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Life as a prison guard is tough, especially when Randy has to turn off the TV. After being pelted with shoes, Randy discovers the TV knob is missing just as Big Joey swallows it. When an episode of "COPS," starring Earl and the gang comes on, Randy runs to get his brother. On the show, cop Stuart's in charge, and it's Camden's first July 4th celebration since 9/11. The cops are on high alert, keeping a lookout for terrorists.
Chubby Officer Hoyne responds to a call from the Trailer Park, where Joy is attacking Earl with a weed whacker, after destroying a neighboring Sikh's garden. She sent Earl to the fair to make some money, and he wound up spending all their money on a patriotic sandwich press. Randy is thrilled to see "COPS" is back, and Joy apologizes to cameraman Kevin for last time, when she hit him with a brick. Earl calls Joy a ho, so she beats him with one.
It's free lap dances at Club Chubby for servicemen and women. Drunk Tim has been kicking strippers off the stage so he can perform his rendition of "Oklahoma!" Stuart picks up Kenny, who won a ride-along for a day at a silent charity auction. Kenny loves a man in uniform. At the fair, they head for the Cotton Candy Booth, a hot spot for trouble. Randy's head is encased in pink cotton, blinding him. When he smashes into a pole, the crowd rushes in to eat at his head.
When a car dealership backed out of donating a truck for the Hands on a Hard Body contest, Patty donated her own body, offering an hour of the full menu to the winner. Josh accuses a little guy of cheating, since he glued himself to Patty's thigh. Stuart asks about the rules, but there aren't any, so he tells the guys they can all use glue. The little guy pulls out the glue, and several guys take their hands off Patty, including Earl, who claims he was only doing it for Joy.
Hoyne reports to a call from Darnell. His grandma is mad that Darnell's girlfriend is married, so she has locked Joy in the bathroom. She bops Hoyne in the forehead with a hot curling iron, and then takes off running. He tries to give chase, but Grandma was a member of the 1946 Olympic team. Bowman returns to Club Chubby to investigate child endangerment. Catalina is babysitting, dancing with a baby strapped on.
Randy and Earl steal a lamb from the petting zoo, and try to sell it to IQ-Ball to use for meat at his food tent. Stuart and Kenny recognize the lamb, even though it's covered with a blanket. Earl bullied Kenny back in school, so he offers to cover for Stuart in case of violence. Earl and Randy run for it, Stuart fires his gun, and the lamb lives no more. Earl and Randy escape in a stolen, sparking bumper car, earning props from Bowman, who catches up to them on her electric scooter.
The Sikh calls the cops to the trailer park. Someone's in his trailer. Earl claims that he had to use the bathroom and Joy locked him out the house, where unbeknownst to him, she's carrying out her affair with Darnell. Back at the fair, Stuart begins a demonstration at the police tent. They have mistakenly received $50,000 of anti-terrorist equipment. Smiley proceeds to Club Chubby to break up a fight between Catalina and another stripper.
The anti-terrorism equipment has been stolen from the police tent, so Stuart and Hoyne struggle to put together a waterboard to interrogate suspects. Hoping to prevent panic, they announce the robbery, but when Hoyne tells his brother's family to run from the terrorist attack, a stampede results. Meanwhile, Earl and Randy play with the stolen camera helmets with thermo-imaging, pleased that they're about to make a fortune.
The terrorist attack has made Patty think about what's important; she's going to keep her next baby. The remaining guys desert her, but the little guy can't. Rather than read a huge manual about profiling terrorists, Hoyne stops by the paint store. Anyone whose skin color falls between two paint chips is a suspect. The town fireworks have been stolen too, upsetting Joy. Now what's Earl going to do tonight? She had plans!
Wearing the camera helmet, Randy hides in a dumpster, preparing to scare the garbage guys and record their facial expressions. A truck arrives to empty the dumpster, and Randy is dumped into the truck. Stuart and Kenny stop by the Crab Shack for a bite, and the food is terrible. Kenny offers to make a nice dinner for Stuart later that night. Darnell is happy that the terrorists are in town, because it will take police attention off him for once.
Stuart responds to another call from the trailer park, where Randy, Joy and Earl are throwing things at the Sikh's trailer, claiming that he was peeping. Earl describes what happened. When he returned home with the thermal imaging camera, he could see that Joy was in the mood. Unaware that naked Darnell was hiding behind a curtain with a towel around his head, Earl gets busy until he hears a noise. He sees Darnell running, and thinks he's the Sikh. Stuart recognizes the camera helmet, and Randy runs for it.
Randy runs into naked Darnell, who offers to help him escape. Joy punches Kenny, and Hoyne arrives to take down the Sikh, thinking he's the terrorist. The cops interrogate Earl by sticking a lipstick camera in his butt, and he confesses all. Kenny is taken away in an ambulance, while Joy and Earl are loaded into the squad car. They pass Tim riding in the sparking bumper car. Back at the fair, Stuart gets out of the squad car to take a call from his mother. Randy hops in and drives off.
Earl reveals to Joy that he told the cops she was going to blow up her favorite shoe store. Now that she's been betrayed, Joy feels free to betray him. Earl and Randy decide to drive to Canada, so cameraman Kevin asks if they'll drop him off. But he knows everything, so they lock him in the trunk back at the trailer park. The cops show up, and Tim's sparking bumper car lights the fireworks. The whole town watches the display with awe.
The fair gets back underway, and Stuart and Kenny celebrate another day on the beat with corn dogs. Kenny wonders if Stuart would like to celebrate with him, but Stuart claims he's Catholic. Luckily, Earl has agreed not to sue for being tortured. In the trunk of the squad car, Kevin mistakenly lights a flare, and this episode of "COPS" comes to an end. Back in prison, Randy finally wins the respect of the inmates.


