href="/skatebags.html">skate packs have nifty straps or webbing to carry skateboards. They also typically include stretch-mesh pockets for water bottles. Shop around these sports backpacks to find alternate features like laptop compartments or hydration compatibility. Bike packs and messenger bags are designed to stay comfortably on a cyclist back while they have their hands on the bars. Waterproofing is important for bike bags too, so brands like Chrome include military-grade, waterproof lining in their bags.
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Persona 4
Yukiko shows off her moves in this Persona 4: Dancing All Night video
Check out Persona 4's inn keeper in-training Yukiko gracefully gliding across the dance floor in this trailer.
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Rise Kujikawa dances her way through this Persona 4: Dancing All Night video
Here's a new Persona 4: Dancing All Night trailer for you, featuring Rise Kujikawa the "Scandalous Superstar."
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax arrives in Europe this November
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax will be released at retail in Europe this November as well as digitally for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Mechanical maiden Labrys stars in latest Persona 4 Arena Ultimax trailer
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax has a new trailer available, starring playable character Labrys, the anti-shadow suppression weapon and mechanical lady from from Persona 4 Arena. It's below. The PlayStation 3 version of the fighter sequel will release in Japan on August 28, and is heading west as well for both PS3 and Xbox 360 – […]
Persona 4 titles go on sale, Persona 4 Golden anime announced for Japan
Atlus has put Persona 4 titles on sale as part of Golden Week, which is being celebrated in Japan. A new anime series for Person has also been announced.
Persona 4 PS3 release date announced (and it's really, really soon)
Persona 4 really is coming to PlayStation 3, publisher Atlus USA has confirmed, with launch just days away.
Persona 4 rated by ESRB for PlayStation 3
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 has been rated by the ESRB for PlayStation 3. The title was originally released on PS2, so this means the re-release through PS2 Classics won't include the added content found in Persona 4: Golden, according to Siliconera. A release date is not known at this time, but to hold you […]
Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold opening movie lands online
Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold was released in Japanese arcades today, and a YouTube user has already posted the opening clip. Developed by Arc System Works, the sequel to Persona 4 Arena will be release on PS3 in Japan during summer 2014. A western release has not been announced. Thanks, Gematsu.
Persona 4: Golden has shipped 300,000 copies on Vita to date
Persona 4: Golden has shipped 300,000 copies on Vita to date, Atlus has announced.The figure includes both physical and digital versions, but doesn't specify of the shipped figures are worldwide or regional. An announcement regarding what's next for the Persona team is expected in November. Thanks, Siliconera.
Persona 4 Arena appears to be nearing a European release
An update by Zen United on the Persona Europe Facebook page has suggested a Persona 4 Arena European release is nearing.
Persona goes mental at E3: Arena gets US date, new trailer for Golden
It's all go for Atlus this week at E3: the publisher's announced an August 7 US release for fighter Persona 4: Arena and released the E3 trailer for the Vita redeux of Persona 4: The Golden. That and Arena's trailer for the show is after the break.
Zen United: Mesh of Persona 3 and 4 characters in Arena "feels perfectly natural"
The coming together of Persona 3 characters alongside the cast of Persona 4 in Arena is a move that, according to Zen United, is "natural".
Madhouse's Persona 4 Golden intro is colorful, full of dancing
The opening intro to Persona 4: Golden has been released by Atlus. The intro was created by Madhouse, and it's very colorful and 70s-disco looking. Persona 4 Golden will release this fall on Vita. Thanks, Siliconera.
Quick shots - Persona 4 Golden
Those tickled over the announcement that Atlus will publish Persona 4 Golden on Vita this fall in North America will pleased as punch with the screenshots posted below. The remake contains upgrades from the original PS2 title Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4, has been given audio and visual upgrades, a new character, an online dungeon […]
Persona 4: The Golden launching on June 14 in Japan
Importing time for moi. Famitsu's confirmed in this week's issue Persona 4: The Golden will launch in Japan on June 14.
Persona 4 The Golden shots feature mopeds
Actual mopeds! If that doesn't convince you to part with some money for this, I honest to God don't know what will. Shots are the below the break, via Famitsu.The new version of the RPG launches on Vita in Japan this spring as part of the Year of Persona 4.
