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Tue Nov 22 00:00:00 MST 2011dallas5100 Rating:4.0
good looking hat.. use care in sizing..material good quality
Sat Dec 31 00:00:00 MST 2011borhill Rating:5.0
Good quality. My husband has received lot of compliments. Correct sizing. Good craftmanship.
Tue Mar 19 00:00:00 MDT 2013ftlose Rating:5.0
My husband is hard to please and I was terrified he wouldn't like or not fit. He loves it and wears it everyday. It was a great Christmas and I appreciate OC, wouldn't have been one without you.
Wed Dec 11 00:00:00 MST 2013dtyrone11 Rating:5.0
great hat good material worth bying what else can I say
Tue Dec 06 00:00:00 MST 2011wldwllm9 Rating:4.0
nice product. would like to see more varity in hats,but overall nice product
Wed Nov 07 00:00:00 MST 2012calvinj07 Rating:4.0
Great hat for the value. It was a classy hat. Would buy another one.
Sat Aug 30 00:00:00 MDT 2014ricnary Rating:5.0
Very pleased with this particular product and service.
Mon Mar 04 00:00:00 MST 2013wineanddine69 Rating:1.0
This hat was some wack ish yo. Like it ain't even be fittin round my head ya feel.?
Sat Aug 30 00:00:00 MDT 2014ricnary Rating:4.0
Very pleased with this particular product and service.
Wed Feb 19 00:00:00 MST 2014dazz2417 Rating:4.0
You guys need to use bigger boxes because my hat was smashed and crushed so please pack properly next time or I will not order again thank you
Mon Apr 21 00:00:00 MDT 2014cynnbob Rating:5.0
Hubby loved the hat, they do run big so go one size smaller.
Sat Mar 22 00:00:00 MDT 2014debdebdeal61 Rating:5.0
I love this hat. It goes so well with a sundress, jeans and a tshirt or swimsuiy. Its so versatile and very "in" right now. I'm wearing it alot & loving it.
Thu Jan 23 00:00:00 MST 2014bonijo Rating:5.0
A gift for Greatgrandson **** He said he loved it looked good on him.
Sun Dec 30 00:00:00 MST 2012airwave22 Rating:5.0
i bought this hat for my son , he loved it and it arrived quickly
Wed Aug 15 00:00:00 MDT 2012pearsba57 Rating:4.0
I would definetely recommend this product. Very nice hat.
Wed Dec 05 00:00:00 MST 2012skullz69 Rating:4.0
for the money you cant beat this hat its comfortable and stylish also
Thu Feb 07 00:00:00 MST 2013harryrward Rating:5.0
I am very pleased with hat. I wear it primarily for sun protection.
Tue May 07 00:00:00 MDT 2013albuquerque2012 Rating:5.0
I got this hat for my husband, for Christmas. Good buy!
Thu Jan 09 00:00:00 MST 2014lopezmaid34 Rating:5.0
It was very hard to find a hat that was sized small, most are sm, ml and that would have been to big. Christmas gift and person loves it
Wed May 07 00:00:00 MDT 2014dcfromdc Rating:5.0
Excellent quality for the price. Has a liner which kicks the quality factor up a notch.
With belts, hats, scarves and other stylish men's accessories available, creating a great wardrobe can be a snap. If you have questions about the right fashion accessories to buy or concerns about men's designer accessories, we have the answers you're looking for. Read on for frequently asked questions about men's accessories and tips on creating the perfect outfits.
Creating a doll hat can be a fun way to add style and flair to your doll collection. Doll hats are also adorable gifts for doll-lovers of any age. With just a bit of crafting experience and a sewing machine, you can create a variety of miniature hats for dolls of all sizes. Consider creating doll hats to match other doll clothing that you have sewn for complete doll outfits with style.
When the wind blows and the snows come your way, it's time to pull out your winter hats. Women's hats come in many styles, including beanies, women's schoolboy caps and wool bucket hats, and the right hat can change the look of your outfit instantly. Read on to find the top five women's hats for winter and tips on wearing them.
Whether or not you're a guy who likes men's jewelry, there are functional men's accessories that you need to have in your wardrobe. These are the fashion accessories that may not be flashy but that make your life a little easier. If you need some advice on how to buy accessories for men that are right for you, this buying guide will give you the tips you need.
To make your entryway more inviting, consider adding a bench. Entryway benches can provide a place to sit while you remove your shoes, storage cubbies for mittens and hats and even hooks for hanging coats. Consider the best materials for an entryway bench so you can select the one that best fits your decorating style.
Wallets, hats, belts, gloves: There are a variety of fashion accessories available, and shopping for the right accents for your wardrobe can sometimes be overwhelming. Fortunately, this guide provides you with the tips you need, whether you're shopping for women's handbags, women's scarves or women's wallets. Read on for answers to your questions about women's accessories, including designer accessories.
A strand of vintage estate pearls will connect you to historic style. Pearl jewelry has been popular for centuries. In the 1920s, pearl jewelry became one of the trendiest items to wear with a short dress and a cute feathered hat. Pearl jewelry remains popular today, and estate jewelry collections allow you to own delightful gems of the past.
During the Holiday season, it can be difficult to keep track of who to get a gift, who to send a card, and who to just give a "happy holidays" tip of the hat to. There are a handful of people, however, whose job it is to make your life just a little easier. These people deserve a thank you tip anytime of the year, but since it is the giving season, make sure you don't forget them. Here are some ideas on what to get them and how much to spend.
Online shopping for men's clothing can be difficult when you don't know what size you wear. This guide is here to help you find clothes that will fit. You just need a cloth measuring tape, paper, a pencil, and a friend to help. For accurate measurements, make sure to measure over bare skin or your underwear. Once you're finished measuring, check our apparel sizing guides to find the correct sizes.
