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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
But don't be fooled by the name "baby artichoke" as they're not "baby" or "immature" artichoke at all. An artichoke plant will sprout several regular sized artichokes near the top of the plant and much smaller ones near the bottom of the plant, which are labeled as "baby artichokes." Clever marketing, eh? The smaller artichokes have the same flavor the big boys, but have no prickly hairs in the center, so they're much easier to prepare.
This week's Spring Fling with my friends is all about celebrating artichokes!
The baby artichokes are a little larger than the size of a golf ball (try not to buy any larger than that) and they're very easy to prepare. The first step is to cut off the top portion of the artichoke.
Now peel and snap off the first two layers of leaves until you reach pale, smooth leaves.
Just like this:
The entire tender center is edible. Slice them just like this:
Oh, about 1/4″ thick:
Let the slices soak in lemony water so that they don't discolor.
When I'm ready to cook, I like to put all of the artichokes into a salad spinner to dry them completely.
Heat a large saute pan (or wok!) with olive oil and saute the artichokes for a few minutes.
Then add the garlic slices (if you had added garlic first, they would have burned)
Give 'em a good toss until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Throw in some chopped fresh tomatoes.
Season with salt, pepper.
Squeeze in lemon juice.
Pour in wine and broth.
Cover and let the artichokes cook through on medium heat.
Finish it off with some fresh parsley.
Serve while hot!
Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Tomatoes
Choose baby artichokes that are a little bigger than a golf ball but no larger than that (or you'll have to deal with prickly centers). The smaller the artichoke, the more tender. Choose artichokes that are bright green with as few dark spots as possible .
Ingredients:1 pound baby artichokes
1 lemon, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1-2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (or other fresh herb like basil)
1. Fill a large bowl with cool water, Take just one of the lemon halves (you'll cook with the other half) and squeeze the juice into the water. Go ahead and throw in the spent lemon into the water too.
2. Prepare the artichokes by cutting off and discarding the top 1/2" of the artichoke. Peel away the first couple of dark green layers of the artichoke leaves until you reach pale, smooth, light green leaves. Slice the artichoke into 1/4" slices. Place slices into the lemon-water. Repeat with remaining artichokes. You can do this step ahead of time and refrigerate until ready.
3. Just before you're ready to cook, place the artichokes into a salad spinner and remove all of the water (or you could pat very dry with towels.)
4. Heat a large saute pan (I prefer a wok) over medium-high heat. Swirl in the olive oil. When hot, add the artichoke slices. Try not to overlap the slices - spread them out all over the pan. You may want to cook this in two batches if your pan isn't large enough. Cook for 2 minutes and them toss to flip. The artichokes should be nicely browned.
If you're cooking in two batches, go ahead and dish out the cooked artichoke and brown the second batch. When second batch is done, add the first batch back in the pan.
5. Add in the garlic slices and saute until fragrant, tossing frequently. Add in the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Give it another good toss. Pour in the wine, broth and squeeze in the juice of the remaining lemon half.
6. Bring to simmer, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Give it a taste - adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Is the artichoke tender? If not, cover and cook for another minute. Finish with fresh parsley.
Heavens to Betsy! this looks so delicious…mmmmm I can smell it! ; )
This looks really good, but I can never find baby artichokes. Maybe it's just because they look similar, but I think this recipe would work with brussel sprouts too.
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to try it!
this looks so easy and wonderful and thanks for the baby artichoke cooking 101 tips! thank you!!!
This looks wonderful! I am going to add pasta! Thanks for posting.
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing, now off to add it to my keeper file…Tamara @ God's Perfect Promises
These look perfect! i've never made artichokes before and am really excited to try this recipe
This "Chicken Fricasssee with Fennel and Artichoke" dish was one of our favorite dinners this spring. I would be so delighted to share it with anyone interested.
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This year, I tried artichokes in a soup. It was velvety and delicate, and a departure from my usual ways of preparing them.
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Baby artichokes are my fav!!
Lovely! Looks absolutely delicious!
I recently tried fresh artichokes for the first time – so good…
I made Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Balsamic Glaze for Easter dinner this year. Recipe is really easy and it's delicious!
I have developed an obsession with artichoke hearts, so I have added them to pasta with some garlic, red pepper flakes and a dash of lemon! Perfect for a spring time dinner!
I LOVE your Spring Fling idea! I'm going to the farmers market Sat and trying out a few of your recipes. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Jaden!
I am crazy about artichokes and have not really worked much with the babies. Will have to get some this weekend and enjoy. The recipe looks delish and photos too Jaden. In fact we have friends coming for dinner tomorrow night. This could be a good side with my pan-roasted salmon.Thanks!
Oh, and here is a recent post I did on simple artichokes (the big ones) with a lemon-garlic dipping sauce
Here's another artichoke treat: Sicilian Stuffed Artichokes (my grandmother's recipe) http://www.fortycloves.com/2011/03/stuffed-artichokes-.html
These look amazing, I just wish I could find some!
We haven't worked with the babies, only the big guys. The little ones seem a lot easier to prep, which saves some time in the kitchen when you're doing a lot.
As a super practical cook, I enjoy the sweet flesh of artichokes the simplest way I can — steamed, with a yummy, easy dip: http://getcookingsimply.com/?p=2702
Artichokes are plentiful here in coastal northern California. With our cool spring this year, they are still available at local farmers markets and grocery stores. Not all that common for late May.
I adore baby artichokes. I usually enjoy then raw – they are great in salads. But this recipe looks awesome. I need to go find some baby artichokes!
I can't wait until I can try this recipe!
This dish is beautiful – I could look at it until it got cold. I've never seen baby artichokes at any of the greengrocers here but I have my heart set on making this recipe!
What a beautiful dish- the photos are really helpful! I've never made fresh baby artichokes because it seems like so much work, but you've inspired me to try it as I love fresh baby artichokes when I eat out!
I know what I am having with dinner tonight. Nah, I don't want to wait that long– maybe they'll be lunch instead.
And another artichoke treat: Artichoke Hearts Oreganata
can you tell me if anyone has ever made this and they taste bitter? these are brand new baby artichokes from whole foods?
Thank you for giving that tutorial. I always stare at the artichokes at the supermarket wondering how in the world to prepare them! It looks good. Must def. try this recipe soon.
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Yum! This looks delicious! Thanks for posting
I love this very much great dude…very easy to make and simple ingredients..
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Wow, this paragraph is fastidious, my younger sister is
analyzing these things, thus I am going to inform her.