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text: VISHAY GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR www.vishay.com Rectifiers Application Note Design Guidelines for Schottky Rectifiers By Jon Schleisner, Senior Technical Marketing Manager INTRODUCTION BARRIER HEIGHT (B), A FACTOR Known limitations of Schottky rectifiers - including limited high temperature operation, high leakage and limited voltage range - can be measured and controlled, allowing wide application on switch mode power supplies. Vishay General Semiconductor produces two product lines of Schottky barrier rectifiers. One line is referred to as the "MBR" series, a high-temperature, low-leakage, relatively high VF type of Schottky device with a high barrier height (B). The second line is the "SBL" series, designed to operate at lower temperature (125 °C or less); however, while leakage current is higher, forward voltage drop (VF) is significantly lower and they are designed with a low-B barrier height. The low- B-line SBL series uses a nichrome barrier metal with a barrier height of B = 0.64 eV. The high-B MBR series uses a nichrome-platinum barrier metal to achieve barrier height (B = 0.71 eV). Both series are guard-ring protected against excessive transient voltages. High leakage, when associated with standard P-N junction rectifiers, usually indicates "badness," implying poor reliability. In a Schottky device, leakage at high temperature (75 °C and greater) is often on the order to several mA, depending on chip size. In the case of Schottky barrier rectifiers, high-temperature leakage and forward voltage drop are controlled by two primary factors: the size of the chip's active area and the barrier height (B). 150 °C 125 °C 0.1 100 °C 0.01 75 °C 0.001 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Voltage (V) Figure 1. Both the low and high-barrier-height Schottky devices are valuable in a variety of applications. When the true operating temperature of the Schottky rectifier exceeds 125 °C, the high-barrier-height series must be used to avoid thermal runaway. This occurs when excessive self-heating of the rectifier causes large leakage currents, resulting in additional selfheating. The process becomes a form of positive thermal feedback and may lead to damage in the rectifier or inappropriate functioning of the circuit utilizing the device. Revision: 13-Aug-15 Document Number: 88840 1 For technical questions within your region: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 APPLICATION NOTE Design of a Schottky rectifier can be viewed as a trade off. A high barrier height device exhibits low leakage at high temperature, however, the forward voltage drop increases. These parameters are also controlled by the die size and resistivity of the starting material. A larger die will lower the VF but raise the leakage if all other parameters are held constant. The resistivity of the starting material must be chosen in a range where the breakdown voltage (BVR) is not degraded at the low end and the forward end of the resistivity range. Since a larger chip size is obviously more expensive, this is not the primary method for controlling these parameters. Chip size is usually set to a dimension where the current density through the die is kept at a safe level. 1 A/cm2 Schottky rectifiers have been used in the power supply industry for approximately 15 years. During this time, significant fiction as well as fact has been associated with this type of rectifier. The primary assets of Schottky devices are switching speeds approaching zero-time and very low forward voltage drop (VF). This combination makes Schottky barrier rectifiers ideal for the output stages of switching power supplies. On the negative side, Schottky devices are also known for limited high-temperature operation, high leakage and limited voltage range BVR. Though these limitations exist, they are quantifiable and controllable, allowing wide application of these devices in switch mode power supplies. Application Note www.vishay.com Vishay General Semiconductor Design Guidelines for Schottky Rectifiers Using a high-barrier-height (MBR) component prevents this anomaly, but sacrifices higher forward voltage. Operating the low barrier height (SBL) series at a junction temperature of 125 °C, a decision on the use of a low- or high-barrier-height Schottky device must be made. The following procedure has been developed to provide an analytical method of selecting the most efficient Schottky barrier device for a given application. CALCULATING THE BARRIER HEIGHT (B) OF SCHOTTKY RECTIFIERS Calculating the barrier height of a Schottky rectifier where B is not given is a straightforward process. The following two equations will yield an excellent engineering approximation of the barrier height, B: The point where the line intercepts the vertical axis is the current at zero Volts (I0). J0 is then calculated: J0 = I0 / active area (cm2) J0 = I0 / active area (cm2) B = barrier height (eV) K = Boltzmann's constant = 8.62 x 105 eV/°K T = ambient temperature in degrees Kelvin J0 = current density at zero volts R* = Richardson's constant = 112/cm2k2 I0 = forward current at zero volts (2) 10 000 J0 = I0/active area (cm2) (2) 1000 IF (µA) B = (- KT/q) LN (J/R x T) (1) of low level leakage on the measurement. If the current levels are raised excessively, the series resistance of the device in question will influence the measurements. This causes a downward curve as represented by the dotted line on the right side of figure 2. Again, the results should yield a true straight line. 100 series resistance error 10 leakage current error 1 I0 point 0 0 50 100 150 200 To solve equation (1), the current density J0 (equation (2)) must be found first: This result is then placed into the first equation: J = I0 / active area (cm2) B = (- KT/q) LN (J0/R x T2) (2) Vishay General Semiconductor provides the active area of its Schottky die in its product literature. If a manufacturer does not supply this information, decapsulating the device under question and measuring it with a precision caliper can provide an approximation of the active Schottky area, assuming 90 % of the total chip area is active. Total die area x 0.9 = active area 250 VF (mV) (3) (4) The results of the calculation are usually in the range of 0.6 eV to 0.8 eV. Results well outside this range indicated either a defective rectifier, measurement, or calculation error. SELECTING EFFICIENT SCHOTTKY DEVICES Normalized graphs of the low (SBL) and high (MBR) barrier height processes are provided. The vertical axis on all graphs is in Amperes per square centimeter (A/cm2). The horizontal axis provides forward voltage drop for the low and high barrier parts. Two additional graphs have the horizontal axis labeled for reverse voltage (VR) for both the low and high barrier series. The graphs for the low barrier (SBL) series parts have curves for operation at 75 °C, 100 °C, and 125 °C. Revision: 13-Aug-15 Document Number: 88840 2 For technical questions within your region: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 APPLICATION NOTE The calculation of I0 is done graphically (figure 2.). A minimum of three low-current room-temperature forward voltage drop VF measurements are needed. This data is graphed on semi-log paper (figure 2.) where the vertical axis (log scales) is the current and the horizontal axis (linear scale) is the measured VF When these points are graphed, the result should be a true straight line. If the graph curves downward (see the dotted line on the left side of figure 2.), it indicates that the lowest measurement current is being affected by the rectifier's room temperature leakage. In this case, the current level at which the VF measurements are taken should be increased to "swamp" out the contribution Figure 2. Calculation of J0 (current density at zero Volts) Application Note www.vishay.com Vishay General Semiconductor Design Guidelines for Schottky Rectifiers 1 A/cm2 125 °C 100 °C 0.1 75 °C 0.01 0 10 20 30 40 Voltage (V) Figure 3. Voltage vs. Die Area Leakage Barrier Height = 0.64 V D (PdfBL) + (1 - D)(PdrBL) + = D(PdrBH) + (1 - D)(DdrBH) (1) Pdt = Pdf + Pdr Pdf = IF x VF Pdr = IR X VR (2) (3) (4) D = 1-D = IF = IR = = Pdf Pdt = Pdt = = VF = VR BL = BBH = duty cycle forward conduction duty cycle reverse blocking forward current reverse current power dissipation in forward power dissipation in reverse total power dissipation forward voltage drop reverse voltage low barrier height high barrier height The following is an example of the use of this equation: These curves may be used in two ways. If the die size, barrier height, temperature and forward current (lF) are known, VF can be graphically calculated. Using the leakage curves, and knowing the reverse voltage (VR) to which the device will be subjected, it is possible to find the leakage current. Conversely, if the circuit parameters are set, the curves will provide the die size in A/cm2 equations, making it possible to analytically select either a low or high-barrier-height rectifier for maximum circuit efficiency. Most Schottky rectifiers are used in switch mode power supplies. To select a Schottky rectifier that yields maximum efficiency, it is necessary to determine the "duty cycle equilibrium point", or the duty cycle point