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Genes and chromosomes are responsible for passing on many defining family traits from one generation to the next, as well as certain abnormalities and illnesses. Nemours pediatric geneticists – pediatricians with special training in genetics – diagnose and manage genetic disorders in children and also offer families the medical support they need when faced with a genetic problem.
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Because many of these tests must be performed in special labs, it can take a while to get the results. The genetic counselor, working with the geneticist, will keep you informed of the results. Sometimes studies need to be performed on the parents as well, in order to compare them with the child's results.
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Sarma's small plates and pedigree make it a destination. Pictured, crab and red lentil kibbeh with coconut, green papaya, and zhoug.
The new restaurant is a collaboration between chefs Ana Sortun and Cassie Piuma (pictured), who was previously chef de cuisine at Sortun's Oleana.
The place is an outpost of warm spices in Somerville's Winter Hill. Seven-layer hummus, with quinoa, tabbouleh, pine nuts, avocado, and pomegranate seeds, is a good starting point.
There isn't a dish on the menu that doesn't sound delicious. Pictured, pumpkin fritters, crisp outside and creamy inside, are topped with a cilantro sauce.
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By most accounts, Missouri is a pink state.
Not red. Not blue. Pink.
But, when thousands of small business owners in Missouri were asked which candidate was more supportive of small business, 35 percent chose President Barack Obama, 24 percent picked Gov. Mitt Romney, and 41 percent said they were unsure. (That's from a recent George Washington University and Thumbtack poll.)
To learn more, I jetted up to Moberly to visit a small business owner and get his perspective. What issues matter most to him? And who was he voting for?
Daniel Finke, 39, makes and sells high-end performance car parts – like fancy, high-tech wheels – for race cars and luxury cars. He sells to sport drivers and auto aficionados.
His office sits in the corner of a pristine warehouse. There are large computer screens with perplexing schematics on them and car wheels sitting in random locations.
Like many start-up business owners, Finke was looking for the ideal place to set up shop. For his company, called Finspeed, proximity to the race scene and property price were top priority.
"We were thinking about Daytona Beach," he says. "We were thinking about Macon, Georgia. If we could be in Missouri we wanted to because I have an 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter. And both of our parents – my wife is from Glasgow and I'm from Bowling Green."
Then he got a call about a place in Moberly.
"I happened to be coming through here," he says, "so, hell, why not? And this was the first one we looked at and I though it's too big. I can't afford it. It's out of our price range. And it was, we were looking for six or 7,000 square feet and this was 12." But, thanks to tax abatement on the property by the city, Finke was able to afford it. He signed the lease in 2010.
Finke, who identifies as fiscally conservative and socially liberal, says he used private investments and personal financing from a local bank to get Finspeed up and running successfully without federal help.
"I would have trouble sleeping at night knowing my neighbors sleeping on either side of me [that] their tax dollars went to fund my business," he says. "And there's nothing wrong with that. I don't have a negative view of people who use that. I think there's a good place for it."
Indeed, state and federal incentives apparently do matter to small business owners. Those incentives along with tax rates and regulations topped the Thumbtack poll as important issues related to the success of the owner's business. For Finke's business, fair trade sits atop the list of key concerns this election.
"If we had fair trade, half of what we make would go overseas," he says. "Right now we're at 35-40 percent. I just sent a quote to a gentleman in Singapore. The cost for of the product was less than the cost of getting it to him and the goods and services, taxes and everything his governments puts on it."
So knowing all this, I wondered which candidates Finke would vote for. When I ask about the Missouri U.S. Senate race between incumbent Claire McCaskill and Republican Todd Akin, Finke reaches for his water bottle.
"Man, I'm really conflicted on that one," he says. "So, Sen. McCaskill's done a great job in some areas. I like how she's thrifty, I like how she looks at things. I think on some of those big picture things, she's missed a little bit. I don't think that means she's done a bad job. [But] that whole Akin comment? He can apologize for it -- that's fine. But that disqualifies him in my opinion."
He's referring to a comment Akin made saying "legitimate rape" rarely results in pregnancy. Here, Finke actually continues to wrestle with his answer for another minute. He shifts around in his chair a few times.
"That comment by Akin? I don't know the guy," he says, "[but] I've done a little bit of research on his positions and financially I agree with him more than Sen. McCaskill. But I really can't answer it. I don't know how I'm going to vote on it. It's going to be one of those where I sit in there and stare at the ballot for 10 minutes."
And what about president?
"I'm going to go with Romney, I think." he says.
And what's the biggest reason he says: "The trade. It's one of the biggest reasons why our economy is so unbalanced. That's one of the main reasons."
As I was leaving, I asked Finke how sure he was he was voting for Romney. His answer? Ninety percent.
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Camel's milk has a very strong taste, much more so than cow's or goat's milk. It also must be consumed very slowly for it to be digestible. Once prepared, it should be served cold after hours of refrigeration, or warmed, as in the following recipe.
Pour milk and sugar into a pot and bring to a boil at low heat. Add the saffron and cardamom or nutmeg and boil for 2–3 minutes. Add more sugar if desired to sweeten further. Serve in warmed mugs.
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The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. He said, "My lord, if I find favor with you, do not pass by your servant. Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. Let me bring a little bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on—since you have come to your servant." So they said, "Do as you have said." And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Make ready quickly three measures of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes." Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the servant, who hastened to prepare it. Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree while they ate.
Abraham cooked the meat by cutting it into small pieces and broiling them on skewers over an open fire.
Genesis 18:1–8, New Revised Standard Version
"The Oaks of Mamre": In Hebrew, Elonei Mamre or Alonei Mamre, the place where Abram settled and built an altar to God after dividing his household between himself and Lot. Some scholars have connected the place with ancient tree-worshipping cults, and such a connection would seem to emphasize the difficulty of Abram/Abraham's break from polytheistic traditions. Others indicate that Mamre was the name of an Amorite inhabitant of the area (that is, someone from the hill country or the vicinity of Jerusalem). Over the ensuing millennia, pilgrims have venerated the site because of Abram/Abraham's commitment to monotheism, though there is some question about the precise location of the oaks. Con-stantine, the 4th-century c.e. Roman emperor, consecrated one spot with the Basilica of the Terebinth of Mamre, but during the time of Saint Jerome, pilgrims held fairs under a growing oak tree. The Crusades brought renewed interest, and pilgrims celebrated the Feast of the Trinity at a supposedly original site, remembering the three strangers (God and two angels) who visited Abram/Abraham there.
