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Calasparra rice is a short grain rice that has been grown for centuries, around the town of Calasparra in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. It is the principal rice used for paella. Its longer growing cycle produces kernels that are exceptionally dehydrated and ready to absorb broth, sauce, etc. The finest level of rice grown in Calasparra is Bomba rice.
Calrose rice is a medium-grain rice developed at the Rice Experiment Station at the University of California at Davis ("U.C. Davis") from the japonica variety. The cooked grains are softer, moist, sticky and absorb flavor well. Calrose is an all-purpose table rice as well as a rice for specialty Mediterranean and Asian cuisine such as paella, risotto, pilaf and rice bowls. The cooked grains are soft and stick together, making it good for use in sushi (most sushi restaurants use Calrose). Calrose is now grown extensively in the Pacific Rim and Australia.
Carnaroli is the most prized of all Italian rices, is a "superfino" Italian rice used to make risotto. It is produced in Novara and Vercelli, two towns in the area between Milan and Turin in northwest Italy, and today is also grown at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in South America. It is prized for its bold white kernel, uniform starch release and firmness—each grain maintains its distinct shape in the risotto while continuously absorbing liquid, producing the creamiest risottos. See also arborio rice and vialone nano.
Converted rice is pressure-steamed and dried before it is milled (husked), which causes the grains to absorb nutrients from the husk. This partially compensates for the removal of the bran and the germ, so is a good choice for people who want more nutritious rice but don't want to eat brown rice. It has the same color and flavor as white rice.
Cream of Rice is a hot breakfast cereal made from white rice milled into a fine consistency, farina (the Italian word for flour) and cooked with boiling water. Cream of rice is most often eaten as a breakfast porridge, but it can also be cooked into a polenta-like dish or pudding.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) rice or GBR (germinated brown rice) is a nutritionally superior method of preparing brown rice known. Washed brown rice is soaked for 20 hours in warm water prior to cooking. Soaking stimulates germination, which activates enzymes in the rice and delivers a more complete amino acid profile, including GABA.
Glutinous means sticky. Short-grained rices like koshihikari, used for sushi, are glutinous. A non-glutinous rice would not be fluffy or in separate grains, like basmati.
A group of rices that are a subspecies of the cultivar Oryza sativa, that produce short-grained rices that are especially glue-like when cooked. Also called botan rice (after a particular brand), pearl rice, sweet rice and waxy rice. (See Calmochi in the photo below, a mochi rice grown in California.)
Medium-grain and short-grain japonica rices grown in California. Photo courtesy CalRice.org.
Long-grain rices (from the indica strain) have a long, slender kernel that is four to five times longer than their width. The cooked grains are separate, light and fluffy. Medium-grain rice (from the japonica strain) have a shorter, wider kernel (two to three times longer than their width) than long grain rice. The cooked grains are more moist and tender, and have a greater tendency to cling together than long grain. Short-grain rice has a short, plump, almost round kernel. The cooked grains are soft and cling together; short-grained rice is used for risotto and sushi.
See brown rice.
The hull or husk is the outer shell or coating of a grain or seed. It is not edible.
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This family-friendly Charleston hotel is located in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Charleston Legends and Lore Ghost Theater and College of Charleston. Charleston City Market and Confederate Museum are also within 5 minutes.
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This is one simple version. You can always use fruits in season, add coulis to top, pipe fresh-whipped cream to crown, and dust with your favorite flavored sugar. Or, you can have a savory version with your chosen vegetables - steamed or stir-fried but just not too much liquid and add your family version of marsala or madeira reduction.
Your oven must be able to hold the temperature. Note that most ovens vary between the indicated and the actual temperature. I use a gas oven with a big stone tile that I add to its base to stabilize the distribution of heat.
Depending on how you would like the presentation to be, deflated or crown-shaped, baking time is either 20 or 25 minutes, consecutively.
For this version, you will need:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold whole milk
3 eggs
a pinch coarse kosher salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
one pint strawberries, rinsed and pat dry
3 bananas
some confectioner's sugar for dusting
The pan that I used is a 9-inch pyrex pie pan.
Step 1: Ingredients: It's elementary
still delicious though. Going to make it for Easter!
You talk about keeping it in the oven for 5 minutes once it looks a certain way, but this isnt accurate for baking. Also, only once do you mention the temp. the oven should be, and thats half-way into the instructable.
Please add some time and temperature instructions to the front page and throughout as you move along the baking process.
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Thank you for your feedback. The reason I only put the temperature once is because the oven has to hold that same and stable temperature. Most ovens vary between the shown and actual temperatures. The length of baking is twenty minutes to rise it. Some people like the look to deflate on serving, but I prefer the crown shape, so the total baking time is 25 minutes. I will edit the opening instruction.
All pancakes in germany that I´ve seen are flat ones like in this instructable:
Deutsch is German for German... (In Deutschland man spricht Deutsch) Hence I believe it to be German.
Those folks brought a lot of recipes with them from their motherland.
Looks delicious though.
When I think of pancake, I usually envision something like a French Crêpe, but considerably thicker. Almost like the 'typical' American pancake, but larger in diameter and definitely not drowned in gallons of maple syrup (scnr).
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My Mantel and the Cherry Blossoms
March 19, 2012
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I so love your style! What a precious family. The candlesticks tied in pink are my favorites! Is that just pick ribbon wrapped around them? Love it! I must bring in my crock from the shop and place in my favorite place to display. My favorite thing about Spring is change and a new beginning. Spring represents newness of life, all that is dead bursting forth to new life!ReplyDelete
You're so lucky to have blooms already! Waiting for the forsynthia to bloom (hey, it's technically on the neighbors lawn but he won't mind if I snip off a few sprigs)!ReplyDelete
Love the mossy dragonfly too!