at which both a low- and high-barrier-height part will dissipate precisely the same amount of power: Given the need for a 30 V Schottky capable of operating at 10 A, the choice is between a SBL1040 (B = 0.64) or a MBR1045 (BH = 0.71). These two devices were chosen for convenience in this example because of their equal die size (0.0477 cm2 active area). The equilibrium point must be calculated for 75 °C, 100 °C, and 125 °C. For demonstration purposes, only the 75 °C equilibrium point will be calculated in the same manner. The reverse leakage (lR) and forward voltage drop (VF) are derived from graphs 1 through 4 using the temperature, die size and B given above. For the low-barrier-height SBL1040: Pdr = VR x IR = Watts 30 V x (1.9 x 10-3 A) = 0.057 W Pdr = IF x VF = Watts 10 A x 0.46 V = 4.6 W (4) (3) 1000 150 °C 100 °C 125 °C 75 °C 10 Pdr = VR x IR = Watts - 30 V x (1.43 x 10-4 A) = 4.29 x 10-3 W Pdf = IF x VF = Watts 10 A x 0.565 V = 5.65 W (4) Solving for the equilibrium point at 75 °C: LOW BARRIER 1 0.1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 Voltage (V) Figure 4. Die Area Current vs. Forward Voltage Drop Barrier Height = 0.71 HIGH BARRIER (D x PdfBL) + [(1 - D) x PdrBL] = (D x PdfBH) + [(1 - D) x PdrBH] (D x 4.6 W) + [(1 - D) 0.057 W] = (D x 5.65 W) + [(1 - D) 0.00429 W] 0.05271 = 1.1027 x D D = 0.0478 D % = 0.0478 x 100 Duty cycle equilibrium point, D - 4.78 % Revision: 13-Aug-15 Document Number: 88840 3 For technical questions within your region: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 APPLICATION NOTE A/cm2 100 For the high-barrier-height MBR1045: Application Note www.vishay.com Vishay General Semiconductor Design Guidelines for Schottky Rectifiers Switching loss is assumed to be equal on both sides of the equation and thus ignored. This procedure is then repeated for 100 °C and 125 °C. After calculating the equilibrium point for 100 °C and 125 °C, the results are: 1000 100 125 °C TEMPERATURE POINT % 75 °C 4.78 % 100 °C 15.93 % 125 °C 52.42 % A/cm2 75 °C DUTY CYCLE EQUILIBRIUM 10 100 °C 1 0.1 0 The results of these calculations are graphed in figure 6. To the left of the equilibrium curve, the high-barrier-height MBR1045 is most efficient; to the right of the equilibrium curve, the low barrier-height SBL1040 is more efficient. This is easy to understand because the high-barrier-height part exhibits lower reverse power loss and at a low duty cycle more time is spent in the reverse mode. With knowledge of the application, including expected duty cycle and temperature, it is possible to choose the most efficient Schottky barrier rectifier, constructing a graph similar to figure 5. It is thus easy to graph the duty cycle versus temperature, as in figure 6., and by knowing the application (expected duty cycle and temperature), make the intelligent choice of the most efficient Schottky rectifier for the application in question. This analysis technique enables the design engineer to make an efficient and cost-effective choice of Schottky rectifier in duty-cycle-based systems. In addition, light has hopefully been shed on the difference in design philosophies between the low- and high-B style of Schottky rectifiers. 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.4 0.6 0.7 Voltage (V) Figure 5. Die Area Current vs. Forward Voltage Drop Barrier Height = 0.64 150 high barrier height 125 Temperature (°C) With the duty cycle higher than the equilibrium point, the part spends a larger percentage of time in the forward mode, and the low-barrier-height type part has a lower VF and the forward power losses are reduced. 0.1 100 low barrier height 75 50 25 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Percentage of Duty Cycle Figure 6. Duty Cycle Equilibrium MBR1045 vs. SBL1040 APPLICATION NOTE Revision: 13-Aug-15 Document Number: 88840 4 For technical questions within your region: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000


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This summer, I decided to join a Community Supported Agriculture group ("CSA"). A CSA allows consumers to buy local, seasonal produce directly from a farm.
The way it works is simple: the farm offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Consumers buy a share and are then the recipient of a box of fresh seasonal produce every week throughout the farming season.
So why did I join a CSA? Why not plant my own garden? Trust me, I've tried. In fact, several years ago, I grew tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and cucumbers on my patio using Earth Boxes (which work terrifically for anyone who doesn't have space for a garden, or wants a portable garden). Unfortunately we have a lot of wildlife where we live, which are fun to watch scampering across the backyard, but can become real pests when trying to grow anything good to eat.
There was the daily chipmunk sighting, grabbing a green tomato, only to take one bite and leave it on the ground. At one point, I even wrapped and tied fencing material all around the Earth Boxes and those chipmunks still got in! The end point came when I had to put all my Earth Boxes on top of our patio table so we couldn't eat outside the rest of the summer (needless to say, this was quite an eyesore!). I finally threw in the towel and decided to take a hiatus from growing my own garden.
In the meanwhile, I have been frequenting our local farmer's market almost every weekend during the summers, and have enjoyed a wealth of fresh produce from all the different farmers and vendors. Although I love our farmer's market, I thought it would be fun to join a CSA and be surprised each week with the farm's freshest pickings. I also thought it would introduce me to vegetables that perhaps I hadn't tried before.
So here is CSA Box #1 from this week: Lettuce, Spinach, Arugula, Scallions, Strawberries.
|CSA Box #1: Two Kinds of Lettuce, Spinach, Baby Arugula, Scallions (tucked underneath) and Strawberries
Due to poor weather conditions early in the season, this first box was a bit light, but I didn't mind as it gave me an idea of what to expect quantity wise. Not suprisingly, everything was super fresh. The strawberries were the first to go – there's nothing like freshly picked strawberries, they actually taste like strawberries, not like the ones found in the supermarket.
The next item that I wanted everyone to try was the baby arugula, with such tender leaves. I made two different arugula salads, one, a simple Arugula and Tomato Salad, and the other, an Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, similar to salads we've had at restaurants. Dressed lightly with a fresh Lemon Olive Oil Dressing, both salads were so good.
Arugula Tomato Salad and Arugula Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipes
Lemon Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- salt and pepper to taste
Arugula Salad
- 4 handfuls arugula
- 1 to mato diced
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
Lemon Dressing
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, shallot, salt and pepper.
Assemble Salad
- To assemble salad, toss arugula and tomatoes together. Divide among 4 salad plates. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and walnuts on top.
- Drizzle Lemon Olive Oil Dressing on top.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 handfuls arugula
- 4 [roasted beets|http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2011/07/csa-box-5-gluten-free-pasta-with-roasted-beets-beet-greens-and-pine-nuts.html], diced
- 4 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons walnuts, toasted
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, shallot, salt and pepper.
- Toss arugula and roasted beets together. Divide among 4 salad plates. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and walnuts on top.
- Drizzle Lemon Olive Oil Dressing on top.


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On MajorNelson, people were trying to explain exactly why Sony has pre-buy new releases, and day1 digital copies; and why Microsoft only has month(S) old games, but the only reason was "cause they don't want to upset retailer who they rely on to sell their hardware"
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Time to be Civil No Matter What Your Politics
Please note as of August 2011, the link to the video was broken and had to be taken down.
This is a sad commentary on the state of incivility in our society. President Obama recently jumped on a bus in what appears to be a Memorial Day impromptu speech. It's very difficult to hear what the President is actually saying, but it appeared he believed there were some veterans on the bus and Mr. Obama was thanking them for their service.
Regardless of what Mr. Obama was doing there and frankly, regardless of what he was saying and why, the person we hear the loudest acted despicably. Some unknown clod was yelling out while Mr. Obama spoke and I'm disgusted and shocked by how uncivil they were.
I don't care what your politics are and anyone here reading this Hub/blog would know, I do not adore Mr. Obama's politics. But the fact is, 1) Someone has the "floor." Only a badly behaved immature jerk would act the way this guy did on the video. 2) Saying the ugly, horrible things this man said while Mr. Obama spoke was absolutely unconscionable!
