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Daniel Day-Lewis accepts the Golden Globe for actor in a drama for his title role in "Lincoln." Day-Lewis praised director Steven Spielberg as "a humble master with a quicksilver imagination" and as "a friend, loving and kind." "You've given me an experience that I will treasure until the end of my life," he said.
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Spider Realvoice headphones are a pleasure to listen to
Spider Realvoice in-ear-headphones
I always like to see audio products seemingly come out of nowhere to wow both headphone enthusiasts and reviewers. Such was the case with the $90 Realvoice headset, which was released to wide acclaim by Spider, a company formerly called Spider Cable and originally known for audio and video cables.
The Realvoice is a canalbud-style headset. Canalbuds generally split the difference, in both design and price, between traditional earbuds and true in-ear-canal (canalphone) models. Since they fit partially in the ear canal, canalbuds block some external noise, and they aim to form an acoustic seal that improves bass performance. However, they don't block as much sound as true in-ear-canal models, and, as with those models, getting a proper fit can be tricky, the cord can produce unwanted microphonic noise in a listener's ear, and using the headset function can be weird due to the occlusion effect of having your ears plugged while talking. (See our in-ear-canal headphone primer for more details.)
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In the world of speakers, most designs are based on dynamic-driver technology, where a magnet, moving in response to an electrical signal, causes the vibration of a speaker cone. Models incorporating larger drivers generally allow for deeper (and higher-quality) bass response, as well as better sound reproduction at higher volumes—and, thus, better reproduction of large dynamic swings. Most canalbud models make use of miniaturized, but otherwise similar, dynamic or moving-coil drivers (as opposed to the balanced-armature drivers more frequently found in more expensive canalphone models).
If speakers can benefit from the use of larger drivers, then it stands to reason that headphones could also benefit—and that indeed turns out to be the case. However, the requirement that canalbuds be able to fit partially inside your ear canal places practical limits on the size of drivers, at least for traditional designs where the driver faces directly into the listener's ear canal. In order to allow for the use of larger drivers, Spider rotates the Realvoice's drivers 90 degrees, orienting them with the front of the driver facing toward the front of the listener's head. Due to the physics of sound propagation, the driver doesn't have to face directly into the listener's ear, as long as the enclosure is designed to guide the sound into your ear canal.
Whereas in-ear headphones such as the Etymotic mc3 have 8mm drivers and the Future Sonics Atrio m5—known for its high quality dynamic driver—uses a relatively large 10mm driver, the Realvoice's "sideways" orientation allows for the use of a comparably huge 12.5mm driver.
The result is an earpiece that may remind you of a very small hairdryer, or the letter P. A large, vertical stem routes the cable and provides strain relief, and the driver sits adjacent to it in a relatively thick, circular enclosure (the loop of the P). A short nozzle attached to the driver housing routes sound into the listener's ears, and the black, silicone eartips that fit over this nozzle hold the earpiece in place and create an acoustic seal. The earpieces are chrome-colored plastic, with a white Spider logo on the front face of the driver housing.
The right side of the Realvoice's split cable hosts a microphone and Apple-style, three-button (volume up, volume down, play/pause/send/end) remote/microphone module, also with a chrome finish. The remote has a raised hint that makes the center "play" button easy to distinguish, but the buttons don't have a very decisive action, and something about the irregular rear surface of the remote module makes them seem unnecessarily hard to press. Spider designed the Realvoice for natural reproduction of human vocals, so it's ironic that the Realvoice's microphone doesn't do a great job of capturing them. When using the microphone, voices are intelligible but a little quiet, have a tendency toward harsh sibilance, and lack the richness of the iPhone 4's internal microphone. This slightly below-average performance is fine for taking phone calls, but it won't provide the best experience for the person on the other end of the line or when using your iPhone to record audio.
The Realvoice comes with four paris of eartips (one pair of double-flange tips, and one pair each of single-flange tips in small, medium, and large—a medium/large size is available upon request). The Realvoice's nozzle is relatively short, which means that the earpieces have a relatively shallow fit in your ear canal. I would have liked some slightly larger eartips, but I think most listeners will find that the earpieces are easy to insert and provide a good seal. I did find the earpieces a little uncomfortable after a while, due to the slight pull of the large driver housing on the tips, but, again, that could just be me—ear shapes vary widely enough that just about any pair of canalbuds or canalphones could be comfortable for one person and uncomfortable for another. (This is great argument for buying from a reputable retailer with a good return policy).
A metal cable slider allows for cinching the split portion of the cable, and metal covers the cable joint and the straight, 3.5mm headphone plug. Spider also includes a semi-rigid, zippered, circular carrying case with mesh pockets inside and a sampler CD from duo Nik and Sam, who endorse the headphones. (I'd not heard of Nik and Sam, but I'm not in the Radio Disney demographic.)
Does size matter?
I won't bury the lede: The Realvoice sounds lovely, and I found it a pleasure to listen to. Spider certainly did something right here, although it's difficult to know for sure how much of the Realvoice's sound is attributable to the large, 12.5-mm driver. The company claims that the Realvoice is, as suggested by its name, tuned for natural reproduction of human vocals specifically and mid-range frequencies in general. Although in principle I think audio equipment should be tuned for overall accuracy, in practice, headphones in this price range will have strengths and weaknesses, and it's reasonable for designers to prioritize certain areas of performance and attempt to make the strengths and weaknesses complementary.
In this case, the Realvoice's midrange is clearly the star of the show, with bass and treble frequencies complementary. Vocals and midrange instruments sound natural, with good detail. Bass is strong and deep but a little loose; however, it fills out the sound of the headphones (and probably contributes to the rich sound of the midrange), and it generally behaves well enough to not get in the way of other parts of the audio spectrum. High frequencies are relaxed—some listeners will probably want more "sparkle", but I found the treble to still be clearly audible, natural, and never harsh. These three characteristics work well together, giving a sound that sacrifices some clarity for a relaxed, rich, musical presentation that fits a variety of styles and listener preferences.
Overall, the Realvoice's full sound comes at the cost of neutral frequency response and the sense of silence and space between notes that better headphones offer, but the Realvoice does sound "fast", with music projecting a sense of momentum that suggests good transient response. It also does a good job of conveying dynamic contrast, enhancing the sense of drama in music (at least, music whose dynamic range hasn't been obliterated in the mastering process).
Etymotic's aforementioned $99 mc3 ([[4.5 mice]]) headset is comparable to the Realvoice in price and overall quality, but the sound of the two models is very different. Where the Realvoice is smooth and easy with exaggerated low frequencies and subdued high frequencies, the mc3 has tight but very restrained bass response, prominent highs that are clear but can sound harsh and a little thin with some recordings, and very clear, detailed mids. While I believe both models offer impressive performance for around $100, the mc3's emphasis is on clarity and detail, letting you hear everything in a recording, whereas the Realvoice emphasizes a smooth, easy sound that manages to do a great job of conveying music, even if some sonic detail and texture is lost. My preference between the two easily changes depending on my current music and mood, but I think the Realvoice holds broader appeal.
The $200 Future Sonics Atrio (), on the other hand, has much more in common with the Realvoice. Both have similar presentation across the frequency spectrum. However, compared side-by-side, there were still major differences between the two models. The Atrio's bass is tighter and more accurate than that of the Realvoice, but the Realvoice sounds richer. The Atrio offers more midrange detail, as well, but again, the Realvoice's presentation sounds richer. And while the Atrio's high frequencies are more pronounced than the Realvoice's, they lack body, while the Realvoice's high frequencies sound more natural. While I think the Atrio offers technically better performance, particularly in the bass and midrange, I can again see many listeners preferring the Realvoice—and that's not even considering the $110 price difference.
