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Mariners - 200 010 401 - 8 13 1 Red Sox - 500 051 10x - 12 17 0Tim Wakefield won his 199th career game -- #185 with Boston -- and collected his 2,000th strikeout as a member of the Red Sox, as Boston finished a three-game sweep of the lowly Mariners. Seattle has now lost 15 consecutive games, a new franchise record.
Miguel Olivo's two-run homer gave Seattle an early lead, but the Red Sox wiped that out when they batted around in the bottom of the first. Jacoby Ellsbury doubled, took third on a wild pitch, and scored on Adrian Gonzalez's single. Kevin Youkilis homered to left to give Boston a 3-2 lead. Three opposite field hits gave the Red Sox two more runs: David Ortiz's single off the Wall, Carl Crawford's double off the Wall, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia's two-run single to right.
The Red Sox, up 5-3, batted around in the fifth. With one out, Gonzalez singled and Youkilis walked. That ended Pineda's (4.1-8-7-1-4, 85) afternoon. Aaron Laffey came in and allowed four hits to four batters: Ortiz singled, Crawford singled (7-3), Josh Reddick doubled (8-3), and Saltalamacchia singled (10-3).
In the sixth, Dustin Pedroia extended his hitting streak to 21 games with a double to center field; he scored on Gonzalez's third single of the day.
Crawford was on base four times (two singles, double, walk) and drove in two runs. Saltalamacchia was 3-for-4 with four RBI.
Wakefield (6.1-10-7-1-4, 100) struck out Mike Carp on three pitches to end the sixth inning. It was his 2,000th regular season Red Sox strikeout; he is 2nd on the team's all-time list, trailing Fat Billy (2,590). In the seventh, Wakefield surrendered three singles and a grand slam to Brendan Ryan. Alfredo Aceves pitched the final 2.1 innings.
The Yankees beat the A's 7-5. The Red Sox (16-3 in July) lead the East by three games.
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Seattle sends another rookie to the hill, hoping to avoid a franchise-record 15th straight loss. The Mariners also lost 14 consecutive games in 1992 (September 2-18).
Pineda, 22 years old (6-7, 255), has made 19 starts and has a 3.24 ERA and a 1.056 WHIP. He was named to the All-Star team earlier this month.After making only 25 starts above Single-A (13 AA and 12 AAA last year), Pineda forced his way into the rotation. He has pitched 6+ innings in 16 of his 19 starts (and at least five innings in every start) and has held opponents to a .202 average. Pineda has a mid-90s fastball, along with a slider and changeup.
Wakefield hopes to grab his 199th career win and 185th victory with the Red Sox.
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Germany's Merkel Pledges To Protect Religious Circumcision
In Germany, the past few weeks have been marked by an intense debate over religious liberties.
Today, German Chancellor Angela Merkel jumped into the fray saying her administration would work to protect religious circumcision.
"It is absolutely clear to the federal government that we want Jewish, we want Muslim religious life in Germany. Circumcisions carried out in a responsible way must not be subject to prosecution in this country," Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert told reporters.
As The Guardian notes, the controversy started last month when a court in Cologne ruled that the practice of circumcision "inflicted bodily harm and should not be carried out on young boys but could be practiced on older males who gave consent."
The court reached that decision after police were alerted to the case of a Muslim boy who was treated for bleeding after he underwent the procedure.
After the ruling, the German Medical Association advised doctors not to continue performing circumcisions. All of this sparked major protests from Jewish, Muslim and Christian groups.
The Independent, from the U.K., reports:
"Yesterday, Moscow's Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, the president of the Conference of European Rabbis who made the Holocaust comments, added: 'I see no future for Jews in Germany if the ruling is upheld.'
"Opinion polls conducted after the ruling found that a majority of Germans approved of the court's decision. Rabbi Goldschmidt said the poll's findings were 'shocking.' He said the court's ruling suggested that Muslims and Jews were no longer socially acceptable in Europe.
"His remarks followed a strongly worded statement from European Jewish and Muslim community leaders, which underlined that circumcision was fundamental to both faiths, and demanded that the German government intervene to grant the practice legal protection. They described the Cologne court decision as: 'an affront to our basic religious and human rights.'"
Merkel took that side, today, saying her administration would work toward a solution.
"It is well known that in the Jewish religion early circumcision carries great meaning, so it is a matter of urgency that this right be restored," Seibert, the Merkel spokesman, said. "We know a quick decision is needed and that this cannot be put off. Freedom of religious practice is a very important legal right for us."
If you're interested in digging deeper into the vast opinions on this subject, The New York Times has gathered five distinct opinions, ranging from those who say circumcision is akin to female genital mutilation to those who believe this is an issue of religious liberty.

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A new study has found that people enrolled recently in Medicaid went to the emergency room 40% more frequently than others, often seeking help for conditions that could be treated less expensively in a doctor's office or an urgent care clinic.
The research, published by Science, comes as millions of Americans gain health insurance this week under the federal health care law, many of them through Medicaid.
The findings help inform a long-running debate about the effect of expanding Medicaid and suggest that hospitals and health officials around the nation should be prepared for an increase in emergency room trips in the coming months.
The study is the third to arise from a limited expansion of Medicaid in Oregon five years ago. Demand exceeded the available funding, so the state used a lottery to randomly choose people for coverage from a waiting list. The lottery created two groups of similar people, one consisting of new Medicaid patients, the other a comparison group of people who weren't selected. It gave scientists a rare chance to evaluate the program in a randomized, controlled study—the gold-standard for scientific research.
Taken together with the earlier findings, the latest research indicates that expanding Medicaid improves mental health and leaves patients more financially stable in the first two years. But it increases spending for hospitals, primary care and prescriptions and doesn't produce significant improvements in measures of physical health like blood pressure or cholesterol.
"We've been able to eliminate some extreme views about the program," said Sarah Taubman of the National Bureau of Economic Research, the study's lead author. "In the absence of that evidence, there were some unduly pessimistic views and some unduly optimistic views" about the effects of Medicaid.
Researchers used hospital records to look at ER use over 18 months for 25,000 people in the Portland area who entered the Medicaid lottery, some who were chosen for coverage and some who were not. Patients with Medicaid made, on average, 1.43 ER visits, compared with 1.02 for those who lost the lottery, an increase of 40 percent.
The study also found that 35% of people who weren't selected for Medicaid made an ER visit during the research period. For those who gained coverage, however, the number was 7 points higher at 42%.
Men were more likely than women to have additional ER visits, but there was no racial, age or other groups that saw a statistically significant decrease in ER usage among the people selected for Medicaid.
ER visits increased both during nights and weekends and during typical business hours, when ER alternatives would generally be open. The additional visits were exclusively outpatient, and many of the Medicaid patients were diagnosed with conditions that could have been treated in a primary-care office.
The study doesn't pinpoint a reason for the increased visits. In interviews, the authors said there's no data to know for sure but it's possible that patients are quicker to have their injuries and ailments checked out if they know they won't be stuck with a large hospital bill. Some patients may be visiting the ER on the advice of a primary-care physician.
"When you lower the price of something, you're more likely to use it more. That's what we see when we look at the emergency department, hospitals, doctors offices, prescriptions," said Katherine Baicker, prof. of health economics at the Harvard School of Public Health. Baicker and economist Amy Finkelstein at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are leading the long-term study into the data derived from Oregon's Medicaid lottery, including the two earlier studies.
The authors caution against concluding that ER use rose because there wasn't enough access to primary care. Their earlier research found that Medicaid patients reported more visits to doctors' offices and use of preventive care.