No blooms here either. Just inches of fresh snow. *sigh*ReplyDelete
Love the dragonflies. Your mantle is very pretty!Replies
thanks Meg! somehow my mantel would not look the same with fresh powder on the ground outside! You must live in the north west - the only cold place in the country right now.Delete
so cute! i really love those mossy dragonflies!ReplyDelete
So pretty. I adore those moss dragonflies!ReplyDelete
Daffodils and apple blossoms...ahhhh And finding easter eggs in late May that the kids somehow missed...ReplyDelete
.... with melted chocolate inside!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful mantel, Laura! The elements you've chosen work perfectly together ... love your mossy butterfly ... chunky candlesticks ... your cute bunny and, of course, your precious fur babies. And, the portrait of your beautiful family serves as a wonderful background! *Becca* (new follower by way of Grits and Glamour)ReplyDelete
Love your moss dragonfly!! And those cherry blossoms are gorgeous ~ you're all set for spring!!ReplyDelete
xo Heidi
Hi Laura, Can't believe your cherry trees are blooming - I need to move wherever you are! Love the dragonflies! Sorry about your dog. Enjoy spring!ReplyDeleteReplies
Karen- a pack of coyotes. With the weather has warm as it has been ( 80's) all of Spring blooms are actually getting spent already. I cut these branches about a week ago.Delete
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Your mantel is so pretty and romantic - it must make you smile every time you enter the room - how lovely!ReplyDeleteReplies
your sweet to visit and to have such kind words. lauraDelete
You need to link this up over at The Lettered Cottage. Absolutely beautiful :) Where did you get that dragonfly? I have to have one!
girl- these things are so old, i can't remember where I got them. Tell you what, when I think they have done there time in this household - there yours!Delete
You have definitely created a happy mantel for spring. Those dragonflies are amazing.ReplyDelete
Happy to be a new follower and hope you'll stop by.
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Love the blossoms....so pretty..:)ReplyDelete
I especially love the dragonfly and window - very cool idea! I also love spring! Everything is so full of promise :)ReplyDelete
I love the dragonflies too! Your whole mantel is so nice - lots of color and texture. Thanks for linking up!ReplyDelete
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Big White Ski Resort Year End Reunion Party ~ April 9th-14th!
Big White is approaching 50 years old so in practice for the big bash next year, we're throwing a reunion party while we're still in our forties! Calling all Big White Staff past and present, skiers, riders, and guests all the way back to 1963, come out for our first reunion before we hit the golden age.
We have added all the photo contest entries to the photo gallery below and if you want to submit your own photos to the album, you can do this on the Photo Submission page. We will also add them to the Big White Reunion Facebook Group album and there will be an ongoing slideshow display April 9th-14th in Happy Valley during Apres.
With our Stay & Ski Free program you'll be able to hit the slopes at lift pricing even better than our first year!! Now that is a bargain, so what are you waiting for, start planning to come and celebrate, rekindle friendships and relive those incredible memories built at Big White. If you are an existing pass holder we've got some great accommodation deals for you too. To view our Season pass holder accommodation offers click here.
For all your accommodation needs please contact Big White Central Reservations at 1.800.663.2772 (local 250.765.8888) or email us at email@example.com.
All participants will receive a VIP card and free entry into all the events of the week. The only costs will be the pasta dinner on Friday night, breakfast clubs and afternoon BBQ's - except for Tuesday's which is free! Let's get out there and enjoy the best conditions of the season, spring skiing!
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Today's playoff game between San Francisco and Atlanta highlights two of the most important talent acquisition failures of the Ireland era:
a. The epic fiasco of the failed attempt to hire Jim Harbaugh as our head coach.
b. The disastrous decision to choose Jake Long instead of Matt Ryan as the first overall pick in the draft.
As you sit down to watch today's game, consider these two talent acquisition failures along with our four consecutive losing seasons and ask yourself where would the Dolphins be if we had gotten either of these two situations right.


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We loathe giving Aflac any more media attention than they have already received, but we can't keep our mouths shut about the recent PR stunt they pulled. If you haven't yet heard, Aflac recently let a duck loose into a busy New York City subway station and began tweeting about it, ruffling our feathers in the process! The duck, representing their famed mascot, drew quite a bit of attention—but at what cost?
NYC subway stations are noisy, crowded, and let's face it, pretty dirty places. The hazards that could have harmed our small feathered friend are too numerous to count. We're appalled that Aflac would pull such a stunt.
Do you think this PR stunt went too far? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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text: Watch a video Watch a video review from one of our experts Front Back Photos (4) Video View larger Canon PowerShot D20 Tough-style 12.1-megapixel waterproof digital camera Item #: 280D20 1 Review This item is no longer available. Original Price: $299.99 Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Staff Reviews Articles & Videos by Meredith Krebs Planning to take a snowboarding trip? Going on a snorkeling adventure? Or maybe you just like to hike over rough terrain, and you want a camera that can keep up. The Canon PowerShot D20 is ready to bring back detailed pictures of all your outdoor activities. Waterproof to 33 feet, this camera is perfect for snapping close-ups of a coral reef off the Florida Keys, or even just getting some fun shots of the kids in the shallow end of the pool. It's temperature-resistant, too, remaining fully operational in cold environments down to 14°F, and in heat up to 104°F. That means it can spend the day on a snowy mountain or go on a desert trek with no problems at all. And, a truly rugged travel companion, it's shockproof up to 5 feet. The D20 has all sorts of thoughtful features that come in handy when you're on the slopes, in the water, or on the trails. The buttons are easy to operate, even with gloves on. And there's a dedicated movie button, so you can quickly switch to high-definition movie mode with the press of a button. Built-in GPS tracking is a nice touch: you can tag your photos with GPS data, then use the bundled software to show off a map of your travels on your computer when you get home. Specifications:12.1-megapixel (effective) CMOS image sensor3" LCD screen5X optical zoom (4X digital/20X total zoom)35mm equivalent lens focal length: 28-140mmrecords photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cardsSpecial Features:tough enclosure is:waterproof to 33 feettemperature-resistant works in temperatures from 14 to 104°Fshockproof up to 5 feethigh-definition movie mode (up to 1080p resolution), with dedicated movie buttonadvanced CMOS sensor for detailed photos even in low-lightoptical image stabilizationbuilt-in GPS tagging and bundled computer software let you view your photos on an interactive mapDIGIC 4 image processor for maximum responsiveness and photo detailface detection automatically sets focus, exposure, flash, and white balance for better portraitsmotion detection calculates subject movement and sets ideal exposure and sensitivity to reduce blurConnections and Dimensions:mini HDMI output (HDMI cable not included)high-speed USB interface4- 7/16"W x 2-13/16"H x 1-1/8"Dweight: 7.2 oz. (without battery and media)warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:rechargeable lithium ion batterybattery chargerUSB cablewrist strapsoftware CD-ROM Today's point-and-shoot cameras make great pictures easier than ever From baby's first steps, to that dream vacation in the islands, these cameras make it easy to capture life's greatest hits. Today's cameras have helpful automatic features, like face detection and scene recognition that make shooting more foolproof than ever. And they all have plenty of megapixels for detailed photos that stay sharp, even when you enlarge and print them. Canon PowerShot D20 Reviews Average Customer Review: 1 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. 