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SUPPORT Prostate Cancer Patients During COVID-19
The Run/Walk is going Virtual. Fundraise and join us on September 12!
The Newton Run/Walk is still on for September 12, but this year's community celebration will be held online to make sure that you and your loved ones are safe from the spread of COVID-19. You can help prostate cancer patients who are stuck as the outbreak adds health risks, stops treatments, and multiplies financial pressures. Here's how you can join the fight and make a difference:
1 Register for free to attend the September 12 celebration by creating a fundraising page.
2 Take action to fundraise. Online or offline, the only limit is your imagination! See how others are spreading the word.
3 Join us September 12 at this website for a livestreamed day of support and celebration for amazing men in the ZERO community!
Funds raised by the ZERO Run/Walk give direct support to patients in your community, a critical lifeline when they need it most. Men and families are depending on YOU to be there for them. Show them they're not alone: make a donation and inspire everyone you know!
Are YOU in?
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Event Features:
Virtual Participation
Fundraising Inspiration
Caitlin put her weekly aerobics class on Facebook Live, and invited her workout studio to attend. More than 100 people exercised with her live, thanks to friends and friends-of-friends seeing the video in their streams. She raised more than $800 in one day!
Renee is sewing face masks for donors and local urology offices. Not only is her effort helping keep loved ones safe, but the awareness she's spread has resulted in more than $4,700 in donations to her personal page (and counting!).
ZERO is proud to partner with Greater Boston Urology to end prostate cancer.
Let us help you! Please reach out with any questions or if you need any help at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling (202) 303-3110.
Event Features
This year's event has gone virtual! Register for free and create your fundraising page today. All participants are eligible to earn fundraising rewards. We encourage everyone to tag @zerocancer on social media with the hashtag #ZEROStrong to talk about why you're participating and what you're doing.
Registration Types
All Ages
Virtual Participant: Free
Fundraise with Shirt: $40
Offline Payments FAQ
What if people want to give me cash?
Consolidation is key, so please send a personal check covering the full amount, along with corresponding donations forms to ZERO. We will be able to credit your friends and family for their generosity if you include their information. If this is not possible, you can always bring the cash donations and a donation form to the race. Download ZERO's donation form to let us know who donated.
Can I send you a check?
Donations can be mailed directly to ZERO or processed over the phone. Be sure to indicate the name of the event, and if applicable, the name of the team or individual whose fundraising efforts you are supporting. To process by phone please call ZERO at (202) 303-3110, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Eastern). Checks can be sent to:
ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer
ATTN: Boston Race
P.O. Box 320861
Alexandria, VA 22320
General Questions
Chapter Director Contact Information
Executive Assistant: Jen Gomes,
or 202-303-3105
About the ZERO Run/Walk
How much goes to charity?
100% of donations go to ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer, a registered 501(c)(3) organization (tax id 59-3400922).
ZERO is the only national prostate cancer charity to receive the highest-possible 4-star rating for financial responsibility from Charity Navigator, and meets all 20 standards of accountability as an accredited charity member of the Better Business Bureau. And no other prostate cancer charity spends more per dollar on programs - more than 86 cents.
Find out more about how the money you raise helps end prostate cancer in the impact section of this website.
How are donations used?
The money raised by the Run/Walk helps drive free prostate cancer testing throughout the country as well as in the
communities of each Run/Walk location. Grants are also awarded in race communities wherever they'll have the most local
impact on new programs, patient support, early detection, and awareness efforts. On a national level, your gift is
invested to educate men about their risks, as well as to fund direct support for patients and their families. Finally,
your dollars enable national efforts to protect and expand research funding and availability of care for prostate cancer
testing and treatments.
No other prostate cancer charity spends more per dollar on programs - more than 86 cents. ZERO puts every donation to good use. Learn more about how the money you raise helps end prostate cancer.
I think my company matches employees' charitable donations. How do I get this started?
When making your donation, please enter your company name in the matching gifts search tool. We'll have some information on whether or not your company matches, but please make sure to follow-up with your company to get this process started. .
Can I continue to collect donations after the walk?
Absolutely! Participants can fundraise up until two weeks after the event to be eligible for fundraising incentives. Please mail donations and forms to ZERO.
How can I receive an IRS tax receipt for my donation?
If you donated online, your tax receipt will be emailed to the email address you provided. If you donated via check, you can request a tax receipt by by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Registration FAQ
Can I send you a check?
Registrations can be mailed directly to ZERO or processed over the phone. Be sure to complete a paper registration form. To process by phone please call ZERO at (202) 303-3110, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Eastern). Checks can be sent to:
ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer
ATTN: Boston Race
P.O. Box 320861
Alexandria, VA 22320
What is the difference between donating and registering?
A donation is a tax-deductible gift made to ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer. Donations can be credited to a specific team or participant's fundraising efforts, or credited to the event as a general donation.
Are fees tax-deductible?
During registration, you will be asked if you would like to make a self-donation, and these gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The site may also offer the ability to increase your donation to help offset the cost of electronic processing, this too is considered a donation. Registration fees themselves are not tax-deductible, as they go entirely towards the costs of running the event. Please consult with your professional tax advisor to determine the financial ramifications of your specific situation.
How do I register?
Click the button below and follow the steps to register. If you have any issues, please feel free to reach out to us at 202-303-3110.
Should I start a team or join as an individual?
If you have a friend or family member joining you, please start a team. If you are attending alone, please join as an individual. There is no minimum requirement for team size.
Is it better to register online or register the morning of the race?
There are many advantages to registering before the race. Here are just a couple:
- Knowing how many people to expect will help us plan for a better event for everyone. We order all items based on how many people have pre-registered for the event (shirts, water, finish line food, etc.).
- Each person that registers will receive a fundraising page within the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk website. This will give friends and family a place to go where they can donate directly to you online or get a donation form and mail a donation directly to us that will be credited to your page. You can also customize this page with a photo and special message about why you're participating.
I accidentally registered as an individual and meant to join or start a team. What do I do?
No problem! If you would like to be added to a team or start your own team, simply send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with your name, team name, and what city's race you're taking part in.
Online registration is closed. Can I still register?
Absolutely! You can register in person during early packet pickup and on race day.
I already registered, but want to change my registration type. Can I make that change?
Absolutely! We can change your registration type, please email firstname.lastname@example.com with your requested changes.
I registered and can no longer participate. Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds on registration fees. We can convert your registration fee to a tax-deductible donation.
I want to participate but I'm busy that morning. What options do I have?
That's why we have the virtual Snooze For Dudes! You can register through your local event's website and have access to all the same tools and resources other registrants have a personal fundraising page, personal fundraising coaching, fundraising incentives, and a special Snooze for Dudes shirt mailed directly to your home.
Fundraising FAQ
Can I send you a check?
Donations can be mailed directly to ZERO or processed over the phone. Be sure to indicate the name of the event, and if applicable, the name of the team or individual whose fundraising efforts you are supporting. To process by phone please call ZERO at (202) 303-3110, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Eastern). Checks can be sent to:
ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer
ATTN: Boston Race
P.O. Box 320861
Alexandria, VA 22320
What if people want to give me cash?
Consolidation is key, so please send a personal check covering the full amount, along with corresponding donations forms to ZERO. We will be able to credit your friends and family for their generosity if you include their information.
Do I have to send in my donations? Can I bring them with me to the event?