Awesome personified: 2012 is the Year of Persona 4
Atlus is about to fill 2012 with so much Persona 4 that ignoring the fan-favourite JRPG is going to be impossible. Johnny Cullen takes a look at the continued adventures of Chie and friends.
Atlus: "That title you've been waiting for" could be announced in 2012
Atlus has seemingly suggested it'll finally lift the wrap off Persona 5 at some point this year.
Persona 4 Golden shots are golden
Atlus Japan has released another batch of Persona 4: The Golden shots ahead of the Vita revamp's release next spring in the country. If you loved the vanilla version of P4, this is pretty much a guarantee to import. There's a ton more on RPG Site. Go get 'em.
Persona 4: The Ultimate footage shows off Chie awesomeness
I am Johnny Cullen. I am a Persona 4 fan. And I approve this video of Chie kicking ass in Persona 4: The Ultimate. The video is shot off-screen from a location test of the arcade version to help with balancing and other things with the fighter before it gets a widespread release next year. […]
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Yukiko shows off her moves in this Persona 4: Dancing All Night video
Rise Kujikawa dances her way through this Persona 4: Dancing All Night video
Mechanical maiden Labrys stars in latest Persona 4 Arena Ultimax trailer
Persona 4 titles go on sale, Persona 4 Golden anime announced for Japan
Persona 4 PS3 release date announced (and it's really, really soon)
Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold opening movie lands online
Persona 4: Golden has shipped 300,000 copies on Vita to date
Persona goes mental at E3: Arena gets US date, new trailer for Golden
Zen United: Mesh of Persona 3 and 4 characters in Arena "feels perfectly natural"
Madhouse's Persona 4 Golden intro is colorful, full of dancing
Atlus: "That title you've been waiting for" could be announced in 2012
Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena debut trailer released
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Over recent years, the main challenge to engine manufacturers has been to meet the variety of exhaust emission legislation. The main demands placed on injection systems are therefore lower exhaust emissions and reduced fuel consumption, increased service life and lower noise emission, all of which are supported by state-of-the-art solutions from Woodward L'Orange.
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Technical development at Woodward L'Orange covers the full range from an initial idea to the construction of a prototype, measuring technology and testing. Pre-development with highly realistic simulation plays a key role here. To get to know and to be able to assess the characteristics of the design without actually having to construct the component, modern, three-dimensional CAD tools, special simulation programs and specialist expertise are required. Unambiguous computer simulation is already possible for virtually all load situations.
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When I host high level networking parties for global business executives in New York City the expectancy is that everything is extraordinary. I place a lot of demands on a Chef because I often host these parties in establishments that do not necessary have kitchens such as art galleries and other unique settings. I'm also a vegetarian – and yet I'm also a 'foodie' and I want the best of everything. Working with Diane has exceeded my goals. She can cater in any environment and the food 'wows' my guests to the point that part of the conversation of the evening becomes the Chef, the food and the presentation. I am in amazement of Diane's talents; she brings quality and creativity to a whole new level and sets the bar so high that having her involved is a major game changer for any event or party.
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I wanted to thank-you for the absolutely delicious and healthy food you catered for my party. I can't believe that all my favorites-eggplant, lasagna, chicken- could be prepared to be so scrumptious and yet so much healthier than the traditional full fat recipes. Everyone raved about the food ad I will be sure to call you for my next event!
Touched by an angel and in the kitchen no less. That's how I would describe the magic of Diane's culinary skills. My wife decided several months ago to invite a few of her friends over to the house that she hadn't seen in quite a while. She didn't quite know what she would prepare for the occasion, so I immediately suggested she contact Diane Henderiks. Diane made the reunion of friends a memorable moment in time..
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I don't know what we would have done without Diane! We have used her service providing us daily dinners for several years. I work late into the evening and my husband has a long commute. He would come home and have a bowl of cereal. Now we eat delicious and nutritious meals every night! Diane has been a godsend. She makes it so easy for us and her service is very flexible and reasonably priced. We are so lucky that we found Diane and cannot thank her enough for what she does!
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I think that Diane Henderiks is not only a terrific and talented chef,but a thoroughly delightful and engaging culinary lecturer who takes learning about healthy cooking a real pleasure. Her seminars are a perennial favorite at the Summit Wine & Food Festival.
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Diane has been a featured chef at many of my events. With Diane you get the coveted trifecta, beauty, entertainment and cooking ability. Diane is one of my top five recommended chefs.
