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Despite heavy rains in Oregon's Willamette Valley, wine grape and hazelnut growers say they are still on track for early harvests.
Early September rain doesn't threaten Oregon's expected early hazelnut yield — unless it stays around too long, Paul Denfeld, co-owner of Denfeld Orchard, said.
Ted Casteel, co-owner of Bethel Heights vineyard, mirrored Denfeld's sentiments, noting that botrytis — a fungus that commonly attacks grapes — typically occurs only after prolonged periods of moisture.
"It's been kind of a picture-perfect year. I wouldn't necessarily assume any negative impact (from the rain)," he said.
Between 2:30 and 6 p.m. Thursday, 1.82 inches of rain fell at the Salem, Ore., airport, Paul Walker, Accuweather senior meteorologist, said. Other parts of the Willamette Valley received varying amounts of rain and some hail. Walker said the downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, was caused by a cool pocket of air moving inland from the Pacific Ocean that trapped warm air underneath and caused the atmosphere to become unstable.
"It's a little early in the season for that type of storm, but not uncommon," Walker said. "We'll probably go back and forth between warm and cold over the next two to three weeks."
Generally the problem for wine growers is not enough rain — the rain we've had has been positive, said Charles Humble, Oregon Wine Board director of communications and interactive marketing.
"We've had a great growing season of dry and warm weather," Humble said. "It's just a matter of (growers) deciding when they want to pick the grapes."
As planned, Casteel expects he'll begin harvesting Bethel Heights Pinot and Chardonnay grapes in less than two weeks.
"The unknown is what the weather is going to be between now and 10 days from now," Casteel said, adding that 2013 is one of the earliest harvest years he has experienced in 30 years of winemaking.
Denfeld said hazelnuts have been falling for about 10 days and will remain on the ground for the next couple of weeks until growers are ready to begin harvesting. If rain continues, the biggest threat to crops is mold.
"There have been other years where we've had some moisture in September and we had a mold problem," Denfeld said.
When more than 5 percent of a yield is affected by mold, grading for in-shell nuts is compromised, meaning the nuts will have to be cracked and the moldy nuts removed by hand, said Denfeld, whose 300-acre hazelnut orchard is eight miles south of Hillsboro.
Denfeld Orchard also grows 200 acres of walnuts. He said walnuts aren't expected to be harvested for another two to three weeks and shouldn't be affected by the recent rains.


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The lover of nature, whose perceptions have been trained in the Alps, in Italy, Germany, or New England, in the Appalachians or Cordilleras, in Scotland or Colorado, would enter this strange region with a shock, and dwell there for a time with a sense of oppression, and perhaps with horror. Whatsoever things he had learned to regard as beautiful and noble he would seldom or never see... Whatsoever might be bold or striking would at first seem only grotesque…
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The Tertiary History of the Grand Canyon District (1882)
On my first trip into Canyon Country, I remember driving past a glorious, lone aspen tree in front of a flavorfully colored rock along Highway 40 around Massadona, Colo. The autumn leaves shook like sheaths of golden paper, and I sensed that I was in for something new. I headed toward Dinosaur National Monument. I had read a lot about the area, so I was aware of its recent and not-so-recent past: David Brower's crusade to save Echo Park from dam builders in the 1950s; John Wesley Powell's 1869 exploration of the Green and Colorado rivers; Ute and Fremont natives stalking game and carving petroglyphs during the last two millennia; apatosaurs and allosaurs coming and going 150 million years ago.
In the national monument, I drove out to Harpers Corner and hiked the short trail that leads to Echo Park and the confluence of the Yampa and Green rivers. The canyons were overwhelming, bewildering, like a lithograph by M.C. Escher. But the aspen tree I'd seen on the way in turned out to be a tease: The cliff tops and benches were studded instead with piñon pines and Utah junipers.
The trees leaned awkwardly, like jaded old men. They reminded me of Statler and Waldorf, the grumpy duo from The Muppet Show. I imagined them mad from the heat and waiting — hoping — to die in their balcony seats over the amphitheater of Echo Park.
I would learn later that the characterization isn't entirely unfair. Piñons and junipers exist under conditions that would warp even the most rugged species: scarce precipitation that typically falls in intense storms with ferocious winds and hail; hydrophobic soil that deprives plants of most of the water that does fall; famished wild creatures of all sizes that will feed on any pine nut, juniper berry, needle, or bark they can sink their teeth into; disease, insects, fire.
As a result, the lives of piñons and junipers are isolated, their forms disfigured. Beneath the desert crust, their roots stretch out like the arms of derelicts reaching for bread crumbs. Extremely dry seasons may even force junipers to cut off water and nutrient flow to a limb to protect the rest of the tree, leaving a withered appendage.
Standing there in Echo Park, I thought the piñons and junipers beyond solace or charity. On my way back to the car, I reveled in the crushing sound of the rivers, the flowering rabbitbrush and the songs of lark sparrows and canyon wrens. But I failed to see the allure of the piñons and junipers.