Oregon's expanded Medicaid population was relatively similar to the group that's gaining coverage under the federal health law, but experiences elsewhere might differ, the researchers said. Oregon opened Medicaid to a tiny share of its uninsured population, reducing the amount of strain on the health care system's capacity. Portland's low-income population is also disproportionately white compared to most other U.S. metro areas.
Alissa Robbins, a spokeswoman for Oregon's Medicaid agency, said the state is aggressively working to reduce Medicaid costs—an effort that began after the period studied. The state has created incentives for doctors, hospitals and mental health providers, and some are targeting frequent ER users.
"Increasing coverage and seeing people use more medical care isn't necessarily a bad thing," said Dr. Renee Hsia, an associate professor of emergency medicine at University of California San Francisco and a health policy researcher who wasn't involved in the study but reviewed it for Science. "The outcome that we desire is not that we don't have people going to see their doctors anymore. The outcome is that we have people who feel protected from (financial problems and) seeking care when they feel they need it."


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Weymouth and Portland Borough Council is considering demolishing the Pavilion and selling the council offices on North Quay in a bid to save money.
The council is also considering selling off other council assets including seafront hotels and reducing the number of councillors as it struggles will cuts which means it will be spending £3.9 million less each year by 2019/20.
And residents will be asked their views on far-reaching proposals by councillors in a bid to protect front line services and keep council tax down.
A spokesman said that over the past two years the amount of money the borough council receives from the Government has fallen by 28 per cent. Further large cuts are anticipated until 2019/20.
The proposals include demolishing the Pavilion and turning the site into a car park which could also be used for other activities similar to how thw present forecourt is used.
It is also planned to sell the Guildhall in St Edmudn Street and the main council offices on North Quay and relocate staff tio the council offices at the depot in Chickerell.
He said: "Like householders, the council has also seen many of its costs, such as fuel and energy, rise far ahead of inflation. Income and the value of its investments has also fallen.
"The borough council needs to take a longer term view and prepare for a future where it is spending far less each year says the report to the borough council's Management Committee on 4 December."
The Budget Working Group issued the following joint statement: "Facing an historically difficult time for local government funding, local councillors set aside political differences to establish a cross party Budget Working Group that has been undertaking detailed strategic planning work for several months.
"Whilst other councils are failing, this budget is the first of several that will secure the long term provision of essential and valued services to our Weymouth & Portland community.
"We committed ourselves to protect those services that make a real difference to the quality of life of our most vulnerable residents such as our homelessness prevention work and housing advice service, those services we all rely upon such as our current regular refuse collection and those services that perform a vital task in protecting local residents as with our environmental health work.
"We will protect essential services by: • Restructuring non essential discretionary services • Rationalising the property portfolio including the disposal of the Council Offices and Guildhall.
• Set aside sufficient funding to maintain council assets that are retained • Reducing the number of councillors and moving to a four yearly election cycle • Reducing management costs through further partnership work "Weymouth & Portland Borough Council has an excellent track record in protecting services. When other councils were already cutting back we stripped out waste from our core services and we led the country with a ground breaking partnership with West Dorset District Council reducing management costs and producing ongoing savings in excess of £2 million for the two councils.
"This budget paper seeks to reform how we deliver non essential services starting with alternate ways of providing for the performing arts and tourist information. We acknowledge that these reforms will not be universally welcomed and that they will lead to the loss of council jobs with the inevitable distress for the employees affected.
"However if we fail to tackle the problem we will condemn all services, including those most critical to the well being of our residents, to a slow, painful and protracted demise."
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If you are undergoing radiation therapy to treat cancer, you and your doctor may have discussed the different problems that may occur due to treatment. For instance, problems in the oral area (teeth, gums, and throat) are common with radiation therapy to nearby areas. While your cancer care team will manage any oral health problems that may occur from treatment, there are also actions you can take.
Understanding the Problem
Cancer occurs when cells in the body divide without control or order. Radiation treats cancer by killing these out-of-control cells. However, since normal cells also divide (but do so in a regulated manner), they too are killed. This can prevent tissues in the oral area from repairing themselves during normal wear and tear.
Cancer treatment can also disturb the balance of good and bad bacteria in the mouth, as well as affect the lining and saliva. This can eventually lead to infection, sores, and tooth decay. Other oral side effects that may occur are:
- Mucositis—inflammation of mucous membranes in the mouth
- Esophagitis—inflammation of the esophagus, which is the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach
- Dry mouth
- Change or loss of taste
- Pain
- Gum disease
- Problems using the mouth or jaw caused by bone loss or noncancerous tumors
Some of these problems, like mouth sores, will go away once treatment stops, but others may last months or years.
Using Coping Strategies
Before Treatment
Think about your overall health before treatment. The healthier you are, the better able your body will be to prevent problems and fight potential side effects. Being healthy includes following a well-balanced diet. Talk with your doctor or dietitian about a diet plan that is right for you.
Also, if you are having radiation therapy to your head or neck, see a dentist 2 weeks beforehand. The dentist will take care of any existing oral health problems you may have to ensure that you are as healthy as possible before treatment.
Self-care Tips
Once treatment begins, your doctor may prescribe medications to treat any problems that occur. In addition to medications, here are other ways to maintain a healthy mouth during treatment:
- Check your mouth every day to detect problems, such as mouth sores or white patches. Report any problems to your doctor.
- Keep your mouth moist. You can do this by:
- Sucking on ice
- Sipping water or spraying your mouth with water often throughout the day
- Chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on hard candy
- Taking medication prescribed by your doctor to increase saliva
- Brush your teeth, gums, and tongue after eating and before going to bed. Use a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Also, floss gently once a day.
- Do not use mouthwashes that contain alcohol. Instead, mix ¼ teaspoon (1.23 milliliters [mL]) baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon (.62 mL) salt, and 1 cup (237 mL) of warm water. Rinse your mouth with this solution every 1-2 hours.
- If you wear dentures, soak and brush them every day.
- Do not use tobacco. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes or chewing tobacco.
Eating and Drinking Tips
- Eat foods that are easy to chew and swallow, like mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs. You can moisten foods with sauce, broth, or gravy.
- Foods should be warm or room temperature.
- Take small bites and chew slowly.
- Sip water while eating.
- Drink cool beverages.
- Avoid foods that may harm your mouth, such as:
- Crunchy foods, like chips
- Hot foods
- Spicy foods
- Sugary foods and drinks
- Tomatoes, oranges, lemons, and grapefruits
- Alcohol
- Sit up straight and bend your head slightly when eating and drinking. Stay upright for at least 30 minutes after eating.
Your doctor or dietitian may suggest foods that are high in calories and protein so that you can maintain a healthy weight during treatment.
Tips for Dealing with Stiffness
You may experience stiffness in your jaw. If so, your doctor may help relieve this with special devices and medications. There are also some exercises that you can do at home, such as the following:
- Open and close your mouth as far as you can without feeling pain.
- Do 20 at a time, 3 times per day.
Tips for Dealing With Pain
If you experience pain, you and your doctor will work together to find ways to help relieve it. Your doctor may prescribe medications, as well as other therapies like:
- Applying cold or heat to the painful area
- Physical therapy
- Counseling
- Acupuncture
Talk With Your Doctor
Tell your doctor anytime you:
- Feel like you are choking
- Have trouble swallowing
- Cough when eating or drinking
Undergoing cancer treatment can be stressful and tiring. But proper self-care and support from your cancer care team will help you to cope successfully as you battle the disease.
American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org
National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov
BC Cancer Agency http://www.bccancer.bc.ca
Canadian Cancer Society http://www.cancer.ca
Oral complications of chemotherapy and head/neck radiation (PDQ). National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/mouth-throat/oral-complications-pdq. Updated December 16, 2016. Accessed June 29, 2017.
