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Posting my resto blog to both forums, 'cause sometimes I feel like a nut...sometimes I don't!
VIN 4728 arrived on 3-27-15. It stayed in my driveway until 5-1-15 while waiting for VIN 10372 to be picked up and transported to it's new owner (*sniff*.)
While parked in the driveway, I cleaned the exterior, changed the oil, and replaced the choke coil (it has a carb conversion....might keep it, go back to stock, or engine swap.) The car would start, run, and drive, but developed an awful rapping noise under the passenger side valve cover. For the rest of the time that it was parked in my driveway I avoided starting it, only cleaned & assessed it.
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I learned a lot about owning/restoring a DeLorean in the year that I owned 10372, and learned the approach that works for me. I make a spreadsheet to track costs, progress, and maintain a prioritized to-do list. For 4728 I have 3 lists I'll work on simultaneously to reach my goal of having it on the road for short drives before snow season this year:
Get it safely running/driving
Fuel System
Carburetor adjustment/fine tune running
Valve adjustment
Replace Cooling System Hoses
Rebuild Calipers
Replace Master Brake Cylinder
Replace Belts
Replace Plug Wires
Replace Oil Sender
Check all grounding points following Bill's diagram
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Oil change
Cosmetics to stay motivated
Repair/Paint Rear Facsia
Paint Sunshade Louvre, Black Trim & Side Mirrors
Clean/Shampoo Carpets, detail interior
Front & Rear Headliners
Convex Side Mirrors
Restore Seats
Door Seals
Steering Column Bushing
Clean & Paint Frame and Closing Plate
Modify pull-straps to later VIN style
Replace Cargo Net Bungee
While I'm in there
Brake Booster clean & paint
Fix Tail Lights
Run speaker wire for future use
Since I want all items checked off before the car leaves my garage, my approach is to disassemble everything necessary and place part orders as I determine what I need. I'll have what I need on hand for multiple projects, so if I get stuck needing something for one project I can hop to a different project while waiting for additional parts/materials (or paint to dry.)
Here's the current status:
-Car on stands
-All wheels off
-Driver's side front caliper removed (frozen piston.)
-Closing plate removed
-Rear fascia removed & disassembled
-Headliners removed
-Seats removed
-Passenger side valve cover removed
-Interior vacuumed
-Parts on hand, part orders pending


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Classic white loaf
Nutrition and extra info
- Can be frozen for one month
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal111
- fat1g
- saturates0g
- carbs24g
- sugars1g
- fibre0g
- protein4g
- salt0.31g
- 500g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
Flour is usually made from grinding wheat, maize, rye, barley or rice. As the main…
- 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- up to 350ml lukewarm water
- a little sunflower oil, for greasing
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is made from pressing sunflower seeds and extracting the oil. It's usually…
Make the dough by tipping the flour, yeast and salt into a large bowl and making a well in the middle. Pour in most of the water and use your fingers or a wooden spoon to mix the flour and water together until combined to a slightly wet, pillowy, workable dough - add a splash more water if necessary. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for at least 10 mins until smooth and elastic. This can also be done in a tabletop mixer with a dough hook. Place the dough in a clean oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave to rise until doubled in size.
Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Knock back the dough by tipping it back onto a floured surface and pushing the air out. Mould the dough into a rugby ball shape that will fit a 900g loaf tin and place in the tin. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to prove for 30 mins. Dust the top of the loaf with a little more flour and slash the top with a sharp knife if you want. Bake the bread for 15 mins, then reduce the heat to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 and continue to bake for 30 mins until the loaf sounds hollow when removed from the tin and tapped on the base. Leave the bread on a wire rack to cool completely. The loaf will stay fresh in an airtight container for 3 days or can be frozen for 1 month.
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In a bread machine...All machines differ - follow manufacturer's instructions for a basic white loaf.

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How does a young man deal with his father's titanic legacy — one that defined a genre and affected a country? Gene Roddenberry's son looks for answers in a new documentary.
There are lots of things that make documentaries fascinating: subject matter, relevance, discovery. But underscoring all of that is access. How close can the filmmakers get to the honest truth, to the people who've been affected by the world they're seeking to expose? At the very least, Trek Nation seems to have scored, with interviews from people like George Lucas, J.J. Abrams, and the late Michael Piller, who executive produced Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.
Only time — and screenings — will tell if Roddenberry the Younger is honest with us.


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In late September, the board of directors of High Country News descended on HCN's hometown of Paonia to pass a new budget, look over a new three-year strategic plan and enjoy western Colorado's beautiful fall weather. At the meeting, a lively discussion broke out over how many subscribers our print magazine should gain in the next three years. Veteran board member Andy Wiessner of Old Snowmass, Colo., said he believed that the current number of paid subscribers –– 22,500 –– could be doubled with more aggressive marketing, given population growth in the West and increasing interest in the environment. Other board and staff members cautioned that just holding onto the existing subscriber base is an achievement, given the recession and the decline of print media in general, and argued that HCN has a nonprofit business model that works at its current scale. If you have thoughts on our "growth potential," please drop us a line at [email protected]
The three-year strategic plan approved by the board takes the middle road. It calls for increased marketing efforts to grow the print subscriber base by 5 percent a year, along with much more rapid growth in online readership: We hope to increase visitors to hcn.org from 67,000 per month to 107,000 per month by 2012. Our key challenge will be to convert at least some of those Web visitors into paid subscribers.
The same weekend the board met, one of our readers was holding an Artposium (a term he coined) in nearby Cedaredge. Grant Pound, who started the nonprofit Colorado Art Ranch after leaving a wildlife biology career, describes an Artposium as an "exploration of the role of the arts in problem solving." The Cedaredge event, which focused on food, brought together some 50 participants, including chefs and farmers, to discuss how food is grown, harvested and prepared, and how it affects our relationships with each other and with the planet. Grant's next Artposium takes place in Salida, Colo., May 21-23, and is titled "Wade in the Water." For more information, go to coloradoartranch.org.
Donna LeFurgey of Taos, N.M., and Brittney Maestas of Albuquerque dropped by our office on their way from Ouray to Vail. The duo, who were first paired up 10 years ago through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, were wrapping up the summer with a road trip through Colorado before Brittney returned to nursing school.
For more than 40 years, Sibylla and Dean Fleming have been living in the wilds near southern Colorado's Sangre De Cristo Mountains. The artsy couple –– Dean paints large abstract landscapes and Sibylla creates stained glass –– moved from New York City to Libre, a community of 11 people, back in 1968, when they bought their land for $35 an acre. The couple comes to Paonia in the fall to glean fruit from the orchards, but this was their first visit to HCN, although they've been longtime subscribers.
Fresh-faced from hiking in Utah, the environmental activist and barely nonagenarian Katie Lee stopped in on her way to Aspen, where the Aspen Historical Society planned to honor her for her work on behalf of the West's wild places, especially the Colorado River. The last time we wrote about Katie, a former model and singer who lived in Aspen during the '60s, was during the race for the Democratic nomination for president. Katie backed Hillary Clinton with a big sign in front of her house in Jerome, Ariz., but it was no ordinary plug. Along with three giant-size red, white and blue bras, the sign read: "Support Hillary." Before heading to a Mexican lunch in town, Katie reminded us that she remained "frisky, mad and working at it." She was accompanied by her longtime companion, Joey Van Leeuawn, who admitted to being "a mere 77." Katie Lee turned 90 on Oct. 23.


