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Test ID: 25HDN
25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3, Serum
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency
Differential diagnosis of causes of rickets and osteomalacia
Monitoring vitamin D replacement therapy
Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3 (25-OH-VitD) are steroid hormones that require 1-alpha-hydroxylation before expressing biological activity. Vitamin D compounds are derived from dietary ergocalciferol (from plants, VitD2) or cholecalciferol (from animals, VitD3), or by conversion of 7-dihydrocholesterol to VitD3 in the skin upon ultraviolet exposure. VitD2 and VitD3 are subsequently 25-hydroxylated in the liver to 25-OH-VitD. 25-OH-VitD represents the main body reservoir and transport form of vitamin D, being stored in adipose tissue and tightly bound by a transport protein while in circulation. A fraction of circulating 25-OH-VitD is converted to its active metabolites 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D2 and D3 (1,25-OH-VitD), mainly by the kidneys. This process is regulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH), which increases 1,25-OH-VitD synthesis at the expense of the alternative, biologically inactive hydroxylation product 24,25-OH-VitD. Like other steroid hormones, 1,25-OH-VitD binds to a nuclear receptor, influencing gene transcription patterns in target organs.
1,25-OH-VitD plays a primary role in the maintenance of calcium homeostasis. It promotes intestinal calcium absorption and, in concert with PTH, skeletal calcium deposition, or less commonly, calcium mobilization. Renal calcium and phosphate reabsorption are also promoted, while prepro-PTH mRNA expression in the parathyroid glands is down-regulated. The net result is a positive calcium balance, increasing serum calcium and phosphate levels, and falling PTH concentrations.
In addition to its effects on calcium and bone metabolism, 1,25-OH-VitD regulates the expression of a multitude of genes in many other tissues including immune cells, muscle, vasculature, and reproductive organs.
The exact 25-OH-VitD level reflecting optimal body stores remains unknown. Mild-to-modest deficiency can be associated with osteoporosis or secondary hyperparathyroidism. Severe deficiency may lead to failure to mineralize newly formed osteoid in bone, resulting in rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. The consequences of vitamin D deficiency on organs other than bone are not fully known, but may include increased susceptibility to infections, muscular discomfort, and an increased risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancer.
Modest 25-OH-VitD deficiency is common; in institutionalized elderly, its prevalence may be >50%. Although much less common, severe deficiency is not rare either.
Reasons for suboptimal 25-OH-VitD levels include lack of sunshine exposure, a particular problem in Northern latitudes during winter; inadequate intake; malabsorption (eg, due to Celiac disease); depressed hepatic vitamin D 25-hydroxylase activity, secondary to advanced liver disease; and enzyme-inducing drugs, in particular many antiepileptic drugs, including phenytoin, phenobarbital, and carbamazepine, that increase 25-OH-VitD metabolism.
In contrast to the high prevalence of 25-OH-VitD deficiency, hypervitaminosis D is rare, and is only seen after prolonged exposure to extremely high doses of vitamin D. When it occurs, it can result in severe hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
TOTAL 25-HYDROXYVITAMIN D2 AND D3 (25-OH-VitD)
<10 ng/mL (severe deficiency)*
10-19 ng/mL (mild to moderate deficiency)**
20-50 ng/mL (optimum levels)***
51-80 ng/mL (increased risk of hypercalciuria)****
>80 ng/mL (toxicity possible)*****
*Could be associated with osteomalacia or rickets
**May be associated with increased risk of osteoporosis or secondary hyperparathyroidism
***Optimum levels in the healthy population; patients with bone disease may benefit from higher levels within this range
****Sustained levels >50 ng/mL 25OH-VitD along with prolonged calcium supplementation may lead to hypercalciuria and decreased renal function
****80 ng/mL is the lowest reported level associated with toxicity in patients without primary hyperparathyroidism who have normal renal function. Most patients with toxicity have levels >150 ng/mL. Patients with renal failure can have very high 25-OH-VitD levels without any signs of toxicity, as renal conversion to the active hormone 1,25-OH-VitD is impaired or absent.
These reference ranges represent clinical decision values, based on the 2011 Institute of Medicine report, that apply to males and females of all ages, rather than population-based reference values. Population reference ranges for 25-OH-VitD vary widely depending on ethnic background, age, geographic location of the studied populations, and the sampling season. Population-based ranges correlate poorly with serum 25-OH-VitD concentrations that are associated with biologically and clinically relevant vitamin D effects and are therefore of limited clinical value.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Based on animal studies and large human epidemiological studies, 25-hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3 (25-OH-VitD) <25 ng/mL are associated with an increased risk of secondary hyperparathyroidism, reduced bone mineral density, and fractures, particularly in the elderly. Intervention studies support this clinical cutoff, showing a reduction of fracture risk with 25-OH-VitD replacement.
Levels <10 ng/mL may be associated with more severe abnormalities and can lead to inadequate mineralization of newly formed osteoid, resulting in rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. In these individuals, serum calcium levels may be marginally low, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) and serum alkaline phosphatase are usually elevated. Definitive diagnosis rests on the typical radiographic findings or bone biopsy/histomorphometry.
Baseline biochemical work-up of suspected cases of rickets and osteomalacia should include measurement of serum calcium, phosphorus, PTH, and 25-OH-VitD. In patients where testing is not completely consistent with the suspected diagnosis, in particular if serum 25-OH-VitD levels are >10 ng/mL, an alternative cause for impaired mineralization should be considered. Possible differential diagnosis includes: partly treated vitamin D deficiency, extremely poor calcium intake, vitamin D resistant rickets, renal failure, renal tubular mineral loss with or without renal tubular acidosis, hypophosphatemic disorders (eg, X-linked or autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets), congenital hypoparathyroidism, activating calcium sensing receptor mutations, and osteopetrosis. Measurement of serum urea, creatinine, magnesium, and 1,25-OH-VitD is recommended as a minimal additional work-up for these patients.