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Although I have some bones to pick with particular aspects of the Spider Realvoice's performance, the overall effect makes me resort to cliché: The Realvoice's whole is more than the sum of its parts. It's not the clearest and most detailed set of headphones available, even at this price, but it does a great job of conveying music and making it a pleasure to listen to. The Realvoice's sound isn't perfect for everyone, but I think just about anyone would enjoy it.
R. Matthew Ward lives in St. Louis and regrets the lack of puns in this review regarding Spider, its cables, and its website, but trusts readers to fill in the blanks themselves. He writes about audio, Apple, and other cool stuff on his personal blog.
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In my post from June 1, 2012, I briefly mentioned research logs and where to find them on the web. But these had to be printed and filled in by hand. Just yesterday I found an on-screen fillable and savable research log created by the folks at Brigham State University. I had seen the same form on the site of the 1997 Ancestors TV series but it was not savable. However, this site has several very useful forms for conducting research that I will discuss in this post.
At the Ancestors TV site, I found a Research Questions log that serves as a lead-in to the research log. It is a brainstorming tool to help you focus on the areas you want to explore in an ancestor's life, the questions you are seeking answers to in your search, and the possible sources that might have this information.
You can be sure that I am going to make several copies of these forms to use in my upcoming trip to Chicago. When I locate my first source at the Newberry Library or other research site, I can pull out my Source Notes form to record the information. Use of this form will prevent me from jotting down notes on random sheets of paper. With these three forms, the researcher can achieve an organizational level that will guarantee a more successful search.
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The product designers at Sunday worked closely with Jake to nail down a grip that is perfect for him. Jake's grip comes in at 160mm and features a gradually increasing rib width. This grip can be run either way, depending on which side you prefer. The grip also features a tapered core for comfort.
Most of the Sunday team has been riding guard sprockets for a long time, so it was just a matter of time before they made their own. The Knox sprocket is made of 7075 aluminum and comes with a full guard on one side of the sprocket. It's designed to fit larger chains like half-link chains so it's compatible with any BMX drivetrain you have or want. It's made super strong and will help protect your chain from being hit when slipping off a rail or messing up on a crankslide. - Machined out of 7075 aluminum - Full guard on one side of the sprocket - Designed to fit larger chains like half-link chains - 6mm thick
In BMX racing, that first sprint from the gate is the most important part of the race. Shimano knows this, so their DXR cranks are unbelievably stiff, perfect for getting out in front for the holeshot. They borrow Hollowtech II technology from the Saint downhill cranks to make them rigid, light and super tough. They sport a narrow Q factor for smooth pedaling and steel pedal inserts for durability. When 2nd place just won't do, DXR is the answer.
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Using Odyssey's popular TL48 stem as a springboard, Aaron Ross' signature BOSS stem is a classic top load design with 52mm of reach and a 35mm rise. FEATURES - Six bolt clamping configuration - Headset pre-load bolt recess (32mm diameter) - 6061-T6 aluminum, CNC machined SPECS - 52mm reach - 35mm rise - 11 oz
- For 19mm crank spindles and threaded Euro bottom bracket frames. - High-quality four bearing design with aluminum cups.
The Evo 2 brake is the industry leading U-brake because of its modular hardware features and affordable value. Install it as a rear brake or front brake straight out of the box. Comes with Odyssey's convenient double lugged straddle cable, custom curved cable hanger and an array of hardware for adapting the brake to every possible set-up. Forged from aluminum for strength, and to avoid unnecessary upcharges from frivolous CNC machining. The Evo 2 is the natural progression of the original Evolver. It has seen constant refinement and new running changes to keep it as the standard in BMX braking. This design allows for a seemingly limitless amount of cable installation options, while remaining equally powerful as both a front OR rear wheel brake. New forge tooling was created that provides for a sleeker side profile. Arms are forged prior to machining for strength and durability. Contrary to the uneducated in metallurgy, a forged metal piece is of much higher strength than a piece machined from a block of material. FEATURES: - All of the cable set screws are now flat-tipped to prevent excess damage to the cable's inner wire - Cable lugs are smaller and use a 10 mm hex head - Pre-lugged straddle cable is shorter - Front cable adapter is smaller and made of aluminum - Flush surfaces, with the lowest possible overall stack height - Front or rear wheel use - Redesigned brake pads - Two sets of springs (hard and soft for custom tension/modulation) - Spring tension indicators (easy set up) - Newly designed straddle hanger
Chase Gouin's signature tire. Predictable during tight turns and made to roll smooth at high speeds. Horizontal tread grooves provide shoe traction only when you need them to. This modern interpretation of one of the most popular tires ever made is used regularly by street riders too. Now available with a Special Compound tread durometer for polished indoor floors. 100 PSI, of course.
One of the most important goals that Odyssey had when they sat down to work on new braking designs was to make the whole system easier to install (and remove) without sacrificing performance. They also wanted to be sure that every component would be very affordable too. The Ghost Pad addresses the hassles of brake pad installation by eliminating the traditional dome shaped washers used for toe-in. The pad improves stiffness by building the toe-in into the pad shape and utilizing a solid extruded aluminum frame at its core. The Ghost Pad's assembly consists of simply lining it up with the rim and tightening down an M6 female bolt. Comes stock on the Springfield brake. SPECS Hardware: - In-bound bolt, 5mm Hex Key, M6x1.0 Thread - Pad Material: Black (standard) or Clear Rubber (Soft) - Weight: 1.0oz / 28g (pair)
The 4.5-inch peg features a full 4130 core with a long-lasting, fast-sliding, plastic sleeve. - Sold individually - 14mm with 3/8" adapters only - Replacement sleeves sold separately - 4.5" (length) x 1.5" (outer diameter) - 4.5 oz (9 oz for a pair)
This plastic peg features a full 4130 core with a long-lasting, fast-sliding, plastic sleeve. - 1.5-inch outer diameter - 14mm with 3/8-inch adapter - Sold individually - Weight: 7.6oz - Replacement sleeves sold separately
The Graduate sleeve is the replacement sleeve for the Graduate peg that's made from long lasting, fast sliding plastic. - Sold singly
The Grandstand pedal features a unique slim profile, a wide platform and a comfortable concave that feels exceptional as soon as you set foot on it. All of Odyssey's pro riders have been after them since the first samples came in. The pedal features a unique bearing configuration that allows a big spindle to be paired with a slim pedal body. - Genuinely Thin Body. - 17mm at center with uninterrupted dual concave. - Foot-sized 105mm wide. - Full Size 14mm heat-treated axle with 17mm wrench flats and 6mm broach. - 8 oversize plastic pins per side. - 9/16" only.
6061 aluminum with precision sealed mechanism bearing and lower (17mm) stack height.
Odyssey's original dual cable detangler system has been the industry standard since day one. Odyssey has been making the Gyro since 1986 and constantly improving it along the way. Everything you need to run a Gyro. Odyssey Gyro cables and upper and lower cable stops included.
- Lower cables for Odyssey's Gyro G3 (sold separately). - Universal fit. - Lower cables only.
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- Straight gauge spokes with a proprietary grade of stainless steel that is as good or better than the materials used by the world's most renowned spoke makers. - Sized and dimensioned specifically for BMX.
