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To describe Ed Ingalls, owner/president of Newington, Conn.-based second-generation Newington Electric Co. as "excited" about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and the infrastructure needed to support them is an understatement. In fact, Ingalls, an E1 master electrical contractor with 30 years of experience, compares the opportunity to add the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to his firm's list of services, which already includes commercial and residential electrical service/repairs and an electrical generator division, to the invention of the electrical standby — the light bulb. "That's what I tell people," says Ingalls. "It's been that many years in our industry that anything this big has come along, and we're all going to be able to capitalize on it a little bit."
Since he can remember, says Ingalls, electrical construction has consisted of only work in the commercial, industrial, or residential markets. He concedes that programmable logic controllers and fiber optics have added some interest, but nothing comes close to the excitement he thinks will be generated by EVSE installations, sometimes referred to as "EV charging stations" or even "chargers," despite the actual charger mechanism being located in the car itself. "Nothing has really come around that we can say, 'Hey, this is something new that we can capitalize on,'" he says.
Charge as Prescribed
According to Ingalls, electric cars are going to be big because as people buy them, they are going to need to charge them in locations in addition to their houses. "You bring the car home, you plug it in, and that's great, but I think we're going to see places such as hospitals, restaurants, and hotels — anyplace that wants to attract the EV crowd and be able to boast they're EV friendly — putting them in, and then it's going to snowball," says Ingalls. "As soon as McDonald's puts a few of these in along the Berlin Turnpike or along I-95, Burger King will be doing it next. They're all going to want to hang a sign out there that says 'we're electric car friendly.'"
Already, Walgreens, the Deerfield, Ill.-based pharmacy and retailer, plans to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at approximately 800 locations across the country by the end of the year, making it the nation's largest retail host (Photo 1). The charging stations will feature either a high-speed direct current (DC) charger that can add 30 miles of range in as little as 10 minutes of charging time, or a Level 2 charger that can add up to 25 miles of range per hour of charge.
Major markets expected to host these sites include Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Select locations in Florida, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington will also receive EV charging stations. Installation began in late July. Walgreens already has installations under way for EV charging stations at more than 60 stores across Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Chicago.
"Consumer interest and enthusiasm has been incredible, and we're excited to provide locations to charge up in neighborhoods across the country," said Walgreens President of Community
Management and Operations, Mark Wagner in a press release announcing the roll-out of the EVSE at the stores. "As more Americans embrace environmentally sustainable technologies, our convenient locations make us uniquely positioned to help address the concern around accessibility or 'range confidence.'"
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Walgreens will make up as much as 40% of all public EV charging stations across the country (click here to see Map).
Going for it
This summer, Ingalls put his money where his mouth is. On July 22, Newington Electric announced the launch of its EVSE division, Connecticut Electric Car. "We needed something in this economy," says Ingalls. "After three years of being dead in the water, it seems like we've got a break here. So I'm going after it."
Of Newington Electric's 18 service trucks, a few have been re-dedicated to the new enterprise (Photo 2). "We committed a couple of trucks, equipped them, and got them all labeled and lettered up," says Ingalls. "Now, we're starting to market our services to municipalities, shopping centers, and commercial management companies."
Since its launch, Connecticut Electric Car has installed two EV charging stations, including a Level 2 EV charging station at a condominium complex in West Hartford, Conn., and one for a commercial client. In addition, the division has fielded many questions from interested owners. "We've had quite a few inquiries," says Ingalls, who is currently in negotiations with several municipalities in the area and was also recently approved as a certified installer by one of the major EV manufacturers, meaning that when a dealership sells an EV, it will refer the buyer to Connecticut Electric Car for the installation of an EVSE. "We're pretty excited about it," Ingalls says.
Connecticut, where Ingalls' firm operates, does not currently offer any rebates for the installation of EVSE, but he is advocating for them with the State of Connecticut; Northeast Utilities, New England's largest utility system; and municipalities. "This would be a huge sales draw," says Ingalls.
However, there are federal and utility incentives — some offering up to 30% of the cost of installation — available now. Information about the rebates can be found at the DOE's website at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws/fed_summary.
In conjunction with the official launch of its electric car division, Newington Electric also put up an information website for customers. The site, http://ctelectriccar.com, provides information regarding rebates and specifications of the charging stations. "It's an informational site, as opposed to a selling site," says Ingalls.
In addition, electrical inspections may take a little longer than with conventional electrical construction projects. "Electrical inspectors aren't familiar with EVSE, so they're being overly cautious," says Ingalls, who states that the one consideration in installation is to follow the Article in the NEC that covers charging stations. "You have to figure them at 125% of the load," he explains. "There's an article in the NEC specifically for EV chargers that has to be followed to a T."
Customer Service
Ingalls, who is self-taught on the installation of EVSE, is confident the 15 electricians who work for Newington Electric will be able to pull double-duty as technicians for EVSE installations for Connecticut Electric Car, as well. After all, the work doesn't differ from electrical construction all that much. "It's all just electrical pipe and wire," Ingalls says.
Still, the electricians at the Washington, D.C., Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC), Lanham, Md., are receiving more formal training on EVSE (see Photo 3). In fact, after taking a course offered by the JATC, the licensed electricians who take the EVSE course will be certified to install the units in both residential and commercial applications.
In April, the Electric Vehicle Installation Training Program (EVITP) held its first "train the trainer" program. Fifty participants, among them Ralph Neidert, master electrician and assistant director at the Washington, D.C., JATC, were selected from major metropolitan areas around the country to attend a training session in Chicago and become certified EVSE trainers.
In June, Neidert held his first class, attended by 12 journeyman master electricians. He has plans for another session in September that will be open to the organization's membership. However, to be qualified to seek certification, applicants must have a journeyman's license and have completed an apprenticeship program. "This guarantees the minimum is five years of experience for a licensed electrician," says Neidert.
According to Neidert, once the actual installation begins, it is general electrical work. "The calculation of all that up to that point is a little different because, once these things start charging vehicles, it is a continuous load," he explains. "You don't just charge a car in 15 minutes, so there are aspects that need to be looked at as far as rating it as continuous duty."
