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With eight games down and eight (at least) to go, now is an ideal time to take a look at how the Patriots have fared, where they're headed, and where they'll end up. New England is in first place in the AFC East, which is a spot most pigskin prognosticators pegged it for entering the season. But at 5-3, the Patriots are a win or two shy of most predictions.
With eight games down and eight (at least) to go, now is an ideal time to take a look at how the Patriots have fared, where they're headed, and where they'll end up.
New England is in first place in the AFC East, which is a spot most pigskin prognosticators pegged it for entering the season. But at 5-3, the Patriots are a win or two shy of most predictions.
The defeats, by a total of four points, can be boiled down to a missed field goal (Arizona), a barely made field goal (Baltimore), and a blown coverage (Seattle). As for the wins, four have been by an average of 23 points and the other was in overtime, a gift from the Jets.
The offense leads the league in scoring, but has had issues protecting late leads. The defense is second against the run and third in takeaways, but has a secondary with more holes than a spaghetti strainer.
So the Patriots have had a little bit of everything thus far — misfortune and good luck, near-misses and resounding results. In other words, it has been a fairly typical first half as far as Bill Belichick-coached teams go.
It has been uneven and inconsistent at times, but never to the point of regression or getting stuck in neutral. So, mission accomplished there.
"I think that throughout the whole season, we really preach improvement every week," linebacker Rob Ninkovich said. "The goal is to improve every week, not make the same mistakes twice. Obviously, that was kind of our theme last year, how we seemed to improve and build on what we had every week. I think every team's goal is to improve every week and get stronger as the season rolls along."
Of course, there are few teams as reliably proficient at improvement as the Patriots. They have a second-half winning percentage of .792 under Belichick and have only once, in 2009, lost more games over the final eight than they won in the opening eight.
All signs point to another strong finish.
The schedule, once thought to be softer than DQ ice cream, is both beneficial and brutal. There are five home games remaining, but three are against Indianapolis, Houston and San Francisco, which are a combined 19-6. The 49ers stop here six days after the Texans swing through, making for a rugged doubleheader.
The Patriots play the Jets on Thanksgiving four days after facing the Colts and follow that up with a trip to Miami, where they historically have struggled.
But when it all plays out, they should be able to collect at least six wins, which would leave them at 11-5. That would be good enough to win the division and host a first-round playoff game.
Running the table, as they've done each of the past two seasons, seems remote, although not out of the question.
The offense is in synch after sorting out the integration of Brandon Lloyd, the return of Josh McDaniels and whatever it was with Wes Welker. The line, with new faces (Ryan Wendell) and players at different places (Nate Solder, Dan Connolly), has gained the trust of Tom Brady.
There is a legit running game spearheaded by Stevan Ridley and a lethal no-huddle approach that has proven to be nearly unstoppable. That the Patriots are averaging 31 points while dealing with injuries to the likes of left guard Logan Mankins (three games missed) and tight end Aaron Hernandez (four) is all the more impressive.
It has been good, but it's never good enough for Brady, who is in the conversation for NFL MVP but more likely will end up in the running for Offensive Player of the Year.
"I'd like to play better over the second half and there is always room for improvement," he said. "There are certain areas where I need to improve and it's really been a point of emphasis, so we're going to try to do those things."
Defensively, the Patriots have an improved pass rush — it only took four years — due to the addition of rookie end Chandler Jones. What it lacks is consistency.
The arrival of Dont'a Hightower, drafted four spots after Jones, and the maturation of fellow linebacker Brandon Spikes have made the front seven one of the best in the game.
The weak link, as everyone from Fort Kent to Block Island knows, is the secondary.
The acquisition of cornerback Aqib Talib and the return to health of safeties Steve Gregory and Patrick Chung could strengthen the unit. Talib is suspended for today's game due to a violation of the league's substance-abuse policy, but is eligible to join the Patriots tomorrow.
How it's pieced together has yet to be determined, but you could make a case for starting Talib and fast-rising rookie Alfonzo Dennard at the corners, leaving Devin McCourty at safety, and using Gregory and Chung in a hybrid role at the other safety spot. Veteran Kyle Arrington and rookie Tavon Wilson would become part of the sub defense.
"As a whole, I think we can play a lot better," defensive tackle Vince Wilfork said of the defense. "But our goal is to get better each week."