Plan the perfect cowboy birthday party for your little cowhands and their posse with a Western-themed party. With the right decorations, games and food, you can create a hoedown that your child and his or her friends will remember for years to come. Find cowboy party supplies and crafts for a colossal cowboy party, and don't forget to capture every moment with your camera. Invitations. Create cowboy party invitations that look like "wanted" posters using recycled brown cardstock paper. Print a black-and-white picture of the cowboy or cowgirl of honor in the center and use an old-style font or block lettering. Include the time and place for the round-up on the cowboy party invitations. Use fun phrases such as "howdy partner" and "saddle up for the showdown" for added laughs. Ask guests to come in their favorite cowboy attire, including rugged jeans, flannels and boots. Decorations. For cowboy party decorations, cover tables with red and white tablecloths. Display "wanted" posters of the birthday cowboy or cowgirl throughout the cowboy party room. Add balloons in colors of red, white and blue. Shape strands of rope into lassos and place them on the tables or hang them on chairs. Use bandanas or a Western-themed fabric for place mats. Create large cutouts of cacti, horses and cowboys for decorations. Bales of hay, stalks of corn and other items can add to the cowboy party decorations. Place bottles of water or juice boxes in a wheelbarrow filled with ice for refreshments. Dress up. Costumes and clothing can add to the cowboy birthday party theme. Because all guests may not know each other, give each guest a name tag cut to look like a sheriff's badge. Use silver cardstock cut into star shapes and attach the name tags with safety pins or tape. Provide guests with bandanas in a variety of colors. Give each guest a straw cowboy hat and a water pistol for an authentic cowboy look. Games. Though cowboys can be serious, there is nothing like having several fun games planned for even the roughest, toughest cowboy to enjoy. If you're holding a summer party, tell all cowboys and cowgirls to bring their swimsuit for a shoot-out using water pistols. Have a galloping contest; use brooms as pretend ponies and have races to see whose horse is the fastest. Old-fashioned potato-sack jumping contests are easy to assemble. Hold a boot toss contest: Have children toss bean bags, gold coins or other cowboy party supplies into an old pair of worn cowboy boots. Food. Create an old-fashioned homemade spread, complete with a cowboy party cake. Barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs or sloppy joes are always a favorite for little cowboys and cowgirls. Salsa and chips, beef jerky and even pulled pork sandwiches are additional ideas. Corn on the cob and cornbread are traditional cowboy staples. Create a cowboy party cake in the shape of a hat, pony or boot to continue the theme. Goodie bags. Thank each guest for coming by giving them a galvanized pail filled with cowboy party favors. Fill each pail with a small amount of straw or hay. Add trail mix, gold coins and licorice rope to each pail. Tie pieces of raffia or fabric for additional decoration to the pail's handle. For other cowboy party favors, consider purchasing small plastic harmonicas, sheriff badges and cowboy figurines. View All Crafts Back to Guides Directory View All Crafts
Imagine that you are planning a trip that will take you from the equator to Antarctica in seven days. Now imagine that you have to limit the amount of gear you pack to 35 pounds or less. The task is getting more complicated. What kind of luggage would you choose and how would you pack for a trip that encompasses such extreme changes in climate and altitude? When Erica Davis, a paraplegic athlete, and Tara Butcher, a physically challenged athlete, climb Africa's highest peak, they will have to answer exactly those questions. The challenge: Mount Kilimanjaro rises from nearly sea level all the way up to 19,330 feet. The trail climbs from the hot bushland through rain forest, moorland, alpine desert and arctic glaciers up to the rocky Uhuru peak. A climb like Mt. Kili presents special challenges when it comes to luggage, clothing and gear. Being prepared for the weather and temperature extremes is a necessity, but it's also important not to pack too much. There is a 35-pound weight limit to each piece of luggage carried by a porter. Most climbers pack one 35-pound capacity bag to go up with a porter and one small daypack to carry up themselves. The daypack: Erica and Tara will have 7 days to summit Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. As they pass from one ecological zone to the next, their needs will change and so will the contents of their daypacks. Each day Erica and Tara will repack their daypacks in anticipation of the specific challenges of the day's journey. In general, their daypacks will include things like water, snacks, dry clothing, waterproof gear and sunscreen. The importance of keeping clothing and gear dry cannot be overstated. When choosing a daypack, a small to medium backpack made of lightweight, moisture-resistant material that comes with a removable waterproof shell will be ideal. It's also helpful if the backpack has convenient access to a water bottle compartment or can accommodate a water bladder. Plenty of pockets, zipper compartments and hooks are also handy. What to pack: A sturdy but lightweight water-repellant duffel bag with a capacity of about 35 pounds is ideal for the trek to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The bag needs to have room for plenty of layers of breathable, moisture-wicking clothing and layers of fleece clothing, as well as a waterproof layer. To save space, it's a good idea to pack clothing that does double duty, such as pants that easily convert into shorts. Aside from clothing, the climb will also require accessories like sunglasses, hats and gloves, plus equipment like trekking poles and a headlamp, as well as toiletries like sunscreen, insect repellent and a first-aid kit. Support the Challenged Athletes Foundation: Overstock.com and the C.H.E.K Institute are co-sponsoring Erica and Tara's climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise awareness for athletes with physical challenges who wish to participate and compete in sports. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). CAF raises funds to give physically challenged athletes the opportunity to stay active and competitive in the sports they love. To show your support for physically challenged athletes like Erica and Tara, donate now to the Challenged Athletes Foundation for the Fit 4 Kili Climb. View All Luggage Back to Guides Directory View All Luggage
Shopping for baby gifts is fun and exciting. Finding a fun, useful or educational gift for a baby boy is a great way to celebrate his birth or any occasion. By keeping the baby's age and his parents' lifestyle in mind when picking a baby gift, you can find something that will delight, impress and become a treasure. Whether you are shopping for a baby boy gift to take to a baby shower or a gift that will be perfect for his first birthday, we can help you select the best baby gift with our tips. Activity. Play mats such as gym mats and tummy time mats are great gifts for baby boys. Play mats help babies develop motor skills, strengthen their muscles and they can also entertain little one's while parents take a break. Active baby boys love kicking and playing with gym mat toys and tummy time mats will entertain any baby while he is developing strong muscle coordination. In addition to play mats, music CDs, educational DVDs and baby books are great activity-based gift options. Age-appropriate toys such as trains, cars, stuffed toys and balls never go out of fashion and give babies opportunities to develop their motor skills. A play yard also makes a great baby boy gift. Play yards offer a safe place for babies to explore their environment. Nursery. You can help dress a baby boy's nursery with decor gifts. Crib bedding, hampers, crib toys, musical mobiles, window treatments, stuffed toys, rugs and other accessories will add to a baby boy's nursery. Check with parents to find out their planned nursery theme before buying or choose neutral decor items. Large nursery items such as baby swings, rockers, bouncy seats and walkers are great gifts and will be very useful for the parents. Meal time. Babies need so many accessories to get them through the day. Feeding accessories make very useful baby boy gifts. Cheerful dish sets and baby bibs with witty lines are gifts that make meal times memorable for a baby boy and his parents. If you have a generous budget, consider larger items such as high chairs, baby booster seats and travel seats. Clothes and accessories. A baby can never have too many outfits. Consider the time of year and local climate and choose clothes and accessories that fit the seasons. Undershirts, pajamas, sleepers, shorts, T-shirts, pants and pairs of jeans are safe bets for baby boys. Hats, jackets, socks, shoes and mittens make useful gifts as well. If you are shopping for a newborn, consider purchasing clothing that is perfect for older babies. As long as you keep the seasons in mind, you can purchase a clothing gift that will be useful once the baby grows out of his adorable infant outfits. View All Baby Gifts Back to Guides Directory View All Baby Gifts
While jewelry may add glitter and glam to your outfit, accessories, especially women's accessories, finish off your look and serve a purpose. Functional women's accessories are essential, but you may be unsure of how to buy accessories that will be stylish and serviceable. This buying guide will help you determine which fashion accessories you need. Use these tips to build your accessories wardrobe and you'll always have those last-minute touches when you need them.