You can always bring your donations with you to the event! Things are always hectic with walk-up registrations and packet pick-up, so please bring your donations in an envelope with your name/team name so they are properly credited to your fundraising efforts. Please expect additional time for processing before these donations will be reflected on your fundraising page...for this reason, we encourage you to mail in your donations in advance of race day so there is no delay.
I received a donation, but don't see it on my fundraising page?
All mailed donations should appear on your page within two weeks of being received by ZERO. All race day donations will appear within four weeks. If you do not see your donations on your page, please email ZERO at email@example.com.
Is there a fundraising minimum to participate in the run/walk?
No. There is no fundraising minimum, but we need your help to end prostate cancer, please consider making a self-donation or raise at least $100. All registered participants and volunteers receive a personal fundraising page, fundraising coaching, and many tools, guides, and other resources to help you.
I want to fundraise, but I don't know how. Where should I start?
We encourage all participants to customize their page with their own photo and story of why you're participating. You can also send emails to friends and family, and easily track your donations. Please view our tips and tricks page for more information. You can also email ZERO's National Events Team at firstname.lastname@example.com for assistance and ideas.
Does ZERO Provide a Team Captain Guide with tools on how to fundraise?
Yes! You can download the Team Captain's guide here. It includes tips and samples of language to use to raise money, recruit more team members, and plan fundraisers that everyone can participate in.
Does ZERO provide fundraising tools for individual fundraisers?
Yes, we have a great Participant's Guide, which provides tips, tricks, and suggestions for making the most of your fundraising. Your Chapter Director or other ZERO staff is also available for personalized fundraising coaching. Click here for individual fundraising tools.
Are there any awards or fundraising incentives for top fundraisers?
Yes! Our top three individual fundraisers, top three fundraising teams, and three largest teams will receive special recognition at the event (please note that all monies need to be in your accounts by 3 p.m. on the day prior to race to be eligible for these awards). There are also several individual and team fundraising incentives all participants are eligible to earn. Click here to learn more about our fundraising incentives.
Race Day FAQ
If I don't pick up my shirt at the race, can I get one mailed?
No, unfortunately due to the expense, shirts cannot be mailed. Your family or friends are able to pick up your shirt at packet pick-up or on race day for you.
Can I pick up packets for my family and friends?
Yes. We do allow runners to pick up bibs and shirts for their friends. Please note that shirts cannot be mailed.
What happens if it rains on the day of the race?
While every effort will be made to conduct the event, the race will be postponed or canceled if we judge the weather to be hazardous. Unfortunately, entry fees will not be refunded if the event is canceled.
General Questions
How can I get more involved at ZERO?
ZERO has local chapters across the country, and many opportunities to get involved. Join us in putting an end to prostate cancer by getting involved in your local community.
ZERO's Contact Information
We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk. Please contact us Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. All emails will be answered within 24 hours.
Phone 202-303-3110
Email email@example.com
The Virtual ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Celebration is a time to come together, raise funds and sharing hope to declare one number above others: ZERO. Your participation makes a real difference in the lives of men and families fighting prostate cancer, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Your presence at this virtual celebration will show the love to patients, and help provide emotional and financial supports for men and families in their time of need.
The funds raised from Boston Run/Walk will provide support to patients through financial and emotional support programs and resources. With COVID-19, these funds are more critical than ever, as they'll help in-need patients who are struggling through this crisis. YOU can make a difference for patients in your area! At ZERO, 86 cents of every dollar donated goes directly into our life-saving programs. No prostate cancer charity is more efficient at turning donations into a tangible impact in your local community, and we're the only ones with a best-possible 4 star rating from Charity Navigator.
With the rise of COVID-19, the nation's only event series solely dedicated to prostate cancer knew that canceling the series was not an option, as the prostate cancer community needed more support than ever before. Every day, COVID-19 poses many challenges for vulnerable and immunocompromised cancer patients. ZERO's virtual events will offer a beacon of hope and a way to make a difference for patients and their families who are struggling medically, financially, and emotionally.
Run/Walk Participants
Together we're stronger
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For Testing, Research, Education and Support
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Our community is #zerostrong to help end prostate cancer. Want to see your picture here? Post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag @zerocancer with the hashtag #zerostrong.


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Ernest Dawson is my 3rd cousin 2x removed. He was born in Cowling, West Yorkshire on 26 February 1896. Ernest is my only Dawson ancestor I have found so far with a connection to sports activity.
This is a photograph of the Cowling Football Team from 1912-13 and reproduced with permission of Cowling Web. As far as I can tell Ernest is the young man on the left of the middle row.
Back Row L-R: Maurice Laycock, Laurie Hardy, Arthur Binns
Middle Row L-R: Ernest Dawson, Thomas Percy Smith, Albert Dale
Front Row L-R: Harry Wilkinson, Richard Fort, Willie Hewitt, George Thorp, George Robinson
Team football in Cowling began in 1910 when Cowling United was formed. The team first played at Hallam Hill, then on top of Earl's Crag and Knowle Hill before moving to their present ground on Keighley Road.
There was a break in playing during the First World War. The team then reformed in 1918 in the Craven League.
One legendary story from those early days suggests that the team had a very unusual cup double – playing and winning two cup finals on the same day.
In 1920 young lads who couldn't get a game formed another team Cowling Swifts. They first played on the recreation ground and then on the present pitch. The Swift players became the nucleus of the good Cowling sides of the 1920's and 1930's.
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1920 - 1937
Musial's Childhood
Stan Musial was born on November 21, 1920 in Doaora, PA and in growing up could not remember a time when he did not play baseball. He wanted to be a big league baseball player from the time he was 8 years old. Musial signed his first contract with the Cardinals in the summer of 1937 as a 16-year-old.
1937 - 1941
Musial's Minor League Career
At 17 years of age and while still a senior in high school, Musial reported to the Williamson West Virglna baseball club in the class D Mountain State League, as a pitcher.
1938 - Williamson W.Va Mountain State League
1939 - Williamson W.Va Mountain State League
1940 - Daytona Beach Fla. Florida State League
1941 - Springfield Mo. Western Association
1941 - Rochester N.Y. International League
Musial's First Major League Game
Musial appeared in his first major league game for the Cardinals in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader against the Boston Braves on September 17, 1941. In his first at bat against Jim Tobin, he popped out to third baseman, Sibby Sisti. However in his second at bat, he hit a double to drive in two runs.
Musial appeared in 12 games for the remainder of the 1941 season collecting 20 hits and a .426 batting average.
Musial's First Home Run
Stan Musial hit the first of his 475 career home runs off Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher Rip Sewell on September 23, 1941 at Forbes Field.
St. Louis Cardinals World Champions
In his first full season in the majors, Musial was a member of "The St. Louis Swifties" who put on one of the greatest pennant drives winning 43 out of their last 51 games to clinch the National League pennant with the most victories in a season (106) of any Cardinal Team.
Stan Musial played in his first World Series as the Cardinals defeated a heavily favorite New York Yankees team in five games.
St. Louis Cardinals National League Champions
As a member of the 1943 National League Champions, Musial won his first of seven National League batting titles with a .357 batting average. He also led the league in hits, doubles, triples and slugging percentage.
Musial also was named the 1943 National League Most Valuable Player, receiving the first of his 3 National League Most Valueable Player awards.
