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Wham! Last Christmas
That's Christmas (Various Artists), EMI
Olly Murs Troublemaker
(CD Single), Epic, 1
Ramones Baby I Love You
The Ramones - End Of The Century, Sire
Tina Turner The Best
Tina Turner - Simply The Best, Capitol
Paul McCartney Wonderful Christmastime
McCartney II (Special Edition), Hear Music, 7
Bruno Mars Locked Out Of Heaven
(CD Single), Atlantic, 1
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Foxy Lady
Are You Experienced?, Polydor, 13
The Boots Randolph Combo The Boots Randolph Combo - Yakety Sax (Theme From 'The Benny Hill Show')
Instrumental Memories Are Made Of Thi, Virgin
Piero Umiliani Mah-Na Mah-Na
The Best One Hit Wonders In The World, Virgin
Frank Sinatra Jingle Bells
Christmas Songs By Sinatra, Columbia, 2
Andy Burrows Hometown
(CD Single), Play It Again Sam UK, 1
Dire Straits Walk Of Life
Brothers In Arms 20th Anniv Edition, Vertigo
Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
Christmas In The Heart, Columbia, 1
Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Brenda Lee - The EP Collection, See For Miles
Robbie Williams Different
(CD Single), Island, 4
Robbie Williams Millennium
(CD Single), Chrysalis
Robbie Williams Feel
(CD Single), Chrysalis
Robbie Williams Angels
The Best 90's Album In The World...Ev, Virgin
Robbie Williams Let Me Entertain You
Now 39 (Various Artists), Now
Jethro Tull Ring Out Solstice Bells
The Best Christmas Album In The World, Virgin
Paloma Faith Just Be
Fall To Grace, Sony
Fyfe Dangerfield She Needs Me
(CD Single), Geffen, 1
Johnny Cash A Thing Called Love
Country Moods (Various Artists), Polygram Tv
Otis Redding Merry Christmas Baby
Elton John's Christmas Party (Various Artists), Universal Music
Darlene Love Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
A Christmas Gift For You (Phil Spect, Phil Spector Int
The Rolling Stones Doom & Gloom
(CD Single), Polydor
Pause for Thought
From Baroness Julia Neuberger, Senior Rabbi at the West London Synagogue.
One of the privileges of being a pastoral rabbi- or imam or vicar or priest- is being allowed to get very close to people. Sometimes it's in extreme circumstances- illness, or bereavement, or whatever. But occasionally it's more random. Last Friday, I was chatting with a member of my synagogue about our Friday evening services, which he doesn't much like. But as I heard more of the real person emerge, we felt- and we both felt it- suddenly very close, able to talk about things we probably would never discuss with another human being except possibly our respective spouses. It wasn't like sexual closeness at all- it's much more like an intense friendship, where you can almost see the spark that makes someone exceptional shine out of them. Then on Sunday morning- at a pretty standard meeting about finance- I caught someone's eye, and we just laughed out loud. We'd both seen the funny side of something very serious at exactly the same moment; again, there was the spark of the closeness of kindred spirits. Twice in a week- that's extraordinary. Yet it's the festival of Chanukkah at the moment, celebrating a probably mythical miracle of one day's oil supply for the eternal light in the Temple lasting eight days. We light one candle on the first night, two on the second, and so on. Tonight is night six, and as I gaze at the Chanukkah candles, which express hope in the face of adversity, along with our need for light in dark times, I see in those flames something of that spark in human beings, the human spirit, the something special that enables most people to tough it out over adversity. I see the flame that gives hope. And I recognise the real privilege of being able to light my Chanukkah candles every day, in freedom, rejoicing in human closeness, and knowing that that closeness allows us to work together for better times for everyone.
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Marcus Hahnemann
- Born: 15/06/1972
- Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowan
- Nationality: American
Marcus Hahnemann joined Everton on a short term deal in September 2011.
The American had been a free agent since being released by Wolves earlier that summer and was able to sign after the transfer deadline to boost Everton's goalkeeping ranks.
At the age of 39, Hahnemann boasted a wealth of experience, including seven years at Reading in the Championship and Premier League.
He's also been to two World Cups though both times were as a back-up goalkeeper.
In fact his first USA cap came as long ago as 1994 – but the nations rich seam of goalkeeping talent – currently embodied by Tim Howard – means he had garnered only nine caps.
Hahnemann played for Seattle Sounders in the days before the MLS and also turned out for the Colorado Rapids in his homeland before a trans-Atlantic switch to Fulham materialised.
He couldn't force his way into the first team at Craven Cottage though and when Edwin van der Saar arrived in West London Hahnemann sought pastures new.
After loans at Rochdale and Reading he joined the latter permanently and eventually helped them into the Premier League.
The Royals' first season in the top flight was a memorable one, with Hahnemann keeping 13 clean sheets on the way to an impressive eighth place finish.
He couldn't prevent relegation the following season though and in 2009 he returned to the top flight with Wolves.
There Hahnemann shared goalkeeping duties with Wayne Hennessey but his two-year deal wasn't renewed in 2011.
Off the pitch the American's taste in music and motor vehicles (heavy metal and large trucks to be more precise) has raised eyebrows but he remains vaunted as a solid and dependable custodian.
Despite only featuring for Everton's first team as an unused substitute, his consistent turnouts for the reserve side surely aided the development of the youngsters in defence.
Hahnemann was released by the Blues in May 2012.
- Previous Player Royston Drenthe
- Next Player Thomas Hitzlsperger


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Throughout your professional history, what's the best lesson you've learned after making a mistake?
We over expanded opening new locations and did not budget for the impact of the recession. We did not anticipate government policy changes for our academy division. The first impact was to our financial health and the next to our employee morale. Like the concepts described in the book Good to Great by Jim Collins, these difficult times really refined how we operated our business—we are an example of how companies can improve by going through difficult times.
From whom or what do you draw your strength, courage, vision?
I have always had intuition on where the industry was going, and the courage to grow my business in that direction. For example, we developed the EvelineCharles product lines and we opened beauty schools.
Ultimately, I have been driven to always do my best, and I do not compare myself to competitors—you cannot be a leader if you are following others. With my team, I often refer to the feeling of satisfaction when you are climbing a mountain. When you are climbing a mountain, you are growing—if you don't feel like you are climbing, you are coasting or falling behind.
