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This blog post was originally published on January 15, 2011.
|Mickey Mantle at the plate
Municipal Stadium, Kansas City
August 19, 1962
my photo from the upper deck
I remember listening to baseball games on the radio with my grandmother, Sina Bellinger Kelly. There was something about the name Mickey Mantle that resonated with me. At such an early age (under five), I really believe that I thought Mickey Mantle and Mickey Mouse were the same person! Anyway, I loved his name. Then I remember watching baseball games on our black and white television set.
Then came along the summer of 1961 and the home run race between the two Yankees, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. This season was expertly recreated in Billy Crystal's film 61*. I followed the home run race, read the box scores, and checked the statistics on a daily basis that summer. Being a huge Mickey Mantle fan, I wanted him to beat Babe Ruth's record. But as long as the record was broken by a Yankee, it didn't matter.
1962 rolled around and a dream came true for me. My grandparents, parents and I went to Kansas City's old Memorial Stadium to see the Yankees play the Kansas City Athletics on August 19, 1962. The Yankees were smokin' that day. Home runs were the norm. Mantle hit 3 for 4, including the seventh grand slam home run of his career. It was enough to see Mantle and Maris and the rest of the Yankees, but to see a grand slam! I was thrilled!
Between Mantle and Elston Howard, the two drove in 15 runs to beat the A's 21 - 7. Howard hit two home runs. It wasn't as if the A's were idle that day, either. Of 11 hits by the A's, four were home runs! No kid could ask for anything better than that!
Just as baseball is a big part of my lineage, it's still a big part of my life today (as a TV spectator anyway). Opening Day is April 1, 2011. It can't get here soon enough.
source: Beckley Post Herald, Beckley, West Virginia
August 20, 1962
About 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy and History: Amy Coffin of We Tree Genealogy has created a third year of blogging prompts for genealogy bloggers. The theme for 2011 is 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy and History. These are shared on the Geneabloggers.com web site, hosted by Thomas MacEntee.


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How much sugar should a person eat per day? What is a healty way to do it?
There is not a set guideline for a recommended daily allowance of sugar. Sugar added to foods is considered "discretionary calories". The amount of discretionary calories you can include each day depends on your calorie needs. You can see what that would be for you at www.mypyramid.gov. The Nutrition Facts Panel on the food label provides the amount of total sugars but does not list added sugars separately. You should examine the ingredient list to find out whether a food contains added sugars. The ingredient list is usually located under the Nutrition Facts Panel or on the side of a food label. Ingredients are listed in order of predominance, by weight; that is, the ingredient with the greatest contribution to the product weight is listed first and the ingredient contributing the least amount is listed last. Words in the ingredient list that would indicate that sugars have been added are corn sweetener, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, sugar, sucrose, fructose, glucose, maltose, invert sugar.

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LIAR!edit:I checked and it says it's on tonight at 8 I'll keep quite for you guys until it airs for you though.
noo! i promise I wont say anything about the show!if I do you can strip me of all points from the RFF game
I'd die laughing if he didn't.
Oh I just saw the cute robot commercial! :monk3:Suppose the title doesn't refer to Don at all--but to someone talking about one of the robots? If I had one I wouldn't want it to croak either!
What do you all think? I can ban Michael from posting until lets say 10:00pm ET
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I could be VOTC type figures but in the old POTF packaging or a Death Star playset
Isnt GH reporting that they are different colored clones? If it is then was it a real surprise? I think we all knew it would haoppen.
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This is so easy and so fun! All you need is a sunny day, 3 cups of water, 1 1/2 tblspns of table salt, saran wrap, a coffe mug, large bowl, a spoon, and a small stone or two.
First, pour 3 cups of water into a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 tblspns of table salt and mix until dissolved completely.
Place the coffe mug in the center of the bowl, in the salt water, without getting any in the mug.
Next, cover the bowl with saran wrap. I placed a rubber band around the edge of the bowl to keep it sealed tight.
Next, cover the bowl with saran wrap. I placed a rubber band around the edge of the bowl to keep it sealed tight.
Now place the stones ( I used two small stones) on the saran wrap just above the coffee mug. This creates a point for the condensation to drip into the mug! Now all you have to do is wait! It takes several hours, but comeback from time to time to watch the condensation form on the saran wrap and start dripping.
Now it's time for the taste test! We all took a sip and were amazed by the fresh, clean, unsalty water! The kids really liked doing this. We have been talking about matter and how water changes from a liquid to a gas to a solid. Science is always a hit in this house!
We have been working on the Periodic Table, after finding that great book Lisa at 5 Orange Potatoes suggested we just had to, and today we are looking at Boron. We are going to make some homemade cleaners with Borax I found on The Artful Parent. There are some great body products on her site as well. We started spring cleaning yesterday (a little late, I know) so these cleaning products will really help a lot!!!


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I am traveling to a special wedding next week...celebrating the union of two people...my sister is getting hitched. In joining her, I am joining lots of family I have never met. I will be a part of her big day, which means so much.
In joining her, I will be joining parts of my life, parts of my hearts, parts of my past. It is a bit scary...overall, I am excited and look forward to it.
I have wedding on the brain. I want a pretty dress so I feel as comfortable as I can...because I am sure I will not feel emotionally comfortable the whole time. Life is about facing things, learning, growing, uniting, celebrating...I am ready for that.
If you had ever asked me if I thought I would be traveling to the state where my father lived, to the place where I have two sisters and a brother...I would have said that it wouldn't happen.
But here we are...
I think I will take a moment during it all and thank him. Thank him for watching over Sara and I guess, watching over me. His passing resulted in things I don't think he ever expected. He must be so proud of her. I imagine he is proud of me too.
Heavy...joyous...all at once.
I made this layout a while back...It is about what role forgiveness has played in my life.
Her day will be beautiful and wonderful, a celebration and a new start...in many ways, it will be exactly the same for me.


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Polarized Sunglasses
What are the best polarized sunglasses for the money? I know there are some real nice and pricey glasses. Are they worth the money? I have been wearing Natives for the last couple years. I really like them, but I am looking at other too. Let's hear it.


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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
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Rated: PG for brief mild language.
Release Date: 2009-09-18
Starring: Judi Barrett, Ron Barrett
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Official Website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/cloudywithachanceofmeatballs/
Gluttony to the umpteenth degree is what parents should expect from this farcical 3D animation that is strictly for kids' excessive and hyper yearnings. I'd like to say, "fun for the whole family", but the story is too infantile for adults to be truly bothered. Watch out for Mr.T's character throughout the film – he is hilarious for all ages.
'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' is based on a children's book from Judy and Ron Barrett which follows inventor Flint Lockwood (voice of Bill Hader) and brainy weathergirl Sam Sparks (voice of Anna Faris) as they attempt to discover why the rain in their small town has stopped while food is falling in its place. Meanwhile, lifelong bully Brent (voice of Adam Samberg) relishes in tormenting Flint just as he did when they were kids, and Mayor Shelbourne (voice of Bruce Campbell) schemes to use Flint's latest invention–a device designed to improve everyone's lives–for his own personal gain. Mr. T. voices by-the-books cop Earl Devereaux, and James Caan voices Flint's technophobe father, Tim.
For those of you that might be going for the 3D animation experience, "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" produces a sharp, crisp picture, with no visible imprecision between the matches of the images. There is clear definition between closer and further elements. In terms of technical quality, this is the best I've seen so far along with G-Force from Disney.


