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Amber Silver Bullets on the front forks
Red Silver Bullets on the rear fender struts
LED Mini-Bullets (grooved shown)
Silver Bullet L.E.D. Signal
Lights -
All new L.E.D. Silver Bullets. Beautifully chromed Silver Bullets feature a distinctive,
slotted bezel with clear lenses. The CAD designed lenses enhance the already bright L.E.D.
output to provide exceptional, jewel-like illumination.
These are two-circuit lights, and can be wired to operate as motorcycle turn signals with dual functions like "run-signal",
"run-brake", signal-brake", etc. These lights come with an extra trim ring for a different look,
as well as the load equalizer to keep your signals flashing at the correct rate (you
don't need to buy the equalizer separately!).
See the mounting kits and info in the 'Mounting Hardware' section below, for alternative
mounting methods on your bike.
#13-307 LED Conversion Harness - $8.96
Here's a neat way to convert OEM turn signals to LED without losing the dual
functionality of the lights on Honda motorcycles. This LED Dual Conversion Harness
allows LED Marker Lights to operate as running and turn signal lightsOne harness is
needed for each individual light. This item is not required with Show Chrome
Accessories® Conversion Kits.
Iron Cross L.E.D. Light
Iron Cross L.E.D. Light -
This L.E.D. Iron Cross light is great added visibility and old
school style. This LED light functions as a run & brake light. It measures 4-1/2" x 5" and is
3/4" thick. Great for many custom applications.
Under Fender Tail Light & License Mount -
##16-201A Mini Markers
##16-107A LED Marker Lights
##25-9501B LED Marker Lights
Marker and
Mini-Marker Lights and Signals - These lights
are universal mount, and can be used for cornering lights, mini-signals, functional replacements
for reflectors, etc.
-> #16-201A Amber Angle Mini Marker Light (pair) - $Discontinu (pair)
-> #16-107A Amber LED Marker Lights w/Amber lens -
These marker lights replace the reflectors found on most Cruisers. These lights
greatly enhance visibility by incorporating 15 mini high visibility LED's. Mounts
with double sided adhesive to replace both tape and screw mounted reflectors.
Measure 1-1/4" x 3-1/2". Great replacement for radiator side reflectors. - $59.95 (pair)
-> #16-107R RED LED Marker Lights w/Red lens -
These marker lights replace the reflectors found on most Cruisers. These lights
greatly enhance visibility by incorporating 15 mini high visibility LED's. Mounts
with double sided adhesive to replace both tape and screw mounted reflectors.
Measure 1-1/4" x 3-1/2". Great replacement for radiator side reflectors. - $disc (pair)
-> #16-117A Amber LED Marker Lights w/CLEAR lens -
Same as 16-107A above, except with CLEAR lens - $DISCONTINU (pair)
-> #16-117RS RED LED Marker Lights w/CLEAR lens -
Same as 16-107R above, except with CLEAR lens (and comes only in single unit per package) - $DISCONTINU (each)
-> #25-9501 Chrome LED Marker, self-adhesive, clear lens, red LED -
Flush mount, chrome body, chrome lens, LED light. Measure 2.5" L x 1" W x 3/4" H. - $16.95 (pair)
-> #25-9501B Chrome LED Marker, stud mount, clear lens, red LED -
Flush mount, chrome body, chrome lens, LED light. Measure 2.5" L x 1" W x 3/4" H. - $19.95 (pair)
-> #25-9503 Chrome LED Marker, self-adhesive, clear lens, amber LED -
Flush mount, chrome body, chrome lens, LED light. Measure 2.5" L x 1" W x 3/4" H. - $16.95 (pair)
-> #25-9503B Chrome LED Marker, stud mount, clear lens, amber LED -
Flush mount, chrome body, chrome lens, LED light. Measure 2.5" L x 1" W x 3/4" H. - $19.95 (pair)
#16-111 Starburst Series Lighting
#16-113 Eagle Eye Series Lighting
NEW LED Lighting
Units by Show Chrome - These lights
are universal mount mini-signals and marker lights. A compact, inexpensive, and bright custom lighting
alternative with low power drain! Be sure to check out the #53-439T Turn Signal Adapters for easier
installation on Honda motorcycles, located further down this page.
-> #16-111A Amber Starburst-series lights -
1-5/8" dia. x 2-1/2" long, comes with M8 x 35mm mounting stud - $119.95 (pair)
-> #16-111R Red Starburst-series lights -
1-5/8" dia. x 2-1/2" long, comes with M8 x 35mm mounting stud - $119.95 (pair)
-> #16-113A SMALL Amber Eagle Eye-series lights -
1-1/4" dia. x 3-3/4" long, comes with M8 x 35mm mounting stud - $DISC (pair)
-> #16-114A LARGE Amber Eagle Eye-series lights -
1-5/8" dia. x 4-5/8" long, comes with M8 x 35mm mounting stud - $DISC (pair)
Hollow Mounting Stud for concealed wiring
P-Clamp Style Mount
Clamshell type mounting
Two-Piece Fork Mount
Custom Two-Piece Fork Mount for VTX/Valk
Mounting Hardware,
clamps, and Custom Mounts for Lights and Signals - These
mounting products can be combined with the various lights, mini-signals, spots, etc. on this
page for installation on your bike.
Before you order, read these notes to help with your selection of mounting hardware:
- The Hollow Stud Mounting kits allow installation via fender rail bolts, where the wire is
totally concealed within the light and mount. The hollow mounting stud replaces the rear fender
rail bolt, and provides a threaded stem for the light to attach. The wire passes through
the center of the stud and under the fender, completely invisible from the outside. These are
available in two sizes: 8mm diameter mounts (like those used on the Honda Ace 750, Kawasaki
Vulcan 800/1500, etc), and 10mm diameter mounts (for mounting on the Honda Spirit 750 and other
bikes with m10x1.25 fender rail bolts).
- The P-clamp Mounting kits allows the installation of lights on un-shrouded front forks
(like those on the Honda 750 Spirit), etc. Note that the P-Clamp mounts may require the mounting
hole to be enlarged with a drill, depending on the light attachment hardware.
- Clamshell Mounts are a very universal mounting method, and accomodate nearly every type of light.
They are a bit more robust, and a good choice when attaching large spotlights, 50 watt Halogen
lamps, etc.
- Two-Piece Fork Mounts are best for applications where the wiring exits the light housing,
not from within a hollow mounting stud.
- The small diameter vertical section of the F&S Engine guards (nearest the frame) for the
Vulcan 800 and 1500 Classic are 1" diameter.
- The small OEM engine guards on the V-Star 650 is 1" diameter.
- The 1" diameter clamp makes a great 1" handlebar mount for speakers, tachometers, GPS, etc.
- Cobra and MC Enterprises engine guards are 1-1/4" diameter.
- Frame down tubes on a V-Star 650 and 1100 are 1-1/4" in diameter.
- Frame down tubes on most Vulcan's and Honda Cruisers are 1.35" diameter.
Silver Bullet
Signals for the VTX Retro! Replace
your bulky original equipment turn signals with our sleek and streamlined L.E.D. Silver Bullets.
The kit also includes both slotted and visor bezels, you choose the look you like best. The
lights are assembled with clear lenses, but red lenses are available separately. Designed
specifically to mount in place of the stock assemblies, these single circuit red L.E.D. turn
signals are an awesome additions to your bike.
License Plate
Bracket and LED Signals for VTX 1300C/1800C. Two vast
improvements in one! The sleek VTX License Plate Mount slides over the eye-sore version of a
mount that comes standard on the fender, plus replaces stock turn signals with Kuryakyn's
exclusive Silver Bullets. These CAD-designed lenses on L.E.D. Silver Bullets provide
exceptional, jewel-like illumination. Comes with a pair of slotted and visor bezels.
Tombstone Tail Light -
Go back in time without giving up any modern conveniences. This new #4990 Tombstone Tail Light
provides old school styling with cutting edge L.E.D. technology, a finely chromed housing
and rich, red lens. Hi-intensity L.E.D.s make sure you get noticed.
The #4990 Universal Tombstone is a Taillight only, it does not incorporate turn signal
mounting bar/base plate as seen in the photo to the left. Intended for use in custom applications, mounting and wiring
holes must be drilled for installation. It looks like the #4491 and #4992 on the left,
without the turn signal mounting bar/base.
Make sure you are seen on the open road! This kit
allows you to change your stock turn signals into Run-Turn-Brake lights with easy Plug and
Play installation. The optional flash mode flashes the taillights when the brakes are hit
catching the attention of anyone behind you.
This kit includes Plug and Play Run-Turn-Brake Controller and replacement lenses or bulbs to
update turn signals to Red.
Note: Triple Whammy includes everything you need for installation on motorcycles equipped
with OEM turn signals. Installation of this product may be in violation of FMVSS #108.
#4804 (l) & #4803 (r)
Tru-Sphere L.E.D. Bulbs
- These are the best L.E.D. replacement bulbs
on the market. Each bulb features 32 mega-bright red or 32 super bright amber L.E.D.s in
a completely sealed package. Tru-Sphere's unique design provides full hemispherical
illumination; you won't believe the improvement over an incandescent bulb. It's dimensions
are the same as a standard 1156 incandescent bulb so it can be used as a direct
replacement for those applications.
LED Turn Signal Conversion Kits
Update the turn signals on your Honda cruiser (1998+) with these
new L.E.D. turn signal kits. They come with modules containing 21 L.E.D.s for each light, are MUCH
brighter than the original incandescent lamps in your bike's signals, and consume less
power than the originals! The lens is a new cool looking clear lens, and is a direct replacement for your
original. No wiring, simply plug the new wiring into the socket where the original bulb was installed.
Lasts many times longer than a standard bulb, so you also reduce maintenance.
Deep Dish Bezels for turn signals
Install these kits onto your existing OEM turn signal housings for
a cool and modern look. These deep dish bezels have a serious chrome finish, and add a neat chrome hood around
your signal lights. Available with red, amber, or smoke lens. The smoke lens also allows for
installation of the supplied amber or red lamps for a great new look without the hassles of changing
a bunch of electrical gizmos! FITS: Honda VLX 600 ('98+), Ace/Spirit/Aero 750, VT1100 Sabre ('00+), VTX 1300 ('03-'09 R/S/C/T), VTX 1800 ('02-'05 R/S/C)
Turn Signal Visors/Grilles
Light Visors- Chrome plated steel tail light visors that
incorporate popular raised rib/fluted, teardrop, and louvered designs. Easily installed in minutes!
Ribbed Tail
Light Visor - FITS: VT-750 Ace ('98+), VT1100 Sabre & Aero (all), Valkyrie ('97+) -
Teardrop Tail
Light Visor - FITS: VT-750 Ace ('98+), Aero 750, VT1100 Sabre & Aero (all), Valkyrie ('97+) -
(photo on Aero 750)
Louvered Tail
Light Visor - FITS: Aero 750, VTX 1300 Custom, VTX 1800 Custom -
Rear Signal
Relocator- Moves
the rear flashers to the license plate bracket without original flasher
arms, rail, fender or other bracket. Usually requires drilling new
mounting holes to install. Sold in pairs.
Rear Signal
Relocator Bars & Mounts- Moves
the rear flashers to the license plate bracket.
Cleanup Kit for Aero 750
Lighted Wrap-around License Frame for Aero 750 - Replace
your bulky original equipment licence mount on the Aero 750 with this cool LED lighted chrome license frame assembly.
FITS: Honda 750 Aero, all years.
#53-439T Turn Signal Adapter -
Allows the replacement of the OEM turn signals with the Big Bike Parts
line of lights including the 16-111A, 16-111R, 16-113A, and the 16-114A lights above. These
also work on any other motorcycle where the OEM signals attach via 8mm stud.