… But time would bring a gradual change. Some day he would suddenly become conscious that outlines which at first seemed harsh and trivial have grace and meaning; that forms which seemed grotesque are full of dignity; that magnitudes which had added enormity to coarseness have become replete with strength and even majesty…
I didn't return to Canyon Country for two and a half years, but not because of any lingering distaste for the piñons and junipers. Actually, I had become fascinated with the desert and the vegetation. I wanted to revisit the landscape the way you want to sneak another peek at your lunatic great-uncle sleeping standing up in the spare bedroom of your parents' house.
That next trip, deep in the backcountry of Zion National Park's backcountry, the piñons and junipers struck me differently. The trees still looked miserable, but I recognized a stalwart stoicism in them that had eluded me earlier. Perhaps it was my own isolation, miles into the sagebrush and yucca, utterly exposed to the desert. If the piñons and junipers were hermits in this wasteland, there was a bond among them born from long endurance.
At first glance, the trees had seemed like grumpy old men, but now I saw them as defiant, willful curmudgeons. I imagined them raising hell in this perverse, redrock nursing home of an ecosystem, poking branches under the wings and breasts of birds, tripping deer with their roots.
In a world of brutality, the piñons and junipers had the strength to endure. The species have lasted in the desolation for millions of years; individual trees persist for centuries. Nothing — not Brower or Powell, the Utes or even the dinosaurs — knows more about how to survive in the eternally forbidding environs of Canyon Country than the piñons and the junipers. I had found the allure.
These days, I live on Colorado's plains, beyond the foothills of the Rockies. In my free time, I alternately visit mountain meadows and desert canyons. Autumn aspens still steal my breath. But with the piñon pines and junipers, I can crush their needles in my palm, brush my fingertips along their scraggly bark, and marvel at a perseverance I can only vainly hope to emulate. And then I'll trip on some hideous root and look around for the source of a haunting laughter that not even a demented magpie could chortle.
Joshua Zaffos writes for the Rocky Mountain Bullhorn in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he's considering moonshining juniper gin and pine nut schnapps.

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Next year, gamers will once again get to play as one of their favorite covert operatives, Sam Fisher. Slated to launch Spring 2013, Ubisoft showed off Splinter Cell: Blacklist at Microsoft's 2012 E3 Press Conference earlier today. Ubisoft didn't simply show off some fancy cinematic, but rather actual gameplay footage, and it certainly looked pretty sweet, featuring the ability to plan a series of executions. In development at Ubisoft Toronto, with help from Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Shanghai, Blacklist will allow gamers to once again assume to role of Sam Fisher as he tries to prevent a series of terrorist attacks aimed at the United States, known as "The Blacklist." The game will feature Kinect voice control for the Xbox 360 version, with the game also being developed for PlayStation 3 and PC. The attached screenshots are courtesy of All Games Beta.


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Sartor caught fire in game one, belting nine kills on 15 attempts, hitting .467 for the frame. The Lady Bucs shot out to the early 4-0 lead, behind two kills from Sartor and one by fellow junior Brittany Kessel (Libertyville, Ill.). ETSU would widen its lead to as many as six points, as the Lady Bucs took a 7-1 lead on a service ace by freshman Jayme Barnes (Memphis, Tenn.).
The Lady Bisons fought back and tied the score at 8-8, led by three kills by Lipscomb's Lindsey Rutherford, who tallied 15 kills on the evening. The teams played neck-and-neck the rest of the way, as neither team could open up a lead of more than three points. Sartor gave ETSU the chance to win with a kill on an assist from Jennifer Emerson (Santa Clara, Calif.), making the score 29-28. Rutherford kept Lipscomb alive with a kill to knot the score at 29, but Sarah Buhr (Stockton, Calif.) answered with back-to-back kills, both on sets from Kessel, ending the frame, 31-29.
"It was a tough loss," said head coach Lindsey Devine from the road. "We need to be more consistent and execute at key moments. Those are the things we're failing to do right now."
Buhr contributed a double-double on the night, including 15 kills and 11 digs, while Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Colo.) also posted double figures in two categories, with 10 kills and 18 digs. Emerson led the Lady Bucs in assists with 27, along with 15 digs. Kessel was right behind with 25 and 13.
Lipscomb's Cara Wilber was the top hitter for the match, tallying 21 kills. Rutherford and Alex Scruggs added 15 and 11, respectively. Ann Mullins led the way defensively with a match-high 22 digs, while teammate Samantha Sullivan posted 45 assists.
ETSU threatened in game four, fighting back to tie the score at 26-all, on an ace by Buhr, after trailing by as many as six points early in the frame. The Lady Bisons would once again gain a two-point lead, before a kill from Crystal Palmer (Chico, Calif.) brought the Lady Bucs back within one, 28-27. An error by Wilber would knot the score at 28, but Lipscomb pulled away with a Scruggs and a miscue by Sartor.
Game four was the best hitting output for the Lady Bucs, who hit .237 for the frame, just behind Lipscomb's .244. Lipscomb hit .181 for the match, while holding ETSU to .127.
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Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that it is renewing its collaboration agreement with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for another four years. When FIG President Professor Bruno Grandi and Secretary General André Gueisbuhler visited our International Headquarters in Montreal, we seized the opportunity to take them behind the scenes of our new show Amaluna! View the highlights of the visit!
