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Who can receive CalFresh benefits?
Please see the "Am I Eligible" section on the CalFresh page.
How do I apply for CalFresh?
Please see the "Where Can I Apply" section on the CalFresh page.
What can CalFresh benefits be used to purchase?
CalFresh benefits can be used to purchase:
CalFresh cannot be used to buy:
How much CalFresh will I get?
The amount of benefits you can receive is dependent on your family size, countable income, and monthly expenses such as housing, utilities, and so forth.
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If I am receiving SSI/SSP, can I also receive CalFresh benefits?
If you are receiving SSI/SSP, you cannot receive CalFresh benefits in California. However, your family may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits.
I attend school, am I still eligible for CalFresh benefits?
As a student attending school half time or more, in order to be eligible to Cal Fresh you must also work at least 20 hours a week, be approved for a state or federally funded work study program or have parental responsibility of a child under age six.
How do I apply for CalWORKs?
The application for CalWORKs includes completion of eligibility questions that will include forms and an interview with a specialist. Aid cannot begin until all conditions of eligibility have been verified. These conditions include, but are not limited to:
Do I have to have children to be eligible for CalWORKs?
Yes. You must have a child under the age of 18 or a child age 18 who is expected to graduate high school prior to their 19th birthday residing with you. In addition you may be eligible if you are in your second trimester of your pregnancy.
Do I have to be a US citizen to be eligible?
No, CalWORKs recipients must be either a US citizen or have legal resident status. Undocumented residents are not eligible to CalWORKs.
What is the maximum aid I can receive?
The MAP (Maximum Aid Payment) level is established by the California State Legislature based on family size. MAP levels vary based on whether or not the adults in the household are able to work.
The MAP level for households with adult caretakers who are able to work is lower than the MAP level for households with adult caretakers who are not able to work. This is called the Non Exempt MAP Level.
When the adults in the household are not able to work because of a temporary or permanent incapacity, the family receives a higher MAP. Child only cases, i.e., cases where no adults are receiving aid, also receive the higher MAP level. This is called the Exempt MAP Level.
The following chart reflects the current 10/1/2016 Non Exempt MAP and Exempt MAP levels:
Effective 10/1/2016
When do I report changes?
CalWORKs families must report changes in their income, household composition and property to their specialist every six months on their Semi-Annual Report (SAR7) or annually for their Annual Report (RRR). Some other things must be reported within 10 days of occurrence: a member of the household becomes a fleeing felon, violates a condition of parole/probation or the combined earned and unearned income of the household exceeds the Income Reporting Threshold (IRT) for their household size.
How will working affect my cash aid?
When a cash aid recipient is employed or receives disability based income, CalWORKs regulations allow the following deductions from the gross income:
Any income remaining after the deductions are subtracted from the gross earned income is then subtracted from the MAP amount to determine the amount of the CalWORKs grant.
What if I'm homeless?
Families who are eligible for CalWORKs and who are homeless can apply for a special need payment to meet their costs for temporary and permanent housing. The maximum Homeless assistance payment is based on the size of the CalWORKs family. Homeless Assistance is available once every 12 months unless the family is homeless due to domestic violence, natural disaster, inhabitability, or a physical or mental disability and the family qualifies for an exemption.
CalWORKs families may be eligible to apply for Homeless Assistance benefits to assist with the payment of rent arrearages. Payment of arrearages is considered to be the family's once every 12 month Homeless Assistance payment.
How long can I be on CalWORKs?
From 1/1/98 through 6/30/2011, the time limit was sixty months. On 7/1/2011, the CalWORKs time limit changed to 48 months for adults. Some months can be exempt from the time clock calculation.
If I am approved for benefits, how do I access them?
Your benefits will be placed on your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card in the beginning of the month. You may request that the cash aid be automatically deposited into your personal bank account. Applications with instructions for this program are available at each office.
What happens if my EBT card is not working?
EBT cards do not work for various reasons, such as the card may not be active, or there are no remaining benefits. If your card is not working, please call the Human Services Call Center at 1-888-385-5160 or call California Department of Social Services at 1-877-328-9677 or TTY: 1-800-735-2929.
What if I have lost my EBT card?
Call 1-877-328-9677 to report your card lost or stolen immediately. At this time you may also request a new card be mailed to you. If you need a new card right away contact Placer County at 1-888-385-5160.
If I am a pregnant or parenting teen, can I receive CalWORKs?
Pregnant or parenting teens who have not graduated from high school are required to participate in the Cal-Learn program. Components of the Cal-Learn program include:
If I receive SSI/SSP am I eligible to benefits?
No. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP), you are already receive a cash form of public assistance and are not eligible for CalWORKs. You may apply for other household members who do not receive SSI/SSP.
What if I have a cash emergency?
If you have a cash emergency, you may apply for an Immediate Need payment when you apply for CalWORKs. Tell your case manager you have the emergency. Immediate Need payments may be available to families in emergency situations while the CalWORKs application is being processed. The maximum immediate need payment is $200. If you are apparently eligible to the CalWORKs program you may be eligible for an Immediate Need Payment, within 24 hours, based on an emergency situation that may include, but is not limited to the following:
What is Welfare to Work?
The Welfare- To-Work Program, also known as Employment Services, helps family members acquire the skills needed to get a job. The County will determine if an individual must participate in Welfare-To-Work activities as a requirement for CalWORKs. Family members may also voluntarily participate.
How do I find out information about my benefits?
Call 1-888-385-5160 to access your benefit information automatically or to speak to a Program Specialist.
How do I apply for General Relief?
The application for General Relief includes completion of eligibility questions that will include forms and an interview with a specialist. Aid cannot begin until all conditions of eligibility have been verified. These conditions include, but are not limited to:
If I am eligible, how much will my benefits be?
Your Eligibility Specialist will calculate the amount of benefits that you can receive. The maximum benefits are listed below:
No, General Relief recipients must be either a US citizen or have legal resident status and not be sponsored. Undocumented residents are not eligible to General Relief.
