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A Genographic cheek swab test on Chris Darwin—great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin, author of On the Origin of Species—has revealed the deep ancestry of the so-called "Father of Evolution."
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells revealed the test results today in Sydney, Australia, at the annual meeting of scientists leading Genographic Project field investigations around the world.
The test showed that Chris Darwin…
… along with his male progenitors including Charles, descended from the Cro-Magnon people, who migrated into Europe beginning some 30,000 years ago, displacing and ultimately eradicating the Neanderthal species.
Before this, the Darwin men's paternal ancestors inhabited Iran or southern Central Asia about 40,000 years ago, and migrated from northeast Africa into the Middle East about 45,000 years ago.
The lineage, called Haplogroup R1b, is among the most common for European males. "Approximately 70 percent of men in southern England belong to Haplogroup R1b," said Wells, "and in parts of Ireland and Spain that number exceeds 90 percent."
Members of the public can participate in the Genographic Project by purchasing a public participation kit (US $100) and can also choose whether to donate their genetic results to the expanding research database. To date, more than 265,000 Genographic public participants have consented to have their genetic information included in the scientific database. Net proceeds from test kit sales support Genographic Legacy Fund grants to empower indigenous and traditional peoples through locally-led efforts and to raise global awareness about the cultural loss indigenous and traditional communities face.
The project represents a research partnership between National Geographic and IBM, with field support from the Waitt Family Foundation. "With the quantity of data and new methods of analysis that the Genographic Project team at IBM are pioneering, we are able to deliver insights into our past that were simply not possible before," said Ajay Royyuru, the leader of IBM's computational biology team.
Learn more about the announcement from NatGeo News Watch and read "Was Darwin Wrong?" in National Geographic magazine.
Images: Photograph of George Richmond's 1840 portrait of Charles Darwin by James L. Stanfield; photograph of Chris Darwin by Patrick Riviere


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The first two days of the weeklong Summit Racing Equipment-sponsored troop visit to Europe were spent in Stuttgart, Germany. Shortly after arriving Sunday, November 25, Summit Racing Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line, along with Summit Racing/BIGFOOT Monster Truck driver Dan Runte, were joined by Harley-Davidson Pro Stock Motorcycle riders Eddie Krawiec and Andrew Hines.
The second day, the group returned to Panzer Kaserne for breakfast in the dining facility of the 1st Battalion-10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), and it turned into an impromptu autograph session for both the soldiers and the staff. The rest of the day included visits to a military combatives training session (think a combination of wrestling and UFC), the firing range, the parachute-rigging facility, the battalion headquarters (including a peak in the command center), and an unexpected and fascinating visit to the Navy Seal facility, which included a guided tour of the non-sensitive areas. Each stop included a meet-and-greet with the troops and personnel.
Eddie Krawiec, 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, is participating in his first Summit Racing troop tour and reflected on the initial two days in Germany:
The excitement level is just unbelievable. We've had people walk up to us, shake our hand, and say, "Wow, thank you.I appreciate you coming all the way over here, you know, traveling 5,000 miles and coming to see us." That gives me a warm feeling. They are very grateful for us coming, but I'm more grateful to meet them and see and learn about what they are doing. They're saying thank you and showing their appreciation for what we're doing. We appreciate what they do for us more!
Coming over here, I was expecting more of that military atmosphere-the strict stuff you always see on TV. What I've seen is a little more laid back, without a lot of saluting, but they all respect one another. The most interesting thing I saw today, speaking to all the colonels and higher-ranked officers, is they were just like us. Yes, they have a more important job than we do, but at the end of the day, they're all just individuals. They're regular people, but it's interesting to see how they support each other. It's more of a group or combined effort.
One of the highlights has been shooting some firearms at the firing range. Anytime you walk into a shooting range and you can fire an M4, a Glock, or anything, that's a pretty cool opportunity!
They also tried to con me into jumping out of an airplane, but I see no reason for it. I figured as long as I was on the ground, though, I'd try and put a parachute on and was successful. I'm rather impressed by the guys that jump. The gear is like a huge jigsaw puzzle. The key piece is obviously the parachute, plus a 70-pound rigging system and another 150-200 pounds of gear and accessories. Once you have everything on, it's like 250 pounds worth of equipment, and you've got to jump out of a plane with it all. And when you land on the ground, you have to be quick and get moving. That takes a real man!
The biggest highlight of the trip so far, though, was visiting the Navy Seals barracks. We all know how important the Navy Seals are to our freedom. When the going gets tough, these guys are there. They come in and really help things out. We had the opportunity to go where the Seals train and see how they do things. It was very impressive!

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The shadowy figure looming over Steph set down his jumbo-sized roll of duct tape.
"You won't escape me this time!" he chuckled.
"Mmmmf mmmf mmmmmmf!" protested the mummified one.
"Watch your mouth, young lady!" scolded the mysterious attacker, and again raised his tape o' misfortune...
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Racial differences in narcissistic tendencies – "Study 1 (N = 367) found that Black individuals reported higher levels of narcissism than White individuals even when controlling for gender, self-esteem level, and socially desirable response tendencies." – @steve sailer's.
Genomics: The single life – "'In recent years we've learned that there is considerable variation in the recombination rate between different populations, between the sexes and even between individuals.'"
Moment Magazine's great (Jewish) DNA experiment – "Moment Magazine … wrote about their Great DNA Experiment, in which they look at the 23andMe results of 15 notable Americans of Jewish ancestry and make some interesting genetic connections…. The piece shows it's not 'six degrees' that separates these individuals from each other, but, in all but one case, no degrees of separation." – @race/history/evolution notes.
Are the cads outbreeding the dads? – "Is natural selection now favoring the 'cads' over the 'dads'?" – god, i hope not! – from peter frost.
Is there an upside to anxiety? – "[S]ocial anxiety – the fear of interactions with strangers – may have evolved to enable a natural social ranking system in which some people feel most comfortable towards the bottom of the totem pole. This natural shuffling would have made for a less aggressive, more survivable living situation and reduced fighting for leadership."
Young Children Are More Generous When Others Are Aware of Their Actions – "Adults frequently employ reputation-enhancing strategies when engaging in prosocial acts, behaving more generously when their actions are likely to be witnessed by others and even more so when the extent of their generosity is made public…. Children were consistently generous only when the recipient was fully aware of the donation options; in all cases in which the recipient was not aware of the donation options, children were strikingly ungenerous…. These findings suggest that long before they develop a rich understanding of the social significance of reputation or are conscious of complex strategic reasoning, children behave more generously when the details of their prosocial actions are available to others."
Evidence of Viking Outpost Found in Canada – "Sharpeners may be smoking guns in quest for New World's second Viking site."
Archaeologists unearth 1,300-year-old Anglo Saxon feasting hall inches below village green in first major find of its kind in 30 years
bonus: NYU loses years of scientific research and thousands of mice to Hurricane Sandy – well that s*cks.
bonus bonus: darwin award winners – Celebratory gunfire at Saudi wedding cuts cable, 23 electrocuted – =/
bonus bonus bonus: Where Dragons Come From – "The villains of countless stories, the mythical beasts have roots in Rome's Pliny — and nature."
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Age of Realms2: Magic
Map by DiM, yeti_C and gimil
Guide by stahrgazer
Age of Realms 2, also known as AoR2 or "Magic" is the second in a series of maps with the objective of uniting the Realms, each having a Castle, Village/Docks, a Resource Pair, and "Simple", Dead Space regions.
