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I switched from Live9 Suite to Bitwig (1.3 on OSX Yosemite) after purchasing the Arturia Producer Pack and managed to install Push and my Allen&Heath Qu16 mixer (must run in 48 Khz or audio engine crashes). Unfortunately I can't use my favorite SonicProjects OP-X II Pro synth which comes in VST3/AU format only. Is there a workaround for this? Maybe a VST2 wrapper/converter?
Got response from Peter of SonicProjects. He states that VST2 is not supported in the current Mac SDK and no VST2 version will be available in the future. But there is the freeware "Minihost Modular" which can add VST2/AU to Bitwig and also works as plug-in. Register and download it here: http://forum.image-line.com/viewtopic.php?f=1919&t=123031 Then scan for plug-ins.
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Banking Sector Remains Profitable and Continues Active Retail Lending: Banking Sector Review
In H1, the banking system was profitable, banks mostly focused on servicing individuals, while retail deposits and retail lending continued to grow at a high rate. In Q3, these trends will remain and the seasonal uptake of corporate lending is expected. Delaying resumption of cooperation with the IMF poses the main risk to the sector and could adversely affect banks' and customers' sentiment and decelerate the inflow of deposits and the uptake in lending, according to the August quarterly Banking Sector Review released by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Banks mark up retail lending
In Q2, 2018, the banks continued active lending to households. Primarily, they issued consumer loans to meet current needs. During this period, net hryvnia retail loans increased by 7.4% or 39.2% yoy. Active issue of new loans contributed to a dollarization decrease of the retail portfolio and a reduction of non-performing loans in banks' portfolios in the system as whole (the share of non-performing loans by the end of June accounted for 55.7% vs. 56.4% at the beginning of April). High rate of retail lending will remain and in Q3.
Hryvnia corporate loans issued by state-owned banks somewhat decreased and increased in foreign-owned and private banks instead. After a number of companies redeemed their corporate loans, the banks' credit portfolio experienced a seasonal contraction, however in Q3 it is expected to expand.
Accelerated lending to both households and business
In April–June, hryvnia inflows from households to the banking system continued to accelerate (+8.7% qoq and +21.4% yoy). State-owned bank continued to increase foreign currency deposits, while, generally in the system the share of foreign currency deposits was decreasing. In Q2, household deposits in banks grew by UAH 17.2 billion.
As before, these are mostly short-term deposits that is about a half account for deposits up to 3 months and demand deposits.
After the seasonal outflow at the beginning of the year, in Q2 corporate deposits in banks grew by UAH 6.4 billion. Generally in April–June, corporate deposits in banks rose by 0.9% in hryvnia and 4.2% in foreign currency in US dollar equivalent. Mostly state monopolies are accountable for increasing foreign currency deposits of businesses.
Share of the NBU in banks' funding reached an all-time low of 0.9%.
Interest rates on household deposits and loans remained unchanged
In Q2, interest rates on hryvnia retail deposits and retail loans hardly experienced any change. The banks tend to not differentiate much deposit interest rate based on the term, i.e. interest rates on deposits in hryvnia for 6, 9 and 12 month amounted to about 14.1% per annum at the end of the quarter.
Interest rates on 12-month US dollar deposits was still all-time low of 3.3% per annum. Interest rates on new corporate loans rose by 0.6 pp, to 16.1% per annum.
In Q1, banks made net profit of UAH 8.3 billion
The banking sector remained profitable, since in H1, banks made net profit of UAH 8.3 billion. In Q2, the banking sector reported a moderate loss of UAH 0.4 billion due to raising additional provisioning by one large bank. Aside from this bank, the financial result of solvent banks in Q2 accounted for UAH 6.8 billion.
Besides, as a result of conversion to IFRS 9 in Q2, one large bank increased losses of the prior years by UAH 16.7 billion mostly associated with additional provisioning for depreciated loans. This changed the bank capital, however did not impact its regulatory capital and capital adequacy indicators.
Retail lending and fee and commission income continued to drive operating income. No sufficient provisioning is expected in H2, and the sector will be profitable as of the year-end.
For greater detail, see The Banking Sector Review posted in the Publications section on the NBU's website.
Data on loans and deposits published in the "Banking Sector Review" differ from the corresponding data published in the "Monetary Statistics" since the former details:
- data on banks solvent as at the reporting date, unless otherwise specified
- data covering banks together with their branches operating abroad
- funds deposited with other resident and non-resident banks
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James Harden: Khloe Kardashian's Man Turns 26 — Happy Birthday
Happy birthday, James Harden! The basketball superstar turns 26 years-old today, August 26! We bet that Khloe Kardashian has a huge party planned out to celebrate her boyfriend's special day.
James Harden is 26 years-old today, August 26! Though James and Khloe Kardashian, 31, have only been dating since early July 2015, their love is totally real — and totally hot! James' basketball career has been on fire this year as well. We know that he's going to be doing bigger and better things in the coming months! Let's help him celebrate!
What an amazing year for James! The Houston Rockets player started off July with a PDA-filled trip to Las Vegas with Khloe, and the rest was history. James apparently couldn't keep his hands off the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, and the twosome got super cozy during their time out of town. So romantic. This was clearly the start of a lovely relationship.
Since their Vegas rendezvous, Khloe and James have been flaunting their love unabashedly; the couple are head over heels for each other, and it's so nice to see! Khloe even took James to little sis Kylie's blowout 18th birthday celebration, and was spotted looking at condos in Houston. That sounds like things are getting serious to us!
Their relationship's definitely helping his game! Khloe has been spotted cheering on her man from the sidelines, and James has scored some amazing accomplishments this year as well. Coincidence?
In July, James won MVP at the National Basketball Players Association Awards over Stephen Curry! No way! This definitely cemented that James is an incredible athlete. Even sweeter? James landed an immense, $200 million adidas campaign. Can you even imagine that?? He might even earn more money with this deal than he does playing basketball, at some point!
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Beijing – Xian – Kunming – Xianggelila – Lijiang – Chengdu – Shanghai
In addition to China's must-see cities, the Southwest China adventure trip introduces the visitor to splendid Jinsha Culture and exotic Yunnan Province (Lijiang, Zhongdian & Kunming). Biologically diverse Yunnan is home to 24 of China's 55 ethnic minorities. This itinerary visits places as high as 3,500m (11,500 feet) above sea level. Travellers with known history of altitude sickness should take precaution before going on the trip.
Important Features
- Group size limited to 20.
- Expert local guides hand-picked by owners of Laurus Travel.
- Gratuities for local guides and drivers included.
- No forced shopping stops.
- Free Wi-Fi in all hotels.
- Quality meals at non-tourist restaurants.
- Unlimited supply of bottled water during group activities.
- Great Wall visit at Mutianyu with cable car.
- Impression Lijiang live outdoor performance in Lijiang.
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Meal Code: B = breakfast / L = lunch / D = dinner
Day 1/Thu: Departing for Beijing
Your China tour with air departs from a city of your choice. You'll lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line.
Day 2/Fri: Arrival in Beijing
Meet the driver on arrival for transfer to the hotel. You'll have the balance of the day at leisure. The guide will get in touch with you tonight.
Day 3/Sat: Beijing (B/L/D)
Capital of China, Beijing is a world-class cultural and educational centre with a population of 21.7 million (early 2017), ranking it China's second biggest city behind Shanghai. Beijing is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls and gates – treasures that make it the most popular tourist city in China by the number of visitors it receives every year.
