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The New York Giants no longer have the time to groom rookie running back David Wilson.
The New York Giants no longer have the time to groom rookie running back David Wilson.
The first-round draft pick is going to have to start contributing as Ahmad Bradshaw's backup in the final five games of the regular season, starting Monday against the Washington Redskins.
Wilson was thrown into the role Sunday, when Andre Brown broke his left leg in the fourth quarter of New York's 38-10 win over the Green Bay Packers.
On most teams, the backup spot might mean a couple of carries a game.
For the Giants (7-4), though, the role is different because of Bradshaw's foot problems. He has dealt with them for years, usually playing in pain. One bad step, and Wilson becomes the No. 1 back ... in the middle of a playoff race.
"Andre played a big role in our offense, so with his absence somebody's going to have to definitely step up on the offensive side of the ball," Wilson said. "And, you know, the coaches told me that I'm the next guy, so I've been preparing and hopefully I'll be ready when they call my number."
When they took Wilson with the final pick of the first round, the Giants believed that the Virginia Tech product would add a breakaway dimension to the run game. He had the speed to go run inside and outside, and during preseason, he displayed it at times.
Wilson, however, lost a fumble in Dallas territory in the season opener and his role in the offense disappeared. Brown snapped it up and received 73 carries, in which he compiled 385 yards, before the injury.
Through 11 games, Wilson has had 24 carries for 102 yards, with 40 coming on his only touchdown of the season. His biggest contribution has been on kickoff returns, where he has averaged 25.3 yards on 40 attempts. He was close to breaking a few early in the season but he hasn't been as dangerous lately.
Brown's injury has changed everything, which is something that Bradshaw knows about. In his rookie season of 2007, Bradshaw was the Giants' No. 3 running back behind Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward. He received his chance when Ward broke his leg late that season. Bradshaw relayed that story to Wilson earlier this season, reminding him to just keep working.
"I think he can be (ready)," Bradshaw said. "Once we get him going and get him learning a little more and different things in different areas, I think he'll be a great asset to our offense. "
Wilson has been working with second-year fullback Henry Hynoski after practice for the past couple of weeks. The two head to a classroom and spend an hour with Hynoski quizzing the rookie on blitz pickups and assignments.
"He's done a pretty good job so far," Hynoski said, "and I'm going to be extra hard on him this week getting him prepared. And I know coaches will be too."
Wilson plans to spend his off days Tuesday and Wednesday at the Giants headquarters putting in some extra work.
"The other weeks, you come in hoping and just trying to be persistent, and hoping and wishing you get your opportunity, and now you know this week, you will," Wilson said. "You automatically take a different approach."
Wilson actually had time to warm up on Sunday, noting the coaches had told him he was going to replace Brown on the play after he was hurt. As Wilson jogged onto the field, he saw Brown getting up slowly and knew he was hurt. He didn't learn until later that the injury would open the door for him.
Wilson ended up getting six carries against the Packers. He gained 11 yards.
"It's his time," coach Tom Coughlin said of Wilson. "The timing as far as where he's coming from couldn't be any better, I don't think. If he's been very vigilant, and paid attention to the way that people have been corrected in front of him, then he's going to give himself the best opportunity. It is a great opportunity for him and I think for our team as well."
Coughlin did not say who would take over Brown's roll near the goal line. He ran for eight touchdowns this season, most from inside the 5-yard line. The powerful Bradshaw, who has run for 733 yards and five touchdowns, would seem to be the go-to guy now.
"I'm just going to go out there and play football," Wilson said, "and play as hard as I can and provide production for my team."
The Giants signed running backs Ryan Torain and Kregg Lumpkin on Tuesday, and terminated running back Joe Martinek's practice squad contract.
Torain played one season with Denver and two with Washington, running for 1,011 yards in 20 games. Lumpkin has played for Green Bay and Tampa Bay.


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Our gluten-free mix re-creates a classic English recipe for melt-in-your-mouth pancakes. We've combined Chef Thomas Keller's signature Cup4Cup gluten-free flour with a hint of pure vanilla for the lightest, fluffiest flapjacks ever. Prep is easy—just add butter, an egg and milk. For extra flavor and texture, add fresh berries or toasted nuts. Serve a piping-hot stack topped with sweet butter and pure maple syrup. You won't believe it's gluten-free!
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Tommyv from Gluten Free Pancake Mix Most gluten free products are pretty tasteless, specially breads and pizza doughs. This mix has a slightly better taste. It is a very light mix. Comes in two separate packets to use on separate occasions.Date published: 2016-07-03Rated 5 out of 5 by ChiMom435 from Best GF pancake mix on the market Fluffy and delicious. Tips: I add 1 1/2 cups of milk vs the recommended 1 1/4, otherwise they are so think and fluffy the middles don't bake up as well. Also, let the batter "sit" 15 minutes after mixing to maximize lift and fluffiness.Date published: 2015-11-01Rated 4 out of 5 by ICON1 from So Far the Best Gluten Free has never been my thing, but we bought this for my father for his birthday since he's expooring a gluten-free diet and losing weight like mad. Today we tried this product as a family and it was almost like the real thing, but far better than the cardboard tasting products we've tried in the past. My dad says he was pleasantly surprised and the rest of us happened to agree.Date published: 2015-07-04Rated 5 out of 5 by QforGF from the best for whole family I have tried a number of GF pancake mixes and usually have to do a GF for me and a regular one for my family, but this mix is so great that my family prefers it to regular pancakes. It really is the best!Date published: 2014-11-21Rated 5 out of 5 by Aubree from Awesome Sauce! Seriously the best pancake mix I've had including before I was diagnosed. I've made them for non-gluten free friends as well and they've all said the same. I don't even bother making pancakes from scratch since I discovered these they're that good.Date published: 2014-06-25Rated 5 out of 5 by branclue from Gluten Free and Yummy My 13 year old daughter prepared these for her grandmother who has celiac's disease, and for her granddad and herself, who are not gluten intolerate. They all said they were excellent. They were sweet and sort of tasted like yellow cake. The mix was purchased on sale. A bit expensive for regular use but a nice addition to breakfast on special occasions. They are packaged nicely so make a nice thank you or hostess gift.Date published: 2013-06-12Rated 5 out of 5 by sixteen from oh my goodness These were the best pancakes I've ever had in my entire life. Even when I was a "wheat-eater" I don't think I'd ever had pancakes that taste like these do. They are absolutely amazing. They're very light tasting, and have a soft texture. I'm drooling thinking about them... The price is a little high, but the quality is amazing. I would definitely buy this mix again!Date published: 2013-02-13Rated 5 out of 5 by Laurel from Wonderful! This mix made very tasty pancakes. I served them to my running group after our long run and they couldn't tell they were gluten free. I put a little of your pumpkin butter in the batter for delicious pumpkin pancakes. The batter was very thick, so it was a bit awkward to work with. Cakes came out more oval than round because the batter didn't pour or spread well, but they were so good, I can learn to deal with the thicker batter. I do wish they were a bit more affordable. The package makes 16 pancakes and at $19.95 a package that makes them $1.25 a piece. They will definitly remain in the "special treat" catagory.Date published: 2012-11-27
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Kleanthis Tratras was among 10,000 Greek protesters Tuesday in the fifth general strike this year against government spending cuts. He, like many of the protesters, has found himself unemployed because of the government's privatization of state companies to raise money.
