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pitr
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Mar 24 2005, 12:27 AM
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coi rodo.
I'm considering getting a Zaurus C3000 to take with me to university. The nice touchscreen and usable keyboard are quite attractive.
One thing that would be really quite important though is the ability to make notes and draw diagrams onto the Zaurus screen that get
converted to vector graphics
, e.g. PostScript, rather than being stored as bitmaps.
Does anyone have any idea if this is possible? Does it work well? Does anyone use this kind of functionality on a regular basis?
Any help would be very much appreciated.
tg
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Mar 24 2005, 03:07 AM
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Take a look at FreeNoteQT or StageOne. Both er great apps and may be all you need (StageOne is commercial but inexpensive for what it offers).
I dont know if they work on 3000 but they probably do (work properly on my 860).
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davidmcnaught16
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I've used PDA's for taking lecture notes and at uni for 3 years. First, I had a clie Nr70v, then an NX80v, then UX50 (Briefly) before getting a Zaurus C860.
The keyboard on the Z is incredible compared to those of the clie's. The only problem is the fairly loud clicking noise the keys make, in quieter lectures, you may feel like you are disrupting things a bit! But typing is so much faster than writing on paper, and you can easily upload the notes to your main computer. Well worthi it!
Also, if your uni lets you, you can download the lecture slides and have them on your PDA too.
With the NX80v, I'd just take photos of the slides with graphics (The camera was good enough, unlike on the NR70 or UX50).
I did do some diagrams on the Nr70, but I would recomend taking a note pad + pen for diagrams. I know it's nice just to carry in a PDA in your pocket and nothing else, but for diagrams, I don't think a PDA is near as good as a pen & paper (Unless it's got a decent camera). If you can do the diagrams quickly & accurate enough on the Z, then great, but you may find it more hastle than using pen & paper!
Overall, i'd say the Z is a great investment for uni;
- You can take journal articles etc in PDF format to read when you've got spare time
- You can take lecture notes and easily upload them to your main computer
- The keyboard and screen are good enough that you can go to the library and comfortably write up an essay
- You can listen to music while doing your essay & traveling between home & Uni (If you want!)
- If you get a little condenser mic, you can record your lectures as Audio (I did this sometimes, but never actually listened to them again!)
- You can play games in boring lectures
- Great organiser
All in all, a great help to uni life! I recon the Z is the best out there for Uni, due to the great keyboard and screen combo, & OK software.
pitr
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Mar 24 2005, 05:11 AM
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Thanks for the comments!
QUOTE(iamasmith @ Mar 24 2005, 12:50 PM)).
Well, it's GPL, so if it can output PDF it can be modified to output PS.
QUOTE(davidmcnaught16 @ Mar 24 2005, 12:58 PM)
Also, if your uni lets you, you can download the lecture slides and have them on your PDA too.
Hmm... how good is the PowerPoint support on the Zaurus default firmware? Do you need to convert the presentations to a different format before they can be viewed?
And (more importantly) how good is the browser?
Mahoro
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Mar 29 2005, 11:34 PM
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I had did that before........
But what make me stop doint that:
- Too much hassles and the screen is too small (mine is 5500, 320X240 res)
- Not much good games...:/
- OZ Pim sux...
I might stick to my cellphone..
I bought a Targus keyboard, used it a few times, but seems handwritting notes are better esp for Economic (Graphs and numbers)
I bought a WiFi card, but seldom used it...my Browers (Opera and Konqueror crashed TOO MUCH)
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Mar 30 2005, 12:40 AM
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I use my c760 at airports to reply to emails etc, the keyboard is fine. I hold it mainly with my left hand, with thumb free, and mainly the righthand to type with 4 fingers (thumb for space bar).
for lecture note taking though, I think a pen+paper is still more versatile, you can draw arrows and other pictograms/pictures, and you are not constrained by the vga screen of the sharp...
for business though, it's no problem (less of understanding concept, and more of note taking to remember what to do)
dreadlocks
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Mar 30 2005, 01:40 AM
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I take notes on the built in keyboard, have been for many years now.. I generally leave my backpack in my car and take only my Zaurus to class.. I record one lecture a day because I find I just dont take many notes for that class.. the rest I hack away and take a ton of notes on... using basic text editor I write several pages a day, they are timestamped and I can copy/paste and re-organize em on the fly or later.. I perfer this to drawing arrows to connect unorganized notes.. Ive been wanting a pocketop keyboard for a while now, but I can work w/the built in keybd faster than I can write with a pen due to the fact that ive got very bad carpel tunnel, go figure.. typing=good, writing=bad
I cant type notes and record a lecture at the same time, the mic picks up the keypresses.. the 5600 has a built in mic but that is the only port that is blocked by my case (because its on the back) so I took a cheap computer lapel mic and cut out all the cable and spliced it almost directly onto the plug.. then with some electral tape I ended up with this:
Sure it looks ugly but I think the quality is much better than the built in mic anywase.
As for drawings, if they are left on the board after class I go up with the camera and take a series of closeups and then I can paste them all together in a collage later if I need them. or if I cant get a decent picture (admit it the sharp cam is crap) then I use a simple drawing program (forget which one I have installed) and try to re-create it.
Another nice thing is accualy using the PIM tools to keep organized, I dump all the due dates and test days on the calender so they dont sneak up on me so easy..
Having the wikipedia dictionary with zbedic always comes in handy, also I find it handy to scan the class sylibus into an image file or just email the professor and ask for a pdf version of it.
I tried OZ for a very long time but it is just far to unstable to be reliable for my daily (ab)use..
davidmcnaught16
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Mar 30 2005, 03:23 AM
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I agree with Mahoro that for Economics, the PDA alone is not great, due to graphs and equations, but I small note pad along with the PDA is ideal, as it is quicker to type than to write, and notes can easily be put onto your PC and organised.
Powerpoint support is pretty much non-existent as far as I know, but I just export the PPT as a PDF (Using staroffice).
pitr
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Mar 30 2005, 04:35 AM
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Cheers for the response folks. I've now decided to purchase a C3000, and take it with me when I start my MEng at Cambridge (UK) in October.
I'm going to play around and see if I can get a stock (kernel.org) kernel to run on my Z when I get it.
Should be fun. Especially if it means changing the kernel.org kernel to suit the Z.
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Apr 14 2005, 12:55 AM
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I've allready installed FreeNoteQT and I'm not able to make an understandable note using the Draw option! The result if i try to write "hello":
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And vertical and horitzontal lines appear like this:
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I have to switch to AutoFormat and AutoCurve to make a clean note.
With iqnotes the picture is correct, but I would like to use FreeNote.
omega
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That's pretty terrible! I have used this in the past and didn't see such problems - except when i was underclocking I think.
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yes it is caused by underclocking. It had taken me sometime to figure that out.
Set your Z to the default clock speed and try again
tovarish
ferdinauta
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Apr 14 2005, 07:39 AM
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I've looked the frequency options of my zaurus. When I am coneccted to AC the frequency is Default (PXA 255) and when i am disconnected it switches to Default (PXA250).
So, connected to AC, FreeNotes works OK. Now i've modified the frequency to be PXA255 when I'm not connected to AC.
What frequencys are you using in a 860?? PXA255 all the time?
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Have a look at inkwp ()
You will need to rename the downloaded package to inkwp_0.1.1_arm.ipk
It's still in early development but is great for taking notes with the stylus and even has a feature for typing them into text files later if you wish.
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Browns have sixth overall pick in 2013 NFL Draft after finishing with record of 5-11
The Browns have the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft after finishing the season with a record of 5-11.
The Kansas City (2-14, No. 1 overall), Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14, No. 2), Oakland Raiders (4-12, No. 3), Philadelphia Eagles (4-12, No. 4), Detroit Lions (4-12, No. 5) are slotted ahead of the Browns in the draft order. The Arizona Cardinals (5-11, No. 7), Buffalo Bills (6-10, No. 8), New York Jets (6-10, No. 9) and Tennessee Titans (6-10, No. 10) round out the top 10.
The Browns don’t have a second-round pick next year because they gave it up to select wide receiver Josh Gordon on July 12 in the supplemental draft.To read more or comment...
Game day blog: Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (Week 17)
Final: Steelers 24, Browns 10 (game story; Marla Ridenour's column; notebook; thumbs up/thumbs down; box score)
Inactives: Browns – quarterbacks Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy (right shoulders), cornerback Sheldon Brown (concussion), running back Trent Richardson (left ankle), linebacker Adrian Moten, guard Jarrod Shaw and tight end Jordan Cameron (concussion). Steelers – quarterback Byron Leftwich, wide receiver David Gilreath, cornerback Justin King, linebacker Marshall McFadden, defensive end Al Woods, defensive lineman Hebron Fangupo and nose tackle Alameda Ta’amu.
Lineup changes: Browns – Thaddeus Lewis will start at quarterback in place of Weeden. Montario Hardesty will start at running back in place of Richardson. Buster Skrine will start at cornerback in place of Sheldon Brown. Eric Hagg will start at strong safety and Tashaun Gipson at free safety with Usama Young and T.J. Ward on injured reserve. Steelers – Kelvin Beachum will start at right tackle in place of Mike Adams, who was placed on injured reserve. Emmanuel Sanders will start at wide receiver in place of Mike Wallace, who was placed on injured reserve.
Storylines by Stephanie Storm: 1. With former owner Randy Lerner and former president Mike Holmgren already gone and replaced by new owner Jimmy Haslam III and CEO Joe Banner, today’s game is likely.To read more or comment...
Browns hire Brent Stehlik as their executive vice president -- chief revenue officer
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Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today after practice. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening Statement)- “I really don’t have anything to add other than that I’m going to rule out Brandon Weeden, Trent Richardson, Colt McCoy, Jordan Cameron and Sheldon Brown. I’m going to rule them out. That being said, Thad Lewis will start and Josh Johnson will back him up. At the other positions the guys will just slide up.”
(On how Lewis has done this week)- “He’s done great. He’s had a good week of practice. He’s been preparing himself to play all year even though he wasn’t on the active roster. We anticipate and what we expect is that he goes out and plays winning football.”
(On if he has to pare the game plan for Lewis and Johnson)- “Thad’s going to go out and execute our plays. If Josh has to go in and play, I’m certain he’s going to execute the plays well that we call for him.”To read more or comment...
Friday's Browns-Steelers injury report
Injury report for Dec. 28
Browns – Out: CB Sheldon Brown (concussion/foot), TE Jordan Cameron (concussion), QB Colt McCoy (right shoulder), RB Trent Richardson (left ankle) and QB Brandon Weeden (right shoulder). Questionable: DT Ishmaa’ily Kitchen (calf). Probable: WR Josh Cribbs (knee), FS Tashaun Gipson (foot), LG John Greco (thumb), DT John Hughes (back), DE Juqua Parker (knee), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder/hamstring), TE Alex Smith (illness) and OT Joe Thomas (back).
Steelers – Out: OT Mike Adams (ankle), CB Curtis Brown (ankle), LB Marshall McFadden (abdomen) and WR Mike Wallace (hip). Probable: G David DeCastro (hamstring), CB Keenan Lewis (knee) and S Troy Polamalu (not injury related).To read more or comment...
QB Thaddeus Lewis, RB Montario Hardesty to start Sunday for Browns; CB Sheldon Brown's streak to end
Third-string quarterback Thaddeus Lewis and backup running back Montario Hardesty will start Sunday when the Browns (5-10) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8) and their No. 1-ranked defense, coach Pat Shurmur said today after practice.