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Nov 1st: Fire Prevention Program
Nov 4th: Pop-Up Play Event
Nov 11th: Veteran's Day
Nov 13th-22nd: Parent Conferences
Nov 22nd: No VPK, Center is Open
Nov 23rd-24th: Center Closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Child care fees are DUE every week.
**Tuition is not prorated for days missed including sick days, vacations, or other closed days (Holidays)**
For added convenience, we are able to store your credit card information in our secure banking system, and debit your account as an automatic payment every Monday, every Friday, Bi-weekly or Monthly.
Parent Conferences will begin Monday, November 13 and run through Wednesday, November 22. This is a time for parents to sit down with their child's teacher and discuss his or her growth since the school year started. There will be sign-up sheets posted outside each classroom. Please speak with the teachers about setting up a convenient time.
With the holiday season getting into full swing, we know that families will be taking vacations and that your child will potentially miss some days of school. We ask that you let Ms. Andrea or Ms. Martha know about any days your child will not be in attendance.
Pumpkin seeds are edible, flat, oval-shaped green seeds. When removed from the flesh of a pumpkin, they can be rinsed and roasted, either plain or with other flavours such as oils and spices, to create a delicious, crunchy snack.
Nutritional benefits of pumpkin seeds:
They may be small, but pumpkin seeds are little powerhouses of nutrients and health benefits. Like nuts, pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein and unsaturated fats, including omega-3. They also contain a good range of nutrients including iron, selenium, calcium, B vitamins and beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A.
Pumpkin seeds' biggest claim to fame is that they are an excellent natural source of magnesium and zinc. Just one tablespoon of pumpkin seeds provides:
• Almost 1mg zinc - the recommended daily allowance is 9.5mg for men and 7mg for women. • 32mg magnesium – the recommend daily allowance is 300mg for men and 270mg for women.
Mix the cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice. Then add the water, oil, and molasses. Add 2 tablespoons of flour. Then keep adding flour 1/2 teaspoon at a time, mixing well after each addition, until your dough is no longer sticky.
Another great way to stay connected is our Facebook page. If you have a personal Facebook page, find our page…….The Children's Learning Center at FSW…… and LIKE it. Now you will be able to see activities around the center or perhaps even your child.
We want to thank you for the brochure fundraiser orders. They have been submitted and we are waiting to hear what our profit will be. And as soon as we know when the items you purchased will be received, we will inform you.
Daylight saving time is just around the corner and that means one thing: It's time to change the clocks. Make sure you set your clock back by an hour.
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Job Information
Oracle Offensive Security Engineer (remote working) in Bristol, United Kingdom
Offensive Security Engineer (remote working)
Preferred Qualifications
Bristol, UK
Requirement: **_
- SC clearance required_**
The OracleCloud Infrastructure (OCI) team can provide you the opportunity to buildand operate a suite of massive scale, integrated cloud services in abroadly distributed, multi-tenant cloud environment. OCIis committed to providing the best in cloud products that meet the needsof our customers who are tackling some of the world's biggestchallenges.
We offer unique opportunities for smart, hands-on engineers with theexpertise and passion to solve difficult problems in distributedhighly available services and virtualized infrastructure. Atevery level, our engineers have a significant technical and businessimpact designing and building innovative new systems to power ourcustomer's business critical applications.
We're looking for hands-on cloud hackers with expertise and passion inidentifying and exploiting complex security problems indistributed, multi-tenant services and infrastructure. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service. We operate distributed systems
at a high scale, worldwide. These are the foundation of our cloud
environment. Our customers run their businesses on our cloud,
and our mission is to provide them with a best-in-class and
ever-expanding set of cloud-based services.
Within OCI, the Offensive Security group conducts penetration tests,hardware security research, and operates our red team. We ensurethe security of software and hardware that run our cloudinfrastructure, and strive to continuously improve our security stance. The OCI Offensive Security group works as a team. We
don't try to fit people into predefined roles. We bring together the
right people who can enhance the capability of the team, and build
roles around the person's skills and interests.
These are exciting times in our space. We are growing fast, still at
an early stage and working on ambitious new initiatives. A
security-focused engineer at any level can have significant technical
and business impact. Come shape the future of one of the largest
clouds on earth with us. Overall, OCI Offensive Security
team performs a variety of work ranging from penetration testing, fuzzing,
red-teaming and tool development. To get you excited, here is a
list of some of the projects over the last year this team has worked on:
- Big iron - ExaLogic,
ExaData, UltraSPARC, InfiniBand
- Firmware reverse
engineering of various hardware components
- Developing custom fuzzing
platforms for code-coverage analysis
- Several different
- Linux and Windows kernel
mode non-sense
- The list goes on and on!
Some of our people have qualifications like the ones listed below.Our ideal candidate is passionate about security and furtheringtheir knowledge every day. You enjoy diving into complex source codeaudits to reveal subtle security vulnerabilities, writing new tools suchas fuzzers in languages such as C/C , Python, Ruby, Go or Java,tearing apart an undocumented file format or network protocol and comingup with novel techniques to solve unique and interesting securityproblems. We hope you like working at scale as much as we do much as wedo, because Oracle has no shortage of it.
- Bachelor's or Master's
degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience in
vulnerability discovery / security engineering / application security
Emergent threat testing
Experience working in a
large cloud or software company
- Strong
application/product/software security background
- Ability to effectively
assess and communicate risks and appropriate levels of urgency to management
and engineering staff
- Excellent organizational,
verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to succeed through
collaboration and working through internal and external organizations and
- Prior DevOps or continuous
delivery and deployment experience
of our senior people have qualifications like these:
- Master's degree in Computer
Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 7 years of experience in
vulnerability discovery / security engineering / Application Security
- Demonstrated history of
vulnerability discovery (CVEs, etc.)
- Extensive research or
experience with multiple classes of security bugs
- Conducting training /
thought leadership / conference talks / publications
Detailed Description and Job Requirements
Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.
As a member of the software engineering division, you will assist in defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, debugging or designing of software applications or operating systems. Provide technical leadership to other software developers. Specify, design and implement modest changes to existing software architecture to meet changing needs.
Duties and tasks are varied and complex needing independent judgment. Fully competent in own area of expertise. May have project lead role and or supervise lower level personnel. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 4 years of software engineering or related experience.
As part of Oracle's employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).
Job: Product Development
Location: GB-GB, UK-Bristol
Job Type: Regular Employee Hire
Organization: Oracle
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LETTER- Mugshot unfair to beating victim
It is extremely inappropriate to use a mugshot, from a past event, when writing a story about the victim of a violent crime. ["Downtown attack: Man fights for life after brutal beating"]
Because pictures are more powerful than words, readers appear to lose focus on finding the person or persons who attempted to murder Robert Kartheiser, on August 14th.
You have done him harm, in using this mugshot. Bobby looks much better than he does in this mugshot, and it seems cruel of you to post this at this time.
Mara Miller
Washington, D.C.