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Game 7: UMBC (2-4) vs. Towson, (3-5) March 19, 2013, 7:30 p.m., UMBC Stadium
Broadcasts: www.umbcretrievers.tv
For the 44th time, UMBC and Towson will face off against one another in intercollegiate lacrosse. This year's contest is the lone night home game for the squad in 2013 and takes place at UMBC Stadium on Tuesday, March 19. The game is the middle game of a three-game in eight-day homestand for the Retrievers. Don Zimmerman's squad will welcome Mount St. Mary's (Sat., March 23) before opening league play at Hartford on March 30. The contest vs. the Tigers faces off at 7:35 p.m. All UMBC home lacrosse games are streamed in high definition on www.umbcretrievers.tv.
UMBC snapped a three-game slide with a 16-11 victory over High Point at home on Saturday, March 16. The Retrievers never trailed, jumping out to a 4-0 lead and piling on a season-high in goals scored. Seven Retrievers scored multiple points in the game, led by freshman attackman Nate Lewnes, who scored twice and added four helpers. The losing streak came in an eleven-day span, as UMBC faced No. 4 Loyola (Feb. 26), No. 13 Fairfield (March 2), and No. 6 Johns Hopkins (March 8)- all on the road.
ALSO NOTING: UMBC's 16 goals scored vs. High Point is a season high and the most since the Retrievers defeated Albany, 17-16 on April 21, 2012… The Retrievers also scored a season-high four man-up goals (4/4) vs. High Point- pushing their season total to 9-of-17 (52.9%)… The last time UMBC scored four man-up goals in a game was March 31, 2012 when they defeated Hartford, 16-12…The Retrievers are ranked sixth in the nation in man-up offense after finishing 14th (41.9%) in 2012…UMBC committed seven penalties vs. Johns Hopkins on March 8, the most they have been assessed since fouling eight times on March 9, 2010-also at Hopkins… The 21 goals allowed by UMBC to Loyola on Feb. 26 is the most permitted by a Retriever team since allowing 27 goals to Towson in the 1996 campaign.
A LOOK AT THE OPPONENT: Four different players scored for Towson men's lacrosse (3-5) but the Tigers fell, 12-4, to No. 17 Duke (5-4) Saturday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium. The Tigers had won three of their last four games prior to the loss to the Blue Devils. Four of
Towson's eight games have been decided by one or two goals and the Tigers are 2-2 in those four games. Junior A/M Thomas DeNapoli leads the Tiger offense with 19 goals and 23 points.
ALL-TIME SERIES: The two beltway rivals have faced-off 43 times, in each year except for 1986, since 1970. Towson leads the all-time series, 28-15, but the Retrievers have won four of the last six meetings and the last three contests at UMBC Stadium. In fact, the teams have split the last 16 meetings since 1997. Eight of the last ten meetings have been decided by three goals or fewer.
A YEAR AGO: The UMBC men's lacrosse team built an 11-8 lead midway through the fourth quarter, but could not hang on and were edged, 12-11, by No. 19 Towson at Johnny Unitas Stadium. The loss negated outstanding offensive efforts by junior attackmen Scott Jones (4 goals, 1 assist) and Joe Lustgarten (4 assists) and junior midfielder Scott Hopmann , who scored a season-high four points (3 goals, 1 assist). UMBC outshot Towson, 42-30, but Towson junior goalkeeper Andrew Wascavage made a career-high 17 saves.
UP NEXT: UMBC completes its three-game homestand and faces a non-league opponent for the final time during the regular season when Mount St. Mary's visits UMBC Stadium for the first time since 2001 on Saturday, March 23. The opening face-off is set for 1:05 p.m.


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The Heart Fair is free and open to all and will include a multi-screening "Heart Risk Assessment," along with valuable health information to reduce your risk of heart disease. The Heart Risk Assessment includes a free cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, pulse and blood pressure check, body fat analysis, and ejection fraction (EF) ECHO reading.
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- Representatives from the American Heart Association providing heart health information
- Paramedics from Rural Metro Ambulance providing emergency (911) information for chest pain, CPR and heart rhythm screenings.
- Faculty from the UB School of Dental Medicine showing how dental health can affect your heart.
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From the moment you drive through the gates of Château Élan until the moment you leave, you will experience warm hospitality combined with the beauty of the French countryside.
Within the sweeping panorama of the North Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes away from Atlanta, Château Élan began with the planting of vineyards in 1981. From these lush vines of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet &Riesling grapes has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination where French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce exceptional wines and warm memories.
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Free sock pattern -- this week only!
So! For one week only, (22 February until 28 February 2009,) Mokira will be offered as a free(!) download, available both here on Ravelry and here on my blog. After this week, it's back up to $6.00 USD. Grab it while you can!
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Thank you! And you are right, I have never seen this pattern before!
- February 22, 2009 at 9:27 a.m.
- Melly said...
You are such a doll! Thank you ever so much, I was just looking for a new sockpattern to start some swap-socks with....
I just know I will love love love it!
Thanks again and have a blessed sunday!
love and hugs
- February 22, 2009 at 10:36 a.m.
- Helga F said...
Thanks :) I´ve just started knitting and crocheting and one of my first projects is your swedish fish mittens :) I really love the pattern, although I must admit it´s not going very fast ;)
- February 22, 2009 at 11:31 a.m.
- Adriana said...
Good idea! It is a gorgeous sock. I was thinking about making it but then my Rockin' Sock Club package arrived and took over my world :)
- February 22, 2009 at 11:46 a.m.
- Overanalyzer: said...
thank you! i've never seen it before either and don't know how i missed it.
- February 22, 2009 at 3:12 p.m.
- Lynette said...
thanks for this pattern. it's great! now to decide what yarn to use.
- February 24, 2009 at 2:09 p.m.
- Nanette said...
You are such a speed demon spillyjane! Every time I turn around you have another beautiful pattern tempting me!
- February 24, 2009 at 6:47 p.m.
- Poethead said...
Very pretty! Thank you!
- February 25, 2009 at 7:01 p.m.
- kippi said...
aww, missed out on the freebie. Just found the pattern on Ravelry. It is really a nice one.
- March 6, 2009 at 11:38 a.m.


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I've been featured in an article entitled Career Shift: Turn Your Hobby Into a New Job at nextavenue which is a collaborative media platform by media partners PBS, American Public Television, National Educational Telecommunications Association, and Huffington Post.
I was interview a few weeks ago by Nancy Collamer, a career coach, speaker and author of Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit From Your Passions During Semi-Retirement. You can learn more about Nancy at her website is MyLifestyleCareer.com.
The opportunity to share my "second life" career path is an honor and in the article you'll learn how after my last firm went bankrupt, I was able to transform my hobby of genealogy into a profession. In addition, from what the author has told me, this article will be carried on Forbes.com early next week.
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David Barton recently responded to Gregg Frazer's critique of his Jefferson book in WORLD Magazine:
Throckmorton's original assault on my book managed to avoid its major points and instead criticize minor and even obscure facts, and this new attack by Frazer seems to suggest that this "debate" may become a never-ending discussion over less and less. With so many important cultural battles that desperately need our focused attention, it seems a misuse of time and energy to continue arguing over relatively inconsequential points with those who profess to hold the same common Christian values, so I will now resume my efforts attempting to beat back the secularist progressive movement that wrongly invokes Jefferson in their efforts to expunge any presence of faith from the public square.
I found this response interesting for two reasons. First, I think Barton is understating both the number and the seriousness of the issues his critics have raised. There comes a point where so many errors and misinterpretations accumulate that it's not a matter of a few tiny nicks, but something more like the old Chinese punishment of death by a thousand cuts.
Second, what to make of Barton's statement that defending his work against fellow believers is a misuse of time and energy? Does this mean he'll only be responding to "secularist" critiques from now on? It almost comes across as a tacit admission that his historical writing is merely ammo for the culture war, and that he's not really interested in teaching history for its own sake.


