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Ready to take the plunge... but a few ?s
After I-USA I think I am ready to start entering competition...
I have read the compenent descriptions
I carefully examined the entries in the exihibit to learn
I bought the loan collection publication to inspire and learn from
I have scoured this forum and read all of your comments to others
I went to the Print Competition 101 program at OMG it's early
I have been taking extra frames "for me" during client shoots....
But I still have a few questions...
I know judges have to disqualify themselve if they have seen the image- does posting here for critique create a problem with that? I see others posting so I wouldn't think so but I wondered...
Does it matter when the image was taken?
How much editing is "too much"? I am going for a competition quality print almost straight out of camera but it seems there was a LOT of editing that made the collections and not much that looked like it was unedited which leads me to my next question....
If I don't "enhance" the image significantly does that reduce my chances of getting a merit print?
PS... any other advice and "little known facts" I would love to hear.
You are well prepared!
Yes - if the judge knows the maker he/she must DQ themselves. So any image that is posted here cannot be judged by any judge that has seen it. I wouldn't worry about that a whole lot. There are so many different judges that the odds are small. Also - even if a judge does DQ themselves - it doesn't hurt your chances. An alternate judge fills in to score that print and there is no stigma attatched to the fact that a judge DQ'd themselves on your print.
No. Used to - no longer a rule.
Hard question - and one that's been asked for the whole 27 years I've been around. Yes - there is a lot of enhancement going on. Yes its is absolutely admirable to try and get it all in camera. From personal experience - I have images with a lot of work earn merits. On the other hand my most rewarded image had no work other than printing darker for competition lights. My highest scoring print (not the same as most rewarded) had about 5 minutes of PS. So there is no definitive answer. You have to evaluate each print on it's own to see how much you might think about enhancing.
If you are using a border color - make it really thin - 1/8th inch or less. Black the edges of any low key print if mounted on white core board. If a filter or effect doesn't perpetuate the feel and story of an image - leave it off. The title should tell the judges what is most important to look at and can explain what might otherwise be seen as a problem. Ask as many knowledgable people as you can to express an opinion. When you hear the same thing from several sources, you can usually assume that it's probably true. And most importantly - what sells well doesn't always do well in competition and vice versus. Good Luck!
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Great questions Val. Thanks for asking them.
And Holly, Thanks for answering them.
Hi Val,
Congratulations, playing the print competiton game is very exciting and most times is very rewarding. More importantly, your image making will definitly improve year after year.
I remember the first time I saw the print exibit and told myself that if they could hang then I could hang (hang =get a merit print) as well.
A few tips:
1. Find a local guild and run your images there first.
2. Try not to use your relatives, friends or anyone that your close with as subject. There's always that chance that something might be mentioned that could hurt your feelings. Even if you think you can handle it, sometimes, there's that off moment that you dont expect.
3. Be prepared to spend a lot of money on this. Most times, competition prints are just for competition and does not necessarily look good as displays. More importantly, display prints are not competition prints. Also, having 2 exibit cases is a must. Prints have gotten cheaper since digital but the overall cost still adds up.
4. If you do post up your images for critique either here on during live mentoring, try not to overly defend or start arguing with the reviewer. Remember, in competition you don't get to speak in behalf of your piece, it needs to stand on it's own and the tittle is your only method of explaining the message behind the image.
5. Print enhancement is almost a necessary component. I actually spent my mentoring time at imaging talking about this instead of bringing prints in. For professional print competition, we are expected to make the image the best that it can be and enhancements and creative presentation really helps. There are a lot of great straight images but most often they could be taken up to the next level.
Ok, good luck to you and I'll be looking forward to seeing your images on display soon!Last edited by Marc_Benjamin; 01-20-2007 at 11:46 PM.
Thank you!
Thank you for replying and all of your great advice.
Thank you for the great advice. I have been reading several of your critiques and both you and Craig are very thorough and constructive. I look forward to you tearing my work to shreds so I can put it back together again.