The heavily indebted Greek government has adopted the International Monetary Fund's recommendation to raise some of the €320 billion ($390 billion) it owes foreign lenders through privatization. And that has transformed central Athens into a stage for daily demonstrations, even in the heat of summer when many here typically take long vacations.
While Tuesday's demonstration was smaller than past protests this year, strikes are expected to pick up again when vacationers return from the beach.
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That spells trouble unless the government can convince people like Mr. Tratras that privatization is essential along the country's road to economic recovery.
His former employer, the national air carrier Olympic Airways, was privatized in September 2009. As the new owner attempted to trim costs, it also decided in March to cut 4,400 workers, including Tratras. Months later, he and other former workers have yet to receive any compensation or pension payments, despite legislation that ordered their pensions be paid.
"We're living through a waking nightmare," says Tratras, who also demonstrated during protests in March soon after he was laid off. He worked for Olympic Airways for 30 years. Now, he is having to face the fact of a pledged compensation going unfulfilled even while hiding from his family exactly how dire their financial straits are.
"I have two children in college who need €2,000 ($2,400) a month," he says. "What can I ask them to do? Leave university?"
China to the rescue?
Privatization continues at a rapid pace. The government hopes to raise another €3 billion ($3.7 billion) through another round of state sales that will privatize public utilities and lease airports, seaports, railways, and highways to private firms for fixed periods of up to 40 years. The government is currently looking for bidders and has given few details on the number of companies that will be sold or the number of state workers that will be laid off.
As Greece sells assets and looks to create a more business-friendly environment, foreign investors are expressing interest. Perhaps the most successful example of privatization came last October, when Chinese shipping company COSCO started running one of the docks in Athens's Pireaus port, the largest in southeastern Europe, on a 35-year, €3.4 billion ($4.1 billion) concession. The dock was formerly operated by the state port authority.
Sections of the Greek media hailed COSCO a redeemer for the Greek economy. "The Yuan Will Save Us," ran one business newspaper's headline.
COSCO is now planning to construct a €550 million ($670 million) second dock as well as a transhipment center that would promote Greece as a hub for western Europe and northern Africa. The company's president visited Athens in May to meet with Greek government officials, including Prime Minister George Papandreou.
In a further sign of Greece's opening up to private foreign investment, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang visited Athens in mid-June and signed 14 commercial deals in shipping, real estate, and farm exports, though these did not specifically regard the privatization of state companies.
Businesspeople point out that private companies have come to the rescue in the past. "The Olympic Games of 2004 were an example of the private sector doing a job for the state rather than the politicians," says Constantinos Antonopoulos, head of Intralot, a lottery systems supplier. "It'll be a large mistake if the government doesn't call this country's private sector."
Further unrest looms
Civilians and economists fall on both sides of the debate on privatization, with some saying the sale of national companies merely pours cash into the black hole of a corrupt government, while others argue that the government is incapable of efficiently operating national companies and should sell its assets.
"In Greece, there is a caste of civil servants who benefit from the waste of public funds and who, along with the wealthy, can be targeted by the silent majority," says Theodoris Georgakopoulos, the editor of the Greek edition of Esquire magazine. "The retired Olympic Airways employees who received €3,500 a month pensions and retired at 50 are one example of this."
But private companies and the government are struggling to calm the unease over privatization.
Amid Tuesday's 10,000-strong demonstration, protesters set fires to garbage bins and smashed metro station entrances, throwing the chunks of marble at riot police. The general strike shut down public services, disrupted transport, and reduced hospitals to emergency staff.
And some observers are concerned about a new popular explosion of violence come October, as the carefree summer months recede and Greeks are faced with a fresh round of layoffs, slimmer salaries, and value added tax (VAT) at 21 percent.
"We've remained unpaid for six months and now we can't pay the debt on our credit cards," says Tratras, the former Olympic Airways employee. "Once this anger spills over, it'll be unstoppable."


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1972 Romance Comic Book Contest - "The Woman I Want To Be!" from DC's Falling in Love
Not only do I love the stories of the romance comics, I love the stuff in between the stories, including the contests that were held to engage with readers. The following pages are from a contest that was held in Falling in Love called, "The Woman I Want to Be." Readers were encouraged to write in about their future plans, hopes, and dreams for a chance to win $5.00 (equivalent to approximately $25 today).
National Periodical Publications asks: "Do you look forward to a happy marriage? Or a successful career?"
The contest's first winner, 15-year-old Alice Evans declared to the DC editorial staff and fellow readers, "I really feel that I could manage both a home life and a business career, and I want to grow up to be the kind of woman who does."
The second first prize winner, Eve Davidson had the greater good in mind when she wrote, "I want to be the kind of woman who extends her love beyond her own home. I hope to have a happy marriage and a family, but I would also like to do something for the world."
The final winner of "The Woman I Want to Be!" contest was a young lady named Frieda Margolin who shared that along with marrying a "fine man," her dreams included "...working hard in school to get good grades, so I can go on to a college with a good veterinary school. That way I'll earn money as a vet so I can get my own farm someday."
These letters are quite moving, no?! It is so cool that they are not only pages of text, but documents that give a view into the audience of conscientious young ladies who were reading romance comics in the '70s! Not only do I wonder if these young women achieved their goals, I have to wonder if DC held on to all their letters in their archives or if they were regarded as throw-away pieces of everyday business? Either way, I definitely feel lucky that we have these three responses to treasure!


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The good people at Daily Intel caught up with NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly at a cocktail party before last weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner and they asked the city's top cop about the mounting calls for him to run for mayor. Mr. Kelly, who has faced mounting criticism this year, quipped he was having enough trouble holding on to his current position.
"I'm the police commissioner. I'm running for police commissioner," Mr. Kelly said. "I want to hold on to my job. I don't know — I might be out the door!"
The reporter pressed the point and Mr. Kelly admitted he was thinking about the possibility of a mayoral run.
"I'm still contemplating that," he said.
Conservatives, including State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox, and the editorial page of the New York Post, have been pushing for Mr. Kelly to run. Supermarket mogul John Castimatidis, the other man widely named as a possible Republican candidate, has said he would stay out of the race if Mr. Kelly makes a move and that he personally "urged Ray to run."