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Stadstoezicht Rotterdam (City of Rotterdam)
Stadstoezicht of Rotterdam uses Zebra® MZ 320™ mobile printers for printing parking fines.
Stadstoezicht Rotterdam is an organisation within the Municipality of Rotterdam that performs a wide range of city surveillance and parking control tasks. This includes parking checks, taking action against pollution in the city, enforcing the rules for Rotterdam's markets and inspecting premises.
By the end of 2011, Rotterdam's 600 community police officers will use Zebra's MZ 320 printers for printing parking fines throughout in the city. This solution's main benefit is that personnel no longer have to perform any additional related administrative tasks back at the office.
The Story
The Challenge
Stadstoezicht Rotterdam was looking for a versatile printing solution that was easy to adapt to the ever-changing demands and developments in the law enforcement sector. Traditional enforcement solutions were costly and adapting and updating these systems is expensive. Stadstoezicht Rotterdam needed a reliable, wireless, real-time system that was easily portable. Given that the officers generally work outdoors, a robust system was required. The mobile printers had to be able to print tickets quickly and accurately.
The Solution
Stadstoezicht developed an open platform supporting different hardware and which could also be adapted without incurring huge costs. The software was written by Globe Software. The new system is called iTHOR: Toezicht Handhaving Opsporing & Registratie in Dutch which means 'Supervision, Enforcement, Detection & Registration.' iTHOR has provided an easy and smart enforcement solution.
Zebra MZ 320 mobile printers with WiFi® were chosen due to their print speed and accuracy. Now 600 Rotterdam community police officers can print directly from their iPod touch® or iPhone®. iTHOR is made for iOS and therefore compatible for iPhone, iPad® and iPod touch devices. It can also be adapted for Android™, BlackBerry® and Windows Mobile®. iTHOR offers a wide range of user applications. A central server ensures that relevant applications appear on users' hand-held terminal screens depending on their responsibilities.
In Rotterdam this solution is used for:
- Checking parking payments
- Issuing fines for illegal parking and minor traffic offences
- Issuing fines for criminal offences
- Monitoring illegal use of bus lanes
- Filing reports regarding public areas relating to waste disposal, discarded shopping trolleys, pot holes in roads, broken street lights and signs
- Printing directions to help lost pedestrians and tourists
For an illegally parked car, the officer prints out a parking fine which is then immediately registered onto the central server. This fine is then automatically transmitted to the tax and customs administration for collection. Any incorrect data will also be highlighted by the system. Tickets can only be printed and completed once all necessary details have been input. This reduces delays when fines are sent for processing. An officer's task is then completed as he no longer has any administrative work left to do back at the office.
Zebra's MZ 320 Printer is a fast and user-friendly device. In addition the pilot also proved to be very reliable. It helped us a lot in this project.
- The Zebra MZ 320 mobile printer with Wi-Fi configuration is an easy-to-use, light-weight and reliable printer which is well suited to the needs of Stadstoezicht Rotterdam officers who typically work outdoors.
- The printer produces a crisp, clear printed output meaning that fines are always legible. This benefits both officers, recipients and reduces errors overall.
- The printer's ease-of-use also helps generate significant savings in resource and time.
In June 2011 75 iTHOR systems were being used by community police officers on the beat. During the final months of 2011 this system will be extended to manage minor traffic offences and administrative fines for criminal offences. By which time a total of 600 systems will have been activated, all of which will be equipped with Zebra printers.


