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There may not be a clear favorite for Week 24's AT&T Goal of the Week, but there's still plenty of quality to choose from.
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Sunday, January 4, 2009
My mistake: Obama apparently has spoken on the Gaza issue...
I will (seriously) stop suggesting that President-elect Barack Obama has not voiced an opinion on the current crisis.
4 comments:
- Waldo Lydecker's Journal said...
Gratifying as it may be to whack on the guy, some things bear keeping in mind:
1. We have a head of state who is also head of government. A figure of politics who is at the same tine supposed to be above politics.
2. He'd be a pretty dim fellow to not pick and choose his issues at a time when he has no real power to affect them, a la FDR in the winter of 1932-33.
3. To the extent one can comment on things and man the bully pulpit while waiting to take over, domestic issues are easier, given the constitutional vesting of foreign affairs as the province of the president. Domestic stuff one can talk with Congress about without treading on the outgoing's authority quite so nakedly.
4. Given the sheer volume and variety of shit the outgoing is leaving the incoming on Day 1, maybe a little garden variety prayer- by us all, for us all- and for the new president is particular, would be a good thing. We should want our presidents to succeed, and in fairness ought to give them the chance to be sworn in before romping on them with both feet.
- January 4, 2009 at 10:27 PM
- Steven H. Newton said...
1--Hasn't stopped the President elect from commenting on a wide variety of other foreign policy items over the past two weeks,
2--Not really true of FDR--read Barry Karl, The Uneasy State, and get back to me. FDR said lots, most of which was calculated to leave HH hanging out to dry. Not a good example.
3--Then why did Barack Obama, two weeks ago, say at variance with the current administration that he planned to consider formally placing the US nuke umbrella over Israel? Can't have it both ways.
4--I haven't romped on anything garden variety; I have romped on a situation bordering very closely on genocide IMHO, and that's a completely different moral imperative than a stimulus package.
I can't really accept the idea that Barack Obama is a victim here--unless I've suddenly acquired powers I don't know about.
- January 4, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Steve - I'm not sure why you're surprised at Obama's spinelessness in terms of this issue. He has never shown an ounce of real courage in his entire political career. What would lead you to believe he would start now?
BTW, I don't know that I fully agree with your statement about it the invasion being a genocide. There are two sides and both seem to be a little bit wrong and a little bit right. Either way, I think the Palestinians have been much more aggressive in their genocidal goals than Israel. Israel seems to attack only when attacked, albeit with way more force than is probably necessary. Can the same be said for Hamas?
It's not a secret that Israel is armed to the hilt. Yet the Palestinians keep poking the bear. What would you suggest Israel do to make them stop?
- January 4, 2009 at 11:55 PM
- Steven H. Newton said...
I said "bordering very closely on genocide"--we obviously can't know until a certain line is crossed, but there are lots of disquieting implications.
As for your second question: what do I think Israel should do? I will be the first to admit that I don't have any amazing answers, but I submit that isn't especially germane.
I'm not in charge of the largest military force in the region (Israel) or the world (US), so I have neither the intelligence assets, the communications assets, or the diplomatic contacts to know what they know.
What I can point out, however, is that what Israel is currently doing in Gaza is way out of whack and unlikely to ever give them the peace they say they want.
- January 5, 2009 at 7:13 AM


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1 tbsp Vegenaise (or mayonnaise)
1 tsp black pepper
Mix up everything except the zucchini slices (obviously). Place some of the mixture on a zucchini slice. I found the easiest way was to press it on with a fork. Top each one with another zucchini slice to form little sandwiches. Then dust with more black pepper on top. Nom!


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I would say I eat lasagna about every three years or so. It's time consuming to make. It's heavy. It involves lots of things that Daniel doesn't eat.
However, when I encountered a cold tuna lasagna salad combo in Everyday with Rachel Ray, I decided to give it a try. It seemed seasonal and refreshing. When I went back and read the recipe though, I wasn't so intrigued with the red pepper puree that was intended to replace the tomato sauce in traditional lasagna. So I did some searching and found a red pepper pesto from Food and Wine posted on Serious Eats.
