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Panini Peek: 2012-13 Preferred Basketball
Amazing product! Panini getting it done!
You'd be hard pressed to find any collector who didn't find 2011-12 Preferred Basketball to be one of the sports card world's most outstanding new releases last season. Thanks to a captivating array of Silhouettes Signatures and colorful die-cut Panini's Choice and Crown Royale autographs, Preferred was a welcome addition in a nontraditional, product-shortened NBA season.
But now that the 2012-13 season is in full swing (both on the court and in the hobby), Panini America officials are ready to begin working on a new-and-improved Preferred that will return the best parts of that debut release and one dramatic new addition: Rookie Cards.
The result should be another landmark NBA launch in a season full of them.
Due out in early March, 2012-13 Preferred Basketball once again will deliver a big-ticket thrill ride in every four-card box that features three autographs and one six- or eight-player booklet card. Every autograph in the set will be numbered to 99 or less and the autograph checklist includes more than unique 250 signers.
The product also will continue Panini America's massive and historic Double Rookie Class, but with a unique twist in which each rookie will appear on three distinctly different autographed Rookie Card subsets: Rookie Silhouettes, Panini's Choice and Crown Royale.
We'll have tons more to showcase on 2012-13 Preferred Basketball in the coming weeks and months right here on The Knight's Lance. But for now, enjoy this first extended look at the product:
The NEW Silhouettes!
So what do you think about this product?
Me personally, I like the first years' Silhouettes better.... but that's just my taste. I am very excited that they made this brand again! I am hoping that the design of the Silhouettes for retired players are different though, because that design to me is more for the newer rookies... and I would prefer(for my taste) to have a more simple design for the retired players like last years' Silhouettes. Don't get me wrong, I still think they look AMAZING!!! But my favorite still stands with last years. But an amazing product all around imo. Very good job Panini, keep up the great work.
As far as people saying the look the same? Well... some cards do, like the Choice(aka triangle) cards, booklets. But the Silhouettes(best card in the brand) are totally different! Am I going blind or missing something here?? Check at that Kobe auto... totally new design and very beautiful card. This brand once again will be a hit! Hopefully they keep making this brand year after year. I will continue to collect Silhouettes of the first year(2011-12) and hope that future releases will catch my eye... Again, the Silhouettes do look amazing, but I prefer the first years better. Not to say I won't pick up a rookie or two from the new Silhouettes, because they are very pretty looking cards.
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RE: Panini Peek: 2012-13 Preferred Basketball
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Amazing product! Panini getting it done!
The 2011-12 Preferred was one of the first products I got into opening after coming back to the hobby. It is one of my favorites and I can't wait to get the new stuff. I liked the Simple Silhouettes design from last year better but I love the addition of RCS! Can't WAIT!
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Idk. 250 player autohraphs sounds like a lot of chances for me to pull even more crap. Those of ypu with good luck dont understand. But people like me would rather see a more refined autograph player list. I grew up watchin nba in the 80's and some of the autos panini comes out with ive barely heard of. If i want a bernard king or alvan adams or sidney moncrief auto i can buy one on ebay. Thats not what i want to pull out of a brand new product. I can only speculate until the checklist comes out. I most likey wont spend over $100 on 4 cards when theres like a 1 in 25 chance of getting a good card worth my money.
Im not sure what the excitement is about honestly. This is the only product i didnt biy last year. F you dont get a silhoette patch or a patch book, ypud be lucky to get $20 on the secondary unless you got a big name auto. And even those arent enough to pay for a box.. especially the booklets. I dont get why people like them. First they are usually just jerseys not patches second they are hard to store/display and third they didnt even match the jersey with some of the players team in the picture on card. Plus none are auto. Give me something to chance for almost $200 please. Since mj and lebron are out of the question and since there are roughly 3,000,000,000,000 kobe autos out there now. So yeah you wouldnt be to hard presses to find a collector who is not excited about preferred. Im right here.
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Fishing a few nuggets out of last night's stream of consciousness.
--Dallas lost which, as I said earlier, is OK with me. If—and it's a big if—the Redskins' chances of making the playoffs comes down to the last game, I'd rather it mean something to the Cowboys. After last week's near-miss against the Lions and today's dud against Philly, they're running into choppy waters for the first time of the year and at the worst time of the year. Not only that, the Redskins went toe to toe with them in Dallas last month. Bring 'em on.
I got a comment last night lamenting the fact that Dallas may not have the top seed wrapped up when they go to FedEx on the eve of New Year's Eve. And I certainly can understand that point of view. Who wouldn't rather face Brad Johnson and Sam Hurd than Tony Romo and TO? Still, I hate games that have no meaning for one or both teams. It would be great to force the Cowboys to travel to Lambeau to play in the NFC title game.
That is, if they make it that far. They haven't exactly looked like one of the best teams out there the last couple of weeks, needing a late score to beat a reeling Lions team and failing to post a TD in losing at home to the Eagles.
First Quarter
12:10—McIntosh is down with an injury. He's sitting up and it doesn't appear to be that bad, but the way this season is going for the Skins on the injury front anything is possible.
As we now know, it was quite serious. His year is done and training camp seems to be in jeopardy after suffering multiple torn knee ligaments. H. B. Blades and, in passing situations, Khary Campbell played well in Rocky's spot. This team was being panned for having no depth at the beginning of the year. McIntosh with be the 12th of the 22 opening-day starters to miss a start. He is the sixth of that group to suffer a season-ending injury (counting Jason Campbell, who may or may not be back for the playoffs, and, of course, Sean Taylor in that group). The fact that they're 7-7 and in the playoff hunt is quite a tribute to their depth.
A low line drive by Suisham gets the Skins on the board.
FG Suisham 50
Redskins 3, Giants 0
It was officially a 49-yarder and it would have been good from 55. Suisham is getting his leg back under him and he's again looking like a valuable asset. Still, he's far from proven. I'd like to see him with a 40+ yard attempt with the Skins trailing Dallas by two in the fourth quarter.
Second quarter
14:10—Collins is now 0-8. He's been getting some pressure, but he's been misfiring with time to throw, too.
Yes, Collins started out poorly and wasn't spectacular at any point. Eventually, he seemed to figure out the wind's effect on the ball and he dropped a couple into the arms of Moss to get things going. The important thing was that he didn't put the ball anywhere near a Giant's hands.
Who says the third-down draw won't work?
Betts 14 run (Suisham kick)
Redskins 13, Giants 0
I was thinking, of course, of the pure hell that Gibbs and Saunders caught for calling a draw play in the fourth quarter of the Eagles game in Week 10. It was third and goal at the seven with the Redskins up by two. Portis was stuffed, the Skins settled for a field goal and Philly was able to come back for the win. This one was on third and nine at the 14 with the Redskins up by six. Is there a difference in the two play calls other than one of them worked and one didn't? When it works, you're a genius, when it doesn't you're an idiot.
1:51—Bad, bad play by Landry after a great, great play. He pops the ball out of Burress' hands and then taunts him. Dumb, dumb, dumb. The rookie needs to grow up.
At least when he popped the Bears receiver late he gained a little bit of an intimidation factor in exchange for the 15 yards. Wagging your finger at a receiver doesn't get you anything except laughed at.
Landry cost them three points. I think Joe Gibbs was very tempted to use words stronger than "buns" when he saw that penalty.