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Southwest Corn Bread Bake
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Makes4 servings
- 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
- 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
- 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- In a large bowl, combine the chili beans, corn, onion and cumin. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Combine milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls over chili mixture; carefully spread over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 315 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein.
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Sep 3, 2014
After reading Idaiello's review, I decided to add about a cup of salsa to the beans and corn mixture. It came out pretty good, and it was not dry at all. This whips up really quickly. I popped the bean mixture in the microwave for four minutes on medium power while making the cornbread, then baked 25 minutes. It still feels like it can be tweaked a little more, reason why I gave it four stars.
Jan 1, 2013
Made the recipe as written and it was good, but a little dry . My husband is a meat and potato man and he liked the basic idea but missed meat. The 2nd time I added 1 pound ground beef browned with the onion. Added 1 can Campbells tomato soup ,cumin, corn and mixed all in an 8x8 dish. Wammed whole thing 3 minutes in microwave while I made cornbread. Spread cornbread and Baked 20 minutes at 350. My husband really liked it with the ground meat better. Thanks for the basic concept.Passed the recipe to My girlfriend who's vegan ..she loved it as is.


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Recently I tried to define what The Star of David is not. Today I'll try to define what it is:
The Star of David has a shape, a meaning and a name:
1. Meaning: The Star of David is a symbol, an emblem, a logo of Judaism and Zionism.
2. Shape: The Star of David is a shape, a hexagram, a six-pointed star formed by two equilateral triangles which have the same center and are placed in opposite directions. It can be: (a) two dimensional or (b) three dimensional like perforation, or engraving or (c) three dimensional created by two interlocking tetrahedrons.
3. Name: The Star of David is the Shield of David, which refers to the Lord, who is also the Shield of Abram. The same name serves both the Jewish and the Christian Stars of David and there's a need for disambiguation.
4. Product: The Star of David is a product in the shape of a six-pointed star, such as necklace, earring, lampshade etc.
Trying to define the Star of David by its shape alone is not enough - even though the Star of David is a hexagram not every hexagram is a Star of David. This is a source of confusion for many people who see it on Indian temples, or as sheriffs' badges, or as Chinese checkers etc.
Trying to define it by the name alone is not enough since it has other meanings that are not necessarily connected to the shape.
Trying to define it as a product alone is not enough since there are non- Jewish products in the same shape.
So my definition is: The Star of David is the name of a two or three dimensional six-pointed star which is the emblem of Judaism and Zionism.


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Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City & WWI
Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I Exhibit – Free & open to the public.
As part of the centennial commemoration of U.S. involvement in World War One, this exhibit highlights the Library's graphic WWI poster collection. Through the help of books, letters, photographs and other artifacts, the story of the contributions to the war effort made by Buffalonians is showcased.
Free school tours and educator previews are available. To schedule a tour contact 858-7100.
Exhibit runs through January 2020.
- Date:
- Sunday, September 22, 2019 Show more dates
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Location:
- Collections Gallery - Exhibit Space
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- All Ages
- Categories:
- Display/Exhibit


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I'm a 25 year old Uruguayan who will be living in Austria for 3 to 6 months. I have a European passport/nationality (Spanish).
I am in the process of getting health/travel insurance here, but all the insurance companies, have really economical plans up to 3 months, and then go completely nuts after that period.
I wanted to exhaust all other possibilities; is there any kind of insurance I could pay for that would cover medical costs in case of an incident?
I'm not sure if it is relevant but: I'm a student here in Uruguay, and I have family members living in Austria.


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This time, it was Gary Rohan of the Sydney Swans. During the Swans' match against North Melbourne, Ryan had his feet tangled with an opposing player's and ended up with the bottom of his foot facing upward and a compound fracture of his tibia. He will miss the rest of the season.
h/t Aidan