Yep.. I totally get the "close to you" thing. My sister is an art major and gives excellent CC... and not always very tactfully. I catch myself defending because she is my sister. LOL. But for some reason I am ok with complete strangers telling me something is wrong with my work. I would rather have someone here tell me then come home with an embarrassingly low score. I am expecting not to get merit worthy prints for the first few entries but I don't want to have to pretend I don't know the photographer I assume your avatar is you... I think I sat next to you in one of the programs- you look familiar.
Expect not to get them at your local during your first attempts, but it's not to far fetched to get merits by the time you enter nationals. My first ever case last year got 4 merits w/ a loan. Ryan, a friend of mines got 4 merits w 3 LOANS on his first case this last year. Minh La, one of my mentors also hanged 4/4 the first time he sent in. You just need to put in the legwork and time.
Yes my avatar is me, it was taken at the New Orleans convention. It's possible that I sat next to you though I only saw 2 1/2 programs... Hmmmmm, I didnt try to make a pass at the bar did I?
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Hi Val,
I went to the Print Competition 101 program at OMG it's early
Glad you were at the program and hope it has helped encourage you to compete. We tried to cover most of what you have asked and those responding are doing a great job of enhancing it. The answers you are getting are right on.
I do suggest as Marc has that you enter from the bottom up. Its how we do it. Most of the lower level competitions (local guild, state) allow more entries. We enter there and use the best scoring entries or replace ones that aren't worthy at the next level. By the time we get to the Regional Level we have images that we are more confident in. If you don't have a guild level create one of your own with 6-10 friends - acquaintences from an area around you and ask some masters/judges in the area to judge them for you. It will give you a good idea if you don't have a guild judging.
The entire process is to grow your skills so that in the end your clients are getting better work and you are getting more for that work.
Buddy Stewart PEC vice-Chairman
Thanks Buddy. It was very inspirational and definitely took some of the "mystery" out of it all. I am reevaluating all of my "favorites" and preparing to put them under lights for careful nitpicking myself before I share. ;-) I look forward to the honest feedback to continue to grow. It's time.

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How many of you take your lines of your spools and store them on a larger spool durning the off season? I have never done this with my fresh water lines but maybe I will for the saltwater lines. With the cost of a top line approaching $100 maybe its time to think about this.
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I used to work with some guys who would build special racks for their lines to allow maximum straight lengths during storage in the basement. The most radical I've heard of is the FF firemen who hang lines in the hose tower! Bill, who now lives in Seattle, uses those contractor size spools to wind lines onto during storage. This seems to be a good compromise to me. RE: cleaning - I thoroughly rinse my lines before any period of storage. I typically dump the line into a tub and strip it thru a piece of cloth or paper towel, for dry lines I will then apply "Glide" once in a while. I usually don't do anything particular for intermediate lines or the fast sink stuff for SWFF, except cleaning thoroughly. My personal pref - I don't like a slicked up line for striper fishing. |
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I always do, I think it helps the life of the line. I use the plastic hangars that have the indent on top. It allows me to hang the line on a loop as big as I want.
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I clean all the salt and other junk off of my lines (warm soapy water, thorough rinse), and then make loops that around 18" or so long. These get hung on plastic hooks on the side of a bookcase in my office, so I can look at them and count how many more days it is until they go back on the reels . With shooting heads, I do the same with the heads, but just detwist the running line (braided mono) in the back yard and leave it on the reel.
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I do clean all my lines, but leave them on the spool for the winter. I usually strip all the line off and scrub out the inside of the spool (where salt has inevitably built up despite ritualistic cleaning all season)with a toothbrush and some wd-40. I clean the lines with some flyline cleaner that comes with a little scouring pad. By running the line through twice you usually pull off all the salt, dirt, etc. Then I do apply a coat of greased lightning--I usually don't dress lines too much during the season, but it makes me believe the lines won't get dry, brittle or crack during their extended period of rest. Incidentally, that greased lightning on a monocore line is like cheating...
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Page two, isn't this just the most gorgeous photo!! It was so much fun working with such great photos.
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And A SG brush that I forgot to write down and now can't locate!
Your paper choices look amazing with the photos! I have never been to Bryce Canyon ~ must add it to my list!
Really stunning LO! Love the brushwork.