As you grew your company, what, if anything, has held you back?
I think of myself as a visionnaire—I am rich with vision. I was held back by not having enough money to keep up with my vision.
What is the number-one quality you look for when hiring employees, and how do you evaluate if they possess that trait?
In regards to management positions, the ability to confront is something that many people have trouble doing. It seems to be the quality that sets our successful managers apart. Confronting ensures issues are addressed, allowing the opportunity to the reporting team to be successful. We attempt to assess this at the interview phase by asking them about the most difficult conversations they've had at work. From these answers we can evaluate their ease or discomfort with difficult conversations. I have good judgment and instinct to evaluate people quickly.
What's the best thing an employee/colleague ever said about you?
The best compliment I have received by my business colleagues was being honored as the first female inducted in the Alberta Business Hall of Fame.
If you were training another woman to take over your job, what's the most important advice you would offer her?
Think big and ask questions. My success has come from always thinking of where the company could go next, and I would want this to continue though my successor. Asking questions helps keep a pulse on where the team is at and keeps the team connected.
If you were to look at scrapbook of your professional career, what would be your favorite page? Which page would you like to remove?
The most recent page would be my favorite—I am very enthusiastic about where the company is at today, it really is still just the beginning of our company's story. I would not remove a page—I have learned the lessons I needed to learn along the way.
If someone were to write a book about your life, what would be an appropriate title?
Think Big, Grow Big
If you weren't in the beauty industry, what would you be doing?
I have always had a passion for fashion, clothing and fitness.
What are you working on now? What's your next professional step?
I am building a board of directors for my company and I will be the chairman for the board. Quarterly we will meet and review the financial performance and brand objectives. This is how I feel I can best support the leadership team I have chosen to run the company. I have taken on Lina as an ownership partner. I have taken the company to this level, and I'm more excited about viewing from the sidelines to see where the company can go.
I'm also currently working with a writer to write my book—Think Big, Grow Big. I am often asked how I reached my level of success, which motivated me to write my book. My hope is that this book helps other entrepreneurs—from any industry—to realize their full potential by thinking big to grow big.
I will talk about how I was a small-town girl who grew her company to be the beauty empire it is today, featuring nine salons and spas, two academies, and a full portfolio of professional and retail products.
How would you like to spend your retirement?
I want to do all the things I always wanted to do, like entertain my passion for fitness and cooking. I would like to spend more time in my homes in Mexico and Kelowna (a wine region in British Columbia). My day would consist of working out for three or four hours—going either to the gym, running, cycling, paddle boarding or kayaking. I also hope to be a grandmother down the road and spending time with my grandchildren. Family and business have always been my two greatest priorities in life.


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Zulu history
The Zulu nation, legendary for their fearlessness and discipline in battle, were transformed from a clan into a mighty nation under the rule of the famous warrior-king Shaka, and struck fear into the hearts of rival tribes, settlers and British armies in Natal. Many still marvel at how the British were defeated at the Battle of Isandlawana by a people armed only with spears and shields.
Known as Nguni after their leader, the ancestors of the Zulu came from central east Africa and settled in what became Zululand in Natal in the late 16th century. By 1785 the clan's descendents were calling themselves the abakwaZulu ("people of heaven") and later, ruled by Shaka, they would defeat and absorb other chiefdoms - resulting in the Zulu nation becoming renowned as one of the most formidable military forces in Africa.
Now, although very much a part of mainstream modern South Africa, the Zulu still strongly identify with their past, and their warrior ethic and rich history are clearly reflected in traditional Zulu ceremonies.
Zulu culture and lifestyle
Zulu society is patriarchal, with clearly defined rules dictating the duties of members as well as governing the manners and behaviour of subordinates towards superiors - such as women towards men and younger towards elder.
Zulu men and women are skilful crafters and use their skills to create items for daily use such as mats, baskets and storage vessels. Pottery is also an important element of Zulu tradition.
Singing and dancing are an integral part of Zulu lifestyle and their rich singing voices and sense of rhythm provide an experience not to be missed.
Dancing is very energetic and traditionally only performed by unmarried women and men. While the women tend to be more modest, the men traditionally incorporate battle and hunting movements into their dancing.
A traditional Zulu homestead is a circular cluster of thatched beehive huts that are home to a married man and his family. The huts are normally constructed from long grass, wood, reeds, cattle dung and the soil from termite mounds.
Experiencing it
For a glimpse into this rich culture and history, you can visit DumaZulu Traditional Village which neighbours Malala Lodge and is a 5 minute drive away. The DumaZulu residents form part of a "living museum" and carry out age-old traditions including spear, shield and clay pot making. The experience culminates in a display of traditional Zulu dancing.
Zamimpilo Community Market is 10 minutes drive from Malala and provides visitors with the opportunity to view and buy a wide array of Zulu crafts and curios.
Ilala Weavers
comprises the Ilala gallery, Thebalethu Craft Village and Zulu Cultural Museum and is 20 minutes away.
Mbonise Cultural Concepts and Safaris
allows you to explore Zulu culture and traditions on a walking tour of the Nampondo Community adjacent to the Hluhluwe-Imfolosi Game Reserve. The tour departs from the Memorial Gate entrance to the game reserve, which is 20 minutes from Malala.


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Africa Center for Strategic Studies
AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Assoc)
American Enterprise Institute
American Legislative Exchange Council
Arab-American Institute
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
Association for Career and Technical Education
Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training
Brookings Institution
Business Executives for National Security (BENS)
Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)
Center for Law and Social Policy
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
Congressional Research Service, Public Health (CRS)
Congressman Jim Cooper (TN)
Congressman Tim Bishop (NY)
Corporation for National and Community Service
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
DCI Group
Dept. Commerce, ANESA
Dept. of Education
Feminist Majority Foundation
Freedom House
Global Policy Group
Good Harbor Consulting
Green America
Hispanic Leadership Network
House of Representatives, Turkish-American Association
Iraqi Embassy under the Commercial Attaché
Korean Embassy
Locke Lorde
Margaret Spellings & Company
Motion Picture Association of America
NAFTA Desk, Mex. Embassy
National Coalition for the Homeless
National WIC
OAS (Organization of American States, Protocol)
Office of Congressman David Price
Office of Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Office of Susan G. Komen
On Message Inc.