This was a hit. My husband and three kiddos were very skeptical. The kids had never tried artichokes before but they ended up having seconds! Even my husband admitted it really was good. It's a keeper.


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East Tennessee State University
Equip charity clinic workers with point of care information tools. Expose charity clinic workers to handheld medical databases. Expose charity clinic workers to NLM mobile products. Expose charity clinic workers to MedlinePlus. Expose charity clinic workers to PubMed/LoansomeDoc. Build relationships with these caregivers and ETSU.
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Florida International University
This project proposes creating a new medical e-book lending program for Florida International University (FIU) Medical Library in Miami, FL.
July 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013
Georgetown County Diabetes CORE Group
Objective 1: Participants will be trained to help alleviate financial burden related to diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and high cholesterol and to insure the existence of diabetes, health education, nutrition information and family/community involvement to meet the needs of the people with or at risk of diabetes in the Rose Hill/St. Luke community Objective 2: participants will be trained through programs on the reduction of unhealthy behaviors, the diabetes, cardio- vascular and cholesterol disease processes, shopping, cooking, healthy eating and physical activity exhibiting favorable results. The training will be done by using the IPADS Laptops therefore participants will be learning interactively
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George Washington University
May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015
HIV/AIDS Empowerment Resource Center for Young Women
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Howard University
Our objective is to enable the Howard University Health Sciences community to become more comfortable with new technology, specifically mobile technology for which they can read ebooks and access apps related to health sciences. We are subscribed to several databases that contain ebooks, such as AccessMedicine, MD Consult, OVID, PharmacyLibrary, Psychiatry Online, and R2 Digital Library. We also provide our students access to medical apps such as uCentral from Unbound Medicine, Scopus, First Consult, and more.
May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013
Loyola Notre Dame Library
May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015
Medical University of South Carolina
The Mobile Health Information Initiative will reach underserved rural and urban targeted populations through MUSC's College of Nursing Programs in the John's Island, Wadmalaw, Edisto Islands, and rural and urban schools areas. As part of this initiative eight iPads will be purchased through the NNLM award and distributed to the five MUSC College of Nursing program representatives. These five Nurse practitioners will use iPads in programs with patients, parents of patients, relatives of patients, public school students, migrant populations, and the community. Out of the eight iPads, three will be available to twenty College of Nursing students that work with the identified programs. The College of Nursing students will check out the iPads and take to the program sites to use with patients, public school students, parents, migrant population, and the community. We will have check out sheet for the students to fill out upon taking one of the three iPads to use with the identified programs. The iPads will be preloaded with College of Nursing community health and patient care videos in Spanish and English. These videos are instructional tools that help Nurse Practioner teach health lessons to parents on children's oral health, mental health, safety issues, breastfeeding, contraception, STIs, parenting, nutrition and physical activity. There will also be icons for Medline Plus, PubMed, MUSC Library, and Hands On Health on these eight iPads. In order to measure the value of using iPads in these settings we will have a survey for the Nurse practitioners, Nursing students, and the individual or people that they reach. The targeted population will fill out a survey after the health information lesson or video to gauge how effective an iPad is as a health information tool/ resource in working with the underserved. As part of the survey it will indicate what health sites or tools the Nurse practitioner, students, and patients used during their session.
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MERCI Clinic, Inc.
To train MERCI Clinic Patients,clinic Doctors, Healthcare Professionals, Administrative Staff, and Volunteers to seek health information and to use the patient portal on mobile technology.
Jume 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013
Project of Intermediate Advocates International (PIA)
Train 100 men how to use computers. Teach 100 men the definition of health literacy and health literacy concepts. Teach 100 men navigation strategies for health information. Introduce 100 men to and how to navigate medlineplus.gov.
May 1, 2013-April 30, 2014
Rex Healthcare
The main objective of this project is to explore options to obtain and circulate e-books via mobile devices. The second objective is to promote available clinical applications including PubMed for mobile devices and let our users become comfortable with new technology and online resources.
June 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013
Tallahassee Community College
To increase the information fluency and student learning of allied health students through the use of wireless devices. A secondary objective is to introduce the students to the health information available through NLM and other sources.
August 1, 2012-April 30, 2013
University of Central Florida
The Health Sciences Library is investigating the use of personal wearable mobile devices in health awareness and workplace wellness. The library will be conducting a one year study on the use of these devices by a group of UCF COM employees. We will be evaluating this new technology for workplace wellness.
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University of South Carolina
May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Promote NLM products and services available through mobile apps and websites. Enhance awareness of mobile resources available from the National Institutes of Health, e.g., NIH Gallery of Apps. Provide resources (apps and websites) to increase health information literacy through access to reliable, accurate, and authoritative sources of health care information. Market and implement this project through selected campus outreach projects. Evaluate the project's effectiveness. Share project results and lessons learned at professional conferences and through peer-reviewed journals as appropriate.
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What VMware and LG are talking about is offering employees a single phone running a small virtualization layer -- in essence, your work phone becomes an application that you access from within your personal phone. The personal phone sits at the Android layer as it would today, but the work phone would live as an additional application within the personal phone, each with their own phone number and their own separate environment. The work environment alone would be managed and controlled by the IT department, leaving employees the freedom to use their personal phone as they see fit.
For corporate IT departments, this solves another big problem to do with compatibility. Much like virtualization has abstracted away the underlying hardware for desktops and servers, this new solution could help with supporting content securely across various handset types by providing IT with a method of being able to manage a common, single virtualized OS on every phone regardless of the hardware being used.
Initially, the company said the virtualization software will only work with Android-based smartphones. VMware hopes to get it operational on other mobile OSes in the future, but will let market demand determine where to focus their attention. Android seemed to be the obvious choice for the initial platform since it is open source and so widely distributed and popular with consumers.
In terms of distributing the new virtualized mobile app, company officials commented that they have yet to decide whether it will preload the application onto the Android-based smartphones, or make it available for download on the Google Android Market.
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Because this new mobile virtualization platform is being written on the Android platform, it makes me wonder why it couldn't operate on Android-based tablets as well. That would certainly make this announcement even more interesting, wouldn't it?
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Im looking to get a quote from Dr.Duran and it...
Im looking to get a quote from Dr.Duran and it sooo hard to contact her. Does anyone know a for sure way to get through to her. I want lipo of abdomen, flanks, back, arms/underarms, breast lift, and fat transfer to buttocks. I have gotten a quote back from Yily for $4200. But I really want to go with Duran.