Dance is an intrinsic part of our world, from hip-hop to classical ballet, contemporary dance to break dancing. Dance is an anatomical, poetic and physical art form that sets emotions in motion.
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The Perfect Tartine from Anne of Pret a Voyager
What do our fellow bloggers, writers, and online friends eat, first thing in the morning? We are asking some friends to share their favorite morning nourishment with us. I will cook and eat it too, and bring you their thoughts on what to eat first thing in the morning. Here's Anne of Pret a Voyager.
Ooh la la! This elegant breakfast left me feeling fabulous all morning long. Anne shares with us her formula for the perfect tartine, and, oh yeah, this equation involves a French radio station! Oui, I'm rocking out as I type this . . .
Anne authors a savvy, creative travel blog, Pret a Voyager, from her teensy apartment in Paris. She fell in love with the city as an undergrad and has returned for a graduate degree. In between writing her thesis and contributing to Design Sponge's "Sneak Peak" column, she brings us insightful travel musings on her adopted home city of Paris, international trips she's taken as well as fellow travelers' stories with her "Boarding Pass" column. In this series, Anne interviews other folks who share her passion for seeing the rest of the world. I'm always inspired and impressed by the fellow bloggers, designers, artists and photographers who Anne connects with, because they really are making their travel dreams come true. Pret a Voyager emphasizes that it's not how many sites you see in a new land, it's how you can experience that place. I love that. As someone with a major travel bug, I so appreciate Anne's attention and reverence to life on the road. Lastly, for anyone traveling to Paris with an interest in food, design and art, Anne's blog is an excellent resource, with downloadable travel guides and points of interest.
About this breakfast Anne says:
At 12m2 (129sf) my entire apartment is smaller than most American kitchens. When I'm standing in my "kitchen" my arm span can reach from the wall to my shower, and within that space there is a microwave, two hotplates (only one works) and a sink. One step back, and I'm at the foot of my bed. Needless to say, I don't cook much.
As much as living in small apartments is part of life in Paris, so is eating good food. But sometimes the simplest foods can be the most rewarding. This summer I was lucky enough to spend the summer traveling around with a French family between Brittany in the north of France and the perpetually sunny south. While the French are notorious for taking the month of August off (Paris is essentially a ghost town), one thing they don't take time off from is eating well.
Every meal was a study in manners, new cuisine, and the etiquette of all the ways a baguette can be used. I quickly became a big fan of the tartine. I suppose it's just a more glamorous way of saying toast, but I loved watching how every French person I encountered prepared their own tartine, from how they sliced their bread, if they toasted it and what they put on it.
I'm lucky enough to live in the 9th arrondisement, with a beautiful view of Parisian rooftops and the Opera, and just a couple blocks from Rue des Martyrs, a wonderful market street with everything I need. While this "recipe" can be altered in countless ways, here's my equation for the perfect breakfast tartine.
- Fresh baguette (preferably hot out of the oven from the boulangerie)
- Beurre au sel de mer (butter with chunks of sea salt = pure heaven)
- Miel du campagne (creamy honey as opposed to the squeeze stuff in the bear)
- Optional: Nutella (weekends only); Bon Maman strawberry, raspberry or rhurbarb jam
Step 1: The Baguette
A baguette fresh out of the oven is always the dream. I think that's how I found "my" boulangerie - I just happened to buy a baguette and it was hot out of the oven. I practically devoured it before I got home. If the baguette is still warm, I skip the toasting. Otherwise, I stick it in my toaster. Contrary to popular belief, the French, despite having boulangeries at every corner, still eat day old baguettes. Toasting them is a good way to help bring them back to life.
Depending on the person you can slice (or break with your hands) the baguette in a variety of ways. I usually start with a "demi" (half) baguette, and then slice it the long way, as you would for a baguette sandwich. Some people like longer tartines. My personal favorite is around 2.5 inches long. If you're having a group breakfast, smaller tends to be better and then you can put all the toasted slices in a bread basket and everyone can make their own.
Also note that there are endless possibilities when it comes to baguettes: une baguette, une baguette tradition (what's pictured), un baguette tardif, the list goes on. The only way to know what is the best is to try them all!
Step 2: The Butter
The moment I first tried buerre au sel de mer this summer I thought I died and went to heaven. With chunks of sea salt churned into the butter, it's one of those truly simple pleasures in life. If you don't believe me, check out Nichole of Little Brown Pen - she is also addicted and brings back butter every time she visits Paris! (She and I talk about butter a lot!).
It's one of those things you must try when you visit France. The regular grocery store version is delicious, but you can also find higher quality ones at the local market or fromagerie [cheese store].
All you need to do is spread. I like it so I can still taste chunks of butter. When my friend visited over the holidays I introduced her to this treat. She stopped at this step because she didn't want to do anything else to mask the taste of the delicious butter.
Step 3: Miel
Honey is another food I learned to appreciate after moving to France. Before coming here I had never tried the creamy style of honey, but once again, it was love at first taste. The combo is to die for with the butter. It glops well, and I personally don't go for the perfect spread.