In "Magic", the Realms have been put under an icy spell that changes assault paths between regions and, in some cases, within regions; and adds the opportunity to win by breaking the Sanctuary spell.
Game Play
AoR2 "Magic" is fun for all types of play because each player begins roughly equally; but, like Feudal War, there are only enough starting castles for up to 6 players. The general strategy is the same regardless of team or individual play.
Some realms appear easier to win from than others, but all have benefits and faults. A player in a smaller realm may capture bonuses more quickly, but the nearby opponent with strength may be able to neutralize that bonus. No realm guarantees a win, and no realm is a sure loser.
Reinforcements are a matter of preference.
The map can be fun with or without spoils, and spoils of any type may not affect the outcome at all.
The map works well for both deployment methods. Because the small number of starting regions limits the number of troops available in the first round, Manual vs. Automatic deployment will not affect the outcome of the game.
Recommended play is with Fog of War, Chained, No Spoils.
To enjoy the best characteristics of the game, fog of war is a must. Without fog of war, the game is almost totally a matter of dice luck. With fog of war, one must carefully analyze the game log to identify where the opponent might be (although that can be fooled by taking simple regions at appropriate times) and gauge when to assault opponents. To strike out too soon on AoR2, invites the opponent(s) to counterstrike and neuter, quite quickly.
Remember the aim for this map is to take out the opponent's castle(s). To strike for a bonus but end up too weak to defend an assault to one's castle, invites the opponent to counterstrike and eliminate a player, probably resulting in the opponent gaining a substantial bonus because of that additional castle.


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- Published on 13 October 2011
- Written by Lillie Bush-Reves
2:45 p.m. Oct. 13, 2011
Most departments cleared from the scene of the fire on CR SE3430. Some South Franklin volunteers and members of the Texas Forest Service remained on the scene to eliminate several trees and stumps still smouldering. No structures were damaged.
1:00 p.m. Update
No roads are now being blocked. The fire fighting efforts are all off road away from normal traffic routes.
Noon Oct. 13
South Franklin, Purley, Mount Vernon, North Franklin and Winnsboro volunteer fire departments have responded to a report of a wildfire on County Road SE3430(N) off FM 3357 near Caraway Farms. The fire was reported around noon and at last estimate was just over five acres in size.
Persons are urged to avoid that area in order to eliminate disrupting efforts of the firefighters. Through traffic is being blocked from the north end of CR SE3430, southeast of FM 3357, and north of CR SE3340.
A dozier from the Winnsboro department was on the scene, and a second dozier from the Texas Forestry Service is requested.
No structures are currently reported to be threatened by the fire.


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Photographer's Note
It was my dream to go to Borobodur. Even if it is a touristic attraction and even if there are toooooo many people it is a wonderful place.
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Guenther (10915) 2011-01-14 14:02
Hallo Nino,
eine sehr schöne und originelle Komposition mit dem Buddha von hinten und den verschwommenen Tempeln im Hintergrund.
Schöne Grüße
i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2011-01-14 16:24
Hallo Nino!
I like the POV, it gives us a different view of Borobodur. Fantastic DOF it gives the photo a good blur. Congratulations on fulfilling your dream! Borobodur is really wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
All the best,
timecapturer (49288) 2011-01-15 5:30
Hello Nino
wonderfully seen image this, such amazing texture on the stonework and of course sheer genius with the vista being out of focus and leaving you wanting to see more. Clever shot so well created.
Brian D.
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- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2010-05-00
- Categories: Decisive Moment
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, UV Haze Filter 72 (B+W)
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Schoolwork is a powerful iPad app that helps teachers and students use the power of iPad more effectively. Teachers can easily distribute and collect assignments, keep an eye on student progress in educational apps, and collaborate one-on-one with students from anywhere, in real time. It's easy for students to use, too. Assignments automatically appear on their iPad devices, organized by due date and class. And Schoolwork helps teachers keep track of how everyone in class is doing so they can tailor their teaching to the needs of each student.
Some of the most useful educational materials are found within apps. With Schoolwork, teachers can browse supported apps to find content that fits their curriculum, then share specific app activities with students. In a single tap, they can go directly to the right activity.
Schoolwork is available in the App Store and requires set up of school accounts and classes in Apple School Manager by a school's IT administrator. Find out how to get set up for Schoolwork and learn more about the requirements in the Schoolwork Help.
Schoolwork requires iOS 12 or later. To get the latest version of Schoolwork, check the Updates tab in the App Store on your iPad, or ask your IT administrator.
What's new in Schoolwork 1.3.1
This update includes minor bug fixes.
What's new in Schoolwork 1.3
- You can now create, edit, and delete classes in Schoolwork. Requires iPadOS.
- You can now create nicknames for classes in Schoolwork.
- This update includes usability, performance, and stability improvements.
What's new in Schoolwork 1.2.1
This update includes minor bug fixes.
What's new in Schoolwork 1.2
- Teachers can now create activities by scanning physical paper documents. Requires iOS 12. Learn more
- Students can now submit work in Schoolwork by scanning physical paper documents. Requires iOS 12. Learn more
- Progress-reporting apps can now automatically set an app activity in Schoolwork as Done when a student completes the activity. Requires iOS 12.2 or later. If Schoolwork notifications are turned on, Schoolwork displays a message to students when an app activity is automatically set as Done.
- For progress-reporting apps that use a new Schoolwork extension, teachers can now find and assign all activities associated with the app without launching it.
What's new in Schoolwork 1.1.1
This update includes minor stability improvements.
What's new in Schoolwork 1.1
- Help resources for students are now available.
- Teachers can now search app activities within apps that work with Schoolwork.
- This update includes usability, performance, and stability improvements.
What's new in Schoolwork 1.0.2
This update includes minor stability improvements.
What's new in Schoolwork 1.0.1
This update includes minor stability improvements.
Schoolwork 1.0 Features
Share anything with Handouts
- Use Handouts to easily share a homework assignment, study reminder, or class announcement with students.
- Add PDFs, documents, web links, photos, videos, or even links to activities in an app.
- For apps that work with Schoolwork, take students directly to a specific activity within an app.
- Provide an easy way for students to submit a final project or demonstrate their understanding.
Keep students focused and organized
- Direct students to a specific place when you assign an activity in an app.
- Students see what's due this week across all their classes.
- In Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, students can submit homework from right within the app.
Collaborate and give real-time feedback
- Easily collaborate with individual students or with the entire class in just a few taps.
- Add comments to students' work to provide feedback while they're working on an assignment.
- Use the new Drawing and Smart Annotation features in iWork to add feedback directly to students' documents.
- Use Apple Pencil or your finger to mark up PDFs, photos, and more.
Review student progress
- Check which students are done or not done with assignments due this week.
- See how students did across their Schoolwork assignments, including student work, quiz scores, points earned, and time spent.
- Students can submit homework to Schoolwork from within any app.
Personalize Instruction
- See a holistic view of a student including submitted work and progress in apps, all in one place.
- Tailor Handouts to a single student or a group of students based on individual needs.
- Use student progress to find students who may need an extra challenge or support.
Apple has a strong commitment to teacher and student privacy. Schools are required to opt in to Schoolwork's student progress feature using Apple School Manager. Student progress is only recorded for teacher-assigned activities that are completed while using a school-provided Managed Apple ID. All student progress data is encrypted in transit and at rest. If a school does not opt in, teachers and students can still use Schoolwork without this feature.
