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This past year I've had the pleasure of sharing a lot of trail time with Wilderness Running founder Stacy Young.
Wilderness Running has started this trail co-op idea that I'm really digging. Purchasing through the co-op gives runners the opportunity to get current gear at practically wholesale prices. Prices so low they can't be listed without breaching contract agreements. (That's why you have to go all the way to "check out" with an item before you can see the actual price that you'll be getting on an item offered through the co-op.) The more people that buy into it, the greater the purchasing power. The idea works wonderfully for items like your favorite gels that you know you're going to burn through during the year. Get them all at once and save loads over retail prices.
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From Kevin Pemoulie, creator of this vinaigrette and one of the world's finest condiments and food-improvers, comes this sauce that's so good it makes anything taste better. The "octo vin" is how she's formally known. I think of it as an interesting flip-flop of a traditional vinaigrette in that the ratio of vinegar to oil is reversed. It's designed to hold up to the char of the octopus and to dress the seaweed, which, unlike lettuces, requires a very forceful, pungent sauce. I wish my prom date had worn a pungent dress.
If we used this to dress a salad, it would probably be too strong. However, it is really f**king delish with meats: grilled or fried. We served it once with whole fried sole. We've served it with grilled hamachi collar. And, obviously, the fried chicken–David Chang and Peter Meehan
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Even the most renowned, crazy creative chefs rely not just on chimera but actual cooking techniques when it comes to the execution of their ideas. In his book, chef David Chang reminds us to take your time and work your knife skills when slicing and dicing. "Making small, even pieces of garlic and ginger (not the mush that a garlic press or a ginger grater creates) really make a difference," he says. "Big bits of raw garlic can have an acrid sting: chunks of ginger will deliver a too-spicy blast can be unpleasantly fibrous." There you have it.
Momofuku's Octo Vinaigrette
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- Makes about 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic (see note above)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger (see LC Note above)
- 1 fresh bird's eye or Serrano chile, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup usukuchi (light soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1. To make the octo vinaigrette, combine the garlic, ginger, chile, vinegar, soy, grapeseed oil, sesame oil, sugar, and a few turns of black pepper in a lidded container and shake well to mix. That's it. (This will keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days, and is good on everything except ostrich eggs, which is really more the ostrich's fault than the vinaigrette's.)
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Peter Berkowitz in the Weekly Standard reports on the consensus he discerned within the Israeli political/military/intellectual class at the seventh annual Herzliya Conference on Israel's security last week.
First, few Israelis believe that much good is likely to come of the three-way talks among the United States, Israel, and Palestinian Authority president Abbas that Secretary of State Rice has proposed.
Second, last summer's war with Hezbollah was neither a victory nor a defeat for Israel. Israel's failure to accomplish its major objectives was due primarily to poor leadership — specifically the fact that the prime minister, the defense minister, and the chief of staff were wracked by indecision. Even so, Israel's overall position in relation to Hezbollah in Lebanon was better after the war than before.
Third, "despite the distance, dispersion, and fortification of the Iranian nuclear program, members of the national security establishment believe that, between submarines, missiles, aircraft, bunker-busting bombs, and intelligence, Israel certainly has the military capability to set back substantially Iran's nuclear weapons program." And, although Israel prefers to live in peace with Iran, it is prepared, if all else fails, to defend itself with (in Prime Minister Olmert's words) "all the means at our disposal as necessary."
Fourth, Olmert himself is held in disdain. More generally, Israel's most immediate national security challenge Israel may well consist "in reforming the Israeli political system so that it will raise up leaders of whom the nation can be proud and who can be trusted to refine and carry out the people's will."