25-OH-VitD replacement in the United States typically consists of VitD2. Lack of clinical improvement and no reduction in PTH or alkaline phosphatase may indicate patient noncompliance, malabsorption, resistance to 25-OH-VitD, or additional factors contributing to the clinical disease. Measurement of serum 25-OH-VitD levels can assist in further evaluation, in particular as the liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry methodology allows separate measurement of 25-OH-VitD3 and of 25-OH-VitD2, which is derived entirely from dietary sources or supplements.
Patients who present with hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, and low PTH may suffer either from ectopic, unregulated conversion of 25-OH-VitD to 1,25-OH-VitD, as can occur in granulomatous diseases, particular sarcoid, or from nutritionally-induced hypervitaminosis D. Serum 1,25-OH-VitD levels will be high in both groups, but only patients with hypervitaminosis D will have serum 25-OH-VitD concentrations of >80 ng/mL, typically >150 ng/mL.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Long term use of anticonvulsant medications may result in vitamin D deficiency that could lead to bone disease; the anticonvulsants most implicated are phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, and valproic acid. Newer antiseizure medications have not been studied or are not thought to contribute to vitamin D deficiency.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Jones G, Strugnell SA, DeLuca HF: Current understanding of the molecular actions of vitamin D. Physiol Rev 1998 Oct;78(4):1193-1231
2. Miller WL, Portale AA: Genetic causes of rickets. Curr Opin Pediatr 1999 Aug;11(4):333-339
3. Vieth R: Vitamin D supplementation, 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations, and safety. Am J Clin Nutr 1999 May;69(5):842-856
4. Vieth R, Ladak Y, Walfish PG: Age-related changes in the 25-hydroxyvitamin D versus parathyroid hormone relationship suggest a different reason why older adults require more vitamin D. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2003 Jan;88(1):185-191
5. Wharton B, Bishop N: Rickets. Lancet 2003 Oct 25;362(9393):1389-1400
6. Institute of Medicine (US) Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium; Edited by AC Ross, CL Taylor, AL Yaktine, HB Del Valle. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Washington, DC. National Academies Press (US), 2011 Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK56070


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The Tug Collective's work is never done, but we're certainly much closer to being done with the help of PCR Contractors, the company contracted to build the new Centre for Engineering Innovation on campus.
It turns out the build site was rich with things like clay, dirt, rubble, and even a bale of straw! A phone call to Darryl Rocheleau, a representitive of PCR, in response to a kijiji ad led us to a visit to the job site, which got us everything we needed to create the daub that formed the bulk of our sound wall experimentation process.
The CEI is, in its own right, an interesting green initiative. It represents the largest Gold LEED building in the region, and utilizes many green building techniques–such as a green roof, low-energy heating, and water recycling to name a few. Designed by B+H Architects, the CEI represents a commitment to excellence in environmental engineering by the University.

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Title: New Opportunities for Outer Solar System Science using Radioisotope Electric Propulsion
Primary Author: Robert J. Noble
Secondary Author(s): Rashied Amini, Patricia M. Beauchamp, Gary L. Bennett, John R. Brophy, Bonnie J. Buratti, Joan Ervin, Yan R. Fernandez, Will Grundy, Mohammed Omair Khan, David Q. King, Jared Lang, Karen J. Meech, Alan Newhouse, Steven R. Oleson, George R. Schmidt, Thomas Spilker, John L. West
Institution: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Date: September 15, 2009
Summary: This whitepaper discusses how mobility provided by radioisotope electric propulsion (REP) opens up entirely new science opportunities for robotic missions to distant primitive bodies. We also give an overview of REP technology developments and the required next steps to realize REP.
Panel Selection: Satellites: Galilean satellites, Titan, and the other satellites of the giant planets.
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En español | It's tax season, and scammers are up to their old tricks … and some new ones. So until the April 15 filing deadline for 2012 tax returns — and even afterward — beware of phone calls, text messages, faxes and especially emails claiming to be from the IRS or another tax agency and requesting your personal or financial information.
If you're contacted, you can bet that it's from a would-be identity thief who's trying to get your Social Security number or bank or credit card numbers. With your SSN in hand, the scammer may be able to file a bogus tax return to claim your refund. Or the information can be used to obtain cellphone service, credit cards, even loans in your name.
Here's what else you should know during tax season.
Trust the letter of the law
The official method of correspondence by the IRS and local or state tax offices is U.S. Postal Service-delivered letter. If you initiate contact by phone call or email, you may get a response that way. But the IRS rarely makes unexpected phone calls or sends unsolicited emails, faxes or text messages.
Know the bait
In past years, conning contact messages have included claims of a problem with your filed return. You're asked to "verify" (that is, provide) your personal information and are warned of a phony $10,000 fine for not filing on time.
If the message arrives by email or text, you may be asked to click on a link for more details. Don't. That can install "malware" programs in your computer to give the crooks remote access to your files and passwords or even let them take control of the device. This year, new ploys include:
- Bogus claims that you can get $80 for completing a customer survey for the IRS. The message asks for personal and financial information that can be used to steal your identity.
- Fictitious promises of refunds or rebates based on excess or withheld Social Security benefits or for the expired Economic Recovery Credit Program or recovery rebate credit. Each of these scams requests your SSN and other personal info.
- False claims that you can use Treasury Form 1080 to transfer funds from the Social Security Administration to the IRS, enabling a payout to you from the IRS.
- Offers of "free money" from the IRS or other government agencies. These lies circulate in flyers posted at churches and other gathering spots, and also in online advertisements. They often imply that tax credits or refunds are available without proof of eligibility.
Mind the mailbox
By now you should have received all forms necessary to file your tax return — W-2s, 1099s and statements from your banks, mortgage company, and investment and retirement accounts. They all include a trove of personal information that scammers would love to get their hands on. In January and February scammers often follow postal carriers to steal just-delivered forms out of household mailboxes. If you haven't received a particular form, call the organization that would have issued it. If you suspect it was stolen from your mailbox, contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490, extension 245.