PR Collaborative and Dickstein/Shapiro
Press Intern at the American Action Forum
Pulitzer Center
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
Rep. Chabot (OH)
Rep. John Barrow (D-GA) and Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA)
Rep. Robin Kelly
Rep. Tim Waltz (D-MN)
Search for Common Ground
Sen. Kay Hagan
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX)
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)
Senator Scott Brown (MA)
Senior Counsel of Ethics for the Office of General Counsel, EPA
Serbian Embassy
Solidarity Center
State Department
Tasty Concepts Inc.
The Arab American Institute
The Astarte Project (John Snow, Inc.)
The Center for Democracy in the Americas
The Cohen Group
The Eleison Group
The Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation
Uruguayan Embassy
US Council of Catholic Bishops
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New Favre Jeans Commercial
Seriously guys? Whether or not you like what you got, doesn't this just come down to false advertising? Sorry ladies.
The airline is Cebu Pacific Air out of the Philippines and I wish I could be on one of those flights! Every flight I've ever been on has never featured anything like this. I think it should be mandatory. This particular video has almost 7 million views, crazy.
This Volkswagen is deemed dangerous and abandoned and has to be removed from the owners front lawn. Check out the full story by CLICKING HERE!
Do you like the Sudan? Do you like music? Do you like movies? Then have a got an artist for you! His name is Bangs, and he just want to take you to da movies!
Need a pick me up? Go ahead, feel good!
Check out the Ike's special story, CLICK HERE!
According to a story from The Trentonian, a woman found a potato that she swears looks like Jay Leno. What do you think?
I think the woman is crazy and I wouldn't eat that potato.
Last week Sesame Street decided to pull a clip that featured singer Katy Perry and Elmo. The outfit Perry was wearing was a bit to cleavage happy and it got the clip axed. You can check out my previous entry to read more and watch the video in question.
Well, I wonder what Sesame Street would think of her new clothing choice:
Well done SNL, well done.
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7 mid-cap stocks that consistently crush earnings
These companies beat expectations in the last 9 quarters. Here's why you should be watching them this earnings season.
Earnings season is the most dangerous time of the year for companies and investors alike. The Street frequently punishes companies that fall short of expectations, with investors quickly bailing on stocks that show even a glimpse of weakness.
Take Apple (AAPL) for example. Even though the company's recent fourth-quarter results beat analyst estimates, Apple was hit with a 10% loss just hours after the release because sales and margin year-over-year growth slumped in key areas.
It's a simple lesson, but also one that reinforces just how important it is to invest in companies that consistently beat expectations. Companies that consistently beat earnings expectations are sending a big message to the market.
At the highest level, an earnings surprise says a lot about management. It demonstrates management's ability to identify new investment opportunities to drive return on equity. It also means the company's leadership effectively manages analyst expectations. Letting the analyst community get too bullish, and then missing overly optimistic estimates is a cardinal sin for a good management team.
It's also important to recognize that earnings surprises are driven by earnings growth. A company with a consistent record of beating estimates is demonstrating its ability to grow earnings in all different stages of the economic cycle. Consistent earnings growth also helps on the valuation front, still the single most important factor affecting a company's share price.
As you can see, a company that consistently beats expectations has a few things to brag about.
But when it comes to large caps, heavy analyst coverage makes it hard to sneak up on the Street with anything new, even an earnings surprise. On the other side of the spectrum, small caps have so little analyst coverage that can it can lead to extreme volatility.
That's why I look to mid-caps when I want to find companies that consistently beat earnings. Mid-cap stocks offer a great blend of growth, stability and the perfect amount of analyst coverage to set the foundation for an earnings surprise that will push shares higher.
I built a list of seven mid-caps that consistently crush earnings. In fact, each one of the stocks listed has had an average earnings surprise of more than 50% in the last nine quarters.
Of the seven, two companies stand out: Hillshire Brands because it operates in the bullish food and agriculture industry, and Atmos Energy because of its leverage to natural gas.
1. Hillshire Brands Co. (HSH)
Hillshire Brands is a food manufacturer with an impressive portfolio of brands that includes Jimmy Dean, Ball Park and Sara Lee. With the food and agriculture stocks jumping higher in the past few years, Hillshire Brands has been on the move, up a market-beating 33%. These gains have been driven by solid earnings growth, with analysts looking for 17% earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2012 and another 6% in 2013.
This has lifted Hillshire Brands to an average earnings surprise of 59% in the last nine quarters. The company also carries a solid dividend yield of 1.7%, which is almost on par with the 10-year Treasury note's 1.9% yield.
2. Atmos Energy (ATO)
This utility company stores and distributes natural gas in the U.S. This places the company in an excellent position to capitalize on the secular growth trend in the consumption of natural gas. Atmos is up 17% in the past year, almost directly in line with the S&P 500. As a utility, this stock offers high barriers to entry, consistent growth and a solid dividend yield of 3.5%. But in spite of its status as a utility, growing demand for natural gas has lifted Atmos to an average earnings surprise of 56% in the last nine quarters.
Risks to Consider: Actual earnings are important but forward guidance is as well. Companies that beat earnings expectations can still trade lower if guidance comes in below expectations.
Action to Take --> These seven mid-caps have averaged more than a 50% earnings surprise in the last nine quarters. And with Hillshire benefiting from the bullish trend in food and agriculture, and Atmos in position to gain from the natural gas boom, these are two mid-cap stocks with strong histories of earnings surprises to keep an eye on this earnings season.
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With Magnastar system service set to be discontinued next month, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport-based Banyan Air Service is urging operators to plan their upgrades soon, warning that the number of qualified shops and available equipment is nearing capacity. There are approximately 1,100 Magnastar operators.
Information technology
I've been reading and thinking a lot about the late Steve Jobs. One thing that strikes me is how strange it sounds to precede his name with "the late." Another is how few people like him are running companies today. I believe the number might be approximately…zero.
Satcom solutions provider SkyTrac Systems (Booth No. 4106) is launching SkyWeb Mobile for iPhone, Blackberry and Android smartphones at Heli-Expo 2011.