Whether you're headed to the local beach for the afternoon or taking the family on a seaside vacation, you'll want to make sure you're prepared for your time at the beach. Sunscreen is a must, as are a lounge chair and a good book. When you're packing your beach bag, don't forget to pack the clothing you'll need for a day amid the sand and waves. Here is a list of the top five beachwear items to take along.
Whether you're buying baby clothes for your own bundle of joy or helping a friend get ready to welcome a new family member, it's fun to shop for baby gear. Infant clothing is some of the cutest, but buying baby clothes of all sizes can be a satisfying shopping experience. If you're not sure where to start, then read on for tips on the best baby clothing for babies of all ages.
Do you ever get lost in the endless selection of women's accessories while searching for just the right gift? Whether it is for your girlfriend, wife, sister, mother, friend or coworker, you seem to be constantly hunting for the perfect present. There are millions of women's accessories to choose from, but this guide will make things simpler. You can find the best fashion accessories for each of the women in your life while making your gift personal and memorable.
If you have a summer baby, then most people will probably tell you that you are lucky not to have to load up on infant snowsuits or keep your baby indoors for months. But every season poses its own unique challenges when it comes to dressing your baby because there are so many different types of baby clothing available, and you will want to choose the right articles to keep your little one comfortable. Our tips on how to dress a baby for summer will make going out with your child in the warmer months simpler.
When you play tennis, you'll want sports apparel that is breathable and allows you to move uninhibitedly. Most sports apparel these days are made of synthetic fabrics like polyester. This and similar fabrics are lightweight and help wick moisture away from the body. Tennis might not require as much constant running as basketball or soccer, but by the time you get near the end of that second set, you'll be feeling the heat and grateful for lightweight, cool sports apparel. When it comes to athletic clothing for tennis, you have plenty of options. When you need sportswear or workout clothes to play tennis, here are the essentials.
Limiting this list to just five of Dr. Seuss's classic children's books undoubtedly leaves out more than a few favorites. Readers of all ages have been affected by the insightful subject matter, unforgettable illustrations and ironic poetry that characterize Dr. Seuss books, and everyone has their favorite. These five titles are just a few of the essential kids' books by Dr. Seuss that you'll want to add to your children's library. Here are the top five Dr. Seuss books.
When you're preparing for your new little boy to arrive, you'll want plenty of baby boy clothes to wrap him up in. There are plenty of baby clothes out there to choose from, but finding the right clothes for your little guy means more than just buying the baby clothes you find cute. Some baby clothes are better for little girls, and others may not be the best for newborns. The following tips can help you find the best baby boy clothes for newborns.
Sep 19, 2014aleman1 from Florida, Rating:4.0
The hat is nice and the price was right. However, It is not a fedora. It is a fashion hat. I was disappointed. I was expecting a normal brim hat.
Sep 19, 2014helro from FL, Rating:5.0
I love this hat. I have the yellow and brown. Makes me feel special especially in church where I got a lot of compliments.
Sep 13, 2014vestry07 from NM, Rating:5.0
So happy with quick delivery. My man is so handsome in his fedora hat.
Sep 13, 2014fice9730 from Murrieta Ca., Rating:4.0
Recommend with one caveat Sizing of hat. Love the hat.Only negative was I would like to have had hat size. s, m, l. one size fits all or no size available. I probably will think twice before I buy another one.
Sep 13, 2014aileen1961 from N Las Vegas, NV, Rating:4.0
We wanted a nice fedora for my fiance to wear at our wedding. This fit the bill nicely. It is a high enough quality where you can carefully shape the brim or hat as you want it to look without it creasing or splitting. Fits well.
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Rescue Stats 2014
86 cats spayed/neutered
+ 46 via our trap loan program
100 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2013
233 cats spayed/neutered
+ 95 via our trap loan program
222 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2012
260 cats spayed/neutered
202 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2011
244 cats spayed/neutered
198 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2010
306 cats spayed/neutered
216 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2009
421 cats spayed/neutered
232 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2008
350 cats spayed/neutered
200 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2007
226 cats spayed/neutered
149 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2006
126 cats spayed/neutered
56 cats adopted
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She is a calm, easy-going. loving cat who enjoys being petted and brushed. If you're looking for a loving lap cat she is it! She has hyperthyroidism and has responded well to treatment with one pill twice a day, which is takes without issue. Happy girl!
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Wingspan 36 Plans are AutoCAD® designed and CAD plotted to provide the most accurate layout possible. Includes a printed parts section of more than 215 parts. Decal image file and manual available to download on-line.
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ETF linked to Norwegian stocks
Norway is the fifth-largest oil exporter in the world.
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Exchange-traded funds are in the news again today.
Global X Funds, a New York provider, has launched the Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF (NORW).
Norway is the fifth-largest oil exporter and third-largest gas exporter in the world even though it is not a member of OPEC. The Scandinavian country has generated an extremely large trade surplus and has one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world. It also ranks third in GDP per capita, according to the World Bank.
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NORW tracks the FTSE Norway 30 Index, which is designed to reflect broad based equity market performance in Norway. The Norway ETF adds to the existing Global X FTSE Nordic 30 ETF (GXF), which is a broader Scandinavian fund that accesses Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.
"Norway still lies outside the European Union and has not adopted the Euro currency, helping to maintain what many believe is the world's most stable economy," said Bruno del Ama, CEO of Global X Funds. "Ever since we launched the Nordic ETF, we have heard investors asking for a more targeted way to access this very developed and stable country. This Norway ETF should feed that demand well."
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Martin Laird makes quintuple-bogey 9 on No. 3
Martin Laird made a birdie on par-4 second, but it was the 9 on No. 3 that really hurt.
Johnson, Laird test adidas Golf GORE-TEX rain suit
Adidas Golf kicked off the Open Championship in Scotland with all-weather event featuring adidas Golf's new line GORE-TEX. The GORE-TEX rain suits will be in play this week in Muirfield.
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Martin Laird's putter came alive just in time to earn a spot on golf's grandest stage. Laird posted a course-record 9-under 63 to win the Valero Texas Open by two shots over World No. 2 Rory McIlroy on Sunday, earning a spot in the Masters as a result.