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WATCH: Sweet Moment Boy With Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown
The incredibly emotional moment a terminally ill woman fell to the ground, sobbing, as she watched her son score a touchdown has been caught on camera.
Robby Heil, who is in his final year of high school in the US state of Michigan, had served as the team's "water boy" for four years; Friday night's game was his last chance to bag a touchdown before he graduated.
According to WXYZ, Robby stepped in to play during the second quarter of the game - to vocal support from his teammates - and didn't hesitate to head straight to the end zone once he was handed the ball.
"This is something that we thought we could do to bring some joy, hopefully some outstanding memories," head coach Jeff Burnside explained.
But the beautiful moment became sweeter still as the news cameras caught Robby's mother, Debbie Heil, falling to her knees in tears as she proudly witnessed her son's triumphant moment.
"I dropped to the ground because I was so emotional when I saw him make that touchdown," Debbie, who has been diagnosed with terminal bone cancer, said.
"I've always been proud of him being the water boy, or as people call him the hydration manager, but this was incredible."
Robby's fellow players can be seen jumping and cheering him on the video; watch the celebrations below.
Video courtesy of WXYZ-TV Detroit


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Origin of report
Synonyms for report
verb (when tr, may take a clause as object; when intr , often foll by on)
Word Origin for report
late 14c., "an account brought by one person to another, rumor," from Old French report "pronouncement, judgment" (Modern French rapport), from reporter "to tell, relate" (see report (v.)).
Meaning "resounding noise, sound of an explosion" is from 1580s. Meaning "formal statement of results of an investigation" first attested 1660s; sense of "teacher's official statement of a pupil's work and behavior" is from 1873 (report card in the school sense first attested 1919).
late 14c., "to make known, tell, relate," from Old French reporter "to tell, relate; bring back, carry away, hand over," from Latin reportare "carry back, bear back, bring back," figuratively "report," in Medieval Latin "write (an account) for information or record," from re- "back" (see re-) + portare "to carry" (see port (n.1)). Early 15c. as "to submit" (to an authority, etc.). Meaning "to name someone as having offended somehow" is from 1885. Related: Reported; reporting.