St. Louis Cardinals World Champions
As the Cardinals met the St. Louis Browns in an all St. Louis "City Series", Musial hit his only home run in 4 World Series' off of Browns pitcher Sig Jakucki in the fourth game. The 1944 World Series was the only World Series where Musial batted .300, hitting .304.
Musial's Military Service
Stan Musial served in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and played baseball at Bainbridge, Maryland and Honolulu, Hawaii. He was discharged from the service in time to rejoin the Cardinals for the 1946 season.
St. Louis Cardinals World Champions
Cardinals win National League Pennant in the first ever play-off with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Musial wins his second National League batting title batting .365 and also leads N.L. in hits, doubles, triples and slugging average.
Musial also wins his second National League Most Valuable Player Award.
Musial's Greatest Year
Stan Musial almost became the only batsman to lead the National League in every major category: batting average (.376), hits (230), doubles(46), triples (18), runs (131), RBI (135), total bases (429), slugging average (.702). The only major category he did not lead in was home runs, with Johnny Mize and Ralph Kiner tying for the lead with 40 home runs each. Musial offically ended the 1948 season with 39 home runs, having had one home run he hit in a game taken away from him, since the game was rained out and not included in the official statistics. Had Musial been able to lead or at least tie for the lead in home runs in the National League, he would have won the batting "Triple Crown", last won in the National League by Joe Medwick in 1937.
Besides winning his third N.L. batting title, Musial also was awarded his third National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1948.
Musial Wins 4th N.L. Batting Title
Musial led the National League with a .346 batting average
Musial Hits 200th Career Home Run
On August 13, 1951, at Sportsmans Park in St. Louis, Musial hit the 200th home run of his major league career off of Chicago Cubs pitcher, Frank Hiller.
Musial Wins 5th N.L. Batting Title
Musial led the National League in batting (.355), triples(12) and runs(124).
Musial Wins 6th N.L. Batting Title
Musial led the National League in batting average (.336), hits (194), doubles(42), runs(105), and slugging percentage (.538).
Musial Hits 5 Home Runs In A Doubleheader
On May 2nd, 1954 at Sportsmans Park, Musial hit two home runs off of Johnny Antonelli and one home run off of Jim Hearn in the first game of the doubleheader against the New York Giants.
In the second game, Musial hit two home runs off New York Giants pitcher, Hoyt Wilhelm.
Musial Hits 300th Career Home Run
On June 3, 1955, at Ebbetts Field in Brooklyn, Musial hit the 300th home run of his major league career off of Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, Johnny Podres.
Musial Hits Game Winning Home Run In All-Star Game
Musial hits a 12th inning home run in the All-Star Game at Milwaukee County Stadium off of Red Sox pitcher Frank Sullivan, giving N.L. a 6-5 victory.
Musial was named to every All-Star Game from 1943-1963 consecutively, appearing in 24 All-Star Games, a record he shares with Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. Musial also holds the record for most home runs in All-Star Games (6). He hit his first All-Star Home Run in his first at bat in the 1948 All-Star Game at Sportsmans Park, St. Louis.
The Sporting News Names Stan Musial Player Of The Decade
The Sporting News names Stan Musial Player of the Decade. Musial was presented with the first Player of the Decade Award as a highlight of the annual All-Star Game. The presentation was made on behalf of The Sporting News by Bob Feller, the Indians veteran pitching ace who finished fourth in the balloting. Musial, informed of his selection for the Player of the Decade award, was greatly impressed. "I don't know of anything except Hall of Fame selection that could please me so much," he remarked. "I say that because I'm so highly flattered to have been chosen when, as the list shows, there were so many great players to choose from. I'm fortunate the ten seasons covered were my peak seasons." Musial was voted first place on 97 ballots to 83 for DiMaggio and 52 for Ted Williams.
Musial Breaks Gus Suhr's National League Consecutive Games Played Record
On June 12, 1957, Musial played in his 823rd consecutive National League game for the St. Louis Cardinals breaking Gus Suhr's previously held record. Musial actually played in 895 consecutive games from April 15, 1952 to August 22, 1957.
Musial Wins 7th N.L. Batting Title
Musial wins his 7th and final batting title with a .351 batting average.
Musial Collects His 3,000th Career Hit
Although both manager, Fred Hutchinson and Musial were hoping Musial would be able to get his 3,000th the next evening in St. Louis before his hometown Cardinal fans, he was called upon to pinch hit against the Chicago Cubs in the 6th inning of the game on May 13, 1958 at Wrigley Field.
Musial, facing Cubs pitcher Moe Drabowsky, hit a double to left center for his 3,000th career hit.
On May 14, 1958, in his first at bat at home at Sportsmans Park against New York Giants pitcher Johnny Antonelli, Musial hit a home run on the right field pavallion roof for his 3,001st career hit.
Musial Hits 400th Career Home Run
On May 7, 1959, at Sportsman Park in St. Louis, Musial hit the 400th home run of his major league career off of Chicago Cubs pitcher, Don Elston.
Musial becomes Major League Baseball's Total Base Leader
On June 22, 1962, Musial passes Ty Cobb to become Major League Baseball's total base leader.
Musial breaks extra base hits record
On May 8, 1963, Musial breaks Babe Ruth's Major League Baseball record for extra base hits with 1,357. He got 20 more before retiring and currently holds third place lifetime.
Musial Hits Final Career Home Run
On September 16, 1963, at Sportsman Park in St. Louis, Musial hit the 475th and final home run of his major league career off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Johnny Podres.
Musial named a Vice President of the Cardinals
Musial is named a Vice President of the Cardinals by August A. Busch, Jr. on September 25, 1963.
Musial Appears In His Last Major League Game
On September 29, 1963, Musial plays in his last game against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. In his first at bat in the first inning against pitcher, Jim Maloney, Musial struck out. Facing Maloney in the 4th inning, Musial singled to center, and in the 6th inning, Musial singled to right field for his 3,630th career hit. Cardinal Manager Johnny Keane sent Gary Kolb to pinch run for Musial at first base to allow the fans to acknowledge his final appearance as a Cardinal player.
Upon his retirement, Musial held 17 Major League, 29 National League and 9 All-Star Records.
Musial batted .300 16 consecutive years from the start of his career, 17 years total. He had six 200 or more hit seasons.
Musial named GM of the Cardinals
On January 23, 1967 Musial was named GM and in his only year in that position, guided the team to a World Series win with his former roommate, Red Schoendienst managing the team.
Statue of Musial dedicated at Busch Stadium
On August 4, 1968 a bronze statue of "The Man" was dedicated at Busch Stadium and Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick delivered his now famous quote about Stan Musial-"Here stands baseball's perfect warrior, here stands baseball's perfect knight." The Musial statue was the creation of artist Carl Mose and became a favorite landmark for fans meeting up to attend a game.
Musial elected to Hall of Fame
On January 29, 1969 Stan Musial was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the first Cardinals player to be elected in his first year of eligibility.
Musial named Greatest Living Player (1B)
Musial was named Greatest Living Player, First Base during the year that Major League Baseball celebrated 100 years. Musial shared the title with George Sisler who played for the St. Louis Browns (1915-27).
Musial awarded Merit Champions Medal by Poland
Stan Musial became the first foreigner to receive the Polish government Merited Champions Medal-their highest sports award.
Musial named among Baseball's 100 Greatest Players
The Sporting News announced Baseball's 100 Greatest Players in which Musial was ranked tenth by a selection committee of 12 editors.
