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1 Auwaah, 6:00 am, way to early.
2 My stomach is still asleep.
3 Breakfast with DUSFOR.
4 Skaters getting ready.
5 Oops, the pole position is already taken. I am lazy.
6 Markus and Kris .
7 Viele schöne Beine :-)
8 To much Red?
9 Der Countdown lauft.
10 Hi Norbi, der steady skater.
11 JanF still half sleeping :-)
12 7:00 am the race is on!
13 Martijn.
14 Biff from Dallas Texas.
15 Gordon also from Dallas Texas.
16 Alonzo NYC/Zürich
17 Isaak TNS Frankfurt.
18 The first kms are downhill.
19 So sit low and enjoy the free ride.
20 United Skate Nations in action.
21 These guys are everywhere.
22 Haiko.
23 Now it's getting serious.
24 Skating in pace lines.
25 Photografers on motor bikes.
26 Team TNS working together.
27 Isaak breaking the wind.
28 Doro skips the drinks.
29 Finally a bit more serious uphill skating.
30 A very nice environment.
31 The sun comes out to make it a beautiful day.
32 Skating waiters serving bananas.
33 WNS Wiesbaden Jürgen.
34 Pinkel pause.
35 Fields and forrest it's all there in the One-Eleven.
36 Other TNS skaters catching up again.
37 Saaki immer vorne dran.
38 Markus with the TNS-train approaching him.
39 Markus fighting the hill.
40 Everybody back in line again.
41 Monique from the states: "the crowd it's supporting you by this hophophophop".
42 Wow, who turned down the light. Last gateway to the finish line.
43 Monique
44 Getting out of the skates.
45 Euroroll Beverly helping Gordon with his skates.
46 We're done, time for a drink.
47 More USA skaters welcoming their friends.
48 Cooling down in the pool.
49 Don't be scared, just dive under :-)
50 Dirk and Olivia.
51 Alonzo, Jacques and Ann from Euroroll.
52 Next time you skate with us Mary?
53 Steve and Julie
54 Janf at basecamp TNS.
55 It's me, Peter.
56 Martijn.
57 A nice BBQ at the end of the day.
58 This food will provide us new energy for sure.
59 View on St Gallen.
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Officer Jason Cooke was dispatched to Wal-Mart at 650 Bald Hill Road at approximately 3:30 p.m. on March 29 for the report of shoplifting. Dispatch advised that loss prevention personnel at Wal-Mart originally had one male and one female in custody, however the male left the area in an unknown direction. Upon arrival, Cooke said he met with loss prevention personnel, who said he observed two subjects, a man and a woman, in the Electronics Department. He said the man selected multiple cell phone cases, opened the packages and concealed the merchandise inside his cargo pants pockets. He then met up with the woman, who also concealed some of the opened merchandise inside her purse. Once all the merchandise was concealed, loss prevention said the subjects passed all final points of sale, made no attempt to pay for the concealed merchandise and exited the store through the main exit. Once outside, loss prevention stopped the subjects and asked them to come back inside, to which they complied. Loss prevention said the subjects then provided all their contact information and R.I. state driver's licenses. Once the man gave his contact information to loss prevention, he asked if they would be pressing charges, and when loss prevention said they would be pressing charges, the man grabbed his license and exited the store, running in an unknown direction. The loss prevention associate said he made no attempt to stop the man at that time. Cooke said the woman remained in the loss prevention office and he met with her and attempted to contact the man several times via her cell phone but was met with negative results. Alexandra Messina, 19, of 16 Diane Dr., Warwick was then arrested and transported to police headquarters, where she was processed and later released with a summons for Third District Court. She was charged with one count of misdemeanor shoplifting. The total amount of merchandise that Messina concealed was valued at $39.84, which contained miscellaneous clothing items.
Officer Joseph DeDonato II and Officer Brian Murray responded to the Wal-Mart at 840 Post Rd. at approximately 12:49 p.m. on March 27 in reference to an adult male and adult female in custody for shoplifting. Upon arrival, DeDonato said he met with a loss prevention officer for Wal-Mart, who said he observed a man and a woman select various DVDs and Blu-Ray discs from the Electronics Department and place them into a carriage. The subjects then proceeded to the Domestics Department, where the man removed the plastic wrap from the movies and concealed the items in the woman's purse. They then made their way to the Makeup aisle, where they selected various makeup items and concealed them in the woman's purse. Loss prevention then observed the pair proceed to the front checkout, paying for some items but not paying for the concealed items in the woman's purse before exiting the store, passing several active registers but making no attempt to pay for the concealed items. Once outside the store, loss prevention stopped the subjects and escorted them back into the store to the loss prevention office. Once there, the concealed merchandise was turned back over to Wal-Mart. All of the unpaid merchandise was recovered, consisting of 17 items representing a total value of $150.70. DeDonato said Murray took custody of Jessica Butler, 31, while he took custody of Sean Butler, 26, of 26 Briar Cliffe, Cranston, and both were transported to police headquarters, where they were processed and an inventory was conducted of their belongings. Murray said Sean Butler and Jessica Butler were each charged with one count of misdemeanor shoplifting. He said both also had warrants and they were subsequently transported to the courthouse. DeDonato said Sean had an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving with a Suspended License charge.
Officer Quentin Tavares was dispatched to the Stop & Shop at 2470 Warwick Ave. at approximately 3:31 p.m. on March 28 for the report of a shoplifting. Prior to his arrival, he said Dispatch advised him that an adult female was currently in custody by the loss prevention officer. Upon arrival, Tavares said he met with the loss prevention officer, who said he observed a woman enter the store and use the Scan It system within the store. He said while observing her, she failed to scan the majority of items in her shopping cart. He said she concealed the products in several shopping bags, then walked to the front of the store, where she cashed out and paid only for $60.63 worth of merchandise, before exiting the store and passing all final points of purchase but failing to pay for the concealed merchandise. The woman was then approached by loss prevention outside of the store, who escorted her back into the store to the loss prevention office. Loss prevention said all of the shoplifted merchandise was recovered, which totaled $239.80. Tavares said the store wished to press charges, and Christina Valliere, 29, of 397 Nausauket Rd., Warwick was placed into handcuffs and transported to police headquarters, where she was fingerprinted and photographed. Valliere was charged with one count of misdemeanor shoplifting and given a Third Division District Court summons.