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HIV/AIDS and Latinas: What Does Gender Have to Do With It? Part 1
September 15, 2011
At some point in life, 1 in 106 Latinas will be diagnosed with HIV in the U.S. In addition, while Latinas account for only 14 percent of the U.S. female population over the age of 13, they account for 18 percent of all HIV cases among women and account for 21 percent of cumulative AIDS cases among women. Not to mention, AIDS is the fifth leading cause of death for Latinas aged 25-44.
Numerous studies have found that the major mode of transmission in this population is heterosexual contact. But what else is contributing to these numbers?
In an exclusive, roundtable discussion, Zayda Rivera, journalist and multicultural communications strategist for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, sat down with Susan Rodriguez, co-founder, Sisterhood Mobilized for AIDS/HIV Research and Treatment (SMART) University; Bianca Lopez, community coordinator for the Adolescent AIDS Program; and Maria T. Mejia, activist and blogger for TheBody.com, to discuss HIV prevention obstacles, how gender inequality makes Latinas vulnerable to contracting HIV, and how language can serve as a barrier to treatment and information.
Zayda Rivera: Good afternoon, my name is Zayda Rivera, and I'm a multicultural communications strategist for Lagrant Communications, working on behalf of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. I'm extremely happy to be here today as the moderator for this roundtable discussion regarding HIV/AIDS and Latinas called "What Does Gender Have to Do With It?" Today's discussion will coincide with TheBody.com's launch of the HIV/AIDS Resource Center for Latinos.
I'd like to begin by introducing our wonderful panelists today. First, Susan Rodriguez is the president and founding director of the Sisterhood Mobilized for AIDS/HIV Research and Treatment (SMART) University, based in New York City. Next, we have Bianca Lopez, who, for the past four years, has held the position of community coordinator for the Connect to Protect Bronx Coalition. And finally, Maria Mejia is a blogger for TheBody.com, as well as an activist, peer educator and caregiver based in Miami, Fla.
Welcome ladies, and thank you for joining the discussion today.
All Women: Thank you.
Zayda Rivera: Can you all briefly describe your work before getting into the discussions. Let's begin with Susan.
Susan Rodriguez: Hi, thank you so much for asking me to be part of this discussion. When you ask what does gender have to do with it, it has everything to do with it. As a woman living with HIV for almost 20 years, it has impacted my life and my work. At SMART, we provide treatment education and support for women living with or affected by HIV and AIDS, because we know that women need specific information. So that's what we've been doing for the past 13 years, is providing women in our community with the information that they need.
Zayda Rivera: Bianca?
Bianca Lopez: I am the community coordinator for the Connect to Protect Bronx Coalition, which is part of the Adolescent AIDS Program at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Our mission with the Connect to Protect Bronx Coalition is to reduce HIV/AIDS rates among African-American and Latina adolescents between the ages of 13-24 through collaborative efforts to impact community programs, policies and social practices. We strive to create what we call structural changes in the community, really focusing on the different causes of HIV and reducing young people's risk for contracting HIV.
Zayda Rivera: Maria?
Maria Mejia: I have been positive for 23 years. I was infected at the age of 16, and diagnosed when I was 18. Right now, my work mostly focuses on teenagers and young people. I go to the schools, educating them about prevention. I'm also a blogger for TheBody.com, and for The Well Project's blog "A Girl Like Me." I'm also very focused right now on using the Internet to do my activism, through Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. And I have been very successful at it.
I have also formed an international support group for people infected and affected all over the world on Facebook; it has 1,500 members. And I just recently created one for the Hispanic/Latin American community. I am also pretty much very involved in the LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender] community, because I am a lesbian who is positive; I'm trying to focus on that too, because there are not a lot of lesbians that are positive that are out there.
Zayda Rivera: Great, thank you ladies. So, let's get started. While the Latino community is extremely diverse, given what you have seen in your work, what are some of the major risk factors that Latinas encounter that make them more vulnerable to contracting HIV?
Susan Rodriguez: I would have to say being a woman is a major risk factor for Latinas. Being in a long-term relationship with a man, whether he's your husband or boyfriend, where you might be less likely to use a condom. Sixty-eight percent of the women who are diagnosed with HIV in SMART who are Latina have been infected while with a long-term partner.
Also, just being able to talk about sex and HIV is an issue -- it was not part of a conversation that I had with anybody, nor were what my risk factors would be as a woman. There are also language barriers and the fact that women are not getting the correct information, or can't discuss it with others.
Bianca Lopez: The work that I've done has been really focused on adolescents and one of the major issues that our coalition has been focusing on is the lack of comprehensive sex education. This has an impact on adolescents, especially vulnerable Latinas, who may not be as knowledgeable about HIV, STDs [sexually transmitted diseases] and safer sex practices. They also may not be likely to get this information in their homes. And that has been a real issue that we've been trying to tackle and, thankfully, the new chancellor of New York City Public Schools, Dennis Walcott, has just issued a mandate to teach comprehensive sex education in middle and high schools. So, hopefully, this will have an impact on the HIV risk among Latinas and African-American adolescents.
Maria Mejia: One of the major problems that I have encountered myself is stigma and self-stigma. I come from a very ultra-conservative Catholic family and one of the first things that my mother told me when I got diagnosed was that I should not tell anyone, any family members or friends. I realize that she was trying to protect me.
Recently, one lady from Colombia, my home country, told me that in her town there was a lady who was positive and the people in her town were planning to kill her, because they were afraid that they were all going to get infected. So yes, there is a lot of misinformation, a lot of stigma and a lot of fear, which can lead to people not wanting to get tested.
And then there's religion and the church. Our community is very much into God and the church and that tends to make us view this disease as a moral disease. People sometimes look at HIV as a curse from God. I've had the opportunity to speak in two churches, and try to at least teach them that this disease can happen to anyone. Through my work, I have seen HIV impact a baby to an 80-year-old woman.
And as far as teenagers go, I really do feel that they're not respecting this illness. I tell them it is not a death sentence anymore, you can see Magic Johnson, you can see me, but it is a life sentence.
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Part of series: AV024 Arrow Variation 024 – Upward Arrow with Feeds
Series Keywords: collaboration, joint ventures, dual contributions, dual feeds, merging, combined effort, consolidation, upward arrow with side feeds
This series is a set of one-field frameworks that can illustrate collaboration, joint ventures, dual contributions, dual feeds, etc. – a highly useful framework. Since the framework is only one field, it is very easy to use and format: simple sizing/scaling and color/gradients are all that are needed. If you'd like the same type of concept with curved (instead of squared like these), see series AV028.
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The good news from the 2004 cotton crop is that U.S. growers may qualify for the maximum government payment. The bad news is that they'll need every penny of it if they expect to see any profit from what is shaping up to be a record-breaking crop worldwide.
"The latest USDA estimate puts world cotton production at 106.5 million bales," said Gary Adams, National Cotton Council vice president of economics and policy analysis.
Adams, who offered an economic outlook at the National Cotton Council's mid-year meeting recently in Asheville, N.C., said world production could be up 12 million bales over last year and 8 million more than the 1998 record crop.
"The foreign crop could top 86 million bales," Adams said. That includes a projected 30 million bales from China, 12.75 million bales from India, 8.75 million from Pakistan, 6 million from Brazil and 2.3 million from Australia. The U.S. crop is estimated to top 20 million bales.
Much of that increase comes from expanded acreage, up 8 percent (outside the United States). "China acreage is up 13 percent over 2003," Adams said. India expanded acreage by 6 percent. Pakistan is up 3 percent. Brazil added 2 percent.
But analysts also expect good yields to play a role. "The foreign yield will be above the 10-year threshold," Adams said. "USDA's 106.5 million-bale estimate depends on optimistic conditions through harvest. But 102 million bales or less is unlikely without a significant surprise."
Adams said the U.S. cotton crop increase comes primarily from excellent growing conditions. "Overall, U.S. acreage rose only about 3 percent," he said. "But crop conditions show significant improvement over the same time last year. Some 70 percent of the U.S. crop is rated good to excellent, a record level, and most regions (in the U.S. Cotton Belt) are expected to do well."
He said Louisiana ratings are the lowest, showing 24 percent of the crop in poor and very poor condition. But California rates 25 percent of the crop good and 75 percent excellent.
"A lot of the Texas crop rates good to excellent as well," Adams said.
Most of the expansion comes from foreign producers. "The United States produces about 19 percent of the world's cotton and that has not changed much in the last 10 years. China and Brazil, however, have a lot of potential to expand. For the last three years China has accounted for 26 percent of the world's cotton crop."
Complicating the supply issue is decreasing demand worldwide. Demand outside the United States shows signs of losing more ground to manmade fibers. Adams said in 1984 cotton enjoyed a significant advantage over polyester globally with 84 million bales of cotton versus 59 million for synthetic fibers. "In 2003, the balance shifted. In 2004, cotton demand should reach 100 million bales versus 108 million bales for polyester. "That's a concern and limits growth potential for cotton."
In the United States, cotton continues to increase its market share over synthetics. "That's a result of promotion and advertising," Adams said.
But overall cotton consumption is in decline this year. Adams said through May, U.S. retail consumption of cotton products was roughly 500,000 bales below the same time last year.
"Imports of cotton textile products are roughly the same as last year. Exports are slightly higher and mill use is lower," Adams said.
Total U.S. retail consumption for the year is estimated at 20.6 million bales, down from 21.2 million in 2003. Imports are estimated at 19.5 million bales. Major importers include NAFTA and Caribbean Basin countries, where imports have declined to 27 percent for 2004 to date. China accounts for 15 percent of imports with Pakistan at 13 percent.
"China's share has doubled since its entry into the WTO," Adams said. "I expect the recent trends to grow with elimination of quotas."
U.S. mill use continues to decline. Expected use for 2004 is 5.9 million bales, down from 6.3 million in 2003, which was 1 million bales less than the previous year. "That decline has been consistent for the last five years or longer," Adams said. He said mill use could fall as low as 5.7 million bales.
China mill use growth rate has grown from about 20 percent in 1998 to 34 percent for 2004, "as U.S. and European union use declines. The U.S. export figure and the Chinese import figure produce a near mirror image," Adams said.
The U.S. raw cotton export market has grown, hitting a record 13.8 million bales for the 2003 marketing year. China topped the buyer list with 5 million bales, followed by Mexico, normally the biggest U.S. customer, at 1.8 million bales. A foreign production gap contributed to the record U.S. export numbers. Estimates for 2004 export fall below that record, likely 12 million bales for the 2004-05 marketing year. That figure should hold "if we see a rebuilding of stocks in other countries," Adams said. "If not, this could be optimistic and we could see potential for exports in the range of 10.5 million to 11 million bales."
Adams said lack of the Step 2 program, currently not in effect, also could hurt U.S. cotton export potential.
"Estimated world trade likely will decline in 2004," Adams said, "and from 65 percent to 70 percent of the U.S. crop will be available for export as raw fiber. It will be more difficult to export that much raw fiber if we see a crop of 105 million to 106 million bales. That poses a significant challenge for U.S. exports."
That much cotton will stimulate recovery of stock by the end of the marketing year. World ending stocks would be just under 40 million bales, 6 million above 2003, if the current USDA crop estimate holds.
Downward pressure on price is likely as well. Since last fall, the A Index has fallen 30 cents a pound. "The A Index recently traded in the low to mid-50s, followed by some recovery. But as more stocks build we anticipate a more bearish picture than we did in 2003," Adams said.
He said the counter-cyclical payment in 2003 likely will average 3.2 cents a pound when the final payment is made in October.
"Cotton prices this year will be below the loan rate and farmers can expect the maximum counter-cyclical payment, 13.73 cents, unless a significant surprise with production occurs before harvest. But there is still a long way to go before the crop is out of the field."