The name Abu-ramu is sometimes taken to mean "lofty father," but this is a doubtful translation of the Assyrian. The name Abraham is also thought to mean "ancestor of a multitude," though that meaning is probably folklore, and there seems to be no linguistic evidence to support it. It is probable that Abraham is merely a dialectical variation of Abram.
This was a simple meal that Abraham prepared for his visitors, and probably the first instance of fast food in the Bible. It takes place near Hebron, about twenty-three miles south of present-day Jerusalem. The city itself is situated on a plain about 3,000 feet above sea level. To this place the three visitors arrived, we are told, and Abraham "hastened" to prepare a meal, as he was not expecting strangers, especially at hot midday, when one usually rests. Sarah was given the task of making the bread, the daily custom of grinding and baking reserved for the women of the household, most often the wife. Generally, flour was mixed with water, made into dough, and rolled out into cakes. The cakes were then placed on ground previously heated by fire, then covered with hot embers till baked. It was a quick process.1
Luckily the visitors were not in too much of a hurry, as preparing a calf from pasture to palate would take a bit longer. In the interest of time and hospitality, the calf would probably have been cooked either by roasting it whole (no fancy preparation or cuts) or by cutting it up into small, hacked pieces and broiling them on skewers over the fire. Many scholars point out that the meat would have been served with some sort of grain and vegetable dish (the KJV speaks of "corn," but as it was originally a North American plant, probably barley or some other large grain was used). A bowl of camel's milk and some cheese or curds served as dessert; the 21st-century cook with a sense of humor might add or substitute Angel Food Cake.
Abraham served this meal, or something like it, at the terebinth of Mamre, a tall spreading tree or grove of trees, an ideal setting for today's cookout or picnic meal. The recipes that follow comprise an entire meal for six to eight people, yet they require some planning and advance preparation.
Many of the ingredients for these recipes are found in the Bible: yeast (Leviticus 10:12), flour (Numbers 15:4), salt (Ezra 6:9), saffron (Song of Songs 4:14), honey (I Kings 14:3), walnuts (Song of Songs 6:11), cinnamon (Exodus 30:23), mint (Luke 11:42), endive (one of the "bitter herbs' of Exodus 12:8), leeks and garlic (Numbers 11:5), olive oil (Luke 16:6), egg whites (Job 6:6), veal (I Samuel 28), cumin (Isaiah 28:25, 27), cucumbers (Isaiah 1:8), and goat cheese (II Samuel 17:29), but feel free to substitute or adapt as needed. It will still be a heavenly meal!
The story begins approximately 3,900 years ago (about 1900 b.c.e.), in the city of Ur in Babylonia. There, according to Jewish tradition, a boy named Abram
Abu-ramu in Assyrian, or Avram in transliterated Hebrew) was born to Terah (or Terach), a seller of religious idols, and his wife.
At that time, the city of Ur, otherwise known as Ur Kasdim or Ur of the Chaldees (an indication that the city was located in southern Babylonia), was a busy cosmopolitan area, situated at the crossroads of ancient migration pathways. Centered on the nearby Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Mesopotamia, as this part of what is now Iraq was known, was and still is a giant floodplain. With no natural defenses, it was often invaded by peoples from the east and the north, who desired to farm its vast expanse of fertile land. The Tigris and Euphrates themselves carried a heavy traffic of both trading goods and migrants, downstream to what is now known as the Persian Gulf and upstream as far north as modern-day Syria and Turkey. Until about 1900 b.c.e., Mesopotamia was ruled by the Sumerians, who were the first to develop writing in order to keep track of their administrative records. But then a tribe known as the Amorites moved south from the Syrian desert and conquered Sumer, laying the foundation for the Babylonian Empire.
Ur was dedicated to Nannar, the moon god. According to recent archaeological studies, nearly one-quarter of Ur was set aside as temple grounds for Nannar. The other Babylonian deities had temples scattered throughout the rest of the city. The polytheism of Ur—indeed, of all of Mesopotamian civilization in this age—reveals just how radical Abram/Abraham's monotheism was; so revolutionary, in fact, that it can be said to have changed the course of history.
The exact date of Abram's birth is uncertain. In fact, as there are no extra-biblical sources for his biography, scholars disagree about whether he was a historical personage or a religious allegory—that is, a personification of one particular nomadic tribe. As the book of Genesis relates the story, Abram's life in Ur was unremarkable. He married a woman named Sarai, but they were unable to have children. At some point, Terah took Abram, Sarai, and their nephew Lot to Haran, a flourishing city some 600 miles northwest of Ur, on the trade routes to Damascus. Like Ur, Haran was the seat of worship of the moon god. There they settled, until the death of Terah.
Soon thereafter, as the story goes, when Abram was seventy-five years old, he received a call from God to leave Haran and travel to Canaan, the land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea/Jordan River (roughly the area occupied by present-day Israel). To follow this call, Abram had to leave his own people, travel across the desert, and settle among strangers. What's more, Abram had to pledge his allegiance to one god. In Sumeria/Babylonia and in Canaan, the people worshipped a whole pantheon of gods, offering sacrifices to this one for good harvests, to that one for good commerce, and so forth. By agreeing to follow God's call, Abram was turning his back on the gods of his youth and committing himself to the idea that Yahweh was the one and only God, and that all other so-called gods were imposters or shams. Thus, Abram is considered the father of monotheism. In return, God promised to create a great nation through Abram. When Abram arrived in Canaan with his wife and nephew, God amplified the promise by pledging that Abram's offspring would possess that land—even though Abram was already advanced in years and he and his wife were unable to conceive.