Am I eligible if I am able to work?
A person who can work:
What if I am disabled or unable to work?
A person who states that they are disabled must:
I am homeless, am I still eligible to receive General Relief benefits?
Yes, however your total maximum grant will be reduced due to no rental or utility expenses. The maximum amount a single, homeless person can receive per month on General Relief is $92.00.
What does temporary cash benefits mean?
Employable recipients are limited to a time limit of three months of benefits in a twelve month period, whether or not the months are consecutive. This includes time on aid in other California counties as an employable person.
Can I get immediate service, if needed?
General Relief benefits can be granted the same day as the application is received if all needed forms and documents are provided.
How will I get my General Relief payments?
General Relief benefits are issued on a plastic card called an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Money can be accessed by making purchases from stores that have POS (point of sale) machines, or at ATM's displaying the "QUEST" logo.
After aid is granted, you must report any changes to your income, household composition, and property to an Eligibility Specialist on your Monthly Eligibility Report (CW7).
No. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP), you already receive a cash form of public assistance and are not eligible for General Relief.
What happens if my EBT card is not working?
EBT cards do not work for various reasons, such as the card may not be active, or there are no remaining benefits. If your card is not working, please call the Human Services Call Center at 1-888-385-5160 or call California Department of Social Services at 1-877-328-9677 or TTY: 1-800-735-2929.
How does the Housing Choice Voucher Program work?
If you qualify, the Housing Choice Voucher Programs allows you to choose any rental unit (single-family homes, townhouses and apartments) in the private market that meets the program requirements. The voucher covers a portion of your rent and you are expected to pay the balance. The amount you pay is generally between 30 to 40 percent of your monthly income for rent and utilities.
How do I apply to get on the waiting list?
Currently, the Placer County Housing Choice Voucher Program and the HUD-Veteran's Affairs Supportive Housing Program waiting lists are closed and we are not accepting applications at this time. Please check back later.
Are there emergency housing facilities in Placer County?
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Emergency Overnight Housing, Dinner & Support Services
201 Berkeley Ave
Roseville,CA 95678
Executive Director-Suzi DeFosset- 916-791-9355
Resource Center opened 8-4 Mon-Fri: computers and other resources are available
Is transitional housing available in Placer County for people who are homeless?
Typically there are waiting lists for transitional housing facilities. You will need to contact the appropriate provider to see if they have vacancies. For an extended listing of available transitional housing go to: housing options and resources
Home Start
410 Riverside Avenue
Roseville, CA 95678
Acres of Hope
PO Box 40
Applegate, CA 95703
530-878-8030 Fax: 530-878-8009
Lazarus Project
Transitional housing for adults
Are there other housing authorities in the area?
There are several local offices in the surrounding communities and counties. Here is a listing:
City of Roseville- Housing Authority
311 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678
El Dorado County Housing Authority
937 Spring Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Regional Housing Authority of Sutter and Nevada Counties
1455 Butte House Road
Yuba City, CA
1-888-671-0220 toll free
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
630 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Yolo County Housing Authority
147 W. Main Street
Woodland, CA 95695
I am eligible for Medi-Cal, but haven't applied yet. Can I use Medical Care Services Program (MCSP) instead?
No. If it is determined that you may be eligible for Medi-Cal or other benefits, you must apply for Medi-Cal or those other benefits as instructed.
I think I am disabled, and I've applied for Medi-Cal and SSI but am waiting to be approved. May I apply for MCSP now in case Medi-Cal or SSI denies my application?
Does MCSP pay medical bills while litigation is pending?
Yes. If you win the litigation, the associated medical bills are paid from the settlement. If you lose the litigation and if the medical providers obtained MCSP prior authorization, then MCSP may pay the medical bills, assuming all billing criteria are met.
How long am I eligible for Medical Care Services Program (MCSP) benefits?
Eligibility will be granted for a period of 60 days unless MCSP has reason to believe that the applicant will become ineligible in less than 60 days.
Where can I use MCSP coverage?
Most services are provided at the Placer County Medical Clinic. Placer MCSP will not reimburse for any out of county services provided to a Placer MCSP recipient unless authorized by Placer MCSP prior to receiving treatment.
Approval for all non-emergency treatment provided by outside providers (all services not provided by Placer County Medical Clinic) is subject to prior authorization.
Placer County MCSP coverage does not cover visits to the Emergency Room for non-emergency reasons.
What if my income is more than the maximum Medical Care Services Program (MCSP) allows?
If the amount of your income and assets falls within the guidelines, you may be eligible for MCSP. Based on your income, you may have to pay a share of cost (SOC) to one or more medical providers.
How do I apply for Medi-Cal?
There are four ways that you can apply for Medi-Cal in Placer County. You can apply online at www.mybenefitscalwin.org, by phone, in person at one of the Placer County Human Services offices, or by mail. To apply for Medi-Cal by phone call: 1-888-385-5160. If you want to apply by mail, please contact 1-888-385-5160 and request an application be sent to your home.
How long does the Medi-Cal application process take?
Forty-five (45) days are allowed to process a Medi-Cal application not involving a disability. If you are applying for Medi-Cal based on a disability, your application process may take up to 60 days or longer depending on how quickly you complete the disability information and how quickly your doctors and hospitals submit your medical records. To avoid delays in the processing of your case, submit all information requested of you as soon as possible. Ask your program specialist for help if you are having trouble obtaining information
Do I have to pay for Medi-Cal?
It depends.
If one spouse lives in a nursing home, Medi-Cal allows the spouse remaining in the home to keep all of the income he/she receives in his/her name regardless of the amount. Be sure to ask Placer County Human Services for an MC Information Notice 007 for more information on income.
What benefits does Medi-Cal provide?
Medi-Cal provides medical, vision and dental services for people with full-scope benefits. A person can be eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal benefits if she/he is a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident alien and meets other eligibility criteria. Restricted benefits provide emergency services to individuals without satisfactory immigration status. Restricted benefits allow a person to use her/his Medi-Cal for emergency services only. For a pregnant woman with restricted benefits, Medi-Cal will cover pregnancy-related services only. Based on a person's family size and income, a person may have to pay a share of cost (SOC) to the provider each month if Medi-Cal is used. A person with zero SOC pays no portion of the medical expenses whether or not Medi-Cal is used.
