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Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by SQD8R, Apr 24, 2013.
That KTM 1190 looks like a V-Strom. Funny they would style it after the ugliest cheapest liter adventure bike around. Just my opinion. YMMV
Yes, hard to get past it no matter the performance.
Like the GS is a real beauty queen?? Beauty is in the eye of the throttle holder.
I had a V-Strom before the GS. I guess I'm drawn to the homely.
Forget the looks you girlies, the KTM looks to be a better off road ride :)
Yeah but to old KTM was / is a looker.
BMW with cases, KTM without cases.
Also were the tires the same?
Don't kid yourself, you could put street tires on the ktm, load it up with cinder blocks and it would still be the better off road bike.
I kinda like the look of the new ktm. I love boxers but the new wc just doesn't cut it for me, too much of a "plastic" look. A buddy rode the wc and said the wc boxer was leaps and bounds better the the 12 gs in every aspect (I value his opinion).
Even though they are labelled "adv" bikes they are all sorta different purpose bike. I see the ktm as the only one capable or semi designed for off road, the others designed for roads (gravel orpaved).
My two cents
Always thought KTM's slant nose looked a little strange, but a little cool as well. And once I heard that the 1190 is 500lb and 150hp...I've changed my opinion to "it looks awesome!"
I have been riding a GS for 13 years now and about 250,000kms so I guess that makes me a fan of the bike but never would I say the GS is good looking.
This new KTM 1190 Adventure R though, in my opinion is the best looking Big Trailie bike yet and I don't see one bit of resemblance to a V-Strom. The fact that it is so much more capable than my GS off pavement only makes it more handsome to my eyes.
Just get rid of those slicks, install a proper set of tires and some soft luggage....can't wait to test ride this bike.
I like the looks of the KTM, not a fan of the brand but this bike looks good.
OK, you got me, that one looks good. I was commenting on the one in the video. BTW, a wise man once told me, beauty is only skin deep but ugly is to the bone!
I think he meant that it's better to bone a beauty.
I think that statement is quite a stretch.
I wasn't saying one is better than the other, all I'm saying is, was the test equal?
If you load a KTM down, I'm not saying it's better or worse, it all depends on how high the weight is, and the tires do make a difference.
Getting same grief from wife who thinks my M109R LE was the bomb!! The GSA Triple Black is in her words, Homely...
I think the GSA is the "beast"..love it.
Now don't get me wrong I love my 08gsa. I know there are faster GS's. I hear the WC GS handles better as well but mine is mine. We have a history, so I'm keeping her. With that said the new KTM is a hot bike, I'd have to look at it if I were shopping. Thank god I'm not


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Linda Irvin
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From: LEAVEN, Vol. 40 No. 2, April-May 2004, pp. 27-29.
I went on a home visit today, the first since my son Elliot was born three months ago. My co-Leader and I went to help a new mother whose three-day-old baby was having trouble latching on to her engorged breasts. I watched my co-Leader talk calmly to this first-time mother. She was empathetic and comforting.
She explained how in the beginning nursing could be difficult, that it was a learning process. She reviewed comfort measures for the mother's engorgement and sore nipples and assessed the baby's latch-on and position at the breast. She was reassuring and supportive, telling the mother what a wonderful job she was doing, telling this mother many of the exact same things she told me more than once during the first few weeks after Elliot's birth.
Our home visit reiterated for me just how vulnerable mothers are during the postpartum period. Between the fluctuating hormones, the physical discomfort, and the disturbed sleep, even the most committed breastfeeding mother can falter. It was also clear to me that even though I knew many things about breastfeeding and had already successfully established one nursing relationship. I wasn't any less vulnerable after Elliot's birth than the mother of the three-day-old baby in front of us.
Elliot seemed to start out okay. My labor was long but uncomplicated and without medication. Initially he latched on and appeared to nurse well. His suck did not seem as strong as my daughter's had been and he fell off my breast very easily. The midwives who delivered him and the pediatrician who came later that day checked him for tongue-tie and palate abnormalities and he was fine on both counts. However, he was sleepy and never nursed for more than five minutes at a time, another big change from my older daughter. Fairly quickly, he started making a clicking noise whenever he nursed and his cheeks were dimpled. My milk was slow to come in, which seemed to frustrate him. A visitor, who had come to help, described his nursing as "desperate," a decidedly unhelpful comment. I spoke with one of my co-Leaders on the phone, but I felt a little anxious and silly. She came for a visit and talking with her calmed me down and got me back on track. She reminded me of the cross-cradle position and doing breast compression in an effort to keep him nursing longer.
When my milk supply finally did "come in" on day five, Elliot checked out of the process completely and spent most of the day sleeping and occasionally latching on for a very lazy nurse. A friend from my Group visited and commented on his sleepiness. My co-Leader called and, during the course of the conversation, asked me whether Elliot's bowel movements had transitioned from meconium. I realized his output was completely inadequate and my breasts were lumpy and slightly engorged. I was surprised at how easily I had forgotten the important process of keeping track. I put up a small white board next to the changing table to record day-by-day Elliot's wet and dirty diapers.
Engorgement was another new experience for me. I used warm compresses and hand expression. I spent a lot of time reviewing the 2003 Breastfeeding Answer Book because Elliot's latch-on was not improving. He had a difficult time maintaining suction and I could often see gaps at the corners of his mouth. I knew that he needed to open his mouth wider and take more of my breast into his mouth, but I couldn't seem to make him do it. I started waking him up every two hours to nurse, and I began some of the exercises mentioned to help improve a weak suck. I also took Elliot to the chiropractor I had seen during my pregnancy.
On day seven, my nipples got sore and started to crack. I panicked again. It was a mystery to me why my baby wasn't latching-on properly. Secretly I worried that I couldn't nurse him and I wondered exactly how I could lead a meeting without nursing my infant because I certainly couldn't be fumbling around so much at a meeting. I now totally understood the mother I knew who had stopped coming to meetings after her baby was born until their nursing problems were resolved because she couldn't bear the thought of awkwardly latching on in front of so many mothers and babies who nursed so effortlessly. After this panic attack, another local Leader came to my house. She rearranged how I was sitting, added pillows for more support, and suggested that we may have thrush. I told her that was impossible; I knew what thrush felt like. My daughter and I had it for months. The soreness couldn't possibly be yeast-related because neither Elliot nor I had been on antibiotics and I had been taking acidophilus prophylactically. She had to be wrong I thought to myself. The following Tuesday, the pediatrician diagnosed thrush.
By week three, Elliot had completely humbled me. He added projectile vomiting to his repertoire, and between the hours of colicky crying, and the occasional bloody stool followed by the lack of stooling, I suspected he was reacting to foods in my diet. This time, materials from a previous Area Conference session on allergies gave me some clues. One elimination diet later, I was off dairy, soy, eggs, and peanuts. Throw in a couple of chiropractors and a craniosacral therapist, and a whole lot more crying over the next few weeks and the transformation was complete. I stopped being a Leader and became the mother who most intimidated me when I encountered her on the local area phone line, a hormonal wreck with a fussy unhappy newborn who couldn't stay on the breast.
After each visit from a Leader or trip to the pediatrician or chiropractor, I would always be frustrated by my inability to get at the root of our nursing problem. It's not as if I didn't have this information. I was a La Leche League Leader. Elliot should not only be a breastfed baby, he should be a perfectly breastfed baby. Sometimes I worried that I was creating problems where none existed. Knowing how much can go wrong with breastfeeding can become a self-fulfilling prophecy and suggest difficulties that aren't actually there. Maybe I was turning normal newborn fussiness into colic and food sensitivities. Maybe the clicking and dimpling weren't signs of a weak ineffective suck but just part of the learning process. Maybe I was just being whiney. After all, he was gaining weight really well. Then again, maybe my daughter interpreting his almost perpetual grimace as a smile wasn't so normal and maybe the path we wore out walking around the neighborhood was an indicator of a newborn a little more fussy than normal. I had a hard time deciding.
I was too close to the situation to see it objectively and for that I needed a Leader. Even though the midwives, the pediatrician, and myself all assumed I would breastfeed, I suspect only I assumed I would need no assistance. Like many other mothers I found that I did need help and like many other mothers, La Leche League provided that support. I couldn't distance myself from my role as the mother of a newborn to play the role of Leader and see the solutions that were plainly obvious to other Leaders.
In the foreword to Kathleen Kendall-Tackett's The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood, the period immediately preceding and following birth is described as a biologically sensitive period. For the few weeks leading up to and following birth, the mother is in a "state of primary maternal preoccupation" during which she needs "nurturing support and a protected environment to develop and maintain this state....The more the mother is cared for in a humane manner, the more sensitive and caring she will be with her own infant."
Contact with other Leaders during the postpartum period protected my environment and allowed the bumbling about that was necessary for Elliot and I to become a reasonably successful nursing dyad. I needed their objective opinions to help point out the obvious. I needed their ears to listen to my grumbling. I needed them to remind me about the tincture of time and how most latch-on problems work themselves out with a little care, patience, and persistence.
And somewhere in the last
month, we did hit that magic point. I'm not exactly sure what day
it was. I suspect it got better little by little, quietly improving,
just the way my co-Leader said it would and just as she described it
to the mother of the three-day-old baby. I'm almost ready to be
a Leader again.
The home visit was a good start. Seeing this newly born mother recovering from her birth and working hard on getting her infant to latch on made me realize that nursing Elliot has finally become easy. Elliot's latch-on isn't perfect but it works. I may even lead next month's meeting.
Linda Irvin is a Leader and Assistant Area Professional Liaison in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA, where she lives with her husband, James, and her children Sophia and Elliot. At 10 months, Elliot is taking his first steps and is very dedicated to breastfeeding and the sport of peek-a-boo. Thanks to all the loving support we both received after he was born from family, friends, and, of course, area Leaders. Special thanks to Nan Vollette, Contributing Editor, who originally received this article for the regular Leaven column, "Helping Mothers."


