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Sunday, 1 April 2012
Mad City 50k
Where to start? How about with this?
You can say what you like - it is all a matter or who shows up or any other truism that makes this win the actual small deal it is - but winning a plaque like this, to me, was a huge deal. I am so proud to become state champion of a sport that I love and am passionate about in the state I was born and raised in the city of UW Madison, my alma mater. What an unbelievable day.
But, the truth is, had all the best female 50k runners in Wisconsin showed up, I wouldn't have had a shot. I can't help thinking of my dad winning the national championship in lawn bowling. Sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time.
The race I am talking about was the Mad City 50k, put on by one of the more enjoyable characters in Wisconsin ultra running, Timo Yanacheck. Here's a photo from the start
There is also a 50k relay at the same time, so that may help explain why people are falling over themselves at the gun.
It is a series of 5 loops of 10k run through Vilas Park and The Arboretum around Lake Wingra in Madision. It is run on mostly streets and paved trails, though there are some opportunities to run on the dirt shoulder. There are two rather formidable hills, or at least they seemed formidable by the last lap, though I hardly noticed them the first.
For both the leading men and women, this was a close, exciting race. From near the beginning, I ran a little less than 8 min per mile pace with Rachel Arthur of Birmingham England, currently living in Memphis, TN. She was great company, and is a fellow science researcher, but when she told me her marathon PR was 3:05, I knew she wouldn't be company for long. And as I stopped to pee at 8km, she pulled ahead. Then at the 10k aid station, two other women passed me.
I am happy to say, I played it smart. I just ran the same pace all along, feeling comfortable, making a conscious effort to never work up a sweat (it was a cool day, in the lower 40's F). I was in such a good mood and actually enjoyed the company of various relay runners.
My 10k splits:
I pretty quickly repassed the two women who had just passed me. And suddenly, on the fourth lap, Rachel Arthur came back into view up ahead and I was getting closer and closer. As I told the relay runner, I was running with "who wins this race is entirely dependent on how much Rachel slows down". My new running friend happened to be from Wisconsin, so she became a huge source of encouragement for me on that lap, as I eventually pulled ahead to first place. Thank you, woman whose name I forgot!
On the last lap, my garmin said about 3:26 as I came through 26.2 miles. Just half a year ago, this would have been a PR! Shortly after this, my knee started bothering me, but Rachel was nowhere in sight now. I felt bad that Rachel seemed to be having a rough day- she is really a nice woman- or was it simply that a 50k is a really different animal than a marathon?
Until the end, I was afraid of another woman catching up since my left knee was making me run slower and slower, but when I rounded the corner, saw Vilas Park and then my wonderful husband, SR, I got tears in my eyes. "There is no one behind you, My Lady", he said and ran along side of me to snap some pictures, while all four kids and my mom waited in the car (too bad it was such a cold day!).
For those of you who haven't figured out my real first name yet...
I finished in 4:09:08. This was a 31 minute PR! (granted my previous PR was from a 6 hour race). After the finish, I told some joke that I thought was really funny. I was still laughing at my own joke here.
And here was perhaps the most awesome unexpected prize: being interviewed for Silent Sports magazine. (they have for years been one of my favorite sports publications and I could tell the reporter, Tom Held, and I shared a similar outlook on life. What day.)
The men's winner, Zach Bitter, set at course record of 3:03:10. Once again I am thankful I'm not a man.
So now my questions:
1. I keep discussing my weight, but how low will it need to go before I start getting slower instead of faster? I'm 105 lbs now, 5'6" (BMI 16.9) which in everybody's text book is considered unhealthy. But why do I feel like a flying wood nymph when I run? And if I am undernourished, how did I make it through a fast 50k? I feel a third confused, a third amazed and a third justified.
2. I just read in Runner's World that salt tabs are dangerous because they cause rapid fluid shifts. Is this common knowledge among ultra runners in the know? I am starting to think they may be partially to blame for my fainting in the shower incident at Syllamo. I only had one salt tab today and relied on mega amounts of heed (and my personal fave gatorade, which I supply myself). I think Heed tastes like weak liquid jello.
3. Can we all just agree that CCU is fully acceptable when running a fast, long race? I lost over a minute stopping to urinate on the first loop. I then did all my urination in the controlled, continuous fashion that avoids full or even crescent mooning.
21 comments:
- Julie said...
Congratulations!! You are smokin' fast. :)
- 1 April 2012 at 06:16
- Marathon Mom said...
Congratulations on a great race and PR! The course sounds great, I might have to check this one out for next year :)
- 1 April 2012 at 14:50
- Olga said...
Congrats on the PR and a great run, but to your questions:
1. whatever rocks your boat, because nobody can do anything anyway, so you'll have to find that final edge yourself.
2. there were number of ultras I ran with no to minimal salt (in tablet form), and as many I do with, I can't tell you which one is better for body, but I know which works best for my stomach and digestion, and that part is important in 50-100M races.
3. I respectfully disagree. Unless you're shooting for an Olympic or world record, there is dignity that is more important than a win, or a 2 minutes PR. By the way, if you took salt, you might have not needed to eliminate as much. I never "go" in 50k, and may be twice in 50M (unless it's freezing cold).
- 1 April 2012 at 17:47
- cherelli said...
Wow, freakin' awesome result, niccely done. Perhaps you are in "peak shape" at the moment so all the stars are aligned in terms of weight, training, speed for now. Perhaps at sopme point your nymph-like feeling will change a bit and not be as good? When/if it does take that time to recuperate, gain a few for recovery then resume as you've shown you can lose weight pretty easily when you put your mind to it. TBH in those pics you look actually pretty good, like your typical ultra-slim runner like Paula Radcliffe or something so...that should be ok right????
- 1 April 2012 at 18:39
- SteveQ said...
I keep expecting an "April Fools!"
- 1 April 2012 at 19:13
- SteveQ said...
Hey, you beat Ryan Dexter and Roy Pirrung... and, if you don't know those names, you'll get booted out of Wisconsin ultramarathoning!
- 1 April 2012 at 19:21
Congrats...every cheesehead lady runner needs a Wisconsin shaped plaque to complete her collection.
Isn't it just the best when it all comes together.
I love Heed and don't use any salt tabs if it's not hot. That and Gu roctaine, I am good to go.
Rest well....really!
Karen S
- 1 April 2012 at 21:17
- PiccolaPineCone said...
1. that is a gorgeous plaque
2. that is a gorgeous woman holding the gorgeous plaque
3. that is a blazing time
4. i AM surprised you can run that fast and be so skinny. i agree that feeling strong and running well are good indications but i also think that at that weight, things can change quickly i.e. 105 may be okay but 102 may not...
5. i don't think you were in the right place at the right time, you beat a 3:05 marathoner! anything can happen in the marathon and beyond. being a pedigree is no guarantee of a win. you win. fair and square. no need to put quotes around it.
6. i hope you (and steveq) were not offended by my e-mail. it was meant to be a joke but my writing skills lack refinement these days (and all days perhaps) anyway if you were offended.. i am sorry!
- 1 April 2012 at 22:07
- Jill Homer said...
Wow, congratulations! Supa fast.
I can't weigh in on fast-people stuff but I almost never use electrolyte drinks or salt tabs, even in day-long events. I won't tout this as a good strategy but sometimes I wonder if our pre-race nutrition gives us more balance than we give it credit for.
- 1 April 2012 at 22:09
- Danni said...
Congrats lady!
1. It has less to do with your weight and more to do with your obsession with it and whether you are getting adequate nutrition or putting yourself at long term health risks and/or making yourself crazy. I doubt it feels good to be a prisoner to thinking about weight all the time and making it one of your life priorities (unwittingly).
2. I struggle with electrolyte balance.
3. I have never had to go and been so in need of that 20 seconds that I can't stop.
- 2 April 2012 at 02:52
- PiccolaPineCone said...
p.s. still not sure about CCU - not from an etiquette perspective but it seems like it is a sure fire recipe for bad chaffing!
- 2 April 2012 at 03:02
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- 2 April 2012 at 05:10
- sea legs girl said...
Ha wow, yeah it is not every week that I not only beat Roy Pirrung (had no idea who he was- but now I do, thanks, Steve) AND get a comment from the famous, Jill Homer. And Jill I agree with 100% on the pre-race nutrition and hydration and I did that right this race.