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Michael De Wildt needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 39 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
PhotoGuide.com.au - You ride, We Shoot
Have you ever had that awesome day riding fresh pow, tree lines, drops, jibs and more, a day where you where on you game, riding perfectly and everything you did was effortless? Do you get home after this epic day and have nothing to show for it? Not on photo to show your mates!
Yes? Then you are probably like most ski or snowboarders, you don't want to carry a bulky camera while riding, don't want to stop and miss that awesome untouched line or you mates can never quite get that shot that you where after!
This is where a PhotoGuide comes in! The concept is simple – You ride, We shoot!
Take a guide to you favourite tree line and they will set up to get the best shot of you taking that tight line. Got a nice drop or jib off piste? Point it out and let us get that facebook profile picture that will be the envy of your mates!
No matter what your skill level! Be it a beginner on groomers or a seasoned rider hitting the back country a PhotoGuide will be with you taking photos on your command!
Action sports participants. I will initially target ski and snowboarding, however plan to expand to other sports like waterski, wakeboarding, surfng, etc.
I would like a professional logo that can be easily recognised and shows of the action sports nature of the business.
As mentioned I will be targeting ski and snowboarding first however I want something generic that can be used to branch into other sports such as wakeboarding and surfing.
Please include the full address and slogan in the logo somewhere:
PhotoGuide.com.au - You Ride, We Shoot!
I am open to any desings! Keep in mind that I would like to use the logo in many media including a website, business card, stickers and clothing.
It will be used as a sticker on a ski or snowboard and even outerwear so it will need to stand out and tell the reader that you can hire a guide to photograph them on their next holiday!
Keep in mind that I will be using the logo on my own snowboard! I currently have a Ride DH2 (See: http://www.firsttracks.com.au/store.
Obviously I will change boards over time, however snowboards are always very colourful! So it will need to stand out.
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Ohio Orders New State Policy: Grow 'Local' Food Sales
From Sustainable Food News, Aug., 2007
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed an executive order to create a new policy for the state's $93 billion food and agriculture industry focusing on beefing up sales of local foods.
"Increasing the percentage of food grown, processed and consumed in Ohio will provide significant financial benefits to the state and our farmers and give our citizens access to fresh, Ohio grown produce," Gov. Strickland said in announcing the Ohio Food Policy Advisory Council, which is charged with establishing the comprehensive policy plan.
The public/private Ohio Food Policy Advisory Council will study the state's food and agriculture industry and establish collaborative policies to "make the most of the industry."
Its mission will be to analyze food production, processing and consumption in Ohio, and link producers and consumers in local food systems to ensure citizens in need have greater access to fresh and nutritious food.
The council also said it will assist farmers and businesses in marketing their products to encourage the growth of Ohio food products.
"This approach recognizes that food production is an important part of our economy and asks how we can strengthen our policies to benefit both producers and consumers," Strickland said.
In May, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order establishing a food policy council to increase sales of local agricultural products to consumers, with an emphasis on expanding the consumer market for organic foods.
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by JIM HARRIS
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney met at Disney World on Tuesday in a town hall-style debate to answer questions from young children. The moderator was Goofy, long time companion of Mickey Mouse and a well-respected talking animal in his own right. The debate was not televised, but I attended and took the following notes.
•Goofy: "Yuk yuk! Hiya kids. Governor Romney won the 'rock paper scissors,' so he gets to go first and answer a question from 6-year-old Emmet Freebish."
•Emmet: "Governor Romney, what… what are you going to be for Halloween?"
•Romney: "First of all, let me say it's an honor to be here with all you fine young people. As you may know, I was a child myself once, so I know what it's like to be a kid in an adult world. I didn't even get my own speed boat and yacht and apartment complex until I was 10. Up until then, I was afraid my supply of caviar would be cut off.
"As for Halloween, I'll be too busy campaigning to take part in that esteemed tradition this year, but let me tell you something, my friends, that under President Obama's proposed plan, Halloween would be transformed from a day of fun into a real horror show.
"Under 'Obamaween,' as I call it, all treats would be strictly rationed. They would also have to be sugar-free and gluten-free. They could not contain nuts or have been prepared in a facility where the word 'nut' has ever been spoken. To me, that's not candy. Let me tell you something, I love candy. In fact, if I'm elected, I will build a candy pipeline directly from Santa's North Pole workshop to the USA so that we can have all the candy we need for the next 200 years."
•Obama: "Look, in order to make things fair for all Americans, the distribution of treats has to be regulated. This means that every child must trick-or-treat, and no one can be turned away for any reason, no matter how much candy they already have, or what time of day or night they may arrive.
"As a bookkeeping measure, all trick-or-treaters must carry government forms 109982c and 19374A, keeping lists of all treats received and their retail value. These forms must be filed with the Bureau of Broken Records within 48 hours. That will allow us to ensure that everyone is treated equally."
•Romney: "Listen, 47% of the trick or treaters out there have no costumes at all, and they still expect treats! Disgraceful! Some have really crappy costumes that required no work or ingenuity at all, like a trash bag with arm holes. Do these people deserve to be treated equally? I don't think so. The only thing Obamaween will accomplish is to create a quagmire of paperwork and government intervention."
•Obama: "Government intervention? Not true! In fact, former Governor Romney wants to require trick-or-treaters to carry ID cards and family histories with fingerprints of all family members."
•Romney: "And I'll tell you why. Some of these kids carry extra trick-or -treat bags for their so called 'sick brothers or sisters at home.' This is clearly a case of Halloween fraud, which could be eliminated with proper documentation. When I am president, the crooked kids will be shipped back to their country of origin!"
At this point, Goofy asked for any kids who had questions to raise their hands. All of the kids raised their hands. The first 12 who were called on didn't have a question; they just wanted attention. Then several asked for ponies, and one said he had to pee.
Finally, a girl named Tinkerbelle asked, "What is a lobbyist? I heard my father use that word." Romney replied, "A lobbyist is a person who hangs out in hotel lobbies, boys and girls. You want to stay away from such people."
Another girl named Kitty Litter said her father told her that many people in other countries do not like Americans. She asked President Obama why this is so. He replied, "I do not know because we send our people to other countries only to make their life better. But many of those people simply have no gratitude. For example, anti-American protesters in Libya last week burned a KFC restaurant to the ground, which is a disgrace because now all customers can get there is the extra-crispy chicken."
Finally, one little boy named Justin Case asked a question that was probably better than any questions asked by professional journalists in the previous debates. He asked, "My family is tired of hearing so many negative things said on TV by people running for office about their opponents. What can you say that is positive about your opponent?"
"Very good question, young man," replied Romney. "I'd say that one good thing about President Obama is that he wears his heart on his sleeve … which is why I think he should make an appointment right away with a cardiologist!"
And Obama replied, "The best thing I can say about Governor Romney is that some of his top aides are real men of conviction … although they were eventually acquitted!"