I have Medicare. Can I apply for Medi-Cal also?
Yes. Individuals who are Medicare beneficiaries may apply for Medi-Cal. If Medi-Cal eligibility is established, the State may begin paying the Part B premium and the Part A and B coinsurance and deductibles. The State will also pay the Part A premium for Medicare beneficiaries who are not qualified for free Part A benefits. Medi-Cal may also provide medical services that are not covered by Medicare.
Can I get help from Medi-Cal with Medicare costs?
Yes. Medicare is different from Medi-Cal. Medicare is a federal health insurance program run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It is available to most people 65 years of age or older and certain disabled or blind persons, regardless of income. Medicare Part "A" covers hospitalization. Medicare Part "B" covers doctor bills.
If you receive Medicare, you may qualify for the following special Medi-Cal programs:
Even if you don't qualify for the above assistance programs, your Medicare A & B premiums can be used as allowable deductions in the Medi-Cal share of costs calculation.
What services does Medi-Cal cover?
For information about the services Medi-Cal covers:
Is there a special program for children and pregnant women?
Yes. Pregnant women and children may have more income and property than other people and still qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal services. The income guidelines are different for children under age 1, children 1 to 6, and children 6 to 19. Your family property, such as savings accounts or cars, is not used to determine eligibility if monthly income falls within certain limits.
What is the Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program?
The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program is a health promotion and prevention program serving California's infants, children, and teens. The CHDP Program provides periodic preventive health assessments to:
Children identified with suspected problems after a health assessment are referred for necessary diagnosis and treatment. Many problems can be prevented, corrected, or reduced in severity by prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services are a benefit provided through the CHDP Program for Medi-Cal children not enrolled in a Medi-Cal managed care plans. Call 1-800-433-2611 for more information.
For more information about services, contact
Placer County CHDP
11484 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-886-3620
Fax: 530-886-3306
What is the Medi-Cal Acess Program (MCAP)?
The Medi-Cal Acess Program (MCAP) provides health care to uninsured pregnant women whose income is too high to qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal.
To qualify for AIM, you must be less than 30 weeks pregnant when you apply. AIM benefits include:
For more information and an application, call 1-800-433-2611.
What is the Women, Infants & Children Supplement Nutritional Program (WIC)?
The WIC program is for low to medium income families who have:
The WIC program provides:
For more information in Placer County, please contact:
Placer County WIC Program
Phone: Rocklin/Lincoln 916-784-6447 or Auburn/Tahoe 530-889-7187
Auburn Office
11484 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Rocklin Office
1000 Sunset Boulevard., Suite 150
Rocklin, CA 95765
Lincoln Office (within the Lighthouse FRC)
427 A Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Kings Beach
8645 N. Lake Boulevard, Suite D
Kings Beach, CA 95143
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What is the Family Planning Services program?
With Family Planning Services you will:
With Family Planning Services you can:
Family Planning Services can give you:
If you are low-income or are receiving Medi-Cal, Family Planning Services are available at no cost. You can get Family Planning Services from:
To contact the California Office Family Planning Services, call 1-800-942-1054.
Are there county-operated health care programs?
Yes. Individuals who are not eligible for Medi-Cal may qualify for a health care program offered by Placer County.
Click here for information on Placer County's Medical Care Services Program (MCSP).
What is California Children Services (CCS)?
California Children's Services (CCS) is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized by the program. Services can be authorized for children and young adults less than 21 years of age who have eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. CCS defines eligibility and selects the most qualified professionals to treat the child's CCS-eligible condition. However, it is important for you to know that CCS is not a health insurance program. It will not meet all of the child's health needs, only those related to the CCS-eligible condition.
To find out more information about CCS in Placer County, or contact:
Placer County CCS
11484 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-886-3630
Fax: 530-886-3613
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
What is In-Home Supportive Services?
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program helps pay for services which enable individuals to remain safely in their own homes instead of entering a nursing home or board and care facility. To be eligible, you must be over 65 years of age, disabled, or blind, and eligible for Medi-Cal. Disabled children are also eligible for IHSS.
The types of services IHSS can help pay for include:
To apply for IHSS in Placer County, contact the IHSS office at 530-889-7240 or 916-787-8800.
More program information telephone numbers.
Who is eligible?
Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible. They must meet income guidelines, a State residency requirement, and be individually determined to be at "nutritional risk" by a health professional. To be eligible on the basis of income, applicants' gross income (ex. before taxes are withheld) must fall at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines.
What is "nutritional risk"?
Two major types of nutritional risk are recognized for WIC eligibility:
Medically-based risks (designated as "high priority") such as anemia, underweight, maternal age, history of pregnancy complications, or poor pregnancy outcomes.
Diet-based risks such as inadequate dietary pattern. Nutritional risk is determined by a health professional such as a physician, nutritionist, or nurse, and is based on Federal guidelines. This health screening is free to program applicants.
What food benefits do WIC participants receive?
WIC participants receive checks or vouchers to purchase specific foods each month that are designed to supplement their diets with specific nutrients that benefit WIC's target population. WIC foods include infant cereal, iron-fortified adult cereal, vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable juice, eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, dried and canned beans/peas, and canned fish. Soy-based beverages, tofu, fruits and vegetables, baby foods, whole-wheat bread, and other whole-grain options were recently added to better meet the nutritional needs of WIC participants. WIC recognizes and promotes breastfeeding as the optimal source of nutrition for infants. For women who do not fully breastfeed, WIC provides iron-fortified infant formula. Special infant formulas and medical foods may be provided when prescribed by a physician for a specified medical condition.
Where Can I Use My WIC Vouchers?
Only a WIC authorized food store can accept WIC checks. Look for the WIC logo or WIC poster to identify stores that accept WIC checks. You can also consult with your WIC counselor to find a store near you.