We begin today with a visit to the Forbidden City. Officially known as the Palace Museum, the Forbidden City was the place where the emperors of Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) Dynasties lived and carried out their administration. Construction of the Forbidden City took 14 years (1406-1420) to complete. The complex consists of 980 buildings and covers 72 hectares or 180 acres. The Qing Dynasty was overthrown in 1912 but the royal family was allowed to continue to live in the Forbidden City till 1924, when the last emperor, Pu Yi, was driven out of the imperial palace. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, this is the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
Next up is Tian'anmen Square. Located in the heart of Beijing, the square measures 880 metres from north to south and 500 meters from east to west. Said to be the largest public plaza in the world, Tian'anmen Square has the capacity to hold one million people. The imposing Tian'anmen Tower sits at the north end of the square while the Monument to the People's Heroes dominates the centre. The square is flanked by The Great Hall of the People (west) and the National Museum (east). Chairman Mao's Mausoleum and Qianmen (Front Gate) are located in the south of the square. One of the top 16 tourist attractions in Beijing, Tian'anmen Square is also the witness of the Chinese people's great struggles for democracy and personal freedom since 1919.
Afternoon sightseeing at the Temple of Heaven, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in southeastern Beijing the Temple of Heaven is China's largest extant sacrificial temple where, during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the emperors conducted the elaborate and most exalted sacrifices addressed to "the Supreme Ruler of the Universe." Construction of the temple started in 1406, during the reign of the Ming Emperor Yongle, and took 14 years to complete. The temple was expanded under the Qing emperors Qianlong (1736-1796) and Jiaqing (1796-1820). Occupying 2.73 square kilometres (roughly 1,700 by 1,600 metres), the area of the Temple of Heaven is more than twice that of the Forbidden City.
The famous Hongqiao Pearl Market, the largest pearl market in the world, is right across the street from the Temple of Heaven. Recommended by numerous guidebooks for freshwater pearls, Hongqiao teems with domestic and international shoppers. If you are interested, please ask the guide to drop you off there. However, you'll need to get back to the hotel by taxi, which costs about 50 yuan or US$8.
Today we enjoy a delicious dinner at a popular Peking Roast Duck restaurant. Peking Roast Duck is a famous Beijing dish prized for the thin and crispy skin with authentic versions serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners. The meat is wrapped in a thin layer of pancake (Chinese tortilla) together with shredded scallion, cucumber, and a sweet and salty sauce made of wheat flour. Condiments may also include pickled garlic and white sugar.
Day 4/Sun: Beijing (B/L)
After an early breakfast we embark on a full-day excursion to the legendary Great Wall at Mutianyu, 75km northeast of the city.
Zigzagging over 6,000 kilometres from east to west along undulating mountains, the Great Wall was built to hold off tribal invaders from the north. As history shows, the Wall failed the Chinese rulers miserably, especially in the case of Kublai Khan whose cavalrymen swept across China from the Mongolian steppe, thus the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368).
Construction of the earliest sections of the Wall started in the 7th century B.C. A major renovation started with the founding of the Ming Dynasty in 1368 and took 200 years to complete. The wall we see today in Beijing is almost exactly the result of this effort.
Day 5/Mon: Beijing – Xi'an (B/L/D)
We begin our sightseeing today with a visit to a traditional hutong neighbourhood. Hutong refers to an ancient alleyway with siheyuan or "4-sided courtyard house" on both sides. The name hutong dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1279 – 1368 A.D.). According to some experts, the word originated from the Mongolian language, in which it is pronounced as hottog and means "well." In ancient times, people tended to gather and live around wells. So the original meaning of hutong should be "a place where people live around".
Next on our schedule is the Summer Palace, a well preserved UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The imperial resort was first named Garden of Clear Ripples, which was burnt down by the allied forces of Great Britain and France in 1860 at the end of the Second Opium War (referred to as Arrow War by the British). Reconstruction started 25 years later and was completed in 1895 when the name was changed to Yi He Yuan (Garden of Good Health and Harmony). The design gives prominence to Longevity Hill, and Kunming Lake south of the hill. The sprawling complex covers an area of 290 hectares and the buildings inside consist of over 3,000 bays.
We travel to Xian by the high-speed train (#G87, 14:00/18:23). The 4-hour-23-minute rail journey through fertile farmland dotted with villages provides the visitor an excellent way to enjoy the beautiful countryside. The track we travel on between Beijing and Zhengzhou is part of the new 2,298km high-speed railway linking Beijing and subtropical Guangzhou and is also the longest high-speed rail line in the world. In the past 20 years China has been on a building spree expanding the country's rail network and upgrading existing railways. Its new high-speed rail service rivals France's TGV and Japan's "shinkansen" in terms of safety, speed, comfort and punctuality.
Day 6/Tue: Xian (B/L)
With a history going back over 3,000 years, Xi'an served as China's capital of several ruling dynasties including the Han (206 BC – 220 AD) and the Tang (618 – 907). It is home of the famous Terracotta Army and the eastern terminus of the ancient Silk Road – a network of trade routes connecting China proper with regions as far as the Mediterranean beginning in the Second Century BC.
Morning visit to the Terracotta Army. Built on the excavation site, the museum is located 30km east of the city. Designed to follow the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) into eternity, the Terracotta Army represents one of the greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th Century.
After lunch we return to the city for a stroll on the ancient city wall. Declared a national treasure by the State Council in 1961, the wall first built in 1370 encircles an area of 14 square kilometres. It runs 13.7 kilometres long and measures 12 metres in height with a thickness at the base between 15 to 18 metres.
Day 7/Wed: Xian (B/L)
Morning sightseeing begins at Shaanxi Provincial Museum. The modern, well-organized museum was completed in 1992 and traces the history of Xian from prehistory to Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The extensive galleries and exhibitions offer the visitor an excellent introduction to the area that greatly improves understanding of the numerous historical sites in and around the city.
We then visit the grand mosque in the old town centre and the adjacent Muslim bazaar. The mosque was established in the 8th Century but the majority of the complex was constructed in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It was further expanded in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Unlike most mosques in Middle Eastern or Arab countries, this mosque is completely Chinese in architectural style. It has neither domes nor traditional minarets.
After lunch we spend the rest of day exploring on our own.
Day 8/Thu: Xi'an – Kunming (B/L/D)
We board early morning flight (2 hours 20 minutes) for Kunming.
Capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming is known as the "city of eternal spring" due to its temperate climate. Sitting at 1,900 metres above sea level in the middle of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, Kunming long profited from its position on the caravan roads through to Southeast Asia, India and Tibet. During the Second World War, Kunming became the terminus on the Chinese side of the famous Burma Road and also served as an airbase for the Allied Forces.
Our sightseeing this afternoon includes the historic Western Hill Scenic Area and Huating Temple.
Day 9/Fri: Kunming – Stone Forest – Kunming (B/L)
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Stone Forest. Located 126km southeast of Kunming, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a massive collection of gray limestone pillars created by water erosion. The tall rocks seem to emanate from the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like trees made of stone.
Day 10/Sat: Kunming – Xianggelila (B/L/D)
We spend the morning exploring on our own. A stroll through Green Lake Park is recommended.
We fly to Zhongdian, known as Xiangelila nowadays, in the afternoon and then spend the rest of the day getting acclimatized to the high altitudes (3,160 metres/10,400 feet above sea level).