Ive gotten addicted to this site since discovering it. Well as I mentioned, its been hard getting in contact with the infamous Dr. Duran! Sooo, me and my sister got in contact with Jazmine at BellaVitaConsultants. We sent all our info along with the $150 fee. So, no we're waiting for her to work her magic. She seems very sweet. OAN I started my diet today!!!! Im sure I need to drop some pounds to get maximum results. This will be tough, but im sooo ready for this life changing experience!!!! :)
My Before Photos o_O
I like my hips already, but they dont stand out because of the belly fat and love handles. I hate my booty! Its flat at top and dfat on bottom. *like a tear drop* . And my arms?! They are HUGE! Cant stand them!!!!
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Hello ladies??? If anyone has surgery scheduled for April and needs a buddy hmu! Me and my sister really wanna go in APRIL. We have not gotten our quotes yet but maybe you can help us get one quicker if your already scheduled. We have sent all our info.
Got My Quote! Woot Woot!
Ok so I received my quote today via Jazmine of BellaVitaConsultants. I must stay is a little steep for what I thought it would cost. She quoted me $6000. Thats for bl, bbl, and lipo.
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Im sending my $250 deposit in on Friday. So the earliest they have right now is early June -_- Anyone going in April that is Cancelling? ! Holla at ya girl!!!!
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Im actually seeing some results from dieting. Im staying strong! I usually give up after a while. Doc recommended I lose 10-15 pounds before surgery. NO BIGGIE...My diet consists of my 3 meals being under 300 calories and I have small healthy snacks. I speed walk on treadmill 2x a day for 30min each. So far so good! For people trying to lose weight also, theres a great app called "LOSE IT". Download it, its wonderful
Anyone know how to send Dr.Duran the deposit?? And what's the info needed?
I literally spent allll day trying to call and talk to Elizabeth. ITS REDICULOUS!!! They keep hanging up or keep transferring. Im soo over it! Paying extra money for help for WHAT?! (Venting)
Sooo upset. GOT DATE BOOKED FOR JUNE 24th! :*( ME ANDVMY SIS ARE TRYING TO GO IN APRIL/MAY. ANYONE (2 PEOPLE) CARE TO SWITCH DATES????
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Im thinking about getting dental work done. Anyone know about dental work in DR? Any good doctor, etc.
Decided to get dental work done :)
Soooo, ive decided to get some dental work done also. I received a quote already from Dr. Alonso. Im excited for this makeover
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Im pretty much certain ill be staying at Healing Haven. Have quote for me and my sister and its pretty descent. Only thing is we might have to hire nurse for 24hr care, just for first few days.
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Does anyone know if after us giving her a deposit does she deducts that from our quote or thats just to save up the date?? please help
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Im pretty sure it comes off your quote. Some people made deposits for $250 some for $500.
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Hey boo, I just got booked with duran like 30 mins ago for June 25th. I am looking for a roomie to go half with. How long do you plan to stay?
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Heyyy boo..im actually rooming with my sis. We both having surgery. Staying for 10 days. Are you on the bbl calendar? You can see who else has surgery same day.
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Congrats. I am STILL trying to book a date after three long weeks. Any tips for getting in touch.
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I sent her an email at least 2-3 times every other day. Used google translator. I called Elizabeth in the early morning. She said between 8-9:30 am of I called in the evening between 3-5. I contacted her through whatsapp too.
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hey future dra duran dolls. I think im going on june 23rd and im looking for a buddy. im waiting for confirmation from Jazmine. but im leaving on the 22nd have to be there one day before surgery date? jasmine from bella vita (which is amazin) recommended the real recovery armonia.. looks nice :0) please message me so we can go together..
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How'd you contact jazmine at bella vita consulting? By phone or online? If by phone what number? Thanks in advance.
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Thanks I appreciate it.
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Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!
Good luck with your consultation and quote. When are you looking to have the surgery done?
Please do keep us updated with your progress.
Good luck with your consultation and quote. When are you looking to have the surgery done?
Please do keep us updated with your progress.
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Hello and Thank You! Me and my sis are looking to have in April. *fingers crossed*
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! It's great that you're doing this with your sister, so you both have support.
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Driving the numbers when salon management software is used to its fullest potential, salon owners discover they are better managers and their salons are more profitable.
SALON SOFTWARE DOES EVERYTHING from manage inventory to track repeat visits. What are its best uses when you want to drive profits?
John Kanski, a Paul Mitchell the School owner who co-owns Jenni's Salon and Spa in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois, and is also a Lunatic Fringe Salon franchise co-founder, advises focusing on growth indicators, such as sales totals, average ticket, frequency of visits and the percent of new guests stylists are retaining.
"We meet one-on-one with stylists once a week, and follow a four-week rotation of discussing benchmarks, goal setting, techniques and career," says Kanski. "Using software data to discuss goals, I stress that frequency of visits drives profits, and rebooking rates drive up frequency of visits."
Focusing on the three Rs—rebook, retail and refer—Kanski creates rewards programs and promotions that will increase those numbers. For instance, stylists have frequency-of-visit goals. To get a seventimes- a-year client to visit eight times, he might offer an extra hair cut appointment for free, knowing that freebies always get clients to spend more once they're in the chair. He also mines specific client data, such as who spends the most or who does not get the salon's nail services.
"In Bloomington, our top 400 guests represent 80 percent of our revenues," notes Kanski. "Incentives are best for loyal guests. Identify these clients and send them an offer; the payoff is huge. Sometimes, we send a text message to our top 400, offering double rewards points for a visit that day, as a way to drive immediate business."
Tracking results is also important. When Kanski sent everyone whose birthday fell during a certain month a coupon for a freebie, he compared the cost of what he gave away to how much the offer generated in sales by simply having his software system track the ROI on that offer.
At Yoga for Everybody in Fairfield, Connecticut, General Manager Jennifer Jennings also focuses on retention rates and revenue. Her guests begin with a one month, unlimited-use offer and at the end of the month, she tracks who bought a new package, from 5 classes to a year-long membership.
"We also track individual instructor's retention rates," says Jennings. "If any guest has not been in for a while, we call them personally when possible, because it works better than an e-mail." Justin Lehman, vice president of Jean Madeline, which also owns Adolf Biecker Salons and Spas and Jean Madeline Aveda Institutes in Philadelphia, says if you want usable numbers, you must define them when you set up the software. He categorized and defined each service, so that now, by simply checking off a few boxes, he can see who gets hair color but does not book spa services. How does he then cross-promote?