As I started compiling the ingredients, I have to admit my skepticism grew. Was it going to be good? Would cold lasagna noodles (especially of the whole wheat variety that I had selected) actually taste good, or would these sheets of gluteny goodness lose their usual appeal and become sticky slimy slugs?
Sure the arugula looked fresh and appealing...
And the red pepper pesto (to which I added red pepper flakes) smelled heavenly...
But as I stacked the layers...
And the pasta mound grew...
So did my doubts...
However, when we finally sat down and began our meal, Daniel and I were all smiles. The recipe is below. It's one I'll make again. (And I highly recommend topping the cold leftovers with a little hummus.) As RR would say, Yum-O!
Red Pepper Pesto Tuna Arugula Lasagna Salad Extravaganza
(Based on Rachel Ray's Tuna Salad Lasagna Stack and Food and Wine's Red Pepper Pesto)
For the pesto
3 medium red bell peppers
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 small garlic clove, smashed
1/4 cup basil leaves, plus 2 tablespoons chopped basil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shaved pecorino cheese
red pepper flakes to taste
For the lasagna
1 lb lasagna noodles (I used whole wheat)
three 6-oz cans tuna packed in water, drained
3 T Olive oil plus 1 T olive oil
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 T balsamic vinegar
3 C torn arugula
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes to taste
handful of chopped basil
1. Roast the red peppers over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until charred all over. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Peel, core, and chop the peppers.
2. In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat until golden, about four minutes. Let cool.
3. Transfer the peppers and the pine nuts to a blender. Add the garlic and whole basil leaves and blend until coarsely chopped. Add the olive oil and puree to a chunky pesto. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Grease a baking sheet with 1 T olive oil. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to prevent sticking.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, lemon juice, 3 T olive oil, balsamic vinegar; season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
6. Place a layer of lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with 1/3 of tuna mixture, 1/3 of arugula and 1/4 of pesto. Repeat 2 more times, using remaining tuna mixture and arugula and topping with the remaining noodles. Divide lasagna into 6 portions. Top with remaining pesto and chopped basil.
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Sunday, October 7, 2018
Stephanie Macias-Arlington
The Executive Director of the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute, Stephanie Macias-Arlington, is one of 25 select honorees across the state of New Jersey to be recognized as a 2018 Top 25 Leading Women Brand Builder. Leading Women Entrepreneurs (LWE) Network, the host and organizer of the Top 25 recognition event, is a media organization dedicated to recognizing women business leaders and innovators in their field. A total of 75 honorees were selected across three categories: Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs, and Brand Builders.
The awards ceremony took place at the Fiddler's Elbow County Club in Bedminster Township on Friday, September 21.
The event included a luncheon, exhibitor expo, welcome remarks by Congressman Leonard Lance, and a keynote presentation by Chief Executive Officer of AON Risk Solutions, Lori Goltermann.
Macias-Arlington was awarded the recognition based on her work and dedication to the Seton Hall University Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute. Under her leadership, the Latino Institute has amplified its visibility on campus, increased scholarships to students that demonstrated academic success and financial need, and collaborated with community partners, University departments, and Latino/a student organizations to promote various events and initiatives for the campus community.
"This prestigious group of women was selected out of hundreds of impressive nominations based on their strong business acumen and ability to both influence and inspire within their respective industries," Linda Wellbrock, the founder and CEO of LWE, said.
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In the last couple of years, as all things food related have risen sharply in popularity, the American culinary landscape has seen a number of new trends and food obsessions: farm to table, new "it" vegetables, and avocado everything. There are a number of reasons why these different trends come to be, and a big one is often sustainability and the desire of more and more people to eat not only foods that are good from them, but foods that are made available in a way that is good for the planet.
Enter the goat.
Goat meat is the most widely consumed meat across the globe. It is prepared in a large variety of ways with different ingredients from India to Mexico, throughout the Mediterranean and Middle east, a number of Caribbean islands, and beyond. In the United States, however, it is much less popular. Now, a number of chefs and farmers are trying to make the case for its consumption. According to Shirley Richardson, a farmer in Vermont, "the goat dairy industry generates a significant number of kids (baby goats) each year to keep their mothers producing milk. Dairy farms have no need for males and keep only some females, resulting in a lot of extra young goats…Farmers welcomed help figuring out a way to put these surplus animals to productive use in the food chain."[1] In other words, eating goat meat is good for the food chain and achieving sustainability.