Day 11/Sun: Xianggelila (B/L/D)
In the 1933 novel Lost Horizon, the British author, James Hilton, describes Shangri-La as a mystical, harmonious valley, gently guided from a lamasery, enclosed in the western end of the Kunlun Mountains. Some scholars believe that the Shangri-La story owes a literary debt to Shambhala, a mythical kingdom in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, which was sought by Eastern and Western explorers. Because of this remote association, the local authorities in Yunnan applied to the State Council, the Chinese equivalent to the cabinet of a Western federal government, to have their county's name changed from Zhongdian to Shangri-La (Xiangelila in Chinese pinyin) for the sake of tourism promotion. The application was approved in late 2001 and the name change soon went into effect.
We spend the morning exploring Pudacuo National Park. Stops include Bita Lake and Shudu Lake surrounded by virgin alpine forests. Designated as a national park on June 25, 2007, Pudacuo covers an area of 1,300 square kilometres. It is the first national park in China that meets the standards established by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The park contains more than 20 percent of China's plant species, about one-third of its mammal and bird species and almost 100 endangered species. It is notably home to vulnerable Black-necked cranes, many rare and beautiful orchids, and Himalayan Yew – a coniferous tree whose extracts are a source of the anticancer drug, paclitaxel.
Afternoon sightseeing takes in a Tibetan village, the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery and a local market. Located 5 kilometres from the town of Zhongdian, the Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery, also known as Sungtseling, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery first built in 1679. Situated at 3,380 metres above sea level, it is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan province and is sometimes referred to as Little Potala Palace in reference to the Dalai Lama's Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.
Day 12/Mon: Xianggelia – Lijiang (B/L)
After breakfast we embark on an overland journey to Lijiang. The day-long drive covers 200 kilometres of country road snaking through scenic river valleys and high mountains dotted with villages of various ethnic nationalities. The highlight of the drive is a stop at the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the first bend of the Yangtze. The gorge is a 15-kilometre scenic canyon on the Jinsha River, a primary tributary of the upper Yangtze River. With a maximum depth of 3790 metres, the Tiger Leaping Gorge is believed to be the deepest river canyon in the world.
Day 13/Tue: Lijiang (B/L)
Lijiang is home to the ethnic Naxi people whose intriguing Dongba religion and unique customs coupled with the region's enchanting scenery combine to make Lijiang and its vicinity a fascinating place to explore. Joseph Rock, the Austrian-American explorer, geographer, linguist and botanist, spent almost three decades researching this part of China. The old town of Lijiang known as Dayan is protected as a UNESCO-designated World Cultural Heritage Site. We spend the rest of the day at leisure to get acclimatized to the high altitudes.
We begin today with an excursion to Yunshanping or Spruce Meadow, an alpine pasture surrounded by virgin forests at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. While there, we'll attend a live performance called Impression Lijiang. Directed by Zhang Yimou, Wang Chaoge and Fan Yue, Impression Lijiang is a song and dance extravaganza that takes place on location at 3,100 metres above sea level, in a spring-like city in Southwest China. Premiered on July 23, 2006, the hour-long show has been performed on a regular basis averaging over a million spectators per year.
Later today we visit an ancient village on the way back to the city. In the afternoon we enjoy a walking tour of the old town (this may be moved up to the day before depending on flight schedule).
Day 14/Wed: Lijiang – Chengdu (B/L)
Free morning to explore on your own. We fly to Chengdu in late afternoon. Depending on flight availability, we may need to fly to Chengdu in the morning. In that case, sightseeing will be arranged on arrival in Chengdu.
Chengdu is capital of populous Sichuan Province. The ancient city has a population of 14 million with half of that within the urban centre and the remainder in the surrounding districts. A top livable city, Chengdu is one of the most important economic, transportation, and communication hubs in Western China. The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is also known as "Country of Heaven", a phrase also often translated as "The Land of Abundance". The discovery of the Jinsha site suggests the area of Chengdu had become the centre of the Bronze Age Sanxingdui culture around the time of the establishment of the state of Shu, prior to its annexation by Qin in 316 BC.
Morning sightseeing at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The giant panda, unrelated to lesser or red panda, is a bear native to south central China, living in mountainous regions. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the panda's diet is over 99% bamboo. The giant panda has an insatiable appetite for bamboo. A typical animal eats half the day – a full 12 out of every 24 hours – and relieves itself dozens of times a day. Giant pandas are solitary creatures. They have a highly developed sense of smell that males use to avoid each other and to find females for mating in the spring. After a five-month pregnancy, females give birth to a cub or two, though they cannot care for both twins. The blind infants born white weigh only 5 ounces (142 grams) at birth and cannot crawl until they reach three months of age. The panda is a conservation reliant endangered species. Recent statistics show 239 pandas living in captivity inside China and another 27 outside the country. Estimates of the wild population vary from 1,000 to as high as 3,000. Some reports also show that the number of pandas in the wild is on the rise.
We spend most of the afternoon at Jinsha Museum built on the excavation site. A significant archaeological discovery in modern China, construction workers chanced upon it in February 2001. The site flourished around 1000 BC and shares similarities in burial objects with the Sanxingdui site located 50 km from Chengdu. Objects made of ivory, jade, bronze, gold and stone were unearthed at the site. Unlike the site at Sanxingdui, Jinsha did not have a city wall. Jinsha culture (1200–650 BC) is believed to be a final phase of Sanxingdui culture and represents a relocation of the political center in the ancient Shu Kingdom.
Day 16/Fri: Chengdu – Shanghai (B/L/D)
Free morning to explore on your own.
Afternoon sightseeing following lunch includes Wang Jiang Lou Park and a typical local tea house. Wangjianglou means "river-overlooking tower" and the park is so named because of the ancient pagoda-shaped wooden tower onsite. The beautiful little park dotted with verdant bamboo groves has long been a favourite spot among locals for leisure. We travel to Shanghai by late afternoon or evening flight.
With a population of 24 million (2015), Shanghai is China's biggest city, which delights the visitor with its futuristic skyline and historical landmarks. Rapid economic growth in the past 30 years has again turned Shanghai into a leading global city with significant influence in commerce, culture, finance, media, fashion, technology and transport.
Day 17/Sat: Shanghai (B/L/D)
We begin our day with a visit to Jade Buddha Temple located in an old neighbourhood. Later on we tour the famous waterfront promenade known as the Bund, and the Yu Garden in the old town centre. We wrap up the day with a tour of Shanghai Museum – one of the best of its kind in China with a treasure trove collected from around the country.
Day 18/Sun: Shanghai (B)
Free day to explore on your own. We recommend Shanghai Museum and the People's Square nearby. Shanghai Museum, a great place to explore on your own (audio guide available for a fee), is frequently cited by visitors as one of the best of its kind in China with a treasure trove collected from around the country.
Day 19/Mon: Returning Home (B)
Your tour ends this morning. Transfer to the airport any time for return flight. Guests flying back to North America will regain a day upon re-crossing the International Date Line, thus arriving home the same day as departing from Shanghai.
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Date of release: December 18, 2018
The Paducah Parks & Recreation Department is inviting the public to attend two ceremonies to celebrate new features for the Pat & Jim Brockenborough Rotary Health Park. The ceremonies will be Friday, December 21 at 10 a.m. at the park which is located at 421 North 13th Street in the historic Fountain Avenue Neighborhood.
A ribbon cutting will be held to celebrate the completion of the Challenge Course, a fitness area with interesting pieces of equipment that challenge agility, balance, and strength. The City of Paducah partnered with the Rotary Club of Paducah for the creation of the Challenge Course.