“Part of my childhood dream was to be a starter one day in the NFL,” said Lewis, who will become the Browns' 18th starting quarterback since their expansion era began in 1999. “Who it was against, I didn't have as visual of that. But it's a challenge, and if you don't like challenges, then you're in the wrong sport. It's a great challenge for this football team to go out there, for this offense to go against the No. 1 defense and try to be successful."
Shurmur officially ruled out quarterbacks Brandon Weeden (sprained right shoulder) and Colt McCoy (right shoulder), running back Trent Richardson (left ankle), cornerback Sheldon Brown (concussion) and tight end Jordan Cameron (concussion). practiced this week.
Hardesty has compiled 51 carries for 234 yards (4.6 average) and a touchdown. He will start for the first time this season.To read more or comment...
Brandon Weeden, Colt McCoy, Trent Richardson among Browns players still idle, likely to be ruled out
Third-string quarterback Thaddeus Lewis and backup running back Montario Hardesty are expected to start Sunday when the Browns (5-10) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8) and their No. 1-ranked defense.
Quarterbacks Brandon Weeden (sprained right shoulder) and Colt McCoy (right shoulder), running back Trent Richardson (left ankle), cornerback Sheldon Brown (concussion) and tight end Jordan Cameron (concussion) didn’t practice today. has practiced this week, and coach Pat Shurmur will likely rule them out this afternoon. He is scheduled to meet with reporters at 12:30 p.m. today.
In addition to Lewis and Hardesty probably entering the starting lineup, second-year cornerback Buster Skrine is expected to start in place of Brown. Rookie Trevin Wade, a seventh-round draft pick, would then serve as the nickel cornerback:
(On what the defense has accomplished this year and how does that apply to next year)- “I’m not sure I totally understand the question, but I think we’ve talked a lot of times that the defense now is significantly deeper up front with good players. We’ll be able to play in waves. That should service well as time passes. The injuries to the linebacker corps really depleted them. It allowed for some younger players to get a lot of playing experience and that should bode well for the future also. It’s kind of the same thing that has happened in the secondary, really depleted, and a lot of guys have played. I think that should help also as we move forward. The bad news is not nearly as many wins as obviously you want to have in a season. I guess the good news is it’s a young team that’s got some talented players. We should just get better.”
(On if it would be difficult to go back to a 3-4 defense)- “I don’t know. I hadn’t ever really thought about that. I think that our tackles certainly could play the nose. Some of them could play defensive end. Certainly, Billy Winn could play defensive end easily I think in a 3-4 scheme. He’s a talented player, can play either tackle or defensive end. Jabaal’s (Sheard) a player. I don’t know. I don’t know if it would be difficult or not. I’d have to think about it some more, but some good players.”
(On if Sheard is too big to play outside linebacker)- “I would never put anything past Jabaal. Jabaal is really a good player and a very good athlete. I suspect that he probably could.”
(On if he can explain what happened the last two games)- “No, things happen on the field and you’ve got to play with the players that you have, and then you’ve got to perform. I’ve got to do a better job of getting them ready and making better calls, get them in better positions to make plays.”To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening statement)- “I’m sure it’s on the tip of your tongue so Colt (McCoy), Trent (Richardson), Brandon (Weeden) and Sheldon (Brown) are same status as yesterday. It will be easy for you guys to type out.”
(On if he is still not ruling out any of those players)- “No, I’m not going to rule anybody out yet. We’ll just have to see. Everybody comes back from these things, some quicker than others so we’ll just see. But as we get closer, of course, if they can’t play I’m not going to try to hold it to game time.”
(On Phil Dawson being named to the Pro Bowl)- “I probably should have led off with that. I’m extremely pleased that he’s been recognized. I have a huge appreciation for him, of course. In the last two years, he’s one of the outstanding kickers and he does it - we would all agree - in a climate at times that’s less than ideal for kickers. He’s kicked at a high level for a very long time. I’m extremely thrilled that he was recognized by his peers, the coaches and the fans. I think that’s good much like Joe Thomas. Again, a very steady player. In order to be an offensive lineman you have to play at a high level and be very steady and Joe has done that. I’m happy for those two guys that they were recognized.”To read more or comment...
Thursday's Browns-Steelers injury report
Injury report for Dec.), DT Ishmaa’ily Kitchen (calf), DE Juqua Parker (knee), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder/hamstring) and OT Joe Thomas (back). Full participation in practice: FS Tashaun Gipson (foot), LG John Greco (thumb), DT John Hughes (back) and TE Alex Smith (illness).
Steelers – Did not participate in practice: OT Mike Adams (ankle), CB Curtis Brown (ankle), CB Keenan Lewis (knee), S Troy Polamalu (not injury related) and WR Mike Wallace (hip). Limited participation in practice: LB Marshall McFadden (abdomen). Full participation in practice: G David DeCastro (hamstring).
Browns notes: QB Thaddeus Lewis, backup RB Montario Hardesty still preparing to start vs. Steelers
Third-string quarterback Thaddeus Lewis and backup running back Montario Hardesty are one step closer to starting Sunday when the Browns (5-10) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8).
Quarterbacks Brandon Weeden (sprained right shoulder) and Colt McCoy (right shoulder), running back Trent Richardson (left ankle) and cornerback Sheldon Brown (concussion) won’t practice today but still haven’t been ruled out for Sunday, coach Pat Shurmur said this morning during a news conference.
Shurmur said he won’t wait until game time to rule any of them out if they cannot play. In other words, Shurmur will likely rule them out Friday if they’re going to sit out.
Of course, if Weeden and McCoy are out, Lewis would play in an NFL regular-season game for the first time. If that becomes the case, Josh Johnson would serve as Lewis’ backup.To read more or comment...
Browns kicker Phil Dawson, left tackle Joe Thomas named to Pro Bowl
Browns kicker Phil Dawson has made the Pro Bowl for the first time in his 14-year NFL career, and Browns offensive left tackle Joe Thomas has been selected to the Pro Bowl for the sixth time in as many seasons.
“I was happy that Phil and Joe were recognized for having Pro Bowl seasons,” Browns coach Pat Shurmur said in a statement. “Phil has been one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL throughout his career, and this year he was near-perfect, including many long-range field goals. I believe it is very appropriate that he is getting his due credit after 14 years in the league. Joe has established himself as one of the top left tackles in the game, and he has played at a very high level once again this year. He was a big part of the improvement that I felt we made as an offense.”
Dawson has made 28-of-29 field-goal attempts this season, and the only miss was blocked. He has made six field goals of 50 yards or longer, which ties him for first in the AFC and third in the NFL in that category. His career field-goal percentage of 84.2 is the highest in Browns history and seventh-best in NFL history. His field-goal percentage of 96.6 this season leads the AFC and is second in the NFL.
Thomas, the third overall pick in the 2007 draft, has played all 95 games and hasn’t missed an offensive snap since joining the Browns. Thirteen of the 15 players who have made the Pro Bowl in each of their first six seasons have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.To read more or comment...
Browns LT Joe Thomas makes 6th consecutive Pro Bowl; Josh Cribbs voted first alternate
Browns left offensive tackle Joe Thomas has been selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl for the sixth time in as many seasons, his agent, Peter Schaffer, announced on Twitter.
Browns veteran Josh Cribbs, meanwhile, is a first alternate as a kick returner and special teamer, a league source said. Cribbs won the fan vote – players and coaches also vote -- as an AFC special teamer. Cribbs made the Pro Bowl in 2007 and 2009.
The full Pro Bowl squads will be announced at 7 p.m. today on NFL Network. The 2013 Pro Bowl will be played at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu and will be televised on NBC.
Thomas, the third overall pick in the 2007 draft, has played all 95 games and hasn’t missed an offensive snap since joining the Browns.To read more or comment...
Wednesday's Browns-Steelers injury report
Injury report for Dec.), FS Tashaun Gipson (foot), DT Ishmaa’ily Kitchen (calf), DE Juqua Parker (knee), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder/hamstring) and OT Joe Thomas (back). Full participation in practice: LG John Greco (thumb), DT John Hughes (back and TE Alex Smith (illness).
Steelers – Did not participate in practice: CB Curtis Brown (ankle), CB Keenan Lewis (knee), S Troy Polamalu (not injury related) and WR Mike Wallace (hip). Limited participation in practice: T Mike Adams (ankle). Full participation in practice: G David DeCastro (hamstring).To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening statement)- “First off, our fourth captain this week will be Jabaal Sheard. I think it’s a good choice. He’s been playing good ball here for two years and he’s going back to Pittsburgh, a place that he played. I think that’s a good choice. A couple of roster moves we made, you saw the one that’s out there, we put Mo (Mohamed Massaquoi) on IR and then, of course, we just put Usama Young on IR as well with the thumb. He’s going to likely have surgery. A couple other roster moves, we moved Thad Lewis up to the active roster and we also signed Josh Johnson to the active roster. Then, Jordan Mabin, a safety from Northwestern, we brought on the practice. I’m sure you’ve got a lot of interest about the health of a couple guys. I’ll just tell you, Brandon Weeden and Trent Richardson were injured in the game and their injuries will not require surgery. They’ll be healthy soon. They won’t practice today, but I will not rule them out for this weekend. We’ll see as the week goes on. Colt McCoy also will not practice today. He’s got a sore shoulder from the game. That being the case, Thad Lewis will take the first team reps and Josh Johnson, who’s our new quarterback, will run the scout team. Sheldon Brown, as you know, is coming back from the concussion so time will tell there.”
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Browns 3rd-string QB Thaddeus Lewis practicing with starters because Brandon Weeden, Colt McCoy hurt
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Browns elevate QB Thaddeus Lewis to active roster, place WR Mohamed Massaquoi on injured reserve
Browns coach Pat Shurmur has not ruled out rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden for the season finale Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Weeden sprained his right shoulder Sunday in the third quarter of the Browns' 34-12 loss to the Denver Broncos, Shurmur said today during a news conference.
The Browns, though, elevated third-string quarterback Thaddeus Lewis from their practice squad to their active roster. He would serve as Colt McCoy’s backup if Weeden sits out against the Steelers.
To make room for Lewis on the 53-man roster, the Browns placed wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi on injured reserve. Massaquoi, a second-round draft pick in 2009, appeared on the injury report last week with an injured knee and was inactive Sunday.
Massaquoi’s contract expires in March, meaning his career with the Browns might be over. He compiled 17 catches for 254 yards and started five of the nine games in which he appeared this season.To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening Statement)- “Going back on the game, of course, that was a disappointing loss. I’m not discouraged. It was disappointing. It was 14-3 at halftime. We knew we had to score touchdowns to keep up with them, because they’ve got a ball control offense and they score lots of points. It was 14-3 at half, we came out took the first drive the second half, went 14-6. However we got to that point, we were within one score. After that of course, it got stretched out on us. I’ll go back to it; we’ve got to learn how to finish. We played an outstanding football team. I think that’s pretty obvious watching them play. They played extremely well. They threw one interception, and then they exposed themselves to a couple turnovers on muffed punts. Other than that, they took care of the football pretty well. They ball controlled it and got points. When we did turn it over on the muffed punt ourselves, then they got points. We got beat by a good football team, had even more young guys out there playing, which I’m sure we can talk about. It was a good opportunity for a lot of young players to be out there battling, and you can see we’ve got a long way to go.”
(On the status of Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden)- “We’re evaluating. We got banged up a little bit, just see where that goes.”