Southern California charter operator Clay Lacy Aviation said it will equip its fleet of more than 60 owned and managed business jets with Aircell's high-speed Internet service. System installations, which began last month and will continue through next year, represent the first fleet-wide selection of the Aircell service by a business aircraft operator.
International Communications Group (ICG) last month announced that its NxtMail Over Iridium global e-mail services will now be available to users of Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry smartphones and Apple's iPhone. To support the services, ICG has introduced an Iridium satcom server capable of providing the wireless link enabling BlackBerry and iPhone users simply to walk onto the airplane and start sending and receiving e-mail.
Midcoast Aviation in East Cahokia, Ill., is offering customers BlackBerry connectivity. The company, based at St. Louis Downtown Airport, has already installed equipment to allow in-flight BlackBerry use in a Gulfstream IV and two Bombardier Global Expresses.
These are just a few of the prizes being given away in monthly drawings sponsored by aviation services provider Jet Aviation. The West Palm Beach, Fla. company announced the program last month as a means of promoting use of its online pre-arrival system.
IBM Euroflight, the computer giant's European corporate flight department, is to close down before the end of June due to "insufficient activity." Its two Dassault Falcon 2000 jets are to be sold and bargaining between management and the unions as to the future of the operation's 20 permanent employees–including seven pilots and seven maintenance technicians–at its Paris Le Bourget Airport base is at an advanced stage.
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Young adults with autism are getting help with life skills and a head start on their careers.
New study finds running just five minutes each day can prolong your life. Erika Edwards reports.
Offials are concerned that an Ebola outbreak in West Africa could make it to U.S. shores. Tracie Potts reports.
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Apple's tweaked AirPort Extreme serves stronger Wi-Fi with 2.8X power boostThe new AirPort Extreme was quietly released by Apple this week with no mention of new features, but it actually has increased power output for increased Wi-Fi signal strength and range.
When broadcasting 802.11n Wi-Fi in 40Mhz wide mode, the new AirPort Extreme has a maximum output power of 392.64mW, which is more than 2.8 times greater than the 139.32mW maximum output of the previous model.
The details come from technical documents filed this week with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. It was the FCC that first revealed the new AirPort Extreme, dubbed model A1408, before the hardware went on sale in Apple's store.
The tweaked AirPort Extreme hardware became available on Tuesday, but Apple made no mention of the hardware upgrade. Its website does not reveal that the AirPort Extreme is a new model, or that it has 2.8 times more power output than its predecessor.
AppleInsider spoke with the repair gurus at iFixit, who compared the two FCC certifications for the old and new AirPort Extreme. While it's impossible to tell exactly what kind of real-world improvements the new A1408 model might offer without testing, owner Luke Soules said the extra power in the new hardware will "definitely increase signal strength and range."
Theoretically, and in a vacuum, a power increase of 2.8 would provide the same signal strength at 1.6 times the distance, he explained. But real-world usage will vary, and any performance boost could be minimal, perhaps explaining why Apple chose not to advertise the modifications.
The new AirPort Extreme was released alongside a refreshed Time Capsule, which now comes in a higher capacity 3TB model for $499. With the new Time Capsule as well, Apple made no mention of any new features, and neither device is advertised online as "New to the Store."
The release of the new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule put to rest rumors that suggested Apple would switch the wireless devices to its lightweight iOS operating system, also found on the iPhone, iPad and new Apple TV. Apple's existing AirPort and Time Capsule products have for years used embedded ARM processors built by Marvell, but they run a unique embedded operating system, and there is no indication that the operating system has changed.
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Before becoming executive director at the Delaware Art Museum, Rice worked at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for 19 years, during which time she served as curator of education (1986-1997), senior curator of education (1997-2001) and associate director for programs. As associate director for programs, she oversaw the departments of special exhibitions, education, publications, the library and the archives. She has also headed the education departments of the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Conn., and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say the winner of a roach-eating contest in South Florida died shortly after downing dozens of the live bugs as well as worms. The grand prize in Friday night's contest was a live python.
The Broward County sheriff's office says in a news release that it is waiting for an autopsy to give the official cause of death.
However, the news release Monday says 32-year-old Edward Archbold became ill soon after winning and collapsed in front of the Ben Siegel Reptile Store where the contest. The store is in Deerfield Beach about 40 miles north of Miami. Archbold was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Review: Serious Sam Double D XXL is a gun-stacking, time-traveling, enemy-blasting good time
If there's something left to be desired after playing Serious Sam Double D XXL, it's a delicious, juicy double bacon cheeseburger. Hell, I could probably even go for a triple or, like, some weird burrito-and-burger combination. The reason for this is due to the constant theme of stacking in Double D XXL. Throughout the entirety of this time-traveling adventure, you're frequently... Read More


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A Lock Holds the Key to Restoring Migratory Fish
Author's Note: This blog originally ran a year ago, following time afield with shad researchers on Florida's Apalachicola River. Recently, the researchers released new information with some exciting new results on Alabama shad restoration. This blog provides the background information on the project. Check back tomorrow for a look at the results of this project, which is making a big difference in migratory fish conservation.
Take PVC pipe. Attach to a home water pump. Add water.
It's a simple recipe, but one that might be enough to help move millions of the migratory fish species known as Alabama shad over dams, so they can spawn in rivers throughout the southeastern United States. For millions of dollars less than conventional methods. With potentially big gains for sport fisheries in those rivers.
"It's low cost, low risk and low tech," says Steve Herrington, director of freshwater conservation for The Nature Conservancy in Florida. "You can buy any of the basic equipment at Home Depot. And we have the science to back it up."
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How can we re-frame tax policy to make people happier about paying taxes and/or spending pro-socially?
We already require people to pay taxes, both for their own good and for the good of society as a whole. Michael Norton's talk, everyday experience, and our tribal evolutionary history suggest that pro-social spending makes us happier. Yet, many people hate paying taxes, possibly (as per Rory Sutherland's talk) because of the way tax policy is perceived or structured, or because they hate the lack of control as to where their money goes.
If you think social policies should be structured in such a way as to give the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people, then is there a way to structure tax policy in such a way to make people happier about paying taxes and/or spending pro-socially?