In this age (the Middle Bronze Age, c. 2200–1550 b.c.e.), the area now known as Israel/Palestine was thinly populated, with few sedentary populations, as there was little arable land. Cisterns, or wells, had not come into general use, and springs were rare. Virtually all the towns were located in the Coastal Plain, the Plain of Esdraelon, and the Valley of the Jordan and of the Dead Sea. Most of the inhabitants were seminomadic, wandering freely over the heavily forested hills of the central region and the dry areas to the south. So it is not unusual that in the following years, Abram and his household moved south into the Negev desert, sojourned in Egypt, then returned to the Negev, accumulating large herds of sheep, oxen, donkeys, and camels and becoming rich in silver and gold. After a falling out with Lot, Abram sent his nephew east toward the plain of the Jordan and took the rest of his household north to Canaan, settling "by the oaks of Mamre," near present-day Hebron. Though Abram and Sarai continued childless, God still promised to make Abram's descendants as numerous as the stars.
Because a man's wealth was measured not only in gold and livestock but also in wives and children, Abram was a laughingstock among his neighbors, for he had wealth but no direct heirs and only one wife. Feeling this disgrace herself, Sarai, also advanced in years, urged her husband to have children with her Egyptian slave-girl Hagar, who was (according to some legends) a daughter of Pharaoh. Hagar bore a son and called him Ishmael. But Sarai felt even more disgraced by her childlessness, and she jealously drove Hagar and her son out of the household and into the desert. By this time, Abram was eighty-six years old and despaired of having any so-called legitimate heirs.
But as Genesis relates, God intervened. When Abram was ninety-nine years old, God appeared to Abram and established a covenant (contract) with him: God gave Abram the name Abraham (or Avraham, in transliterated Hebrew), gave Sarai the name Sarah, and promised that they would bear a son in a year. In return, Abraham and all the male members of his household would be circumcised, as a reminder that they and all their offspring were God's people. Genesis offers two accounts of this promise to Sarah, and one of them is the story of how Abraham provides a special meal to "three men," or perhaps God and two angels, who appeared to him while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent—as related in the scripture text above. A year after this meal, Abraham's son Isaac was born of Sarah.
Thus, according to Jewish tradition, through Isaac and his children, Abraham became the father of the Jewish people. According to Arab traditions, through Ishmael, Abraham was the father of all the Arab peoples. Jews and Muslims as well as Christians revere Abraham for his faith in God's covenant and his belief in the face of seeming impossibilities, and all three monotheistic religions cite his hospitality to strangers as an ideal to be followed.
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Not your Mother's Bed!!
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I have noticed that with the whole recession going on, there is one thing that my clients still can't go without, and that is a fabulous bed!
A great bed can transform a room from drab to fab, and even though your mattress may be the same, you sleep soooooo much better! It's all psychological, but hey, whatever works!
Here are some of my favorite beds from luxurious, to over-the-top, to downright sexy! And as you will see, not all beds were made for sleeping 😉
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One of my favorites! This bed just looks so comfortable, doesn't it! I could sleep for DAYS on that bed! What I would give to just sleep at all these days! (The kids like to wake up early!…like 5am early! ugh…they didn't get that from my side of the family!)
I really love the color scheme in this room too! It's like a breathe of fresh air (OMG, did I just say that! So corny, but it's true!)
The King of OVER-THE-TOP himself, Mr. Jonathan Adler! What a freakin' bed! I want to see a picture of the people that sleep on this thing! So wild! That headboard is gorgeous and I can see it working beautifully in a million different rooms.
I think I would have some pretty cool dreams in this bed! This is a perfect example of a bed "making the room". It's all you need really!
This is my personal idea of heaven! I LOVE this bed! I would throw some crazy wallpaper behind it, but other than that it is PERFECT! Graham and Greene make this bed as well as my furniture company, Liv-Chic.
Horchow makes this Baroque beauty and my furniture company also makes the same one!
Ok, I changed my mind , THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE! Oly Studio has done it again! All hail OLY! I might never wake up if I fell asleep here!
Total Hollywood Glam! These last two beds remind me of Nicky and Paris Hilton's homes by Faye Resnick! Can't you just see those two having a pillow fight in here! (Nicky would kick Paris' A!)
…And like I said, some beds weren't made for sleeping!
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Going into the season, we decided adding game threads for every game would be a great way to get more of you involved. There appeared to be a good amount of interest in April, but as the season went on, the participation waned. Last night's game thread had less than ten responses, perhaps the ultimate justification of the 90-9-1 rule. However, The Good Phight's thread had over 500 responses for the same game. Not that we're competing, but 534-10 is very imbalanced and indicates that we could be doing better. The threads tend to have life when I am participating, but I can't always be in front of my laptop while watching the game, and they should be self-sustaining anyway.
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Land Patents, AlabamaThe pre-1908 Alabama Land Records documents the transfer of land ownership from the federal government to individuals. This data can help genealogists associate an individual with a specific location, date and time to authenticate the title transfer and find clues to their family line. Individuals described in this set would be patentees, assignees, warranties, widows or heirs of the transfer. The legal land description location is given, along with the issue date of the title transfer.
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Join us for an exercise class that is fun, upbeat, and will whip your buns into shape. Think Zumba but more fun.... seriously. You can expect to tone, strengthen, lengthen, and sweat out all your troubles. Class runs from 7:30-8:30 pm please wear sneakers. $15 per person.
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As a studio we offer more than just dance lessons. We are a comprehensive community involved in: shows, social dances, group classes, corporate events, competitions, master coaches & teachers, dance camps, and so much more! Whether you are an individual, couple, group, or business there is something here at db studios for you!
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Mommy & Me BYOB: This is a barre exercise/stretch class for moms. In this class you are encouraged to bring your baby with you and either wear them in a carrier, keep them in a stroller, or lay them on a blanket on the floor. The class is a great way to get new moms moving without needed to arrange for childcare. This 50 minute class will get your body toned, strengthened and lengthend!
Waltz/Cha-Cha Class: This class is designed for the advanced dancer. The class will mostly focus on open waltz & cha-cha choreography, and will be fast paced. This is for the dancer who is looking for complicated steps and routines.
