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"I'm going to have the crowd behind me and it's going to be great. We're both up and coming guys, and this time I'll be ready."
I have never played rugby, but I enjoy watching it on television every once in a blue moon.
Or so I thought until I chatted with Anthony Perosh.
A little background: I remember a few occasions, after midnight, laying in bed studying "Aussie" rules football on ESPN2. Though the American in me didn't totally comprehend the sport's rules or scoring system, the non-stop speed, palpable grit and poetic chaos of the game instinctively fascinated me.
Rugby, what a game!
And then, after a few years of harboring this belief – Perosh, a native Australian, made me feel utterly childish during a recent interview.
"No, no it's not rugby. It's different," the 38-year-old UFC fighter said, shattering my assumption that Aussie rules football and rugby were one and the same.
"It's complicated," he continued. "We have four types of football and they're all different. We have soccer, then rugby, then rugby league and Aussie rules football. That's how crazy it is in Australia."
Perosh, who is set to clash with Tom Blackledge at UFC 127 in Sydney, ought to know. For more than a decade he's been an ardent fan and season ticket holder of the Sydney Swans of the Australian Football League. He's had the same seat at Sydney Cricket Ground stadium since 2002: Bay 8, Row J, Seat 9.
"The Aussie Rules Football is recognized as the only national football league in Australia because it's in every city and state in Australia," Perosh said. "I love watching; it's my getaway every two weeks when they play their home game. I go and support my team. I cheer when they win and yell when they lose."
Perosh figures to be the subject of much cheering himself when he steps into the Octagon for the fourth time on February 27. The Aussie fan favorite seeks redemption for his TKO loss last year to the legendary Mirko Cro Cop, a Croatian who shares the same bloodline as Perosh.
It's worth reminding people that Perosh (10-6) took the bout with Cro Cop on a mere two days' notice after Ben Rothwell was scratched from the UFC 110 main card with an injury. Most fighters wouldn't dare step up to the plate on such a short turnaround. Yet Perosh, a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who has competed several times in the prestigious Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships, said he was inspired by something he heard UFC president Dana White say at a press conference days before the event.
"That very morning at the UFC press conference, Dana White said, 'It's amazing how many guys turn down opportunities,'" Perosh said.
Later that day Perosh was offered the fight.
"I didn't want to be one of those guys who turned down an opportunity to fight one of the biggest names in the world in front of my home crowd," he said. "So it was almost a no-brainer."
Anyone who saw the fight can never question Perosh's will to win. Unable to take Cro Cop down to the mat, where Perosh excels, the last-minute replacement absorbed quite a beating. His face a bloody mess, Perosh valiantly fought on for 10 minutes before the cageside doctor halted the fight at the conclusion of round two.
This time around, Perosh has benefitted from a full training camp and dropped to the 205-pound weight class, though he knows substantially less about Blackledge's tendencies than Cro Cop's.
"From the footage I've seen he looks to be well rounded," Perosh said of the British fighter, who trains with Michael Bisping at the Wolfslair Academy. "He likes to head kick and he looks well-rounded with his wrestling and BJJ as well."
One of the most unlikely outcomes for the fight would be Blackledge triumphing by submission; no fighter has toppled Perosh in that fashion. Perosh's biggest weakness, however, has been his lack of hand speed and general stiffness in the standup realm. When he doesn't win by submission, Perosh's odds of winning plummet. He's won by TKO three times, been technically knocked out four times and lost twice by decision. Of note: Perosh has never won a fight that went the distance. Neither has Blackledge, who has never heard the final bell – whether winning or losing - in his 16 fight career, so something will have to give in their meeting.
For Perosh the stakes are huge. He has yet to have his hand raised inside of the Octagon. This is his golden chance, in front of his hometown faithful, to finally achieve that elusive milestone.
Perosh does not mention the fact that time is ticking on that dream. He is a few months shy of his 39th birthday but claims he is in the best shape of his life.
"I'm going to have the crowd behind me and it's going to be great," Perosh said. "It'll be just like when I fought Cro Cop last year except this time I'll be fighting a non-contender just like me. We're both up and coming guys, and this time I'll be ready."
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The uri-common library provides simple and easy-to-use parsing and manipulation procedures for URIs using common schemes.
These "common schemes" all have the following rules:
- An empty path after the hostname is considered to be identical to the root path.
- All components are to be fully URI-decoded (so no percent-encoded characters in it).
- The query argument will be in application/x-www-form-urlencoded form.
- The port is automatically determined if it is omitted and the URI scheme is known.
Library Procedures
This library replaces most of the procedures in uri-generic. If you need to work with URIs on the uri-generic level or need to work with both uri-generic and uri-common URI objects, you will have to import and prefix or rename procedures.
Constructors and predicates
These constructors fully decode their arguments, so afterwards it is impossible to distinguish between encoded delimiters and unencoded delimiters. This makes uri-common objects decoding endpoints; no further decoding on the URI level is possible (of course, applications are free to decode further information inside the URI). If for some reason, the original URI is still needed, it can be converted to a uri-generic. However, updating a URI component causes this component's original encoding to be lost, so be careful!
[procedure] (uri-reference STRING) => URIA URI reference is either a URI or a relative reference (RFC 3986, Section 4.1). If the given string's prefix does not match the syntax of a scheme followed by a colon separator, then the given string is parsed as a relative reference.
[procedure] (absolute-uri STRING) => URIParses the given string as an absolute URI, in which no fragments are allowed. If no URI scheme is found, or a fragment is detected, this raises an error.
Absolute URIs are defined by RFC 3986 as non-relative URI references without a fragment (RFC 3986, Section 4.2). Absolute URIs can be used as a base URI to resolve a relative-ref against, using uri-relative-to (see below).
[procedure] (make-uri #!key scheme path query fragment host port username password) => URIConstructs a URI from the given components.
[procedure] (uri-scheme uri-common) => symbol[procedure] (uri-path uri-common) => list
[procedure] (uri-query uri-common) => alist
[procedure] (uri-fragment uri-common) => string
[procedure] (uri-host uri-common) => string
[procedure] (uri-port uri-common) => integer
[procedure] (uri-username uri-common) => string
[procedure] (uri-password uri-common) => string
Accessors for URI-common objects.
If a component is not defined in the given URI-common, then the corresponding accessor returns #f, except for uri-query and uri-path, which both always return a (possibly empty) list.
[procedure] (update-uri URI-common #!key scheme path query fragment host port username password) => URI-commonUpdate the specified keys in the URI-common object in a functional way (ie, it creates a new copy with the modifications).
Here's a nice tip: If you want to create an URI with only a few components set to dynamic values extracted from elsewhere, you can generally create an empty URI and update its constituent parts.