Rude: Laird win proves difficulty of closing
For a good while in the final round, the Arnold Palmer Invitational looked like a tournament no one wanted to win. The final twosome spent much of the day in rewind, and other challengers hiccuped at key moments. In fact, the top three contenders hit shots into bunkers on the last three holes within the matter of a few seconds.
Despite closing 75, Laird hangs on at Bay Hill
Martin Laird two-putted from 87 feet to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational Sunday, despite a closing 75. It was his second PGA Tour win.


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PCC will consider accepting credit for any of our certificates or associate's degrees (science, arts, applied science and general studies). Most credits accepted will be used as electives. If course descriptions are supplied and content is clear, the credit may be used to meet other requirements. All decisions made by the graduation office are final.
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While Nathan Deal on Thursday debated Democrat Roy Barnes about education policy, staffers for the Republican nominee for governor filed new financial report with the State Ethics Commission, acknowledging that Deal is carrying $2.85 million more in loans than he first revealed back in May.
After the education debate, Deal declared the omission to be an "oversight."
See the report for yourself here. Here's a quick image of Deal's new, revised loan picture:
Both newly disclosed loans are to Gainesville Salvage and Disposal, the auto salvage firm Deal owns with Kenneth Cronan.
Brian Robinson, spokesman for the Deal campaign, said money was for an expansion of the business, which is "in fine shape" and well within the capability of the firm to pay back.
You'll note that the above debts are labeled "contingency liabilities," meaning that there is some question whether the former congressmen would be held to account for them – although in his Tuesday press conference Deal left little room for doubt that he was ultimately responsible.
The "contingency" label is crucial in that it allows Deal to declare a positive net worth of $2 million, a figure found deeper in the document.
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September 16th, 2010
6:45 pm
Spin, Rinse, Fold. Lie, Deny, Repeat.
September 16th, 2010
6:50 pm
I wish I was able to consider $2.85 million an oversight. No wonder he doesn't want to release his full taxes – he's afraid of what we might notice.
I only wish this had come out in July. He would have lost and Republicans would have won with Eric Johnson.
September 16th, 2010
6:51 pm
How crooked do you have to be to claim this was an "oversight" with a straight face?
September 16th, 2010
6:56 pm
To all the people who thought the importance of full disclosure was over-played by Roy's campaign commercials, now would be a good time to admit that Georgians deserve better than someone who wants to get into office before people realize he is (1) effectively bankrupt; (2) desperate to use political influence to keep his creditors at bay and (3) fully willing to leverage his political influence to enrich himself.
September 16th, 2010
7:05 pm
September 16th, 2010
7:18 pm
I voted for Karen Handel
September 16th, 2010
7:25 pm
For you non-financial types, let me help you: contingency liabilities means he is not the debtor but rather the guarantor of a loan. It is common practice for small business owners to have to personally guarantee a note. They only become liable if the note comes into default.
September 16th, 2010
7:31 pm
Mr. Galloway, do you stay awake nights finding something else degrading about Nathan Deal????????? Is he the topic of all your Insider articles??? He does have an opponent;do you realize that?? I would like to read something about the incredible Mr. Barnes. Please do not be such a blatant liberal. Typical liberal AJC.
September 16th, 2010
7:42 pm
The fact that this slippery character seeks to conceal so much in regard to his finances (especially with these new revelations), ensures that Roy Barnes will be elected governor of Georgia this November.
It doesn't have anything to do with "liberal/conservative". You boltheads kill me with that mess. Grow up.
September 16th, 2010
7:43 pm
nobody just fogets they owe almost three mililion dollars so he's a liar, deal is another currupt politician we don't need and we don't want, another bum we should throw out.
September 16th, 2010
7:49 pm
nobody forgets that they owe 3 million dollars – however, if you guarantee a note, you don't owe it unless the debtor can't pay it. So he doesn't owe the 3 million – hence the word contingency. Don't show your stupidity.
September 16th, 2010
7:49 pm
Grandson: Why are you runnin fer guberner Granpa?
Nathan Deal: Cause we are broke son, and this is the best public housin I can get!
Keep in mind, Mr. Deal used the term "Ghetto Grandmas" in the past to describe opponents. Now, he is the "Ghetto Grandpa" living on the Gubmint's teet. Using that government paid medical insurance for him and his family, applying for gubmint housin.
Mr. Deal, you've spent a career ridiculing anyone whoever relied on a government sponsored program, now you find yourself needing assistance. Don't worry, there are thousands of people MUCH better than you that have found themselves in the same situation.
I said it three weeks ago, I say it again, the guy is a piece of crap.
Nathan Deal new slogan, "It could be worse, I could be Oxendine"
September 16th, 2010
7:54 pm
@ "Ga Female: 7:31″: So Galloway should turn a blind eye to Nathan's faults? Is the fact that he has these faults Galloway's fault or the Republican party for allowing themselves to be baited into a flawed candidate by Nathan's bashing of immigrants and gays? HHmmmmm. Has it ever occurred to you that the reason no one has dug up ethical problems with Roy is because….uh….after 30 years of public service, the guy is clean? Think about it. Then either vote for Roy or vote for a crook who has repeatedly tried to gain your vote by deception and lies. The choice is yours.
September 16th, 2010
8:08 pm
Congressman Nathan Deal is trash, from a long line of trash, and elected by trash.
Perfect for Goobernor of Georgia.
September 16th, 2010
8:09 pm
rightofcenter calls me stupid. only ones i see stupid here is deal who forgot he signed for a three million dollar note and he was libel for it and rightofcenter who says it's okay to lie about it. only thing worse then a liar is those who make up excuses for him.
September 16th, 2010
8:13 pm
Any person running for public office should provide a retail credit report, the same asany person seeking employmnet. If they can not manage there own finances, how can you expect them to management the States monye..
September 16th, 2010
8:15 pm
I live in Gainesville and have been "exposed" to Nathan Deal for more than 35 years, beginning when he was County Attorney and the Hall County Board of Commissioners was successfully recalled! Thus began his career of corruption. Nobody forgets they owe almost $3 million. Also, nobody in their right mind, signs away all their assets and retirement funds to ONE of their children!! We all want to help our children, my husband and I certainly do want to help all of our children WITHIN our means! We have 5 children, and are not so stupid that we would risk our home, retirement, and other assets to help one of them open a business they clearly know nothing about! The Wilder store sold $1,000 fly rods!!! WHO, in Hall and/or Habersham county can afford to buy something like that more than once? If this is the best Mr. Deal can do with his personal finances, why do we want to give him control of the State of Georgia's budget? Folks, please think about this!!