Smooth Technique: This class will focus mostly on the technique of Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot & V. Waltz. Specifically we will work on proper footwork, rise & fall, and sway. This class is best for those who have danced for a year or more.
Argentine Tango: This class is taught by guest teacher Adriana Pinto and is aimed at those who are new to the style. In this class you can expect to learn basic figures, the proper hold, and musicality. This is a 6 week series so it's highly recommended that you come each week.
Rhythm Technique: This class will focus on the technical aspects of Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing, and Samba. Technique class is designed for those who have at least one year of ballroom dance experience and will focus on leg action, cuban motion, and rib cage action.
Social Salsa: This class is open to all levels! You can expect to learn fun salsa dance patterns, especially tailored for social dance situations!
Adult Beginner Ballet & Stretch Come and get your body moving with us on Saturday mornings. This class will focus on posture, balance, and stretching using the basics of ballet technique. This class is open to all levels and you don't need any prior experience with ballet!
*Pre registration is encouraged. When you sign up ahead of time for a class, it helps our instructors plan out the lessons accordingly. Head to our schedule a lesson tab and sign yourself up for as many group classes as you want!*
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Shows: Here at db studios we find inspiration through all sorts of avenues. As a studio we often attend dance related shows that come to the Boston area. We most recently attended the Eastern Dancesport Professional show to watch the Brooklyn Ballroom Team! Hope to have you with us at our next show!
Social Dances:Whether you are a first time dancer, or seasoned student social dances are for you! At db studios our social dances are 1.5 hours of social ballroom dance practice. Each party is hosted by Kendall, who teaches a 30 minute beginner group class and then transitions to the social dance. Here you will meet a wonderful group of people, all levels, in a friendly and supportive environment! Go to our studio calendar for specific dates/times and sign- up information today.
Group Classes: A great supplement to your private dance lessons, group classes are a great way to learn new patterns & techniques. At db studios our group classes are split into levels, so that you are always comfortable. Our level offerings are: Beginner, Foundations, Bronze, and Silver level. Go to our studio calendar for specific dates/times and sign- up information.
Corporate Events: Hosting a corporate and want to add something special? Consider db studios for your event. We offer a variety of services that can be customized to fit your needs. We are capable of teaching a group class, PRO performance couple demonstration, hosting/DJ social dancing and more. Please email or call us to discuss your event today! email@example.com or 617.286.6890
Master Coaches: At db studios we are committed to giving our students the finest dance education. We consistently bring in master coaches to teach our students on a monthly basis. These coaches are all highly accomplished and highly ranked dancers in the field. If you are interested in a lesson with one of our master teachers, click HERE to see our coaching schedule and sign up today!
Competitions: Students and professionals come together at these events to compete in different level and age categories. Competitions are a great way to get exercise, get feedback from renowned judges, and are used as a tool for increased learning. There are many ways of getting involved at competitions with db studios. As a studio we always have a social dinner as a group, we spectate competitions together, and of course you can always compete with our team!


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has decided to nominate Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to be the next secretary of state, CNN and ABC News reported on Saturday, citing unnamed sources.
Kerry's nomination will not be announced for a variety of reasons, including the need to finalize the process and out of respect for the national mourning over Friday's school massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, ABC said.
CNN, citing an unnamed Democrat, said the nomination could be made public as early as next week.
Kerry, the Democratic presidential candidate in the 2004 election and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, would replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton if confirmed by the Senate.
Clinton has decided to step down from her job in the Obama administration.
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Some pensioners with spare rooms will be hit by reductions in housing benefit under what critics dub the Government's "bedroom tax", the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.
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Shadow work and pensions secretary Liam Byrne told the Sunday People, which uncovered the different status of new claimants, that the Prime Minister needed to "get a grip".
"Ministers promised to protect pensioners from the bedroom tax, but thousands are set to lose out.
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A DWP spokesman said: "We want to reassure pensioners claiming housing benefit that they will not be affected by this policy now, or when Universal Credit begins, even if one partner is below pension age."
He confirmed however that this would not apply to new claimants after that time.
A poll for the newspaper found that voters believed - by a majority of 46% to 35% - that the principle of the change was "only fair" at a time of economic austerity.
But clear overall majorities said that its implementation should be delayed for a rethink on how to implement it (52%), that it should only apply if people refused smaller homes (60) and that it should not apply at all to Army families with children away on active service (77%).
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TRENTON, N.J. - November 20, 2013 --Wells Fargo Bank has settled a civil rights complaint in which a New Jersey woman who was seeking a loan claimed a bank employee pressured her for sex.
Under terms of the settlement announced Wednesday, Wells Fargo admits no wrongdoing.
The bank has agreed to strengthen its anti-discrimination and harassment policies.
Wells Fargo also agreed to instruct human resources personnel on how to properly investigate employee conduct and to pay the state Civil Rights Division $2,500.
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If you suspect a child has been physically, mentally, or emotionally abused or neglected, what should you do? Of course, it has to be reported -- but to whom? A school administrator, a supervisor, or the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)?
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I hope you had a chance to watch our Marlins new ballpark special last Friday, but if you missed it, I've gone ahead and attached the full stadium tour to this blog.
I'll take you through all the unique spots at Marlins Park. You'll notice that some work is still to be done, but the ballpark is more than 90 percent complete.
The grass is about to be laid down and additions are being made to the home run structure every day.
Also, the aquarium will soon be completed, as the first game is less than two months away. As you can see, it's a pretty spectacular place.
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Oasis Backpackers' Palace Sevilla
Oasis Sevilla is located at the heart of Seville. The Plaza Encarnacion is at our door step and you can walk from there to all the city highlights.
Reception is open 24hrs and our multilingual travel desk is open until 10pm! You can rent a bicycle or go on an excursion to Cordoba, Cadiz, the beaches of Huelva and more.
There's free Wi-Fi all around the hostel.
Breakfast is included in the room rates.
We have a swimming pool and terrace with BBQ overlooking the Giralda Tower.
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Each reservation includes free lockers (no padlock), air conditioning/heating and FREE linen.