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maya-des-bois wrote:I too think that Olaf is awfully great!
Awfully great!! That sums him up perfectly.
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Favorite Quotes from the film!
Discuss this movie. Available on DVD and Blu-ray.
Love the first time Count Olaf appears:
-Well, hello, hello, hello, Im your beloved Count Olaf, welcome to my... loverly home, may you find solace (i dont remember what) of this... sowny plume... or as the Greeks would say: ORPHANIS, ENCRIBO... something, something, something and the music reachs to a crescendo... ending on the right foot and... STRIKE A FOSSÉ.
I keep singing the song on "The Marvelous Marriage" "Nothing in the world will keep the count from his beloved bride, NOTHING, NOTHING"
And when he makes the T-Rex imitations on the deleted scenes and Klaus sees him and gets scared, it's great!!
(Count Olaf's voice) "Well, thank you Niobe, you can staayyyy"
[Victor Hugo said "It's a very sad thing to know that nature talks but humans don't listen"]
My favorite is just after montgomery dies and Jim says;
"I cant help but feel somewhat responsible for this"
"You Cant Stop Me No Matter Who You Are"
hello, hello, hello!
it's how he acts when he says it that i like, but really, i love the whole movie and all of the quotes!
"No time outs. Only DEATH!"
"I don't like to brag and I won't cuz I don't have to!"
These are my favourites person or thing!
Kids: It's Putenesca.
Olaf: What did you call me?
Olaf: Hello, Hello, Hello. I am your beloved Count Olaf.
Sunny: (gulp)
Klaus: what's up there?
Olaf: the tower, which you are never to enter, under any circumstances (grimices)
Olaf: What is this?
Sunny: I'm Sunny!
Olaf: I'm sorry, I don't speak Monkey. Banan-a.
Yes, Yes! These are scenes very very good in movie.
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I had such a GREAT surprise last night! Jenn and her daughter came over to play and she bringed me a present!!! THANKS!!!
Watchmen just came out on Blu-Ray; we had originally planned to see it in the theater and never made it there. So, we were all flying blind, and it was the director's cut with more than 24 minutes of extra footage (as printed on the package, which I can only imagine means it's 24 minutes 29 seconds or it would have said "almost 25 mintues")! Woo Hoo for extra footage (not that we knew the difference anyway)
I generally love comic book movies, but I had no background with this title so didn't know what to expect. They don't give much background into the characters, what their powers are, how they got them, etc. But I still found the story engaging, though it dragged somewhat.
Now, most comic book movies have some violence, but are generally rated PG-13 at the most. This one was R but we didn't think much of it. BIG MISTAKE. I like blow-em-up-and-shoot-em movies, but this one had violence on par with the old Steven Segall movies. When it's not expected, it's surprising. It also had a scene that would qualify for some of Skinemax's night time movies.
We didn't make it to the end of the movie (it was over three hours long) but I'm waiting for our next play date to finish it.
I definitely recommend it, but don't expect it to follow the path of most comic book movies.
PS - pay attention to Dr. Manhattan's outfits.
Demo just reminded me that both Punisher movies were rated R as well, and probably more violent than this movie. I found the Punisher movies so disturbing that I have blocked them out of my memory (I watched the first one and didn't make it through the first half hour of the second.)


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If you attend the 95th annual UC Davis Picnic Day on Saturday, April 18 and stop by Briggs Hall between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you'll get a taste of honey.
In fact, six tastes of honey.
Extension Apiculturist Eric Mussen, a 32-year member of the UC Davis Department of Entomology faculty, will provide six different flavors of honey: Eastern buckhweat, redwood forest, orange blossom, California sage, Northwest raspberry and Georgia gallberry.
Here's the procedure: you scoop up six toothpicks, one per honey sample. You dip a toothpick into a container of honey (no double-dipping!) and then you discard the toothpick..
The darker honeys are Eastern buckwheat, redwood forest and Georgia gallberry; medium color, Northwest raspberry; and the lighter ones are orange blossom and California sage.
You can almost catch the buzz as you taste the honey. Honey differs in flavor and color, depending on the nectar source (blossoms) that the honey bees visit. Some 300 different varieties of honey are available for sale in the United States. In general, the lighter the color, the milder the flavor.
For more information on honey, visit the National Honey Board's Web site.