In order to improve the Schoolwork product as well as help your school understand how students and teachers are using Schoolwork, Apple collects anonymous data about your Schoolwork activity that may also be shared with your school. This data will not be used for any other purpose and does not include personally identifiable information.
Learn more about privacy and security for Apple products in education.
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In 1871, when the Buffalo Normal School opened its doors to its first class, the school's sole purpose was to train teachers to serve Buffalo's fast-growing student population in the public schools. Now the largest comprehensive four-year college in the State University of New York system, Buffalo State educates over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year. The college is known for its strong community connections and a continuing commitment to providing high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.
1871 On September 13, the first day of classes, the complement of the new normal school consists of 86 students (75 women, 11 men), Principal Henry B. Buckham, 15 faculty members, and 195 children in the School of Practice. All are housed in the three-story Victorian building at Jersey and 13th Streets (now Normal Avenue) on Buffalo's West Side.
1873 The first class graduates.
1888 To accommodate growing enrollment, a science building is constructed behind the school and connected to it by a second-floor bridge. The school is now called the State Normal and Training School.
1894 A separate residence is built for the principal, then James M. Cassety.
1895 The State Normal and Training School initiates a three-year primary and kindergarten course.
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The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks were the NFL's top two teams all season long. They were also two of the more fascinating squads to follow as the year unfolded. Now, they will face off in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on Sunday and there are a ton of reasons to watch this edition of the big game.
The matchup for Sunday's showdown is simply phenomenal, as are the background stories leading up to it. This should be a fun one.
As we approach kickoff on Sunday, here are 10 storylines to keep an eye on in what is sure to be one of the most interesting football games in recent years.
10. Will Percy Harvin make an impact?
Seattle has been successful all season without Harvin, a guy they signed to a six-year, $67 million contract ($25.5 million guaranteed) this offseason. The 25-year-old wideout played in only one game this year, catching just one pass for 17 yards. That was his entire 2013 season, thanks to injuries, including the concussion he's currently dealing with.
The Seahawks sent a first-round pick in the 2013 draft and third and seventh-round picks in the 2014 draft to the Minnesota Vikings to acquire Harvin, who didn't debut until Week 11 thanks to offseason hip surgery.
Harvin has the ability to make a big difference on the field, but he has a lengthy injury history that has kept him out of action for most of the past two seasons. That said, the Seahawks only need him to show up for four quarters on Sunday and as long as he practices without incident and is ready to go, the Broncos are going to have to account for him.
9. Will Wes Welker make up for big drop in Super Bowl XLVI?
With 4:06 remaining in Super Bowl XLVI, the New England Patriots led the New York Giants 17-15 and had the ball on New York's 44-yard-line. It was second and 11, when Tom Brady dropped back and found his favorite target, receiver Wes Welker, wide open between three defenders at the Giants' 25-yard-line. Brady's throw was slightly behind Welker, but the All-Pro wideout should have made the catch. He didn't. Instead of clinching the Super Bowl, that drop gave the Giants new life and they took advantage, getting a stop on defense before driving the length of the field for a game-winning touchdown.
Welker will now have a chance to make up for what was the biggest mistake of his career. He will be trying to win his first Super Bowl on Sunday and erase the memory of that huge drop.
8. All Richard Sherman everything
With one post-game interview, Richard Sherman has gone from an outstanding cornerback only football fans have heard of, to national celebrity. The amount of articles either condemning or defending Sherman this week in the wake of his outburst after Seattle's win over the San Francisco 49ers has been staggering.
Sherman is undoubtedly one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL, and whatever he does or says in and around the game will be magnified because of what happened after the NFC Championship Game. It's fair to say his outburst elevated him and a the same time he'll be under a much bigger spotlight and is much more open to criticism.
7. The weather
The NFL's decision to put the Super Bowl in an outdoor stadium in a cold-weather city has rightfully drawn tons of criticism. The best-case weather reports for Sunday in East Rutherford say it will be cold. The worst-case projections claim there will be snow at some point. No one really knows what's going to happen yet, but that hasn't stopped people from talking about it.
You can bet the old line about Peyton Manning not being able to play in the cold will come up again, and on paper the Seahawks definitely look like the team better equipped to deal with playing in adverse conditions.
6. John Fox's health
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox underwent aortic valve replacement surgery earlier this season, and beginning with Week 10, he missed a few weeks before returning in Week 14. Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio filled in for Fox, but things clearly weren't the same for the Broncos without their head coach on the sidelines.
I've never talked to anyone who didn't rave about Fox. He is a beloved figure, which is why so many people were concerned about his health scare. While he is apparently fully healthy now, it's not hard to see the 58-year-old potentially retiring if the Broncos win the Super Bowl. Fox has never won one, though he took the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl XXXVIII, where they lost to the New England Patriots 32-29.
5. Russell Wilson (new school) vs. Peyton Manning (old school)
If Russell Wilson had entered the NFL 10 years ago as a 5-11, 206-pound quarterback who could run a little bit, he would have been converted into a slot receiver. Instead, the diminutive signal-caller will start the Super Bowl for the Seahawks.
On the other sideline, Peyton Manning stands at 6-5, weighs in at 230 pounds and is the prototypical drop-back, stay-in-the-pocket quarterback. In fact, when Manning finally hangs up his cleats he will arguably be the best pocket passer to have ever worn an NFL jersey.
Wilson represents the NFL's new-school philosophy that is emphasizing athleticism at the quarterback position. Manning is the definition of the old-school quarterback. The 25-year-old Wilson was dismissed by many scouts as being too small and not strong enough to compete in the NFL, while Manning was the anointed one, a phenom who had to live up to all the hype from the moment he was drafted way back in 1998.
The two men couldn't be more different, yet here they are, at the same place, as champions of their respective conferences and about to face-off in the Super Bowl. The clash in styles, and stories of the two quarterbacks in this game is fascinating.
4. Seattle's secondary vs. Denver's receivers
The Seattle Seahawks have the NFL's best secondary, bar none. Any arguments to the contrary are completely without merit. The "Legion of Boom" has loads of talent to spare, even after cornerback Brandon Browner's suspension. On Sunday in the Super Bowl, they will face the NFL's top group of receivers in what should be an epic matchup.
For the Seahawks, the secondary starts with Sherman, who I believe has solidified himself as the NFL's top cornerback. Throw in Pro Bowl safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor and you've got the most athletic, hardest-hitting group of coverage guys in the NFL. Third-year man Byron Marshall is currently filling in for Browner and has four interceptions and a forced fumble on the season as well. This guys are all big, strong, athletic and intimidating.
On the other side of the ball, the Broncos have three of the NFL's top receivers. Demaryius Thomas had a career year with 92 receptions, 1,430 yards and a whopping 14 touchdowns. Eric Decker wasn't bad himself, as he hauled in 87 passes for 1,288 yards and 11 scores of his own, while Wes Welker battled injuries but is one of the NFL's most consistent wideouts. Despite missing time, Welker still managed to catch 73 passes for 778 yards and 10 scores.
On top of that, tight end Julius Thomas had a breakout year, catching 65 passes for 788 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The Broncos are so tough to defend because Manning is so adept at finding the open man. And with four outstanding targets, someone is almost always open.
Sunday's showdown in the passing game should be thrilling to watch.