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How quickly the politics of health care has changed. Just over a month ago, the country was debating whether President Obama's health reform law, aka "Obamacare," should be saved or scrapped. Now, with the president's reelection, that's all settled, and regulators, states, employers, and health care providers are rushing to get ready for a transformed system that is coming in 2014.
This involves several challenging tasks. Industry is readying itself for hundreds of pages of regulations, insurance companies for new products and some 7 million new customers in the first year, states for an IT infrastructure unlike anything they have seen. Employers are facing a raft of new requirements, including an obligation to cover all of their workers or pay fines for not doing so. Congress's role is minuscule. House Speaker John Boehner acknowledged as much days after the election, when he said that Obamacare is "the law of the land" and that repeal efforts were over.
But the lingering uncertainty around the law—and its expansive ambitions—means that the work to be done between now and January 2014 is enormous.
Some 50 million people in the United States are without health insurance, and nearly 40 million of them stand to benefit from the law. In states that choose to expand their Medicaid programs, all residents who earn below 133 percent of the federal poverty limit, about $15,000 annually for a single person, can sign up for the federal-state Medicaid program. And in every state, people of moderate income will be eligible for tax credits to help them buy health plans on regulated public marketplaces, called exchanges.
Getting those marketplaces built and the states ready to accept a flood of applications are big challenges. Perhaps a bigger one is reaching all those eligible people and educating them about how they can benefit. Although public polling has shown consistent and strongly held views about the health law overall, public understanding of its individual provisions has always been low. A recent survey conducted by the newly formed Enroll America found that 83 percent of people who will be eligible for Medicaid were unaware of their status, as were 78 percent of those eligible for tax credits.
"I can't think of any task that involved changes in America's health care system over the last half-century that is as big a challenge as reaching these tens of millions of people," said Ron Pollack, the executive director of Families USA, a health-reform advocacy group that has joined forces with the health industry and charitable groups to form Enroll America.
Enroll America is hoping to raise "tens of millions of dollars," according to Executive Director Rachel Klein, money that will be devoted to television and online advertising, as well as word-of-mouth education that can reach the uninsured in their communities. The group, which draws on resources from health insurers, hospitals, and religious and community groups, will conduct a nationwide push, with a greater focus in the states with the largest population of uninsured residents.
Enrollment levels will matter, because the number of Americans the law insures will largely determine whether the Affordable Care Act is considered a success or failure. But enrollment levels will also determine whether the law's basic apparatus will work. The Affordable Care Act is designed to bring young, healthy people into insurance markets, where they can help offset the costs of insuring the old and the sick. Populations that are already in constant contact with the health care system will be encouraged to sign up for insurance as soon as they can. But the healthy people the system will need are the ones who will be hardest to reach. Without their participation, the law may not succeed in making coverage affordable for the uninsured.
The federal government will be involved in the public outreach, and it is developing a strategic plan, built on its enrollment efforts after the enactment of the Children's Health Insurance Program in 1997 and Medicare Part D in 2003. Political considerations, however, might limit the government's efforts. House Republicans have already called for an investigation into the decision to devote government funds to the promotion of the health care law. To critics, such advertising smacks of political advocacy.
The role of states may be more variable. In Massachusetts, the only state to have rolled out a similar system of expanded coverage so far, politicians and the business community pulled together in support of the law, and a clever advertising campaign, linked to the Boston Red Sox, told young, healthy, uninsured residents that they should buy insurance. More than 95 percent of the state's residents are now insured. Several people involved in the effort say that the marketing campaign, and the uniformity of the public message about the law, were key to its success.
Lara Seligman contributed contributed to this article.
This article appears in the December 15, 2012 edition of National Journal Magazine as Law of the Land.


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East Tennessee State Softball Falls to Eastern Kentucky, 8-0
Friday, February 23, 2001
Johnson City, Tenn. - The East Tennessee State Buccaneer softball team fell in the first round of the Eastern Kentucky Invitational, 8-0 to the host EKU Colonels Friday afternoon.
The game was deadlocked at zero until the top of the sixth when Eastern Kentucky scored four runs off of ETSU starter Tiffany Vandergriff. They scored four more runs in the seventh to account for the margin of victory.
The Buccaneers (1-8) were led at the plate by Vandergriff, who had two hits in three plate appearances. Amy Herrington had four runs batted in and a home run for Eastern Kentucky.
The Buccaneers return to action on Saturday, Feb. 24 as they play Belmont at 1:30 and Ohio University at 3:30 in the second day of the Eastern Kentucky Invitational.


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Drama, Romance
At V.I.P. Nails, a Vietnamese-American manicurist named Tam has a new customer, Brendan, a shy mechanic who literally has a problem on his hands. He can never get rid of the oil stains around his nails and when he tries to be intimate with his aloof wife, she always rejects him with the same excuse, "Your hands are filthy!"Desperately seeking to save his marriage, Brendan goes to the nail salon every day where Tam does more than scrub his hands clean. She also offers him advice on how to get his wife to love him again. But soon, Tam and Brendan find themselves drawn to each other, an attraction which becomes harder and harder to resist. This sensual film explores the sense of touch and its emotional impact; how with just a simple touch, we can reveal our deepest longings, give the utmost pleasure to others, and even heal a wounded soul.
Cast: Long Nguyen, Hiep Thi Le, Melinda Bennett, Duc Chinh, John Ruby
Produced by: Melissa Tong
Directed by: Minh Duc Nguyen
Written by: Minh Duc Nguyen
Running time: 1hr 49min
Opens: Mar 09, 2012 Limited
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En español | As nutrition director for the American Cancer Society (ACS), Colleen Doyle says she's regularly asked for some miracle list of superfoods that will prevent cancer.
There's no such thing, Doyle says. But there are ways to eat that reduce cancer risk in general, and specifically the risk of colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
This year alone there will be 141,200 new cases, ACS predicts, and about 49,400 deaths from the disease. And 90 percent of new cases and 94 percent of deaths will occur in people 50 and older.