For example, maybe allowing (or requiring) people to pay some percentage of their taxes (beyond what they pay to the general fund) on some pre-approved set of necessary social programs, but allowing people to choose which ones, could be a policy that would promote pro-social behavior, and thereby produce happier and tighter-knit communities, nations, etc.
Such a policy would, in fact, be less restrictive than either taxation or education, both of which we already require. We don't allow selfish behavior (not paying taxes, remaining ignorant) in either of those cases, because we understand that pro-social laws and policies are necessary for society to function at all.
Policies like this are particularly necessary right now in the US, for example, where the country is extremely divided politically. This could also get the Mitt Romneys of the world to gain an appreciation of the interdependence that allows them to become and remain wealthy.
So, given that pro-social spending makes people happy (a la Michael Norton's talk) and given that re-framing where money goes can make people happier about paying money (as per Rory Sutherland's talk), how would you structure taxes so that people would be happier about paying them?
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Apr 26 2012: The social good? Are we talking about strengthening or weakening the human spirit?
How is it good for society to expand on a sector that is dependent upon government subsidies and private charity?
How does denying an individual or company the opportunity to fail and learn a valuable lesson become good for society?
All you are talking about is Industrializing Compassion. What happens when something is industrialized? Isn't someone getting exploited?
Anyway, the path you are on will only lead to fewer producers and more dependents. Before you expend more energy in this direction try studying human nature. Human nature will dictate the consequences of the "pro-social" avenue you are on.
Good luck on your journey.
Apr 26 2012: So let me get this straight. Suppose the first 10 dollars of your income taxes were refunded to you every year, on the condition that you had to spend it pro-socially, on someone other than you. Hell, it might even just be a "suggestion" that you can opt out of and not a "requirement" (if you've read Nudge by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, then you could call it libertarian paternalism, since the default option is the healthy one.)
As per this talk, it wouldn't matter how people spent pro-socially, just that they did so, and they would be better off for it. And this would tend to make people happier, on average, and possibly give them a sense of how interdependent people are. And because they could choose where the money would go, it's hard to see how one particular "sector" would expand. Industrialization, in my mind, implies standardization, and this would be anything but that.
So, I'm not entirely sure what you're talking about with "expand on a sector that is dependent upon government subsidies and private charity," but (back to the question) do you really think a policy like this would increase the number of "dependents" relative to "producers"? If you're talking about a "sector" of "dependent people" I think this is an insane and broad brush to paint with - we're all interdependent. You probably don't grow all your own food or make all your own clothing or produce all your own electricity - we all live off of the (legal, technological, educational, scientific, etc.) infrastructure created by people who came before us, as well as the labor of others. We're all interdependent.
For the record, I reject the Ayn Rand framework entirely - here is an article by Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz on rising income inequality in the face of growing productivity of the average American:
What you produce is not at all the same as what you take - they are very distinct activities.
Apr 26 2012: I will agree with you that it is good when people DIRECTLY help each other. However, when a system is designed for people to help their fellow man INDIRECTLY the seeds of corruption are layed.
We are all interdependent. Yet, to facillitate the means by which people are able to be involved in the marketplace only gives way to more corruption and "exploitation". When an individual does not earn their own money they then do not treat that money the same way. Easy come, easy go. Giving people money only makes them more easily used to enrichen the wealthy.
The reason for the convolution of the modern day is because the rich and powerful through legislation are getting competitive advantages and gaining access to new customers; example, the world markets.
I have never read Ayn Rand, though I have wanted to. Nevertheless, I have seen the damage social programs have done to individuals and areas where they are reliant upon those social programs. They are void of ambition and imagination to create their own world. They wait for the next check to continue their monthly existence and are unhappy with the world around them. All the while they are looking for someone to blame for their meager existence.
What you produce is not at all the same as what you take - they are very distinct activities.
I do understand where you are coming from. People have to have the best of everything and consume more than they produce. They drive diesel pickups when they do not need them. They eat till they are so fat they can't move. And the list goes. Where we differ is why this is this way.
Prosperity is a double edged sword. When individuals do not have the developed character to withstand the temptations of a prosperous economy they will be eaten up by it. Just because we want something does not mean we should be given what we want.
Apr 26 2012: Rand is brilliant, just imperfect, but her work is so powerful and she goes 99% of the way to the right answer that I can overlook the 1% of inconsistencies. Murray Rothbard eliminated the inconsistencies but as he did not write dramatic fiction and did not go into personal philosophy as much, I'd only recommend him to someone who wanted to get the finer details right.
Ayn Rand essentially demonstrated that you don't need a government, that it is the purest manifestation of evil. However, instead of going all the way with this idea, she instead stopped at monarchism - the idea of a very, very small government, which is a big mistake I beleive. Also, she overlooked the emotional side of things - she was correct in matters of the ego and not letting your emotions blindly dictate your actions, but she did not express the kind of complete portrayal of a happy human being that a philosopher should.
Another great philosopher is Stephan Molyneux: he combines rational philosophy, Austrian economics and modern psychology into an intellectually consistent framework. Here is his best video:
Apr 26 2012: i would say, for the open minded, who are curious, rand mght be good as an eye opener. but for those who intend to nitpick, or dismiss an idea if they spot any problems, rand can have the opposite effect.
for example. rand idolizes entrepreneurs. while in reality, we have to "worship" entrepreneur function, but not any specific entrepreneur. we all know that businessmen are far far from being the nice guys. they are the ones who happily stand in queues at senators' offices with large bags of money, and they never complain about it. they are the ones who put poisons in our food if they can, and they are the bernie madoffs and other bigtime bandits who happily steal what they can lay a hand on. corporate figures are not the good guys. they are not the heroes. most of them are just opportunists, as everyone else.
capitalism is not good because it makes such figures the leaders. capitalism is good exactly because it keeps such figures in check way better than the state can.
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For the past two years, social media platforms have been rolling out machine translation, enabling multilingual interactions. However, the people interacting in these platforms often know each other already, and have a language in common (i.e., friends). But what happens when machine translation is used to facilitate interactions among strangers, who perhaps have common interests but not a common language?