Rotary Club of Paducah Past President Melanie McNeill said, "Since its opening in 2017, the Health Park has been a great asset to the community and enjoyed by many youth, families, and seniors. The second phase will expand the park's offerings to make it an even more fun and healthy destination. We are grateful for all of the community partners who worked with the Rotary Club of Paducah to make this park a reality."
In addition to the ribbon cutting, the City of Paducah will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the splash pad and restroom facility. Mrs. Pat Brockenborough donated $500,000 to be used for these amenities.
The first phase of the Pat & Jim Brockenborough Rotary Health Park was completed in 2017 with a ribbon cutting celebration held August 1, 2017. The first phase included the installation of the rubberized safety surface at the Paducah Rotary Playground, grading and resurfacing of the grassy lawn area, expansion of the Community Garden along with the installation of a 1/3 mile walking trail, a fitness area, lighting, landscaping, water fountains, and benches.
For this park, the City of Paducah partnered with United Way of Paducah-McCracken County, Lourdes Hospital, Baptist Health Paducah, Rotary Club of Paducah, Purchase District Health Department, Healthy Paducah Chapter of the Purchase Connections for Health Coalition, and Paducah Independent Schools. Grants through the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, Land & Water Conservation Fund, and the State Recreation Trails Program in addition to donations have provided more than $1.1 million for this Park.
For more information about the Health Park, visit http://paducahky.gov/pat-jim-brockenborough-rotary-health-park.


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With a refined ear since the age of 15, Nano Vergel began his story in "Gloris", curiously with even the age to be in a booth and to vibe a public well understood and demanding.
Here begins an era, Pacha Juveniles, El Divino, and the famous Saturday nights in the DC10 and a prize for "best emerging DJ" in a DJ contest organised by Radio Cadena 100 and Kaos (currently Eden) in 1997 where he remained resident with Dj Soldado. It was followed by parties at "Galas Juvenile" at Ku now Privilege.
Very soon Nano Vergel played the main infamous island venues such as Space, Pacha, Amnesia, Privilege, Km 5, Blue Marlin, Guarana, etc. 2000 with a residence in Konga that lasted 5 consolidated years as underground DJ. The Motel Manumission did not hesitate to book him so their public can enjoy his music.
The same year, "Whats Up" began, where Nano combined artistic direction, and his passion for picking world-renowned headliners DJs such as Booka Shade, Mandy, Ellen Allien, James Holden, Pascal Feos, Michel De Hey and others. This platform started international tours in Brazil, Argentina, Paris, Amsterdam, Italy and of course, in Spanish mythical venues such as Barraca, Pyramid, Big Ben, The Face etc.
In 2007 Nano Vergel was nominated by the "Djs Awards" as best Ibiza DJ in addition to it, he was consecutively featured in the DJ magazines as one of the Ibicencos DJ of the moment.
Culture is something that is gained over time, Nano Vergel nourishes that culture.


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A happy and positive heart is the key to all problems. But what is the key to a happy and positive heart? Is it just watching your favourite comedy show every time you feel a little blue? Or gulping down Johnny Walker down the throat? May be that. But, it goes unsaid that these are only temporary fixes. To bring about a permanent change in one's life, one has to take the inner route. And following are some of the many toxic feelings that one should let go off because it is these feelings that keep us from finding true happiness.
1. You think of yourself as a house of faults
"I can't cook", "I can't ride", "I was so vivacious once and now I am such a boring personality", "I am good for nothing".
You have a fault when you think you do. Otherwise, your faults are nothing but different facets of your personality. Accept them and improve the ones that you think need improvement. But never ever let your screwed up thoughts about what you cannot do, overshadow what you can do.
2. You see the glass half empty
Your college life is over and you think you can't be happy again! You lost your favourite shoes to slush in rain and you think the worst has happened. You are not tall enough and you think your personality is unattractive.
All things that you wish were yours get your lips drooping and you start to curse your life. But you have to realize that life of almost every other person in this world is "decorated" with all kinds of emotions. Yes, it is decorated because when you can't sing in the right notes, you can give yourself and your friends a good laugh by singing "Gumnaam hai koi" in the tone of a nursery rhyme. Would not that be beautiful? All you need is a little change in perspective. It is all about spotting the yellow in your blue and then you are good to go 🙂
3. Your happiness or sadness is determined by what others think of you
There is a lawyer in each one of us. Everyone is making assumptions of how others are, either secretly, or out loud. Some get you right while some others judge you wrong. But letting what other think of you frame your personality will never let you find your own real self, and will always keep you feeling like a loser. Nobody, sometimes not even your parents, know the real you. So stick to being you, and do not let others be the boss of you. You dress the way you do because you find it comforting, you dance the way you do because that's how you feel liberated. When you don't let these parts of you deter your performance in life, then how does it matter what others think of you? Don't let others tell you what you should be happy or sad about. Live, feel, and grow on your own terms.
4. You are always wondering about the culprits behind your not-so-great life
"If only I had done that", "If only I had enough money", "If only I had not made that sale", "If only I had taken care of this matter when it first came up". If only!
It is not uncommon for the 'If Only' phase to strike us every now and then, but questioning everything about your life will never give you enough time to focus on the good part of it. Find your happiness in today, walk and work through your path, and eventually you will be able see 'If Only' translate into reality.
5. You are always guilty of not being able to give your parents a comfortable life that they truly deserve
Living to contribute happiness in others' lives is a trait of the selfless and the daredevil. But the path to be able to support the entire family financially is hard and full of set backs. There will be times when you will feel that you have not done enough, that you will never be able to repay for all the sacrifices that your parents have done for you, there will be times when you will feel guilty of being an incapable son/daughter. That guilt and the many trials, will keep you from living your own life. It is selfless to put smiles on others' faces but, in order to do so it is only intelligent to keep yourself happy first because a depressed heart can never work well.
6. The fact that every kid in your school is now studying in fancy foreign institutions gets you down
Each time you see your school friend posing like a beauty queen by the foreign seas, you feel that your life is the worst. Each time you see them in their convocation robes and hats, you start cursing your inadequate finances. You think you are running behind time and missing out on so much of learning and enjoying.
But if they are able to do so now, does that mean you won't be able to do so ever? May be you will end up doing something even more awesome. So awesome that the world will take notice. It is just the matter of keeping that passion burning to do something great alive in your heart. So meanwhile, enjoy what you are doing today instead of feeling left behind. And who said that it is mandatory to become a post graduate by 23 anyway? And who said that only text books hold all the knowledge in the world?
7. The constant feeling of being broke
You do not have to be an Ambani to be happy, for a man satisfied in heart can never go broke. And if you want to see it, being broke has its own perks. It is a different kind of feeling altogether when you watch your favourite TV sitcom sitting on the floor mat, and eating puffed rice all day long. Also, days with no money are the days when you get to see the warm and selfless side of your friends. Money can always bounce back, so meanwhile, pay your loans duly and enjoy the calm in the moonlight of your poor nights.
8. You hate to see others doing well in their lives
Why? If they are doing well, so are you. There are things in your life that they don't have and so is vice versa. When you enjoy sunbathing, they feel envious. When they enjoy rains, you feel envious. Things will never be same for all. So would not it be better to stop feeling bad about how well others are doing and start finding peace in your own weather?