WOW, you aren't kidding. That photo is amazing. Lei is such a talented photographer and journalist. I love the way you framed the photo and the colors you chose just make that photo pop. Amazing, Ann!
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I am not disappointed !! Thank you so much for this treasure.
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SACRAMENTO — As its investment portfolio was losing nearly a quarter of its value, the country's largest public pension fund doled out six-figure bonuses and substantial raises to its top employees, an analysis by The Associated Press has found.
Board member Tony Olivera said the California Public Employees' Retirement System tried to reduce the bonuses but was under contractual obligations to pay them.
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Painted Zigzag
Oil Pastels come to mind when I see this quilt.
It's made of total of 81 blocks, Nine HSTs per block. I made total 739 of them.
Oh and the HSTs are finished 3".
This is how my design wall looks right now.
The quilt measures 81" X 81". I am debating whether to add another row at the bottom so it is long enough for the bed.
Here is a close up of the quilt in progress.
Click on the picture to see it in full screen. And, don't look for perfection.. You wont find it here. The fabrics varied in content and in counts. There is even one piece with polyester in it.
After sewing first few blocks I figured out that this quilt required two different blocks. In other words, a mirror image of the first block.
It is set with nine rows, each containing nine blocks.
Row 1,3,5,7 and 9: made with block - A
Row 2,4,6 and 8: made with block - B
I drew out the illustration for those who might be interested.
Let me know if you are impressed with my high-tech drawing.
You may want to pay close attention to the direction of pressing the seams.
It might make piecing of the quilt a lot easier later.
Block - A
Press the seams in the direction of the arrows.
Once the rows are sewn, press the seams in one direction. Make total of 45 blocks.
While setting the blocks, simply rotate alternating block upside down.
Refer to the illustration or the close up of the quilt.
(In the picture Block - B is on the top and bottom and block - A is in the middle)
Press the seams in the direction of the arrows. Once sewn in rows, press the seam in the same direction as Block - A
You will need 36 of Block - B
Again rotate each alternating block upside down.
Super easy, simple and quite graphic.
I love my 'Painted Zigzag'.
At first I though I should call it 'Summer Storms'
The floral prints, all the thunderstorms in past week or two, sewing with the view of the garden and the original name in the book, Bold Improvisation "Streak of Lightening", all were pointing towards that name. But once I put the blocks on the design wall, all I could think of was old paint boards with paint chipping off. Layers and layers coming through those chiseled zigzag..
And so, 'Painted Zigzag' it is.
LeeAnn thought it would be a good idea to start a quilt-along. I think she already did.
Wouldn't you agree?
I will be happy to answer any question you may have regarding this quilt. Just send me an email.
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Sujata, I love visiting your blog, I'm always rewarded with beautiful things to look at, wonderful stories like how you came up with the name, and I learn something, thank you for sharing your notes, I'll be studying those because I'll be joining in the QAL hosted by Smazoochie that will start in August sometime. I'll be secretly wishing I had your combo of fabulous fabrics :)
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain, I made one recently and my precious little HST were finished size..... 2 1/2 inches.. My first quilt, thank the good Lord I had enough sense to make it a throw size. I pieced mine in rows instead of blocks.. Not sure one is any easier than the other. It's on my flickr page under my flickr id MsSpy. Love your colors... It's a HAPPY quilt!
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- The MD-80: hydraulics simple, reliable, and easy to operate
- Subsystem design features
McDonnell Douglas MD-80 retains the original DC-9's hydraulic design philosophy.
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The DC-9 aircraft was designed in the early 1960s and introduced into commercial service in 1965. The original version had a maximum takeoff weight of 76,000 lb and could carry 80 passengers. Growth versions of the DC-9 increased the aircraft capacity to 121,000 lb maximum takeoff weight in the Series 50. Today's airplane, the MD-80, at 160,000 lb, has a takeoff weight more than double that of the first DC-9s.
The original aircraft hydraulic design principles were to keep the hydraulics:
• simple
• reliable, and
• easy to operate and maintain.
The concept of the DC-9 hydraulic system was very simple: a minimum number of components and maximum of efficiency. The DC-9 required only half as many hydraulic components as were used in the DC-8, and substantially fewer than used in contemporary small jets. Simplification of mechanisms paid off in a corresponding improvement in reliability and ease of operation and maintenance.