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There's been a blog flurry about the use (dare I call it "appropriation"?) of the term "open source" for a project aimed at facilitating gropes of women's breasts at SF cons. The project was called the "open source boob project" and proposed to pass out buttons so that people ("women") could affirmatively opt-in to the project and say: "yes you may" or "no you may not" (ask if you can grope my breasts).
The original poster was unfortunately clueless about sexism, and writing from a position of utterly unexamined privilege. Many, many gajillions of postings have pointed out the numerous ways the proposal is bad:
* it makes people ("women") feel unsafe
* it makes people ("women") feel pressured to participate
* since cons are also meetings for people in the SF trades and professions, it may pressure people ("women") to participate to advance their careers, in the fine old school tradition of sexual harassment
… I could go on, but instead I'll just point to the feminist SF blog and FSFwiki and Feministing for summaries and links. Particularly noteworthy responses include:
* open source swift kick to the balls by misia
* open source african hair project from plastic sturgeon
* The Open Source Women Back Each Other Up Project! by vito_excalibur
* Open Source Male Assholes by springheel jack, excellent for its libertarian fallacies analysis. My only complaint is I wish that the author had used the capital L Libertarian, since there is, in fact, a large thread of libertarian thinking that specifically recognizes social inequalities: anarchism, the original and still the best "libertarian" philosophy/analysis/action plan.
The thing that caused me to post about this over here, as well as interacting with the general blog furor, is the appropriation of the term "open source". This also did not go over well. But isn't it interesting the way "openness" and "open source" has become some sort of synonym for permissiveness? Despite the massive way this is a completely wack analogy? (see inhammer, below)
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- rivkat: "a category mistake of the ugliest kind"
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This in the IRS instructions seems to unequivocally exclude part-timers:"Who Can Take the CreditsMain home. Your main home is generally the home where you live most of the time."
The OP clearly states he is fulltiming. That tells me the RV is his primary residence, and should be allowed the solar energy credits.
If your RV qualifies as a home for mortgage interest deduction, why wouldn't it also qualify for energy credits?
One can quibble about the definition of a "mortgage", but I'll leave that to the lawyers. Regardless of the definition, the interest on an RV loan is deductible on federal incomes taxes as long as the RV itself is the collateral for the loan and you don't take the interest deduction for more than one other home (there is a limit of two "homes' for the interest deduction).The Energy Credit has different rules than the interest deduction, so the fact that interest is deductible doesn't really mean anything. An RV does qualify as a residence, but the "main" or primary home clause of the energy Credit is relevant to RVs. Part time RVers can conceivably qualify if they don't have any other residence that is more of a "main home" than the RV, but that can get highly subjective. For practical purposes, the RV has to be the full time or "most time" home.
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Harvest Journal: The Mess We're In
Turns out winemaking is pretty dirty, and kind of gross. A lot of mess and ruined shirts go into creating this so-called luxury product, and these days I seem to be firmly in the covered-in-crap camp.
Remember those twice-daily fermentation checks? Last Sunday, they revealed something far more vile than eggy smells.
When wines are fermenting, we allow room for bubbles and foam created during the process. This preventative measure generally works well, but some over-eager semillon juice decided that it wanted to break out and covered the barrels and floor with a foul-smelling and chunky mustard-yellow foam.
The fermenting liquid overflowed for most of that day and the next before settling down to finish becoming wine. I had the pleasure of cleaning it up, and was happy to do so to get the barrel room back in order. I had to clean each bung (the plastic stopper that closes a barrel's hole) with steaming hot water, scrub the barrels, and rinse the floor. When I was done cleaning it was as though all of the mess transferred from the barrels to me; I found myself covered in the yucky yellow foam and soaked through with water. When another set of barrels decided to follow the semillon's lead and foam all over, I was less than thrilled. I told my boss about the overflow and he replied, "So, you're telling me that you have a clean-up job?"
Yes, I had a clean-up job. The second of many.
Cleanliness is important in the winery to try to prevent bacteria, fungi, and other not-so-pleasant things from working their way into the grapes and juice. But it seems like a futile attempt, especially when I'm elbow-deep in tan goo that is actually supposed to go into the wine.
Many of our wines are made with native yeasts, but we do inoculate some. When a wine is inoculated, a yeast strain is added directly to the grape juice. We use various commercial dried yeasts, which are hydrated with warm water and yeast nutrient before reaching the sugary promise land. Yeast nutrient is, I guess, full of things that are tasty to yeast. To me, it is a very fine powder that likes to get in the air and down my nose, and that when mixed with water forms a goopy slurry like light brown milk. The dried yeast is added to this yummy mixture and given 15 minutes to warm up and get happy. At that point, I have to gently break up any clumps of yeast with my hands. This is the elbow-deep in goo part. With the yeast, the mixture is like a very wet dough and a strange aroma mix of rising bread and body odor that has permeated my very being and will remain there for the rest of harvest.
The grape juice itself is a hazard that is easy to overlook. Juice is sticky. Sounds basic, but I was used to thinking of wine as, well, wine: usually dry, without residual (sticky!) sugar. Juice hasn't gone through fermentation, so there are plenty of sugars around to stick to my clothes, hair, glasses, and any exposed body parts. The problem with this kind of mess is that there is usually someone to blame...And that person is usually me. In the lab, taking a sample of juice with a pipette isn't really a reason to get it all over myself, but somehow I manage to with frequency.
Fermentation checks offer a better excuse, especially when sampling from tanks. Some wines spend part or all of their fermentation in large stainless steel cylinders that have various access points. For lab samples, we use a valve at eye level. The valve is kept closed by a lever-controlled clamp that offers good control of the juice flow if you can actually get it open. The first attempt can be difficult, and if you pull too hard you will be rewarded with a face full of juice (and berries, if this is a fermenting red).
Pictures of winemakers always show them triumphant in the vineyard or proudly tasting a wine from barrel. Rarely do we see the mess that goes in to making wine, but that may be because it's the intern who's covered in goo and red juice, looking like a madwoman grape killer. No one want to see a picture of that.
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Padilla in Pittsburgh, Kershaw at the home opener…
Word is out now, but in case you check here before anywhere else, Vicente Padilla will start us off in Pittsburgh on April 5 and Clayton Kershaw will be the starter at the home opener on April 13 against the D'backs.
Joe Torre's reasoning: "We just decided to line them up that way."
That means the second game will be Kershaw in Pittsburgh, then Billingsley and then Kuroda.
More from Joe: "We have 4 guys you could put their names in a hat. I had no problem with Clayton starting the Home Opener."
Meanwhile, if you didn't see the Dodgers Media Network piece on Clayton and his boyhood friend, Matthew Stafford, check it out here.
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Brilliant surprise on Joe's part! Lead with the unexpected.
We may even see Johnson in LF and Anderson in center, and, of course, Carroll at second. The Pirates will surely be unprepared for such a move.
I, of course, don't have anything against Padilla. We need him to pitch like a #1 starter in order to bring this season off.
And maybe Frank and Jamie can sit together in the owners box on opening day at DS.
Good move. A hard nosed veteran to start the party and show the way, leaving the Kid to start the home opener.
I like it! The vet on the road and the kid at home! I am so looking forward to Opening Day at Dodger Stadium! I'll be there with bells on! lol. Is going to be hard to work on that day since I can't listen to anything at work but I can read so I'll be looking for game threads!
I don't care who the opening day starter is, as long as we win the game.
I always thought that being opening day starter wherever you open was an honor generally bestowed upon (A) being the staff ace, (B) Having been longest service record with the team, or (C) Be deserving of the assignment by pitching head and shoulders above the rest in ST.
Congratulations Joe, you missed on all three.
Jeez that sucked gramatically. I must be overworked and underpaid…
Enchanted ~ your statement was just fine. But, for me, knowing, Joe, I expected him to do just what he did. He has no respect for Billz or Kersh.
Hi everybody
Good outing for Towers after a shaking start.
Missed the top of the first thanks to MLB.TV
I spoke too soon, I forgot that the starters are going deeper in games.
I felt that the opening day starter would be a tossup, so no surprise here.
I am not reading too much into the starter but I am glad that I get to see Kershaw at home!
Is going to be a great home opener! I can feel it! I was remembering when Fernando started the home opener in 1981. I still have my ticket (first game as a season ticket holder) from that opener.
Ethier, Manny, Loney, Blake & Anderson, the way it order be.
Emma , that's a great ticket to have.
enchanted – You need to tell your boss you need some time off or if you can't get time off, at least ask for a raise. However, let me remind you, you are your own boss. BTW- the sentence was all good – LOL!!!
Back then, they gave us special ticket for the Opener.
When they had the 1980 decade luncheon celebration, i was going to have Fernando sign it. I was inline for the guys to sign different stuff (old Union 76 pictures from back then) then just a couple of feet away, Fernando gets up and leaves. We were told that he was leaving to prepare for the night game. BUT Monday was still there and he had to broadcast at night too! I gave it to Ron Cey to sign instead.
I'm happy with Kershaw getting the home start. I'm happy for Padilla too, even he sounded surprised at getting the Opening Day start.
Guess the only reasons the others might not have gotten it might be they wanted Kershaw to start at home (Torre mentioned it as a possibility back at the beginning of Spring Training), they don't want to pressure Billingsley (if he's stronger than last year, I think he could've handled it), and even with the strong 5.1 inning start last night, they might still be concerned with Kuroda's consistency (I think he has the potential to have the best year he's had with the club this season).
With Padilla, I'm sure Torre's remembering his strong performance last October (until the last one). With all the talk of L.A. only having #2-5's on their team throughout the media and 'net, not sure any one pitcher could've impressed everybody / disappoint nobody around the news/'net.
Looking forward to that game in Pittsburgh. They're starting Zack Duke, and I like our chances.
lol enchanted C option do you really want Ramon Ortiz to start game 1?
I knew Kershaw was going to start at home no surprise here.
I really hope Martin isn't rushing thing.
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I think KERSHAW will be great. The kid had tough games last season and starting out the season will be a BIG-HUGE test for him. HE CAN DO IT!
D12: Nomo among worst opening day starters of last 50 years.
After Kentucky winning last night this had to happen in that state.
Oh I remember so well that Opening day in 2004 where Nomo got pounded! My friends and I sat in the right field pavilion that day. That was the day we met the guy Pinto that sits around there. Everyone knows Pinto. I've run into him at the phone booth park.
There's a really nice article about Andre in the OC Register today. Sorry, I don't know how to copy/paste the links 😦
BTW, he and Maggie are expecting again.
Hi Everybody
Nice to see Manny lean into one.
Hi, OBF ~ forgot to turn game on today….are we winning?
Nice choice for opening day starter there Joe. We're just lucky Pittsburgh's not the powerhouse that Kansas City is.
This will be my last day at age 71.
Losing 7-3.
Obviously Padilla could not control his excitement at being named opening day pitcher and lost his concentration today. It happens.
Seriously, I don't see anything wrong with setting things up for Kershaw to start the home opener. The weather should be better and he will already have a game under his belt. These guys all know what they need to do. No one on this staff "deserves" anything and I don't think Joe's choice has anything to do with lack of respect for anyone on this staff. I am sure he is hoping for the same thing we all hope: Bills gets it together, Kershaw continues to develope into the dominating pitcher we all think he can be and everyone stays healthy. The offense has to do its part and take some of the pressure off the pitching staff by driving in runs and limiting leaving guys on base in scoring position.
Make that 6-3, Kansas City.
Wow, it's your birthday tomorrow, Olbrooklyn fan! Have great day and enjoy!
6-4 KC. Happy Birthday, OBF.
Happy b'day OBF.
Happy Birthday Brooklyn!!
Thanks all
Is this the same Saint Mary that Ethier went to? They playing Baylor and getting their butt kick.
Well, Oldbrooklynfan, we have to do it all over again tomorrow, when it's official 🙂
Dang 72 wow hapyp bday OBF.
oops *happy
I hope we win tomorrow.
Happy last day of #71!
Happy 72nd birthday!
Manny Mota was also born in 1938 (Feb 18)
Have a great Birthday Joe!
Happy Birthday Oldbrooklynfan
Enjoy your day tomorrow!!
Shad, the St. Mary's Ethier went to is a high school in Arizona. The St. Mary's in the NCAA is a college in the Bay Area in California.
Happy Birthday, OBF!!!!…. I don't have any problem with Padilla as the Opening Day starter. I realize that there's a certain amount of ceremony and cachet to the Opening Day start and it's usually reserved for a staff ace but we don't really have a clear cut ace at this point. Someone on Dodger Thoughts made the point that Torre may be trying to give Padilla a vote of confidence by giving him the start. There might be some truth in that. Bottom line, it's 1 of 162 and, as long as we win, who cares who pitches. GO DODGERS!!!!!
I thought so would've been weird if he did go to St. Mary college and transfer to Arizona St.
I would like to wish two of our beloved ITDers a very Happy Birthday………..
Have a wonderful day and best wishes always!!!!!!
Can't go to bed without wishing a very Happy Birthday to two of the best Dodger Fans in the USA!
Pierreeastmeetswest and jhall, may you have one of the best birthdays you've ever had! God Bless you both!
Sell the team, Freak, er, Frank.
Glad you made it home safely too :)) BTW – you were comment #48………….coincidence – I think not!!!!
……………….and we were right. ITDFST is up to 50 minutes :))
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JHALL AND OLDBROOKLYNFAN !!!!!!! Have a great day and a wonderful year!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Jhall…………Enjoy your day…You too, OBF!!
Good day to everybody!
I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to OBF & JHall!
I hope you both have a great day & a truly blessed year!
Take care everybody…
This will work well in my opinion. Padilla needs to establish himself in this rotation righ away. Billingsley, Kuroda, and Kershaw could have all started the 1st game, but Torre is taking the pressure off of them, and the white-hot game 1 spotlight. Padilla is not going to be affected like the other starters would in a game 1 situation. Torre is doing a very smart thing here, and managing his pitching staff from game one. No regrets… Let's get this season going.