For Level 1 and 2 stations, the standard connector is rated as J1772 (EVSE Standards Harmonization). "That's the standard on most vehicles," says Neidert, clarifying that the standard indicates the level of voltage and power. "I won't say 'all' because there's a lengthy list of them that I'm not familiar with, but the major manufacturers are all using the J1772."
Currently, the EVSE certification training isn't actually hands-on; however, there is a station installed in the classroom for students to examine. Additionally, through an EVSE manufacturer that has received federal funds, the JATC will receive four charging stations they will be able to install at their training centers — two at its main training center in Lanham, Md., and two at its satellite training center in Manassas, Va. These will be installed within the next two months.
In addition to technical skills, the JATC course covers customer service. "They're going to be dealing a lot with the public," says Neidert. "We want to make sure it's a pleasant experience for the customer — that when they buy this car, if they want to have a charging station installed at their home, it's a seamless process. The same goes for commercial locations."
This portion of the training involves the history of EVs and the stations as well as how to become certified by the EV manufacturers. According to Neidert, electricians included on the list will be notified by dealers to contact a customer so they can do a walk-through of the customer's property to figure out where they want their equipment and if their electrical service will need an upgrade. "Certainly, because it is so new, customers are going to have a lot of questions," Neidert says. "Part of this training is to make an expert out of these installers so they'll be able to answer some of those questions."
SIDEBAR: ESVE Standards Harmonization
Representatives from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., led a meeting on July 20 to discuss standards harmonization requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) systems in North America. Michael Mahan, EVSE section chair, stated in a press release, "EV manufacturers are looking for certainty in the design and performance of EV charging systems before they move ahead with large-scale production and distribution of EVs across North America."
During the meeting, representatives from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Association of Standardization and Certification (ANCE), and various Canadian, Mexican, and U.S. stakeholders focused on how to rapidly harmonize the following UL standards with CSA Technical Information Letters (TIL).
UL requirements for EVs:
- UL 2231, "Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle Supply Circuits: Part 1 General Requirements, and Part 2 Particular Requirements for Protective Devices for Use in Charging Systems"
- UL 2251, "Safety of Plugs, Receptacles and Couplers for Electric Vehicles"
- UL 2594, "Outline of Investigation for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment"
CSA Requirements for EVs:
- TIL D 33, "Interim Certification Requirements for Charging Circuit Interrupting Devices/Line Isolation Monitors Rated Up to 250V AC for use in Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment"
- TIL A 35, "Interim Certification Requirements for Electric Vehicle Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords"
- TIL I 44, "Interim Certification Requirements for Off-Board Charging System Equipment for Recharging the Storage Batteries of Electric Vehicles with Inputs and Outputs Rated 600V or Less"
- TIL A 34, "Interim Certification Requirements of Electric Vehicle Connectors/Couplers and Receptacles/Plugs for Use in a Conductive Charging System"


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Previously in this blog, we've been using two functions for finding generators for the group of symmetries of a graph. Both graphAuts2 and graphAuts3 use depth first search to find a transversal generating sequence - the only difference is that graphAuts3 does more pruning of the search tree, and so is faster.
A transversal generating sequence, remember, means this: If our vertices are labelled 1 to n, then we first try to find a symmetry that takes 1 to 2, then another that takes 1 to 3, and so on up to n; then looking only at those that leave 1 fixed, another which takes 2 to 3, then another which takes 2 to 4, and so on; then looking only at those that fix 1 and 2, another which takes 3 to 4, and so on; and so on. So the answer we get always takes the form of a series of levels - first, a set of symmetries taking 1 to some of [2..n], then a set of symmetries fix 1, and take 2 to some of [3..n], and so on.
Okay, so now suppose that we're doing our depth first search. Suppose that we have already found [[1,2],[3,4]], and [[1,3,2]]. Then in fact we don't need to search for a symmetry taking 1 to 4, because the two symmetries we know already generate one. Specifically:
> p [[1,3,2]] * p [[1,2],[3,4]]
So the point is that, as it happens, it was already possible to take 1 to 4 by repeated application of the symmetries we had already found to take 1 to 2 and 3.
Given a set of group elements, the orbit of a vertex is defined as those vertices that we can send it to by repeated application of the elements:
orbitV gs x = closure [x] [ (.^ g) | g <- gs ]
(This is using the closure algorithm that we defined previously. Recall that v .^ g means the image of v after action by g.)
This idea enables us to write an even faster graphAuts function. As before, we start by looking for symmetries that send 1 to 2, 1 to 3, and so on. However, this time, we don't bother to look for symmetries sending 1 to a vertex which is already in the orbit of the symmetries we have found.
An example will probably make this clearer. First of all, here is the full transversal generating set of symmetries of the cube:
> mapM_ print $ graphAuts3 $ q 3
The list consists of three levels: symmetries moving 0 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; symmetries fixing 0 and moving 1 to 2, 4; and a symmetry fixing 0 and 1 and moving 2 to 4. The sequence [0,1,2] is called the base for the TGS.
Now, here's what happens if we skip the search for vertices that are already in the orbit, using a new graphAuts function:
> mapM_ print $ graphAuts $ q 3
We still have three levels, with the same base, [0,1,2]. But in the first level, we haven't needed to find as many symmetries. After we found the 0 to 1 and 0 to 2 symmetries, we didn't need to find a 0 to 3 symmetry, because 3 was already in the orbit of the symmetries we had found. Then, after we had found the 0 to 4 symmetry, we didn't need to find the 0 to 5, 6, 7 symmetries.
> orbitV [ p [[0,1],[2,3],[4,5],[6,7]], p [[0,2,3,1],[4,6,7,5]], p [[0,4,6,7,3,1],[2,5]] ] 0
This new graphAuts function (I won't give the code, as it's really only a minor variation on the graphAuts3 function) is faster still, because we're now pruning the search tree even more.
However, it has lost the nice property of the graphAuts2 and graphAuts3 functions, that the returned list was a transversal generating sequence. Recall that a TGS made it particularly easy to work out the order of the group, or list its elements.