Component improvement
Historic hydraulic system problems were analyzed and either solved or greatly minimized. For example:
• packing failure problems were virtually eliminated by Douglas' pioneering in the development of ethylene propylene compounds for use with phosphate ester fire-resistant fluid
• backup rings used with all static and dynamic seals greatly reduced O-ring nibbling
• elimination of positionable, universal-type fittings in boss connections increased reliability
• while flareless-type tube fittings were offered as an optional feature, flared fittings were recommended as standard and accepted by virtually all DC-9 operators
• corrosion-resistant tubing was used in all pressure applications and in return lines smaller than in OD
• coiled tubing replaced hoses where possible
• where hoses were used, they had Teflon-lined, stainless steel wire braid construction, and
• careful attention to design detail greatly reduced the ever-present problems of system surges and corrosion.
Family overview
The family of DC-9 aircraft has two independent and completely separate hydraulic systems, Figure 1. Fluid from one system is never allowed to mix with fluid from the other. The systems are known as Right or Left; each receives its primary power from an 8-gpm variable displacement pump mounted on the respective right or left engine. The Right system is also equipped with an 8-gpm electric-motor-driven auxiliary pump. The Left system received auxiliary power from two fixed displacement, mechanically connected pumps to provide a reversible drive between the two systems. Each system also contains a hand pump for ground servicing.
The engine pumps are dual-range-compensated and may be selected to either 3000 psi or 1500 psi. During normal takeoff and landing operations, all pumps are switched ON and the engine pumps are in the 3000-psi mode. During cruise, after cleanup, the electric pump and reversible pumps are switched OFF and the engine pumps are switched to the 1500-psi mode. This reduced pressure greatly increases component life.
Hydraulic systems
The systems are as air-free as modern technology permits. Closed system, boot-strap reservoirs are used with ample air trap volume, and simple pushbutton bleeding valves purge air quickly, Figure 2.
Excellent return filtration is achieved with identical 15-µm absolute disposable-element system filters. All return fluid is filtered as it enters the reservoir. Fluid from the electric and engine pumps is filtered on the pressure and case drain lines. All fluid entering the system is filtered, whether a ground service connection or hand pumps is used. Each filter incorporates a visual, differential pressure indicator pop-up button to signal when an element must be replaced.
The hydraulic and landing gear systems for the DC-9 family have changed as the aircraft grew. Series 10 established the baseline design. Series 30 added a hydraulically-driven wing leading edge slat system, increased reservoir capacity, and strengthened the landing gear. Series 40 retained the series 30 hydraulic system but changed the wing incidence angle. The size of the main landing gear was increased, repositioned in the wing, and used a new rolling assembly. Series 50 required only a change to the elevator system to increase hinge moment capability.
The MD-80 represents more substantial change. The wing span was increased, adding to both the leading edge slats and trailing edge flaps. The main landing gear is re-positioned in the wing, has a larger diameter and length, and a new rolling assembly. Also added is a new inboard ground spoiler system. Reservoir capacity was increased again and most hydraulic components were re-designed or re-located. The auxiliary pump was changed to the DC-10 air-cooled unit; a new reversible power transfer unit was added. Through all of the system evolution, the engine hydraulic pumps remained the same.