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==Aunt Bessie's Home Style Mash Potato==
Now I have seen this frozen mash potato before in various supermarkets and literally scoffed at the idea of it. I mean mash potato is so easy to make from scratch and I really do love my own made stuff that I found the idea utterly ridiculous. However being a working Mum I find it hard to fit in working, playing along with the daily chores of cooking and cleaning. So for this reason I drew my neck back in and decided to give this Aunt Bessie Frozen mash a try.
Of course the fact that it is currently being sold on a special offer in Morrison's for a mere £1 a bag did sway me slightly but I still understand this is way over price for the fact that it is just potato, butter, milk and salt and pepper. Considering I purchased a reduced bag of potatoes on the same day for 19p which will probably make a ton more mash than the whole of this bag. But still it is easy and for £1 worth trying.
The bag of frozen mash contains 650 grams of mash potato and this comes in small discs of the stuff. It states that a portion for one person is 5 "patties" (discs) and that in a microwave this needs a mere 3 ½ minutes to cook before a good stir up and a standing period of 1 minute. This is of course a lot quicker than it would be to peel, cook and mash my own spuds so it is winning on the time front.
Seeing as how Jack is only little I found 3 of the patties were more than enough for him and I am watching what I eat therefore I found 4 to be adequate for me. The cooking times given were correct and the potato was cooked evenly and satisfactorily. You could also opt to cook the mash in a saucepan if you so desire and this states it would need around 9 minutes of cooking time to be defrosted and cooked thoroughly. This is not something I tried because it takes more time so not working out more time efficient.
The look of the spud was at first glance a lot drier than I would usually do my own mashed potato and it didn't appear as creamy but that may have been down to the dry look of the stuff. I found the texture to be a little too dough like for me and even with mixing a little more warmed milk into the potato I still wasn't happy enough with either look or texture.
Not only this but I found it to be rather lacking in the taste department too and compared to my own a lot less flavoursome. I guess because it is frozen it doesn't have that fresh cooked vibe going on and thus making it a lot less desirable. It wasn't as bad as having a plate of Smash but I can't say that I was impressed enough to g out and buy it again. I think I would prefer to cook up a batch of my own stuff and freeze it just like Aunt Bessie has done. Jack didn't seem to mind it at all and when eaten with gravy or beans it was really not noticeable that the flavour was not as good.
We did eat the whole bag which didn't actually last that long as there are not that many patties in the bag as a whole. However I was rather glad when the bag went because I could get back to not being so lazy and cook up my own mash with the 19p spuds that I had bought!
All in all I would say that it is of course a nice cheap and very easy alternative to making your own but as with most things taking that little bit more time on something I.e. peeling, cooking and mashing yourself does make for an overall better flavour.
I think a score of 3 out of 5 stars is in order. Some may well think that the taste is nicer than their own mash but for me this one is definitely made for those emergency dinners when there really is no time. Thus I would only give it a recommendation for those times when there is no time!
Nutritional information:
Per 100g microwaved:
Calories = 91kcal
Saturated Fat = 1.8gram
Carbs=14.2 grams
of which sugars = 0.1 grams
I do hope that this has been of some help/interest to you.
Many thanks for taking the time to read.
I would never dream of using readymade mashed potatoes normally, but I usually keep a range of really easy to cook items in the freezer for Benn junior to help himself to for when we are out. Ben Junior has zero interest in cooking and would live on take away pizza if I let him. I was cleaning out the freezer and saw two packets of Aunt Bessie's Homestyle mashed potatoes that had been there a while, originally bought for Benn junior in the hope that it would wean him off chips with everything obviously I failed. So as I was making some chops in the evening I thought I might as well use them up.
Aunt Bessie's frozen mash is packaged in a bag that contains pieces of frozen mashed potatoes, so you can just take out what you need and pop them in the microwave oven, cover them and cook for around 6 to 7 minutes depending on what type of microwave you have, alternatively you can cook them on a hob, however I have not tried this I think it could very well stick to the saucepan.
I must say I was impressed with the end result; the potatoes were lump free, light and creamy and had a very good quality potato taste. I don't think any of the readymade products taste quite the same as home cooked from scratch but this did run a very close second.
The second bag I used when making a fish pie, I forked the potatoes on top of the pie after preparing it in the microwave, I then popped it under the grill to brown off a little, and this did really taste nice and I couldn't tell the difference between real mash or Aunt Bessie's.
I will certainly by this again it is very handy to keep in the freezer it is great for emergencies and tastes good as well. I cooked the whole bag for 3 people and there was a little left, I think would bag would serve 4.
Aunt Bessie's Homestyle mashed potatoes are made from real potatoes, milk and butter, they are also seasoned with salt and pepper so do taste before adding more salt. They are free from artificial flavours and preservatives and contain 115 calories, 5.1g of fat of which 3.1g is saturates.
Aunt Bessie's homestyle mashed potato is currently £1.32 per 650g bag from Tesco.
I've been brought up to always try and cook everything yourself, but like most people run short on time to do all the cooking I would like.
My friend and I happened to talk about these new potatos from good old Aunt Bessie and as we both chatted through our love of her Yorkshires we contemplated trying them out.
As I reached into the freezer section at Asda I realised Aunt Bessie was clearly being affected by the credit crunch as the pack of these was priced at what I feel a pretty hefty £2.00.
I weighed it up as I ummed and aaahed over whether to complete my purchase or go and pick up some spuds from the veg section. It was a weight of 650g and said that the pack contained patty style frozen mash, of which 5 patties were required per person.
After having a good feel of the bag, I was confident that there seemed to be around 30 patties or so. I figured why not try them out it will probably last longer than normal pack of 250g packet of potatoes.
Aunt Bessie's slogan on the packet claims the following:
Aunt Bessie's Homestyle Mashed Potato is made from real potatoes, Milk and Butter for a rich and creamy homestyle texture
How to cook:
There are 2 ways to cook either place patties in the microwave for 2.5 mins for 1 person (5 patties) or 5 mins for 2 people (10 patties)
Or cook in a saucepan for approx 5 mins...
My experience:
I opted for the microwave option and was making shepherds pie and had cooked the mince and was ready to add my topping...The patties looked small as I opened the packet. Incidently the packaging is a nightmare. Unlike her Yorkshire Puds which I love this was difficult to open. I tried the pull together approach, the side rip, even the teeth tug on the the corner, but boy it wouldn't budge. In the end I had to use scissors...snipped the top and as I gingerly tried to tear it the whole packet ripped in two and the patties went flying. Luckily I pre empted the split of the packet and using my body as a shield managed to divert all but one from hitting the floor.
Anyhow I digress I just wanted to make the point for those of you who don't have strong hands or have difficulty opening jars and packets etc just beware if you try this product!
So I whipped the patties into the microwave and then a few mins later they were ready. I was surprised as they were still perfectly formed patties. I mashed them on the plate and tasted....I was pleasantly surprised. They were creamy and tasted smooth (unlike the odd lumps I get in home cooked)and had a nice texture. I was worried that the microwave would put them into a hardened state that I would need to add milk butter or cream to but I didn't need to at all.
The shepherds pie with the mash on top cooked well in the oven too and I was pleased Aunt Bessie had pulled through again.
I decided to give them another go. I had a pal round and therefore realised I needed to have 10 patties. I needn't have worried as I still had around 25 in the pack. This time the mash was to accompany steak and again I cooked it in the microwave. However this time round I didnt like it. It was still creamy and nice in texture but it was gooey. I hadnt noticed the first time round as I had cooked the potato in the oven after the microwave and so it had a slight different consistency. My pal said the same, she said she couldnt tell it was from the microwave but that yes it did have a slighty gooey taste and she did have a lot of juice after her meal!!
Cut a long story short I then tried the patties a final time (again a meal for 2) and again I didn't like them. They had the smoothness and the creaminess they just didnt have the nice mash taste. It was almost too creamy and smooth almost too whipped together.
Its difficult as I know that when you cook food in the microwave you lose a lot of flavour and having not tried cooking the mash in the pan I am a little in 2 minds. I know I sound a little confused but I have to admit its because that is what this product has made me! The prodcut overall is a good idea but I think it's not the same as making them yourself
To sum up I would have to say it is a convenient quick fix and easy. It tasts smooth and creamy but I wouldnt agree that it tastes homemade. It is expensive at £2.00 but I know that they do sell these in Iceland for £1.00. If you dont eat a lot of mash but don't like the whole process of home cooking then I would have to say these are a recommendation but to be honest only as a back up. I personally will stick to making my own.
I normally are not to keen on home made mash potato, or anything that goes in the microwave either, but i really enjoyed this mash, heres why..
First of all, its so easy to cook, its like cold patties of ready made mash, all you have to do is get out of the bag what you need, and place in a bowl and heat for the correct amount of time, stirring occasionally. Yes really, its that simple.Its always perfect when i do it, and hey, i normally burn stuff like this. This mash though seams to loose about a 3rd of its size when heated!
The taste is creamy and buttery, and the mash id thick and no lumps are ever found, you can add other stuff into it like salt or pepper, but its so nice i tend only to add a pinch of salt for a bolder flavor!
The packeting clearly says what it is, and has the logo and gives you a serving suggestion, even thought the mash on thet plate does look like ice cream!! The deep blue packet is a nice coulor and the packet is easy to store, and fold over to be re- opened and used again. This product is suitable for home freezing and tends to make about 3 medium meal or 1-2 very large ones!!
The price is good value for the quality of mash you are getting, i would buy this again.
Aunt Bessie's Homestyle Mash Potato
Basically, this is little cakes of frozen mashed potato. You simply take out the required amount, put them in a microwavable bowl, cover and then cook according to the time on the pack (usually around 7 minutes). Check and stir halfway through, then serve and enjoy. It's that easy!
Yes, okay, it is lazy to buy microwavable mash when it is so easy to make it as home but at the same time, it saves mess, saves time and most importantly, tastes great! It has a delicious creamy texture which the whole family will love and a 900g bag will cost you around £1.50.
Nutritional values as follows;
Typical Values per 100g
Energy 427KJ
102K Cal
Protein 1.8g
Carbohydrates 12.6g
Of which sugars 1.0g
Fats 4.9g
Of which saturates 3.1g
Fibre 1.2g
Sodium 0.3g
This is a great way to cheat and have delicious comfort food on the table with minimum fuss and time, maximum taste. I definitely recommend that you get some and keep it in the freezer for the next time you fancy mash. I like to use it as a topping for pies (fish or shepherds) and also add cheese for a yummy cheesy mash (great with steak or hunters chicken). Check out the rest of the Aunt Bessie's range too (have a look at their website and see what else they do).
I definitely recommend that you try this, it is absolutely worth the money, give it a shot, you can find it in most good supermarkets now!
I became quite addicted to this product for a while, and told my housemate about it who was initially disgusted by the idea of frozen microwaveable mashed potatos. Well, in her words she 'ate her hat'.
This product is amazing, basically, it does exactly what it says on the bag - it is real mash that has been frozen and shaped into patties. You simply remove the required amount of patties, microwave and enjoy.
The taste is amazing, lovely and creamy and buttery, you can add more salt and loads of black pepper if you wish but in my opinion it doesnt need it. The main appeal of this product to me is that it is an easy accompaniment for meals when you are cooking for small numbers, rather than spending the time boiling, seasoning and mashing the potatoes yourself, when you are only cooking for one or two, simply put some of this in the microwave and it is ready in a fraction of the time. It tastes just as good, if not better than home made and there are no lumps or hard bits. It is not filled with artifical colours or preservatives so it is as healthy as regular mash (all in moderation)
This product also makes a great topping for a cottage or fish pie.
The only possible downside is the price, it costs about £1 for a bag which will generally give 4 moderate or 3 generous servings, in my opinion this doesnt break the bank but it is slightly more expensive than buying fresh potatos and making the mash yourself, however, i guess thats the price we pay for the convienience.
I love mashed potatoes but I just can't seem to consistently produce a good result myself, I either boil them too long or not long enough and although I have bought a number of mashers over the years I cannot produce lump free potato unless I use a whisk and then my potatoes take on the consistency of glue and stick to the roof of my mouth.
I used to quite like smash potatoes but my children hate them and there is always the danger of leaving a bit of the tell tale powder unmixed and they are so far removed from real potato I don't really like using them.
Having seen that Delia Smith gave her seal of approval to Aunt bessie's frozen mashed potatoes I gave them a try and bingo! great mashed potatoes from freezer to plate in just a few minutes.
I used to use the saucepan method but this is quite labour intensive as you have to keep stirring all the time or they get stuck to the bottom of the pan and the pan itself was very difficult to get clean afterwards; I have now switched to the microwave and it is much easier - just put the required discs in, cover loosely with cling film and stir when the time's up.
The pack suggests 5 discs per serving but this is a fairly paltry portion and I tend to use the entire pack when cooking for the family. I haven't used it as a topping for cottage pie, just as an accompaniment but think it would probably be a little thick and difficult to spread out.
Ok, firstly lets be clear! I HATE MASHED POTATO!
I think it stems from when I was a child and my childminder used to make me sausage and mash. The mash was so lumpy it just made me feel sick and since then I have been sworn off mash (and sausages for that matter).
My mum makes it every now and then and each time I sit gagging if I find even the smallest lump of potato.
I decided to try this just to "check" that it was horrible really...
Its devine! Its so rich, creamy and fluffy and not one lump to be found. I wolfed down a whole plate much to the amazement of my family. The texture is very smooth and goes down lovely.
I examined the packet wondering what magic ingredient it had to make ME, a mash potato hater adore it.... its simply Potato (76%) Milk (18%), Butter (5%), salt and pepper. I was totally amazed! My old head chef cannot make mash this good!
Perhaps its because its made on a huge scale that they are able to mash it and whisk it into oblivion resulting in no lumps, whereas when your home from work its a bit of a rush job?
It's also only 115cals per 100grams too so easy on the waist line.
I now keep my freezer stocked!
Its currently on offer in Tesco where you can buy 2 x 650g bags for £3, or pay £1.65 for 1 bag.
Peel the potato, put in water, boil, then mash. Simple.
So when my daughter asked me to buy her some mash potato I could not believe what I was hearing!
She was paying 99p for a pot of potato. This was too much for one but not enough for 2.
So when out shopping one day we saw that Aunt Bessie does mash potato and although this was more expensive you could use as little or as much as you wanted at a time.
Aunt Bessies Mash potato comes in 900g bags and at the moment costing around £2.00. Inside are 5cm circular or puck size pieces 1cm thick.I am not sure how many are in there but it is at least 25.
The potato is real potatoes and it is mashed with milk, butter and salt and peper.
Nutritional information
Typical Values per 100g
Energy 427KJ
102K Cal
Protein 1.8g
Carbohydrates 12.6g
Of which sugars 1.0g
Fats 4.9g
Of which saturates 3.1g
Fibre 1.2g
Sodium 0.3g
To cook
Best to cook from frozen
To microwave you take as many pieces as you require and put on a non metallic plate. Cover with cling film pierce and cook on full power for 3 minutes.
Allow to stand for one minute.
Mix with a fork to make it fluffy.
If you want to cook in a saucepan you put the pieces in a saucepan cook over a medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring continually until mashed potato is well mixed and smooth.
This does make lovely mashed potato. You can also adjust it a little if you need to to your own taste by adding a bit more butter for mashing although I dont really think it needs it.
This ideal for anyone with young children when you have just come in with them and they want something on the plate 10 minutes ago. It is very quick and very handy but more to the point very tasty and goes with everything.
Thank you for reading.
This product is my number one convenience food.
As a full time working mum I don't always have as much time as I would like to spend on cooking and I use these potatoes as a cheat on a regular basis!
What are they?
Basically it is frozen potatoes that you can microwave in a couple of minutes (2.5 to be precise) The potato is in small circular shapes and around five pieces amount to an average portion of potatoes (depending on your appetite. To cook a portion you simply put in the microwave for 2.5 mins, add some milk & butter and stir. The milk and butter are optional.
The Potatoes are widely available and I have seen them in most supermarkets. The price varies between supermarkets but generally cost around £2per bag. Each bag contains approx 5 servings of potato.
The taste-
Well I don't actually like potatoes but these are really quite tasty. They are soft, creamy and tasty. I think they taste as good as freshly prepared mash. I would not substitute this for fresh potatoes all the time but do cook them approx once a week when I am pushed for time.
Thumbs up form me
I like having a starchy option other than chips to eat, but mash potato always seems like a lot of hassle when you're only making it for one person. I tried Smash last year and wasn't so keen on it. It was quick and easy, but had a smell and taste that wasn't particularly appealing. I came across Aunt Bessie's frozen mash and saw on the packet that it's a Delia cheat...if it's good enough for her then it's good enough for me!
Homestyle Frozen Mash is made by Aunt Bessie who produce a range of quality traditional comfort foods that are simple and easy to make. It's a popular manufacturer however I've noticed that not all supermarkets seem to stock their frozen potato. It's usually sold in a blue 650g bag and can be found in the freezer section, usually amidst other Bessie produce or by the chips. Somerfield sell these at £2, but they're around £1.70 in other retailers like Morrisons. The best buy has been Iceland, where a bag only costs £1..bargain! You can also get a larger 900g bag (£2.32 Tesco).
To make your mashy tate, simply put 5 patties on a plate with some space between them, and pop in the microwave (800w) for 2.5 minutes. Make sure they're piping hot when they come out, leave to stand for a few seconds and mash with a fork. Alternatively, you can put them into a saucepan on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring continuously. I've only ever tried them in the microwave and I'm happy with how quick and simple it is. The heat will usually rise which is why you should let them stand for a few seconds after heating, though I've found on the odd occasion they still feel cold to the touch but then I just pop them back in for 30-60 seconds and then they're fine. Not sure why this has happened, it could just be a dodgy microwave!
5 patties is classified as a typical serving which I find to be the right size for me, though I tend to have fairly smaller portions. A 650g bag should get you around 5-6 servings, but this depends on the amount of patties you use. 100g microwaved contains 5.1g fat and 115 calories, so it's a fairly light addition to your dinner.
It's described as having a "rich and creamy homestyle texture" as it's made from real potatoes, milk and butter. I would agree that they're soft and creamy, yet still quick thick so they have a good consistency and texture. As for the taste, it's a nice mix between potato and butter, with no distinct flavour as such that would put you off (unlike what I found with Smash). Obviously, nothing will compare to the mash you make at home from fresh potatoes for Sunday lunch, but quick and easy.
Overall I would definitely recommend these for their convenience, even though they're not quite the 'perfect' taste. They're a healthier alternative to chips, quite light and yet thick and creamy. They have a nice overall taste however and there's nothing I can really say against this mash except that I don't feel inclined to pay £2 in Somerfield when they're half that price in Iceland. All this talk of a 'credit crunch' seems to have gone to my head!