9. You take criticisms to heart
Criticism hurts, there is no doubt about that. Those who criticize don't know that you had to force your brain to frame articulate sentences while it was numb due to anti-depressants. They all will have things to say, but no one else but only you will be aware of your truth. Thus, letting each and every sharp tongue slash your heart is like hurting yourself deliberately. Let the world pin-point your flaws. You do your job of accepting the ones that will help you prosper and for the rest, learn to give a deaf ear. Otherwise, you will never run out of reasons to feel blue.
10. You want every one to like you
They can't because every one has a different opinion about everything. Even the great Mahatma Gandhi has a few haters, so you should not be surprised if the most right thing you have done so far has backfired and has gotten people to turn their backs on you. People cannot like you for many reasons. Some might be jealous of you doing well in life, while some others won't like you because they don't stand by your views. There are going to be haters of variety; do you really have enough time to contemplate on why so many people don't appreciate you enough? You don't need such people in your life, after all they are not the ones who will pull you out of miseries. So stick to those who value you, and as for the others, learn to let them go.
11. You are always skeptical about your future
Will I ever be able to own a house of my own? Will I ever be able to get over him/her? Will I ever be able to dance again?…The list of your "Will I's" is nothing but a sheer waste of time. Every time you start questioning, "Where do I see myself 5 years into the future?", your mind will crop up a hundred reasons as to why you won't be able to achieve your life goals. So next time you start day dreaming about your future self, pray that you find enough strength to get rid of any woes that may befall. Pray that you are able to find your happiness no matter how messy your life turns out to be.
They say that just as nights make way for days, sad days also make way for happy ones. But I say, why wait for happiness to kiss your feet when you can let your heart smile right now? Wear your happy goggles today and no matter how dark the night may seem, you will find your solace in the light of stars and the moon.
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How To Brine A Turkey
I have been using a brine for my Thanksgiving turkey for for the past 5 years, maybe more. It consistently produces the best tasting turkey I've ever had and it also makes the turkey very tender.
What I also love about brining a turkey is that it brings fun chemistry into my day of cooking so I end up with fun stories to tell when people ask me WHY you should brine a turkey…typically immediately before or after they ask how to brine a turkey.
What would a posting about turkey brine be without the Ultimate Turkey Brine Recipe: The best recipe I've found comes from Alton Brown of the show Good Eats. Try the recipe below or check out the ready made Turkey Brine Kit from Amazon.
The brine recipe is only part of the story, so seek out the DVD for this episode to learn all the nuance.
- 1 cup salt (Kosher) [Personally I use about 3/4 cup of sea salt because I don't like pure sodium chloride]
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (I don't think it matters what kind)
- 1 gallon vegetable stock (if store bought, check the ingredients and get something that isn't packed full of MSG and preservatives)
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns (or mixed–just put them in whole)
- 1/2 tablespoon allspice berries (because they're collecting dust in your cupboard anyway)
- 1/2 tablespoon candied ginger (not ginger candy–there's a difference)
- 1 gallon iced water
Oh yeah, and 1 VERY CLEAN 5 gallon pail. This is your container for the turkey brine. The turkey and the brine will go in here before you serve the turkey to your friends and family. CLEAN! I get my "turkey brine container" from Home Depot. They're big, red pails and I don't show them to anyone on Thanksgiving…
What makes this the Ultimate Turkey Brine Recipe? 'cause I said so. Sheesh
Here's how to use the recipe and brine your turkey.
Start out at the stove top and combine all brine ingredients, except ice water, in a stockpot, and bring it to a boil.
Stir to dissolve solids. It only takes a little agitation.
Remove from heat.
Cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
You DO NOT want to use this brine hot, or you will start to cook the turkey (poached turkey?) and you may interfere with the neat biology/chemistry effect this technique makes use of.
On the day of cooking, (or very late the night before) combine the brine and ice water in a 5 gallon bucket (clean–not the one you used to change the fish tank water).
Place thawed turkey breast side down in brine. The turkey will float in the brine so what I do is place a brick in a large zip lock bag and place that on top of the turkey.
Cover, and refrigerate or set in cool area for 6 hours.
Turn turkey over once, half way through brining…or not. If the turkey is totally under water, because of the brick, you should be fine.
When you pull the turkey out of the brine, keep in mind that the cavity holds water. If you do this over carpet, your spouse may kill you.
At this point you have a turkey that is seasoned at the cellular level. It will NOT be salty due to the fact that osmosis prevents most of the salt from getting into the cells of the turkey. Much of the connective tissue also breaks down from the brine as well and this will lead to a more tender turkey.
I would like to thank Alton Brown of Good Eats for making me into a great cook. He has been a total inspiration.
If your turkey is "flavor injected" it might not be a good idea to brine it. Find a turkey that hasn't been messed with and learn how to give it awesome flavor yourself. You'll also be saving your family from a dozen or so chemicals you probably can't legally obtain on your own and yet provide the main ingredients for commercial turkey "flavoring."
It is not difficult to brine a turkey. Sure, there is some time required but it is totally worth it and good cooking should deserve a little time and attention once in a while.
By the way, a brine and a marinade are not the same thing. A marinade uses an acid to provide some tenderizing support and the flavor "sits on top." If you're looking for a turkey marinade recipe, don't confuse a brine for a marinade.
Why Brine A Turkey?
[amazonify]158479559X:left[/amazonify]A brine uses a trick of nature called osmosis and diffusion to move fluids in and out of the cells that make up the food. As this process progresses, some of the brine ends up inside the cells and not only flavors the food at the cellular level, it also can be used as a preservation technique.
Have you ever watched someone pull a hot turkey from the oven and use a baster to squirt the drippings onto the top of the turkey? What happens? They run right off! This is because a.) skin is water resistant and b.) once the turkey's skin has been browned, it's not going to absorb much of anything! Has your mom ever told you that basting the turkey keeps the white meat tender? What kind of nonsense is that? If the juices run off the surface of the skin that quickly, what possible benefit are they going to have on the meat?
When you brine a turkey, you're seasoning it at a point when it will actually accept seasoning.
Making gravy from the drippings
After you remove the turkey from the brine, most of it washes away. The result is NOT a salty bird. Brining brings flavor from more than the salt. The salt is simply a part of the chemistry and biology involved with the process of osmosis.
Anyway…making gravy from the drippings works fine and it's already seasoned.
For more fun, check out these recipes from Alton Brown on the episode Remains of the Bird.
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COOL! I was hoping that you would share this. My mouth has been watering since you told the brine story on the ship! YUM!
I assume this turkey does not have stuffing in it?
Hmm, I am thinking about trying it out!
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Well you can stuff the turkey AFTER you take it out the brine. 🙂
I would like to brine 2 turkey breasts instead of 1 whole turkey. How do I adjust the recipe?
wow, that's a good question. I know for sure you need to reduce the amount of time it's in the brine.
Sounds great … I assume it's still ok inject my turkey breasts before I smoke them?
It's probably ok to inject the turkey breast before smoking it, though the above technique does not involve injection. The turkey brining I have always done involves immersing the turkey in a brine solution. It's more than effective.
Can you still make gravy from the drippings or will it be salty?
Also, does the cooking time shorten due to brining?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you take this almost entirely from Alton Brown?
@JP I give full credit to Alton Brown of Good Eats for the recipe. I'm sharing my experiences after having been doing a brined turkey for about 10 years. Thanks!
@Richie I don't think brining has any impact on cooking time. I always use a thermometer and cover the breast with foil after browning it first.