Radiation therapy side effects and ways to manage them. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/radiation-therapy-and-you. Accessed June 29, 2017.
Radiation therapy to the head and neck. American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/treatmenttypes/radiation/understandingradiationtherapyaguideforpatientsandfamilies/understanding-radiation-therapy-radiation-to-head-and-neck. Updated February 10, 2017. Accessed June 29, 2017.
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All eyes will be on the George Washington Masonic Memorial Saturday night as 6,000 balls drop on revelers heralding the arrival of 2012 in Alexandria.
At the exact moment the ball drops in New York City's Times Square, laser lights will sweep across Alexandria's night sky to music and fanfare, the culmination of nearly 12 hours of celebrating the coming New Year as part of First Night Alexandria.
The party kicks off at 1 p.m., with a family-friendly fun hunt, children's art activities at the Torpedo Factory and a beading event at Potomac Bead Co. Live music will fill Old Town starting at 7 p.m. with 100 acts performing in 18 venues across the historic neighborhood.
Revelers will begin congregating near the memorial about 10 p.m. for a musical performance on the iconic structure's lawn. The multimedia finale, including the ball drop and laser light show, is slated to get underway at about 11:30 p.m.
But a new state law means lasers will be the sole light show spectators get to watch. The General Assembly lessened the allowable distance between spectators and fireworks, effectively banning pyrotechnics from the event.
Still, organizers tout the celebration as the region's "largest family-friendly and alcohol-free" end-of-the-year event. Tickets are $20, though children 12 and under are admitted free of charge.


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This Forum aims to create a meeting point between site managers and young people representing local communities so they can share collective knowledge and explore areas of common interest in World Heritage conservation and preservation. The event is in line with the Global Strategy identified by the World Heritage Committee, with its emphasis on Communities, Capacity Building and Communication.
The forum will focus onWorld Heritage issues affecting management at the operational level, on sharing collective knowledge and exchanges on initiatives taken to address issues at the sites, and on actions adapted to involve communities and youth. It will include activities such as workshop sessions, debates, roundtables, knowledge cafés, presentations, site visits, networking and dialogue regarding Forum issues.
Site Managers from World Heritage natural and cultural sites and youth leaders of NGOs in the region will participate in the event. Site managers are responsible for the administration of and/or the quality of work on sites on the World Heritage List and are a large group with essential roles in the planning, research, development, marketing and education necessary to the management of World Heritage sites. In the same way, the youth represents a large network of active young people that can be mobilized in order to preserve World Heritage. Youth NGOs have included heritage among their activities and need to better align their actions to the concrete conservation and preservation requirements of World Heritage sites.
The year 2012 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention which focuses on World Heritage and sustainable development to illustrate how the participation of local communities can bring about a win-win scenario for those committed to protecting the world's heritage. In this framework, the Forum offers a means to integrate sustainable local community/youth projects into World Heritage concerns and planning.
This Forum is the result of collaboration between UNESCO World Heritage Centre, in cooperation with Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, the NGO Better World and with the support of the Republic of Korea, Netherlands Funds-in-Trust and Panasonic.


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Cycling superstar Lance Armstrong, who has been stripped of his many victories because anti-doping authorities say he used performance enhancing drugs throughout his career, has reportedly told the staff at his Livestrong cancer charity that he's sorry. But it's not clear at this hour exactly what it is he's supposedly apologized for.
CNN national news editor Justin Lear says a Livestrong publicist has confirmed that Armstrong "apologized to the Livestrong staff today in person at their Austin, [Texas] office."
The Associated Press writes that:
"Armstrong addressed the staff Monday and said, 'I'm sorry.' [A person with knowledge of what happened] said the disgraced cyclist choked up and several employees cried during the session. The person also said Armstrong apologized for letting the staff down and putting Livestrong at risk but he did not make a direct confession to the group about using banned drugs. He said he would try to restore the foundation's reputation."
ABC News says Armstrong "apologized today to the Livestrong staff ahead of his interview with Oprah Winfrey, a foundation official [said]. The official did not provide details."
USA Today quotes Livestrong spokesman Katherine McLane as saying it was a "very sincere and heartfelt apology to the staff."
That interview with Oprah, which is being taped at Armstrong's Austin home today, is due to air on her cable network Thursday at 9 p.m. ET and will be . We expect there will be many leaks about what he says before it's broadcast.
Up to now, Armstrong has always denied he cheated during his cycling career. Last August, though, he said he would stop fighting such allegations. He's been stripped of his seven Tour de France victories.
But in the past two weeks, both The New York Times and USA Today have reported that Armstrong has discussed publicly adding that he cheated during career. And then he agreed to the interview with Oprah — who can provide a high-profile platform for a public admission.
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ON THIS PAGE: You will learn more about clinical trials, which are the main way that new medical approaches are tested to see how well they work. To see other pages, use the menu on the side of your screen.
What are clinical trials?
Doctors and scientists are always looking for better ways to care for patients with eyelid cancer. To make scientific advances, doctors create research studies involving volunteers, called clinical trials. In fact, every drug that is now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was previously tested in clinical trials.
Many clinical trials are focused on new treatments, evaluating whether a new treatment is safe, effective, and possibly better than the current (standard) treatment. These types of studies evaluate new drugs, different combinations of existing treatments, new approaches to radiation therapy or surgery, and new methods of treatment. Patients who participate in clinical trials are often among the first to receive new treatments before they are widely available. However, there is no guarantee that the new treatment will be safe, effective, or better than a standard treatment.
There are also clinical trials that study new ways to ease symptoms and side effects during treatment and managing the late effects that may occur after treatment. Talk with your doctor about clinical trials regarding side effects. In addition, there are ongoing studies about ways to prevent the disease.
Deciding to join a clinical trial
Patients decide to participate in clinical trials for many reasons. For some patients, a clinical trial is the best treatment option available. Because standard treatments are not perfect, patients are often willing to face the added uncertainty of a clinical trial in the hope of a better result.
Other patients volunteer for clinical trials because they know that these studies are the only way to make progress in treating eyelid cancer. Even if they do not benefit directly from the clinical trial, their participation may benefit future patients with eyelid cancer.
Sometimes people have concerns that, in a clinical trial, they may receive no treatment by being given a placebo or a "sugar pill." However, placebos are usually combined with standard treatment in most cancer clinical trials. When a placebo is used in a study, it is done with the full knowledge of the participants. Find out more about placebos in cancer clinical trials.
Patient safety and informed consent
To join a clinical trial, patients must participate in a process known as informed consent. During informed consent, the doctor should list all of the patient's options so that the person understands how the new treatment differs from the standard treatment. The doctor must also list all of the risks of the new treatment, which may or may not be different from the risks of standard treatment. Finally, the doctor must explain what will be required of each patient in order to participate in the clinical trial, including the number of doctor visits, tests, and the schedule of treatment.
Patients who participate in a clinical trial may stop participating at any time for any personal or medical reason. This may include that the new treatment is not working or there are serious side effects. Clinical trials are also closely monitored by experts who watch for any problems with each study. It is important that patients participating in a clinical trial talk with their doctor and researchers about who will be providing their treatment and care during the clinical trial, after the clinical trial ends, and/or if the patient chooses to leave the clinical trial before it ends.
Finding a clinical trial
Research through clinical trials is ongoing for all types of cancer. For specific topics being studied for eyelid cancer, learn more in the Latest Research section.
Cancer.Net offers a lot of information about cancer clinical trials in other areas of the website, including a complete section on clinical trials and places to search for clinical trials for a specific type of cancer.
The next section in this guide is Latest Research and it explains areas of scientific research currently going on for this type of cancer. Or, use the menu on the side of your screen to choose another section to continue reading this guide.