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Ukraine's Anti-Monopoly Committee has started an investigation into Russia's Altimo Holdings after it reportedly failed to supply requested information about the scope of its investments in the country. more
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Moscow Court Delays VimpelCom-Telenor Legal Decision
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Paul Horgan tells a lyric story of the Rio Grande Valley, where Spanish and Indian cultures met in a conflict of arms and ideas
December 1954 | Volume 6, Issue 1
Those men were not all dressed alike. Some—the leaders, the elders—wore shining pieces of armor at the neck, the breast, the arms, the thighs. Others wore chain-mail shirts, hauberks, under their ordinary shirts of Holland linen. Some had jackets of many layers of quilted cotton, that could turn or break the blow of an arrow. Some wore metal helmets shaped like deep slices of melon, that were morions, and others had hats of leather and felt shaped like little round boxes with tufted brims and jeweled brooches and expensive feathers from eastern Africa. There were suits of brocade or velvet, stained and worn from travel, padded and puffed at the shoulders and elbows. The hips and loins were covered with trunks made of leather or heavy cloth, slashed and puffed to show other stuff and color beneath. Their legs looked long and slender and ceremonial, encased in tight thick hose that reached to the groin. Soft leather boots were worn either rippled up tight on the thighs or loosely pulled down about the calves in many folds. Shoes were flat-soled-and-heeled, and had puffed and slashed toes revealing contrasting color. Everyone had cloaks, some with embroidery of gold and silver bullion, some plain, but all voluminous and expressive in gesture, whether thrown about the face for warmth or secrecy, or lifted by a sword at the rear like the rooster's tail, and all hanging as richly from the shoulders of a hungry private soldier as from those of a hereditary gentleman.
At the waist, aslant the codpiece, nestled the dagger with hilt turned to receive the left hand instantly. At the left side, from a baldric of leather studded variously with precious stones, or gold, silver or brass rivets, hung the sword with basket guard, silver wire-wrapped hilt, and a cross guard below the grip that signified when necessary the crucifix. The private soldiers carried a variety of tall weapons—pikes, halberds, spears, lances—and some had maces, including the morning star from Germany with its long-spiked ball dangling from a length of chain. A platoon handled the heavy crossbows that with their carved and colored ornaments, graceful curved bows and stout thongs at a glance suggested some sort of plectral instrument for music. A few elite soldiers handled the heavily chased flintlock muskets bound to walnut or blackthorn stocks with thick bands of copper, brass and silver. A hardly bearded youngster in white hose and quilted body mail, with indifference masking pride, might carry the royal standard on a tall pole tipped with silk streamers and a sharp iron point.
The Spanish company spent forty days about the mouth of the Rio Grande, which they called the Rio de las Palmas. While some of the men worked on the ships—scraping barnacles, recaulking, repairing—others went into the country. They traded with the Indians, though for what and with what nobody said. Travelling eighteen miles upriver from the mouth, they found forty Indian towns—wattled reed and mud houses to come to for seafood seasons, and to leave when the roots and berries inland were ready to be eaten. There was no report of seeds planted and crops raised for food. Pineda told in sweeping general terms of the whole land he had seen, from Florida to Veracruz, and found it good, at peace, productive, healthful. He saw Indians with gold ornaments but did not say where. But of all the places he had seen he chose the River of Palms to recommend for colonization when at the end of forty days, the ships were floated, and the expeditioners embarked for their return to Jamaica, four and a third centuries ago, laden with the most desirable cargo of their time—knowledge of new lands. They were the first Europeans to see any part of the Rio Grande.
A year later in the summer Spaniards came back, again by sea, to the mouth of the Rio de las Palmas.
There were a hundred and fifty foot soldiers, seven cavalrymen, some brass cannon, and building brick and lime, with several masons, in three ships under Diego de Camargo on the lower river in that summer of 1520. Again the visitors came from Governor Garay of Jamaica, who declared in his official reports to the crown that the men of the previous year had been eager to return to their river; that they had promised the natives to do so; that it was important to keep their word to the Indians; that the Indians longed for Christianizing; and that three ships were idle and available at Jamaica for the venture. Behind the florid virtue of colonial prose lay harder fact. Cortés had made plain that other claimants to Mexico would be briskly handled. A colony, an organic evidence of true claim, would have to underlie any argument that might arise over frontiers. The Rio de las Palmas lay conveniently north of Cortes, and yet near enough to the river Pánuco where a position could be taken, and an attitude struck, to bound Cortés on the north, and extend Garay to the south. And what professional colonizer in a time of colonial genius forgot the rewards that came to the successfully bold? Literally lord of frontiers, of marches, such a one could hope to be created marquis, and know glory, before wearing a carved coronet on his tomb.
Camargo sailed up the Rio de las Palmas for about twenty miles, winding on the long and repeated curves of the river, above whose low banks that seemed like the sea floor his fat heavy little ships bulged like sea monsters cast out of their element, and could be seen from miles away on the flat coastal wilderness. The masts moved slowly among the palms, and came to rest between Indian towns on the banks.