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Evansville Genealogy
I've recently been "digging" into the branch of my family tree that lived in Evansville, what an interesting and fruitful trek I must say! Vanderburgh county, Indiana has proved to be one of the better represented counties on the internet, from the vast obituary collection available, to its GenWeb site to the cemetery records that are available online, I have discovered so much on my Evansville relatives lately, its been a genealogists dream! My Evansville connections begin in the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. Christian vonAllmen married Barbara Steiner around 1840 and they soon had a daughter, Maria (or Mary) around 1842. Around 1844 the family came to Illinois, settling in Richland co. where Christian had many relatives (if you look at census records from the time, the Richland area has a very high number of families either born in Switzerland or from Swiss stock). They had a second daughter, Margaret in 1846 and my ancestor, Susanna in 1849. Three sons followed and when Joseph, born in 1857 was young the family came to Evansville. Christian established a broom-making business which apparently thrived because after his death in 1887 some of his sons took it over. The family, when they came to the US dropped the 'von' part of their name and went by Allmen, Allman or Alman most of the time and that is exactly what they are listed under in various records. Now, my ancestor, Susanna married John Berger in Evansville in 1866 and they didn't stick around much longer, but most of Susanna's siblings did stay in the area. Her sister, Margaret married Andrew Maurer in 1867 and they stayed in Evansville, raising their three children, Emma (b. 1870), Joseph (b. 1875) and William (b. 1877). Emma married left the area but died without issue as did Joseph and I think but am as yet, unsure that William followed in the same path. Two of Susanna's brothers also died without issue and I believe, Mary/Maria did also. The youngest, Joseph, married Missouri Myrick in 1887. Joseph is the brother that was the missing link when I was trying to figure out Susanna's parentage. When I inherited several pieces or correspondence between the siblings I was quickly able to tie the pieces together and figure out Susanna's family. Joseph is an interesting figure, whose life seemed to have been touched with some tragedy. He and his wife, from cemetery records I've gathered, lost several infants and then their thirteen year-old daughter, Hazel in 1903 when she was killed by an errant bullet during the Evansville race riot. Joseph and Missouri's surviving two daughters would go one to have families though and remained largely in the Evansville area. Daughter Helen married Conrad Boemle and they had: Helen, Wayne, Joyce and June and lived in Evansville. Daughter Alzadia "Zadie" married Louis Otto and had: Helen, George and Marvin Otto and also lived in Evansville. I knew little before the other day of Joseph and his family, and now thanks to these new internet finds, I've discovered a whole new branch of my family tree!


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Firefest 2014 Brawl: Police Video and More Details
Saturday night's (April 19) Firefest in Lakewood, Ohio near Cleveland was marred by violence outside the Foundry nightclub that resulted in a slew of arrests, a few victims treated for injuries at local hospitals and an early end to the night of music. Police have released more details and unveiled video from the massive brawl that reportedly included around 50 people.
Lakewood Police chief Tim Malley stated, "There were two groups of 50 or more people (total). By all appearances they came together through some sort of mutual agreement." That supports early reports that the brawl included members of two crews who were known for moshing at shows. Malley stated that officers are continuing to investigate whether or not the concert and the fight were related.
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Malley also stated that while gunshots were reported, no one suffered any gunshot wounds. The paper also quoted Jeff Koteles, a sound engineer, as stating that several shots hit his car. Koteles also stated, "There were two groups on either side. They were facing each other and yelling. One side had a couple of baseball bats. After about 30 seconds of them shouting insults at each other, they started fighting."
In total 23 people were arrested and five people were treated at local hospitals for injuries. The Foundry shut down for the night after the incident, with headliners Ringworm and Death Before Dishonor missing out on the gig. The festival had also featured such acts as Winds of Plague and Oceano.


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SoulCalibur: Lost Swords Trailer: The Return of a Heroine
Namco Bandai is set to release their free-to-play fighter, SoulCalibur: Lost Swords, on the PlayStation Network soon. The latest trailer for the game features the return of a character who was thought to be dead.
That's right, Athenian warrior woman Sophitia is making her scantily-clad return, armed with her shield and gladius. Fan favorites Siegfried the knight and Mitsurugi the samurai are also making their return, but these are the only three confirmed characters for the free-to-play title.
According to an article on Joystiq, Producer Masaaki Hoshino confirmed that the game would run on a new version of the SoulCalibur 5 engine. Hoshino, through a translator, said, "The game system itself is quite different, it's been more streamlined and simplified so that people can more easily perform flashy, over-the-top maneuvers." From the looks of the footage above, there are plenty of flashy maneuvers to go around.
We'll update you when word of the release date for Lost Swords is announced. Until then, check out the trailer above for a look at Sophitia's return.


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New Orleans is gearing up to host its first Super Bowl since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city 7 ½ years ago. The showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens is expected to attract more than 150,000 visitors over the weekend -- and the big game will give "The Big Easy" a significant financial boost.
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New Orleans could see a 25% increase in direct spending over last year's game, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. The report says Super Bowl XLVII could generate about $185 million in local spending by the NFL, fans and media. This year's figure is less than the 10-year high set in Dallas two years ago, but $35 million more than Indianapolis last year.
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent to prepare New Orleans for the game. A new streetcar line that transports people from the main train and bus station to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome opened earlier this week, and the airport also underwent major changes totaling $350 million. Meanwhile, more than $10 million was spent on improving streets in the city's heavily visited French Quarter.