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WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Wednesday authorized nearly $1 trillion in spending on farm and nutrition programs that are included in a five-year farm bill.
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Wednesday authorized nearly $1 trillion in spending on farm and nutrition programs that are included in a five-year farm bill.
The legislation was the product of months of negotiations between the House and Senate over regional as well as philosophical differences that has delayed reauthorization of expiring farm policies for more than two years.
The Arkansas delegation, which included two members of the negotiating team, is supporting the compromise — with the exception of Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle.
Cotton was one of 63 House Republicans to vote against the bill. In a statement, Cotton said he could not support a bill that continued to link farm and nutrition programs. He also raised concerns that it left in place policies that will harm cattle ranchers.
"This bill spends too much and leaves Arkansas farmers with too little," Cotton said. "Also, it imposes unfair regulations on livestock producers, opening all Arkansas farmers to retaliatory tariffs."
The vote was 251-166. The majority of House Democrats voted against the bill because it cuts more than $8 billion from food stamps, largely through a reduction in expanded benefits in about a dozen states. Arkansas is not one of them.
Cotton's opposition to the farm bill drew an immediate response from Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark. The two are squaring off in what is expected to be among the most hotly contested Senate races in 2014.
"In voting against the farm bill, Congressman Cotton once again sided with his special interest allies, the same Washington groups spending millions on his campaign that urged him to oppose the farm bill," Pryor said.
Reps. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, and Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, supported the bill. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., also issued a statement in support that urged the Senate to take up the bill as soon as possible.
Crawford and Boozman were both members of the conference committee responsible for negotiating a final deal after the House and Senate passed conflicting bills. Among the major disagreements the conference resolved was the extent of reductions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Senate had called for $4 billion in cuts while the House approved $40 billion over the next decade. The final version was about $8 billion.
The two chambers had also disagreed on crop insurance, with the Senate initially opposed to providing southern rice and peanut growers with an alternative program that would protect against unforeseen production costs rather than crop failures due to weather.
"This bill provides a strong safety-net that protects all producers from market risks, while expanding access to crop insurance so that it works in the Mid-South," Crawford said on the House floor. "In addition, we can finally provide relief to our cattlemen by permanently reauthorizing disaster assistance programs after years of hardship, resulting from drought and adverse weather."
Womack also spoke on the House floor in support of the bill even as he complained that it failed to address major concerns raised by cattle, poultry and pork producers. Those industries wanted the bill to reign in regulations being imposed by the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyard Administration as well as Country-of-Origin Labeling.
There was strong opposition to doing so among Senate negotiators.
"For me it would be easy to vote against this conference report but unlike my Senate counterparts I recognize that in a divided government each side has to find common ground," Womack said.
Womack said that the final bill "moves the ball forward" by making needed reforms and reducing spending.
Crawford said that more could have been done — particularly to reduce the food stamp program — but in the end the agreement strikes a reasonable balance.
Griffin issued a statement in support of the bill saying it would provide certainty and some degree of stability to the agriculture sector – an industry critical to Arkansas.
"Conferees Rick Crawford and John Boozman have worked hard to maximize the reforms and savings in this bill, which repeals or consolidates nearly 100 USDA programs, establishes a new risk-management system to protect farmers who suffer significant losses, and ends direct payments — a significant and historic reform. Overall, this agreement cuts $23 billion in mandatory spending," Griffin said.
The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued a statement thanking the state delegation members who supported the bill.
"This is far from a perfect bill, but we do welcome the certainty it brings to farmers and ranchers," said Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach. "Having a five-year program, as opposed to year-by-year or ad-hoc programs, was imperative, particularly as we go about making planting and livestock decisions for the coming year."
Veach also spoke in favor of keeping farm and nutrition policies under a single bill — rather than splitting the two as the House had previously considered.
"We believe that is a natural, and obvious, connection, where the production of food and the feeding of those in need are appropriately connected," Veach said.
Cotton remains opposed to the connection.
"This bill can only be called a food-stamp bill when nearly 80 percent of its funding doesn't support farmers," he said. "Arkansas taxpayers cannot continue to foot the bill for President Obama's failed policies and Arkansas farmers shouldn't be held hostage to President Obama's runaway food-stamp program."
The Oklahoma delegation split on the farm bill. Reps. Tom Cole, R-Moore, Frank Lucas, R-Cheyenne, and Markwayne Mullin, R-Westville, supported it while Reps. Jim Bridenstine, R-Tulsa, and James Lankford, R-Edmond, opposed it.
Lucas, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, was a primary negotiator on the compromise bill. He noted that the legislation does away with a direct payment system that opponents have tried to reform for two decades. And, he said that the $23 billion in spending reductions projected over the next decade are substantial.
"If you look at the environment — the budget and deficits and the political rancor in both houses and across the country – not only is this a good farm bill it is a miraculous farm bill," Lucas said.


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Whenever Glenn Beck and David Barton get together to talk about history, you know you're in for a show.
Check out this conversation they had about the movie Lincoln. Beck asks Barton about the film's accuracy, and Barton claims that, contrary to what the film shows, the Thirteenth Amendment passed Congress easily as a "slam dunk" and without all the wheeling and dealing.
In reality, the vote in the HOR was anything but a "slam dunk." Approval of a proposed constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority, not a simple one, and the Thirteenth Amendment just barely passed. A mere handful of additional nays, and it wouldn't have.
Barton's supporters are always assuring us that he's an expert in matters constitutional and historical; he does know how new amendments get added to the Constitution, right?
As for the "wheeling and dealing," Lincoln's administration did, in fact, put quite a bit of pressure congressmen to support the amendment. The exact nature and extent of that pressure is a matter of some uncertainty (for obvious reasons, it's not the sort of thing that leaves a paper trail), but that Lincoln was more heavily involved in this congressional matter than was usual for him is pretty well established.