However all is not lost. We can easily reconstruct a TGS from the output of the graphAuts function. Consider that first level in the cube symmetries again. In the TGS, we had symmetries taking 0 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. The graphAuts function only returned symmetries taking 0 to 1, 2, 4. That was because it turned out that 3, 5, 6, 7 were already in the orbit of 0 under these symmetries. To reconstruct the TGS, what we need to do is, calculate the orbit of 0 under the 0 to 1, 2, 4 symmetries, but this time, keep track of the group elements as we go. For example, the reason 3 is in the orbit is that:
> p [[0,2,3,1],[4,6,7,5]] * p [[0,1],[2,3],[4,5],[6,7]]
Here's the code. We find the base "bs" by looking at the minimum supports (the least vertex that is moved) of the inputs. We then sort the inputs into levels, using this base. Finally, for each level, we use a modified version of the closure algorithm, that tracks not only where we've got to in the orbit, but also how we got there.
tgsFromSgs sgs = concatMap transversal bs where
bs = toListSet $ map minsupp sgs
transversal b = closure b $ filter ( (b <=) . minsupp ) sgs
closure b gs = closure' M.empty (M.fromList [(b, 1)]) where
closure' interior boundary
| M.null boundary = filter (/=1) $ M.elems interior
| otherwise =
let interior' = M.union interior boundary
boundary' = M.fromList [(x .^ g, h*g) | (x,h) <- M.toList boundary, g <- gs] M.\\ interior'
in closure' interior' boundary'
A set of generators from which we can reconstruct a TGS in this way is called a strong generating set, or SGS. (Strictly speaking, an SGS is relative to a base - we've been using the base that is implied by the Ord instance and the minimum supports of the elements.)
In practice, we prefer to work with SGS than TGS, because they're shorter. Since you can so easily reconstruct a TGS from them, they're just as useful.
I should admit that I'm sidestepping a few subtleties here. The take-home message is:
- A strong generating set is a set of generators for a group of a particularly useful form
- The graphAuts function gives us a strong generating set by construction
However, what we would like is, given just any set of generators for a group, to be able to construct a strong generating set. For that, we will need the Schreier-Sims algorithm. Next time, I'll show why this would be so useful, by looking at Rubik's cube.

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MEDFORD, Mass. – MIT made the short trip over to Tufts University where the No. 4 ranked Engineers scored a 248-119 dual meet victory over the Jumbos in men's swimming and diving action this afternoon. MIT won all but four events as it stayed undefeated this season in dual meet competition at 6-0. Sophomore Michael Liao (Newport Beach, Calif.) won three events to lead the Engineers.
MIT came out quickly and won the first four events. The Engineers took the top four spots in the 200 Free, led by senior Andrew Pierson (Wauwatosa, Wis.) taking the race in a time of 1:45.35. Junior Ron Rosenberg (Newton, Mass.) was also impressive for MIT, swimming a season best 52.72 to win the 100 Back race.
Liao won his first race in the 100 Breast, taking it in 59.04. He later captured the 50 Breast in a time of 27.71 before ending his day with his triumph in the 100 IM, touching home in 54.10.
Freshman Thomas Finn (North Potomac, Md.) was the only other multiple winner for MIT, taking a pair of races. He started by winning the first individual event of the day, the 1,000 Free, besting the field with his effort of 10:14.46. He then came back to take another distance event, the 500 Free, with his time of 4:47.03.
Sophomore Danil Tyulmankov (Stamford, Conn.) had a strong day in the diving events. His score of 291.23 in the 3-meter competition was an NCAA qualifying score and good for second-place.
Junior Brendan Deveney (Newtown, Conn.) swam a strong race in the 200 Back, winning the event with an effort of 1:56.38. He also recorded a second-place finish during the day, completing a 1-2 finish for the Engineers in the 100 Breast with Liao.
Other highlights for MIT were Freshman Ben Bauchwitz (Hershey, Pa.) taking the 200 IM in a time of 1:59.53, an event that saw the Engineers capture the top four places. Freshman Austin Fathman (Hamilton, Mich.) anchored the winning 200 Free Relay squad, turning in a 20.6 split as the team took the event in 1:25.48 to close out the meet.
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Jesus Appears to Fla. Woman During 'The Bachelor' (VIDEO)
A woman in Port St. Lucie, Fla., claims Jesus made a rather unique divine appearance by showing up in a cell phone photo she took during an episode of ABC's "The Bachelor."
Guera Maurice says she was watching the final episode of "The Bachelor" this week when she saw a design she liked on the screen.
When Maurice tried to take a picture of the design with her cell phone, however, the phone immediately died.
It wasn't until the next day that Maurice noticed her phone had risen again and was now working properly, but with a very strange image inside.
"When the phone (lit) up, I say, 'Oh my God.' I flip the phone now, and I see Jesus' picture," said Maurice. "I said, 'Oh my God, where did that picture come from?' I said, 'This is Jesus," and I was shaking."
In the image, the face of bachelorette Courtney Robertson is obscured by a white streak, which could be seen as a man with long white robe and a bearded face popping up in front of the part in Robertson's hair.
Maurice has said that any profit she receives from the photo will be donated to charity.
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In the meantime, she is keeping the photo in a gold locket to remind her of Jesus' presence.
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Led by the Preseason Pitcher of the Year, Kyle Heckathorn, the Owls received six of the 11 first-place votes outdistancing themselves from a bunched pack of Lipscomb, the 2008 conference champion, FGCU, the 2008 regular-season champion and Stetson. Lipscomb earned three first-place votes, FGCU and Jacksonville, slotted fifth, split the remaining two votes.
Lipscomb and FGCU tied for second with 95 points each.
Outfielder Jacob Robbins joined Heckathorn on the preseason All-Atlantic Sun team from the Owls. In 2008, Robbins hit .362, good for ninth in conference to go along with a .473 on-base percentage, which placed him fourth. Heckathorn finished last season with a 4-2 record and a 4.98 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 59.2 innings pitched.
Lipscomb's one-two punch of Rex Brothers and Brandon McClurg landed among the starting pitchers along with FGCU's Pete Woodworth. Brothers proved to be the A-Sun workhorse of 2008, leading the league with 97.2 innings pitched. He also paced the A-Sun with 96 strikeouts. He earned the win in the Bisons' upset of No. 8 Georgia in the NCAA Tournament. McClurg, whose 2008 included a no-hitter against Kennesaw State, finished with a 6-6 record and a 3.34 ERA, third-best in the A-Sun.