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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Wine Bloggers' Conference: The Existential Aftermath & a Quiz
This is my fourth attempt at writing this blog post. Yes, it's been about a month since the 2011 Wine Bloggers Conference, but I needed some time to gather my thoughts. I'm an introvert – we do that. Also, Hubby and I went on vacation the week after the conference, and I enjoyed a week of geeking out about American colonial history and North Carolina wine, all of which will make for good posts for both blogs. And then, after a record busy week at work, we went to the beach!
Hubby and I noted in the car on the way to Williamsburg from Charlottesville that we were left with a sense of negativity that hadn't been present during or after the previous conference in Walla Walla, our first. Over the weeks since the conference ended, I've seen a lot of complaints, both about the event and the complainers themselves. To respond, I've decided to take keynote speaker Jancis Robinson's advice to heart and try to bring my unique perspective to the topic.
To this point, I've been somewhat secretive about my profession in my social media life, not because I don't want my fellow oenophiles to know what I do, but because I was trying to keep my professions separate. However, with what amounts to almost three jobs, it's gotten impossible. So, I'll out myself here and do a longer post later on the new direction of the Random Oenophile blog.
Hi, my pen name is Cecilia Dominic, and I'm a psychologist. Yep, I'm a full-blown, over a decade of higher education, achievment junkie, Ph.D.-level helper of the depressed, anxious, and sleepless. I spend my days asking probing questions (but not literally probing – eww!) to help people clarify their thoughts, attitudes, and problems.
So this is where I'd planned to pose some of the probing questions I'd come up with, but really, who wants to read another thoughtful WBC11 post? Consequently, I've already decided to put aside the serious part of my profession and come up with a little women's magazine-style quiz to help you figure out what kind of wine bloggers' conference attendee you were: wino, oenophile, wineaux, or whino/drama queen?
1. When I heard the wine bloggers' conference would be in Virginia this year, I thought…
a. They make wine on the East Coast?
b. Yay! Something new and different.
c. I'll be able to score some good Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, and Viognier.
d. They make drinkable wine on the East Coast outside of New York?
2. The sponsors' reception on Friday was…
a. Lots of free wine.
b. A great chance to catch up with people and introduce myself to Twitter friends, and oh, crap, we were supposed to get lunch on our own???
c. A great chance to connect with industry people and score promises of samples.
d. A great chance to show off my tasting/slurping/spitting technique.
3. When I heard they'd continue with the Monticello reception in spite of the heat, I thought…
a. It'll be hot, but who cares? Free wine!
b. It'll be hot, but who cares? I get to drink wine at the house of the father of American wine. Cheers to you, T.J.!
c. It'll be hot, and I'm worried the wine won't show well.
d. What the hell are they thinking? It's never this hot where I'm from!
4. The relationship I have with the wine industry is…
a. Cordial. I hold out my glass, and they provide the filling.
b. Educated consumer.
c. Associated professional or wannabe associated professional.
d. My blog and opinions are so important that they bow to my whims.
5. The number of letters I have after my name is:
a. Who needs letters after their names to taste wine? I'm done with school!
b. Two or more, not wine-related.
c. Two or more, wine-related.
d. Sommelier counts as nine and an honorary doctorate.
6. I can't go wine tasting without my:
a. Woozie. They look cool.
b. Water and crackers.
c. Orange hipster glasses.
d. Foofy little dog.
7. To me, the number of sponsored events was…
a. Perfect. Free wine!
b. More than I would have cared for, but understandable considering they have to pay for the conference somehow. It's not supported by a professional organization, and registration fees are really low.
c. Just right. Show me the vino! I'm a thirsty catfish!
d. Excessive. Free wine, especially from the Southeast, can't really be that good.
8. My initial reaction to Eric Asimov's challenge to not write tasting notes was…
a. Good, I always skip them, anyway.
b. Relief. I always feel dirty when talking about mouthfeel.
c. Intrigue. Maybe we do need some different ways to talk about wine.
d. How can I sound like an expert if I can't reference flavors that most people have never had like cassis or lychee?
Scoring: Each (a) gets one point, (b) two points, (c) three points, and (d) four points. Add 'em up, and see where you fall below:
If you scored 8-12 points, you might be a virgin wine bloggers' conference attendee, or wino. Sure, you may have felt intimidated and over your head, but at this point, you're still flirting, and you can always go back to beer if you need to. You're also the person I 'm targeting on my blog, so please come back.
If you scored 13-20 points, you have gotten into wine, and you're in the first giddy stage of the relationship. You and wine have admitted you like each other, and now you're getting to know it. You're probably not comfortable with all the trappings and rituals like spitting, and you may snicker at the spitters behind their backs for wasting such wonderful stuff. You spend holidays hiding from family and friends who want wine recommendations because you're still low on confidence and afraid you'll screw up horribly with the wrong pairing. On the other hand, you've got enough of a knowledge base that you can really start looking into the parts that catch your interest, and you're not afraid to explore new regions or varietals.
If you scored 21-28 points, you're probably in the wineaux stage, and you've taken it to the next level. Yes, you and wine have moved in together or are talking seriously about it. Maybe you've gotten or are in hot pursuit of some wine-related letters after your name, and you might have even scored a job in the industry. You've started finding out the dark sides of being a wine lover, like maybe it squeezes the toothpaste from the middle or you spend holidays hiding from family and friends who want wine recommendations because it's starting to feel like a job.
If you scored 29-32 points, then you might be a whino/drama queen. Congratulations on your accomplishments, especially if you've made it all the way to sommelier level, but please try to remember that wine is just fermented grape juice, and everyone's taste is not yours. There is someone to love that little East Coast wine you snubbed for her uneducated accent, or "B" game, and let's not forget that hot weather makes for hot lovers. There has already been enough meta-whining (i.e., whining about the whining), so I'll just stop here.
Psychologist disclaimer: this quiz and its results have absolutely no psychometric properties, validation, reliability, or validity.
Please feel free to comment with your score or any other feedback!
7 comments:
- VA Wine Diva said...
Thankfully I scored in category 2! Mad props to you for coming up with this. ...and we psychologists need to stick together - even if you're one of.those clinical types ;-)
- August 16, 2011 at 10:42 PM
- Southern Wine Trails said...
aah, i'm a wineaux, but we already knew that from my many sessions on the couch. My couch with a glass of wine, I mean.
love this, and looking forward to seeing where the blog takes you.
cheers, little sister!
- August 17, 2011 at 3:53 AM
- Cecilia Dominic said...
Hey, we clinical types aren't that bad! ;) Yep, I'm firmly in category 2 as well, but I don't know if I count toward the end distribution since I wrote the quiz.
Tammy, thanks for stopping by and your comment and RT! I've already had a lot of ideas since I decided on my new direction, the problem is, as always, time. Perhaps I just need to drink on it more...
- August 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM
- Frank said...
Yet another item on my 'Why Didn't I Think of This' list. Clever.
The quiz is clearly broken - I see no score zone for WBC Wine Demigod. ;)
Interesting about your post-WBC feelings relative to Walla Walla. Happens.
- August 17, 2011 at 10:51 PM
- Raelinn said...
Wineaux here! So fun!! Cheers!
- August 18, 2011 at 6:55 PM
- Joe said...
Wineaux. Winaught?
- August 18, 2011 at 11:03 PM
- Cecilia Dominic said...
Frank, I can't help but notice that you didn't tell us your score. Perhaps you got around the scoring and are a wine demigod? ;)
Thanks, Raelinn and Joe, for stopping by! Looks like the wineaux are winning.
- August 21, 2011 at 6:26 PM