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Diane is a genius when it comes to the kitchen! She'll show you ways to prepare meals from ingredients you already have that will delight your guests and make your entertaining more memorable. Her classes are not only informational but they're lots of fun and you will also have a great opportunity to meet other food-loving friends!
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I have watched Diane's business grow amazingly over the past 5 years. We first met at the retail location I was working when she provied healthier dessert choices for our holiday wine pairing. This year, I finally attended one of her classes and was I ever impressed! Diane's presentation skills are fun, entertaining, informative and most importantly relevant to today's busy lifestyles. Not only did we get to taste and eat what she was making, she provided plenty of takeaway recipes and information for future reference.
I was extremely impressed with Diane Henderiks class.
It is obvious that her high-energy, nutritional background and love of cooking allow her to present a completely different way of looking at quality, nutritional foods that taste great and are satifying without the high calorie and fat content. Who knew simple could taste so good? Overall, I really enjoyed taking her class…I found it provided a good value for my future shopping and meal planning. I know I'll be attending future classes!
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I simply loved Diane's supermarket tour! Diane taught us how to really read labels, the benefits of buying organic and how to make quick healthy meals. She shared numerous inside tips to help expedite shopping and opened our minds to new ways of healthy cooking. I highly recommend you take this tour – you will not be disappointed!
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Skip Ward necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 141 diseños de 39 diseñadores freelance.
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Dr. James ("Skip") Ward has over 20 years in the fields of training, Change Management and Organizational Effectiveness. During the past nine years, he was with Shell Oil Company, in Houston as a Senior Consultant on global and national projects and as the Training Manager at a Delaware refinery.
Prior to joining Shell, he was a Foreign Service Officer serving at U.S. Embassies in Turkey, Germany, and Hungary. He was with an NGO in Egypt and spent two years in Indonesia consulting with a local oil company.
He has a Masters in Human Resource Development from Indiana State University and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). He was trained in coaching by Coach U. Dr. Ward is a member of the International Coach Federation.
Businesses (manufactuing) implementing change processes and needing the tools and processes to follow; companies looking for executive coaching. Individuals looking for a personal coach. compnies looking for training and workshop design. See list at http://www.change-leadershipllc.com/about.html
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I have fond memories from Halloween when I was a kid. My crafty mom made a point of sewing costumes for me and my siblings, often creating a theme for all three of us. One year we were Princess Lea, Darth Vader and an Ewok. Another year my brother was Superman and I was Batgirl. Our little sis was a clown. Not exactly sure how that tied in to our super hero theme. Oh yeah, it was a costume my mom made years prior that both me and my brother had outgrown. 😉 I'm not giving you grief for reusing costumes, Mom. Really, I'm not. 🙂 I actually love it and would totally do it myself! Actually, I am this year. 😉
As a kid, I loved having costumes that were unique and now that I'm older I appreciate even more that they were made with love and care and have lasted through the years. My kids might be able to enjoy wearing them too!
These days, as Halloween-themed stores pop up across the city in buildings that usually lie vacant, you can buy just about any disposable costume imaginable. But instead of shelling out the cash for something you or your child is likely to wear for one night, why not participate in a costume swap? National Costume Swap Day — "a country-wide event encouraging local kids and families to trade Halloween get-ups instead of buying new ones to reduce waste" — takes place this year on Saturday, Oct. 9. The event is being promoted by KIWI Magazine, Green Halloween and Swap.com.
According to Green Halloween, if just half of the children who celebrate Halloween swapped costumes instead of choosing new ones, annual landfill waste would be reduced by 6,250 tons, which is equivalent to the weight of 2,500 midsize cars!
To find a swap near you, register a swap or get information about how to host a swap, visit Green Halloween's Costume Swap page.
Kellie Brown, who organized the online Colorado Costume Swap, said, "While many are trying to cut costs and pick up a second hand costume, others just want to avoid making new purchases. Motivation aside, gently used costumes are the way to go for a green Halloween."
On Inhabitots, Julie Knapp points out the benefits of costume swaps.
Swapping costumes means that fewer costumes need to be produced by manufacturers each year. In turn, fewer resources are needed to make those costumes, less packaging is required, fewer costumes need to be transported from other countries or to your local store, and less waste will be produced since many consumers trash their Halloween costumes once the fun is over.