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I'm giving it 3 stars now, but might go to 2 (or 4) stars as I get more experience. The camera: It's lens is in the upper right corner. This means you're able to really wrap your hands around the camera. MUCH more securely. You can shoot with ISO up to 3200. High ISO means noisy. Canon reduces noise by using a very aggressive blurring algorithm. The shots also have a narrow contrast range (which is also suppresses noise). I assumed my wife would be using AUTO mode most. Unfortunately this mode has several problems. It VERY aggressively uses high ISO. The first day I took some shots in the rain of our garden - it used ISO 1600! Viewing the results I began to contemplate returning the camera. However, there is a 'P' mode in which you can fix the ISO and also increase the contrast. Using P mode at the beach we got satisfactory results. We haven't tested it in the water yet! One peculiarity. The LCD screen is polarized. If you rotate the camera from horizontal to vertical while wearing polarizing sun glasses it goes BLACK. Pros: Sturdy, Large buttons, Easy to use. Cons: Overly aggresive noise suppresion, lack of ISO limit in auto mode 16 out of 19 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Digital camera NB-6L Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (3.7 V/1000 mAh) with plastic terminal cover CB-2LY Battery charger (4.2 V/0.7 A) 50" USB cable with in-line noise filter (cable has a USB Type A connector on one end and a Mini-B USB 2.0 connector on the other) Detachable strap mount Wrist strap Canon Digital Camera Solution Disc Ver. 111.0 Getting Started Booklet (English) Getting Started Booklet (Spanish) Canon Customer Support/Product registration sheet Warranty card Canon Printer brochure Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 3" Adjustable-angle LCD No Wi-Fi No Touchscreen No Waterproof Yes GPS-enabled Yes Lens 35mm Equivalent 28-140mm Optical Zoom 5x Digital Zoom 4x Filter Diameter N/A Manual Focusing Yes Manual Exposure No Built-in Flash Yes HDMI Output Mini Memory Internal Memory None Memory Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 12.8 Total Megapixels 12.1 Image Stabilization Optical Highest Resolution 4000 x 3000 HD Video Recording 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 Dimensions Width (inches) 4-7/16 Height (inches) 2-13/16 Depth (inches) 1-1/8 Weight With Battery (ounces) 8.04 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Recording Features Play, Edit, and, Print Functions Battery Information Connections Supplied Software Recording Features Rugged Design: The Canon PowerShot D20 digital camera's rugged design allows you to take it almost anywhere. It is waterproof to 33 feet (IPX8 standard), temperature resistant from 14°F to 104°F, shockproof up to 5 feet, and dustproof (IP6X standard). PureColor System LCD Monitor: The Canon PowerShot D20 has a 3" TFT color LCD monitor featuring approximately 460,000 dots with approximately 100% picture coverage. This extra-durable, high-resolution screen with tough scratch-resistant coating on the anti-reflective, PureColor LCD screen offers a crisp, bright, clear picture to make shooting playback and using the camera's menu functions convenient even at an angle. The LCD display's brightness can be manually adjusted. Note: This camera does not feature a separate viewfinder. 12.1 MP Image Sensor: For optimal image quality, the camera uses a 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor with approximately 12.7-million total pixels and 12.1-million effective pixels giving your shots added depth and detail. DIGIC 4 Image Processor: The PowerShot D20 features the DIGIC 4 Image Processor. The DIGIC 4 chip gives you superior image quality, faster image writing to the SD card, more efficiency to extend battery life, and higher definition for the LCD monitor. Intelligent Contrast Correction: DIGIC 4 also makes possible the i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot D20 can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated. Global Positioning System (GPS): The camera has a built-in GPS receiver. Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) can be added to your images and movies as your shoot. This information can be used with the supplied software to see the shooting location on a map. Optics: The camera features a Canon F3.9-F4.8 lens with 5x optical zoom and a 4.0x digital zoom (20x total zoom). The 5-25mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 28-140mm) can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x by engaging the digital tele-converter. The equivalent focal lengths when using the 1.5x and 2.0x teleconverter are 42-210mm and 56-280mm, respectively. Intelligent Image Stabilization: The PowerShot D20 is equipped with the latest advance in Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology. Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation. For still images, the system automatically selects Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid), and Tripod IS modes. If you're shooting video, the camera chooses from Dynamic, Powered, Macro, or Tripod IS modes. Recording Media: The camera records still images and moving images with stereo audio on SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Cards. The camera has no internal memory, and does not include an SD card, so you will have to obtain a memory card before recording. Still Image Resolution: Still images are recorded in JPEG format in four aspect ratios. You can choose from the following still image resolutions: Image Size Aspect Ratio 4:3 16:9 3:2 1:1 Large 4000 x 3000 4000 x 2248 4000 x 2664 2992 x 2992 Medium 1 2816 x 2112 2816 x 1584 2816 x 1880 2112 x 2112 Medium 2 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1600 x 1064 1220 x 1220 Small 640 x 480 640 x 360 640 x 424 480 x 480 Movies: Movies are recorded in MOV format (Image data: H.264, Audio data: 2-channel monaural LPCM). You can record in Full HD (1920 x 1080, 24 fps), HD (1280 x 720, 30 fps), or SD (640 x 480, 30 fps). Other movie modes include iFrame movie (recommended for Macs), Super Slow Motion (320 x 240 at 240 fps or 640 x 480 at 120 fps), or Miniature Effect. Drive Modes: The Canon PowerShot D20 offers the following modes: Single Shot: The digital camera captures a single image each time the shutter button is fully pressed and released. Continuous Shooting Mode: You can shoot successive frames, at approximately 1.9 frames per second, while the shutter button is fully depressed. The interval depends upon shooting conditions and settings. Self Timer: You can choose a 10-second self timer for self portraits or to include yourself in a group photo. A 2-second self timer can be used to avoid camera shake. The custom self timer lets you set the delay time between 0 to 30 seconds, and the number of photos taken between 1 and 10 shots. Face Self-Timer: For group shots that include the photographer, the camera will take up to three consecutive shots approximately two seconds after it detects an additional face has entered the picture. Wink Self-Timer: The camera will take a picture about two seconds after a wink is detected. This allows the subject in the picture to control when the photo is taken. Blink