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IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
The Brown-headed Cowbird is a stocky blackbird with a fascinating approach to raising its young. Females forgo building nests and instead put all their energy into producing eggs, sometimes more than three dozen a summer. These they lay in the nests of other birds, abandoning their young to foster parents, usually at the expense of at least some of the host's own chicks. Once confined to the open grasslands of middle North America, cowbirds have surged in numbers and range as humans built towns and cleared woods.
Brown-headed Cowbirds occur in grasslands with low and scattered trees as well as woodland edges, brushy thickets, prairies, fields, pastures, orchards, and residential areas. Brown-headed Cowbirds generally avoid forests. Development and fragmentation of forests in the eastern United States have allowed Brown-headed Cowbirds to greatly expand their range eastward. In winter, Brown-headed Cowbirds roost along with several species of blackbirds in flocks numbering more than 100,000 birds.
Brown-headed Cowbirds feed mostly on seeds from grasses and weeds, with some crop grains. Insects such as grasshoppers and beetles, often caught as cows and horses stir them into movement, make up about a quarter of a cowbird's diet. As you might imagine, female cowbirds have a large calcium requirement from laying so many eggs. To satisfy it, they eat snail shells and sometimes eggs taken from nests they've visited.
Doesn't build its own nest. Experiments done with artificial nests in an aviary suggest that Brown-headed Cowbirds tend to choose nests containing eggs of smaller volume than their own.
Cowbirds lay eggs in a great variety of nests, including Red-winged Blackbird nests in marshes, dome-shaped Ovenbird nests on the forest floor, cup nests in shrubs and treetops, and even occasionally in nests in tree cavities. Over 140 host species of the Brown-headed Cowbird have been described, from birds as small as kinglets to as large as meadowlarks. Common hosts include the Yellow Warbler, Song and Chipping sparrows, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern and Spotted towhees, and Red-winged Blackbird.
Brown-headed Cowbirds usually forage on the ground in mixed flocks of blackbirds, grackles, and starlings. They get their name from their close association with grazing livestock (and formerly bison), which flush up insects for the birds to eat. Cowbirds fly directly, with constant wingbeats. When males sing, they often raise their back and chest feathers, lift their wings and spread their tail feathers, and then bow forward. Groups of males may do this together. Female Brown-headed Cowbirds don't build a nest or rear young. They find nests by watching quietly for signs of other birds building nests, or they flutter through vegetation trying to flush birds from their nests. When young cowbirds hatch, they may roll the other eggs out of the nest.
Brown-headed Cowbird are common across most of North America, although populations slightly declined by about 31% between 1966 and 2014, according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey. Partners in Flight estimates a global breeding population of 120 million, with 77% spending some part of the year in the U.S., 14% in Canada, and 31% in Mexico. They rate an 7 out of 20 on the Continental Concern Score and are not on the 2014 State of the Birds Watch List. Originally a bison-following bird of the Great Plains, the Brown-headed Cowbird spread eastward in the 1800s as forests were cleared. The Brown-headed Cowbird's habit of nest parasitism can threaten species with small populations, such as the endangered Kirtland's Warbler and Black-capped Vireo.
Short distance migrant. Brown-headed Cowbirds move as far as 530 miles between breeding and wintering grounds.
This species often comes to bird feeders. Find out more about what this bird likes to eat and what feeder is best by using the Project FeederWatch Common Feeder Birds bird list.
Even though Brown-headed Cowbirds are native to North America, many people consider them a nuisance bird, since they destroy the eggs and young of smaller songbirds and have been implicated in the decline of several endangered species, including Kirtland's Warbler and Black-capped Vireo. Cowbirds often flock with other species of blackbirds, and they may come to your yard if it contains open ground or lawn, or if you scatter grain for ground birds. If your yard is large enough to keep livestock, there's a good chance you will find cowbirds there.
Look for Brown-headed Cowbirds in fields, meadows, and lawns. During winter and migration, search through mixed-species blackbird flocks and look for the glossy black plumage and subtle brown head in males and the short, stout bill and unmarked brown of females. Learn the male's gurgling song and the female's chatter call, and you'll hear them often.
Brown-headed Cowbirds are a focal bird species for the Celebrate Urban Birds! project. Conduct a 10-minute count and record whether or not you see cowbirds.
Visit NestWatch to learn how to observe and report activity at bird nests
Cowbirds and Conservation (Audubon)
Brown-headed Cowbirds in Grasslands (USGS)
Brown-headed Cowbird: A bird that never nests has a huge impact on nesting birds.
Brown-headed Cowbirds: from buffalo birds to modern scourge (Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center)
All About Birds blog, Identify the Brown, Streaky, Juvenile Songbirds of Summer With These Tips, July 23, 2014.
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Obviously when a company announces a sequel, its intention is to give you more of what worked in the previous games, along with a twist to remind you that you're covering some new territory. However, with Assassin's Creed III, Ubisoft is turning the series in an entirely new direction, introducing a whole new era and battlefield to take on, as well as a new hero and side characters.
But for some reason, if the trailer wasn't enough to sell you on the fall 2012 release, we've got ten reasons why you shouldn't miss out on it. And each one definitely stands out in its own right. By the time you're done reading, you'll be sold. We'll bet someone's scalp on it. (None of the staff's, though. We like our hairlines.)
The Alex Ross collectible case
So obviously it's no secret that Ubisoft is offering a lovely pre-order bonus for the game, even six months out, in the form of a collectible Steelbook case for the game. But upon looking at it, you'll find that the case is in fact quite stunning, featuring original Alex Ross artwork showing the lead hero Connor in a superb pose, with the American Revolution flag waving behind him. If you look at this thing and don't want it, clearly you don't like cool collectibles. We'll take yours, thanks.
This isn't a romp through Venice
One of the huge draws to Assassin's Creed III is its new location setting. You're now fighting your way through small colonial villages in Boston, as well as the city of New York, fighting enemy soldiers and carrying out missions for your comrades. The fact this isn't just another city playing host to the usual medieval soldiers…well, that should definitely get your blood pumping.
Say hello to Connor
Now that Altair and Ezio Auditore di Firenze's respective storylines are about summed up, we get to take on a whole new assassin, a Mohawk nation fighter who's part native American, part European and all bad-ass when it comes to completing his tasks. He'll make a fine addition to the series, though it's still not quite certain how he'll tie in with Desmond. We'll find out soon enough.
Brutal kills
There are a number of ways to make enemies depart this time around. Sure, you could stab them quickly with a chain blade or string someone up in a makeshift noose, but the real fun gets up close and personal, thanks to Connor's killer combat style, including a tomahawk to the throat or using an enemy's musket against them to blow their head off. Hey, no one said you just had to kill someone the old fashioned way. Variety is the spice of life here.
There's a tie-in with real history
Though Assassin's Creed III probably won't be heralded by history buffs anytime soon, the game does feature tie-ins with characters straight out of the American Revolution, including the helpful Benjamin Franklin, the brave George Washington and the fierce Captain Lee. It's rumored that Paul Revere will show up as well, having you help him with his historic run through Boston. We can't wait to see how that goes.
Animus 3.0
To some, the Animus is a helpful tool throughout the Assassin's Creed world, and the new edition that's being introduced in this third chapter should be the best yet. We only caught glimpses of it thus far, but it's very advanced and probably the most user friendly to date. Now if only it would allow us to learn kung fu…
War is breathtaking
For this latest Assassin's Creed game, Ubisoft's development team is putting its most ambitious work to date to use, with an awesome recreation of Boston, right down to the snow-covered fields and the chaos of the historic Bunker Hill battle. What's more, the smaller things stand out as well, including the lighting from torches and the way Connor has to slowly travel through deeper snow. We love it.
An improved stealth system works in your favor
Hiding is definitely one of the assassin's best weapons against enemies, and the better stealth system coming in part three is superb, based on what we've seen. Sure, you can dive into a pile of grain and have it work just as well as a haystack, but you can also move fluidly through shadows and darkness, effectively sneaking up on someone and taking them out. We're down.
New multiplayer features
Though Ubisoft didn't go into a lot of detail when it came to the game's multiplayer component, they did state that it was being worked on, and we expect more of the same great modes that made previous games stand out, as well as new stuff that ties in to the American Revolution theme. Expect more information on this following E3.
Animals are fair game
Along with taking down soldiers and other enemies in Assassin's Creed III, you'll also occasionally have the opportunity to hunt. Sure, small animals are kind of fun, but it's when you first come face-to-face with a bear that you realize just how crazy the action gets. Just remember that Connor's not your typical hunter. Nope. This thing's getting made into a rug in a matter of seconds.
So we pose the question, are you pumped yet?!


