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Heyall, I'm new to the forum and new to juicing. I haven't actually juiced anything yet since my green star elite doesn't get to me until next week I do have a question though, maybe it's obvious.
When you juice something do you lose any calories or carbs? So if I juice 10 carrots, would I count the juice as having the same amount of calories and carbs as the whole carrot, prior to juicing? (I realize there would be no undigestable carbs in the juiced product)


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If he is healthy we gonna have a staked rotation he strikeout alot of guys and does not walk alot of guys and is a control pitcher.
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Best on paper but they will have to go out and prove it come opening day but we did have the best defense and best record and came one strike away from going to the NLCS.
Hope the physical goes well on Thursday.
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1.n In a public toilet, hovering over the toilet seat so your ass doesn't have to touch the seat
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We discuss Jaeger-LeCoultre's iconic Grand Reverso Duo watch.
By Ariel Adams, 10 September 2012
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If your watch has a linked bracelet, we can adjust the size before it's sent so that it fits straight out of the box.
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Max Telecom, a next generation telecommunications operator in Bulgaria, has selected Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. as its sole Mobile WiMAX solutions vendor to bring a state-of-the-art mobile internet service to Bulgaria. Samsung's wideband 3.5GHz Mobile WiMAX solution and technical support will play a key role in the popularizing of personal mobile broadband services in Bulgaria.
Max Telecom plans to upgrade its commercial Mobile WiMAX service with Samsung's technology in Bulgaria at the end of 2010. Max Telecom will expand the Mobile WiMAX service to a nationwide coverage for the population of 7.6 million by 2012, aiming to provide richer mobile data services as well as a high-quality VoIP offering.
Krassimir Stoitcheff, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Max Telecom, said "In cooperation with Samsung, the world's leading Mobile WiMAX solution provider, we're very proud to offer our existing customers an improved wireless broadband service and also to introduce Mobile WiMAX, one of the most advanced and innovative technologies, to more of the Bulgarian people."
"We are on course to become Bulgaria's leading provider of wireless data services before the end of the year and believe the network upgrade will bring increased awareness of the Max Telecom wireless broadband service as an economical and high-quality mobile internet service solution."
The Max Telecom network aims to offer nomadic and mobile wireless broadband services; both indoors and on the move. Max Telecom will also offer complementary devices providing wireless indoor solutions for the office and home with download speeds of up to 32 mega bit per second.
Samsung is providing its latest Mobile WiMAX solution including U-RAS Smart base stations and related systems, and network support services. Samsung's Mobile WiMAX solutions are cost-effective and energy-efficient, and support a smooth migration from Mobile WiMAX to WiMAX 2.
Woonsub Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of the Telecommunication Systems Business at Samsung Electronics, said, "Samsung is very excited to introduce Mobile WiMAX in Bulgaria in partnership with Max Telecom. Max Telecom has achieved success in a highly competitive Bulgarian market with the earliest commitment of Mobile WiMAX and a great business strategy. Samsung will provide the most optimized and field-proven Mobile WiMAX solution for Bulgarian market, securing and accelerating Max Telecom's prosperity."
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Max Telecom is a new generation telecommunication operator, the first mobile WiMAX operator in Europe deploying a nation-wide network. Currently Max Telecom covers over 3,5 million of people in Bulgaria. Max Telecom provides full range of fast, high quality, reliable and cost effective telecommunication products and services, mobile or fixed - Internet access, VPNs, V?ice services, video and IPTV. For more information about Max Telecom visit www.maxtelecom.bg.
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Samsung 4G Mobile WiMAX networks currently reach 200 million people around the globe. More than 3 million Mobile WiMAX 4G subscribers today enjoy super-fast and high-quality broadband wireless services using Samsung technology. It is estimated that by the end of the year Samsung Mobile WiMAX technology will be available to more than 300 million people worldwide and 8 million users will access wireless broadband through Samsung Mobile WiMAX network solutions.