(On if he would rule them out for Sunday)- “Either one of them no. I wouldn’t rule them out yet.”To read more or comment...
Browns coach Pat Shurmur hasn't ruled out Brandon Weeden, Trent Richardson for Sunday vs. Steelers
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Game day blog: Browns at Denver Broncos (Week 16)
Final score: Broncos 34, Browns 12 (game story -- Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden hurt in blowout loss; notebook -- Josh Cribbs lashes out at fans on Twitter after lopsided loss; thumbs up/thumbs down; box score)
Inactives: Browns – wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (knee), running back Brandon Jackson, free safety Tashaun Gipson (foot), linebacker Adrian Moten, defensive tackle Ishmaa’ily Kitchen (calf), guard Jarrod Shaw and tight end Jordan Cameron (head). Notes: Massaquoi, Gipson and Cameron were ruled out Friday. Defensive end Frostee Rucker (shoulder/hip) and tight end Alex Smith (illness/knee) were listed as questionable heading into today, but both of them are active. Broncos – quarterback Caleb Hanie, wide receiver Andre Caldwell, cornerback Tony Carter, fullback Chris Gronkowski (hamstring), guard Chris Kuper (ankle), tight end Julius Thomas and defensive tackle Sealver Siliga.
Lineup changes: Browns – Eric Hagg will start at free safety in place of Gipson, who was hurt Thursday during practice. Usama Young will start at strong safety in place of T.J. Ward, who was put on injured reserve Tuesday with a bone bruise on his knee. Broncos – Manny Ramirez will start at right guard in place of Kuper.
Storylines to watch by Stephanie Storm: 1. Peyton Manning was supposed to be finished. Four neck surgeries will do that to a quarterback. But Manning has proved again that he has never been an ordinary player, taking over in Denver after Indianapolis opted to rebuild with Andrew Luck. Meanwhile, all the supposedly washed-up Manning has done is add to his future hall of fame resume with another MVP-caliber season — leading the Broncos to an 11-3 mark with 31 touchdowns to 10 interceptions. While Manning has lost some of his arm strength and has resorted to shorter passes, his trademark accuracy is as deadly as it’s ever been. 2. The Broncos have won nine consecutive games and have already clinched the AFC West Division title, but don’t expect them to take it easy on the visiting Browns. There’s more work to do. Denver is still looking to lock up the No. 2 playoff seed in the AFC and the first-round bye that accompanies it. 3. The Browns lost strong safety T.J. Ward (bruised knee) and rookie strongside linebacker James-Michael Johnson (groin) during last week’s game, each landing on injured reserve Tuesday. That means Usama Young will start as strong safety in place of Ward and rookie Eric Hagg will move into Young’s role as free safety. Meanwhile, rookie Craig Robertson will continue to play linebacker alongside veteran D’Qwell Jackson in the nickel package. Rookie Tank Carder is likely to receive playing time in the base defense in place of Johnson. Because the Browns cut veteran Dimiti Patterson on Monday, second-year player Buster Skrine will become the cornerback in the nickel package. 4. Last week’s embarrassing loss to the Washington Redskins dashed any hopes that the Browns could sneak into the playoffs. But there’s still plenty for the young team to play for today against Denver and next week at Pittsburgh. Players old and young are looking to finish strong. The last two weeks of the season are akin to final auditions in front of the new regime of owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner. 5. Connections abound in this game, beginning with Broncos safety Mike Adams, who played for the Browns for five seasons (2007-11). … Broncos kicker Matt Prater is a Mayfield Heights native. … Broncos tackle Orlando Franklin and Browns receiver Travis Benjamin were teammates at the University of Miami for three seasons (2008-10). Browns quarterbacks coach Mark Whipple was the Hurricanes offensive coordinator for two of those years (2009-10). … Broncos defensive tackle Mitch Unrein spent the 2008 and ’09 seasons with Browns defensive back Tashaun Gibson at Wyoming. … Broncos receiver Andre Caldwell and Browns defensive back Joe Haden were teammates at Florida in 2007. … Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers and punter Britton Colquitt played with Browns running back Montario Hardesty for four seasons (2005-08) at Tennessee.To read more or comment...
Friday's Browns-Broncos injury report
Injury report for Dec. 21
Browns – Out: TE Jordan Cameron (head), FS Tashaun Gipson (foot) and WR Mohamed Massaquoi (knee). Questionable: DT Ishmaa’ily Kitchen (calf), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder/hip) and TE Alex Smith (illness/knee). Probable: WR Travis Benjamin (finger), OT Oniel Cousins (shin), WR Josh Cribbs (knee), RB Montario Hardesty (knee), RG Shawn Lauvao (head/foot), OT Ryan Miller (not injury related), DE Juqua Parker (knee), RB Trent Richardson (chest/rib/finger), DT Phil Taylor (knee/calf) and OT Joe Thomas (back).
Broncos – Doubtful: G Chris Kuper (ankle). Questionable: Willis (knee) and LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle).
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening Statement)- “(Tashaun) Gipson, (Mohamed) Massaquoi and (Jordan) Cameron, I’m going to rule them out at this point. They won’t even make the trip with us so I’ll save you the searching on that.”
(On if Gipson got hurt yesterday in practice)- “He did.”
(On what Eric Hagg learned from his starts early this season)- “I think he’s learned that he can play in this league. He did a good job while he was in there. He does a good job in coverage. Anytime you play for a while and then you don’t play, it gives you a little better view of it while you’re watching it. I’m sure he’s learned something as he’s prepared.”To read more or comment...
Browns coach Pat Shurmur rules out FS Tashaun Gipson, WR Mohamed Massaquoi, TE Jordan Cameron
Coach Pat Shurmur ruled out free safety Tashaun Gipson (foot), wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (knee) and tight end Jordan Cameron (head) for Sunday, when the Browns (5-9) will visit the Denver Broncos (11-3).
None of the aforementioned players will travel with the team, Shurmur said.
Eric Hagg will start in place of Gipson, who was hurt in practice Thursday. Hagg started the first two games this season.
“It’s another opportunity for me to prove myself to the coaches,” Hagg said.To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns offensive coordinator Brad Childress
Browns offensive coordinator Brad Childress met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(On what happened on Brandon Weeden’s interception early in the second half against the Redskins)- “It was a deep crossing route, if my memory serves, to Greg Little. I just don’t think he put enough air on top of the ball. I don’t think he saw the guy, obviously, or he wouldn’t have thrown it quite the way he threw it, but he didn’t give it enough air to put over the top.”
(On what Weeden needs to do after he throws an interception like the one early in the second half against Washington)- “He needs to get back and look. He gets on the sideline, he looks at the pictures. I don’t know if you’re asking directly what happens after that.”
(On how he moves forward from throwing interceptions)- “Just like he’s done all year long, we’ve got to keep shooting. You can’t go into a shell and be afraid to throw it up out there, obviously with merit. You need to see those kinds of things, but once that happens to you one time you’re a little bit more diplomatic with your next throw. Without holding on to it and being conservative with it.”To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns defensive coordinator Dick Jauron
Browns defensive coordinator Dick Jauron met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
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Thursday's Browns-Broncos injury report
Injury report for Dec. 20
Browns – Did not participate in practice: TE Jordan Cameron (head), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (knee) and DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder/hip). Limited participation in practice: WR Josh Cribbs (knee), FS Tashaun Gipson (foot), DE Juqua Parker (knee), DT Phil Taylor (knee/calf) and OT Joe Thomas (back). Full participation in practice: WR Travis Benjamin (finger), OT Oniel Cousins (shin), RB Montario Hardesty (knee), RG Shawn Lauvao (head/foot), RB Trent Richardson (chest/rib/finger) and TE Alex Smith (knee).
Broncos – Did not participate in practice: G Chris Kuper (ankle). Limited participation in practice: FB Chris Gronkowski (hamstring) and DT Kevin Vickerson (groin). Full participation in practice: S Mike Adams (knee),.”To read more or comment...
Browns notes: Josh Cribbs finishes first among AFC special teamers in Pro Bowl fan voting
Browns veteran Josh Cribbs finished first among AFC special teamers in Pro Bowl fan voting. He received 127,848 online votes.
The AFC and NFC Pro Bowl rosters are formed with the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counts one-third toward determining the 43-man rosters, which will be announced at 7 p.m. Dec. 26 on NFL Network. Players and coaches will cast their votes today and Friday.
Cribbs, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, also finished second among AFC kick returners with 135,101 votes. Although Phil Dawson did not crack the list of the top-five AFC kickers after the first week of fan voting, he rallied and finished second with 120,620 votes. D’Qwell Jackson finished second among AFC inside linebackers with 150,442 votes.
The Baltimore Ravens’ Jacoby Jones (143,047 votes) finished first among AFC kick returners. The Oakland Raiders’ Sebastian Janikowski (138,068 votes) took first among AFC kickers. And the New England Patriots’ Jerod Mayo (143,047 votes) finished first among AFC inside linebackers.To read more or comment...
Wednesday's Browns-Broncos injury report
Injury report on Dec. 19
Browns – Did not participate in practice: TE Jordan Cameron (head) and DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder/hip). Limited participation in practice: WR Josh Cribbs (knee), RG Shawn Lauvao (head/foot), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (knee), DE Juqua Parker (knee), DT Phil Taylor (knee) and OT Joe Thomas (back). Full participation in practice: WR Travis Benjamin (finger), OT Oniel Cousins (shin), RB Montario Hardesty (knee), RB Trent Richardson (chest/rib/finger) and TE Alex Smith (knee).
Broncos – Did not participate in practice: CB Champ Bailey (not injury related), FB Chris Gronkowski (hamstring) and G Chris Kuper (ankle). Limited participation in practice: S Mike Adams (knee) and DT Kevin Vickerson (groin). Full participation in practice:.”To read more or comment...
DE Frostee Rucker, TE Jordan Cameron sit out practice, plus other Browns notes
Starting right defensive end Frostee Rucker (shoulder/hip) and tight end Jordan Cameron (head) did not practice today.
Rucker said he expects to play Sunday when the Browns (5-9) visit the Denver Broncos (11-3). Cameron was not in the locker room today.
Rucker suffered his injury this past weekend in the second half of the Browns’ 38-21 loss to the Washington Redskins.
Wide receiver Jordan Norwood practiced today for the first time since he injured his left foot Oct. 7 against the New York Giants. Norwood is on injured reserve but designated for return.To read more or comment...
Browns place SS T.J. Ward, LB James-Michael Johnson on IR, add 3 players to active roster
The Browns placed strong safety T.J. Ward and rookie strongside linebacker James-Michael Johnson on injured reserve with knee injuries that won’t require surgery, the team announced this evening. A league source told the Beacon Journal this afternoon Ward was headed for IR with a bone bruise on his knee that he suffered in the third quarter of the Browns’ 38-21 loss to the Washington Redskins.
The Browns also signed defensive back Prince Miller and linebacker Adrian Moten to their 53-man roster. The team also elevated defensive lineman Hall Davis from the practice squad to the active roster.
Miller has appeared in four career games and has totaled three tackles. He spent three weeks on the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars this season.
Moten has appeared in 13 career games and has three tackles on defense and one special teams fumble recovery. He appeared in one game with the Philadelphia Eagles this season before being waived on Oct. 9.
Davis has appeared in one regular-season game in his career. He spent the past seven weeks on the Browns’ practice squad.To read more or comment...