Piccola Pinecone, I thought your email was hilarious, you silly girl. Forgive me for not responding!!
Cherelli, I appreciate being compared to Paula R and like it when you call me TBH ;). It does have a nice ring to it.
Danni, your comment number 1 was right on.
- 2 April 2012 at 05:11
first, congratulations on your ultra win!
second, i just have so many questions about your MD. i think because a lot of my friends have just matched that i am curious about this since i don't know exactly how it works but it looks as though you were doing a surgical residency but then didn't finish. then worked in the ER at night before leaving for denmark.
now you are getting a phD in opthamology. are you also doing a residency in opthamology? basically, when you come back to the states, will you be able to practice medicine or do you still need more years in residency? or will you just do research in a lab type setting and not see patients...
- 2 April 2012 at 06:43
- sea legs girl said...
Hi Kathleen
Great question. I actually originally wrote that I matched into a "surgical" residency and not which kind because I thought people could easily figure out who I was. It is not often that people match into Ophthalmology, like I did, and drop out. Eye Surgery, as we all liked to call it, is a very small specialty. But, yes, that is the residency I started. Because I had done Transitional Residency at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse, I was able to get a job there as a "general practitioner" but this was an exceptional circumstance because I knew the director of the Urgent Care where I worked very well. Normally you can't get clinical work with just a year of internship. Basically if I want to practice as a physician, I need to complete a residency either here or in Denmark. The problem is degrees in Denmark are often not recognized in the US, but basically all degrees from the US are recognized in Denmark.
I am not doing a residency in ophthalmology now but just a PhD that is actually in Neuroscience. I will probably end up doing a resideny in the US or end up as a researcher, writer, teacher, professional runner :) or something if I don't.
- 2 April 2012 at 14:08
- Running with MTP said...
Congrats on the win - I saw you finish and you looked like you were still enjoying yourself. I thought you looked like a runner - Skinny - But not unhealthy.
I agree this was one of the nicer races I have done from the organization to the course to the race bag swag - All 1st class.
For the men there were 2 races - The 1st 4 studs and then the rest of us mortals. My one goal was to start my 5th lap before the winner finished - I made it by 1-2 minutes.
Great race - I hope you are recovering fast!
Michael Henze
- 2 April 2012 at 20:46
- Running with MTP said...
On the salt - Nutrition front - I think it depends on the person and their sweat rate. On a summer morning I can run 2 hours - drink 70 ounces from a camelback and still lose 14 pounds. I would not expect what is right for me to be right for you.
I drank 2 glasses of liquid at every 1/2 way and lap aide station, I took 4 s-caps and 8 gels. I was in shorts and short sleeve tech shirt and still managed to sweat at a fairly high rate.
I am 6'2 and normally race (I am a bit heavy right now) and have set all PRs at 200 pounds. This big horse needs hydration, salt and lots of fuel.
My only point is there are many factors to what nutrition (including salt) is right.
- 2 April 2012 at 20:55
- Kirstin said...
Hi there. Just found your blog. I blog at www.squintmom.com (looking at parenting-related research) and at trailandultrarunning.com (looking at ultra/fitness research). I'm curious about the salt tabs myself, and have been planning to look at the research on that.
- 2 April 2012 at 23:24
- Ana-Maria RunTriLive said...
Awesome race. And in these pics, you look good!
Weight - I think research has shown that on low weight one can run pretty well for about 1 year, and then the body starts falling apart. So, be careful here. 16 BMI is very low:)
Electrolytes. Tim Noakes (major name in running research) just published a study showing that we don't really need electrolytes. Kinda makes sense...the body is smart and can regulate sodium/sweat.
Check it out: http://sweatscience.com/electrolytes-and-overdrinking-noakes-vs-gatorade/
- 3 April 2012 at 04:12
- sea legs girl said...
Ana-maria, thank you so much for the link to the Noakes article, but I disagree with his conclusion since there was a statistically significant difference in body weight post exercise in those who drank moderate sodium to those eho had no sodium in their drinks. Certainly electrolyte drinks are whatcI crave most when sweating and i'll stick with them - much safer than water in my opinion, plus much needed calories.
- 8 April 2012 at 03:00
- Meghan said...
Congrats on an awesome race!! I found your blog recently, and I really enjoy reading about your races and adventures. I am also a runner...I have completed 12 marathons (3:16 PR a few weeks ago, while still breastfeeding), 4 Ironmans (10:30:07 PR, while still breastfeeding), and I will be running my first ultra (a 50k) in 10 days! I love finding other athletes who are moms, who are fast, who breastfeed and still run crazy distances!! Thanks for the entertainment! And, concerning the CCU, I'm totally for it. Much easier to pee while running than while biking, in my opinion. :)
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DIY backsplash: Making a backsplash out of wine corks is not necessarily easier than tiling the backsplash (it is labor intensive), but it looks fantastic. It's also removable, as the corks are glued to a piece of plywood that is screwed into the wall, rather than being stuck to the drywall. The result of splitting and gluing 800 (which would be 1,600 halves) wine corks to the plywood is striking: The wine cork backsplash really brings a country kitchen flavor to a fairly modern space.
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Place card holders: Gussy up a table with DIY wine cork place card holders. Glue two wine corks together (just the bottom halves) and secure with a ribbon. Stick the place card between the two corks (in the top half). It's classy and sassy.
Wreath: If you want a wreath for your door that will not wilt or wither, build one out of wine corks. Since cork is water-resistant, wine cork wreaths can withstand winter weather for years. They look really nice on Colonial, Craftsman and Victorian houses.
Chaya Kurtz originally wrote this story for Networx.com. It is reprinted with permission here.
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Delicious dishes with Top Chef Canada contestant Andrea Nicholson
This Top Chef interview is a little different because instead of doing it over e-mail, I actually spoke to Andrea Nicholson over the telephone. We had a great chat… but unfortunately I kind of suck at taking notes and find it hard to quote someone verbatim for long stretches at a time. Anything that she said directly is in quotes, and everything else is my interpretation and rephrasing of her words.
Why did you decide to apply to be on Top Chef Canada?
"I applied because I am a junkie of a fan of the American version and wanted to see what it would be like and showcase my food. It was a nudge to show that I'm a great cook and can do great things."
What surprised you most about the competition?
"Everything surprised me because it was unknown territory from hour to hour." I expanded the question by asking about the U.S. show, and she said, "Watching the American version kind of prepares you," but that they didn't have the same kind of budget that the American show has. "No high tech equipment, no nitro," she said.
Another thing that surprised her was the process of how it the show came together behind the scenes.
What special items did you bring from home to help you in the competition?Andrea brought all her knives, a vacuum sealer, tea from Great Cooks' tea boutique for cooking and smoking, star anise, truffle paste from her truffle supplier out of Italy, and a huge meat saw that came in handy for the butchering of the pig.
Tell us about your favourite challenge. Why that one?
"The first one because they really let us highlight what we do and show what we create on a daily basis."
As one of three women in the competition, did you feel there was more pressure on you to do well?
"No, not really. I've worked my whole career with his kind of stigma and I don't want to try to segregate myself from the other cooks." Andrea went on to tell me that she encourages her kitchen staff to treat everyone equally and that she's doing what she's doing because she's a chef and not because of her gender.
"I do think female chefs can be amazing because they can multitask," she added.
You've worked in a number of restaurants in the past; how did you get into teaching?
"We're also a restaurant," she said, speaking about Great Cooks. "During my 15 year career I was asked to do a teaching gig at Humber College. A butchery class. And I really liked it. I did it for a semester. I met Esther (the co-owner and CEO of Great Cooks) 7 years ago and did a guest chef gig. It was an easy transition. Teaching is something you do anyways as a chef; you are constantly teaching line cooks, etc."
In the French food episode you had to make a dish using horse. At the time, did you realize the issues that could arise from that ingredient?
"I didn't realize [there would be an] issue because we have restaurants in the city that prepare horse." She's been to Quebec and France in the past, and has eaten horse. "It's kind of hypocritical when you think of foie gras."
Why make a tartar?
"We all collectively came up with the menu progression. It would have been one of the mains or starters, and had to go into the cold section of the menu. I had made it and eaten it that way before."
Any other future plans that you'd like to share?
"We filmed the show almost a year ago. I've got a very successful condiment company called Killer Condiments. Doing a lot of travel to promote myself." She recently had a contract with Tim Hortons to make a birthday cake for the 35th anniversary of the Timbit. She's also been really busy at the restaurant and doing a lot of dinners including a Top Chef Canada dinner with Todd Perrin.