What is the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program?
The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), established in 1992, provides additional coupons to WIC participants that they can use to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets. The program has two goals: To provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits and vegetables, from farmers' markets to WIC participants who are at nutritional risk; and to expand consumers' awareness and use of farmers' markets.
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Penn State MacAdmins Back for 2013
Last year, I had a great time at the Penn State MacAdmins conference. There were tons of smart people to mingle with and everyone had plenty to discuss when it came to managing the Mac. There were a lot of people from education but also plenty from companies. The talks were well run and the conference location, the Penn Stater, was awesome. I love how it's like a big winding maze. Having gone to school in a town like State College (Athens, GA), I've always had a warm spot for cute college towns. And State College is clearly a special place. I'd recommend a trip there to anyone that loves places like Ann Arbor, Norman, Stillwater, Opelika, Corvallis, Blacksburg, Madison, Manhattan (Kansas), Ithaca, Iowa City, Ames, Morgantown, Lafayette (Indiana), Lawrence, Champaign, Logan, College Station and of course, Oxford Mississippi (Ole Miss is a truly special place). So you're lucky then, 'cause the Penn State MacAdmins Conference is back for 2013, being held in beautiful State College, PA at Penn State University. The Conference is May 22nd through 24th with a new introductory Boot Camp being held the day before (May 21st) to prep admins for the rest of the conference. And May is one of the best times to visit a place like this. Spring is in the air, kids are getting ready to graduate, the flowers are in bloom and of course, there's no more snow to be shoveled. A month later and the school would practically be shut down, the town a ghost town. But in late May, college towns are electric. So don't just stay at the Penn Stater the whole time, go explore downtown and that Nittany Lion thing – and the spot where Joe Pa's statue used to be. Take a carriage ride, swing by the Governor's Pub, have some red meat at Otto's and of course, perform the underclassmen ritual of throwing up on College Ave! And yes, there's a College Ave, as there should be. Anyway, the social element of a conference like this is great. Meet those people you tell to RTFM on the 'ole Enterprise List, the people whose feeds you read and the people whose feeds you deleted 'cause they talk about college football too much… The Call for Proposals is now open, so to submit a talk, use http://macadmins.psu.edu/conference/submit-proposals. This year, there will also be sponsors. To sponsor, see http://macadmins.psu.edu/conference/sponsorships. Or to attend, see http://macadmins.psu.edu/conference/registration. To sign up for the conference newsletter, see http://psu.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=acd8b6acc541596a7bdf8e517&id=d37a7e26fd. And for an example of what you are in store for:
PS – There are 12 teams in the Big 10. While at State College, make sure to remind everyone wearing blue of this fact.

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On a recent trip to New Zealand, Tina and I dined at a variety of restaurants. Many were interesting, some were disappointing, but only a few were worth writing about. The first of these few that we encountered was situated in the Viaduct Harbour District of Auckland -
Soul has the distinction of being the first restaurant to not allow me to take pictures in. When I asked if I could take a few pictures, I was told that I would have to have called the restaurant and obtained permission from the owner in advance to arrange for the privilege to take pictures and would not be allowed to publish any pictures without their prior approval of the individual photographs. Given that Soul had been recommended to us by the hotel concierge only thirty minutes before, it wouldn't have been possible to call the owner in advance. We didn't think we'd have the opportunity to visit Auckland anytime in the near future, so we went ahead and ate there without the benefit of taking pictures.
One of the interesting things about Soul is that the menu is set up providing a lot of options for the guest. The dishes that I normally think of as appetizers can be mixed and matched to form a meal (like tapas) or you can request them to be made larger to serve as a full entree. The fish is selected separately from the preparation - so you can have the yellowfin tuna grilled while your companion also has the tuna, but roasted.
Tina ordered the Chatham Island Blue Cod, roasted under vine leaves (grape leaves) with shallots, mushrooms, and almonds (NZ$29.50). I ordered the Crispy pork belly on caramelized parsnips, silverbeet, and toasted pinenuts (also NZ$29.50). We ordered bread with Soul's bessara (a hummus-like dip that uses white beans instead of chickpeas, NZ$4.50) and a mixed green salad (NZ$6.50).
The Bessara needed salt, but after we added a couple pinches of salt, it was very good. It had a nice start (tasted like a bean dip), was very smooth in consistency, and had a good finish (slightly spicy followed by a floral scent - perhaps sumac? Perhaps it was the olive oil poured on top, which was quite fruity).
The salad was served at the same time as our entrees and was a variety of mixed greens served with oil, vinegar, pepper, and salt (actually a lot of salt). It also contained avocado and cucumber chunks which pleasantly surprised us. The saltiness of the salad was a bit much at the beginning, but once we got started with the entrees and the wine, it was acceptable. The sour vinegar and the fresh greens played well together.
As I looked down at the fish and the pork, I thought, why won't they let me photograph this? The entrees were beautiful and would have made mouth watering accompaniments to this article.
The fish was delicately flaky and very moist. The exterior was lightly crisped adding some nice contrast in texture. The fish was served (covered by a grape leaf) in a very flavorful broth with tomato, toasted almonds, mushrooms, fava beans, yellow pepper, and carrots.
The pork was prepared in a way I had never seen before (but would experience once more in New Zealand). The skin was incredibly crispy and flavorful (like fried pork rinds), but, after the initial crunch, became sticky and slightly chewy, slowly releasing flavor. Eaten with the flesh of the pork belly, it was a great combination of flavors. The belly was slightly sweet, heavy on pork flavor, and soft. It was so soft that it felt like it would dissolve in the mouth as you lightly chewed. The pork was served on top of a sweet mashed potato that tasted strongly of New Zealand butter (which I've found has a somewhat different flavor and is stronger tasting than American butter - it's also quite a bit yellower).
Despite not being able to take pictures of the food (what do they have to hide?), I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and would definitely recommend Soul as a place to dine for anyone visiting or living in Auckland.