If you do find yourself in Paris in the near future, there is an incredible honey shop, Les Abeilles located in the secret neighborhood of Butte aux Cailles with more honeys than you ever think imaginable, and the nice man who works there will advise you and let you taste test. There is also Miel et Nature - Famille Mary, which is a small French honey chain, who has a location on the charming Rue Cler.
If I were truly French I would have a Nespresso machine and my morning espresso, but I'm the freak who doesn't drink coffee. Instead I go for two cups of Kusmi Tea. If it's a black tea I'll add a little milk and sugar, but if it's a green tea I drink it as is. (The tea cup and "bonjour" letters are from Le Petit Atelier de Paris located in the Marias)
Now pull up LeMonde.fr and turn on Nova Radio and you'll be transported to France for the morning.
Bon Appétit!
Armed with Anne's detailed instructions, I tried my best to recreate her fantastic breakfast. I walked to my neighborhood bakery, bought a ficelle, purchased the best honey I could find and even discovered a French butter that didn't sound quite as good as Anne's, but would just have to do. Having bought all my new ingredients, blasting Novaplanet from my laptop speakers, I got to work. I even had Kusmi tea English Breakfast tea (stashed deep in my pantry for "special occasions"), from a Spring time trip to Paris last year. Such serendipity!
I happily prepared my meal with all of the French flourishes Anne mentioned. And I had a transcendent experience. Where oh where has this breakfast been all my life? Sure I had tartines similar to this in France, but upon touching down on US soil, I sorta forgot how simple and elemental this morning pleasure could be. Thank you Anne for reviving the honey tartine hiding within! And a moment on the honey, mixed with butter and a sprinkling of flake salt, atop the crusty air pockets of my sliced ficelle, that golden goo is poetry! I used to think I didn't really care for honey, before this breakfast, bien sur.
Anne's Honey Tartine
serves 2
ficelle, cut in half and toasted
generous pats of French butter (I used President)
gobs of honey
sprinkling of flake salt
Toast ficelle to desired doneness. Spread with butter, honey and sprinkle with a little salt.
Thanks Anne for contributing to our Breakfast with a Blogger series!
• Visit Anne's blog: Pret a Voyager
• Related: How to Shape a Baguette Loaf
(Images: photo of Anne by Angie Meninger, photo of labeled foods and view from apartment/tartine on white background by Anne Ditmeyer, other photos by Leela Cyd Ross)


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Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
— Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
I grew up going to church, repeating memorized prayers, and trying to do right. But it wasn't until I started studying the Bible that I admitted to myself that I didn't really have faith in God. I felt a desire for genuine trust in God. One day in Bible study someone asked, "How do you get faith?" Our leader said that we get faith by asking God for it. She quoted Jesus from Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
That sounded simple, but would it work? On the way home from Bible study I decided that I would ask for faith. "What do I have to lose?" I thought. I felt strange not praying a memorized prayer, but I didn't know any prayers for this. That day I prayed for the first time in my life in my own words. I prayed a tiny, simple prayer: "God, I want to believe. Give me the faith to believe in you."
God loves to hear us pray. God doesn't require fancy words or elaborate poetry. There is no minimum word requirement. God wants to hear about our needs and desires. One tiny, simple prayer from us is huge and meaningful to God, who loves to answer our prayers. I know that God answered mine. Go ahead; try it. Just ask. Only good can come of it.
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Thought for the Day: Ask God. What do you have to lose?
Prayer: Dear God, we need you. Please give us faith. Amen.
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Sometimes all it takes is a Nerd candy sized pebble to make you face plant. Your rolling along with headphones dangling from your ears and all of a sudden you stop dead in your tracks. Pebbles can be a roller skaters worst enemy but once you learn how to properly fall, you will face your fears of the almighty pebble.
Learning to fall is just one way to encourage roller skating safety habits. I've put together a long list of safety tips and tricks to pack away in your skating arsenal because you never know if the neighborhood dog will attack or if drivers can even see you on the roadside.
Hopefully you wear your helmet and protective gear every time you skate and if not, make it a habit. According to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, head injuries are the most common and severe form of injury, accounting for more than 60 percent of bicycle and roller skating related deaths.
1. The fall: The biggest challenge of falling is learning to be as consistent as possible. Falling is not predictable and each fall will be unique. Whether you stumble on a rock and need to ease the impact or are moving too fast down a hill without brakes, learning to fall will make you a more confident skater.
Lesson 1: Practice falling in the grass and then roll at slow speeds. Start by bending your knees and slowly falling backwards on the padding of your butt. You will not always have the option to fall on your butt when moving at faster speeds but never use your arms to break your fall as you will risk spraining your wrists (Wrist guards are protective gear used to prevent road rash). The most promising style of falling is the duck and roll which reduces road rash and bruising. When you start to fall, do not fight it. The moment you lose your balance is the moment you need to plan for your fall so instead of flailing your arms around, focus on falling.
2. The time of day: Keep an eye on the clock and better yet, wear a watch while you skate. Even though you may be on the sidewalk of your neighborhood, rush hour traffic is dangerous and avoidable. Cross walks are crowded and you risk being hit by a car and colliding with pedestrians.
3. Passing: Always pass pedestrians, skaters and cyclists on their left by shouting out "On your left" when approaching to let them know you will be on their left.