Musial named to All-Century Team
Stan Musial was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team, which was determined by fan votes.
Musial Statue unveiled at new Busch Stadium
On April 10, 2006 Cardinals dedicate new Busch Stadium by formally unveiling the Stan Musial statute in front of Gate 3.
Musial honored with Plaza and Drive in his name
On May 18, 2008, the Cardinals dedicate Musial Plaza and the city dedicates Stan Musial Drive (the honorary designation of 8th Street at Spruce).
Musial provides President Obama with baseball for All-Star Game's first pitch
On July 14, 2009, Stan Musial provides President Obama with the ceremonial ball for the first pitch of the All-Star Game at Busch Stadium.
"Stand for Stan" social media campaign
On May 25, 2010, the Cardinals launch social media campaign "Stand for Stan" to celebrate Musial.
"Stand for Stan" Day
On October 2, 2010, "Stand for Stan" Day was held at Busch Stadium. Nearly 40,000 fans Stand for Stan waved Flat Stan the Man's in a moving six minute tribute to Musial in the middle of the 6th inning.
Musial named recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom
On November 17, 2010, President Obama announces that Musial will be one of 16 honorees to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
Musial awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
On February 15, 2011, Stan Musial received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in ceremonies at the White House.
11th World Championship Postseason Run
Musial joins fellow Cardinals Hall of Famers at Game Three of the NLCS at Busch Stadium. He returns to participate in ceremonies prior to Game Six of the World Series.
2012 Postseason Run
Musial participate in pre-game ceremonies at Game Four of the NLCS at Busch Stadium.
Musial passes away at the age of 92
On January 19, 2013, Stan Musial passes away at the age of 92 surrounded by his family at his home in Ladue.


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Preserving Wedding Pictures by Dick Eastman at Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter. The pros and cons of taking and preserving pictures digitally.
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It has not been a good week for Watsonville cyclist Andy Jacques-Maynes. Four days after being hit by a car during a training ride, Jacques-Maynes was dropped by his team, 5-Hour Energy/Kenda, for the 2013 season — without so much as a phone call, according to his Twitter feed.
Jacques-Maynes" name was left off the 5-Hour Energy/Kenda roster for 2013 as USA Cycling announced 15 road racing teams for the year and their rosters. According to CyclingNews.com, the 5-Hour Energy/Kenda team and the Competitive Cyclist team have merged, which led to downsizing.
"That"s how you find out, sometimes," Jacques-Maynes tweeted, following with, "Seems that cycling owes me nothing, after I"ve given cycling everything I have. Unrequited love."
On Sunday, Jacques-Maynes, a UC Santa Cruz alum, suffered non-displaced fractures of the scapula and clavicle when he was involved in a hit and run during a training ride, according to his brother Ben Jacques-Maynes" Twitter feed. Andy Jacques-Maynes was riding on Holohan Road near Highway 152 in Watsonville when he was hit by what he thinks was a 2004 or 2005 Chevy Impala SS at about 10:25 a.m. Sunday, according to his Twitter feed. He has put the call out for his followers to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
Andy Jacques-Maynes will wear a sling for the next six weeks. His plans after that are unknown.
Ben Jacques-Maynes, also a professional cyclist, will compete for Jamis Hagens Berman in 2013.


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I recently received a review copy of the book Stash Happy Patchwork: 25 Sewing Projects for Fabric Lovers by Cynthia Shaffer from my friends on the Lark Needleworks team. After having the chance to browse through the book and its many project ideas, I wanted to pass along some of my favorites ... and also give you all the chance to win your very own copy!
So what's this book all about? As you may have gathered from the title, it's all about sewing from your stash -- you know, all of those treasured little bits and scraps left over from your finished projects. According to Cynthia, the book features "a collection of projects to feature your favorite fabrics, make the most of your scraps, and offer fun ways to upcycle things you've never considered part of your stash before."
This adorable project is called the Panda Bolster, and it's definitely something I could see myself making for a newborn baby or a child's birthday present ... similar to my other favorite softie project, Owlie McPillowpants! The instructions look totally do-able, and there are even some notes on how to modify the project to be a pig, dog, or tiger.
I thought this Bento Box project idea was a clever twist on the homemade lunch bag, and it looks great made up with those Joel Dewberry fabrics.
A scoodie? I probably won't make be making one of these for myself, but I thought it was a really clever and unique idea. With the right fabrics -- maybe some Lisette prints, Ruby Star Spring, or even some coveted Liberty fabrics? -- I think this could make a really fun Christmas gift idea.
The book says that it would work great as a toy tote or for car trips, but I can think of so many different ways that this can be used. And since I've already mentioned Christmas gifts in this post -- it's September, so isn't it about time we start thinking about them?? -- how cool would it be to "wrap" your gifts in these fun totes?
There are many more projects in the book -- 21, to be exact! -- and they range from aprons to children's garments, from bags to pillows, and from quilts to a wide variety of home decor items. I would certainly say that there's certainly something in this book for everyone.
So what's my verdict? Overall, I think that Stash Happy Patchwork would make a solid addition to a sewist's library. Given the current price of single patterns, I consider most books a pretty good investment even if only 2 or 3 project ideas appeal to me. While there are certainly a few projects in the book that I won't likely make, it easily passes that threshold for me. Even better, I see a lot of versatility in the book's patterns -- with some new color and fabric selections, you can really personalize them in your own style.


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The Racine County Board of Supervisors consists of 21 representatives who are elected to two-year terms in the nonpartisan elections each even-numbered spring. Each supervisor represents about 9,300 people.
At the beginning of each term, the County Board elects one of its members to serve as chairperson. The current chair is Thomas E. Roanhouse. The chairman presides over Board meetings, makes appointments to standing committees and special subcommittees, and countersigns all ordinances adopted by the Board.
The Board's business is conducted through committee and Board meetings, which are open and the public is invited to attend. The Board's authority to determine policy and direct county government comes from its powers vested by the state to adopt resolutions and ordinances to establish programs, services and laws for the county.
One of the major responsibilities of the Board is to adopt the annual county budget. The County Executive presents a recommended budget to the Board. The Finance & Human Resources Committee then holds budget meetings to review and deliberate what has been presented and suggest any recommended changes to the Executive Budget, prior to the County Board taking final action to adopt the budget for the following year.
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It's the last day of November, which means it's the last day of NaBloPoMo. Let's take a quick look back at the month.
There were twenty-six blog posts. Seven sweets. Three salads. Three soups. Four other assorted vegetables. I bought a pressure cooker and am still trying to figure out how to use it. I got raw kale to finally work for me. I tortured you with the study of words and the study of microbes. I gushed about two inspiring chefs*. I traveled to Philadelphia and thought about The Netherlands and Miami.
Writing every day has been invigorating. More food has come out of my kitchen in the past month that any other month ever. Many nights I couldn't fall asleep because I was too excited about what I wanted to write the next day. And some days it was a struggle. I let you in. And you, probably for the first time, got a glimpse of how I was feeling.
To top it all off, today I made bread. There's a little more to that story, but for now, just a picture.
It's been quite a month. Thanks for joining me for the ride. See you in December.
* For more on Ottolenghi, check out Jane Kramer's article in this week's New Yorker (December 3, 2012). You can't access the full article unless you're a subscriber, but I'd actually argue that this issue — the food issue — is worth the price of the entire subscription. Good reading, folks. Good reading.