Now - having said that, unfortunately, I believe Mr. Obama himself has fostered some of this uncivil behavior. I watched the thank you speech Paul McCartney gave at the recent function the Obama's attended with their daughters. Completely uncalled for, McCartney had the unmitigated gall to say disparaging things about the last "eight years" prior to Mr. Obama's Presidency making an obvious reference to Mr. Bush. Many in the room CHEERED this low-life behavior! If I had been sitting there with my girls, as the Obama's were – I would have said to them, "That was impolite to say, it was inappropriate and we can talk about this later." I can only pray they did that. But we all know how much Mr. Obama has continuously blamed the former administration for everything to include now, the recent BP oil spill.
He is the President and he has set this standard of constantly deflecting any and all blame no matter what the situation. He really has only been in office a year and ½. We can't expect him to work miracles, even though he did indicate he would. Yet regardless, he needs to step up to the plate and stop placing the blame on everyone but himself.
I like that he's cool and calm and unflappable in almost any given situation. This business where he's not showing enough emotion about the oil spill has really got to stop.
Do I think Mr. Obama made mistakes with regard to the oil spill? Absolutely. Do I think he should pull out a big hanky and start sobbing for the cameras? Absolutely NOT! It's not his style, it's not him. If he did, it wouldn't be genuine anyway and it's not necessary.
Did I absolutely love it when George Bush surprised the troops the first Thanksgiving into the war and it was obvious he was overcome with emotion? Of course I did. But that was George W. Bush. That was his personality, and it was a natural thing for him that endeared him even more to our U.S. soldiers.
This nonsense that Mr. Obama has to start crying crocodile tears is lunatic. As is the criticism that he didn't "dress right" when he went to Louisiana this past visit. Get REAL PEOPLE! I love Fox News, but one commentator said he should have worn "peddle pushers" – I'm not kidding, I actually heard them say that. I don't THINK so! I do NOT want my President to wear goofy looking pants no matter what he's doing!
He looked sharp and that's OK. He always dresses sharp, even when he's very casual. That's the way he rolls! I like that about the man. Stop going after nit-picky nonsensical things. It's petty and it's uncivil. These types of hyper criticisms are beginning to sound as unbalanced and as irrational as the hatred towards Mr. Bush.
There's a list of wrongs that has happened with Mr. Obama with regard to our military, his decision not to go to Arlington Cemetery and his response – or lack thereof - to the oil spill -- just to name three off the top of my head.
But to heckle the President is not acceptable I don't care who you voted for! He's the President for crying out loud! Let him say what he has to say and then afterwards get tacky if you want to blast him. There is no excuse for this type of behavior.
I have a great many beefs with Mr. Obama and this administration, but those of us who feel deeply passionate about the wrong direction our lawmakers and this administration is taking the U.S. need not stoop to their methods. Remember, we can take this country back to its Constitutional roots. Let's do it civilly!
cjv, we had a good thing going here about civility and showing respect, but it deteriorated rather quickly...
How do we go from discussing civility and respect and then engage in the rhetoric from SS without admonishment?
"Good hub. Rudeness just lowers us to the slimy level of the leftists!"
Do we not at least recognize the irony of the intent of the hub and the disrespect being shown here?
Hey cjv - I agree that there is a whole lot less civility in our world today. But Obama is so awful, and such an enemy of America, that I can't help but laugh when people do stuff like that. Obama has done nothing to earn my respect. I guess that makes me somewhat uncivil myself - but so be it. I'm getting old and cranky and a lot less willing to put up with treason.
There, I said it. (just my two cents)
I agree with you . And I wouldn't do that . Matter of fact . In my home you don't wear a hat at my table . But being rude to the POTUS didn't just start the other day . Sorry but Obama has to take crap like the rest have . It's call Liberty being alive and well .
This hub is crying Sympathy to Obama . Only a year and a half ? Can't work Miracles ? Are you serious . One trillion dollars makes a lot of miracles . Telling his Daughters . Thats impolite to say . LOL ..Cool ? Calm ? Unflappable ? .Actually that is called a man without a conscience . This man has NONE ! No emotion about the oil spill has to stop . I saw emotion . He was going to kick some ass' .. Remember ?
I get your point . And agree . But it is what it is .
I agree with your line of thought. I didn't see or hear anything that seemed overly disruptive/disrespectfull. Well one person said "your a liar" but thats about it. It didn't appear to be really loud and I saw no indication that he heard it.
Well I agree with you . But not sure he heard it . Remember the voice was right next to the camera . Maybe the impeach part but I don't think so .
Beside its not like folks are throwing shoes at him . Which so many just really loved when it happened to W .
Feel better now....I know I do! All that needed to be said. Sometimes we need to check our mouths at the door and keep our brains engaged. Manners and courtesy meant something in this country at one time. Like many things they have been tossed aside. All I can hope is that the rude members of these generations will be blessed with children who, like them, are capable of deviant behavior. As the various tribes form in America (result of Comprehensive Immigration Reform) we can expect this was be the 'norm' in behavior. At that point we will finally be the 'ugly American'. Thanks CJV! WB
CJV a good hub and discussion you got going here. We have seen a lack of respect of all leaders, including religious and political in the States and the World for that matter. So I have to say it doesn't surprise me and it terrible wrong. Trouble is once that idea is let out of the bag how do you stop it - and who let this one out of the bag?
Good hub. Rudeness just lowers us to the slimy level of the leftists!
I agree with you, Sis, but I think I also agree with sheila b. Can I agree with both of you??? Good hub.
Love ya bushels...GW
Hmmm. I was all ready to agree with you, because I, too, believe we should show respect to our President - or again, like you, don't cross the street to see him. But I want to be honest, I think maybe it was good for him to know not everyone thinks he's the messiah. He's certainly been good at giving it, insulting people from on high the way he has.
You know me - no fan of lil Barry but shouting out like that is something no one can truly support especially after yhe abuse W took all over.But you have to admit that thee left stuck it to W all the time and started the shout downs-too, I did not think that was appropriate either.
Civility aside it's not a good idea to mouth off to the president because the Secret Service has no sense of humor in these situations. It could be hazzardous to one's health.
I whole heartedly agree with your premise that the heckler went too far. I am glad in the video we could see others glaring at the offender. I am amazed at our modern culture today , that ,anyone believes they have the right to act like a complete jerk no matter where they go or who is in their presence. This 'idiot' must believe he is the presidents equal. I also believe that Pres. Obama has taken responsibility for the oil spill as well as other mistakes his administration has taken in the past. According to Chris Matthews , former VP. Cheney was paid $35 million dollars to become Vice President . BP has had over 700 violations compared to 1 violation of Exxon 's !!! Much more will be revealed in the future about who and what corporations are involved in this caused major envionmental diaster.
As for your comparision to G.W.Bush and some of the acts perpetrated on him; none can compare to the Texans or citizens in the south ( I don't have exact infor. right now)who appeared at a town meeting carrying loaded rifles over their shoulders when Pres. Obama came to speak . This crosses so many lines to me and is unconscionable.
I do not like Obamas policies but that is just going to far !


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Ryan Reynolds Talks Marriage, Divorce
(LOS ANGELES) -- Ryan Reynolds recently sat down with Details and opened up about his split from Scarlett Johansson. Reynolds told the magazine, "Anyone who gets divorced goes through a lot of pain, but you come out of it." He added, "I'm not out of it yet. At all. But I sense that as I do come through it, there's optimism."
As far as what came between the two, the Green Lantern star remains silent, offering only, "I'll say this: The media wasn't invited to my marriage, and they're definitely not invited into the divorce."