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Creating 2D and 3D charts is one of the most common uses of computer graphics. Such charts can have wide applications in representing mathematical, physical, and economic functions in your daily life. Whether you are an engineer, a quantitative analyst, a teacher, or a student, you will end up dealing with charting applications to some degree.
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a next-generation graphics platform that enables you to build advanced user interfaces incorporating documents, media, 2D and 3D graphics, and animations. It is an ideal development tool that allows you to not only generate data, but also easily represent data graphically.
Practical WPF Charts and Graphics provides all the tools you will need to develop professional chart and graphics applications in WPF and C#. This book will be useful for WPF and C# programmers of all skill levels, providing a complete and comprehensive explanation of WPF's graphics capability and the creation of various charts, and paying special attention to the details of code implementation.What you'll learn Understand the types of charts that can be developed in WPF and how WPF can be used to maximum effect in their development Develop a wide range of charts that consist of not only simple 2D and 3D graphs, but also the multimedia elements, embedded documents, and animations now commonly found in cutting-edge applications Adapt the wide selection of fully working demonstration charts that are provided with the book and integrate them into your own web site for instant results Who this book is for
Practical Charts and Graphics is more than just a book—it's a powerful 2D and 3D charts and graphics package. You will find that many of the examples in the book can be immediately used in your real-world applications, and that many others will inspire you to create advanced graphical and sophisticated chart capabilities of your own.
This book is targeted at professional developers and those who are studying to become professionals. Its coverage is equally valuable to both groups, providing a strong reference for one audience and an excellent introduction to the other.Table of Contents Overview of WPF Programming 2D Transformations WPF Graphics Basics in 2D Colors and Brushes 2D Line charts Specialized 2D Charts Stock Charts Interactive 2D Charts 2D Chart Controls Data Interpolations Curve Fitting 3D Transformations WPF Graphics Basics in 3D 3D Charts with the WPF 3D Engine 3D Charts Without the WPF 3D Engine Specialized 3D Charts
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PITTSBURG — A record-breaking heat wave that thrust temperatures over 100 degrees Monday played a role in two large grass fires that threatened homes and burned hundreds of acres of land in Contra Costa County, fire officials said.
A stubborn wildland fire along Kirker Pass Road burned 492 acres, jumped a ridge to the north and made its way toward Pittsburg homes, though firefighters were had it under control around 6:45 p.m.. A second fire, reported near Concord Avenue and Vineyard Parkway in Brentwood, burned 247 acres before it was contained about 5:30 p.m., according to CalFire.
At the Kirker Pass Road fire in Pittsburg, two sheds and a barn were fully engulfed in flames. The three-alarm fire was first reported at 1:17 p.m. Monday, according to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District. Cal Fire reported the blaze was fully contained about 6:45 p.m., but only after 492 acres had burned.
Contra Costa Fire Protection District spokesman Robert Marshall said that he didn't know if the many downed power lines were the cause or a result of the fire. There's no evidence the fire was caused by human activity, he said.
The blaze threatened up to five homes and barns, according to Marshall. Helicopters from East Bay Regional Parks and Cal Fire battled the blaze overhead, and agencies on site included Concord Police Department, East Bay Regional Parks, East Contra Costa Fire, Con Fire and Cal Fire.
Residents from a cluster of homes nearby were evacuated, and Marshall said there are no known injuries.
In the Brentwood fire, which broke out about 3:15 p.m. near Ventura Drive and John Muir Parkway, 247 acres of grassland were burned by the fast-moving blaze, said Chief Hugh Henderson of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. No injuries were reported in the fire, nor were any buildings burned despite a brief threat to a subdivision off the Highway 4 bypass road.
Five units attacked the two-alarm fire by helicopter, and Cal Fire assisted in the effort, Henderson said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Kirker Pass Road remained closed for cleanup as of 9:30 p.m. Monday evening, but officials said they hoped to have it open by the morning commute.
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- Enable native purchases through Amazon, Facebook, and Pinterest.
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DT4281 Multimeter
Hioki - DT4281
The Hioki DT4200 Digital Multimeter Series consist of a complete lineup of 9 models ranging from professional to industrial to pocket meters, delivering a super fast response rate and safety features that take electrical testing to a higher level. The DT4221 is a pocket-sized digital multimeter designed specifically for electrical work requiring optimal safety, with 0.5% DC V accuracy and wide 40Hz to 1kHz AC V bandwidth.
- Max Current (A): 0.000001 (AC), 0.000001 (DC)
- Max Voltage (V): 0.001 (AC), 0.001 (DC)
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How a mentor makes a difference
Discover how Samantha Palmer's mentor experience as a graduate has shaped her attitude to her career and personal life.
Explore how Shell graduates start their career through our mentoring scheme. These mentors and mentee's explain the invaluable benefits of their partnerships.
Discover how Samantha Palmer's mentor experience as a graduate has shaped her attitude to her career and personal life.
Graduate Si Yng loves working with a mentor who gives her advice before she even knows she needs it.
Mounika's mentor taught her to get the most out of every task she does, big or small
As a female electrical engineer graduate, having a mentor was a key factor in graduate Lolwa coming to Shell.
Graduate, Maher says his mentor helps guide his career aspirations. Find out more about the benefits of a mentor.
Inah says Scott, her mentor, puts things into perspective and boosts her confidence. Find out how he's helped develop her career.
Elise is part of the Shell's mentoring program and is passionate about the role it plays in career progression.
Why does Tanya Lam, Finance Manager from Shell Singapore leave work every day with a smile on her face?
Engineer Krishna believes that it's important for graduates to define a clear developmental path. He discusses his mentoring role at Shell.
Find out how being a mentor benefits Symon Hoy, Site Maintenance Manager, and his mentee Lolwa Al-Sayegh both personally and professionally.
Discover how HR Vice President, Raoul's mentoring role has helped further motivate and energise him in his day-to-day work.
Scott provides mentee Inah, with tips to help guide and develop her career. Read Scott's story about mentoring Inah.
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Deaths! Interrogations! Plane crashes! Breakups! Weddings! Catfights! Sex dreams! TV had it all this year. From Desperate Housewives' fitting farewell to Fringe's powerful flash-forward, 2012 served up some remarkable hours of television, and we've assembled the top 25 episodes. Which ones made the cut? Tune in all week to see the full list.Here are Episodes 15-11. (Catch up with Episodes 25-21 and Episodes 20-16.)
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OXO Digital Leave-In Thermometer
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- Summary
The secret to cooking roasts and poultry to perfection is a reliable, leave-in thermometer. OXO's digital version lets you select USDA or chef-recommended temperatures for all types of meat, poultry and fish, and signals when the preferred temperature is reached.
- Digital thermometer provides accurate temperature reading for all types of meat, poultry and fish.
- Choose from preset temperatures for nine common types of meat, poultry and fish.