September 16th, 2010
8:18 pm
Any bets out there that Ga. GOP asks Deal to step down and Handel to step up? Can it even happen or are the Republicans out of luck this time?
September 16th, 2010
8:22 pm
@ Handel signs popping up: Heard tonight on WSB that the GOP cannot dump him and get someone else if it is within 60 days of the election. If that is true, guess the GOP is stuck with Deal!
September 16th, 2010
8:23 pm
He can't even get a job as a teller at Wachovia.
September 16th, 2010
8:29 pm
I am incredulous. How is it possible for someone to claim that this act of conscious omission is an 'oversight'?
It's funny – with the $2.3 million loan that Nathan Deal signed for, he claimed that it "wasn't really his," because when he signed it he meant it for his daughter. It shouldn't count.
And now with this additional $2.85 million loan that it turns out that he has (!), Deal is saying that he didn't need to declare it because it "wasn't really his," i.e. it was just to his business and he shouldn't have to report that. Really, it doesn't count.
So what SHOULD count, then?
The combination of tending to make poor judgments and then not feeling any responsibility for the outcome is a BAD sign. This man's judgment is simply not up for the job of governor, and the fact that he seems so dismissive about the consequences of his actions is, well, frightening. It's sort of surprising, really, that he seems so unconcerned.
Does Deal expect the national Republican party to come rescue him? To write a check and be his fairy godmother?
September 16th, 2010
8:34 pm
I think the truth of the matter is the people who knew and kept the info "close to the vest" waited until now so as to not disrupt the Republican primary but rather the general election in favor of Barnes. Wonder who would have that MO? Sad, sad for the future of our state that our political process and the election rights of the people can be manipulated in oh so many ways.
September 16th, 2010
8:35 pm
Looks like Deal is a doomed candidate. Probably in ATL right now, some movers and shakers are outlining how he will step aside and Handel will be the default nominee. In exchange there will be a Benefit Dinner for Deal, where his financial difficulties will be handled. Something similar to the benefit dinners for Maddox back in the day.
This kind of reminds me of Rep. Bo Ginn.
September 16th, 2010
8:41 pm
Saying that you voted for Karen Handel aint't saying much. When you consider that she ran against skunks like Oxendine and Deal, any wet animal can smell good. She was accused of pulling a Sestak on Eric Johnson, by offering the COO position to him if he didn't endorse Deal. Going to Rolling Stone concerts, reversed her position on Georgia's unverifiable voting machines after accepting the contributions from Diebold, and receiving other questionable gifts from lobbyists, Being in violation of the Voting Rights Act, and politically motivated investigations cited in many of the 60 impeachment articles filed in the General Assembly against her Inspector General. She claimed to be against corruption, but time and time again pal-ed around with corrupt politicians, and her claim to fame is that she was endorsed by Palin…and lost?
September 16th, 2010
8:46 pm
the ethics investigation deal was under before he resigned his seat was enough to send my vote to Handle,this is what you get when you make gay mariage and abortion the deciding factor on who to vote for.
September 16th, 2010
9:13 pm
Georgia Woman, no one needs to stay up all night to find dirt on Deal, a google search should do.
Centrist, of course she pal-ed around with corrupt politicians, they call those republican party meetings.
September 16th, 2010
9:14 pm
electrician – I will make gay marriage and abortion a big factor in who I vote for, just have to hold my nose and go for Barnes, rather than sitting it out. Deal's making it easier.
September 16th, 2010
9:19 pm
I'll still vote for him if he provides his original signed loyalty oath.
September 16th, 2010
9:23 pm
This reminds me of the time when Guy Milner threatened to reveal that I was having an affair with one of my staffers. I showed him.
September 16th, 2010
9:42 pm
Nathan claims there was no wrong doing in his meeting with Bart Graham about the salvage business. Given what we know now, I imagine he needed that contract and revenue to pay his debts. Guess by filing limited papers, the people of Georgia would not notice.
Here is one more question: how did Nathan get $2.4 million in loans when his collateral was much less? Did he use his position and influence as a U.S. congressman to get special treatment from his bank – a bank that later failed? If so, this whole downturn in the economy is about people like slime ball bankers and Nathan.
Let's face it…..Nathan is a liar. He has absolutely no creditability!
At least Barnes discloses his worth. And, despite Republican claims….his first term was not a disaster. The last eight years with Sonny and the elephants…..now that is DISASTER!
September 16th, 2010
9:45 pm
If there is a Grand Jury looking at all this stuff, I hope it casts a wide enough net to catch some of the other crooks who have been playing fast and loose for the past eight years in Georgia. We've had eight years of free-wheeling, anything-goes, get while the getting is good by our "public servants."
September 16th, 2010
9:46 pm
Karen Handel, who only lost to Deal by less than 2,500 votes, would certainly be the candidate if this had been made public. How can Deal manage the Georgia budget if he can't even handle his own? Why would anyone sign a loan for a business deal, even for your child, if you know you do not personally have the resources to pay it back should the business go belly up? The Deals are morons.
September 16th, 2010
9:48 pm
My God, what is this clown going to reveal next? It's just one shady thing after the other. Of course, we all know this is something that is purposefully done. No way it's an "oversight." How stupid does he think we are? If he had any integrity, he would step aside.
September 16th, 2010
9:50 pm
Congressman Deal – the Blago of the South.
September 16th, 2010
10:14 pm
Name one person who makes $150K a year and takes on $4 million in debt? This was not a noble thing in helping his child start a business, this was a completely moronic business decision. And would he have even gotten those loans if he wasn't a U.S. Congressman? A vote for Deal and you eliminate the conservative mantra of 'personal responsibility.' Bet when he loses, he files for bankruptcy within 3 months.
September 16th, 2010
10:40 pm
The "Deal Real" expose shouldn't surprise anyone who has been paying attention. The common link between all sucessful politicans is that they will say anything to get elected. A case in point is John McCain's and Roy Barnes' reversals of course on immigration issues, as referenced on "Prime Time Politics" last night – the poor confused Hispanic guest said "Roy Barnes used to be our friend – he was one of the first Governor's to advocate giving "illegal aliens" driver's liscenses – now he is our enemy – we don't have anyone to vote for." http://www.gpb.org/prime-time-politics Roy is their enemy only until elected. He is more than willing to deceive voters on this issue in order to get elected. Just like Sonny was willing to say that he was going to change the flag back, lying through his teeth, just to get elected. It is a necessary skill set for all successful politicians. My theory is that they are all psychopaths – no conscious or remorse, cast from the same mold as Charles Manson, Richard Ramirez, Theodore Bundy and David Berkowitz….