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Corresponding Draft Schedule Item:Familiarize with DSP/BIOS Link and its various modules. Experiment with GPP-DSP communication and compilation processes to identify potential issues and useful features. Review existing RPC protocols and create one suitable for DSP-GPP communication over DSP/BIOS Link.
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- initially built DSP/Link module and examples using OpenEmbedded
- modified DSP/Link examples and built them using the ti-devshell script with the OE toolchain
- successfully compiled and tried out C6RunApp on the BeagleBoard, using both OE and CodeSourcery toolchains
- created the dsp-rpc-posix branch at http://gforge.ti.com/svn/dspeasy/C6RunApp/branches/dsp-rpc-posix (no commits yet, though)
- did some more studying of the C6RunApp source code, better understanding when one sees it in action
Plans and Tasks
- more experimentation with DSP<->GPP communication and especially with DSP side code
- benchmark some DSP/Link on the Beagle, mainly NOTIFY and MSGQ, may be useful to have numbers around
- study how C6RunLib does RPC calls from GPP to DSP to get some inspiration for implementing the reverse
- come up with a finalized list for the order in which the POSIX wrappers will be written
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Also known as Scott Park
Marshall Rd.
Brookhaven, Pennsylvania 19015
Brookhaven Municipal Center
Cambridge Road
Brookhaven, Pennsylvania 19015
Coebourn Elem. School
Our Lady of Charity
Victor Avenue and Upland Rd.
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Residents from Appalachia will discuss the disastrous effects of mountaintop removal coal mining on their environment, culture, and heritage as the "Mountaintop Removal Road Show" comes to Baxter Hall Room 101 at noon today.
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1. Which item/items you purchased this time? How was the package condition when it arrived?[ Nosferatu Zodd *2013 Version- no. 307 ] The Package condition was perfect. The wooden box and velvet packaging was very tastefully done. It gives off the illusion of a high-end collectible. very well done. 2. Do you like it? Say something about your statue.I think the statue looks great, and is a great representation of Zodd. The pose is very intimidating. 3. Which part you are not satisfied with the statue? And which part you like best?I am not especially dissatisfied with any part of the statue, but I guess the bit of flesh in his mouth looks out of place. The paint application was the best, especially the glossy finish on the Wings. They look otherworldly. 4. ★Besides Berserk and GANTZ, which Japanese comic, animation or character you would like us to recreate?Name: Young Joseph Joestar from JoJo's Bizarre AdventurePrice you wish for a statue: If the size is right (atleast 1/6 scale) and it looks just perfect i'd be willing to pay X yen. 5. About our service, which part do you think should be improved?New statues. There has only been repaints a long time now. If you created a new figure with love and affection there is no doubt it would sell out, there is no need to keep repainting your figures. It cheapens the earlier versions. 6. We have our Facebook page now. Do you think it is useful for you? And what do you want to see on the page?The facebook page is great, you have been uploading high-quality pictures of your statues and I think they look amazing. I would like to see you interacting with the customers more, and using that feedback to improve as a company. 7. Say something to us. Anything is OK.Stop repainting old versions of statues, and give fans new statues. You have the Berserk license, which is highly lucrative if you use it properly. there are so many iconic scenes, characters and dioramas that are waiting to be immortalized as statues,but you're not utilizing it properly. The Skull Knight was the last statue I wanted from your company, and it doesn't look like you're planning to expand your library of collectibles anytime soon. If that is the case, you will never see me as a buying customer again. Thank you for your time.
Your suggestion is very interesting and important to us. We will discuss if there is any possibility to make statues from JoJo.Thank you for your idea. And how do you think about shingeki no kyojin? It is very popular now. Regarding the new items, of course we will go on recreate new scenes of the main characters. The problem is, to make totally new statues needs money, time and more sculptors. We will not try to complain about the situation of our company, but in one year we may only able to do 3-4 or even less brand new statues.For other characters, we want to recreate them too, but we have to consider carefully if our customers would pay a big bill for them. But as long as our company exist, we will surely go on recreating Berserk world. We will check the affected flesh part of Zodd, and avoid this miss next time. Thank you very much for your understanding. We hope you can support us as always.If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.Have a nice day.
I'm glad to hear that you've taken my feedback to heart. I understand that creating new statues take time and money, but if you can produce 2-3 brand new statues a year that would be pretty amazing for your customers. I am sure that they would completely sell out if you make them worth the purchase. You are a company that produces high-end collectible statues and figurines, so it seems strange that a proposition to create new statues is something you feel the need to defend.Regarding Shingeki No Kyojin and creating statues from this series: I think it would be amazing. Your previous work with Berserk has shown that you can manage to create great dioramas with blood and gore, so I am sure getting the Shingeki no Kyojin license would be a smart investment. If you acted fast, you could probably manage to secure a quasi-monopoly on high-end SnK collectibles. We are experiencing a huge Shingeki no Kyojin boom right now, as there is a live-action movie, an anime adaptation is currently airing, and it is being officially published worldwide by english publishing houses such as Kodansha Comics. If high-end statues became available, I am sure they would completely sell out.Thank you for your time.
Is this thread still alive? Should we co-op and vote for something to 25th anniversary, maybe?
It's an on-going thread. If you ask me, AOW could pick any of the suggested statues for a 25th Anniversary.
I like to collect AoW Berserk figures. Anyone here sell any?


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Author Notes: This recipe is based on a traditional local recipe using local sea scallops and champagne. - [email protected] —[email protected]
Food52 Review: So luscious and decadent, every bite of this dish is a delightful indulgence. Jamie's instruction to squeeze fresh lemon juice on the pasta before a bath in the champagne cream gives what might otherwise be a heavy sauce just the right amount of sparkle and lift. The champagne-infused shallots provide intense little bursts of flavor and the earthy truffle salt, as it dissolves, melds all of the components of this dish perfectly together. It is no surprise that the clear richness of the seared scallops comes through so well atop it all. Consider halving the recipe for the sauce -- it really is plenty for two, and will allow you to enjoy a few more bubbles over dinner. - Jennifer Ann —The Editors
Serves: 2 - 3
pieces scallops per person
pieces medium shallots (1.5 oz)
cup white Champagne
cup heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper
splashes Olive oil or butter for sautéeing scallops
pinches Sea salt with truffles
ounces fresh pasta per person
Olive oil and lemon juice to taste
- In a large pot, start the water boiling for the pasta. If it comes to a boil before you are ready to make the pasta, simply lower the heat and allow to very slowly simmer until the sauce and scallops are nearly cooked.
- Rinse the scallops then pat dry with paper towels.
- Peel, trim and mince the shallots.
- Place the minced shallots with the champagne in a small, heavy bottom saucepan and, over medium heat, cook until the champagne is almost (but not quite) evaporated, stirring often. There should be just a tablespoon or two of champagne left in the pan.
- Lower the heat under the saucepan and add the cream, stirring, and allow to cook just a few minutes until slightly thickened. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Meanwhile, when the champagne is partly evaporated, start the scallops. Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add just enough olive oil or butter to grease the bottom and, when hot, add the scallops and allow to cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy on both sides and cooked through (you will see the scallops turn from translucent to opaque white all the way through), lowering the heat if the scallops look browned enough on the top and bottom but don't appear cooked completely through. This should take up to 5 minutes per side for very thick scallops.
- If the sauce is done before the scallops are cooked through, simply turn off the heat under the sauce and then very gently reheat the sauce when ready to serve, if necessary.
- Cook the fresh pasta (which only takes 3 minutes or so) in salted boiling water then drain. Place the pasta in a bowl and add a few glugs of olive oil, the juice of about half a lemon or to taste and a good grinding of black pepper. Toss and dress the plates with a serving of pasta each.
- Place a few spoonfuls of the Champagne Sauce on the pasta then place the scallops on top of the sauce. Sprinkle the scallops with Truffle Salt and serve accompanied by a glass with extra sauce if desired. Serve with a glass of chilled Champagne.
- This recipe easily makes enough sauce to serve 4 people. I served 2 and had sauce leftover for another dish the following lunch.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Scallops
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AdvancedDentalArts needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 61 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
Advanced Dental Arts......Modern Dentistry by Frank D. Carano, DDS, AGDF and Matthew T. Kingston, DMD
Dr. Carano is a native of Lancaster County PA.,where he has practiced for 22 years. Dr. Kingston was selected to join his growing practice 5 years ago. Both are highly regarded by their peers and by the community. . The practice and their new, state of the Art facility ,reflects their dedication to the highest level of professional treatment and is equipped with the latest equipment, while presenting a comfortable and comforting environment where patients still feel like important individuals.
The future of the practice will emphasize cosmetic and all types of restorative dental procedures that make beautiful smiles, build self-confidence, and assure patient comfort and trust. It is indeed a passion for both Dr. Carano and Dr. Kingston, and all of their long term, dedicated staff, to make patients feel positive and look their best. This marketing effort is designed to communicate those key strengths of the practice to grow the business.
Target Audience:
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Bretto needed a new banner ad design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 52 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
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We have created a website that aims to create a friendly, community feel without any hint of sleaze. The site promotes a fun atmosphere, whilst at the same time, having integrity and sincerity.
Our customers are single men and women who play or are interested in golf. They are in a wide age range 18 to +55. Half the golfers are in the 18 to 39 age range. Golfers tend to be fairly conservative and quite outdoorsy. They are also generally, affluent. The banners will be shown on a wide variety of sites including golf related sites.
Banners should be of a standard good enough to appear on quality sites such as Golf Digest and well known golf blogs.
You should:
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What would you do if you were forced to face one or more of these individuals?
So, firstly, what are gangs? Simply put they are groups of people sharing an identity, who claim a territory, interact predominantly among themselves, often wear distinctive clothing including colours, insignias, and 'patches', generally engage in criminal and anti-social activity regularly, create an environment of fear and intimidation, and often communicate with each other in unique ways. They will often display their affiliation with tattoos, scars, cigarette burns, sometimes adding a new tattoo or scar to display another victim that they have murdered. Gangs are present in almost every race, ethnicity, and economic and social circle. Both male and female gang members carry out acts of violence, drug deals, crimes, carry weapons, intimidate and lead by fear within their organisation.
Gangs participate in drug manufacturing and dealing, murder, rape, prostitution, fraud, car theft, stand-overs, kidnapping, extortion, human trafficking, burglary, assaults, weapons dealing, money laundering, vandalism (including tagging), among other things. Gangs operate as a 'family' (and I use that term very loosely), if you mess with one of them, you have messed with all of them, and that is not a place you ever want to find yourself.