"Once I run a query, I send an e-blast for a dual-service booking," says Lehman. "My vendor's e-blast package sells separately but ties right into the software. I can upload any art and add links. Clients can share an offer on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, and I can track it all."
Lehman also looks at client history. He sends anyone who has not been in for 90 days a discount offer, e-mails special offers to clients whose stylist is returning from a long maternity leave and maximizes software use with staff coaching. Like Kanaski, he tracks retention, pre-booking rates, service and retail tickets, and new client averages by week and month. Stylists must meet eight of their 10 goals to get a price increase and the software tracks each one. Which matters most in his salon? "We're pretty aggressive with pre-booking," says Lehman. "It's what keeps clients in the salon, so the goal is 75%."
For a comprehensive look at all the software program's available, check out the more extensive 2010 Software Guide.
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Rebuilding after Sandy? Maybe not
Home-repair stocks will do well. But what about big projects that might prevent the next disaster? That's a different question entirely.
Sand deposited by superstorm Sandy fills the streets of Jersey Shore, N.J.
Is this any way to run an economy?
In an efficient economy with a rational political class, I'd be recommending shares of cement makers such as Cemex (CX), pump-makers such as Flowserve (FLS) and engineering companies such as Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) as post-Hurricane Sandy rebuilding plays.
But instead, casting a despairing eye on U.S. politics, I'm suggesting stocks such as Lumber Liquidators (LL) and Home Depot (HD). (For more on my reasons for buying Lumber Liquidators now, see "16 stocks for the rest of 2012.")
Investing in infrastructure to prevent some of the damage from the next Sandy would be the smart thing to do. But I think our political system is way, way past doing the smart thing.
In 1798, South Carolina Rep. Robert Goodloe Harper could fend off French threats to seize American ships unless the U.S. paid a bribe with the heroic "Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute."
Today, our motto is more like "Millions in insurance payouts for new hardwood floors but not a cent for infrastructure."
Counting the cost
What will be the cost of Hurricane Sandy?
In human life, more than 80 have died as a result of the storm.
The consensus estimate of physical damage seems to be around $20 billion, although I've seen figures as low as $7 billion and as high as $50 billion. The actual total is very dependent on how much damage needs to be repaired in New York's 108-year-old subway system. Big damage there could easily push the price tag past $40 billion. (By contrast last year's Hurricane Irene cost $10 billion. Katrina in 2005 is estimated at $100 billion.)
Jim Jubak
About $7 billion to $8 billion of the damage from Sandy is covered by insurance, estimates say.
The worst damage in Manhattan, where I live, came when a 13-foot storm surge swamped the southern end of the island. A giant transformer station at East 14th Street exploded, knocking out power to most of lower Manhattan. The water filled the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel, poured into the foundations of the under-construction World Trade Center complex and then backed up in the train tunnels under the Hudson River. And, of course, water poured into the New York subway system. Early estimates were that it could take a week or more to pump out the system and restore full service. (Some trains did start running today.)
The damage wasn't limited to Manhattan. The storm knocked out power to 8 million households. Power outages and flooding caused sewage-treatment plants throughout the region to fail, dumping untreated sewage into rivers. In Howard County, Md., for example, the storm sent 2 million gallons of sewage an hour into the Little Patuxent River. In Atlantic City, N.J., Hurricane Sandy ripped a huge hole in the city's famed boardwalk. A fire in the Breezy Point area of Queens turned 111 houses into damp cinders. Hoboken, Newark and Jersey City, N.J., all flooded. Hoboken's mayor estimated that 20,000 people were stranded in their homes by floodwaters. Waves and high winds pushed the damage as far west as Chicago. In West Virginia, Hurricane Sandy turned into a killer blizzard.
Nor was the damage limited to the United States. Hurricane Sandy destroyed 15,000 homes in Cuba. In the Dominican Republic, 17,500 people were forced from their houses. More than 17,000 people in Haiti were forced to flee.
Shots of row after row of cabs in Hoboken, submerged to their windshields, were reminders that the damage from the storm wasn't limited to the destruction of property. Livelihoods, like each of these cabs, took brutal blows. In fact, the economic damage from Sandy may turn out to be even greater than the physical damage.
The storm could cut economic activity in the fourth quarter by $25 billion, according to IHS Global Insight. Wells Fargo put the hit to output at $30 billion. Some of this activity isn't lost to the U.S. economy; it is simply delayed, with Sandy reducing the gross domestic product by as much as 0.2 percentage point in the fourth quarter and then adding to growth in the first quarter of 2013.
Prevention is costly
Some of this damage could have been prevented. And some of it, on the economic numbers, is and was worth preventing. But deciding what is worth doing -- in economic terms -- is a matter of assumptions and arguments. And the bigger a project's price tag, the louder the arguments become.
So, for example, the winds from Hurricane Sandy had barely died down before the talk about building sea gates intensified in New York. A 2004 study by the Storm Surge Research Group at the State University of New York at Stony Brook recommended building three sea gates -- at the upper end of the East River near the Throgs Neck Bridge, under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and at the mouth of the Arthur Kill between Staten Island and New Jersey. That project would cost an estimated $10 billion. And at the time and for years afterward, the biggest argument against spending that money was that no hurricane had made landfall directly in New York City in more than a century.
Sandy has changed this calculus. (As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has put it, after Irene and Sandy, New York seems to be experiencing a hundred-year storm every year or two.)
But I doubt that it has changed the calculus enough -- yet.
For spending $10 billion to make to economic and political sense, you have to assume that indeed something has changed in the global climate and that rising sea levels and warming of the air and water are combining to increase the frequency of big storms and make them more devastating when they occur. As you can tell from the silence about climate change from the presidential campaigns this year, we're nowhere near a consensus on that issue. Heck, we're not even having an intelligent discussion about it.
(For an intelligent discussion of the statistics of climate change see Chapter 12 of Nate Silver's new book, "The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail -- but Some Don't," which you can find on Bing. There are also scientists who worry about the effect of sea gates on the natural flushing of pollutants in New York's coastal waters and the effect on aquatic ecosystems. My guess is that if we ever decide to build sea gates, it will be done in a moment of panic and the attitude toward these objections will be: "Aquatic ecosystems be damned. Full speed ahead.")
If we go down the price list, we pretty quickly get to territory where the cost of doing something to improve infrastructure -- and not just in New York and environs -- gets very reasonable compared with the cost of doing nothing.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the subways, has begun to spend money -- $34 million in its recent budget -- to raise ventilation grates, to design entrances to keep floodwater from entering the system, and to increase pumping capacity. The agency could easily have spent more if the perennially strapped system had more to spend. Talk to any business in any borough of New York still without subway service about how much that would be worth to them.