Officer Christopher Lo was dispatched to 192 Tidewater Dr. at 5:51 p.m. on March 21 for the report of a larceny. Upon arrival, Lo said he met with the property owner, who said he left his residence at 7:50 that morning, at which time is grill was located on the back deck of his residence. After responding home from work at 5:50, the man said the grill was no longer on the deck and the grill's contents were strewn about the deck and driveway of his residence. He described the grill as a silver Frigidaire grill, valued at $500. No suspects or witnesses.


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Check out Plan 9's Manmade Monster
Nickel and Dime Records is pleased to announce the release of Plan 9 "Manmade Monster" for worldwide distribution. The group's sophomore release includes 13 original songs that capture the raw energy and spirit of the Glenn Danzig-era Misfits, but with a fresh songwriting perspective and ass-kicking high identity.
Plan 9 originally formed in San Francisco circa 1997 as a one shot, one time Misfits tribute band. The show sold out in under an hour and was attended by none other than Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, and Jim Martin of Faith No More. The crowd was mystified by the extreme likeness that Plan 9 bore to the actual Misfits, both musically and visually. Led by Scary Only of the infamous psychobilly band, the Hellbillys, Plan 9 began to carve out a vast following with their aggressive, powerful and theatrical live shows.
Years later, Plan 9 became one of California's most popular bands playing for the likes of Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only (Jerry appears on their debut release as well). They have mutated from a "tribute band" to a legitimate death-rock band, writing and producing their own material.
Their debut release, "8 Hits From Hell" (2004), led critics and fans alike to hail Plan 9 as the only true successors of the original Misfits sound.
"The originals seem to approach the classic-middle, Walk Among Us-era Misfits as almost a genre. They have the same well-played, catchy, up-tempo melodic punk with sung vocals and shouted chorus and '50s B-movie horror and sci-fi themes. Like other bands who have picked up this sound and run with it, it's often more enjoyable of a listen than the slowed metallic route the actual former Misfits members since have taken." – MAXIMUM ROCK N ROLL
Track Listing:
1. Intro
2. War of the Worlds
3. 13 Shades of Black
4. Blood
5. Heart of Darkness
6. Revenant's Rise
7. Day of the Dead
8. Archangel
9. ManMade Monster
10. Devil's Advocate
11. Teenagers From Mars / We Bite
12. Undead
13. Black Dragon
14. She Never Sleeps
15. God Told Me To Kill
16. Samhain
You can check out Plan 9 on myspace at this link. You can find copies of Plan 9's record, Manmade Monster at Nickel and Dime Records.
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Eve Troeh is WWNO's News Director. In this role, Eve oversees the station's expanding coverage of New Orleans and southeast Louisiana, including WWNO's Coastal Desk and education reporting. She edits the podcast and radio series "Tripod: New Orleans @300," and created, hosted and edited WWNO's Katrina +10 podcast and radio segment "The Debris." She guides the newsroom in reporting stories of significance for national and international outlets. Follow on Twitter @evetroeh


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yangyang42 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 88 diseños de 24 diseñadores freelance.
We are a web 2.0 startup looking for three logo designs to our family of Price Management web application suite: PriceBench, PriceChest, and PriceClip. We are looking for simple, subtle, sleek, creative designs. The winning designer may also be contracted for additional future assignments.
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We are looking for creative, unique designs that can best capture our concepts of smart pricing. Our smart pricing involves a feedback mechanism that enables consumers to provide price preference to the retailers. PriceBench is the management portal for retailers. PriceClip is the consumer facing front end widget. PriceChest is the consumer social shopping, price preference management system.
The logos should be simple, subtle, and expressive. Please go wild and impress us with you creativity!
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PriceBench should appeal to mainly business owners and professional customers. PriceClip and PriceChest are consumer facing logos and should be reflected as such.
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Please use the brand name in your logo designs: "PriceBench," "PriceClip," "PriceChest."
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WASHINGTON — The federal government on Thursday reported a rare surplus of $116.5 billion in June, the largest for a single month in five years. The gain kept the nation on track for its lowest annual deficit in five years.
The June surplus was due in part to $66.3 billion in dividend payments from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The mortgage giants were taken over by the government at the height of the 2008 financial crisis and are now repaying taxpayers for the support they received.
Through the first eight months of the budget year, the deficit has totaled $509.8 billion, according to the Treasury. That's nearly $400 billion lower than the same period last year.
The Congressional Budget Office forecasts the annual deficit will be $670 billion when the budget year ends on Sept. 30. If correct, that would be well below last year's deficit of $1.09 trillion and the lowest since President Barack Obama took office. It would still be the fifth-largest deficit in U.S. history.
The Obama administration also estimates a lower annual deficit, although it projects a slightly higher figure of $759 billion.
Steady economic growth and higher tax rates have boosted the government's tax revenue this year. At the same time, government spending has fallen. The dividend payments from Fannie and Freddie have also helped.
The government has collected $2.09 trillion in revenue so far this budget year, according to the June report. That's 14 percent more than the first eight months of the previous budget year.
It has spent $2.6 trillion so far, or nearly 5 percent less than the same stretch last year. The decline partly reflects the impact of the automatic spending cuts that began in March. Defense spending is down 7 percent. A better job market has also helped lower spending for unemployment benefits almost 25 percent.
Interest payments on debt are 4 percent lower than the same period last year. The improvement reflects the break the government is getting from record-low interest rates. But those payments will rise in coming years as the Federal Reserve allows interest rates to return to more normal levels.
The federal deficit represents the annual difference between the government's spending and the tax revenues it takes in. Each deficit contributes to the national debt, currently $16.7 trillion.
The improving deficit picture has taken pressure off negotiations to raise the federal borrowing limit, although that battle is likely to resurface in the fall. Obama has remained at odds with Republicans over cutting benefit programs and imposing further tax increases.