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The whole project was a fairy tale about the colors. The rainbow is a symbol of the tomorrow and the future. In the same way as every color has it's own place in the rainbow, every single one of us is needed in order to make the world a better place. This is the magic of the colors- the new friendships that we create thanks to internet, eTwinning , the creative work and innovations.


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This gravestone is at Holy Trinity church in Cowling, West Yorkshire. It marks the resting place of Thomas Redman and his wife Ann (nee Dawson).
Ann is my 1st cousin 4 x removed. Our common ancestors are my 4x great grandparents John Dawson and Ann Watson. She was born about 1838 to parents Watson Dawson and Mary Hopkinson.
Sometime in the March quarter of 1860 Ann married Thomas Redman, also of Cowling. I haven't done any research on Thomas so I have no information about his parents or earlier ancestors.
As far as I have been able to establish so far Thomas and Ann had one son, James, born about 1860.
Thomas worked as a cotton weaver all his life.
Ann died 107 years ago today on 8 May 1905 and was buried four days later. Thomas survived for almost six more years until his death on 29 April 1911.


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I for one am tired of reading Dr. Amesh Adalja's editorials that focus on what he perceives to be faults of the United States.
One of his letters, published June 11, states "It would be beneficial for Americans to purchase their food from farms located in other countries which do not require forcibly seized U.S. taxpayer wealth (subsidies) to sustain their viability."
This idea, as well as other opinions stated by him, are not shared by many Americans that I know.
I also doubt that this idea would be supported by many, if any, hard-working farm families. I wonder if Adalja could even begin to understand the life of a farmer both financial and physical?
My suggestion to Adalja would be if things in this country are so bad, then airports have flights every day that can easily relocate him to a better place.
His ideas are not what this great country was founded on and I would suggest rather than just complaining, focus on positive improvement.
I doubt there are many countries, if any, that would allow him to express his negativity other than the Great U.S.A.


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Linux desktop enthusiasts have been booting their operating systems of choice on computers designed for Windows for years now. Windows 8, however, poses some unique challenges because systems with the "Designed for Windows 8" logo must ship with the UEFI secure boot mechanism enabled. That prevents the booting of OSes lacking a signature from a trusted Certificate Authority.
The Linux Foundation came up with a general fix that can address a variety of systems, and there are also solutions designed for specific types of computers. It turns out one of those fixes didn't quite work, and now numerous Samsung laptops are being bricked—that is, rendered unusable and unfixable without a motherboard replacement—when users boot Linux using UEFI.
(Correction: The problem isn't actually related to the secure boot mechanism. A reader pointed us to a post by Linux developer Matthew Garrett, who notes that "Samsung apparently changed their platform interface when they moved to UEFI, but didn't actually do anything to prevent old drivers from breaking things." The good news is "some of the machines that are affected by this predate Secure Boot, so at least it's not a Secure Boot bug.")
Whatever the cause, it is a problem that has resulted in some laptops becoming unusable. "According to current understanding, the problem affects at least the following Samsung laptops: NP300E5C, NP530U3C, NP700Z3C, NP700Z5C, NP700Z7C and NP900X4C," The H reported. "The problem came to general attention as the result of a bug report which stated that laptops were bricked after just a single attempt to boot Ubuntu 12.04 or 12.10 in UEFI mode. The problem is also likely to occur with other Linux distributions, since they also include the samsung-laptop driver, which appears to trigger some sort of bug in the UEFI firmware." The H noted one case in which "Samsung repaired the laptop, which was under warranty, by replacing the motherboard."
Those model numbers refer to Samsung Series 3, Series 5, Series 7, and Series 9 laptops. Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman explained on Google+ that the culprit is a laptop driver he built—but he built it using code Samsung gave him.
"Hm, who would have thought that just randomly poking memory of a laptop would brick it," Kroah-Hartman wrote. "Long ago Samsung told me that it was just fine to be doing this, and that there would not be any problems (I based the samsung-laptop driver on code that Samsung themselves gave me.) Turns out, it wasn't true, which is sad. Yes, the real solution is to fix the BIOS. If you have this hardware, just blacklist the samsung-laptop driver and all should be fine."
Kroah-Hartman himself was able to run Ubuntu on one of the Samsung laptops without any problems. A bug report shows that it is a problem for some users, though, with one saying, "the boot process panics and throws a machine check exception."
Fortunately, help is on the way. As The H notes, "[Linux creator] Linus Torvalds merged two changes into the main Linux development tree which mean that the samsung-laptop kernel driver will no longer be activated when Linux is booted via UEFI." The change was made yesterday and should result in updates to users "over the next few weeks." Until patches arrive, "users should always use the UEFI firmware's Compatibility Support Module (CSM), which emulates a BIOS mode, when booting on affected laptops."
We sent an inquiry to Samsung to ask if the company can offer any fix, and will provide an update if we get one.


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According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 4.8 million people have fled Syria since the civil war began in 2011. Over 6 million others are internally displaced within Syria in numerous official and unofficial camps. Many of these families live in unsanitary, unsafe, inhumane conditions; where they survive on meager rations and have access to almost no health care. The stories of what is happening right now are tragic: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/06/27/syrias-war-on-doctors
In situations like these, it's hard to know how one can help, but Gishwhes and Random Acts— in partnership with our close friend, humanitarian photographer Giles Duley http://gilesduley.com/bio/ who has spent years helping families in refugee areas— have decided that while we may not be able to solve Syria's problems, making some small impact is better than standing idly by doing nothing. Therefore, we have narrowed the scope and we are going to radically change the material situation of FOUR sweet families that have suffered tremendously from this conflict.
First, we invite you to join us in changing the life of Khouloud, her husband and 4 children (highlighted in video):
Khouloud was shot by a sniper and paralyzed from the neck down in 2012 while she was tending to her garden: "I had tried to plant a small area of land near our house, as it wasn't possible to get vegetables like before. I was going to take care of the plants with my four children and suddenly a bullet hit my neck and I fell down and lost sensation. I could not move anymore. The children started shouting and yelling."
Her family fled the country and managed to get her out of Syria. They found themselves living in a tented settlement in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, one of thousands of such unofficial camps dotted across the country.
UNHCR provides minimal food coupons, but the family is struggling and there is almost no health care available for Khouloud. Khouloud's husband has to provide her with 24-hour care as well as tending to their four young children. For two years, Khouloud has not moved from her bed, staring at the ceiling of the small shack that they live in. Even in these deplorable conditions and circumstances, they continue to create some semblance of "home." War Correspondent Giles Duley, who first shared their story with us and continues to visit them bringing them support and global attention, communicated that: "Khouloud remains eternally positive and smiles, and her husband, Jamal, still looks at her with the love he did when they first met. The children do their homework on the bed with their mother and they always eat together."
It's hard to think of a home more filled with love and compassion, despite incredibly difficult circumstances. Khouloud's simple wish?
"To be a mother again," she said. "I wish I could move my fingers because sometimes my son is injured outside and he comes in next to me. He moves my hand and he puts my fingers onto the wound. I wish I could move my fingers to touch the wound and make him feel like I am feeling it with him."
Second, we invite you to join us in supporting Khawla Yassine and her family. Their story is equally heartbreaking:
Khawla, 12-years old, lives in Lebanon in a camp with her mother, Sana, and her sister and 5 brothers (two of them have serious disabilities). Their father is missing and presumed dead in Syria.