Local businesses in New Orleans are looking to profit from the big game. Despite the fact that more than 4,000 hotel rooms have been added in the city over the past few years, empty rooms are hard to find. The Holiday Inn Express Harvey-Marrero, which is less than 10 miles from the stadium, had last-minute room accommodations available for $510 a night, according to Hotels.com. Rooms are available the following weekend for $145 per night, so that's a 250% increase for Super Bowl weekend.
The Bluegreen Club La Pension, which is located downtown in the Warehouse-Arts District, also had a few rooms available starting at $2,650 per night.
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TV ads are extremely pricey this year; a thirty-second spot during the game will cost companies as much as $3.8 million, a record average price for the coveted slot. Last year's thirty-second slot averaged $3.3 million, according to superbowl-ads.com.
A report from Kantar Media says the Super Bowl has garnered $1.85 billion of network advertising sales from 2003 through 2012, with more than 130 marketers advertising during that time. Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD), PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) are the biggest payers, spending $248.6 million, $182.7 million and $97.2 million, respectively.
The massive audience is what drives companies to spend so much on advertising. Last year's Super Bowl attracted 111.3 million viewers, making it the most watched U.S. telecast of all time.
Super Bowl XLVII is turning out to be an expensive one. What are you most looking forward to about Super Bowl Sunday? Are you surprised by any of the prices? Let us know in our Comment section.
If you're looking to attend the game, there are nearly 2,000 tickets still available, but you better be ready to fork over some serious cash. The current average ticket price for the Super Bowl is $2,795.08, according to TiqIQ. The cheapest ticket on StubHub.com is selling for $1,199 for a pair in the nose-bleed corner of the end zone. The highest priced ticket is a 300 level suite selling for $137,500.
But the prices may not stay this high until game time. "Super Bowl ticket prices are starting to drop steadily," said Chris Matcovich, senior director of data & communications at TiqIQ. "So far they have dropped 12% since last Monday and should continue to drop as the game approaches. We feel that prices should drop conservatively, on the low end, into the $1,000 to $1,500 range."
What's a football game without lots of food? Restaurants are looking to cash in by offering deals to lure fans through its doors. Just steps away from the Superdome, Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar is selling tables and throwing special parties on game day.
"We're expecting to be very, very busy. We're gearing up for more people to come to town," said Scott Taylor, President of Last Concepts, which operates Walk-On's Bistreaux and Bar, Schlittz and Giggles Pizza, Happy's Irish Pubs and the Roux House. "We're doing private events and pre-sold tables."
The restaurant is holding a Big Bowl Bash outdoor viewing party on Sunday starting at 4:30 p.m. ET. "One thousand tickets are available for $100 each," said Taylor. "It's a great deal and a great place for fans to watch the game." The event includes food, drinks and live music.
Walk-On's is also hosting a VIP Tailgate from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday sponsored by ESPN for $400. Other options include indoor parties starting at $200 per ticket.
"We're hiring more employees for this weekend to help with our events," said Taylor. "We're adding temporary employees and bringing in employees from other locations outside of New Orleans to help us."
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A cash bonus for winning the game is an added incentive for players. Sunday's champion will earn an additional $88,000 per player, while the loser gets $44,000 per player.
Super Bowl XLVII will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on February 3.


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Going back to work after having a baby isn't an all-or-nothing decision.
Before your baby is even born, it is very likely that you will need to make a decision about when, or if, you will be returning to work. Lots of moms return to work full time, but others opt for a part-time schedule, some work from home, and some forgo work altogether and become stay-at-home moms.
But how do you know what you want to do with your job when you don't even have a baby yet? And what if you change your mind once the baby is born? Don't feel as though you need to rush your decision – you have your entire pregnancy to consider all the options.
Do Your Homework Read your human resources materials to determine if you qualify for the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows workers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period to care for a baby. The criteria for whether your company is covered and what your entitlements would be are available at www.dol.gov/esa. In addition, 11 states have adopted similar statutes to the FMLA, and the federal Web site gives a comparative analysis of state-specific versus federal provisions. Many times, state and federal statutes can be applied concurrently, or you can follow the one that serves you best.
"If you are with a small company or organization that is not covered by the leave act, look for medical or personal leave," says Beth Brascugli Hirsch, SPHR, a human resources compliance expert. See how many vacation days you have left for the year and whether you are eligible for any short-term disability leave before the birth. All told, you may be entitled to more time away from the office than you think.