A total redesign of Odyssey's popular MDS sprocket. With a built-in full guard, this sprocket lives up to its name, helping to protect your chain from anything you can throw at it. Sprocket thickness increases towards the guard area for greater strength. Compatible with all chain widths. - 7075 Aluminum
The Odyssey K-Shield Linear cable features a pre-stretched inner Slic Kable covered in a linear casing to prevent binding and an outer K-Shield mesh housing for less weight over a standard steel mesh housing. (2.9 oz)
This is Odyssey's top-of-the-line brake cable that ties together all of their most advanced braking technology. - Utilizes the original BMX Linear Slic Kable housing to prevent binding when the bars are rotated. - Factory installed ferrule ends with inner volcano shape to prevent housing blow out; a Linear Slic Kable standard since 2008. - Specially coated inner wire for ultra low friction, a proven feature resurrected from their once famous Brakeline cables. - Gyro lug included at one end of the inner wire for use with detanglers. - 60-65mm in length.
Compatible cable for M2 Monolever.
The M2 lever works with a single cable or Odyssey's patented dual cable system. The M2 cable system improves braking power for GYRO users. - Right hand only (works flipped on the left) - M2 specific upper cable and single cable coupler included.
The Monolever was an instant classic and has become a clear favorite with pro riders around the world because of its familiar feel, smooth edges and variety of handle options.
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A huge leap forward in pedal technology that results in a simpler overall design. Extremely lightweight plastic bodies eliminate the need for bearings and allow for a spindle that is significantly stronger than normal. Metal pins make the pedal very grippy, and the pedal will still function normally when pins are removed from one side for grind tricks. No flimsy outboard end caps. Pedal body halves are easy and inexpensive to replace – instead of replacing the whole pedal. - 9/16-inch, heat-treated, 4140 chromoly spindle - Proprietary high-strength plastic composite
Odyssey's custom-designed Par Ends come standard with all of their grips. Its special plastic composite will not shatter like cheap bar ends do, and they're very lightweight. The Par End is a combination of the over-the-bar-style cap and the inside-the-bar-style to prevent the inner portion from blowing out like it does on ordinary press-fit bar ends. Comes stock on all of Odyssey's grips.
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What the WTO victory means for animal welfare beyond the international seal trade
When Canada and Norway complained about the EU's 2009 seal trade ban to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the international trade body of 159 countries, we were very unsure as to what eventual outcomes might be. In a few cases it had ruled on the relationship between trade and public morality concerns, but never before had this international trade court taken on a case, let alone made a judgment, about animal welfare.
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Most trade specialists would have argued that in the absence of any clear provisions in trade law about what a country can or cannot do relating to banning trade of cruel products, the general rule would apply: Products that look the same, cannot be differentiated just on the basis of the way they are produced, cruel or animal-friendly…they should be allowed onto the market.
Any exemption where the reason is to protect animals had never been tested...until now.
Watch IFAW EU Regional Director Sonja Van Tichelen discuss how this WTO decision has set a global precedent for animal welfare and trade regulations.
The WTO Appellate Body's ruling on Canada and Norway's subsequent appeal to WTO compliancy regarding the EU seal ban therefore has been a major victory for animal welfare around the globe.
Essentially, the WTO found that non-trade concerns, such as animal welfare, the basis of the seal products ban, can restrict trade and still be in line with international trade law.
We can conclude heretofore that animal welfare is deemed a matter of public morality, and trade bans can be used to protect animal welfare.
This ruling could have broad application as the animal welfare movement gains momentum in helping to shape a more humane society, paving the way for future trade restrictions addressing animal welfare issues.
The European Union, which has some of the strictest animal welfare laws when it comes to food production, could now demand that the same rules apply to imported food, or ban such cruel products from entering the EU. Eggs from barren battery cages, veal meat from calves housed in narrow crates, products tested on animals where alternatives are available are just a few examples of products that the EU could ban.
Some other important aspects of the ruling include:
- The WTO accepted the EU's argument that the risk of inhumane sealing is impossible to eliminate. They also allowed that the ban's other aim — to reduce demand globally, and therefore reduce inhumane sealing in general — is in line with international trade law.
- As predicted, the criteria for the EU's exception for products from indigenous hunts was deemed too ambiguous, and the exception will need to be reworked. So while the EU ban remains in place, the Inuit and Marine Resource Management exceptions need to be modified slightly.
IFAW will continue to work with the EU to make any necessary modifications to the legislation by the 2015 deadline.
The EU ban was the result of decades of grassroots opposition to commercial seal hunting in Canada on the basis that it is inherently inhumane.
For decades, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) gathered and submitted evidence of the hunt's cruelty to Canadian authorities, European politicians and worldwide media. IFAW campaigned to secure the EU ban on products from the Canadian seal hunt and continued to document evidence of the cruelty inherent in this hunt while the case made its way through WTO channels.
Many thanks to IFAW supporters around the world who helped to pass the EU seal products ban as well as to the European Commission lawyers and politicians who have been fiercely defending the legislation.
Working together, IFAW and other NGOs they have demonstrated to the international community that the EU and its citizens mean business when it comes to standing behind its democratically achieved laws, and behind the protection of those who cannot speak for themselves, the animals.


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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) launched the iPhone 5 about seven weeks ago and the sleek smartphone still isn't easy to find on store shelves.
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The company sold more than 5 million new iPhones during the handset's first weekend of availability and heavy demand has kept the phone in short supply. Shipping times quoted on Apple's website for new orders remain at 3-4 weeks leading into the holiday shopping season, which could impact Apple's December quarter. Why is it still so hard to buy an iPhone 5?
While we knew the iPhone 5 wasn't easy for Apple's manufacturing partner to build in the early days, Foxconn boss Terry Gou says his company is still having problems building enough iPhones to satisfy heavy global demand.
"It's not easy to make the iPhones. We are falling short of meeting the huge demand," Gou told Reuters on Wednesday. Rumors surfaced earlier that Apple had expanded iPhone 5 manufacturing to Foxconn subsidiary Foxconn International Holdings in order to increase supply, but Gou would not confirm the reports.
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Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific
study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are
applied to issues of critical relevance to business,
including talent management, coaching, assessment,
selection, training, organizational development,
performance, and work-life balance.
TO: SIOP Media Resources
FROM: SIOP Public Policy/Visibility Committee
RE: Describing SIOP to the Media
Reporters and writers are seeking out more and more SIOP members to add expert commentary to news stories. These are great opportunities to share our expertise with the general public and provide greater visibility for SIOP and its members. As one of more than 450 SIOP members listed as a Media Resource on the SIOP Web site, you may be called directly by a member of the media at any time. Here are a few suggestions to help you if the media contacts you:
1. Respond promptly when contacted by a member of the press. They usually have very short deadlines and may not be able to wait days or even hours before their story has to go to press.
2. Mention that you are a member of SIOP and take the opportunity to educate the media about what I-O psychology is and what SIOP is. Below are some talking points that might be useful when you talk with the press.
3. Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychologists specialize in improving the performance of businesses and government organizations by improving the performance and well-being of individuals, teams, and groups.
4. The Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) is an international group of 6,000 I-O psychologists working as researchers, consultants, faculty members, and corporate managers. SIOP is a diverse group with one overarching interest, improving the effectiveness of people and organizations.
5. Thousands of companies and organizations have recognized the value that I-O psychologists bring to bear on making workplace improvements such as selecting highly qualified people, measuring employee performance, enhancing the quality of the work environment, developing training and development programs, and improving employee retention.
6. SIOP has a website at www.siop.org. There is a special section for media. Just click on "Media" for more information about SIOP and to gain access to a database of 450 SIOP members who have expertise in different aspects of improving organizational and employee performance.
7. If you are quoted in the media, please send a copy of the story to the SIOP business office. SIOP is interested in collecting and sharing stories about our members in the news.
We appreciate all of your efforts to raise the visibility of SIOP and the awareness of the value of our profession to current and potential users of our knowledge and services.