The deficit reached a record $1.41 trillion in budget year 2009, which began four months before Obama took office. The Obama administration was forced to deal with a severe economic downturn that reduced revenues and boosted government spending in such areas as unemployment benefits and food stamps. The government also had to allocate billions of dollars to stabilize the financial system.
The budget gaps in the next three years were slightly lower as a gradually strengthening economy generated more tax revenue.
President George W. Bush also ran large deficits through most of his two terms in office after he won approval for broad tax cuts and launched wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The last time the government ran an annual surplus was in 2001.


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The 1975 Topps Minis are miniature replicas of the regular 1975 set which includes 660 cards that measure 2 ¼" by 3 1/8". The 1975 Topps Minis were released as a test, with limited distribution, during the recession of the mid-1970s for economic reasons. Although these smaller sized cards were not repeated, they are a fun addition to any collection.
The 1975 Topps Mini Baseball Card Set is packed with 80 cards that feature future Hall-of -Famers on them, including the rookie cards of #223 Robin Yount, #228 George Brett, #616 Jim Rice and #620 Gary Carter.
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Miley Cyrus Topless Pic From Maxim Shoot Hits the Web [NSFW]
Miley Cyrus is showing just how sexy and grown up she is. The 'We Can't Stop' singer not only posted in skimpy outfits for the Maxim Hot 100 issue -- she also posed completely topless.
Cyrus is pictured wearing gold chains and a gold jacket, which she holds wide open with no shirt underneath. Her mouth is open (because it always is), her cropped hair pressed down and her jeans low-slung. Featuring similar draped gold chains and weathered jeans, it's clear the above photo is from the same Maxim shoot as the photo below, which focuses on her sculpted back.
For the uncensored version, go here.
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Afghanistan: the importance of being there
I spent a lot of time this week hanging out with my friend Edward Girardet. He's in Washington, D.C. ahead of the launch of his book that traces the history of international engagement in Afghanistan over the past 30 years or so.
Killing the Cranes is a deeply personal tale that includes an account of Girardet's brush with Osama Bin Laden before he (Osama) became a household name. He also describes trekking through the Hindu Kush to interview the leader of the United Front, Ahmed Shah Massoud, during the war against the Soviet Union. This photograph captures that encounter.
Girardet has reported on the region ever since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 and has known three generations of aid workers. I asked him if they had changed.


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Outer Labia
Description The piercing is placed on one or both sides of the outer labia. Typically rings are worn.
Concerns The outer labia have a large surface area, but due to its thickness can be painful to have pierced. However, the large area of skin can hold larger jewelery than some other areas, as well as multiple piercings.
Recommended Jewelery outer labia gauge captive bead ring ..
Healing Time 8-12 weeks
Description This piercing requires a certain genital anatomy and so it is a less popular piercing. The jewellery is placed over the perineum (at the bottom of the vaginal opening). Most women do not have the extra flap of skin required for this piercing.
Concerns The skin at the perineum is very thin and can be damaged or torn if the jewelery is caught on anything. The piercing may also cause pain during intercourse and it can be pulled into the vaginal canal.
Recommended Jewelery 10 or 12 gauge captive bead ring or curved ball .
Healing Time 8-12 weeks ..
Inner Labia
Description Thinner than the outer labia, the inner labia are a common area for genital piercings in women. It is a popular piercing due to its aesthetic value, as well as the physical stimulation it can provide. Multiple piercings along the inner labia are very popular as well.
Concerns The inner labia can be stretched so there is less risk of having the jewelery being rejected and migrating out of the skin. It also tolerate for decorative additions such as weights, which the skin can easily withstand.
Recommended Jewelery 14 to 10 gauge captive bead ring..
Healing Time 4-6 weeks
Triangle piercing
Description This piercing requires specific anatomy. The triangle piercing is inserted right below the clitoral hood behind the clitoris itself. This allows for the front of the clitoris to be stimulated as well the back.
Concerns One must have enough skin to actually pull the clitoris and the surrounding area away from the body so that there is enough room for the jewelery to be inserted underneath the clitoral hood. The Triangle piercing requires a very experienced piercer who specializes in this particular piercing. He/she can determine first to determine if you anatomically suited for this piercing.
Recommended Jewelery 12 to 10 gauge circular barbell or captive bead ring ..
Healing Time 8-12 weeks
The Christina piercing
Description This piercing is not very popular. It has a lengthy healing time and a high rejection rate. It is a vertical piercing through the top of the outer labia near the mons.
Concerns Like some other piercings it requires specific anatomy. Everyday movement can cause the piercing to be uncomfortable.
Recommended Jewelery 12 to 10 gauge curved barbell
Note – Captive bead rings are not suggested, especially for the initial piercing, although it can be used once the piercing is healed.
Healing Time 12-16 weeks
Clitoris Piercing
Description This is not a common or advised piercing due to the anatomy of most women and the great sensitivity of the clitoris. The clitoris can be pierced either vertically or horizontally with a barbell or captive bead ring. Vertical piercing only should be done on a hooded clitoris, to prevent turning of the jewelery, although piercing a hooded clitoris is really not advisable at all.
Concerns The clitoris is extremely sensitive and this is piercing is not advised for most women. To support the jewelery the clitoris must be exposed and large enough to support the jewelery so that it will neither covered nor constricted by the clitoral hood tissue. Piercing a clitoris that is too small could result in serious nerve damage as a result of improper placement. If you are considering this piercing, have a very skilled and experienced piercer evaluate you first to see if your anatomy is suitable for clitoral piercing.
Recommended Jewellery 16 gauge jewelery
Healing Time 4-6 weeks
Name Horizontal Clitoral Hood Piercing
Description This is a popular piercing known for its attractive appearance. The hood is pierced above the clitoris is a horizontal fashion.
Concerns Unfortunately, it must be placed precisely and your anatomy must be perfectly suitable for this piercing, otherwise it does not provide much stimulation to the clitoris. The piercing must be placed in such a way that when you are standing, the bead rests on the top of the clitoris
Recommended Jewelery 12 or 14 gauge captive bead ring or circular barbell.