Detection: The camera will alert you if it detects that someone in the photo may have closed their eyes when the picture was recorded. For multiple shots, the blink detection function works for the final shot only. Focus Modes: The camera offers manual and auto focusing. You can choose from the following modes: Manual: When Auto Focus is not possible, you can switch to manual focus, and use the left/right buttons to adjust the focal position. Face AiAF: The camera automatically detects the position of a face (up to 9) and uses the data to set the focus and exposure while shooting. Center: The camera fixes the AF frame at the center; this is recommended when the target subject is at the center of the composition. Tracking AF: The focus is maintained on a moving subject while you press the shutter-button halfway. Focusing Range: The camera features the following focus ranges: Auto (incl. Manual): 0.4" to infinity (W); 3.3' to infinity (T) Macro: 0.4" to 1.6' (W) Infinity: 2" to infinity (W); 3.3' to infinity (T) Auto Focus Lock: The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. AF Assist Beam: The built-in AF Assist lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low-light conditions when your press the shutter button halfway. Shooting Modes: You can choose between several shooting modes. In the Smart Auto mode, the camera will automatically select the best settings for the scene, detect and focus on faces, and set the color and brightness to optimal levels. Other shooting modes to choose from include: Program, Movie Digest, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-Eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Underwater, Underwater Macro, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, iFrame movie, and Super Slow Motion Movie. Exposure Compensation: If you are shooting against a bright background or strong backlight, you may need to correct the exposure so that the subject doesn't come out too dark. You can set the adjustments from -2 to +2 in 1/3-step increments. Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock): You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background, or when a subject is backlit. Long Exposures: You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Metering Modes: You can select from the following metering modes: Evaluative Light Metering: Used for standard conditions. The area within the frame is divided into several zones and light is measured based on subject position, brightness, direct light and backlighting.. Center-Weighted Averaging: Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on the subject at the center. Spot: Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. White Balance: You can choose from the following white balance settings: Auto: The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Daylight: For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy: For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. Tungsten: For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent: For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent H: For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. Underwater: Sets the optimum white balance for taking pictures underwater; reduces blue tones to produce natural, vibrant hues. Custom: Allows you to manually set the white balance and store the settings. Built-In Flash: The camera features a built-in flash with a range of approximately 12" to 11' at the maximum wide angle and 3.3' to 9.8' at the maximum telephoto zoom. You can choose from the following flash modes. Auto: The flash fires automatically as required by the light level Flash On: The flash fires with every shot Flash Off: The flash will not fire Red-Eye Correction: You can automatically correct red-eyes in images taken with the flash. Slow Synchro: You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Flash Lock: You can lock the camera's flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. ISO Speed: The ISO speed can be set to 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, or Auto to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subject or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. My Colors: You can choose the look and feel of the photos you take by using My Colors to add the following effects to the image you are currently recording or have already recorded: Vivid: Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record in bold colors. Neutral: Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Sepia: Records images in sepia tones. B/W: Records images in black and white. Positive Film: Makes red, green, and blue colors more intense. Lighter Skin Tone: Makes skin tones lighter. Darker Skin Tone: Makes skin tones darker. Vivid Blue: Emphasizes blue tints to make blue subjects, such as the sky or ocean, more vivid. Vivid Green: Emphasizes green tints to make green subjects, such as the mountains, new growth, flowers and lawns, more vivid. Vivid Red: Emphasizes red tints to make red subjects, such as flowers or cars, more vivid. Custom Color: Lets you adjust the contrast, sharpness, or saturation settings or the color balance between red, green, blue, and skin tones. My Colors Off: Records with no effect. Histogram Display: The Histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. Play, Edit, and, Print Functions Review: After an image is recorded, it will appear in the LCD monitor for a preset number of seconds for reviewing. You can select the review time from 2 to 10 seconds. It will also display as long as you hold the shutter button down. Focus Check Display: Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of image taken and allows you to easily check facial expressions and whether a subject's eyes are closed. This feature can be set to allow you to check the focus of an image taken right after shooting the subject. My Category: You can categorize your recorded images for simpler playback. You can select from People, Scenery, or Events. Image Search: When you have a lot of images recorded onto a memory card, you can speed up your search by specifying specific groups of images: Favorites: displays images tagged as favorites Shot Date: displays images shot on a specific date My Category: displays images in a specific category Still Image/Movie: displays still images only or movies only Slide Show: You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. You can set the interval, transition effects, and set the slideshow to repeat. You can also select which images to play back (category). Index Replay: The Index Replay feature allows you to view 4, 9, 36, or 100 images at once on the LCD monitor so that you can search for an image quickly. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Image Magnification: When viewing a still picture in Single Image Replay mode, you can magnify the image up to 10x. You can also pan around the zoomed image to view a particular portion of the picture. Rotating Images: You can rotate an image by 90, 180 or 270 degrees clockwise in the LCD monitor. Red-Eye Correction: You can correct red eyes in already recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images such as faces near the screen edge, faces that appear extremely small, larger dark or bright in relation to the overall image and faces turned to the side or at a diagonal and faces with a portion hidden which prevents the Red-Eye Correction from working. Trimming: You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Resizing Images: You can save images a lower recording pixel than the original image. You can change high resolution images to Medium 2, Small, or Extra Small. Erase Images: You can select and erase images one at a time or all at once. Please note that erased image cannot be recovered. Protecting Images: The protect feature allows you to protect important images from accidental erasure. You can protect images by the image itself, by a specific date, a category or folder, or select All Images. PictBridge Printing Capability: Using the supplied USB