The shared kitchen is modern and has everything you need to make your favourite dish.
We have a 24hr cancellation policy. Late cancellations and no-shows shall be charged the equivalent of the first night's accommodation.
Reservations for Holly Week ( 25th March until 1st of April inclusive) and April Fair (14th until 22nd April inclusive), can be cancelled without fee 14 days before arrival. If the reservation is cancelled after 14 days before arrival we will charge the TOTAL amount of the reservation as a cancellation fee.
Check-in time from 14pm onwards and until 3am, if you arrive after that time please let us now or your reservation will be cancelled.
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If still in the station leave via the main entrance. This is on the corner of the building by a crossroads. If you look to your right you will see a bridge - do not go this way it is the wrong direction! Looking to the left you will see a crossroads with an underpass underneath it. Cross the road towards the large brick building - this is the Plaza de Armas shopping centre. Continue past the doors of the shopping centre and bear left, passing Cerveceria la Sureña, and Mcdonalds. You should be able to see a large pink/orange coloured building on the other side of the road that has large letters declaring it to be AVENIDA 5 CINES (a cinema). Cross the road at the pedestrian crossing so as to be on the same side of the road as this cinema and carry on waklingin the same direction as you were. Passing a couple of bars you will reach a crossroads (there is a bar on the corner here). Turn right and walk straight on for 300 metres (on calle Alfonso XII), passing a tobacco shop, a pharmacy, a leafy square (this is Plaza del Museo). Once you have passed the square, the next road on the right is Calle Almirante Ulloa, site of Oasis Backpackers Palace.
Take the special airport bus EA (4€) all the way to the final stop, Plaza de Armas bus station. Now follow the directions for how to get here from Plaza de Armas bus station.
Walk out the main entrance of the station and bear left. You should see a tram stop in front of you. Take the tram (there is only 1 line) in the direction of Plaza Nueva. You should ride all the way to Plaza Nueva, the final stop. (1.40€). Then go onto Tetuan Street and walk straight until Plaza del Duque/La Campana (you'll see a Burger King on your right). Turn left onto Alfonso XII Street and walk straight til you see a red building on the corner on the left side of the road. Turn left on this street, Calle Almirante Ulloa No. 1.
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While in Seville you can visit the Giralda, the cathedral ( 7 min. walking distance) with a 100 m high tower and an area of 11,520 square meters was considered the largest church of the world. The tomb of Christopher Columbus is always of great interest to scholars and tourists alike and the climb to the top of Giralda is considered well worth the effort for the views alone.
The Alcazar (8 min.) is the oldest royal residence in the world with continual use. Today it remains as the official residence of the kings of Spain during their visits to Seville. Also you can enjoy a nice walk through the marvellous royal gardens.
The Archivo de Indias (6min.) located right next to the cathedral is the archive of the Indies and is where all the historical records of the American continent are kept. It was declared as World Heritage together with the Cathedral and the Alcazar in 1987.
Built for the EXPO in 1929 the Plaza de Espana is one of the nicest squares in Sevilla. It has represented by elaborate tiles made in Triana all the Spanish provinces. It also served as the Royal planet Naboo in a Star Wars film!
The Casa Pilatos (6min) is a architype of a Seville manor, elegant and rich. Renaissance, Moorish and Flamboyant Gothic styles blend it.
The Barrio de Santa Cruz (7 min.) also known as the old jewish quarted is the most popular and crowded neighborhood of Seville, for its typical narrow streets, their houses, their yards filled with flowers, the murmur of fountains, the scent of orange blossom and all the charm and legends that surround him.
You can also visit the Torre del Oro, the Bullring, the Town Hall, the Fine Arts Museum (the second largest picture gallery in Spain) , plus convents, parish churches and palaces.
Seville is great for going out due to the huge variety of venues in a small area. You can easily visit four or five completely different bars without walking more than ten minutes between any of them. The main areas are: Alfalfa, where Perez Galdos gets so packed with people on Friday and Saturday nights that cars can't drive down it; Alameda, which has a more alternative scene, with lots of gay bars and clubs; and calle Betis by the river in Triana, which is wall-to-wall with venues, from quiet bars to all-night clubs.
In the summer, when the temperature is still in the 30s at night, there's a big bar scene along the river, on Calle Betis in Triana and Arjona and Torneo on the other side, as well as outdoor bars in the some of the parks. Clubbing moves to the Isla de la Cartuja, where young people throng the many seasonal outdoor venues. A cubano (double measure of spirit with mixer) will normally set you back between 4 and 5 euros, while a small glass of beer (cana) is about 1 euro. Red wine (tinto) is reliable, often Rioja, and costs about 1.50 to 2 euros a glass, while the white (blanco) is usually sweet and not to English taste.


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The platypus, a member of the marsupial family that lives in Australia, is an excellent example that invalidates evolutionist claims. Despite being a mammal, covered in fur and possessing milk glands, the platypus also lays eggs. More interestingly, it has a bill like a duck.
Since this creature has mammalian, avian and reptilian features, evolutionists point to it as a simple animal and as an intermediate form. Yet the truth is very different.
So highly developed is the platypus that it possesses a literal sixth sense. Since it lives in muddy waters, it has been equipped with a mechanism that allows it to move by use of electrical signals. This electroreceptor system bears no similarity to the systems found in certain fish, but is far more complex. With its own unique movements, the platypus sets up an electrical current in the river waters and uses this to determine the river surface.
The platypus is a mosaic animal. However, if it became extinct and if traces of it were later found in the fossil record, evolutionists would not hesitate to suggest that it was an intermediate form between reptiles and mammals. All the supposed intermediate forms cited today are in fact the result of such distortions.2009-08-17 15:23:48


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Skip to comments.Iraqi Legal System Continues to Strengthen
Posted on 02/02/2009 5:52:49 PM PST by SandRat
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq, Feb. 2, 2009 As the Iraqi security forces continue to improve their ability to protect Iraqs people, a strong judicial branch that can help bring criminals to justice becomes increasingly important.