- Offers both USDA and chef-recommended pre-set temperatures, allowing you to choose based on preference.
- Provides an initial warning 10 degrees under desired temperature and signals again when desired temperature is reached.
- Large, easy-to-read LCD screen rests on counter for easy viewing while probe is in meat.
- Dual-function thermometer and 24-hour timer.
- Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures.
- Stainless-steel housing around screen and touchpad.
- Stainless-steel probe.
- Probe and cord nest inside base for compact storage.
- Takes two AAA batteries (included).
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- 7 3/4'' x 1 3/4'' x 2'' high.
- Made in China.
- Use & Care
- Hand-wash.
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UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3–5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
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Orders received by 9:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by rocketmatt from works great then gives up its ghost i was pleasantly surprised with the accuracy and ease of use. used it with confidence probably 1 to 3 times a month for about a year to a year and a half, then i just quit! there is no troubleshooting guide that comes with it, and so do not know if calibration is needed or if the control/ readout unit is under engineered for longevity.Date published: 2016-09-28Rated 4 out of 5 by funnycook from Great for about a year I like it when it works, but have gone through 3 of these. When they work, they work great and are easy to use. The temperature is pretty accurate. But usually after about a year, either the probe doesn't work or the unit stops working. I've tried others and went back to this, but expect that it won't work forever. Need to work on product durabilityDate published: 2015-12-26Rated 5 out of 5 by Maepire from Husband's Favorite Gadget Our other thermometer died...dark days in our household. I got my husband this one for his birthday because some friends of ours recommended it. He loves it and uses it "almost" daily (he is very picky about meat done-ness). OXO products never disappoint.Date published: 2015-02-17Rated 5 out of 5 by GatorChic from Favorite Kitchen Tool Surprised by the less than favorable reviews - purchased this a couple of years ago and it quickly became my go-to kitchen tool. So accurate that when turned on, it actually registered the temperature inside our house before placing it into meat for cooking! The product only lasted about two years and then suddenly died. However, it was used multiple times a week for two years - a great investment!Date published: 2014-11-21Rated 1 out of 5 by Hollon from Don't buy it! It worked great and was very accurate, but completely quit working after approximately six months.Date published: 2014-10-20Rated 5 out of 5 by CEMM from Love this thermometer I am so surprised by the other bad reviews of this thermometer. I just hopped online to buy a second one - we accidentally lit the first one on fire in a little grill incident. As with any thermometer you need to make sure you are putting the probe in the right place. Always the thinnest section of steak, always the middle of the poultry breast, etc. This tool has NEVER let me down and I have cooked perfect meats for years.Date published: 2014-02-01Rated 1 out of 5 by cinnybake from inaccurate I just threw mine away! I have had it for a couple of years. It never worked accurately. My Thanksgiving turkey was under cooked and my Christmas roast was over cooked. To make matters worse, this thermometer eats batteries like crazy- I had to change them after every use!Date published: 2013-12-29Rated 1 out of 5 by Fcccc from Doesn't work Does not function it is awful Reads 200 degrees when food is rawDate published: 2013-11-27


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Runaway Bride, Runaway Groom
Kelly has been engaged four times but says she gets cold feet before she makes it down the aisle. Rick, her current fiancé, proposed four years ago and is still waiting for her to set a wedding date.
What's at the root of Kelly's fear?
Chad and Candi have been engaged for over five years and have two children, but Chad says he's in no hurry to get hitched. He says weddings are too expensive, but Candi says he finds money to pay for the things he wants.
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Fee income from a variety of wealth management services provided by bank and thrift holding companies to individuals, families, business and nonprofits grew by 10.5% to some $99 billion in the first three quarters of 2013 over the same period in 2012, according to a new study.
The report, from Michael White Associates and Investment Professionals Inc., was based on data from all 6,891 commercial banks, savings banks and thrifts, and from 1,068 top-tier bank and thrift holding companies that were operating on Sept. 30.
Of the 1,068 BHCs, 573 engaged in wealth management activities.
The study found that 83% of the BHC wealth management programs were on track to earn at least $250,000 in 2013. Of those, 56% had double-digit growth over 2012, and 32% enjoyed growth of more than 20%.
"In the first nine months of 2013 compared to 2012, all components of wealth management showed positive growth," IPI president Jay McAnelly said in a statement.
McAnelly said optimizing all components of a wealth management program in the current economy was critical.
"Community bank wealth management and investment program managers especially must continue to strengthen retail distribution of these essential products and services to help their banks offset declines in traditional banking revenues such as service charges and net interest margins."
The report separated wealth management income into four main components, with 21% of 573 BHCs reporting earnings in each of the components.
- Investment advisory and banking income, with a 38% share, was the biggest contributor to wealth management income at $37.5 billion, up 14.1% from 2012
- Securities brokerage fees and commissions represented $32 billion, or 32%, of total BHC wealth management income, up 7.7% from 2012
- Up 8.3% from 2012, fiduciary activities represented $28 billion, or 28%, of total wealth management income
- Annuity income was the smallest contributor to overall wealth management income in 2013 at $2.5 billion, of 2.4%, up 7% from 2012
The report found that investment advisory and banking was the number one source of income for the largest BHCs with assets of more than $10 billion, but was only number three for those with less than $10 billion in assets.
Midsize BHCs with between $1 billion and $10 billion in assets generated most of their wealth management income from securities brokerage and fiduciary activities.
For banks with assets between $500 million and $1 billion, fiduciary was the most important source of income, and annuity income also played a larger role.
Following are the top five leaders in wealth management income as of Sept. 30.
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The area Taco John's is closed. It has been for quite awhile...so long that I don't even remember when it happened. A year ago? More? Who knows. All I know for sure is that Taco Tuesday, 6-pack and a Pound, and Nachos Navidad (in season) are no longer available to clog my arteries. I must now get my Mexican fix at home.
Not that creating homemade meals is a bad thing. After all, cooking is my passion, and, of course, most things that come out of my kitchen are infinitely tastier and more healthy than the Taco John's menu. In fact recently, a taco recipe from Food & Wine magazine caught my eye. Chipotle-Rubbed Salmon Tacos calls for simple ingredients that I almost always have on hand, and while Hubs is not a fruit salsa fan, even he had to admit that the Apple Cucumber Salsa was a perfect pairing. Both dishes earn bonus points with me for coming together quickly...almost in less time that it would have taken me to travel to the next town, hit the drive-thru of Taco John's, and return with a bag of that greasy dinner. I might even dare to say that Taco John's can stay closed when I have Chipotle-Rubbed Salmon Tacos On My Plate.
Chipotle-Rubbed Salmon Tacos
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
8 corn tortillas
kosher salt
1 avocado, mashed
1 avocado, mashed
Apple Cucumber Salsa (recipe below)
1 cup shredded cabbage
Preheat oven to 350°.