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International News AVAC Analysis Examines AIDS "Tipping Point" in Hard-Hit CountriesOctober 8, 2013 Although "[a]bout a dozen countries hit hard by AIDS have reached a 'tipping point' that means they are winning their battles against the disease ... the world as a whole -- and Africa in particular -- is still losing the fight," according to a new analysis (.pdf) from AVAC, the New York Times reports. The analysis "compares the number of people in each country who are newly infected with HIV each year to the number of infected being put on treatment for the first time," the newspaper notes. Rwanda, Botswana, South Africa, and Haiti, among other countries, are in the "winning" column, while Nigeria and India, two of the world's most populous countries, "are doing so badly that they keep the world as a whole in the 'losing' column," the newspaper writes. According to the New York Times, AVAC Executive Director Mitchell Warren said, "We wanted to find a mechanism that could chart the progress over time, and use it as a management tool, and to make comparisons between countries that are doing the right things and the others" (McNeil, 10/7). Back to other news for October 2013
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Crème fraîche is the secret ingredient that teases out the artichokes' sweet richness, and it brings this delicious spring braise together.
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This is my go-to "impress the guests without a ton of fuss" recipe. The artichokes are the time-consumer. So, if you've got access to fresh artichoke hearts, buy them. In a pinch, use canned. This simple step cuts the workload in half. I've made it as written (lots of work with the artichokes), and with the following modifications: fresh artichoke hearts from the yuppy store (wonderful!), canned artichokes (they work. Not as spectacular as the fresh, but still makes a terrific, terrific dish), and an interesting one I've done the last couple of times I made it. Instead of creme fraiche, try whole greek yogurt
Not sure where I went wrong here? I followed the recipe to a tee. It tasted something like a chicken dish with cream of mushroom soup. Disappointed for sure, and I broke the cardinal rule...first time I made it was for guests! so embarrassed.
I use the fresh cut artichokes from Whole Foods veggie section. Fantastic every time!
This was really easy and good, served with mashed potatoes. Used crimini mushrooms (didn't have others) and canned artichokes which made this much easier. I agree that sauce should be doubled for leftovers as there was plenty the night of but not for 2 thighs left over.
very yummy! I cheated and used canned artichokes, and would do it again. Served with creme fraiche mashed potatoes on this site. A tasty, hearty meal.
This was delicious. I did everything as the recipe said, except that I purchased canned artichoke hearts, and then rinsed them quickly in a lemon juice mixture. I used the creme fraiche and the fresh morels as directed. Then I served it over jasmine rice. Wonderful meal!
I have to use dried morel's so I also add some fresh crimini mushrooms and substitute fromage frais low fat for creme fraiche. I use all chicken thighs and canned artichoke hearts. Everyone loves it. Keeper
This is just so good and easy to make. There was a similar meal in Italy in the early 80's that I've never forgotten. So glad to have this recipe at last!
Was looking for a healthier way to make this recipe & found it. Used canned artichoke hearts and crimini mushrooms because it's what I had on hand. Didn't have creme fraiche so used the previous comment of buttermilk, nonfat greek yogurt and lemon juice to add at the end. Good flavors, low fat and very simple - almost like country french cooking. I'm sure the original recipe is far better, but I feel great knowing I compromised for a healthier version.
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Nobody would ever mistake The Cool Ones for a good movie, but its DVD release by Warner Archives is a worthy addition to the camp section of your home video library. Originally released in April 1967, just before the summer of love checked in, its brand of pop and mildly rockified standards ("Just one of those things"?) was way behind the curve, even if Lee Hazelwood wrote a few decent songs for it. Director Gene Nelson had a few Elvis movies under his belt, and his career as a dancer probably helps keep this moving in it's old-fashioned way. Production values count for a lot, and if The Cool Ones runs out of personality once you get past Roddy McDowall, the skewed camera angles, clever editing, crazy dance moves, and eye-popping costumes make it enjoyable despite or even because it's so dated.