You can do that like this:
(uri->string (update-uri (uri-reference "") path: '("example" "greeting") query: '((hi . "there")))) => "example/greeting?hi=there"
There are several predicates to check whether objects are URI references (the most general type of an URI-like object), or more specific types of URIs like absolute URIs or relative references. The classification tree of URI-like objects looks a bit like this:
uri-reference Anything defined by the RFC fits this / \ uri relative-ref Scheme (uri) or no scheme (relative-ref)? / / \ absolute-uri path-relative path-absolute No URI fragment(absolute-uri)? | path starts with a slash (path-absolute) or not (path-relative)?[procedure] (uri-reference? URI) => BOOL
Is the given object a URI reference? All objects created by URI-common constructors are URI references; they are either URIs or relative references. The constructors below are just more strict checking versions of uri-reference. They all create URI references.
[procedure] (absolute-uri? URI) => BOOLIs the given object an absolute URI?
[procedure] (uri? URI) => BOOLIs the given object a URI? URIs are all URI references that include a scheme part. The other type of URI references are relative references.
[procedure] (relative-ref? URI) => BOOLIs the given object a relative reference? Relative references are defined by RFC 3986 as URI references which are not URIs; they contain no URI scheme and can be resolved against an absolute URI to obtain a complete URI using uri-relative-to.
[procedure] (uri-path-absolute? URI) => BOOLIs the URI's path component an absolute path?
[procedure] (uri-path-relative? URI) => BOOLIs the URI's path component a relative path?
[procedure] (uri-default-port? URI) => BOOLIs the URI's port the default port for the URI's scheme?
Reference Resolution
[procedure] (uri-relative-to URI URI) => URIResolve the first URI as a reference relative to the second URI, returning a new URI (RFC 3986, Section 5.2.2).
[procedure] (uri-relative-from URI URI) => URIConstructs a new, possibly relative, URI which represents the location of the first URI with respect to the second URI.
(use uri-common) (uri->string (uri-relative-to (uri-reference "../qux") (uri-reference "http://example.com/foo/bar/"))) => "http://example.com/foo/qux" (uri->string (uri-relative-from (uri-reference "http://example.com/foo/qux") (uri-reference "http://example.com/foo/bar/"))) => "../qux"
Query encoding and decoding
[parameter] (form-urlencoded-separator [char-set/char/string])[procedure] (form-urlencode alist #!key (separator (form-urlencoded-separator))) => string
[procedure] (form-urldecode string #!key (separator (form-urlencoded-separator))) => alist
Encode or decode an alist using the encoding corresponding to the form-urlencoded media type, using the given separator character(s).
The alist contains key/value pairs corresponding to the values in the final urlencoded string. If a value is #f, the key will be omitted from the string. If it is #t the key will be present without a value. In all other cases, the value is converted to a string and urlencoded. The keys are always converted to a string and urlencoded.
When encoding, if separator is a string, the first character will be used as the separator in the resulting querystring. If it is a char-set, it will be converted to a string and its first character will be taken. In either case, all of these characters are encoded if they occur inside the key/value pairs.
When decoding, any character in the set (or string) will be seen as a separator.
The separator defaults to the string ";&". This means that either semicolons or ampersands are allowed as separators when decoding an URI string, but semicolons are used when generating strings.
If you would like to use a different separator, you should parameterize all calls to procedures that return an uri-common object.
(form-urlencode '(("lemon" . "ade") (sucks . #f) (rocks . #t) (number . 42))) => "lemon=ade;rocks;number=42" (form-urldecode "lemon=ade;rocks;number=42") => ((lemon . "ade") (rocks . #t) (number . "42"))
String encoding and decoding
A little more generic but also more low-level than encoding/decoding whole query strings/alists at a time, you can also encode and decode strings on an individual level.
[procedure] (uri-encode-string STRING [CHAR-SET]) => STRINGReturns the percent-encoded form of the given string. The optional char-set argument controls which characters should be encoded. It defaults to the complement of char-set:uri-unreserved. This is always safe, but often overly careful; it is allowed to leave certain characters unquoted depending on the context.
[procedure] (uri-decode-string STRING [CHAR-SET]) => STRINGReturns the decoded form of the given string. The optional char-set argument controls which characters should be decoded. It defaults to char-set:full.
[procedure] (uri-normalize-case URI) => URIURI case normalization (RFC 3986 section 22.214.171.124)
[procedure] (uri-normalize-path-segments URI) => URIURI path segment normalization (RFC 3986 section 18.104.22.168)
uri-generic, string and list representation
[procedure] (uri->uri-generic uri-common) => uri-generic[procedure] (uri-generic->uri uri-common) => uri-common
To convert between uri-generic and uri-common objects, use these procedures. As stated above, this will allow you to retrieve the original encoding of the URI components, but once you update a component from the uri-common side, the original encoding is no longer available (the updated value replaces the original value).
[procedure] (uri->string uri-common [userinfo]) => stringReconstructs the given URI into a string; uses a supplied function LAMBDA USERNAME PASSWORD -> STRING to map the userinfo part of the URI. If not given, it represents the userinfo as the username followed by ":******".
[procedure] (uri->list URI USERINFO) => LISTReturns a list of the form (SCHEME SPECIFIC FRAGMENT); SPECIFIC is of the form (AUTHORITY PATH QUERY).
Character sets
As a convenience for further sub-parsers or other special-purpose URI handling code like separately URI-encoding strings, there are a couple of character sets exported by uri-common.
[constant] char-set:gen-delimsGeneric delimiters.
gen-delims = ":" / "/" / "?" / "#" / "[" / "]" / "@"[constant] char-set:sub-delims
sub-delims = "!" / "$" / "&" / "'" / "(" / ")" / "*" / "+" / "," / ";" / "="[constant] char-set:uri-reserved
The union of gen-delims and sub-delims; all reserved URI characters.
reserved = gen-delims / sub-delims[constant] char-set:uri-unreserved
All unreserved characters that are allowed in a URI.
unreserved = ALPHA / DIGIT / "-" / "." / "_" / "~"
Note that this is _not_ the complement of char-set:uri-reserved! There are several characters (even printable, noncontrol characters) which are not allowed at all in a URI.
Version History
- 1.4 Do not reset the port when switching schemes, but keep it around so when it's the default for a scheme, it won't be printed, and when switching to another scheme it will be printed again if it's not the default port for this scheme. This makes the interface more composable and less surprising (reported by Kristian Lein-Mathisen).
- 1.3 Added make-uri constructor.
- 1.2 re-exported uri-encode-string, uri-decode-string and the various charsets from uri-generic. Remove bogus charset encoding rules for fragments (fall back to normal uri encoding)
- 1.1 Fixed x-www-form-urlencoded encoding so it encodes even characters that do not strictly need to be encoded according to the URI spec, but do according to the x-www-form-urlencoded spec.