September 16th, 2010
10:56 pm
Deal is a slimebag. He's a liar and an ethical and moral vagrant. Anyone who votes for him is a fool with the IQ of tree moss. I'd sooner write in a moldy potato than Nathan No Deal. How much more is this sociopath hiding? He will destroy the state of Georgia if he is elected. Everything he touches turns to garbage.
September 16th, 2010
11:01 pm
NOBODY should vote for Deal. Ethics violations? Withholding significant debts? I bet there is a lot that hasn't been uncovered yet. I'm afraid if he gets elected, something is going to come out that will really embarrass the state of Georgia. He clearly makes horrible business and financial decisions! Just imagine the ways he screw up our state's budget! It sickens me to think this man could get elected. I can't imagine anyone in their right mind voting for him, but then, there are a lot of uneducated voters out there….
September 16th, 2010
11:24 pm
this is gawd aful…I am pissed. I wonder what church he will swindle now. I agree with one of the posters a 150k salary for 4 million in loans. What are you holding Mr. Deal that was a valuable asset? I am some very reserved reservations about all this. Where is the Tea Party Candidate for Georgia. Dont try to tell me it was Handel? Palin backed ODONELL in Deleware but she backed a sleaze in Georgia?????? If DEAL survives this I hope every lawmaker closes out loopholes in the chambers for backroom DEALS…..and he pays off his debt through governors salary but not one dime of my taxpayer better go to Nathan Deal…..Lawmakers I hold you personally responsible if this happens…mark my words.
September 16th, 2010
11:43 pm
Sure is a BIG coincidence that this "news" hits right before advance voting starts in the metro (i.e. pro-King-Roy) counties. Hmmmm…
Then again, never underestimate the power of the King, or his Cup-Bearer Bobby Kahn.
Gonna be a strange 4 years, what with the Nat'l Demos out of power in Congress and with King Roy and his Hachet Man Kahn stalking the hallways of the Gold Dome.
Hoo boy!
September 16th, 2010
11:45 pm
Looks like Nathan Deal will be a bad deal for Georgia. If he can't manage his own funds what the heck will he do with Georgia tax dollars? Roy Barnes doesn't seem so bad, does he?
September 16th, 2010
11:48 pm
We love 'em crazy in Georgia. We can out-crazy South Carolina and Alabama combined.
September 17th, 2010
12:34 am
The IRS came after me for $7,000 omitted by me because the contractor neglected to provide me with my 1099 and filed they paid me. Well, I had to pay back that $7,000. This is not an oversight. This is more than grand theft! Why are we contemplating voting in someone that is not financially responsible on a personal level. How can we trust he will take care of our tax dollars. Too many ethics slip ups that have become big A lies. The entire country is watching us. Too much of a slippery slope to be governor. If we allow this man to be elected–what does that make us? Don't dumb down our government
September 17th, 2010
12:48 am
Well well well. Who would have thought?
Georgia Female: Please tell me your joking. Nathan Deal brought this upon himself. He lied, I mean conveniently forgot to report that he owes nearly three million dollars. The "evil liberal" media is not picking on him. He's a liar and a crook, plain and simple. Get over it.
The Cynical White Boy: Is that the best you die hard Deal supporters can do? Call him "King Roybama?" Are you guys truly that desperate to where you have to resort to elementary school insults?
Nathan Deal is the Rod Blagojevich of the South. Stay classy Deal.
September 17th, 2010
1:30 am
Which one of the following will occur first; November 2 midterm elections
or Nathan Deal being indicted on fraud, theft and income tax evasion charges ???
September 17th, 2010
1:30 am
Georgia's race is beginning to look like Colorado's this year. The Republican candidate proved to be a liar after winning the primary and now he is lower in the polls than a crazy third party candidate. Deal is beginning to give Blago of Illinois a run for his money on who has the biggest ego and his ethics make Blago looks like an amateur. Republicans ran the economy of this state into the ground in the last eight years, go away!
September 17th, 2010
1:59 am
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September 17th, 2010
4:17 am
@Georgia Girl, Are you serious? Do you really blame Mr. Galloway for reporting this info? Why don't you look at the person who is trying to be your next Governor and ask him why he chose to "forget" to disclose millions in debt?
September 17th, 2010
4:25 am
Amazing how so many morons here sticking up for Mr Deal. I guess it is true that Georgia has a history of electing unsavory characters to the state legislature. The repubs in this state are proud that Georgia always appears to be the laughing stock of the country. Question: Which state has the most elected crooks?
September 17th, 2010
4:32 am
Slime. Crook. Liar. Cheat. But watch how many country, backwards Georgians vote for this slime ball because he has the big "R" to the right of his name.


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Honnestly, I didn't get what Slavin was getting at, in his talk.
Could you, the users, contribute your educated take on what he was trying to say, because it seems to be beyond me.
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It's Anyone's OctoberPosted: October 2, 2013 Filed under: Baseball, Tom Verducci, Weekly Issue, Weekly Press Release | Tags: billy beane, MLB, MLB Playoffs, Ned Colletti, tom verducci Comments Off
As baseball's best teams duke it out for a World Series title, SI senior writer Tom Verducci says the MLB postseason is more random and chaotic than ever. Verducci writes, "With parity across the sport, no dominant team among 10 postseason entrants and four rounds of playoffs, welcome to Anybody's October, a two-fortnight roll of the dice." (PAGE 36)
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Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, whose team won the NL West by the largest margin in baseball (11 games) and boasts the one-two pitching punch of Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, says: "There is no clear-cut favorite. It's not like you can say, 'Well, jeez, this team won 106 games' or 'This team has two No. 1 starters and four guys with 30-plus home runs.' An upset probably doesn't exist. You shouldn't be surprised if anybody from the pool of 10 teams winds up on top." (PAGE 36)
One trend may suggest who the favorites should be this October: the importance of putting the ball in play. Baseball set a record for strikeouts per game this season for the seventh consecutive year and teams that avoid strikeouts have won more in the postseason as of late.
Verducci notes the offenses of the past eight teams to reach the World Series each ranked ninth or lower in league strikeouts and the four most recent champions ranked 15th, 16th, 12th and 13th. Conversely, in that same span, teams that ranked among the top five in strikeouts lost nine of 11 series. This would appear bad for the Braves (second in the NL in strikeouts), Pirates (third), Reds (fifth) and Red Sox (fourth in the AL), and good news for the Cardinals (14th in the NL), Dodgers (12th), Tigers (13th in AL) and A's (ninth).