Other than your own establishment, name one of your favorite places to eat.
Per Se in New York City.
Any last comments?
"It was a great opportunity. I would do it again if I could." She was pleased that people watch and enjoy the show, but was a little disappointed by some of the criticisms that have been on the Internet about the quality of the production and the food that the contestants made. "We're just cooking food and at the end of the day, food needs to taste delicious. It doesn't need to be totally out of the box and it's not rocket science."
You can read all the other past interviews by using this Top Chef Canada list.
One last note – I know that there are a lot of very passionate people who are upset about the use of horse in the show. While I do have my own opinion, I respect that people may not agree with me and so for that reason I am not talking about the specifics of this for either side of this issue. I hope that you will respect me in return and not flood my blog with comments for or against horse meat. I do my best not to censor comments on this blog, but any disrespectful comments will be edited or deleted. If you want to educate yourself about this issue, I highly recommend doing a search on the Internet. There are many detailed resources out there.
CHARCUT Roast House, Calgary
Even before Connie DeSousa appeared on Top Chef Canada, CHARCUT Roast House has created a lot of buzz. An enRoute Canada's Best New Restaurant for 2010, their charcuterie and alley burgers (served in the back alley at various times announced on Twitter) has kept their name on the lips of people in Calgary and beyond.
I ate there with a friend back in February, coincidentally just 10 days before the names of the Top Chef Canada contestants were released. We ended up getting the same entrée, but different sides.
For an entrée we had the Spring Creek Butcher Steak, with arugula, fried matchstick potatoes, and chimichurri. It was probably one of the best steaks I've ever had. The meat was so tender that it practically melted in your mouth.
My friend also ordered the duck fat fried poutine served with cheese curds and truffle gravy. It was delicious and so very rich. So rich in fact that we couldn't finish it even though I ended up trying to help her eat the dish. We were stuffed silly. I could easily see this dish being a good appetizer for 3 to 4 people. It's definitely something that you need to share. I was sad that they cut out Connie's Top Chef Canada's poutine Quickfire challenge because I wanted to know if she had made this version for the competition or not.
The other side that we ordered was the slow roasted heirloom beets served with house-made soft goat cheese and arugula. The beets were tender and slightly sweet, but to me the star of this dish was the goat cheese. It was creamy and fluffy, and had a light tang instead of a strong tang that you find in many goat cheeses.
For dessert my friend had cheesecake in a jar. I think they were preserved saskatoon berries, but my memory is a little hazy. The cheesecake was light and fluffy.
I had the flourless chocolate cake with graham crackers and ice cream. It was dense and chocolately, with a brownie-like texture. I ended up having to bring some of it away with me because of being much too full from all the good food.
Our receipt was delivered with a postcard and the cutest little pig paper clip.
Alley burgers were actually being served later that night but I was too stuffed to even think about eating them. I had a great meal and would definitely come back again.
P.S. Did you know that I'm doing interviews with the Top Chef contestants? You can read all the other past interviews by using this Top Chef Canada list.
CHARCUT Roast House
101, 899 Centre Street SW
Calgary, AB
Home grown cuisine with Top Chef Canada contestant Todd Perrin
Todd Perrin brought some much needed Maritime influence to Top Chef Canada. With his unique, but traditional, ingredients and cooking skills, he quickly became a fan favourite and many people were sad to see him go.
Why did you decide to apply to be on Top Chef Canada?
A friend sent me the notice of the casting call and for the first time in my working life I actually had time to consider something like Top Chef Canada. In my previous work, I was just too busy to be able to get away for such a long time in the height of summer. I am still amazed that some of the other Chefs could do it given their restaurant commitments. It just sounded like it would be fun and winning $100,000 wasn't bad motivation either!
What surprised you most about the competition?
A bit cliché, but just how hard it was! It is an extremely difficult competition and I wasn't really prepared for the intensity and difficulty of the challenges. Having said that I thought I held my own pretty well, but it was very, very tough.
What special items did you bring from home to help you in the competition?
All my specialty items pretty well made it onto the screen, salt fish, seal flipper, moose, capelin (dried and salted). I also had some rabbit, but didn't get a chance to use it.
And along those same lines… in various challenges you used salt cod, moose and seal flipper. They're all traditional foods that aren't used as much (or in some cases hardly ever) in Canadian kitchens anymore. Why did you decide to use them?
They may not be used as often as they used to be, but there are many homes in the country that still enjoy these traditional items – especially here in Newfoundland and Labrador. I mean that's where I am as a Chef. I try to use local ingredients wherever and whenever I can and I wanted to show that NL food is not all about Fish and Chips. My province offers great ingredients that can be prepared in a myriad of ways and that's what I hoped to get the opportunity to showcase. Lucky for me I held on long enough to do that pretty well. I felt it important to show these items on Top Chef CANADA, emphasis on the Canada. It was the best way I saw to represent where I come from – both my province and my country.
What has been the reaction to your use of seal flipper since that first episode aired?
Generally very positive. There was a little negativity which given the controversy that sometimes surrounds the seal hunt, was not unexpected. Overall I'd say people respected that I thought it was important enough as a local ingredient to use it. I mean people eat seal! Flipper pie is not everybody's bag no doubt, but it isn't a made up dish. Seal meat is a sustainable, healthy readily available protein source that has been eaten here for hundreds of years and prepared properly can be quite delicious!
You've worked in some busy kitchens before but are now running your own place. Did you find it hard to adjust from your B&B to the speed of the Top Chef kitchen?
A little, but it's a bit like riding a bike. I have spent a lot of years working in very busy, well respected restaurants. I have taken a different path for a bit, but I still have those skills. They just needed a little of the dust blown off them perhaps and being with the other Chefs certainly helped to do that. The whole thing has re ignited the fire I used to have in my belly when I worked on a busy line for 14 hrs a day. Not sure my wife is happy about that but there it is!
Did you have any dishes that you wanted to make for the competition but never got a chance to
Except for the winning dish on the final episode, nothing that really comes to mind. I mean I did have a personal agenda to incorporate the ingredients that we have already talked about, but I really tried to react to the challenges that we were given and not plan my dishes in advance.
Any other future plans that you'd like to share?
We are working on a couple of things. An expansion of The Chef's Inn to include a small restaurant is on the table. Also working on a couple of concepts to pitch for my own food show perhaps? Who knows about that, but I have been given lots of encouragement to do that. I think there are some people that would like to see more of me doing my thing?! We'll see.
Other than your own establishment, name one of your favorite places to eat.
Top of Signal Hill watching Humpback whales, with a take out Chicken Curry from International Flavours!
Any last comments?
Just to say a big thanks to everyone involved with Top Chef Canada. I had a blast and would do it all again in a second! Also thanks to the folks who watch the show. The support I have gotten from across the country has been truly humbling and very inspiring. Keep watching for me guys, I hope I can keep spreading the message about accessible, local simple but delicious food! Lastly, I hope that I have helped to dispel that thought that "nice guys finish last" – they finish 8th, or at least on Top Chef Canada they do! 😉
Did you know that they're casting for Season 2 of Top Chef Canada? I hope more chefs from outside of Toronto apply. It'd be nice to more people from different parts of the country. Imagine what kinds of things someone from up north could do!
You can read all the other past interviews by using this Top Chef Canada list. Got a question for a soon-to-be eliminated contestant? Let me know in the comments!
Fun Friday
A tribute to the greatest movie sandwiches ever made.
Infusing flavours with Top Chef Canada contestant Patrick Wiese
Patrick Wiese has an enthusiastic, sunny personality that jumped out at you from the screen. Even his responses to my questions put a smile on my face. I opened my e-mail and they were all in bold!
Why did you decide to apply to be on Top Chef Canada?
I have always been a fan of the show in the states and watched it religiously…. I almost went to go audition in Dallas for a season of Top Chef…, but thought "why don't they have Top Chef Canada – I would so do it!!!" and it was shortly after that is when I saw that they were taking auditions for it here. I was turning 40 and told myself this is my year… my mid-life crisis moment to be brave and bold to get myself and my work out there more than I already have had with all my successful restaurant and private Chef work here in Toronto.
You came to Canada the same year that Top Chef started in the U.S. Did you ever apply to be on the U.S. edition of Top Chef or think about going back to the U.S. in order to do so?