- 1.0 Fix a bug that caused empty lists to be treated differently from lists containing only false values in form-urlencode
- 0.10 Fix urlencoded-separator first char selection in form-urlencode
- 0.9 Automatically convert non-strings to strings in creating queries
- 0.8 Actually export form-urlencoded-separator
- 0.7 Fix silly bug in the predicates from 0.6 (it helps to test first...)
- 0.6 Add predicates uri-path-relative? and uri-path-absolute?
- 0.5 Add uri-default-port? predicate procedure
- 0.4 Add uri->list conversion procedure
- 0.3 Fix dependency info (requires at least uri-generic 2.1)
- 0.2 Add predicates for URIs, absolute URIs and relative references, matching the ones in uri-generic.
- 0.1 Initial Release
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Sure, some algae look a bit grungy. Some reef seaweed, though, happen to be quite beautiful if you take a moment to appreciate their less flashy charms. And algae turn out to play an important role on the reef.
For one thing, algae are always jockeying with coral for space on the reef. When algae win out big-time, they often make the reef look less interesting, compared with the glamorous marine life that draws divers into the water.
But algae, being plants, also consume carbon dioxide. The ocean has been absorbing a whole lot of it since we started burning fossil fuels and putting billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the air. So what will happen to algae as carbon dioxide levels race even higher, making the oceans more acidic?
Diaz-Pulido is trying to answer that question. Actually, he says, it's not one question, but really 700 questions — one for each species of algae.
In general, seaweed seems to be less vulnerable to increasing ocean acidity than coral, which is quite vulnerable. Algae gobble up carbon dioxide during the day, and by so doing, actually reduce the water's acidity in their vicinity. At night, though, algae respire like the rest of us — they take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide, just as we do when we exhale.
And on balance, algae aren't taking in enough carbon dioxide to counteract the effect of all the carbon dioxide we're putting into the air.
It's possible that as ocean acidity attacks the corals, algae will prevail in its turf battle on the reef. What does that mean for the entire reef ecosystem? Diaz-Pulido says it's likely to be a lot different from today. But as an algae aficionado and a scientist, he's not passing judgment about the nature of the new ecosystem that could emerge in the coming decades.
Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


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As usual I am giving you a sneak preview to the next two Sepia Saturday archive images.
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Sepia Saturday 145 : 29 September 2012
As usual I am giving you a sneak preview to the next two Sepia Saturday archive images.
30 comments:
- Little Nell said...
You'll be Ian a bit of a Rush then Alan. Exactly!! Those who are in on the milk bottle reference will understand that one too.
Of course I'll be happy to keep my 'Spare Admin' hat on to give Kat a helping hand if need be. I look forward to seeing her choices.
- 25 September 2012 at 17:00
- ScotSue said...
I'm trying to keep well head of prompts as I will be out of action for about 10 days. So here is my ocntribution on the football theme - how a pigeon sent news of the cup win.
- 26 September 2012 at 19:38
- tony said...
- 26 September 2012 at 20:52
- Yvonne Demoskoff said...
I'm a few days early for this week's photo, since I'll be away at a genealogy conference this weekend. But I did manage to find a pix that doesn't show feet!
- 27 September 2012 at 01:03
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Mine is a bit early too, having a busy weekend.
- 27 September 2012 at 14:17
- Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...
Hi, I'm back. I did a report about Shaniko, a ghost town that we stopped in on the way home from Washington. There are some old pictures slipped in here and there, but I thought that you guys would enjoy the post. Now I have a lot of visiting to catch up on!
Kathy M. - 27 September 2012 at 17:07
- Postcardy said...
I have a picture of three boys.
- 27 September 2012 at 20:52
- Brett Payne said...
Football photos for me too.
- 28 September 2012 at 09:42
- Alan Burnett said...
I'm in, but I'm out. My post is up but I am away all weekend at the Scarborough Jazz Festival. I will try and catch up with the other contributions during breaks from the music, if not it will be when I get back early next week.
- 28 September 2012 at 11:38
- Wendy said...
Cleats and Saddle shoes - a love story.
- 28 September 2012 at 11:52
- dakotaboo said...
I'm in with the football theme this week.
- 28 September 2012 at 18:33
- Queen Bee said...
My stylish great-aunt with her feet missing in three photos is my theme this week.
- 28 September 2012 at 18:41
- Little Nell said...
A lot of people away this weekend; never mind my goal was reached!
- 28 September 2012 at 20:13
- Peter said...
I couldn't stay much closer to the weekly theme than I did. Besides, Alan is making me jealous swinging away at Scarborough.
- 28 September 2012 at 21:43
- DougVernX said...
Found some shoes for my post this week.
- 29 September 2012 at 00:47
Yackity yack, I found a cute kid talking on the phone for this week.
- 29 September 2012 at 05:01
- Bruno Laliberté said...
Oddly on theme.
Oddly, I said...
Oh, so oddly!!
Not really, but almost...
but then, well, no, not really...
You figure it out,
as usual!!...
HUGZ - 29 September 2012 at 05:23
- Tattered and Lost said...
Shoes. I've chosen shoes. And this will be a two part post for those who end up wanting to know the answer. The second part will post on Sunday.
- 29 September 2012 at 08:07
- Teresa Wilson Rogers said...
Here I am actually getting my post in on a Saturday for a change! I'm a little off theme but close!
- 29 September 2012 at 14:00
- Kristin said...
Four boys and a cannon. 1918 Detroit.
- 29 September 2012 at 14:02
- Bob Scotney said...
A Dickens Post
- 29 September 2012 at 14:28
- Caminante said...
I haven't contributed for a while, but Little Nell pointed out that my walk this week slotted nicely into the boots theme.
- 29 September 2012 at 14:28
In our family with four girls there was no focus on football at all, so that subject is off for me. The prompt picture reminded me of another outdoor sport: ice skating!
- 29 September 2012 at 14:35
- 21 Wits said...
Hello Alan! Not one kick for football- but a whole lot of boys-not just at the beach either! For me!
- 29 September 2012 at 15:34
- Gill Edwards said...
Phew! only just made it today. Loved the prompt and am looking forward to the nest couple of weeks ones too. I have a really good one planned for SS 147
- 29 September 2012 at 16:21
- Mike Brubaker said...
Amazingly I have a postcard that makes a very good fit with the theme, but is more theatrical than musical.
- 29 September 2012 at 17:04
- Wibbo said...
I'm on theme with a football photograph.
- 29 September 2012 at 17:26
I couldn't find football boots or a football so chose an interesting pic from Great Granny's album :-)
- 29 September 2012 at 21:12
- Kathy said...