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Dodgers to call on Schumaker in center field
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
ATLANTA -- With ankle injuries keeping Matt Kemp on the shelf and Andre Ethier out of the field, Skip Schumaker will get the bulk of playing time in center field for the Dodgers.
Manager Don Mattingly said he's "messed around" with Scott Van Slyke and Dee Gordon in center during batting practice, but "Scotty is the more viable option. Dee would be in an emergency for an inning or two. And [Nick] Punto has done it before."
Mattingly has started Yasiel Puig in center field six times this year, but the club now wants to keep Puig in right field.
Carl Crawford figures to remain in left field against Atlanta left-hander Mike Minor for Game 2.
Left off roster, Hairston backs fellow Dodgers
ATLANTA -- Veteran Jerry Hairston balanced his disappointment over being left off the Dodgers' National League Division Series roster with support for those who made it.
"The team is more important than one person," said Hairston, who essentially lost his utility spot to Michael Young, who was acquired at the Aug. 31 waiver Trade Deadline.
"The bottom line is, I want us to win. That's it. It's about winning a championship and I'm excited for the guys. I've tasted it, hoisted the World Series trophy. I hope I get to see them do it."
Hairston played in the postseason for the 2009 champion Yankees and the 2011 Brewers.
His outside chance at making the NLDS roster was wiped out by the injury to Andre Ethier, limiting the outfielder to pinch-hitting and necessitating carrying Dee Gordon for pinch-running.
"I've always been a team guy, never complained," Hairston said. "I want the guys to know I've got their back, I'll cheer for them. I know what it's like to be on the roster, it's a great feeling and I hope they enjoy it.
Hairston did take exception to portrayals that his offense slumped over the second half, explaining that his playing time diminished and his role changed to primarily pinch-hitting. He hit .258 in 120 at-bats before the break and .143 in 84 at-bats after the break.
"It was the Matt Stairs role and it's not easy," he said. "One thing I don't appreciate is people saying I struggled. I didn't struggle. I had 80 at-bats the second half. Pinch-hitting against closers. That's tough. I've had experience playing center field. The step or two I've lost I make up for with experience, knowing how to play the game."
Hairston will continue to work out with the club in case an emergency replacement is needed.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Yesterday, Gartner released its Q3 2010 mobile and smartphone sales data, and the results show particularly strong gains for Android-based devices and Apple's iPhone.
In the third quarter of 2010, worldwide mobile phone sales rose 35 percent over the same quarter last year, with a total of 417 million units sold. Smartphone sales continued their meteoric growth, with a 96 percent increase over the same period last year, accounting for 19.3 percent of all mobile phone sales in Q3.
"This quarter saw Apple and Android drive record smartphone sales. Apple's share of the smartphone market surpassed Research In Motion (RIM) in North America to put it second behind Android while Android volumes also grew rapidly making it the No. 2 operating system worldwide." said Carolina Milanesi, VP of research at Gartner. The quarter marked the third consecutive double-digit increase in sales year-on-year.
In all, nearly 81 million smartphones were sold last quarter. Android made up slightly more than a quarter of all smartphone sales worldwide, with 20.5 million units sold, positioning it as the second-most popular operating system behind Symbian, which moved nearly 30 million units. In the same quarter last year, only 1.4 million Android-based devices were sold.
Android was particularly dominant in North America, where Gartner estimates it made up 75 to 80 percent of all of Verizon's smartphone sales. It was also bolstered by the launch of the multi-carrier Galaxy S line from Samsung. Gartner also noted that the OS's move into low- to mid-level devices helped it globally. This tactic could continue in the U.S. with Android's coming holiday spree.
Apple also did considerably well, thanks to the iPhone 4. Not only did Apple surpass RIM globally with almost 13.5 million units sold to RIM's 11.9 million -- putting it in third place behind Android -- it also jumped ahead of the Blackberry manufacturer in the important U.S. market. Apple is now second only to Android in the U.S., and third in Europe (still behind Nokia and Samsung).
"Smartphone OS providers have entered a period of accelerated platform evolution, stimulated by more regular product releases, new platform entrants and new device types," said Roberta Cozza, principal research analyst at Gartner. "Any platform that fails to innovate quickly — either through a vibrant multi-player ecosystem or clear vision of a single controlling entity — will lose developers, manufacturers, potential partners and ultimately users." (Perhaps a veiled reference to RIM?)
Rounding out total mobile market, Nokia held on to its top spot, moving 117.5 million units in the quarter, but saw a market share decline of 8.5 percentage points over the same period last year. This was mostly caused by components shortages that affected the stock of low-end devices, which forced consumers to buy higher-end one instead. This resulted in better-than-expected financial results for the Finnish mobile company.
Samsung came in second globally, but was nearly 50 million units behind Nokia with a total of 71.7 million units (up 18.2 percent), and LG was even further behind with 27.5 million (down 6.6 percent).
The most impressive feat in the mobile market was the appearance of Apple in the top five manufacturers. Its 13.5 million units landed it in fourth place, ahead of RIM. Gartner posits that it could have sold more, but was hampered by ongoing supply constraints. The firm also noted that enterprise adoption of the iPhone and iPad has grown, despite Apple's focus on individual consumers.
Looking forward, Gartner expects 2011 to be a big year for media tablets like Apple's iPad. It projects nearly 55 million tablet devices to be sold next year. It also predicts that it will be another big year for Apple, in general. "To a developer, the iPod Touch and iPhone (and to a lesser extent the iPad) are effectively the same device and a single market opportunity. While Android is increasingly available on media tablets and media players like the Galaxy Player, it lags far behind iOS's multi-device presence," Milanesi said. "Apple claims it is activating around 275,000 iOS devices per day on average — that's a compelling market for any developer. And developers' applications in turn attract users."