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2010-11: Appeared eight tournaments including all five spring competitions for the Bulldogs...highlight came with a hole-in-one on the par-three 12th hole at Ford's Colony C.C. at the C&F Bank Invitational where she finished tied for 8th (79-76)...finished 7th against Longwood (76)...tied for 10th at the Brown Bear Invitational (75-74)...tied for 18th at the Ivy League Championships (80-79-78).
2009-10: Appeared in four tournaments as a freshman…Best finish was a tie for 10th at the Yale Intercollegiate with rounds of 80 and 74…Best round of the year was 74 at the Yale Intercollegiate…Averaged 81.81 strokes per round.
Before Yale: Four-time varsity golf MVP…2005 Northern California High School Champion…Two-time Contra Costa Times Golfer of the Year…2009 Albany High Female Athlete of the Year…One AJGA victory and several top 5s.
Nickname: Joytoy
Residential College: Pierson
Major: Undecided
Why She Chose Yale: I loved everything about Yale
Other schools officially visited: Princeton
Favorite place at Yale: Golden Center, the food carts at the bottom of Science Hill
Food: Sushi, wenzels, and cupcakes
Book: The Catcher in the Rye
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With the recent news that Warner Bros and J.K. Rowling were looking to turn bonus-book Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find them into a new series of feature films, it's not a stretch to theorize that WB might also have its eye on other potential spinoff material from the massively popular franchise. After all, there's no shortage of material to work from, when factoring in the seven books in the series and the additional bonus books that have been published. Less than a month after news broke about the Fantastic Beasts films comes a report that WB has trademarked mini-books Quidditch Through the Ages and Tales of Beedle The Bard.
Bleeding Cool reports that Warner Bros trademarked both books in addition to Fantastic Beasts. Also trademarked, Quidditch teams the Wimbourne Wasps, Chudley Cannons and Kenmare Kestrels. No love for Puddlemere United? Oh, come on! The name of the Quidditch Through the Ages "author" Kennilworthy Whisp was also reportedly trademarked.
Like Fantastic Beasts, both Quidditch Through the Ages and Tales of Beedle the Bard are referenced in the Harry Potter books and later brought to reality when they were actually published -- both in an effort to raise money for charity. Quidditch was bundled with Fantastic Beasts, while Tales of Beedle the Bard hit shelves after the final book was published.
Quidditch Through the Ages is a reference book documenting the history of the magical sport, which is featured prominently in the Harry Potter books and films. Just as Fantastic Beasts has great potential to bring some of the more visually exciting elements of Rowling's world to the big screen, so would anything Quidditch related, as those were some of the most thrilling moments in the Harry Potter films.
As for Beedle the Bard, the fairytale book factored into the final installment in the Harry Potter series, as one of the stories inside proved to be a crucial clue to Harry, Ron and Hermione taking down Voldemort. In addition to "The Tale of the Three Brothers," Beedle the Bard also includes other made-up fairytales well known to those who grew up in Rowling's magical world. A film or series based on these tales would probably be the most detached of the spinoff concepts being tossed around, as they're essentially fiction-in-fiction. Well, maybe not entirely fiction as we know the Three Brothers story held some truth in the HP universe. And that story, which involved three wizard brothers striking a bargain with death, could actually make for an interesting movie if they fleshed it out a bit.
Here's the scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that tells the story of the Three Brothers:
There's also "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot," "Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump," "The Warlock's Hairy Heart" and "The Fountain of Fair Fortune."
Bleeding Cool notes that the trademarks for these properties cover just about any kind of adaptation you can imagine, from music, movies and television to anything live-action or animated, reality TV series, video game, comic books, coloring books, audio books and more. There's no telling whether or not WB has set plans for these properties, but they seem determined to call dibs to make sure no one else can. In the meantime, those of us who are Harry Potter fans and still suffering withdrawal symptoms since the books and films wrapped up, have reason to hope there's more to come.


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Paris (CNN) -- The former head of the International Monetary Fund, arrested on sexual assault charges and then released after his accuser's credibility was questioned, acknowledged "moral weakness" in an interview Sunday but denied any violence or aggression.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn told French television station TF1 the incident at the Sofitel involving a Guinean maid was "not only an inappropriate relationship, but more than that -- an error, a mistake, a mistake concerning my wife, my children, my friends, but also a mistake that the French people placed their hope in change on me."
"There was a weakness," he said. "It was greater than a weakness, it was a moral weakness, a moral mistake, and I'm not proud of this. I regret this. I've regretted it throughout these days, through these four months, and I believe I've not finished regretting.
"I had a feeling I was trapped, humiliated," he said of the accusations. He said he was deeply wounded by the images and the media reports surrounding the allegations.
He spoke of being hounded by reporters and scrambling to find a place to stay that would satisfy court security requirements. "This was expensive," he said, but "... either that or return back to (jail)."
Once considered a front-runner candidate for the French presidency, Strauss-Kahn, 62, was pulled off a Paris-bound plane on May 14 and arrested after the sexual assault allegations. Days later, he resigned from the IMF and was put on house arrest after spending a few days in New York's Rikers Island jail.
But questions arose about the credibility of the maid, identified as Nafissatou Diallo, prompting prosecutors to drop the charges against Strauss-Kahn. He returned to France earlier this month.
Prosecutors pointed out that there was "neither material proof nor any credible evidence" that an assault took place, Strauss-Kahn told the station. And a prosecution report said there were no signs of violence to the woman, he said.
Authorities said the woman told differing versions of the story, Strauss-Kahn said. "If there was the slightest accusation that remained, there would have been a trial."
Strauss-Kahn's attorneys have previously said the two were involved in consensual sex.
Diallo's attorneys have filed a civil lawsuit against Strauss-Kahn. Asked Sunday whether he and his attorneys will negotiate with her, Strauss-Kahn said they would not.
"I've always had respect for women," he said. "... I've paid heavily. I'm still paying for this."
Douglas Wigdor, one of Diallo's attorneys, said he looks forward to asking Strauss-Kahn questions under oath, and hearing his responses.
"We have still not heard what Mr. Strauss-Kahn has said happened in that room. ... We're waiting for that. We had hoped that this would happen today, but it didn't," he told CNN's Don Lemon after the interview.
"If Mr. Strauss-Kahn thinks that people in France will really believe that he was able to convince Ms. Diallo, who had never met him before and did not know that he was in the room, to engage in sexual acts with him within a matter of minutes, then he should describe how that happened," Wigdor and Kenneth Thompson, the woman's attorneys, said in a statement released before the interview Sunday. "We suspect that he will not do so because any story that he describes will not be plausible."
They noted the French journalist who interviewed Strauss-Kahn is a friend of his wife's. "As everyone knows, Ms. Diallo sat down with unbiased journalists and investigative reporters who were permitted, without any conditions, to ask questions about Ms. Diallo and the deplorable acts that Mr. Strauss-Kahn committed against her," the statement said.
Strauss-Kahn told the station that his wife, French journalist Anne Sinclair, is "an exceptional woman ... I'm so lucky to have her by my side. I have hurt her. I know this. I begrudge myself, but you know, she would not have been like this, she would not have supported me, if she had not known from the first second that I was innocent."
He said he wanted to be a candidate in the 2012 French presidential elections. "I wanted to be useful and bring answers, and that is all behind me," he said. "Quite clearly, I cannot be a candidate, even if I've continued to think about it ... I do not wish to be in the primaries."
French journalist Tristane Banon has filed a complaint against Strauss-Kahn in France, alleging he attempted to sexually assault her in 2003. He has filed a counter-suit alleging slander.
Asked about Banon's allegations Sunday, Strauss-Kahn said he met with her recently and "I said the truth to her in this meeting. There was no act of aggression, there was no violence. ... The version that was presented was imaginary."
CNN's Susan Candiotti contributed to this report.