I think the [Iraqi legal system] is improving, Army Capt. Ronald Alcala, Multinational Division Centers rule of law chief, said. Coalition forces have had a huge impact by helping to professionalize the Iraqi forces and providing training on crime-scene management and investigative procedures, he added.
The Iraqi legal system places more of an emphasis on testimonial evidence, usually from two or more witnesses, and less on forensic evidence, Alcala said.
Were trying to introduce scientific evidence into courtrooms, he said. Iraqi prosecutions have traditionally relied on eyewitness statements over physical evidence. It was a testimony-based system. Slowly, though, judges are becoming more receptive to the use of forensic evidence, such as blood evidence and DNA, in court.
Forensics is only one area where Iraqs law system differs from that in the United States. Iraqs legal system is based on the civil law system, which emphasizes legal texts and reliance on a code of laws, whereas the U.S. legal system is a common-law system, which emphasizes case law and precedent, Alcala explained.
Iraqs legal setup has worked since the downfall of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein to improve the supremacy of law, equality before law, predictability of law and judicial independence -- four areas that were lacking prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Continuing forward, the detention system is a problem for Iraqs criminal justice system, as facilities around the Multinational Division Center area are overcrowded. Additional prisons are in the works, but you cant build a prison overnight, Alcala said.
While new prisons and courthouses continue to go up around Iraq, Alcala said, he sees a sense of honor permeating the Iraqi population.
We have talked to many Iraqis, he said. Many of them believe their legal system is functioning well -- a very good sign heading forward. Iraqis generally believe their judicial system is a fair and just system, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
Another area of pride for the Iraqi legal system is the work of judges, Alcala noted.
The judges have a lot of pride in their work, he said. They have been very courageous, dealing with threats and judicial intimidation, but refusing to be deterred. They go to their offices every day to do their job. Theyve definitely done their part to stand up to the forces working to tear down what the Iraqi people and the coalition have worked so hard to build.
The status-of-forces agreement between the United States and Iraq that took effect Jan. 1 has changed the ability of coalition forces to detain and arrest criminals.
We have to do everything [involving criminal detention] with the Iraqis now, Alcala explained. We need to work by, with, and through the Iraqis, and with respect for Iraqi law.
Prisoners held longer than 24 hours now need to be brought before a judge, and searches of Iraqi buildings and homes need to have warrants, subject to a few exceptions, he said.
Future changes to the Iraqi legal system are likely, Alcala said, but all advancements and tweaks have one goal in mind: a safer, stable Iraq for future generations to enjoy.
(Army Spc. Josh LeCappelain serves in Multinational Division Center.)
The question is does it bring criminals, brigands, and terrorists to justice ...or does it persecute women and gays while advancing the goals of Mookie Al Sadr?
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The new store within a store, first pioneered by Apple before it started opening shops of its own, has opened in the PC World/Currys superstore with the aim of informing customers what's what about Google and its Chromebooks.
"Many things in life, like football and rock music, are best experienced in person. Chromebooks are no exception," said the company on the official Chrome blog detailing the news.
The new area is designed to let you spend time with a Chromebook, discover cool web apps and chat with Chrome specialists - just don't call them geniuses.
Google says that it will be opening Chrome Zones in additional locations in the United Kingdom over the next few months.
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SOURCE: Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation
February 20, 2014 16:28 ET
MONACO--(Marketwired - Feb 20, 2014) - Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation ("Navios Acquisition") (NYSE: NNA), an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced today the completion of its follow-on public offering of 14,950,000 shares of its common stock at $3.85 per share, raising gross proceeds of $57.6 million. These figures include 1,950,000 shares sold pursuant to the underwriters' option, which was exercised in full.
Navios Acquisition's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NNA".
The joint book-running managers for this offering are Citigroup, RS Platou Markets, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities, and the co-manager is S. Goldman Capital LLC.
Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus related to this offering may be obtained from: Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 (tel: (800) 831-9146); RS Platou Markets, Inc., 410 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, Suite 710, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Raquel Lucas (tel: (855) 864-2265) or by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com; and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Attn: Prospectus Group, 60 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005-2836 (tel: (800) 503-4611) or by email at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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HOBOKEN -- After a 22-day wait, Hoboken election results were made final Wednesday, and reflected the same results as the machine vote on Nov. 6.
Due to Hurricane Sandy, votes were permitted by mail, email and fax for this election. Additionally, provisional ballot numbers were high and deadlines were extended to the Friday after the election. Mail-in ballots were still being accepted as of Nov. 19 by the bin-load. This led to weeks of uncertainty.
The three vacant Board of Education seats will in fact be filled by the mayor-allied ticket, Kids First, which consists of Tom Kluepfel, incumbant Ruth McAllister and Jean Marie Mitchell. These are the same projected winners from the Nov. 6 machine vote. But a close count between Jean Marie Mitchell and opposing ticket member Liz Markevitch could have overturned the results. Tom Kluepfel received a final count of 4,259, McAllister saw 4,216 and Mitchell 4,097. This put Mitchell only 78 votes ahead of Move Forward slate runner Liz Markevitch.
Three public questions were also decided, and remained in line with the machine vote results. Public question 2, which looked to remove rent control upon tenant vacancy, was unltimately voted down by a slim margin. The final vote count was 8,248 on the "no" vote and 8,196 on the "yes" vote.
As suspected, public questions 1 and 3, which seek to move municipal elections and eliminate runoff elections, were not overturned. Public question 1 to do away with run-off elections saw a 9,191 to 6,702 "yes" to "no" difference in votes, respectively. A staggering 10,419 voters said "yes" to moving municipal elections from May to November, while only 3,446 voters disapproved of the move.
The big winner is Mayor Dawn Zimmer, as all of her endorsed candidates and positions won. She will also remain in office until at least next November, when she is up for a vote.
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(July 25, 2017) BOSTON, MA: Fisher College's General Counsel and Vice President of Operations, Carolina Avellaneda, has been named to the Latino Advisory Commission established by Governor Charlie Baker. The Commission will focus on addressing the concerns of the Massachusetts Latino community and promoting economic prosperity and well-being.