Browns name Alec Scheiner new president; will oversee day-to-day business operations
The Browns have named Alec Scheiner their new president, a role in which he will oversee all aspect of the organization’s day-to-day business operations, the team announced today.
Scheiner spent the past eight years with the Dallas Cowboys and served as their senior vice president and general counsel for the last five. Scheiner will start working for the Browns on Jan. 7. His responsibilities will include overseeing in-game stadium enhancements and local TV and radio broadcasting.
The Browns also announced Bryan Wiedmeier will transition from his role as executive vice president of business operations into a new role in which he will work closely with CEO Joe Banner, focusing on long-term strategic planning for the organization, including stadium projects and other capital endeavors.
The addition of Scheiner will presumably free up Banner to deal more with the football side of the organization. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has said football operations will report to Banner, who developed a reputation as a noted businessman, salary-cap guru and contract negotiator during his 12-year reign as president of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Scheiner, a native of Lower Merion, Pa., and Banner will be available on a conference call at 6:15 p.m. today.To read more or comment...
Browns SS T.J. Ward heading to injured reserve after hurting knee
Strong safety T.J. Ward is headed for injured reserve after suffering a bone bruise on his knee Sunday in the third quarter of the Browns’ 38-21 loss to the Washington Redskins, a league source confirmed this afternoon for the Beacon Journal.
The Browns are expected to announce some roster moves this evening.
Ward, a second-round pick in the 2010 draft, started all 14 games this season and compiled 68 tackles, including a sack, three forced fumbles, one interception and four passes defensed. His 2011 season was also cut short after he sprained his right foot in Week 8 and missed the final eight games.
The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Ward set up the Browns’ first touchdown against the Redskins when he intercepted a pass tipped by cornerback Sheldon Brown and returned it 37 yards to Washington’s 6-yard line. Rookie running back Trent Richardson rushed for a 6-yard touchdown on the following play.To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
Brandon Weeden and if his big picture view will change) – “I evaluate him based on every throw..”
(On if he thinks Weeden is still the right guy long term) – “I’m looking forward to him having a better game this week against Denver. I think that’s where the focus needs to be.”To read more or comment...
Browns waive CB Dimitri Patterson after signing him to 3-year, $16 million contract in March
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Browns coach Pat Shurmur says he talked to RB Trent Richardson about his postgame criticism
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Game day blog: Browns vs. Washington Redskins (Week 15); Browns lose 38-21
Final score: Redskins 38, Browns 21 (game story; notebook; thumbs up/thumbs down; Marla Ridenour's column; Browns fail to adjust to Kirk Cousins)
End 4Q: Redskins 38, Browns 21—The Browns’ three game winning streak came to an end on Sunday. Evan Royster put Washington up 31-14 early in the quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run. Weeden then hit Travis Benjamin on a fly route for a 69-yard touchdown just over a minute later to remain within striking distance at 31-21. The Redskins and backup quarterback Kirk Cousins then drove down the field and put the game out of reach on Morris’ 8-yard touchdown run with just over five minutes to play. Ward did not return with a knee injury, and Frostee Rucker left the game with an injured groin. Weeden finished the day 21-35 passing for 244 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Richardson ended up with only 28 yards rushing, though he did score two touchdowns. Cousins, on the other hand, was 26-37 passing for 329 yards, two touchdowns and one interceptions.
End 3Q: Redskins 24, Browns 14—The Redskins offense looked comfortable moving the ball in the third quarter, and Weeden looked equally uncomfortable. Weeden threw two interceptions, and had a couple others batted down. The Redskins turned the first pick into an Alfred Morris touchdown run that gave Washington a 17-14 lead. Using the play-action pass, Cousins orchestrated a second scoring drive that was capped by a two-yard pass to Hankerson. Safety T.J. Ward left the field with a couple of minutes left in the quarter and walked to the locker room as the quarter ended. His return is questionable with a knee injury.
End 2Q: Browns 14, Redskins 10—The Redskins took the lead on a 44-yard field goal by Kai Forbath with 5:46 left in the half. Brandon Weeden answered by hitting Josh Gordon on back-to-back first-down passes, and he then found Greg Little for 30 yards on a crossing pattern. Josh Cribbs lined up in the Wild Cat and carried the ball to the 7-yard line for a 16-yard gain, setting up a Trent Richardson 1-yard touchdown run, his second score of the day. Richardson appeared to score on the play before from the 3-yard line, but the play was reversed after a booth challenge. Brandon Weeden is 13-20 for 88 yards. Richardson has 28 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries.To read more or comment...
Browns seemingly catch huge break with rookie QB Kirk Cousins set to start for RG3
The Browns seem to have caught a huge break because the Washington Redskins announced tonight that standout quarterback Robert Griffin III is expected to be replaced in the starting lineup Sunday by fellow rookie Kirk Cousins.
“The decision was not my own,” Griffin wrote on Twitter. “But I will be there for my team!!! In every way I possibly can.”
The Browns (5-8) will host the Redskins (7-6) at 1 p.m. Sunday. Cleveland is hoping to capitalize on the switch at quarterback as it seeks a fourth consecutive victory.
Griffin, the second overall pick in this year’s draft, mildly sprained the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee Dec. 9 in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens when he absorbed a hit from defensive tackle Haloti Ngata. Cousins, a fourth round pick, then came to the rescue by throwing a touchdown pass and running for a two-point conversion to force overtime in the Redskins’ 31-28 triumph.To read more or comment...
Friday's Browns-Redskins injury report
Injury report Dec. 14
Browns – Probable: WR Travis Benjamin (finger), WR Josh Cribbs (knee), RB Montario Hardesty (knee), LB James-Michael Johnson (thigh/finger), RG Shawn Lauvao (foot), DE Juqua Parker (knee), RB Trent Richardson (chest/rib/finger/illness), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder) and OT Joe Thomas (back).
Redskins – Questionable: LB London Fletcher (ankle), QB Robert Griffin III (knee) and OT Trent Williams (thigh). Probable: DT Chris Baker (wrist), CB Richard Crawford (knee), WR Pierre Garcon (foot), LB Ryan Kerrigan (ankle), RB Alfred Morris (illness) and CB Josh Wilson (shoulder).To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening Statement)- “I really don’t have much more to add from the week, but I’m sure you have a few questions so I’ll try to answer them for you.”
(On if there are a lot of similarities between London Fletcher and D’Qwell Jackson)- “I don’t know. I never really worked with London, but I will say this, I think watching them both work, it appears to me like those two guys do the same things for their team. I know how mature and how much of a leader D’Qwell is. It’s obvious to me that by watching them that London Fletcher does the same thing for their team.”
(On the job Tom Heckert has done putting this roster together)- “I just know that our team looks a lot different now than it did when I came here a couple years ago. We’re a lot better. Our roster is younger. We’ve added some explosive players on both sides of the football. Time will tell how good these young players are. Then it’s mixed in with some veteran guys that have been around here quite a while that have helped show leadership. As a coach looking at it, I feel much better about our team now than I did two years ago.”To read more or comment...
Browns LG Jason Pinkston hopes to play football again, has new outlook after health scare
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Browns GM Tom Heckert discusses his uncertain future with franchise
With owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner in charge of the Browns, the future of General Manager Tom Heckert and other key members of the organization is uncertain.
Heckert met with reporters today to discuss his situation. Here are some of the highlights from the chat:
*Heckert said he believes he’ll learn his fate right after the season, but he insisted he doesn’t know what decision Haslam and Banner will make.
“I don't think I'd be surprised [if I'm back next year], but I really don't have an idea,” Heckert said. … “If things don't work out, I'm pretty confident I'll get a shot somewhere else.:
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Thursday's Browns-Redskins injury report
Injury report for Dec. 13 -- Limited participation in practice: LB London Fletcher (ankle),...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening statement)- “I’ve got nothing really to add from yesterday other than the fact I’m glad the weather is reasonable. In the middle of December to be able to go outside, it’s been good. I think it’s always best for the players to be outside if, obviously, weather and temperatures permit.”
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(On if the team has yet to play their best game)- “I hope we continue to play better each week. As a coach, that’s what you want. Yeah, I’m hopeful.”To read more or comment...
Wednesday's Browns-Redskins injury report
Injury report for Dec. 12 -- Did not participate in practice: LB London Fletcher (ankle). Limited participation in practice:...
Browns' defense preparing as if it will face Redskins QB Robert Griffin III
Instead of getting caught up in a guessing game, the Browns are preparing as if they’re going to face standout rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III on Sunday when the Washington Redskins come to town.
Griffin, the second overall pick in this year's draft, tested his mildly sprained right knee in practice today, but his status for Sunday is not clear. If he doesn’t play, fellow rookie Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback for the Redskins.
“We truly are preparing as if [Griffin is] playing,” rookie free safety Tashaun Gipson said this afternoon following practice. “That’s the report out of this camp. [The injury] looked a lot worse than what the camp is saying. But you’ve got to respect what they’re saying. They’re saying he’s going to play. So definitely right now our main focus is preparing as if we’re going to see No. 10 [Griffin] out there.”
Gipson acknowledged it’s difficult to simulate Griffin’s skills in practice. Browns backup quarterback Colt McCoy is playing the role of Griffin in practice this week.To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening statement)- “You saw the news this morning, the AFC Player of the Week for special teams was Travis Benjamin. That’s a tremendous honor. I’m sure he’s happy to receive that as well as be a part of a winning effort. The fourth captain this week will be Josh Cribbs. I’ve talked about it numerous times, but I really appreciate Josh for his toughness. In a sport like football, a guy that’s tough, that’s the highest honor. He’ll be our fourth captain. Otherwise, we’re getting ready to play the Redskins. I could probably answer one of your questions. As we prepare to play the Redskins, who plays quarterback will not affect our preparation as we move forward.ahan’s have always been known for. That’s what we have to prepare for as we move forward.”
(On who will simulate the opposing quarterback this week)- “Colt’s going to play the quarterback position for us. That’s who will do it. Let me just say this, I’m not sure we have that kind of speed on our team to simulate a player as talented as RGIII (Robert Griffin III) in terms of his just flat speed.”
(On if not having that type of speed on the team is a problem because you don’t see it until gameday)- “No, I think it’s what you go through any time you prepare for a tremendous player like RGIII.”To read more or comment...
Browns rookie Travis Benjamin named AFC Special Teams Player of Week, plus other notes
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Browns LB Scott Fujita cleared in Saints' bounty case
Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue vacated all player discipline in the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scandal and exonerated Browns linebacker Scott Fujita.
Fujita, who’s on injured reserve with a potential career-ending neck injury, maintained his innocence all along. He said he paid teammates for making big plays, including sacks and interceptions, but never contributed to a pool that allegedly paid his former teammates for intentionally injuring opponents. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell accused Fujita of contributing funds to a pay-for-injury program when he gave him a three-game suspension in May.
The suspension was later reduced to one game, but Fujita wasn’t entirely cleared until Tagliabue issued his ruling today.
Tagliabue concluded it’s "undisputed" that Fujita only took part in a "non-injury" pay-for-performance pool. “I find his actions here were not conduct detrimental and vacate his suspension,” Tagliabue wrote in his decision.To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
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Browns sign TE/FB Brad Smelley to active roster, waive DT Ronnie Cameron
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Game day blog: Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Week 14); Browns win 30-7
Final score: Browns 30, Chiefs 7 (game story; thumbs up/thumbs down; notebook; Marla Ridenour's column; Travis Benjamin's 93-yard punt return proved to be turning point)
End 4Q: Browns 30, Chiefs 7—The Browns put this one out of reach early in the fourth quarter. Trent Richardson punched in his second one-yard touchdown of the game to put the Browns up 27-7. Phil Dawson later added a 34-yard field goal to go up 30-7. Richardson finished the game with 42 yards and two touchdowns. Weeden was 17-30 passing for 217 yards. Josh Gordon had eight catches for 86 yards. It’s the Browns’ largest margin of victory since a 44-6 thrashing of the Cardinals in 2003.