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TLC's What Not to Wear is most likely the pioneer in makeover/makeunder shows. For the last ten years, the fashion and beauty squad of Clinton Kelly, Stacy London, Carmindy and most recently, Ted Gibson have been changing the lives of women across the country. I've been a fan of the show since its debut so when I had the chance to work with the show when I worked in NYC, I was beyond excited. Fast forward more than five years later, the show comes to a finale, with a celebration in Las Vegas, lucky me…again!
I got to experience this history-making night on Monday and had a chance to catch up with one of my favorite beauty gurus, Carmindy, right before the celebration. And after this juicy sneak peek of what's to come, I'm suddenly not so sad.
My Beauty Confessions: Your philosophy is all about celebrating true beauty and individual uniqueness. With all the makeovers you've done over the years on WNTW, what would you say is the biggest true beauty quality that women overlook or ignore?
Carmindy: Their right to pamper themselves and embrace their natural beauty. So many women after having children, working full-time, having a husband or ever going through a tough time, forget their most beautiful and ancient right as a woman which is to care for themselves without feeling guilt and realizing the true unique beauty they possess.
MBC: Your signature beauty technique, "Carmindizing," is a makeup tip that works on all women, is there a Carmindizing 2.0 or a second favorite tip or technique?
Carmindy: Absolutely! When applying liquid foundation or BB/CC Creams always use a non-latex sponge to blend on the product for seamless results and cover the eyelids and under the lower lash line. This will act like a lid primer keeping makeup in place all day.
MBC: You love to travel, what are your in-flight beauty must-haves?
Carmindy: Creme De La Mer for moisturizing my skin, Fresh Rose Sugar Lip Treatment for supple lips with a hint of tint, Blinc Amplified Mascara for natural looking dark lashes that will never smudge or budge, Fresh Satin Luster Palette to Carmindize the face and cream blush in pink for a flush that never looks dry.
MBC: What's next or the latest with your partnership with Sally Hansen?
Carmindy: I have discontinued my line with Sally Hansen to make way for Carmindy & Co my new line of amazing cosmetics and skincare coming in January 2014! I'm also working on my 4th book called Bloom- A Girls Guide To Growing Up Gorgeous published by Penguin Books due to launch in summer 2014.
MBC: You launched your own beauty app not too long ago, how is it going, what's the feedback? (I downloaded my avatar:))
Carmindy: It was one of the first of its kind and I love it. I wanted it to help women find a quick easy way to choose the right colors for their unique skin tone and also be able to learn how to apply the most basic looks that work on all women and all ages. I want to constantly improve on it so we have big plans for next year to make it more interactive and update everything with new technology.
MBC: TV show, books, beauty app…what's next for you? What's in the pipeline?
Carmindy: Carmindy & Co is going to be HUGE and international. Look out for the most amazing makeup and skincare then stay on the lookout as I Carmindize the world with neutracosmetics, haircare, jewelry, bags and fashion!
MBC: You're in Vegas to film your last WNTW episode, how are you feeling? What was the sentiment on set?
Carmindy: I'm staying positive but I know it will be a very emotional time. This has been an amazing 10 year journey and I know it will be very hard to say goodbye. I'm happy we are doing it in celebration and going out with a bang not just fading away!
MBC: What are your thoughts on "Vegas" beauty & fashion?
Carmindy: It is really all over the map! There are very savvy and beautiful women as well as the other side of the spectrum. I'm sure with all the tourists there will plenty of people I will want to make UNDER haha!
MBC: If you didn't pursue beauty, what would you be doing today?
Carmindy: Adventurer! Is that a job? LOL!
And what an adventure it is! Ladies, keep your eyes open for Carmindy & Co coming in 2014! In the meantime, download Carmindy's app for exclusive how-to videos and tips, follow Carmindy on Facebook and Twitter and continue to tune in to TLC's last and most epic season of What Not to Wear!