More I wanted to do, but no time to do it. And I'm afraid I'll have to save most of my reading of the other entries for the days ahead.
- 29 September 2012 at 21:54
- Jana Iverson Last said...
Ah! I finally made it! Been a bit busy this past week with Jury Duty.
- 29 September 2012 at 21:54


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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake - Pink Saturday
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I've wanted to try this recipe for years. I've seen it in many places but the version I used today came from Allrecipes. The cake intrigued me because it uses jam rather than berries. I tend to horde my stash of berries and use them only for special desserts. The cake is easy to make and can be on the table in a little over an hour. It consists of a layer of pastry that's covered with a cheese filling and spread with raspberry jam before being sprinkled with a struessel topping. It's a nice cake and I will keep the recipe. I have other coffee cakes that I prefer, but I like to have something new in reserve for the folks who eat regularly at my table. I substituted mascarpone for the cream cheese and used my own freezer jam rather than a commercial product. I'll use cream cheese the next time I make this and I plan to increase the amount of jam from 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup. I think I'll also try blackberry or peach jam in place of the raspberry. This is not a particularly sweet cake, nor will it win any beauty contests. It's makes a nice light dessert and would work well as part of a brunch buffet. If I had to sum up the cake in a single word the word I'd select would be "nice." Not great, just nice. Here's the recipe for a nice cake.
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Allrecipes
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1 egg, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Confectioners' sugar (optional)
1) In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Remove 1 cup and set aside. To remaining crumbs, add baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add sour cream, egg and almond extract; mix well. Spread in the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
2) To make filling, beat cream cheese, sugar and egg in a small bowl until blended. Pour over batter; spoon raspberry jam on top. Sprinkle with almonds and reserved crumbs.
3) Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides from pan. Dust top with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
This post is being linked to Pink Saturday, sponsored by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound.
77 comments :
- Coleens Recipes said...
What a great flavor-texture combo. I really enjoy the photos of your family...you are a lucky woman.
- October 24, 2009 at 2:40 AM
- KathyB. said...
This "nice" cake looks wonderful to me and I know more than a few of my friends would love it. I like your suggestions for yourself and think peach jam more appealing to me.
- October 24, 2009 at 5:33 AM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
Very pretty and very pink. It looks wonderful!
- October 24, 2009 at 5:56 AM
- Donna-FFW said...
Love the sound of these 3 distinct layers of coffee cake. This sounds damn good, what actually, if you have a minute, are a couple of your favorite coffee cakes on your blog? Just wondering?
- October 24, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- Jersey Girl Cooks said...
Now I want cofee cake for breakfast. Love the layer of cheese.
- October 24, 2009 at 7:49 AM
I have a packages of cream cheese in my refrigerator just waiting for this recipe! Thankyou for the great recipe.
vickie - October 24, 2009 at 7:52 AM
- SmilingSally said...
Now that's a colorful twist on an old favorite. Thanks, Mary.
- October 24, 2009 at 8:08 AM
- maryt/theteach said...
Oh, yum, Mary! Perfectly photographed! Perfectly posted! I bet it tastes perfectly delicious! :)
- October 24, 2009 at 9:03 AM
- Lucy said...
Well I think this cake does indeed look very nice! I think I would happily eat a large slice :) Love the struesel topping.
- October 24, 2009 at 9:16 AM
- Eileen said...
Happy Pink Saturday! The "nice" cake looks and sounds pretty yummy to me. Please stop by and visit. I have a very special post today. :)
http://beautydoesmatter.blogspot.com/2009/10/pink-saturday-makeovers-with-heart.html - October 24, 2009 at 9:41 AM
- annies home said...
this looks delicious wonder if you could use other flavor besides raspberry
- October 24, 2009 at 10:08 AM
- P. said...
It looks so good.
Alfazema - October 24, 2009 at 10:12 AM
- George Gaston said...
Mary, this looks like a delicious coffee cake. I like the cake texture and how you substituted the marscopone ~ giving I'm sure a nice smooth and sutle taste to the cheese layer. Many thanks...
- October 24, 2009 at 10:18 AM
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
I like having "nice" recipes that will work in a jiffy, and this seems to fit that bill, Mary. I love the idea of the raspberry jam, and it makes it so pretty. Everything that comes out of your kitchen is perfection, and I like reading about what works and doesn't for you. I always feel like I've learend something here. That's a good thing! :-)
Happy Pink Saturday...
Sheila :-) - October 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
Donna, I don't have them here yet. I was going to roll them out in November. I think I'll try to do it a little sooner.
- October 24, 2009 at 11:08 AM
- Zurin said...
The cake looks delicious! 3 textures in one cake and 3 flavours too. what a great recipe.Tq :))
- October 24, 2009 at 11:10 AM
- NKP said...
I am a big fan of - raspberries, cream cheese, coffee cake, and nice. Sounds great to me!
- October 24, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- Alyssa said...
In my book there is no way one can go wrong with almond, cream cheese and fruit. Yum!
- October 24, 2009 at 11:13 AM
- Unknown said...
What a beautiful and delicious looking cake. I am going to bookmark this one. Thanks for sharing it :)
- October 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM
- Nancy said...
Now I'm hungry! It looks absolutely delicious. :) Nancy
- October 24, 2009 at 12:25 PM
- Bill said...
Now you went and did it. I was already hungry, but now I'm starving. That looks so good!
- October 24, 2009 at 12:30 PM
- Barbara said...
I'm getting this set up for brunch tomorrow!
- October 24, 2009 at 12:47 PM
- The Cooking Photographer said...
You said all the right things Mary. Raspberry, cream cheese, and coffee cake!
- October 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM
- Nanita said...
Фантастичен десерт!Поздрави и усмивки!
- October 24, 2009 at 1:26 PM
- Coralie Cederna Johnson said...
This is just a wonderful piece of cake art as well as a tasty treat! My mouth is definitely watering and I'll be dreaming of raspberry cream cheese coffee cake tonight! Gorgeous! Fabulous! Love your beautiful baking and blogging! Thank you for sharing this dreamy recipe!
- October 24, 2009 at 1:45 PM
- Jennifer said...
Mary,Happpy Pink sat.Thank you for visiting my blog today and for your sweet comments.This recipe looks so yummy.I can't wait to try it.I bet it will be terrific.Have a wonderful cozy weekend.Hugs,Jennifer
- October 24, 2009 at 1:47 PM
- My name is Riet said...
What a lovely cake. And the recipe sounds real good. Happy pink Saturday
- October 24, 2009 at 1:59 PM
- Thru Pink Curtains said...
mmm looks good will try it on the people at work this week!