I came to Toronto 6 years ago – getting married to a Canadian – now a Camerican (Canadian+American) I had thought about auditioning several times but my career here has been busy and wouldn't let me be able to attend due to scheduling conflicts.
What surprised you most about the competition?
What surprised me the most is the amount of talent that surrounded me – the intense attention that is taken by the network and production company and staff to put this show together – the long days it takes just to get what you see on TV – that was brutal and also the stretching of my culinary abilities and mental abilities to be able to juggle something so fast as those Quickfires and the stress of Elimination Challenges and not knowing if your going in a direction the judges want or what the elimination calls for… the pressure is so intense. I was also surprised on how close you can become with complete strangers in a short period of time. You have to remember we are stripped from our basic lives – no loved ones – no TV – no just walking outside to go get a latte.
What special items did you bring from home to help you in the competition?
Well I brought my instinct and intuition… without that I believe you can't be a Chef… but I also had special spices, spatzle maker which I love never got to use :()… I had some interesting Asian ingredients and of course my best knives!!!
Did you have any dishes that you wanted to make for the competition but never got a chance to?
Geesh that's a big question cause when you're in the zone of what am I gonna make… and you have to think about the rules of the competition and the secret ingredients… you go thru a Rolodex of things in your head and it is spinning fast… in a normal situation when running a restaurant you get to do more trial and error or more research…you have no time…but yes there would have been some dishes I think I could have pulled out and produced… I love game meat… and fish… I love mixing things up. Keep it comfortably twisted… 🙂
You describe your food style as "comfortably twisted," but for me it was a little hard to tell from the show what exactly that means. Can you explain and/or maybe give an example?
For me its simple – I like to approach normal concepts – i.e. lasagna – and make it a caribou version. One time at Fuzion Restaurant I decided to do fish and chips… but I had to go get barracuda and deep fry that with an apple cider ale beer batter. People were like "really you can do that??" My response was YES I can and I did.. and it has been successful. Comfort foods from different cultures fascinate me and I love finding out what others eat… and twist it up… just a touch.
How did you end up cooking for Oprah Winfrey and what was it like?
I ended up meeting Chef Art Smith at a culinary event – I was in culinary school and doing culinary competitions. We spoke a bit and he told me he cooked for Oprah Winfrey. I thought that was absolutely amazing – then without any hesitation he asked me to help him at the studios on a food project. I met him at the studios – we produced food for the food portion of Oprah.com and I did a lot of the food styling – he liked what I did and asked me to join him working there!! It was a happy moment in my life and the time spent with Oprah's Family at the network was the best experience for me cause it shaped me into the Chef I am today.
Any other future plans that you'd like to share?
Well I have been very busy – working with other Top Chef competitors doing top chef cooking classes… currently working on a future charity Top Chef dinner with several of the other Chefs – being booked for special demo appearances – this fall at the X on the CNE grounds (the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto) – and works on my own TV show!! Who knows a condiment line – a cookbook – a restaurant – stay tuned!!
Other than your own establishment, name one of your favorite places to eat.
I'm a big fan of Earth Restaurant right now – great simple fare but with a flair. I love Mildred's Temple for lunch and brunch – and my good friend Chef Lynn Crawford's Ruby Watchco is great for an amazing simple meal with the freshest ingredients – she's amazing!
Any last comments?
I first want to thank you for asking me to do this interview. It's an absolute honor to be able to tell those out there a little about me. I have had an enormous response from being on Top Chef Canada!! My life has changed and is going into the next chapter of my culinary arena… I feel blessed with those I have met and worked with and got a chance to do some amazing things in my life… and this is just the beginning!! All i can say is the "Chef SUGARBEAR" isn't done yet… I have a lot more people to feed my food to. Thanks to everyone and please visit my web site if you need Private Chef services and catering www.ChefWiese.com.
Chris Kanka's interview is delayed, but I hope to post it soon. In the meantime, you can read all the other past interviews by using this Top Chef Canada list. Got a question for a soon-to-be eliminated contestant? Let me know in the comments!
Ready for a waffle rumble?
There's a new waffle in town. A franchise of Wannawafel, a company originally out of Victoria, B.C., opened up in Edmonton recently. They serve Liège waffles, just like Eva Sweet does. Let's compare them, shall we? (I apologize in advance for the missing waffle parts. It was vital to taste them while they were hot and could not wait for my photographic efforts.)
Eva Sweet
Eva Sweet sells their Liège waffles out of a food truck, and charges $3 for a waffle without toppings (or at least they did last summer, not sure if the price has changed or not). They have three different flavours – vanilla, cinnamon and maple – and have numerous toppings available at an additional cost.
I've tried all three flavours without any toppings. The vanilla flavour is a little plain and the maple is a little too sweet for my personal tastes, but for me the cinnamon one is near perfect. The amount of cinnamon is just right. These Liège waffles use pearl sugar, which provides a great caramelized crust. My only issue with the sugar is that sometimes you find chunks of grainy, uncooked sugar inside the dough of the waffle.
Wannawafel uses a cart, complete with waffle irons. They charge $4 per Liège waffle, and at this point are serving only one plain flavour with no toppings. Wannawafel in Victoria does serve their waffles with toppings.
These waffles are made with beet sugar and are a bit smaller than the ones I had at Eva Sweet. The beet sugar melts and caramelizes very well; there were no discernible chunks of uncooked sugar in the waffle. The dough is a more eggy and light than Eva Sweet's, but the waffles are less sweet and as a result tastes a little more plain. If you find Eva Sweet's waffles too sweet, then these waffles are the ones for you.
My verdict
I would be happy with either of these companies' waffles. I liked Wannawafel's dough better, but preferred the sweetness and flavour of Eva Sweet's waffles. Eva Sweet's waffles are also cheaper.
Eva Sweet
Their location changes a lot, so your best bet is to check their Twitter @evasweetwaffles.
Wannawafel Edmonton's Facebook page
Currently located at 108 St and 99 Ave during the work week. Also planning on appearing at various festivals and events around the city.


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Apple is expected to release its latest iPhone at an event on Sept. 10, according to the technology blog, AllThingsD.
The technology giant is also rumored to release a new lower-cost iPhone along with the new model it reportedly plans to release.
There has been speculation about the addition of a fingerprint sensor, in addition to the release of the new iOS 7 operating system. The software update includes a new redesign of the overall look of the iPhone's menu and icons, as well as other smaller updates such as improved notifications and better ways to organize photos, according to AllThingsD.
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The software update will reportedly be available for several recent iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices.
Apple is also expected to launch the next version of its Mac OS X, known as Mavericks.


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Jill Richardson is the author of Hobbits, You, and the Spiritual World. I wanted to have her here on the Scribes today, because, for one, I am a Tolkein fan, and two, she brings prizes! But first, let's find out why she wrote her latest book, Hobbits, You, and the Spiritual World.
Welcome Jill!
Why The Hobbit? What sparked your interest in Tolkien?
Hah. Years ago,my brother tried to get me to read the books. He said they were the greatest things ever. I tried first with The Silmarillion and said, "Yeah, right. Don't think so." Fast forward to years later when my husband started to read them to our girls when they were elementary school aged. I listened, saw the first movie, then picked the books up myself and devoured them. There is something magic about Tolkien's skill mixed with real, unforgettable, and deep characters, and a story of epic good and evil fought by everyday heroes. Who else would get away with such unlikely heroes? He manages to show both the greatness and depth of evil in humankind in this small world of his.
Why would teenagers want to read this book?
It might seem that fictional fantasy characters don't have much in common with real teenagers. But that is so not true. They feel inadequate, afraid, angry, proud, exhausted, hopeful—all the things we all feel. Teens are looking for their adventure in life—how do they fit in this world and what is their task? In Tolkien's world, it's all about tasks and unique callings; it's about normal, average people finding their place and doing great things. How do they do it? How does that matter to God? How do we learn from both of those things
Describe what the book is about, how it's organized, and what a reader can expect.
It's about twenty Tolkien characters, who they are, what makes them do what they do, good or bad, and how that relates to both God and the reader. As far as organization, each character is introduced, quoted, and discussed. Add a relevant Bible passage, discussion/journal questions, and action steps for each person to take going forward. Choose to memorize the short Scripture at the end. A reader can expect to be both entertained and challenged. I try to have a lot of fun with it, but I don't shy away from tough questions and applications. Teenagers are capable of asking tough questions. They are more than able to recognize things that need changing. I refuse to talk down to a teenager or make it easy for them. They are intelligent, fun, and up for a challenge, and that's what I make the book as well.