It's also good for you. It has more protein than beef, and less fat than chicken. It is gamier than meats to which we are more accustomed, like lamb, for instance, but that flavor is easily reduced with a number of cooking techniques. It's popping up in restaurants across the US, such as the goat tacos at Cabrito in New York City, and Underbelly in Houston.
So, what do you think? Would you try goat?
[1] http://www.eatingwell.com/article/286461/why-you-should-eat-goat-meat/


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Roy was Sharon Marsh's boyfriend in "Clubhouses". He hasn't appeared since then.
Roy was last seen hanging from a rope trap Stan set up, it was never explained what happened to him after. Roy is seen still hanging yelling for help and saying he is hungry. Whether he died or not is unknown.
For a little while after the episode, Roy can be seen in the theme song hanging outside the clubhouse, meaning he possibly survived.
Roy wears a brown sweater, blue jeans, black shoes and also wears a pair of black circle-shaped glasses. He had a rather small round head with brown hair and a gray, short, stubbly beard.
He has a volatile temper, changing from being nice and caring to being angry within a few seconds, sometimes over a very minor thing.
Sharon Marsh
Roy was Sharon's new boyfriend after she divorced Randy in "Clubhouses". She stayed with him until she dared Randy to have sex with her and they make up. After meeting Stan, Roy immediately tried to take on the role of his father.
Stan Marsh
Roy was Stan's step father in "Clubhouses". He was initially nice and caring towards Stan, but after Stan simply shrugs it off, he overreacts and yells at him. Roy often tells Stan to chop firewood after these incidents, so much that Stan stated they had enough for twelve years.
- ↑ ""South Park" Clubhouses (TV episode 1998)". IMDb.com.


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There was a horrible train crash at the Hoboken (NJ) train station this morning. Dozens injured; some reports put it at over 100.
No word yet on how severe the injuries are or if there are fatalities.
At this early moment this does not appear to be anything but a tragic accident.
Updates as I get them.
UPDATE: Latest reports that at least three are dead.


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Lionel Messi can secure his place among the game's greats with a World Cup triumph after Argentina defeated the Netherlands on penalties on Wednesday to reach the final.
On Sunday at the Maracana stadium in Rio, Messi will come up against a Germany team that has ended his two previous attempts to bring his country a third World Cup title.
Messi has won everything that there is to win with his club Barcelona - six Spanish league titles and three Champions League titles along with various Cups.
On an individual level he has been crowned World Player of the Year on four occasions and has broken several scoring records.
But for his country, the ultimate prize has evaded him so far. A 2008 Olympic gold medal and an Under-20 World Cup win back in 2005 are not to be dismissed but the narrative has long been set - if Messi wants to be viewed in the same category as his compatriot Diego Maradona and Brazilian Pele, he needs to win a World Cup.
Maradona was the star of Argentina's second World Cup triumph in 1986, scoring five goals and creating as many again with some memorable performances.
Pele won three World Cups with Brazil - in 1958, 1962 and 1970 but while Messi's skill and achievements at club level have put him close to the two other South American greats, he has yet to win the big one.
Messi had just turned 19 and was just coming back from injury when Argentina went out in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup on penalties to Germany.
Four years later in South Africa, Germany again ended Argentina's hopes with a crushing 4-0 defeat and Messi bowed out of the tournament without a goal to his name.
Now the 27-year-old Messi has the opportunity to make Germany pay for those two defeats and at the same time end the discussion about his contribution to the national team.
In Brazil Messi has looked like, not only Argentina's star, but their leader on the field, as he has responded to close marking by drifting deep and providing prompts and creativity from behind striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Messi made his mark in the opening group game against Bosnia with a fine finish for his team's second goal after helping create the opener in the 2-1 victory.