Consolidated Edison, our electric utility, estimates that installing submersible switches and moving high-voltage transformers above ground level would cost at least $250 million. In the aftermath of Sandy, that seems like a bargain. The utility has spent about $24 million on changes like these in flood zones since 2007.
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We cannot make a United States of Holland. You cannot build a levy around the coast lines of a whole world. And this is exactly what some authorities are suggesting, regardless of common sense, regardless of the facts sitting right in front of our eyes.
Once again, we have been reminded of the most obvious fact -- that nature (like an ocean) is going to go where ever nature wants. Placing the majority of a country's population along one coast line that was suceptible to hurricanes was just looking for trouble.
What we should be doing now is asking ourselves how would you honestly classify the investment value of a city, like New Orleans, that has levies on all sides and resides well below the level of the ocean, and will one day flood permanently? And in sorting through the debris that is New York City and Hoboken, how do we avoid the fact that we have more than just one New Orleans right here in in the present to deal with.
This whole business about "shining cities by the sea" said nothing about how dry they would be.
I too live where I can look out my window and see the surf / fishing /diving conditions along the ocean. The view is spectacular, neighbors are great, and there is nothing better than watching that sun rise every morning with that first cup of coffee. HOWEVER- My windstorm & flood insurance are very expensive, and that's on top of my regular home owners insurance. I have metal, roll down shutters that seal up the house but again, they're very expensive. If you want to live on the coast, or near it, you have to invest or buy those things to protect your property & your life. When the victims of Sandy rebuild, and they will, they should consider all of these important to maintain their lifestyle.
Here in Florida, we are well seasoned in hurricane preparation and if anyone would like some advice, just ask .
hehe unemployment "inched" up to 7.9, you people kiddin' or what?!! seriously now! INCHED!!?? ok, ok you want to talk INCHED? it INCHED up from 17% to 18%, there you go, there's your INCH you idiot whacko marxist loony libs!
man, if only Sandy blew away all the insane libs in media and gov't and left only logical humanity behind, can you imagine how great this nation would actually be?
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When the mainstream media starts outing Obama, you know The Chit is about to Hit the Fan!
They know that if they hide this until after the election, what little cred they have left, is TOAST!
Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform have released new documents backing up claims by security personnel previously station in Libya that there was a shortage of security personnel in Benghazi.
contain previously unreleased cables from Ambassador Stevens and his staff reflecting concerns about safety in the country.
The U.S. State Department did not have an immediate comment.
One signed by Stevens and titled "LIBYA'S FRAGILE SECURITY DETERIORIATES AS TRIBAL RIVALRIES, POWER PLAYS AND EXTREMISM INTENSIFY," dated June 25, 2012, assess the increase in violence. "From April to June, Libya also witnesses an increase in attacks targeting international organizations and foreign interests," Stevens wrote, describing attacks on a United Nations official in Benghazi, International Committee for the Red Cross buildings in Benghazi and Misrata, and IED at the mission in Benghazi, and RPG fired at the British Ambassador's convoy, and an attack on the consulate of Tunisia.
Here's CBS' latest release on Benghazi, NOT FROM FOX;
"CBS News has released a clip of an interview by Steve Kroft of 60 Minutes on Sep. 12 with President Barack Obama that indicates Obama knew the assault on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya was a premeditated terror attack–and suggests the White House later deceived the public by blaming protests against an anti-Islam video. CBS chose not to air the clip for over a month–but did air Obama's attack on Romney that same night."
"CBS News has learned that during the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Mission in Benghazi, the Obama Administration did not convene its top interagency counterterrorism resource: the Counterterrorism Security Group, (CSG).
The CSG is the one group that's supposed to know what resources every agency has. They know of multiple options and have the ability to coordinate counterterrorism assets across all the agencies," a high-ranking government official told CBS News. "They were not allowed to do their job. They were not called upon."
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NOBODY placed the population anywhere.......people, at least for now, are FREE to live where they want. Many chose the coast. They will suffer the consequences, then freely decide to stay or leave.
That's the price of freedom. Many nitwit "I know what's best" types will scream for laws, taxes, and other ways to force and control peoples choices on movement. To the extent that they succeed, we loose as a free people.
After the hyper-storm years or 04' & 05', the weather channel had a special program called "What If?" It chronicled a 'what if' storm event to impact New York City. Anyone remember that ? Kind of scary now that this prediction is a reality . To say, "oh-it's just a cat 1, it won't be bad" is fools thinking. Hurricane Wilma in 05' was a cat 1 and flooded 60 % of Key West, and the Keys, half of South Florida (some were miles from any coast line) & knocked power out for day's on end everywhere here. This storm, Sandy, was a wake up call for anyone living near our coast lines (West coast too).
Now we're seeing the break down of raw emotions of hurting, grieving people trying to cope with thIs destructive event. If you can volunteer some time to go and help, please do - we're all
If you can't travel there, send monies, food, clothing, medical needs, or whatever you can think of-they have nothing.
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The Detroit Lions and wide receiver Calvin Johnson released statements Friday saying that Johnson does not have a concussion or nerve damage. Johnson has claimed that he sustained a concussion from a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 30. The team has denied that he has a concussion. Johnson said Thursday that he also has lingering nerve damage. The two parties released separate statements clarifying that Johnson just has a stinger in his neck and shoulder area, according to the Detroit News. "I would like to clarify some of my comments from yesterday," Johnson said in a statement released through the team's media relations department. "I am aware that I did not suffer a concussion in our game against the Vikings earlier this year. I misused the terms 'nerve damage' and 'concussion.' "I have not suffered any nerve damage nor have I received any treatment for nerve damage. I did suffer a stinger and have als...
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Jerry was in his home office working and never heard a thing! She snuck out of her room, dumped out some freshener for the cat liter into our shoes and the cat's food, dumped out the last 1/3 of a 16 ounce bottle of vanilla (THAT I BROUGHT FROM AMERICA) got into some powdered sugar, dumped out some baby shampoo and baby bath soap, dumped out 2 bottles of plax mouth wash and opened my computer and decided to do some typing (even sent a blank empty email to someone).
Sure, she's done some little things here and there, but NOTHING to this magnitude!!
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I hope this is only a very short lived phase, because THIS was a doozy! Oh my!