cable, you can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. PictBridge is a new standard that allows you to connect a PictBridge compliant camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints, regardless of brand. Battery Information Power Requirements: The Canon PowerShot D20 powered by the supplied NB-6L rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack (3.7V/1000mAh). A fully charged battery is good for approximately 280 shots, 1 hour of movie recording time, or 5 hours of playback time. The battery pack can be charged in the supplied CB-2LY battery charger. Charging time is approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. For long periods of continuous use, or when connected to a computer, it is recommended that the camera be connected to the optional AC adapter kit (ACK-DC40). Power Saving Functions: This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. Power Saving During Shooting: The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the power will turn off. Power Saving During Playback: The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated. Note: The Power Saving Function will not activate during a Slide Show or while the camera is connected to a computer Connections HDMI: The PowerShot D20 has a mini-HDMI output for connecting it to an HDTV. A mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable, such as the optional Canon HTC-100 is required. When the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC-compatible TV, you can control the camera's functions with the TV remote. AV Output/Digital Terminal: The camera has a Mini-B Version 2.0 USB terminal to allow you to connect the camera to a compatible computer or compatible Canon printer via the supplied USB cable. This USB 2.0 Hi-Speed-compatible terminal allows you to rapidly download images to your computer or printer. The camera's Mini-B USB port also allows you to connect the camera to a TV or video monitor using the optional AVC-DC400 audio/video cable. You can set the video output to NTSC or PAL. Supplied Software Included Software: The PowerShot D20 comes supplied with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Ver.111.0 CD-ROM. It contains the following programs: Canon Utilities: ImageBrowser EX 1.0: import images and change camera settings; manage images (view, search, organize); print and edit images CameraWindow DC 8.7: transfer images to and from camera, organize images on the camera, and upload movies on the camera to web services PhotoStitch 3.1 (Windows) / 3.2 (Mac): use to merge still images to make panoramas User Guides: Camera User Guide, Software Guide Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 7 (SP1) Windows Vista (SP2) Windows XP (SP3) Mac OS X (v10.6) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Great for the great outdoors Written by Ralph Graves, Staff Writer - Creative, on 7/2/2012 10:07:00 AM The D20 is definitely made for the outdoors. Just taking it out the box I could feel how rugged the camera was. The control buttons are raised so you can feel them through gloves, and I appreciate the fact that they're in blue. They really pop against the black case, making them very easy to see. The battery/memory card compartment has a nice, tight seal. But you can't open the compartment with gloves on. There's a very small latch you have to flip (long fingernails help). The indentation on the left side of the case made it easy to hold in my right hand my thumb just fit naturally into the groove. I wouldn't recommend holding left-handed, however; Because the lens is offset to the left, I couldn't get my fingers out of the way. They were always in the shot. Finally, I liked the photo options menu. 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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced May 8 a contract to provide two VIP S-92Æ helicopters to the Turkish National Police (TNP) for service to the Turkish Prime Ministry. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The new helicopters will support the Head of State function currently served by one S-92 helicopter operated by the TNP since 2005.
The two S-92 helicopters will join a robust fleet of more than 140 Sikorsky products operating in Turkey including well over 100 Black Hawk helicopters. Sikorsky's medium commercial helicopter, the S-76Æ, also is operating in country.
"In addition to serving the Armed Forces of Turkey with the most advanced and capable BLACK HAWK helicopters, Sikorsky extends its commercial presence in Turkey through the S-92 helicopter, providing the highest levels of safety, reliability and performance to the highest levels of the Turkish Government," said Anand Stanley, Sikorsky's Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa.
The new S-92 helicopters are expected to be delivered this year. In addition to Turkey, S-92 helicopters transport the heads of state in nine other countries. This summer, Sikorsky will formally offer the S-92 platform to the U.S. Government, which is seeking to replace the "Marine One" helicopter fleet that transports the President of the United States.
"With such a strong contingent of our products flying in the region, it is clear that Turkey is an important and strategic partner of Sikorsky Aircraft," Stanley added. "We have continued to increase our presence in Turkey through our relationships with Turkish Aerospace Industries, Alp Aviation and Aselsan, and look forward to exploring continued growth opportunities."
The S-92 aircraft is the first helicopter in its class certified to the latest U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and European airworthiness safety standards. In addition to the Head of State mission, S-92 helicopters perform search and rescue (SAR) missions as well as a variety of transportation missions for offshore oil and gas crews, utility and airline passengers. Since entering service in September 2004, the S-92 fleet has grown to 170 aircraft. The global fleet has logged more than 530,000 flight hours to date.


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The small and friendly Rodella is perfectly placed for superb panoramic views of the valley and mountains. Giorgio Planker and his English wife Susanna run this charming hotel with careful attention for detail to ensure you enjoy the relaxed and informal ambience of this tastefully decorated Tyrolean property. Recently awarded the prestigious 'Gambero Rosso award' recognising exceptional Italian food and wine.Located 1km from Selva's centre, the hotel operates a free shuttle service to/from the lifts during the day. Under good snow conditions you can ski back to the hotel from the Santa Cristina lifts.
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Education is an integral component of the diabetes management and care. All health professionals need access to proven, effective, professional education about diabetes.
Resources produced by the Diabetes Education Consultative Section (DECS) for the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) are designed to improve the profile of education and the expertise of diabetes educators and other health professionals.
These resources are available for download free of charge or can be ordered through the IDF shop. Currently, these resources consist of the following:
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Milwaukee Estuary
Contact Information
U.S. EPA RAP Liaison
Ajit Vaidya
RAP Coordinator
U.S. EPA Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd. (G-17J)
Chicago, IL 60604
State RAP Contact
Local RAP Coordinator:
Marsha Burzynski
WDNR Water Program
Partners & Stakeholders
- Audubon Society
- City of Milwaukee
- Federation of Environmental Technologists
- Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers
- Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors
- Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitor Bureau
- Great Lakes Commission
- Growing Power
- International Joint Commission
- Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Inc.