Healing Time 6-8 weeks
Vertical Clitoral Hood Piercing
Description The vertical hood piercing is the easiest, least painful, most stimulating, and quickest healing female genital piercing there is. As such it is extremely popular. The jewelery is placed in the hood tissue just above the clitoris. The jewelery rests easily on the clitoris and its placement allows for free movement.
Concerns Most women are anatomically suited for this piercing. However, some women complain that once the body has become accustomed to it, it does not feel as stimulating as it once did. Removing the jewelery for s short time and then reinserting it, changing jewelery, or increasing gauge size can help to regain the stimulating feeling.
Recommended Jewelery 10, 12, or 14 gauge curved barbells or captive bead rings.
Healing Time 4-6 weeks
Hyman - Fourchette - Hood Piercings – OUCH!


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Music: Grateful Dead
This is the common name for a jam that the Grateful Dead played from around 1969-1971, normally as a part of Dark Star. It is so named because it sounds like the Archie Bell & The Drells tune "Tighten Up". See the essay on The Dead's Early Thematic Jams in the Grateful Dead Guide for more information.
|Grateful Dead Recordings
|2 May 1970
|Dick's Picks Vol 8 (note 1)
|5 Oct 1970
|Download Series: A Night At The Family Dog (note 2)
|18 Feb 1971
|So Many Roads (1965-1995) (note 3)
|31 Oct 1971
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- Publication Date: 2010
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Monday, January 9, 2012
The Sleeping Troll
Well, I was finally able to scrape a few minutes together over the Christmas break and actually make a picture for myself. It has been quite a while since I've had the chance to do this and I really wanted to make the most of this little opportunity. There had been a story circulating around the taverns and roadhouses outside Gwelf for a few years now concerning a company of armoured knights engaged in a pitched battle with a band of brigand trolls on the old bridge at Albion. I thought this would make a terrific subject for my next piece and wanted to be sure to do it justice.
There were still a few details I wanted to clarify so I decided to conduct a little investigation and see what I could find out. I wanted my depiction of these historic events to be as accurate as possible and so I decided to interview the eye witnesses and see if I could track down anyone who was actually in the battle. After conducting a number of covert interviews and eves dropping on several very secretive conversations the truth began to appear. As it turns out, the company of armoured knights became a handful of terrified farmers and the band of brigand trolls became one peaceful and snoozy troll asleep under a bridge with a large jug of vintage pear cider. After a brief verbal exchange the troll agreed to vacate the vicinity by the end of the day. Everyone went home satisfied. Lamps were lit and dramatic war stories were told by the fire side. I much prefer this version of the story and that is what I've depicted.
More soon.
Peace be with you.
23 comments:
- Emerson Fialho said...
Muito legal, parabéns!
- January 9, 2012 at 6:51 PM
- Raggle Taggle Gypsey Girl said...
That is awesome......Really impressed.....
- January 9, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- Alexandre honoré said...
nice work ! It's still difficult to find the right version of a legend, your investigation had be a race with the truth. I also prefer this version.
- January 10, 2012 at 12:12 AM
- Craig Phillips said...
Excellent work and great post! You must have had a great time painting this one. Its wonderful!
- January 10, 2012 at 4:24 AM
- Fandango said...
Great picture! I love the facial expressions all around.
- January 10, 2012 at 5:18 AM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Thanks Craig - it was mostly fun but not exactly smooth sailing.
- January 10, 2012 at 11:56 AM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Emerson, Raggle, Alexandre - thanks guys, very much appreciated :)
- January 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Thanks Fandango :)
- January 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM
- Tammie Lee said...
so glad everyone was satisfied in the end, may this experience spread to the sphere of our planet!
awesome wonderful piece
wonderful 2012 to you~
- January 10, 2012 at 1:07 PM
- brandi said...
~oh so happy to see a post pop up from you...may this coming year lead to "a wee bit more of this here time for yourself" to simply draw as you so enchantingly do...much love light and blessings upon you and yours~
- January 10, 2012 at 7:28 PM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Tammie Lee - thanks-you so much and I agree :)
- January 11, 2012 at 6:15 AM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Brandi - thanks so much for those wonderful sentiments. :)
- January 11, 2012 at 6:17 AM
- Rajesh said...
Amazing!! This painting is really fun..i really feel some satisfaction deep inside..!!
waiting for your next post..!!
- January 11, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Thanks so much Rajesh. :)
- January 12, 2012 at 5:51 AM
- Danthienne said...
Wonderful art and nice story :)
- January 12, 2012 at 2:28 PM
- Vishal D. Murthy said...
Wonderful piece- I loved the story! Its always nice to find time to draw for yourself. Between Gwelf and Albion, I'm wondering if you might be situated in the city of Guelph at all?
- January 12, 2012 at 8:36 PM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Thanks Danthienne :)
- January 13, 2012 at 6:08 AM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Hello Vishal - don't tell anyone but I'm actually in Stoney Creek. I can really keep an eye on everything from here. :)
- January 13, 2012 at 6:11 AM
- Lady Lara Croft said...
Wonderful work
- January 14, 2012 at 11:28 AM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Thanks for stopping by LLC. :)
- January 14, 2012 at 2:32 PM
- Herc said...
I first remember seeing your work back in the Vampire days. Your work was inspiring then and it still inspires today. This piece is so whimsical. I love it.
Eraklis (Herc)
- January 27, 2012 at 4:55 AM
- Larry MacDougall said...
Thanks Herc. The vampire days were a long time ago but I remember them fondly. My heart is in a lighter place these days.
- January 29, 2012 at 5:40 AM
- Craig Phillips said...
This is wonderful! Great to see a new painting!!
- February 28, 2012 at 2:20 PM


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"Comments on John Forrest's "
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Ian Engle: Replies concerning Morris dance article.
Various. Inns of Court MSS. ca.1570+; reprint, London: Jordan & Sons, Ltd., 1965.