3. Pete Carroll's quest to prove doubters wrong
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was run out of the NFL in 1999 after unsuccessful stints with the New York Jets (1994 season) and New England Patriots (1997-99). Carroll took two years off before being hired as the head coach at USC, where he completely remade himself into one of the most successful coaches in college football history.
Carroll was at USC from 2001 to 2010 and posted a remarkable record of 97-19, with two national championships, seven Pac-10 titles, seven BCS bowl game appearances and six BCS bowl wins.
While some see Carroll's legacy as tarnished by the Reggie Bush scandal at USC, the facts are this: despite some popping off by some members of the media who don't know anything about the case, Carroll was completely exonerated of any wrongdoing by the NCAA and was not even given a token show-cause penalty as a result of the investigation.
He took over the Seahawks in 2010 and immediately set to work creating a roster of guys he knew would buy in to his system. Fast forward four years and he's taken that group to the Super Bowl. If he wins on Sunday he'll have accomplished the rare double of winning a national title in college football and the NFL and will have proven all of his doubters wrong.
2. No. 1 offense vs. No. 1 defense
On Sunday the NFL's top offense will face off against its top defense in the kind of matchup fans dream of.
The Seahawks were unbelievable on defense in 2013, allowing a league-low 273.6 yards per game. They had the NFL's top pass defense, allowing just 172.0 yards per game through the air, which is simply staggering. Seattle also surrendered a league-best 14.4 points per game. The Seahawks had the NFL's top defense and, frankly, it wasn't even close.
Meanwhile, the Broncos were far and away the league's top offense. Denver averaged a league-best 457.3 yards per game, which was a whopping 40 yards per game more than second place (Philadelphia Eagles, 417.3). The Broncos passed for an insane 340.3 yards per contest (tops in the NFL by 32.9 yards per game) and rushed for 117.1. Denver set an NFL record by scoring 606 points this season, and averaged 37.9 per game. The truly insane stat is that the Broncos averaged 10.1 more points per game than anyone else in the NFL (Chicago Bears, New England Patriots tied at 27.8).
Sunday's game will truly be a heavyweight matchup between the NFL's best offensive and defensive teams.
1. Peyton Manning's quest for another title
Peyton Manning may be the best regular season player in NFL history. The 37-year-old quarterback is the league's only four-time MVP award winner (he could make it five this year), he's a 10-time All-Pro (seven first-team selections), a 13-time Pro Bowler and an eight-time AFC Offensive Player of the Year. He owns dozens of NFL records and could continue to break more depending on how long he keeps playing. But Manning has only won one Super Bowl title and for a huge chunk of his career he was considered a guy who couldn't win the big one.
Manning is 1-1 in his two Super Bowl appearances, but when he guided the Indianapolis Colts to a championship in Super Bowl XLI, many thought he had finally gotten over the hump and more would come. But it took the Colts three years to return to the big game, and when they got there, they lost to the New Orleans Saints 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV. That night, instead of stepping up in the clutch when his team needed it, Manning threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Tracy Porter. That errant pass sealed the win for New Orleans.
Now, four years later, Manning has a chance at redemption. He can become one of the rare quarterbacks to win multiple Super Bowls and erase the "can't win the big one" label once and for all.


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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Andy Lally will have to curb his enthusiasm for another day.
Lally, a champion road racer with dreams of competing in NASCAR, was scheduled to make his first Sprint Cup start Sunday. But a band of rain moved over the road course at Watkins Glen International and never lifted, forcing NASCAR to postpone the race until noon today.
"It's pretty anticlimactic. We were all belted in ready to go when they pulled the plug on us," Lally said after NASCAR called off the race at 4 p.m. "This being my first Sprint Cup start, it just makes it that much more anticipation. I'm going to try to get a good night's sleep in the motor home tonight and just think positive, keep thinking about all the things I have to do tomorrow."
A thunderstorm hit the track about 2 p.m. Sunday when drivers were about to start their engines. The course takes at least 2 hours to dry. Rain was still falling at 4 p.m., making it too late to complete the 90-lap event before sunset. The track stretches nearly 21/2 miles around 11 turns and has several elevation changes.
Last week's race at Pocono also was moved to Monday because of rain, and with just five races before the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship, another delay wasn't welcome.
"That's got to be tough," Canadian road racer Ron Fellows said. "They've spent a lot of time at the racetrack watching it rain. You might get a bit stir-crazy."
Saturday's Nationwide race at The Glen also was threatened by rain. Though it never materialized, rain tires were stacked in the garage area just in case.
NASCAR's first major points race in the rain came a little more than a year ago at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal in a Nationwide Series race, and that made a lasting impression on four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon.
"I can't imagine what it would be like in a Cup race," Gordon said. "I thoroughly enjoyed watching it rain up there. That was highly entertaining, but I was very glad I wasn't inside the car."
Carl Edwards' team was one of several that didn't install a windshield wiper during an extended early caution when NASCAR went to the rain tires.
Without a wiper, Edwards stuck a squeegee out the driver-side window to clean his windshield during later caution periods. Fellows won the race.
"I think it would actually be fun to drive the cars in the rain and you can feel the grip level," Gordon said. "But as you saw, the windshield wipers don't work, the defog doesn't work. When a guy's got to use a squeegee inside the car, there's something wrong. Those cars should not be out there in the rain."
"It was pretty fun to watch," Kevin Harvick said. "I don't know how much fun it would be to drive. The problem is you can't see. I practiced the truck in the rain here. The cars aren't really that bad to drive because you have to slow down so much. The other thing is the rooster tail that shoots out the back of the car. I mean, I'd try it."
So, too, would Robby Gordon.
"It (delaying a day) makes it really hard on the race teams because Monday is normally the guys' day off," he said. "Now, it's two weeks in a row."


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|Soldiers' Home, Chelsea, Massachusetts, where "Men, crippled, paralyzed and
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of this home which shelters 330 veterans of the Union Army." [2]
Many towns in Massachusetts had their own corps, and Scituate was no exception. Even today there is still evidence that the ladies cared for graves. Back in June I went on an exploration of the Merritt Cemetery in Scituate with my second Cousin, Charlie Hollis. I posted about that here. While we were mucking around we found a flag holder apparently left by the Women's Relief Corps! The gravestone was missing or covered with growth (see photo at end of post), so we couldn't even tell which grave was decorated. The marker says: Mass. Dep'm't. Womans Relief Corps, Corps 121 W. R. C.
Here is a little blurb about the GEORGE W. PERRY CORPS No. 121, Scituate, Massachusetts.
On April 5, 1889, through the earnest efforts of Mrs. Marion L. Bailey, Corps 121 was instituted by Mrs. Elizabeth V. Lang, Department Inspector, with nineteen charter members. The officers were publicly installed in the evening in the presence of the members of the Post and other interested friends.
A Relief Fund was started which has received additions from time to time, and although there are not many calls for relief in the quiet little town of Scituate, assistance is always cheerfully rendered whenever necessary.
The Corps takes great pride in appropriating funds to make the Grand Army Hall attractive and comfortable. The Post is assisted by the Corps each Memorial Day in preparing garlands for the fallen comrades, and both organizations unite in a memorial service for those who sleep in unknown graves.
Membership, fifty.
These were the officers of the Scituate Corps 121 in 1902:
Clara A. Osborne, President
Martha W. Pierce, Senior Vice-President
Annie Patterson, Junior Vice-President
Past President, Mary F. Prouty
Delegate, Lizzie L. Dalby
Alternate, Rachel N. Burrows
|Polly Kimmitt, digital photograph of unidentified graveside flag holder,
Kilburn Merritt Cemetery, Scituate, Massachusetts, taken 18 June 2013.