You could make a case that he didn't really cost the Skins three points, at least not in net terms. If the Giants punt there the Skins probably are pinned back well inside the 20 with about 1:45 to go. Maybe they drive for a field goal from there, maybe they don't. It was a lot easier to do so after getting the kickoff return to the 30, that's for sure. So, it's possible that the Redskins carry a 13-point lead into the locker room regardless of Landry's penalty. That doesn't make it OK by any means, but the net result wasn't too damaging.
Third Quarter
Portis has 16 carries for 88 yards after a slow start. If he hits near those same numbers in the second half and the Redskins continue to play with what I'll call intelligent aggression, the Skins will win. Oh, and the D needs to adjust to NY's halftime adjustments.
Portis ended up with 25 carries for 126 so he had nine for 38 in the second half, so his production did drop off in the second half. Actually, the team's offensive output after the opening drive of the second half was minimal. They had 197 in the first half, 46 on the drive that made it 22-3 and just 66 after that.
1:47—Thank you, Amani Toomer. He smoked Springs and then flat-out dropped a pass in Washington territory.
A couple of New York and national media outlets have been saying that Toomer dropped a sure touchdown here. No. Landry was playing his deep safety position and he was in the vicinity of Toomer, who isn't going to outrun anyone, much less Landry. New York would have had the ball in Redskins territory, but not very deep and certainly not anywhere near the goal line.
Fourth Quarter
13:10—Tynes (I think I've misspelled his name earlier once or twice) goes wide left on a 38-yard try. I still think the Skins will need another score, but a 12-point lead looks pretty nice right now.
That was more the lack of confidence caused by so many second-half collapses than logic talking there. That, and a memory of Manning going from looking awful to leading the Giants back in the fourth quarter against Chicago a couple of weeks ago. Still, for all intents and purposes, the Tynes miss sealed it for the Redskins. Even if he'd hit it it still was a two-score game.
5:10—Portis for four. A big third and six coming up here. I'm not sure what the call will be, which is a good thing. A few weeks ago, I knew it would be a run.
Again, not really being rational here. There was a zero percent chance that Collins was going to drop back there. The only way the Giants were going to get back into the game was with a turnover and quick score.
1:54—Ironic, isn't it? Betts was in at the end in September against the Giants and he couldn't score. Today, he gets three carries and the Skins go into victory formation.
Of course, it was a very, very different situation compared to when Betts couldn't get into the end zone in Week 3, but there was a touch of irony there.


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|Reviews for How Grim Became The New Reaper
| vannahthelost chapter 5 . 7/28/2012
Please write some more. This story is so good.
| chibisansempei chapter 5 . 7/17/2012
I know it's been forever... But could you please! continue with this story! It's so amazing! . I'm freakin' out!
| MuseofMagic chapter 5 . 4/1/2008
It seems a shame that the last update for this was in 2006. It was really quite interesting and... oh damn it. I can't hide it. I WISH YOU HAD CONTINUED! Rawr. I want to know what happens! *pouts* Well, maybe you'll continue one day... I'll add you to the alerts and hope you do.
| swellhats chapter 1 . 1/28/2008
intense, i love it xP
| Pyrgus chapter 5 . 2/18/2007
aw... this is so good. I don't know how to describe it. I kind of have a suspicion about Angel, but I won't say it incase it is true. I really like this. Can't wait for an update.
| Olivine chapter 5 . 11/4/2006
thats so sad. i love angel. i love his name, and his accent. every time he talks, i put that russian accent in my head, and i have such a clear picture of him in my head, that its just perfect. i love angel. lol. but then theres danny. i would rather her end up with danny, but then again, she IS going to, because he IS going to live, because if he doesnt, well, there wouldnt really be a story, would there? not much of a story, anyways. now, just so you know, ive decided, now, to add this to my C2. this is rare, because i like it better when stories have like 15-20 chapters before i even consider putting them in my favorites, much less a C2 archive where other people whove subscribed to it, will be reading it, so you'll have to update frequently for me, kay? just as frequently as youve been updating, because i really like this pace. i remember whats been going on, and i dont get confused, and i fall even more i love with angel every update, even though i want her to end up with danny. :) i love your story.
keep on writing -Ss.
| JAckSkell033 chapter 5 . 11/4/2006
OMG Angel is like the sweetest thing alive! UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE! Oh, and is Danny really going to die? ;_;
| Jayn chapter 5 . 11/3/2006
I really like Angel. He seems pretty cool. And its ironic that Angel's name is the opposite of the Grim Reaper AKA Danny. Pretty interesting. Please update!
| Jayn chapter 4 . 11/2/2006
Wow! Go Jaden for kicking that chick's butt. _ Poor Danny though He'll be alright, right? Please update soon!
| LieLikeAlchemy chapter 4 . 11/2/2006
i'm very proud of you for updating 2 chapters in one week.
| Mardy-Bum-Barrel-Of-A-Gun chapter 4 . 11/1/2006
I like this story a lot. It's kind of a cliche with the whole 'I'm in love with my best friend' thing, but I love the spin you put on it what with Daniel being a grim reaper. Update soon
| Olivine chapter 4 . 10/31/2006
see, that was good. explaining about the weird nightmares more, and we're getting farther with them with him going to the hospital and sweating blood and everything (although thats kinda sorta disgusting- is that even really true? that you can sweat blood?). but yeah, this was a good chapter because of all that explaining and everything. and sally needed to go away. well, she's gone, anyways, but im kind of surprised danny didnt care about anything having to do with the P.E. incident. he didnt even get worried about the comment sally made to her about her mom dying. see, that was REALLY mean. not even meanest girls in MY school would say anything like that, and trust me, i know. yeah.
but keep on writing and update soon! -Ss.
| BloodyDestiny chapter 4 . 10/30/2006
I loved the last 2 chapters. I feel sorry for Jade with her mother having cancer and now Danny in a coma. It would suck to be her. Anyways keep up the good work.
| LieLikeAlchemy chapter 3 . 10/30/2006
Okay I have to say this is an aqwsome story I love idea and twists in it.
| P chapter 3 . 10/29/2006
Lovedlovedloved it. :3


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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The plan right now is to keep two lanes open in each direction, at all times, but on and off ramps will be closed in downtown Springfield.
From the 291 and 91 interchange to State Street in Springfield, the elevated portion of I-91 will get a major facelift, starting as early as November.
Springfield City Councilor Tim Allen said, "We've already got problems with having to close the garage because the highway isn't above it…or not reliable shall we say…above it. So it's critical that we fix this and have 91 that we can count on."
The 91 rehabilitation project will replace the bridge decking and make structural repairs. A $230 million project, done in two stages. Both phases will require lane closures. Three travel lanes on each side will be reduced down to two.
Two travel lanes will remain open during the construction, but some on ramps will have to be closed. Drivers will be detoured to temporary ramps to access East and West Columbus Avenues.
The exit 6 and 7 on-ramps to I-91 North will be closed. You'll stay on East Columbus Avenue up to the Route 20 on-ramp. To get on 291 from East Columbus Ave., you'll be detoured toward Liberty Street.
Exits 6 and 7 will like wise be closed coming South. You'll have to exit the highway *before* downtown Springfield, using a temporary off-ramp that will be built near Birnie Avenue.
MassDOT will install a temporary traffic signal there at Birnie Avenue to handle more cars.
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All come with a choice of flavoured mash in starter or main-course portions. There are also carefully prepared traditional local, British and continental dishes given a lift by culinary flair. Veggies catered for with unusual imagination. Lunch and early evening menus a snip at £10.75 for two courses, £13.75 for three.
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You're doing well so far. Is it a stuffed pasta by any chance?