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A lovely sense of wonder and celebration blooms as children discover egg after egg inside these traditional Russian folk toys. Handpainted, signed, and dated by the artist, each large wooden egg contains 3 smaller eggs, one inside the other.A heartwarming way to welcome spring that gets better every year - cloth keepsake bag included. Largest egg only has Made in Russia for Golden Cockerel on it.For ages 2 and up. 3 nesting eggs inside large wooden egg Handpainted, signed, and dated by the artist Includes cloth keepsake bag Great Easter or special occasion gift Available Styles Bunny Festive Trims Size Approx. 4" tall
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Mike Argento: Congress rated lower than head lice
Lice are wingless parasitic insects that feed on dead skin and blood, carry disease and can cause intense itching. They are nasty little critters that have caused all variety of human suffering and humiliation. They are, in short, useless scum, existing only to irritate and annoy their hosts and make life of the afflicted miserable.
One other thing about lice — according to a recent poll by Public Policy Polling — they are more popular than Congress.
And it wasn't even close. Sixty-seven percent of those polled had a higher opinion of lice — parasitic insects that serve absolutely no purpose — than Congress. Only 19 percent held Congress in higher regard than disease-ridden parasites.
Yes, lice are terrible and disgusting and once caused your kid's pre-school to close down because of an infestation that apparently required nuclear weapons to destroy it.
But they never held the entire economy hostage while throwing the kind of imbecilic fit that made your lice-infested 4-year-old appear downright Churchillian. And lice never screwed around with offering assistance to people who have been without power, or heat, or homes, for months following a hurricane. Lice may be useless scum, but they, at least, have some sort of rudimentary nervous systems that allow them to feel something about their surroundings.
So it comes as no surprise that lice are more popular — by a wide margin — than our elected representatives. Lice, for all of their failings, aren't so bad.
Lice weren't the only things held in higher esteem than Congress. The list included:
• Root canals. I'm not sure I understand this one. I've had root canals, usually because of painful dental problems, and they weren't so bad. Of course, I have a good dentist.
• NFL replacement refs. At least the refs were entertaining, and the most harm they did was cost the Green Bay Packers a game — which I still think is payback for those stupid commercials starring quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
• Colonoscopies. Seriously, they aren't so bad, and it's good knowing that you don't have colon cancer. Continued...
• Genghis Khan. Sure, he may have slaughtered all of those innocent people, but I'm sure he had a good side. Maybe he had a dog, you know, one he didn't eat.
This poll comes as Congress has once again shown it has the political skills of a ring-tailed lemur. (Ring-tailed lemurs are jerks.)
This time, it was disaster relief. Remember Hurricane Sandy?
Sure you do. The Frankenstorm. Destroyed a good bit of New Jersey and New York. Caused a lot of inconvenience here. It was bad. Lives were lost. Homes destroyed. People are still without power or displaced. By the time all is said and done, the cost could exceed $100 billion.
Congress took three months to act — finally agreeing this week on a $50.5 billion disaster relief bill.
Now, in the past, votes on disaster relief were seen as fairly routine. It was something the government had to do in cases of emergencies. But now, it's no longer that way. Every single vote has to be a game of ideological chicken.
Lice aren't hypocrites, give them that.
Anyway, the poll wasn't all bad news. Congress was held in higher regard than the Ebola virus, the Kardashians and gonorrhea.
Which is good.
On the other hand, Congress lost to cockroaches, traffic jams and the music group Nickelback. Continued...
You would think that would be a wake-up call.
I mean, seriously, Nickelback?
They're even worse than lice.
Mike Argento is a columnist for our sister newspaper the York Daily Record. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Read more Argento columns at www.ydr.com/mike. Or follow him on Twitter at FnMikeArgento
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Beetroot borani recipe (borani chogondar)
Any regular reader of Nami-Nami has noticed the respectable number of beetroot recipes on this blog. My friend Alanna of A Veggie Venture blog even calls me "Beet Princess" (she reserved the title of Beet Queen to herself, and indeed, her list of beetroot recipes is pretty impressive, too :)
Here's my latest discovery among beetroot recipes. I was browsing Sam and Sam Clark's latest book, MORO EAST, and this Persian dish caught my eye. Borani is a general term for yogurt-based vegetable "salads" and dips in Persian cuisine. We really enjoyed this, eating it with simple oven-baked potato wedges on our sunny patio. It'd work well on a meze/mezze board with some toasted flatbread, or alongside some grilled or fried fish, oven-roasted lamb or even grilled chicken. It's extremely versatile, as you can imagine.