- Menomonee Valley Partners
- Metropolitan Builders Association
- Milwaukee Community Service Corps
- Milwaukee County Parks, Recreation and Culture Development
- Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
- Milwaukee River Basin Partnership
- Milwaukee Urban Garden
- National Park Service
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Pier Wisconsin
- River Revitalization Foundation
- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
- Sierra Club, Great Waters Group
- Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
- University of Wisconsin Extension Basin Initiative
- UW -Extension Basin Education Program
- UW-Sea Grant Institute
- Urban Ecology Center
- Urban Open Space Foundation
- U.S. EPA – Great Lakes National Program Office
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Walleyes for Tomorrow
- WE Energies
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association
- 16th Street Community Health Center
Frequent Acronyms
- AOC Area of Concern
- BUI Beneficial Use Impairment
- CMP/EIS Chemical Management Plan or Environmental Impact Statement
- GLNPO Great Lakes National Program Office
- RAP Remedial Action Plan
- Background
- Beneficial Use Impairments
- Delisting Targets
- RAP Development and Status
- Significant RAP Milestones
- RAP Implementation
- RAP-Related Publications
- Community Involvement
- Photos
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The Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (AOC) includes: the lower 5 km of the Milwaukee River downstream of North Avenue Dam; the lower 4.8 km of the Menomonee River downstream of 35th Street; the lower 4 km of the Kinnickinnic River downstream of Chase Avenue; the inner and outer Harbor and the nearshore waters of Lake Michigan , bounded by a line extending north from Sheridan Park to the city of Milwaukee's Linnwood water intake. The immediate area draining to the AOC encompasses 57.5 km2 or 2.6 % of the entire basin, including lands that drain directly to the AOC via storm sewers and combined sewer systems. This relatively small drainage area contributes disproportionately large amounts of pollutants associated with urban runoff. The AOC acts as both a source of pollution to Lake Michigan and as a sink for pollutants generated throughout the watershed. Consequently, water quality is affected by pollution sources associated with land use from the entire Milwaukee River drainage basin.
Since the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (AOC) Boundary was first drawn in the late 1980s, research has shown that there are significant contributions of toxic substances to the Milwaukee Estuary AOC from upstream sources. As a result, the WDNR is considering submitting a request to modify the current boundaries of the Milwaukee Estuary AOC to include those upstream areas contributing contaminated sediments downstream. The proposed additions to the Milwaukee Estuary AOC are as follows:
- Cedar Creek downstream from Bridge Road to confluence with Milwaukee River. This addition encompasses the entire Cedar Creek Superfund site, which contributes sediments contaminated with PCBs to the Milwaukee River.
- Milwaukee River and tributaries from confluence with Cedar Creek to former North Avenue Dam. This area includes the Milwaukee River area that is influenced by contaminated sediments from Cedar Creek and Lincoln Creek. This also includes a large deposit of contaminated sediments located upstream from the Estabrook Park Dam.
- Little Menomonee River from Brown Deer Road to confluence with Menomonee River, and Menomonee River downstream from confluence with Little Menomonee River to 35th Street. The Little Menomonee River contains the Moss American Superfund Site, which potentially contributes contaminated sediments to the Menomonee River.
The main priorities for the Milwaukee Estuary AOC include: remediation of contaminated sediments in tributaries and nearshore waters of Lake Michigan, prevention of eutrophication, nonpoint source pollution control, improvement of beach water quality, enhancement of fish and wildlife populations, and habitat restoration.
Beneficial Use Impairments
- Restrictions on fish and wildlife consumption
- Eutrophication or undesirable algae
- Degradation of fish and wildlife populations
- Beach closings
- Fish tumors or other deformities
- Degradation of aesthetics
- Bird or animal deformities or reproduction problems
- Degradation of benthos
- Degradation of phytoplankton and zooplankton populations
- Restriction on dredging activities
- Loss of fish and wildlife habitat
The Milwaukee Estuary was designated an Area of Concern (AOC) in the mid 1980s because of historical modifications and pollutant loads that contributed toxic contaminants to the AOC and Lake Michigan. Sediments contaminated with PCBs, PAHs, and heavy metals contribute to most of the beneficial use impairments within the AOC. The rivers within the AOC were also historically modified (straightened and dredged) to accommodate large vessel commercial shipping. While Milwaukee still maintains a viable commercial port, some of the river reaches within the estuary are no longer maintained through dredging.
Through the Remedial Action Planning (RAP) process, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) along with the help of Citizens Groups, have identified 11 of the 14 beneficial uses as impaired. Beneficial use impairments (BUIs) in the AOC include but are not limited to: restrictions fish and wildlife consumption, eutrophication or undesiderable algae, beach closings, degraded fish populations, degradation of aesthetics, loss of fish and wildlife habitat, and restrictions on dredging activities.
Over the next 18 months a detailed examination of the existing BUIs for the Milwaukee Estuary AOC will be conducted. The purpose of this assessment will be to identify which BUIs are still valid for this AOC and eliminate those that no longer apply. Delisting Targets for the Milwaukee Estuary AOC will be based off of the information generated during this review process. Once delisting targets are identified, the next step will be to develop a guide for meeting recommended benchmarks to restore beneficial uses through consultations with experts and public participation.
For further information and details on all of the BUIs, see the corresponding Milwaukee Estuary AOC Beneficial Use Impairments (PDF 120K, 2pps) document and the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) documents listed in the Significant RAP Milestones section below.
Delisting TargetsThe 1994 Milwaukee Estuary Remedial Action Plan identified many projects to implement to help meet the vision and goals set for the Estuary by the Citizen's groups, but did not have the resources to completely identify the extent of the impairments within the AOC or to set delisting targets. The AOC is very complex, and encompasses areas that may have different use impairments and other concerns. For instance, the downstream most portions of the AOC contain the federally maintained navigation channels of the inner and outer Milwaukee Harbor, while the upstream portions of the rivers in the AOC display different characteristics. We recognize that these different areas may display different use impairments and may require different management strategies.