Absolutely right. A native of Liguria, unless I am much mistaken.
Liguria it is. And it may be a triangle or look like a tortellini, which is itself a mini-ravioli.
You are a mine of information. There's more. Traditionally it is stuffed with preboggion - a mixture of wild greens - and Parmesan, and served with a walnut sauce, tocco di noce.
And untraditionally? It was recently seen with ricotta inside and a lemon, basil and olive oil sauce.
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www.expatboxes.com specialises in British hampers, including the curry box and the big British bumper box, whose delights include HP sauce and Sarson's malt vinegar.
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Verdict: Eating ripe mangoes is one of the most sensuous pleasures in life. You have to be careful, however. Less than fully ripe and they are horrid. More than fully ripe and they turn to mush. Less than top class and they're like a mouthful of dog hair to eat. These, from Sind province (hence Sindhri), may not be lookers, but they are the aristocrats of their species.
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Nothing beats a regular 2 hour straight 100% Super Metroid run, it just never gets old for me
LoL, I remember this from the 80's.Originally Posted by Warwithin
Lizardman ftw, eat those residents and smash those soldiers!
Also, Ikari Warriors... or Mercs!
I had MGS1 on Jap import.Originally Posted by superleon
I tell you, made certain interactive third-wall breaking parts of the game very time consuming, lol.
The voice acting was pro compared to the US release.
Dune 2
not the first rts. but the first one that anyone remembers
and i played total annihalation for ages
Awesome game, loved the first level's music.Originally Posted by Sukaduk
Had it on a Capcom Generations compilation on the PSX, until it got stolen at Uni.
FYI you can pick up N64's with a bunch of games for about £50.00 on Ebay... just lost an NTSC version at the weekend :/
http://www.scummvm.org/ enjoy!Originally Posted by Qieth
Mannoroth nodded. "The warrior shows much promise... I would see more of his kind, learn their potential..." WoTA
gee thx Brox...
Retro games are the best kind of games. Modern ones have nothing on those old ones.
Among games I play every now and then are:
- All Mario games in the Super Mario All-stars pack for the NES. They never get old.
- Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island on the SNES. Doesn't get much better than this.
- Various Kirby games on the SNES.
- Various Sonic Games on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. I own this Sega and am frickin' proud of it. I've never ever seen anybody else have one since the N64 came out.
- Kid Chameleon on the same Sega. I swear this one was easier when I was young.
- Transport Tycoon Deluxe (Although now in the form of OpenTTD obviously.) The reason I still love this one is probably nostalgia alone, but it's still an awesome game.
- Pokémon games for the various GameBoys. These I mostly emulate though, for the fast forward.
- Diablo II obviously.
- GoldenEye and Perfect Dark every blue moon.
- And lastly of course most of the Zelda games, including The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess.
I've probably forgotten a few, but these are most of the retro games I play for the nostalgia feeling.
Well excuuuse me, Princess.
You are now breathing manually.
Aside from the obvious mainstream titles, I've been hankering to play a bunch of N64 games: Bomberman 64 and Chameleon Twist and... Quest 64.. and... Turok.. and... Mischief Makers.
Edit: Mystical Ninja too.
Take a break from politics once in awhile, it's good for you.
Started playing Sonic and Knuckles again the other day.
And got myself a Model2 emulator and got Top Skater running...I used to play that game so much back in the arcade.
Now I want to go play Donkey Kong Country 2 :'(
After having that game since release I still can't beat it, haha.Originally Posted by Sien
I have a new addition I downloaded recently: megaman nine, all the eight bit goodness of the original, and just as hard as the originals were; hinging on impossible
http://www.mmo-champion.com/character-bios/'almega'-nara-draconus/ - my RP characterHow much bone could a bonestorm storm if a bonestorm could BOOOOOOOOONESTOOOOOOOOOOOORM!!
Allow me to shamelessly plug in Command and Conquer 95, one really old game that turned freeware six or so years ago.
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Where are you getting stuck?Originally Posted by Fcpremix
I play through the original NES Zelda at least once a year. It never gets old.
Deus Ex, Giants: citizen kabuto, Grim Fandango, Final Fantasy VIII, Shogo:MAD are a few of mine. Speaking of which......
Still hooked on Rome/Medieval Total War.
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Links to the other classes: Into to Typography, Intro to Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Professional Development, Color Theory
Intro to Typography
What tools do graphic designers have to work with? They have images and they have typography. To be a great graphic designer you have to know how to use type to your fullest advantage. You have to know the rules and know when to break the rules. In this class I will teach you the rules of typography and then you will be able to experiment with no and innovative ways of using type.
As always my classes are set up like traditional
design studios.
Links to typography websites
|Project 1 - Researching Historic Typefaces
1. Garamond
2. Project 1 - Type Specimen
|Project 2 - Magazine Cover
1. Assignment Spec Sheets
|Project 3 - Alphabet Project
Project 4 - Aesop's Fables
Final Test:
*Websites and Resources*
I love Typography
- This is an excellent blog that goes over everything from choosing a typeface to typeface terminology.
Do's and Dont's of Typography
- A nice pdf document that may expand on the Do's and Dont's that I talk about in my classroom.
More rules on Typography - From fontshop.com and the great Erik Spiekermann
- 7 rules about typography by Erik Spiekermann, whom loves to hate Helvetica.
American Specimen Book of Type Styles
- This houses an excellent book of typefaces, from an era when
all typeface designs where good.
Places to Look for fonts:
www.dafont.com - The most comprehensive free font website. (Watch out with these sites there are some bad fonts).
What is this font?:
This website will figure out what the typeface is on a website or printed page.
*Typography Games*
Pentagram, What type are you?
You will talk to your therapist and figure out what typeface you are.
Kerning game
Learn how to kern your letters and get graded on them.
Shaping game
Learn the shapes of letters and get a grade on them.
I love typography videos
There are some pretty funny and also education videos on this link.
The Alphabet
A very nice animation that morphs through typefaces.
American Psycho: Business Card Scene
Business men try to one up each other with their business cards.
Steve Jobs Commencement Speech
He talks about dropping in on a caligraphy class, and how he learned all about typography. That is why apple computers have such great typography built in.


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ASTON Villa have terminated the contract of Turkish international Alpay by mutual consent.
The Premiership club have cut their losses on the central defender who caused a storm of controversy for his conduct in his country's Euro 2004 qualifier with England in Istanbul on October 11.
The 30-year-old goaded David Beckham after the England captain missed a penalty and was then involved in another confrontation with the Real Madrid star in the players' tunnel at half time.
Villa chairman Doug Ellis last night told the club's official website, "In light of recent events, it would have been difficult for Alpay to represent Aston Villa again in the future.
"The player himself was aware that life in England had become increasingly difficult for him and his family.
"Therefore, both parties agreed that the best course of action was for the immediate termination of his contract which was due to expire in June 2004."
Alpay - signed for £5.6m Fenerbahce more than three years ago - was already unpopular with many of the club's supporters and, despite scoring, was booed during the recent home game with Charlton.
It was 10 days after the highly-charged Euro 2004 match before Alpay returned to training with his Villa team-mates.
There was no showdown meeting with Villa manager David O'Leary, whose response was to give Alpay a few days' break with his family and leave him out of his squad for the weekend's derby match against Birmingham.
The Turk was not even part of the Villa reserve-team squad for Tuesday's encounter with Middlesbrough.