Describe the process of writing each chapter.
Fun? A lot of fun. But other than that . . . I figured out what really stood out as far as a character trait or lesson for each person. Some were easy—some difficult. Then, where do you see that in the book? It was tough using only one quote! Where do you see that in Scripture? How can a person apply that Scripture to daily life? I tried to be very, very practical and fun while working with serious stuff. I think it worked.
Who is your favorite character in the book? Why?
Sooo hard to answer. I have to say I love Eowyn. I didn't at first; I thought she was too cold and discontent. But her loyalty and fierce need to do something important—I can so relate to that. Plus, she's a princess who isn't afraid to pick up a sword and fight for what matters to her. How cool is that? I love strong female models, since I have three girls.
How could this book help youth leaders disciple kids?
The book takes twenty character traits everyone can relate to. It pulls that trait out of a Tolkien character and then relates it to the Bible. Can a teen learn about dealing with pride, frustration, or fear from Thorin, Eowyn, or Aragorn? Can she learn to find hope in hopelessness from Arwen? Can he understand how to channel his crazy whims from Pippin? Absolutely—and I have a few national youth leaders, college professors, and authors backing me on that claim!
What's here they won't get in the book or the movie?
A relationship between the fandom and the Bible. What is the unique Christian perspective Tolkien wrote with that may not have translated into film? Also, teens can see themselves in these characters when they study them individually. They have take home value.
How do you see teens, parents, and churches using this book?
Of course, it's a devotional, so I see teens using it for their daily (or sort of daily–I know what it's like) reading and praying time. Parents and grandparents play a huge role in finding resources for their kids and giving them to them. Parents, youth leaders, grandparents, any caring adults in a kid's life (and let's face it, some have so few)–should be seeking out resources to help kids build character. That's really the point. That it entertains as well—bonus! I can easily see youth leaders using it in a group setting, and I actually have lesson plans for that. Best of all—kids can give it to their friends. The ones who love these movies/books but may not necessarily think about God too much.
Why do you think Tolkien is of such enduring interest to people?
The reasons I mention in question one. People can completely relate to his characters. They are not larger than life—they are us. (Except maybe a wizard or two. They're a bit larger than we are.) They don't start out amazing—they grow into it with hard work and love. That's who we are, or who we should be. And we know that. We feel it. It's very real. Also, everyone feels intrinsically called to something important. We are constantly seeking that. Some find it—some don"t. But we're pulled toward stories that speak to that.
Do you really own Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit and can you really beat anyone at it?
Short answer—yes. Thought I am a bit rusty. OK, my middle daughter and I are a pretty matched pair. But put the two of us together on a team—yeah, bring it on.
Tell me something more about you.
I used to teach high schoolers, and I loved it. Odd enough for you? I truly think they are a great age. I've spent ten years working in community theater, performing and directing. I have pictures of me doing so that will never see the light of Facebook. Pink hair, purple tights, giant false eyelashes? Yep, I've done it on stage. But—I'm a flaming introvert. Hugely so. I am also a pastor, which is a fun bit of mold breaking as well as serious stuff. I love my three daughters and one husband, manage our three cats, garden on an acre in the western suburbs of Chicago, and love planning our next vacation as soon as we get home form the last one. In fact, my last book before this one was about taking your family on short term mission trips.
Oh, I will be looking for your book on taking your family on short term mission trips, for sure!
Readers, here's a little more on Jill:
Jill's love for hobbits and elves comes from her time as a literature teacher and as a lifelong reader of great stories. She also loves an epic challenge and a chance for grace wherever they exist. Jill has a BA in English and Education and an MDiv in theology and is an ordained minister who has served as a worship, preaching, and discipleship pastor. She has published four books previously, as well as articles in national magazines such as FamilyFun, Discipleship Journal, and Today's Christian Woman.
Jill enjoys speaking on a variety of topics and has been very active on the MOPS circuit, as well as in junior high and high school classes. She enjoys speaking for retreats for all ages.
With three daughters, three cats, and (thankfully!) only one husband, she keeps busy otherwise with community theater, gardening, reading, scrapbooking, and traveling. Jill loves oceans, cats, chocolate, teenagers, her family, the Cubs, and God, not necessarily in that order.
Jill Richardson contact info:
Hobbits, You, and the Spiritual World–Amazon buy link. Only $3.00 for the kindle.
Hobbits, Elves, and Dragons More Real Than You Believe
Hobbits, elves, and dragons have become common fantasy characters but do they have more relevance to your life than you think? Are they as real as, or the same as, people you meet every day? Maybe not literally, but J.R.R. Tolkien's famous characters bring to life real character qualities we all can learn from, whether good or bad. What can the bravery of a hobbit, the faith of a elf, or the greed of a dragon teach teens about themselves? How can their stories lead us to the real Kingdom where God is working out way more than a fantasy for his people? Dig in to these familiar characters and relevant Bible passages to find out. Come out understanding how to live your own epic story!
Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College, Author of The Philosophy of Tolkien has said this about Jill's book:
"Jill Richardson has done a doubly difficult deed. She has written a book about the Bible and The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and she has written a book that both adults and teenagers will enjoy. Her trick is that this is a book that successfully uses Tolkien to understand the Bible instead of a book that unsuccessfully uses the Bible to understand Tolkien.
For another thing, it's a book for teenagers that most adults will also enjoy, understand, and profit from instead of a book for adults that most teenagers will enjoy, understand, and profit from (which is much more difficult). And it works. It's both sprightly and profound, funny and serious, full of loving sarcasm and realistic moral truth."
Some more thoughts from others:
Author Jill Richardson may well have been born in the Shire, so well does she know the inhabitants of Tolkien's Middle Earth. But the truths in this book are anything but fantasy. They strike close to the heart where we all have the God-given desire for valorous deeds and new worlds to explore.
Wayne Thomas Batson , Bestselling Author of The Door Within Trilogy, The Dark Sea Annals, and GHOST
And now for the prizes!
From December 1 through December 16, the John 3:16 Marketing Network is hosting a Christmas Book Launch and Hobbits, You, and the Spiritual World is a featured book. As part of the event, the Network is offering a $200 Amazon gift certificate to one lucky winner. For a chance to win, go to http://bit.ly/Christian_Books and enter the Rafflecopter (toward the bottom of the page). And be sure and pick up your Kindle version of Hobbits, You, and the Spiritual World at Amazon.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 360 diseños de 48 diseñadores freelance.
Hello again! Need a Stand-out logo and label for "New You" a 7 day diet and detox pill. Created to dominate the market, it's packed with 35 Mega Detox and Fat Burning ingredients that has been going over great so far, but we're changing the name and image to be a more SPA LIKE, REFRESHING, CLEAN and CLEAR design to convey feelings of a GENTLE, NATURAL way to support your body that also works FAST and Effectively to kick start a "New You."
New You - 7 Day Diet Pill
Some of you may remember me from the Xeropoint Systems contest a while back (now Xeropoint Fitness) and we had a blast! Back again with a fun project for New You, part of the supplement line from Xeropoint Fitness.
With 35 of the most effective detox and weight loss ingredients packed into one pill, it's pretty amazing. Presently called "Hell's Fire" to give the idea of the extreme capabilities of it. As this has worked great so far, we are going to market it to a wider population and want to soften it up. Renamed to "New You" and want to make the image through the logo (and label) that is FRESH, LIVELY, ENERGIZING, NATURAL, and GENTLE to target women ages 35-55yo.
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- Tagline: 7 Day Diet Pill
- Icon: not necessarily the main focus, but could be something such as a leaf illustration or a zen style, line art that is supportive to the look of New You.
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- Cheap looking, going for a more sophisticated, spa-like image that's also powerful.
- Cursive as we want this to be easily readable and impressionable.
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AP NEWS MOLINE, Ill. (AP) - Farm and construction equipment maker Deere & Co. said Wednesday it is raising its quarterly dividend to 51 cents from 46 cents.
The company last raised its dividend a year ago, and said it is raising it again because it is confident in its long-term cash flow.
Deere said earlier this month that its first-quarter net income leaped 22 percent on growing sales of farm machinery at higher prices.