Cool Mom Picks asks, Halloween costume swaps – Frugal or just plain smart? Personally, I vote for both. CMP points out that even if there isn't a costume swap in your 'hood, you have options to participate online instead.
CMP favorite, thredUP has even developed a way to participate in this swap online: Put together a box of outgrown clothes to swap and include a Halloween costume in that box. Label it as a "Halloween Box" and then offer it to their members. Then, search their database for a costume for your child.
Over at Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife, Storm points out this swap doesn't have to be just for people who celebrate Halloween. "Even if you don't celebrate Halloween, it's a great chance to fill up your child(ren)'s dress-up box, or to get costumes for plays and Church functions."
Whatever your motivation is — being frugal and saving some green, wanting to keep stuff out of the landfills and being green, or just wanting to stock up on dress-up clothes for the kids — this costume swap is a great option. Visit Green Halloween's Costume Swap for more information. Happy swapping!
Related posts:
- Going Green This Halloween: National Costume Swap Day by Welcome to Our Wonderland
- National Costume Swap Day is Oct. 9 by Red Tricycle
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Afflictions seem fairly frequent, and given her track record with guys knocking her out from behind I think those would work. It might be simpler to work her Toughness into DR as suggested and keep a Complication for her Fortitude. That way in game with few Fortitude attacks, well, it'll occupy the place it should.pawsplay wrote:DCA doesn't have a lot of "stun" attacks. I don't see the Fortitude part coming into play much except with things like tasers and chi punches.


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Just when the election is over and you felt a sincere lack of cutthroat competition in your life -- hooray for "Top Chef!" Welcome to Season 10.
Let's get it started in hey-ya: Padma (in a fetching white ensemble) explains that 21 chefs will be competing in each of the judges' restaurants to narrow down the competition. Each of our judges -- Tom Colicchio, Hugh Acheson, Emeril Lagasse, and (new this season) Wolfgang Puck -- will have five or six contestants. Each will decide who moves on to the actual competition.
Up first, in LA, at Tom Colicchio's Craft -- his five chefs will be cooking regular service at Tom's restaurant. Tom wants to see how they move in the kitchen.
John Tesar begins our introductions with a fabulously arrogant start: He declares he's been given a "natural talent" and "Anthony Bourdain says I'm probably the best natural chef he's ever worked with." I think I speak for everyone when I say: BARF. Anthony Bourdain hates name dropping sycophants and I think you're one, John.
Moving on, into the kitchen: Lizzie (from South Africa, and also clearly in love with Tom) is tasked with making tortellinis. Tom quickly surmises she's made tortellini before and is impressed. She blushes. Anthony is tasked with butchering a duck. He uses a paring knife. Tom's over his shoulder, and Anthony's sweating heavily. It doesn't go well. Yeesh.
Micah is from San Fran and explains to Tom that he went from line cook to Executive Chef -- which is either totally impressive or kind of insane.
Next is Jorel Pierce and his amazeballs old timey mustache. It's seriously epic. He claims to be an amazing butcher, and that his restaurant in Denver is "butchery focused." Tom asks him to cut up some chickens. He chokes under the pressure and gets everything wrong.
Shifting focus, Emeril and his five potentials are meeting up at Table 10 in Las Vegas. Emeril announces to his team that they are taking the same test he gives every potential hire in his restaurants. He'd like them to make him some soup. I love that he's given them a clear challenge -- a bit easier and more clear cut than Tom's "cook on my line" assignment.
We first hear from Joshua, who has the same twirly bird epic mustache as Jorel -- what is this, a hipster facial hair conspiracy? Meanwhile, Stephanie and Kristen are friends, coworkers, and they live in the same building. Stephanie clarifies a bit too quickly and adamantly that they are not lesbians. Easy, tiger.
Joshua and his mustache tell Emeril that if they make it to the competition that he will miss the birth of his child as his wife is due in three months. Yikes. Cute Jeffrey Jew (his real name!) is trying to chill his gazpacho with about three minutes left, and Emeril is doubtful.
The chefs present their soups. Jeffrey Jew (still his real name!) gets Emeril's immediate approval with his successfully-chilled gazpacho. He's going to Seattle. Emeril sends Stephanie and Tina home. Kristen (former model) and Joshua (stache) are also moving forward to Seattle.