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From the moment he arrived, Homer has somehow managed to be less than the sum of his individual parts. Not only did his performance disappoint, but his stuff was underwhelming. He resembled nothing like the top of the rotation power pitcher that was rumored to be climbing the organizational ladder. He seemed to lack an understanding of how to pitch, which limited the effectiveness of his repertoire. He showed flashes of brilliance, but overall it has been a long, disappointing career arc for Homer. However, slowly but surely, Homer has been trending upwards over the years. Now, those improvements may have reached the critical mass necessary for a true breakout performance in 2012.
First and foremost, Homer has demonstrated linear improvement in his walk rate. In each and every season since 2007, Homer has reduced the rate at which he puts hitters on base per via the base on balls. And, the benefits of putting fewer runners on base are obvious, as fewer base runners typically means fewer runs allowed. Here's how Homer has done in this department:
2008: 4.21
2009: 4.13
2010: 3.30
2011: 2.25
In addition to improved control, resulting in fewer walks, Homer has also demonstrated improved command, resulting in an improved ability to control the strike zone. For example, Homer is trending upwards in First Pitch Strike Percentage (F-Strike%). As you would guess, F-Strike% is just the percentage of "batters faced" for which the first pitch was a strike. This includes anytime the count was 0-1 after the first pitch and anytime the ball was put in play on the first pitch. It's obvious that a pitcher will get better results when working in a pitcher's count than in a hitter's count and, not surprisingly, statistical analysis bears this out. So, the more often a pitcher can get ahead of a hitter, the better results he is likely to produce.
All that said, here is how Homer has done in the first-pitch strike department since he first arrived on the scene in 2007:
2008: 57.8%
2009: 55.7%
2010: 60.4%
2011: 62.4%
Once again, Homer is demonstrating tangible improvement in his pitching skills. The Major League average F-Strike% for all players from 2005-2008 is 59%. Since 2007, Homer has improved his ability to start each batter faced off with a strike, which tilts the probability of success decidedly in his favor.
Another area in which Homer has demonstrated marked improvement is in his ability to generate swinging strikes, which is an underrated attribute in a pitcher, as there is a correlation between swinging strikes and strikeout rate.
Here's how Homer has done since 2007:
2008: 5.4%
2009: 7.9%
2010: 8.4%
2011: 9.3%
League average for SwStr% is roughly 8.0%, so Homer has gradually improved to the point where he's well above league average. Obviously, there's some overlap in these areas of improvement, as his ability to throw more first pitch strikes puts the hitter on the defensive and his improved command inside the zone also improves the overall effectiveness of his offerings. In light of the improvements Homer made in both first pitch strikes and swinging strikes, it's not surprising that he has also improved his strikeout rate, which now falls more in line with a power pitcher profile.
Here are Homer's strikeout rates since he first arrived on the scene:
2008: 4.46
2009: 6.83
2010: 8.26
2011: 7.23
The improved strikeout rates over the past two seasons have been encouraging, as the low strikeout rates early in his career long belied the scouting reports on his plus stuff. Basically, it appears the former is finally coming into line with the latter.
The upward trend makes it likely that Homer has finally learned how to properly harness his arsenal. At this point, his skills have improved and made him into more of a pitcher, rather than just a thrower. However, there are two components of production, (1) performance level and (2) work load. It doesn't mean much to have an elite level of performance if you can't provide that performance level over a significant workload (i.e. Rich Harden), just like it doesn't mean much to provide a massive workload at a mediocre performance level (i.e. Bronson Arroyo circa 2011). So, while Homer is pulling his performance level upward, he still needs to maintain that performance level over an appreciable number of innings.
So far, that has been problematic for Homer, who has put up the following workloads in his career:
2008: 36.1
2009: 113.1
2010: 109.0
2011: 132.0
When I got around to looking at Homer this offseason, I was surprised to see that his peripherals were lining up rather nicely for a breakthrough season. While there remains no guarantee of health and Homer has yet to log more than 132.0 innings in a season, he is definitely trending in the right direction. And, given that his improvement is a trend (largely linear over each successive season), it's easier to be confident that his improvement is sustainable, evidencing a possible breakthrough, than it would be if his improvement was more erratic and volatile.
If Homer can maintain his 2011 level of performance, then he should have a good 2012 season. But, if he increases his performance level yet another tick in 2012, then he could have a very good season. And, a very good season out of Homer Bailey would give the Reds starting rotation a very formidable troika.
At this point, it's looking like the question isn't whether Homer will be better in 2012, but rather by how much? If I was a betting man, then I'd have to look at these peripherals and say "quite a bit."


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Performance Boat Center's All New Skater 388 Super Cat Race BoatBack in Key West a year ago the key players from Performance Boat Center at Lake of the Ozarks approached the key players from Douglas Marine in Douglas Michigan about a possible race boat project. After some discussion, the project was a go.
Since that time, we here at Serious Offshore Sports have once again had the opportunity to watch the creation of a one of a kind Skater come from a waxed mold, to a finished project. Well, that finished project hit the water today, so now we can finally chat about the build and show some of the photos as we have followed it.
It floats!!
On March 5th, the boat looked exactly like this, with no trailer started!!
On October 11th, it left Skater for its permanent home, on it's new reversed tilt trailer, looking like this.
Skater designed and built the new tilt trailer in reverse of all other tilt trailers they have built. There is a special spot saved for the boat to be displayed in the showroom at Performance Boat Center, and it needed to be reversed to make it possible.
Myrick Coil, the winning driver of the LOTO Shootout Top Gun award this year at 208 MPH, will be on the throttles of the new race boat at the SBI Key West Worlds this November. Lance Sutton, former driver of the Octane Super Vee Lite race boat, will be behind the steering wheel.
The two of them came up this September to cut the canopy to the correct height, and cut the window slots to the correct heights and sizes for this four person race boat. They succeeded in making this the sleekest canopy we've ever seen on a 4 person configuration. Congratulations, making the trip to accomplish this was definitely worth it.
Myrick and Lance cutting the window slots to the right height.
Figuring out what's next after the slots were cut.
Moving the hull for what's next.
Amazingly sleek for a four person canopy. And how about those air intakes?
We will be adding other photos from the build in the next few days.
Good luck to Lance, Myrick, Andy, Brett, Mark, and all of the others from Performance Power Boats on Lake of The Ozarks. It is always very special for us to see another race team join the ranks. There is nothing else like offshore racing!!
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The boat now has the graphics applied and is on the way to race. See some final pictures and more information at Speed on the Water:
Performance Boat Center and Jimmy John's 'Freaky Fast' Superboat Skater Ready for Key West
Freaky Fast—the new Skater Powerboats 388 raceboat sponsored by PBC and Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is
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We've talked up multifactor authentication over the last few years and especially in the last several months as it marks a growing trend in personal security. Multifactor authentication refers to the use of a second piece of information or a device that generates that information before allowing access to an account. By adding a second step, you're requiring that two pieces of data be entered by a user – typically a username and password that the user knows, then a code or generated key that the user provides with a device or app. Adding multifactor authentication creates another barrier to entry, so that even a compromised password does not translate to a compromised account. By enabling multifactor authentication with your LastPass account, you're significantly increasing the security surrounding the "hub" of your online life.
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1/4 cup Eden Barley Malt Syrup
1/4 cup organic maple syrup, plus more to taste, if desired
1 1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp Eden Sea Salt
1/2 cup organic quick cooking yellow polenta
3 to 4 Tbsp walnut halves
Whisk together Edensoy, barley malt syrup, maple syrup, ginger and salt. Place in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Bring almost to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle in polenta while whisking constantly to avoid lumping. Cook over low heat, whisking frequently, until cornmeal tastes cooked and mixture thickens to porridge consistency, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in additional maple syrup, if more sweetener is desired. Ladle mixture into individual ramekins or small dessert bowls and set a walnut half in the center. Serve warm or at room temperature. Taste best the day it's made.