The food we eat is among the things we control that can reduce colon cancer risk. When it comes to diet, here is what the ACS advises:
Limit red meat and processed meat. Stats show that eating red meat daily and processed meats several times a week increases colorectal cancer risk. Red meat may raise colon cancer risk because potential carcinogens form when it's cooked at high temperatures, and because the iron in it generates free radicals that can cause cancer-inducing DNA damage. In processed meats, some substances used to prolong shelf life contribute to compounds that can damage DNA.
"I don't think the ACS would tell people, 'Don't even have one hot dog, ever,'" Doyle says, "But if you're somebody who eats cheeseburgers and steaks every day, you want to think about cutting down and looking at alternatives."
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Sr. Account Executive
With 245 million monthly listeners in the U.S., iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. iHeartMedia serves 150 markets through 840 owned radio stations, and the company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company's radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on iPads and smartphones, and used via navigation systems. iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's digital radio platform, is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 260 million downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history.
The company's operations include radio broadcasting, online and mobile services and products, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc., a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at iHeartmedia.com.
The iHeartMedia Senior Account Executive is an experienced, high level sales position where an individual is proficient with agency negotiation and presentation skills with local, regional and national advertising agencies. Candidate should be adept at securing appointments with large corporate, non-media spenders, conduct effective SWOT analysis and develop and present solution based integrated media campaigns
Preferred candidates possess experience in developing intricate promotional and sponsorship concepts and packages and strong time management and organizational skills.
Must be able to work / coordinate simultaneously with many departments to achieve successful outcome for iHeartMedia and clients.
They are responsible for developing persuasive proposals in response to client needs and/or opportunities. They will guide their clients based on market, platform or station information. They are responsible for ensuring client satisfaction through cooperative communication. They will also negotiate rates consistent with iHeartMedia operating goals and budgets and ensure prompt payment. They will utilize all available iHeartMedia resources to create effective marketing campaigns.
This is a commission based outside sales position.
Required Skills
- · Entrepreneurial & motivated self-starter.
- · Knowledge of sales principles and practices.
- · Flexible and creative, with an ability to handle stress, deadlines, and financial pressures.
- · Ability to grow the business & find new revenue opportunities, and create productive, long-term customer relationships.
- · Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.
- · Self-motivated, assertive, performs well in a competitive sales environment.
- · Ability to organize, prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment.
- · Bachelor's degree preferred
- · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- · Valid driver's license
- · The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to communicate product value.
- · Prospective candidate should have the ability to exercise judgment and operate independently.
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- · Provide regular reports to Sales Manager regarding prospective sales order, new prospect lists, forecasts, and competition analysis.
- · Service client accounts including preparing sales orders and production requests, resolve billing discrepancies.
- · Follow station/company practices/policies for processing, invoicing, calculation of sales.
- · Prior demonstrated prospecting experience through cold calling, networking and research.
- · Translate market & station business strategies into specific actions that generate sales & revenue.
- · Monitor competitive media to continually prospect for new account leads.
- · Ability to design, present, and successfully execute targeted marketing campaigns.
- · Generate revenue and meet/exceed established sales targets.
- · Establish, maintain, and deepen relationships with existing client base & agencies.
- · Candidate will also need to be able to read, draft and comprehend complex and persuasive business correspondence.
To Apply For This Position, Please Visit Www.iheartmediacareers.com and Search: Integrated Marketing Specialist. No phone calls or emails please.
iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.


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Another Day in Paradise
'Another Day in Paradise' follows the exploits of Bobbie, a teenage runaway and thief who is happy making money the hard way -- stealing it by breaking into vending machines. He is approached by the funny and charismatic uncle of a drug buddy, Mel. Mel offers to bring Bobbie into the big-time of larceny. Mel persuades Bobbie to leave behind his nickel-and-dime heists with the premise of a big score in another town. Bobbie then takes his girlfriend Rosie with him on the business trip with Uncle Mel. Mel takes his girlfriend and partner, a beautiful heroin addict named Sidney. Sid is Bonnie to Mel's Clyde, but in this case, Bonnie and Clyde are a little later in their years, still looking for the big score.
Cast: Vincent Kartheiser, Peter Sarsgaard, James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Natasha Wagner
Produced by: Larry Clark, James Woods, Stephen Chin
Directed by: Larry Clark
Written by: Stephen Chin, Christopher B. Landon, Eddie Little
Running time: 1hr 39min
Opens: Dec 30, 1998
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Viola Clark, 93, Kirksville, formerly of Winigan, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Highland Crest Assisted Living in Kirksville.
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Ed Wentzlaff, a 24-year-old sailor from Minnesota, stood on the deck of the USS Arizona in Hawaii's Pearl Harbor, waiting for church services to begin. It was the morning of Dec. 7, 1941.
"This was a day of days. This day was like the Garden of Eden. It was beautiful, about 87 out, and water temperature about 80, and there wasn't a cloud in the sky," Wentzlaff, now 94, recalled in a telephone interview with the AARP Bulletin from his home in Milaca, Minn. "As I looked up in the forward part towards the naval hospital where the channel goes out to sea, this airplane made a big turn and it had a big red ball on the side. I didn't say anything at the time, I just looked and the next thing you know … the guy's machine gunning us."
See also: Navy women of World War II.
Hundreds of Japanese planes howled out of the sky, so thick they blocked out the sun over Oahu. That day, 70 years ago, bombs and torpedoes rained down on Battleship Row and the nearby airfields. The Arizona, hit shortly after 8 a.m. by a 1,760-pound bomb, exploded, instantly killing 1,177 crewmen, including 25 sets of brothers. Debris and body parts fell from the sky.
Wentzlaff, one of just 335 aboard the ship to survive, was spared because he ran to his battle station instead of fleeing below. Aside from singed eyebrows and hair from the fires that raged on board, he wasn't injured.
Ordered to abandon ship, he was too terrified to jump overboard, where flames 3 feet high leapt on the surface of the water from fuel pouring out of the ship.