I will surely be making this borani chogondar again over the summer (I loved the colour!!!), perhaps alongside the spinach version (borani esfanaaj) and the aubergine/eggplant version (borani bademjan).
Make it at least a few hours in advance, so the flavours can develop.
Beet Borani
Serves 6 to 8
Based on Sam & Sam Clark's recipe, with some modifications
500 g young beets
400 g thick/strained Greek/Turkish/Persian yoghurt
1 large garlic clove (crush to a paste with a generous pinch of salt)
a pinch of sugar
a small bunch of fresh dill, finely chopped
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
a splash of wine vinegar or lemon juice, to taste
To garnish:
100 g feta cheese, crumbled
a small handful of walnuts, chopped
a sprinkling of nigella seeds (also known as black Kalonji onion seeds)
a few dill fronds
Scrub the beets, but don't peel them. Place into a boiling water and simmer for 1-1,5 hours, until cooked. Drain and cool and peel, then cut into chunks and place into a food processor.
(Note that you can also roast the beets, or, in a hurry, use boiled un-vinegared beets).
Process the beets, then add the yogurt, crushed garlic and a pinch of sugar, process again until smooth.
Add the chopped dill, then season to taste with salt, pepper and vinegar/lemon juice.
Transfer onto a serving bowl, cover with clingfilm and put into the fridge for a few hours so the flavours can mingle.
When ready to serve, garnish with crumbled feta, chopped walnuts and some dill fronds. Sprinkle black nigella seeds on top.
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looks gorgeous!
- 3:42 pm, May 29, 2012
- Pene said...
Very pretty, Pille! Could you make a non-dairy/vegan version by substituting chickpeas for the yoghurt & leave off the feta cheese garnish?
- 4:49 pm, May 29, 2012
- Pille said...
Thank you, Roxy!! I bet you'd love this!
Pene - for a vegan alternative, try
my beetroot hummus then. But I agree - there's something very pretty about this dish :) - 4:59 pm, May 29, 2012
Really? That's all???? SOLD!
- 6:15 pm, May 29, 2012
- Pille said...
You're hilarious, Alanna! :)
- 7:46 pm, May 29, 2012
- Viktoria said...
Beet princess, this looks beautiful!
(I use to make your pie with beetroots and fetacheese and it´s very nice.) - 8:19 pm, June 04, 2012
- Pille said...
Thank you, Viktoria! PS I was in Stockholm last weekend - loved the city, as always, but the weather was keeping us from really enjoying it this time :(
- 9:40 am, June 06, 2012
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What chocolate mousse was to the 1960s, crème brûlée was to the 1990s, as it seemed to be on almost every restaurant menu. It's truly a great British classic that easily lends itself to variations like this one – a smooth, velvety chocolate custard topped with a very crunchy caramel.
Because of the vagaries of domestic grills, I've done a cheat's version of the caramel topping, or there's an alternative using a cook's blow torch (see below).
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5 oz (150 g) dark chocolate (75 per cent cocoa solids), broken into pieces |
1 pint (570 ml) whipping cream |
6 large egg yolks |
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Start the crème brûlées the day before you want to serve them. Place the broken-up chocolate, along with 5 fl oz (150 ml) of the cream, in a large heatproof bowl sitting over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Then, keeping the heat at its lowest, allow the chocolate to melt slowly – it should take 5-6 minutes. Remove it from the heat and give it a good stir until it's smooth and glossy, then remove the bowl from the pan and let the mixture cool for 2-3 minutes.
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A few hours before serving the brûlées, make the caramel. To do this, put the granulated sugar in a small saucepan, place it over a medium heat and leave it like that, keeping an eye on it. When the sugar begins to melt around the edges, and just starts to turn liquid – which will take 4-6 minutes – give the pan a good shake and leave it again to melt until it's about a quarter melted.