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You should go to the French Cafe, which is consistently voted as the best restaurant in Auckland. I love to dine there. It is a choice spot. You should call them at least one week in advance, otherwise it is impossible to get a reservation.
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If you mean mashed sweet potato, it was probably kumara, a Maori staple that is the same plant.
The food I liked most in NZ was green lipped mussels, sold in the US as green mussels or green shell mussels. I got some in a restaurant done in a sort of Thai sauce that was wonderful. They are milder and bigger than our Atlantic mussels.
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Sounds like a nice place.If only you could have taken pictures.
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But did you get a copy of the Soul cook book?
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Post subject: Kumara and Crackling
1) While the Kumara is apparently a variety of Sweet Potato it should be noted that it is quite different and distinct in flavor and texture from those varieties available in the US. I'm not sure if the botanically speaking this difference occurs at the species level or lower, but it is a different "animal" so to speak from sweet potato
2) That pork rind is what we call Crackling and is usually done anytime we have oven-roasted pork...its the best part of a pork dish! Of course the more throaty versions of packaged pork scratchings in the UK also are chewy to some extent rather than 100% crunchy
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"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the Conference House collection of antique tools of the trade such as flax break, hackle, carder, and spinning wheel.
The exhibit includes dried flax plant samples, yarn, and linens. Linen, a natural textile used and valued by humans for thousands of years for its useful properties, was the fabric of choice in colonial America. Linen fabric is made from the cellulose fibers that grow inside of the stalks of the flax plant. Linum usitatissimum is one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history.
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Alchemy mixes character, style and taste
October 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Alchemy Café in Murphys is a place with a comfortable but distinctive character. The long, rustic wooden bar; open beam, vaulted ceiling; and fireplace tucked in a corner make it easy to unwind and enjoy. The main dining area has a rather large opening to the patio, which is well protected from the elements and has bistro tables and heaters.
We were greeted with a friendly smile and seated in a prime location to listen to the guitarist on the patio. The waitress told us the day's special and brought us Gold Nugget Cheese Bread. The bread is enough to make you come back! The topping is a mixture of butter, kernels of corn, green onions, serrano chiles, garlic, cilantro, white cheddar and parmesan cheese spread on ciabatta bread and baked until golden brown. Check out the recipe on their website; your taste buds will be happy.
We ordered the Marinated "Almost Boneless" Half Chicken ($17), charbroiled and pressed under a brick, with creamy herb rice pilaf and snap peas. Also, one of the day's specials, Paella ($23), cooked in a cast iron skillet with scallops, chorizo, mussels, peas and saffron.
The chicken was an ample portion. It had a delicate but flavorful marinade and was very moist. The rice was good but what really made it pop was the creamy herb sauce under it. The snap peas were a bit too buttery for us but, on the other hand, it made the snap peas glisten and the bright red cherry tomato look like a Christmas ornament on a tree.
The paella was cooked to perfection and also was served in an ample portion. The scallops were tender and moist, the chorizo did not overpower the mussels and of course saffron added a beautiful color. The dish was presented like a master piece. At the end of the meal there was not a morsel left in the skillet, only empty mussel shells.
As though we didn't have enough to eat, we decided to order dessert. The Coconut Caramel Cream Pie ($8) is not what we expected. This was the dessert of desserts, the Tower of Pisa (not leaning!), Empire State Building on a plate. It was a fluffy, pillowy pastry with bruleed coconut cream custard and caramel sauce, layered and repeated.
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Other entrees on the menu include Cranberry-Balsamic Glazed Salmon ($19), Seafood Pad Thai ($22), Angus Beef Ribeye ($25) and Ultimate Meatloaf ($16), just to mention a few. Alchemy also serves appetizers and lunch, and it has a wine and beer bar.
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|2009-11-20, 13:50
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and well later he even stopped Khaula's attack :
So what kind of youkai is he the most possible would be a vampire ... because he displayed a bit of enhanced strength, but I'm not too sure about it.
So what are you're suggestions ?
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|2009-11-20, 17:54
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Maybe he's not a youkai but a hybrid like tsukune. And you can be right about the vampire thing so my guess is that he got blood from kahlua (I'm sure if it's the command then kahlua won't deny it and inject blood into him)
If he was a real vampire then Moka would know that, but he really has a "vampire-like" strength that's why I think that. I have an impression that he was originally a human...
|2009-11-20, 19:13
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From what Tsukune is now compared to what he was back then, he's very different. He actually knows how to fight and to control the vampire blood. But even with that, Miyabi is probably an A+ class youkai himself. I see him as being as the same status as Moka - a prodigy child from an esteemed family line that will probably inherit their respective households.
It's a good thing that Miyabi never went to the School - he might have been actual competition for Tsukune for Moka. o.o
|2009-11-20, 19:31
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I wouldn't be surprised if Miyabi was a vampire. Really he's almost like the male version of Moka in terms of that "cool" and haughty personality that he has, which seems to be an apparent trade mark of Vampires. Even Kokoa tries to display this but fails horribly because of her own immaturity
|2009-11-20, 21:50
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Miyabi's recovery from Tsukune's punch would suggest he isn't anything ordinary, and so far Vampires seem to be the only youkai that fight untransformed. Kind of curious about what is relationship is with Kahlua and Daddy Starbucks.
On a side note, do you think this series will ever pick up monster hunters of some sort? I'm thinking a Van Helsing archetype.
|2009-11-20, 23:43
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|2009-11-21, 00:47
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I see, yes he certainly has a simmilar attitude to Inner Moka. Well Tsukune needs a rival right.
So one they duel again ( Miyabi and Tsukune ) I think that we will see how Tsukune is in terms of power.