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I've posted about Rosemarie Fiore before, but the timing was so perfect as she has some new works, and it's the New Year so many of us will be seeing fireworks tonight/tomorrow! If you aren't familiar with her work, she makes these incredible paintings with lit firework residue on paper – so cool.
More here.
Have a great night, Happy New Year!


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Wanted: Protection for Manta Rays
Incredible, breathtaking, mesmerizing. There are so many words to describe a manta ray encounter and if you've been lucky enough to dive with one, you'll never forget the experience.
Sadly, both the giant manta and reef manta face an uncertain future. Globally threatened and exceptionally vulnerable, intensified fishing pressure in warm waters around the world is pushing mantas to the brink. Yet, in just a few days time CITES delegates will have the power to change manta's fate.
From 3rd -15th March, CITES leaders have the opportunity to regulate the very trade that drive the depletion of manta populations around the world.
The gill rakers of manta rays are traded internationally, primarily to China and Singapore, for use in an increasingly popular Asian health tonic. This trade goes on unregulated and unmonitored. Yet the long term economic benefits from manta tourism greatly outweighs the short term returns from fishing. Globally, the annual value of manta-based tourism has been estimated at more than US $75 million.
The International Union of the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies both manta species as Globally Vulnerable. Late maturity, a lengthy gestation and only one pup every two years makes them particularly vulnerable to overfishing.
Before decisions are made next month, you can help amplify the call to protect them:
1.Sign the petition urging CITES member countries to give sharks and rays much needed protections.
2.Send a letter direct to CITES authorities urging them to vote "Yes" for sharks and rays.
3. Spread the word. Download the "Extinction is NOT an Option" sign, take a picture and post it to our Facebook wall of support.
Special thanks to Guillermo Munro of www.memuco.org


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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Nov. 12
Bike reunion
8:34 a.m. — 6600 block of Second Avenue N.E. Recovered Property. Unknown person(s) stole a bike Aug. 12. The bike, which was believed to have been used during a burglary in the area, was found Nov. 12. The owner of the bike was alerted to its reappearance.
Nov. 14
7:49 p.m. — 4300 block of 56th Avenue Drive E. Runaways. A mother enrolled her two daughters into a family resource program, where they were to stay for seven to 14 days. Employees with the program dropped the two girls off at their high school Oct. 23. When the employees went to pick the girls up at the end of the day, the two students never arrived. After the mother was informed of the situation, she asked the program if they filed a missing-persons report. Employees with the program said it was up to the mother to do so. The mother contacted the Manatee County Sherriff's Office and told them her two daughters have a history of behavior problems and have run away from home in the past — though they always return. According to the mother, the girls were upset with being enrolled in the family resource program. It is unknown what the girls were wearing.
Nov. 15
Bag picked up
3:39 p.m. — 8300 block of Lockwood Ridge Road. Theft $300 to $5,000 from Building. A woman reported her handbag was stolen from a nightclub/bar.
Nov. 18
Worthless theft
10:18 a.m. — 6700 block of 88th Street E. Burglary Unoccupied Conveyance Unarmed. An unknown person(s) entered some unlocked vehicles and stole items valued at $10. The suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction by unknown means.
No charge
5:11 p.m. — 11200 block of State Road 70 E. Trespass Warning. A woman was caught shoplifting at a supermarket. The complainant didn't want to press charges but instead issued a trespass warning to the woman.
Nov. 19
Alarmed burglar
12:00 a.m.—6800 block of Stone River Road. Burglary of Unoccupied Dwelling, Unarmed. A woman reported that unknown person(s) tried to break into her home by prying open the front window. The suspect(s) damaged the window screen and set off the home's alarm. The suspect(s) then fled in an unknown direction after his/her failed attempt.
Wood he do that?
5:04 p.m. — 6500 block of Coopers Hawk Court. Information Only. A woman reported that her two juvenile sons were asked to leave the property of a man. The neighbor accused the juveniles of entering his property. He then threatened them with a piece of wood. The woman reported that the neighbor said he would hurt the juveniles with the wood. Upon further investigation, it appeared the neighbor did tell the juveniles to approach him and that the neighbor did not go after them with a piece of wood.
Eager reader
3:37 p.m. — 5310 block of 53rd Avenue E. Theft $300 to $5,000. Unknown suspect(s) stole a newspaper rack valued at $500.
… Paper chaser
5:51 p.m. — 900 block of N Rye Road. Information Only. An anonymous caller found two abandoned newspaper racks on the side of the road. Two similar newspaper racks were reported stolen that morning. An officer attempted to retrieve fingerprints on both racks but could not. The racks will be analyzed.
Nov. 20
Lost call
6:47 p.m. — 4200 block of 61st Avenue E. Lost Property. A woman said she lost her cell phone at a park. She said she put her phone down, became distracted, and left it behind. She went back to look for her phone, but it was missing.


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LONDON — It's an all-American final in the Olympic women's beach volleyball tournament.
Shortly after Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor reached their third consecutive gold medal game, the other U.S. women's team of April Ross and Jennifer Kessy reached the final by beating top-seeded and reigning world champion Brazil.
Walsh Jennings and May-Treanor beat China 22-20, 22-20. Ross and Kessy beat Juliana and Larissa 15-21, 21-19, 15-12.
The final is Wednesday night.
The Chinese team of Xue Chen and Zhang Xi will play Brazil for the bronze medal.


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OK I realize that batteries are not much of a pizza eqiupment topic but as these were an epifany for me I wanted to share with my friends here.If any of you all, like me, have used (or tried to use) rechargable batteries then you know they are OK at best (sorta like a dept store stone). Well, about 5 years ago Sanyo released their new technology which corrects every defect and complaint previously inherent in rechargables. And in short, these batteries ROCK!They are called "eneloop" batteries, only made in AA and AAA size, and come precharged ready to pop into whatever. Once charged, they can sit on the shelf or whatever and after 3 years still hold 85% of their original charge! Their life span is rated at 15,000 recharges per Sanyo. Not only that, but these batts have a much lower internal resistance than alkalines and so actually perform better in many if not every application. Even though we all have devices all over the house using these for someone my age these may be the last batteries of this size I will every buy.You can read all about these on the internet inc independent testing and testimonials. I was turned onto these by an individual that bought these when they first came out and they are still going strong almost 6 years later.Although every other battery manufacturer has now come out with their version of these LSD NiMH types, none yet compare to the original eneloops.Finding these locally is difficult. The only brick and mortar store in the US that seems to carry them is Costco. They sell a kit which includes 8 AA's, 4 AAA's and a charger for $25.99, which is currently on sale until 12-10 or so for $21.99. Otherwise its off to the internet where prices are higher plus shipping. So as these are good for the pocketbook and great for the planet, again just wanted to share.
So dms, might you have a suggestion for a 2xaa hi tech flashlight at a reasonable cost? Just thought you might know.thanksHog


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to me it seems like obito and kakashi are not trying to kill one another
if obito could stab his chest with the giant shuriken and slash him to make the x scar,
didnt he have a chance both times to slice his throat or stab through his heart.
kakashi with chakra replenished dosent use chidori while catching obito by surprise in the dimension.
there are more examples.. its kind of ruining it for me
when obito runs up and knees kakashi in the face in 608 im like really a knee, i thought you want him dead
if you have time to knee him stick a kunai through his throat
im just sayin


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All quotes tagged Revelations
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"Liam's not been a revelation to anyone round here because we've been watching him get better and better over the last couple of years. But I think he's surprised a few around the rest of the country with how good and mature he is."
"The book itself is not filled with sensational revelations, ... It's filled with a new explanation of what went wrong with that marriage."
"I think these revelations should matter to voters because I think ethics should count for something in a public servant."
"There are a lot of revelations in this book. The proposals discussed here provided an early glimmering of how the white South would treat blacks for the next century."
"[Shakespeare scholars just sigh and consign the book to the great pantheon of] revelations ... I am accustomed to fanatics who get a funny look in the eye when they come to speak to me how about the Earl of Oxford or Marlowe really wrote the plays. She spoke rationally, and it's an intelligently readable book, but it floats way above the facts, as I told her."
"Our revels now are ended. These our actors,
As I foretold you, were all spirits and
Are melted into air, into thin air:
And, like the baseless fabric of this vision,
The cloud-capp'd towers, the gorgeous palaces,
The solemn temples, the great globe itself,
Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve
And, like this insubstantial pageant faded,
Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff
As dreams are made on, and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep."
"I had a revelation in the fact that Palestinians are not the terrorists they are made out to be in the West, nor are they haters of Israel, ... Sometimes we don't see the Palestinian side because no one is willing to take them seriously because they have a reputation of being terrorists."
"We can revel in this for a minute, because it's been a long, hard fight. But we need to start taking steps now to continue to work to BRAC-proof Ellsworth. In 10 years, they might come back and take another bite of the apple."
"The Death of Advertising? I think that's in the book of Revelation. It's the day when people everywhere become satisfied with their weight, their hair, their skin, their wardrobe, and their aroma."
"Let every man and woman count himself immortal. Let him catch the revelation of Jesus in his resurrection. Let him say not merely, "Christ is risen," but "I shall rise." ~Phillips Brooks"