Questions about bees? Colony collapse disorder? Bee behavior? Queen bees, worker bees and drones? Why beekeepers wear light-colored clothing and don't eat bananas before visiting the hive? Mussen will be happy to answer them.
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Fluffy White Frosting
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Makes4 cups
- 4 large egg whites
- 1-1/3 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Use immediately. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in refrigerator.
Editor's NoteA stand mixer is recommended for beating the frosting after it reaches 160°.
Nutrition Facts2 tablespoons: 35 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Nov 6, 2017
Delicious! We forgot the vanilla and it was still great. We used it to frost TOH Best Angel Food Cake.
Jul 27, 2014
This was a standard 7-minute frosting, made with a different technique. Instead of making the sugar syrup separate it?s made all at once with the eggs. It was simple and fool-proof. For the reviews commenting on it taking longer than 7 minutes, the title only refers to how long you beat it, not the total time. Cream of tarter is a BASIC spice, it?s at every store, even Wal-Mart. As for consistency it?s super easy to work with, and tastes like meringue.
Nov 4, 2013
I thought the recipe was very good the only thing I didn't like was that it included cream of tartar which is almost impossible to find but after that I thought it was great as it gives you everything you need.
Sep 8, 2013
The almond flavor was nice but I didn't care for the consistency
May 24, 2013
this was a great recipe...we found ourselves taking spoonfuls from the fridge! Overall, i would recommend this for anyone!
May 5, 2013
These directions are very confusing and do not fit the title: 7 minute frosting- it's 14 minutes by my count. So it says mix the ingredients then keep mixing while cooking for 8 minutes then beat some more off the heat for 7 minutes this seems wrong to me. I tried this and had quite a few problems. First the frosting is a version of a meringue frosting and it takes like marshmallow creme, could have just bought that.So I believe the frosting is supposed to say mix the ingredients together with a whisk. Then whisk the frosting for seven minutes on low heat.Of course this only works if your egg whites fluff up which mine didn't. Some tips from online and my experience. Do not let ANY yolk into your white throw it out if you do- I hate wasting food but the egg whites do not whip if you keep it in. Next do not use a plastic bowl-glass or metal. Make sure the bowl is clean and your eggs are room temp. Mine were ruined because I had some yolk that got mixed in- another recommendation crack and separate the egg as soon as you take it out of the fridge then bring to room temp.Also with this recipe it is recommended to not refrigerate and to use immediately, also second day does not taste good.I was very frustrated both by the directions and my results, italian meringue frosting sounds easier than this. To the person below, you can use any acid lemon juice works, instead of cream of tartar.
Apr 8, 2013
I have been looking for a recipe like this and it sounds amazing! I will be making it tomorrow. One question. can you make this without cream of tartar? as I do not have it. Thanks
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Jan 15, 2013
This icing was fabulous!! I made a cake using two 9-inch layer pans. Put seedless raspberry jam and a little icing in the middle. Then frosted the cake with the remaining icing!! Yum!
Nov 18, 2012
I keep trying new icing and frosting recipes because I don't like the store bought versions and ran into this one and decided to try it too. OMG! Super easy and super good taste. I made it exactly as it says and I'm sure my daughter's classmates will love it as well since I'm bringing cupcakes for her birthday tomorrow.This one is a keeper for sure!!!


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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A document containing multiple nude and semi-nude photos from the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Victoria Justice and many more celebrities leaked on 4chan Sunday, prompting an uproar in the Internet community.
But for the first time the tumult wasn't about the stars taking racy photos of themselves, it was about the way their privacy was violated when an undisclosed person supposedly hacked into their iCloud accounts and stole the snapshots.
The pictures found their way onto Twitter, Reddit, Tumblr and multiple gossip sites soon after they were released, but sharers were blocked form the social media sites or took the images off their websites after Lawrence's manager stepped forward to say that the Oscar-winning actress would take legal action against any site that posted the illegally-obtained photos.
The Hunger Games star was the main victim in Sunday's hacking as the person who broke into her computer claims to have accessed over 60 nude, semi-nude and bathing suit shots, as well as video from the actress.
Upton's attorney said the leaked images were "an outrageous violation" of the model's privacy.