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The following subjects are covered:
1) Precautions to Take (Before)
2) If there is a power failure (What to do)
3) If you have to evacuate (what to do before leaving)
4) After the Power returns (what to do, when to do it, and how to do it)
Power supply interruptions which can last from a few hours to several days can be caused by hurricanes which damage power lines and equipment. An extended power failure after a hurricane, can result in cold, damp homes, severe living conditions and damage to walls, floors and plumbing.
Following these simple suggestions can reduce the harmful effects of power and heating failure after a hurricane.
Precautions to take
· You can install a non-electric standby stove or heater. Choose heating units that are not dependent on an electric motor, electric fan or some other electrical device to function. It is also important to adequately vent the stove or heater with the type of chimney flue specified for it. Never connect two heating units to the same chimney flue at the same time. If it is necessary to vent the standby heater to the existing chimney flue used by the furnace, first disconnect the furnace from it.
· If you have a wood-burning fireplace, clean the flue every fall in preparation for its use for home heating (i.e. sustained use at high temperatures). The creosote in a flue can be ignited by sustained high temperatures and develop into a chimney fire.
· If you have a fireplace, keep a good supply of fuel on hand. Do not forget that starting a fire requires a good supply of paper, kindling (shingles or small twigs), larger pieces of wood (split pieces of 2x4's or 2inch wide tree branches) and lastly larger logs. All wood should be selected well before the emergency and stored in a dry place. Your paper, kindling and larger pieces of wood can be stored in a large covered Walmart's container.
· Successful fire starting is best accomplished in the following manner. Have all 4 categories of fuel at hand before starting, each in it's own separate pile. Place a large bundle of paper in the fireplace and light it, place a large pile of kindling on the paper. Light the paper. When the kindling is burning well, place half of your larger pieces of wood on the fire. When the larger pieces of wood are burning well, place the second half of your larger pieces of wood on the fire. When this second half of the larger pieces of wood are burning well, place a few split logs on the fire. Add more logs, as needed.
· If the standby heating unit will use the normal house oil or gas supply, have it connected with shut-off valves by a competent technician.
· Before considering the use of an emergency generator during a power failure, check with furnace, appliance and lighting fixture dealers or manufacturers regarding power requirements and proper operating procedures.
· If someone in the home relies on electrically powered life-sustaining equipment, register with your electric supply authority and your community emergency program.
· Keep an emergency survival kit -- containing provisions for at least three days -- stored in a handy place. The kit should include:
o non-perishable food and water
o emergency lighting such as flashlights with spare batteries, candles, matches/lighter, or coal-oil lanterns and fuel
o fuel stove and fuel (follow manufacturer's instructions)
o blankets and warm clothing
o a battery-powered radio and spare batteries.
You should also prepare a portable emergency survival kit in the event that you have to evacuate your home.
If there is a power failure
Check whether the power failure is limited to your home. If your neighbors' power is still on, check your own circuit-breaker panel or fuse box. If the problem is not a breaker or a fuse, check the service wires leading to the house. If they are obviously damaged or on the ground, stay well back and notify your electric supply authority (keep the number along with other emergency numbers near your telephone).
If your neighbors' power is also out, notify your electric supply authority.
Turn off all tools, appliances and electronic equipment -- and turn the thermostat(s) for the home heating or air conditioning system down to minimum -- for the following reasons:
· Tools and appliances left on will start up automatically upon restoration of service; turning them off will prevent injury, damage or fire.
· If a power surge follows start-up, it could damage sensitive electronic equipment such as computers, microwaves and VCRs. (Protecting these appliances with a surge-proof powerbar is a smart and inexpensive precaution.)
· Power can be restored more easily when there is not a heavy load on the electrical system.
Leave one light switch on, so you know when power is restored.
Don't open your freezer or fridge unless it is absolutely necessary. A full freezer will keep food frozen for 24 to 36 hours if the door remains closed.
Don't use charcoal or gas barbecues, camping heating equipment or home generators indoors. They give off carbon monoxide. Because you can't smell or see it, carbon monoxide can cause health problems and even kill you before you know it's there.
Use proper candle holders. Never leave lit candles unattended.
Use your battery-powered radio for local information.
Remember that even in very hot weather, a house with closed doors and windows will not become too hot for comfort for several hours.
If you have a backup cooling unit, turn it on before the house gets too hot.
Home generators are handy for backup electricity in case of an outage, but there are hazards to keep in mind. Serious accidents can result when a home generator is connected to an existing electrical circuit. If the electricity produced by the home generator follows the electrical lines back to the transformer, and the current is transformed to a higher voltage, the lives of any utility employees working on the lines nearby are endangered. Anyone touching equipment powered by the generator is also in danger. Also, when the main electric power comes back on, a generator connected to the existing electrical circuit will result in an explosion and fire.
Direct installation of a generator to an existing electrical system should only be done by a qualified technician and approved by your electric supply authority.
To operate a generator safely:
· Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
· Always ensure that the generator operates outdoors in well-ventilated conditions, well away from doors or windows, to prevent exhaust gases from entering the house.
· Connect lights and appliances directly to the generator. If extension cords must be used, ensure they are properly rated, CSA-approved cords.
If you have to evacuate
If the house must be evacuated, protect it by taking the following precautions:
· Turn off the main breaker or switch of the circuit-breaker panel or power-supply box.
· Listen to a battery-operated or car radio for more detailed local advice and instructions.
Downed power line
Call your electric supply authority with the exact location of the downed line. Keep back a minimum of 33 feet from wires or anything in contact with them and warn others of the danger. Always assume that the lines are live. It is difficult to distinguish between power lines and other utility lines (for example, telephone or cable lines) and they also carry sufficient power to cause harm. Therefore, treat all lines as a danger.
After the power returns
If the main electric switch was turned off, check to ensure appliances, electric heaters, TVs, microwave ovens, computers, etc are unplugged to prevent damage from a power surge when the power is restored.
· Do not enter a flooded basement unless you are sure the power is disconnected.
· Do not use flooded appliances, electrical outlets, switch boxes or fuse-breaker panels until they have been checked and cleaned by a qualified technician.
· Switch on the main electric supply.
· Give the electrical system a chance to stabilize before reconnecting tools and appliances. Turn the air conditioning system thermostats up first, followed in a couple of minutes by reconnection of the fridge and freezer. Wait 10 to 15 minutes before reconnecting all other tools and appliances.
· Make sure that the hot water heater is filled before turning on its power supply.
· Rinse out dishwasher and washing machine if necessary.
· Warm house slightly above normal temperature for a few hours to allow it to dry thoroughly.
· Check food supplies in refrigerators, freezers and cupboards for signs of spoilage. If a freezer door has been kept closed, food should stay frozen 24 to 36 hours, depending on the temperature. When food begins to defrost (usually after two days), it should be cooked; otherwise it should be destroyed in accordance with instructions from your local public health authorities.
· As a general precaution, keep a bag of ice cubes in the freezer. If you return home after a period of absence and the ice has melted and refrozen, there is a good chance that the food is spoiled.
· Restock your emergency survival kit so the supplies will be there when needed again.


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Lakewood Shooting Sends Victim to Trauma Center [VIDEO]
A man is hospitalized in critical condition and the suspect is at large following a shooting in Lakewood Thursday night.
According to the Asbury Park Press and the Lakewood Scoop, the incident occurred near the High Point Condominium Complex at Massachusetts and Prospect Avenues.
The Lakewood Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Criminalistics Unit (CIU) are investigating. Reports say they cordoned off a large perimeter and brought in powerful overhead lights to collect evidence and locate witnesses after 10 p.m.
The victim was transported to the Jersey Shore Medical Center.