2. Ibid., 60.
3. Ibid., viii.
4. Ibid., 255.
5. Women's Relief Corps, Department of Massachusetts, Journal of the Twenty-Third Annual Convention of the Department of Massachusetts, Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, Boston, Mass., February 11 and 12, 1902, (Boston: E.B. Stillings & Co., 1902), 33.


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1850 $1 MS64 Certification #22106227, PCGS #6937
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The Buddy Ebsen specimen - slightly finer than the other graded at this level. Completely original and very prooflike. Marvelous electric blue toning compliments areas of brown. Very sharply struck.
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Q. David BowersThe following narrative, with minor editing, is from my "Silver Dollars & Trade Dollars of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia" (Wolfeboro, NH: Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc., 1993).
Coinage Context
Limited production: The production of Liberty Seated silver dollars at the Philadelphia Mint hit an all-time low in 1850. The reason for this is not clear in government records, but I believe the explanations are simple. To expand on the commentary given under 1849, the following seems to be a likely scenario:
The gold dollar, introduced in 1849, was popular in government circles and at the Mint, and saw extensive use by the public. At the same time, the silver dollar was not popular and was widely criticized. The year 1850 saw a tremendous production of gold dollars, amounting to 481,953 at the Philadelphia Mint alone, a quantity far greater than had been made of any Liberty Seated silver dollar. It seems to me that the Treasury was trying to promote the new gold dollar as the coin of choice of this denomination, and to minimize the silver dollar. This would also account, in part, for the very low silver dollar mintages of 1851 and 1852 (although the rising price of silver was an integral part of the equation). The exportation of dollars undoubtedly was a factor as well (see citation under Coinage Context, 1848). However, it is to be remembered that the quantity of silver dollars coined was equal to the amount of bullion specifically deposited in request for them.
In a specific contribution to this book, Dr. Harry Salyards points out that Coinage Laws of the United States gives interesting information concerning silver imports and exports. 1850 was the only year in its immediate time frame in which exports and imports were very nearly equal. Specific figures follow. Exports: 1847: $869,103; 1848: $4,770,419; 1849: $3,432,415; 1850: $2,962,367; 1851: $6,635,839; 1852: $2,600,156; 1853: $2,044,017; 1854: $727,040. Imports: 1847: $2,546,358; 1848: $2,951,529; 1849: $2,582,593; 1850: $2,852,086; 1851: $1,884,413; 1852: $1,846,985; 1853: $1,774,026; 1854: $3,726,623. (Coinage Laws of the United States, 4th Edition, Washington, Government Printing Office, 1894, p. 256. Carothers, Fractional Money, p. 108 gave incorrect information.)
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Circulated grades: The 1850 dollar begins a decade of rare Liberty Seated dollar issues. Examples in circulated grades are scarce, as the production figure of 7,500 suggests. However, dealer specialists can usually supply examples in VF and EF grades. AU specimens are scarce but not to the extent that the low mintage might imply; often, such pieces are highly publicized when they are offered for sale.
Mint State grades: Mint State coins, when seen, are apt to be nearly fully prooflike and are often mistaken for Proofs. Indeed, they were struck from dies also used to coin Proofs. Such coins are rare at all Mint State grade levels but are extremely so in MS-63 or better. In 1982, Bruce Amspacher stated that he knew of no gems in existence at that time and was aware of just two coins that could be called Mint State. (Article, "Liberty Seated Dollars," in the Monthly Summary, Coin Dealer Newsletter, July-August, 1982, and die description from James C. Gray, letter to the author, October 5, 1992.) High-grade pieces often show diagonal die finish lines on obverse and reverse; these appear as hairlines or brush marks but, unlike these, the finish lines are microscopically raised on the coin surface.
Circulation strikes:
1. Closed 5: Breen-5442. Obverse: With the knob on 5 touching the cusp above, a rare and seldom seen issue. Proofs were also coined from these dies (same as Proof No.1 described below). Most if not all circulation strikes have a die crack which angles through the bottom portion of the 0 in ONE and then into the denticles below the N of ONE. In addition, another die crack begins at the denticles below UNITED, crosses the tops of all six letters of UNITED and angles back into the denticles above the ST in STATES. Also, this die has the diagonal defect in the horizontal stripes, which is clearly shown in John Kroon's article on the 1851 dollars which appeared in Collective Volume III of The Gobrecht Journal. This identical die was used to strike all original 1851 dollars."
2. Open 5: Breen-5443. Obverse: With the knob separate from the cusp, and with repunching at the base of the zero. Prominent die file marks extend slightly upward and to the left from the denticles below 50 in the date. Proofs of the Open 5 variety were coined from this obverse. Possible restrikes (see under Proofs below) have a heavy crack through the base of the date and are exceedingly rare. Proof dies were later used to make circulation strikes, accounting for the prooflike characteristic of circulating pieces.
Dies prepared: Obverse: Unknown; Reverse: Unknown
Circulation strike mintage: 7,500; Delivery figures by month: June: 7,500.
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27 December 2012 | News | By BioSpectrum Bureau
Singapore: Advanced Micronic Devices' (AMDL) healthcare division, AMDL Health, launched Mediaid ventilators and anesthesia work stations at the 60th ISACON 2012, which is being held from December 26-29, 2012, at Labh Ganga Convention Center, Indore. AMDL is a leading provider of medical equipment and devices and a group company of Opto Circuits.
The products to be launched at the 60th ISACON 2012 are Model AD Premium 910 Anesthesia Workstation, Model Vent Care 410 ICU Ventilator and Model Vent Mini Portable Ventilator.
Model AD Premium 910 Anesthesia Workstation is an anesthesia machine for neonatal pediatric and adult used by anesthesiologists to support the administration of anesthesia. Model Vent Care 410 ICU Ventilator is an intensive care unit (ICU) ventilator used to assist or replace the spontaneous breathing of an ICU patient.
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MWC 15 Special
Google yesterday announced that it has launched Google Cloud Print Beta for mobile documents and Gmail. Cloud Print is a service which was announced back in April 2010 and allows printing from any app on any device, OS or browser without the need to install any software. Following last month's announcement that Google Cloud Print will be supported in the Chrome notebook pilot program, yesterday's launch is something more publically available which Google will be rolling out to end-users throughout the next few days. It allows to print E-Mails as well as certain documents and E-Mail attachments like Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF files.
Just open a document in Google Docs or an E-Mail in Gmail in your mobile browser and choose "Print" from the dropdown menu in the top right corner.
Google Cloud Printing for Mobile will be rolling out today and tomorrow for English speaking users in the U.S. and requires a smartphones that support HTML5, such as devices running Android 2.1+ and iOS 3+. However, to get started, you'll need to connect your printer to Google Cloud Print first. At the moment, this step requires a Windows PC, but Linux and Mac support are coming soon.
That's definitely an interesting and useful service but hitting HP and Palm at one of its core competences - printing! As far as it's known, HP is working on similar services to beef-up its webOS system, integrating Palm's mobile devices tighter into HP's printer dominance.
UPDATE: While Google Cloud Printing is yet released in the U.S. only, foreigners can also use it by accessing the U.S. Gmail site instead of the local one.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Party's over. Time to clean up.