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PG-13 � This dramatization of a true story tells a stunning tale of survival that could be too intense for many kids younger than high school age, despite the PG-13 rating. Engrossing and beautifully acted though it is, the film is not escapist fare. Its account of kids separated from parents during a natural disaster in a strange country could fuel anxiety and/or nightmares.
A vaguely British family, based in Japan for dad�s job, comes to Thailand for Christmas week at a seaside resort on the Indian Ocean. It is 2004. When the monster tsunami hits, Maria (Naomi Watts) is separated from husband, Henry (Ewan McGregor), and their three young sons. As the water recedes, she finds her eldest, Lucas (Tom Holland), and they start to slog through filthy flood waters.
Maria sustains a terrible leg injury (shown graphically once) and Lucas, not yet a teen, must help her to a hospital. They rescue a lost toddler along the way. As a doctor, Maria knows she could lose her leg or die from gangrene.
Henry and the two younger boys get separated in the chaos, but find one another again. The whole family reunites, as poor locals also struggle through the disaster.
THE BOTTOM LINE: The depiction of the tsunami looks very real and the devastation is stunning. Hospital scenes, with victims bandaged, suffering and dirty, are nightmarish and sometimes bloody, but not explicitly graphic. Maria becomes gravely ill. Children cry for parents, and parents frantically search for children. There is brief, nonsexual nudity.
�Not Fade Away� R � A talented but cocky and immature teen named Doug (John Magaro) has rock �n� roll ambitions in 1960s New Jersey, and a gift for infuriating his hardworking dad (James Gandolfini) and depressed mom (Molly Price, in curlers and a housecoat) with his loud music and new-minted political beliefs.
High-schoolers at least 16 and older � because of the film�s strong language, drug use and sexual content � who are into classic rock and 1960s culture will see �Not Fade Away� as a slice-of-life drama that feels truthful. They can watch as Doug and his friends form a garage band and get to be good, and then see what happens when not everyone in the group has the same hunger for success or willingness to work at it that Doug has.
Good music peppers the soundtrack, with songs by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Kinks and others, sometimes sung by the real guys and sometimes covered by the teen rock wannabes. Writer/director David Chase, creator of �The Sopranos,� captures with bittersweet poignancy that �60s feeling, especially the cultural and political friction between teens and parents in suburban America.
And he captures it without caricaturing it. But he loses track of his narrative in the unfocused third act.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Some characters use strong racial and homophobic slurs, including the N-word. Teen characters use strong profanity and graphic sexual slang. They also smoke pot, chain smoke cigarettes and drink. One sexual situation is quite graphic. Others are more understated make-out scenes, but still exude strong sexuality. An adult character is diagnosed with cancer, and another expresses suicidal thoughts. A teen girl is committed to psychiatric care by her parents and we see her carried off. The script includes some toilet humor.
�Promised Land� R � This earnest drama earns its R for occasional strong language, but otherwise, it is perfectly OK for high-schoolers 15 and older.
But fine acting aside, the movie may be just too fact-filled and serious to entertain teens unless they happen to be deeply committed environmentalists. If they are, they�ll be fully engaged by it. �Promised Land� has a mission, which is to get people to think about the natural gas drilling process called hydraulic fracturing or �fracking� and its dangers to the land.
Matt Damon (who co-wrote the screenplay with cast member John Krasinski) plays Steve Butler, a rising executive with a natural gas drilling company. He and work partner Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand) arrive in a rural community to persuade farmers and other landowners to sell drilling rights. Though he�s not above bribing a town official, Steve sees himself as a nice guy and believes in what he�s doing.
He and Sue are taken aback when they encounter resistance in the form of a science teacher (Hal Holbrook) and a slick out-of-town environmentalist (Krasinski). Predictably, Steve has epiphanies that turn his mind around.
THE BOTTOM LINE: The script includes fairly frequent strong profanity. Characters drink, sometimes to excess. A photo of a contaminated farm with dead cows in a pasture appears several times.


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7 U.S. Code § 1726c - Local and regional food aid procurement projects
The term "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Agency for International Development.
In accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall provide grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, eligible organizations to carry out field-based projects that consist of local or regional procurements of eligible commodities to respond to food crises and disasters in accordance with this section.
In carrying out the development and implementation of field-based projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with the Administrator.
Any eligible commodity that is procured for a field-based project carried out under subsection (b) shall be procured through any approach or methodology that the Secretary considers to be an effective approach or methodology to provide adequate information regarding the manner by which to expedite, to the maximum extent practicable, the provision of food aid to affected populations without significantly increasing commodity costs for low-income consumers who procure commodities sourced from the same markets at which the eligible commodity is procured.
The procurement of any eligible commodity shall be made at a reasonable market price with respect to the economy of the country in which the eligible commodity is procured, as determined by the Secretary.
The Secretary shall award grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, eligible organizations to carry out field-based projects.
To be eligible to receive a grant from, or enter into a cooperative agreement with, the Secretary under this subsection, an eligible organization shall submit to the Secretary an application by such date, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
Any other applicable requirement relating to the submission of proposals for consideration shall apply to the submission of an application required under subparagraph (A), as determined by the Secretary.