While the state was not able to continue the level of outreach we realized in the RAP program in the early 1990s, the WDNR and partners have been successful at implementing projects to help meet RAP goals. The Milwaukee River Basin Partnership (MRBP) is in the process of pursuing a science and citizen-based approach to determine the extent of use impairments throughout the Milwaukee Estuary, and to set delisting targets for the AOC so we can gauge success toward meeting RAP goals.
The MRBP is the local organization with the citizen and science background, and interest in initiating the BUI delisting process. Over the next two years the MRBP, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will build upon the Milwaukee River Basin Environmental Indicators Pilot Project, and other data gathering projects to review existing data, identify knowledge gaps and work with the public to reach consensus on determining delisting targets. The MRBP will work with the WDNR, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the International Joint Commission (IJC) throughout the process to determine whether or not a BUI is restored, and if it should be recommended for delisting from the AOC.
RAP Development and Status
The development of a Stage Two RAP began in 1991 using technical work groups to develop recommendations. The RAP fosters the philosophy of continuous improvement. The 1993 Milwaukee Estuary RAP document describes progress made on RAP work and outlines a five-year work plan for RAP implementation. The Stage Two RAP is at least 80 percent complete.
Stage One of the Milwaukee Estuary Remedial Action Plan (RAP) was initiated in 1988. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) was primarily responsible for RAP development. A Technical Advisory Committee, a Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) and a Citizen's Education and Participation Subcommittee have advised WDNR during RAP development. The CAC has been instrumental in building consensus from divergent views, striving for community-wide unity and enthusiasm for the RAP. Much public awareness has been generated.
Significant RAP Milestones
- 1999: Milwaukee Estuary RAP progress update completed.
- 1994: RAP Progress Report (PDF 2.38MB, 282pps) completed, including 32 Stage Two recommendations.
- 1991: Milwaukee Estuary Stage I RAP (PDF 4.64MB, 137pps) document completed.
RAP Implementation
Contaminated Sediment Removed in Lincoln Park & Milwaukee River (PDF) (2pp, 320K) February 2012
Recent progress and achievements
- In 2005, the WDNR completed the Estabrook Impoundment Sediment Remediation Pre-Design Study (PDF 851 K, 30pp). This study found that the Estabrook Impoundment contributes the greatest mass loading of PCBs to the Milwaukee River and Milwaukee Harbor. Anticipated remediation costs for the project area range from $18 to $36 million depending upon the quantity of contamination addressed and the selected management approach.
- In August 2005, the WDNR completed the Changing Habitat and Biodiversity for the Lower Milwaukee River and Estuary (PDF 5.48MB, 60pps). In 1997 the North Avenue Dam on the Milwaukee River was removed. The WDNR conducted a detailed survey of the riverine habitat in the area.
- In 2004, the WDNR with the assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) completed a pre-engineering design for the Deepening/Restoration of the Kinnickinnic River within the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern. Eleven project alternatives, including no action and five dredging alternatives combined with two disposal options were evaluated. The details of the evaluation can be found in the Concept Design Documentation Report. The selected alternative calls for dredging up to170000 cubic yards of contaminated sediments, approximately 90% of PCB mass in the project area, creating an 80-ft navigational channel of 20-24 feet deep with side sloped to 11 feet. The dredged sediment is planned to be disposed on the USACE operated Jones Island Confined Disposal Facility (CDF). Updates related to the Kinnickinnic River Project can be found at: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/sms/kkriver/index.html
- In 2003, the WDNR, in cooperation and collaboration with local, state and federal authorities, began implementation of the federal BEACH (Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health) Act of 2000. Under the Wisconsin Beach Program, the WDNR gives grants to communities along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior to monitor beach water for elevated bacteria levels. This information is made available to the public so beach visitors can make informed choices about how to use beach water resources. For more information about the Beach Program and updates on beach water quality, please visit the Beach Health website.
- In 2002, the WDNR completed a sediment assessment effort for the Kinnickinnic River, funded by a USEPA-Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) grant. The purpose of this study was to define he extent of contaminated sediments in the project area. Maximum concentrations of 36 ppm and 244 ppm were detected for PCBs and PAHs, respectively. The results are documented in the 2003 Sediment Assessment Report (PDF 5.73MB, 78pp).
- Cedar Creek Remediation Projects: In 2000 and 2001, Mercury Marine removed approximately 14,000 tons of contaminated sediment from the banks of Hamilton Pond and have enhanced the natural recovery of this system (http://www.epa.gov/Region5/sites/cedarcreek/index.htm).
- Milwaukee River PCB Mass Balance Study: This project focused on tracking PCB transport in seven contaminated impoundments on Cedar Creek and the Milwaukee River in order to target sites for future remediation projects. Based on this analysis it was determined that the Estabrook Impoundment contributes the greatest mass loading (4x the mass) of PCBs to the Milwaukee River and Harbor than all the other Cedar Creek and Milwaukee River impoundments combined.
Current projects and outlook
- Milwaukee River Estuary Fish Spawning Habitat Rehabilitation (Oct. 2005 to Sept. 2007): The WDNR and the Milwaukee Chapter of Walleyes for Tomorrow propose to create riverine habitat suitable for native fish spawning and other aquatic life within the Milwaukee River and Estuary. The project area encompasses a three mile stretch of the Milwaukee River and Estuary and brackets the North Avenue Dam.
- Kinnickinnic River Deepening/Restoration Sediment Project – The final design for this project is expected to be completed in 2006.
RAP-Related Publications
- August 2005: Changing Habitat and Biodiversity for the Lower Milwaukee River
and Estuary
(PDF 5.48MB, 60pps).
- April, 2004: Concept Design and Conceptual Report, Kinnickinnic River, Wisconsin, Milwaukee Estuary of Area of Concern Sediment Removal.
- March 2003: Sediment Assessment Report (PDF 5.73MB, 78pps).
- August, 2001: The State of the Milwaukee River Basin (PUBL WT 704 2001) (PDF 1.86MB, 108pps).