Shortly after the ball dropped in Times Square, cleanup crews got to work with brooms and blowers to clear the confetti paper, pizza boxes, streamers, popped balloons and empty soda bottles littered on the sidewalks and push them into the street after the massive New Year's celebration at the crossroads of the world.
Hundreds of thousands of revelers packed the bow tie section of streets in Manhattan for the annual celebration. When the shimmering crystal ball dropped, a ton of confetti was released into the cheering crowd to usher in 2014.
But all that fun makes for a lot of garbage. Last year, the Department of Sanitation removed 50.84 tons of debris. The total for this year wasn't yet available.
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Greg Banister, 55, a Department of Sanitation broom operator, said there were dozens of machines ready to clean up the party. Crews used leaf blowers, mechanical sweepers and collection trucks.
Every year the most commonly recovered items include money and jewelry plus lost hats and gloves, he said.
"I volunteer for this shift," he said. "I always have a good time. People are in the party mood."
He said the best part about this year's cleanup was the weather: "Usually when it's dry, it's better," he said. "When it's wet, it's tough."
Some revelers were helping out the cleanup effort on their own.
Alex Morrow, 26, and his fiancee, Amanda Townsend, 24, visiting from Dalton, Ga., waited 13 hours for prime spots to see the ball drop — and after sharing a romantic New Year's Eve kiss, they pocketed some of the multi-colored confetti paper as a memento.
"We're taking some of this home," Townsend said.
"This was like a big party," Morrow said.
Sanitation crews worked quickly through the night.
"By 8 a.m. ... you'll never realize we had the largest party in the world here," said Alliance sanitation director Joe Costarella said.
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Super Glue and its off-brand cousins are the next best thing to duct tape when it comes to good-enough repairs, but heaven help you if it spills. Luckily, there's a guide to getting SuperGlue out or off of nearly anything.
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Lots of folks know to reach for the nail polish remover to get glued things unstuck, but the acetone in the remover can damage and discolour surfaces. According to the makers of Super Glue, you can actually use hot water to get yourself out of your gluey mess.
For instance, if you need to unstick your lips (and, please, we don't want to know why), here's what you do:
If lips are accidentally stuck together, apply a generous amount of warm water and encourage maximum wetting and pressure from saliva from inside the mouth. Peel or roll (do not pull) lips apart. It is almost impossible to swallow the adhesive as a liquid. The adhesive solidifies upon contact with saliva (moisture) and could adhere to the inside of the mouth. Saliva will lift the adhesive in 1-2 days, avoid swallowing the adhesive after detachment.
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Post subject: I cant cook an egg
I'm serious. I need all the cooking help I can get one tiny little baby step at a time. If im not welcome here, tell me to beat it. I literally can never make my eggs over easy without cracking the damn yoke. Can anyone tell me what size pan, what kinds of spatulas to use, or what heat to use? Just now I burnt the heck out of my grilled cheese sandwich. Its taken me 13 years with my wife to realize she will never cook any better than me either, so I'm going to learn. Lets start with eggs over easy if anyone feels like helping a dummy.
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Don't worry, roofermike! Eggs over easy is actually NOT an easy dish to make without a lot of practice. The main issue most people have is that the yolk will break when they flip the egg over - so everything must be done to maximize the chance that the egg will survive.
1. Use the freshest eggs you can. Grade AA eggs are fresher than A, B etc. When the eggs are fresh, the internal structures are distinct and intact and can take a little more of a beating (like flipping over) than older eggs. Always buy eggs that are properly refrigerated and make sure you keep them in cold refrigeration (on the door is bad because it get a lot of temperature fluctuation). Eggs exposed to heat (i.e. room temperature) age faster. This way, you maximize the chances of using the freshest eggs possible when you attempt eggs over easy.
2. Use a really good nonstick pan (or a brand new cheap one). Most nonstick pans lose their magic slipperiness over time because of the accumulation of tiny food particles aren't completely washed off (perhaps oils that you didn't use enough soap to remove) and these particles ARE sticky.
3. Use enough oil or butter. Even though the pan is nonstick, you'll still want some oil in the pan to help fry the egg as well as provide some lubrication. It's actually easier with more oil, so you may want to start with more oil (a tablespoon or two, not a cup) and then taper down as you get the hang of it.
4. Use medium heat. There is a thin film of protein rich egg white over the yolk (after you crack the egg, everything lies down, but the yolk is still fully enveloped in white). In a fresh egg, this layer of white is the most intact. You'll also notice that the layer of white under the yolk is also more substantial - providing more padding for us to accomplish the necessary flips while protecting the yolk. Using lower heat will help to not over cook the egg as you wait for the yolk to heat up and, subsequently, the white that covers the yolk to begin to solidify a little. You won't see it turn white like the rest of the white because if you waited that long, your yolk would be solid. You're just patiently waiting for the yolk to warm up a bit. Often, this is when the spread out whites have solidified. Medium heat gives us more time to allow the heat to penetrate before the whites are overcooked (over cooked egg white protein has an undesired rubbery texture).
5. Flip with confidence. At this point it's time to flip the egg. This needs to be done quickly and surely. If you are tentative or too slow during this step, the egg will probably flip half way, then slide a little in the pan as the rest of the egg is flipping over. This is when the majority of the yolk tearing occurs. Even in a good nonstick pan, the yolk will usually not be able to handle sliding. This step can be handled by a spatula (use a thin plastic one - one of those fish spatulas work pretty well) or by hand (might be trickier because often people flip with too much force or are to jerky in their catching motion resulting in a rupture). However you choose to do it, simply practice a lot. Make sure if you're using the spatula, you slide it under the egg (under the yolk), lift and rotate - without using the spatula to push down on the egg after the rotation. You may find it useful to actually pick the pan up and twist the pan a little to meet the egg gently as it is being flipped.
6. Don't touch the egg! Prior to the flip, don't touch the egg until it's ready to flip (whites have just solidifed). Then use the spatula or wrist/palm action (hold the pan up by the handle with one hand and strike the base of the handle with the palm of the other hand to release and move the egg) to manuever the egg to a good position for a flip. After flipping (if the yolk hasn't broken), don't touch the egg - no matter how awkward it's position may be. Count off 10 seconds. Flip back. Almost always 10 seconds is enough to cook the outer surface of the yolk and allow it to move freely on the nonstick surface. Less than that and your chance of tearing increases.
After two flips, you can slide the egg off onto the serving plate and dig in. This will probably yield eggs over medium due to the longer cooking time while the eggs are sitting right side up. To adjust for your personal preference, you'll want to leave the eggs right side up less for over easy, and you'll want to leave the eggs yolk down for longer for over hard.
P.S. Grilled cheese sandwich - you probably just need a better pan. A grilled cheese should probably also be done on a nonstick pan. Look for one with a thick aluminum core. Then heat your buttered bread and cheese on medium-low heat. The thick pan provides even heating which allows you to use a lower heat level because the hot spots ("hot spots" is a term used when describing cookware that emphasizes that the pan does not heat evenly. Two problems with hot spots exist - (1) they get really hot so you burn your food, (2) they are called hot spots because the rest of the pan is a cold spot - so you need to crank up your heat to cook the majority of the food, which makes problem (1) so much worse.) aren't as pronounced.