Cutting back to the line at Tom's place in LA: Service is starting and Tom's contestants are trying to measure up. John is quickly given a ticket to Seattle -- he has seared his halibut with ease. Anthony (who reminds me way too much of Modern Family's Cameron) wonders what John's departure means for the rest of them.
Our newest judge, Wolfgang Puck, asks each of his six chefs to create an omelet. Again, a seemingly simple task (like Emeril's soup). Daniel proclaims that in less than a year his restaurant is No. 1 on Yelp. Yelp? Really? Did you just brag about that? Spoiler alert: You're about to get eliminated.
Kuniko is from Japan and tells us she left a banking job that she hated to pursue a culinary career, which her family does not approve of. She wants to win "Top Chef" "to earn the respect of her parents." I am immediately in love with her and she's adorable and I want her to win.
Meanwhile, Daniel actually refers to her as "Origami" in an offhand comment and I want to kick him in the throat. Time is winding down and it seems everyone's omelets are overcooked -- and every single one of them covers the browned bits with vegetable and garnish. Wolfgang explains, "this looks like a woman with a lot of make-up on." Amen. He decides all but one of his team will be moving on. The loser? Yelp-tastic Daniel. Can't say I didn't see that coming.
Down in Atlanta, Hugh Acheson give his five potentials their audition order: make a salad. This is the most deceptively simply assignment of the bunch. Bart tells Hugh that he is a twice-knighted chef in his home country of Belgium. He's also making a salad that involves beets, lobster, asparagus, and potatoes. Yikes -- that's kind of a lot of things for a salad.
Bespectacled, redheaded Danyele is adorably nervous around Hugh and once she's done with her salad she needs to "think about cleaning up or throwing up, I'm not sure which one." She seems really green but I am totally crushing on her.
Sheldon hails from Hawaii and started out as a dishwasher 10 years ago, he is now an Executive Chef. He comes off as talented, quiet, and humble -- the kind of chef who can win this thing.
Salads are served. Brooke serves Hugh a simple, clean kale salad and he immediately passes her on to Seattle. Less is more, people! He describes Danyele's grilled salad as having a little "propaneyness" to it. New word!
Hugh can't think of anything to say about Gina's overcooked salad except, "It looked nice." Gina is the only one of this group that gets sent home. She is perturbed: "I'm not just a chef and nutritionist -- I'm a movement." Yes, Gina. You're a movement. Moving back to where you came from.
Technical note: What is with the jarringly annoying switches to digital film during the hero shots of the dishes? It's like we're watching a normal show and then suddenly on the close-ups of the food it gets all shaky home-movie gross. Hey, Bravo: No me gusta.
Finally, Tom Colicchio has seen enough of his team on the line at Craft. He has already passed John on to Seattle. Based on his poor butchering and over-salting, Jorel and his mega-stache are dismissed. Anthony also gets the axe. Zoiks! It's a bloodbath. Thankfully the exits are over. Lizzie and Micah are both in. And there are our contestants.
The coming-up-this-season preview shows us lots of clam digging, cussing, PADMA ON ROLLERSKATES, and a trip to what looks like Alaska. Fun abounds! See you next week!
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Note: Before Manila, Jakarta was the first place I ever thought of as home. It was there that I lived for almost seven years from 1981-1987 — I was 7 when I arrived and 13 years old when I tearfully bade goodbye to a country that had been so good to me. Twenty years later, I'm now 33 and married, living the next chapter in my life. This is the story of my journey back to Jakarta, my Jakarta.
Indonesian cuisine is much more than just sate, nasi goreng and mie goreng, although no one would've guessed it from the vast amounts of those dishes I consume during my Jakarta visit. Blame it on my memories.
Indonesia's unique cuisine is still largely unknown to the outside world, a product of many borrowed cooking styles and ingredients. The Arabs and Indians brought along their spices and martabak (see Jakarta Part 2) and the Spanish introduced the Indonesians to a lifelong affair with chili. But it was the Chinese who had the greatest impact of all: they introduced now-Indonesian staples such as mie (noodles), soy sauce (which becomes kecap manis when sugar is added), taugeh (bean sprouts), and soybeans used to make tahu (tofu) and tempeh (fermented soybean, usually formed into a sheet and fried). Ironically, the Dutch, who ruled Indonesia for a little over a century, weren't very influential on the local cuisine.