Pop singer Cliff Donner (Gil Peterson, best known for a role in Battlestar Galactica) finds his star diminishing. Upwardly mobile go-go dancer Hallie Rogers (Debbie Watson) is dying to get a break. Rock impresario Tony Krum (McDowall) comes along to shepherd the pair as a manufactured boy/girl duo that takes America by quasi-rock-and-roll storm. Peterson 's "rock" persona is so wooden he might as well be a Gerry Anderson marionette, but the dated corniness that probably made this movie anathema to 1960s teens equals camp value for today's audiences. Watson doesn't fare that much better, but her performance of Lee Hazelwood's "This town," packs a lot more drama than the version that was a hit for Frank and Nancy Sinatra.
The real star power comes from a character who doesn't sing at all. Roddy McDowall's character seems a continuation of his megalomaniacal Mollymuck in Lord Love a Duck. He imagined himself a successful Svengali in that sloppy if superior satire, but here the fantasy appears to be reality, as Krum wields a lot of apparent power over the day's youth.
Cameos by Glen Campbell and The Leaves give the movie a little more cred in the rock department, and an uncredited bit part by Teri Garr will give some people a minor thrill. But the literal show stopper – she's the last performer in the movie – is Mrs. Miller, a Mermanesque figure who recorded several comedy albums of her off-key singing for Capitol records in the 1960s. Her warbling version of Petula Clark's "Downtown" broke Billboard's top 100, which was better than Peterson did in his brief recording career. Such is the fickle finger of popular taste. The Cool Ones is in the lower-echelon of rock movies, but as a glimpse at producer's misguided analysis of the youth market, it's a colorful hoot.
Like most Warner Archive titles, The Cool Ones does not include any DVD extras.
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Wildly Limber Lady Limbos Under a Whole Car
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The Truth About Gyms Will Make You Feel Flabby and Sad
Going to the gym is the granddaddy of all New Year's resolutions. But, as this video proves, it probably shouldn't be.
Boy, 7, Singing National Anthem Attacked by Hiccups
Quick, what's the worst thing that can possibly happen while singing in front of a large group of people? Forgetting the words? You get booed? How about a visit from the hiccup fairy?
Officer Helps Bloodied, Injured Runner to Marathon Finish Line
This policeman wasn't even running in the race, but he was still one of its big winners.
NBA Plate Flipper Extraordinaire Is Back and Better Than Ever
You may not be an NBA fan, but you will be a fan of halftime shows after seeing this woman in action.
Double Amputee With a Ton of Heart Plays High School Football
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Pee Wee Football Team Rocks the 'Whip/Nae Nae' During Game
These football players have all the right moves.
Youth Football Team Pulls Off Trickiest of All Trick Plays
Touchdowns are worth six points, but maybe this team should've gotten a few style points, too.
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Nice article. Glad to see these folks are teaching about the vital role bees play in pollinating our food supply. With fewer families actually growing the food that feeds them it's important for people to stay informed about how our food is grown and gets to our market shelves.
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children who weigh too much face a broad array of health problems, with type 2 diabetes leading the list.
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The Senate's Bold Step Forward
August 04, 2010
This message comes from AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee and Secretary-Treasurer Lee A. Saunders.
Today, the U.S. Senate took a bold step forward in the effort to protect jobs and bolster America's economic recovery. The Senate, by a 61 to 38 margin, overcame the filibuster opposing H.R. 1586, which provides significant aid to states and school districts.
This is an enormous step in the right direction for AFSCME members fighting to protect our jobs. And at the end of the day, all Democratic senators voted to protect those very jobs. And with two courageous exceptions, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine, Republican senators voted to lay off thousands of public employees.
Over the last several months, AFSCME members like you have called, e-mailed, and faxed your senators — and recruited your friends and co-workers around the country to secure this victory. You urged the Senate to do the right thing and avoid prolonging the economic crisis that confronts public service workers in every community in this country. And your voice — along with thousands of other AFSCME members — was heard in Washington, DC.
Because of your ongoing actions we were able to move this critically important bill forward. Under the leadership of Sen. Harry Reid and with the persistence of Senate Democrats and you, the Senate has thrown a lifeline to millions of Americans who are being hit hard by the worst economy since the Great Depression.