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Other celebrities targeted by the attack like Justice and Ariana Grande have brushed off the leak and denied the photos are real.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Job hunting in Montpellier Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Job hunting in Montpellier Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> France View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message LivHJoined: 04 Oct 2009Posts: 7Location: Montpellier, France Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:37 am Post subject: Job hunting in Montpellier Hi all, So I decided to give myself a challenge by coming to look for work in the south of France, where it is notoriously difficult to find..I have been in Montpellier since the middle of August (I was doing a French course) and job hunting since the start of September. I have been round all the language schools I could find, in person, and left them my CV. Nobody is recruiting. A few said they might need teachers if business picks up later, but I've no idea how likely that is. Anyway. my question is: what now? I have found a place to live and can support myself for a couple of months. (I'm British so don't have a visa problem.) I have also advertised private lessons and have found a couple of students that way. I get the impression there is quite a lot of demand, but I don't think I can make a living just from private lessons. Does anyone know of any other avenues I could explore? I'm thinking about primary schools - I know I'm not qualified to teach in the state sector but I thought there might be a school in need of an English assistant. Has anyone found work this way, and is it best to go to the schools in person or do I have to contact a central body? Any advice would be very gratefully received! I have the CELTA and 18 months' experience teaching in Slovakia. I am thinking about other areas of work too, but feel my French (level B2 ish) isn't really good enough at the moment. Thanks! Livvy Back to top roganJoined: 03 Mar 2003Posts: 416Location: at home, in France Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:56 pm Post subject: 1; Go on the vistaprint.com site and have some business cards printed as well as some stick on sticky things - all you pay is the postage. Choose a striking background with Formateur d'anglais or Professeur d'anglais + name, address and phone/e-mail contact details. Leave these in local shops, cafés, creperies, the Uni students' Union and anywhere else you can think of. 2; Contact the Prefecture Education Dept and get on their list of "vacataire" teachers. In the U.K. that's called 'supply teaching'. In a week or two the first teachers will be going on sick leave with stress or on Maternity leave. You can usually find jobs that go through to the end of term or longer. You can work up to 200 hours like this Take photocopies of Certificates and Uni Degree Cert if you have them. Back to top LivHJoined: 04 Oct 2009Posts: 7Location: Montpellier, France Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:41 am Post subject: Thanks for the tips! I will definitely look into vacataire work. I've advertised private lessons in a few places, but online ads seem to work best as that's where the responses have come from so far. Will try and spread the word more at the universities as well, as there are a lot of students here. Livvy Back to top tallllamaJoined: 08 Aug 2011Posts: 2 Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:22 am Post subject: Hi Livvy, I was just wondering if you had any luck on the job front in Montpellier? I am going out to the South of France in the new year and am hoping to find some teaching work, in a similar position to you but I have a little less experience so I'm not too hopeful! Any tips would be much appreciated! Carrie Back to top bsjessJoined: 01 Sep 2007Posts: 48Location: Paris, France Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:13 pm Post subject: Consider signing up for the TESOL France Jobs List Hi, Have you considered signing up to the TESOL France Jobs List? It's free and you get announcements for jobs all over the country. We filter the announcements so you won't be spammed by unrelated advertisements (though you'll get just a few emails from TESOL France about events). You can sign up here: http://www.tesol-france.org/teachingjobs.php There are a lot of members on the list so if you get an announcement that appeals to you, act quickly. Another piece of advice is be patient. I started out like you (cold calling and getting private students). After a year in France I built up the network and was referred for jobs. It takes time in France. There's a strong referral culture here. Also: the market is a bit tough right now. It will likely take some time. Good luck! 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Freedom speaks Saturday
I have been cogitating a bit this week...hard for us old guys to do, but good for keeping our minds sharp. I have some questions I would like all the DORs to think about:
1. Do you talk enough to your horse?
2. Does your horse know it name and respond?
3. Does your horse think that a swear word, such as damn-it, it part of its name?
4. After you have worked your horse hard, given it treats and turned it loose in the pasture, if you came out with a halter and called it would it come?
5. When you come out to do chores do you hurry or do you make sure you always take time to pet/scratch your horse?
6. If you whistle at your horse what happens?
7. If you are having a horrible day how does your horse behave?
8. If your horse is having a horrible day how do you behave?
9. If you are walking around the pasture, just walking for no reason, what does your horse do?
10. What does your horse do when it first sees you?
11. When your horse sees its tack or heads to the arena how does it behave?
12. Does your horse view the trailer as a friend, foe, or just neutral?
13. Does your horse have enough faith in you to try to do things that worry it just because you asked it to do so?
Ponder these questions, if you think on your answers you will learn a lot about the relationship you have with your horse.