Instead, with another sailor, he ran down a gangway to an admiral's barge, which was tied up to the ship. As the Arizona rapidly sank — the ship went down in just nine minutes — it began to drag the barge down with it. Wentzlaff frantically cut it loose, while the other crew member started the engine. While waves of Japanese planes continued to strafe the harbor, the two rescued any survivors from the Arizona and plucked others from the burning waters. "Some of them were coming apart, they were that badly burned," he said.
When the attack ended two hours later, 2,403 Americans had died, more than half aboard the Arizona. The next day, President Franklin Roosevelt declared Dec. 7 "a date which will live in infamy" and called upon Congress to declare war on Japan. The Arizona's death toll is the greatest loss of life on any U.S. warship in American history.
Wentzlaff, one day away from the end of his enlistment period on the day of the attack, had plans to go into the resort business in Wisconsin with a Navy buddy, but he wasn't permitted to leave the Navy as World War II began. He served in a variety of roles throughout the war, and was on the USS Yorktown, which was sunk at the Battle of Midway.
Wentzlaff left the Navy in 1946 as a chief warrant officer and returned to his hometown of Nicollet, southwest of Minneapolis. Now, in retrospect, he realizes he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, although he had no name for what he was feeling at that time. "I thought I could drink all the whiskey they made," he recalled. "I didn't do a thing for a year."
He wanted to be a lawyer, but large class sizes — boosted by returning vets on the GI Bill — at the University of Minnesota proved overwhelming. After leaving the university, he married and farmed corn and soybeans for 40 years. He was mayor of Butterfield, Minn., for four years, and served as a county commissioner and head of the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and his wife divorced in the mid-1980s; she died this year. He has five children, seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
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Mausam,a love story in its first season start with mere adolescent attraction between a Punjabi boy Harry, and a Kashmiri girl Aayat, in a small village of Punjab. It develops into young love between them in season two. Their love realizes its own depth in the hours of sepration throught season three. In the fourth and final season their love culminates into togetherness. But not before sacrificing a lot personally and learning the truth behind universal love. It is a passionate love story which sees, as its background various shades of life, questioning us and yet not becoming indulgent.
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1 medium
baking potato
1 teaspoon
olive oil
1/2 teaspoon
2 teaspoons
1 pinch
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup
shredded Cheddar cheese
These potatoes were yummy! Here's what I did... I scrubbed three potatoes, poked holes, and microwaved them for 5 minutes to get them started and to save time in the oven. I put the olive oil in a baggie and rolled them around in it (careful, they were hot!), then rolled them in some kosher salt on a plate. I used my finger to evenly distribute the salt so it wasn't too clumpy. Then I baked the potatoes at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes - no foil, just right on the rack. I did put a cookie sheet underneath and I'm glad I did because it caught a bunch of oil & salt the dripped off. When they were done, we loaded them up with butter, sour cream, and a little pepper (my hubby also added bacon bits). They were really good! My husband even ate the skin and he never eats the skin from baked potatoes. I'll definitely make these again!
45 minutes at 400 degrees F. 60 minutes at 350 degrees F. 90 minutes at 325 degrees F.
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I think the oven temperature needs to be a little higher or the potatoes should be much smaller. I used what I considered to be a medium potato but it was still a little firmer than I would have preferred. It was still tasty though. I found it to be easier to rub the potato with oil by placing it in a bag, pouring the oil in, and rubbing through the bag. No greasy fingers that way!
Love baking potatoes this way. I usually have large potatoes so I have to bake them a long time. I usually have the oven on 350 or 400 degrees depending on how much time I have for them to bake. Baking them longer (2.5 hours or so) at 300 is great, but I usual don't have that kind of time. I coat these with the oil, and then generously sprinkle crushed sea salt and then sprinkle garlic powder on them. Of course, we love garlic, so this is yummy to us. Our family then top these a variety of ways. Oh, I put these directly on the rack in the oven and have a drip pan on the next rack down to catch anything. This works well for me. These are so delicious!
I make baked potatoes like this all the time. They're a huge hit. I'd go for closer to 375 Farenheit, for about an hour, for a large baking potato, and I second the use of kosher salt. Also, for neat presentation, prick the potato in a line lengthwise across the top of the potato with a fork after it's done, and smack the two ends together. The potato will pop open along this line, revealing its fluffy-snow insides! Top with cheese, sour cream, a little butter, chives, sauteed mushrooms and onions, salsa, or whatever tickles your fancy.
For those who don't want to use the oven, these bake in the microwave beautifully. After scrubbing the skin clean, I pierce the potatoe, generously rub olive oil or canolla oil and sprinkle kosher salt and/or garlic powder all over the potatoes before placing them into the microwave on a paper towel. Then I cover them with a dry paper towel and on top of that I place a couple of wet paper towels. Bake on high for 10 to 20 minutes depending on size and number of potatoes.
Remove top paper towels, sprinkle more salt/garlic if desired,turn potatoes over and cook another 5 to 10 minutes as needed. The skins are always delicious, tender and crispy. I often make twice-baked or stuffed potatoes this way, with a variety of ingredients in the "stuffing".
Simply delicious!! Poking holes in the potatoes, adding the olive oil over the skin, and sprinkling some kosher salt on top is definitely the way I'm going to make all our baked potatoes from now on (with all our typical add-ins, not what the recipe calls for)! I always ate the skins before, but not because I thought they tasted good or anything. However, the skins are worth eating with this recipe!! I did change the temperature of the oven to anywhere between 350 to 400 degrees (depending if I'm making something else or what not) and they are always done in about 60 minutes. Definitely worth trying, as I doubt you will be disappointed!! :)
I usually microwave my potatoes just to save time, but in truth, these are so much better. I did cheat because I used huge potatoes and microwaved for about 10 minutes then cooked in the oven. They came out perfect. Also, I used table salt, but you really need to go with a course salt like Kosher salt. Topped with Garlic Butter (also off this site) and sour cream.
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Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 419
Calories from Fat: 221
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From an outsider's perspective, what happened on Nov. 26, 2011, spelled doom for Westfield football's foreseeable future. The Bulldogs' undefeated season was vanquished that day by a 27-24 defeat against rival Centreville in the Division 6 Northern Region final. The loss appeared to put the kibosh on not one season but two, since the pending graduation of 40 seniors would lend the 2012 season plentyof growing pains.