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Sharon Matola arrived in Belize in the 1980s as the assistant to a filmmaker producing a documentary about the Central American rain forest. She fell in love with the country and decided to stay, soon founding a popular zoo and becoming an expert on local wildlife. In 2002, the Belizean government announced its plans for a hydroelectric dam that would flood the Macal Valley, the only known natural habitat of the endangered scarlet macaw. Matola protested the dam, but since she was an American, her opposition was seen as colonial oppression, and she was designated an enemy of the people. Despite venomous criticism and harassment, Matola refused to give up. She enlisted the Natural Resource Defense Council as an ally and appealed her case all the way to the London Privy Council.
Random House. 313 pages. $26. ISBN: 1400062934
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"With a plot so multilayered and dramatic that readers will need to remind themselves it's a true account, the narrative achieves the depth of a case study and the accessible intimacy of a short feature. Throughout, Barcott's relaxed, lucid writing and inventive descriptions … place readers firmly on the side of Matola and the birds." Christine Thomas
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"No, it doesn't sound thrilling (which is doubtless why the publisher kept the word 'dam' out of the title), but Barcott … makes it so, mashing up adventure travel, biography and nature writing in a steamy climate of corruption and intrigue." Elizabeth Royte
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"This fascinating account of the resulting battle touches upon greed, corruption, and the legacy of colonialism. While the outcome is sobering, there's a glimmer of hope for imperiled species everywhere in feisty irritants like Matola." Tim Purtell
Seattle Times
"A seasoned journalist, Barcott ably handles this wide-ranging, multifaceted story. Employing novelistic scene-setting, pithy detail and crisp dialogue, he covers cumbersome legal hurdles, arcane international legalities and raucous public hearings with the graceful ease of a long-distance runner." Tim McNulty
Washington Post
"Barcott's account of the fight that followed is nearly encyclopedic, sometimes to the point of overwhelming the reader with details on the history of dams, the geology of rivers, Caribbean piracy, offshore banking, the complex business of endangered-species listings and kindred and not-so-kindred matters. Every bit of detail counts, however, as his story meanders to its close." Gregory McNamee
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Barcott does a good job detailing such a complex story, but the effectiveness of The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw is hampered by a series of inconsistencies. The writer seems to have never met a narrative detour he does not want to take for several pages, sidetrips on such subjects as the history of dams that may be informative but stall the story's drive." John Marshall
Critical Summary
Contributing editor to Outside magazine and author Bruce Barcott (The Measure of a Mountain: Beauty and Terror on Mount Rainier [1997]) has constructed a gripping and suspenseful account of one woman's crusade against corrupt foreign governments and multinational corporations to save the habitat of an endangered bird. Barcott's simple and eloquent prose, vivid descriptions, and ability to render the most complicated business deals and legal concepts in clear layman's terms allow him to tame this unwieldy tale, which has unexpected twists and turns. The biggest point of divergence? Most critics found Barcott's many narrative tangents informative, interesting, and even integral to the plot, while others called them tedious and distracting. Though the Chalillo Dam was completed in 2005, Matola's story proves that one person can make a difference. (The jury is still out on the fate of the scarlet macaws.)


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Princeton Alumni Bezos, Wife Give $15 Million to Build Neuroscience Center
Jeff Bezos, founder and chief executive officer of Amazon.com (AMZN) Inc., and his wife donated $15 million to Princeton University to fund neuroscience research.
The gift will establish the Bezos Center for Neural Circuit Dynamics, which will investigate how the brain makes decisions and recalls memories, the university in Princeton, New Jersey, said today in a statement. The center will be housed at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute.
Bezos, 47, is a 1986 alumnus of Princeton, where he studied electrical engineering and computer science. His wife, MacKenzie Bezos, graduated from the university in 1992. He founded Seattle-based Amazon.com, the world's largest online retailer, in 1994 after working for D.E. Shaw & Co., an investment company. Amazon had sales of $34.2 billion and 33,700 employees in 2010.
"The Princeton Neuroscience Institute is grappling with some of the most fascinating questions in the scientific world today and the Bezos Center will significantly advance our understanding of how the brain works," Princeton President Shirley Tilghman said in the statement.
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Hathcock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in Hatton, Cheshire. Another derivation of the name suggests that it comes from the Germanic personal name Hatto, which is composed of the element hadu, which means strife or contention. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Hanks, Patricia and Flavia Hodges, A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Print. (ISBN 0-19-211592-8) Although both are valid, time has confused the two definitions and historians now disagree on which is valid in any individual case.
Early Origins of the Hathcock family
Cheshire where this "noble family were descended from Sir Adam Hatton, of Hatton, county Cheshire, grandson of Wulfrid, brother of Nigel, who was lord of Halton in the same county, by gift of Hugh Lupus, Earl of Chester, soon after the Conquest." [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lowe, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Early History of the Hathcock family
Another 243 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1540, 1591, 1583, 1658, 1621, 1622, 1624, 1625, 1628, 1629, 1640, 1682, 1674, 1605, 1670, 1632 and 1706 are included under the topic Early Hathcock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Hathcock Spelling Variations
spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Hathcock has been recorded under many different variations, including Hatton, Hattons, Hattyn, Hattins, Hattans and others.
Early Notables of the Hathcock family (pre 1700)
KG (1540-1591), an English politician, Lord Chancellor of England and a favourite of Elizabeth I of England; Sir Thomas Hatton, 1st Baronet (c.1583-1658), an English politician, Member of Parliament for Corfe Castle (1621-1622), Malmesbury (1624-1625), and Stamford (1628-1629) and 1640...
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Migration of the Hathcock family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Hathcocks were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: John Hatton who settled in Virginia in 1613; seven years before the "Mayflower"; Charles Hatton settled in Barbados in 1680; Robert Hatton settled in Surinam in 1678.
Contemporary Notables of the name Hathcock (post 1700)
The Hathcock Motto
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Nil conscire sibi
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Food addiction is just as serious as drug addiction
If we feed addiction, it grows.
If we abstain, it dies.
If we give in an inch, food addiction will capture and drag us for miles; literally strangling the very life out of us.
It's mean.
It's ruthless.
It clothes one in rags.
It destroys families and homes.
It robs romantic intimacy between husband and wife.
It eats up finances and drowns its victims in dire poverty.
It's no respecter of persons; socioeconomic, educational, or professional.
It doesn't care who it maims and disables in its path of destruction, including those the addict loves and cares about. It's never solitary; it affects everyone surrounding the captive.
Don't give food addiction the opportunity to suck the life out of you. Contend for your freedom if it costs you everything you've got. Some may call you neurotic. Others may avoid your company. Still others may ridicule your commitment and entice you to consider moderation, but don't give into the voice of the enemy.
If you give in, you are undone. If you "wait until tomorrow" . . . . the truth is tomorrow never comes, because food addiction grows stronger with each compromise.
I'm a bit passionate, I know. But in order to give food addiction black 'n blue eyes, and ruthlessly disable it from ever coming after me again, I've had to be.
One day I hit a wall. I saw the seriousness of what the addiction was doing to my marriage and family, my health, my sanity, and my talents; and knew that I had no other option but to radically commit to Eat to Live to stop its destruction. I was willing to pay any price to get free.
Willingness to commit to carefully following the plan in Eat to Live (aka total abstinence) is the key to long-term success. Once one is willing, no obstacle will be in the way as obstacles are just the welcome excuse to continue in addiction.
I'll never give up the fight. I'll never quit contending for my own freedom and health, and the freedom and health of my fellow man, no matter what, for life.
The image at the top of this post is a picture of me the day before I committed to abstinence from the standard America diet.