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What made you decide to start fostering?
"I love animals and have always had some in the house. I started as a volunteer at the Center, working with the dogs / cats, and general helping out. However, with my schedule at work, it was a challenge to find consistent times. I switched to fostering because I still wanted to help. Now I get more time with animals and am able to help them become adoptable."
— Jessika Hunt (Fostering since 2009)
"I started fostering because I was recently retired and wanted to give back to the community in a way that made the biggest difference for the time I could give. I was at the adoption center for volunteer training when two pregnant dogs came in that needed fosters. I got one of them and the rest is history! By the way....it helps that I'm an animal lover. It's a rewarding way to volunteer....knowing that you're saving the lives of some little guys that might not otherwise have a chance."
— Sue Martin (Fostering since 2008)
"I love kittens and by fostering I can get my "kitten fix" without having to adopt as I already have two dogs and two cats. But, most importantly, I like getting these little darlings ready for their forever home so they can have a wonderful, secure and loving life."
— Jennifer Zavala (Fostering since 2011)
"In the beginning I chose to foster kittens because I enjoy spending time with them, watching them grow from helpless little creatures to playful independent cuddly little kittens each with very individual personalities. But now an even more important reason I choose to foster is to be one of the many people that help save their lives and help in all aspects of their care until they are ready to be adopted into a loving permanent home. I've loved every one of the kittens I've fostered but I know and accept that I must let them go and knowing they will be adopted and loved by somebody else makes it easier. When they are adopted it is so gratifying to know I played a part in their care and development and helped make them very social, trusting and lovable. I have not adopted any of my foster kittens yet but it is always tempting! They can be a lot of work and when they are very young they can cause a fair amount of worry but I love every minute of it. Each time I have to give them up it is very difficult but then I'm ready to take on new fosters. I wish they could all be saved but it's a start."
— Diana Deaton (Fostering since 2012)
Is it difficult to return fosters? Have you adopted any of your fosters (why or why not)
"It breaks my heart (as you already know) to return my fosters.....every time. I've adopted two of my fosters but had to have a heart to heart with myself because I couldn't continue to foster if I kept adopting."
— Sue Martin (Fostering Since 2008)
"It's always hard to give them back because you take them home and love them like your own, then give them back for someone else. But you have to look at it in the context of saving their lives. And when you send them back there's a spot for another one to be saved. In other words if they just had a place to stay for a short time...their lives could be saved, how easy is that!"
— Lisa James (Fostering since 1994)
What would you say to someone considering fostering?
"Do it! It is very rewarding knowing you are helping out an animal in need. The staff at the center is very supportive and won't give you more than you feel comfortable with, and you never feel pressured if you need to take a bit of a break. To anyone who considers fostering, I would say that the heartbreak of giving them back is a small price to pay for the lives you might be saving."
— Jennifer Hunt (Fostering since 2009)
Why do you take in multiple animals a year, knowing that when they are healthy and old enough they will be returned for adoption?
"I foster to help MSRPAC out with all they do for dogs and cats. And of course for my deep love of animals. If I can teach a pet something while in my care, it will make them better for the family who adopts them."
— Vicki Bries (Fostering since 2012)
"Fostering allows me to indulge my love for animals. It is truly, truly a life saving job. I remind myself every time I have to return a litter that if I didn't do what I do they would have almost certainly suffered and died or at the very least contributed to the over population problem."
— Lisa James (Fostering since 1994)
"I focus on the fact that I am making a difference one little foster at a time."
— Babbi D'Arc (Fostering since 2012)


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International Grammar School
The world is smaller than you think. You are just an inconspicuous dot on a rock flying through space. Everything you live for and everything you see is a momentary blink on a cosmic time line. The rich, detailed fabric of our lives amounts to mere memory in the large scheme of the universe. We are alone and we are small.


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By Sandy Butler and Luisa Desprez, originally published in the Bangor Daily News on September 27, 2013.
Editor's note: In this yearlong series, to appear monthly, the authors will introduce you to people who are apt to be your neighbors, are struggling to make ends meet and have been affected by specific state policies. To share your story, write to email@example.com or call 581-2382.
The Daniels-Perez family is, like many Maine families, struggling to make do despite full-time employment.
Samarali "Sam" Daniels, her husband Ramon Perez, and their two children, Hector, 5, and Marrianna, 3, live in Augusta. Ramon works 40 hours a week at Sam's Club, walks two miles to and from his job every day, as they do not own a car, and makes about $11 per hour. That's more than the state minimum wage of $7.50 but far less than the $17.15 calculated by the Maine Department of Labor in 2010 as a livable wage for a family of four.
While his company offers health benefits, they are unaffordable. Premiums to cover the family would eat up about a quarter of their income. The coverage would be minimal and each family member would have a $1,500 deductible.
While the family is currently covered by MaineCare — Maine's Medicaid program — Gov. Paul LePage's veto of Medicaid expansion in June means that Sam and her husband will likely lose this coverage at the start of 2014. The Ramon-Perez family is among 25,000 Mainers that are teetering on the edge and now in jeopardy of losing access to affordable health care.
Legislative decisions affect real people and can have severe consequences.
For many years, Ramon went without health insurance. There were many consequences. Earlier in his life, for example, he suffered an occupational injury at a factory job when a steel beam fell on and pinned his leg. Sam feels her husband was told to return to work too soon after that injury without getting adequate medical treatment — something that has contributed to the current problems with his knees and legs.
Knee pain is an ongoing health issue for Ramon. Medical testing indicated he has cartilage loss and fluid pockets in his knees. Sam worries, "We are always talking about what will happen if his knees give out on the way to work or something. What are we going to do? And the biggest issue is what are we going to do if we don't have insurance? How are we going to pay for it?"
With health insurance through MaineCare, Ramon is able to get the help he needs for these chronic conditions, which enables him to continue to work. Last December, when the pain in his legs was very severe, he was able to visit a health care provider who diagnosed stress fractures in his legs from overuse.
Ramon was able to treat the problem with rest, before it got worse, and ultimately returned to his job. He has been prescribed insoles for his shoes, which are mostly covered by insurance and have worked to reduce back, knee and foot pain.
It would be very difficult for the family to cover the cost of those insoles (more than $100 per pair) without health insurance, as Ramon goes through several pairs each year.
Sam worked in retail at Sears until the day before she delivered her son five years ago. She is anxious to return to the workforce but has been unable to as both of her children have special needs that require considerable attention from her. Her son has numerous health concerns as well as development delays and behavioral issues that have made it difficult for him to attend traditional day care.
A physician and dietitian both recommended that Hector take a nutritional supplement, but it is not covered by insurance and costs the family about $125 per month. Sam reports that since starting the supplement, Hector has gained weight and started to grow, and his cognitive processing has improved.
With her son entering kindergarten and her daughter in Head Start four hours a day beginning this fall, Sam plans to begin her journey back into paid employment, possibly through volunteer work.
She said, "Hopefully, once my daughter hits kindergarten, I'll be able to get back into the workforce. I want to go back to work so bad. I miss working, I really do."
Their income generally falls between 100 and 138 percent of the federal poverty line, which would have made them eligible for the proposed Medicaid expansion passed by the Legislature this past spring but ultimately vetoed by the governor. Without that expansion and the federal funds that would have supported it, the state will be dropping coverage for working-poor parents such as Sam and Ramon.
While Hector and Marrianna will maintain coverage through MaineCare, Ramon and Sam will likely lose their health insurance in January.
Like other uninsured Mainers, they will be able to obtain health insurance through the soon-to-be established health exchange, but Sam does not think they will be able to afford the premiums, even with subsidies. Their income barely covers their basic needs, and they pinch pennies to make sure they can afford Hector's food supplement.