End 3Q: Browns 20, Chiefs 7—The Browns marched down the field on their first drive of the second half, led by a couple of Weeden passes and capped with a 1-yard Richarson touchdown in which he launched himself like a missile into the end zone. Tashaun Gipson then picked off Brady Quinn on a pass tipped by Sheldon Brown for his first interception of his career. The Browns had two touchdown plays called back on the penalties, the first an illegal motion call on Watson and Little and the second a pass interference call on Richardson. The Browns settled for a 24-yard field goal by Dawson to go up 20-7. At the end of the quarter. Weeden made a nice play by scrambling and finding Watson and third and long. Greg Little then lined up as a running back and carried the ball 17 yards to the 1-yard line.
End 2Q: Browns 10, Chiefs 7—After the Chiefs scored on the first play of the first quarter, the Browns scored on the first play of the second quarter. Just before a Chiefs punt, Josh Cribbs, who lined up deep, and Travis Benjamin switched places at the last second. Benjamin then took the punt at the 7-yard line, charged up the middle and then down the Browns sideline for a 93-yard punt return for a touchdown to put the Browns up 10-7. It’s the longest punt return in Browns history, eclipsing Eric Metcalf’s 92-yarder against the Bengals in 1994. For the Chiefs, Jamaal Charles and Dwayne Bowe each left the game with rib injuries. Charles would return late in the half, but Bowe did not and his return is questionable. On a 3-yard run, Richardson pushed the pile and was then tackled by Shaun Smith, who then got into a scuffle with a few players from each side.To read more or comment...
Saturday's Browns-Chiefs injury report
Injury report for Dec. 8 – Out:...
Friday's Browns-Chiefs injury report
Injury report for Dec. 7 – Doubtful:...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening Statement)- “You guys have the release, Reggie Hodges, is our Ed Block Courage Award winner. Coming back from that Achilles, he’s done a nice job for us this Joshua Cribbs returning a kickoff from nine yards deep)- “I think what happens is they get very few opportunities to come out and they are playmakers. You see it across the league now where guys are trying to advance the football from almost near the back of the end line. You can’t score a touchdown if you don’t give it a shot. I would say if you get tackled inside the 20, that’s not good. Those guys that are returning those kicks need to use good judgment.”To read more or comment...
Thursday's Browns-Chiefs injury report
Injury report for Dec. 6
Browns – Limited participation in practice: WR Josh Cribbs (shoulder/chest) and OT Ryan Miller (forearm). Full participation in practice: TE Jordan Cameron (groin), CB Dimitri Patterson (ankle), RB Trent Richardson (chest/rib/finger), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder/finger), S Ray Ventrone (calf) and FS Usama Young (concussion).
Chiefs – Did not participate in practice: S Eric Berry (hand), S Abram Elam (quad), CB Brandon Flowers (hamstring), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and C/G Ryan Lilja (knee). Limited participation in practice: OT Branden Albert (back), LB Tamba Hali (knee) and S Kendrick Lewis (shoulder). Full participation in practice: G Jeff Allen (illness).To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns offensive coordinator Brad Childress
Browns offensive coordinator Brad Childress met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(On if he is finally starting to tap into Josh Gordon’s potential) – “Are we starting to tap into it? Yeah, I would hope it’s the tip of the iceberg. I just see him getting more comfortable every week with what we’re doing. Not having to think, letting his God-given athletic ability kind of show itself.”
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Peyton Hillis responds to Browns Pro Bowler Joe Thomas, likening him to 'crazy ex-girlfriend'
Kansas City Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis, who played in Cleveland from 2010-11, responded to the comments made by Browns Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas on Wednesday. Thomas accused Hillis of creating a “terrible distraction” last season by “going through a contract dispute and basically refusing to play.”
Hillis and the Chiefs (2-10) will visit the Browns (4-8) on Sunday.
Here’s what Hillis told the Kansas City Star in response to Thomas:
On Thomas’ comments: “It’s kind of like a crazy ex-girlfriend. It's been over a year. Get over it. I guess when you get paid over 100 million dollars by one team, it's kind of easy to point the finger at other guys and try to hate on them for trying to get another contract.’’To read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns defensive coordinator Dick Jauron
Browns defensive coordinator Dick Jauron met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
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Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
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Wednesday's Browns-Chiefs injury report
Injury report for Dec. 5
Browns – Limited participation in practice: WR Josh Cribbs (shoulder/chest), S Ray Ventrone (calf) and FS Usama Young (concussion). Full participation in practice: TE Jordan Cameron (groin), CB Dimitri Patterson (ankle), RB Trent Richardson (chest/rib/finger) and DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder/finger).
Chiefs – Did not participate in practice: G Jeff Allen (illness), DL Allen Bailey (ankle), S Abram Elam (quad), CB Brandon Flowers (hamstring), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and C/G Ryan Lilja (knee). Limited participation in practice: OT Branden Albert (back), S Eric Berry (hand), LB Tamba Hali (knee) and S Kendrick Lewis (shoulder).To read more or comment...
Browns LT Joe Thomas rips former teammate Peyton Hillis, calls him 'terrible distraction'
Browns Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas vented his frustration this afternoon when talking to reporters about his former teammate Peyton Hillis, who will visit Cleveland on Sunday as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Hillis had a breakout season with the Browns in 2010 and then a dramatic one in 2011 that was plagued by injury, off-the-field distractions and a contract dispute.
Here's some of what Thomas had to say about Hillis:
On Hillis being a distraction last season: "It was a terrible distraction. Crippled our offense because we ended up signing Obie off the street in the middle of the year and he ended up getting hurt. We were struggling to find anybody who could carry the ball after all the injuries we had. To have Peyton going through a contract dispute and basically refusing to play, it was a big distraction, but more than anything, because sometimes I think distractions are overrated, read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
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Browns FS Usama Young returns to practice after sitting out vs. Raiders with concussion
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Transcript from conference call with Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel
Former Browns coach Romeo Crennel, now directing the Kansas City Chiefs, spoke to members of the local media Wednesday. Many of the questions dealt with Saturday's tragedy in which linebacker Javon Belcher murdered his girlfiend Kasandra Perkins, the mother of their 3-month-old daughter Zoey, then committed suicide in front of Crennel, GM Scott Pioli and defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs in the parking lot at Arrowhead Stadium.
Q: Hey, what’s going on?
A: I’m doing good, guys. You know what, it’s a tough situation to have to work through and go through, but we’re trying to work through it and move forward as best we can..
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Transcript from conference call with Chiefs QB Brady Quinn
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn discussed his team’s effort to cope with the recent murder-suicide involving linebacker Jovan Belcher during a conference call this morning with local media. The Chiefs (2-10) will visit the Browns (4-8) on Sunday. Here is a transcript from the conference call with Quinn, a first-round draft pick of the Browns in 2007:
How are you?: “Hanging in there.”
How difficult was past week?: “It was extremely difficult. Really shocking at first, then there’s a lot of sadness for the entire situation. We lost a friend, a teammate, a family member to us. There was a tragedy that takes place where a mother is gone now and there’s a little girl who’s without two parents. When you in some way try to put it in perspective, it’s hard to really get a grasp of the gravity of the situation.”
What has coach Romeo Crennel’s leadership meant?: “It was huge. He was that steady rock in the midst of everything. He was witnessing it, so he knew he had to put it on himself to be the guy to mentally communicate what had happened to us, but also at the same time lead us because there was going be so many emotions involved and a lot of guys searching and looking around to see how they should respond.”To read more or comment...
Highlights from premiere of 'NFL Road Tested: The Cleveland Browns'
A documentary series featuring the Browns premiered tonight on Travel Channel. Below are some highlights from the first episode of NFL Road Tested: The Cleveland Browns, so stop reading if you’ve set your DVR and don’t want to know what happens.
What stood out?: Early in the episode, new Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is introduced to the audience. He met with Cleveland fans outside MetLife Stadium before the Browns faced the New York Giants on Oct. 7 and talked to Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown before the Browns hosted the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 28. After the Browns defeated the Chargers 7-6, coach Pat Shurmur said, “We’ve got a new owner. Jimmy Haslam, this one’s for you.” Shurmur then tossed Haslam a game ball, and the Tennessee billionaire leaned over to catch the pass. It was the Browns' first win since NFL owners unanimously approved Haslam's purchase of the team on Oct. 16. … Rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden and rookie running back Trent Richardson attended the Cavaliers’ season opener on Oct. 30. They chatted with Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, who assured the first-round draft picks that they would love Cleveland sports fans. “They’re loyal, they’re hard working, they’re great people,” Gilbert said. “I mean you couldn’t ask for anything better.” … Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar presented a signed photo of deceased soldier Cory Endlich to the latter’s parents during a halftime ceremony when the Browns hosted the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 4. The Endlichs, die-hard Browns fans, were overwhelmed with emotion.
What did we learn?: Mike Thatcher, a 66-year-old retired salesman, is an equipment assistant for the Browns. His other claim to fame is his role in a classic film, The Shawshank Redemption. He played a prison guard. … Kicker Phil Dawson said he takes about six pairs of kicking shoes and “a ton” of plant shoes to each game. … Each NFL team brings its own footballs to games, 12 for the quarterback and 12 for the kicker, which are specially treated to the liking of Weeden and Dawson. … While out to dinner with backup quarterback Colt McCoy and his wife, Rachel, Dawson and his wife, Shannon, revealed that they use hand signals to communicate during games when he’s on the field and she’s in the stands.
Quotable: “He’s not bashful. He has a mind of his own, but he can also listen. So that’s not a bad combination.” – Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown on Browns owner Jimmy HaslamTo read more or comment...
Transcript from news conference with Browns coach Pat Shurmur
Browns coach Pat Shurmur met with reporters today. Here is a transcript from the news conference:
(Opening Statement)- “Going back on the game yesterday, I think for the second week in a row, we found a way to win a game that was hard fought. Each game, you find a way to either win the game or lose the game. I’m happy for our guys. There were some significant things that happened. I’ll start on defense first. I thought we were opportunistic on defense. I thought for the most part we controlled the running game, which was important. They went into a kind of no-huddle phase where they kind of picked away at us a little bit, but then you saw there at the end of the game Sheldon Brown had an interception. I think that helped spark us to finish the game, which was outstanding. Sheldon, for the most part, I thought played extremely well. For the most part on defense, when you limit scoring like we did, forget yardage, forget all that stuff, when you limit scoring in the meat of the game there, I think that’s the most important thing and we got turnovers. I thought we did a nice job with penalties. We only had two penalties. We had a holding call and then of course we had the one on special teams when Buster (Skrine) ran into the returner. It was an aggressive play. I thought that was good. On special teams we wanted to be perfect in field goals. That’s no longer there for us. We got a little bit of a push there. We were kicking in a sloppy area and there’s no excuse for any of it, but they got a little push, we couldn’t dig in quite as well as we’re used to doing and they made a play. They made a play on us. There’s not much there other than that. In terms of the offense, I think we had the most yards we’ve had in a long time. The two interceptions, of course you’d like to have those back. We got good production from eight receivers, which was good. [There were] no drops to speak of which was good. I thought Trent Richardson had a steady game as a runner and then we saw the little spark that (Montario) Hardesty gave us by bringing him in the football game. We had guys doing things that were good. Then of course, a lot of conversation about the last 94-yard drive, which was great. In that drive Brandon (Weeden) was five for six. We ran the ball effectively. At the end of the game there, by putting the ball in the end zone it creates a two-score game, which just absolutely changes it for the opponent. I think that was important. Had we kicked a field goal, we all know the numbers, it would have been six. Then all our hearts would have been going like this (hits chest). I think that’s an important thing. That’s a lot. That’s usually more than I say, but I’m happy that our guys found a way to win. I’m proud of our coaches and players for understanding the opportunity to go out there and win a second game in a row, do it on the road against a tough opponent in my opinion. I think you’ve got to quit looking at records when you talk about who’s good and who’s bad. Anybody can win each weekend in the NFL. Now the challenge will be to get back into the process and get ready to play the Chiefs.”