- October 24, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- Betty said...
That looks yummy and perfect for Pink Saturday!
- October 24, 2009 at 2:38 PM
- La Table De Nana said...
I have everything:) It is beautiful..I saw it at Jain's:)
- October 24, 2009 at 2:52 PM
- Regina said...
Another yummy one! Thank you for sharing Mary. Happy Pink Saturday and a nice weekend.
- October 24, 2009 at 3:17 PM
- CC said...
Hmmmm. Nice is not the word for this pretty cake. It looks scrumptious and I know I would love it. I brought my own little plate, may I have a small piece please?? :).
Happy Pinks Mary and have a wonderful weekend. - October 24, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- Unknown said...
yum coffee cake but with a twist. this looks greta Mary!
- October 24, 2009 at 3:46 PM
- Teacup Mosaics said...
OHHHH you make me so hungry, so pretty and pink and I'll bet yummy! Happy PS!
- October 24, 2009 at 4:15 PM
- Toni said...
I just love your blog! Thanks for the inspiration... that coffee cake looks fantastic!
Wish I could sit at your table... as a regular... but so appreciate you sharing this part of your life with us! Toni - October 24, 2009 at 4:59 PM
- melissa said...
Wow, Mary .. this looks devine!
And as always, your photo is fabulous!!
Have a nice weekend - October 24, 2009 at 5:29 PM
- Tara said...
It looks delicious and I love anything with almond extract. Happy Pink and have a great weekend!
- October 24, 2009 at 5:33 PM
- Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...
Oh my... looks SO GOOD! And well, kinda pink too! (But the looking delicious wins out over its pinkness...it is right before dinner and I am hungry! :)
- October 24, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Oh, so yummy looking!...perfect for today! I love looking at your great recipes, Mary!
thanks for stopping by today too!
gypsy - October 24, 2009 at 5:51 PM
- LV said...
I do not know how much longer I will be able to visit your blog. All that cooking and not able to eat any of it is killing me. I have to check tho to see what I wish I had for a meal.
- October 24, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential said...
Yummy, I love Raspberries! Your post always make my mouth water, thank you.
- October 24, 2009 at 6:20 PM
- La Cuisine d'Helene said...
I've made a similar coffee cake but with berries instead of jam. It looks delicious.
- October 24, 2009 at 6:31 PM
The cake sounds devine, the cream cheese is what lured me in. I love cream cheese almost any way you can make it.
- October 24, 2009 at 6:35 PM
- Mollye said...
Hi Mary and Thanks for stopping by. I think I will clip this recipe and make it for Christmas brunch. My kids all love anything with Jam! Thanks for sharing your pink delight! Mollye
- October 24, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- LemonyRenee' said...
Mary, what a lovely summation of a recipe. I understand, now, exactly what to expect from that recipe. Sometimes that candor is hard to find. Your blog looks intriguing and I'm on board. :)
- October 24, 2009 at 7:12 PM
- Poppy Cottage said...
Oh this looks so yummie! Thanks for the visit ;)
- October 24, 2009 at 7:18 PM
- Nancy said...
Mary! I was looking for a celery soup recipe for the VERY reason you pointed out in your previous post!!! I'll be trying that one. On the coffee cake, we have only two, and maybe when we get near friends to share.
Woo HOO! I'm going to use my celery before I toss it. Happy Pink Saturday! - October 24, 2009 at 7:22 PM
- Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...
Oh, I so need to stop coming to your blog Mary! Everything you post, I want to make right away! LOL
This recipe looks so scrumptious!
Happy PS!
Thanks for answering my question about fennel. - October 24, 2009 at 7:27 PM
- Lauren said...
you never run out of fabulous new ideas, do you? once again, beautiful and delicious
- October 24, 2009 at 7:55 PM
- Cinnamonstitch said...
yummy yummy,,love love your blog
have a wonderful PINK saturday - October 24, 2009 at 8:00 PM
- Cottage Rose said...
Hello Mary;;; That coffee cake does look good.. love Raspberry,, I might just have to try an make the nice cake.... thank you for stopping by and for the sweet comment... have a great weekend.
Alaura - October 24, 2009 at 8:40 PM
- Shirl said...
Hello Happy Pink Saturday! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment. Oh this looks so good! I might just have to try this one!
Have a great week!
Blessings, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage - October 24, 2009 at 8:48 PM
- chow and chatter said...
oh wow what a perfect cake want a slice!
- October 24, 2009 at 9:16 PM
- Kathleen said...
Nice is good!
It looks delicious, Mary..I love your honest evaluations! - October 24, 2009 at 9:28 PM
- Summer Gypsy said...
YUM!!!! Beautiful cake! Thanks for visiting today, and Happy Pink Saturday to you!
:)Marilyn - October 24, 2009 at 9:40 PM
- Candy said...
Oh man that looks sooooo scrumptious.
Your grandsons look like a house full of fun and excitement. And lovely daughters. I bit they all enjoy all your 'lovin' from the oven.'
It was a busy PINK Saturday. Enjoying some great weather in our parts.
Blessings ;-) - October 24, 2009 at 10:10 PM
- Dogmom Diva said...
Hi Mary, that looks delicious! Will add to my recipe file..
Thanks for stopping by my blog today to say hi...happy Pink Saturday even thought it is almost Sunday!
Barb - October 24, 2009 at 10:23 PM
- Kranky Granny said...
This recipe looks yummy. I have been a lurker here for a long while. I tried your Lemon pudding made with splenda several days ago and hubby loved it.
Had to find good recipes where splenda can be substituted for me and have him still what to eat it.
Thanks for the visit and the nice comment on my Autumn post. - October 24, 2009 at 10:39 PM
- Unknown said...
Raspberry is one of my favs, and I rarely see it in breakfast pastries. Yum! Thanks for visiting my PS!
- October 25, 2009 at 1:53 AM
- Alessandra said...
I like the idea of using jam, it makes it more....'cold season cake', and 'old classic'
- October 25, 2009 at 2:04 AM
- Vicki said...
Hi, Mary,
I always love to see what wonderful recipe you are going to have for us! Thank you so much for stopping by Bunny Cottage today and for the kind comments you always leave for me! Blessings to you and Happy Pink Saturday(I am running a little late!). Vicki - October 25, 2009 at 3:47 AM
- Rebecca said...
Yum-O! I SOOOOOO LOVE raspberry so this is the coffee cake for me! Thanks for coming by and for the prayers. Happy Pink Saturday.
Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca - October 25, 2009 at 4:34 AM
lete visiting everyone this week once again Mary that is a stunning looking cake hope you have a fab pink week
- October 25, 2009 at 6:36 AM
- Katy ~ said...