Now, using a wooden spoon, give it a gentle stir and then continue to cook until the sugar has transformed from crystals to liquid and is the right colour – amber or like dark runny honey. Keep stirring gently until you're sure all the sugar has dissolved. The whole thing should take 10-15 minutes.
Now remove the pan from the heat, remove the clingfilm and pour the caramel over the custards, covering the surface of each one. Tilt the ramekins gently from side to side to get an even, thin covering of caramel, then leave them for a few minutes for the caramel to harden, and cover them loosely with foil (don't use clingfilm, or the moisture from the brûlées will soften the caramel). Return them to the fridge until needed.
These also freeze well, but do this before the caramel is added. In this case, put the caramel on them after removing the custards from the freezer, but as the caramel will set almost immediately, tilt the ramekins from side to side as soon as you've poured the caramel over each one to distribute it evenly.
Allow them to soften in the fridge for 2 hours before serving. You can use a blow torch to get a much thinner layer of caramel if you prefer.
Simply sprinkle 1 rounded teaspoon of golden caster sugar over each ramekin of chocolate custard and, using a water spray, first mist the surface lightly – this will help the sugar to caramelise quickly without burning. Now, using sweeping movements, pass the flame of the blow torch across each brûlée until the sugar melts and caramelises.
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This transaction could not be completed. Please note the error message below.
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This transaction could not be completed. Please note the error message below.
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Check the variables at the top of the two fedexdc.php files.
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On line 11 of admin/track_fedex.php, change:
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include(DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'fedexdc.php');
I've posted a new version that includes this fix.
Posted 12 July 2004 - 11:18 PM
Posted 12 July 2004 - 11:25 PM
One other thing. When a customer tries to track the status, they get an
Warning: fopen(images/fedex/post.txt): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/u2/fontanasports/html/catalog/includes/fedexdc.php on line 309
Warning: fwrite(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in /home/u2/fontanasports/html/catalog/includes/fedexdc.php on line 310
ERROR :FedEx Return Error 500139 : No scan record for this shipment has been received by our system yet. Please try again later or contact Customer Service at 1.800.Go.FedEx� 800.463.3339.
This is because its calling on /images/fedex/post.txt, when in fact this file is located in /admin/images/fedex/post.txt .
Posted 12 July 2004 - 11:56 PM
$fp = fopen('images/fedex/post.txt', 'w');
Change to:
$fp = fopen('../images/fedex/post.txt', 'w');
There's no catalog/images/fedex directory, so I don't know why this would work... but it works on my test server.
If you change that line & it still gives an error, make a catalog/images/fedex directory & chmod it to 777.
Posted 28 July 2004 - 01:54 AM
Posted 28 July 2004 - 03:54 AM
and does the billing go in when I print the label or when fedex picks em up?
and does cancel ship actually connect with fedex and cancell it there?
When you request a shipment, it's sending the request directly to FedEx. You tell them the date you want the pickup, and they should arrive on that date. (If they don't, it's their fault, not the module's.)
Cancel shipment connects directly to FedEx and cancels the shipment request for that package. (If there are multiple packages going out on that same day, FedEx should still show up to pickup the non-cancelled packages.)
Posted 03 August 2004 - 03:32 AM
Installed Contributions:
PayPal IPN
Some other too that I am trying to figure out!
-To all OSC programmers: Thank you for all your hard work put into this application!
Posted 10 August 2004 - 10:23 AM
Date Added Customer Notified Status Comments
08/10/2004 06:00:52 Pending
08/10/2004 06:04:12 Delivered Scheduled shipment, tracking number
Posted 12 August 2004 - 12:29 PM
WholesaleMN, on Aug 3 2004, 03:32 AM, said:
If you already have a daily pickup, you'll still get most of the benefits of this program: the labels labels and manifest created without having to reenter customer or order information anywhere, tracking data stored with the order, maybe some other stuff.
Posted 12 August 2004 - 12:37 PM
rivrgroup, on Aug 10 2004, 10:23 AM, said:
Date Added Customer Notified Status Comments
08/10/2004 06:00:52 Pending
08/10/2004 06:04:12 Delivered Scheduled shipment, tracking number
- Add a "Shipped" option to the orders_status table with, say, an orders_status_id of 4.