The DOR's herd makes sure to give her questions to answer quite often...it helps her grow as a better partner.
Life is so good! Oh and Jack told me to remember to say: Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR
8 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Liked your questions - especially #13!
- September 19, 2009 at 8:51 AM
- mrscravitz said...
I AM Going to ponder all of these questions. They are good for really thinking about the relationship between me and my horse. NICE POST!
- September 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM
- Florida Beach Basics said...
good stuff - most of these questions could apply equally as well to the relationship between two people. :)
- September 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- restoration42 said...
HA! Great questions Freedom. I like how my mom will spend time just hanging with me. When I first came to live with her I couldn't figure out how come she kept messing with me. It was annoying. Now I like that she will just wander with me sometimes or sit quietly with me while I eat. I sort of wish she was with me more, sometimes I try to get her to spend more time by putting my brakes on when we are heading back to the GP. Often she will listen. She says it is important I get to choose sometimes. I like that.
- September 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM
- Leah Fry said...
The answers to these questions made me realize just how wonderful our relationship is :-)
- September 19, 2009 at 1:19 PM
- Betty said...
Although I don't have a horse I think your questions would be good for humans too.They could also apply to other animals in relationships with there DORs.
~~Hugs and Smooches to you and Jack ~~
- September 19, 2009 at 5:07 PM
- The Author said...
I can actually answer with positive answers to all the questions. She can be 5 acres away but when I whistle, Khrysta comes running. She's happy to tack up and we're best friends too. Anyway, thanks for the list of questions. They are helpful.
- September 21, 2009 at 4:45 AM
- Lisa said...
Good post and thought provoking questions. I've been enjoying reading your blog. Thanks for giving me some food for thought.
- September 23, 2009 at 9:35 AM


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I want a food processor
...and don't want to spend a lot of money. I've actually lived and cooked this long without one, but there are times when I think my blender is inadequate. I love slicking and dicing my own food, it will be for mixing/blending.
Do you use one? If so how often. Do you recommend one particular brand. Should I forget about it?
I use mine all the time! Blenders have always been annoying to me, so I use my food processor for everything. It is actually annoying with liquids sometimes, because they will leak out the top or bottom, but I use it for blending/processing everything (no chopping).
I have a kitchenaid that is like this:
Probably around $100, or less. I don't know how it compares, but I'm sure there are better. I think Kitchenaid is pretty solid.
I have a Kitchenaid one also, but mine has a small bowl and a large bowl. Mine leaks liquid too....especially when I use the large bowl.
I have this food processor:
(i use the flatter lid, whereas this is shown with the... non-flat lid)
I use my food processor maybe a couple times a week. I don't own a blender, but I've used them, and I like that food circulates a lot better in a food processor; it seems to me blenders were more made for liquidy stuff.
I've not had many issues with liquid leaking from my food processor.
It does a pretty good job with nut butters. Probably not as smooth as vitamix, but whatever.
There's this whole kitchenaid vs cuisinart thing... i've only had cuisinart, so i can't really compare. however, i did have a problem with the blade (cracking!). i called their customer service and they send another one out right away, which was pretty cool, but it sucked that there was that problem to begin with.
my main problem with the food processor i have (i don't know how different this is for others) is it can be difficult to clean. the actual container is easy, the lid has some corners that are hard to get to, but the inner part of the blade gets dirty eventually and is pretty hard to clean out. Also, unlike the solid handles that the kitchenaid ones up there have, the cuisinart one is weird. It has a lot of crevices which are not initially a problem, but inevitably junk gets in there and it's nearly impossible to get out. gross. apparently the design on this part has to do with the safety mechanisms that prevent you from running it without locking both the base and lid in.
BUT, it works really well, so... i usually use it to blend things completely, but i've also used it to chop & mix things, which also works well.
it comes with the shredding thing, but i rarely use it (it works well, i just usually don't want to get it dirty for that, and instead use a grater). it also has a dough blade, which i've used a couple times, but doesn't work well for tough doughs. The blade itself is fine, but the machine as a whole shakes a bit with a tough dough (like for bagels) o_O I guess the base is too light or something.