The actor also explained that all the rumors regarding his relationship with Johansson were exactly that -- rumors. "What was happening privately was the exact opposite of what was being reported," says Reynolds. "There was no story and no scandal, so the narrative was just created for me."
Johansson has lately been seen in the company of actor Sean Penn.
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With the multistate Mega Millions jackpot set to reach a world-record $640 million Friday, lottery players across the country are wondering if there's a way to guarantee becoming an overnight multimillionaire.
The answer: Not unless you already are one and own a magic wand.
The jackpot is so large, someone with enough money could theoretically buy up every possible number combination, thereby guaranteeing a winning ticket — but only if you suspended the laws of physics.
So many people were buying tickets Friday that the jackpot actually jumped at midday to $640 million from $540 million.
A $540 million jackpot, if taken as a $390 million lump sum and after federal tax withholding, works out to about $293 million. With the jackpot odds at 1 in 176 million, it would cost $176 million to buy up every combination. Under that scenario, thestrategy would win $117 million — less if your state also withholds taxes.
But there are too many limitations. First, if it takes five seconds to fill out each card, you'd need almost 28 years just to mark the bubbles on the game tickets. You'd also use up the national supply of special lottery paper and lottery-machine printing ink well before all your tickets could be printed out.
With a jackpot this large, experts say, there also is a greater chance of multiple winners. If you have to share the jackpot with even one other winner, you've lost $30 million.
Mike Catalano, chairman of the mathematics department at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D., said he covers the odds of winning in lottery games with his students to show them just how unlikely it is to win big.
He concedes the math is clear: The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning. So, if you buy 10 tickets filled out 10 different ways, your odds of winning the jackpot 10 in 176 million.
"You are about 50 times as likely to get struck by lightning as to win the lottery, based on the 90 people a year getting struck by lightning," Catalano said. "Of course, if you buy 50 tickets, you've equalized your chances of winning the jackpot with getting struck by lightning."
Based on other U.S. averages, you're about 8,000 times more likely to be murdered than to win the lottery, and about 20,000 times more likely to die in a car crash than hit the lucky numbers, Catalano said.
"You might get some psychological enjoyment from playing the lottery, but from a financial standpoint ... you'd be much better off going to Las Vegas and playing blackjack or the slot machines."
But that chance — however small — of instantaneous, enormous wealth is leading to long lines at convenience stores in 42 states and Washington, D.C., where Mega Millions tickets are sold.
It's why David Kramer, a lawyer in Lincoln, bought a Mega Millions ticket Thursday.
"To me, the value of the lottery ticket isn't the realistic opportunity to win," he said. "It's the fact that for three days, the daydreaming time about what I would do if I won is great entertainment and, frankly, a very nice release from a normal day."
Chris Stites, of Fishers, Ind., stopped by a market in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday to spend $20 he and his co-workers pooled for Mega Millions tickets. He said he hopes buying in a group improves their odds.
"I've got as good a shot as anyone," Stites said. "It may be slim, but it's the same as it is for other people."
Even those seemingly well aware of the odds are at least taking a shot this week, including Dymond Fields, of St. Paul, Minn., a retail store cashier who bought one ticket.
"I've got bills to pay," Fields said. "If I don't win, it's money gone. I see people paying $30, $40, $50, and that's just painful."
In line to buy tickets with Fields was 80-year-old Everett Eahmer, also of St. Paul, who said he's been playing the lottery "since the beginning."
"If I win, the first thing I'm going to do is buy a (Tim) Tebow football shirt, and I'm going to do the Tebow pose," said Eahmer, who bought five tickets. "I'm with him in honoring a higher power."
Lottery officials are happy to have Friday's record Mega Millions jackpot fueling ticket sales, but even they caution against spending large amounts of money per person in the hopes of striking it rich.
"We certainly know we get more pool play ... people coming in making very large purchases for a group," said Chuck Strutt, executive director of the Urbandale, Iowa-based Multi-State Lottery Association that oversees the Mega Millions, Powerball and other lotteries. "When people ask me, I just tell them that the odds of a lottery game make it a game of fate. Just buy a ticket, sit back and see if fate points a finger at you for that day."


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Paradis Plage Yoga and Meditation Villa - Villa Surya Morocco
We are happy to introduce you to the new Villa Surya the Yoga & Meditation center overlooking the Anti Atlas mountain and the famous Paradise Plage Morocco!
Apart from offering yoga holidays and yoga retreats we give other yoga teachers the possibility to run their own retreat and we are the first yoga school in the whole area offering yoga teacher trainings, certified by Yoga Alliance UK & USA.
Have you ever dreamt of escaping to an exotic Moroccan adventure? Meet us on an exclusive journey to Villa Surya.
Limited to a maximum of 14 guests each Yoga and meditation retreat and Yoga and meditation holiday is created with attention to detail. Take a short, magical journey from Agadir or Marrakesh through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Berber villages and the famous surfing village Taghazout to reach the Villa Surya.
Situated right at the famous Paradis Plage one of the longest and most taken care of beaches in the area, surrounded by the anti atlas mountains with its protected forest zone our boutique villa will transport you to another world with its exquisite handmade Arabic and Berber architecture, fragrant flowered gardens, unwinding sun-deck, sunset watch-out, charmful rooms, relaxing hot tub, Sauna and a kitchen full of Oriental delights. We have created an outstanding Yoga-Shala for you on our roof top overlooking the ocean and giving the opportunity to practice and meditate whilst enjoying the sunrise & sunset everyday.
The village is called Imiouaddar by the locals but more known as "Paradise Plage". A small fisher village directly at the ocean and anti atlas mountain. The perfect location for exploring a new culture in a safe and peaceful environment. Daily yoga and meditation practice, healthy vegetarian food and a beautiful surrounding make this holiday concept the perfect fit to relax, unwind and refill from your everyday life.
Yoga is for everybody
No matter if you are a real experienced Yogi, a first timer, single traveler, couple, mum, dad we are happy to welcome you all to our Villa Surya. We are pleased to give you the opportunity to follow your passion and bring you close to the moroccan culture in a safe and beautiful environment. We truly live our motto - Yoga is for everybody!
Leave your cares behind and enjoy the slow life during your stay in Morocco.
Happiness is not a destination it's a way of life!!
Yoga Shala
Shala is an ancient Sanskrit word for home, and when we created the Yoga Shala at Villa Surya this is exactly how we wanted you to feel from the moment you step inside. The tranquil space is spread across 75 square meters and comfortably fits 16 people with more than enough room to practice your flow. Situated on the rooftop of the villa, the Shala benefits from panoramic views of our surroundings, from the rugged mountains at the back to the crashing waves of the ocean to the front, so no matter what posture you find yourself in you will always be greeted with the natural beauty of our Moroccan landscape. Recently renovated, the space also ensures everything provided is new and of an extremely high quality, built to ensure you get the upmost from your time with us. You will find the space fully equipped with yoga mats and props and also air conditioned to ensure absolute comfort during your practice.
Meditation area and rooftop terrace
Just outside the Yoga Shala you will find our rooftop terrace and meditation area. With 360 degree views of the mountains and the ocean, the space is spread out across two levels and provides you with the perfect setting to spend the day getting lost in a book and soaking up the warm Moroccan sunshine on one of our sun loungers, relaxing your muscles after a long yoga session in the hot tub, or just taking some much needed time for quiet self-reflection in our secluded meditation corner. From sunrise to sunset the rooftop terrace is there to give you the space to relax and heal and get the most out of your Yoga and Meditation retreat at Villa Surya.