In Argentina's second game, a very tight affair against a determined Iran, Messi won the match with a brilliant 25-yard strike in stoppage time.
Two more goals followed in the 3-2 win over Nigeria and in the round of 16 he helped create Angel Di Maria's winner against Switzerland.
Messi struggled to make an impact in the next two rounds when he was marked closely but showed his confidence and leadership as he went first up to successfully convert his penalty in the semi-final against the Netherlands.
Now comes Germany and more close marking no doubt, but the perfect stage for him to stake his claim for a place among the very greatest of all.
Germany vs. Argentina
Sunday's match will be a repeat of the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals, the first of which was won by Argentina before the then West Germany gained revenge four years later.
Midfielder Maxi Rodriguez scored the decisive penalty for Argentina after their goalkeeper Sergio Romero had saved spot kicks from Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder, triggering wild celebrations among Messi's triumphant team.
"I'm proud to be a part of this group," Messi said in a statement posted on his social media pages.
"They are all phenomenons, what a match they played.
"What madness. We are in the final. Let's enjoy it, it is just a little step more."
Brazil may have won the World Cup more than any other country, but the one they wanted most of all will now be played between two of their greatest rivals.
For Brazilians, it is unpalatable prospect for the mourning samba nation but for soccer fans, it is a dream showdown between a German team that has wowed everyone at the tournament and Messi, who has won every honor except the World Cup.
Wednesday's second semi-final in Sao Paulo could not have been more different than Tuesday's goalfest in Belo Horizonte but the sheer tension of the occasion had fans on the edge of their seats.
"I'm very happy because we reached the final and now we will see what we can do," said Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella. "We will give everything as usual, with humility, work and 100 percent effort."
Neither Argentina or the Netherlands created many chances in a dour game that was dominated by defense but ultimately came down to a battle of nerves when they finished deadlocked at 0-0 after extra time.
For players and fans, the tension was almost unbearable and it was the Dutch, who have played in three World Cup finals, including the last one in Johannesburg four years ago, but never won one, who fluffed their lines in the shootout.
It was also a second semi-final defeat on penalties for the Netherlands who suffered the same fate against Brazil in 1998.
"I didn't have the feeling in the second half that we would lose," said Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal.
"And when it comes to penalties you know it's a lottery. The boys did fantastically (well). Nobody had expected this."
The Dutch will play Brazil in the third-place playoff in Brasilia on Saturday as the recriminations into the host nation's limp exit gather pace.
Brazilian media savaged the team's performance with newspapers describing the Germany defeat as an "historic disgrace", "national humiliation", "eternal shame" and a "fiasco".
A lot of the blame was directed at Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, whose future is now the source of wide speculation with Tite, Muricy Ramalho and Vanderlei Luxemburgo looming as his possible successor.
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff took to social media to express her disappointment to a country reeling from the loss after spending more than $11 billion on hosting the tournament.
"I'm immensely sorry for all of us, our fans and players," she tweeted. "But let's not let ourselves give up. Brazil, get up, dust yourself off and bounce back."
Riot police, who had been deployed at fan sites around the country to handle any violent outbreaks, had a quiet night with most fans too traumatized by the manner of defeat to revolt.
An Argentine journalist was killed in Sao Paulo early on Wednesday morning when his taxi was hit by a stolen car fleeing police. He was the second Argentine reporter to die in a car wreck while covering the World Cup.
The mood in Germany could not have been more different with more than 32 million people watching their country's victory on television, a record rating which accounted for an audience market share of almost 88 percent.
Hundreds of thousands of Germans watched the match from the avenue leading to the Brandenburg Gate and German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to attend the final.
Off the field, FIFA suspended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) because of government interference.
A regional court in Nigeria last week ordered the sacking of the existing NFF executive after the team's performance at the World Cup, where they were eliminated by France in the second round.
The court appointed a new administrator to run the game in the populous west African nation but FIFA warned Nigeria they would be banned from competing internationally unless the old leadership was restored to power.
"The suspension will be lifted once the court actions have been withdrawn and the properly elected NFF Executive Committee, the NFF general assembly and the NFF administration are able to work without any interference in their affairs," FIFA said.