Woodworth shared conference lead in wins, seven with two of his former teammates, Casey Coleman and Richard Bleier. He finished with a 7-3 record with a 4.27 ERA. His teammate, second baseman Mikel Alvarez made the team as one of three sophomores on the All-Atlantic Sun team. He hit .345 as a freshman.
Stetson, fourth in the poll, placed the most individuals on the preseason team with three led by the Player of the Year, Jeremy Cruz. Cruz earned that honor, as a well as a place among the outfielders, with unanimous support from the coaches after a 2008 campaign that included a .404 average, third in the A-Sun, and a .704 slugging percentage to lead the league. He ranked among the top eight in seven additional categories, on-base percentage, hits, runs, home runs, RBI, doubles and total bases. Cruz earned a spot on the Louisville Slugger Preseason All-America Team and is on the Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List. The left side of the Hatters infield both made the team with 2008 Freshman of the Year, Robert Crews patrolling the hot corner and Casey Frawley earning the nod at shortstop.
Jacksonville edged out its River City rival UNF for the fifth spot. The Dolphins catcher Jeremy Gillan landed on the preseason team by virtue of his 2008 season that included a .377 average and 60 RBI, both ranked fifth in the A-Sun. He gunned down 17 would-be base stealers, tied for second in the league.
Belmont, seventh in the preseason poll returns its slugging first baseman, Derek Wiley. Last year, he established a Bruins single-season record for home runs with 17. He has hit 41 in his career, good enough for the Belmont record and he needs 13 to pass former Stetson star Frank Carr for the Atlantic Sun all-time record. His teammate, Jimmy Stanley, earned the nod as the conference's top closer. Last year he closed out six wins with a 2.30 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 27.1 innings pitched.
Mercer and All-Atlantic Sun designated hitter Joe Winker took eighth in the poll with Campbell and Ryan Hamme taking ninth. Winker hit .351 with 35 RBI and Hamme hit. 349 with 13 stolen bases. Hamme posted a .450 on-base percentage, seventh in the A-Sun. USC Upstate and ETSU rounded out the poll.


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Spyke sets new record for climbing all the Munros
Starting on Sunday 25th April 2010 with Ben More on Mull, Stephen Pyke (aka Spyke) set himself the challenge of climbing all Scotland's 3,000 ft hills, better known as the Munros, in a continuous round under his own steam - on foot, by bike and paddling a kayak.
On 3rd June, just 39 days 9 hours and 6 minutes later, Spyke touched the summit cairn on Ben Hope in Sutherland to complete the fastest round of the Munros. The previous record was 48 days 12 hours set by Charlie Campbell in 2000.
Spyke is keen that his journey through the Highlands can inspire and encourage people to join the John Muir Trust – the UK's leading wild lands charity. Please take time to read more about the JMT and even if you decide not to join you can support their valuable work by donating to the Trust at the following Just Giving Page.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Day 2 - Glenfinnan to Fersit
Spyke reached Fersit at 8.15pm this evening, and is staying at the Tulloch Station Lodge tonight.
9 comments:
- Charlie Campbell said...
Nice One Stephen, forget about Gulvain, it will be easily picked up in the weeks to come. Day Two and already you are two hills in front of what I did - the GlenFin 2 eluded me on day 1, never mind the Gul. Keep plodding on, and get through the next big days - I can't promise any enjoyment but the nutter they call Manny Gorman may join you in his own backyard, around Laggan et al...(Honest most Westies are normal (ish).
One day at a time, as the song goes...
- April 26, 2010 at 11:07 PM
- Archie said...
Hi Spyke - you don't know me and I don't know you but I'll certainly be following your progress with interest as will many others who don't post comments. A very impressive start, good luck with the rest of the trip, enjoy the good days and keep slogging it out when the going gets tough.
- April 26, 2010 at 11:28 PM
- Bryon McEwan said...
Well done Spyke, the other McEwans and myself wish you well and will be following your progress daily. Nice to see that you actually started..... on time! - virtually unheard of in all of the 15 odd years I've known you ;-).
- April 27, 2010 at 10:31 AM
- philcheek said...
Spyke,Good to see you underway & that the paddle went smoothly.Though with Tony Hammock looking after you you were always going to be in safe hands.
Don`t forget to have the support team keep us up to date with any changes in rote/schedule so we know where to join you.And if any gaps in the support appear let me know 7I`ll see if I can get up to cover.
Phil Cheek
- April 27, 2010 at 2:22 PM
- Tom Brunt said...
Enjoying following your progress on the blog. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you in Torridon.
- April 27, 2010 at 5:28 PM
- John Kynaston said...
This sounds a great challenge and I look forward to following your progress.
- April 27, 2010 at 8:50 PM
- Jonathan said...
All the best Spyke
Im up in Skye when you are scheduled to be their, I will keep my eyes open for you around about Blaven. The best of luck mate,you will get the result you are after
- April 27, 2010 at 9:25 PM
- ALAN LUCKER said...
Wow that is a big day. I did the Ramsay round last year and know how tiring the leg over the same hills is. Respect. Keep up the good work. good luck.
- April 27, 2010 at 11:29 PM
- Pete said...
Good luck Spyke. It took me 10 years and that was without all the cycling and paddling. You're obviously superfit already but the one time I tried doing an intensive burst I got shin splints after 10 continuous days and had to sit on a Greek beach for a few weeks to recuperate!
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QMJHL Roundup:Miceli scores in shootout as Victoriaville holds off Rouyn-NorandaNHL.com @NHLdotcom
Angelo Miceli saved the Victoriaville Tigres from some embarrassment on home ice.
Miceli scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Tigres beat the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 6-5 in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Wednesday.
Miceli also scored in regulation for Victoriaville (24-23-8), which blew a 4-1 lead. Philippe Haley scored twice for the Tigres, while Carl-Antoine Delisle and Philippe Maillet added singles.
Allan Caron, Gabriel Slight, Maxime St-Cyr, Nikita Kucherov and Sven Andrighetto replied for the Huskies (31-21-3), who scored twice in the third to force extra time.
Elsewhere in the QMJHL it was: Val-d'Or 4, Sherbrooke 2; Baie-Comeau 4, Chicoutimi 1; and Gatineau 9, Cape Breton 1.
At Victoriaville, Que., Haley's second goal 33 seconds into the second period on a power play gave the Tigres a 4-1 lead.