Matt Larsen: Six manuscripts all originally relating to dancing at the London Inns of Court: Oxford, Bodleian Library (Rawl. Poet.108) (c. 1570). London, British Museum Library (Harley 367) (n.d.). Oxford, Bodleian Library (Douce 280) (c. 1606). Oxford, Bodleian Library (Rawl. D. 864) (c. 1630). London, Inner Temple Library (Misc. Vol. XXVII) (mid. 17th century). London, Royal College of Music (Ms. 1119) (mid. 17th century). All mss. have been transcribed


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If you're a local news outlet that's been blocked from entering a courtroom to cover an event live, you have two options. The first is to send in a artist who can sketch the proceedings in a lumpy, boring, pastel blah kinda way. The second? Puppet reenactments.
Okay, you're right, I take it back. There's only one option.
Cleveland's 19 Action News (WOIO) has taken the righteous path for its coverage of former county commissioner Jimmy Dimora's corruption trial. The results? Beyond brilliant. "The Puppet's Court" uses transcripts from the trial, the lead reporter is a squirrel, the topic of conversation is herpes. If you want anything more than that out of your local news, you're just being greedy.
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A letter in the March 25 Tomahawk Leader:
Dear Editor,
This letter is addressed to a man named Terry, who works at Harley-Davidson, who treated both myself and my son rudely and with profanity at (a local fitness center) on March 16. The only reason I know his name is because I asked him.
My son saw a newspaper and read the comics while he was taking a short break in his workout. We were on the machines right before the refreshment machine when this man rudely came over and accused my son, "Did you take my red ipod?" The man didn't ask him if he saw it, just accused him of taking it. This caught us both by surprise. My son said no, he didn't even see an ipod. The man said he didn't believe him. We showed him my son's bag and coat, no ipod. I told the man if my son wanted an ipod I would buy him one. Even after we showed him my son's bag, he didn't believe that we didn't have it. I told him that I would be speaking with the manager. He called her; I do not know the outcome of that call as we cut our workout short. He even wrote down our license plate number. Perhaps this man should view the surveillance tape and he will see that my son did not take his ipod.
I have never been treated so rudely or with such profanity by anyone. I told the man that I hoped he would come back and apologize to my son when he finds his ipod. He told me he would not. We're sorry that he lost his ipod but we do not have it. I hope he finds it and that he will do the right thing and apologize to my son. The only thing my son is guilty of is looking at someone else's newspaper. If Terry wants, we will pay him for his newspaper.
The manager has contacted us since this occurred and informed me that Terry was going to call and apologize to my son because her surveillance tapes showed us to be in the clear. As of this writing (March 20), an apology has not come forth. If anyone who knows my son, they will know that he did not take the ipod. My son is very involved in school activities such as drama, NHS, teen court, etc. He is in the top 10 in his class. My son also has a part-time (job) and is respected and well-liked not only by his peers but by many adults. Additionally, if I were not able to purchase an ipod for my son, he would purchase his own.
This was my first visit to (the fitness center) and it left a very bitter taste in my mouth. At this point, I am not sure that I even want to utilize their facilities at no fault of the manager. ... I do know that if I choose to return and arrive and see this man, I will not enter the premises and have advised my son to do the same.
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The Nemadji Trail Rally has been a perennial favorite for many top and regional rally teams due to the challenging twisty stage roads and hard packed gravel surface spanning 26 miles.
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35th Hastings Half Marathon Sunday 24th March 2019
Hastings may not be the biggest, but it is certainly is the best, with magnificent Spectator Support and much entertainment on route, it is still the one to run.
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Johnson Valley Update - The Threat ContinuesPosted in Features on November 1, 2010
Fewer things are less fun than politics. I'd sooner eat a bowl of 2-month-old oatmeal sprinkled with goathead thorns than voluntarily delve into the political arena. It's time to lay down the spoon, though, because what's happening with the Johnson Valley OHV area is too critical to ignore.
For those who don't know or may have forgotten, the Johnson Valley OHV area in Southern California shares a border with the 29 Palms Marine Corps base. The Marines (maybe the Pentagon brass?) have decided that the acreage they already use and train on aren't enough. They want a piece of the OHV area to be re-designated for USMC use.
A Standoff of Odd Proportions
As off-roaders, it's nothing short of strange to be squaring off with the Marines. Many, many off-roaders are military vets themselves, and many active military personnel are also off-roaders. When it comes to the average off-roader and the average Marine, we feel a kinship more than anything else.
There's more. The Marines put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we enjoy, including the freedom to explore this great country we live in. We're grateful for that.
With all this in mind, we have to be clear: we have no issues with the guys whose boots are on the ground. We have issues with military leaders who seek to take away land that's vital to the off-road community.
Why Johnson Valley Matters
Johnson Valley's varied terrain draws a large cross-section of the off-road community. This means rock-crawlers, desert racers (both buggies and trucks), dirt bike and quad riders, UTV users, and Jeepers.
At 188,000 acres, the Johnson Valley OHV area is the largest open-travel OHV area in the United States. Although it's most visible use is for OHV play and competition, we're not the only ones out there. Johnson Valley is used by many other groups who need open land. The film industry is a major user in Johnson Valley, as are equestrians, rockhounds, flying clubs, land yacht sailors, radio-control enthusiasts, and scout troops.
Competitions are held in Johnson Valley many times during the year. King of the Hammers is far and away the biggest, giving rise to an RV city at Means Dry Lake with a population that numbers in the thousands. Both MDR and M.O.R.E. host desert races in Johnson Valley. The 2010 M.O.R.E. calendar shows seven races, two of which are in Johnson Valley. MDR Racing has a similar scenario, with seven races for 2010, three of those in Johnson Valley. The dirt bike and quad competition calendar is full of Johnson Valley events. We took a look at the 2010 AMA District 37 off-road racing schedule. Of the 35 events listed, 14 were in Johnson Valley. That's a combined 19 organized events every year.
Of course, there's a lot more to off-roading than competition. When the checkered flags aren't flying in Johnson Valley, off-roaders of all types come here to play. For many, it's a place for family time and family memories.