"That is a small trend," Beane says. "You're never going to predict anything with small sample sizes. You've got to be careful about drawing conclusions." (PAGE 38)
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Rockets G.M. Daryl Morey is the NBA's equivalent of baseball's Billy Beane. He sees basketball differently from most NBA executives, and using analytical methods that many other general managers reject – or even mock – Morey revamped his roster in the off-season, working the margins of the sport's economy, then unloading players when their value peaked. Morey knows many other executives are rooting for him to fail, but Chris Ballard explores why Morey will risk everything to back up his methods (page 55).
A's Pitcher Brandon McCarthy Writes This Week's Point After ColumnPosted: October 10, 2012 Filed under: Baseball, Point After, Weekly Issue | Tags: AL West, billy beane, Bob Melvin, Brandon McCarthy, MLB, MLB Playoffs, oakland a's, Point After Comments Off
The Playoffs Ain't Brain Surgery
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy was sidelined for much of his team's improbable playoff push after being hit in the skull with a line drive on September 5. In this week's Sports Illustrated, he reflects on how Billy Beane, Bob Melvin and trainer Nick Paparesta embodied the team's family mentality by sitting with his wife during his surgery, discusses his recuperation and offers a look into the A's tight-knit clubhouse (page 68).
Brad Pitt on the Cover of This Week's Sports IllustratedPosted: September 19, 2011 Filed under: Austin Murphy, Sports Illustrated Cover, Weekly Issue | Tags: bennett miller, billy beane, brad pitt, jonah hill, michael lewis, moneyball, oakland a's Comments Off
Brad Pitt, the star of the upcoming movie Moneyball, doffs an Oakland A's hat and graces the cover of this week's September 26, 2011, issue of Sports Illustrated, on newsstands Wednesday. Pitt joins an exclusive group of non-athletes and non-coaches to be so honored — a list that includes Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale, Stephen Colbert, Bob Hope, Ed Sullivan, Steve McQueen and Arnold Schwarzenegger in addition to former presidents John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan (appearances on the 11/26/84 and 2/16/87 covers) and Bill Clinton.
Commenting on his photo shoot with SI photographer Simon Bruty, Pitt says: "I was just happy to do Sports Illustrated. To do something other than the fashion-y things, for something I respect, is much more fun."
Senior writer Austin Murphy (@si_austinmurphy) spoke at great length with Pitt about getting Moneyball made. Among the topics they discussed:
- Pitt's background (or lack thereof) in baseball: "It's shameful how little I know about baseball…. I'm amazed they let me do this movie…. Baseball and I didn't get along that well. I wrestled one year [in high school]. I dove one year. Everything but baseball."
- How Pitt acquitted himself to his role as a baseball lifer: "I'm an Oklahoma-Missouri boy, so I'm no stranger to a bit of dip. We start early with that, so really, I was just revisiting my roots."
- What Pitt was initially drawn to about the story: "I'm a sucker for the underdog story."
- The end goal of the film: "What we were trying to do is tell an unconventional story in the Trojan horse of a conventional baseball movie."
- The comparisons Pitt makes to the movie and three of his favorite '70s films (The French Connection, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, All the President's Men): "In scripts today, someone has a big epiphany, learns a lesson, then comes out the other side different. In these older films I'm talking about, the beast at the end of the movie was the same beast in the beginning of the movie. What changed was the world around them, by just a couple of degrees. Nothing monumental. I think that's true about us. We fine‑tune ourselves, but big change is not real."


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Vayl Oxford, head of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), says top officials at DHS are pressuring the NRC to create federal rules fast as states differ widely in their approaches to protecting nuclear freight. Oxford says some states require armed escorts while some states require no escorts at all.
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Automaker invites users to suggest new features for the On Call app on Facebook.
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A recent update includes several new and unique features, and Volvo is the first automaker to use crowdsourcing via Facebook "to find inspiration for further development," Volvo says in a statement, so that "people around the world can share and vote for their favorite feature idea."
Even though Volvo owners in the U.S. may be able to influence which features the company includes on the next version of the On Call app, they won't be able to enjoy them – at least not yet. On Call is available in 16 countries, but not the U.S., although Volvo says, "The rollout in new countries will continue in 2013."
If you want to have your say on which features the next update should include, go to the Volvo On Call Idea Hub on Facebook, where the automaker is asking "people around the world how new features in the app can make their life easier" and allowing them to vote for their favorite ideas. The most popular ideas for the next update will be revealed on March 5.
The features of the current update include the typical door lock/unlock, viewing the vehicle on a map and being able to honk the horn and flash the lights to help find it in a crowded parking lot. It also has a send-to-car function that allows you to select a destination from a map in On Call, within approximately 30 miles, and direct it to the car's navigation system. Owners can also check a car's fuel level, average mpg, mileage and trip odometer and receive maintenance reminders about items such as blown bulbs and windshield washer, brake fluid, oil and coolant levels.
Business people and obsessive drivers will enjoy the new "enhanced driving journal" feature, which records detailed data of each trip the vehicle has taken over the past 40 days. The info can also be downloaded and stored as an Excel file.
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MADONNA and DJ DEADMAU5 have kissed and made up on Twitter.
Now that's unusual!
Madonna first claims that the world-famous DJ Deadmau5, real name Joel Zimmerman, could not be more wrong, when he attacked the singer on his Facebook page saying that she was a "f*cking idiot" for asking her Miami concert audience if anyone has "seen Molly", glamorizing what he and hundreds of her electronic dance music fanatics at the venue understood to be ecstasy.
And now they've made up, for all their fans and followers to see, and without even waiting for celebrity gossip websites and star news to report about every single one of their comments like other celebrities do!
Following his Facebook blast, the DJ posted on Twitter:
"@MadonnaMDNAday You're a role model to 100′s of millions. You have a powerful voice,EDM could use your positive influence, not your 'molly' talk. … I may have slated you a little rough, but I found it offensive to see the illicit drug crap lit up at an EDM event"
Madonna clarified things by tweeting her Minnie Mouse photo with the caption:
"From one mouse to another I dont support drug use and i never have. I was referring to the song called 'Have You Seen Molly' written by my friend Cedric Gervais who I almost worked with on my album."
Zimmerman replied to her tweet, saying:
"Fair enough, I was just voicing my concerns as I usually do. +1 respect for clearing it up personally … regardless, just be a little more aware of what you should represent at EDM events, and I'll watch my mouth."
To which, MDNA replied:
"Communication is always best. You should have called me first, we could have cleared it up 'privately.' ;) See you on the road."
Their chit chat didn't end there, as Deadmau5 warned:
"@MadonnaMDNAday sure. regardless, just be a little more aware of what you *should* represent at EDM events, and ill watch my mouth."