Whisk the mayonnaise with the lime juice.
Combine the chipotle powder with the orange zest, sugar, and season with salt to taste.
Rub each piece of salmon with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and then with the chipotle-zest mixture.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Wrap the tortillas in foil and bake for about 8 minutes, until they are softened and heated through.
Meanwhile, heat a grill pan.
Season the salmon with salt and grill over high heat until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
Gently break each piece of salmon in half.
Season mashed avocado with a little salt.
Spread the mashed avocado on the warm tortillas and top with the salmon, Apple Cucumber Salsa and the cabbage.
Drizzle each taco with the lime mayonnaise and serve right away. (Makes 8 tacos)
Apple Cucumber Salsa
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1/2 small red pepper, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
kosher salt, to taste
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The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) has announced that it is disbanding.
Though the hard-leftists that formed or were running it are likely to show up in some other venue and perhaps in a successor organization down the road (Update: or perhaps burrow themselves into the government, as NB commenter "Hunter 12" suggests), this is a moment to savor. Two twenty-somethings, acting entirely on their own, assisted later by a skilled mentor who knew the value of their work and how to maximize the mileage to be gained from it, brought down what had turned into a pretentious, intimidating, fraud-riddled wing of the Democratic Party's get out the vote effort. All that remains -- frankly more than should be allowed to remain -- is ACORN Housing Corporation. According to USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, whose related article is behind its subscription wall, is saying that ACORN Housing "has a separate budget and board."
In one last act of sympathy, most of the press is giving ACORN's leaders a chance to vent without rebuttal and in some cases supplying their own sour grapes. Here are some examples:
(The Associated Press, in an article written by Michael Tarm)
"It's really declining revenue in the face of a series of attacks from partisan operatives and right-wing activists that have taken away our ability to raise the resources we need," ACORN spokesman Kevin Whelan said.
... "ACORN has faced a series of well-orchestrated, relentless, well-funded right wing attacks that are unprecedented since the McCarthy era," ... (ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis) said. "The videos were a manufactured, sensational story that led to rush to judgment and an unconstitutional act by Congress."
ACORN's board decided to close remaining state affiliates and field offices by April 1 because of falling revenues, with some national operations will continue operating for at least several weeks before shutting for good, Whelan said Monday.
(The New York Times, in an article by Ian Urbina)
"For Acorn as a national organization, our vindication on the facts doesn't necessarily pay the bills," Bertha Lewis, the chief executive of Acorn, said in a statement.
(Ben Smith, in his own final sentence in a post at the Politico)
The collapse of the national group, though, reflects the impact of a conservative assault that never prompted any prosecutions.
(Reuters, in an unbylined item)
"ACORN has faced a series of well-orchestrated, relentless, well-funded right wing attacks," the group said in a statement announcing the moves.
A journey into the fever swamps brings forth Jason Leopold at Alternet (Remember? Unless it's an incredible coincidence that there's another unhinged guy by the same name, this is the Jason Leopold who just knew that Karl Rove's indictment in the Joe Wilson-Valerie Plame affair was a done deal), soooo predictably playing the race card:
The (O'Keefe-Giles) video was trumpeted by Fox News and other right-wing news outlets, starting a stampede in the mainstream press and in Congress, where a majority of panicked Democrats joined the herd in approving legislation to strip ACORN of federal funds. The stampede, which trampled ACORN and its mostly black and Hispanic organizing staff, soon pulled in President Barack Obama, who often has touted his work as a community organizer in his youth.
One exception to the failure to get reaction from sensible, non-leftist people is at CNN:
ACORN's announcement was welcomed by Matthew Vadum, senior editor of the Capital Research Center, a conservative think tank based in Washington. "I won't be shedding any tears," said Vadum, who said he has been studying the organization for years and written extensively on the organization. "ACORN is a thoroughly corrupt organization that abuses taxpayer dollars and breaks the law at every opportunity. To suggest that it was set up is laughable."
He added in a telephone interview, "For ACORN to claim that it's a victim of McCarthyism, as I've seen CEO Bertha Lewis do repeatedly, doesn't even pass the laugh test. It can't be taken seriously."
ACORN's McCarthyism whines don't pass the laugh test. Oh, but its demise does bring on a smile, along with a prayer of gratitude for the courage and brilliance of James O'Keefe, Hannah Giles, and Andrew Breitbart.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette provides more detail on the Pryor delay:
What? Seriously? I mean... we all understand that the surest way to murder your prospects for the NFL is to get "coached" by Jay Paterno, right?
The reason Pryor won't announce his college choice is Penn State.
"They're starting to creep up on me," Pryor said.
Pryor had said earlier in the week that Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State were his three finalists, but it was always believed Ohio State and Michigan were his top two choices. But he apparently is liking Penn State more and more.
"My dad likes them a lot," Pryor said. "He wants me to look into them."
Pryor also said his father doesn't see "the trust" in some of the coaches recruiting him that he sees in Penn State.
I think we're out, bizarrely. At this point Penn State is a much better option for Michigan fans, as PSU's class outside of Pryor is pretty crappy everywhere except linebacker, especially if this Shaw switch is legit (upon which more later). If there's any school in the country guaranteed to staple Pryor's butt to the bench for two years and then concoct an offensive scheme that minimizes his talents, it's Penn State.
Meanwhile: Rivals has pulled their story on Shaw switching to Michigan, and there are indications from PSU people that this isn't necessarily over. Woo Tony Hunt redux.
Update: Rivals, again:
Trotwood, Ohio, four-star running back Michael Shaw was expected to announce for Michigan during a 9:00 a.m. press conference this morning but has decided to wait until 1:00 p.m. after reconsidering his options. Shaw previously made a commitment to Penn State.Rivals says there's a "very good chance he picks Michigan."


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Great job: You made it to the third week! Now you get to invite back a wide range of colors, flavors, and textures to craft dishes for a healthier, happier you. Use Whole Living deputy food editor Shira Bocar's recipes, with gluten-free grains and protein-rich eggs to inspire smart eating strategies all year long. Remember, you can double some of the recipes so you have a full week's worth of meals (or recycle any of the previous week's recipes).
What to Expect: You may get an energy boost as you reintroduce carbs, but beware: Hearty grains may initially shock your system. This week will help you determine how great (or not) certain foods can make you feel.
By the Week's End: Research shows that new habits do still take practice, so stick to your happy and healthy new ways.
Toasted Coconut Muesli
Steamed Salmon with Fresh Herbs and Lemon
Avocado-Vanilla Smoothie
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Fibrous oats help stabilize blood-sugar levels. Enjoy them with calcium-rich almond milk: It has fewer calories than cow's milk and is packed with cholesterol-lowering flavonoids.