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NAME CHAIN - Elephants, Heart & Cloud 6
Garland - Handmade Felt Art - Felt Garland - Elephant Garland - Home Decoration - Balcony Decoration - Room Decoration
Garland - Handmade Felt Art - Felt Garland - Elephant Garland - Home Decoration - Balcony Decoration - Room Decoration
Fully customizable name chain, hand sewed - stuffed, suitable as a decorative object for hanging, in the baby/children's room, on the wall, door, etc.
Dimension of the letters: 6.3cm
Please state the following when ordering:
- Name you want to order;
- Color combination;
-if you want to assemble in the vertical or horizontal,
- if you wish other embellishments/elements on the sides (this example has 2 elephants)
Other possible elements for the sides: Heart, Butterfly, Car, Sheep, Hippopotamus, Bird, Flower , Helicopter, etc
How to order:
Select from the menu the number of letters you wish on your chain. The examples from the picture is:
Lea + 2 Elephants+ 1 Heart + 1 cloud = 7 items (Price is per letter/element)
Made to Order: This piece is not available and will be made specially for you. Because the item is created from scratch, it will take 1 to 2 weeks to ship it. Please consider it before ordering.
Care: If it gets dirty, spot clean with a damp white towel and let it dry.
This is not a toy, keep it out of children's reach


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Some Baylor University grads put their degrees to work in the ministry, business, politics, teaching and social work among many other professions.
These Baylor grads have gone mad scientist and are creating some awesome iPhone Apps….
Engineering grad sharpens skills by modding car to run on iPhone app
Posted by The Baylor Proud Team in Alumni, Just for Fun, Research
When Apple's iPhone commercials say "There's an app for that," it seems they're not kidding. From gaming to business, it seems there really is an application for everything — including one that can drive a car.
Recent Baylor graduate Hunter Smith (BS '08) is part of a small team of engineers from Austin-based National Instruments that has made headlines recently for designing, yes, a system that uses an iPhone app to pilot a late '80s Buick. The app controls steering, the gas pedal, brakes — everything you need to drive a car. Their work, and the accompanying video (below), has been covered by mainstream outlets like CNN.com and BBC Radio as well as tech-focused sites like CNET, Gizmodo, Wired UK and CrunchGear.
Of course, the big question is: Why design a car to be controlled via iPhone? The engineers, who collectively go by the name of Waterloo Labs, simply enjoy testing the limits of their own abilities while having fun with do-it-yourself-type projects — an admirable (and enjoyable!) way of sharpening their engineering skills, including what Smith learned right here at Baylor.
Sic 'em, Hunter!


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Vikings Down Cardinals 21-14 to Improve to 5-2
The Vikings won 21-14 at home against Arizona Sunday afternoon to improve to 5-2. Adrian Peterson ran for 153 yards on 23 carries and 1 touchdown. Peterson tied Robert Smith with his 29th career 100-yard rushing game. Percy Harvin had 2 carries for 10 yards and 3 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown. Christian Ponder was 8-17 passing for 58 yards and 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions for Minnesota. Harrison Smith capped the Viking scoring with a 31-yard interception return touchdown.
The Vikings sacked Arizona quarterback John Skelton 7 times. Brian Robison had 3 sacks and Jared Allen had 2 sacks for Minnesota. The Vikings are 5-2 and will play at home against Tampa Bay Sunday at 7:20, pregame on WJON at 6:00.
Hear more about the Vikings on the Leslie Frazier Press Conference at 12:35 on AM 1390-the Fan this afternoon.


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I just read through all of my Reverb10 posts. A few of them are still very relevant, perhaps even more so now than ever. Moving to Spokane, away from the awe-inspiring Sierra Nevadas, has decreased my sense of wonder dramatically. To be honest, I routinely hate it here. It's a nice place, with nice people, and I'm getting that Biggest Little City in the World vibe (without the vice) that I so enjoy. Unfortunately there's nothing here that just takes my breath away the way Tahoe did.
I'm not sure Spokane is the place to capture the thrill of living, but I'm here for the next year. I think the best way to embrace the situation is to spend time working on me and to experience a sense of wonder in my own accomplishments. Maybe I need to be here so I can change my core story.
One thing that will help, is to take more risks. I need to push myself in new ways, and I can't let habit and security hold me back. Living in Spokane is one of the safest choices I could have made; now I need to create my own adventures.