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It was The Boy Wonder's (my nephew) turn to pick a flavour for a cake this week. I was very impressed he picked vanilla because, while it's often overlooked or dismissed as being boring, I actually think a recipe that uses vanilla well is about the tastiest thing in baking.
I like simple flavours and that's why I picked this recipe – it allowed vanilla, so often pushed into being a background flavour, to be the star. Vanilla is in the sponge, the syrup and the buttercream….vanilla overload – hurrah!
This cake has a vanilla syrup poured over it as it cools. This obviously makes it a moist sponge but really adds to the vanilla flavour. I always like to make syrup cakes a day or two in advance to give the syrup to dry out a little but impart it's flavour.
Often cakes that are to receive syrup come out of the oven rather tall and subside as the syrupy moisture sinks in. It didn't happen in this case – the cake remained just as huge! I used a 20cm tin but, if you wanted to use a 23cm tin I think that would work too. Here is the cake 'syrupped' but not yet covered in buttercream:
Not sure that the photos will pick it up but each slice of cake is spotted with tiny black vanilla seeds; it looks ever so pretty.
The secret to this buttercream is to really whip it up; I started by whipping the butter on its own so it's light and fluffy by the time the icing sugar is added. In total I probably whipped the buttercream for in excess of 10 minutes...my kitchenaid earns its keep on such tasks!
Judging by the reaction from my eatership, this cake is a crowd pleaser. Young and old, male and female, everyone tucked in and most of us went back for generous seconds!
For the cake:
250g unsalted butter, at room temperature
250g golden caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla pod
5 eggs
85g plain flour
100g full fat Greek yoghurt (I used Total)
250g self raising flour
3 tablespoons milk (I used semi-skimmed)
For the syrup:
50ml water
50g golden caster sugar
Seeds from a vanilla pod – you can use a teaspoon of vanilla extract instead
For the buttercream:
175g unsalted butter, at room temperature
300g icing sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 160˚C/fan oven 140˚C/320˚F/Gas mark 3.
Line a 20cm deep round springform tin with baking paper ensuring that the paper comes up above the height of the tin.
Place the butter, sugar and vanilla together in a bowl and beat until they are light and fluffy; you will also see the colour changing to a pale cream. Don't skimp on this stage as it's important to get lots of air into the mix.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time. If the mix starts to curdle spoon in some of the plain flour.
Beat in the yoghurt.
Fold in both flours using a metal spoon; this gives you a better cutting edge than a wooden spoon.
Fold in the milk.
Spoon into the prepared tin and level the surface.
Bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes (yes, this is a long time but it's a low heat) or until a skewer, inserted into the centre of the sponge comes out clean. Mine took 1 hour 35 minutes.
While the cake is baking make the syrup: place all the ingredients into a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Stir all the time. You can tell if the sugar has dissolved by checking the back of the spoon – if you can see any granules you need to heat it further.
Place the syrup to one side to cool.
When the cake comes out the oven leave it to cool for 30 minutes in the tin then use a skewer to poke holes all over the cake taking care to go right down to the bottom of the sponge.
Slowly pour some of the syrup over the sponge ensuring you get good coverage.
Let it absorb before pouring over more syrup – use a pastry brush to help the distribution.
Leave the cake to cool completely (still in the tin – it stops the syrup leaking out).
All of this can be done up to 2 days in advance of adding the buttercream and serving the cake. Store the cake in an airtight tin.
On the day of serving, make the buttercream: beat the butter until it is pale, light and whippy.
Add the icing sugar a spoonful at a time until it is all incorporated.
Beat in the vanilla and keep beating until the buttercream is completely smooth. Don't be afraid of the time this may take to make properly– anywhere between 10-15 minutes is normal.
Use the buttercream to either cover the sponge or cut the sponge through and turn it into a layer cake.
Bask in the glory of the wonderful thing you have made.


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I had a minor but expensive surgery in February. I lost my health insurance in March, when I lost my job. Will the insurance still pay for my surgery even though I no longer have it? I'm supposed to go see the doctor again soon, but I cancelled the appointment because I can't afford to pay.
Stitched Up
Dear Stitched Up,
Yes, the insurer will pay for your care as long as you had coverage on the date of the surgery. It does not matter that in the month after the surgery, you ended your coverage.
With many surgeries, the fee covers follow-up visits. So, even though you no longer have the insurance, your visit to the doctor may already have been paid for. Call your doctor's office and ask.


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There haven't been many bright spots for the Jaguars this season, but the play of wide receiver Cecil Shorts is on the top of that brief list.
Shorts has 36 catches for 747 yards and six touchdowns, numbers that show the big play ability he's flashed at various points this season. The 2011 fourth-round pick has had more than 100 receiving yards in two of the last three weeks, joining Justin Blackmon as young receivers with promise in Jacksonville. Shorts will be on Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network Tuesday to talk about that, life with Chad Henne as quarterback and anything else that crosses his mind.
Erik Kuselias, Mike Florio, Pete Najarian and Ross Tucker will all be on hand to talk about some of the biggest issues of the day. The use of Adderall by NFL players will be one of the topics up for discussion.
It all gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.