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With 42,000 new jobs and other positive indicators, Silicon Valley's innovation engine is heating up again, according to an annual barometer of the region's economic and social health.
The valley's employment base grew by 3.8 percent in the past 12 months, and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent -- compared to a state unemployment rate of 11 percent, said Russell Hancock, president and CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network, which issues an annual "Silicon Valley Index." The report was issued in partnership with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
The document lists hundreds of economic and social measures in 40 cities stretched over Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, as well as parts of Santa Cruz and Alameda counties.
"Silicon Valley does appear to be mounting a fairly impressive recovery. We were the last to succumb to the national recession and appear to be the first to be emerging out of it," Hancock said in a press briefing Tuesday, Feb. 7.
But the positive economic news fails to translate into broad community health because mid-range jobs are disappearing, Hancock said.
Joined by Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO Emmett Carson, Hancock called for an urgent public re-examination of the tax structure supporting public services in California, including Proposition 13.
"Our tax system is pegged to an earlier economy, with levies on property and sales tax that do not capture Internet transactions and services," he said.
"We have a crisis brewing in the public sector, with rampant layoffs and investment in public services approaching historic lows."
Last year's Silicon Valley job growth was driven by technology companies, including cloud computing, mobile devices, applications to support mobile devices, Internet companies and social media, Hancock said.
"There also was modest growth in just about every sector except manufacturing," he said.
Venture capital formation in the valley -- toward biotechnology, medical devices, energy, industrial energy applications and cleantech -- rose by 17 percent in the last 12 months, with investments in cleantech doubling over the prior year, he said.
Patent registrations by Silicon Valley inventors took a "huge leap," with 13,310 issued in the past 12 months, a sizeable increase from the previous year, he said.
And initial public offerings bumped up from 11 in 2010 to 12 last year, with many startups pursuing alternate capitalization strategies such as merging or getting acquired.
But the good news in the tech economy masks the problem of a declining median income, Hancock said.
"In Silicon Valley we have a lot of very high earners, and the classic 'Bill Gates problem.' When he walks into a bar, on average everybody in the bar becomes millionaires," he said.
A growing segment of the region's households -- now about 43 percent -- earn more than $100,000 a year, Hancock said.
But the "middle group" -- households earning between $40,000 and $100,000 -- is stagnant or declining, he said.


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Bach Society performs whole oratorio in one concert
Henry Gibbons, a retired University of North Texas music faculty member who still commands the Denton Bach Society, said the upcoming performance of a beefy Bach Christmas oratorio feels like a real accomplishment.
"This is Bach at the peak of his powers," Gibbons said. "It was written in the 1730s, after the passions and all this choral music that he wrote. This is his best work, and it's about a happy subject matter, something that Bach didn't do a lot of at that point."
The society's accomplishment, Gibbons said, will be performing the oratorio in a single performance. Das Weihnachtsoratorium — even the Denton Bach Choir and Denton Bach Players call the piece "the Christmas oratorio" — is made up of six cantatas and backed by a big baroque orchestra. Sung as a single concert date, the music lasts more than two hours.
Gibbons said it's most common to hear the cantatas performed separately, and the Denton Bach Choir has performed parts of the oratorio in the past.
"To my knowledge, no one has done this in its entirety since I've been here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area," he said. "I heard the piece in its entirety once in New York City, but I never did get to hear it in Germany. This piece is done pretty frequently in Germany — it's as popular there as Handel's The Messiah is here."
Gibbons said he knew the chorus could work up to the cantatas, and he already had a reliable pool of talented soloists to tap into. For this performance, the soloists are soprano Heidi Dietrich Klein, alto Dianna Grabowski, tenor Derek Chester and bass Aaron Harp.
"And this would have been impossible without the collaboration of Denton Bach Players," Gibbons said. "Musicians are coming in from all over to take part of this. And I'm talking about Cleveland, Albuquerque, Austin and Wyoming. We have people flying in because they want the chance to perform this music."
The Bach Players make up the core group of baroque musicians who accompany the Denton Bach Choir, the society's chorus, on historical instruments. Andrew Justice, a founding member of Denton Bach Players, recruited the additional musicians needed to round out the 23-instrument orchestra.
Justice hired players to fill violins, violas, cello, bass, keyboard, oboes (traditional, d'amore and da caccia), flutes, bassoon, trumpets, French horns and timpani.
"Every instrument on stage is a historical, period instrument or a modern replica of a baroque instrument, designed to sound as it would in that era," he said.
Justice said assembling the orchestra was a task with "several layers."
"There's the core: The Denton Bach Players will always be hired. If they're available, musicians in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area will be hired," Justice said. "And there are soloist considerations. There are musicians, locally, who I think deserve to play the solos."
It's the largest orchestra of the Bach Society's 2012-13 season, by far — the fall concert was a madrigal program performed without instruments, and the upcoming spring program will be Romantic music with a piano accompanist. Putting together the orchestra was a little bit of a science and a little bit of an art.
"You have to be careful about how you approach this," Justice said. "You don't want to hire locally to the detriment of the performance, but there is a flip side of hiring outside talent to the detriment of the organization's financial standing. You have to make decisions that are good for the performance and that are within the organization's budget. It's kind of nice. I got to build the perfect storm of an orchestra."
UNT faculty member Kathryn Montoya was recruited to be the principal oboist, and Justice hired Colorado baroque flutist Tamara Meredith to join founding Denton Bach Player and flutist Janelle West.
"My rule for contracting for the Denton Bach Players was to play music that I wanted to play with the people I want to play with," Justice said. "I'm hiring some people I've never played with, but who come on very high recommendation."
Justice said another layer was Gibbons' preferences. The director calls the shots when it comes to using the orchestra to the choir's best advantage. Smart orchestration can bolster a small or weak vocal section, or it can give weight to a section of music that needs a larger foundation to the sound.
What can attendees expect? Gibbons said the oratorio's story is told with a soloist narrator, called "the evangelist," and a chorus. Both use operatic elements that take the listener from the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the field, to the shepherds' adoration of the child in Bethlehem, to the prologue of the Gospel of John. The oratorio then moves to the circumcision and naming of Jesus, and to the journey and eventual adoration of the Magi.
"The last cantata is titled 'The Enemies of Christ Vanquished,'" Gibbons said. "It's about doing Satan in. Very rich stuff."
And in typical Bach fashion, the chorus supplies much of the plot-driving recitative, while soloists bring out the emotional colors with arias.
Gibbons said Bach was writing new liturgical music for his Lutheran betters in Leipzig, Germany, on a weekly basis. The pace was one reason Bach opted to use parody — a term that refers not to imitation through mockery, but to the practice of recycling music written for another occasion.
"You have to keep in mind that at that time, composers often wrote music that was for one occasion — the birthday of a prince or something like that — and wasn't meant to be heard again. Bach and other composers would use pieces from those scores in a new work and set it to a different text," Gibbons said. "Bach was true to his Lutheran state of mind. He used everything he could and didn't let anything go to waste."
But Bach knew when to craft new music, Gibbons said.
"Take, for instance, the passage where the evangelist says, 'And Mary pondered all these things in her heart.' Mary's aria is not parodied. Bach wrote this piece for that moment," he said.
Gibbons has rehearsed the oratorio with the Bach Choir for months. Justice said the orchestra will have nine hours of rehearsal.
"This music is new to us," Justice said. "But if you're a baroque musician, you know how to play Bach. I think over-rehearsing a piece like this is dangerous. I prefer going into a performance like this knowing the music — knowing what we're supposed to play and how we're expected to play it. But I think it's best if you have room for some improvisation."
Bach soloists and instrumentalists are expected to embellish the musical lines according to their tastes and the harmonic motion of the singers, and Justice said too much rehearsal can lead to rote, stale ornamentation.
Gibbons, who has led the Denton Bach Society in performing cantatas from the oratorio before, said the project has been a satisfying one. With the growth in early music — and revelations from scholarly study of Bach and his music — Gibbons said he sees the cantatas with fresh eyes.
"I'm rediscovering the score," he said. "I don't remember what tempo I chose or how exactly we performed this when we did parts of it before, back in the 1980s. Now, as I prepare, I can tell you that the chorus will sing this music very differently than they did back then.
"We want something different from the music. The art has advanced so much."
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What: Christmas oratorio of six cantatas by J.S. Bach
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9
Where: Winspear Hall at UNT's Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard.
Details: Tickets cost $20 for adults, $12 for students. Supertitles will be projected in English during the performance. For tickets, call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com.
On the Web: www.dentonbach.com
Pre-performance prep, please? UNT music professor Hendrik Schulze will give a special lecture and concert preview of Bach's Das Weihnachtsoratorium at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 703 N. Elm St.
Performed together in a single concert, this piece takes more than two hours. Schulze will get audiences more acquainted with this sacred music, and why it remains a satisfying — though rarely performed in its entirety — piece of Bach's music.
Details: Free; donations will be accepted. A reception will follow.