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Monday, February 13
30 Days, 30 Ways with Macaroni and Cheese
Salami, Spinach, and Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese
You never know where recipe inspiration may come from.
A few Sundays ago as I was trying to think of a new macaroni and cheese recipe, I was stuck. I knew I was going to use Wisconsin Smoked Gouda Cheese, but as for everything else, I just didn't know. Did I want a Tex-Mex mac 'n cheese with charred poblanos? Or how about a hog-wild American version with bacon and caramelized onions?
So I did what any good recipe developer would do: I started watching the Packers/Giants playoff game. Green Bay had just fumbled the ball, and the Giants recovered it. And I exclaimed, "That's it!"
Click here to find out what happened next and to get the recipe for Salami, Spinach, and Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese.
For 29 more amazing macaroni and cheese recipes from some of the best food bloggers out there, please visit The 3rd Annual 30 Days, 30 Ways with Macaroni and Cheese web site, sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.
Posted by Susan from Food Blogga at 6:51 AM
7 comments:
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
May I come over for dinner? 30 Days and 30 ways, huh? I'd be one very happy guest!
- February 13, 2012 at 10:38 AM
- Andrea Meyers said...
I adore smoked gouda, it's one of my favorite cheeses. What a great idea to use it in mac and cheese.
- February 13, 2012 at 1:14 PM
- Maureen said...
Smoked gouda mac and cheese? Yay! I wouldn't need many more ways than this one :)
- February 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM
- kellypea said...
Holy cow. Well, I'd be an even bigger one after 30/30. Carb craving comeing soon here.
- February 15, 2012 at 4:03 PM
- Cookin' Canuck said...
Inspiration can come from the funniest places. And I'd say that this flavor combination is definitely inspired!
- February 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM
- Magic of Spice said...
What a great recipe, my boys will love it! I adore smoked cheeses as well as most any Mac n Cheese creation :)
- February 19, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- Stacey Snacks said...
Holy Macaroni! I love the salami combo with the Gouda. Decadent!
- February 27, 2012 at 10:11 AM


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It is only the fourth known time in history that has happened. Here are the other three:
Nap Lajoie, A's by White Sox - May 23, 1901The Rays held a 7-3 lead and Hamilton was the potential tying run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Joe Maddon (later calling it a "prudent" move) had reliever Grant Balfour put Hamilton on, making the score 7-4 and bringing the potential winning run to the plate.
Bill Nicholson, Cubs by Giants - July 23, 1944
Barry Bonds, Giants by Diamondbacks - May 28, 1998
The strategy worked, as Dan Wheeler came out of the bullpen to strike out Marlon Byrd and end the game.


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As the holidays are fast approaching, I thought I would write a little about my experience with knitting gifts for people.
But what happens when they don't? It breaks our hearts a little. Or actually…a lot.
I have always been a crafter and starting making gifts for people long before I knit, so I already had some experience with giving handmade gifts. After some disappointing responses, I realize that while I love everyone who is on my list (whether holiday, birthday or other special occasion), it may not be appropriate to make them something.
Knitting something often takes more time than most non-knitters know. And therefore they don't have any idea of how much energy you put into this gift. Often they think that you made it just because you love knitting, which, while true, is not the only motivation. Knitting is most gratifying when the recipient understands the value of the item, and doesn't just stuff it in a drawer, or accidentally put the non-washable item in the washing machine!
I put together some hints for you if you are considering knitting something as a gift. Just some things to consider before running out to your LYS to get yarn for that special project.
I put together some hints for you if you are considering knitting something as a gift. Just some things to consider before running out to your LYS to get yarn for that special project.
- Is
this someone who will be in your life for a long time? Many of you have heard
of the boyfriend curse, and while that factors into this equation, I am also
speaking of passing acquaintances and such. Blood relations are a no-brainer –
they are (usually) knit worthy. In-laws can be tricky, but assuming you want to
foster these relationships, I suggest you put them on your knit list, even if
it is just something small like a tea cozy. A good friend – absolutely. Someone you say hello to on the bus every morning…maybe
- How
will they care for the gift? After painstaking hours working on something for
someone, you want to make sure that they have the FO for a long time. I am not
suggesting that you don't make something for someone because they won't care
for it like you would; I am suggesting that you consider your materials before
casting on.
I once made a sweater for someone I care for. I planned and planned and planned. I perused many pattern books to find the style that I thought looked like something she would wear, picked her favorite shade and even snuck into her drawers to measure a sweater she wore all the time to get the right size. I was so proud when I handed the box over to her to open. And she was really excited about it as well. It wasn't until a year later, when I saw her from a distance wearing the sweater, I realized my mistake. I noticed that it looked short on her, but thought "oh, I guess I didn't make it long enough." It was later, when I saw sitting closer to her that I saw what had really happened. I had made the sweater out of 100% wool and she, not knowing (even though I gave care instructions with the sweater), put it in the wash. She now had a very nice felted sweater. I wanted to cry, but at the same time didn't want her to feel bad about it, so I put it out of my mind, or I tried anyway. Clearly it still haunts me.
In today's yarn market there are some really nice washable wools (like LibertyWool or Liberty Wool Light) and now I know that when I make her something else, I will use one of those. Keep this in mind when picking yarns for your gift.
subset to the point above, when giving someone something that was handmade, be
SURE to include clear instructions on how to care for the item. Of course the
obvious is washing instructions. But also consider that if this person has the
FO for a long time, there may be times when the object needs a little TLC. When
I make socks for people I also give them instructions on how to darn their
socks and a bit of leftover yarn. I tell them "I will make you socks, but I
will not darn your socks." Apparently my love does know some bounds.
- Does
what you plan on making them "fit" them? I am not talking about size here, but
instead style and lifestyle.
My brother is one of my favorite people in the whole world. And I would do almost anything for him. Except maybe make him another sweater. I know he appreciates the one I made him. But I have come to understand that he has only worn it about three times in the past six years. He just isn't a sweater guy. On the other hand I know he wears the socks I made for him (I have seen him wear them, even when we didn't know we were going to be seeing each other). He may not be sweater worthy, but he is definitely sock worthy!
- Make
the correct size.
If you are going to make something for someone that they are going to wear, you need to know what size to make it, right? This may require some stealth-like behavior on your part. Consider a co-conspirator if you don't live with the person. And someone who knows what you mean by measure across the chest. And/or have more than an old fashioned school ruler to measure. You may need to loan them one of your many tape measures you have laying around (oh come on…we all know you about 4,000, it's just a matter of where).
If you really want to make something for someone and can't find someone to help you, you may consider outright telling the person that you are making them something. But be forewarned, you may lose control of your project at this point. They will want to have some input on the FO, which could be good or could be bad
- Will
they appreciate it?
This one is tricky. There are people (even people we love very much) who won't "get" why we make them things, when you can just buy it at the store. Ouch. That hurt just typing it. But it's true. Some people prefer to have brand names and then there are people who want to get something fast and cheap. There are probably a bunch more sub-groups of this thought process, but those are the 2 that stick out to me.
When I make something for someone I WANT them to use it. It warms my heart to know that the blankie I made for my friend's child might be going to the playground and not just folded on the shelf. Knowing that my brother's feet are warm because of the socks I made him makes me happy. And I feel absolutely giddy when I see someone wrapped up in a scarf I made them. I think you get the idea.
- My
final point applies to all gifts that you give, not just the handcrafted
ones…and it is the hardest to come to terms with.
Once you give someone something, it is no longer yours. It is theirs to do with as they wish. If you make someone a blanket and they stick in the back of the closet, you have no say in it. If you make them a sweater and you see it on the top of the pile that is going to the thrift store, that is their choice. They put it in the washing machine and felt it? Too bad, so sad.
This was something that I had a hard time coming to terms with until a few years ago when, for whatever reason, it finally made sense to me. I feel better about all my gift giving knowing this.
The holidays will be here very soon. I encourage you to think about your hand-knit gifts carefully. Oh and if you haven't started your gift knitting yet, I encourage you to think about hats and cowls as gifts. Unless of course you are a speed knitter and/or willing to pull a few all-nighters with your knitting.
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Saturday, 25 February 2012
Orange and Passion Fruit Cake
Orange and Passion Fruit Cake
Serves 10
225g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
225g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
255g caster sugar
zest of 2 large oranges
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
juice of 1 orange
For the passion fruit glaze:
3 passion fruits
125g icing sugar
Preheat the oven to 180oC/fan 160oC/gas mark 4. Butter a 2lb/900g loaf tin and line with a strip of baking parchment leaving about 2.5cm or so to hang over the edges, to make removing the cake easier. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl, and set aside.
Using an electric mixer beat the butter, 225g of the sugar and the zest until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs and 3 tbsp orange juice, a little at a time, until fully incorporated.
Using a spatula, fold in the flour mixture. Scrape into the prepared tin, then level the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until risen and golden, and a cocktail stick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, make the syrup by putting the remaining orange juice and sugar into a small pan and simmering for a few minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
Make holes all over the cake using a cocktail stick or skewer and brush with the orange syrup, allowing it to soak into the cake. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, scoop out the seeds and pulp from the passion fruits and press through a sieve, retaining about 1 tbsp of the seeds. Mix the juice, icing sugar and reserved seeds together until thick and smooth, then pour over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
13 comments:
- Choclette said...
No that sounds like a cake that might disappear very quickly in our house! It looks delicious Maria.
- 25 February 2012 at 19:52
- Gabi said...
This sounds so good.I love passion fruit.I will have to try this.
- 25 February 2012 at 20:42
Made this today.....looks fab x
- 25 February 2012 at 20:45
- Unknown said...
Looks lovely, I've never tried passion fruit before, but your picture looks really nice (and my nan liked the look of the loaf cake too!). The works currently have Ed's book for £5.99 so I may purchase it next pay day x
- 25 February 2012 at 21:08
- Chele said...
Did you say passionfruit??? I'm all over that bad boy like a rash!
- 26 February 2012 at 08:01
- Kelly-Jane said...
Your cake looks fabulous!
I've baked a couple of things from Edd's book, but will put this one on my to make list now.
- 26 February 2012 at 16:42
- The Caked Crusader said...
What a nice looking cake! Lovely photos too
- 26 February 2012 at 17:38
- Kitschnbake said...
Ooh lovely! Last time I made Passionfruit cake I used some Passoa in the frosting. It was divine.
- 26 February 2012 at 22:09
- Gloria Baker said...
María This look absolutely amkazing and delicious! love this cake!
- 27 February 2012 at 03:15
Looks amazing! i would like to share with you a traditional tart from the north of Spain(Santiago de Compostela.A pilgrimage town in Galicia) when I'm come from. It's made with eggs, ground almonds, sugar, flour. It's call Tarta de Santiago( Santiago's Almond Tart) It's easy moisture and srummy delicious. If I can translate the recipe I would like to share it to you because your a great cook and you'll made it perfect and enjoy it as a dessert or with a cup of coffee. Paula.
- 27 February 2012 at 17:18
- Jo said...
A really lovely looking cake. I made Edd's Raspberry Ripple layer cake which was mostly successful (I made a mistake with the icing!) I think I might try this recipe next.
- 28 February 2012 at 00:22
- Lucy said...
I saw this book in a shop the other day and was immediately drawn to this recipe. Can't wait to give it a try - looks delicious!
- 28 February 2012 at 14:35
- Kim said...
Oooh this is going onto my 'to bake' list, it looks and sounds delicious! I've never tried passion fruit other than in a drink but I like the sound of it. Great photos too!
- 29 February 2012 at 17:22