Sam said, "It is not that people don't want to get health insurance. It is just that we can't. I mean my husband wants to work. The only time he goes to the doctor is for things that would keep him from working. He usually just goes when it is so bad he can't take it anymore."
If this family loses Medicaid, as is now quite probable, Ramon will lose access to the health care that allows him to remain employed. That would be devastating for the family and could lead to a financial crisis requiring them to need other publicly funded assistance. This would be a sad and costly consequence both for the family and the state. And they are not alone.
Sandy Butler is professor of social work and is the graduate program coordinator in the School of Social Work at the University of Maine. Luisa S. Deprez is professor and department chair of sociology and women and gender studies at the University of Southern Maine. They are members of the Maine Regional Network of the Scholars Strategy Network.


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After a year of modest stabilization, the housing market is looking shaky again. For homebuyers and investors alike, there's concern about a double dip. That's bad for the real estate sector and the economy as a whole. Nevertheless, in some markets around America, prices have been stable over the past year.
Real estate website Zillow.com sorted through the data to see which markets have been the most stable over the past 12 months. Comparing the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — a median value for homes currently on the market — month-by-month reveals which real estate markets have experienced the least price volatility.
The data covers the July 2009-June 2010 period — the most recent data available — with metropolitan areas ranked by absolute change in home values from one month to the next. Absolute values are used to show the cities that experience the lowest average price swings in either direction.
Here are the most stable real estate markets in America right now.
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Originating in Quebec, poutine has become so popular throughout Canada that you'll find it everywhere - on the menu of fast food chains (Burger King, KFC, Dairy Queen), gourmet versions at fine restaurants, and even at wedding receptions!
Most Americans have never heard of poutine, and until recently, the closest thing I could find in the Tri-state area were disco fries (with processed cheese sauce - blech). So I would just let my poutine cravings build up until I returned to Canada, occasionally curbing my desire with KFC fries and gravy.
One of my favorite stories about poutine occurred during the 2000 US presidential election, when satirist Rick Mercer, posing as a reporter for the Canadian sketch comedy show, This Hour Has 22 minutes, asked presidential candidate George W. Bush how he felt about a recent endorsement from Canadian Prime Minister Jean "Poutine". His on-air response was, "He understands I want to make sure our relationship with our most important neighbour to the north of us is strong and we'll work closely together". Well, the Prime Minister of Canada at the time was named Jean Chretien, NOT Jean Poutine, so Canadians all had a big chuckle over George W. Bush saying that he planned to work closely with a junk food dish of fried potatoes! Dubya later joked about the incident while visiting Canada, saying that he had "hoped to meet Jean Poutine" during his trip. Check out this hilarious compilation of Rick Mercer "Talking to Americans" if you have time.
During our most recent trip to Vancouver, hubby Kris and I truly outdid ourselves, eating 12 poutines in 12 days! I only planned on trying maybe 5 places, but the poutine recommendations kept on pouring in and I just couldn't say no!
So what exactly makes the best poutine? Since I've never been to Quebec, where poutine was originally invented, I'm obviously not an expert on authentic poutine (9/08/09 update: Just got back from eating a LOT of poutine in Montreal and Drummondville, QC, check it out here) . But like every proud Canadian, I do know the basics of our national dish: the cheese should be cheese curds, so fresh that they squeak; the gravy should be thick and delicious; and the fries should be perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The ingredients should come together like a gastronomic symphony: hot crispy fries oozing with half melted cheese curds covered with lip smacking gravy (excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard). I'm searching for the poutine that I'll dream about every night until I return to Canada. And while I do plan on one day visiting Montreal (poutine capital of the world), my search for the ultimate poutine began in my hometown of Vancouver...
me HUNGRY! VANCOUVER POUTINE SHOWDOWN:
12 poutines in 12 days
The judges:
Phyllis (me HUNGRY!) and Hubby Kris Our highly subjective and totally unscientific scoring system:
4 categories (10 points per category for a possible total of 40 points):
Fries: crispy/soggy? fresh cut/frozen? seasoned properly?
Gravy: thick/creamy? any aftertaste? meaty? (whether veggie or meat based, I like my poutine gravy to have a meaty flavor)
Cheese: fresh curds? do they squeak?
Overall Balance: good ratio of ingredients?
(all menu items and prices quoted are as of May 2009, in Canadian dollars)
Day 1: Backstage Lounge (Granville Island)
Poutine (starter) $9.95
Great fresh cut fries, cheese curds were creamy and delicious but didn't squeak, gravy was very dark and beefy, but with an aftertaste I associate with a gravy mix, reminding me a bit of bovril. Too much gravy overwhemed the overall dish, and there weren't enough of those delicious cheese curds.
Fries: 8.5
Overall Balance:6.5
Total: 30.0
Day 2: Fritz European Fry House
Poutine, small $4.00
Fritz always comes up in discussions of the best poutine in Vancouver, so I had high expectations. The fresh cut fries were crispy but nothing extraordinary (especially for a place that specializes in fries), light colored gravy reminded me of KFC (not a bad thing), and cheese curds were delicious and creamy but didn't squeak. The serving was small but the proportions were perfect. Vegetarian, Italian (with a tomato meat sauce), smoked meat, and chicken poutine options also available.
Fries: 7
Overall Balance:9
Total: 31.5
Day 3: Crave (on Main)
Short Rib Poutine - parmesan truffle fries, short rib jus, $10 plus $2 for foie gras mayo
The was the most expensive poutine and the only gourmet contender. Fries were crispy and seasoned perfectly with bits of parsley and truffle, reminding me of the frites I once enjoyed with mussels in Bruges, and delicious dipped in the foie gras mayo (which didn't really taste like foie gras, but was still good). A hearty portion of tender short ribs swimming in a rich gravy made it a full meal. While the shaved parmesan bits were yummy, I had to dock some points because they weren't cheese curds. I was still thinking about this poutine the next day!
Fries: 9
Overall Balance:8.5
Total: 32.5
Day 4: Belgian Fries
Classic Poutine, medium $5.69
Like Fritz, this was another fry place that got a lot of recommendations for its poutine. Fries were adequate but I couldn't distinguish whether they were fresh or frozen. Light creamy gravy like KFC but much saltier, making us super thirsty afterwards. And the cheese curds squeaked (finally!) but were a bit sour (not sure whether this was intentional). The gravy to fry ratio was good, but needed more cheese overall. Several poutine options available including Tunisian (Merguez lamb sausage), Montreal smoked beef, Galvaude (chicken), and chili (meat or veggie).
Fries: 7
Overall Balance:7
Total: 28.5
Day 5: Salade de Fruits Cafe
Poutine Maison $8.99
Cafe Salade de Fruits, located in Le Centre Culturel Francophone de Vancouver, proclaims itself "a real French bistro". Very authentic and charming but be prepared to wait for a table at peak times. The fries were definitely freshly cut, smaller and more delicate than most poutines I've tried but they held up nicely to the delicious meaty gravy. The gravy's flavor was really complex, possibly enhanced with some wine. Curds squeaked only a little, but Kris swears I had trouble hearing the squeaks because of the street noise (we sat outside on the sunny patio). Dish was well balanced overall. This was hubby's favorite poutine. My only criticism was that the dish was a teeny bit salty.
Fries: 8.5
Overall Balance:9
Total: 34.5
Day 6: New York Fries (Metrotown Foodcourt, Burnaby)
Poutine, small $4.50
Kris suggested we try a fast food poutine so we headed for the foodcourt at the local mall. We chose New York Fries because they had fresh cut fries (isn't it weird that New York Fries have no locations in New York or the US?) Crispy fries, tasty dark beef gravy, but the cheese 'curds' were a soft tangy crumbly cheese (yummy, but no squeaking). Not bad for a fast food option.