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Oh come on... Look at that angelic little fact. Surely she is not capable of that! ;)ReplyDelete
It would be nice to say, "don't worry, they all do it"... but even Shannae has never done anything like that!
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Goodness . . . don't know what to say . . . my first reaction is, "Is she acting out some emotion that she can't talk about yet?" Next thought, "maybe she was testing Daddy now that he's back . . . or wanting his attention?"ReplyDelete
Also wondering what was your reaction . . .
I'd say you're a wonderfully controlled parent for not losing it! : )
I STILL look at that little angelic face and can't believe she did it! =)ReplyDelete
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790/The Zone has created a new slogan: "Outspoken, irreverent and fun… we're the other sports station!"
Andrew Saltzman, co-founder of the Zone, said the first three words are key. "The personalities we have are outspoken, irreverent and fun," he said. "That is really who the station is. That's our positioning as that sports station."
The use of the word "other" alludes to the fact they are not rival sports station 680/The Fan and also implies that the "other" station is not outspoken, irreverent or fun.
"You can draw your own conclusions," Saltzman said.
The Fan and Zone have been battling for listeners for years. The Fan, which recently added an FM signal at 93.7, has been gaining the upper hand in recent years. It's the official home of the Thrashers and with 99X, picked up the Hawks from the Zone last year.
David Dickey, general manager and president the Fan, said the use of the word "other" is for an underdog, not the market leader. "They're saying we're Hertz and they're Avis," Dickey said. "It's nice to see truth in advertising."
The slogan reminds me of the old slogan: "Pork: the Other White Meat." That differentiated pork from the more popular option, chicken.
The Fan since 2000 has called itself very simply "Atlanta's sports station." Dickey said the Fan had its highest revenues ever last year.
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February 15th, 2011
5:06 pm
Whatever. I wish the stations would combine and get rid of the overlap and keep the best talent. That of course would be saying bye bye to Steak, Rude, Buck & ol Kincade, the Stews ect…
Till then, won't be listening.
February 15th, 2011
5:10 pm
If by The Fan "gaining ground", you mean they have twice the listeners…then, yes, they've gained alot of ground.
February 15th, 2011
5:13 pm
Chuck Oliver is a loud mouth fat know-it-all who should be kicked off the air.
February 15th, 2011
5:28 pm
Rodney meet me at the Palm later tonight and we will get you the trade for this blog!
February 15th, 2011
5:33 pm
I don't quite get calling yourself the "other sports station". They are outspoken, irreverent and fun and by far the best sports station in town.
February 15th, 2011
5:44 pm
I will admit the new 790 slogan takes some getting used to… but I think it is spot on. 790 is not the other sports station…not stale, not boring, not conservative. Think about it-Steaky, Stews, Bell…all fit that bill and based on the events the zone puts on…again spot on.
I would also be interested in seeing the "highest" revenue year for 680 as well Mr. Dickey. Good thing your pockets are lined with gold or 680 might be gone.
February 15th, 2011
5:52 pm
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February 15th, 2011
7:22 pm
Please play an old favorite that fits the times … By the Kingston Trio "They are Rioting in Africa"…It was recorded a looong time ago, but it is with us now! Maybe they can replace SS Klinton…
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February 15th, 2011
7:29 pm
As a listener to both stations over the years, I've seen both sides have their ups & downs. The last few years, it seems all the best players are moving from one side to the other. 680 was smart to put Chuck & Chernoff together opposite the Stews after they both made it over. And the hits just keep on coming. Hometeam, Mitch Evans and now Sandra Golden. Put that together with the first move, John Kincade, and you can see why the ratings war is won most often by 680.
I think both sides could stand to freshened up a bit, but not by some silly "new blood" contest. There's talent to be found in the podcast world. I also think it wouldn't hurt some of the shows to have more input from the people behind the scenes, a la the Dan Patrick show.
That's just my .02 worth.
February 15th, 2011
9:41 pm
790 badly needs to hook up with a spot on FM dial.
February 15th, 2011
10:07 pm
jals3 — I agree with you and have been saying that for a few years. I'd imagine 790 would get better ratings if people OTP could hear them for the entire AM & PM drive times.
February 15th, 2011
10:19 pm
If 790 can add FM look out. Kincaide's act is wearing thin, I cannot listen to Buck and that idiot anymore. Pollack and Bell is twice as entertaining and makes me laugh.
Morning show at 680 is a train wreck and the fm signal isn't great in the morning.
February 15th, 2011
10:35 pm
this is laughable, obviously 790 is totally capitulating and basically as the bigger better guy walks off with their girl (ratings) all they can do is kick sand and say, I never loved her anyway. As anyone who sees my post knows I can not stand Shapiro at all. It is disrespectful to the other talent on 790 the zone to keep this clown around. This man knows absolutely nothing about sports in the least. A Typical comment from him is " While i was eating at the Bones that gggk spittll choke (steakies horrid audible reflux) I saw that guy who use to play for the braves and hit home runs,,,,what's his name……Harry ,,,,,,,Harry Enron…..yeah you know who I am talking about. Then he talks about being Jewish and eating at deli's ……..who the f cares Stephen.
But 790 could work. Nick is great all the time, bring back Eskimo boy Nick. Chris is passable and would be alright if he would apologize for worshiping Barry Bonds for all those years as he sat down and interviewed the true greats in baseball and did not realize how hypocritical it was to kiss Barry's Ass and not even admit he was a juiced up freak. Then there the two let's act old and full of ourselves and don't even show up half the time, Mr. Ga Tech pompous Ass and 1930's beat reporter- Fire immediately. The stews -fire them and then sue them for fraud. Not everything has a racial angle clowns. There is a speakeasy rib shack over in kirkwood where the men tie one on and talk sports, Atlanta, and the black culture and tradition barely ever getting into race at all. These older better men could make the stews a forgotten memory in about half a week. The hard part is Bell and Pollack. Sorry Dave but Bell and Arch wins hands down. Maybe they could start floating you around.
Last but not least. Every time Rodney writes about this skirmish it is pretty obvious that Mr. Cho must have a crush on someone at 790 or Kincaid shot down his advances. The bias against 680 from Mr. Cho is sickening. Never once does Cho come out and tell the truth 680 has been pounding 790 for years. They win, They Win, They Win. Take that Cha Cha go home to daddy and get out your tape player in the basement. I triple dog dare to take you radio work and send it to all sports stations, without telling them who you are or having Daddy buy the station,.I bet you do not even get a 2nd interview and probably not even many 1st interviews.