You had me at raspberry and cream cheese. This coffee cake sounds very good to me. Doesn't have to be gourmet to be good or appreciated. It looks kind of homey to me; has a lot of appeal. Thanks for this lovely post.
- October 25, 2009 at 7:38 AM
- Beverly said...
Well, nice just so happens to look delicious. And, I like your idea of trying it with other fruits. Why did you decide you want to use cream cheese instead of mascarpone next time?
Happy Pink Saturday, Mary. - October 25, 2009 at 8:35 AM
- Happily Retired Gal said...
My mouth is watering as I sip my morning coffee looking at this tasty treat ... wishing I had a taste but using my imagination vividly ;--)
Thanks for visiting my Pink Floral Mosaics. I'm playing catch up today after being away from the computer yesterday. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
Hugs and blessings, - October 25, 2009 at 9:27 AM
- Federica Simoni said...
wow che delizia!
- October 25, 2009 at 1:36 PM
- sherri@lavenderfields said...
MMMM Raspberry Cheesecake sounds delicious! Hope you are having a great weekend : )
- October 25, 2009 at 1:47 PM
- KBeau said...
That looks absolutely yummy. Thanks for sharing.
- October 25, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- Dawn said...
Is it snacktime yet? Happy belated PS!
- October 25, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- My Little Space said...
I know I'm a bit late! This is an irresistible one. I got myself some frozen boysenberries last week. Quite expensive lol! Still planning what to do with them. I guess this is a good one.
- October 25, 2009 at 9:47 PM
- jeanne said...
Hello Mary, your coffee cake looks nice enough to eat. I love anything with cheese. I think any jam would be delicious. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Hugs, Jeanne - October 26, 2009 at 1:08 AM
- Jeanie said...
I'm so late visiting (thanks for stopping by the Marmelade Gypsy, by the way!).
But boy, am I glad I got here -- not just for this recipe and beautiful visuals, but for so many! I have a feeling my printer will be running! - October 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM
- meandering pearl said...
how pinkly wonderful!!! hope your saturday was perfect!!!
- October 27, 2009 at 12:54 PM
- Ashley @ AshleysBusy said...
I had to scroll down and see all your latest yummy cooking. Those walnut bars look divine, the albondigas sound fabulous anad this coffee cake looks perfect. :)
- October 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM
- Treehouse Chef said...
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Love your recipes! This is my kind of cooking. That coffee cake looks delicious! I will make this recipe for sure. I will be back!!!
- December 12, 2010 at 7:05 PM
- Mihaela said...
The cake looks so delicious, I love cream cheese in sweets. Perfect for an afternoon cup of coffee :)
- April 20, 2011 at 3:12 PM


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WASHINGTON (AP) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. has tentatively agreed to pay $13 billion to settle allegations surrounding the quality of mortgage-backed securities it sold in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, a person familiar with the negotiations between the bank and the federal government said Saturday.
If the agreement is finalized it would be the government's highest-profile enforcement action related to the financial meltdown that plunged the economy into the deepest recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized, said Attorney General Eric Holder, Associate Attorney General Tony West, J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon and the bank's general counsel, Stephen Cutler, negotiated the tentative settlement in a Friday night phone call.
The person said the tentative agreement does not resolve a criminal investigation of the bank's conduct. It is being handled by federal prosecutors in Sacramento, Calif.
On Friday night, Holder told the bank that a non-prosecution agreement was a non-starter — meaning that the Justice Department will continue to conduct the criminal investigation of the financial institution, said the person. As part of the deal, the Justice Department expects JPMorgan to cooperate with the continuing criminal probe of the bank's issuance of mortgage-backed securities between 2005 and 2007, the person said.
JPMorgan spokesman Brian Marchiony and Justice Department spokesman Brian Fallon declined to comment.
Of the $13 billion, $9 billion is fines or penalties and $4 billion will go to consumer relief for struggling homeowners, the person said.
When the housing bubble burst in 2007, bundles of mortgages sold as securities soured and the investors who bought them lost billions. In the aftermath, public outrage boiled over that no high-level Wall Street executives had been sent to jail. Some lawmakers and other critics demanded that the big bailed-out banks and senior executives be held accountable.
In response, the government in January 2012 set up a task force of federal and state law enforcement officials to pursue wrongdoing with regard to mortgage securities.
In September, JPMorgan agreed to pay $920 million and admit that it failed to oversee trading that led to a $6 billion loss last year in its London operation. That combined amount, in settlements with three U.S. and one British regulator, is one of the largest fines ever levied against a financial institution. In another case, the company agreed to pay a $100 million penalty and admitted that its traders acted "recklessly" with the London trades.
In August, the Justice Department accused Bank of America Corp., the second-largest U.S. bank, of civil fraud in failing to disclose risks and misleading investors in its sale of $850 million in mortgage bonds in 2008. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a related lawsuit. The government estimates that investors lost more than $100 million on the deal. Bank of America disputes the allegations.
The latest action against the beleaguered JPMorgan brought the weight of the Obama administration against the bank, which has enjoyed a reputation for managing risk better than its Wall Street competitors. JPMorgan came through the financial crisis in better shape than most of its rivals and Dimon, its CEO, charmed lawmakers and commanded the attention of regulators in Washington.
A number of big banks, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, previously have been accused of abuses in sales of securities linked to mortgages in the years leading up to the crisis. Together they have paid hundreds of millions in penalties to settle civil charges brought by the SEC, which accused them of deceiving investors about the quality of the bonds they sold.
JPMorgan settled SEC charges in June 2011 by agreeing to pay $153.6 million and reached another such agreement for $296.9 million last November.
The banks in all the SEC cases were allowed to neither admit nor deny wrongdoing — a practice that brought criticism of the agency from judges and investor advocates.
But in a first for a major company, JPMorgan admitted in the agreement with the SEC over the $6 billion trading loss in its London operation that it failed in its oversight. The admission could leave the bank vulnerable to millions of dollars in lawsuits. JPMorgan also reached settlements over the trading loss with the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Britain's Financial Conduct Authority.
The Justice Department is still pursuing a criminal investigation of the trading loss and a possible cover-up at the bank. Two of the bank's former traders in London are facing criminal charges. The SEC also is investigating individuals involved in the trading loss.
Mounting legal costs from government proceedings pushed JPMorgan to a rare loss in the third quarter, the first under Dimon's leadership. The bank reported Oct. 11 that it set aside $9.2 billion in the July-September quarter to cover a string of litigation stemming from the financial crisis and its "London Whale" trading debacle. JPMorgan said it has placed a total of $23 billion in reserve to cover potential legal costs.
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Feds Link Water Contamination To Fracking For The First Time
by Abrahm Lustgarten and Nicholas Kusnetz, ProPublica, Dec. 8, 2011, 8:18 p.m.