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Isn't it funny how high school football mirrors every other level?
Offense was the story Friday night of Week 0. In case you needed proof, here are a few scores – some close, some not: McNair 55, Calaveras 48; Sierra 54, Ripon 7; Chavez 40, Modesto-Gregori 36.
Tailbacks went off for massive games, as Sierra junior Mark Paule Jr. stunned Ripon with 202 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. Meanwhile, Calaveras' Connor Hamilton had 281 yards via 26 carries, with six touchdowns. And, out at wide receiver, McNair's Sean Hamilton had a nifty eight catches for 259 yards and three touchdowns.
So, there's that.
There are several storylines, offensive and otherwise, worth watching as we venture into Week 1 on Friday night. I'm putting out Cardinal Newman-St. Mary's coverage all week (It's our Game of the Week), so we'll focus on the other games:
Manteca, a four-time Sac-Joaquin Section, wasted no time proving that last year's NorCal bowl run was not an aberration. The Buffaloes topped the Santa Clara-Wilcox Chargers 20-14 on the road, avenging last year's 28-27 OT loss at home in Manteca.
Now, Manteca hosts Dublin-Valley Christian, a matchup against a good squad that went 9-4 in 2014.
Senior tailback Hector Soto shined in his debut, with 139 yards and two touchdowns, and I'd expect him to thrive again. I also expect junior quarterback Dakarai Charles to improve upon his debut and show off his arm on the run.
Escalon High football visiting Calaveras, two Div. IV mainstays, is a great matchup for the old-school football fan.
Cougars fullback Wesley Dick and the Redskins' Hamilton should carry major loads for their teams in this game. Plus, Escalon is 0-1 after losing to Patterson, and Calaveras lost that shootout to McNair, so both teams will be starving to get in the win column.
This is up in San Andreas, but worth the drive if you're undecided on where to go.
It's been a long seven years for the Franklin Yellowjackets. Their last winning season, 2007, their wins were vacated.
Now, 1982 Franklin grad Gregg Marsh has taken over, and his team began with a 37-18 win at Sacramento-Johnson Saturday afternoon. That was a 1-9 team a year ago with only 20 players on its roster, though, so when Franklin hosts Modesto-Grace Davis Friday – which beat East Union 16-6 in Week 0 – it's a better test.
Look out for wide receiver Jovon Woods, who had 170 yards of total offense Friday.
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Pre-race routine:
Got up for breakfast of oatmeal and coffee. Got things together and headed to the race site at 6. Nice to be ale to have my hubby doing this race as a relay. He was doing the bike portion with two other neighbors. Really great to only be 5 min from the race site!
Event warmup:
No warm up but got to chat with a lot of people I haven't seen in awhile!
Not the fastest swimmer, but was happy with my time. I have not been in open water all summer. Was able to sight well, breathing was Ok but could have been a bit better. Sean swam over top of me. He was in the wave behind me. I guess I can forgive him since he was the swimmer for Kevin's relay team!
What would you do differently?:
Practice more OW swims.
Transition 1
This was a long hike from the water so most of that time was the 1/4 mile run. Slow.
What would you do differently?:
Not to sure what I could do differently. Maybe not put the water shoes on after getting out of the water. Grass was really course and hurt my feet.
This is the first sprint race that I have done with my Felt. Also the first time I got to say "on your left" a lot! Push hard but wanted to save a bit for the run. Only goal for this race was to beat my neighbor on the bike and I did. I passed her at the turn around!
Transition 2
My neighbor got out of transition before me so I knew that I had to run hard so she wouldn't beat me to badly. She can run like the wind! I really worked hard and didn't walk at all. With all the ironman training I had done in the week this run was great for me. Think this may have been my fastest 5K!
What would you do differently?:
Nothing I was pretty speedy
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:
The only thing that limited my performance was all the ironman training I have been doing. I didn't take any time off to rest for this sprint. This race was really just a training day for me so I could get some OW swimming. My only goal was accomplished so I feel great about the day! We had to stay for the awards because Kevin's team won first place for the relay teams. Really proud of them!!
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Love having set up do this race almost in my back yard. Also think that Set Up is a fabulous race organization!
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The apartment is in the center of Rome just 100 meters from St. Peter's Basilica and a few meters from the home of Pope Francis (the "Saint Martha's House"). The apartment 75 m2, two large bedrooms, for 5 persons, living room with kitchen, bathroom, balcony, lift, bed linen, towels, internet, Free Wi-Fi, view of the dome of St. Peter's from the windows, TV Satellite, heating, Daikin air conditioners, washing machine, hair dryer, baby cot (crib) and child's highchair. The apartment is on the 5th floor with lift (elevator). The apartment is ideal if you come to Rome by car, because it is located on a street where you can park for free. Final cleaning, bed linen, towels, internet wi-fi, gas, water, electricity, heating, baby cot (crib) and the child's highchair are included in the price of the apartment. You let me know if you want the baby cot (crib) and the child's highchair, so when you arrive you will find these things in the apartment. First bedroom: large bedroom (20 m2) with one double bed (extra large) and one single bed. Second bedroom: large bedroom (18 m2) with one double bed (extra large). In the living room there are a sofa, comfortable chairs upholstered in leather and table. All major tourist attractions (St. Peter, Vatican Museums, Colosseum, Campo de' Fiori, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Navona Square etc.) are easily accessible on foot or by bus and metro. The area surrounding the apartment is served by many shops, bars, supermarkets, internet cafes, banks with ATM machine (with bankomat), wineries, restaurants, pizzerias, pubs, ice cream shops and pharmacies.When you arrive I will welcome you in person and if you want, I will accompany you in the neighborhood and I will show you the supermarket, shops, restaurants, public transport stops etc. If you have questions before your arrival and during your stay you can write me: I'm happy to answer to you.There is near the apartment the office of Hertz (Hertz is the most important company of rental car without driver in the world). So if you want rent a car for visit the Italy during your stay, you can rent the car in the office of Herz near the apartment. Or if you decide to rent a car for visit the Italy during your stay and Rome is last stop of your trip, you can decide to rent a car of Hertz and when you arrive in Rome you can leave your car in the office of of Herz near the apartment. If you need more information about it, you can write me.
After reading all the reviews of Emidio's apartment, our expectations were very high. After spending two weeks there, they were surpassed. The location is ideal, close to the Vatican and public transportation and Stazione San Pietro. The amenities were very good allowing us to cook many meals......the neighbourhood grocery stores, bakery shop and restaurants were all closeby. Emidio is a very efficient landlord who tries his very best to please. It was magical to sleep in a comfortable bed basking in the shadows of St. Peter's dome. In no time it felt like home. Thank you Emidio. Adèle and Tom ...Ottawa Canada
This was an amazing rental. Clean, bright and spacious. So close to the Vatican and accessible to everything in Rome. There are lots of restaurants and you must try Captain Cono gelato bar. The best gelato in Rome.
I recommend this rental to everyone.
The apartment was exactly as stated on the website in a perfect position right beside the Vatican. All the facilities we needed were there, The owner was exceptionally helpful and friendly. We felt very comfortable during the entire stay and will definitely return.
What a beautiful apartment in Rome! It is spacious, exceptionally clean, artistically decorated and very comfortable. We loved the gorgeous marble floors and the small terrace with a view of dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Emidio (the owner) was very helpful when we were inquiring about it and also very accommodating when we were there. He even helped to arrange for a taxi to the train station on our last day. The apartment is in a great location near both the bus and train stops, easy walking to a large grocery store and right below are restaurants, cafes, bakeries and a quick walk to the Vatican grounds. Emidio showed us the bus and metro stops and recommended that we get a pass for these which worked out very well. We thoroughly enjoyed our first trip to Rome and highly recommend this special apartment!