- Change line 333 in ship_fedex.php:
[CODE[// ...mark the order record "delivered"...
$update_status = array ('orders_status' => 3);[/CODE]
Here, you'd want to change 'orders_status' => 3 to 'orders_status' => 4.
I may be missing something, but I think that's all you'll need to do. This seems like a useful feature.
Posted 25 August 2004 - 03:52 PM
ERROR: cURL ERROR: 60: error setting certificate verify locations
My research indicates using libcurl 7.xx or higher requires peer certificate verification when using ssl by default. It seems SuSe 9.1 openssl does not load the Certificate Authorities and adjust the ca-path automatically. I don�t have the time to look into setting the paths, but I have found a fix.
In fedexdc.php around line 293 in function _sendCurl() add:
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER, false):
This turns off the peer verification � not the most secure way of fixing the problem, but it works
Posted 30 August 2004 - 01:39 PM
Works great. Couple of questions though. We have a Zebra thermal printer (supplied by FedEx) that we want to use. I see how to change the paper/printer/size variables in the string but I haven't figured out how to take the raw printer data coming back from FedEx and push it to ,in our case, LPT1 on the client interface. If we try to save this "ZPL2" file format it strips out the special characters and is then unusable.
Have you had any luck with thermal printer integration?
Posted 02 September 2004 - 03:10 PM
HTMLguru2, on Aug 30 2004, 01:39 PM, said:
I haven't tried anything but plain paper labels. To try a different label, though, edit lines 139 and/or 140 in ship_fedex.php:
,1369 => 1 // printer type (1 is laser) ,1370 => 5 // label media (5 is plain paper)
The options for each are:
1 = laser printer
2 = eltron orion (epl2)
3 = eltron eclipse (epl2)
4 = zebra zpl
5 = unimark
3 = Format 354 with doc tab information at bottom of label (4x6 � thermal label)
4 = Format 435 without doc tab information (4x6 thermal label)
5 = Plain paper (PNG) - Supported for FedEx Ground and Express Shipping.
6 = Format 354 with doc tab information at top of label (4x6 � thermal label)
Let me know how it goes -
Posted 02 September 2004 - 04:01 PM
I saw the output string vaviables. Unfortunatly it's not that easy. When you select to receive the label data from FedEx for a thermal printer. The data you receive is raw data (not an image) that needs to be decoded by the thermal printer itself. The issue then is how to get the data string coming back from FedEx to go directly into the thermal printer.
FedEx has a ActiveX controller that is prompt when you use the web service (fedex.com) to print thermal labels. I'm trying to use that controller with the admin' browsers interface of OSC.
Posted 02 September 2004 - 04:15 PM
Posted 02 September 2004 - 08:29 PM
HTMLguru2, on Sep 2 2004, 04:01 PM, said:
According to Jay Powers (the guy who made the fedexdc class this module uses):
Jeff Powers said:
Could this be true? Or is he talking crazy talk?
Let me know what you find out -


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America's paranoid feelings related to the prevention of terrorism have already led to a comprehensive surveillance of the internet, mail and telecommunications. From the tracking of what books you check out to data mining, bills such as the Patriot Act imply—big brother is watching.
But the Patriot Act is not alone, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is now another tool for the all seeing eye viewing the American public. The bill was just passed by House of Representatives but has yet to beat the Senate or see Obama's approval. The passing of CISPA will invoke dark implication; George Orwell's dystopian reality "1984" is much closer to reality than fiction.
In Orwell's book, government tracks every part of your life, including your emotions and thoughts.
"It was terribly dangerous to let your thoughts wander when you were in any public place or within range of a telescreen. The smallest thing could give you away," on page 55 of "1984".
Although CSIAP is not a fully functional telescreen—a tool used to monitor civilians emotions and thoughts—the bill will defiantly take a step in "Orwellian" direction. It opens the door to a dangerous hall where, the "encouragement" of sharing—Google Documents, instant messaging records and emails—could be later interrupted as, "The Federal Governments and corporations have the right to monitor and act upon, all information stored online."