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by Mike Ratliff
3 Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord and all the rules. And all the people answered with one voice and said, "All the words that the Lord has spoken we will do." 4 And Moses wrote down all the words of the Lord. He rose early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. 5 And he sent young men of the people of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the Lord. 6 And Moses took half of the blood and put it in basins, and half of the blood he threw against the altar. 7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, "All that the Lord has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient." 8 And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words." (Exodus 24:3-8 ESV)
With the demise of the Biblical/Christian Worldview those of us who belong to the Lamb of God must stop assuming that our culture, our environment, knows or grasps what we mean when we talk about sin and God being Holy, Righteous, and Just. In Romans 1, we see that the truth is known by the natural Man in the "heart of hearts," but it is suppressed. In turn, God gives them over or gives them up to a debased mind. This is spiritual blindness. These given over to their lusts and desires are no longer convicted of the evil of their sin. They lose their fear of God's judgment. Over time, they become resentful and full of hate towards any who teach or preach the Gospel to them. Why? There is that reminder within them that judgment is pending. This is why so many flock to seeker-sensitive "churches." There they are stroked and made to feel good without having to deal with the real Jesus and the demand for repentance. Their religion, Christless Christianity, is friends of the world and eager to welcome those of other 'religions' except for those troublesome orthodox Christians who preach the whole Gospel, the Law of God, and the truth about sin and total separation from God for the unredeemed.
Therefore, we must become prepared for this time. We must become very familiar with the truth; therefore, we must become immersed in God's Word. We must know what we really believe and why we believe it. I cannot think of better place to start than a study of our redemption through the blood of Christ.
11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent ( not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. (Hebrews 9:11-14 ESV)
In Hebrews 9:1-10 we learn of the Temple and the work of the Priests as they served the Lord in their day-by-day service. Then the writer of Hebrews begins in v11 to contrast the work of Christ in our redemption with the animal sacrificial system of the Old Covenant. Christ is the high priest of the good things that have and are to come. What good things? His single sacrifice is superior in a superior heavenly tabernacle (the very presence of God). It is superior to all of the sacrifices done under the Old Covenant because it brings complete forgiveness of sins, eternal salvation, purified consciences, and direct access to God as we will see as we unpack the rest of this passage.
Why is it important that the conscience of the believer is purified from dead works to serve the living God? The Mosaic sacrifices did not affect the conscience, but Christ's sacrifice purifies believers to their innermost being. The conscience is a vital part of our hearts. The Holy Spirit uses it to convict us of sin. He also uses it to give us an inner justification as we rest in Christ. Genuine believers receive a purified conscience at salvation. However, it must learn what behaviors are right and wrong. This is why it is so critical for Christians to become immersed in the Word of God. Blessed is the man or woman whose conscience is not seared and yet does not condemn them. This is only possible with a purified conscience.
15 Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. 16 For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. 17 For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive. 18 Therefore not even the first covenant was inaugurated without blood. 19 For when every commandment of the law had been declared by Moses to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, 20 saying, "This is the blood of the covenant that God commanded for you." 21 And in the same way he sprinkled with the blood both the tent and all the vessels used in worship. 22 Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. (Hebrews 9:15-22 ESV)
The New Covenant in Christ is mediated by Him revealing it and then by serving as its priest who offers himself in sacrifice (Hebrews 1:2; Hebrews 9:11-14). Who partakes of this New Covenant with Christ? This is those who are called. This is God's electing call to salvation.
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. (Romans 8:28-30 ESV)
23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 ESV)
8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, (2 Timothy 1:8-9 ESV)
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. (1 Peter 5:10 ESV)
What do the called receive? They receive an eternal inheritance. What is that? This is everlasting salvation.
7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. 8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. 9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, 10 being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 5:7-10 ESV)
From this we see that those who are called receive eternal salvation and the result of this call is that they obey Christ. This eternal salvation comes because of Christ's death. It redeems them from the sins committed under the Old Covenant. Yes, that is right. The Law will judge all who are not believers. They are liable to it. The New Covenant is for believers alone. The promises of this New Covenant were instituted at the time of Christ's death. His blood sealed it. Sin necessitates an atoning blood sacrifice (Leviticus 17:11) and Christ, being perfect, paid that redemption price for all those called by God.
23 Thus it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these rites, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. 24 For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. 25 Nor was it to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest enters the holy places every year with blood not his own, 26 for then he would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. (Hebrews 9:23-28 ESV)
The structure of the Old Covenant was of earthly things, which were patterned as copies after greater heavenly realities. The Heavenly realties always represent the presence of God. The earthly copies were purified with animal sacrifices, but the heavenly realties required a greater purification sacrifice, which was, of course, the blood of Christ. Jesus Christ walked this earth as the God-Man. He entered the earthly Temple during that time, but after His sacrifice on the Cross He entered into the heavenly realities. He is in the presence of God right now on our behalf. Think of that my brethren. He is interceding for us right now.
His sacrifice on the Cross was completely sufficient. It was once for all unlike the sacrificial system in the Old Covenant, which required daily sacrifices. Christ's redeeming work on the Cross has put away sin. Of course, this is referring to all in the New Covenant, not those outside of it. Every one of us has but a single life before eternal judgment. There are no second chances. There is no Purgatory. What is this judgment? When Christ returns the final judgment will take place. His death was to atone for the sins of many. When He returns He will save His followers who eagerly await His return.
What are we to do who are His in this trying time in light of what Christ has done for us?
19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (Hebrews 10:19-25 ESV)
Even so, come soon Lord Jesus!
Soli Deo Gloria!


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Security firm BitDefender has launched security software for micro-blogging service Twitter that will identify which of a user's contacts are a security threat.
BitDefender Safego, which is currently in beta, features a Contact Safety Rainbow that trawls your followers and gives them one of four colour ratings based on their threat levels. For example, any followers flagged as red are considered highly suspicious and may be spreading malware, spam or are being used for phishing. However, those marked as green are safe.
Furthermore, once installed the app will continue to scan your account and notify you by direct message of any threats. However, a Scan on Demand feature means you can check an account before you start following it.
Bitdefender Safego will also scan direct messages for spam and malicious links, as well as messages sent as a result of account highjacking.
"Packing the award-winning Bitdefender technology and relying on the extensive experience acquired in social scam detection, Bitdefender Safego proactively fights social scams, spam, phishing and other e-threats by identifying new and recurrent social threat behaviour," the company said.
A version of the software was previously launched for Facebook.
BitDefender Safego for Twitter is free to download from the firm's dedicated website.