We are an English family who decided to visit Italy by car. We arrived in Rome by car from Florence and we really appreciated being able to park for free "in the shadow of the dome of Saint Peter's" and near the apartment, because we had a lot of luggage. The apartment is much better than it appears on the website: it's very clean, quiet and spacious. The location is excellent for exploring Rome: it is possible to go on foot to the major tourist sites. The Vatican is just across the street and the bus stop and the subway are a walking distance. Emidio, is very pleasant and helpfull. While we were planning the trip he responded immediately to my questions and when we arrived in Rome he accompanied us in the neighbourhood and showed us everything that we needed during our stay in the city. We would highly recommend this apartment.
My husband, my two sons and I had a great time in Rome. The apartment exceeded our expectations: it's bigger and beautiful than it looks in photos. It's exceptionally clean and bright. The apartment is centrally located to all the major tourist attractions wherein you can easily walk to (it's really close to St. Peter's square!) and the bus stop is a walking distance. The area is well served by many shops, supermakets and restaurants. Emidio is an exceptional host: he's very kind and helpfull. While we were planning the trip he responded immediately to all my e-mailed questions. We'd highly recommend this as a place to stay and hope to be able to come back again!
The apartment is a 100 metres from S. Peter and Vatican Museums. The apartment is also near Castel S. Angelo (this is the tomb of the emperor Hadrianus and a beautiful medieval castle) and Navona Square.
There are many shops, supermarkts and intercaffè in this area.
The tourist tax isn't included in the price.
The tourist tax is 3,50 euros for person for night.
The children until 9 years old don't pay tax.
If the children are 10 years or more 10 years old they pay the tax.
La taxe de séjour de Rome n'est pas incluse dans le prix.
La taxe de séjour est 3,50 euros par personne par nuit
Les enfants jusqu'à 9 ans ne paient pas la taxe.
Si les enfants ont 10 ans ou plus de 10 ans ils paient la taxe.


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Can someone explain to me what the deal with the disconnect is? I'm trying to get to this island in a couple of days and the first thing I read is that I might have might neck cut, but then the "Stay safe" section makes an absurd (?) claim that the island is safe. So in short I want to know how likely am I, a gringo, going to have my neck cut into? -- Sapphire • (Talk) • 09:17, 12 April 2007 (EDT)
Very safe--some petty thefts.[edit]
This is a TWO PART response. Vieques is a very safe Island. I never felt physically threatened at any time. I found the people to be very friendly and helpful. When we were in the grocery store, they would strike up a conversation, give us tips on things, etc. We walked along the sidewalks at night without trepidation.
NOW, there IS a problem with petty thefts out at the more remote beaches. There are groups of teens and others who will come out to the beach area and hide in the underbrush. When individuals leave their stuff on the beach/in the rental vehicle (usually a traker that doesn't lock) and head into the water or to walk along the beach, these individuals will come out of the brush and steal cameras, credit cards, cash, jewelry, and etc. They don't confront you--they just take your stuff and then sneak back into the underbrush.
THUS, you can feel safe--but don't leave valuables/license/passport/etc in vehicle or on your chair. If you were at South Beach in Miami, your car would lock securely--that isn't likely here. If you were in Daytona or Myrtle Beach, you might cover some stuff with the edge of your towel assuming the folks beside you would see anyone strange who came by---but there are few people nearby....and there is much more disparity in income here than on the mainland.
GO TO VIEQUES--or send me your plane ticket so my wife and I can go! We LOVE IT!--Mwpyle 19:44, 25 May 2007 (EDT)
This story ends with a man (either the owner or an employee) shouting across their Vieques Car Rental parking lot that he hoped I died in a car accident, but before that punch line, here's how the story began:
My husband, 6 year old daughter, and I rented a car from Jock Aikman (the new owner of VCR) Tuesday April 5th 2011 and the car literally almost killed my daughter.
We made this reservation back in Feb, so this was not a case of a "last minute - we'll take whatever you have" situation. We have rented from them before, but did not realize they had switched owners and locations. As we are familiar with Vieques and the general "beater" condition of rental cars there, we are not too particular about our vehicles, with safety being our only true concern.
When we arrived at Vieques Car Rental - in their new location - it was a tiny metal hut, locked tight. Nobody was there despite the fact that the owner or main employee knew we were coming as I called him when we left the mainland. He or his employee (we didn't catch the man's name) arrived 25 minutes later and he spent another 15 minutes arguing with somebody on his cellphone before he got around to our paperwork.
Then he showed us the jeep - really old, in bad shape, bald tires, no a/c and it smelled like something had died inside the car (turns out there was a dead rat under the hood). He said this was all he had and we had no other option, so we took it. Ironically, he made us sign an agreement to keep the doors locked and wear seat belts at all times.
I say ironically because the car doors would not lock and the seat belts wouldn't buckle, which is how my daughter very nearly fell out of the back seat when the rear door flew open unexpectedly when we made a turn. I'll never forget the look of panic in my daughter's eyes as her new hat flew out the open door while she clutched at the end of a broken seat belt, struggling not to slip out the open door. What a nightmare. And the entire car was just rickety and falling apart. There seemed to be no power steering or shocks; the brakes squealed and the headlights mysteriously turned off as if the wiring was loose (much of it was visibly hanging out under the passenger side dash area).
The engine started smoking about 5 minutes into our drive. When my husband finally figured out how to lift the hood, he found the remains of a smoldering dead rat. That was the last straw.
We called the "agency" immediately upon arriving at our rental home and told the owner/employee we would be returning the jeep ASAP as it was unsafe to drive. He said he had no other vehicles and that he was charging us for a day anyway. When we took it back the next AM he demanded my credit card (he already had it from the authorization anyway) but I refused to give it to him, stating that the car was a death trap and there was no way I was paying a dime to smell a stinking dead rat and almost lose my daughter off a cliff.
Astonishingly, he denied any responsibility for the jeep's condition, stating repeatedly that "nobody tells me these things" about the extremely dangerous nature of this vehicle, implying that it is our duty as customers to somehow psychically divine the crappy condition of his rentals before we drive them, instead of his responsibility to inspect and maintain his cars. Unbelievable.
He kept demanding my credit card, but I just walked out of the shack to the new vehicle we borrowed from the vacation rental we reserved. As I left the shack that's when he shouted across the lot "I HOPE YOU DIE IN A CAR ACCIDENT!!!"
Wow, way to do business Mr. Aikman. I should have called the police as others have done when his cars almost killed them, too (read all the reviews on the various travel websites - it's terrifying what this man is doing). He did manage to charge my card anyway – without my signature, and of course I am disputing this at the moment with AMEX. Thank goodness I used AMEX, they will prevent further brutalization from this "company."
I believe it is just a matter of time before somebody really does die. We can only pray they goes out of business or this owner/employee gets arrested before somebody loses their life as a result of their careless, negligent, greedy, illegal and grossly irresponsible business practices.
Love the island, but you have to be careful with whom you do business - your life may depend on it.


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In the past, working in food typically meant becoming a restaurant chef. But today, it's hard to even keep track of the diverse range of opportunities in the culinary industry. From food television to cookbook publishing, owning/operating a restaurant to crafting unique pastry products, our alumni work in every aspect of today's food world - and it's never been more exciting. Here is a summary and quick views of careers outside the kitchen.