By the way, do you think vampires have more abilities then the one whe where shown up to now.So far they are known to possess:
- a youkai detector ( similar to a bat's ultrasound wave )
- converting there aura into strength ( enhanced strength )
- transformation ability ( Khaula uses it, so you should know what it is )
- high speed ( faster then normal Youkai , but not as fast as a werewolf )
Do you think these are the only abilities vampires have, or will they have more of them. Personally I don't know vampires are already powerful, wouldn't giving them more abilities ,make them a bit too much overpowered.
|2009-11-21, 01:57
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|2009-11-21, 05:09
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But, seriously I agree with you, so far he hasn't got enough combat experience, but when he does ... he could be even stronger then Inner Moka.
That is unless he will have other "weaknesses" that a "normal" vampire hasn't ( so far it's not gonna happen), well if Tsukune get's a bit more combat experience ... then I think he really is going to be OP.
|2009-11-21, 06:05
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Kokoa said to Moka during dopppleganger arc (chapter 4, page 17/160) that both of them was raised in house of villians (or house of darkness in speedscan). I'm wondering what she was talking about... About vampires pride and brutality, or about their connection with criminal syndicates?
|2009-11-21, 08:24
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|2009-11-21, 12:28
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|2009-11-21, 20:35
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You never know with this bunch, but personally I'd like to see him fight Kiria first. Miyabi was taken out just a bit too fast, even before Tsukune got into serious training, so if they were to face off now, Tsukune would probably be just a bit more of a challenge. Kiria on the other hand would probably be more on par with Tsukune, but we still don't know what he is, so a Miyabi VS Tsukune, or Kiria VS Tsukune fight, either way would be epic.
As for weaknesses, so far 2 have been named AND used.
Water: Moka seems to need water that has herb treatment or for it to come from another living being (blood), or tomato juice in order not to harm her. But, that doesn't give her many opportunities to replenish her bodily fluids though...
She sweats, just like the rest of us, but there is no mention that vampires are vulnerable to dehydration. So, where does she get enough water for sweat and her other bodily fluids, including her more intimate ones? (yes I'm perverse on this part)
And of course the other one holy objects like her rosary, and everything pertaining to that has pretty much been discussed.
In the anime, garlic was mentioned, but more that it makes the sweat on other people smell bad, so there is nothing uniquely vampiric about that weakness, as pretty much EVERYBODY is vulnerable to that.
I think even silver was mentioned, but I'm not too sure on that one, besides, that's more of a werewolf vulnerability.
In some cases it may be possible that the things and tactics you'd use to take out zombies, would also work on vampires and most any other creatures; destroy their head, and/or rip out their spines.
|2009-11-21, 20:39
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I'm more than certain that Moka can drink any kind of fluid outside of plain water. As long as it's not regular water she should be fine. I'm pretty sure we've seen her drinking other kinds of beverages before.
The anime is never a good place to reference for anything R+V related btw. But I'm pretty sure you know that already
There are some lore that silver harms vampires. If I'm not mistaken the Van Helsing lore involves silver with vampires as well.
I would like to see Tsukune go against Kiria also, since he's obviously a tier or two below Miyabi. I'm fairly certain we'll see Tsukune fight his way to the top.
|2009-11-21, 21:56
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Silver: Moka's rosary is made of silver...so you can say that silver negates their strong auras, making them relatively weak. Of course, this is just my take on it.
As for Moka's water problem, she's anemic so you can say that she rarely gets 'enough' fluids in her diet. She's had fainting spells before (being dizzy and so forth). So with Tsukune here, she's in much better shape but she hasn't gorged herself on anyone or anything but even so, she has so much power. Tsukune's blood was pretty potent from before, being a virgin and all.
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This year AMD blew us away with its HD 7900 series GPUs, each equipped with a 28nm Tahiti core. One month later AMD released the not as impressive Cape Verde core. This can be found in the HD 7700 series, which was targeted at the lower end of the GPU scale. Two months after the release of the 79xx series, AMD added the Pitcairn core to be paired up with the rest of the Northern Island GPUs. The Pitcairn core, as you probably know by now, can be found in the HD 7800 series cards. Like its older siblings the Pitcairn core uses AMD's GCN (Graphics Core Next) architecture. So what can you expect with the GCN architecture? Up to 20 compute units, or 1280 Stream processors, up to 153.6GB/s of memory bandwidth, 32 render back-ends, dual geometry engines, and a 9th generation tesselator. This means you can expect a 28nm process, PCI-E Gen 3 support, as well as both AMD PowerTune and AMD ZeroCore Power technology. The HD 7800 series will also be capable of AMD Eyefinity 2.0 and AMD App Acceleration. AMD hopes that this will make the 7870 and 7850 powerful enough to make you want to upgrade from your 5870 and 5850, respectively.
The 7XXX series of AMD GPUs have been somewhat overshadowed by NVIDIA's release of the GTX 680. However, do to limited availability of NVIDIA's new product the 7 series may still be a very viable option for some. Today we will be looking at the Sapphire HD 7870 GHz Edition. This card features a factory overclock as well as a dual fan cooling solution. How will it stack up to the competition? Let's find out!
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ORLEANS-It was a night of firsts for the Lake Region basketball program on Thursday.First, the Lake Region girls won their first game of the season, defeating Lyndon 47-38.Emily Lawson led the way for the 1-4 Lady Rangers with 14 pts.Said LR coach Joe Houston on getting the all important first win, "It feels really good. We talk about how we're patient, and that the losses are ok because we are building, but it does definitely feels good to get one in the win column."On the boys side, The Rangers were in East Montpelier taking on U-32, and the outcome was not so friendly, as they tasted defeat for the first time this season, losing 60-52.Dennis Newland had a team-high 15 for the 4-1 Rangers. Both teams will be back in action on Saturday, with the girls hosting Richford at 2:30 and the boys traveling to Lyndon for a 1:30 showdown.


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The A train has been out of service since Superstorm Sandy devastated many areas of the Rockaways. So I've been taking the Q52 bus to get home.
Based on my observations from waiting for the Q52 at Woodhaven Boulevard near the J subway station, there are two to three Q53 buses to one Q52. I take the Q 52 around 2:35 p.m., and usually my wait is around 20 minutes, but a few times the wait was 40 to 60 minutes.