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Howdy friends! Today I'd like to announce and invite you to a new Virtual Quilting Bee. I was so glad for the feed back that was given on this post. A few of the common requests were handy tips and techniques for quilters as well as the idea of a quilt-a-long. So I decided to combine a bunch of those into one handy event, and voila, a Virtual Quilting Bee was born.
Let me explain a little bit of how this will work. For the next three Fridays I'll be talking about supplies, quilting basics, and choosing fabrics/colors. We're going to make a quilt similar in layout to the sampler quilt I made in 2012 (see above). This quilt will have a whole new selection of blocks designed and taught by 16 talented and creative bloggers.
There will be a new block tutorial every other Friday through the next 8 months. And when the blocks are completed we will talk about assembling the blocks, adding borders, and then quilting and finishing the quilt. So the project will be in little bits and pieces staggered throughout the whole year.
as well as a Modern/Contemporary version using Kona Solids sponsored by Robert Kaufman (thank you RK!) I'm so excited to see how this color experiment works out!
A final word: I know there are a jillion and 1 Block of the Month, quilt-a-longs,etc. already out there. Please participate at the level you are most excited about. (No one feeling guilted in to one more thing!)
If it means waiting with baited breath for the next block and sewing it up that afternoon, awesome! If it means just following along to learn a new trick, or block, or technique to use in your current projects, great! If it means just tuning in for the pretty pictures of fabric or pinning it for future reference when the kids start preschool, that's super too!
I love the best aspects of this virtual online quilting community, which means supporting each other at our own pace and preference. I'm just so glad to know you're all out there and for the support you give to me and to each other.

Tune in next Friday for our part one of this virtual quilting bee!


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The Art of Persuasion: American Propaganda Posters and the Great War
The Art of Persuasion: American Propaganda Posters and the Great War
April 6, 2017, marks the centennial of the United States' declaration of war on Germany and its entry into World War I. The Art of Persuasion exhibition explores how some of the most important artists and illustrators of the day supported the war effort.
Prior to radio, newspaper ads and poster broadsides were the chief means of communicating ideas to the public. Posters, often placed in post offices, banks and businesses, played a key role in securing the country's support for WWI. Focusing on the themes of liberty, patriotism and fear, artists created compelling imagery that inspired a reluctant country to not only support the war but also fund it.
In particular, artists celebrated for their illustrations of flirtatious young women, such as Howard Chandler Christy, Harrison Fisher and James Montgomery Flagg, often created war posters featuring the same young women, seemingly asking men to "enlist" or to "buy bonds."
Posters designed by noted illustrators such as Edward Penfield, J.C. Leyendecker, and important women artists including Ethel Betts Bains, Jessie Willcox Smith and Maginel Wright Enright (Frank Lloyd Wright's youngest sister), also feature prominently in The Art of Persuasion.
WWI artifacts from local collections, as well as examples of WWI items manufactured in the Quad Cities, will be on display.
See information below for information about The Great War on WQPT, Quad Cities PBS, on April 30, May 7 and May 14. Part 2 talks about the use of posters such as those on display at the Figge, and their use as propaganda tools to rally the nation.
Free admission with ID for active duty military, veterans, arsenal personnel and their families.
On view January 28-May 14, 2017
The Art of Persuasion is curated by Andrew Wallace, Figge manager of collections and exhibitions, and Ranelle Knight-Lueth Ph.D., assistant professor of art history at Coe College, with the assistance of Christina Kastell, curator of history and anthropology at the Putnam Museum and Science Center and Mary Bennett, archivist with the State Historical Society of Iowa.
This program is part of World War I and America Project, a two-year national initiative of Library of America presented in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the National World War I Museum and Memorial, and other organizations, with generous support from The National Endowment for the Humanities.
Sponsored by
World War I and America Project
Howard Chandler Christy, (American, 1872-1952), Fight or Buy Bonds, Third Liberty Loan, 1917, lithograph in colors, Courtesy of the State Historical Society of Iowa
Companion Events
Thursday, February 16
Social hour & Historian Talk: George Eaton
Thursday, April 6
Socail hour & Curator Talk: Dr. Ranell Knight-Lueth & Andrew Wallace
Thursday, April 13
Film: A Farewell to Arms (1932)
Exhibition Tours
1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 19
1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11
1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19
American Experience: The Great War on WQPT


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Document Type
Appellant Brief
Publication Date
Below are entries in Bradley Joondeph's blog related to this case:
State sovereignty and the insurance exchanges
"Commandeering" and the ACA's Medicaid Amendments (part 1)
"Commandeering" and the ACA's Medicaid amendments (part 2)
Standing through non-severability?
Metzger and Morrison on Judge Vinson's analysis of the taxing power question
Leave to file amicus briefs in Florida v. HHS
Republican Senators file amicus brief in Florida v. HHS
Amicus brief filed by 63 members of the House
Three more amicus briefs filed in Florida v. HHS
And the focus shifts to Pensacola . . .
The severability arguments in Florida v. HHS
Rock chalk, make way for the Jayhawks
Jensen on the taxing power and the ACA
An interesting exchange on the role of the insurance industry
Plaintiffs in Florida v. HHS move to amend complaint to add six more states
Judge Vinson grants motion to add six states
Florida v. HHS: a preview of tomorrow's decision
No U.S. application for a stay as of yet
Still no application for a stay
U.S. files motion to clarify in Florida v. HHS
Plaintiffs file their memo in opposition to DOJ's motion to clarify
A small kerfuffle between Judge Vinson and the Eleventh Circuit
A scorecard on the taxing power question
Washington Governor Gregoire files amicus in support of continued ACA implementation
U.S. files notice of appeal and motion to expedite in Florida v. HHS
Plaintiffs respond to U.S. request to expedite, additionally petition for en banc hearing
U.S. files response to petition for en banc review in Florida v. HHS
Former SG Paul Clement to argue for the states in Florida v. HHS
Eleventh Circuit denies petition for en banc hearing
The states' brief and standing
An important shift in the Medicaid argument
Summaries of amicus briefs from Florida v. HHS
United States concedes non-severability of some ACA provisions
Tomorrow's lawyers, in the news for other reasons
Washington Supreme Court refuses to order Washington AG to withdraw from Florida v. HHS
Non-state plaintiffs file petition for certiorari in Florida v. HHS
States file cert petition in Florida v. HHS
BREAKING: U.S. files petition for certiorari in Florida v. HHS
Handicapping the questions presented
Chamber of Commerce files amicus cert brief
California Endowment files amicus brief
Family Research Council files amicus brief
American Hospital Association files amicus brief
Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence files amicus brief
Why the Anti-Injunction Act may not be an attractive "out" for the Court
Name of Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Name of Case
Florida v. HHS
Docket No.
11-11021 & 11-11067
Automated Citation
United States Department of Health and Human Services, "Florida v. HHS - Brief for Appellants" (2011). Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Litigation. 34.


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UPDATE: Drudge points to Obama's assertion, back in September 2009 that the mandate is not a tax.
STEPHANOPOULOS: [I]t's still a tax increase.I have said repeatedly that Obama would be worse off if Obamacare were upheld, but what I'm really seeing is how bad it is for him with the mandate declared a tax.
OBAMA: No. That's not true, George. The — for us to say that you've got to take a responsibility to get health insurance is absolutely not a tax increase. What it's saying is, is that we're not going to have other people carrying your burdens for you anymore than the fact that right now everybody in America, just about, has to get auto insurance. Nobody considers that a tax increase. People say to themselves, that is a fair way to make sure that if you hit my car, that I'm not covering all the costs.