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thanks for the reply. very helpful, ill try it out tomorrow morning. Any suggestions on what I should expect to pay for a really good non stick pan? Everytime I try to get into cooking, seems I need to spend more money up front than it would cost just to go out to a restaurant between some of the required equipment and utensils and some really expensive spices... one time I successfully made a bernaisse sauce from a cookbook to go over some filet mignon that my whole family loved, but it wasnt cheap to make. Not like I'd expected.
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i'll bet 90% of your problem is in the actual "flip" phase.
flipping eggs, with perfection, is almost as difficult as flipping pancakes with perfection.
the secret, is the initial "FAST" push of the spatula. place the spatula along side the egg (or pancake), in a non-stick pan (very important), and with one very quick jerky motion, push the spatula all the way under the egg (or pancake), without pushing it, or dragging it, across the plate.... then with another quick (albeit gentle) motion, flop it over.
99% of the hard work is done at this point. just make sure the egg is somewhat "set", and not too runny, when you attempt to flip it.
remember: using a very fast pushing motion to get under the egg... don't be gentle, or pussy foot around... be fast, and "snappy".... like a quick karate punch! it's ironic, that the best way to be "gentle" with an egg, is to be very fast and jerky with the spatula..... but that "grasshopper".... is how the zen masters do it. eggs are cheap.... practice on 1 dozen. let the egg firm up (egg side up), then quickly snatch under it with a spatula without moving it across the plate (karate style)... then quickly, but gently, flop it.
it may help to yell a karate phrase when you initially jab the spatula under the egg.... something like..."Eyeeee!"
be agressive, grasshopper, yet flow like the water. be "one"....with the egg. conquer... yet submit. be strong, yet flexible. and remember one important thing: "to be.... is to be".
sigh... i am now spent. you must listen and learn from here on.
now... as quickly as you can.... grab the pebbles from my hand.
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:28 pm
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In addition to what eltonyo said, I would add to use a warmed and lightly buttered THIN spatula to ensure easy undermining of the egg if you are using a spatula rather than actually flipping the pan. Using a pan large enough to accomodate the spatula is also important, or else you end up having to insert the spatula under the egg at an angle, rather than parallel to the surface of the pan. When using a larger pan tilt the pan a bit to contain the egg against a side of the pan until the while the whites solidfy a bit which prevents the egg from spreading. (We could collectively write a thesis on this.)
If you like them soft and over easy, another thing you might try is what I do. You don't have to turn the egg at all, and the "top" of the egg still gets cooked. If you try it and don't like it, you only lost a couple of eggs. It's unorthodox, but here goes. Start your eggs and after the whites start to solidify, add an ounce or so of very hot water to the pan (not on the egg itself, and disperse it in the pan) and quickly return it COVERED to the stove on a moderately high heat. The steam will finish cooking the yolk and top layer of the whites. If the steam gets used up, you can toss on another tablespoon or so of water. The bottom of the eggs will not be browned, but if you want them over easy, you might not want them browned anyway. They come out mostly fried and slightly poached. All in all, a good method if you like the eggs lightly done on both sides, without ever having to turn the egg. A little practice might be needed to refine your technique, but the yolk never breaks.
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There's always the cheater method too, sorta like using the emergency brake with a stick shift when on a hill.......just don't admit ya do it....
2 pans.
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You poor thing!
Use the smallest teflon fry pan you have 8". Put 1-2 tablespoons of butter in the pan and melt it.
Put 1 or 2 eggs in the pan add salt and pepper. Cook the eggs for about 2 - 3 minutes on the first side just until firm. Move the eggs with the spatula and shake the pan a little to keep the eggs loose.
With a rubber spatula gently turn eggs over. Cook another 1 - 2 minutes. You will know if they look done.
Take the pan and slip/pour the eggs out on to a plate and there you have it.
You might need a little practice turning the eggs but trust me you will master it!
Butter the bread on the outside and also butter a teflon pan and cook over medium low heat, cover the sandwich with a pan lid so it creates a little oven. Cook about 7 minutes each side. Check it to make sure it's not burning but the slow heat melts the cheese and toasts the bread very well and it's of course yummy.
Or you can put the 2 slices of bread in the oven with grated cheese on each side when the cheese is melted slap them together and chow down. Fresh tomatoes with salt and pepper is Great on the sandwich too! With a big cold glass of milk!
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1-2 TABLESPOONS of butter to fry two eggs? You might as well deep fry it!
A TEASPOON or two in a good non-stick pan should have your egg sliding all over the place.
If you want to use SgtNickFury's method, I think Calphalon (I hate that company) has a set of two interlocking pans that should be perfect for his technique. I have seen it at Williams-Sonoma. If you use that method, just make sure the eggs will slide around in the bottom pan before you flip the pans over.
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damn... i didn't want to say it at first... but now i have to break the bad news.
(I tried to help... i gave you the benefit of the doubt)
but alas... you have a "disease".
you have "EFD" (egg deficient disease)... not to be confused with "BFD"... (almost the same thing)
you need to follow one of the three following correction paths...
1) eat cheerios.
2) eat poptarts.
3) go to Denny's, and ask them to cook your eggs.
i am spent.
nuf said.
- Tony
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:36 pm
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eltonyo wrote:
damn... i didn't want to say it at first... but now i have to break the bad news.
(I tried to help... i gave you the benefit of the doubt)
but alas... you have a "disease".
you have "EFD" (egg deficient disease)... not to be confused with "BFD"... (almost the same thing)
you need to follow one of the three following correction paths...
1) eat cheerios.
2) eat poptarts.
3) go to Denny's, and ask them to cook your eggs.
i am spent.
nuf said.
- Tony
(Thanks Michael for the urban dictionary definition)
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Don't worry roofermike. I can't do it either. But try making small eggs in a wide pot and gradually over time increase the size. You'll get better.
Heh, I'm still learning.
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Roofermike - Try to put the eggs in fridge before using it , say 20 minutes, or store the eggs in fridge overnight. Chilled yolk will not easily break.
Another tip is to use 'wok' instead of pan. Pan having flat surface, not easy to turn anything on it. Wok with sloping side easy to work with using steel spatula (don't forget to put oil when frying).
Good luck!
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a little thing I learnt when I first started cooking.
Put in a little extra oil, just enough so you can spoon up small amounts.
Once you have cracked the egg into the pan use a spoon to pour a little of the hot oil over the joke of the egg, this creates a very thin cooked skin thats a little stronger, then you turn.
Oh so easy and I cook it like that all the time, although I can cook it like the others have said and do it successfully, but I find it more relaxing to play with the oil and it cooks quicker.
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:53 am
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well, if you're still having problems flipping the egg, perhaps you should instead try cooking a sunny side up egg. If you cover the pan immediately after cracking the egg into it, the top of the sunny side up egg should cook nicely. I usually cook mine for just under 2 minutes. At the temperature that I use, that completely cooks the white(no runny white), and the yolk is plenty runny. You'll need to try it out a few times, to find out how long to cook it, as peeking at it constantly prevents the top of the egg from cooking. Also, be sure to use a small pan lid that forms somewhat of a seal around the egg, for best results.
Good luck.
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So roofermike, how is the cooking coming? Inquiring minds want to know!
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/ Wednesday, March 2, 2011 / 8 Comments / Announcements , Appetizers and Snacks , Chinese , Condiments and Sauces , Pasta and Noodles , Vegetables
Scallion And Ginger Noodles
Scallion or spring onion, and ginger are the two essential ingredients for Chinese cooking. These two seasonings are often paired together to create a balance taste and flavor, the scallion is the "Ying" and the ginger is the "Yang". So, I would like to share a simple "Ying and Yang" Scallion And Ginger Noodles recipe today. The humble noodles taste wonderful as it is; but, it's usually served with your preferred toppings, such as stewed meat, chicken, or an easy fried egg as shown on the pictures.