It's understandable that the A train tracks need time for repairs, but it would be great if the MTA could schedule more Q52 buses so that Rockaway residents can get home earlier to continue the cleanup after Sandy.
Is it possible to reopen the Rockaway Beach Line of the old LIRR train tracks so Queens can have a crosstown subway or train? This would help reduce overcrowding on buses and trains and decrease travel times within Queens.
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Adaptive reuse projects are helping to refresh the Garden State's aging stock of commercial real estate. But that positive momentum may masking the problems of an office market that still faces an uphill climb.
Leasing volume is on pace to fall short of pre-recession levels for the second straight year, and overall vacancy is higher than it was at the peak of the downturn.
One major culprit, experts said: shrinking tenant requirements, caused largely by corporate downsizing and a move toward more efficient uses of space. And that trend comes during a recovery that's been marked by tepid employment growth.
"The job market just hasn't come back the way it has in previous economic recoveries," said Robert Donnelly, a vice chairman in Cushman & Wakefield's New Jersey offices.
Donnelly said other indicators, such as corporate earnings and stock prices, have "come back very strong, but a lot of that has to do with productivity, not necessarily new hires."
The state has added some 119,500 jobs since November 2009 — about 70,000 short of the number lost during the recession, according to federal data.
Alongside that, lease sizes have shrunk in recent years, especially in North Jersey: In Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Passaic counties, average class A deal size has fallen nearly 27 percent since 2011, to 9,531 square feet, according to Cushman & Wakefield research.
The downturn left tenants with the upper hand, giving them the leverage to upgrade their space through renewals or relocations, said Robert Martie, of Colliers International. In many cases, that also meant taking less space.
Martie, executive vice president for Colliers' New Jersey region, said many firms now fit out space and buy furniture so that "you, as an employee, don't even have your own desk, per se." Firms assign work areas to staffers on days they visit the office, "like scheduling a seat on the train."
That means smaller footprints, he said.
And moves to upgrade or "right-size" may have had implications for current leasing activity, Martie said. From 2009 to 2011, he said, tenants and landlords often got an early jump on renewal options that otherwise would have occurred in 2012 or 2013.
"The buzzword of the day was the 'blend and extend,' " Martie said. "Tenants were renewing early to take advantage of the lower pricing, and landlords were trying to preserve their assets and lock tenants down on a longer term."
Still, brokers and developers are bullish on New Jersey's office market, pointing to a growing list of adaptive reuse projects that are rekindling obsolete sites around the region. Most recently, Bayer HealthCare moved into two redeveloped buildings at the defunct Alcatel-Lucent campus in Hanover. And in Bridgewater, Advance Realty is repositioning the 1.2 million-square-foot former Sanofi U.S. research campus.
But adaptive reuse is best suited for obsolete buildings, brokers said, which complicates things at class A properties with large availabilities. At 21.7 percent, class A vacancy is even higher than overall totals, and leasing activity has fluctuated since bottoming out in 2009 at 3.7 million square feet.
To stay competitive amid "denser" tenant requirements, class A landlords will have to be more focused on modern utilities, said Dudley Ryan, a senior vice president with CBRE.
Ryan represents 2 Gateway Center, in Newark, which is likely to lose Prudential Financial as a tenant next year, when the company consolidates its Gateway offices into a new downtown skyscraper. But he said the Gateway building will be in good position to find new tenants, having spent millions of dollars in recent years on electrical and mechanical upgrades.
"You're going to have a real demarcation of buildings with infrastructure and buildings that are handicapped in that way," Ryan said. "And it's being driven by that more demanding tenant that's got a denser use."
He pointed to law firms, whose vast libraries are now going digital, and said they're more focused "on the technological aspect of a building" than they were five or 10 years ago. Several law firms are now in the market for space in New Jersey, he said, and barring employment growth, they may end up with 15 to 20 percent less space.
Donnelly said the only way to fill large blocks of space is for the employment picture to improve.
"The real estate business is about people occupying buildings, and you need to get the job market going again," Donnelly said. "When you see that happening, then you're going to see people taking more space."
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Hello there,
I need some moral and technical support!
Daughter is one month old today. I have had cracks since Day 1 and have seen LCs about 4-5 times since then, but all tell me the latch is pretty good. No tongue tie or thrush. I have been using the APNO since coming home from the hospital but I am not seeing much if any healing, and definitely no improvement in the pain. It is often excruciating and always at least very painful at the latch as the cracks are stretched out and only sometimes (when boobs are less full or she is sleepier) do I feel 'comfortable' while she nurses. I am crying in pain and frustration at most feedings. The cracks are on the part of my nipple that matches with her top lip (I am using cross-cradle hold mostly, but all positions are painful. I cannot figure out football hold).
I have a fast letdown and she chokes a bit during the beginning of feedings (esp at night/early morning) but she nearly always makes these clicking/slipping sounds (again esp when boobs are very full and less when supply is a bit lower, in late afternoon). Sometimes the slipping/clicking is painful on the nipple. I am now trying to nurse uphill but it doesn't seem to help much.
I have a hospital rental pump that we have been using intermittently (now about once a day) to give my nipples a break but I am worried that using it has contributed to potential oversupply. I can pump 4oz in 10 minutes on the right boob in the mornings and get about 1.5 oz on the other side.
I am getting lots of conflicting advice - stop using the APNO, go topless all day long, use Soothies all day long, use saline, use the pump only till they heal ( I have only managed this for 24 hours before I started panicking about loss of contact with her and her forgetting how to latch). She has good output and is gaining >1oz a day so she is doing fine. It's just me.
If one more person tells me breastfeeding isn't supposed to hurt I will lose my ****. I know something isn't quite right but I cannot figure it out and I am so frustrated that the cracks don't seem to be healing. I don't even know how long it should take to heal them. They often ache between feedings esp if exposed to air/breezes/ac (but I haven't seen any blanching/color change). I feel like a failure during the tough moments and really really want this to work, but it is ridiculous to keep going like this. It hurts worse than pushing her out!