Indonesia's staple, like the Philippines, is rice. A typical meal consists of the white grain with several small savory (protein) dishes, a moderate serving of sayur, (vegetables), the ever-present sambal (chili sauce or paste), and crispy wafers called krupuk. The krupuk I know (see photo above) is flat with a distinct smell and taste of shrimp, thus krupuk udang (shrimp). I'm told however, that the more traditional krupuk is called krupuk kampung (see below), which is whiter, made with fish, and possesses an interesting interwoven design. It's slightly blander and somewhat "chewier" than the former. Krupuk is eaten as a snack but is more often paired with a meal to provide crunchy contrast.
Sate Khas Senayan
For my first meal in Jakarta, I return to the Indonesian restaurant that I grew up eating in, Sate Senayan. It's now called Sate Khas Senayan, but the food still tastes the same. I'm amazed at how my Bahasa Indonesia comes flooding back when faced with an entirely Indonesian menu. Terms like daging (beef), babi (pork), cumi (squid), and ayam (chicken) float before my eyes and I find myself conversing quite comfortably with the waitress. My Bin is looking at me bug-eyed, wondering at the strange sounds coming out of my mouth.
I order all of my favorites: nasi goreng (fried rice), mie goreng (fried noodles), sate ayam (chicken satay), lontong (cubes of pressed rice often served with peanut sauce), krupuk, and deep-fried tofu stuffed with seafood. It's a veritable feast for just two people, meriting me a curious chuckle from the waitress. "Selamat makan," she says, wishing us a happy meal.
Happy it is, and happy I am. Every bite of food releases a filmstrip of things I remember from 20 years ago, — memory triggers, meals — sending me back to long-forgotten moments, aromas, people in my Jakarta life. It's enough to make me weep. Tastes that have been frozen in time in my head are suddenly unlocked, finding wholeness in the nutty smell of the peanut sauce, the characteristic grilled taste of the sate, the oiliness of the nasi goreng, and the soft denseness of the lontong. Long have I waited for this lontong, which could be a sister to the Philippines' suman, except that it's unsweetened. Its packed, plain flavor is a foil to the other more pronounced tastes, allowing them to ring forth.
Fancier Indonesian Fare
On another night, some of my Bin's Indonesian friends take us to an upscale local restaurant. I say "upscale," because this place is certainly lots more froufrou than the street food I've been eating lately.
Many of the local dishes served in restoran (restaurants) come from Java and Sumatra. Sumatran cooking is a confluence of fresh and dry spices to produce equally hot and spicy dishes served with lots of rice to tone down the heat, and ostensibly, to make one eat more. One typically Sumatran dish I'm most familiar with is rendang, specifically beef rendang. It has its origins in Padang, West Sumatra, and it's a stick-to-your-ribs meat dish simmered in coconut milk, chili, and an alphabet of spices such as black peppercorns, fresh galangal, ginger, and lemongrass. Looking very neat and behaved at this restaurant, the beef rendang is piquant but curiously, not spicy enough to suit my increasingly incendiary tastes. I ask the waiter for a side dish of chopped up cabe (chilies). He looks at me knowingly. "Ah, anda mau lebih pedas, ya?" ("You want it more spicy, yes?")
As nice as this restaurant is, and as pretty and presentable is its food, I can't help but feel that it's not hitting the right notes with me in terms of true Indonesian fare. I have no doubt of its authenticity but I'm suspicious, a feeling that's not helped by the number of foreigners in the room, including me. Perhaps two days of eating street food has impaired my more "chichi" taste receptors.
Es here, Es there
If Manila has its halo-halo, Indonesia has its es ("ice"). I consider these drinks the precursor of Zagu, Quickly, and all the rest of the pearly shakes gang. There are infinite varieties of es-whatever and not a day goes by during this visit that I don't scarf down a glass or two of the colorful stuff.
Some of the more standard es drinks are es cendol (seen above), a mixture of palm sugar, coconut milk, and alien-green jelly strips made from mung bean flour and colored accordingly. Heaped with crushed ice, it reminds me of the Filipino guinumis.