(On what he hopes the 94-yard drive does for the offense’s confidence)- .”
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Game day blog: Browns at Oakland Raiders (Week 13)
Final score: Browns 20, Raiders 17 (game story; notebook; thumbs up/thumbs down; box score)
Inactives: Browns – cornerback Dimitri Patterson (ankle), free safety Usama Young (concussion), running back Brandon Jackson, special-teams ace Ray Ventrone (calf), defensive tackle Ronnie Cameron, guard Jarrod Shaw and wide receiver Josh Cooper. Notes: Patterson will miss his seventh consecutive game since suffering a high-ankle sprain and torn ligament Oct. 7 against the New York Giants. Young is out after suffering a concussion last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ventrone has missed three games in a row after hurting his calf in practice. Nov. 15. Cooper is a healthy scratch for the second week in a row. Raiders – running backs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson (ankles), linebacker Rolando McClain (suspended), guard Lucas Nix, offensive tackle Willie Smith, defensive end Jack Crawford (toe) and defensive tackle Richard Seymour (knee/hamstring). Notes: McFadden and Goodson are out for the fourth consecutive game with high-ankle sprains. Seymour is sidelined for the fourth game in a row.
Lineup changes: Browns – rookie Tashaun Gipson will start at free safety in place of Young. Raiders – Marcel Reece will start at running back in place of McFadden. Owen Schmitt will start at fullback in place of Reece. Desmond Bryant will start at defensive tackle in place of Seymour. Omar Gaither will start at middle linebacker in place of McClain, whom the Raiders suspended for two games for conduct detrimental to the team.
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Browns employee commits suicide at team facility
A Browns employee commited suicide Saturday, the team confirmed this morning.
The employee, who was a member of the grounds crew, hanged himself inside a storage shed at the team's facility on Saturday in Berea, the Cuyahoga County coroner confirmed to WEWS Newschannel 5 in Cleveland.
Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer first reported the incident on Fox’s NFL Sunday pregame show. Glazer said the incident occurred Saturday, right around the same time Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot his girlfriend at a residence and then himself at the Chiefs’ facility.
The Browns issued a statement via email.
"This is a terrible tragedy and our heartfelt condolences go out to [his] family. [He] was a good friend and colleague, and an outstanding employee. He will be missed by everyone in the Cleveland Browns organization.”To read more or comment...
Saturday's Browns-Raiders injury report
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Byron Scott's Thursday post-practice quotes
Opening thoughts:
Third day was probably our best practice as far as really getting up and down. Intensity was much better. It probably was brought out because I showed them a tape of things we were doing and I did not consider it to be the type of running that we need to do. Just those guys seeing it I thought made them come out here today with a much better effort during practice. I could also tell they were a little tired and fatigued, but they got through it and it was a good day.
What kind of tape was it?
Tape of yesterday's practice on our transition and what we call a shell drill. I thought they were trying, but the effort could be much better. I just pointed that out to them and let them know if we don't put together every day on the floor maximum effort as far as getting back and protecting our paint and not giving up layups and open jump shots. it's going to be a tough season. If we continue to do that and get better at that, we have a chance to be pretty good.
Cavs Thursday post-practice notes
If you're attending tomorrow night's intrasquad scrimmage at the JAR (7 p.m., doors open at 6) don't expect too much out of the Cavaliers.
Byron Scott accurately called this team a work in progress. Scott is instilling a totally new offense and new concepts on defense, and the Cavs have only had about 12 hours of practice before the scrimmage. It could be ugly at times.To read more or comment...
Final thoughts on LeBron
I am not going to pretend I know what it's like to grow up as a minority. I don't. I'm not going to say LeBron is wrong for feeling his race played into his treatment following the decision. I'm not going to say he is right, either.
The question posed by CNN's Soledad O'Brien was "Do you think there's a role that race plays in this?"To read more or comment...
Maverick, LeBron discuss "Decision" on CNN."To read more or comment...
Cavs post-practice notes
Byron Scott said J.J. Hickson came to him this summer and told him he's capable of more than he showed during his first two seasons in the league. Scott asked him to prove it and Hickson did in the summer league, averaging 19 points and 6.3 rebounds. Now Scott is a believer.
"He's going to have an opportunity this year to really shine and be one of the most improved players in the league," Scott said.
Scott believes Hickson is athletic enough to play either forward spot or center. He already proved he can handle himself as a 6-foot-9 center, but he hasn't played small forward yet.
The goal in all of this, of course, is to get both Antawn Jamison and Hickson on the floor together at the same time. Scott is more inclined to play Jamison at small forward than Hickson at center, but the problems could come on defense and rebounding.
After the trade from the Wizards, Jamison led the Cavs in rebounding at 7.7. Putting him on a 3 defensively will often pull him away from the paint, though, and perhaps leave him out of position to grab rebounds. And the Cavs are already trying to make up for LeBron James' 7.3 rebounds last year. They can ill-afford to lose anyone else.
"It just depends on if we're playing a guy who dominates the ball and has the ball in his hands a lot, that pretty much takes me away from the basket as a 3," Jamison said. "There's going to be situations where I'm going to be away from the ball a lot, but you still have to have a knack. That's one thing with myself is I always had a knack for getting rebounds."
Other notes...
* All the running from the first day of practice Tuesday left a mark on today's practice. "You can tell some guys are a little sore,'' Scott said. "That's usual. I wasn't worried about it.'' The 34-year-old Jamison said he fell into bed early Tuesday night and didn't move until he had to get up for practice.
* Single game tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
* A profile on Maverick Carter, complete with a LeBron James interview, is set to air on CNN at 8 p.m. tonight.
Byron Scott post practice quotes
On how the guys bounced back after Tuesday's hard practice:
"You can tell some guys are a little sore. The first thing is guys get a chance to see what you'll do that day in practice. They thought it was going to be relatively hard like yesterday. It was pretty intense. Guys tried to fight through as best they could, but you could tell guys were a little sore today. That's usual. I wasn't worried about it. We'll pick it up again tomorrow."
On concern over being last in the league in free throws last season:
"Not really. All the teams I've had have been in the top five or 10 in free-throw percentage, so I'm not so worried about it. I think we have a pretty good method as far as making free throws on a consistent basis. Guys are rewarded for being good free-throw shooters. Guys who are not have to do more work. It's nothing that concerns me now, but we haven't even played a game yet."
Post practice: Byron Scott
Byron Scott's thoughts following his first day of practice:
On the first day: "Lot of running. Guys were in pretty good shape, though. Guys came in camp in a lot better shape than I expected. So our first real running thing we did today, I kind of cut it short because they were in pretty good shape. The rest of the day went well."To read more or comment...
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VIDEO CAPTION: Cavs players Jamario Moon (No. 15), Christian Eyenga (orange jersey), Antawn Jamison (No. 4) and Jawad Williams (No. 31) shoot around at the end of practice today.To read more or comment...
Varejao returns to Brazil
Anderson Varejao has been excused from practice to return to Brazil for a death in the family. Varejao is still hobbled by a right ankle he injured at the World Championship over the summer, but coach Byron Scott said Monday's MRI came back clean.
"Andy has a family matter that he's taking care of," Scott said. "I talked to him this morning and told him to do just that. Go back there and take care of the family matter. We'll be here waiting for you when you get back."To read more or comment...
Delonte answers the Gloria question
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Maverick Carter profiled on CNN
CNN is tentatively scheduled to air a profile on Maverick Carter during the 8 o'clock hour tomorrow night (Wednesday). It will include an interview with LeBron regarding Carter's career, The Decision and the pair's commitment to the Boys & Girls Club, the charity which benefited from The Decision.To read more or comment...
Media day videos
Antawn Jamison doesn't regret the trade that brought him to Cleveland, even though the Cavaliers don't seem close to winning a championship even more.To read more or comment...
Media day wrapup
So what did we learn on media day? The players were stung, badly, by LeBron's decision to leave, but they've been left with no choice but to move forward. Here is the proof.
ANTHONY PARKER
"Everybody is saying it feels different. The only difference is a lot of you guys aren't picking us to win championships this year. But the challenge is still there. We've got a new coach, new philosophy and new system and couple new faces this year.
Mo Williams at Cavs media day
On Yahoo! story that reported Williams contemplated retirement: "At some point I'm going to retire. Going into my eighth season, I'd consider myself more than 50 percent done with my career. At some point, you have to think about what you're going to do after you play the game. It makes no sense for me with three years left on my deal to give back money ($26 million) I feel I've earned. It don't make sense. And the article wasn't even about me retiring. It kind of got blown out of proportion."
On whether or not LeBron quit on the Cavs last season in the playoffs: "No, this game is too competitive to quit. We ain't playing checkers. This is basketball. You play this game long enough and anybody who's competitive understands no matter what's going on with you, people don't just quit. I don't care who you are."To read more or comment...
Byron Scott on Cavs media day
Byron Scott will look you in the eye when he's talking to you. He'll actually answer your question, which is rare among athletes and coaches today. And he exudes optimism. Here are the highlights from Scott's media availability session on Monday:To read more or comment...
Feeling the Heat
So there was LeBron, sitting on the podium in Miami and getting asked again about Dan Gilbert's letter. A reporter asked James if he tried reaching out to Gilbert after that, to which James responded with a grunt that resembled a "mm-mm" and a head shake that resembled a no, but only if you rewinded it a couple times and watched closely. And that was that.
As for James and the Cavaliers, he said he's talked to a lot of the guys he was close to. Boobie Gibson confirmed on Monday that he has spoken to James a few times this summer and that he knew for a fact LeBron would "definitely" miss playing in Cleveland.To read more or comment...
Mo Williams: LeBron didn't quit
Here is a great video clip of Mo Williams from media day today denying that LeBron James quit on the Cavs during the playoffs. Included in the video is an animated Williams adamant how the Cavs have to move on without James.To read more or comment...
Mo sets it straight
Mo Williams has taken to Twitter to refute this Yahoo story that said he was close to retiring this summer.
"... it's getting a little out of hand. I was misquoted or misunderstood however u want to put it," Williams tweeted. "I will clear everything up Monday on media day. I was never considering walking away rt now. And especially because lbj left. It made a good story though. Though u know I will never walk away prematurely before my contract is up."To read more or comment...
Cavs announce Williams signing
Jawad Williams finally accepted the Cavaliers' qualifying offer and signed to return for a third season with the team, the Cavs announced Wednesday.