Andrighetto and Slight each scored on the power play to cut the deficit to one, but Maillet put Victoraville back up 5-3 with a short-handed goal heading into the third.
Rouyn-Noranda then rallied with a goal at 1:39 by Kucherov, and Caron's goal at 9:53 tied the game to eventually earn the Huskies a point from the result.
Tigres goaltender Brandon Whitney made 27 saves, while Alexandre Belanger stopped 24 shots for Rouyn-Noranda.
Foreurs 4, Cataractes 2
At Sherbrooke, Que., Anthony Richard scored twice to lift Val-d'Or (30-22-3) past the Cataractes (13-34-7).
Drakkar 4, Sagueneens 1
At Baie-Comeau, Que., the Drakkar (36-14-5) opened up a 2-0 lead in the first period to overcome a 37-save performance by Christopher Gibson for Chicoutimi (24-26-5).
Olympiques 9, Screaming Eagles 1
At Gatineau, Que., Emilie Poirier had three goals and an assists as the Olympiques (26-25-3) chased Cape Breton (11-35-8) off the rink.


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As a recently returned to work, exclusively breast feeding mom, these two products are total life-savers. I'm not always certain how essential it is to "sterilize" my breast feeding equipment when at home since, in theory, thoroughly washing my equipment with hot, soapy water should make it clean and sterile enough for my 4 month old. And the Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags are not a replacement for soap and water cleaning, but rather an additional step. However, for the overly-cautious mom, or for a mom like me who does a lot of travel for work and finds herself in situations (like having to wash breast pump equipment in the hotel sink) where the cleanliness of the cleaning environment is questionable, the steam bags are much easier to use and more convenient than plug-in counter-top sterilization units. The box comes with several bags and each bag may be used up to 20 times, so it is also a great value as compared to the pricey plug-in units.
The Quick Clean™ Breastpump & Accessory Wipes make pumping on the go so easy, and seem to clean my manual pump better than soap and water - which sometimes leave a sticky film behind. I used these when attending a two-day long, busy conference, which allowed me to bring one small hand pump and discreetly express every two hours with total ease and no need for spending all my time in the bathroom scrubbing the equipment down. I've purchased several more packs of these and keep them in my diaper bag along with my manual pump so that I'm always prepared.
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Mom Rating: A
Reviewed By: Resident Mom™ Mary
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Quick Clean™ Breastpump & Accessory Wipes
The wipes are great for a working mother on the go. I use them to clean each of the pieces of my pump while at work since I don't have access to a sink to wash them. They also work great when in a time crunch for cleaning the pump as they easily wipe off the excess milk residue on each of the pieces.
Pros: Easy to use, convenient to travel with
Cons: Pricey
Mom Rating: A
Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags
The steam bags are difficult to use. The instructions were hard for me to follow and I ended up getting water spilled all over my microwave and counter. I didn't feel as though my pump pieces were cleaned very well afterwards. I much prefer using the clean wipes and then a bottle steamer to clean my pump parts.
Pros: Great concept
Cons: Doesn't work well
Mom Rating: D
Reviewed By: Resident Mom™ Lauren
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I am a working mom so I end up using my pump allot. Which means cleaning it a lot. I love the Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags because they give me the confidence that my pump pieces are sterilized with out all the muss and fuss of getting out a big pot and boiling everything all the time. You get 5 bags in each box, but you can use each one 20 times. And there is even a place on the back of the bag to mark off each time it used so you can keep track easily. I also love that the instructions for use are on the back, so i don't have to give separate instructions when i take them to grandma's or the sitters ( I have started using them to sterilize my bottles too). Another great bonus is that since steam is already well on its way to evaporating, once you take your items out of the steam bag they dry completely in just a few minutes so you don't have to worry about them getting contaminated with something as they dry! I will definitely continue to use these.
I also reviewed the Quick Clean™ Breastpump & Accessory Wipes, I have found them to be invaluable. I think every mom should have a pack in with their breast pump. They are perfect for those "oops" moments, you know when you're assembling your pump and somehow a breast shield has ended up on the floor. With the quick clean wipes all you have to do is pull out a wipe, wipe off your breast shield, and either let it dry or rinse it off with water and your good to go. I used to just pump and dump when that happened, and i always felt like it was such a waste. Now even if i am having a klutzy day i still have plenty of milk to bring home.
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Cons: None
Mom Rating: A to both!
Reviewed By: Resident Mom™ Tara
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Quick Clean™ Breastpump & Accessory Wipes
As a stay at home mom I usually just wash my breast pump parts in hot soapy water but these wipes came in handy this past week! I was on the go and threw these in my pump bag! Easy breezy! The wipes do not require water, this makes it easy for use at the office, in the car or anywhere! The wipes are extra thick and are the perfect size. I used one to wipe two breast shields and two collection bottles. I even used these wipes when I was at home a few times instead of soapy water because they dried immediately after cleaning, rather than waiting for the parts to air dry…I will definitely be purchasing these wipes when I run out because it made my life easier…plain and simple.
Pros: Convenient
Cons: Pricey
Mom Rating: A
Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags
This is one of my favorites, because it makes life so easy. I throw the breastpump parts in the bag, add 2 ounces of water, seal, microwave and voila! Clean parts in a snap! The bags are reusable so you really get your money's worth. I can't stress enough to follow the directions strictly, you will warp your parts if you use to little water in the bag…the bag clearly states this, overall a great product!
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Wide margin of error
Mom Rating: A
Reviewed By: Resident Mom™ Melanie
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I'm a nursing mother and a college student. Therefore, products that are easy to use and can save me time are important to me. On days that I am at school, I have to do a lot of pumping to keep up with my little one. I don't have much time because I need to pump on breaks during and between classes. Also, I pump in my car, so I do not have access to soap and water to clean my accessories. The Quick Clean™ Breastpump & Accessory Wipes are the perfect solution. I was a little nervous about just wiping them between each use. However, the wipes work great, with just a quick wipe, the accessories are clean and ready to use the next time I pump. I highly recommend the wipes, especially for moms who work or go to school and are limited in the time they have available to pump and possibly do not have access to soap and water.
The Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags are a must have for busy moms too. When I am at home in the evenings I wash all my accessories with soap and water. I then pop them in the microsteam bag and put them in the microwave for a few minutes. I then let the plastic pieces dry over night. I really like the peace of mind that I get when I use the microsteam bag. If I just hand wash them, I worry that I do not get them clean and disinfected enough. Well, now that I have the microsteam bags, I am confident that my accessories are thoroughly cleaned. Sometimes I can't quite fit everything that I need to disinfect into one bag, so it would be helpful if the bag were a little larger. The instructions are printed on it, so it is easy for my husband and caregivers to use the bags when I am away. The bags are reusable up to 20 times and there is a place right on the bag to track usage. In summary, the wipes and microsteam bags get my highest endorsement.
Pros: Both products are very easy to use and save time
Cons: Wipes are a little pricey; Microsteam bag could be a little larger
Mom Rating: A
Reviewed By: Resident Mom™ Lensa Resident Mom™ Says:
Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags
These are awesome! You can sterilize breast-pump parts, binkies, and bottles and more in these convenient reuseable bags. I will continue to use these.
Pros: 5 bags per box. Use each bag 20 times- although I found no problems using them more more than 20 times.
Cons: They are disposable so you do have to buy more.
Mom Rating: A+
Quick Clean™ Breastpump & Accessory Wipes
These are a great idea and a great help with pumping at work or while traveling! They clean breast pump parts, and more. You won't have to worry about breast pump parts starting to smell after pumping on those hot days at work! Not quite sure how to clean the small holes in the breast pump parts with out something small like a chopstick to get into the small parts. I found these wipes were great when used with a chopstick to get tiny holes cleaned; then used the Micro Steam bags when I got home to thoroughly sterilize my breast pump parts.
The directions say you can just wipe breast pump parts, let them air dry and they are ready to use again-I always found residue on the parts so I generally (sometimes I didn't, especially when I forgot parts at home) rinse and sterilize them in Micro Steam bags before I use them again. Really convenient when pumping at work & a time saver when you get home (I don't have to waste time washing 3 sets of parts when I get home, I get to spend that time with my baby instead!). The wipes are thick and durable. One wipe (or a half a wipe) can clean all parts used for a pumping session. Really great when you only have one set of parts, or forget to put your extra pumping parts in your bag, just wipe and reuse your parts for the next pumping session. I will continue to use them regardless of the cost. I do not have time to wash parts at work & with pumping 3 times a day I feel better knowing that breast milk isn't drying & growing bacteria on my breast pump parts!
Pros: 24 THICK wipes in a package; non bleach, non alcohol; can be used for more than just breast pump parts; time-saver when used for your breast-pump parts; you can cut the wipes in half to make them last longer!
Cons: Don't get the holes & small areas of breast pump parts cleaned unless you use a chopstick or something to poke the wipe into the holes; can be costly if you go through a lot; leaves a residue on pump parts when the wipes is really wet.
Mom Rating: A
Reviewed By: Resident Mom™ Linda
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I live in Louisiana, but my job is in California and luckily i got these samples right before my first trip back to LA after maternity leave. It was great because at home I have the luxury of using a bottle brush and soap and letting them air dry on a towel. But with traveling I didn't have access to that. So I pumped and then used the wipes and then took them to work where I was able to stick them in the microwave and disinfect them, which worked great! At work I did get to wash them out with soap, but it was so handy to have these wipes on hand when I couldn't. And I travel a lot so this is really great to help me keep pumping. Because we all know the more obstacles you have to pump, the easier it is to quit. The microwave bags are very effective, you just need 2 oz of water and about 3 min in my microwave (varies by microwave). But each bag can be used 20 times, so the box may hold 5 bags,but that's really 100 uses, which is literally amazing for the price! And you have the satisfaction of knowing they're disinfected without boiling a pot of water and waiting.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
Mom Rating: Overall rating for me on both are A. Great items!
Reviewed By: Resident Mom™ Katie Resident Mom™ Says:
Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags
I love the steam bags!! I bought several bottle/pacifier disinfectant contraptions, but they were so bulky and not user friendly. I prefer the Medela steam system. I love the ease of the product while traveling. I have bought several for myself and for gifts for my new mom friends! I had a difficult time remember to cross off the number of times I used the bag. That is the only problem I had. LOVED this!!!!
Pros: Portability
Cons: None
Mom Rating: A
Quick Clean™ Breastpump & Accessory Wipes The cleaning wipes were really nice to have at work. They were handy to use in between pumping sessions. However, the product says clean without having soap or water, but I had to rinse off the various parts of the pump with water. I was hoping I would be able to clean the pumping equipment in my room without having to carry the equipment around the school where I work. Unfortunately, this product did not live up to the claims.
Pros: Handy
Cons: Still had to use water
Mom Rating: B
Reviewed By: Resident Mom™ Laila
Resident Mom™ Says:
I LOVE the Quick Clean™ Breastpump & Accessory Wipes! When I pump milk at work I usually have to sit in my car just to have peace and privacy. The wipes are great for me because I can just wipe everything down and leave my stuff in the car and don't have to worry about rinsing everything out in the break-room with everyone watching. I can use one wipe and be able to clean my entire pump(manual) and the bottle so no milk residue sits until I can get home and wash everything and they don't even leave streaks or residue. I will def. buy these in the future and recommend them to everyone! Plus these can be used on just about anything (great to have for changing diapers at a public restroom!)
The Quick Clean™ Micro-Steam™ Bags are great to use maybe when out of town or in place of boiling parts in a pan or using a bottle sterilizer. Very simple to use, quick, and each bag can be used over and over!
Pros: Both items are very easy and fast! Good for a working mom of four!
Cons: Pricey, but worth it!
Mom Rating: A+


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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:45 pm
Post subject: Dream SF Bay Access Spots / Improvements
OK, time to dream a bit. Why the heck not?? What if we had a serious chunk of money to work with? Where could we make huge impacts on access improvements?
I have an idea/dream. If you have others, let us hear 'em.
THIRD AVENUE PARK--a dream
*Partly modeled after the Hatchery in the Gorge where the parking and rigging areas actually parallel the sailing/kiting area for a long distance -- allowing many places to rig, park, hang out...ie: the correct orientation unlike the current parking lot at Third Ave! (The best we could do, but not ideal.)
*Due to the extreme popularity of Third Avenue, this one gets a high priority tag here in dreamland.