In a first, federal environment officials today scientifically linked underground water pollution with hydraulic fracturing, concluding that contaminants found in central Wyoming were likely caused by the gas drilling process.
The findings by the Environmental Protection Agency come partway through a separate national study by the agency to determine whether fracking presents a risk to water resources.
In the 121-page draft report released today, EPA officials said that the contamination near the town of Pavillion, Wyo., had most likely seeped up from gas wells and contained at least 10 compounds known to be used in frack fluids.
"The presence of synthetic compounds such as glycol ethers 2026 and the assortment of other organic components is explained as the result of direct mixing of hydraulic fracturing fluids with ground water in the Pavillion gas field," the draft report states. "Alternative explanations were carefully considered."
The agency's findings could be a turning point in the heated national debate about whether contamination from fracking is happening, and are likely to shape how the country regulates and develops natural gas resources in the Marcellus Shale and across the Eastern Appalachian states.
Some of the findings in the report also directly contradict longstanding arguments by the drilling industry for why the fracking process is safe: that hydrologic pressure would naturally force fluids down, not up; that deep geologic layers provide a watertight barrier preventing the movement of chemicals towards the surface; and that the problems with the cement and steel barriers around gas wells aren't connected to fracking.
Environmental advocates greeted today's report with a sense of vindication and seized the opportunity to argue for stronger federal regulation of fracking.
"No one can accurately say that there is 'no risk' where fracking is concerned," wrote Amy Mall, a senior policy analyst at the Natural Resources Defense Council, on her blog. "This draft report makes obvious that there are many factors at play, any one of which can go wrong. Much stronger rules are needed to ensure that well construction standards are stronger and reduce threats to drinking water."
A spokesman for EnCana, the gas company that owns the Pavillion wells, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In an email exchange after the EPA released preliminary water test data two weeks ago, the spokesman, Doug Hock, denied that the company's actions were to blame for the pollution and suggested it was naturally caused.
"Nothing EPA presented suggests anything has changed since August of last year — the science remains inconclusive in terms of data, impact, and source," Hock wrote. "It is also important to recognize the importance of hydrology and geology with regard to the sampling results in the Pavillion Field. The field consists of gas-bearing zones in the near subsurface, poor general water quality parameters and discontinuous water-bearing zones."
The EPA's findings immediately triggered what is sure to become a heated political debate as members of Congress consider afresh proposals to regulate fracking. After a phone call with EPA chief Lisa Jackson this morning, Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., told a Senate panel that he found the agency's report on the Pavillion-area contamination "offensive." Inhofe's office had challenged the EPA's investigation in Wyoming last year, accusing the agency of bias.
Residents began complaining of fouled water near Pavillion in the mid-1990s, and the problems appeared to get worse around 2004. Several residents complained that their well water turned brown shortly after gas wells were fracked nearby, and, for a time, gas companies operating in the area supplied replacement drinking water to residents.
Beginning in 2008, the EPA took water samples from resident's drinking water wells, finding hydrocarbons and traces of contaminants that seemed like they could be related to fracking. In 2010, another round of sampling confirmed the contamination, and the EPA, along with federal health officials, cautioned residents not to drink their water and to ventilate their homes when they bathed because the methane in the water could cause an explosion.
To confirm their findings, EPA investigators drilled two water monitoring wells to 1,000 feet. The agency released data from these test wells in November that confirmed high levels of carcinogenic chemicals such as benzene, and a chemical compound called 2 Butoxyethanol, which is known to be used in fracking.
Still, the EPA had not drawn conclusions based on the tests and took pains to separate its groundwater investigation in Wyoming from the national controversy around hydraulic fracturing. Agriculture, drilling, and old pollution from waste pits left by the oil and gas industry were all considered possible causes of the contamination.
In the report released today, the EPA said that pollution from 33 abandoned oil and gas waste pits — which are the subject of a separate cleanup program — are indeed responsible for some degree of shallow groundwater pollution in the area. Those pits may be the source of contamination affecting at least 42 private water wells in Pavillion. But the pits could not be blamed for contamination detected in the water monitoring wells 1,000 feet underground.
That contamination, the agency concluded, had to have been caused by fracking.
The EPA's findings in Wyoming are specific to the region's geology; the Pavillion-area gas wells were fracked at shallower depths than many of the wells in the Marcellus shale and elsewhere.
Investigators tested the cement and casing of the gas wells and found what they described as "sporadic bonding" of the cement in areas immediately above where fracking took place. The cement barrier meant to protect the well bore and isolate the chemicals in their intended zone had been weakened and separated from the well, the EPA concluded.
The report also found that hydrologic pressure in the Pavillion area had pushed fluids from deeper geologic layers towards the surface. Those layers were not sufficient to provide a reliable barrier to contaminants moving upward, the report says.
Throughout its investigation in Wyoming, The EPA was hamstrung by a lack of disclosure about exactly what chemicals had been used to frack the wells near Pavillion. EnCana declined to give federal officials a detailed breakdown of every compound used underground. The agency relied instead on more general information supplied by the company to protect workers' health.
Hock would not say whether EnCana had used 2 BE, one of the first chemicals identified in Pavillion and known to be used in fracking, at its wells in Pavillion. But he was dismissive of its importance in the EPA's findings. "There was a single detection of 2-BE among all the samples collected in the deep monitoring wells. It was found in one sample by only one of three labs," he wrote in his reply to ProPublica two weeks ago. "Inconsistency in detection and non-repeatability shouldn't be construed as fact."
The EPA's draft report will undergo a public review and peer review process, and is expected to be finali
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Dear Lifehacker,
I'm about to hit the road for to visit family. It's a really long trip, and since I won't be driving, I'd like to make the most of the time without going crazy from boredom. I could play video games or rip some movies, but that gets boring after a few hours. I want something that works my brain a little more. Do you have any tips?
Backseat Boredom
Dear Backseat Boredom,
When most people are staring down a long drive, train ride, or flight, they consider it a time to catch up on sleep, do some reading, watch some movies or listen to music, or even play some new mobile games. Preparation for a long trip is key, and we've covered that before. Those are all great ways to pass the time, but they're not the only ways. Here are some suggestions that will turn your long, boring travel plans into something that energizes you, informs you, and keeps you entertained.
Catch Up on Podcasts
If you've been meaning to check out some new podcasts (like ours, for example) or you just have a backlog of podcasts to listen to or watch, a long trip is the best time to do it. Even better, choose some new podcasts that will teach you something new or help you get a new perspective on life. If you're looking for something new to watch or listen to, try looking for some interesting TED Talks, TWiT podcasts, 5by5 podcasts, or Revision3 shows. Each network likely has something to suit your tastes, whether you're looking for something entertaining to pass the time or something interesting and educational to spark your creativity or get you up to speed on current events. Best of all, if you have a long trip ahead, you have plenty of time to listen to multiple shows. Photo by Mingo Hagen.