The earliest social media platform to enable machine translation was probably Facebook, which began autotranslating conversations in Facebook pages (a good place to start given that Pages are more likely to bring people who speak different languages together). Likewise, Google+ and Twitter later released similar features, enabling, for example, Spanish-speaking Twitter users to read the tweets from the now toppled Egyptian president Muhammad Morsi, translated from Arabic to Spanish:
How often do these types of multilingual interactions occur? Ethan Zuckerman posed a similar question when wondering what the numbers were for machine translations, in the context of a discussion about the challenges of having people pay attention to content outside their immediate reach.
With that in mind, we decided to look into some numbers using data from our own social media platform: Socl, which started offering machine translation since last year. Socl, like Twitter, often brings strangers together who might not speak the same language, example:


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There is literally a whole page dedicated to James Van Der Beek gifs. Day made.
This blog is wonderful. Watch the vandermemes video.
Whenever the real world becomes aware of an internet meme and then creates a meme about the original meme, I am...
This is what I would be if I could find my car loan sign in information…um…yeah.
actor James Van Der Beek has created a series of animated gifs expressing a full range of emotions and reactions
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Coldplay cleared traffic -- foot and auto -- on Monday on a street in Sydney, Australia in order to shoot a video for their song "Sky Full of Stars." Well, talk about a quick turnaround: the video is now up on the band's official YouTube channel .
The clip shows Chris Martin walking down a busy street, past lots of people who clearly know that they're taking part in a Coldplay video. Martin's carrying an acoustic guitar and has a one-man band-load of instruments strapped to his person. He's singing the song as he walks down the street, stopping occasionally to sing to random people.
Martin then stops at an open lot, where he meets his band mates and they begin to play together, with fans dancing all around. Martin then leaves and continues to walk down the street, singing and playing as before, and eventually meets up with the rest of the band; they finish the song with fans singing along.
While it sounds fairly straightforward, what's particularly cool about the video is that it's obvious that everyone's aware they're being filmed. Passers-by are taking videos on their phones and smiling at Chris Martin, and you can often see production assistants on the edges, directing the flow of extras.
Coldplay has two shows left on its short tour: they're both at Royal Albert Hall in London, on July 1 and 2.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities brought in searchlights and went house to house overnight, looking for any other possible victims after a deafening explosion killed one person, leveled two homes and set two others ablaze in an Indianapolis neighborhood.
The explosion forced about 200 people from the devastated neighborhood and two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Authorities said one body was recovered after the flames were extinguished from the blast that shattered windows, crumpled walls and did other damage to dozens of other homes.
Lieut. Bonnie Hensley, with the Indianapolis Fire Department, says the neighborhood "looks like a war zone."
The blast was heard for miles all around.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown. Investigators are expected to better assess the rubble after daybreak for clues to what happened. Meanwhile, all power, gas and other utilities were shut off.
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045-a-13-(Pam Brainerd (BRAY'-nuhrd), neighbor, in AP interview)-"thought this was"-Indianapolis resident Pam Brainerd says after the explosion she grabbed her two dogs and evacuated the area. (11 Nov 2012)
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041-c-09-(Jeni O'Malley, AP correspondent)-"across the neighborhood"-AP correspondent Jeni O'Malley reports the explosion was seen and felt over a wide area. (11 Nov 2012)
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043-a-13-(Pam Brainerd (BRAY'-nuhrd), neighbor, in AP interview)-"off the frame"-Indianapolis resident Pam Brainerd lives in the neighborhood where the explosion occurred. (11 Nov 2012)
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044-a-12-(Pam Brainerd (BRAY'-nuhrd), neighbor, in AP interview)-"it from spreading"-Pam Brainerd, who lives in the neighborhood where the explosion occurred, says it looked like a war zone in the area. (11 Nov 2012)
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Ok, DUI Roadblocks Are Illegal and Don't Work, But….Posted by Lawrence Taylor on October 12th, 2006
As readers of this blog know, I've railed long and hard in the past about the ineffectiveness and unconstitutionality of DUI roadblocks (or, to use the government's PR term, "sobriety checkpoints"). To begin with, they are illegal — a clear and blatant violation of the Fourth Amendment. From my earlier post, "DUI Sobriety Checkpoints: Unconstitutional?":
The Constitution of the United States pretty clearly says that police can't just stop someone and conduct an investigation unless there are "articulable facts" indicating possible criminal activity. So how can they do exactly that with DUI roadblocks?
Good question. And it was raised in the case of Michigan v. Sitz (496 U.S. 444), in which the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed a decision of the Michigan Supreme Court striking down drunk driving roadblocks as unconstitutional. In a 6-3 decision, the Court reversed the Michigan court, holding that roadblocks were constitutionally permissible. Chief Justice Rehnquist began his majority opinion by admitting that DUI roadblocks (aka "sobriety checkpoints") do, in fact, constitute a "seizure" within the language of the 4th Amendment. In other words, yes, it's a blatant violation of the Constitution. However….
However, it's only a little one, and there's all this "carnage" on the highways MADD tells us we've got to do something about. The "minimal intrusion on individual liberties", he wrote, must be "weighed" against the need for and effectiveness of roadblocks. In other words, the ends justify the (illegal) means….aka, "The DUI exception to the Constitution".
The dissenting justices pointed out that the Constitution doesn't make exceptions: The sole question is whether the police had probable cause to stop the individual driver. As Justice Brennan wrote, "That stopping every car might make it easier to prevent drunken driving…is an insufficient justification for abandoning the requirement of individualized suspicion." Brennan concluded by noting that "The most disturbing aspect of the Court's decision today is that it appears to give no weight to the citizen's interest in freedom from suspicionless investigatory seizures".
Rehnquist's justification for ignoring the Constitution rested on the assumption that DUI roadblocks were "necessary" and "effective". Are they? As Justice Stevens wrote in his own dissenting opinion, the Michigan court had already reviewed the statistics on DUI sobriety checkpoints/roadblocks: "The findings of the trial court, based on an extensive record and affirmed by the Michigan Court of Appeals, indicate that the net effect of sobriety checkpoints on traffic safety is infinitesimal and possibly negative".
So ignoring our Constitution for the moment (an increasingly common practice), are these roadblocks in fact "necessary" and "effective"?
As I've repeatedly pointed out in past posts (e.g., "Do DUI Roadblocks Work?", "Do DUI Roadblocks Work: Part 2"), the facts clearly indicate they are not. In fact, the main purpose now appears to be as a tool for raising revenue from fines for expired licenses or registration, broken tailights, not using seat belts, etc. (see "Roadblocks for Fun and Profit").