Also, gravy from the drippings of a brined turkey are great. I don't find it salty and other than the brine, I don't use a lot of salt anyway.
Can you still cook the turkey in an oven bag? Or do you have to use foil? Thanks so much for posting your knowledge!
@Raquel I've never used an oven bag before so I honestly don't know. I don't see why not though.
Might be dumb questions, but where do you get allspice berries (what exactly is that) and also what is candied ginger and where do you find that?
Hi. This may be a silly questions but after you brine your turkey do you season it again before you cook it? Or do you add anything extra in the cavity?
Wow, Sounds allot like Alton Browns idea?
@dj You bet! I brined my first Turkey because of Alton Brown's Good Eats episode on the subject. Notice above that I mentioned the recipe is from the show.
@Rachel You shouldn't need to do anything after you fill the bird. I like the stuff a turkey with Apple Halves, chunks of onions and garlic and a bundle of herbs.
I found allspice berries at my local grocery store. the label doesn't read allspice berries but it is the same thing. they'll look like little beads. and for the candied ginger i didn't have any luck with that and since it seems everyone here is referring to the infamous Alton's recipe he did mention we could skip it!
Thanks – we are definitely going to try this recipe!
Can I use an inexpensive, possibly aluminum, stockpot to brine my turkey or will that react with the salt? I have also read you should brine the bird 1 hour per pound. Do you think that is too long? Thanks!
I have never read that any type of pot should be avoided except a pot not large enough to accommodate the turkey and brine. In fact, all I've read is that 'any' container will suffice. If you are concerned, a few dollars should purchase a plastic container at the discount store or I would just use a trash bag to line your stock pot!
I've also read about the one hour per brining ratio, and I think a lot may depend on the recipe used. Just remember that table salt should not be used in the same ratio as Kosher, canned, or rock salt. It would be a bit briny!
Greetings! I love the humor & recipe posted so much! Okay my question is: Would it be advisable to use regular ol' butter as a rub and baste? and also I was thinking of placing some butter inbetween the skin and flesh of the birdy? Then roasting/cooking the bird in a "oven roasting bag" along with potatoes,carrots and celery… help.
how long do i brine a 20 lb. bird?
Oven Bag or No Oven Bag?
Thanks for the recipe! I can't find any candied ginger and on the Internet all references point to crystalized ginger which looks more like the candy that you say is not the same. Any ideas where I can find it? Can I just use regular ground ginger or should I just omit it?
Thanks again!
My first Turkey….yipes! I guess you could say I'm a little excited, I've just put my 14 lb. Turkey in the brine. I also added an extra 1/2 cup of kosher salt and 1/4 cup of reg. sugar (I tend to over season). I am now concerned about it brining too long. I think I heard Emerald say you can brine for up to 48 hrs, but I didn't think about the brining contents! Anyone have any ideas, can I take it out of the brine in 14 hrs then refrigerate till I cook it???
Ok I'm confused…how long should I brine my turkey that weighs 23 lbs??!
@Nino I understand that you should not use any "flavor injected" turkey when you brine. Start with a plain bird.
@Katherine I've never used a bag. I put the turkey in a 500 degree over for about 30 minutes to brown the breast. I then cover the breast with foil to slow its cooking a bit and put it back in the over at 300. I always use a probe thermometer to monitor the turkey.
@james You can't find candied ginger? It should be in the spices section at the grocery store.
By the way, I used this (Alton's) brining recipe (that's why I'm concerned about the extra salt and sugar). I also added garlic, onion, lemon, fresh rosemary and thyme. I will be taking my Turkey out of the brine around 11:30am, should I wrap it in foil then keep in the fridge till tomorrow am? Please advise!
@Carla I've done the same thing in the past and it turned out well.
How Long do I brine a 22 pound Turkey. Is there a rule Per Pound. Thanks Joe
You can cook the turkey in an oven bag after it has soaked in the brine. I also cook the turkey breast side down. It doesn't make for a Norman Rockwell presentation because the meat is so tender it just falls off the bone. This is the only way my family wants their turkey cooked!
@Dave, what have you done in the past?? over seasoned? foiled it and placed in the fridge till the next day? let it brine longer (is that ok?)? "Well" isn't really what I was hoping for tomorrow, is there anything I can do? Sorry for being so ignorant. I do appreciate the help :o)
Do you rinse the turkey after brining before stuffing it and cooking? I would love it if you would let me know: What kind of apples do you use to stuff your turkey? Do you use chopped or minced fresh garlic or whole cloves or put in unpeeled bulbs? What do you include in the herb bundle? Do you remove all of this after the turkey is cooked and use it to make something or do you discard all of the contents from the cavity? Maybe you could insert a link to your posting above with the "stuffing recipe". I will let you know how my turkey turns out using all of your suggestions!
I understand that I do not want to purchase an injected turkey, but can I brine, THEN inject, and then fry??
Can I inject while brining?
Folks – try not to panic. Don't get too hung up on the small stuff. What's important in a brine is: liquid, salt, and then the flavors are up to you. I personally add apple juice to my brine – but have used pineapple juice one year and it too was great.
Yes, you can brine and use a bag. A bag is not necessary, but you will not ruin the bird by doing so…. and maybe you'll like it better. It's all about personal tastes.
I personally would not inject after brining until I'd cooked at least one turkey with just the brine. I think injection is totally not needed with a brined bird.
Lisa – sometimes I rinse after brining, sometimes I don't. I can't tell that it makes a difference. Type of apples does not really matter. Use what you have/like. I put in whole garlic cloves that are peeled. I do that because it is easy, not because I think it matters. As for the herb bundle, I use what I have or what sounds good. Traditional "turkey" herbs are sage, thyme, rosemary, basil and oregano. Love another herb? Try it!
The whole process of brining is very forgiving. Use what you have or what you love… your turkey and your guests will love you for it.
Thank you so much for your help – Dave and Karen in OK. I have cooked a turkey every year for the past 10 years – this year I decided to take a chance and do something different. I am glad you have cooked as many turkeys so many different ways. Thanks for the "don't sweat the small stuff" advice! I am a chemist by trade, so I always hesitate to experiment with an experts formulas. I'll let you know how it turns out. A 29.4 pound fresh Milford Colony turkey is a first for me and the brining is too. Wish me luck! It will take about 9 hours to cook so I better get moving!
Hi, I know this is late, but my holiday is a bit off from everyone else's. I am brining my turkey now, but in a pot that was all I had. I just keep going and turning it every couple hours. I didn't have a bag that would do either. My curiosity is if you can stuff it with traditional stuffing, what with the instructions I have seen to start it cooking sitting on the breast, and then turn…? I want to do stuffing, but this is sort of intimidating me now.
I just wanted to report back that I followed your recipe very closely and the turkey was delicious! Everyone loved it and it was very nice and juicy. One thing I noticed is that the bird was a little pink on the outside of the meat. I know it was done especially on the outside. I wondered if it could possibly be because of the brine. The skin was also not as done as I would have liked. Not complaining at all, just some things I will work on next year – maybe not use the foil. I did watch Alton Brown cook in this method. I noticed he didn't use aluminum foil. He also took the bird out at 151 internal temperature and let it continue to cook outside the oven, covered. It hit 164 – he was shooting for 165. But when I did this, it only gained 5 degrees and I ended up putting it back in the oven for a little bit. Next time I'll leave it in until it hits an internal temp of 160.