Steamed salmon may seem an odd breakfast choice, but try it! Packed with omega-3 fatty acids (good for your brain), salmon is rich in antioxidants (particularly anti-inflammatory carotenoids) and selenium. The protein will keep you full and energized for hours.
Now that you've made it this far, it's time to transform your relationship with food for life by keeping up the momentum up this week. Start your day off with a creamy, guilt-free smoothie.
Enjoy these cleansing recipes for lunch during Week 3.
Chickpea-Brown Rice Veggie Burger
Rice Noodles with Broccoli-Almond Pesto
Kale, White Bean, and Potato Stew
These tasty bean and brown rice meatless patties deliver a filling protein-fiber combo. Brown rice is a super whole grain to include in any diet: Just one cup delivers nearly one-third of the daily value of selenium, a mineral that helps fight free radicals.
With their pleasing nutty flavor, rice noodles are a nutritious, gluten-free alternative to wheat pasta. Use this pumped-up pesto to top eggs, beans, and whole grains. Broccoli's impressive amount of carotenoids sweep up cancer-inducing free radicals.
This week while you're fine-tuning your newly developed mindful habits pamper yourself! Book a massage, a facial, you name it. Find decadent, nonfood ways to reward yourself.
This vegetable stew leaves you feeling clean and fantastic.
You've made it this far -- you're a total trouper. Make it last with these wholesome dinner recipes.
Shiitakes and Brown Rice en Papillote
Quinoa with Poached Egg, Spinach, and Cucumber
Roasted Beets and Edamame and Arugula
Halibut with Sweet Potato Fries and Lime
Long used for healing in Asia, meaty shiitakes are one of the best foods to eat for health, boasting a special combination of antioxidants that boost immune function and lower oxidative stress in the body. Try substituting mushrooms for meat in meals -- it slashes calories and improves your well-being without leaving you hungry, according to a study in the journal Appetite.
Quinoa (an ancient seed) is an excellent source of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein, like eggs. Eggs are the best natural source of the nutrient choline and help fight inflammation.
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Work pure cooking techniques into your regular routine. Steaming, cooking en papillote (in parchment), and poaching all preserve flavor and nutrients.
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Hollywood stars may earn millions, but according to Forbes, there are at least 10 who work hard for their money.
In a ranking of stars who had leading roles in the most films over the last five years, none were also on the mag's highest-earning list — but thanks to their top-grossing films, all are household names.
Seth Rogen ranked No. 1 on the list, with 10 films that earned a total of $892 million over the last five years.
The comedian's releases in that time included "Superbad," "Knocked Up," "Pineapple Express," Observe and Report," "Funny People" and "Zach and Miri Make a Porno."
No. 2 was Morgan Freeman, whose work has included "The Dark Knight," "Batman Begins" and "Invictus," for which he earned an Oscar nomination. His nine films over five years earned $1.168 billion.
At No. 3 was Matt Damon, who starred in "Invictus," as well as films such as "The Bourne Ultimatum" and "The Departed." He made a total of eight films, which earned $696 million.
Another comedian, Will Ferrell, landed at No. 4, with eight films grossing a total of $607 million – from sports spoofs such as "Blades of Glory" and "Semi-Pro" to the more serious "Stranger Than Fiction."
Resurgent star Robert Downey Jr. rounded out the top five with seven films and a total of $788 million, including "Iron Man," "Tropic Thunder" and "The Soloist." His latest, "Iron Man 2," is due May 7.
Rounding out the top 10 were Samuel L. Jackson (seven films/$700 million), Sandra Bullock (seven films/$655 million), Meryl Streep (seven films/$547 million), Shia LaBeouf (six films/$1.3 billion) and Christian Bale (six films/$1 billion).
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text: The AXE COP saga began on a Christmas visit to see my family. My Father, a man with very healthy loins, has managed to produce a variety of children, ranging from me, a 29 year old comic book artist, to my 5 year old brother Malachai, a 5 year old boy genius, with four other siblings in between. During the visit Malchai was running around with his toy fireman axe and he said he was playing "Axe Cop." He asked me to play with him, and I asked what my weapon was... so he brought me a toy flute (actually a recorder). I told him I would rather be Axe Cop then Flute Cop, and he seemed just fine with being Flute Cop. The story that followed became more and more brilliant, until I couldn't contain myself and I had to draw the whole thing into a one page comic. From there the saga continued, and over the course of my week-long visit we cranked out the first four episodes of AXE COP. I posted the comics to my blog and on Facebook and they got great responses. I decided to give AXE COP a home on the internet here and attempt to continue the saga as often as I have time to draw them, and I can get Malachai to write them. For more info, go to AxeCop.com


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LOS ANGELES -- The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) presented its prestigious Chairman's Award to the U.S. Navy's first female African-American three-star admiral Feb 1.
Vice Adm. Michelle Howard, deputy commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, was recognized at the 44th NAACP Image Awards.
The NAACP Image Awards celebrates accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.
"Vice Adm. Howard is an inspiration for me and women of color across our country," said Roslyn M. Brock, chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors. "Her service and achievements as a top-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy have paved the way for girls and young women to know their dreams can become their reality."
Howard's father was an Air Force master sergeant, and gave her a firm foundation of discipline and respectability. At age 12, Howard wanted to follow her father's footsteps by joining the military. However, service academies did not admit women until 1976.
"I am sincerely touched and honored that the NAACP would choose to recognize me with the Chairman's Award," stated Howard. "I have been privileged to serve with our nation's sons and daughters who remain my greatest inspiration. NAACP Image Awards remind us that even when we can't find role models who look like us, television and the movies allow us to dream and believe that anything is possible. From belief comes faith the possibilities become real."
Howard entered the Naval Academy in 1978, which was the third class to accept women. Upon graduation, she served on numerous ships, and became the first African-American woman to command a ship in the U.S. Navy.
"For all of you who have written, composed, directed, produced or acted, you let us believe that we can reach for the stars. I accept this award for the Sailors and Marines, who continue to inspire me," said Howard.
NAACP was founded in 1909, and it remains the nation's largest civil rights organization. The organization's goal is to promote civil rights in their communities and equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.


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I've been thinking about posting this for a while. "Big Al" asked in this thread if anyone had made their own airbags, so I guess that's what prompted me .
I bought an Old Town Alagash 174 late last year and have been slowly outfitting it throughout the winter. I'm now looking forward to getting it on the water soon. I'm primarily interested in wilderness trips in Scotland and so wanted air bags to prevent posibly loosing a couple of grands worth of camping and climbing gear at the bottom of some loch.
I purchased 4 meters of vinyl covered fabric from a shop near Birminghams rag market. This worked out at £20. I also bought some storm proof nylon for another project - making a cargo net for retaining all the gear.