The move increases Deere's dividend 11 percent. Deere said its next dividend is payable May 1 to shareholders of record on March 28.
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STOCKHOLM — Two Swedish women are carrying the wombs of their mothers after what doctors called the world's first mother-to-daughter uterus transplants.
Specialists at the University of Goteborg completed the surgery over the weekend without complications, but say they won't consider the procedures successful unless the women achieve pregnancy after their observation period ends a year from now.
"We are not going to call it a complete success until this results in children," said Michael Olausson, one of the Swedish surgeons told The Associated Press. "That's the best proof."
He said the daughters started in-vitro fertilization, or IVF, before the surgery.
IVF uses hormones to stimulate the ovaries, which the women already had, to produce eggs. Scientists would fertilize the eggs with sperm in a lab, before freezing the embryos. The frozen embryos would then be thawed and transferred if the women are in good health after the observation period, Olausson said. After a maximum of two pregnancies, the wombs will be removed again.
The university said one recipient had her uterus removed many years ago due to cervical cancer and the other was born without a uterus. Both women are in their 30s.
"Both patients that received new uteri are doing fine but are tired after surgery. The donating mothers are up and walking and will be discharged from the hospital within a few days," team leader Mats Brannstrom said in a statement.
Turkish doctors last year said they performed the first successful uterus transplant, giving a womb from a deceased donor to a young woman. Olausson said that woman was doing fine, but he wasn't sure whether she had started undergoing fertility treatment yet.
In 2000, doctors in Saudi Arabia transplanted a uterus from a live donor, but it had to be removed three months later because of a blood clot.
Scott Nelson, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Glasgow, called the Swedish transplants a "huge step" but stressed it remains to be seen whether they result in successful pregnancies.
"In terms of the risk to the pregnancy, the greatest concerns are the placenta not developing normally, the baby not growing properly and being born prematurely," said Nelson, who was not involved with the transplants. "Pre-term birth is a major risk, i.e. a small baby being born, that's what you'd mainly be worried about."
- Siblings among first cured of 'bubble boy disease'
- Mom's older age doesn't hurt kids later in life
- Ob-gyns recommend annual well-woman visit
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Shoulder Tendonitis/Bursitis
ThisIsMelissa replied to ThisIsMelissa's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI did end up taking a few weeks off from pottery (throwing anyway). My shoulder stopped aching. Last week, while working in the garden, I pulled something out of the ground wrong and that night, boom, shoulder pain. Today, after pottery class.... boom, shoulder pain. With pottery, I notice it mostly when I'm centering anything larger than 4 lbs. I'm quite aware of ergonomics at the PC. My monitor is sitting on a monitor riser at the right height and my keyboard and mouse are also at good positions. I've been in situations where they've not been good and have suffered. This is certainly not the same. So, yes, I'm using Dr. Google to diagnose, but I do also have a friend at an orthopedist's office. When I told her about it (before even mentioning being a potter), she said, "sounds like tendonitis to me. Do you do this a lot" and she put her hands in a position as if she were picking something up. ... basically, a potting position. "Yup, I throw pottery on the wheel." Bottom line, I'm 39 years old and my body is not what it used to be. I need to come to terms with the fact that I'm middle aged and need to start treating injuries properly!
^06 glaze on stoneware
ThisIsMelissa replied to confused_yet_curious's topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryIf glazes are 06, then that's as high as you can fire the glaze. It will not vitrify the clay, however.
How do I fire a glazed spoon?
ThisIsMelissa replied to ~janie's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkWhat if you used a stand made for firing beads? You could put a hole in the tip of the handle.... just a thought.
S cracks
ThisIsMelissa replied to Natania's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkOne guy I watch on youtube throws a lot off the hump. He insists that the reason he gets no s-cracking is that he trims the bottoms very thin... like 3-4mm.
How to fire a kiln?
ThisIsMelissa posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkGreat news! I got a call today from the kiln repair guy and it's costing me less than $100 to get the old Paragon kiln running.... the one that was given to me by the people I bought my wheel from. I'm super excited, but now I'm a little bugged.... I don't have the faintest idea how to run the thing. Hubby is going to run the wiring for me. I've never even watched someone load a kiln. I don't know what additional equipment/supplies I need. Can any point me to a resource... like "Kiln Operation for Dummies"
grog vs sand in cone 6 clay for tall stuff
ThisIsMelissa replied to docweathers's topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryOn Sunday night, I threw "tall" for the first time. I threw a carafe... about 11" tall. I used a cone 6 white clay from Continental Clay. It's their B-Clay. It was super smooth to throw with. But I will admit that it took 4 tries to get anywhere close to this height.
Shoulder Tendonitis/Bursitis
ThisIsMelissa posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI'm too young to have these kinds of issues! Since I got my wheel at home, I'm noticing that my right shoulder has an ache.... kinda right inside the joint and sometimes the dull pain goes down to my elbow. I'm 100% certain it's related to more time on the wheel. I asked my friend, an orthopedist's assistant, about it, she said it was probably tendonitis/bursitis of that shoulder tendon/bursa.... But there's not a lot that can be done, short of surgery, which I'm not anywhere close to needing.... that, and NSAID pain relievers (Advil does help). Surely, some of you all suffer from the same issues. Does anyone know any exercises that can help reduce stress on that joint? I'd rather not grow reliant on Advil. I don't like to take meds if I don't have to, and would prefer a more proactive route to helping with this. Suggestions?
ThisIsMelissa posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkSo, until this week, I didn't really understand the hubbub about having tools for different clay body colors. But now I'm starting to understand why. I can see how you could have a whole complete studio set up for different clay colors: canvases, bats, wheel, trimming tools, etc. But really, what is necessary? Sponges, buckets and wires come to mind. As do bats--at least the non-plastic ones. Anything else? I've also come to the conclusion that if I'm going to work with different clays, I should probably clean out my splash pan more often. Or, should I just keep slop buckets for the different colors? It seems like this could get to be kinda space prohibitive. Help?
Yes! I took back the Artista and got a previously owned, but never used, Clay Boss. I love having my own wheel! Thanks for thinking of me. Try checking out my thread, ... I guess I'm setting up a studio... or somtething like that!
Hi there! Followed your wheel dilemma for a bit, just stopping in to see if you were able to acquire a new one. :-) Karen
Hi there! Followed your wheel dilemma for a bit, just stopping in to see if you were able to acquire a new one. :-) Karen
Amazed by glazes on earthenware
ThisIsMelissa replied to nancylee's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI googled her. To me, her stuff looks like underglazes. Many of them can be fired to cone 6.
I guess I'm setting up a studio!
ThisIsMelissa posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkSo, I returned the Artista wheel yesterday and got a previously owned, but never used Clay Boss for a good price that I found on Craigslist. The guy says, "if you want that, you can have it".... pointing to a small kiln in the corner of the garage. Looked pretty old... not sure of the year. Hasn't been fired in at least 6 years as the family has lost interest in clay and glass. It's a Paragon A66B. I called a (different) local company and the technician was very nice. He said I could call him with the particulars and he'd let me know if it's still service-able and whether it was even worth my time. I asked, "so, what if I take it and it's not worth servicing to get it up to par? How do I responsibly dispose of it?" He said, "then I'll recycle what I can for you and what is still useable, I'll keep in my 'graveyard' for when someone might need to service a similar model". Nice! Win-win! I picked it up..... well, the seller loaded into my minivan for me. And I'm going to drop it off at the shop next week. I've still got it in my van, so I asked my instructor this morning, to give his opinion. He said it looks decent. The kiln sitter is missing a prong or 2 It has no stand, I'm not sure if it would need venting or not and hubby would have to run electricity for it..... I was sooooo not prepared to even THINK about a kiln. I've never even helped load a kiln, let alone, fire one!
Disappointed in my new wheel
ThisIsMelissa replied to ThisIsMelissa's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkSuccess! Thanks to your encouragement! I called the owner today. <firmly, all business. "Hi, it's Melissa. I sent you an email on Sunday night" "Oh yeah, I've been meaning to respond to that. If you're not happy with it, then yes, I'll take the wheel back" .... conversation went on to make arrangements for its return. So, I'm glad I took your advice and didn't let it get me even more angry. I'm returning the wheel tomorrow. ... and yes, my gut told me not to buy it. I shouldn't have bought it. And it turns out a Speedball Big Boss came on Craigslist today. It was never used. Perfect.... except missing part of the splashpan.... I can order one of those myself! Price is reasonable if I can get them to take a little less to leave room for a splashpan. Hopefully, I'll be able to pick this one up tomorrow!