"I am humbled and inspired to serve alongside some of the Commonwealth's most respected Latino leaders as a member of the Latino Advisory Commission," said Avellaneda. "I am looking forward to collaborating with the Governor and elected leaders to advise on issues that will help the Commonwealth deliver on its commitment to provide opportunities for all citizens. As a member of the Fisher College community I recognize that chief amongst these issues will be access to quality higher education for all."
(July 17, 2017) Boston, MA: Melanie Appleman has been named the Head Women's Volleyball Coach on July 13, 2017 for the inaugural season of the program at Fisher College.
Previously Appleman had been Head Women's Volleyball coach at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. While at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Coach Appleman led a Female Diversity Pilot Program in order to improve the goals of the Academy's Five Year Strategic Plan, and managed to increase the number of female athlete inquiries, and the Volleyball prospects, by 800 percent.


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President Obama has nominated a veteran Democratic congressman to direct the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and a top fundraiser and former lobbyist to head the Federal Communications Commission.
Obama tapped Rep. Melvin Watt, D-N.C., to the housing finance post, a job charged with regulating lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
In a nominating ceremony at the White House, Obama says Watt "knows what it's going to take" to help homeowners recover from the housing crisis.
Obama also nominated Tom Wheeler to become the country's top telecommunications regulator. Wheeler is the former head of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association and the National Cable Television Association, but has worked as a venture capitalist since 2005.


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Fantasizing About Fantasy Camp and Other Bullets
That's a picture of Eddie Vedder, Theo Epstein, and Chris Chelios at a Cubs' fantasy camp from Vine Line. I want to go to there.
- Baseball America's John Manuel says if the Cubs managed to land both Yoenis Cespedes and Jorge Soler (something he calls "a good fantasy" (it's unlikely, by virtue of the number of suitors, but don't let that response fool you – the Cubs absolutely want to try and get both)), he would put Cespedes as the team's top prospect, and would put Soler in at number five, behind Cespedes, Brett Jackson, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez.
- Speaking of Rizzo, Keith Law says drawing any conclusions about his hitting ability from a short stint in the bigs last year as a 21-year-old is "pretty damn silly." And, speaking of Jackson, Law subscribes to the theory that Jackson's high K rate is going to be a problem for him in the bigs.
- Buster Olney discusses yet another consequence of the new CBA, which, by limited the dollars teams can spend on the amateur side, necessarily shifts dollars to the big league payroll: small market home-grown talent is less likely to sign a team-friendly long-term extension early, instead preferring to take their chance of getting big bucks in free agency. With a further skewing of what big markets can pay versus what small markets can pay, young players may be more willing to forgo security, and take their chances.
- NESN's Didier Morals is asked about whether the Red Sox might get Starlin Castro or another big-time shortstop from the Cubs as compensation for Theo Epstein. To his credit, Morals says Castro isn't going to happen (but then founders his credibility by saying, "I'm not sure the Red Sox would want to inherit Starlin Castro's baggage as he deals with sexual assault allegations" (yes, I'm sure the Red Sox would pass on a FREE STARLIN CASTRO)), and doesn't think someone of Javier Baez's caliber would happen either. You're right, Morals. Well done.
- Former Cubs minor leaguer Smaily Borges has been suspended for 50 games after refusing to take a drug test, and there are certain presumptions that follow from there. Why did you do it, Smaily?! You had the name to be a star. You had everything.
- Tony Campana was interviewed by FanGraphs, and, while most of it is fluffy, I loved this answer by Campana to a question about the nature of Wrigley Field: "I think that Wrigley is actually kind of a horrible hitter's park. I bet that on seven days out of ten, the wind is blowing in. When the wind is blowing out, it's unbelievable. You can hit a home run on a pop fly. But most of the time the wind is blowing in, so you have to keep the ball out of the air. I think it's a ballpark more conducive to the speed game." I loved the answer not necessarily because I agree with it (I like lefty power plays quite well at Wrigley), but because Campana clearly has a future in politics. Dude knows how to steer a discussion in his favor.


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2012 OCMC Orthodox Mission Team Opportunities Now Available
In 2011, over 135 Orthodox Christians shared their faith through loving service as part of an OCMC Orthodox Mission Team. They witnessed baptisms, healed the sick, strengthened the church, and brought smiles to the faces of children. They answered the call to make disciples of all nations. Is 2012 your time to share in this journey of faith?
OCMC is pleased to announce 2012 Orthodox Mission Team opportunities. Next year, team members will have the opportunity to share the Orthodox Christian faith by offering evangelism, catechism, healthcare, construction, and youth ministry in 9 countries around the world (including a first-time team to Mongolia). 2012 Mission Team dates and opportunities include:
Kenya – Teaching (3/2/2012)
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2. Once the runner got the lead out he went up from last place to third place. Like he was running for his life. What a comeback, it was AMAZING!
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If you have questions concerning the Social Security Death Index and its possible loss as a resource for the genealogical community, please check all the resources available in the kit including:
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Seattle Public Schools is investing in arts education. We envision a city where, through the arts, all youth have voice to influence positive change in their schools and develop skills for work and life.
Students who participate in the arts are more successful in school and life. Studies show arts positively impact:
For these reasons and more, we're investing in the arts through The Creative Advantage.
The Creative Advantage is the Seattle Public Schools arts plan. It is city-wide initiative to establish equitable access to arts learning for all Seattle Public Schools students. It is a collaboration between the district, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, the Seattle Foundation and community arts organizations.
The district arts plan has one primary goal: To ensure that all students in all Seattle Public Schools have opportunities to learn through the arts, helping them achieve success in school and in life.
The Creative Advantage supports:
While our work benefits all schools, we focus on regional clusters of schools we call "arts
The Creative Advantage began in 2013-14 with 13 schools in the Central Arts Pathway, then expanded to 10 additional schools in the South-Southwest Arts Pathway
A third-party evaluation found overall that arts learning has become a priority, not only for the district, but for the city and community at large.