How a typical day looks like
Our yoga villa is open all year long and can be booked on any day. Sometimes we may be full or booked by other yoga teachers but then we will communicate accordingly.
- 7.00 - 7.30 Morning wake up juice
- 7.30 - 9.00 Yoga & Meditation
- 9.00 - 11.00 Healthy Breakfast buffet style
- 11.00 - 16.00/17.00 Day activity maybe surfing
- 16.00 Afternoon Tea & Healthy Snacks
- 16.00/17.00 - 18.00 Chill out time
- 18.00 - 19.30 Yoga & Meditation
- 19.30 Vegetarian/Vegan or Raw dinner
In between massages and other private treatments can be booked individually.
What else to do
- Silent walk in the anti Atlas mountains
- Silent walk along the beach over 6km sandy beach
- Horse riding
- Day visit to the local Souk (Aourir or Agadir)
- Treat at the mountain Hammam
- Visit the famous surfer village Taghazout
- Day trips (Paradise Valley/ Essaouira/ Marrakesh)
- Experience surfing
- Learn how to cook your own Tajine
- Get a traditional Henna Tattoo
- SUP (Stand up Paddle Board) Yoga classes
- Visit a local commune to experience the traditions
Each room is decorated uniquely in a Moroccan style. The ground is made of the so-called "beldi" (natural) hand crafted stones. The rooms are equipped with different light systems to make for every moment the right atmosphere.
Packages and Specials
At Villa Surya we offer in every package daily 2x yoga classes, meditation, massage, fresh cooked vegetarian dinners, lovely accommodations and much more.
Yoga Style
A yoga and meditation holiday can be a great way to relax, to meet new people, try new styles of yoga, deepen your practice and have fun.
Yoga Teacher Training
Do you want to take your yoga practice (and life) to a different level? Want to spend a month in beautiful surroundings in Morocco? Do you wish go deeper into your physical and mental yoga practice as a result of this immersion? Then look no further.
Food and Cuisine
All our meals are inspired by the oriental and mediterranean cuisine and are daily fresh cooked! We offer a wide range of vegetarian or vegan food (fish on request). Our food is sourced from local eco farms.
Cultural Excursions
Visit the daily markets in Agadir with our host. Go for a silent walk through the Anti Atlas mountains. Get a moroccan design Henna on your body by Khadija.
Villa Surya is located in Imiouadder about 8 km away from Taghazout (the famous Surfer village). You can fly into Agadir or Marrakesh to be able to visit us.
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- Harbor Shores Overview Page
- Acclaimed Nicklaus-designed Harbor Shores hosts Senior PGA
- Senior PGA Championship returns to Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Harbor Shores
- Jack Nicklaus, Community Leaders Kick Off 73rd Senior PGA Championship Presented By KitchenAid In Benton Harbor
- Harbor Shores readies for 2012 Senior PGA
- The Golf Club at Harbor Shores Recognized by GOLF Magazine's Best New List
- Nicklaus and Co. delight crowd at Harbor Shores
- Video: Jack Nicklaus sinks 100-foot putt during Champions for Change at Harbor Shores grand opening
- The Golf Club at Harbor Shores Celebrates Its Grand Opening with The Champions for Change Golf Challenge - Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Johnny Miller Compete in Charity Skins Exhibition
- Jack and fellow legends discuss Aug. 10
Harbor Shores Champions for Change event
- Senior PGA Championship coming to Jack Nicklaus-designed Harbor Shores in 2012 and 2014
Harbor Shores News
May 26, 2010
Four Golf Legends – Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Watson – Will Compete in the Harbor Shores Champions For Change Golf Challenge on August 10 At The Golf Club at Harbor Shores
Event Celebrates Grand Opening of the
New 18-Hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
Harbor Shores Development Serves
As Catalyst for Area Economic Revitalization
BENTON HARBOR/ ST. JOSEPH, Mich., May 20, 2010 –Jack Nicklaus, whose accolades as a golf course designer parallel a legendary career that includes a record 18 professional major championships, will join friends and fellow greats Johnny Miller, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson on August 10, 2010, to celebrate the grand opening of The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, a new 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The Harbor Shores Champions for Change Golf Challenge will feature the foursome competing in an 18-hole scramble skins format with rotating two-man teams.
A limited number of tickets to the Harbor Shores Champions for Change golf event are available for $50, which include access to the 18-hole Golf Challenge and a Golf Clinic hosted by the four champions. In addition, an Evening for Champions "roundtable" discussion with the four golf legends will be held at the Mendel Center Mainstage at Lake Michigan College that same evening from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. – tickets are available for $25. Tickets for both the golf and evening events are available online at www.HarborShoresChampions.com.
"I consider Arnold, Tom and Johnny among my closest friends in golf, so I not only look forward to getting together with them again but also having them with me as we celebrate the opening of The Golf Club at Harbor Shores," said Jack Nicklaus. "The Harbor Shores Champions for Change event is a great opportunity to highlight how golf is being used as a vehicle for social and economic revitalization, particularly in the Benton Harbor community."
The legendary foursome, which collectively has 199 PGA TOUR wins and 35 major championship victories, will tee off together for the first time ever in competitive play at the Golf Club at Harbor Shores.
"We are truly honored to have four golf legends on board to celebrate the opening of this world-class resort golf venue and help us spark revitalization efforts throughout the community," said Harbor Shores Managing Director Mark Hesemann.
Comprising 530 acres and highlighted by the 18-hole, public Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Harbor Shores will enhance and beautify the already popular vacation and second-home destinations of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. When completed, Harbor Shores will include 12 distinctive neighborhoods with a total of nearly 800 residences. The development will also include a wide array of recreational amenities, including a town center, health and fitness center, boutique lodge and spa, conference center, marina village, deep water marinas, retail shops and restaurants, recreational trails, and much more.
Harbor Shores will serve as a catalyst for ongoing community transformation—economic, environmental and social. Not only will the non-profit resort community stimulate increased tax revenue, create jobs and generate new consumer spending, it will build human capacity in areas including work-force training, youth development, education, life skills development, housing and homeownership.
Harbor Shores has already restored beauty to a pristine area of Lake Michigan's waterfront through rehabilitation of local public park space, clean-up of brownfields and preservation of natural wetlands.
All 18 holes of The Golf Club at Harbor Shores will be open for play by July 1, 2010.
About Harbor Shores
Harbor Shores is Lake Michigan's first beach and golf resort community, just 100 miles east of Chicago in Benton Harbor/ St. Joseph, Mich. The community's central amenity is an 18-hole, public Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course that offers stunning views of Lake Michigan. The 530 acre master-planned resort plans to feature a full calendar of events and world-class amenities, including a marina village and riverwalk, town center with restaurants and shops, health and fitness center, deep-water marinas, with a boutique hotel and spa, miles of recreational trails and rivers, and acres of parks and green space. Harbor Shores will be home to nearly 800 residences, including charming cottages, custom homes, town homes and condominiums. Current real estate opportunities include golf and riverfront homesites, riverfront cottages, and golf view custom homes.