February 16th, 2011
12:05 am
Freakshow…..680 has only been beating the Zone since about the mid point of 2008 and that was only in ratings during the mid day and afternoon drive – hence the reason the Zone moved Bell to his own show. Before then, it was no contest as the Zone practically owned The Fan. I mean even ESPN had to go to the Zone to get any material out of the local sports market when they featured the Southeast or Atlanta sports teams until 680 started pouring more of the Dickey's money into the operation.
790 needs an FM signal so they can expand their audience (and no, the HD signal does not cut it because only a small fraction of people actually own one). They also need the full reorganization within Lincoln Financial to take effect so they can get more money flowing back into the station like the Dickey's have done. Get those two going and the Zone will once again be back on top. The only reason 680 is winning now is because they are reaching more people. If 790 had that range, it would be 2000-2008 all over again because the content and character over at the Zone is much better – save Chuck and Chernoff.
Oh and Steak and Saltzman have for years debunked that crap rumor that Steak's dad bought him the radio station. And Steak was in the Atlanta sports market before the Zone was around. I am pretty sure he would land another gig somewhere because he stirs emotions just like you show here.
February 16th, 2011
12:11 am
Also, Mr. Ho actually seems to have more of an infatuation with the Fan than he does 790. He never seems to miss a moment to write one of these stories and take shots at the Zone.
And to David Dickey…..those highest revenues ever happen to be the result of the Atlanta Braves and nothing that 680 has done themselves. Don't talk like advertisers are flocking to The Fan because of their daytime content.
February 16th, 2011
1:10 am
99X is still around?
February 16th, 2011
7:13 am
They would do much better to focus and build oon the talent that has some intellect when it comes to sports: Dimino, Barnhart, Durham, and maybe Pollack and R.S.
Apart from going that route, they are in trouble. If they want to go low-brow and bathroom humor, there are plenty of other stations that already do that, so it doesn't help.
They need to raise their standards above 680, not lower them beneath 680.
February 16th, 2011
7:14 am
sorry, that should read: "…build on…"
February 16th, 2011
7:30 am
Easy way to recognize a redneck Jawja fan : they bust on Kincade for not playing the role of homer. Sorry, good ol' boys, everything dem Dawgs do isn't beyond reproach.
February 16th, 2011
8:42 am
As long as 790 keeps the Stews, who play the race card at every chance, I'll stay with 680.
February 16th, 2011
8:45 am
The best sports radio talent in Atlanta is Nick Cellini, hands down.
Dimino and Cellin together are fantastic radio.
Steak used to be really passionate and entertaining to hear, many , many years ago. Once he became a father, he seems to have lost his interest in sports. I get it, your priorites cnhange when you become a dad. Now, it is obvious that he does not watch anywnere near the # of games that he used to, and it seems that each moring he just skims through the AJC sports section and just mails it in. Sadly, he now sounds like an ill-informed, screaming buffoon. It is painful to listen to. The days when Steak is out are incredibly entertaining, as Nick and Chris get back to their old "Bottom Line" swagger.
Chuck and Chernoff are abouve and beyond, the best sports radio show in the South. They know how to entice the listeners and make the show very entertaning. Both hosts prove that they have a passion and deep knowledge of sports. Bring back "5 Seconds" and "Win Chuck's Lunch!"
I find the Rude Awakening to be very entertaining, despite the smatering of talent. I am surprised to read al of the negative comments regarding Leo. I value his baseball knowledge, his old-school opinions and infectious laugh. Rude is a fantastic point man who has made tremendous strides in his sports knowledge. Where he once was trying to keep up, he now brings inciteful questions and poignant comments to the table.
The two worst talents on Atlanta sports radio are Lorantino and Kincade. The two blow-hards come across as two guys who were picked on in high school, and now have to talk loud and brash to sooth their fragile egos. Both of these guys tell everyone that will listen "let me buy you a pack of gum, so that I can show you how to chew it."
This type of personality works well on News/Talk, where the likes of Boortz, Hannity and Limbaugh have had huge success in angering their listeners, however in sposrts talk, it just misses the mark. Listeners to Sports radio want to feel like they are having a beer with their buddies.
February 16th, 2011
8:58 am
IDIOTS…..Instead of wasting money on St Louis radio stations or buying into a restaurant they should have secured an FM station to boast their signal (which has always been their biggest draw back) and increase market share here in Atlanta….They were top dog and let the other station pass them and maybe run them out of town.
February 16th, 2011
8:59 am
I'm not sure why I would pick a "favorite" station. I just switch the dial to get to the better show at that time of the day. Both morning shows are a disaster. Barnhart and Durham in the late morning, Chuck & Chernoff in the afternoon, Bell and (hopefully) Archer during the drive home. The Stews shouldn't be fired for playing the race card. Race issues in sports are real, and are sometimes compelling to talk about. The Stews should be fired because they, their show, and most of their callers are F-ing stupid.
February 16th, 2011
9:00 am
Oh…and Beau Bach is just horrible. I'm embarrased for him when he's on. Hands down the worst sports talk guy in Atlanta. Thank God he's only on once or twice a week.
February 16th, 2011
9:16 am
Durr, I don't like that der Steak Shapiro because I heards he was Jewish. Also, they shouldn't let minorities like the Stews be on the radio…
Give me muh all-lillywhite and pure as the sweet lord baby Jesus radio station 680.
February 16th, 2011
9:34 am
Thank you, your point are right on. It amazes me that the same people who consistently call the Stews racist probably are saying right on to Rush, Boortz, The Regular guys, etc. when they espouses their blatant racism. I quite frankly don't care for Ryan, I respect Doug. They may not be as prepared as i would like, but neither are Buck and some of the others. The problem with many who have a problem with the Stews is that they are not use to having someone who is non-white voicing opinions. Race permeates so much of our everyday life, not talking about it will not make it go away or solve the problem.
You are also right about Beau Bock, i mean come on, just because you have been here since dirt was discovered doesn't mean you should be on the air. He is horrible.
February 16th, 2011
9:55 am
In a sea of sub-par local sports talk, ATL sinks close to bottom.
February 16th, 2011
10:10 am
I've listened to a little bit of the Young Guns, only when I'm ITP after dark. They've got a good thing going and I really like it.
It may not be saying much, but they're the second best sports show in this town. Behind Chuck and King of course.
February 16th, 2011
10:28 am
This many posts about broadcast radio and no one saying how they cannot understand how anyone still listens to broadcast radio anymore and how wonderful satellite radio is? Hard to believe! But yes 790 needs an FM translator station like 99x and 680.