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President Obama has threatened to veto CISPA if passed by the Senate, but these views do not reflect his pervious decisions such as his renewal of the Patriot Act, which I believe are counterintuitive to civil rights.
ACLU legislative counsel Michelle Richardson stated, "CISPA goes too far for little reason. Cybersecurity does not have to mean (the) abdication of Americans' online privacy. As we've seen repeatedly, once the government gets expansive national security authorities, there's no going back."
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Happy Patchiversary! Oak Forest Patch Turns 1
Can you believe it? It's been a year of weaving this little piece of web space. Of all the words you have read and will read on Oak Forest Patch, today these count most: Thank you.
I have never considered myself "lucky." I don't gamble, because the few times I have, I have never won. Red lights don't flash into green as I'm approaching (yeah, yeah, I know this is more of a timing thing. But we've all tried to 'will' a red light green). I never find money in the pockets of my winter coats (who doesn't love that?).
Nope. I would not say that Lady Luck and I were ever buds.
Until now. Today, as Oak Forest Patch officially hits its one-year Patchiversary, I'm feeling pretty darn fortunate.
A few years ago, I left behind my passion for journalism for a new career path. I resigned from my position as editor of a weekly newspaper for an editing role at a textbook publishing company. More editing, less writing, less personal interaction.
No problem, I thought. Piece of cake. I can do this.
A year later, even my subconscious was telling me, "I told you so." I was itching to be back in journalism. And luckily for me, Patch was popping up everywhere. So, I took a quick look, and then I leapt. For a girl who's never met a risk she didn't run away from, this was a bold move.
I knew little about Oak Forest, I knew a teensy bit about websites—but I also knew I just had to try.
And I lucked out.
The days and weeks leading up to the site's launch, I tried to hone in on the essence of Oak Forest—who lives there, what matters to you, what you want from a site like Patch. I learned about your businesses, leaders, protectors, schools, and your neighbors. It's been a process, and you've been patient.
The day we flipped the switch and Oak Forest Patch went live, I held my breath with my hopes high. And luckily for me, you welcomed me and your Patch with open arms. I burst onto the scene in your community, and you've embraced me as one of your own.
Thank you.
You've helped make Patch what it is. And there's so much more we hope to become. You and I make a good team, Oak Forest. It's been a wild ride and I can't wait to see what's ahead.
But for now, let's take a look back:
- How about the Hille band director who has made a pretty big name for himself? Remember him?
- Or what about that local crooner whose curly locks graced the American Idol stage?
- And don't forget the chronicle of his fiancé's recovery.
- And then there was the hostage hoax, which left many speechless.
- Have you met Isabella, the beautiful little girl born to the local woman who didn't know she was pregnant?
- Together, you and I welcomed home Sgt. Jeffrey Kurek, Sgt. Merrill Healy, and Specialist Michael Kalis.
- You and I have hashed out issues about speed and stink, and weathered one heck of a storm. We kinda rock.
Thank you for this first year. I'm blessed to have not only found my place back in journalism, but even more so to have found a place in your hearts, homes and community.
... I think I'll go buy a lottery ticket.
If you haven't already, find us on Facebook and Twitter, where the Patch party never stops.
6:03 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
We love you Lauren. Keep up the great work. I start my day off with the Patch every morning.
jeannie armstrong
9:04 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
My favorite part of the Patch is that you have Janet's updates on Juli!!!!!
Lauren Traut
9:40 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
And we love having her here, Jeannie! Thanks for visiting! :)
Shannon Antinori
10:18 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
Happy Patchiversary, Lauren! Keep up the awesome work!
James Traut
10:23 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Patch! Funny how it coincides with yours and hucks within a week apart. wow. Love the picture of Huck in the hat.
Dennis Robaugh
10:34 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
Hi Lauren. Patch is better for having you on board. Congratulations on the one-year Patchiversary!
Lauren Traut
11:47 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Thanks, Dennis. Wouldn't be able to do it without the greatest boss ever.