The vinyl is very thick and I was concerned about stiching it but my mothers "Brother" sewing machine coped reasonably well ; though I did break about 5 - "16" gauge needles. The sewing of the airbags and the cargo net took me about 3 weeks on and off in my spare time.
I made templates for the inner shape of the canoe from newspaper and the fabric is tripple stitched on the seams. I included some "tails" on the upper seams with eyelets for lashing them to the gunwhales. The images show this better. "A picture is worth a thousand words" . The bags are stashed with polystyrene chippings that were scrap from a project at work, though you can buy packaging chips to do the same thing. The chipings are contained in lots of smaller polythene bags, just to help with the flotation. Access to the bag inner is through a velcroed flap on the front, (black line in photo).....
I used bungee cord to lash the bags in place, there is a lip on the airbag so that it fits shuggly under the gunwhale. I bought stainless steel deck lacing eyes from a marine chandlers to hold the bungee. These are riveted onto the gunwales using a special "banana peel" rivet that distribules the load on the vinyl gunwale and stops any danger of them pulling through. I thought they were really neat
I also made an additional seat for my 2 daughters to sit side by side on. Being a bit of a perfectionist ; I wanted this to match the style of the exisiting seats. A friend owns a small timber business and he gave me a couple of lengths of white ash which were staind and varnished to match the existing seats. I had trouble locating a supplier for the webbing, which is the same herringbone weave as a car seat belt but only 40mm wide. I eventually found an ebay shop that stocked it. I'll list all my links at the end of this post.
I want an effecient means of lashing gear in place. Maybe I went over the top and it's not quite finished yet...
I bought some polyester net off the web and spent a few hours (lots according to my wife !) on the sewing machine edging these in with the nylon fabric I had bought. I've placed eylets in them at regular intervals for bungee cord and these then clip into place with hooks and stainless "D" rings which are rivited to the gunwhales....
The net is actually made in two seperate sections that velcro together near the carying yoke. This gives me extral flexibility to discard a section when the kids are using the central seat.
It's not quite finished yet. I'm thinking to steam bend some ash ribs to fit in the bottom of the canoe which I can attach a few more lashing "D" rings to. Maybe that's a bit of overkill ?
Well, I hope some of you out there found it informative. I've included the links of some suppliers here to help if you feel inspired .....
Links :-
Netting - http://www.allplaz.com/acatalog/Cargo_Netting.html
Barrels - http://www.smithsofthedean.co.uk/New%20Barrels.htm
Stainless Lacing Eyes - http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Cat_Disco...dard_4725.html
Stainless Lacing Hooks - http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~R...res_R2900.html
Stainless "D" Rings and retaining plates - http://www.sailcloth.co.uk
Banana Peel Rivets - http://www.prifast.co.uk/
Seat Webbing - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/e-SnugRug
Chippings for packing flotation bags - http://www.box-it-in.co.uk/product_i...uts-loose-fill (I didn't actually use these, but it was the cheapest supplier that i found).


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In my neighborhood tonight, chaos will reign. My neighbor, President Obama, will be staying in his part-time home just around the corner from me in Chicago. His occasional visits bring limited parking, random ID checks, and bomb sniffing dogs to our front lawn.
But on warm summer nights, the street takes on a carnival-like atmosphere. Neighbors come out to chat and I sometimes get to meet people from the next block. The Secret Service agents are friendly enough, and when the barricades go up and traffic halts, people get out of their cars to stretch and enjoy the novelty of the president driving down this normally quiet residential street. More often than not, we recognize someone and invite them to join us for a drink on our stoop.
It can be inconvenient if you happen to be walking your dog without identification. But he was once our neighbor, and it's all a part of living in this neighborhood.
But I'm not feeling all that benevolent these days, and I may forego my usual stoop-sitting tonight. The truth is, a much more serious chaos has reigned in too many of Chicago's communities following last week's announcement that 50 Chicago neighborhood schools would be closed.
The closings made national news briefly, just like the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, the sparkly teen wielding a baton in the inaugural parade for President Obama, her Chicago neighbor. She was also a neighbor of mine and lived about a mile from my and the president's homes.
Since Hadiya was killed in late January, the murders of 26 more teenagers did not make the news. Similarly, the brief blip last week about the largest number of school closings in the history of the country does not recount the anguish and dismay of 30,000-plus children and parents scrambling, wounded, and angry.
In Chicago, we grew up hearing that Chicago is "a city of neighborhoods," a patchwork of tightly knit, culturally distinct, and ethnically proud communities that together make up our city. While this may be an idealized re-definition of segregation, no matter where you live, you belong to a community. This attack on the most important of neighborhood institutions has left us collectively demoralized. We see ourselves on the nightly news, segregated, characterized by crumbling schools and random violence.
Despite our pride at the notion of being a unique "city of neighborhoods," people all over the country know about community. It's sometimes hard to describe as it shifts imperceptibly over the years. But we feel it, and we are bound to protect it.
The divide-and-conquer strategy of closures pits school against school. In this latest round, the initial hit list of 230 schools was pared to 120, then to 61, and eventually 50, while everyone waited anxiously, breathing a sigh of relief if their school was taken off the list.
Sadly, our neighborhood middle school was not spared, although its closure was postponed for one year so the current class could graduate. Miriam Canter Middle School was named for a local activist who envisioned a racially and economically diverse school dedicated to kids precariously perched between childhood and full-fledged teen madness. Many of the devoted teachers at Canter live in the community. Last month, an article in The Nation recounted the hearings that drew hundreds of weeping teens, angry parents, and concerned community members demanding to know why they would close such a clearly successful school.
This scene was played out all over the city. But then something happened – something that happens when communities feel threatened. Instead of feeling isolated and under attack, parents from closing schools organized, talked to each other. They began with a series of marches, challenging Mayor Rahm Emanuel to "walk the walk" their children will have to walk to their new schools. The mayor didn't show, but parents from around the city went from school to school in solidarity, sometimes 300 showing up in a neighborhood they may never have visited before.
They were retired teachers and students; union members supporting the thousands of lunchroom workers and engineers who would lose their jobs; grandmothers marched beside pierced and tattooed Occupy students; and parents of children in elite "selective enrollment" schools not on any hit lists who came carrying signs saying "Every Chicago Public School is My School."
I marveled every time I participated in one of these events. These people rallied because they know the binding institution in any community is the neighborhood school. This is known by businesspeople, promoted by real estate agents, accepted by children, and desired by most people.
The Board of Education says that demographics have changed, money is not there, and school closings are inevitable. They cluck sympathetically that "change is hard" in a tone so condescending I wouldn't dare try it on my teenager. But I suggest to them that they are the ones who must change.
For example, they did not visit Matthew Henson Elementary School, a so-called "underutilized" school with a population that is 100 percent low income, where 12 percent of the children are homeless. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials say it is only 32 percent utilized. However, in the "unused" classrooms, they have a parent resource center, a computer lab, a science room, a music room, a library, a full-service health clinic, and a visiting food pantry. Another classroom is used for small group interventions, and yet another serves as after-school space for teens.