We got ourselves a food processor / blendo combo the other month. Our old blender just wasn't doing it anymore and we were using it for grinding nuts, pureeing - using it as an all in one, when it really shouldn't of been :P The difference is noticeable between using a food processor and a blender. One of the biggest noticeable differences was how easy it was to blend firm tofu in the food processor! :O With the blender I had to stop and start many many times to scrape down the sides and I always had to add extra water so that it would actually blend. With the food processor, because it's wider and more shallow, it makes it so much easier. So the food processor we got was this one
This is a Kenwood brand, they're reliable and are a common name here in Australia (possibly overseas as well?), and is a "middle range" product, they produce items that are lower cost and those that are a little more expensive. Paid around $140 for it, and we use it at least 4-5 times a week, we do find ourselves using the food processor bowl more often than the blender jug. The food processor has been pretty alright for liquids, but when I say liquid I mean something like processing canned tomatoes, we don't make juices and such often. So no leakages noticed so far, but I guess that varies from machine.
I do find however that with my food processor, it won't grind nuts as well as the blender does. I was processing cashews the other day, and they turned very grainy/pebbly. When I do it in the blender they come out much finer and almost powder like. Maybe it's because in the blender they're more tightly packed together because they're in a smaller space? Don't really know but I don't grind my nuts in there unless what I'm making with the nuts is supposed to be slightly grainy / or it doesn't matter because it's blended into other things i.e tofu ricotta I do love the slicer attachment with the food processor, it makes slicing onions thinly a dream *cries with joy*
I think that if money allows, try something middle of the range. You don't want to get something that's cheap and probably won't do the job, giving you a biased judegement :( It's why I saved my monies aside for a while and got a middle range one. It's not fun buying cheap crap over and over and over and knowing it will break and you're just counting down the days :(
For us, getting a food processor has been definitely worth it. Saves us time and heaps of frustration ;)
I had a magic bullet for a few years and used that ass my blender and processor, but decided when we moved to NZ and had a larger kitchen that I wanted a processor....the bullet just didn't cut it when I wanted to puree(not sure that's really the correct term) beans and there was other stuff too it just wasn't working properly for, but I can't remember what now.
I wasn't sure how much I'd use a processor, so waited to get a good priced / reasonable brand one off trademe (kinda like ebay). I ended up getting one like this, but 3 years old:
the blender was the only bit that had been used - the processor hadn't been used at all.
I love my processor now and use it often. Maybe not weekly as I'll go through periods where I need it and periods where I don't need it as much. But I use it often enough for it to be one of the appliances that actually live on my counter rather than in the cupboard.
I use the processor bit more than the blender. I like making seitan in it, as you then don't need to knead the dough at all. I love my food processor and would recommend one.
I am so cheap. I have a $30 Black and Decker 8 cup processor from WalMart (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-and-Decker-8-Cup-Food-Processor/14913110). It's probably super sucky in comparison to these more expensive ones, but for my purposes it works very well. I mean, I would never make a dough in it, and it purees soups, dressings, and tofu nicely. It makes a nice, fine meal when processing cookies, crackers, and breadcrumbs...I like it well enough.
Thanks for the advice guys.
I'll consider getting one probably around Xmas with my gift certificates that my family sends.
I want one that has a much wider base than a blender. DB does you're leak?
I've actually never had it leak, you just need to be careful not to overfill (as with any, I presume). I've done that only once and it only spurt a little bit. I never make huge batches of anything ever really, so I generally don't need to worry about overfilling.
I had a magic bullet for a few years and used that ass my blender and processor, but decided when we moved to NZ and had a larger kitchen that I wanted a processor....the bullet just didn't cut it when I wanted to puree(not sure that's really the correct term) beans and there was other stuff too it just wasn't working properly for, but I can't remember what now.
how did i not catch that?
shell, you must have "as" on autocorrect!
yeah that does seem to be one of my worst/most common typos. Oh well, it's all ass good.
i use mine occasionally... hand chop almost everything cause the processor seems to blend it too much... def use it for dips, bread crumbs, making like oat flour or something... a necessary gadget that gets used enough imho... i have a black and decker one... prob around $50
I recently bought and lovelove the manual gsi blender.
Aside from utilittarian appeal, its direct drive, which means
you have forward and reverse, something that all electric blenders
and processor lack. Not to mention no need for power. I was patient
and found a new one ebay for $50.