Thanks so much for passing on your version of Alton's recipe. It made for a great bird!
Just want to report that my turkey turned out wonderful! I combined the brining recipe with Turkey with Herbes de Provence and Citrus recipe by Giada De Laurentiis (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/turkey-with-herbes-de-provence-and-citrus-recipe2/index.html) and it turned out perfectly!!! For stuffing, I used the Wild Rice Stuffing with Wild Mushroom recipe from Epicurious (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Wild-Rice-Stuffing-with-Wild-Mushrooms-105886. My family told me that it was one of the best Thanksgiving dinner they've ever had! Thank you Dave and to all of you bloggers for sharing tips and questions!
@Jessica That's great news. I think cooking is kind of like performance art and when you can enjoy the process AND the end result, you're in a great place. 🙂
can you brine a turkey for 36-48 hours?
I put my turkey in a trash compacter bag with the brine mixture (these bags are much thichker.) then I put it in an ice chest and leave it outside for the night in the cold! You could also pack some ice around it. This always me to use my refrigerator open for all the other fixings!!
This will be my first brine. If it does not work, I also have a ham. BUT, I have read, do NOT deep fry a brine turkey. Hot oil and water do not mix. I am concerned about the lack of browning, but it is worth a try. I heard about this from a radio station in Denver.
@Eric Great comments. Deep frying a brined turkey might just create a bomb. Although the tukey hasn't picked up a lot more water, it has picked up some more water and it will be forced out from the heat of the oil.
It's probably worth noting to other interested readers that all turkeys do contain water and it's inside the cells, carried between the connective tissues and is found under the skin. Deep frying a turkey is a great way to cook it but it certainly should never be done inside and should always be done with planning and care.
Alton Brown has a fantastic episode of Good Eats which demonstrates the proper technique for safely deep frying a turkey. It's worth checking out and contains some awesome tips many might not think of when planning for this cooking technique.
I have never seen a problem with browning of a brined turkey. I can't imagine why this would be a problem.
First, I put the turkey in a 500 degree oven for 30 minutes. Then…I remove the turkey from said oven…I make a triangle from a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil and mold it over the breast. This hurts to do barehanded so I have a clean pair of mechanic's gloves for such things…they're not heat proof through so one must work quickly…then…I put the turkey back in the oven at 250 degrees, with a probe thermometer in a leg and in the breast. After all this I let it cook to a perfect temp and TADA! Yummy turkey.
I did not see anywhere is after rinsing your turkey, you still have to season it prior to roasting????
The brining is seasoning at the cellular level. Because of Osmosis, the stuff in the brine literally enters the cells of the turkey. It also breaks down some of the connective tissue which is why brined turkeys are so tender.
I've brined a couple of turkeys then fried them, and they turned out great. I tried a turkey breast today, then baked it. I left it in the brine too long and it is too salty. Any ideas on what I can do with the leftovers to take away some of the saltiness. All I can think of is maybe soup.
Can you still stuff a turkey that has been brined or do you not stuff it due to the fact that you have seasoned the turkey with the brind and adding stuffing changes the seasoning of the turkey?
Shouldn't be a problem. Stuffing doesn't have much of an affect on the taste of a turkey. If you eat the stuffing and the turkey at the same time sure, but during roasting, it's not really flavoring the turkey. Brining is another ballpark when it comes to turkey.
Can I brine a turkey with a pop up thermometer?
Hi Kathy, you can, but check the turkey to make sure it's not already prepped with a brine solution. Some brands of turkeys with a pop up thermometer are packed in a bag with a light brine solution. It will say so on the package.
Dave, I was told it's better to roast a turkey with the breast side down (to keep the breast from drying out.) Would I still need to do that if I brined my turkey? I've never done one before?
Hi Cary,
I guess that makes sense, but what I do is roast the turkey for 30 min at a high temp and then turn the oven way down and finish it with TWO probe thermometers. One in the breast and one in the leg. I also cover the breast with a triangle of heavy aluminum foil to slow the cooking of the white meat. This seems to bring the white and dark meat to doneness at the same time…even though they're at different temperatures.
dave, so i shouldn't rinse the turkey after brining before I cook? So many recipes I found emphasized the need to rinse completely and dry.
I've tried it both ways and I didn't notice any difference. There might be some bacterial risks…if your brine concentration isn't sufficient to inhibit bacteria, then you've got a big culture dish. If you find any other info actually saying WHY it should be rinsed, please share it here. There might well be a good reason for it.
I have used brine on my bird for last 5 years and I tell you it is the best you will ever eat.
I was told you can only brine a fresh turkey. Can I brine a store bought turkey?
I did this receipe off the food network last year and it was the best turkey ever….I am doing the same receipe this year with adding some apple juice ….other than that cooking it the same way….perfect bird


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Electric Forecast Calls for Increasing Blackouts
Pacific Standard's Lisa Margonelli reports the US power grid is failing:
Since the early 1990s, according to data gathered by Massoud Amin, an electrical engineering professor at the University of Minnesota, the number of power outages affecting more than 50,000 people a year has more than doubled, and blackouts now drain between $80 billion and $188 billion from the U.S. economy every year. The power grid is slipping backwards to a time when infrastructure was unreliable, and more and more people are talking about going "off the grid" with solar, batteries, and generators as a result. Will this doom the greater grid, and by extension the greater good?
It's not easy to keep 450,000 miles of high voltage lines up and humming. But the situation has gotten worse over the years because the U.S. has increased the load on its lines while investing less in the system. By Amin's reckoning, since 1995 the power industry has taken more from its infrastructure than it's invested; research-and-development spending in the power sector has fallen to just 0.17 percent of revenue. In effect, the power industry has behaved like a low-tech industry—and so it's becoming one.
Across the power and wonkish sectors, though, there's a fair amount of agreement that the U.S. needs to make massive investments in the backbone of the grid, as well as in a self-healing grid that can better handle outages (and hackers), and in information technology to make the grid "smart." Amin estimates this will cost $17 billion to $24 billion over the next 20 years, but will save perhaps $49 billion in outage costs per year and increase energy efficiency to save another $20 billion a year. In other words, as a nation the U.S. would almost make money on the spending.
But in the political climate of the last decade, Americans have not gotten their act together. "We have wasted 10 years arguing about the role of the public and private sectors," says Amin, "and our competitors have moved ahead of us." He believes we need a leader who, like Kennedy, can pitch a big investment as a "moonshot," but laments that "we've got gridlock on policy and uncertainty with investment."
Here's the takeaway:
Two scary things stand out about America's failure to shore up its grid over the last 15 years. The first is that the grid's frailties are getting worse as our weather is getting weirder. The second is that the U.S.'s inability to sort out the right mix of public and private investment and get on with the process of building the grid we need reflects that we no longer quite believe in the common good. It's not just a power failure, it's also an optimism failure.
The US used to pride itself as being the first in technology. The first to imagine, solve and create the seemingly impossible. The country that led in research and design and expanding the nation's capabilities. A country where rich, poor and everyone in between believed they had a stake in the nation's success: building it; creating new businesses as opportunities arose; expanding opportunities – with federal and state assistance – for everyone who had vision and determination; and in pulling their equitable (affordable) share of the load via taxes.
The current debate over taxes reflects, as Lisa Margonelli writes, that we no longer quite believe in the common good. For the last 20 years or so, the argument has been what am I getting and why should I have to pay for the common good. Perhaps those of us who still take pride in the US need to be asking, if not me…and you, then who?