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India must use its good offices to ensure that the U.S. and Afghanistan sign a bilateral security agreement.
If the world was in need of a preview of things to come in a post-2014 Afghanistan, it got one on Friday. A Taliban attack on a popular Lebanese restaurant in Kabul claimed 21 lives. Those killed included the International Monetary Fund's chief for Afghanistan, a senior political official at the UN and a British candidate in the upcoming elections for the European parliament.
The insurgency in Afghanistan has claimed the lives of many of its citizens as well as those of NATO's security forces. But as the New York Times notes, attacks against foreign soft targets have been relatively less frequent. The Kabul Hotel Inter-Continental was attacked in 2011; U.S. and Indian embassies have been hit in Kabul and in other parts of Afghanistan. The more recent attacks have involved operations with the use of suicide bombers to breach perimeter security followed by commando-style assaults with the use of RPGs and assault riffles.
The Taliban have historically relied on suicide attacks against Western military targets, but the use of commando-style assaults in and around Kabul could point to a collaboration with Pakistan-sponsored groups like the Haqqani network and Lashkar-e-Taiba, loosely referred to as the "Kabul Attack Network."
The goal, ultimately, is to weaken the will of the West to remain in Afghanistan after 2014. The U.S. and NATO winding down operations in Afghanistan will undoubtedly create a perilous security situation in that country. Afghan president Hamid Karzai has refused to enter into a status of forces agreement with the U.S., even as the Afghan National Army remains ill-equipped to deal with a raging insurgency coupled with terrorist assaults on the capital.
Mr. Karzai is throwing caution to the wind by tying the signing of a Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) to the U.S. facilitating "peace talks" with the Taliban. He may get neither. The U.S.'s ability to facilitate a negotiation with the Taliban remains in question, particularly when the Taliban and their sponsors in Pakistan have been working towards the goal of ensuring a total exit of U.S. and allied forces from Afghanistan all along. Mr. Karzai, whose presidency ends in April 2014, may have little to lose, but the burdens of his action or inaction will be borne by Afghanistan's future governments.
Meanwhile, anyone in New Delhi still under the delusion that events in Afghanistan have no bearing on the security of India and India's interests would do well to reach for their history books. It was precisely the sort of Pakistan-supported, Taliban-controlled environment that could prevail in a post-2014 Afghanistan that allowed for India's surrender of Maulana Masood Azhar (who was languishing in an Indian jail) in Kandahar in exchange for passengers hijacked onboard IC-814 in 1999. As a result of our capitulation, Azhar returned to Pakistan to form Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in 2000. A year later, JeM attacked the Indian parliament, killing 12 civilians, though our members of parliament, rather miraculously, escaped unharmed.
A similar situation may present itself when the U.S. departs Afghanistan. Although many of us have called for India to deploy hard power in Afghanistan, or at least play a more active role in training and supplying weapons to Afghan security forces, New Delhi has chosen to only limit its involvement to economy and institution-building in Afghanistan. Laudable endeavors undoubtedly, but insufficient to ensure the security of India and her interests in that country.
India has already rebuffed Mr. Karzai's request for weaponry during his December 2013 visit. But if India is disinclined to deploy hard power in Afghanistan, it must, at the very least, ensure that a U.S. security presence remains in the country to prevent it from being engulfed in yet another civil war that could render twelve years of development and progress to naught.
Indeed, India is most uniquely positioned — as a friend to both the U.S. and Afghanistan — to use its good offices to ensure that a version of the BSA agreeable to both Afghanistan and the U.S. is signed. Almost every other country is viewed with suspicion by either DC or Kabul. Last week, U.S. Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan-Pakistan visited India to discuss the furture of Afghanistan. U.S. intelligence officials also met an Indian delegation led by Joint Intelligence Chief Ajit Lal to urge India's influence with Mr. Karzai to conclude the BSA.
There is no doubt that India is in the midst of domestic political upheaval. The economy is sagging and political stewardship is found wanting in almost every aspect of governance. However, facilitating a status of forces agreement between Afghanistan and the U.S. must become a national security priority for India. A BSA with the U.S. cannot prevent attacks such as the one this past Friday, but it may stave off a total capitulation of the state to the Taliban. It is simply not in India's interests to see Afghanistan relapse into the laboratory of terrorism that it once was under Pakistan's influence.
On a separate note, New Delhi's assistance in facilitating a BSA could also demonstrate that both India and the U.S. are committed to put the very unseemly squabble over Devyani Khobragade behind them.