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|Accuracy Loading Tip:
Squaring Your Dies (cont.)
by Rich Machholz
| Due to the many calls and letters regarding the accuracy tip "Squaring Your Dies" in the last issue of "The X-RING", a bit of explanation is required. As pointed out by our callers, often times a properly adjusted die will not touch the shell holder, even when full-length resizing. In these cases, a machined spacer some .040" to .050" thick (like a flat washer) placed between the die and shell holder will allow you to apply pressure to the bottom of the die.
Setting dies for your rifle: Minimal resizing.
Begin by removing the decapping assembly and turning your full length die into the press until it contacts the shellholder at the rams highest point of travel. Back the die out one and a half to two full revolutions. Find a case that will not chamber easily in your rifle. Resize it, and try it in your rifle. It probably won't chamber easily, so adjust the die down by another eighth turn. Resize it again, and try to chamber it in your rifle again. Continue this until the bolt will close with some pressure. Continue to adjust the die downward by a sixteenth of a turn at a time, until the bolt will close with a slight "feel."
| The ideal fit is achieved when we can close the bolt without feeling any resistance at all, but will feel some resistance if the die is backed off even a sixteenth of a turn. Each time you resize, and before you fire the rifle, the chamber should be cleaned of lube from cases.
Reinstall the expander assembly, square your die, and you're ready to load custom fitted cases in this rifle. They may not work in another rifle of the same caliber, but they are a true custom fit in your rifle. This procedure will yield maximum case life and provide accuracy potential superior to other methods. Should excessive resistance be encountered after resizing and expanding the necks when chambering, the probable cause is the expander ball is pulling the neck and a section of the shoulder forward. A light polishing of the leading edge of the expander ball and lubing the inside of the neck will ease passage.
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Answer: In bolt action repeating rifles, the length of the magazine is often the determining factor in over all length. Regardless of the type of firearm being used, some constants must be observed. The OAL must allow the gun to function properly. The bullets must be seated deeply enough to allow the ammunition to withstand cycling through the action. The bullets must be seated deeply enough to prevent it from jamming into the rifling upon being chambered. Since these factors vary from gun to gun, there is no "absolute" length that will be correct for all firearms, bullet weights, or styles. OAL is truly an individual figure for each gun.
Cartridge length is often dictated by the gun systems requirements and limitations. Tubular magazines, for example, generally use bullets which must be crimped into a cannelure that prevents the bullet from being pulled under recoil or pushed back into the case. In this situation, cannelure location will dictate the OAL.
Varmint and target shooters in pursuit of finest accuracy will often seat bullets out to the rifling, just contacting the lands. This is fine if loads are developed accordingly, but be aware, this can cause an increase in pressures. In this situation, the length of the throat will be the limiting factor in determining the OAL. Since much of this type of shooting will be single shot, magazine length may not be a consideration.
A good many reloaders are slaves to the length specified in a given manual. Rather than an iron clad rule, this should be regarded as a recommended starting point which may or may not be best for your particular rifle. The OAL listed in any given manual is simply the length used when the data was developed, and may be different in another gun. In fact, the listed OAL may not even work in your rifle because of the variations mentioned here. Just keep in mind that changing seating lengths will change pressures, and must be approached with caution. Know your firearms limitations, and abide by them.
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As one might expect, the change in pressure has the potential to turn what was a safe load in cool weather into an overload in a hotter environment. Aside from the safety issue, drastic changes in temperature should alert the shooter to the potential need to re-zero his rifle due to the change in velocity. The temperature likely to prevail at the time the ammunition will be used must be taken into consideration when developing a load. If at all possible, the ammunition should be tested at a temperature as close as possible to that which will be expected during your hunt.
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Reel World
Three For Free--The Cortes Femininos Film Series returns to the Bank of America Theater at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth Street SW) on Thursday, March 30. Beginning at 7 p.m., a series of Spanish language (English subtitled) short films will be screened. Among the shorts in this outing are "Terrones," "Las Hijas de Belen/Belen's Daughters" and "Di Algo/Say Something." Admission is free and open to the public. For more info, log on to www.hccnm.org.
Video Review
Free Enterprise: Five Year Mission Extended Edition
Back when I was a kid growing up in Colorado, my favorite time of year was winter. You see, unlike Albuquerque, winter in Pueblo always meant snow--assloads of it. Every morning, my mom would bundle me up in multiple layers of clothing and I would trek across the frozen tundra of my neighborhood to the park, where vast stretches of pristine, untouched powder lay before me. As humongous flakes fell from the sky, blurring my vision, I would stagger around for awhile and finally collapse in a heap, dragging myself forward and muttering, "Ben. ... Ben. ... Dagobah." And wouldn't you know it, Obi Wan himself would appear to me and impart his Jedi wisdom, saying, "Get your ass home, drink some hot chocolate and watch cartoons, boy; it's freezing out here!"
Film Review
Inner-city dramedy mixes historic neorealism with ghetto fabulous culture of today's gangsta lean scene
ATL is, in the truncated argot of both hip-hop performers and airport baggage handlers, slang for Atlanta. Used as the title of this new inner-city dramedy, it is as much an appellative declaration of geographic sympathy as it is an appeal to the streetism inherent in today's dominant youth culture.
Idiot Box
Utilizer X2000
Too good to be true?
I've seen a lot of infomercials in my time, for products ranging from exercise equipment to popcorn makers, wrench sets to stereo systems. My level of fascination with these staples of late-night TV largely depends on how much bourbon I've guzzled that evening. Until now, though, I've never actually been tempted to pick up the phone and buy something.
Week in Sloth
The Week in Sloth
"Will & Grace" (KOB-4 7 p.m.) I don't normally watch this show. Not because I'm homophobic or anything. Cause, I'm not. It's just that the show is set in New York, and I really don't understand those people. But tonight, Britney Spears is a guest! I've been hot for her since I first saw her in that video where she wears the schoolgirl skirt. I was barely out of high school at the time, so it's not like I was a pervert or anything. I'm totally watching this tonight.