February 16th, 2011
11:29 am
….Breaking Sports when it happens…
….Football lives here…
February 16th, 2011
11:49 am
I wish 680 would give Chuck and Chernoff the afternoon shift. Buck and Kincaid are just terrible. That show is obviously targeted for middle aged men. And there is nothing worse on the 790 morning show than when Steak decides he wants the Dads to call in to talk about little league sports. Laaaaaaaaammmmmmmmeeeeeeee…..
February 16th, 2011
12:34 pm
I like the slogan until "the other sports station." I know they are trying to use rental car analogy, but it would remind me to go listen to The Fan.
February 16th, 2011
1:34 pm
I wish they'd can the Stews, extend Barnhart & Durham another hour and put the Young Guns on from 2-4. Those are the only two shows on 790 worth listening to.
February 16th, 2011
2:19 pm
Here's the plan for what 790 should do:
1) get an FM signal
2) get an FM signal
3) get an FM signal
4) reduce Steak's role
February 16th, 2011
2:20 pm
4) should've been "reduce Steak's ON-AIR role"
February 16th, 2011
2:31 pm
spin it however you want dickey but "other" means red headed stepchild. nice try.
February 16th, 2011
3:42 pm
Both morning shows need to be canned. I'd rather have a generic Mike & Mike than local crap. Get rid of Colin Cowherd, Durham and Barnhart, the Stews, and Buck N Kincrap.
You could consolidate the stations and play national shows with local shows at lunch and the drive home and it would be 10x better.
And Crown Royal: I know you don't read this, but every time I hear the Stews pitching your product (which, unfortunately seems to be every ten minutes) I resolve to not drink it. Not because of race, but because I just can't stand to hear them talk.
February 16th, 2011
3:45 pm
I wish either station would bring back Heywood Hale Broun. Everybody else in sports pales in comparison. Plus, I think BOTH stations need a satellite outlet, I'm sirius! P.S. any slogan that requires explanation or clarification…or the involvement of Ho is illconceived
February 16th, 2011
5:50 pm
Who cares. Calling it a ratings war between these two midgets? Please!
As for the signal issues…Ditto. In 3-5 years, we can all break that antenna off our cars. I stream in mine now! That's why I get to still listen to The Men's Room Show, with A.J. Cannon, and Marc Fredo. They can say anything about anybody(and usually do), without answering to anyone like a Saltzman or a Dickey. And why do people bust on Steak for his Old Man's help? How'd Dickey get his job?
February 16th, 2011
10:52 pm
I bet your car smells. I can't believe you stream in your car. Why not just pull off the road and find a toilet?
February 16th, 2011
11:17 pm
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February 17th, 2011
6:00 am
The afternoon drive in Atl is horrible. I can not stand that no-talent blow-hard Kinkaide and I don't think David Pollack can read? Seriously. What did Mike Bell and Buck do to derserve those idiots as partners. How about Buck and Bell?
February 17th, 2011
7:05 am
As long as steak is there it should be spelled Irrelevant, not irreverent.
February 17th, 2011
9:02 am
Get rid of all those w/boys, keep the stews.Bring in more interacial talent. Im tired of listening to both thoes GOOD OL BOYS on both stations.
February 17th, 2011
9:47 am
Chuck and Chernoff would never work in either of the drive time hours because their show is geared more towards listener interaction, which would never work in the afternoons or mornings. The lunch-time hours are the perfect slot for them and is where 790 had them forever and with good reason and success.
The reason both left 790 was because of money and Chernoff wanting a drive time slot. Someone over at 680 brought his ego down a bit when they put him back in the mid-day and I can see he now understands why.
As for the morning shows. I like Leo, I really do, but I would be more impressed if he was simply a part of a baseball only show like the Braves pregame. His insight there is very good, but football or basketball talk from him is a little hard on the ears. And the hating on Steak is a little odd. Over the last year the man has taken himself off the air more than that blubbering blowhard Kincaid. Mayhem is more or less led by Nick Cellini and that has made that show more entertaining. Keeping Sandra and putting her back on Mayhem would have been a huge success, but obviously Lincoln is not ready to shell out the cash on the station just yet.
As much as I like the insight of John Michaels at times, he needs to be with the young guns because he brings absolutely nothing to that show. Add Archer full time to Pollack and Bell and you have the best sports show in town and would be very entertaining.
February 17th, 2011
2:09 pm
My dad's a drunk slob.
February 17th, 2011
2:20 pm
790 the zone- the IRRELEVANT sports station
February 17th, 2011
5:42 pm
I'm an avid listener of sports talk radio and it just seems like there should only be one sports talker in atlanta.. combine the best of both stations and you have a monster…also not sure how many of you guys have heard the sports kings on waok but they are a breath of fresh air. i've only the show on weekends but it is quality.. Chuck and Chernoff are turrible
February 17th, 2011
6:33 pm
680 keeps winning:
Braves, Hawks, Thrashers (ALL on FM signals), Masters, PGA Championship, World Series, Super Bowl, ESPN programming, ESPN, NBA Playoffs, Chernoff and Kang (best show in town), Kincade (don't change a thing), Rude (for laughs), Hometeam for Hawks (glad you are back), Dominique Wilkins Coach Donnan, Coach Reeves, Chris Mortensen….. There is no question what the better product is.
The FM signal by the way is great.
790 keeps losing:
The Zone is an old car with a bad oil leak with the check engine light on. Wes Durham and Barnhart…really! I'd love to see them talk Braves or NBA, yeah right. Pollack needs to be cut loose and let Dave Archer take over. The Stews are and have been a disgrace. Steak now works for Lincoln Financial…get off the radio cha cha.
It once was great but now keeps losing across the board. 790 IS "the other sport station."
February 17th, 2011
10:43 pm
Nobody listens to Hawks and Thrashers on the radio. Nobody cares about the Thrashers at all. I'm sure 680 is losing money on both of those deals.


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Serves- 4
Ingredients needed
Pumpkin (cubed pieces )- 1 cup (ash gourd)
Thick Buttermilk- 3 cups
Turmeric Powder -1/4 tsp
Green chillies- 4 -5
Grated Coconut -1/2 cup (loosely packed)
Salt as required
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Toor dal -1 tsp
Coriander seeds- 2 tsp
Jeera -1 tsp
Raw rice -1/4 tsp
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For seasoning
Mustard -1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-little
Coconut oil -1 tsp
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2.Take buttermilk, add turmeric powder, needed salt and cooked pumpkin.
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