Disappointed in my new wheel
ThisIsMelissa replied to ThisIsMelissa's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkYes Mark, I appreciated your thoughts. And did take them under consideration. Thank you. My gut told me it was the wrong thing to do right after I'd done it. Perhaps that's why it took me 8 days to set it up. This supplier was unwilling to meet the price on the VL-Lite. He said "that's a good price and I can't match it". He was willing to do a deal on a demo Skutt, but not anywhere near the price I could get from Clay-King on the VL-Lite. And now, with my experience and his demo wheels, I'll not be going that route again. I would hate to burn this bridge, so I'm really hoping the owner and I can work things out. But there is another supplier in town that is nearer to me.


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This man was the most-read revolutionary Socialist in American history, agitating for violent overthrow of the government and the assassination of political leaders—and he is remembered now for writing a cute story about a dog. It's as if the Black Panthers were remembered, a century from now, for adding a pink tint to their afros. . . .I wonder if I should explain this to the teachers some time.
And yet there is an infected scar running across his politics that is hard to ignore. "I am first of all a white man, and only then a socialist," he said, and he meant it. His socialism followed a strict apartheid: It was for his pigmentary group alone. Every other ethnic group, he said, should be subjugated—or exterminated. "The history of civilization is a history of wandering—a wandering, sword in hand, of strong breeds, clearing away and hewing down the weak and less fit," he said coolly. "The dominant races are robbing and slaying in every corner of the globe." This was a good thing, because "they were unable to stand the concentration and sustained effort which pre-eminently mark the races best fitted to live in this world."
Monday, August 16, 2010
Jack London
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- Unknown said...
I've wondered about this myself. I too had to read Call of the Wild, and a biography of London as well.
Do middle schools still assign it?
- August 16, 2010 at 4:32 PM
- Bundle Brent said...
Well, it sounds like there's a lot to learn from reading this, then, right?
It's a really exciting book, and the language is accessible, which I why I think it's still assigned. I read at a pretty early age (back-to-back with White Fang) and I loved it. LOVED IT. It's so stark and violent and sad and filled with manly men and wolves and dogs! Of course, I didn't know anything about London's racism or politics. Now that I do, I have to admit, I still love those two books.
I'd guess a pretty substantial number of writers throughout history have held some pretty stupid ideas. If I decided to eschew all the misogynists, racists, and sexists, my library would dwindle pathetically.
I guess what I'm saying is, don't hate the player, hate the game?
- August 16, 2010 at 5:38 PM
- John said...
Call of the Wild was assigned in Mary's and Thomas's GT reading classes for the 7th grade. I am not really calling for these books to be dropped. I just find it amusing that the sweet and kind teachers in our middle school assign them in apparent ignorance of the philosophy behind them.
- August 17, 2010 at 7:34 AM
- Bundle Brent said...
Yeah, somehow I doubt that many 7th-grade teachers would attempt to address the racism and social darwinism.
- August 17, 2010 at 10:55 AM


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Talk:Georges Florovsky
Fr Georges should be referred as Archpriest (which corresponds to his rank in Russian: Протоиерей) instead of Protopresbyter, as Archpriest is one rank lower than Protopresbyster in the Slavic tradition. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Stmitrophan (talk • contribs) .
- Do we have a source cited for either rank? —Fr. Andrew talk contribs (THINK!) 11:29, April 6, 2009 (UTC)
Fr Georges was a priest of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. Protopresbyter is the highest rank among the Greeks and the Russians. Archbishop Chrysostomos of Etna, who studied under Fr Georges, wrote an article entitled "Protopresbyter Georges Florovsky" (http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/ecumenism/florovsky.aspx). In Constantine Cavarnos' book Father Georges Florovsky on Ecumenism, there is a section entitled "A Note on Protopresbyter Georges Vasilievich Florovsky." --Fr Lev 00:11, April 7, 2009 (UTC)


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With bipartisan deals emerging on President Barack Obama's top priorities, the GOP's most devout activists are deeply divided over potential compromises in Congress - only the latest fissure for a party struggling to regain its footing.
Some Republicans worry that across-the-aisle agreements could end up trapping them in the long run.
"It's a trust factor," said Janet Beihoffer of Minnesota, among the Republican National Committee members gathered this week at a Hollywood hotel. She argued that Obama has used his office to bait Republicans with what appear to be concessions only to walk away and accuse the GOP of obstruction. "The president has the bully pulpit. And it's an unenviable situation for Republicans."
Others at the meeting to hash out a way forward for the party after tough November elections see the idea of congressional accords on gun control and immigration as timely opportunities to demonstrate seriousness at a time when the public has low regard both for its leaders in Congress and the GOP itself.
"People in this country are tired of a national government that can't get anything done," said committeeman Bill Palatucci of New Jersey. "No one gets everything they want."
The split over how Republicans more than 2,000 miles away in Washington should proceed reflects a larger divide in the GOP. Establishment and moderate Republicans generally advocate for the party to be more inclusive, while many conservatives and tea partyers insist the party adhere closely to its ideological principles at any cost.
A spotlight has shone on the divide in the month since RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released a report he commissioned from a panel of national GOP strategists about how the party can rebound.
Some Republicans at the meeting complain the report seems to advocate a shift in position on immigration, gay marriage and other issues by proposing, for example, greater outreach to gay voters. Priebus and others dispute that, and the RNC voted Friday in favor of a resolution reaffirming its platform plank opposing gay marriage, in hopes of assuaging those concerns.
Others have generally welcomed the proposals, which call for updating technology in the party's state networks, beefing up outreach in urban Democratic strongholds and establishing strategies for reaching minorities.
As a majority of the RNC's 168 members held three days of strategy sessions about what went wrong in November and how to rebound, most of the political action was on Capitol Hill.
-A bipartisan Senate group agreed, despite outcry from some conservative Republicans, on an immigration proposal to allow those who arrived in the U.S. illegally before 2012 to apply for legal status and ultimately citizenship, provided they meet other criteria.
-A separate group of Senate Republicans and Democrats voted to allow debate on a measure that would subject more gun buyers to background checks, beating back an effort by conservative Republicans and the National Rifle Association to thwart the legislation.
-Obama released a budget proposal that includes provisions to slow the growth of spending for Social Security and Medicare, cuts Republicans have long advocated, in return for raising taxes on upper incomes, extending an olive branch of sorts to the GOP.
All that had some GOP activists at the gathering fretting that such deal-making is exacerbating a credibility problem within the party's rank and file. These Republicans worry that the party already has ceded too much to Obama. They cited Republicans voting in Obama's first term to authorize increasing the nation's debt ceiling, and the "fiscal cliff" debate in which a minority of House Republicans agreed to Obama's demand for income tax hikes on the wealthiest Americans.
"People saw us as the compromise party that kept on buckling," Iowa Republican Party Chairman A.J. Spiker said. "It sends the message that people cannot trust us on our principles."
The RNC chairman is among those showing little willingness to budge.
"When it comes to compromise, I think our party has done its fair share, and it doesn't seem like we get a whole lot in return," Priebus told The Associated Press this week. "The president has proven to be a person that generally does things for political purposes and gain ... in order to make the greater point that somehow the Republicans aren't coming on board."
But Saul Anuzis, a former RNC committeeman from Michigan, said Republicans in Congress need to appear to be serious about the nation's problems and said they have a duty to be thoughtful about solving them.
"We can't not look at these compromises," Anuzis said. "Republicans owe the country the opportunity to look at them."
For Vicki Drummond of Alabama, bipartisanship is welcome - with conditions: "I'm for compromise, but not on principle. We want low taxes. And if what they accept is something that breaks with that principle, it's dishonesty."


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Amcor Flexibles Creates LUXPREM, a Prestigious Capsule For Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Amcor Flexibles introduced LUXPREM, a prestigious capsule for Champagne and sparkling wines at the Viti Vini trade fair in France last week. LUXPREM is a capsule made of a composite material that provides a wide range of printing and finishing techniques enabling personalization of the capsule, and can be used for large runs or limited series for personalized vintages or wider product launches.