Williams, who was a restricted free agent, was extended an offer of a little more than $1 million at the end of June. He searched all summer for a better deal, but couldn't find one. He is expected to compete against Jamario Moon and Joey Graham for the vacancy at small forward.
Williams, 27, averaged a career high 4.1 points and 1.5 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game last year.
Forward Jawad Williams signs one-year contract
According to several published reports today, forward Jawad Williams has signed a one-year qualifying offer to stay with the Cavaliers.
The deal is believed to be worth $1.02 million, but not fully guaranteed. Williams was reportedly seeking a multi-year contract.To read more or comment...
James' popularity dropping
Almost overnight, LeBron James has become one of America's most-hated athletes.
James ranked sixth on the most-disliked athletes in sports list, according to The Q Scores Company, which conducts popularity polls. The demographics and number of people polled isn't known, but James' popularity dropped a whopping 41 percent from the poll conducted in January.To read more or comment...
Scott believes Cavs can still win
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Versatility a ""necessity'' for Wedge
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Binghamton slips by Aeros 1-0 in 10 innings
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Weglarz slam leads Aeros past Trenton
AKRON AEROS 5, TRENTON THUNDER 2
KEY STATS: Indians left-hander Aaron Laffey pitched four shutout innings, allowing one hit and a walk while striking out four batters in a major league rehab start.
"It feels really good to be back out there and be able to go full speed and not have to worry about anything at all," Laffey said. "I can give 100 percent effort now and not worry about injury."
Although Laffey said after the game he hasn't heard about his next assignment, odds are he'll have at least one more rehab start in an effort to build up his pitch count so that he can slide back into the Indians starting rotation instead of returning to the bullpen.
Aeros manager Mike Sarbaugh agreed that Laffey's next start could come here in Akron.
Sipp testing new weapon
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Hafner starts to pick up the pace
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Carroll moves up to leadoff spot
CLEVELAND: Jamey Carroll made his second start of the season as the Indians' leadoff batter Friday night, but it won't be his last. [ep
""This is a good time to give Benny (Francisco) a day off and let him catch his breath,'' manager Eric Wedge said. ""Jamey puts up tough at-bats. He's really knowledgeable; he understands the game.'' [ep
Carroll also has been on a roll lately. He has started only 17 games all season, but eight have come this month. He is batting .355 in June, despite going 0-for-4 in his last start Wednesday night. [ep
The key to keeping Carroll productive might be mixing in enough days off to avoid fatigue. That's how Wedge is approaching it. [ep
""You have to have calculate some off days in there to keep him fresh,'' the manager said. ""He's going to be a regular player. I just don't see him playing seven days a week. And when he's in there, I like to see him in the first or second spot in the order.'' [ep
Wedge might have feared he was running out of viable leadoff batters when Grady Sizemore went down with inflammation of the lining of his left elbow and Asdrubal Cabrera sprained his left AC joint. Neither player is likely to return to the lineup for at least two weeks, so Wedge will have to settle on Carroll at the top of the lineup or go back to Francisco. [ep
Carroll made one previous start in the leadoff spot, going 0-for-3 with three walks in the Tribe's 11-10 comeback win over Tampa Bay on May 25. Carroll scored the game winner. [ep
He has batted in the second slot seven times; he also hit in the seventh, eighth or ninth positions in eight games. [ep
""I don't care where I bat,'' Carroll said. ""It doesn't make any difference to me. I take the same approach no matter if I bat near the top of the order or the bottom. '' [ep
As a leadoff hitter, Carroll might be a candidate to bunt for a hit, but there are complications in doing that. [ep
"If they give it to me,'' he said. ""But they see a little guy up there, so they play in on me. That makes it tough.'' [ep
What happens to Francisco if Carroll regularly bats at the top of the order? Friday night, he was in the seventh spot. [ep
""I think having Benny there lengthens our lineup,'' said Wedge, referring to Francisco's RBI potential and capabilities as a gap hitter. [ep
Francisco spent eight consecutive games as the Tribe's leadoff hitter and batted only .167. [ep
LONG ROAD BACK -- Anthony Reyes underwent surgery to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and to transpose the ulnar nerve in his right arm Friday. [ep
Dr. Lewis Yocum performed the three-hour operation in Anaheim, Calif. [ep
The usual recovery for such procedures is 12-18 months. Jake Westbrook is 12 months from Tommy John surgery, and he made his second rehabilitation start at Akron Friday night. He is not expected to be activated until the end of the month. [ep
Reyes has not pitched for almost a month. In eight starts, he posted a 1-1 record and 6.57 earned-run average. He had a history of elbow problems before he was traded from St. Louis to Cleveland a year ago. [ep
THE LATEST OBSTACLE -- The Indians issued a statement concerning the seagulls that have invaded Progressive Field, one of which was struck by Shin-Soo Choo's game-winning single Thursday night. [ep
""Over the past several weeks, the Cleveland Indians have been doing research regarding the gull issue we've encountered at Progressive Field,'' said vice president of public relations Bob DiBiasio. ""This research has included contacting a variety of institutions, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Wildlife Research Center, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Ohio Division of Wildlife and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, to name a few. [ep
""The main reason for this issue has been the increase of nesting pairs in Cleveland's "Flats' on flat-top roof buildings. Gulls are riding the wind currents up the valley walls to the ballpark in search for food scraps to feed their young. The Indians are continuing to research ways to control this issue under the guidance of gulls being federally protected.'' [ep
As manager Eric Wedge said, ""It's being addressed. It'sw a matter of what they can do that will work. It's only happens a couple of times a year. Playing baseball and playing outdoors, anything can happen. That's the beauty of the game.'' [ep
FARM FACTS -- Chuck Lofgren (1-2, 3.71 ERA) gave up four runs (three earned) and seven hits in six innings in Columbus' 6-1 loss to Louisville. *elip Adam Abraham doubled twice and drove in two runs in Lake County's 3-2 win over Delmarva. [ep.To read more or comment...
Tribe picks up outfielder in second round
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Westbrook enters home stretch...
Tribe takes UNC pitcher White with 15th overall pick.To read more or comment...
Cabrera leaves game with injury
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Martin leads Firestone to third City Series golf title in a row
Senior Philip Martin led the Firestone boys golf team to its third consecutive City Series golf championship Thursday at Mud Run Golf Course.
Martin earned the medalist honor for the third year in a row by carding a 2-under-par 66 on a course that measured 4,430 yards.To read more or comment...
Video: High School Football: Week 6
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Video: High school football Week 5 preview show
Here is the Week 5 high school football preview show with Sports Editor Ron Ledgard and high school reporter Michael Beaven.To read more or comment...
First high school football computer poll out
Division I
Region 1 - 1. Cle. St. Ignatius (4-0) 9.7664, 2. Austintown-Fitch (4-0) 9.375, 3. Willoughby South (4-0) 9.25, 4. Lakewood St. Edward (4-0) 9.2109, 5. North Royalton (4-0) 9.05, 6. Cleveland Heights (4-0) 8.775, 7. Mentor (3-1) 7.8838, 8. Warren G. Harding (3-1) 7.8, 9. Middleburg Hts. Midpark (4-0) 6.875, 10. Boardman (3-1) 6.8, 11. Shaker Heights. (3-1) 6.575, 12. Cle. Glenville (3-1) 6.2
Region 2 - 1. Canton McKinley (3-0) 9.7097, 2. Tol. Whitmer (4-0) 9.2, 3. Avon Lake (3-1) 8.325, 4. Findlay (4-0) 8.1727, 5. Nordonia (3-1) 7.675, 6. GlenOak (3-1) 7.625, 7. Brunswick (3-1) 7.35, 8. Massillon (3-1) 7.325, 9. Hudson (3-1) 7.05, 10. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne (3-1) 6.65, 11. Cuyahoga Falls (3-1) 6.5, 12. Elyria (3-1) 6.425
Region 3 - 1. Dublin Coffman (4-0) 11.15, 2. Lewis Center Olentangy (4-0) 10.475, 3. Pickerington North (4-0) 9.175, 4. Westerville South (4-0) 8.825, 5. Gahanna Lincoln (4-0) 8.5, 6. Hilliard Darby (4-0) 7.975, 7. Dublin Scioto (3-1) 7.775, 8. Powell Olentangy Liberty (3-1) 7.275, 9. Cols. St. Charles (3-1) 7.1818, 10. Westerville Central (3-1) 6.45, 11. Pickerington Central (2-1) 6.2778, 12. Reynoldsburg (3-1) 6.075
Region 4 - 1. Cin. Archbishop Moeller (4-0) 11.5, 2. Cin. Sycamore (4-0) 10.675, 3. West Chester Lakota West (4-0) 9.925, 4. Springboro (4-0) 9.875, 5. Cin. Colerain (4-0) 9.5859, 6. Huber Hts. Wayne (3-1) 8.1389, 7. Liberty Twp. Lakota East (3-1) 7.3, 8. Loveland (3-1) 7.175, 9. Lebanon (3-1) 7.1, 10. Cin. LaSalle (3-1) 6.45, 11. Centerville (2-2) 5.75, 12. Cin. St. Xavier (2-2) 5.4
Division II
Region 5 - 1. Chardon (4-0) 9.025, 2. Tallmadge (3-1) 7.975, 3. New Philadelphia (4-0) 7.6263, 4. Kent Roosevelt (3-1) 6.875, 5. Warren Howland (3-1) 6.75, 6. Madison (3-1) 6.625, 7. Aurora (3-1) 6.375, 8. Copley (3-1) 6.25, 9. Lake (2-2) 5.8, 10. Louisville (2-2) 4.725, 11. Kenmore (2-2) 4.625, 11. Chagrin Falls Kenston (2-2) 4.625
Region 6 - 1. Tol. Central Cath. (4-0) 10.275, 2. Grafton Midview (4-0) 8.8, 3. Norwalk (4-0) 8.0, 4. Westlake (4-0) 7.85, 5. Tiffin Columbian (4-0) 7.575, 6. Mansfield Madison Comp. (3-1) 6.725, 7. Mansfield Senior (3-1) 6.575, 8. Maumee (3-1) 6.275, 9. Perrysburg (3-1) 5.95, 10. Lodi Cloverleaf (3-1) 5.6, 11. Lexington (3-1) 5.3, 12. Medina Highland (3-1) 5.275
Region 7 - 1. Zanesville (4-0) 8.725, 2. Pataskala Licking Hts. (4-0) 8.275, 3. Dresden Tri-Valley (4-0) 8.225, 4. Cols. Hamilton Township (4-0) 6.875, 5. Mount Vernon (3-1) 6.75, 6. Cols. Marion-Franklin (3-1) 6.3472, 7. Ashland (3-1) 5.7, 8. Cols. Brookhaven (2-2) 5.3, 9. Cols. Mifflin (3-1) 5.2096, 10. Cols. West (3-1) 5.1, 11. Cols. Beechcroft (2-1) 5.0, 12. Ashville Teays Valley (2-2) 4.7
Region 8 - 1. Cin. Turpin (4-0) 9.325, 2. Cin. Winton Woods (3-1) 9.0, 3. Trenton Edgewood (4-0) 8.9369, 4. Tipp City Tippecanoe (4-0) 7.4, 5. Cin. Northwest (4-0) 7.35, 6. Cin. Mount Healthy (4-0) 7.075, 7. Franklin (3-1) 6.9, 8. Mount Orab Western Brown (4-0) 6.85, 9. Cin. Hughes Center (3-1) 5.9988, 10. Celina (3-1) 5.925, 11. Wilmington (3-1) 5.1, 12. Trotwood-Madison (2-2) 4.9
Two Cincinnati-area football players to visit Kent State
Two Cincinnati-area football players will take a visit to Kent State for the Golden Flashes’ home game against Ball State on Sept. 29, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Senior wide receiver/defensive back DeQuan Render and senior wide receiver/defensive back Jamiel Trimble will visit for the noon game.