Her mother and 15-year old sister used to work in a salt factory, but they were let go as the factory didn't have enough work for them. To add insult to injury, while frying food in their tent, they accidentally burned the tent down, losing everything— even their clothes. They found a bare-bones tent structure to move into temporarily but had dwindling resources for food, water, and health care.
At this point, 12-year old Khawla made the choice to consume poison. She later explained her reason to attempt suicide to her mother: 'Mama, there are seven of us and you work and work to feed us, but you can't keep up. Without me, there will be one less person to feed.' She spent 13 days in intensive care.
She is out of the hospital, but the family is in dire need of support. Khawla also has two disabled brothers; 6-year old Mohamad, who has an intestinal disease, and Ahmad, an 8-year old suffering from a blood disease that inhibits his ability to speak.
Third, we invite you to join us in supporting Reem and her family:
Reem Diab was asleep in her home in Syria when a rocket hit the house. The explosion killed her husband in the bed next to her, one of her children died in the room next door and Reem lost a leg.
She's now living in a tent on the rooftop of an unfinished building in Bekka Valley with her father and her remaining daughter, Sarah. Sarah does not go to school and Reem is unable to provide for her.
Lastly, we invite you to support 7-year old Aya and her family (highlighted in video):
Aya Sokheyta has spina bifida, a disability where she cannot move her legs.
Her family had a successful business in Syria when their home was bombed. For 10 days they hid in the basement with no food, running water or a toilet. When they felt it was safe, they snuck out of Syria, making the perilous journey to Lebanon. Aya's 10 year old sister, Iman, carried Aya the entire way on her back.
They lived in a tent for 2 years in Syria until they were able to get relocated to a modest flat in France. Although relocated to relative safety, Aya still must get around on Iman's back or by dragging herself along the ground with her arms. We want to get her a wheelchair and additional medical care and help out her family a bit as they settle into France.
These are tragic stories, but together, we are going to profoundly change their lives!
Random Acts and GISHWHES are joining forces to help these families, but we need your help. With your support, we can help provide Khouloud, Mohamad, and Ahmad with medical care. We can move both of these families into apartments and provide nutritional support and education for the children.
We're raising money for combined support of all four families. This includes:
$1200 monthly rent to move them into clean and safe apartments
$700 monthly physiotherapist/care support for Aya, Reem, Khouloud and Khawla's two brothers
$700 monthly bills/living costs (this will mean Khouloud's eldest boy and Reem's daughter can stop working and go back to school).
$7000 one-time fee - estimated for Khouloud to visit a spinal specialist and receive medical evaluation (including an MRI) to determine how to alleviate her suffering.
$10,000 for immediate medical care and a wheelchair for Aya.
We plan on supporting all four of these families for as many years as we can through Gishwhes and Random Acts. One day we hope to send these children to college. We will be updating everyone on an on-going basis.
Join us!
100% of your donation is tax deductible, and 100% of your contribution will go to these families. (for non-US countries tax deduction eligibility will be contingent on your regional laws).
-Excerpts of this story by Giles Duley, as published on the UNHCR website about Khouloud and her family: http://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2016/6/57714a234/aya-doesnt-die-feisty-four-year-old-syria-survives-exile


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The Museum's collections document centuries of remarkable changes in products, manufacturing processes, and the role of industry in American life. In the bargain, they preserve artifacts of great ingenuity, intricacy, and sometimes beauty.
The carding and spinning machinery built by Samuel Slater about 1790 helped establish the New England textile industry. Nylon-manufacturing machinery in the collections helped remake the same industry more than a century later. Machine tools from the 1850s are joined by a machine that produces computer chips. Thousands of patent models document the creativity of American innovators over more than 200 years.
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So! How about xkcd sucks, huh? Are we just jealous of Randy's talent and success? How disingenuous is our disdain for Randy, who is definitely not just a talentless hack who churns out shit comic after shit comic to the adulation of deranged fanboys who insist on telling everyone about it all the time every time it is even remotely "relevant" to the conversation and who believe that everything Randy says is immediately codified forever into geek law? IT IS SO DISINGENUOUS, YOU GUYS. The only reason we dislike Randy is because he is just so much more talented and successful than we are!
Listen. Cuddlefish. I am a nice guy really, so I am going to put this as delicately and politely as I can here. I just want you to know that that is the stupidest fucking thing in the entire goddamn world. I try to be optimistic. I try to think that people are usually reasonable and intelligent. You prove me wrong every fucking day. Here is a partial list of people I like who are more successful than me, and who I think are more talented:
- Terry Pratchett
- Neil Gaiman
- Joey Comeau
- Ryan North
- John Allison
(I can hear the gears turning in your brain as you work ahead of what I am about to say. I know it's difficult but I have every faith that you will be able to guess the gist of what my next non-parenthetical sentence will be, and that you will do so successfully. Consider this lengthy aside a pause while I wait for your third brain cell to finally kick in; consider the moment over.)
Turns out, I don't--I actually like them a great deal! It turns out that, when people are more talented than me, I like them a lot, because not only do they provide me with superb entertainment, I can also learn a lot from them.
Based on this, I am left with only two possible conclusions: one, you believe that I am at least as talented as, if not more talented than, the authors I like (and, apparently, more successful), and that you esteem Randy as some super-talented god-writer whose massive talent and success bring me to shame that these other, lesser writers simply cannot hope to compare; two, you are a fucking idiot.


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Today I'm writing a post entitled, "How to Make a Frittata Like My 100 -Year-Old Italian Grandmother." That's right. Last fall, Nan turned 100. My mom threw her an old-fashioned birthday party replete with party hats, balloons, and the most lovely rose covered pink and white cake you can imagine.
As I have written here before, Nan was a wonderful cook; her food, a familiar host of Italian dishes, was always simple yet unforgettably delicious. Though I think of Nan throughout the year, I think of her even more frequently during the Lenten season (when many Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays). That's because she would always have freshly cooked frittatas waiting for my mom and me when we would visit her on Friday afternoons.
Since Nan lives in an Alzheimer's unit at a nursing home, I am not able to enjoy frittatas with her anymore, but I have inherited her love for making them. And, trust me, you don't have to celebrate Lent or be Italian to enjoy frittatas. Here's why:
- Frittatas are incredibly easy and fast to make.
- Frittatas are inexpensive and make great leftovers, especially in sandwiches.
- Frittatas are endlessly versatile. Search your fridge, and toss in whatever vegetables, meats, and cheeses you like.
- Frittatas are fun to say. Seriously. Come on. Just say it once, like Nan used to: Fri - taaaa-taa. See what I mean? It makes me smile every time.
Now here's hoping that next year I write a post entitled, ""How to Make a Frittata Like My 101-Year-Old Italian Grandmother."
Swiss Chard, Potato, and Parmesan Frittata
Makes 2 large or 4 small servings
Print recipe only here.
1 small red potato, diced
1 small bunch Swiss chard, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1-2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot or small yellow onion
6 eggs (Egg Beaters or whites only are also fine)
1 tablespoon each fresh basil and parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
A few dashes of salt
1/4 cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Par boil the potatoes by cooking them in a small pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Par boil the Swiss chard for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Over medium-low heat, add olive oil to an 8-inch non-stick skillet. Add shallots and potatoes; saute until golden brown, about 5 min. Add Swiss chard and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a small bowl; add fresh basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, mozzarella, and half the parmesan cheese and gently whisk until well combined. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. With a fork, gently move the egg mixture from side to side as it begins to cook to ensure that it cooks evenly. Do this until the eggs start to solidify and a crust begins to form around the edges. This takes about 5-8 minutes. Give the pan handle a jiggle, and when the eggs appear nearly set, remove the pan from the stove top.