The Year is 20XX, windsurfers and kiteboarders, with the critical help of a few of them coming forward with large amounts of cash forming a well-funded Trust, wrestle the lease for the golf course property out of the golf course's hands. The City of Foster City is happy. The golf course moves elsewhere where the land is cheaper, and they are happy.
The new Third Avenue Park features a sandy beach running from the upper "mud flats" kite launch down to the current beach. The latest in land-use planing practices provides a new park with extremely numerous close-to-the-water parking spots, plenty of windbreaks, appropriate trees and landscaping, rigging areas galore, picnic tables & BBQs, lots of real restrooms & showers, a little playground for da kids, and even an over-night camping area. A ranger is on site most of the daylight hours. Parking is free because all costs are paid through the Trust. For camping, there's a reasonable nightly fee. Visiting sailors and kiteboarders come from far and wide. Our access is secure and very-long term.
Nice dream? Yes.
Impossible? Naw. With our professional, innovative and sometimes very wealthy local community of windsurfers and kiteboarders, this is NOT impossible.
Thoughts? Other ideas? Ideas for other spots? Let 'em fly.
Some of these may even be possible some day - either through getting very wealthy individuals interested...or in some cases, simply working through the channels. SFBA (SFBA.org) works hard on SF Bay access year-round...but some of these ideas may go beyond what SFBA membership dues can achieve...
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:56 pm
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The google boys are kiters, they jet to maui & the gorge all the time to kite. Perhaps they would be interested in this project. They could cut their carbon footprint for all that jet fuel and green up the area, perhaps a windfarm to charge their new fleet of electric cars so they can write it all off on their taxes.
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Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:02 pm
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I dream of a hose at Haskins.
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Posts: 59
Location: Haight Ashbury SF
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:03 pm
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A gondola from the front porch to the embassy launch would be nice. Keep the ratty rip rap unfriendly to prevent the place from being over run by the beautiful-but-tender-footed.
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Posts: 130
Location: East Bay
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:22 pm
Post subject: dream land
Local governments have the power to purchase property for recreation. Or maybe Bill Gates or American Express (which is running a contest) would like our ideas. My daydreams involve the land right next to the Pittsburg boat launch. Use the narrow strip of land just west of the boat launch and west of the channel that runs out to the river. Out by the river could be secure parking, a decent launch ramp, and rigging area. The atmosphere of Pittsburg's marina area could improve thanks to the new entertainment. This could spark an improvement of the whole community (which needs the help). Whenever I take the freeway out to the delta on a windy day, I can see the white caps on the river right at this spot. It should be set aside for windsurfing and made accessible. Right now, there's just a path out to the river and so you can't park near the water, it's too dangerous to leave your vehicle unattended, and you can't launch off the rocks along the river. But this would be a very sweet place to sail in the East Bay. It is one of the windiest places and would be more convenient than driving over the Antioch bridge to the delta.
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Location: East Bay
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:49 pm
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You can Google "Riverview Park, Pittsburg, CA" to see one location that the local government already has, but the best spot would down at the end of McAvoy where there is a boat launch. That's where it really blows! West of the boat launch driveway is a dirt path that leads out to the river. That property should be acquired for a windsurfing park. Use the Google satelite image to see where I'm talking about. When you're on the freeway (near MacDonald's), look at the river and you'll see this unusually windy spot.
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:51 am
Post subject: Re: Dream SF Bay Access Spots / Improvements
Geohaye wrote:
OK, time to dream a bit. Why the heck not?? What if we had a serious chunk of money to work with? Where could we make huge impacts on access improvements?
I have a dream...
I dream that the Coyote Pt. launch will get the much talked about temporary sandbag fix before the season's done.
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:56 pm
Post subject: Re: Dream SF Bay Access Spots / Improvements
coyotewindsurf wrote:
I have a dream...
I dream that the Coyote Pt. launch will get the much talked about temporary sandbag fix before the season's done.
I second that!
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Third ave is good enough as it is. If you really want to dream/build, Treasure Island has the best wind in the bay, more often, than any where else, especially towards the end of the season. But with no good way for kiters to get back in-- it's a waste of great wind and waves.......
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coyotewindsurf: I dream that the Coyote Pt. launch will get the much talked about temporary sandbag fix before the season's done.
The latest on Coyote is that the contract was executed for design of the temporary ramp and the final plan is expected within two weeks. The planner has been working with BCDC to get guidance so that the plan will hopefully be approved witout issuance of a new permit. The target date being discussed is for paddlefest in later September which wouldn't do much for windsurfers (although once the permit is approved, the ramp should be in play for the next season or two while a major repair is worked on). I'm trying to push for an earlier installation, but much will ride on the permitting process.
How do we get new or better launches? The best bet is to work with a local government or agency since they can get there hands on existing state money and they can much more easily get permits to install ramps and facilities and they usually already have the neccesary insurance. The downside is what we are seeing at Coyote... the planning and permitting process can move very slowly... but any improvements along the Bay whether public or private have to go through BCDC. Getting the nets raised at 3rd Avenue took 2-3 years after we had formal meetings with the city and got the attorney's get involved, largely because of the way the City renegotiated the golf course lease in order to motivate the golf course.
The first question in Pittsburg is who owns the land? If the City were convinced it would become an active and vibrant park, maybe there would be some interest. they probably don't have the money needed, but they might be willing to do the work to chase money from the Department of Boating and Waterways if they had partners in the effort? Another way to get access is when commercial property owners need a BCDC permit for improvements. In many cases for larger projects BCDC will require some parking or public access to the shoreline. If you call the Community Development Director for a city, you will usually find them to be glad to talk and a great source of information as to what the possibilities and constraints are.
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by thefourthman » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:12 amNew Avengers #3
So I have mixed feelings about this book.
First off, I think Immonen is coming around with this book. His art is pretty and it's not Nextwave, but it's getting there.
The big fight scenes with Luke, Ben, Spidey, Logan and the gang are awesome. Bendis even manages to make the characters sound different. If this book were nothing but that, this review would end right here with a perfect ten, but it isn't so it doesn't.
I know it's not just me but Strange and Voodoo seem to be getting the shaft here. Also, I am not a knowledge person when it comes to Hellstorm, but is he supposed to look and act like John Cena? This stuff is all magic mumbo jumbo that seems to have the characters that are supposed to understand this stuff just making crap up.