Stephanie Pifko
2:42 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
Congratulations, Lauren! As someone who's watched over the years as you've grown into your profession, I can only imagine how proud you must be today! I saw how hard it was for you to leave journalism, but I also saw how scary it was for you to take that leap of faith and get back into it. I think you'd agree with me when I say that it was so very worth it. It's clear that journalism is what you were born to do... so just keep doing it!
Happy 1st Patchiversary! I'm so proud of you!
Danielle Abendroth
3:18 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
Who lves patch? I do! Keeps up to date on happenings in the town, very important in today's world!
Lauren Traut
11:48 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Danielle, you're such a loyal fan! Thank you for being such a devoted reader and Patch follower! You make my job fun and easy!
3:24 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
Lauren, thank you for being "our town's" Patch Editor! The Patch fills a gap that other news outlets do not. It is "super" local. I like that a lot. As a lifelong resident of OF, I enjoy reading the historical pieces, the local community happenings - whether it be for kids in school, seniors, or sports - it's good to know what is going on in OF. I also love the human interest stories - discovering people right here in our little town making a big difference. I also enjoy seeing our local businesses spotlighted and promoted. Keep up the great work! Happy Patchiversary!
Lauren Traut
11:48 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Krista, you're the best! Thank you for all your support of Patch. You have been there from Day 1, and it's been a pleasure getting to know you. I hope you continue enjoying Patch, and if you ever have any suggestions for stories or businesses you'd like to see featured, please email me! :)
pat traut
4:06 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
Happy Anniversary to Patch!! You have done a wonderful job with all the stories. I have known all your life as you were growing up that journalism was your passion in life. All those trips to the library for more books (practically every other day) was the tell tale sign I think. Thank God it was in close distance from home. I am so very proud of your work and the lovely person you have grown into. Keep following your dream. I am so PROUD of you!!
Huck looks great in his celebration hat and streamers!
James Traut
4:18 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
I second what Mom and Steph both wrote. I want to know how did you keep Huck so still to take that picture with hat on. Maybe he really is a calm dog...
Lauren Traut
11:49 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Ohhh, I remember all those trips to the library, Mom. I just couldn't get enough of books.
Thanks for all your support of my work with Patch. I couldn't do it without such a great pair of parents in my corner!
4:57 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
Great work, Lauren. You must be very proud. You have made many loyal Patch fans and we look forward to much more !!! Thank you !!!!
Lauren Traut
11:51 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
THANK YOU, Lisa! This first year has been a blast and has totally flown by!
Steven Nendza
12:13 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Lauren your hard work and dedication has really paid off. Keep up the great job.
Lauren Traut
11:59 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Thanks, Mr. Nendza! Thank you for being such a loyal fan! It's been great working with you!
Renita Young
12:54 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Congrats Lauren! Oak Forest is very fortunate to have you. Keep up the great work =)
Lauren Traut
11:59 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Thanks, Renita! :) Happy Patchiversary to you over in EP!
Chuck Ingwersen
3:28 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Congrats on the anniversary and on the stellar job you do, Lauren! (I love that photo. It needs to be a greeting card!)
Lauren Traut
12:01 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Thank you, Chuck! I'm glad to hear that a fellow Patcher (and OF resident) likes the site. :)
And I mean, don't you design greeting cards? :)
8:02 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Happy Patchiversary Lauren, You have an awesome way with words telling the story, getting the information, letting the public know!!! You've done a great job, continue to work hard in keeping us all informed . I love getting the Patch daily, really enjoy the stories and the pictures. Love the picture of Huck, he is adorable....
Lauren Traut
12:02 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Thank you, Laura! And thanks for reading, even though you don't even live in Oak Forest. :)
Pat Suchocki
8:57 am on Monday, December 5, 2011
Lauren, Congrats and thanks so much. I love the patch, keeps me up on Oak Forest, your doing a great job.
Amanda A
1:03 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Lauren, you're doing a fantastic job! The Oak Forest Patch is the ONLY way that I get news from the community. You've made it fun and even gave my husband a foot in the door in writing as a local voice... something he needed to put back on his plate.
Thanks for supporting my husband's talent and especially for being to voice of the community!