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Thinslices developed the Droid Rhino for Android app so you can view your Rhino models anytime, anywhere, with any Android device. Pan, zoom, and rotate with a tap or drag of your finger. The handy navigator lets you scroll through thumbnails, so you can quickly jump to any model you want.
Currently Droid Rhino for Android is available on more than 766 Android devices, ranging from handsets to tablets.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Droid Rhino for Android now available
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4 comments:
- Robb said...
This works great on my Sony tablet. The 1 critical enhancement for me would be the ability to turn layers on or off.
- June 8, 2013 at 5:17 AM
- Unknown said...
I have a S4 and a Nexys 10 and this is the best software I have loaded in a very long time. I pay handsomely for a competitor's product and it doesn't even render half as good!
- June 14, 2013 at 7:58 PM
- Brock Pruitt said...
3DM model viewer app for android is really helpful for people in any place and time. its handy navigator is really superb to scrolling.
- June 18, 2013 at 6:25 AM
- Unknown said...
I have tried this app with a multi-layer 3dm model and the Droid seems to leave out many of the layers.
- July 8, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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Will Barack win your vote with his cool dance moves??
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama showed off some moves to Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" today....I live in Canada but if I had a choice I would totally vote for Barack!!! I hope he wins it!
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FRISCO — Playing without two of their three big stars, the LA Galaxy produced a fine defensive display and rode a second-half Mike Magee goal to a 1-0 win against FC Dallas in front of a record crowd of 22,565 at FC Dallas Stadium.
Magee, who hadn't appeared in a match since July 4, scored his 5th goal of the season, and third in his last five matches.
However, all of the pregame intangibles seemed to favor Dallas, particularly considering their 5-0 drubbing of Portland last week and the fact that the Galaxy arrived without Landon Donovan and David Beckham. The visitors were winless playing without Landon Donovan this season.
But LA executed their game plan to perfection.
The Galaxy's central midfield duo of Marcelo Sarvas and Juninho hounded David Ferreira all evening, not allowing the Colombian to build on his two-assist performance last time out. Keane and Magee were given the offensive burden and they produced, linking up to score the game-winner.
In a cagey first half played in triple-digit temperatures, neither side was able to gain much of a foothold. Robbie Keane nearly gave LA the lead in the 35th minute, after latching onto a Magee through ball and rounding goalkeeper Kevin Hartman.But Colombian defender Hernan Pertuz — who had his best performance since arriving in Dallas — slid in to clear the ball off the line.
This would become a theme as time after time the LA front duo came within inches of scoring in a span of dominance. But it wasn't until the 62nd minute that the Galaxy finally got the goal they deserved.
Keane controlled a bouncing ball at the top of the box and flicked it over a defender to Magee. The Dallas defense chose to not close down the winger, expecting him to play a give-and-go with Keane. Instead, Magee curled a shot round a defender and into the lower corner.
LA are now 7-2-1 since the start of June, unbeaten in four road games and showing the form that won them the MLS Cup last season. They next face Real Madrid in an Herbalife World Football Challenge match at The Home Depot Center Center on Thursday night.
Dallas now find themselves in an extremely tough situation, eleven points behind LA for the 5th and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Plus, they head on the road for four of their next five matches, including next Sunday's clash in Portland on the NBC Sports Network.


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Here's my guilty secret – I watch Coronation Street. Ever since the tram crash, I have been reeled right in. I'm not about to defend my viewing though – you can judge me whatever way you want to on that issue. I am, however, going to share an element of discomfort I have with a storyline at the moment and ask you what you think.
Here's the synopsis:
Pretty, blonde Maria lands herself a job as PA to the (female) boss of the knicker-factory. A potential client – Frank – comes along with what could be a huge order vital to the continued existence of the factory. He'd like to view samples later that night in the comfort of his own home. Carla – the boss – despatches Maria to town to have her hair and nails done and to buy herself a new frock for the meeting. Maria buys a black frock and was gorgeous and glammed when she arrived at Frank's house. I have no issue with what she did or didn't wear. Personally, I don't think it was appropriate for a business meeting – but I would defend Maria's right to wear whatever she likes wherever she likes.
They had dinner, they had wine, they had chats, then Maria hoped they'd get down to business and Frank would sign the contracts she had brought with her. Frank hoped to get down to business of another kind. He had the hots for Maria and clearly wanted to play hide the sausage. Maria, for her part, had told Frank that she wasn't interested and that she had a boyfriend. He didn't seem too keen to no for an answer, though. We saw Frank and Maria on the sofa, Frank kissing Maria when clearly she didn't want him to and we saw Frank's hand on Maria's thigh. Maria pushed Frank off her and legged it out of the house.
Clearly, if this had not taken place in Soapland, it would not have been a pleasant experience for the woman involved. In this scenario, Frank was out of line. I have no issue with that, but I am puzzled by Maria's insistence that Frank 'tried to rape' her. Because I don't think he did. I think he assaulted her, I am pretty sure he scared her, I'm fairly convinced she was shocked and shaken; I would suspect that he was using his substantial leverage – the possibility of giving work to the factory – to entice or persuade Maria to have sex with him. I am sure that Frank's actions constituted an assault, but I don't, however, think he tried to rape her.
Maybe if Maria hadn't managed to escape when she did, Frank would have raped her – but who can say for sure?
Am I missing something? Or should Maria revise her statement and stop telling people that Frank tried to rape her?


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Back to school, or let the baking begin!
After two months of almost constant sun, rain showers and grey skies have returned to southern BC. It is still lush and beautiful, and most every day we are still getting some lovely breaks in the clouds, but it is quite apparent that we'll be seeing less and less of Mr. Sun for a good long while.
And the kids go back to school tomorrow. The long evenings outside riding bikes or playing with friends are soon to be replaced with more studying, reading, cooking, and baking. Sad to see summer go, but those are all good things too, in my book. :)
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I biked around town today and found a shop that carries a bunch of fancy flours including Anita's Organic Mills products, which I've heard good things about from other BC bakers, so I picked as much as I could lug back. And I fed my starter today for the first time in weeks. Let the baking commence in 5... 4... 3...
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A funny story from a week or so ago. We found ourselves in one of those interchangeable suburbs found anywhere in the US doing some back to school shopping (yes, we're becoming those kinds of Canadians now). We got hungry and looked around while standing in a parking lot near a Best Buy and a Kohl's and all the other big box stores. The nearest restaurant was a well-known chain restaurant with many of the trappings of an artisan bakery and which has a fairly safe sounding soup, salad, and sandwich kind of menu which I'd actually never eaten at. Truthfully, I was actually a bit curious to see how it was and whether what they sold might at least provide a hint of artisan bakery food (par-baked, of course) the way, say, Starbucks actually serves a decent enough cup of coffee that in many places it was a pretty big step up from what you could find there before they came to town. Besides, greasy fast food is one thing, but how bad can a sandwich be, right?
The sandwiches we got? They were bad. I mean really, really bad, like "I've gotten better sandwiches in hospital cafeterias and in those little triangular plastic boxes sold at grocery stores and gas stations" bad. I was ... actually awed by how bad they were, considering the price and the description on the menu. I've gone to computer conferences where they cater box lunches containing sandwiches for 5,000+ attendees and never gotten anything as bad. How could our made-to-order sandwiches be so nasty?
It made me a bit sad to think there may be some folks out there who associate what they serve at this chain with artisan bread and reminded me of certain "factories" or "gardens" I've been to that serve ersatz Italian fare. While the joints do have red checked tablecloths and play Dean Martin on the stereo, if that is one's experience of Italian food then you really have no idea what Italian food is like.
Fair to say I won't be eating there again.
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Aside from that disappointment, our cross border run went well. Among other things accomplished was picking up a parcel delivered to my parent's house on that side of the border (save money on shipping). Here's a little snippet from the box:
Some of you, I'm sure, can figure out what I picked up from that. I am very excited and looking forward to putting it to heavy use this winter, and the next... and the next... and the next! Much more to come about it as I start putting it to use.