When Henson closes, not only will the receiving school become overcrowded but these vitally needed services will not be available to the community.
Is this not shortsighted? Once upon a time in the baby boom years, this school may have adequately served a much larger population. I would argue, whatever the population's size, this school is adequately serving the needs of the community.
Unlike the Lawndale neighborhood where Henson is located, people in my neighborhood have a lot of choices when it comes to schools. In addition to quality public schools, we have a Montessori school, the elite University of Chicago Laboratory School (once attended by the Obama girls, schools chief Arne Duncan, and now Mayor Emanuel's kids), and a Catholic school. One of the reasons we were unsuccessful at keeping Canter open was that many of the students were from outside the boundaries. They come to this school from other neighborhoods because it is a safe school in a safe neighborhood.
As a community we welcomed them, but now we're told that we cannot.
The thousands of people fighting against this know it's not about boundaries and numbers, it's about what unites a neighborhood and how they relate to the one institution. Many of these schools are uniquely suited to the neighborhood and population.
What's happening is more than a news blip. The one-room schoolhouse changed with the changing needs of the population. It's time to seriously rethink how neighborhood schools and public education align with the democratic principles of freedom and inalienable human rights.
I know... change is hard, but it's time.


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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
a bento in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month & Chemo Duck :)
- two duck-shaped sandwiches, stacked, with a sprinkle eye and cheddar cheese bill
- ducky shaped whole grain cheese quackers
- duck-shaped cup holds organic yogurt covered raisins
- ducky cheddar cheese pieces
- grapes...uh, because Chemo Duck was founded by Gabe's mom...Gabe, Grape...uh, and cuz ducks like grapes? Work with me here! :)
- strawberry with duck pick (fine, it's really a penguin, but if you squint and turn your head to one side you can sorta see a duck!)
- a gold ribbon made of apricot fruit leather
Have you seen anyone flying their gold ribbons? On Facebook or Twitter? Gold ribbons are for Childhood Cancer Awareness. Share the news. :)
The original Chemo Duck was created in 2002 by my friend, Lu Sipos, when she discovered that her then one-year-old son, Gabe, had cancer.
Lu wanted to help her son understand what was happening to him as life became a never ending round of doctor and hospital visits. In an effort to help Gabe through this traumatic experience, she took a stuffed yellow duck that had been given to Gabe by a friend and gave it a makeover. She dressed it in blue hospital pajamas and added medical equipment such as a chemotherapy port and a blood pressure cuff to it – all items that Gabe could relate to. Her son immediately connected with the duck and began playing "doctor". He used the duck to administer treatment and role-play his way through new, frightening experiences. This helped Gabe to overcome his fears and feel less alone. Since then, it has been their mission to make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer by giving them their very own Chemo Duck to love through their foundation, Gabe's My Heart.
Gabe, with the original Chemo Duck:
If you have been a reader of this blog for any length of time you may remember our sweet Alex who is battling neuroblastoma.
The Chemo Duck Program had a feathered friend placed in Alex's arms the same week he was diagnosed with cancer.
Every day 46 children are diagnosed with cancer. Every day. :(
The Chemo Duck program currently receives an average of one request per day for a Chemo Duck.
Tomorrow I'm going to share with you how we can help put Chemo Ducks in the hands of more children coping with cancer. :)
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- Mrs. Keating said... [Reply to comment]
I've been reading your blog to get ideas for my students and my own children for lunch ideas - and then I saw this post and I knew I had to comment. I too have a friend Alex in my life who has Neuroblastoma (he's 14 months old). I can't wait to find out more about the Chemo Duck Program and what I can do to help. :)
- September 14, 2010 at 7:04 PM
- Jenn @ BentoForKidlet said... [Reply to comment]
I absolutely love this program! What a great bento to honor and spread the word :)
- September 14, 2010 at 8:25 PM
- Kelly Polizzi said... [Reply to comment]
wow melissa, you did a fantastic job! i truly hope there comes a day when cancer is stricken from the earth. What a victorious day it will be too. So many lives!
- September 14, 2010 at 8:29 PM
- -jessica said... [Reply to comment]
Great job! I love this lunch because it touches so close to my heart, because two years ago today my son was diagnosed with cancer at 2.5yrs old. Today he is cancer free, but it was a long hard battle.
- September 14, 2010 at 11:14 PM
- Sunni Sue said... [Reply to comment]
Ducks DO like grapes!
Chemo Duck is such a lovely idea, thanks for sharing it with us.
- September 15, 2010 at 2:12 AM
- jennifer little said... [Reply to comment]
Fascinating blog. This concept is completely new to me, but my son starts preschool in October. I have to start packing his lunches...I will be following your blog. Your on my blog roll!
- September 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM
- Mommyof2girlz said... [Reply to comment]
Awesome bento and thank you for sharing the information about Chemo Ducks with us. What a wonderful organization!
- September 15, 2010 at 6:36 PM
- the cape on the corner said... [Reply to comment]
wow, what a great lunch, and even better for its meaning.
- September 22, 2010 at 8:49 PM
- Jess said... [Reply to comment]
I'd like to recreate this bento - where did you get the duck shaped crackers?
- October 27, 2010 at 8:44 PM
- Melissa said... [Reply to comment]
Jess, they are made by Market Pantry (Target's house brand), stocked next to Goldfish crackers. They are called Chickadees, I think. :)
- October 27, 2010 at 9:02 PM
- Jess said... [Reply to comment]
Thank you!! My daughter's first birthday is less than two weeks away and I'm so glad to find things to work for the ducky theme!!
- October 28, 2010 at 5:51 PM


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In a newspaper column on Sunday, Sinead O'Connor called for the formation of a new Catholic church.Shall we start by honoring (sic) the Sacrament of marriage then Sinead?
"We need a church that honors the sacraments and does not dictate who God can love or not love," she said.
"If we stick to the sacraments and honor them fully, the rest will follow."
Her comments come after her recent announcement of the end of her third marriage to Steve Cooney (57) after eight months.
The 45-year-old had married her most recent husband on tour in Europe last summer.
The mother of four has often spoke about suffering from bipolar disorder.
Her new album "Home" is set to be released in June. The singer-songwriter is preparing for a tour of the UK in Ireland over the summer months.
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That someone is Mike Bogdan. Even though you've never heard of him, and he's never taken a swing or thrown a pitch at the major league level, he has had a bigger impact on baseball over the last several years than arguably any man – and definitely more impact than anybody playing for the Orioles.
So how does a low life real estate crook end up as the FBI's top informant regarding steroids in baseball?
Read the ridiculous story of Bogdan at the Smoking Gun.


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