Remember the Democrats got the statute passed by insisting it was not a tax. Now, we learn it is only constitutional because it is a tax. That's got to hurt politically.
ADDED: Romney has at least 3 big arguments:
1. Obama imposed a huge new tax on working people.
2. Obama deceived the American people by saying it was not a tax, when it was.
3. The law made it look like money would go to insurance companies — in the form of new premiums — that would keep premiums low as the companies were required to take on people with pre-existing conditions, but now we find out that the money is really going to go to the federal government. [ADDED: So get ready for your premiums to spiral up and/or for insurance companies to be ruined.]


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How to determine which version of the Netflix app is on my Sony device?
There are three different versions of Netflix apps in use by various Sony Internet devices, each with a distinct top user interface, or a top UI. Below are samples of the Netflix top UIs that can help you identify your version of Netflix app and the year your device was released.
NOTE: Due to constant development of software for video on demand, it is possible new versions of Netflix apps will be released in the future and ported to present, past and future Sony devices via firmware update. The information and images below are based on the current Netflix versions being used.
Netflix Version | Product | Sign-in page | Netflix Menu | Netflix kids menu |
Version 3 |
Version 2 |
Version 1 |
NOTE: You must register the device through the Sony Essentials website or the Sony Entertainment Network website in order to get to this sign-in page. |


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How do I contact your customer service team?
You can contact us via phone on 01244 911 890 between 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday and 10am - 2pm, Saturday. We're never far away, so if we are unable to take your call then please leave a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. Alternatively you can email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or contact us via our 'Chat App', which you'll find at the bottom right-hand corner of our website.
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Is it possible to split my order?
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Will be order be delivered altogether?
Some of our products, such as furniture, lighting and large/fragile items which have a longer dispatch time (e.g.: large rugs and mirrors, wall shelving, vertical gardens and prints) are sent directly from our brands by their in-house logistics teams or specialist/dedicated couriers. Therefore some items may be dispatched and delivered separately. When an item is on its way you'll receive a dispatch notification via email with the relevant tracking details.
Do you have a loyalty club?
Reward Den is our loyalty club - for every order, like/follow, social share, sign up or friend referral, you'll receive points, which can be used as a discount off your next order or to enjoy free delivery. Read more about our Reward Den here.
Do you offer a personal shopping service?
We appreciate that sometimes you may be looking for something specific for your home, but can't quite seem to track it down. Alternatively there may be something on our site that you have your eye on, but it's not quite right - perhaps it's a little large or the wrong colour. We therefore offer a free bespoke personal shopping service for our customers.
We have access to a wide range of stock from a number of sources and are always on the hunt for new pieces. If there is something specific that you're looking for, then why not drop us an email at email@example.com or call us on 01244 911 890 and we will be happy to help.
Can I buy gift cards?
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How do I use my online discount code?
Simply enter your discount code when prompted at checkout. Please note, you are only able to use one discount code per order.
Discount codes can only be applied to full price items. Excludes items in the Outlet or Sale.
If you are purchasing an item currently discounted in the sale, please feel free to keep hold of your welcome code and apply to a future order instead. FREE UK mainland delivery applies to all orders over £100 as standard. T&C's apply.
How much do you charge for delivery?
As an independent business we try to keep our delivery costs as low and as fair as possible - which is why we only ever charge you the cost of a small parcel for UK deliveries - regardless of the size or weight of your order! We also offer a selection of delivery services for you to choose from, as well as FREE standard UK mainland delivery for orders over £100, including furniture and lighting.
Home accessories are sent via Royal Mail, Parcelforce or courier and are fully tracked; choose from 'Standard Tracked UK Delivery' for £3.90 which takes 2-4 working days, 'Express Tracked UK Delivery' for £6.50 which take 1-2 working days, or for anything urgent you can select 'Special Delivery Next Day By 1pm' for £12.50 which requires a signature and will be delivered next working day, when ordered before midday - orders placed after midday Friday will be dispatched on the Monday. For orders over £100 we offer free UK delivery.
We offer FREE UK mainland delivery with all furniture orders. Delivery of furniture outside of the UK mainland is based on price on request - areas outside of the UK mainland include Northern Island, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly and the Scottish Islands. Some remote areas such as the Scottish Highlands may also incur an additional charge. For a quote, please contact us directly either via email at email@example.com or call +44 (0)1244 911 890. Delivery is usually in around 2-3 weeks
We also offer FREE delivery with all ARCFORM and Industville lighting orders over £40 (orders under £40 are charged at £6.50) which are sent directly from the brands by DPD and take 1-2 working days, from dispatch. If you need your order sooner, we also offer a Next Working Day service with DPD for £10 for Industville lighting orders placed before 11am - any orders placed after 11am on a Friday will be dispatched next working day.
Orders to the Channel Islands are charged at £10.00 per package. Delivery of lighting and furniture to the Channel Islands is based on price on request.
If you would like to enquire about international delivery costs, including to the EU, please contact us directly either via email at email@example.com or call +44 (0)1244 911 890 and we would be happy to supply you with a quote. Please note, we are unable to ship furniture and large items internationally.
For further information, please see our Delivery & Returns policy.
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
We aim to dispatch most orders within 24 hours. Orders placed over the weekend or on a bank holiday will be sent out the next working day.
Dependent on the delivery option you choose, please allow 1-4 working days for UK delivery, from the date your order is dispatched. All ARCFORM and Industville lighting products are sent directly from the brands by DPD and take 1-2 working days.
Please note that some large/fragile items (e.g.: mirrors, lights and large rugs) and made-to-order products may take a little longer to be delivered - this will always be clearly stated within the 'delivery' description on the individual product page and on the checkout page.
For the Channel Islands please allow 2-5 days for delivery. Please note that most lighting orders will be sent to the Channel Islands directly from our suppliers by their recommended courier.
Any large pieces of furniture or extra heavy items are sent via a specialist furniture courier service who will liaise directly with you to arrange a suitable date for delivery, which is usually within 10 working days of your order being placed - please note that delivery to Scotland and certain remote locations may take a little longer. Delivery of furniture outside of the UK mainland (e.g.: Northern Island, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly and the Scottish Island) is between approximately 2-3 weeks.
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We send all of our small, medium and large/heavy packages by Royal Mail, Parcelforce or courier, such as DPD and FedEx. All services are tracked, so you can track your delivery yourself once it has been dispatched. If you are not in at the time of delivery, a calling card will be left explaining what to do next or how to rearrange delivery. With certain services and couriers there is also the option to leave your parcel in a safe place if you know in advance you will not be home.
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If for any reason you decide to return an item, we offer a 14 day (no quibble) return policy, from the day you receive your package. To be eligible for a return, please contact us in writing by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com and we will provide you with a Returns Form for you to complete. Please complete the Returns Form, pop it in with your order and return it back to us at the address below - please note that this must be within 14 days of notifying us of your return. Your item must also be unused, in its original packaging, non-assembled (if applicable) and in the same condition that you received it in.
Please be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure that the item is returned to us safely. Unfortunately we are unable to refund return postage or courier costs for items being returned due to change of mind. If you are returning an item of significant value or size, we recommend that you use a trackable delivery service or purchase insurance.
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For further information, please see our Delivery & Returns policy.
Why do you not offer free returns?
As an independent business we pride ourselves on offering an array of carefully curated, quality products as well as exceptional customer service - and we're proud to say that as a result it's extremely rare that a product is returned, which along with our five star reviews, we hope offers our customers the confidence to shop with us.
With this in mind, we took the decision to offer FREE delivery for any order over £100 delivered within the UK mainland, so more customers can enjoy and benefit from not having to pay additional delivery charges - rather than offer free returns, which is much less likely to be needed.