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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Tattoo Me
I have 7 tattoos, my left ankle, both hips, both biceps, my left shoulder, and my left pectoral. The story behind a few of them are somewhat interesting. I try not to be boring all the time. Some people tell a story with their designs. I think of my Magnificent 7 as symbols of periods of my life. So here's the rundown in order of application.
In a tattoo shop in Panama City, Florida, in 1993 with a group of just out of college, partying friends. None of us were in our right minds. I sobered quickly when the color was put into the tattoo. It was an ink badge of a high school nickname, Speedy Gonzales. I regret getting it. For one, I don't usually go for for color tattoos; and two, my friends picked it out.
I researched the next one. I am a fan of black and white with some shading designs. So I took my time, planned this tattoo. I got it in New York in 2006. It's an Egyptian Falcon God symbol on my right bicep, that later became a Christian solider image about 2,000 years ago. It means father or protector, which was a representative of my duties as dad.
A year after my right bicep tattoo, I was in Los Angeles and ventured into Kat Von D's High Voltage Tattoo Shop on La Brea. I got a rising phoenix design to signify my rebirth after a divorce and this making me free to take on the next phase of my life. As I was walking into to the place I saw Kat Von D, walking out with the former manager of Guns N Roses, Vicky Hamilton, walking out. That was a double dose of awesome that probably clouded my judgement in paying too much for the tattoo on my left bicep.
I met my wife, the aforeblogged Bobina, six months after the Los Angeles experience. She had never been inked, so when we got married in November of 2008, we decided to get tattooed together in Lawrenceville , Georgia, near where we lived, and went over the top of wedding rings with matching Chinese love symbols on our right hips. I guess, if she ever gets rid of me, I'll have to find someone with the same tattoo or things could get awkward (sarcasm).
A few months later, in 2009, Bobina and I went together to get more work done. This time we tried out a new tattoo shop near our newer house, in Buford, Georgia. She got a multi-colored butterfly deal in the middle of her shoulder blades and I decided to even up my hips with a safe Chinese symbol for strength. I'm aware this is a common tattoo. I was looking for symmetry and to be moral support for my wife as she got something intricately awesome.
Tattoo six came about a year later, 2010, as I wanted to show something symbolic of my other children. I am part Cherokee Indian, so I went with a native american design that meant father, with my daughter's initials T for Tay, L for Lyla (Bug), and C for Carly (Goose). I am not that large of a fan of The Learning Channel or tender loving care. This is probably my favorite tattoo.
The final tattoo was another show of support for The Bobina who was getting her dream body art design of a flower with colors in the middle of her shoulder blades, showing her three kids. I went for an Apache protection arrow on my left pectoral muscle. We used the same local shop. They like us and we like them.
So there you have it. Seven tattoos, showing what's important in my life, with a few almost interesting stories. My wife has three and wants more. Since I seem to get inked when she does, you might see another tattoo post in the future. As always, I'll show you mine if you show me yours. Let me know what you got and why. I like tattoos and really like the stories behind them.
*sidenote* I saw the movie The Fighter tonight. It's outstanding. Mark Wahlberg as boxer Irish Mickey Ward, Christian Bale as his brother Dickie Eckland, Melissa Leo as their mother, and Amy Adams as Mickey Ward's girlfriend, later wife, Charlene are all excellent. Rent it asap. The performances alone are worth it; but the true, unbelievably inspirational story is worthy of your two hours.
Today's song is a recovery from yesterday's break from music snobbery.
It's from The Rolling Stones 1981 album Tattoo You. The lyrics aren't the point here. I wanted something upbeat, good, and from the Tattoo YOU album to go with the Tattoo Me post.
Here's Hang Fire, enjoy Keef's guitar....
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I think tattoos are really neat because almost all the time, there is an interesting story behind them. I think that it's true that they are a little addictive because I have one, and would really like another.ReplyDelete
All of yours are really nice, but the phoenix is really brilliant.
I have always wanted a tattoo and in a different reality I am sure I am covered from head to toe in them. I did get pierced though. I love your tats and the symbolism of them.ReplyDelete
I love TATTOOS ...I believe and hope that tattoos are a window into who a person is and mean something. My first one however was not. Just a little frog in an inconvenient place. But my next one was the Dave Matthews Band Dancer inbetween my shoulder blades. Yours are great and thank you for sharing this.ReplyDelete
That was a fun little tour-o-lance with your tattoo history. Thanks for sharing! I love tattoos and if I had my way, I would have lots. I am one of those weird people that actually love the pain of the process. I have two, one is ok and one I love. I have my daughters name in black script between my shoulder blades. She loves it and so do I. I can't think of a single better thing to have forever inked on my body than love in the form of her name.ReplyDelete
Believe it or not, I have none. Most people's eyes kinda get wider when I say that. There is a reason I have none, but I'll keep that to myself. My husband has a huge one on his calf in memory of losing his best friend in Afghanistan several years ago. I am pierced, though. I try to keep it classy. I'm not all into the trashy look like I was in high school. I've really wanted to get a medusa (philtrum piercing), but I haven't decided if it will look trashy or not.ReplyDelete
I have to do a tattoo post now, don't I? That was the deal?ReplyDelete
PLUS YOU DID A BOOB (albeit "pecs") SHOT!
My favorite is the arrow. I don't know. They were all pretty awesome. Even the Speedy Gonzales.
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I have two and I have never regretted them. I drew them myself (I'm a graphic designer) but the tattoo artists put the final touches on them. One is a black panther whose tail wraps my ankle in a permanent bracelet, signifying silent strength. My second came after two divorces and a miscarriage. A 'tramp stamp' of a dragonfly, but made to look like chrome. It signifies overcoming adversity. I love them both! Cool stories, thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I love stories, I love things with meaning.
I am ink free, but my brother has a bear paw on his delt, as he was attacked by a bear.
(yeah, he is tough)
I remain unadorned, if only to be able to run from the law easier, should the need arise.ReplyDelete
Hey! Thanks for following. I like that your have gone with the consistency in the tats, with the one exception. PR folks are obnoxious with the consistency thing. :-)ReplyDelete
I also liked The Fighter, which I keep calling The Boxer (different movie). Just thinking about Mark Wahlberg distracts me.
I am tattoo free because I change my mind too easily...and because I am a wimp. The end.
Ink makes me happy, eventually I will be full sleeves (though my chosen profession isn't hip on it( I'll have to keep incognito.ReplyDelete
I have 13 tattoos and each one has a story of a phase in my life that I have overcome, come to terms with, or just want to commemorate. I love the feeling of uniqueness they give me. My favorite tattooist is in McDonough, Ga. He's phenomenal, in my opinion.ReplyDelete
Awesome! I like seeing other people's tats and learning the stories behind them. Like you, I think my tats are symbols of certain periods in my life. You read about the wedding tattoos that my husband and I got (thanks for dropping by my blog, btw!). Most of my 6 tats were born during a difficult time; my 3 back tats are about freedom and flying, symbolizing my need to escape then.ReplyDelete
I'm all for you and your wife getting more tats. I have at least 3 more designs in mind.
I love how each one has its own story. I am definitely of the school that tattoos should be personal and reflect something meaningful. Very nice =)ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing this post with me Lance! I love the stories that go with each of your tattoos. And I love your phoenix, even if it was pricey — and the Native one with your daughters' initials is simply awesome.ReplyDelete
Now I'll have to find a pic of my phoenix for you... :)
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