I love my food processor and use it often. I honestly don't know what I would do without a food processor. It helps me when making the filling for cheesecake, making mousse, pesto, pie crust, etc. Mine also has a feature for slicing which is also nice so you don't have to use a mandolin.
I got mine many years ago and it's a Hamilton Beach. I don't think they even make my model anymore because I couldn't find it on the Hamilton Beach website. They make one that looks like an updated model of what I have. Here it is: http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/products/food-processors-chefprep-500-watt-food-processor-white-70610.html
Whatever brand and model you decide to go for, you will love having a food processor. Just make sure you get a nice quality one and be willing to spend a decent amount of money to get a good one.
I wanted to throw in my two cents. I purchased a kitchen aid FP 7cup, and it broke within a week not to mention it was ungodly loud, thinking it was some sorta fluke, I took it back and got another one only to have the same problems. You'd think a 100 dollar machine would work, but I guess not. I took it back to the store, got my money back and for awhile just used my blender, which is great, except for chopping/slicing things (obviously). However one day my husband who works at walmart told me there were having a big sale that weekend and low and behold this processor was on sale for 39 busks (they're normally 79-99 and totally worth it at that price) I had previously owned one of these but my husband dropped it so I actually took it back and got my money LOL (shameless I know). But I did love it. This is the best food processor I've ever owned, even compared to my cusinart which is almost three times the price.
I did notice you're wanting to blend though, I know most people can't or won't be willing to afford one, but I whole heartedly suggest the vitamix. I've owned one for almost 4 years now, and theres only a handful of days which I don't use them. I mean honestly in the 4 years I've owned it, probably 20 times I've NOT used it. My love for my kitchen appliances is borderline creepy LOL!


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Gasoline rationing on Long Island was lifted at midnight on Friday after eight days. New Jersey lifted its rationing after 10 days.
Some drivers in the Big Apple complained that the rationing was inconvenient.
"I don't like it because it doesn't serve the purpose of getting gas when you need it," Luis De Pena, 63, told The New York Times. The retired nursing attendant in Manhattan said had to wait an extra day to fill up his car because he did not have the right license plate.
On Thursday, New York state notified 13 gas station operators it's going after them for violating the state law against price gouging.
The 13 stations include two in Nassau County, three in Suffolk County, two in Westchester County, one in Brooklyn, three in Queens and two in the Bronx.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said his office has received "hundreds of complaints" about price gouging after the storm.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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"Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays..." especially when you have a cup of hot chocolate and a holiday movie to watch! But sometimes we're left wondering, where are all the Latino actors?! Feel the same way? We've got you covered.
Francia Raisa, star of Secret Life of the American Teen and the daughter of radio personality "El Cucuy," is bringing some cheer to our holiday favorites with her new movie, Christmas Bounty. The film premieres Nov. 26 on ABC Family.
But she's not the only Latino to star in some feel-good holiday flicks. From Christmas Bounty to Charlie Brown Christmas to Love Actually, here are some holiday favorites starring Latinos:
A Charlie Brown Christmas:
Never heard of Bill Melendez? The Mexican-American was an animator, film director, and voice actor...and the only man Charles M. Schulz trusted to turn the popular comic Peanuts into a TV special. Melendez and his studio worked on every single Charlie Brown television special, including the iconic A Charlie Brown Christmas. More fun facts? Melendez also provided the voices of Snoopy and Woodstock! Snuggle in with your family, some hot cocoa, and a bowl of popcorn and watch this heartwarming flick on Christmas Eve.
Nothing Like the Holidays:
What would happen if your familia was celebrating together for the last time? Probably a lot of food, a lot of shouting, and maybe a tear or two. That's exactly what happens to one Puerto Rican family in Nothing Like The Holidays. The flick features Latino actors John Leguizamo, Freddy Rodriguez, Elizabeth Peña, Luis Guzmán, Jay Hernandez, and Melonie Diaz.
Love Actually:
This adorable British movie is a must-watch every Christmas season. It's a comedy and romance that leaves everyone feeling warm and fuzzy inside after watching. Plus, we can't help but cry from laughter every time we watch Hugh Grant's infamous dance to "Jump For My Love." But, if we're being really honest, the reason we watch it year after year is to see Rodrigo Santoro's gratuitous shirtless scene...