A portion of the funds provided under this subsection shall be made available for field-based projects that provide development assistance for a period of not less than 1 year.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $80,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.
In carrying out this section, the Secretary may give a preference to eligible organizations that have, or are working toward, projects under the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program established under section 1736o–1 of this title.
Section was enacted as part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and not as part of the Food for Peace Act which comprises this chapter.
2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(1)(A), (B), substituted "Field-based projects" for "Study; field-based projects" in heading, struck out par. (2) designation and heading, redesignated subpars. (A) and (B) of former par. (2) as pars. (1) and (2), respectively, and struck out former par. (1) which required a study of prior local and regional procurements for food aid programs and a report to Congress.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(1)(C), substituted "paragraph (2)" for "subparagraph (B)".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(1)(D), substituted "paragraph (1)" for "subparagraph (A)".
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(2), substituted "subsection (b)" for "subsection (b)(2)".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(3), (4), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) which related to regulations and guidelines.
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(5)(A), struck out subpar. (A) designation and heading, redesignated cls. (i) and (ii) of former subpar. (A) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, substituted "subparagraph (A)" for "clause (i)" in subpar. (B), and struck out former subpar. (B). Prior to amendment, text of subpar. (B) read as follows: "To be eligible to receive a grant from, or enter into a cooperative agreement with, the Secretary under this subsection, an eligible organization shall agree—
"(i) to collect by September 30, 2011, data containing the information required under subsection (f)(1)(B) relating to the field-based project funded through the grant; and
"(ii) to provide to the Secretary the data collected under clause (i)."
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(5)(B), struck out par. (4). Text read as follows: "The Secretary shall not award a grant to any eligible organization under paragraph (1) until the date on which the Secretary promulgates regulations or issues guidelines under subsection (d)(1)".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(6), added subsec. (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (d).
Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 113–79, § 3207(3), struck out subsecs. (f) and (g) which related, respectively, to independent evaluations of field-based projects and report to Congress and to Commodity Credit Corporation funding and funding amounts for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
Section effective May 22, 2008, see section 4(b) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.
"Secretary" as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 8701 of this title.
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The owners of Bento Cafe, Mochi and Sushi Chao are opening Hiro Asian Sandwich Bistro at 3841 Archer Road, the former Pazza Bistro location between Bento and Chipotle.
The owners of Bento Cafe, Mochi and Sushi Chao are opening Hiro Asian Sandwich Bistro at 3841 Archer Road, the former Pazza Bistro location between Bento and Chipotle.
The bistro is calling Friday its official opening day when it will be ready for the masses but is holding a soft opening earlier in the week to get up to speed.
The menu includes 12 hero sandwiches with an Asian twist such as a prime rib sandwich with wasabi aioli instead of horseradish, a panko-crusted chicken sandwich, a pan-fried chicken breast with spicy mayo, sushi-grade smoked salmon with spicy cream cheese, and a pulled pork sandwich with Asian slaw, pickled daikon and carrots and a side of Asian barbecue sauce. Hiro also will serve salads.
Sandwich prices range from $5.25 to $7.95. Delivery is available through 2dollardelivery.com.
- Mamma Mia Pizzeria reopened in October under new owners as Mamma Mia NY Pizza, a full-serve, sit-down restaurant, at 490 NE 23rd St.
The new menu includes New York-style pizza, more than 20 specialty pizzas and pizza by the slice, as well as calzones, stromboli, subs, baked dishes, pasta entrees, wings, salads and soups, including Tony's Clam Chowder from Cedar Key.
Lunch specials range in price from $5 to $8.50, while dinner entrees cost $9 to $14. Delivery is available within a two-mile radius.
The owners are brothers Thomas Adamo, who said he moved here after working in catering in New York, and Sean Adamo, who worked locally at Pomodoro Cafe and O Sole Mio and at Sammy's in Ocala.
- Ocean Buffet opened last week at 6795 Newberry Road, the former New Century Buffet location in the Oaks Mall Plaza.
The owner could not be reached for comment.
A sister location in Ocala has 150 buffet choices, including seafood, Chinese food, sushi rolls and American favorites such as filets and roast beef.
- Vegan 2 Go opens at noon Friday in the former Green Mango location at 7625 Newberry Road.
The restaurant is owned by David Tran, who is known for his Loving Hut vegan food booth at the Union Street Farmers Market.
The menu includes rice or noodle combos, including a sesame barbecue skewer using soy protein or "vegan chick'n," curry rice, spring and summer rolls, sushi, salads, sandwiches and soups, including a pumpkin soup.


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Heartlands provides hands-on experience
At Heartlands Institute of Technology, students are getting their hands dirty while learning a valuable and specialized skill.
Diesel Technology is a two-year program offered at Heartlands that focuses on six Automotive Service Excellence certification areas: diesel, gasoline, brakes, electronic systems, manual drive trains and suspension and steering.
Heartlands is a career center located at Ionia High School that offers 10 programs including culinary arts, dental occupations, automotive technology, health occupations, aviation technology and plant and animal science to students across Ionia County. Heartlands is part of the Ionia County ISD and is funded by a millage that passed in May of 2010.