Johnson Valley matters to OFF-ROAD Magazine, too. Over the years, we've generated a ton of magazine content using Johnson Valley as a backdrop. Johnson Valley is reasonably close to our office, which saves us time and money.
The Decision Process
We're in the middle of the decision process right now. When the Marines first announced they were considering a request for additional land in late 2008, a series of scoping meetings were held where the Marines provided information about their needs and intentions. These scoping meetings also provided an opportunity for the general public (including the off-road community) to make comments about the potential closure of the Johnson Valley OHV area.
After the scoping meetings, the Marines spent some time considering their options.
At press time (July 2010) we're in a holding pattern waiting for the next steps.
Here's what's coming up:
The Marines will release a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in September 2010. After the EIS is released, there will be a 90-day public comment period. Yes, this story is in our November 2010 issue, but we're guessing you're reading it well before then. That means you've still got a chance to make a comment.
After the 90-day public comment period is over, the Marines will take the comments into consideration and release another draft of the EIS. This draft of the EIS is scheduled to be released in July 2011.
After the EIS is released in July 2011, we'll be holding our collective breath until October of that same year. That's because the Marines will make their decision public in October 2011. After that, if the Marines have decided to ask for a chunk of public land, their request will go to the the U.S. Congress for approval. Congress will then vote and we'll all have to live with the outcome.
Alternatives for the Marines
At press time, there are six alternatives that the Marines are considering. One alternative is the "no action" alternative, meaning things will be left as they are. Another alternative is for the Marines to use 40,000 acres in Johnson Valley part time for training, allowing off-roaders into that same area when it's not being used for training.
There are also areas to the north and to the east of the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base that are options for the Marines. There's historic precedent here, as General Patton used the area to the east for training during World War II.
The Ripple Effect
If Johnson Valley is closed, the results won't be small or benign. Instead, it will be the same as what happens when you toss a rock into a glassy, calm lake. The ripples will radiate in all directions. "Since Johnson Valley is the largest OHV area in the United States, closing it will actually ripple throughout the entire western United States," said Wayne Nosala of the Partnership for Johnson Valley. We've already talked about how Johnson Valley's potential closure will affect off-road enthusiasts. Let's examine the ripple effect into the communities near Johnson Valley.
Ripple Effect Into Big Bear
If you've been there, you know that you won't find the comforts of home in Johnson Valley unless you truck them in with you. On the other hand, driving up into Big Bear means lodging, dining, and almost any other needed service. "It's hard to document all of the effects that closing Johnson Valley would have," said Ray Currie of Currie Enterprises. "Some people go to Johnson Valley to play, but stay in Big Bear. On the way home, they might drive down the hill and through Lucerne Valley to get home. On the way out, they'll probably stop for gas and get a bite to eat. That's money spent as a direct result of Johnson Valley."
Ripple Effect Into Lucerne Valley, Apple Valley
Most Johnson Valley visitors go by way of Bear Valley Road, AKA California State Highway 18. Along here, you'll find gas stations, tire shops, general auto repair, fast food, and groceries. These businesses exist because the traffic draws customers. Off-roaders are a big part of that traffic and a major part of these businesses' customer base. If the flow of Johnson Valley visitors along Highway 18 dries up, it will have dire economic consequences for those businesses. The city of Apple Valley has formally registered itself as a stakeholder in the Johnson Valley debate.
Don Alexander of Backcountry4x4.com also weighed in regarding Big Bear: "If Johnson Valley is closed, especially the rock-crawling areas like the Hammers, where will everyone with buggies go? Big Bear is a likely area, and that would be disastrous, both from a trail-damage perspective, especially since many would go 'off trail,' and from a political perspective, as this outcome would force the Forest Service to close trails as it cannot possibly enforce regulations...this has monumental and disastrous implications to our sport and our industry."
Ripple Effect into Barstow, Increased Danger
Closing an off-road area doesn't diminish off-roaders' enthusiasm any more than closing one golf course will make golfers take up knitting. Closing one off-road area means that other off-road areas will become more crowded. The Stoddard Valley OHV area near Barstow will become more crowded and dangerous if Johnson Valley is closed. Most of us have heard a story or two about a nasty off-road accident at Barstow. If Johnson Valley is closed we're likely to hear (and possibly experience) more horror stories.
What Can We Do?
It's simple: speak up! You can comment via e-mail or snail mail. If you don't live in Southern California, don't worry about it. Off-roaders from all corners of the country come to Johnson Valley.
You should comment even if you haven't yet been to Johnson Valley. After all, if Johnson Valley is closed you'll have lost the opportunity to experience some of the best terrain and trails around.
Be sure to make your comments before the end of the comment period. Don't wait!
Besides making comments to the Marines, you can also contact your local congressional representative and your state's U.S. senators. Let them know what Johnson Valley means to you personally, how often you visit, what you do when you visit, how many people go with you, how much money you spend (and where you spend it) on your visit.Remember, the Marines' final request must be approved by Congress before becoming law.
Take Action
Partnership for Johnson Valley
We recommend contacting the Partnership for Johnson Valley to find out what's going on and how to make public comments. Check out its website at PFJV.org to find out more.


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[Kane] Aiyyo whassup Red Alert? I'm chillin Duke
[Red] Yo do me a favor man -- pleeeeeease tell me
About these big ol bubblehead girls out here
[Big Daddy Kane]
Well hey, you know that lady on the top floor of my buildin?
The heavyset one with about ten children?
You may remember her as a slim honey
When her man name was Pimp Daddy Hustler Stack Money
A big time drug dealer from around the way
Slingin rocks, makin G's everyday
He drove a big fat Mercedes Benz
And even bought her a car to perpetrate for her friends
It was a brand new Jag, with the spoiler and rag
And the girl was a nag, cause all she did was just brag
I mean baaaaaaaaaaad -- we know your coat cost a lot
You didn't have to leave on the price tag
And count the times her stomach got plump
Havin baby after baby by the same old chump
And then the day came, he left the dame shamed
But who's to blame? Y'all know the name of the game
Pimp Daddy's wanted as he maxes and relaxes
She can't even sue for money, pushers don't pay taxes
So what's to do? Oh yeah
To feed ten mouths, she had to call on Mr. Welfare
[Red] What? Mr. Welfare?