Plan a Mini Curriculum of Online Classes and Go To School
If podcasts don't really suit you, now might be a great time to download some online courses and set up a little cirriculum of "classes" to take on your long trip. For your sanity's sake, we'd suggest avoiding anything that requires a lot of work, but a few video classes here or there and some downloadable exercises could turn a long and boring plane trip or backseat car ride into something that's educational and helps you learn a new skill or trade. Head over to Lifehacker U to scope out some great classes we've hand-picked, most of which are all-online, and many of which have video components and lessons you can download for offline viewing.
Learn a Specific New Skill for Work (or Play)
In the same vein as taking an online class, maybe those hours in one place are well suited to a good book or set of instructional videos that teach you a specific skill. If you've been meaning to learn a new programming language, study up on a new productivity technique, or maybe learn about a new tool that everyone is migrating to at work, a long trip is a good time to dive into a book or some reference material to get up to speed quickly. If you're traveling and will have internet access while you travel, you can even do your research online. Photo by Shiny Things.
Alternatively, if you want to learn something more for fun than for work, a long trip is a good time to do that as well. Set aside a few chunks of your travel time to really immerse yourself in learning it. You may not be able to break out an Arduino or a Raspberry Pi and get your DIY on while you're riding in the backseat of someone's car, but you can pick up some reading or download some articles to help you get started (like our guide to getting started with the Arduino, and some of our favorite Raspberry Pi hacks and tutorials.) Then you can walk away from your trip ready to get hands-on with the real thing.
Write a Short Story or Start a Blog
We've mentioned before that being a model Internet citizen requires more than just not trolling—contributing your own ideas and thoughts and creating something on your own is essential. If you have hours to kill on a train or plane, why not fire up your favorite text editor and start writing down all of those ideas for that blog you've been meaning to start. You could even write the first few posts just so you'll have something to put up when you build it. If you've read the news lately and have your own opinions, or think you can tackle a topic better—or at a different angle—than someone else did, write your thoughts down. Photo by James Whatley.
Similarly, if you've been meaning to write a short story or your NaNoWriMo entry is a little behind, now is a great time to make up for lost ground. Get your thoughts in order and start writing. If you don't have access to a computer, even brainstorming and outlining on pen and paper will do you a lot of good, and not just for the purpose of finishing a story or starting a blog, but also for turning otherwise boring time into an opportunity to keep your creative juices flowing.
Learn Enough of a New Language to Impress Everyone When You Arrive
Learning a new language will open up possibilities for you that you may never have had, but it also changes your worldview. Even a short trip is enough time to commit to memory enough words in a language you've always wanted to learn that you'll be able to impress your family at Thanksgiving (or at least give them something other than politics to talk about) and get your foot in the door learning something new that you've always wanted to. You can pick up a language-learning podcast from Open Culture or just learn the basics and start practicing, but either way even a few short hours in the back of a car is enough time to learn how to say things like "Hello, my name is," "What's your name?" "Do you speak English?" and "Where's the restroom, please?"
Teach Yourself to Meditate
If none of the above appeals to you, or you know that long trips wreak havoc on your attention span, perhaps a long trip is a good time to plug in your headphones, listen to some ambient music or nature sounds, and teach yourself to relax and meditate. We've discussed how meditation can improve your memory, focus, and productivity, but it can also help relieve stress and improve your health. Even if it's just two minutes of meditation, it can do wonders for you. Check out our guide to meditation for the rest of us for tips. At least on a long trip you won't be able to say you're too busy to meditate. If you need guidance on the go, we even have an app that can help. Photo by RelaxingMusic.
Hopefully we've offered up a few options beyond "read a good book" or "play video games" or "make a travel playlist," although all of those are great things to do on a long trip. They'll help you relax and de-stress, especially if the situation you're traveling to is a stressful one. At the same time however, consider dedicating some of your travel time to something that'll enrich your mind as well as relax your body, and maybe you'll look forward to that 12 hour flight or 6 hour drive a little more. Good luck!
Title photo made using Andrey Yurlov (Shutterstock) and Sweet November Studio (Shutterstock).
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Citing financial concerns, the Obama administration has begun quietly winding down one of the earliest programs created by the president's health care overhaul, a plan that helps people with medical problems who can't get private insurance.
In an afternoon teleconference with state counterparts, administration officials said Friday the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will stop taking new applications. People already in the plan will not lose coverage.
Designed as a stopgap solution until the law's full consumer protections are in effect next year, PCIP has served more than 135,000 people, a lifeline for patients with serious medical problems such as cancer and heart failure. But Congress allocated a limited amount of money, and the administration's technical experts want to make sure it doesn't run out.
Health and Human Services Department spokeswoman Erin Shields Britt said PCIP has "provided needed security to some of our nation's sickest people."
The plan covers people who have had problems getting private insurance because of a medical condition and have been uninsured for at least six months. Premiums are keyed to average rates charged in each state, which means they're not necessarily cheap, often amounting to several hundred dollars a month for middle-aged individuals.
"We're glad this program was here and able to help," said Amie Goldman, who oversees the program in Wisconsin. "I'm certainly disappointed we won't be able to serve everyone who has a need for this coverage."
Starting next January 1, insurance companies will no longer be able to turn anyone away because of poor health. At the same time, the federal government will begin subsidizing coverage for millions of individuals who have no access to employer plans. That means many of the people currently in the PCIP program may end up with lower premiums once the government's financial help is factored in.
The enrollment suspension will take effect immediately in 23 states where the federal government administers the program, Goldman said. Residents of states that run their own programs may have longer. Wisconsin residents, for example, have until March 2 to apply.
Enrollment around the country has been lower than expected, partly because some people could not afford the premiums. But individual cases have turned out to be costlier than originally projected.
In documents provided to the states, the administration said the program has spent about $2.4 billion in taxpayer money on medical claims and nearly $180 million on administrative costs, as of Dec. 31. Congress allocated $5 billion to the plan.
"From the beginning (the administration) has been committed to monitoring PCIP enrollment and spending closely and making necessary adjustments in the program to ensure responsible management of the $5 billion provided by Congress," PCIP director Richard Popper wrote in a memo. "To this end, we are implementing a nationwide suspension of enrollment."
The sole exception: program beneficiaries who move to another state will still be able to get coverage in their new home.
Associated Press writer Ann Sanner in Ohio contributed to this report.
Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: www.pcip.gov
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Copyright 2013 Capitol Hill Blue


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