Then the singer replied to the DJ with a photo, captioned:
"broken pinky swear"
Seems awfully non-showbiz for a feud like such to have concluded this way. Too bad, as we were expecting a showdown between the DJ and the pop legend. Maybe Madonna is more mature than she comes off as after all.
What do you think? Did Madonna really refer to the song or to the drug?
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Falling temperatures. Falling leaves. Fall flavors!
Whereas Summer encourages lighter eating, Fall is a season of warm, rich, luscious flavors. And the colder weather makes experimenting in the kitchen even more enticing. While you're at it, your home will be filled with the intoxicating aromas of the season.
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away…but they didn't say how that apple should be eaten. The apple is one of our favorite Fall foods. Whether you enjoy it simply on its own, dipped in caramel, cooked into sauce, added to savory dishes or baked into pies, crumbles, strudels, crisps, cakes, muffins, etc, the mighty apple figures prominently on the autumn harvest table. We'll show you three of our favorite ways to get your apple a day.
Breakfast Apple Crisp
What's better than weekend brunch? Weekend brunch at home in the pjs, surrounded by the sweet scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and apples baking!
What you need:
8 medium baking apples, like Macintosh or Rome
1 c. orange juice
1 c. rolled oats
½ c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted
1 TBS all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1/3 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. honey
1 6-to-7-oz container Greek yogurt
Remove a 1/2-inch slice from tops of the apples. With a melon baller, remove core, stopping about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the apple. Arrange the prepared apples in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish (3-quart rectangular) and brush with 1 tablespoon of the orange juice. (If necessary, remove a thin slice from the bottoms of the apples so they sit flat in the baking dish; brush with some orange juice.)
In a medium bowl combine oats, brown sugar, almonds, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in butter until combined. Fill and top apples with oat mixture. (At this point, apples can be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours.)
When ready to bake, pour remaining orange juice around the apples and cover with foil. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 50 minutes. Remove foil; bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until tender. Cool about 30 minutes. Transfer to a platter or plates and drizzle with honey. Serve with yogurt.
Serves 8.
Apple, Potato and Onion Gratin
If gratins bring to mind heavy, gooey, fatty affairs, this recipe will surely change your mind. This just might become your new favorite fall side dish!
What you need:
12 TBS butter, divided
2 lbs onions, sliced
2 TBS chopped fresh thyme
4 tsp sea salt, divided
2/3 c. water
2/3 c. dry white wine
4 tsp sugar
2 ½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch-thick rounds
2 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, halved and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, thyme, and 2 teaspoons salt; sauté until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; sauté until onions are tender and begin to color, about 8 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 2/3 cup water, wine, and sugar to skillet; stir and swirl skillet to combine. Bring to boil. Cool onion mixture to lukewarm.
Combine potatoes, apples, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and onion mixture in large bowl; toss gently to blend. Transfer to prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Cover dish with parchment paper, then cover with foil, shiny side down. Bake gratin until potatoes are tender, about 55 minutes. Uncover and bake until top browns and juices bubble thickly, about 20 minutes longer.
NOTE: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature. Re-warm, loosely covered with foil, in 300°F oven for 20 minutes. Let gratin stand 15 minutes before serving.
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½ c. unsalted butter
2/3 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 egg
2 TBS milk
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. finely chopped apple
1 c. chopped walnuts
In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and cloves; beat until combined. Beat in egg and milk. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour, the apple, and the nuts with a wooden spoon. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 375°F oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Store cookies in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Makes about 40 cookies.


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Wisdom Meets Passion: God's Purpose for Your Life
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Editor's note: The following is a report on the practical application of Dan Miller and Jared Angaza's new book, Wisdom Meets Passion: When Generations Collide and Collaborate (Thomas Nelson, 2012).
When working to fulfill God's purposes in their lives, older people tend to focus most on the importance of wisdom, while younger people tend to view passion as the key. But, from God's perspective, both wisdom and passion are necessary to successfully live a life that's faithful to His purposes for you.
It's possible to attain wisdom in your youth and maintain passion into old age. No matter what generation you belong to, you can blend wisdom and passion to fulfill your God-given potential. Here's how:
Discover the unique ways that God wants you to help the world. Ask God to make you aware of the distinctive talents with which He has blessed you, and to show you how specific ways He wants you to use those talents to make the world a better place and draw others to Him in the process. Consider what you do best and what you most enjoying doing, and then reflect on how those activities can help meet the world's needs. Pay attention to the dreams that have been languishing in your mind, and pray about each one, asking God to give you the wisdom to know if those passionate hopes reflect His will for you. Choose to believe God's promise that anything is possible with Him. Set goals for the future that will help you make God-given dreams come true, and view your current work opportunities as stepping stones on the way to success. Start pursuing your dreams right now – with whatever resources you currently have – trusting God to continue to provide what you need as you keep stepping forward in faith. Fill your mind regularly with positive thoughts that reflect biblical truth; God will use those thoughts to fuel your soul with confidence so you can overcome discouragement and keep moving forward.
Become a free agent. Embrace the freedom that God offers you to take advantage of the best work opportunities you find rather than remaining stuck in a work situation that's stable but doesn't fully make use of your talents. When you derive your sense of security from your relationship with God rather than from a particular job you have, you're free to choose work that expresses your values and releases your strongest talents. Keep in mind that ideas are the most valuable commodities in the marketplace right now. Consider which ideas you have to contribute, and how you can best act on them to improve people's lives. Remember, too, that today's economy demands flexibility, and people often change jobs. So don't expect to work at just one company for a long period of time, and describe yourself to others in terms of the kind of work you do (not for which company you work). Constantly clarify your most marketable skills and seek out the best opportunities to use them, as God leads you, during different seasons of your life. Seek work that is both meaningful and profitable. Never take a job just for money or settle for work that doesn't tap into your talents well; trust God to lead you to the opportunities that are truly right for you.
Never stop learning. No matter how old you are, God is constantly bringing enriching learning opportunities into your life. Decide to take advantage of every one that you can, even if you're currently unemployed or retired. Incorporate activities that help you learn something new into your life regularly, such as reading books, taking classes, and traveling to places you haven't yet visited. When you're learning, look beyond mere theory to practical ways that you can apply your new knowledge to your life. Ask lots of questions. No matter how old you are or much expertise you may have gained in a particular field, always keep a beginner's mind that's open to discovering new ideas.
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- 3 assorted bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 small red onions, quartered
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- Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs
- 1. Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 2. Thread turkey, peppers, and onions alternately onto skewers. Sprinkle kabobs evenly with Cajun seasoning; lightly coat with cooking spray.
- 3. Grill kabobs, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300° to 350°) 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done. Garnish, if desired.
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