The Holiday:
This Christmas romance is the perfect mix of humor and sex appeal (It stars Jack Black and Jude Law). Best of all, Cameron Diaz stars as Amanda Woods, a workaholic who decides to escape a failing relationship...and ends up falling in love in a magical, snowy English town! We recommend grabbing a bottle of wine and a few girlfriends and watching this one a cold, snowy day.
Arthur Christmas:
Eva Longoria lent her voice to this animated Christmas flick about Arthur Christmas, the clumsy son of Santa Claus, who goes on a journey to deliver one girl's missing present. This heart-warming movie is a romp for the entire family.
Holiday In Handcuffs:
Crime? Comedy? Mario Lopez? Yep, we're already hooked. This ABC Family movie was the networks highest-rated telecast of all time, and it's easy to see why: it's a light-hearted rom-com that everyone will enjoy.
Christmas Cupid:
Sometimes, you just want to watch a movie that's so bad it's good. Luckily, Christmas Cupid, starring Christina Milian, Chad Michael Murray, and Ashley Benson, is available on Netflix streaming. The ABC Family movie is a modern spin on Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, and hey, we hate to admit it, but we actually enjoyed it.
This Christmas:
This comedy centers on the Whitfield family during their first holiday together in four years. The all-star cast includes Laz Alonso and Lupe Ontiveros.
A Very Harold And Kumar 3D Christmas:
If you're looking for something funny, raunchy, and irreverent to kick-off the holiday season, Harold and Kumar have got you covered. Danny Trejo appears as Mr. Perez, but the real kicker? Paula Garces, who plays Harold's wife, shows off her rockin' body in a teeny tiny Santa Clause inspired lingerie set.
Dear Secret Santa:
A Beverly Hills banker, played by Tatyana Ali, travels home to her small California town for Christmas. Suddenly, she begins receiving romantic Christmas cards from her neighbor, Jack. Just one problem: Jack has been dead three years. Catch the new movie on Lifetime this holiday season.
The Christmas Hope:
This beautiful film tells the story of a social worker, Madeleine Stowe, whose college-aged son was killed in a car accident. When she encounters an adorable child who needs a family, Stowe brings her home for the holidays. Have a box of tissues handy -- you'll need them to enjoy this sentimental flick.


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Corning Optical Communications LLC, part of Corning Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW) Telecommunications segment, will highlight user-focused innovation in local area network (LAN) and data center solutions at Interop, May 8-10, in Las Vegas.
In its interactive exhibit (booth #2227), Corning will provide hands-on demonstrations on a variety of optical fiber cabling solutions for enterprise applications, particularly customer-driven improvements to its Closet Connector Housings (CCHs). From fiber and cable routing and strain relief, to port labeling and termination, more than two dozen features built into the new CCH design help users work more quickly, while reducing the risk of error that can disrupt networks. The housings are available in sizes ranging from one rack unit (1U) to four rack units (4U). For more information on the CCH Hardware, including videos and specifications, visit http://offers.corning.com/1-CCH_Innovation/.
Corning will also showcase new enhancements to its Pretium EDGE® Solutions for data center applications that address greater design flexibility, easier installation, and an even smaller cable footprint. The enhancements include:
• Optical cabling and connectivity solutions that support Top of Rack designs using 40G electronics
• Pretium EDGE FX Solutions that include a non-sliding, fixed tray. The reduced housing depth enables small rack installations and alternative mounting options, such as back-to-back mounting and third-party floor boxes
• Pretium EDGE HD Solutions that enable ultra-high density cabling solutions for data centers. The new 1U housing has three non-tilting, sliding trays, and houses four additional modules for 144-fiber density
Enabled by Corning® ClearCurve® bend-insensitive OM3 and OM4 multimode fibers, Pretium EDGE Solutions allow for up to 35 percent faster deployment; up to 25 percent faster moves, adds and changes (MACs); and up to 100 percent more density than traditional preterminated solutions. For more information, visit http://offers.corning.com/1-EDGESolutions/.
Visitors to the exhibit will also have an opportunity to receive a hard copy of the latest LANscape® Solutions Fiber Optic Core Products List, which serves as an easy-to-use quick reference guide for new product innovations and for Corning resources, including support and training. In a free download from Corning, customers have a "self-serve" option where they can choose to download an electronic PDF or request a printed copy.
For additional information on Corning Optical Communications products and services, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-743-2675, toll free in the United States, or (+1) 828-901-5000, international, or visit the Web site at www.corning.com/opcomm.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.