Diesel Technology Instructor David Armentrout said students have the experience of both sitting at desks and learning, but also are able to be hands-on with vehicles, tractors and semis that need repair.
"It's a work in progress, always," said Armentrout.
He said the owners pay for parts, but labor is supplied by students and himself over many months. The shop is equipped with exhaust vents, hoists, torches and tools to get the job complete.
The students also learn about small engine repair, and Armentrout said he likes to break down the engine, discuss the inner workings with students and have them piece it back together.
He said many rural students sign up for diesel technology due to a farming background or because it is an area in which they are more familiar. Students of various prior experiences participate in the program, but it can be just as beneficial for a student without any experience in the field, he added.
Belding High School student Logan Moody, 17, said he joined the program because it is something he may pursue as a career.
"My dad is a mechanic and I've been around cars a lot," said Moody.
He said he has learned a lot throughout the program and enjoys how there is an abundance of work to be done.
"There's always something to do. If you don't have something to do you (aren't) trying," Moody added.
Armentrout said he became interested in diesel while growing up on a dairy farm in Clare County. After spending time at Mid Michigan Community College, he transferred to Ferris State University and received his bachelor's and master's degrees and also an associate's degree. From there, he was employed as part of the fleet maintenance team at the Clare County Road Commission before spending the past 21 years at Heartlands.
He said he enjoys being with the students in the shop and it is rewarding for him to see the students' success as they learn.
"Most of all, I want it to be fun. I want them to enjoy it," Armentrout added.
Even though the learning can be fun, he said safety is the primary concern. Students spend a couple of weeks learning shop and tool safety and sign waivers stating they have received the proper training.
In addition, the class allows students to explore the field of diesel technology before taking classes at a community college or university, which can be a big time and money saver, Armentrout said. It can also help the, build interpersonal relationship skills in the job environment.
"I think getting them out of their seats, exposing them to tools and letting them see what it's really like is extremely beneficial," he added.
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Life Span:8-12 years
Litter Size:3-8 puppies.
Group:Mastiff/ACK Working
Recognized By:CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Color:Allowed colors in the Doberman Pinscher breed include black, red, blue and fawn. Black is the most common color and the most recognizable.
Hair Length:Short
Size:Large, Extra Large
Shedding:Moderate Shed
Male Height:26-28 inches tall at the withers
Male Weight:70-88 pounds
Female Height:24-26 inches tall at the withers
Female Weight:66-80 pounds
Living Area:The Doberman is not an outdoor dog. They are very intolerant of cold weather. They also are much happier if allowed to live indoors. However, they do need room to exercise, so a yard is preferable. Because Doberman Pinschers are prone to bloat, they should be fed twice a day rather than one large meal. Because they are prone to obesity, they should be fed dry dog food.
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The Doberman Pinscher is a medium sized dog with a square shaped body. They are compact and muscular, with a very strong appearance. They are powerful and capable of great speed. This is an energetic and protective dog with a regal appearance. Males look decidedly masculine and females decidedly feminine. The Doberman has a long head with a bit of a wedge shape. Their eyes are almond shaped, deep set and dark in color. Their ears are carried erect, and are normally cropped. The top of the skull is flat and turns with a slight stop to the bridge of the muzzle. Their cheeks are flat and their jaws are full and powerful. Teeth are strong and meet in a scissors bite. The Doberman's neck is proud, arched and muscular. Their necks should have a length that is well proportioned to their body. Their backs are short and firm, with a width that is proportionate with a hard and muscular body. They have a slightly rounded croup and a deep, broad chest. Their tails are carried high and are typically docked to approximately the second joint. Tails are carried slightly above horizontal. The Doberman has very powerful legs that are straight and perfectly parallel. Their feet are somewhat small, turned out and catlike. The Doberman has a vigorous and balanced gait. These dogs are beautiful and elegant runners, capable of great speed. Ear cropping and tail docking were once considered "must" for these dogs. Tails are docked just a few days after birth and ears are cropped between 7 and 9 weeks of age. Today, however, both of these practices are coming into question. In fact, tail docking is illegal in many countries, but not in North America. Cropping of the ears was begun to help create effective sound localization when the dogs were bred to be guard dogs. The process involves trimming off part of the ears and then propping them up with tape and bandages. This allows the cartilage to develop into an upright position. Cropping of the ears is also illegal in some countries. If the dog's ears are not cropped, they will resemble the ears of other hounds, and will turn downward. Likewise, if their tails are not docked, they will grow fairly long, like that of a hound or retriever. In some organizations, docked tails and cropped ears are required in order for the dog to compete in shows, but other shows will allow dogs to compete with ears that have not been cropped and tails that have not been docked.
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The Doberman has a smooth coat. The hair is short, hard thick and close lying. There is often an invisible gray undercoat on the neck. The Doberman's coat is very sturdy and low maintenance.They will often have markings of rust appearing above each eye, on the muzzle, throat and fore chest, on legs feet and below tail. A small white patch on the chest is allowed, provided it does not exceed 1/2 inch. There are also white Dobermans, but they are rare. White Dobermans face increased risk of diseases and abnormal development of the retina, so breeding of the White Doberman is discouraged. The American Kennel Club registers these albino Dobermans but disqualifies them from conformation shows. The Doberman Pinscher Club of America actively works to discourage breeding designed to create albino dogs.