Even in our "digital age", the number of printed food publications continues to grow. From longstanding magazines such as Bon Appetit or Food & Wine to groundbreaking quarterlies like Lucky Peach or Gather Journal, to lifestyle publications such as Real Simple or Esquire, educated food writers and editors are always in demand. The responsibilities of food journalists vary widely. Certain roles involve significant domestic and international travel, while others may predominantly require recipe development work in a test kitchen. Relationships with publications also vary, as in certain cases freelance writers provide the majority of content, whereas other publications may work exclusively with full- or part-time staff.
Many professional food writers also find the opportunity to teach classes, write or ghost-write cookbooks, or even work in television or online food content channels. There is no one stereotypical career path, but getting your "foot in the door" through internships, personal references or networking is the primary way in which to find opportunities in food media.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Kristin Donnelly – Senior Food Editor, Food & Wine Magazine
• Denise Mickelson – Senior Editor, Fine Cooking Magazine
• Sarah Copeland – Food Director, Real Simple Magazine
• Ed Behr – Editor/Founder, The Art of Eating
• Lori Powell – Food Director, Prevention Magazine
Ever since America was introduced to French cooking by Julia Child, food television has captured our curiosity. Today, the number of cooking programs on the Food Network or Cooking Channel, as well as cuisine-centric shows on such networks as the Travel Channel, PBS and Bravo, continues to grow.
Opportunities also abound in the world of digital food media, due to the popularity of video content on such sites as Tasting Table or Food52. Food photography and styling are also also in high demand, as the market for visual food content has grown with the popularity of such sites as Instagram and Pinterest.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Gail Simmons – Television Personality, Food Network
• Kristen Miglore – Senior Editor / Head Food Stylist, Food52.com
• Jamie Tiampo – President/Founder, SeeFood Media
• Greta Anthony – Senior Producer, Martha Stewart
• Eden Grinshpan – Host, "Eden Eats" on the Cooking Channel
• Jenny Bierman – Culinary Producer, Food Network
Personal chefs work for multiple clients, preparing meals in private homes or delivering pre-made meals to clients. Private chefs typically work for one client or family, and the range of work might include such responsibilities as cooking for parties/entertaining or for family members with specific dietary restrictions. On the personal chef side, there can be a fair degree of flexibility in terms of the number of clients per chef and the ability to find part-time work. We have often seen that personal chefs find related work teaching cooking classes or working freelance as a recipe tester or food stylist. As a private chef, your schedule is typically less flexible, but may involve perks such as seasonal travel with clients.
On the private chef side, jobs are often sourced thru staffing agencies. By contrast, personal chefs typically find their work thru "word of mouth" and references.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Lindsey Becker – Chef/Owner, The Date Dish (Washington, D.C.)
• Dianne Blancato – Chef/Owner, 123 Cuisine (North Carolina)
• Linda Goldberg – Chef/Owner, Creative Cuisine (Boston)
• Amy Roth – Chef/Owner, Amy Kate Catering (New York / Hamptons)
Wine, beverages and mixology are a growing segment of the broader culinary landscape. The idea of "pairing" beverages with food has long been the norm in restaurants and hospitality, but the artisanal production of beverages and wine has significantly increased in recent years, providing a more interesting range of products for professional and home use. No matter how you pour it, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are a multi-billion dollar sector of the overall hospitality market.
To underscore diversity this sector represents, job titles in this area include Beverage Director, Sommelier, Mixologist, Wine Buyer, and Beverage Chef.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Juliette Pope – Beverage Director, Gramercy Tavern (New York)
• Katrin Naelapaa – Director, Wines From Spain (New York)
• Justin Philips – Co-Owner, Beer Table (New York)
• Henry Davar – Wine Director, Batali & Bastianich Hospitality (Hong Kong)
There are many ways that a person with both marketing and culinary knowledge can combine that experience for an exciting career. Since most every culinary enterprise is a business that needs and wants customers, marketing and public relations is an important part of the mix.
Every city and market has a range of public relations firms that specialize in chefs, restaurants and food. Potential employees who have been to culinary school and/or worked in restaurants provide additional insights about the business that are often considered quite valuable. In fact, since most journalists who cover food and restaurants have this knowledge, they expect their PR counterparts to have similar expertise. Once a chef or restaurant group gets to a certain scale (or fame), they are more likely to have marketing and public relations staff in-house, vs. using an agency. Besides restaurants, companies from supermarket chains like Whole Foods, to wine and beverage producers like Constellation Wines and Bacardi also need culinary savvy, marketing staff.
Not surprisingly, as time goes by, the scope of what's included in marketing and public relations has changed. Today, the Internet and social media are essential parts of the marketing mix. Thousands of chefs have blogs and twitter feeds and an even larger number of restaurants and chefs have Facebook accounts and use the web to gain presence and customers. In general, these efforts are managed by people with both marketing and culinary experience.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Carla Siegel – Brand Creative Director at The Dinex Group
• Marushka Bland – Project Manager, Whole Foods Market Headquarters (Austin)
• Alicia Laury – Marketing Manager, Constellation Wines (San Francisco)
• Leitha Matz – Senior Director of eCommerce, Fresh Direct
• Chad Belisario – Director of Communications, Harvard Club
In earlier times, families would get their meats at the local butcher, produce at the green grocer and their breads and pastries at the local bakery. Today's increasingly food savvy public is eager to bypass the supermarket for these specialty retailers, which means that there are plenty of career opportunities in this area of the food industry. If you have a keen sense of curiosity about products and ingredients, you might consider a career as a cheese monger, butcher or purveyor of specialty pastry and baking items.
While opening a small business is one way to find work, many major national companies also hire professionals with a true passion for ingredients to help them source, buy and merchandise culinary products.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Jon Zeltsman – President, Down to Earth Markets
• Ryan Farr – Owner, 4505 Meats (San Francisco)
• Laura Nuter – Owner, The Filling Station (New York)
• Steven D'Onofrio – Managing Director, Swiss Chalet Fine Foods
Positions in food policy and non-profit work are important aspects of the industry as they provide valuable educational services and help to produce and provide access to better food for all. If you're looking for a career that will combine your love of food with your interests in making the world a better place, there are a multitude of paths you might take. Local food banks and other non-profits tackle issues of hunger relief and healthful food access for the needy, while other organizations may focus on children's school food policy or advocacy for small food businesses. Still other dimensions of policy work are carried out at the myriad variety of trade associations that exist around the globe.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Elizabeth Meltz – Director of Sustainability, Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group
• Andrew Rigie – Executive Director, New York Hospitality Alliance
• Claire Insalata Poulos – Founder, Table to Table
• Beth Collins – Founder, Local Plates and Lunch Lessons
• Gretchen VanEsselstyn – Education Director, Specialty Food Association
Catering is one of the largest segments of the food industry. From elaborate seated wedding dinners to prepared lunch sandwich platters, catered food is constantly in demand. Many burgeoning culinary entrepreneurs are interested in the catering field as it can be started with minimal funding, in comparison to full-scale restaurants. Caterers typically work out of an owned or rented industrial kitchen space and deliver their orders to their client directly. Catering operations employee not only cooks but servers, bartenders and even maintenance staff. Hours can vary greatly depending on season and demand. Caterers that provide a unique and individualized dining experience and unique or special themes can demand premium prices for their services.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Dan Obusan – Executive Chef, City Catering (Seattle)
• Matthew Riznyk – Executive Chef-Catering, Great Performances (New York)
• Sebastian Gumowski – Executive Chef, Sterling Affair (New York)
• Sonia Philipse – Chef/Owner, Food Fantasies (Amsterdam)
Writing and getting your own cookbook published is a lofty goal, but by no means impossible. In today's world, lower printing and production costs, and digital technology, make it easier to publish books with lower press runs. Every year, we see a group of ICE alumnae names on new books. The topic/subject list is diverse—from international and ethnic foods, to cooking for children. In some cases, the book is an outgrowth of the author's already established business, as in the case of Dave Crofton and Jill Sandique. Another scenario is that you could be a contributor or co-author to your employer's book. Particularly in the case of working restaurant chefs who may need staff help to get their book ready to publish.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Jill Sandique – Fundamentals of Professional Cooking and Baking
• Dave Crofton – One Girl Cookies
• Sarah Copeland – Feast: Generous Vegetarian Meals for Every Appetite
• Kim O'Donnel – Meat Lover's Meatless Celebrations
For those who enjoy working with food, putting together the details of a party, and providing great client hospitality, a career in event management is likely to cover all these interests and more. Those embarking on this career path thrive on the energy of pulling off a great event and excel at the organization and attention to detail required to create successful experiences and events. Culinary (and beverage) knowledge will be helpful since virtually all events have a food and beverage component.