I have a little news to share too. Seasaltwithfood made the Babble's 2011 Top 100 Mom Bloggers list, together with many other talented mummy bloggers. Do check it out, just click the link over here or at the badge on the right side on my blog. Have fun!
Scallion And Ginger Noodles
400 – 450 g Dried Yellow Noodles, cooked as per manufacturer's instructions
2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Ginger
2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 Bunch Scallions (about 10 stalks), thinly sliced
3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
½ tsp Sea Salt, or to taste
6 – 8 Tbsp Peanut Oil
Heat the oil in a large pan or wok until smoking and remove from the heat. Add in the ginger, garlic, and scallions. Give the mixture a quick stir and toss in the noodles. Season the noodles with soy sauce and sea salt. Serve warm.
Serves 4
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Congrats Angie...you deserve to be in :) I love your blog and your are the most lovable Mom to your kids..with all the healthy and delicious homecooked food that you prepared for them :) Well done ! Momsie Angie :)ReplyDelete
Best Wishes,
Ohh this is perfect for a weekend lunch. Nice and laid back.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 7:46 AM
Thanks for your Scallion And Ginger Noodles recipe. Very delicious, I like healthy and natural ingredients too, get yours at http://www.fourgreensteps.com/marketplace/Organic-Specialty-Foods/ReplyDelete
way to go...well deserved recognition! love this recipe...looks easy for those in-a-hurry times.ReplyDelete
Never know the yin and yang of scallions and ginger. Glad to learn something new! And congrats to being top 100! I just stumbled upon your blog today and will keep checking:)ReplyDelete
@Elin: Ow, you are so sweet! Thanks for all the compliments. You are a great mom too :DReplyDelete
@Joy: Yes, the noodles are perfect for a weekend lunch.
@Dmarie: Thanks :-)
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YUM! These look amazing, and the fried egg - drool!ReplyDelete
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — It isn't just Tiger Woods who has changed. It is the nature of the questions he is asked. The careful phrasing, the respectful distance, signalling a return to normalcy — or whatever is the closest planet to it, in the universe he inhabits — now that he has emerged from the darkness and entered Phase 4 of what may yet be the greatest career in golf history.
He is, for one thing, older now.
At 37, he feels it in his body.
"Well, I'm not what I was when I was 19 as far as flexibility," he said Tuesday. "I'm far stronger and far more explosive than I was then. Just don't have the elasticity, and that's a function of age. It's MJ (Michael Jordan) jumping over everybody, and then the next thing you know, he's got a fade‑away.
"You have to adapt and you have to play and you have to adjust. That's what we do as players, as we mature through the game."
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And perhaps through life, too, though that may always be an open-ended discussion with Woods, given his history, given his high-profile squeeze of the moment, ski superstar Lindsey Vonn.
He feels his years, too, when he looks at the field gathered here for the 2013 Masters, and sees his presumptive rival, 23-year-old Rory McIlroy, and further down the list, 14-year-old Chinese newbie Tianlang Guan, who wasn't even a gleam in his daddy's eye in 1997, when Woods won his first of four green jackets at the Augusta National Golf Club.
He feels it when he realizes it has been eight years since he last won here, something no one could have foreseen when he was beating Chris DiMarco in a playoff for his fourth Masters title in his ninth attempt as a professional. He feels it when he realizes it has been five years since he put down his last instalment, No. 14, on the holy grail, Jack Nicklaus's record 18 major championships.
McIlroy, wisely, steers the conversation well away from any discussion of himself in Tiger terms.
"I don't see myself a rival to Tiger or to anyone," said the kid from Holywood, Northern Ireland, who held the world No. 1 ranking until Tiger took it back last month with his third victory of the season, at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
"His record ... when you speak of rivals, you tend to put (players) who have had similar success. He's got 77 PGA Tour wins, I've got six. He's got 14 majors; I've got two," McIlroy laughed, and so did his audience.
"If I saw myself a rival to Tiger, I wouldn't really be doing him much justice."
Woods seemed to think that was about right. And so it is.
"I think that over the course of my career, I've had a few (rivals)," he said. "You know, I've had Phil and Vijay and Ernie and David (Duval) for a number of years, and now Rory's the leader of this new, younger generation."
But at the moment, no more than that.
Woods, smiling frequently, looking utterly at peace and relaxed — both in the interview room, where so many sessions have been confrontational these last three years, and on the practice range, where he laughs and jokes with other players — seems supremely ready to win a major again.
And this one has always been the most likely of the four. Even at his worst, in the midst of injuries or the sex scandal, he has almost always contended here.
"I've put myself in the mix every year but last year, and that's the misleading part. It's not like I've been out of there with no chance of winning. I've been there, and unfortunately just haven't got it done," he said. "I've made runs to get myself in it. I've been there in the mix on the back nine, either not executed, not made enough putts or didn't take care of the par 5s, or whatever it may be."
But right now, he said, he feels in perfect balance in his life, and on the course.
"I feel comfortable with every aspect of my game. I feel that I've improved and I've got more consistent, and I think the wins (six in the last 13 months) show that," he said.
If someone had told him at that green jacket ceremony in 2005, when Phil Mickelson was holding the blazer for him, that he would still be looking for his next one eight years later ...
"I wouldn't have been happy with that," Woods said.
Bettering Nicklaus's six Masters titles looked like a gimme back then.
But the desire to pass Nicklaus's majors record still burns in him. It has since childhood, long before he ever played in a Masters, though Augusta was a much shorter test then.
"First year I played here in competition, it was kind of a drizzly day, and I hit a driver and a 60‑degree sand wedge into the first hole. What bunker?" he said, of the fairway pit that now catches many a tee shot.
"No. 5, carry it over the top of the bunker and have another little sand wedge in there. It was nice having sand wedges in. But the golf course is so different. It's mostly angles, and them trying to make us play from virtually the same spots that the guys from yesteryear played.
"I think the difference is that the golf balls don't spin as much, so if you want us to hit 5‑irons and 6‑irons, well, we are not hitting with as much spin, so it's coming at a different angle. That's obviously one of the challenges. But also a 5‑iron now for most guys is about 220‑ish. I think Jack hit 5‑iron on (170-yard) No. 16 when he won in '86, and you know, we are hitting mostly 8‑irons and 9‑irons now to the same number. It's a different game."
This much, at least, hasn't changed: Woods is still most comfortable talking about golf shots.
An inveterate tinkerer, ever working on his swing — now, by all appearances, settled in for the long haul with his fourth mechanic, Canadian Sean Foley — it only remains for him to add the exclamation point.
Getting back the No. 1 ranking he has owned, other than an odd stretch here and there, for his entire career was but a small step to where he wants to be.
"There are a lot of players who try to get there and have never been able to do it," he said. "And to battle the injuries that I've come through and to get through all that and to win consistently enough to get to that point is something I'm very proud of. I'm excited that at this point in my career that I've been able to get healthy and to be able to give myself another chance."
Another chance at life, perhaps. The one he had — call it Phase 2, before the fall — is not forgotten, but it's mostly gone.
Only the golf lives on. As great as ever?
By week's end, we will have a pretty good idea.


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