Sprinkle the top of the frittata with remaining half of parmesan cheese and place under the broiler. Broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the top begins to puff up and turn golden brown. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn. Once nicely browned, let cool for a couple of minutes before slicing. Serve hot or at room temperature.Click here for more tips on how to make a frittata like my 100-year-old Italian grandmother.
You might also like these Italian dishes by Nan:
How to Make Italian Pizzelle Cookies in 5 Easy Steps
Italian Ricotta Pie with Pineapple
Italian Easter Rice Pie
Here are more vegetarian frittatas you might enjoy:
Spring Frittata with Peas, Leeks, and Zucchini at Ms. Adventures in Italy
Frittata with Lemon-Braised Green Beans at Lucullian Delights
Persian Herb Frittata (Kuku) at Treat a Week Recipes
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Today was a salad-for-breakfast kind of day. And a salad-for-lunch-kind of day. And a salad-for-dinner kind of day. Not only that, it was a kale-salad-for-breakfast-lunch-dinner kind of day.
I was pretty late to the kale game. My first ever taste was nearly four years ago when I bought a big bunch of kale to help me decide whether to join a CSA. I had heard that in bad years, even in good years, you can go weeks on end with little more than kale and a few carrots in your weekly vegetable box. So I made a kale soup. I did end up buying into CSA, but the soup was decidedly on the con list, despite what may have I told you at the time).
And then for years, kale disappeared from my blog. It disappeared from my kitchen. It even disappeared from my CSA box (every week, I found some pour soul to trade their tomatoes/chard/potatoes/tomatoes for the prized kale; yeah, you never want to share food with me).
But it's back, my friends. Kale is back. And with a vengeance. Three times this month. Thrice!
I took baby steps at first, using delicate tender baby kale leaves in a salad and a soup. And then, I dove right in. I skipped over the mild lacinato (dinosaur) variety and went straight for the red Russian. Imagine biting into curly parsley when you're expecting Italian flat-leaf. That's the difference between red Russian and baby kale.
But mix some kale with a little oil, a little acid, a little salt, and we're in business. The leaves wilt just enough to become not merely palatable, but delicious. They absorb the flavors and then hold them in while resisting the wilt that their less hardy brethren are so prone to.
Dress it today, eat it tomorrow. Or, if you're like me, dress it today, eat it this morning, this afternoon, and this evening.
Kale salad with ricotta salata, walnuts, and bread crumbs
I started this salad with Kim Severson's version (also reprinted in the New York Times where Mark Bittman called it The Kale and Ricotta Salata Salad, as if it were the only one worth knowing!) and then added parsley for its fresh flavor and toasted bread crumbs and walnuts for some crunch. Ricotta salata is ricotta cheese that has been pressed, aged, and dried. It is solid, but can crumble. If you can't find it, a sheep's milk feta could substitute (I like Pastures of Eden brand).
Serves 4 (or just 1 over the span of a day)
– 3-4 slices stale baguette (for 1/2 C crumbs)
– 1/2 C walnuts
– 1 t + 1/4 C olive oil, divided
– kosher salt and pepper
– 1 large shallot
– 1 lemon for juice (~2 T)
– 1 large bunch red Russian kale (approximately 6 C shredded and loosely packed)
– 8-10 parsley stems
– 1/4 lb (4 ounces) ricotta salata (1/2 C shredded)
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Blitz. Break the bread into pieces, including the crust, and then blitz in food processor or blender until you get large crumbs. If your bread isn't stale, dry it out by placing it in the oven with the walnuts for about 5 minutes.
Toast. Spread the walnuts and bread crumbs out separate baking sheets and toast for about 10 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Drizzle the tablespoon of olive oil over the bread crumbs, sprinkle with salt, and mix with your hands.
Whisk or shake. Cut the shallot into several large pieces and mince it in a garlic press (or chop it very fine) into a bottle or bowl. Add the 1/4 cup oil and the juice of the lemon with a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
Slice. Trim the leaves of the kale above where the stems become thick. Stack the leaves in a pile, roll them like a cigar, and slice it thin crosswise. Chop the parsley.
Assemble. Scoop the kale and parsley into a large bowl and add the dressing (this recipe makes the right amount of dressing for the salad, so no worries about over-dressing). Dig your hands in and toss the leaves with the dressing, and let the salad sit for about a half hour. At this point you can also leave the dressed leaves (and only the leaves) in the fridge overnight – they'll continue to soften, but are hardy enough not to get soggy. Before serving, sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs and walnuts and shave the ricotta salata over the salad. Give a quick toss and serve.


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|This is the article on the technique used by tailed beasts. For the manga chapter, head to The Tailed Beast Ball.
The Tailed Beast Ball is the ultimate technique of a tailed beast. To form the attack, they gather both positive black chakra (+の黒チャクラ, purasu no kuro chakura), and negative white chakra (−の白チャクラ, mainasu no shiro chakura), shape it into a sphere, and then compress it inside their mouth. The black and white chakra needs to be balanced at an 8:2 ratio respectively or it will backfire.[1] The ball can be fired differently, either in sphere form, which gives it a wide area of damage, or as a concentrated beam of energy which gives it explosive penetrative power. A Tailed Beast Ball is incredibly dense, as when Naruto Uzumaki in his four-tailed form, sunk the ground beneath his weight after he swallowed it.[2] When used in close proximity to other tailed beasts, the Tailed Beast Ball can be combined, vastly increasing its destructive power and size.[3]
The power of the attack is relative to the power of the user. The technique fired from a four-tailed Naruto broke through three Rashōmon gates without losing its momentum.[4] A fully charged Tailed Beast Ball from Gyūki can fill an entire valley with the explosion as well as plough through a multiple layered barrier,[5][6] while Kurama's own can create an explosion that is far larger than the Hokage Monument and the mountains around it,[7] and equal that of a combined ball of five tailed beasts.[8]
The tailed beasts' jinchūriki can use this ability, though they need to be in their full tailed beast forms.[9] Should the jinchūriki lose control of their tailed beasts, they can perform this technique despite not being fully transformed, as seen when Naruto used it in his 'Version 2' form.
Minato Namikaze based the Rasengan off of the Tailed Beast Ball. Killer B observes that the process for forming a Rasengan is exactly the same as forming a Tailed Beast Ball. However, the addition of chakra rotation is necessary to control the Ball without being in tailed beast form.[1]
- According to Gyūki, using this technique feels very much like throwing up.[10]
- Shukaku uses Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet, a technique of compressed air mixed with chakra from its gut instead of drawing together raw chakra, similar to the Tailed Beast Ball. However, Killer B implied that all tailed beasts can do the Tailed Beast Ball, and Shukaku simply wasn't out long enough to perform the attack when it fought against Naruto and Gamabunta.
- In Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, Gyūki performs a lightning-element version of this technique.
- In Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations, the character Masked Man's ultimate technique consists of summoning a controlled Nine-Tails, who launches a Tailed Beast Ball against the opponent.