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Biscuits and gravy is one of my favorite breakfast dishes. Recently, while enjoying a jelly filled donut at my neighborhood bakery, Baker & Nosh, I got the idea of trying to put sausage gravy inside a biscuit for a fun twist on this traditional breakfast. With a few suggestions from owner, Bill Millholland, I started experimenting with the best way to create these little breakfast rolls. This final recipes works well, is easy to create, and you have the option of doing most of the work the night before so morning preparation is effortless.
Gravy Infused Breakfast Rolls
makes 10 individual stuffed rolls
1 pkg Active Dry Yeast
2 tbl Flour
1 tsp Granulated Sugar
1/2 cu Warm Water (about 110°)
3 1/2 cu All-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1 lg Egg, beaten
1/2 cu Warm Milk (about 110°)
1/2 cu Butter, melted
Sausage Gravy Filling, made in advance (recipe below)
Mix yeast, flour and granulated sugar together in a medium sized bowl. Slowly pour in water while stirring and mix well. Set aside for about 10 minutes until yeast has activated and mixture is a bit foamy.
In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Stir egg into the center of the flour and slowly add milk and butter. Add yeast and stir until mixture forms a dough. Knead dough by hand for about 8-10 minutes on a lightly floured work surface or use a stand mixture with a dough hook. Once dough becomes elastic, rub about a teaspoon of melted butter into the bottom and sides of a large bowl. Roll the dough around the bowl to coat all sides with the butter. Cover the bowl with a towel and set it in a warm draft-free place in your kitchen. Let the dough rise for an hour and a half until it has doubled in bulk.
After the dough has risen, cut it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Using your hands, pull each ball into about a 3 1/2" circle and then shape it into a bit of a cup by pressing your thumbs down into the center.
Add a tablespoon of the chilled sausage gravy filling into the center of the cup. Bring the sides up over the filling and pinch them together. Place the stuffed dough on a baking sheet, sealed side down, and mold your hands around it to create a uniform shape and to be sure the sealed edges are directly on the bottom of the baking sheet.
Brush the surface with a bit of butter. At this point, you can let the buns rest for 30 minutes before baking or place them in the refrigerator overnight for baking in the morning. In the morning, remove buns from the refrigerator and let them rest for 30 minutes at room temperature before baking.
Bake for 16-20 minutes or until rolls are light golden brown on top. These are best served warm. Try serving them with a side of eggs, fresh fruit, cucumber slices and fresh juice.
Sausage Gravy
makes 1 1/2 cups
1/3 lb Pork Sausage, the type that are packaged in 1 lb logs
1 1/2 tbl All Purpose Flour
1 1/4 cu Whole Milk
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Fresh Sage (optional), finely minced
Mash the sausage in the bottom of a large saucepan over medium high heat. Stir the meat as it cooks and continue to break it into smaller pieces. Once the meat has cooked through, about 5 minutes, add flour and sage (optional) and stir for an additional minute as flour coats the meat and browns slightly. Add milk and stir constantly until mixture thickens, reducing the heat if it starts to boil. You want a really thick consistency so that the filling doesn't seep out of the bun when baking. Season with salt and paper and transfer to a sealable container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. I've also found that if I put the mixture in the freezer for an additional 30 minutes it helps keep the mixture more solid when putting it inside the dough.
If you have any comments or questions, please send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com or follow me on Facebook or Twitter.


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Photographer's Note
Two Runners: Running can be a way of life.These two athletes having different BMI's are working hard to keep themselves fit.A sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity. A person who lives a sedentary lifestyle may colloquially be known as a couch potato. It is commonly found in both the developed and developing world. Sedentary activities include sitting, reading, watching television, playing video games, and computer use for much of the day with little or no vigorous physical exercise. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to many preventable causes of death. Screen time is the amount of time a person spends watching a screen such as a television, computer monitor, or mobile device. Excessive screen time is linked to negative health consequences.A lack of physical activity is one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide.
So let us start running,jogging or simply walking to keep ourselves fit and free from diseases.Keep running to keep the Body Mass Index(BMI)within limit.
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pajaran (97549) 2014-02-25 21:52
Dobar dan.
Interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, ostrina i kontrast, lepo pokazan trenutak, lepe boje.
Ja sam kao mlad ccovek trenirao Judo, postigao sam dobre rezultate u takmicenju.
U zdravom telu, zdrav je duh.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Good afternoon.
An interesting and good text ...
Good time recording, sharpness and contrast nicely shown the moment, pretty colors.
I am a young man's practicing Judo, I have achieved good results in the competition.
In a healthy body, a healthy spirit.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
Apurba20 (984) 2014-02-25 22:11
Hi Farhet
At first I got the impression that the two runners were running together, then the stances bared the fact.
A very powerful message you have sought to convey.
jemaflor (130607) 2014-02-25 23:11
Hi F,
Well taken these running sportmen, nice light and sharpness, captured on an interesting attitude with the position of the legs in action.
fds (9963) 2014-02-25 23:46
Dear friend farhat another very nice Image with two peoples running with very beautiful colors and super scharpnees and very nice moment of life
dta (96790) 2014-02-26 0:14
Hello Farhat,
Very different morphologies , as you say ! But both of them are running with the same enthousiasm
Very well captured .
krzychu30 (15512) 2014-02-26 0:33
Hello Farhat,
excellently captured and timed scene.
It has great sense of vitalivy and energy.I like it!
Alsa because of so lovely combination of light and colors.
Have a nice day
jhm (197597) 2014-02-26 0:34
Hello Farhat,
I was almost thirty five year very good runner, but through two accidents is everything over now.
Your picture is very well taken with nice details of the first runner his muscles
Excellent composition, nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.
Best wishes,
danos (110395) 2014-02-26 0:42
Hi Farhat,
nice the snapshot with the two athlets to do their training in the fields and you were there to 'pause' the moment. Excellent presentation with the light and the colour management to do the scene so effective.I like the way that the first runner almost 'fly' on the air.
holmertz (88317) 2014-02-26 2:09
Hello Farhat,
A good and colourful photo accompanied by a very important note. I guess the slightly overweight man will be overtaken in less than a second, although at this moment he looks like leading the race. It's a perfectly cropped photo and you captured these two gentlemen in a fine area which provides a good background without any disturbing details.
Kind regards,
Sergiom (117241) 2014-02-26 6:06
Bonjour Farhat,
Je crois que les deux coureurs n'auront vraiment pas froid ΰ la tκte avec ces tuques rouges hors saison si on se fie au reste de leur accoutrement.Une belle photo d'action bien rιussie.
rychem (71805) 2014-02-26 8:25
A lot of dynamice in your photo, we can see working muscles, very nice scene, well captured and presented
kato (11630) 2014-02-26 8:36
Hi Farhat,
You're capturing well these two athletes by a good composition and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting and impressive to see the spectacle in which two atheletes are running the field. Surely, sedentary lifestyle declines the body easily, many people know its fact. However, people of today is too busy in a competitive society, and stress has accumulated. Under these environment, some people are trying phisical exercise such as walking, running and sports club etc.,.
Kind regards,
darkocv (880) 2014-02-26 11:44
nice photo, i like photos with running peoples, happy, tired and satisfied
pozdrav Darko
Silvio1953 (198916) 2014-02-26 12:00
Ciao Farhat, lovely composition with running couple, excellent dynamysm, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio
omid266 (6812) 2014-02-26 19:17
** Salaam Farhat,
Very well done my friend and Congratulations!
Very nice image you succeeded to hunt from these 2
sport man who in running fast ,
and excellent text very useful for we humans in this
period of time ,
we need to move and sport more and more ,
I TRY to walk always and enjoy the beautiful nature and
breath the health air ,
Thank you dear friend for sharing this useful work,
Hope Health and Happiness for all friends in Te,
I think members of Te, are runners because runnning
to find a subject for hunting !! (:
Regards ,
mcmtanyel (57957) 2014-02-26 21:35
Hi Farhat,
I am envious of the temperatures you must be experiencing. If runners here were dressed as these blokes, they would freeze to death in a few minutes!
mohammad_H (10178) 2014-02-26 22:34
Exercise is one of the tools are adequate for the health, strength and vitality as well as for better life
Beautiful shot
Good luck
subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2014-02-26 23:04
a nice action shot here. Needed some free space in front of them, IMHO. Overall a good presentation with fine colours and light. Thanks.
adramad (64628) 2014-02-27 4:44
Hi Farhat,
Very original and gorgeous image, with this pair of runners, you've captured in full exercise, curious contrast between the two protagonists, one thin and one thicker, which I guess you must cost more work to keep up with the first.
Enjoy a nice day.
Best wishes.
Subhogen (4067) 2014-02-27 4:55
Hello Farhat,
Nice moment captured with these 2 runners. They are working hard to stay fit. Good shot with nice colours and light, thanks for sharing.
mirosu (16313) 2014-02-27 5:17
Hi Farhat,
Excellent snapshot of these two runners. Excellent light & colors, superb viewpoint.
This photo remembers me to the time when I was active 1500m racer, but this was very long time ago.
Well done my friend.
Oceania (5202) 2014-02-27 6:44
Hi Farhat,
This place in India is so warm, people shirtless even in February...It's a nice capture of two men in exercise. Thanks for showing us another daily life from your country.
eldancer1 (36343) 2014-02-27 7:32
Great timing and capture of those runners in mid-stride. Good panning technique with nice details. Well done, tfs.
ikeharel (102741) 2014-02-27 8:10
So much motion on this photo, Farhat, superbly caught them trunning.
Red hats in fine contrast... faces expression and muscles tones show the effort applied by them.
Fine picture, perfect shutter speed, well collected.
berek (50518) 2014-02-27 8:30
Hi Farhat,
I like photography a lot of movement and color. timing is very important.
Burak Erek
Sonata11 (34119) 2014-02-27 9:18
Hello Farhat,
I'm very sorry for my late response, but recently I'm very busy. I want to thank you so much for visiting and comments. This is very beautiful capture of this runners. Fantastic observation and executed image. Perfectly well done. Like it a lot.
Best regard, Barbara
elenimavrandoni (0) 2014-02-27 16:21
nice action picture, great contrast among the two man, one in shape and one struggling...
great comparison and interesting note!!
kind regards and thank you very much for visiting me!! appreciated!!
clic (23388) 2014-02-28 11:11
Hello Farhat
Most impressive are those two athletes who seem to had loosed contact with the ground, flying as those magnetic-repulsion trains do above rails for faster speed!
A stong incentive to exercise, indeed!
RhodieIke (11752) 2014-02-28 20:54
Hi Farhat,
Great photo of these two runners in your country. I like your capture especially the Fg, tall guy you have his legs at just the right movement, well done.
Very well managed and super presentation, Tfs,
Cheers, Iain.
Schnappilic (9692) 2014-03-02 10:05
Hello Farhat,
Congratulations for your capture with men running. Good idea and good result.
Best regards,
Cricri (176) 2014-03-03 10:45
Hi Farhat
Capture magnifique , dynamique de ces deux coureurs, a la morphologie diffιrentes, trθs bonne lumiθre et couleurs
Belle soirιe
ourania (51103) 2014-03-05 11:33
Hello Farhat,
a nice sports scene from daily life, a great illustration to your note. The two runners were probably not running side by side, one of them looks fitter and more confident and about to surpass the beginner. You captured the scene with great timing, you got a harmonious composition and an interesting juxtaposition in your tight, vertical frame. I also like the deep and non distracting background. The colours are attractive and agreeable. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Miguel82 (42754) 2014-03-20 16:44
Fabbs, these guys are running to loose their bellies especially for the guy on the right..
Powerful sun, to practice sport is always something good, good evening
Matyas (0) 2015-03-20 1:55
Hello Farhat! Fantastic runners. Fine hats. Good dynamic take. Very good quality. Superb contrast and sharpness. Ideal frame. Well done!
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- Copyright: Farhat Abbas (fabbs99) (17179)
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- Date Taken: 2014-02-05
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
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- Date Submitted: 2014-02-25 20:57