This is es teler, traditionally made with coconut milk and whatever fruit is available. This version uses condensed milk, strips of kelapa (coconut), mango, and alpukat (avocado). Indonesians are very fond of this green, buttery fruit and utilize it in several sweet ways. Not a stranger to sweet avocado preparations, I admit that the avocado in this icy concoction provides a mysterious top note of smoothness. "Ok, that's it, we're having this every day that we're in Jakarta!" Declares my Bin, so enamored is he of this es teler.
The photos above and below are examples of es campur. Campur (cham-POOR) means "to mix" and this frosty has nearly everything in it: milk (coconut or condensed), fruit, agar (the strips of seaweed jelly seen in both photos in various colors), and mounds of ice. As an Indonesian acquaintance tells me, "It's basically everything they can find to put in there." The red coloring of the es campur above comes from a type of red syrup that is reminiscent of rose water, imbuing the drink with a mysterious flavor.
The coffee that urban legends are made of
Indonesia produces some of the best coffee in the world: Estate Java, Sumatran Mandheling, Bali Kintamani. Big-bodied, lush mouthfeel, and a lingering finish typically describe the Indonesian cup profile. Indonesian coffee is THE original "cup of java," since the Dutch first brought coffee to the island of Java in the early 18th century.
There's a type of Indonesian coffee called Kopi Luwak, "˜luwak' being the Indonesian civet cat that roams the archipelago and is reputed to eat only the best coffee beans. The undigested luwak beans are collected from its droppings and then processed. It sounds highly unappealing and open to all sorts of dirty jokes, and some say that such coffee (beans) don't exist. To unbelievers, the term, "˜kopi luwak' nowadays simply means the beans which the luwak would choose to eat, ergo, beans of supreme quality.
I'm not sure what to believe especially after I come across a carved black box in a department store containing 500 grams of kopi luwak that retails for more than 1 million rupiah (over P5,000)! And my interest is piqued all the more when I stumble upon a café called "" what else? "" Kopi Luwak. Settling down for a cup that costs me about the same price as a short latte at Starbucks (P85), it's a model of what Indonesian coffee is known for: consummate earthiness and smoldering power. I'm no coffee connoisseur but I know what I like and this stuff is all right. And no, my enjoyment of this particular cup is not marred by thoughts of "cat poop" or whatnot. As for the urban legend, I tend to believe it's really just that and nothing more. With Kopi Luwak retailing for over $100/pound in the States, I say come to Indonesia and try the real deal for less than a dollar.
Indonesian pandesal
Rice rules for an Indonesian breakfast but so does roti bakar, (grilled) toast with a choice of fillings, usually cheese or chocolate. Readily available from any warung kopi (coffee stall) it's the perfect jumpstart to one's day together with a cup of kopi manis (sweet coffee).
This particular roti bakar is unfortunately not from a warung kopi but from a small restaurant that touts itself as having "the best roti bakar." I don't know what I'm expecting, but it's two relatively ordinary pieces of square white bread lightly spread with cheese, chocolate, and a mere smear of kaya jam. Like I said, I'm not sure what I was expecting but I'm disappointed. The toast has a pleasant, smoky taste to it but it's a bit meager on the filling. Perhaps this "restaurantified" specimen isn't characteristic of the better ones being sold at the kopi warung.
The best food in Jakarta
Every traveler knows that the best food of any city is found where the locals eat. In Jakarta, it's at the warung (food stall) or from the kaki lima (ambulant food vendor). All the martabak and serabi and gorengan have proved that to me.
So not wanting to take any chances, my Bin and I have one snack at a jajanan malam (evening street dining) on our last night in Jakarta. Here, the locals eat as they are wont to do, by using the fingers of the right hand (kamayan). The rustic ambience and sparse lighting belie a selection of food that is varied as it is delicious: fried noodles, fried rice, fried chicken, siomay, tahu, and of course sate and martabak. This is food that's cooked with exceptional sincerity and purity of spirit. Truly, it's what good food is all about.
I have my martabak manis (see Jakarta Part 2) which grants me my own personal epiphany several times over. My Bin, on the other hand, has 10 sticks of sate complete with lontong which he pays a measly Rp.10,000 (P50) for. Eating and chatting, taking swigs of air mineral (bottled water) and breathing in the now-cool evening air devoid of dust and smog, this is the Jakarta food of my memory. It's unlikely that nothing else can inspire in me such unmixed delight.