The Doberman Pinscher is a fairly new breed. It is believed that they were created by using German Pinschers, Rottweilers, Beauceron, Pinschers, Greyhounds, English Greyhounds and German Shepherds. German tax collector Louis Dobermann created the breed to be a watchdog, but he liked the look of the Miniature Pinscher. So, the Doberman Pinscher was created to look like the Miniature Pinscher breed, but with the size and strength of a watchdog. So, the belief that the Miniature Pinscher is a smaller sized version of the Doberman Pinscher is incorrect. The new dog was given Dobermann's name after his death in 1894. It is said that Dobermann wished to create a watchdog breed because as a tax collector, he was forced to travel in some very dangerous areas and wanted a dog to protect him. In addition to being a tax collector, he was a dog breeder on the side, so he had access to dogs for breeding purposes. The Doberman Pinscher was presented at its first dog show in 1876. In 1976 a white Pinscher bitch was born. She was bred to her son, who was also bred to his litter sisters. This tight breeding was performed to continue the creation of the white color. The white color is caused by a genetic mutation which prevents pigment proteins from being manufactured. The White Dobermans had a following, as some people were very attracted to this albino coloring, and for awhile there were some breeding programs dedicated to increasing the numbers of this variety of Doberman, because they were in great demand. However, it was discovered after a time that the same genetic mutation that prevents color from developing also makes the dog more prone to disease and causes abnormal development of the retina, which means the dog must be protected from the sun. Today, breeding programs for the white Doberman are not encouraged. However, there are some advocates of the white Doberman who insist that these dogs can be quite healthy.
Doberman Pinschers are energetic and alert dogs. They are typically fearless, and make great watchdogs; though they should never be vicious. They are very loyal to their owners, and overall, are very obedient dogs. They are sweet and loving with their families. The Doberman Pinscher has a reputation for being a fierce and vicious dog. In the past, these dogs have often been used as guard dogs and police dogs, and they have been stereotyped in the media, leading to this reputation. However, Dobermans will typically only attack if they feel that their family or property are truly in danger. In fact, according to the US Centers for Disease Control, Dobermans are less likely to be involved in attacks on humans than German Shepherd Dogs, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, or Alaskan Malamutes. They have been used for guard and police work because of their size and strength. They were used extensively by the Marines during the Second World War. If your Doberman is properly trained to be a family dog you have absolutely nothing to fear from having this breed become part of your family. You'll find no more loyal dog breed and they are an effective watch dog, should you need one. They are great with children and with other pets in the home, but they should be introduced to them at an early age. They are extremely intelligent, and they're quick learners who are eager to please their owners. Dobermans vary in temperament more than many other breeds. Some are family oriented dogs while others bond predominantly to one person. Some have a tendency to be aggressive with other dogs, so they should be socialized with other dogs while they are puppies. Some Dobermans are very submissive, and males tend to be less dominant and stubborn than females. Still, because the dog is so intelligent and such an eager learner, with the right training, a Doberman of nearly any temperament can be a good family dog and a reliable, yet safe, watchdog.
Doberman Pinschers are typically healthy and strong dogs. However, they are prone to:
The Doberman Pinscher requires very little grooming. Brushing them weekly or simply rubbing them down with a wet towel is all they normally require. They are average shedders. When your Doberman requires a bath, use a mild shampoo designed especially for dogs. Brush the dog before the bath to minimize the shedding. A simple towel drying is all he'll need after the bath to be sufficiently dry. Keep toenails regularly clipped.
This is an active and athletic breed of dog. They do need sufficient exercise to be happy and healthy. They will love being your running or walking companion. They are also quite good at agility and other dog competition activities. These activities not only help the dog stay in shape, but also provide the needed mental challenge.
The Doberman is a very intelligent breed, but they do need extensive training. They have a dominant personality and must be taught early on that you are the "alpha dog". In addition, due to their size and strength, it is imperative that their owners be able to handle them. They are assertive but not aggressive unless they are trained to be such. However, if they sense that you fear them or that you cannot show dominance over them, they are quite happy to be the dominant one in your household. If you have other pets, it's likely that your Doberman will be the dominant animal in your home. They are energetic, and will be happiest if you give them regular opportunity to run off this energy. He should be thoroughly socialized at an early age so that he is comfortable around strangers. The Doberman does not need guard dog training. They are naturally loyal and protective of their families. Too much "guard dog training" may cause them to be overly dominant or aggressive. By nature they will be protective, but will not attack unless they truly believe there to be the need. This natural temperament is what you want to keep. Some owners run into training issues with Dobermans because they are afraid of them. It is imperative that every member of the family be taught to handle the dog with confidence, or the dog will become dominant. Training should be through positive reinforcement and should include the entire family. If you spend time with your Doberman and take the time to train him appropriately, you'll find no better family dog. They will want to be with the family and will require regular interaction. This is not a dog that can be relegated to living alone in the back yard.
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