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Lee's Career Pepperdine Statistics
2013/REDSHIRT SENIOR:Did not pitch for the Waves.
2012/JUNIOR: Did not pitch for the Waves.
2011/SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 14 games for the Waves in his first season at Pepperdine ... Posted a 2-2 record with a 5.08 ERA and struck out 24 through 33.2 innings pitched ... Lasted 11.1 innings in his three starts during which he compiled a 2.38 ERA, punched out 10 and limited opposing batters to a .220 average ... Made Pepperdine debut vs. No. 23 Coastal Carolina (3/19) and pitched a scoreless inning of relief ... Followed debut with consecutive relief victories over Cal Poly (3/22) and Dayton (3/25) ... Struck out four Mustangs in the 5-3 win, and survived issuing three walks in as many innings during a 9-1 triumph over the Flyers ... Received first career start vs. BYU (3/31) and delivered four Ks over 4.1 IP ... Did not receive another start until May 18 at Long Beach State where he stuck out a career high five batters over 5.0 scoreless innings ... Suffered losses in relief vs. USC (4/12) and San Francisco (5/15).
2010/FALL: Posted an 0-1 record for the Orange Team at the Pepperdine Fall World Series with a 6.35 ERA through two relief appearances ... Struck out six batters through 5.2 innings of work with seven walks ... Gave up five runs (four earned) on three hits ... Opposing hitters batted .150 against him ... Totaled 4.1 innings in game one (11/6), in which he helped starter Aaron Gates escaped a bases-loaded jam with two outs by getting Miles Silverstein to fly out to right ... Gave up a two-run home run to Bryan Langlois the following inning, and was tagged for two more runs in the eighth inning of an eventual 5-5 tie ... Finished with four strikeouts ... Struck out two of the first three batters he faced in game five (11/14), but loaded the bases with two outs in the ninth on two walks and a hit by pitch, and then issued a base on balls to Nate Johnson for the game-winning run.
2010/FRESHMAN: Attended UNLV from 2009-10 and was a pitcher for the Rebels and head coach Buddy Gouldsmith ... Finished 2010 with a 3-3 and 19 relief appearances ... Struck out 15 batters in 35.1 innings pitched ... Picked up his first collegiate victory vs. Sacramento State.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Clovis West HS in Fresno, Calif. ... Lettered twice for the Golden Eagles under coach Kevin Patrick ... Helped team go 28-6 ... Helped team win the Easter Classic Tournament ... Played right field and also pitched.
PERSONAL: Given name is Jared Everett Lee ... Born and raised in Fresno, Calif. ... Psychology major ... Son of Roland and Laurette Lee ... Brother to Dustin and Whitney ... Chose to attend Pepperdine because of its athletic program and location.
FAVORITES: Cal Ripken Jr. (sports hero) ... Jonathan Papelbon (pro baseball player) ... San Francisco Giants (pro baseball team) ... Gulliver's Travels (book) ... Forrest Gump (movie) ... SportsCenter (TV show) ... Andre Nickatina (musical artist) ... Fettucini Alfredo with Chicken (food) ... Hacky Sack (sport other than baseball) ... Hobbies include playing ping pong, fishing and snow skiing.


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Kenny is so full of shit...he doesn't know anything about dunking. Is Jeremy Evans his cousin/nephew or something?
But is he really a better dunker than Demar? That reverse one handed whatever it was Demar did was top-3 dunk all time.
Oh yeah baby
from Trey Kerby "Call it even for all those missed calls?"
T-Ross redemption for DD, I like it.
they should really pre-tape the dunk comp from now on and only broadcast the made dunks.. would be way more exciting for viewers
All four of his dunks were legit sick. He was the only highlight of the night, other than Bledsoe's reverse.
Twitter - @thekid_it
Difference between a true dunker, like Ross, and a gimmick dunker, like Evans.....you take all of the gimmicks away and Evans' dunks don't look impressive at all. None would get higher than 40 or 45. Ross' dunks are all impressive without the use of any gimmicks. It's like he had one with the kid just so he could have one where he's jumping over someone/thing...it seems to be a new requisite or something
A wise man once said: F*ck Brooklyn!
I just turned $6 into $250!!!!! Thanks Kyrie and Terrance WOWOWOWOWWOOW I am so happy!!
Those last 4 dunks were so nice, made up for the disappointment of the first round. Green and White, man, they were so disappointing.
Well, I'm sure we'll see Ross at least invited again next year. Maybe he can work on some stuff for fun during the summer.
Charles aint impressed lol its all about the stars for him. gotta admit it was pretty disappointing other than ross
The only job I can think of where you use so many props is being a clown...So Jeremy Evans isn't a dunker, he's a clown who incorporates dunking into his act.
Terrence Ross killed it he never had competition my fav personally was the first dunk, if he did that on the 1st attempt wow so difficult was crazy! and the Carter tribute was just heart warming.
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After obvious refereeing errors marred two crucial World Cup matches last week, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologized and pledged to reconsider video technology that would avoid such mistakes.
Blatter directed the apology specifically to England and Mexico whose teams were the victims of referee errors. England was disallowed a legitimate tying goal against Germany and Argentina was granted a goal against Mexico that proved to be offsides.
Both team eventually lost the matches and were knocked out of the tournament being played in South Africa. In both cases, video replay could have corrected the wrong decision by the refs.
"Naturally we deplore when you see the evidence of refereeing mistakes," said Blatter, according to the Associate Press. He added that officials from both teams accepted his apology.
"The English said 'thank you.' The Mexicans, they just go with the head," Blatter said, suggesting they nodded. "I understand that they are not happy. It was not a five-star game for refereeing."
FIFA has long resisted calls for the use of technology during matches. Today, the FIFA honcho said it would be "nonsense" not to discuss those changes.
"Naturally we will take on board again the discussion about technology. Something has to be changed," he said, while adding that no modifications would take place during this World Cup.
The issue of video replay will be reopened at a meeting of FIFA's rule-making panel in Wales next month.
Blatter did not mention the refeering errors that cost Team USA two goals in separate games -- goals that did not matter in the long run because the USA won the games and advanced to the knock out round where they were beaten by Ghana 2-1 in extra time.
Blatter, who has attended 20 matches, said that game was the most memorable of the tournament so far.


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Front window sunshade?
Front window sunshade?
I found a heat shade on amazon that was made for the S and it works great!
Links are politer than vague references.
I think they are talking about the HeatShield product:
I've always gotten window shades for all my cars from HeatShield. I've tried other brands, but they never seemed to fit properly:
Looks like it's cheaper to buy through Amazon.
another Arizonan thanks you!
Does it fit under the seat when storing?
It rolls up and fits nicely in the rear well.
MK and AK: thanks for the info. I got real tired of trying to make my sunshade from my former ride fit... which it didn't.
Incidentally, heatshield is in Santa Clara, if you are in the Silicon Valley area you can pick it up from their factory.
With the black P85 interior, it heats up fast, some good options though exist...
Nice one coming specifically designed exactly for Model S here:
And one option available now:
teslaccessories.com vs. teslaftermarket.com. Let the battle begin!


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Lowestoft: Up to 100 people evacuated after car crashes into home in Bevan Street West
PUBLISHED: 22:00 17 May 2014 | UPDATED: 08:56 18 May 2014
Up to 100 people had to be evacuated from their Lowestoft homes yesterday after a car crashed into a house and prompted fears it could cause a gas explosion.
Police and firefighters evacuated the homes in Bevan Street West a silver Mitsubishi Colt with three people inside had crashed into a terraced hose in Bevan Street West, Lowestoft, at around 4.50pm.
They were concerns the car had hit a gas main leading to fears from firefighters that it would create an "explosive atmosphere".
There were also fears the two-storey house would collapse.
But people were allowed to return to their homes after more than an hour after gas engineers and firefighters confirmed the gas main had not been hit by the car - although the vehicle had only missed it by a few millimetres according to the chief fire officer on the scene
A structural engineer also examined the property to see if it was safe.
As well as the evacuation, the emergency services treated the elderly female occupant of the home and the driver of the vehicle, which also had a passenger in.
None of the three people were believed to have been seriously injured.
Three fire engines were sent to Bevan Street West and fire crews had dealt with the incident by 7pm, including moving the car out of the badly damaged home.
Paul Dennison, station commander at Lowestoft south fire station, said; "We had a report of a road traffic collision. One vehicle had gone into the front of the house and one person was trapped in the car.
"There was one occupant in the house. She did not have any injuries but was shaken. There was the potential of a gas leak and of collapse due to the damage caused.
"There was the potential for an explosive atmosphere.
"We made the area safe and there was about 40 homes, 80 to 100 people, evacuated.
"The car missed the gas main by only a few millimetres - it could have been disastrous."
The elderly occupant of the home was taken away in a car by friends or family.
Chris Brown, 23, lives two doors down from the house hit by the car with his girlfriend Lorna Gallacher.
He said: "I was in the shower and I heard a big indescribable noise. I looked out of a window and could see the emergency services and then I was told to get out of the house. I grabbed our dog and puppy and dashed out.
"You don't think you would see a car go into the middle of a house in this street. It is pretty unbelievable."
One male passenger was taken to hospital with a suspected back injury, another was treated for shock and the third suffered whiplash, Suffolk Constabulary said.


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