Fries: 7
Overall Balance:7.5
Total: 29.0
Day 7: Brado Pizza
Poutine, small $4.25
I was a little puzzled when I first walked into Brado Pizza, set up like a food court with falafel/shwarma shop on the left and a bubble tea stand to the right. A smiling Brado stood at the middle counter waiting to greet us. Originally from Montreal, Brado opened up shop 5 years ago to "introduce poutine to Vancouver!" He even offered to teach me all his poutine secrets if I wanted to open up a location of Brado Pizza in New Jersey. Tempting but no. Instead, I tried to get him to share some secrets with me while I waited for my poutine (which is pronouced pu-tzhyn, not poo-teen). "The gravy must be vegetarian, no meat, like cream, not watery, and the cheese must be curds!"
Several versions of poutine are offered at Brado, including smoked meat, Italian, and spicy. And it's the only place I saw that offered pepperoni poutine. While Kris was watching our poutine being made he leaned over and whispered to me that they were using frozen fries. Unlike me, who appreciates any kind of fried potato (including the frozen kind), Kris is a fresh cut fry snob. Fresh or frozen, Brado's fries were uber crispy - every single fry remained crispy, even the ones trapped underneath a giant mound of cheese curds and steaming hot gravy. The generous portion of cheese curds were the freshest and squeakiest we'd had. As a carnivore, I generally prefer meat based gravies, but Brado's gravy was so good that I couldn't tell it was vegetarian. And although I've heard rumors that Brado uses a mix (reportedly St. Hubert), there was absolutely no packaged mix aftertaste. Everything was perfectly seasoned and the proportions were right on. We fought over the remaining fries, mopping up every last drop of gravy. I wanted to declare Brado the winner at this point, but Kris reminded me that we still had 5 more places to go...
Fries: 8.5
Overall Balance:9
Total: 35.5
Day 8: Zog's Dogs, Whistler, BC
Poutine Classic $6.00
We stopped at Zog's Dogs after a day of ziplining in Whistler. The fries were crispy but bland in flavor, the gravy was dark and probably from a mix, with a slight aftertaste. The cheese curds were small but tasty and they squeaked. Overall, it needed more cheese. Canadian, Western, Asian, Italienne, & Euro style poutine also available.
Fries: 7.0
Overall Balance:7.5
Total: 29.0
Day 9: The Templeton
Poutine, house chipped fries, mushroom gravy (vegetarian), aged white cheddar $7
Cute retro diner located in a sketchy area of Granville Street. We stopped here because the Templeton's vegetarian poutine was #39 on Vancouver Magazine's 101 Things to Taste Before You Die. Vegetarian mushroom gravy was unique with lots of sage. Fries were crispy and fresh 'chipped'. Instead of cheese curds, white cheddar shreds melted and disappeared into the gravy. Yummy, but the sage and shredded cheddar threw me off a bit. Super friendly service, and the check came with 2 pieces of double bubble gum!
Fries: 8.0
Overall Balance:8.0
Total: 29.5
Day 10: Vera's Burger Shack (Davie St. Location)
Poutine, $5.99
Vera's is a locally based chain known for their giant burgers. Poutine was disappointing - fries were not cooked enough and slightly raw tasting, only one of my stringy cheese curds actually squeaked, and there was too much dark salty gravy (tasted like french onion soup mix).
Fries: 6.5
Gravy: 7
Overall Balance:7
Total: 27.5
Day 11: Zako's Deli
Poutine, small $4.75
Known for their Montreal smoked meat. Decided to stop here after seeing an article in a local paper that listed Zako's as competition to Brado Pizza's poutine. Was a little disappointed, the portion was small, with slightly soggy and bland fries. The gravy was good, but there was too much of it and too little of the curds (which squeaked only a little bit because most of them melted).
Fries: 6.5
Gravy: 8
Overall Balance:6.5
Total: 28.5
Day 12: Burger King (Vancouver Airport)
Poutine $3.79
Can you believe after eating 11 poutines in as many days, I was still craving more?! I started to panic after we checked in for our flight home. Luckily there was a Burger King conveniently located by our gate. BK fries are always reliable, gravy was tasty but a little salty, mozzarella cheese (but not cheese curds) congealed into a gooey delicious mess. And yes, those are onion rings in the background (oink!).
Fries: 7.5
Overall Balance:7.5
Total: 29.0
So the winner of the me HUNGRY! Vancouver Poutine Showdown is ...
Salade de Fruits Cafe finished a close 2nd and I'm still salivating over that short rib poutine at Crave!
Final rankings:
1. Brado Pizza
2. Salade de Fruits
3. Crave (on Main)
4. Fritz European Fry House
5. Backstage Lounge
6. The Templeton
7. three way tie: New York Fries, Zog's Dogs, & Burger King
8. two way tie: Belgian Fries & Zako's Deli
9. Vera's Burger Shack
Please note: Kris and I were only able to visit each location once, and we certainly acknowledge the fact that restaurants can have bad days sometimes. Vancouver Poutine lovers, I'd love to hear your opinion, so please leave me a comment below.
5/9/2010 update: Another year, another round of poutine... read more of my Vancouver poutine adventures here (includes an updated top 5 list).
Poutine in New Jersey?
It didn't take long for my poutine cravings to come back so last weekend we stopped for lunch at Rat's Restaurant, a local restaurant located in the beautiful Grounds for Sculpture. An unlikely place to find poutine, but apparently the chef is well-travelled and likes to include international dishes on the menu. The dish was listed as "poutines" and we were told that the gravy was chicken-based and the cheese was gruyere, not curds. Oh well. Beggars can't be choosers. The $6 "poutines" were actually quite tasty and took care of my craving (at least temporarily):
When it gets cooler, I'll make a home version of poutine with leftover porcini pot roast gravy, extra crispy fries (McCain or Ore-Ida) and Heluva Good cheddar cheese curds ($2.49 at Wegman's, no squeaking but yummy):
There are several places online where you can buy squeaky cheese curds from Wisconsin, where locals eat cheese curds like popcorn. I've also seen flavored cheese curds from Yancey's Fancy (upstate NY) at Wegman's.
"Squeaky" cheese curds at Dussa's Ham & Cheese (Granville Island, Vancouver) and at Marketplace IGA (Whistler, BC):
And I couldn't leave Vancouver without buying some St. Hubert poutine mix! Buy it online here (although it's cheaper just to use your favorite gravy):
Poutine in NYC?
Pomme Frites (poutine: Canadian cured cheese curds with chicken gravy)
Sheep Station (poutine served 3 ways)
More about poutine:
New York Times article: A Staple from Quebec, Embarrassing But Adored
New York Magazine/Grub Street: Blame Canada: Is Poutine Becoming Routine?
National Post: Gatineau Considers Poutine Ban: Like Banning Rainbows and Happiness
PHEW! Sorry about the marathon post. I had a lot to say about my favorite snack!
Did I leave out your favorite poutine spot?
Disagree with my poutine showdown results?
Know where to get some squeaky cheese curds?
Suggestions on how I can lose the 5 lbs I gained from eating all that poutine?
Leave me a comment below!
7/12/09 update: Serious Eats just blogged about this post and it's generating some interesting comments (who knew poutine could cause such controversy?) :


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Lisa has been writing lots of blog posts about her "Sojourn in Slovakia" that she took in June. From the food she ate, the places she stayed, the people she met and more her journey is shared. Her posts are a great way to document her trip through photos and memories. Spending time in the homeland of our ancestors is something that we all wish to do someday. Check out her series on her blog.
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