(Editing by Ed Osmond and Nigel Hunt)
(Editing by Nigel Hunt)


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Happy June everyone. We are officially half-way through the year now (don't worry, I'm freaking out too.) But that doesn't mean we can't make the rest of 2016 awesome and productive. Starting with June, I really want to step everything up and give 110% to my blog and other projects. I love setting goals and making a conscious effort to work towards them. Let's make the second half of 2016 even better than the first!
You know that annoying time when you feel like your blog or Twitter numbers are stagnating? I think throughout May I haven't concentrated enough on growth, and as a result everything came to a bit of a standstill. It's time to get better at my social media management and see if I can grow my community. I've made some amazing blogging friends lately and would love to make some more.
If you haven't seen over the past few days, I've been posting daily blogs! Just stuff about my everyday life: my workouts, my diet, and everything in between. I would love to keep this up throughout June and see how it goes. I'm enjoying it so far and it's certainly keeping me busy. Make sure you guys let me know what you think of them!
I have a really exciting trip planned for August-September that includes going to the likes of Disneyland and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter *internal screaming* And I'm obviously planning on hitting the gift shops hard. I really need to buckle down and concentrate on building up my savings account again. I'm also planning on getting a few more tattoos done when I get back. Best to start good saving habits now!
Create and stick to a daily routine
I don't know about you guys, but I'm usually most productive when I am on a schedule. With starting to daily blog now, I really need to set a routine in stone that I can stick to. I always write down a to-do list the night before, but I think it's time I create a blogging schedule to help me be more productive.
One lesson that I have taken away from my workouts in May, is that your body is capable of more than you think. I feel like I improved a lot more this month because I stepped away from my usual routine. Just trying to lift an extra 5kgs or fitting in an extra set of cardio exercises can really make a difference to how satisfied you feel with your workout. It's time I worked even harder and see what my body can achieve!
I think this was one of my New Year 2016 goals and it's something I've been taking baby steps with. Just stuff like making conversation (helping with my social anxiety) and even wearing a crop top to the gym. I remembered that quote that goes "Fortune favors the bold" and I think it's absolutely true. Through June and the rest of the year, I am going to make a habit of being brave. Sometimes just for the fun of it, or because I need to. The braver the better.
Let's tackle the rest of 2016 like it's our best year yet!
What are your goals for June?
Steph x.


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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Third Annual Hot Bay City Nights a Roaring Success
by Celene Highwater
These cars are on display for a reason. They are quite realistic. It is obvious from looking at them that the designers take a lot of pride in their creations. Most if not all of the models at this year's event featured working lights, doors that opened, realistic steering, multiple speed andturn settings, and customizable license plates. These vehicles came in a wide variety of styles and colors. I even saw a light pink Cordail that I was highly tempted to purchase!
Recently I sat down for an interview with her in which she explained a bit about Bay City and its events. "The land is Linden-owned and used by the Bay City Alliance for local events, such as Hot Bay City Nights, our annual Tree Lightings, Mole Day, our anniversary, etc. Bay City is mainland. We all own our own parcels here, though about half of the infrastructure is owned by Linden Lab and used by all Bay City Residents. Well, anyone on the grid, really."
Those car washes were very successful, with L$115,900 raised for ChildsPlay, a charity that provides toys to sick children who are hospitalized. And this, it seems, is what the residents are most proud of. Childsplay.org is the charity's website, and Marianne says that with such low overhead cost, the organization is very effective.
She went on to discuss another highlight of Bay City Nights: the crowning of Miss Bay City. "We have our annual Miss Bay City competition, where one lucky contestant will be crowned." This year's winner was Uccie Poultry-Seale, a Bay City resident herself.
At the conclusion of our interview, when I asked if she had anything to add, McCann said "just thanks for all who did participate in hot Bay City Nights, from Linden Lab for their help in promoting, to our car designers, to all our Residents who came out to wash cars, participate in Miss Bay City, and just enjoy the event."
Pictures by Bixyl Shuftan, Uccello Poultry
Celene Highwater
Posted by Bixyl Shuftan at 6:00 AM
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