- March, 1999: Milwaukee River Environmental Indicators Project
Community Involvement
The Milwaukee
River Basin Partnership (MRBP) is a coalition of community interests dedicated to working
cooperatively for the improvement of the Milwaukee Estuary ecosystem
through the RAP process. Members come from all sectors of the local
community, including business and labor, environmental and
conservation groups, government and other organizations, educational
entities, as well as the general public


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w/ DJ Herbert Holler (Freedom Party) , DJ Cosi , DJ Marc Smooth , and DJ Gravy and Micro Don
About This Event
Minimum Age:21+
Doors Open:11:00 PM
Show Time:11:00 PM
The Freedom Party NYC is New York City's longest running weekly Friday night dance party. Recently the winner of Paper Magazine's highly coveted award for "Best Party of 2012 (People's Choice)," and runner up in URB Magazine's "Best Party of 2012″ (a nationwide award). Freedom was created in 2002 by Herbert Holler, DJ Cosi, and Marc Smooth. Their mission was to bring music back to the forefront of nightlife, and to provide a weekly home for people from all walks of life to dance and be free at, regardless of who you know, what you wear, or how much money you make. Playing an incredibly tight mix of danceable hits from the 60s through today, including hip-hop, R&B, rock, reggae, soul, new wave, house music, salsa, merengue, electro, afrobeat, and more, The Freedom Party continues to fill the dance floor each week with people from all over the globe.
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ladies free before 12am, $10 all night after
fellas $10 before 2am, $15 after
General Admission
ladies $15, guys $20
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"When I was little, I had problems sleeping. I wasn't putting myself to bed ever, really. My parents tried everything in the book to get me out, but nothing worked. One night, my dad was at the bar doing his funny dance to Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger," and I asked him to pick me up. Less than five minutes later, I was out. Every night thereafter, he slung me over his shoulder just before bedtime and danced me to sleep—to Queen, Styx, Chicago, Meatloaf and lots and lots of Electric Light Orchestra.
ELO was our personal favorite. I ended up memorizing every word to every song off "Out of the Blue." Anytime we were in his Honda Accord '87, that 8-track went in. My mom had her input, too. Mostly Billy Joel, Tom Jones, maybe some Diana Ross. She tried singing me to sleep some nights, but "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" doesn't really set the mood for deep slumber. She gave me my very first piece of vinyl—1966's "The Best of the Beach Boys." After the needle gave up trying to stick to that record, she handed me the soundtrack to "Hair." When the day finally came for me to start learning the value of a dollar and buy my own music, the first tape I went out and purchased was…Run DMC's "Raising Hell."
How I got from 70s operatic rock, surf ditties, and Broadway musicals to hip-hop, I'll never know. But that diversity has stuck with me through this day. Just when I pledge allegiance to some new rap artist, I'm a bloodthirsty digger searching for a new, synthetic electronic sound I heard on satellite radio or on somebody's blog. And then I'm back frantically Googling a soul or disco sample I recognized from an old tune, or putting the finishing touches on a Dubstep mix I took way too much time obsessing over, or re-organizing my playlists so I know the difference between bounce, trap and an old dirty-South anthem.
The question of how I ended up spending half my waking hours in a nightclub is easy: I practically grew up in one. Again, my father's to blame. He used to be the Food & Beverage Manager at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ, my hometown. I clocked in more hours at that place than some of the people on payroll. And this was the 80s, mind you, when the casino strip was as glamorous as ever: fur coats, pearl necklaces, big Cadillacs and Liberace (who I saw live…many times). The lights, the sounds, the electricity in the air, even the smells…these things never left.
Nor has my penchant for making people smile. In grade school I brought class clown to a new level. It cost me my grades, and also led to a few suspensions. But there was nothing I enjoyed more than leaving my classmates in stitches. Sometimes, even the teacher had to take a second to regain composure. I thought maybe I'd make a good Psychologist, helping people smile, so I went Premed at NYU, till I realized the night before classes started that I'd have to sit still and study a lot. (Hence the B.A..) Naturally, I tried my hand at comedy, but I couldn't afford to be broke, and I was already getting gigs and discovering my knack for making dance floors pop. So, it was settled. I was to be a professional DJ.
Today, my career is in its 11 about every lounge, bar and dance club from Wall Street to 125 with a growing list of high-profile clients and world-renown artists, have held residences and guest spots across the globe, and claim ownership of the longest running weekly Friday-night party in NYC history: The Freedom Dance Party. After years of hard work, dedication and professionalism, my name and reputation as a DJ in the music and entertainment industry precedes itself. And though I don't get to play nearly as much ELO at the gigs as I'd like to, and 8-track tapes (and Liberace) are long gone, my love for the music, the night, and for making people smile are still here." – Herbert Holler
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Cosi gets down not just for the funk of it, but for the love of it. He spins music like no other DJ on the planet and that is why New York is proud to claim him as one of its own. He spins because nothing else is quite as satisfying. "I play a mix of 70 & 80s R&B classics, funk, 80's pop, hip-hop, reggae, afro-beat and house music," Cosi explains. "I have a knack for knowing what people want to hear from just reading the crowd. When I play it, they dance. That's the best feeling." The feeling continues, even into his 15th year of spinning, as one of the few DJs who has truly mastered his art. He seamlessly blends several, if not all, of these genres throughout the evening, flawlessly moving the minds and bodies of those in the audience, making him one of the most sought-after DJs in New York City. If you've been to one of the myriad parties where Cosi has played, you'd know this experience first hand. Quite simply, his talent touches your soul. Tastemakers at Nike, The Gap, Brooks Brothers, MOMA, Hugo Boss, Timberland, Vibe Magazine, Phat Farm, The Chris Rock Show, Pepsi, The Magic Johnson Foundation, Enyce, Yves Saint Laurent, The National Basketball Players' Association, The Fader Magazine, the Hudson Hotel, the W Hotel and many others have experienced this first-hand. He has held weekly's at nightclubs such as Nell's, Cheetah, Justin's, APT, Lotus, NV, Float, Metronome, Discotheque, Joe's Pub, Martinez Gallery, Mission, BLVD, and Café Deville (just to mention a few). All have hired Cosi to set the mood and create the energy for the night. He has created the perfect vibe for parties in a number of cities throughout the U.S. (from New York to Las Vegas to Puerto Rico) and internationally (Mexico, Bahamas, Anguilla to name a few). Cosi has even spun for former President Bill Clinton in the Hamptons! Here's your chance to dance your way out of your constrictions.


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