Once you decide how much time you'll have off, start thinking about coming back. Find a co-worker who's a mom, and ask her about her experience returning to work at your company. When you're ready, approach your human resources department with a realistic plan that you have discussed at length with your partner. Many women choose to "go public" during their fourth or fifth month, once they start showing.
"Maintaining confidentiality with your human resources department at first is a prudent strategy," says Hirsch. "This way, if you end up with an adverse supervisor, your HR person knows and can help you through the process." Speak confidently and be firm but flexible. Hopefully, they'll treat you the same way.
A Full-time Comeback The FMLA generally requires that employees be restored to the same position they held before their leave or an equivalent one. But even if your job is the same, your life will be dramatically different. If you can, give yourself time to readjust. "Try to structure your return so that you have some flexibility during the first year," says Joan K. Peters, author of When Mothers Work: Loving Our Children Without Sacrificing Our Selves. "The more realistic you are with your boss, the more serious she'll be about your intent to rejoin the workforce."
"My company allows me to work from home on days when I can't make it to the office and also offers discounts for nearby day care," says Leanne Humphries*, 29, of Hopatcong, New Jersey, who returned to her full-time job at a textbook publishing firm after her maternity leave. "It makes financial sense for me to keep my salary, health benefits and 401(k)."
To make returning to work easier, Peters suggests that you plan for your partner to stay at home and care for your child during your initial weeks back on the job. Jeannine Forrester, 29, of Union, New Jersey, an accountant who is pregnant with her first child, says her husband, a journalist, can work from home. "His writing doesn't require a desk job," says Forrester. "I feel better knowing that the only person that could love our baby as much as I do will be with him."
The Part-time Plan When thinking about whether a part-time schedule is right for you, it's crucial that you first ensure that you and your family can handle your reduced income. Are you willing to forgo some of the luxuries (vacations, shopping and dinners out) that a full-time salary afforded you? Does your company offer financial and health benefits to part-timers? Weigh your part-time salary against the costs of commuting, work-day lunches, business attire, partial child care (if needed for the days you're at work) and your contribution toward your benefits. Will that amount impact your family?
Do the legwork early on so it's simple for your employer to agree to your new schedule. "Make sure that your boss doesn't have to do the work of shuffling or restructuring," says Peters. "She'll be more receptive to your plan if you show her why it will be successful." Detail your part-time hours, salary, health and employee benefits, and expectations for workload and shared responsibilities with other employees. Be prepared to suggest a complement - someone who will do your job on the days you're off.
"I knew that I'd return to work at some point, and I didn't want to miss an opportunity with a company and staff that I know I truly enjoy," says Maggie Berg, 33, of New York City, who returned to her corporate position part time after giving birth to her son. "It allowed me to get back into the swing of things, and it makes the time that I am home with my son even more precious."
Try Telecommuting Maybe you'll be returning to work without spending much time at the office at all: Technology allows for so many options, and companies are never anxious to lose a productive employee. You can tap into the company network via your home computer and set aside hours that you will be easily reachable for conference calls. A quiet room with a computer, phone and a fax/scanner/printer can become a truly successful workspace (and maybe even a tax write-off). Help your employer understand why this arrangement will suit your job by assuring her that the quality of your work will not be sacrificed. Let her know that your plan - for example, hiring a babysitter for a few hours a day - will allow for uninterrupted work time.
What If I Change My Mind? It is common to have a change of heart about your working situation after the baby is born. "I just finished my MBA and have always been career-minded, but now that the baby's here, I definitely don't feel that way anymore," says Dawn Hawkins, 29, of Somerset, New Jersey. "I was quick to tell my boss that I'd be back right on schedule, but now I think a part-time situation or consulting might be all I can handle."
The good news is that you are never obligated to return to your job. If you decide during your maternity leave that you won't be returning to work, try to give your employer time to find a replacement. Remember that the company may request reimbursement for health-care premiums paid during your absence as allowed by law, says Hirsch. This policy varies greatly from one company to the next, so consult your HR department.
If you go back full time but quickly realize that you're unhappy, don't jump ship during your first few weeks back at the office, recommends Peters. Try negotiating a flexible arrangement and, if that fails, offer to work until a replacement is found. Leave on a positive note in case you want to return in the future.
Realistically, you won't truly know how you are going to feel about returning to work until your baby's birth. Just be honest with yourself and listen to your heart. Make the decision that is right for you, your baby and your family.
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