Additional encouraging findings from the first three years of implementation:
In 2017, the Creative Advantage has expanded to 21 schools in the Southeast Arts Pathway, and the Creative Advantage team is developing more opportunities to connect arts to career for secondary students through Media Arts Skills Center courses offered in the summer and during the school year.
Read more on the Creative Advantage website.
See how The Creative Advantage is working in one Seattle elementary school, John Muir, in the video below.
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MOSCOW, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Russia failed to launch two multimillion-dollar satellites that were to have provided Indonesia and Russia with telecom services, casting new doubt on a once-pioneering space industry.
Russia's space agency said the failure of the upper stage of the launch atop its workhorse Proton rocket led to the loss of Indonesia's Telkom-3 and Russia's Express MD2 satellites.
The error happened after takeoff from the Russian-leased Baikonur launch pad in Kazakhstan late on Monday. The total loss of the two satellites was estimated at $100-$150 million, a space industry source told Interfax news agency.
Moscow, which carries out 40 percent of global space launches, is struggling to restore confidence in its industry after a string of mishaps last year, including the failure of a mission to return samples from the Martian moon Phobos and the loss of a $265-million communications satellite.
Space agency Roskosmos said in a statement the Briz-M booster had fired its engines on schedule but they had burned for only seven of the programmed 18 minutes and 5 seconds needed to push the satellites into orbit.
"The chances that the satellites will separate from the booster and reach the designated orbit are practically non-existent," an industry source told the state news agency RIA.
Proton rocket launches will likely be suspended pending analysis of the failure, the Russian industry source said.
"The last failures to a certain extent undermine Russia's position as a country that provides space launch services," said industry expert Yuri Karash, a member of the Russian Academy of Cosmonautics.
Such mistakes strengthen Russia's competitors, such as Europe's Arian rockets, Karash said, describing Russia's space industry, struggling to recover after a generation of brain drain and crimped budgets, as "not in the best condition by a long shot."
He added, however, that problems with the Briz-M upper stage did not necessarily throw into doubt the reliability of the Proton booster as a whole.
Telkom-3, the first satellite Jakarta had purchased from Moscow, was built by Russia's ISS-Reshetnev with communication equipment made by French-led satellite maker Thales Alenia Space. It had a capacity of 42 active transponders to cater to the growing demand of Indonesia's satellite business service.
Express MD2 was a small communication satellite, made by the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Centre, for the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC).


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Robert Lee "Bobby" Mize, 66, of Ten Mile, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012, at his home.
He served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam and was of the Baptist faith.
David B. Kautz, 85, of Ten Mile, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Roane Medical Center.
He was a member and trustee of Salem Baptist Church.
Armilda "Sue" Jackson, 80, of Oliver Springs, formerly of Coalfield, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, in North Knoxville Medical Center.
Jeffery Lynn Hammons, 55, of the Dyllis community in Roane County, died Saturday, April 28, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Cooper Hammons.
Johnny Hamby II, 46, of Rockwood, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Roane Medical Center, Harriman.
Sandra Ann King Brown, 68, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge.
Johnnie Gwendolyn "Gwen" Clark Walden Jr. died Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Washington Clark and Margie Ruth Giles Clark; and her husband, Jerry Wayne Walden.
Blanche Wilma Huddleston Davis of Harriman, age 88, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012.
Billy Boles passed on Friday, April 27, 2012, in The Bridge at Rockwood.
He is preceded in death by his son, Thomas "Chucky" Boles; his mom and dad, Oliver and Ada Boles; a half-brother, Jack Boles; two brothers, David Wayne "Colebucket" Boles and Benny "Peanut" Boles; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Junior Hill; a sister-in-law, Wilma; and a nephew, Ronnie Boles all of Rockwood.
William Keith Wilson, 69, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, April 19, 2012, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Carson Wilson and Sylvia Garrett Wilson.
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Tomorrow is Super Bowl XLVII, which equates to a perfectly good reason to make all kinds of finger foods. Fat grams and calories aren't much of a factor, and plenty of beer seems to be an essential part of watching good ole American football. I admit, that football is not something I'm passionate about. My parents never were, so we never really watched it. Other than knowing a few basics -- like "what's a touchdown" or a "field goal", I can't quite decipher all the different rules and plays, the way that my men are capable of doing. They yell at the referees, and jump up and down-- while I wait to see what the commercials will be-- and maybe I'll watch the half time show, depending on who it is.
My son has always been a Falcon's fan (he's never been to Georgia) and my husband is pretty neutral. Because we live so close to San Francisco, it seems only right that we support the 49'er fans. Even I found myself nervously watching the last few minutes of the playoffs. Alas, the '9'ers aren't in this year's Super Bowl. For that reason, I doubt that we'll all be glued to the game-- but who knows?
Three hours (or more) of watching football fans glued to the television, seems to make them both hungry and thirsty. Somehow, Quiche Lorraine or tea and finger sandwiches doesn't sound like Super Bowl Food. Traditionally, I always make a big pot of Chile Con Carne. Of course, guacamole and chips is a "must", don't you think?
My husband was really surprised to find out that I love corn dogs, though it's not very often that I eat them. Yep, I do love them. But, not just any corn dog. I really don't care for the frozen ones. What I appreciate is a freshly made corn dog dipped in yellow mustard. So does my son. There's a chain of "Hot Dogs on a Stick" and we used to go to one, when he was a little kid. I was struggling with finances, as a newly divorced mom, but every so often I would treat us to one of their special corn dogs. We could hardly wait for our turkey dogs to be dipped into a vat of hot oil, until golden brown. I'd order one of their freshly made glasses of lemonade, and it would a special mother/son bonding moment. Great memories.
Ebelskiver pan for a few years-- and I keep forgetting to use it. Ebelskivers (or Abelskivers) are Danish round "pancakes" that are traditionally filled with jam. King Arthur flour posted a recipe for Mini Corn Dogs, using their electric stuffed pancake maker. I became obsessed with making these, and I figured it would be perfect for watching the Big Game.
Hebrew National Hot Dogs that we had on hand.
cookie scoops (I have them in three sizes). I chose the smaller size to easily scoop about a tablespoon of corn batter into each well.