Three weeks into the new season, however, it's clear that what transpired last November signaled more rebirth than death. A dominant 3-0 start by a crew largely made up of first-time varsity players points to a future that could be even brighter than the program's glorious past.
Last week's convincing 49-29 road win against Lake Braddock marked the latest triumph of a team that has compiled an average margin of victory of 28 points through its first three games. That dominance has come from an Etch-A-Sketch roster that replaced all of last season's crucial pieces with a new-look starting lineup that includes five sophomores.
"It's exciting because [many] of those guys are going to be back next year," Westfield coach Kyle Simmons said. "I think the future of Westfield football looks pretty strong."
When you check out who's suiting up for the Bulldogs this season, don't go looking for familiar faces. The offense no longer runs on the production of running back Kendell Anderson, quarterback Matt Pisarcik, wide receiver Quentin Basil or offensive lineman Sean Douglass, just as the defense plays without the services of safety Bo Hartman, defensive lineman Erik Morales, and linebackers Mo Katz and Mark Gibson.
The graduation of those seniors has inspired a slew of fresh faces to carry on the tradition of one of the state's proudest football programs. Simmons and his staff hammered home the identity of their team from the get-go last month when they printed T-shirts bearing the motto "Next man in."
While the offense has had little problem bulldozing through everyone they've faced so far, the Westfield defense has emerged as more of a question mark. That unit has given up 57 points over the last two games, exceeding the amount the defense gave up through the first seven games combined last year.
Still, the Westfield coaching staff has been particularly impressed with the defense's resiliency this season. For a unit starting four sophomores, they have mostly held their ground even as they surrender the occasional big play.
"We talk about doing it one inch at a time and just trying to keep moving forward," Simmons said. "When you're dealing with young kids that are inexperienced, sometimes you've got to pat them on the butt and tell them it's going to be okay. Our defensive staff talks a lot about 'flushing it.' Things happen, and they've got to put it behind them and keep moving forward."
The Bulldogs' offense has hardly lost a step thanks to the emergence of a trio of seniors thriving at skill positions. Quarterback Chris Mullins, who accounted for four touchdowns and no turnovers last week against Lake Braddock, has demonstrated plenty of poise running a pro-style offense that has averaged 52 points per contest, while running back Dalaun Richardson has paired with junior Tyler Thrasher-Walker to command a powerful running game that can be consistently relied upon. Wide receiver Colby Eller has also been reliable, as he showed with five catches for 110 yards and a touchdown last week.
"All our kids this year are stepping up, but I think leadership-wise we need to pick it up a little bit more if we want to compare us to last year," Mullins said. "Last year's team was really good. We're nowhere near them yet. We still have a lot of work to do."
Going into last week's game, no one from the Lake Braddock sideline would have guessed that Westfield was missing five starters due to injuries. The Bulldogs have a knack for stepping up no matter what challenges they confront, a sign that they have fully embraced the "Next man in" mentality. Wins aren't coming quite as flawlessly as they did last season, but if they can sustain the type of resilience on display so far, the Northern Region could be theirs for the taking.
"It's the same identity [as last year]," Richardson said. "We all have heart; we all want to go back to that regional final and prove to everybody what Westfield football is all about."


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- Weeping Caraganan with yellow blooms and some nasty thorns.
- Rose - unknown variety container size.
- Tulips - I am partial to black/purple flowers and leaves as you will come to see.
- Bird bath - surrounded by Forget Me Knots. How could I they are everywhere.
- Poppy - the weed variety. Also self sows everywhere. Smells like carrots when you pull them out.
- Lilac - was in my yard but moved over the fence many years ago so I could have a compost bin in that spot. We share the scent.
- Calla Lily - very elegant but not long lived in my yard.
- Iris - these purple irises smell just like grape juice or koolaid.
- Maxine - puller of tree roots from my garden beds. Also known as Miss February for the 2010 Tulameen calendar. Superstar.
- Azalea - pink, no real scent
- Azalea - orange, amazing scent but the plant is dying.
- Tiarella - tough little plant
- My new garden gloves and some seeds that may or may not come to fruition this year.
Jun 27, 2010
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- Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...
Very nice! Love the deep color of the tulips!
- June 27, 2010 at 7:26 AM
- Cass @ That Old House said...
Favorite flower? The one with her tongue hanging out!
I have the same color azalea bush! And I am not sure if our poppies reseed, or just grow into a bigger clump each year, as they don't seem to migrate into other parts of the border. The poppies were a monstrously big clump this year, and now I'm deciding how long to leave the ugly seed heads there, or when to cut them. Any advice?
I am new to poppies. Well except for that opium thing....
- June 27, 2010 at 9:20 AM
- Muddy Boot Dreams said...
Great shots, love the colors.
If you are having problems commenting, is it where you have to retype in all your info? And your password, everytime? I am at my wits end with stupid Blogger. They even have the nerve to say that not enough people are saying they have a problem, and it's not big enough to deal with. Hmmmmppf.
- June 27, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- GrannySue said...
What a great mosaic. And I really like your descriptions! I have a yard full of stuff I can't even identify and too many things I don't like.
- June 27, 2010 at 10:08 AM
- Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...
I think yours is beautiful. I'll have to check out that meme. I'm trying to learn to do mosaics and at least I could study some other beautiful ones. Thanks for reposting!
- June 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM
- A 2 Z said...
Nice to read up on you again. Love the garden. If my memory is any good I think you live in Western Canada (the most beautiful part of it).
Gardening in Western Canada is a pleasure and from I can see you have a great talent for growing beautiful plants. Still addicted to blogging (I should be watering my plants, cleaning my house, going to an exercise class instead)LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Take care,
- June 27, 2010 at 10:47 AM
- Lynn said...
I have that very same birdbath!
- June 27, 2010 at 11:20 AM
- Homemade Quilts by Granny said...