Amcor Flexibles offers a broad range of products with printing and finishing options that consistently satisfy customer quality and service markets.
About Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas
With 69 plants in 22 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas, a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world's largest supplier of flexible packaging. It delivers packaging solutions and enhanced-quality products for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, medical and industrial markets.
About Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas, Capsules
Amcor Flexibles Capsules, part of the Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas business group, is a market leader specializing in the design and manufacture of overcaps and screw caps for wine, sparkling wine and spirits. Amcor Flexibles Capsules has plants in France, Canada, The United States and Chile. For more information visit www.amcor.com.


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If you plan on removing asbestos in your home without professional help you should be aware that this strategy can lead to undesirable complications. It could also end up being nearly as costly as hiring a contractor. Nonetheless, it's possible to perform your own asbestos tile removal, insulation removal, or different types of abatement with correct education. The main objective when carrying out the work by yourself should be to uphold the highest level of safety at all times.
Your first step is to obtain samples of the products that you assume may include asbestos and have them tested. After you have verified that asbestos is there you may then proceed with the work. Since asbestos materials aren't toxic until its small particles are discharged into the air, it's often advisable to leave them untouched as an alternative to getting rid of them.
The abatement procedure is a troublesome job and if something goes wrong you will not be able to obtain legal assistance as you would when hiring a professional asbestos abatement company. After considering the financial and health ramifications, if you still plan on going ahead with the procedure by yourself, the first step is to develop an overall strategy.
It is vital that you observe all legal guidelines and rules. Get a copy of your state and federal regulations and study them thoroughly. You will also be required to get any essential permits. Along with the documents you will receive directions on the right way to perform the removal safely and the right way to properly eliminate the hazardous items. Studying all directions is very essential. It can show you how to be proficient in removing the asbestos while keeping everybody safe.
The next step is to get a top quality breathing ventilation system for you. These are also known as breathing respirators. If there are other helpers in the abatement procedure every individual person will need their very own breathing respirator as well. Be aware that hiring different employees, apart from professional abatement contractors, is against the law. Protective clothes must also be bought and consists of eye protection, overalls, gloves, and boots. The protective garments will be used for this job only and later discarded.
There are other materials and gear that you'll want including a pry bar, knife, garden sprayer and hose, and dish washing soap. All essential gear must be available before beginning the abatement procedure. In the event you do not know where to purchase this specialized gear you'll be able to check your local yellow pages or telephone book for stores that sell protective clothes and gear in your region.
Carrying out the job without any help can make a troublesome job even tougher. It generally pays to have a helper. This enables one individual to scrape the asbestos-containing products while the other can keep it moist until disposal. The number one rule when removing hazardous asbestos is to keep it moist at all times. If the particles are permitted to dry up they will without difficulty become airborne. Throughout the whole abatement procedure your objective should be to make sure that no particles become airborne where they can be breathed in.
You should have containment bags that have been specifically created to carry asbestos debris. Contaminated materials should be scraped off surfaces straight into these special bags and then sealed. As soon as they're given to the other worker they need to be resealed and then set into storage bins which are also sealed. The storage bins needs to be labeled and driven to a dump where asbestos will be disposed of lawfully. It is important that you notify the landfill site before the abatement procedure is performed. Without notification they might not have adequate room to accept your hazardous items.
Once all hazardous products have been completely removed areas should once more be wetted down. For further safety it is important to spray all areas with a sealant solution that can stop potentially hazardous particles from ever becoming airborne. This can encapsulate the particles, preventing them from creating health issues at a later time.
As soon as everything has been eliminated it is time to clean it all up. Ensure that all areas where work was done, whether completed or not, is totally wetted down to prevent any particles from getting into the air. Workers should also wet themselves and their protective garments down thoroughly. You will first have to hose off every worker and then take off the protective clothes. The respirator should stay in place until all garments have been removed. This can prevent inhaling loose particles while the clothes are being removed.
Never vacuum or sweep any loose fibers. The must be wetted and removed as previously explained. Once all work has been completed and all clothing has been removed every worker must shower or bathe completely.


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Mineral Wear® Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 - Translucent
Net Wt. 0.26 Oz./7.5g
Product Benefits
Ultra-fine mineral powder delivers impeccable coverage for a flawless airbrushed finish.
Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores and sun damage.
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For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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As good as it may be rugby wise, the NZ Rugby Union / Government / Councils, etc are going to make a complete mess out of hosting the world cup.
What McBeth says here is almost certain to still be happening come 2011.
It would be better for the world game to send the World Cup back to Australia. Going from France this year to NZ in 2011 is going to be such a step down in pretty much every way.


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UH Board of Regents approves private donor investments to renovate and improve Manoa athletic facilities
BOR also approves amendment to board by-laws and policies to update the salary ranges for several coaching positions at UH ManoaUniversity of Hawaiʻi
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PEARL CITY, Oʻahu — At its monthly meeting today, the UH Board of Regents (BOR) approved a request to allow for naming opportunities for UH Mānoa's Health and Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) building addition, located on the third floor of the athletics complex. The Board action allows private funds to be raised to complete renovations of the HPER building.
"We continue to look at new and innovative ways to support our facilities' needs and pursue opportunities beyond state funding to maintain our facilities," said UH Mānoa Athletics Director Herman Frazier. "With the success and attention our football program has received in recent years, there is an opportunity here to complete this project and provide for future maintenance and needs of our programs. Relocating the football staff also will free up additional office space for other sports, especially our women's programs."
Plans for the area, which is approximately 3,500 square feet, include a reception area, 11 individual offices, a video room, and two adjoining conference rooms. The naming opportunity levels are expected to cover 110 percent of the cost of the renovation and provide an endowment to cover the maintenance costs.
Donor recognition opportunities include the following:
- Named UH Football Office Complex
- Named individual offices (10)
- Named Head Coach Office
- Named Offensive Conference Room
- Named Defensive Conference Room
- Named Football Video Room
In other action, the BOR also approved updates to the salary ranges for coaching positions for several sports at UH Mānoa. The updates are made to ensure competitive compensation with comparable Division I-A (Bowl Championship Division) programs, and are based on the survey of salaries as reported by the 2006 Division I-A Athletic Directors' Association national salary survey. The national salary survey data is the most widely used measure of market competitive salaries.
The approved salary ranges are as follows:
|Head Coach, Football
|$99,996 - $199,992
|$329,142 - $935,544
|Head Coach, Baseball
|$51,000 - $75,000
|$72,384 - $221,316
|Associate Coach, Women's Basketball
|$37,620 - $67,716
|$61,428 - $100,116
|Head Coach, Women's Volleyball
|$53,820 — $107,640
|$76,440 - $143,472
|Head Coach, Women's Softball
|$35,868 - $68,148
|$56,916 — $89,952
|Assistant Coach, Swimming/Diving
|$24,000 - $36,000
|$31,380 - $40,752
|Diving Coach
|$30,000 - $45,000
|$30,804 - $54,084
|Head Coach, Women's Soccer
|$33,000 - $51,000
|$51,288 - $82,524
|Head Coach, Women's Water Polo
|$33,000 - $48,000
|$54,108 - $86,244
|Head Coach, Men's Tennis
|$33,000 - $55,572
|$52,308 - $82,404
|Head Coach, Women's Tennis
|$33,000 - $55,572
|$42,096 - $69,480
|Head Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field
|$36,876 — $62,700
|$53,004 - $83,496


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fv Desktop Manager
The Desktop Manager is a window created at the top left of the screen that lets you manage all the fv windows on your desktop. All the "File Summary", "Header display", "Table display", "Image table display", and "Vector table display" windows of all the FITS files which are currently opened can be hidden/activated from the list under each category. Also, you have direct access to the "File Dialog", "Clipboard", and "Help" windows.
Closing the Desktop Manager's window will cause fv to exit. You will be given the opportunity to save any modified files, or cancel. The desk top manager window can optionally be hidden/turned off from the Preferences window.
Note: The Desktop Manager is not implemented for MacOS. All its features are available from the menubar. In particular, the window management items reside in the Mac-only Windows menu.
The commands in the Desktop Manager are:
Go to About fv.
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The Seagull
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A play by Anton Chekhov set in the Russian countryside at the end of the 19th century.
The cast of characters is dissatisfied with their lives. Some desire love. Some desire success. Some desire artistic genius. No one, however, ever seems to attain happiness.