As a business we are always looking at ways to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious. Offering free returns and encouraging shipping back and forth creates unnecessary CO2 emissions. Supporting responsible and thoughtful purchasing helps reduce our environmental impact.
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We try to show each item in its natural state. However, as some of our products are made from reclaimed wood and/or are handcrafted, you may find that some products have subtle variations from one piece to the next, or that wood grains and sizes vary slightly. If for any reason you feel that the item is not how you thought and you wish to return it, please follow the return guidelines, as outlined in our Delivery & Returns policy.
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We take great care in wrapping our items to ensure they arrive with you safely. However in the event that your order does happen to arrive damaged, please contact us immediately via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 01244 911 890. We will then arrange directly with you to have the item returned to us and for a replacement to be sent out at the earliest opportunity. If the item is out of stock or a one-off piece, we shall where possible offer an exchange or replacement. Alternatively we can issue you with a full refund.
In regards to furniture, please ensure that prior to signing for any furniture deliveries, you check that the packaging is intact - this is very important as we use a third party courier and unfortunately will be unable to accept claims for damages that have been caused in transit where the item has been signed for as 'packaging intact'. If once you unpack the furniture you find that it is damaged in any way, please notify us immediately via email at email@example.com, ideally within 24 hours of delivery. It would be helpful to attach photographic evidence of any damages (caused to the furniture and/or packaging) in order for us to process your claim as quickly as possible. Any damaged furniture will then be either replaced free of charge, or a refund will be issued.
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US Secretary of State welcomes MB if elected by people through democratic electionsNow, if we read what Clinton actually said, we find that the Muslim Brotherhood is spinning her words.
A recent dialogue between US secretary of State and former US first lady Hilary Clinton has revealed that the US may have had a change of heart following its former stance of defending the regime prior to Egypt's People's Revolution.
Nothing new about spin, of course.
But what might be worrisome here is that the Muslim Brotherhood, simply because the group is Muslim, has more credibility with the ummah than an infidel woman can ever hope to have. Furthermore, those Muslims who are longing for real freedom, something that the Muslim Brotherhood can never offer, will see the United States, presently represented by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as the enemy.
At the same time, we also read the following about Mohammed ElBaradei and his view of the Muslim Brotherhood:
Ikhwanweb's [the Muslim Brotherhood's] interview with ElBaradei closed with the following:All the wistful promotion of the revolution in Egypt as the pathway to democracy for that nation is just so much wishful thinking.He defended the MB confirming that the group would always reject the use of arms and would remain loyal to democracy, emphasising that the organization's initial struggle was not religious, but completely political.
See these facts about the Muslim Brotherhood for the truth about the group, including the following:
*Ideological forebear of Hamas and al QaedaMuch more HERE.
*Supports imposition of Shari'a law
*Approves of terrorism against Israel and the West


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Episcopal led the way for Alexandria's private school wrestling squads at the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association finals last weekend in Richmond. The Maroon finished in second place, 112 points behind winners St. Christopher's and 30 points clear of third place. Bishop Ireton came in fifth with 155.5 points and St. Stephen's / St. Agnes was ninth on 123 points.
The Maroon were led by state-championship efforts from Henry Eshleman (189 pounds) and Alex Henry (285), while also picking up crucial points with Quinn Caslow's (119) second-place result and third-place finishes from Armour Shaw (136), Hunter Fairchild (152) and Will Stokes (215).
Elliot Mondragon (103) topped the Cardinals' efforts with his third-place finish and the team added to its total with nine other top-10 placements.
Senior Tyler Haley (130), the No. 2 seed in his weight class, buoyed the Saints with his second-place result. St. Stephen's also notched three fifths and a seventh at the meet.
The teams wrap up their seasons this weekend at the National Prep Schools Tournament at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.


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This months Daring Bakers challenge was an opera cake. The opera cake sounded pretty challenging having no less that five different components. The components included a cake, a syrup, a buttercream, a ganache and a glaze. The thing that I liked most about the challenge was that we were allowed to choose the flavours in the cake as long as the colours remained light. I decided to go with one of my current favorite dessert flavour combinations, green tea and white chocolate.
Note: I halved all the recipes for all components as I did not want such a large cake.
Green Tea Cake
The first component of the opera cake was of course the cake. The cake sounded pretty interesting because it used ground almonds. I wanted the cake to have a green tea flavour and have a green colour so I added some matcha. The cake came together pretty easily and it had a really nice shade of green.
Green Tea Syrup
The cake in the opera cake needed to be moistened with a syrup. The syrup was just a simple syrup with some added flavour. I remembered that I had seen some green tea liqueur and I though that it would go well in the syrup. The green tea liqueur was a nice dark green and it tasted like green tea and had hints of spices and berries. It added a nice aroma to the syrup and the opera cake.
Green Tea Buttercream
There was a bit of confusion with the recipe for the buttercream and in the end I was not sure what recipe to use so I used the recipe from the Perfect Party Cake challenge. I decided that I wanted the buttercream to be green as well so I added some matcha to it. The first time that I made buttercream it did not work out too well. The second time I got a nice finished product but it took about 20 minutes of beating the cream by hand. This time everything came together easily with less than 5 minutes of beating by hand in the final step. Given the amount of beating in the other components I was a bit relieved. The buttercream ended up with a nice light green colour and tasted great. Must keep fingers out of butter cream.
White Chocolate Ganache
The ganache was the first of the white chocolate components of the opera cake. I had made chocolate ganache before but I have never tried folding in whipped cream in addition to melting the chocolate into cream. The whipped cream left the chocolate light and fluffy. Unfortunately it also left the ganache a bit runny and a lot of the ganache ran out from the middle layer of the cake. Putting it in the fridge for a while fixed that problem though.
White Chocolate Glaze
The opera cake was topped with a simple white chocolate glaze that came together easily.
Assembling the Opera Cake
Assembling the cake was the funnest part of the challenge. After the cake was assembled I chilled it in the fridge and then trimmed the sides to get nice and straight edges.
Overall the opera cake was not too difficult to make and it turned out really good! It tasted great and it disappeared quite quickly! The slight bitterness of the green tea tempered the sweetness of the white chocolate nicely. The cake was nice a moist and light and creamy at the same time. I really enjoyed the opera cake challenge.
Green Tea and White Chocolate Opera Cake
- green tea cake (see below)
- green tea syrup (see below)
- green tea buttercream (see below)
- white chocolate glaze (see below)
- Work on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cut the cake into 4 6×7 inch pieces.
- Place 1 sheet of the cake onto the baking sheet and moisten with syrup.
- Spread 1/2 of the buttercream over the cake.
- Place 1 sheet of the cake on top of the buttercream and moisten with syrup.
- Spread the white chocolate ganache over the cake.
- Place 1 sheet of the cake on top of the ganache and moisten with syrup.
- Spread the remaining buttercream over the cake.
- Place 1 sheet of the cake on top of the buttercream and moisten with syrup.
- Pour the glaze over the cake and smooth it out.
- Refrigerate until it sets, about 30 minutes.
- Trim the sides to get a smooth finish.
Green Tea Cake
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup icing sugar (sifted)
- 1 tablespoon matcha
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- Line a 12 1/2 inch by 15 1/2 inch jelly roll pan with parchment and grease it with butter.
- Beat the egg whites in a bowl until they form soft peaks.
- Add the sugar and beat until the peaks are stiff and glossy.
- Beat the almonds, icing sugar, matcha and eggs in another bowl until light and voluminous.
- Add the flour and beat until the flour is just combined.
- Fold the meringue into the almond mixture.
- Fold in the butter.
- Pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake in a preheated 425F/220C oven until lightly browned and just springy to the touch, about 5-9 minutes.
- Run a knife along the edges to loosen the cake form the pan.
- Cover the cake with parchment paper, flip and unmold the cake.
- Peel of the parchments paper flip and cover the cake while it cools.
Green Tea Syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon green tea liqueur
- Bring every thing to boil in a small sauce pan stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Green Tea Buttercream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon matcha
- 2 large egg whites
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- Mix the sugar and matcha in a small bowl.
- Whisk the sugar and matcha into the egg whites in a bowl over a pan of simmering water until the mixture is hot to the touch, about 3 minutes. (The sugar should be dissolved and the mixture should look like shiny marshmallow cream.)
- Remove the bowl from the heat and beat until the cream is cool, about 5 minutes.
- Beat in the butter one stick at a time.
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35 comments:
- lisahgolden said...
I think it's precious. I've worked with little kids using markers and I declare this a win.
I always figure if they get more on the paper than themselves, it's a success. - April 21, 2010 at 4:22 PM
- Vodka Logic said...
I love it and I am sure the kids are proud of it...
Did you show it to Mr. Jones? - April 21, 2010 at 4:23 PM
- slow panic said...
i'm not kidding you. you are going to be greatly rewarded some day.
- April 21, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Guess what Earth Day activity my class will be doing tomorrow. Thanks!
Show & Tell for me tomorrow also. I'd rather wipe 16 butts than do show & tell. Well, you know what I mean....cuz' wiping 5 year old butts is no picnic either. - April 21, 2010 at 4:41 PM
- Zip n Tizzy said...
You know that Martha Stewart's staff put paraproressionals to shame? They also get paid a lot more.
I'd like to see Martha do ANY project with a room full of Kindergarteners. Ha-Ha! That would be funny.
I think your project is awesome! - April 21, 2010 at 4:48 PM
- Momma Fargo said...
Love it!
- April 21, 2010 at 4:50 PM
- Joanie said...
I think those kids did a fabuloso job!!
And Happy Erf Day right back atcha! - April 21, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- mo.stoneskin said...
I think you might be the next Picasso. Or something like that.
- April 21, 2010 at 5:35 PM
- Cheryl said...
Happy Erf Day to you too. Thank you for this special edition of fantasticness.
- April 21, 2010 at 6:14 PM
- SkylersDad said...
Nice work!
- April 21, 2010 at 6:19 PM
happy erf day;) - April 21, 2010 at 6:31 PM
- Brian Miller said...
happy erf day! i bet the kids had a blast making it. i think it looks marvelous!
- April 21, 2010 at 6:47 PM
- Alexandra said...
Yeah, well, I say hooey! cuz there's only one Vodkamom and if I had my druthers about who was going to teach me kindgergarten? I'd surely go with Vodkamom
How could you resist? - April 21, 2010 at 6:59 PM
- Lorraine said...
It's all about the background. Who can't make a cardboard box look better? I think yours is lovely - especially the sparkly papers. Great "green" group effort!
- April 21, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Your erf is twice better than Mr. Jones' erf.
Di - April 21, 2010 at 7:11 PM
I think it looks wonderful! =)
- April 21, 2010 at 7:53 PM
- Elizabeth @ My Life, Such as it is... said...
as long as the more marker made it on the paper than the kids, I'd call it good. Still wishing I could ship Charlie to you for Kindergarten in the fall. ;)
- April 21, 2010 at 8:09 PM
- Mellodee said...
Your class's effort is the clear winner!! Cut open cardboard box??? They couldn't even tape all the seams to keep it from flopping over! Their earth, waaay too uniform in color. Your kids gave the world some dimension! And the ultimate reason?? Your's looks like it was done by children with imagination. Their's is just boring!
Soooo You Definitely Win!! - April 21, 2010 at 8:21 PM
And that paraprofessional? How dare she leave you like that!
Garsy - April 21, 2010 at 8:33 PM
- x said...
Damn straight! (Did I use that expression right?) Or is it Damn skippy?
- April 21, 2010 at 9:00 PM
- Krystal Grant said...
No Para? God bless you! The project turned out great. Happy Erff Day to you as well.
- April 21, 2010 at 9:19 PM
- feefifoto said...
Bravo! Bravissimo! Here's to your sincerest form of flattery.
- April 21, 2010 at 9:28 PM
- HoodChick said...
I think it looks great! Although lots of glitter would have make it perfect!
- April 21, 2010 at 9:33 PM
- As Cape Cod Turns said...
I think it looks even better!!!!
- April 21, 2010 at 9:44 PM
- Captain Dumbass said...
Happy Erf Day to you too.
- April 21, 2010 at 11:31 PM
I like yours better. The mix of colors on the globe makes it look more realistic.
- April 21, 2010 at 11:34 PM
- Pseudo said...
Haapy erf day right back at you Vodka.
- April 22, 2010 at 1:10 AM
- Mr. Halpern said...
Ok people, 'Mr. Jones' here - the teacher of the first one... gotta say - first of all, no competition here, just sayin'. I'm glad you borrowed the idea that I found online - not sure I've had a single creative idea myself ever. Secondly, not sure if I'm missing something or not, but I think yours looks just as good as mine. The only real difference I see is that you used paper and I used an old box. Really - what's the big diff, am I missing something here?
- April 22, 2010 at 6:24 AM
I think that's pretty cool.
- April 22, 2010 at 6:56 AM
Great job! Ahh Erf day for us, eeek! It's school vacation week and we are doing vacation care. I happen to have the day off and I think only 6 kids signed up for today.
- April 22, 2010 at 7:08 AM
- FranticMommy said...
It's so comical. We haveone in First Grader and one about to enter Preschool. So I "get" all the little grade lingo like "paraprofessional" and "centers". Happy "Errf" Day to you too!
- April 22, 2010 at 7:10 AM
- Dee at Pedestrian Palate said...
It's a lovely earth!
- April 22, 2010 at 8:18 AM
- Ladybird World Mother said...
Bloody marvellous! Nicking that idea too. Sshhh. dont tell anyone. x
- April 22, 2010 at 1:33 PM
- cheatymoon said...
I am so stealing this project for next year. xo
- April 23, 2010 at 6:25 PM
- http://howtobecomeacatladywithoutthecats.blogspot.com said...
Great idea! I think I'll "borrow" it for next Erf Day.