Man they playin high-post with low income
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Miranda Lambert Reveals Chris Young's Hidden Talent: Breakdancing
Miranda Lambert and Chris Young sat down at the table with the ladies of CBS' 'The Talk' on Thursday morning, and Lambert decided to offer up a little nugget of trivia about the 26-year-old country crooner joining her on the show. "I have a secret that I know," she began, pausing. "About him — but you're not going to expect what I'm about to say."
Of course the hosts loved the thought of a little juicy gossip, and after they egged the 'Hell on Heels' singer on for a minute, Young finally interjected, "Just go ahead." With permission, Lambert proudly offered up, "This dude can breakdance. You can't believe it. It's amazing!"
"She texts me like right before she walks out," Young chimed in, "and she goes, 'I'm saying something about it.' That's all she said, and I knew exactly what she was talking about." Well, of course a table of women on a show called 'The Talk' can't just hear a surprising fact like that without having a little display to back it up. And of course, the audience was 100 percent in favor of an impromptu breakdance performance from the country star because, truly, who would have expected it?
As the whole table of women started cheering "Bust a move!" the audience quickly joined the cheer, and Young was left to do the only thing he could do in that situation: bust a move — without busing his fitted jeans. Walking over to an open space of wood floor, Young conceded, "The worst thing ever is if I do this and like bust my pants on national television."
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In addition to offering up his unconventional dance skills, Young also took the stage on the morning show to bring a live version of his current single 'You,' wielding an acoustic guitar and backed by two more acoustic guitars. In the end, the ACM Male Vocalist of the Year nominee could feel proud of his surprising talent, and Lambert could feel proud of her ability to get it out in the open.
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MIL Stories necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 17 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
http://www.motherinlawstories.com is a million+ page views per month web site that provides a place to share stories, get advice, and relieve family stress and tension. It is about people's relationship with their mothers-in-law and SO much more. We are an extremely supportive community that helps one another through the good and the bad.
Our readership is 75% well educated married women.
We have been using "the lady with the umbrella" for 10 years now, and it is time to update her. What we liked about her:
1) Female - matching our demographic well
2) Well dressed - again, matching our demographics
3) Her umbrella is not up or down - sometimes people stop by to share a troubling story (umbrella being raised), sometimes they stop by to share a funny story or a happy ending (umbrella being lowered). The umbrella being in the middle like it is works well either way.
4) It is clearly windy AND sunny - again, that mix of good and bad
5) Her color scheme of her outfit matches the color scheme of the web site.
We would love to update her, not completely replace her. She exists on every page of the web site, and is instantly recognized by any of our readers. The value to that is, if we add any new feature, but keep the color scheme the same and have her on the page, it is clear it belongs to our site. So, we are looking for something creative that is clearly new, but just as clearly ties in to the old so we do not depart drastically.
NOTE - it is purely the ICON we want. Not our name at all. Our name is clearly present on the site, and is not needed in this artwork. Please do not submit anything that contains our name or any other text.
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Joined: 25 Apr 2010
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:37 pm
Post subject: can't load front foot
I have two slalom boards with footstraps in out position and two freeride/wavy boards with footstraps on the inside position.
When I compare slalom to freeride I feel significant difference in upwind ability and my stance is very different. Somehow slalom boards feel much easier and well balanced - nearly equal front/back footpressure, I can lean out and back, load the sail in gusts, up, across and downwind seem to be in the groove. Not so with freerides, here are the symptoms:
- back foot is loaded, front foot is not, especially if I'm going upwind I actually have to apply negative pressure and lift the board upwind with my frontfoot at times really hard. If I step with the frontfoot board doesn't point and goes downwind.
- somehow my stance feel too upright. As I'm writing it feels contradictory, but I can't comfortably rake the sail back and out in gusts. As a result I feel unbalanced and can't speed up before ramps and stay in control.
- going upwind, I can't keep board flat, if I do it won't point. So I keep it heeled upwind a little, but it doesn't feel right (or may be its normal with freerides).
So I guess there are problems with technique and tune. Given that I have no issues with slalom boards I'd start with tune. Moving straps in out position is not an option due to boards design. Fins I use on freeride aren't wavy - normal free ride fins almost straight with a little twist back at the bottom.
options I guess would be
- moving mast foot forward/back (it's in the middle right now)
- moving footstraps forward/back or changing distance between them
- moving boom up/down (currently I use the same height as with slamom boards)
- harness lines length (I recently switched from 24" to 28 but didn't notice much difference in the front foot load)
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 1:02 pm
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I think it's pretty normal what you are describing. Yesterday I was on my 93lt FSW and it was very rough. I moved the mast foot forward to get more control , but quickly realized I can not go upwind . Moving it again back corrected the problem. Now how much is forward and back. On my 2 JPs the 135 cm point from the tail is just 2 fingers from the front end of the mast track. On my RRD Firerace on the other hand it is smack in the middle of it. That's why I would advise you to measure where the 135th centimeter of yor freeriders is and if its forward of the center of the mast track to place the MF slightly back of this point. Also check out this post it may give you some ideas about narrower foot straps spread:
Also keep in mind that modern boards favor much more upright stance then before, if changing rig and board setting doesn't help work on your stance.
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:29 pm
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when one is in a different position from the mast foot from one board to another and one boom height to another, one must adjust the boom height as well as the mast foot to get equal footing.
outboard feet, boom up. inboard opposite. same with fin sizes, there's a balance with those as well. large fin feel s too big? base forward, then boom up. small fin feeling? base back boom down.
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:33 pm
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Lower booms on freeride, higher on slalom.
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:00 pm
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jingebritsen wrote:
base forward, then boom up. small fin feeling? base back boom down.
This is interesting. I was going to try raisning the boom, but now will try lowering it.
What about harness lines? I would assume shorter with lower boom?
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:01 pm
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Logic would assume so, and it's almost always true.