These types of positions can be found in a range of settings, from catering and event companies to hotels, resorts, museums, universities and restaurant groups.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Omri Green – Director of Special Events, Union Square Events (New York)
• Tracy Friedman – Event Sales Manager, The Rainbow Room (New York)
• Roxanne Peterson – Special Events Manger, Buddakan (New York)
• Valarie Beckford – Meeting & Events Coordinator, The New York Palace Hotel
Food stylists create the eye-popping, mouth-watering dishes that get photographed for magazines, newspapers, books, television and advertisements. It takes an artistic eye as well as an ability to cook to develop a successful career as a food stylist. Many food stylists work independently for photographers, bringing to life the vision of a cookbook writer or advertiser. They may also work in television, or for other visual media outlets. After preparing the food, they "stage" it and get it ready for its media debut. An attention to detail is paramount, and as part of the photographic process, the stylist may use tricks of the trade to make the food appear its most appealing, or may choose to keep it in its most natural state.
Some stylists work part time for different photographers and can put together an independent, active career, while others are employed full time by TV stations or magazines. Typically, externships or apprenticeships with seasoned food stylists are the best way to begin a career in this creative sector of the food world.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Ulli Stachl – Food Stylist (New York)
• Laurie Knoop – Food Stylist (New York)
• Molly Shuster – Food Stylist (Boston)
• Bianca Henry – Food Stylist, Today Show (New York)
• Dana Bonagura – Food Stylist (New York)
Beyond restaurants, many chefs work in corporate kitchens, developing recipes and products that are consumed by millions of people. All the packaged food products that we purchase in the grocery store have been designed and created in research kitchens by chefs with an eye for analytic detail. From concept to execution, research and development chefs create recipes and then work to bring them to market. They understand a bit of chemistry along with their ability to cook, crafting items that balance taste, texture, perishability and marketability.
In addition to large food corporations, some ingredient producers and distributors employ test kitchen chefs to help them find new applications and usage concepts for their products. In the food media world, magazines and even TV shows have test kitchen staff to help develop their editorial content.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Maxime Bilet – Chef & Co-Author, Modernist Cuisine
• Tina Bourbeau – Director of Research & Development, FreshDirect
• Einav Geffen – Research Chef Director, Unilever Consumer Kitchens
• Jenn Tanaka – Research Chef, Vosges Chocolate Test Kitchen
Corporate and Institutional Dining is the practice of feeding large groups of people at once, often in office buildings, schools or hospitals. Corporate dining covers everything from the company's employee cafeteria where pizza is served to the private executive dining room where lavish four-course meals are prepared. Institutional dining can be found in hospitals and schools where the goal is often tasty yet efficient and nutritional food for the masses. Corporations like Google have proven that institutional dining doesn't need to be bland and boring, but rather can be just as fresh and vibrant as smaller scale operations.
Many chefs enjoy the stable hours and weekends off that most corporate and institutional kitchens provide, while others are primarily motivated by bringing healthier or fresher foods to cafeterias everywhere.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Matt Weingarten – Culinary Director, Sodexo
• Pnina Peled – Executive Chef, Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
• Derek Nottingham – District Manager, Bon Appetit at American University
• Kerry Rivelli-LaValley – Chef Supervisor, Delaware North/Metlife Stadium
• Michael Morelli – Executive Chef, Chartwells at SUNY Plattsburgh
A vital role in any Food & Beverage team is the purchasing director. The purchasing department works closely with the chef and general manager to source all ingredients and supplies, negotiate good prices, maintain inventory levels, and ensure that received items are accurate and of high quality. Successful purchasers count on a diverse skill set of organizational ability, accounting acumen, and excellent product knowledge in the areas in which they are purchasing.
These roles are typically found in higher volume operations, such as hotels, full-service catering companies, and larger or multi-unit restaurant settings.
Representative Alumni Include:
• Valerie Broussard – Forager/Purchasing Director, W Hotel Austin
• Irina Beregovich – Assistant Purchasing Manager, Abigail Kirsch
• Catherine Lederer – VP, Supply Chain Management, Chop't
Developing ones' own product line is challenging and competitive, but highly rewarding when successful. Of course, the challenge is related to the scope of the ambition. The good news is that one can start small and increase production as a successful product finds its market. All the trends in our country point to more room for entrepreneurial product development. The public continues to appreciate artisanal, seasonal, local, healthy and unique ingredients and food products – from salsa to pickles, cocktail bitters, chocolate, smoked meats and cheese. The best new products almost never come from big companies; they come from entrepreneurs.
Typically, successful entrepreneurs have significant prior culinary training and restaurant experience. The understanding and appreciation of how to make an existing product "better" or "unique" comes directly from the experience of cooking in a restaurant and working with chefs. Second, prior culinary experience gives entrepreneurs a common language and understanding that can be useful when talking to producers, co-packers, distributors and even customers. Third, we see that often the entrepreneur will combine their retail / restaurant business and their product development business (such is the case with our alum Armandino Batali and Dave Crofton).
Representative Alumni Include:
• Rick Mast – Co-Owner, Mast Brothers Chocolate (New York)
• Dave Crofton – Owner, One Girl Cookies (New York)
• Armandino Batali – Chef/Owner, Salumi Artisan Cured Meats (Seattle)
• Kitty Travers – Founder, La Grotta Ices (London)
• Ryan Farr – Chef / Owner, 4505 Meats (San Francisco)
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(KMOV.com) -- A 5-year-old boy found wet and wandering alone with his dog at a south St. Louis grocery store late Thursday night has been reunited with his mother.
Authorities said the child's mother called police around 6:30 a.m. to report her child missing. That's when she learned he had been found at the grocery store the night before.
Police said a security guard saw the boy going in and out of the Schnucks store on Loughborough about 11:15 p.m. Thursday.
When asked, he said is name is Noah. The boy told store workers that he and his dog were hungry, but he did not know his last name or where he lives.
Employees took the child and dog in and gave them something to eat.
Police were called to the scene and by the time they arrived the dog was gone. The boy was initially taken into protective custody, but has since been reunited with his mother. According to police, no criminal action will be taken against the mother, however, there will be strict oversight to ensure the mother and child receive the necessary assistance for a healthy living environment
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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