So how do you justify the continuation of roadblocks? Well, consider the following recent news story:
Are DUI Checkpoints a Good Idea?
Fargo, ND – Oct. 8 It's been two years since Fargo police began conducting sobriety checkpoints, and the operation is being called a success despite some checkpoints yielding no arrests.
"The deterrent value of the checkpoint has already been accomplished before the checkpoint starts — people decide not to drink and drive", said Sgt. Mathew Sanders. "The operation is not about the number of driving under the influence arrests made, but instead, it's about raising awareness to deter people from drinking and driving." (Emphasis added)
So, let's see….DUI roadblocks are a clear violation of the Fourth Amendment. But that's ok, because they're so good at identifying drunk drivers. But actually they're not. Well, ok, but at least they "raise awareness".
Maybe we've got something here….How about roadblocks to check for current auto insurance — to "deter" those without valid coverage from driving? Roadblocks to check everyone for driver's licenses? Unpaid parking tickets? Heck, we can keep drug dealers off the streets if we can stop everyone to see if there are drugs in the car. Or how about…..


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Byer says workers are getting used to the new trucks and adjusted routes. That is, in some cases, delaying pickup. "The routes are totally different," said Byer. "So someone who might have been working a private road in Plant City, now it's a new driver, its Republic and they haven't gone down some of those roads. So that might be new for them."
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Professor Vincent Gaffney is Chair in Landscape Archaeology and Geomatics and Director of the Visual and Spatial Technology Centre (VISTA).
Professor Gaffney received his undergraduate and research degrees from the University of Reading and began his career as Co-Director of the Maddle Farm Project – a landscape survey of the Berkshire Downs. Following a period in museums he undertook research in Croatia and Slovenia and pioneered the application of geographical information systems (GIS) in archaeology. His work on the Adriatic Islands provided the first substantial use of GIS in Europe and this was followed by the Wroxeter Hinterland Project, which received the prestigious Queens Award for Higher Education for its use of novel technology.
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Following postgraduate studies at reading Professor Gaffney has gained an international profile in archaeological and heritage research. His current research projects include mapping the inundated landscapes of the Southern North Sea, agent-based modelling of the battle of Manzikert (1071) in Anatolia and the "Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes" Project - where he leads the UK team creating 3D and virtual imaging of the largely unmapped world heritage landscape. Other recent fieldwork has included a major project investigating Roman Wroxeter, survey of Diocletian's mausoleum in Split, the wetland landscape of the river Cetina (Croatia), fieldwork in Italy centred on the Roman town at Forum Novum, historic landscape characterisation at Fort Hood (Texas) and internet mapping of the Mundo Maya region.
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Combine yeast, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt and sugar in a food processor; pulse to mix. Combine hot water and oil in a measuring cup. With the motor running, gradually pour in enough of the hot liquid until the mixture forms a sticky ball. The dough should be quite soft. If it seems dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water; if too sticky, add 1 to 2 tablespoons flour. Process until the dough forms a ball, then process for 1 minute to knead.
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Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the lowest oven rack; preheat oven to 500°F or highest setting. Roll and top the pizza as desired (we suggest a 13-inch circle) and bake the pizza until the bottom is crisp and golden, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve immediately.
A bag of frozen peppers and onions can be a quick start to a stir-fry. Here, the peppers and onions are combined with almost fat-free chicken tenders for a speedy dinner. Serve this dish with warm polenta rounds or brown rice.
Ingredients1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces (see variation)1 tablespoon canola oil1 16-ounce package frozen bell pepper and onion mix
Combine sugar, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or overnight.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pepper-and-onion mix and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the spice-rubbed chicken and cook, stirring, until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Variation Make Stir-Fried Spicy Beef by using 1 pound of stir-fry beef or thinly sliced top round steak instead of chicken in this dish.
Crumbled tofu replaces the ricotta in our Italian-style vegetarian meal.
Ingredients12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained, rinsed and crumbled3 cups chopped spinach1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons finely chopped Kalamata olives1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 25-ounce jar marinara sauce, preferably lower-sodium, divided1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse, return to the pot and cover with cold water until ready to use.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add tofu and spinach, and cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts and the mixture is heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in Parmesan, olives, crushed red pepper, salt and 2/3 cup marinara sauce.
Wipe out the skillet and spread 1 cup of the remaining marinara sauce in the bottom. To make lasagna rolls, place a noodle on a work surface and spread 1/4 cup of the tofu filling along it. Roll up and place the roll, seam-side down, in the pan. Repeat with the remaining noodles and filling. (The tofu rolls will be tightly packed in the pan.) Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the rolls.
Place the pan over high heat, cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium; let simmer for 3 minutes. Sprinkle the rolls with mozzarella and cook, covered, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.
Ingredients1⁄2 cup sour cream (non-fat) 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise (fat-free) 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) 1⁄2 package taco seasoning (package low-sodium, divided) 1 pound cod or white fish fillets (cut into 1 inch pieces) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups red and green cabbage (shredded) 2 cups tomato (diced) 12 corn tortillas (6-inch, warmed)
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, and 2 Tablespoon seasoning mix.
In a medium bowl, combine cod, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and remaining seasoning mix; pour into large skillet. Cook stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Fill warm tortillas with fish mixture.
Top with cabbage, tomato, sour cream mixture, lime wedges, and taco sauce.
Ingredients1 yellow onion (chopped)1 carrot (chopped or shredded)1 green pepper (chopped)1 pound ground turkey (or chicken)1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces, unsalted)1 can whole tomatoes (15 ounces, crushed)1 can mushroom (8 ounces, drained)1⁄4 cup barbecue sauce6 whole wheat buns (split in half to make 12)
Sauté onions, carrots, green pepper and ground turkey or chicken in a pan over medium-heat for 5 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, and seasonings and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until thick.
Serve open-faced on toasted or plain whole-wheat buns.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Ingredients1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon soy sauce1⁄3 cup water1 cup carrot (sliced)2 cups broccoli1 bell pepper (chopped)1 onion (chopped)1 package fresh mushrooms (sliced)2 tablespoons oil8 ounces sliced beef
Mix spices, soy sauce and water; set aside.