Harbor Shores, a non-profit developer, is investing in the future of Southwest Michigan and building this resort community and golf course, to be a catalyst to support ongoing economic, environmental, and social revitalization efforts. This visionary project is a public-private partnership and truly one of a kind in the country. For more information about Harbor Shores Resort, visit www.HarborShoresResort.com.


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Ride presents the fourth episode of their new project 'Because of snowboarding', which is dedicated to highlighting a different pro rider, and captures the personal stories and intimacy each rider has with snowboarding. This week it is Marco Feichtner's turn
It hasn't been easy for Marco Feichtner to come up in snowboarding. It took some serious dedication before Marco convinced his parents he can make a living out of snowboarding. Marco has been filming with the Pirates Films since day one and you should check out his part in the newest project 'Distorted Reality' (which is available on iTunes now). Marco hurt his neck 3 years ago and his shoulder last winter so he decided to get it fixed and recover over the summer. Hopefully Marco will be fit for the upcoming season and we will be checking out his new full part next year again.
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Lithograph of Mankato, Minnesota ca 1895Page address: http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/fa/smhc/smhc1313.html
Minnesota State University, Mankato,
Memorial Library, Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Lithograph of Mankato, Minnesota. ca. 1895.
SMHC Manuscript Collection 1313
Lithograph of Mankato, Minnesota. ca. 1895. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1313. 1 folder (oversize).
This collection consists of a lithograph of Mankato, Minnesota, ca. 1895. It was produced from a sketch by William Henry Allen for the Saturday Evening Spectator of Minneapolis. It is entitled "Birds Eye View of the Center of the City of Mankato". The lithograph shows the main buildings in the downtown area, and identifies them by the business name, which is written on the front of the building.
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Collection Citation:
Lithograph of Mankato, Minnesota. ca. 1895. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1313, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Processed By:
Karyn Nester processed this collection in February 1988. Finding aid revised by Robert Russell January 2001.
Related Collections:
It has been determined that there are a similar lithograph of Mankato, Minnesota is available in the Southern Minnesota Historical Center.
LCSH Subject Headings:
Mankato (Minn.)
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Story and recipe published in 2008.
Ahhhh, the beauty of having an edible garden is both joyous and priceless. To feel the dampness of natures earth at our fingertips as we sowed 5 varieties of carrots seeds was gratifying. We watched and listened to this year's momentous rains, as it nurtured and hydrated the soil that protected the seeds. Visions of sugar carrot ferries danced in our heads during the following weeks at each new sight of green sprig pushing up to greet our garden from beneath the soil. The warm of the following sun caressed both our skin and the tender, feathery leaves of the carrots. We were ecstatic at the up coming, bountiful harvest.
Well, that was waaaay back in December 2007! We've been plucking carrots out of the ground for the past 3 weeks now, hoping to find plump orange, red, and purple carrots bulbs. What do we get? Practically nothing but a light orange "root"! Occasionally we'll find a nice root about half the size of our pinky finger. But where the heck are the carrots? We've been waiting way too long for some tender, home grown carrots damn it! The seed package said harvest within "60 days" and it's been over "90" days. We did everything the package told us to do: sow, water, sunshine, love, more water, caress, kiss and whisper sweet nothings. Liars! As our weather starts to warm, our overcrowded herb seedlings are crying out to have their garden plot back and it'll be time to kick out the carrots. Hurry carrots, hurry!! The herbs want their growing space back! Unfortunately, we're having to harvest and eat our tiny baby carrots now…well, what there is of it.
The perfectly warm and beautiful weather over the last 2 days have been singing Spring melodies in the garden. Knowing this glorious weather was to come, our plan was to enter our first home grown carrot dish, "Spring Carrots with Quinoa and Mint", into Kalyn's Kitchen Weekend Herb Blogging Event. Oh, we had grand illusions of submitting a dish with plump, sweet "purple haze" carrots, served alongside a bed of quinoa and freshly chopped mint. Quinoa grains (not really a true grain, but seeds from the Goosefoot plant) are the perfect nutty, slightly crunchy, high protein and gluten free accompaniment to our ambitiously healthy, but simple dish.
Well, we're still forging ahead with what ever carrots are given to us from mother earth, along with our garden mint to participate in Kalyn's great event. These itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny carrots might even be a candidate for the world's smallest carrot dish, ever! So here it is, our submission to this weeks edition of Weekend Herb Blogging Event,which is hosted by Kel of Green Olive Tree.
Spring Carrots with Mint & Quinoa Recipe
Yield: Serves 2-3
Total Time: 20 Minutes
The slightly crunchy and chewy texture of gluten free quinoa grains make this dish fun to eat. You can also substitute your herb (dried or fresh) of choice if mint is not available. Of course, use any size carrots you'd like.
- 2 Tablespoons of butter or oil, divided
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
- 3 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- Fresh chopped mint or herbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional
- Heat pan, add 1 Tablespoon of the oil or butter. Add shallots and garlic. Cook till fragrant and soft. Then add quinoa, broth, salt and pepper, then bring to boil. Turn down to low heat , cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, then fluff quinoa. Cover again and cook for remaining 10 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Fluff one last time.
- In separate sauce pan add remaining butter or oil on medium and quickly cook carrots until desired tenderness, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In separate bowl toss together quinoa, mint and carrots. Add parmesan cheese if you love it. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm but it's also delicious cold.
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Danielle Romanetti knits constantly: in doctor's waiting rooms, while watching Pittsburgh Steelers games, even -- novice knitters, please don't try this! -- in bumper-to-bumper traffic. She has been doing it so long, she says, that she doesn't have to look at her hands as the yarn slips over her needles. "You can get an awful lot of a sock knitted while sitting at a red light in rush hour," says Danielle, 28, of Alexandria.
In 2006, Danielle turned her passion into a company, Knit-a-Gogo, which capitalizes on the surge of knitting fever among the young and hip by offering knitting classes in Washington area cafes. By reaching outside traditional venues, Danielle has captured a key demographic: busy professional women and stay-at-home moms seeking something calming to do with their hands.
"They say, 'Rather than typing on my BlackBerry, I could do this,' " Danielle says. "They're knitting because they can't relax, and they want to relax."
Born in State College, Pa., Danielle also used knitting as therapy, the motion of her hands soothing chronic anxiety that runs in her family. She grew up on a farm in central Pennsylvania and moved often after her parents divorced. Danielle's maternal grandmother taught her to knit as a child, but Danielle lived with her father and rarely saw her mother growing up and, as a result, lost touch with her grandmother. While Danielle was in college, a relative's terminal illness reconnected her with her mother and extended family. One holiday season, Danielle asked her grandmother to teach her to knit -- again. "I became obsessed," Danielle says.
After graduate school, she moved to Washington to work for nonprofit groups and began frequenting the yarn store Stitch DC, later working and teaching there. When she began teaching in coffee shops -- and leaving promotional postcards by the registers -- business exploded, she says. Knit-a-Gogo now offers about 10 classes a week at cafes in Washington, Arlington and Alexandria, and at Knit Happens, an Alexandria yarn store. Danielle also hosts workshops and organizes knitting parties where guests produce squares that can be stitched together for a gift blanket.