I LIKED THE FLOWERS.....was trying to figure out what the orange blooms were before....I got to listing what each were....I thought it was a tree....its a big Azalea. Trish
- June 27, 2010 at 3:39 PM
- Maureen said...
Everything looks great Lori. Including the big puppy! Do you think your orange azalea might survive if you chop it down?
- June 27, 2010 at 7:37 PM
- Chari at Happy To Design said...
Hi Girlfriend...
So happy to see you for Sunday Favorites again this week, Darlin'! I loved your beautiful photo mosaic...your yard and flowers were gorgeous last year! You know, I have poppies as well but I have never pulled one up...how funny that they smell like carrots! I'm wondering if it's the orange coloring in the carrots and poppies that give them the same scent? Interesting!
Well my friend, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful flowers and photo mosaic with us for Sunday Favorites...what a treat!!!
Have a marvelous Monday, my friend!
Chari @Happy To Design
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Banking and capital markets CEOs are confident about their companies' prospects – nearly 90% are looking ahead to an increase in revenue growth over the next year.
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Half of banking and capital market CEOs are concerned about shifts in consumer spending and behaviour, though these developments offer opportunities for nimble and innovative players. Nearly 90% of industry leaders are planning to change their strategies for customer growth, loyalty and retention, with more than 30% anticipating a major change. Strengthening the customer base and improving customer service are both in the top three investment priorities.
Developments in technology are changing how products are designed and distributed and could open the door to new entrants. Nearly three-quarters of banking and capital markets CEOs are planning to increase investment in technology and more than two-thirds strengthen their capacity for innovation, though less than 30% are concerned about the threat from new entrants.
More than half of banking and capital markets CEOs see lack of trust in the industry as a barrier to growth. Nearly 90% are looking to change the way they engage with customers. In line with this, more than 60% are developing a framework to support a culture of ethical behaviour. Increased engagement with users of social media (75%) is noticeably higher than traditional media (58%), reflecting new strategies for interaction, engagement and influence.
Eurozone fears recede
Recession in the US has supplanted the break-up of the Eurozone as the most threatening economic scenario perhaps because of the fiscal cliff debate in the US. Seventy per cent of industry leaders say that recession in the US would have a damaging impact on their business, and a significant 34% believe it is now likely. Just over 60% say that a break-up in the Eurozone would have a negative impact, but only 19% believe it is now likely.
Improving operational effectiveness
When growth was surging, a huge amount of operational capabilities were bolted on in a hurry, creating overly complex and expensive operating structures. This is now a good juncture to rationalise these structures as organisations look to cut costs, enhance efficiency, and simplify while also strengthening operational oversight.
Improving operational effectiveness is a top three investment priority for 58% of banking and capital markets CEOs. More than 60% are planning a cost reduction initiative over next 12 months and more than 70% anticipate a change in their organisational structure.
Attracting talent when rewards are down
More than half of banking and capital markets CEOs continue to see the availability of key skills as a threat to growth, though less than a quarter are planning to invest in filling talent gaps.
Nearly 70% of industry leaders are striving to match pay of peers to retain top talent. But as returns continue to come under pressure and regulators press for inclusion of risk mitigants, the traditional compensation model may need to be rethought.
Government influence
Ninety-five per cent of banking and capital markets CEOs continue to say that governments and regulators influence their strategy, almost as many as customers (97%). This is reflected in concerns over excessive regulation (81% seeing this as a threat to growth), protectionist tendencies of national governments (50% seeing this as a threat), the tax burden (59% seeing this as a threat) and government response to debt and fiscal burden (67% seeing this as a threat). Industry leaders are continuing to strengthen engagement with government and regulators (77%).
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There is advantage to be had by banks that actively manage these challenges. Proactively managing regulatory challenges, non-performing assets or businesses, and adapting to changing technologies and customer expectations will create a much stronger position than those that simply seek to muddle through in anticipation of better times ahead.
The organisations on the competitive front foot are:
"I think the level of external threats has increased with every passing decade. And as the pace of change has increased, organisations like ours have to be a lot more flexible than we might have been in the past."
"We commercial banks are service institutions, so changes in customer demands are extremely important for us. Just as a chef in a restaurant will lose his job if his cooking cannot satisfy his customers, a service institution will not exist if it has no customers."
"I prefer a management style based on openness and co-operation at every level; one that does not necessarily obey or respect hierarchy at all times. I believe in leadership that can stay flexible."
"I think the Asian financial system learned from the 1998 crisis. Therefore, in terms of capital and liquidity, the starting position of Asia's financial system is perhaps stronger than the systems in the West."
"In Russia itself in the early years of this century, people feared that foreign banks would come in and leave nothing for the rest. Then, after the crisis, everybody thought the government-controlled banks would absorb everything to leave nothing for the private banks. But the reverse happened. Competition will grow under any scenario."
"Besides focused growth we definitely need to keep our costs under control, because we believe that banking will be a tough environment to operate in. And we need to preserve our capital position or even increase the capital that we employ in our business."
"Our most important goal is to try to capture growth where growth exists. And for the most part, growth is to be found in the emerging markets. However, the problem for us is that our investing history and legacy is largely associated with Nordic-based public companies and most of our assets and employees are in Europe. It takes time to move the gravity of a company from one continent to others."


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"After years of tweaking my chocolate chip recipe, it is now ready for public consumption. It has been laboratory-tested on many of my friends all of whom seem to think its pretty great, as do I. They certainly aren't healthy, but its well worth the requisite post-cookie eating cardio workout. I hope it works for you as well as it has for me! Enjoy!"
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3 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1 teaspoon
1 cup
butter, softened
2 cups
brown sugar
6 tablespoons
white sugar
4 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) bag
chocolate chips
I decided to give this one a shot, in spite of my skepticism about the amount of flour - it's more than a cup more than my usual recipe, so I was a little nervous. I followed the recipe exactly, including the (also scary, LOL) 300 degree oven temperature. This is a great cookie for all the chewy CC cookie lovers, I think that's the effect of the additional flour - a chewier cookie. The dough is VERY stiff to work with, my KA didn't like it much. Very tasty cookies, and I'll probably make them again!