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Ethiopia under Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
By Lee Jay Walker
Tokyo Correspondent – THE SEOUL TIMES
|Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia
The nation of Ethiopia is blessed with a very rich history and in recent times this nation is being guided by the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). However, the EPRDF faces many major problems and this applies to the legacy of the Mengistu regime which collapsed in 1991, ethnic diversity, religious diversity, income disparity, climatic factors, and other major issues. Therefore, since the demise of the Mengistu regime in 1991, the EPRDF have taken over the mantle of power. However, how is this new chapter under the EPRDF?
Before concentrating on Ethiopia itself, it is worth remembering that other nation states have collapsed. Therefore, the demise of communism led to major convulsions in many parts of the world. This notably applies to the former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. After all, Ethiopia also shared both an ideological past with these nations, despite respective differences, and a fraught ethnic and religious balance which could spill over into bloodshed at anytime.
Therefore, when Prime Minister Meles Zenawi was asked about the most important achievement under his leadership he responded like a seasoned politician. He stated that "the two most important were successfully managing the transition from the military dictatorship of Mengistu regime to an emerging democracy without collapsing, like many similar countries did, such as Yugoslavia and Soviet Union. That was a major challenge and I think I have done better, with all its pluses and minuses."
If we analyze this statement then it is clear that Meles Zenawi is making a valid point. Of course you have had major tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea but if you look at the bigger picture, then it is clear that Meles Zenawi does make complete sense. Therefore, it is all too easy to point a negative finger at the EPRDF but the stark reality is very different.
If you look at events in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Somalia, the former Yugoslavia, and the former Soviet Union, then Ethiopia under the EPRDF have done wonders. After all, not only was the nation state weak after the demise of Mengistu, but the legacy of Mengistu was severe. Therefore, the EPRDF was faced with severe problems and the ethnic, religious, and geographic make-up of Ethiopia, made the situation even more delicate.
Despite this, Meles Zenawi and the EPRDF have galvanized Ethiopia and this nation is moving forward. The opposition may reject this and make counter claims, however, the very survival of Ethiopia was at stake in the early 1990s. Not only this, but Ethiopia is a frontline nation in the war against Sunni Islamic radicalism which threatens mass terrorism and turmoil throughout the region.
So the opposition may deem the EPRDF to be negative and bent on maintaining power, however, in truth, the EPRDF is a responsible political party and the elections in 2005 proved that the path of democracy was a reality. After all, the EPRDF is the first party in the history of Ethiopia to develop a proper multi-party system of governance. This can clearly be seen via opposition parties who are represented in the Ethiopian parliament.
So the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD), the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF), the Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement (OFDM), and others, may complain; but it is clear that the EPRDF is focused on modernizing Ethiopia via economic restructuring and democracy. Of course, given the legacy of Ethiopia under Mengistu, and other factors, this road is not easy. Yet despite this, the EPRDF is doing its best to stabilize Ethiopia and to re-energize this nation.
The second major achievement, according to Meles Zenawi, is " … for this party to rekindle hope through the renaissance of this country; particularly over the past five to six years. There is hope and optimism now that this country will ultimately get out of poverty. I think it [the ruling party] has charted that course of optimism. With its pluses and minuses, again, the dynamic of continued economic stagnation for several decades has been reversed. We have now entered into a trajectory of fast economic growth; and we have now joined very small and elite nations that are fast moving in terms of economic development."
Overall, I would argue that the opposition, despite lofty ideals, is too naïve and impatient. The EPRDF is steering Ethiopia on the right path and in recent years you have had major economic growth. If you look at the continuing political crisis in the Ukraine, and magnify this with the ethnic, religious, and geographic make-up of Ethiopia, then the EPRDF is clearly a very responsible political party.
Lee Jay Walker