The Republican filibuster was our biggest obstacle. But, we still face a vote in the House and we will need your help to ensure victory there. As we look to the elections, Americans have a clear choice: Democrats who will do what it takes to save and create jobs and get our economy moving, or Republicans who are all too willing to watch the economy stall for their political gain.
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Kodiak's Hercules Project Named Discovery of the Year
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(April 10, 2008) – Kodiak Exploration Limited (TSX VENTURE:KXL)(FRANKFURT:KX3) is pleased to announce that it has received the "Discovery of the Year" Award from the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association for Kodiak's new gold discovery located on its Hercules gold project in the Beardmore-Geraldton gold camp of Northwestern Ontario.The "Bernie Schnieders" Discovery of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding local discovery made during the previous year. Kodiak is honoured to have been chosen to receive this award. In accepting the award on behalf of the Company, Bill Chornobay, Kodiak's President, expressed his special thanks to the Ontario Geological Service, the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, the Municipality of Greenstone, the local First Nations and the outfitters, suppliers, prospectors and other stakeholders in the area for their ongoing support.
"We regard ourselves as successful only when we are valued by the communities in which we work" said Mr. Chornobay. "Northwestern Ontario is an excellent place to do business, and we look forward to the coming years with much anticipation".
Kodiak is a mineral exploration company with properties located in Canada. You can now view an interactive map, as well as additional photographs, geological details and additional information, on our Web site: www.kodiakexp.com.
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Start Date: 8/26/2017 End Date: 8/27/2017 Event Hours: Sat. 11am-7pm Sun. 9am-5pm Event Site: Scoville Park in heart of Oak Park in busy shopping/restaurant district surrounded by exclusive residences Application Due - Art & Craft: 5/1/2017 * Send SASE with application Setup Date / Time: 8/20/2016 - Setup requirements: held on grounds of Scoville Park which has an in-ground irrigation system so Park District requres weights - no pound in stakes please Year of Event: 43 Estimated Attendance: 8,000 Source: Admission: Adults: $0.00 Children: $0.00 Seniors: $0.00 Adm. Last Year: Adults: $0.00 Children: $0.00 Seniors: $0.00 Applications last year: 578 Return percentage: 65% Booths - Art & Craft: 125 Indoor/Outdoor: 0% Indoor 100% Outdoor Selection Process: American Society of Artists jurors Jury Medium: juried online or US mail Merit Awards: $0 Patron Pre-Purchases: $0 Advertising: print - electronic - posters - flyers - internet, our Patron E-List. e-blasts, etc. | Event Links Event Web Site Google Map of Oak Park, IL Event Category: Fine Art, Fine Craft, Arts & Craft Acceptable Work: Fine Art, High-quality fine craft, Limited or handmade prints, Offset lithograph prints, Handcraft item under $25, Painted / appliqued clothing, Photography Booth Fee: $205 Size: 10 x 10 ( xtra 1/2 & doubles also may be available ) Booth Fee: $170 Size: 5x10 ( If available - may be a few ) Event Restrictions: Artist/crafter must be present entire show. No agents, reps or commercial vendors. No manufactured or resale items. No imports. No homemade food items. work created by exhibitor if accepted by jury Patron Parking: around park/nearby garages/neighborhoods/ public transporta Vendor Parking: neighborhoods/nearby garages Vendor RV Parking: neighborhoods & some other areas Restrooms: library by park & elsewhere plus in park Sponsoring Org.: American Society of Artists Address: PO Box 1326, Palatine IL 60078 Phone: 847/991-4748 Email: |
General Information43rd show will again be in beautifully re-landscaped Scoville Park in the heart of historic Oak Park 10 miles due west of downtown Chicago in what is THE shopping are for Oak Park. Healthy vibrant area. Oak Park is nurturing grounds of entire schools of visual & performance art, etc. Numerous tourist attractions Exclusive shops restaurants abound in this well established downtown shopping district surrounded by exclusive residential area. Those who patronize area knowledgeable & very interested in high quality art work. Easily accessible via public transportation Area includes Frank Lloyd Wright House.
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