Sorry, but these aren't the best I've ever eaten.
For my tastes, they're way too big, dry and have too much flour.
That said, the ingredients list shows 6 tablespoons of white sugar, but it's not called for in the instructions. Maybe the white sugar is not supposed to be there, but I added it with the brown sugar. Maybe that's why mine came out dry and hard.
Also, when baking at 300 degrees, there was no way these cookies were done in 17 minutes. I kept going until the edges were golden, and the result was that they were just hard lumps. I upped the oven temp and the second batch seemed a little better.
I don't have any incentive to try again, but my recommendation to anyone attempting this recipe is to boost the oven temp to 325 and make sure you flatten the dough balls quite thin.
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well.. I think with a title like this one they're going to disappoint. They are really really good cookies! I like them. They would be amazing with some ice-cream. I would have given them a five if the title wasn't so ... final. I do recommend only putting eight cookies on a sheet, when you flatten them they get much bigger then you might expect. so to avoid an unfortunate mess just put less cookies on the sheet. *edit* I have made these cookies MANY times now. I think this is officially "my" chocolate chip recipe. I usually use 1/2C margarine and 1/2C shortening, it saves on using up all my butter at one time. I also don't usually put in all the vanilla it calls for (depending on who I'm cooking them for, my mom hates cookies with a lot of vanilla flavor) If your using vanilla extract use the full amount, but if your using REAL vanilla, you can half the amount and they still turn out wonderful. I've also noticed that sometimes I don't always use the last 1/2 C of flour, I add the flour 1/2 a cup at a time and sometimes 3 1/2 cups is too much.
There are SO many great chocolate chip cookie recipes, many of them on this site. I can't remember ever making a "bad" chocolate chip cookie. This is no exception, but it is not exception-AL compared to other great recipes. While it may not hold the distinction of being "the best," it nevertheless holds its own with the best of them. Looking over the reviews I noticed these described many ways - cakey, crumbly, chewy, crunchy and more - all are correct. Experienced bakers will know that how cookies turn out, even with the same recipe, will depend on a number of variables such as size, thickness and how long they're baked. In my case, I prepared the dough as written, but couldn't bring myself to bake them at 300 degrees. I baked them at 350 and they were delightfully crispy on the edges and chewy in the middle, just how I like them. After scooping the cookies onto the sheet I flattened them only slightly and they turned out pleasantly thick and substantial. All and all, I was very pleased with this recipe - and hubs and I were both very pleased with the resulting cookie.
This is exactly the recipe I was looking for! The cookies came out chewy, with a crispy outer edge - perfection! Just like another reviewer said, they're like Subway cookies. I like my cookies chewy, and the crispy outer edge is enough so that it doesn't fall apart and doesn't appear underbaked. It is a large cookie - about 1/4 cup dough for each.
The recipe didn't say if brown sugar was to be tightly packed or lightly packed; I made mine tightly packed. I didn't grease the baking sheet since the recipe didn't call for it, not a problem at all... it actually came out a bit greasy. I left the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes after taking them out of the oven (15 mins baking time), then put them on paper towels to absorb some of the grease.
I can understand how the title can put some people off. It uses a lot of ingredients and I was a bit afraid to make the full recipe but went for it anyway. I'm more than happy I did!!! SINFULLY YUMMY!
The Byrds are a family of stubborn authority-fighters. We hate to be told what we can't say. Still, not one of us was able to say these aren't the best we've ever eaten. A couple of us said they were ONE of the best, but no one said NOT the best. So, there you have it. I've made the reipe several times with great results except for when I doubled the batch. If you double this recipe you probably don't want the full amount of flour, so add it slowly. I didn't. The cookies are still fabulous, but not as chewy as I would like. My fault. Thanks so much for this one!
A great recipe! I have spent years trying out various chocolate chip cookie recipes, and this one reminds me of the delicious, big ones you can buy at Subway or lots of sandwich shops. They are a bit greasy, which is why I took off one star. Otherwise, a delicious treat and a nice chewy texture with a crispy outer edge. I made the cookies about 1/2 the original size so you can 2 without quite as much guilt. :)
I had a hard time believing there was a chocolate chip cookie recipe better than the one I already use. Curiosity got me and I tried them out. Absolutely fabulous! A nice big cookie...great for wrapping individually for a gift. Took a little longer in my oven...more like 18-20 minutes. I'm going to go hide them before the kids come home from school!
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Calories: 267
Calories from Fat: 112
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Monday May 12, 2014Anirban Lahiri faced a major challenge as a student at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar — spinal muscular atrophy type 2, an inherited disease that causes muscle damage and weakness. But he not only utilized specialized technology to earn a computer science degree, he now plays an integral role in helping others with special needs.
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The end of video game streamson June 9, 2015 at 4:45 pm
Hi there~
Most of you probably don't know or care (and that's perfectly okay!) that I used to stream a lot of video games.
When I started drawing bonus comics and Otaku Dad, I lost a lot of the free time I used to stream.
A happy alternative, of course, was streaming for just a couple-few hours whenever I felt like it.
Unfortunately, streaming has turned into a frustrating experience, and I have no idea why.
It's no one's fault but my own. My chat is almost entirely friendly and civil, but I get upset and tired easily when playing games. I frequently look at the clock to see how many hours I've been streaming and if I can stop playing yet.
The most egregious sin I commit is getting snippy with my chatters, and I'm just not that guy. I want to be friendly and nice all of the time, but for some reason, that ability becomes lost to me after only short time after going live.
I don't really know why it happens, but I don't want anyone to remember me as angry mean fellow playing the video games. I've tried hard to enjoy streaming again, and for some reason I can't make it work.
I want to thank everyone who made streaming possible. When I started, a donation drive helped me buy a capture unit so that I was able to properly stream Silent Hill 2 and some other console games. These were extremely fun experiences, and I'm blessed to have been able to share them with people.
Thank you for making it a greatly enjoyable time for me. Maybe someday I'll find joy in it again, but until then, I'm not going to force it.
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