- In Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 5, Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3, and other games, Naruto performs a version of this technique in Four Tails Mode called "Hollow Canine Cannon" (虚狗砲, Kokuhō, English Games "Fake Fox Blast").
- In Naruto Shippūden: Kizuna Drive, a beast known as the Three-Heads is shown using a technique similar to a Tailed Beast Ball. However, it isn't shown forming a chakra ball and only the beam is seen.
- In the anime, Sora (who has some of Kurama's chakra sealed in him) used a weaker Tailed Beast Ball. Since he wasn't in control of himself performing the technique, he is not listed as a user.
See Also
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Naruto chapter 519, pages 16-17
- ↑ Naruto chapter 295, pages 4-5
- ↑ Naruto chapter 571, pages 11-12
- ↑ Naruto chapter 295, pages 6-11
- ↑ Naruto chapter 414, pages 6-9
- ↑ Naruto chapter 536, page 8
- ↑ Naruto chapter 502, pages 7-8
- ↑ Naruto chapter 571, page 12
- ↑ Naruto chapter 519, page 9
- ↑ Naruto chapter 519, page 12


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"Bottled Water is bad." That's the message most environmentalists have been trying to spread for many years. The plastic packaging hurts the environment as well as the beverage itself. Most bottled waters are no better for you than filtered tap – in fact, some bottled water is nothing but purified tap water. But you've heard all this before.
It seems that in the wake of environmentalist efforts, bottled water companies are desperate to save their brands, and out of that desperation comes advertisements that make this everyday commodity – you guessed it – sexy. Sexy celebrities could probably sell snow to an Eskimo. (If you're lost, please, read on…)
Jennifer Aniston and Tom Brady – Smart Water
Actress, Jennifer Aniston has been a spokesperson for Glaceau's Smart Water since 2007. In her most recent ad, she bares her tight stomach, (apparently a result of yoga) but denies to the press the rumors that she has been on a baby food diet. Smart Water, then, is the assumed culprit – giving the brand a sexy, healthy lifestyle image.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady joined Aniston in the Smart Water campaign in the same year, adding his muscular build to the brand's image. This was a Smart move (pun intended) on the part of Glaceau, as the electrolyte-enhanced water presumably eases muscle fatigue in athletes.
50 Cent , American Idol and Justin Bieber – Vitamin Water
In 2004, Glaceau named a Vitamin Water Flavor – "Formula 50" – after rapper, 50 Cent, who, in addition to being a shareholder, personally endorsed the brand. Later, when Coca-Cola bought the drink in 2007, 50 made over a million on the deal.
With Vitamin Water Focus, Kelly Clarkson soon joined 50 Cent as another artist to have a flavor created with her name on it, followed by Carrie Underwood with Vitamin Water Energy. But it wasn't enough to stop at these two American Idols. Ellen DeGeneres' endorsement of Vitamin Water Zero became apparent when she joined the judge panel this past season, as the Glaceau brand replaced the judges' famous, red, Coca-Cola cups during Hollywood week.
Rumor has it Justin Bieber's favorite bottled drink is Vitamin Water. There is even a Facebook page titled, "I Now Like Vitamin Water Because of Justin Bieber." (Never mind that it only has twelve "Likes"…)
Mark Wahlberg endorses this high performance sports water in a commercial that features him in the middle of an intense workout. Recently, Wahlberg teamed up with IZOD and AquaHydrate in a strategic marketing partnership to promote the brands through the IZOD IndyCar Series.
Ashley Greene – SoBe Lifewater
Twilight Actress, Ashley Greene, endorses SoBe Lifewater in an ad that features her wearing nothing but body paint. The photo shoot was featured in a February edition of Sports Illustrated earlier this year.
Sylvester Stallone and Donald Trump – Sly Water and Trump Ice
Both Sylvester Stallone and Donald Trump were among the first to launch their very own brands of bottled water – Sly Water and Trump Ice – back in 2006. Today, however, Sly Water is no longer listed as part of the Glacia Nova product line, and the website for Trump Ice water is no longer active. Sorry guys – I guess you're just not what the media considers "sexy" anymore..


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CHICAGO — Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and Tony Parker had 20 as the league-leading San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 104-96 on Tuesday night.
Kawhi Leonard added 16 for San Antonio, which won its seventh straight and 10th in its last 11. The Spurs (47-16) maintained their hold on the NBA's best record, staying ahead of Oklahoma City and Indiana, who both started play Tuesday a half-game behind the Spurs.
San Antonio jumped out to a big lead early, taking a 61-33 advantage into halftime, including 18 from Parker. That helped them improve to 24-6 on the road, the NBA's best mark away from home.
Chicago trailed 90-66 entering the fourth, but pulled to within eight late against San Antonio's reserves.
Parker went 8 for 15 from the field for a team that made 51 percent overall against one of the NBA's best defensive clubs.
Ginobili was 9 of 11.
Also, the league's top 3-point shooting team at 39.2 percent, San Antonio made 12 of 21 from behind the arc, including four from Ginobili.
Tuesday continued the Spurs' surge since losing to the Bulls 96-86 on Jan. 29. Since then, the Spurs are 14-3 and can improve to 15-3 with a win Wednesday at home against Portland.
The Bulls, meanwhile, were coming off a dramatic 95-88 win Sunday over the Heat, but couldn't build off that victory, falling to 1-2 on a season-high six-game homestand.
D.J. Augustin led the Bulls with 24 points and Jimmy Butler had 23. Joakim Noah, whose name has started to be mentioned in MVP discussions, had 13 points and eight rebounds.
That all was a far cry from Sunday, when the Bulls held Miami to 40.5 percent shooting and overcame a 42.2 percent shooting game of their own. That didn't happen Tuesday for the Bulls, who were 43 percent from the field.
The Spurs scored the first seven points until Kirk Hinrich's 3-pointer with 8:50 left in the opening quarter. Parker made six of his first eight shots and San Antonio stretched its lead to 17 with 4:36 left on Tim Duncan's putback, capping a 12-0 run. Ginobili's reverse layup with a second left gave San Antonio a 38-14 lead after the first.
Parker ended the quarter with 16 points for the Spurs, who shot 71.4 percent from the floor during the opening period. That carried into the second quarter as San Antonio took a 32-point lead with 6:35 left on Patty Mills' jumper, and ended the half leading by 28 and hitting 61 percent from the field.
To add to the Bulls' woes, Taj Gibson missed what would have been an emphatic one-handed dunk with 3:45 left, slamming the ball off the back rim and out of bounds.
San Antonio made seven of 10 3-pointers, while Chicago shot 33.3 percent overall over the first 24 minutes.
NOTES: Spurs guard and former Bull Marco Belinelli scored 10 points and got a warm reception when he checked in for the first time with 10.1 seconds left in the first quarter. ... Spurs coach Gregg Popovich noted Belinelli's contributions and jokingly said he's "a great source for Italian restaurants around the league." ... Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is not surprised fatigue hasn't hit his team yet, despite its lack of depth. "Whatever it is that you're facing, you've got to be ready to accept that challenge and be ready to play," he said. ... Because of the injuries the Spurs have suffered this season, Popovich was asked if this season has been his best coaching job. "Haven't they all been brilliant?" he said. "I got no clue. My 2-22 season in Pomona was my best." ... Popovich said Noah's personality is "the opposite" of Duncan in terms of showing emotion, but praised the Bulls center's emotional fire.