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:03 pm
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Try tuning by standing on one foot while sailing. It may surprise you and can teach you techniques to shift weight.
Can you take either hand off the boom on a broad reach? That is the way to get the lines right before changing anything else.
You can also try taking off your back hand and crouching down, which loads the lines more. A properly adjusted rig gains control when you drop your body like that from increased mast foot pressure and lower center of gravity.
If it is harder to control then your setup needs to change.
Practicing this move can put a handy tool in your box when control is an issue, as in big waves or near falls.
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:14 pm
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adywind wrote:
I think it's pretty normal what you are describing.
Agree to disagree
Off the groove feel kills fun. There should be a way to fix it. After all freerides are designed for easy sailing. I can accept weaker upwind performance as compared to racier slalom designs, but not as much. Right now I basically struggle gaining altitude upwind on these two boards.
adywind wrote:
Also check out this post it may give you some ideas about narrower foot straps spread:
Also keep in mind that modern boards favor much more upright stance then before, if changing rig and board setting doesn't help work on your stance.
Interesting article. To me it looks like moving straps back might help. I will try this
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:28 pm
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keycocker wrote:
Can you take either hand off the boom on a broad reach?
I can. Lines position is balanced.
Prominent simptom is my front foot idle or I have to pull it up going upwind to make board point and not turn downwind.
I however see this dude is doing somewhat similar (toes up, definitely pulling up on the front strap):
@ 3:05
So may be it's false alarm on my side after all.
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:35 pm
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I think you may be trying to make your boards equal when they are designed to be anything but that. Any and all of the adjustments you suggested will change your trim, but to what end?
Probably the easiest solution to improving your upwind ability would be to get a longer fin. It will also improve stability by making you less loose. Moving the straps, particularly the back one will give you more power through your fin (you can drive off the fin to get upwind). You can move the front strap out a little as well to more control of the rail and this also will increase upwind abilities. Mast forward, same thing.
It doesn't seem you care as much about looseness in the board, so considering you ride slalom and like that set up, I would do that as one of the first solutions/choices since you like that set up anyway.
Boom height is another big deal I believe. Moving the boom up the mast changes the location of the power pocket and improves the drive. You have to be powered up to nail it upwind. Most sails seem to be made with higher booms and longer lines in mind, at least according to people I speak to at the shops. All things being equal, you should have had to move your boom up when you went 4 extra inches to the lines. That alone should have given you some feedback re: boom height and sail power.
Again, though, I have to ask: why do you want to force your freestyle board to behave like a slalom board when it was engineered to behave opposite of that?
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I really, really dislike the gym (I'm not going to say "hate" because Santa may be listening). I don't like being in a room filled with other people while all of you are on machines going nowhere. I don't like the classes either. I don't like exercise for exercise's sake. I don't like that I have to pay my hard earned moolahs for all that either. There are not many things I really, really dislike, but this is one of them.
C and my mom, on the other side of the spectrum, love the gym. They are all about sweat, and "pushing it", and trainers, and endorphins, and other things that I don't understand. I love you two…but spare me your endorphins!
Mom: You should really go to the gym sweetie.
Me: But going to the gym makes me sad.
Mom: That's impossible! Exercise gives you endorphins and endorphins make you happy! (My mother = Legally Blond fan)
Hmmm. If that's the case, then I wonder what is that euphoria I feel when I slip a piece of perfectly seasoned roasted bone marrow in my mouth? Does it have a fancy chemical name too? 🙂
Well, the endorphin gang eventually proved stronger than my weak tush and I have bowed down to mother/husband pressure and bought a pair of trainers. With a vague promise of some physical activity. And a couple of days ago I did what I said I would never do again…I stepped a trainer'd foot (they feel weird and puffy!) in a gym and got on one of those machines that go nowhere.
What does this have to do with cabbage, chickpeas, and chorizo? Nothing really. Except they make me happy…and happy people will (hopefully) not complain too much about going to the gym 😉
Cabbage Chickpea & Chorizo Soup
- Olive oil
- 1 medium-large white onion, sliced into half-moons
- 4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 pieces chorizo Bilbao (about 200 grams), sliced
- 1/4 cup (or a good fat glug) of white wine
- 1 400-gram can chopped or crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon pimenton de la vera (Spanish smoked paprika)
- Generous pinch of dried oregano
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 400-gram can chickpeas, drained
- 1 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 – 1 whole cabbage (whole cabbage about 600-650 grams), whole cabbage cut into eighths, or half cabbage cut into 4 wedges*
- Optional: Some ham bits (a small handful if you've got them around)
- Sea salt only if needed
– In a nice and roomy soup pot, heat a couple of glugs of olive oil. Add the garlic and onions and sauté until onions are soft.
– Add chorizo, ham bits (if you've got them) and fry until the chorizo is cooked and the nice orange oil is all over the place. When it's all sizzling, deglaze the pan with white wine and scrape up all the stuck bits.
– Add tomatoes, pimenton, oregano, and black pepper, and simmer until thick and pulpy.
– Add chickpeas, give it a few stirs, and then add stock and water. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the flavours blend. Taste and adjust seasoning.
– When it's just about done, add cabbage, cover pot, and cook until cabbage is soft (about 15-20 minutes), checking occasionally to make sure it doesn't scorch. Taste again and adjust seasoning if needed.
*Use a whole cabbage only if you are a fervent cabbage-lover like I am. The whole cabbage really takes over the pot and the soup becomes very chunky, but this is how I like it. I figure a half cabbage or so will do for a soupier soup.
This soup was inspired by a recipe I found in Donna Hay magazine issue #38 for Cabbage and Chickpea Soup. I added the chorizo and changed the procedure…and this was the result! It's now in our "regular dishes" notebook (a furry purple one given to me by my godchild) in between the chilli and my mom's tortilla de patata. This is a robust soup that makes a good meal in itself, maybe with some nice bread (the type you buy from the French guy at your market) . It is particularly good when it's raining (as it has been this week). Or if you are in need of coddling after a sweaty gym-episode that left you with a blister on you right ankle.
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