After $4,000 in startup costs, Knit-a-Gogo's sales last year totaled almost $17,000, with about $5,700 net, Danielle says. She expects sales to rise to $38,000 this year, with a net of about $10,200. Her biggest expenses have been Web-site redesign to support online class registration, advertising and payment for her six contract teachers. She also paid herself about $4,000 in wages this year. She left her full-time position in nonprofit fundraising in July to devote more time to the business. (Her boyfriend, an examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, splits living expenses.) She still works part time as a nonprofit consultant but hopes to expand Knit-a-Gogo to Maryland and get her own teaching venue.
Nicole Titus of Arlington started taking classes with Danielle two years ago and said the sense of community has kept her coming back. "There's lots of young working professional women in the city, and we're all kind of neurotic in this way," Titus says. "She's got the right mix of patience and humor to deal with it."
When Danielle started teaching, she sometimes longed to go home and knit alone rather than facing her students; but she found that teaching relaxed and rewarded her. "I feel more at home now," Danielle says, "as if I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing."
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Posted By Alex Gammelgard, February 21, 2012 at 12:57 PM, in Category: The Innovation Enterprise
One of the biggest stressors of putting together a protoype (in my eyes) is finding all the parts you need, getting the datasheets, etc, etc, and building that first draft of the BOM. If it's at least easy to find the parts you're looking for, with information on multiple distributors, it makes the job a bit easier.
To that end, I want to share a new tool I have caught wind of, as part of my work at Arena Solutions. It's called Octopart,and essentially it's a search engine for electronic parts. It has a Google-like interface, and is really easy to use.
Andres and Sam, who studied physics together at Brown, then pursued PhDs in astroparticle physics and plasma physics respectively, are the founders of Octopart—and I was lucky enough to talk to them about how they came up with the idea. I also got some great advice about scaling, the startup mentality, and - - if you're looking for work - - some ideas for getting a job at Octopart.
I think the success of Octopart shows that electronic component distributors are realizing that distribution is no longer the problem - - it's finding the parts that you want, and being able to compare parts across a variety of distributors. In some ways, it seems like the market is demanding consolidation, and the ability to find/get what they want in one place, and with less hassle. I think Octopart is actually on the right track to solving this problem. What do you think? Will we ever have one-stop-shopping for electrical components?
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Knowing You- a SwaSan Fan-Fiction (Chapter 4)
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Recap: Swara feigns illness at office. Later she slaps a guy.
"What do you think of yourself! Ladki dikhi nahi ki chhed diya! How dare you misbehave with her?!" Swara shouted on the guy whom she slapped a while ago.
"Yes. He first whistled at me. And then, he started following me. And then, on the pretext of crowd, he touched me inappropriately." Sobbed the girl.
"This is all a lie! Trust me, I didn't even looked at her ever! And there wasn't any crowd here. She's lying!" The man tried to explain the gathered crowd.
"She's lying? Woahhh! Tum toh satyavaan ho na? Raja Harishchandra types? Listen, I know people like you really well. And I also know how to deal with such hooligans!" Swara exclaimed angrily.
"We'll bring him to his senses. He'll be treated in such a way that har ladki ko dekhke namaste bolega!"
"Yes yes! He should be punished! He should be punished!" The crowd started shouting.
"Exactly! He should be punished. I saw a few policemen patrolling over there. I'll take him to them and then they'll punish him." Swara suggested.
"We'll also come with you." Someone from the crowd said.
"No no. I can take him myself. I have done this work a lot of time. So I'm well-experienced. The policemen aren't far. I'll manage. And dear," now addressing the girl, Swara said, "don't worry. I won't let any innocent person get victimised." She smiled at the girl and dragged the man along.
"Leave my hand! I said I didn't misbehave! That girl was lying!!" The man yelled at Swara as he jerked his hand off hers. Swara fell on the ground due to that jerk but she still tried hard to control her anger.
"What is this? Do you behave in the same manner when anybody helps you?" Swara said whole still sitting where she fell.
"Excuse me?"
"Yes. I knew all the way that you were innocent. But I had to act in order to take you out of that mess."
"Really?" The man questioned sarcastically.
"Yes. Actually, while I was proceeding to where all your drama was taking place, I saw that girl gesturing towards some guys who were standing at a distance. Those guys gave a nod to her gestures and that's when I knew you were fixed!" Swara explained with a 'see-I-am-so-intelligent' look. Her eyes gleamed with pride.
"I'm not buying that!" The man exclaimed, looking straight into her eyes. Offended, Swara immediately got up, grabbed the man and took him somewhere. What they saw was something Swara was already prepared for while the man was totally unprepared for it. He looked at Swara, amused and shocked together. Swara smirked at the man and started walking back to where they were.
"Thank you."
"I know."
"But how did you know they might be still there? Specially that girl!"
"Do I look dumb? No na? Arey, I knew that after the failure of their plan, she'll surely come back to them."
"Why didn't you expose her in front of all, rather slapping me and proving me as some hooligan?!"
"Do you really think her friends would have accepted that it was all their plan? And without any proof, do you think those people would have listened to me? You would have been beaten nevertheless."
"But was the need to slap?" The man frowned.
"Awww I'm sorry for that. But as they say- 'Kisi ko bachaane ke liye agar thhappad maara jaaye, toh wo thhappad nahi hota!' Swara replied playfully.
"Yeah right!"
"What I don't understand is what was their main motive behind all that drama? Maybe some stupid bet! Ahhh! Youngsters these days be so pathetic! Excuse me! What are you doing?" Swara snapped at the man as he held her hand.
"I'm sorry for this. Do you carry any first aid stuff?"
"What has happened to my hand? Is it bleeding?" Swara tried hard not to panic.
"Can't you see it yourself?"
"Dekh leti, only if I wasn't afraid of blood. Even the sight of it makes me feel all dizzy and giddy!"
The man looked at her, amused. "Yes, it is bleeding. But not much."
"It's all because of you! You're an idiot! Who pusehes a girl like that? See? I'm hurt now!" Swara shouted.
"I said sorry na! It was unintentional. And I did not push you! I just jerked my hand off yours and you fell. Anyway, it's not too serious. Just a few glass pieces got stuck. I've taken them out. I'll tie this. Get it treated once you reach home. A medicinal cream might to as well. That's it." He said in a calm tone while tying her would with his handkerchief.
"Are you, by any chance, a doctor?"
"No." After a pause, he said, "Thanks again. But an advice. Please do not slap anybody like that, even if you're saving him or her, whomsoever."
"Ahh. I'm really sorry for that! I'll keep this in mind. Anyway, myself Swara!" Swara took out her right hand for a handshake, but frowned when she noticed it was wounded. Not that it hurt her, but the thought of blood made her frown.
"Sanskar." The man smiled.
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Young Chekhov A bit of a sucker for aesthetic marathons, there's nothing I like better than taking a whole week out of one's life to hear and see Wagner's Ring; Philip Glass's Einstein on the Beach had me avid for tickets; a painter's late-career retrospective is usually my kind of show; and from the sublimity of Proust, and at least some of the 12 volumes of Anthony … [Read more...]
Is Brexit Doomed? European Music & (Little) English Country House Festivals Dispel the Gloom
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Despite AA – Don't Avoid People, Places & Things
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Towards the Perfect Identification of Matter and Form, but More Myth than Man?
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On the 30th of October 2016 will be a tour to the estate Zakharovo, the museum of famous Russian poet A.S. Pushkin. This estate is located 30 km to the west of Moscow. Here we can also walk through the beautiful autumn park, and then hike through the wood. We will have the opportunity to cook tea on the fire and chat.
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