Wash vegetables. Slice carrots, broccoli and mushrooms. Chop onions and bell peppers.
Heat oil in large frying pan and add meat when oil is hot; stir until brown.
Push meat to the side and in the middle of the pan add carrots, onions and peppers. Cook them for one minute 6. Add mushrooms and broccoli. Cook until they are tender.
Add liquid mixture and cook until bubbly.
Reduce heat, cover pan and cook for two more minutes.
Serve over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.
Ingredients2 pork chops1 sweet potato (peeled)1⁄2 orange (sliced)1 dash of cinnamon 1 dash of salt 1 dash of black pepper
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium skillet, brown pork chops in a small amount of oil.
Cut sweet potato into 1/2-inch slices.
Place meat and sweet potato slices in a baking dish and top with orange slices; sprinkle with seasonings.
Cover and bake for 1 hour until meat is tender. Cook pork to 160° F.
Ingredients1 vegetable oil spray (nonstick)2 cartons spinach (12 ounce, frozen, thawed)1 cup brown rice (cooked)2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup egg-white substitute (liquid)3⁄4 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded fat-free)1 cup milk (fat-free)1⁄2 onion (medium, chopped)1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (low-sodium)1⁄4 teaspoon marjoram (dried)1⁄4 teaspoon thyme (dried)1⁄4 teaspoon rosemary (dried)
Spray a 2-quart baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
Place thawed spinach in a colander and press to remove excess water.
Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix until combined.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
Cut the casserole into eight squares and serve. This casserole can be prepared 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
Ingredients2 Tablespoons vegetable oil1 pound chicken meat (mostly white preferred)1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 (14.5 ounces) can reduced sodium (33%) chicken broth1 (18.75 ounces) can tomatillos, drained and chopped1 (16 ounces) can diced tomatoes, no salt added preferred1 (7 ounces) can diced green chilies4 cups fresh spinach½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon ground coriander seed¼ teaspoon ground cumin1 (15 ounces) can white beans1 cup corn (frozen, or no salt added canned)Toppings: lime, avocado, cilantro, light sour cream, no salt added corn tortilla chips
Boil chicken pieces in water till done and remove from bone. Dice meat and set aside.
Heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
Stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies and spices. Bring to boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
Put fresh spinach in microwavable glass bowl with a few tablespoons water. Heat for 2 minutes till soft and wilted. Cool slightly, drain, chop and add to soup pot.
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Ingredients2 teaspoon olive oil ¼ cup each: lemon juice and orange juice1 large onion, sliced 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel16 ounces diced canned tomatoes 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon each (crushed): dried oregano, thyme, basil 1 cup dry white wine ½ cup mushrooms, sliced ½ teaspoon black pepper1 pound mild fish (flounder, cod, tilapia, haddock)
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Arrange fish in baking dish; cover with sauce.
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LAWRENCEVILLE -- Gwinnett commissioners were briefed Tuesday on a recommendation for how to use federal housing dollars next year.
The annual application for Community Development Block Grants and other assistance is due to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in November. The grants fund property acquisition and rehabilitation, home ownership assistance and infrastructure improvements.
The CDBG grants reached a high of about $6 million in 2010 but are projected to fall below $3 million for 2012. That's about 60 percent of what the county received this year, grants manager Tanikia Jackson told commissioners.
Gwinnett County government, cities and nonprofit organizations proposed projects for 2012 that total more than $12 million, but the county only expects to be able to grant about $2.2. million, Jackson said.
"That's the worst I've seen it be in terms of what was required and what was funded," Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash said.
Staff recommendations would allocate just less than $2 million to construct a kitchen in the new Gwinnett Senior Services Center, $123,000 to the Gwinnett Children's Shelter, $66,000 to the Hi Hope Service Center and $47,000 to Gwinnett Community Services.
A public hearing and comment phase for the plan will begin next month, and commissioners are expected to approve the final application in October.
HOME program grants, designed to create affordable low-income housing, would provide $504,000 for down payment assistance, $144,000 for the Community Housing Development Organization and $72,000 for administration.
Emergency Shelter Grants would be shared by local nonprofits like Norcross Cooperative Ministry, Partnership for Domestic Violence, Center for Pan Asian Services and the Salvation Army.
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MOSCOW -- Samantha Stosur will face doubles partner Svetlana Kuznetsova in the semifinals of the Kremlin Cup after both players won in straight sets Friday.
Stosur extended her unbeaten run to eight matches by defeating Ana Ivanovic 7-5, 6-4, while Kuznetsova beat second-seeded Roberta Vinci 6-2, 6-3.
Also, defending men's champion Andreas Seppi of Italy made it into his fifth semifinal of the season after Edouard Roger-Vasselin retired with a neck strain while trailing 5-2.
In a rematch of last year's three-set semifinal match between former Grand Slam champions, Ivanovic took a 3-0 lead but Stosur broke back twice to win the opener. An early break in the second set was enough for the Australian to defeat the former top-ranked Ivanovic for the second straight year.
"Probably having a match won here last year, I certainly had a few things in my head that I wanted to try to do today against her," Stosur said. "And right from the start it was kind of working and from that my confidence kind of built, and I was able to keep going and play well till the end."
Last Sunday, Stosur won the fifth title of her career in Osaka, Japan, while Ivanovic lost in the Linz final.
Kuznetsova, a two-time Grand Slam champion, broke twice in the first set. But Vinci offered more resistance in the second, trading breaks twice before the Russian took a 4-2 lead.
"Today I played really well in the first set with some slight mistakes in the second, which I managed to overcome," Kuznetsova said. "I hope I'll be able to boost my performance in the next matches as well."
The Russian will be playing in her first semifinal this season and her first at a home event since she lost to Serena Williams in 2007.
In the men's tournament, Roger-Vasselin strained his neck during the warm-up and had it treated after the first game.
"From his first service game and down in the match he couldn't serve normally," Seppi said. "I would never like to win like this but sometimes it happens."
Seppi will next play Mikhail Kukushkin, who beat Andrey Golubev 6-4, 7-6 (4).
Croatian veteran Ivo Karlovic advanced to his second semifinal of the season by winning eight consecutive games and landing 11 aces to rout Russian teenager Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-0.