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1-8. Enlil, the eminent one, the sovereign lord, whose utterance is trustworthy; Nunamnir, the eternal shepherd of the Land, who hails from the great mountain; the great counsellor, the first and foremost in heaven and on earth, who is in control of all the divine powers; lord, who is imbued with great fearsomeness in accordance with his nobility, a perfected heavenly star, who takes good care of the primeval and choice divine powers, who alone is the lofty god; lord, life-giving light, who leads the people all over the world along one track; huge net spread over heaven and earth, rope stretched over all the lands! Who ever instructed Enlil, who ever rivalled him? 9-14. He thought up something of great importance and he made public what his heart, a mighty river, carried: the hidden secrets (?) of his holy thought. The matter is a holy and pure one, it concerns the divine powers of the E-kur, the fated good brick embedded (?) in the bottom of the abzu, it is something most important: a trustworthy man will rebuild the E-kur, thereby acquiring a lasting name. The son of this trustworthy man will long hold the sceptre, and their throne will never be overthrown. 15-20. To that end, Ašimbabbar appeared shining in the E-kur, pleaded to his father Enlil and made him bring a childbearing mother (?); in the E-duga, Nanna, the princely son, asked for the thing to happen. The en priestess gave birth to the trustworthy man from his semen placed in the womb. Enlil, the powerful shepherd, caused a young man to emerge: a royal child, one who is perfectly fitted for the throne-dais, Šulgi the king. 21-27. Enlil gave him a good name: 'A lion's seed, who provides the E-kur generously, the beloved one of Ninlil; the one granted authority in the E-kur; the king of Urim, the one with shining heart, the shepherd, the protective genius of the Land'. Enlil chose Šulgi in his pure heart and entrusted the Land to him. As the shepherd of all the countries, Enlil leant the crook and the staff against his arm, and placed the immutable sceptre of Nanna in his hand; he made him raise his head high, sitting on an unshakeable royal seat. 28-30. The day was for prayers, the night was for supplications; the Land rested in peace. The shepherd of prosperity, Šulgi, he with a lasting name, the king of jubilation, the mighty one, the semen engendered by the faithful man, praised Enlil. 31. This is the sa-gida. 32-33. Šulgi, the mighty king, ……, who exults in his triumph, the …… king vanquished the rebellious land with the agakar weapon of Inana. 34. It is the ĝišgiĝal of the sa-gida. 35-43. May Enlil the trustworthy, whose words are lofty -- good fate determined by him takes precedence -- who makes sturdy flax and barley grow -- may he prolong the life of Šulgi, the provider of the E-kur -- hence its flax is indeed fine flax, its barley is indeed fine barley -- the property of Nanna, the houseborn-slave of the E-kur, him whom Ninlil named at his birth Šulgi, the shepherd of the Land, the man whom Enlil knows, the steward of the temple. 44-48. So that its voluminous offering meals would bring joy to the E-kur, Enlil called upon Urim, the good city founded by the princely one, the inside of which is a holy treasure chest which, like the abzu, no eye can see -- the city of good purification rites and pure hand-washing rites; and what he says is trustworthy. 49-53. For his setting up the abundant sacrificial tin cups, for his having served evening meals in the dining-hall of the E-kur, Enlil determined a princely fate for the shepherd, him who is worthy of the kingship and the lofty throne-dais, Šulgi, who is adorned with the ba garment of the en priests. 54-59. The one beautiful like heaven, ……, Nanna, the king, the ……, gave him good …… in the Ki-ur, the great place. At the command (?) of Enlil, he ……, he roars for him (?) against the foreign land that no one dare oppose. He stabilizes the countryside, and the people lie at his feet. 60-62. Šulgi, the shepherd is the honey man beloved by Nibru; may the true shepherd, Šulgi, refresh himself in the pleasant shade of Enlil's brickwork! 63. It is the sa-ĝara. 64. O Šulgi, Enlil has brought forth happy days for you in your reign! 65. It is the ĝišgiĝal of the sa-ĝara. 66-68. Heaven's king, earth's great mountain, Father Enlil, heaven's king, earth's great mountain, thought up something great: he chose Šulgi in his heart for a good reign! 69. It is its uru. 70. An adab of Enlil. (lines 69 and 70 are written as one line in source) |
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Tomato Date Cranberry Chutney a beautiful, sweet and tangy way to kick off the New Year and some "meme"…
Sra had tagged me for a pretty interesting meme about "What Your Blogger Friends Look Like and Why" The meme sounded interesting but I thought before I went deep into describing I should take a more deeper look into the blogs to do justice. But the deeper I looked the more confused I became. 95% of the bloggers I read were food bloggers with a purpose and they rarely shared personal tit-bits of their life like the side of the bed they slept on or whether they preferred "Neutrogena" to "Dove" in their shower, leave alone sharing their dark secrets. So though each blog had a character it was very difficult to discern the face behind it.
Take for example dear Sra who was the initiator of this tag. I went through all her archives and though it seemed she is this "perky young journo (??) with very good writing skills and a penchant for cooking" , there was little in her blog that revealed anything personal except for her food. For all I know she might not be SRA but SRK , the "King Khan" writing up a food blog to satiate his eating pleasures. Please please tell me you are that.
Also there's a story to tell. Before going into food blogging I would often silently read random blogs. One of them was this PoisonPen which I would read off & on. The writer was some Vishnupriya RoyChowdhury, a bong connection which further kindled my interest. Being a personal blog it did reveal vague info about the person. After many such random readings, in the subconscious mind I had formed a picture of the person as in "the kind of person she is". After about a year and half of posts however the "creator" of the blog revealed a secret to the dismay of many ardent readers. This very very clever guy had created this blog and posted as Vishnupriya a female who was nothing but his imagination. In his own words
"Vishnupriya Roychoudhury is entirely a figment of a very colourful imagination. She was brought to electronic life by a slightly diseased mind with a tiny bit of a god complex.
She was created as a prank. In order to make the prank work better, she was fleshed out. She had a personality, a history, friends and a family. She had interests and opinions. Most importantly, she had three things:
a) an email id
b) an Orkut account
c) a blog
Read his post here
Extremely clever and frightening at the same time, don't you think ?
If an EMail Id, an Orkut account and a Blog is all it takes to create a person Nature may as well take a sabbatical
Since blogs are so powerful, I don't think I am responsible enough to take a decision on what others look like or what they are. I am happy thinking of all my blogger friends as this group of friends like the one I would have in college each making their own mark and at the same time supporting others, each of us waiting every morning to talk/chat/update the other, each full of passion to do something, each dreaming not much caring about the real life. With time maybe I will know them more.So even though this meme is extremely interesting I will just pass it on to the more astute people around me
Coffee has also tagged me with another meme. But I am not good at this either. It's very difficult for me to pick up 3 things not because there are more than 3 but because even that keeps changing from day to month to year. The Best I can do is...
Three Things I love
1. My Family including myself . My daughter says "I love Mommy, Baba, etc. etc, and myself"
2. Reading mostly good fiction.
3. At present I love cooking, taking photos and blogging
Three TV shows/Books I watched/read as a kid:
1. Enid Blytons all of them
2. Tintin but I read them even now
3. HumLog ??
Passing on the Meme to Sra, IndoSunGod and Mandira. You can pick one of the above, all or none.
Now to Tomato Khejur Chaatni or Tomato Date Chutney which is a bengali favourite. You will find it accompanying many a bengali meal. I added Cranberrys for that seasonal touch. What resulted is a sweet chutney with a little tartness of the cranberrys. This pretty looking chutney is both good to look at and eat
What You Need
Tomatoes ~ 4/5 plump red medium chopped to small pieces
Cranberry ~ fresh cranberry 1 cup
Date or Khejur ~ about 20 pittless dates cut in halves
Mustard Seeds ~ 1 tsp
Ginger ~ fresh ginger grated and then pressed to extract 1 tsp of ginger juice
Sugar ~ ½ cup or more according to your sweet level
PanchPhoron or Five Spice Mix ~ Dry roasted and ground to a powder. Use about 1tsp
How I Did It
Heat Oil in Kadai/Frying Pan
Add Mustard seeds. To prevent them from sputtering all around the kitchen close the lid
When they start sputtering add the chopped tomatoes
Sauté till the tomatoes turn into a fine pulp
Add the cranberries and stir
Add the dates and cook stirring the mixture
Add 1 tsp of ginger juice. Grate ginger and squeeze to extract the juice
Add salt a little water and cover and cook
When the tomatoes are well cooked, add ½ a cup of sugar
Add a little water and bring the mixture to a boil
Check the consistency and the sweetness. It should be thick and sweet but tangy. Add sugar if you want some more
Sprinkle about 1 tsp of roasted panchpuran powder before serving
Update: Many people add 2/3 dry red chillies while tempering to make this chutney a little spicy. I have never done it though.
Enjoy this chutney with lunch or dinner. I have had a long love relatinship with tomato chutney and am sure you would love it too.
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