But the biggest problem is every scene involving Iron Fist. Is Bendis doing some kind of thing where Danny acts like a moron when he is with Cage and then becomes the bad ass from Bru and Fraction and that guy with the funny name's book? If so, isn't that demeaning to both Luke and the character those others made into one of my favorites? If not, then why does it read that way?
Then there is the reveal of the big bad. Whatever happened to the days when there were flashbacks in comics that told you the importance of a character? Sure, it might have been seen as foreshadowing and may have taken away some of the thrust of the reveal, but it wouldn't just thud for a reader like me. I readily admit that magic mumbo jumbo might as well be cosmic bullshit to me. They are both less interesting to me than more grounded comics. That being said, I think Strange is pretty cool and seems like a guy I might want to read about in the future (and I really liked that Marvel animated movie, too), but the almost slight way who the Ancient One is is handled makes it less cool to me then it would be to someone who has read fifty million Marvel Comics. I still want Bendis to take the time to make his stories important to not just the long term fan, but the possible new fan as well.
Overall, this is a fun issue with really nice art. I can't hate on it, but I can't love it either.
Story 3
Art 4
Overall 7
by thefourthman » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:22 am
I think the book is geared at young readers and full of in jokes. I could see how it would be indigestable for people who are neither young readers nor in on the jokes.
by thefourthman » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:26 am
Match is like Bizarroboy.
Working in a shop, kids love this book. Seriously, they eat it up. When the book debuted, I would agree with you, old men were reading it and that had a lot to do with its initial success. Overtime, the old men, including myself dropped it. It is very kiddy and reads like a bazooka joe, for sure, but in small doses that is okay. At the end of the day it is the DC equivalent of one of them kid's menus at IHOP or Shoneys. It is kind of geared at getting parents who are involved with their kids to enjoy it when they are reading it with them. As such, it has a limited marketable audience - it is geared at the same age that enjoys Yo Gabba Gabba and the ilk.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:25 pm
It would have gotten a much higher score if it came with a plate of pancakes to put on it.
by thefourthman » Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:33 pm
mmmm. pancakes.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:09 pmNote of interest: Not surprisingly, the latest estimates show a whopping huge 35% drop in sales for New Avengers after its debut, and an 11.5% drop for Avengers #3 after another pretty big drop following its debut issue the month before. Secret Avengers, while not selling as many books as the other two, is still in the Top Ten and only lost about 7% in contrast.
Yes Jubilee, I'm talking to you.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:52 pm
You used to make time!
by ****** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:05 pm
I knew this was coming and tried to bow out before it got to this, but you fuckers wouldn't let me. I should have more time in a few weeks.
(I probably could have made time this week, but making time to read Bendavengers is kind of like making time to get fisted up the the elbow by Popeye.)
by thefourthman » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:07 pmso wait, did you just need help for a few weeks or did you really want to give it up?
there may have been a misunderstanding in the way you asked.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:11 pm
Luckily it takes longer for yoni to write a review than it does to read a Bendis-Avengers book.
Well, things are busy in a good way I hope.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:13 pm
We have become like an albatross, weighing him down.
by ****** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:19 pm
I knew I had busy time coming up and I had been doing it longer than any of the previous tyrants so I figured it was time to pass it on to someone else, but since you fuckers were too lazy to step up the moment has passed and you're now stuck with half assed me.
by ****** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:23 pm
Nothing bad, just EOY work stuff that looks like it's now going to spill over a few weeks into September.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:02 pm
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As one of the few token moms of the Tillamook Marketing/Communications team, I find myself always sharing stories of my kids (and their love of all things Tillamook). Honestly, mostly my two boys (3½ and 7½) just eat Tillamook au natural – cheese sliced up as a snack (or meal, or lunch box inclusion), yogurt right out of the cup – no need for fancy recipes for them to enjoy the Tillamook goodness. But, they are pretty partial to homemade mac and cheese. We have a few recipes we rotate, but this is one of my favorites because it (in a very non-obvious to kids-way) includes a little bit of vegetable. Don't tell the kids, the shredded carrot pretty much looks just like shredded cheddar. Not sure mine have ever really noticed it! If you're making this for grown-ups and want to add some extra spice, feel free to add a little cayenne or hot sauce into the egg mixture with the mustard powder.
2 cups macaroni noodles
2½ cups coarsely grated carrot (about 8 small carrots)
3 cups grated Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese
¼ cup (½ stick) Tillamook Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
¾ cup Tillamook Sour Cream
¼ cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Cook macaroni according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Add grated carrot 3 minutes before pasta is finished cooking, then drain well. While pasta is hot, stir in all but ½ cup of the cheddar and the butter.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, eggs, salt, mustard powder, and pepper. Fold mixture into the pasta. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan then sprinkle the remaining cheddar and the parmesan over the top. Bake until the casserole is firm to the touch and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
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Looks Delicious!
I like Tuna in my mac & cheese. Otherwise same recipe. YUM!
Can you arrange it so that only the recipe can be printed. 2 pages small print is annoying.
Hi Rhonda!
Thank you for the feedback. At this time, we don't have the functionality for a print version. I will certainly share your feedback with the rest of the team! You make a great point!
All the best,
Amalya, of the Tillamook Team
Sounds delicious. As for the length of the recipe, just copy and paste the recipe part onto another document, and print it.
Hi Stacy,
Thanks for your comment! You should give the recipe a try! It's scrumptious!
Let us know if you make it!
All the best,
Amalya, of the Tillamook Team
Hi Richard,
That sounds delicious! I've never tried adding tuna to my mac & cheese but I might just have to try out your favorite recipe!
Thanks for sharing with us!
All the best,
Amalya, of the Tillamook Team
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I'm glad to hear you like the recipe! Thanks for your tip on printing, too!
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How come you use the measurement for the noodles in cups? I've riarely seen it that way and if you
Have large hole Mac wouldn't you have a different amount of pasta than small elbows? I've always used dry weight like 1 pound of pasta because that's how you buy it.
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for your comment, and I'm sorry if this recipe is confusing for you! If you'd like to use a different type of pasta and measure in weight instead, I recommend using 1 lb, since that should be the same amount. I hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out!
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