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Shanghai is the shiniest gem in modern China's jewel box. It's a hip, contemporary city that's charging into the future with all the energy of its famous Maglev train. Yet if you veer away from the sleek highways and glitzy shopping streets you can still stumble upon a more traditional Shanghai, with all its character and flavour. In the tiny back streets, wet-market vendors peddle their wares - buckets of bright green vegetables, fish flapping in shallow plastic bowls and heaps of crayfish crawling over each other.
Chinese Yuan (CNY)
1 Chinese Yuan ~ US$0,25
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Fire: 119
Shanghai Daily: Local English-language daily
China Daily National English-language newspaper
Most offices are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or 6pm. Some bank branches open on Saturday mornings. Shopping centres and department stores are usually open seven days a week until 8pm or 10pm.
24 million
The Shanghai Tourist Information and Service Centre has branches throughout the city. Main branches can be found at:
Room 410, 2525 West Zhongshan Road
Tel: +86 21 6439 9806
1699 West Nanjing Road
Tel: +86 21 6248 3259
561 East Nanjing Road
Tel: +86 21 5353 1117
127 South Chengdu Road
Tel: +86 21 6372 8330
Zhengda Guangchang,168 West Lujiazui Road
Tel: +86 21 6887 7888
Shanghai's most famous attraction is the Bund. This was where the colonial merchants of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries built the headquarters for their trading firms and banks. Still today, these vast, august edifices boom of power - but now the roofs are topped with the red and yellow flags of the People's Republic and the buildings below house designer clothing shops as well as banking headquarters. Across the Huangpu River, there's a greater transformation still. 30 years ago, this was sleepy farmland - now, Pudong is a booming financial and economic district. Just back from the waterfront lays the old city, a tangle of tiny lanes where the locals still live as they have for decades. Even in these traditional lanes, though, the wrecking ball is wreaking its havoc: walk around them now before it's too late. Further west lays the French Concession, where large colonial houses are being rapidly converted into high-end bars and restaurants.
For shoppers, Shanghai is still a kind of heaven. Markets are regularly being uprooted and rehoused as part of the urban planners' mission to make the city better and brighter than ever before. There are still fabulous deals to be had at the fabric market, wonderful trinkets and antiques in Dongtai Road and good-value custom-made furniture for those with a shipping crate to spare.
Shanghai really is a delightful city to explore. See skyscrapers alongside surviving colonial buildings, visit the Shanghai museum to get an insight into the city's past and just how rapidly it has changed within the last decade. Early birds must visit one of Shanghai's many parks, where thousands gather daily for morning exercise.
The Bund
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Walkway
Yu Garden
Jin Mao Tower
Shanghai Circus World
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Jade Buddha Temple
People's Square
Shanghai Science & Technology Museum
Museum of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party
Shanghai World Financial Center
Bund Tourist Tunnel
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Urban Planning Museum
Shanghai Museum
Fuxing Park
The Chinese like to eat, and Shanghai is a city where this characteristic national trait finds its ultimate reflection. From chic and elegant international restaurants to local dumpling joints, Shanghai is where you can easily eat your way around the globe. Whether you like your portions exquisitely presented or prefer a tangled mountain of noodles, you'll find it all here. A note on tipping: it's officially prohibited in China. While it has become usual to tip tour guides on organised outings, it is not common to tip taxi drivers or the staff of bars and restaurants.
Crystal Jade
M On The Bund
CHAR bar and grill
El Willy
Haiku By Hatsune
Vue Restaurant
Simply Thai
Lost Heaven
The coffee culture is not deep-rooted in Shanghai, however, dozens of cafes have sprung up all across the city in recent years. While locals tend to go for western coffee chains and bubble tea sold at hole-in-the-wall take-away shops, foreign visitors may rather gravitate towards a traditional tea house and experience the Chinese tea culture.
Element Fresh
Antique Garden Shanghai
Abbey Road Café & Bar
Little Sheep Hot Pot
Bastiaan Bakery
Yang's Dumpling
Baker & Spice
Some cities simply never sleep, and Shanghai is certainly one of those. In Shanghai, the party lasts till daylight - and then starts over. Like everything in Shanghai, the bar scene is developing fast with new venues opening every the month. Gone are the grey days when fun was frowned upon as a bourgeois pursuit. Contemporary Shanghai is making up for lost time with everything from pulsating house music to sultry jazz.
M Glam
House of Blues and Jazz
Bar Rouge
Boxing Cat Brewery
Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus
The Paramount
Dr Wine
If you like things made to measure, Shanghai is a shopping Mecca. The Fabric Market has recently been pulled up from its down-at-the-heel roots and relocated to 399 Lujiabang Road. Meanwhile, Tai Kang Road features more upscale boutiques selling jewellery, pottery and leather wear, while Xintiandi has everything from clothes to cushions to cocktails. And then, of course, there's the Bund.
Fabric Market
Three on the Bund
East Nanjing Road
No 1 Food Store
M50 Creative Park
Propaganda Poster Art Centre
Tianshan Tea City
Shanghai Old Town
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai has two airports one of them is the international airport in Pudong, 35 km from the city centre.
From the Pudong Airport, the most enthralling way to travel is on the Maglev (the high-speed magnetic-rail train) to Longyang Road in Pudong. Purchasing a round-trip comes with a discount. There's an underground station and a taxi rank at Longyang Road for onward travel.
Metro Line 2 is available when departing or arriving Pudong International Airport. Operating Time 6 am 10 pm and leaves every 8.5 minutes. Hotline: +86 21 6437 0000, www.service.shmetro.com/en
A taxi from Pudong Airport to the city centre takes up to an hour. Make sure you have your destination written in Chinese.
The airport has regular shuttle buses to many areas in the city and the major hotels have desks at the airport and will arrange transfer.
Address: Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Phone: +86 21 96990
Website: www.shanghaiairport.com
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Another airport called Hongqiao Airport, which handles domestic flights, lies 15 km from downtown.
Both Metro and buses run from this airport.
A taxi from Hongquiao Airport will take 30-45 minutes. Make sure you have your destination written in Chinese.
Hongqiao Airport has regular shuttle buses to many areas in the city. The major hotels have desks at the airport and will arrange transfer.
Address: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Phone: +86 21 96990
Website: http://www.shanghaiairport.com/
One of the best ways to travel is by the rapidly expanding Metro network, which is reliable, good value and easy to navigate (all directions are in English as well as Chinese).
You can buy your ticket at the ticket office at the Metro station or the automatic ticket selling machine.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: +86 21 643 70000
Buses are usually busy and the network can be complicated to negotiate for non-speakers of Chinese. The 911, which runs along Huaihai Road, can be useful.
Keep some loose change when travelling with the bus, coins need to be placed in the slot at the entrance.
The traffic in Shanghai can be heavy, but taxis are easy to flag down. Be aware that most taxi drivers only speak Chinese and may not understand English. A great solution comes from a set-up called Guanxii: you text the English name of your destination to 885 074 and back it comes in Chinese characters. Just show your phone to your taxi driver.
The main post office is at 276 Sichuan Road North (between Tiantong Road and Beisuzhou Road, but there are branches all over town. The Shanghai Centre branch (1376 Nanjing Road West) and the branch at 212 Xinhua Road have staff who speak some English. Post boxes are green.
Pharmacies are not hard to find in the city, just look for the green cross.
The Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics Pharmacy works 24/7, year-round. It is located at 1139 Xianxia Rd, Changning Qu, Shanghai (+86 21 2216 3900).
Parkway Community Pharmacy is an international standard professional pharmacy. They emply English-speaking staff who are licensed pharmacists.
Address: 9-B101A, Green Garden 333 Bi Yun Rd, Shanghai
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: +86 21 3382 1382
Website: www.parkwaycommunitypharmacy.com
Country code: +86
Area code: (0)21
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