Northwest (3-0) is one of the top Division II programs in Cincinnati this season. Render, who is 6 feet 1 and 175 pounds, was offered by Kent State in march. He has 14 tackles on defense and has six receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown on offense.
Trimble, who is 6-1 and 175, has nine receptions for 217 yards and four touchdowns this season.To read more or comment...
Video: High School Football - Week 4
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Akron, Kent basketball coaches attend Cincinnati open gym
The University of Akron and Kent State basketball coaches were among those that visited the Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati this past weekend, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Akron, Kent State, Ohio University and Winthrop were in attendance at an open gym. Those schools have been interested in senior center Isaiah Johnson and senior shooting guard/small forward DJ Wingfield. Johnson and Wingfield, the son of former NBA player Dontonio Wingfield, have offers that include Akron, Kent State and Ohio.To read more or comment...
Massillon running back reportedly adds Bowling Green offer
Massillon senior running back Kentrell Taylor has reportedly added an offer from Bowling Green, according to ScoutingOhio.com.
Taylor, who is 6 foot and 230 pounds, also reportedly has offers from Buffalo, Kent State and Toledo.To read more or comment...
Undefeated area football teams head into Week 3
Week 3 of the 2012 high school football season is upon us.
Who do you feel are the best teams in the area? What teams have the best chance at winning a state championship?To read more or comment...
Video: High school football Week 3 preview
Sports writer Michael Beaven and sports editor Ron Ledgard discuss this week's games.To read more or comment...
Jackson basketball player Evan Bailey rated highly by Rivals.com
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David Lough singles in first MLB at bat
David Lough of Green hit a single in his MLB at bat with the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in a game against the visiting Minnesota Twins.To read more or comment...
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North Canton Hoover senior James Georgiades is receiving interest from the Ohio State football team, Vikings wrestling coach and assistant football coach Brian Dolph said.
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Wadsworth wrestling young, dominant
Wadsworth sophomore Brad Squire captured the title in the 130-pound weight class Saturday to help the Grizzlies win the 48th annual North Canton Holiday Wrestling Invitational.
The Grizzlies finished first in the team standings with 186.5 points. Lake (160.5) placed second and University School (155) took third.To read more or comment...
Brian Cross resigns as Canton McKinley football coach
Brian Cross has resigned as head football coach at Canton McKinley High School.
Cross, 56, has accepted a head football coaching and teaching position at a Columbus area high school named Olentangy Orange. Cross coached in the Columbus area for 18 years prior to arriving at McKinley.To read more or comment...
Medina's Paige Maxwell selects Ohio State for soccer
Medina senior Paige Mawell will continue her soccer and academic careers at The Ohio State University.
Maxwell was named a NSCAA/adidas Youth All-American and earned Division I first-team All-Ohio honors this past fall after playing a variety of positions. She primarily played defense and at forward, and scored seven goals and had five assists for the Bees.To read more or comment...
Lake's Jared Lijoi picks Cleveland State for wrestling
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Wadsworth sophomore Brad Squire wins Ironman
Wadsworth sophomore Brad Squire defeated Perry junior Seth Horner by an 8-4 decision to win the title in the 130-pound weight class at the 14th annual Walsh Jesuit Ironman.
Squire, who is a defending Division I state champion, is the first wrestler in Wadsworth history to win an Ironman title and the first area wrestler to win an Ironman championship since CVCA graduate John Weakley accomplished the feat in 2005.To read more or comment...
Area wrestler guaranteed to win Walsh Jesuit Ironman
Heading into the second day of the 14th annual Walsh Jesuit Ironman - one of the nation's elite high school wrestling tournaments - 11 area wrestlers were still alive in the championship bracket.
After Saturday's quarterfinals and semifinals, only four of the 11 have advanced to a title match.To read more or comment...
Walsh Jesuit Ironman
Eleven area wrestlers went 2-0 during the first day of the 14th annual Walsh Jesuit Ironman and will advance to the championship quarterfinals, which are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Here are the 11 area wrestlers still alive in the championship bracket of one of the nation's most prestigious high school tournaments:To read more or comment...
Legendary basketball coach remembered
This morning, I attended a banquet for the Jack Greynolds Memorial Classic.
At the banquet, the late Jack Greynolds was honored for the impact he made in Northeast Ohio. Greynolds compiled a 549-121 record in 29 seasons as a head boys basketball coach at Revere and Barberton. He led the Magics to a state title in 1976.To read more or comment...
Wrestling begins
The 2007-2008 high school wrestling season started this week and is already in full swing with the some of the best wrestlers in the nation competing Friday and Saturday at the 14th annual Walsh Jesuit Ironman.
Stay tuned for Ironman updates and click here to check out a notebook from the Beacon Journal's wrestling preview.To read more or comment...
One last football thought for 2007
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Garfield's Whitney Mercilus selects Illinois for Football
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/22/2008
CONTROLLED WATERFOWL HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
AVAILABLE ON MOGADORE RESERVOIR
Public drawing to be held on August 21, 2008
AKRON, OH – An agreement between the City of Akron and the ODNR Division of Wildlife will allow permits to be drawn for 12 waterfowl hunting blinds on Mogadore Reservoir in Portage County. The drawing will be held on Thursday, August 21st, at the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club, 1221 Wingfoot Lake Road, Mogadore, Ohio.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the drawing will follow promptly at 6:00 p.m. Hunters should arrive one half hour prior to the drawing and should bring his or her 2008 hunting license, federal duck stamp, or Ohio wetlands habitat stamp.
Each of the 12 blinds will be awarded in one week increments throughout the early goose season and waterfowl season. During early goose season, hunting will only occur on September 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 (legal hours only). During the regular waterfowl season, hunting will occur only on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday until noon. Dates chosen for both seasons will be listed on your permit. Permit holders may bring a maximum of two (2) partners each day and while the partners may differ, the permit holder must always be present.
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The first lines of source code were added to php-mode php-mode is written mostly in Emacs Lisp.
Across all Emacs Lisp projects on Ohloh, 16% of all source code lines are comments. For php-mode, this figure is 59%.
This very impressive number of comments puts php-mode among the top 10% of all Emacs Lisp projects on Ohloh.
A high number of comments might indicate that the code is well-documented and organized, and could be a sign of a helpful and disciplined development team.
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Viriginia town bans dog tethering
The Virginia city of Suffolk has approved a ban on dog-tethering, effective the first of September.
After months of wrangling over details and considering compromises, the city council voted 6-2 to enact an outright ban on dog-tethering, the Virginian-Pilot reported.
Suffolk joins a growing number of Virginia cities that have taken steps to ban or limit tethering dogs outside. Hampton forbids it, and Portsmouth, Norfolk and Virginia Beach limit tethering to a maximum of three hours a day.
Suffolk City Councilman Mike Duman, who had proposed a 10-hour a day limit, said he was pleased with the outcome.
Police Chief Thomas Bennett told the council an outright ban would be easier to enforce than restricting tethering to a certain number of hours a day.
The ordinance makes tethering a Class Four misdemeanor punishable by a $250 fine.
(Photo: A tethered dog photographed in the Pleasant Hill area of Suffolk; by Jason Hirschfeld / The Virginian-Pilot)
Posted by jwoestendiek March 22nd, 2013 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animals, banned, bans, city council, dog, dogs, fine, hampton, law, misdemeanor, norfolk, outside, pets, portsmouth, restrictions, suffolk, tethering, tying, virginia, virginia beach
Comment from Kathy in KC
Time March 23, 2013 at 8:56 pm
I was expecting a 15-minute limit. That is what I do, except in fair weather when I am outside with my 5 dogs (I am a licensed foster home) and I cannot imagine leaving a dog for longer unsupervised for safety reasons. I hope to build a fence this year and no longer use tie-outs for potty. No dog should have to be tied up alone for more than 15 minutes.
Comment from Kathy in KC
Time March 23, 2013 at 9:04 pm
I’ll follow up and say that I commend the actions of the town, though I hope that foster homes within the town can quickly comply. I don’t like tying up my dogs for potty at all, though I am trying hard to raise the money to build my fence. I think this law can be used to great benefit to help dogs who are tied up 24/7 and I hope not to punish people who attach their poodle to a run-wire for 10 minutes so she can go to the bathroom.
Comment from kimberlie young
Time March 25, 2013 at 1:48 pm
If one can stand there while a dog uses a run wire to go to the bathroom, why can’t the same person take the dog on a walk to accomplish the same thing? That being said, I do not think there would be a complaint if the owner was there with the dog while the dog was on the tether (for example, if the person was disabled and could not walk the dog.) The intent is to prohibit people from using tethers as dogsitters.
Comment from Wendy
Time March 22, 2013 at 3:06 pm
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The Florida Ice & Farm case (1st prize, CS) describes how this enterprise (FIFCO), Costa Rica’s leading beverage company, develops and implements a triple bottom line strategy that addresses not only its financial returns but also its social and environmental performance. This initiative was adopted during the financial crisis, severely testing FIFCO’s commitment to sustainability. The first prize for the best case in the corporate sustainability and social entrepreneurship tracks is CHF 5,000.
The Madecasse case (1st prize, SE) is based on the struggle of Brett Beach and Tim McCollum, co-founders of Madécasse to survive and succeed with its singular “4x Fairtrade” business model selling single-origin chocolates in high-end groceries and chocolate boutiques internationally. Students are challenged with fully comprehending the value proposition of Madécasse and how it can be aligned with and communicated to current and emerging customer needs.
Second prize in the CS track goes to the case by Ram Subramanian (Montclair State University, USA) – "Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.: 'Food with Integrity'". Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a restaurant chain with not only good tasting food but also a commitment to both the environment and people. However, in 2012 the company faced a number of challenges students will have to confront against the backdrop of a free-fall in the company’s stock price.
In the SE track the second prize is awarded to Manish Agarwal and D. Satish (IBS, Hyderabad, India) for their case "Husk Power Systems: Lighting up the Indian Rural Lives". This case focuses on the challenges the company faces to scale up its unique model to generate and distribute power to the poor who live in remote parts of India by using an indigenously developed modified gasifier system that runs on rice husk. The prize money for the second place in both tracks is CHF 2,000.
Third prize in the CS track is awarded to Murray Silverman (San Francisco State University, USA) for the case of "Protecting Our Oceans: Sustainability at Holland America Lines". The case outlines how Holland America Lines, a sustainable leader in the cruise industry, internally discusses an initiative to reduce fuel consumption in its fleet. Third prize in the social entrepreneurship and corporate sustainability tracks is CHF 1,000.
Third prize in the SE track goes to N.Craig Smith and Robert J. Crawford (INSEAD, France) for the case "Ziqitza Health Care Limited: Responding to Corruption". Ziqitza (ZHL) is an Indian emergency medical services company with a strong anti-bribery policy. The case explores the dilemmas of the CEO who must decide how to respond to a government official who demands a bribe and the consequences it may have for the company.
Finally, two runners-up in the CS track are "Embedding Sustainability At Novo Nordisk: The Compassion Vs Competitiveness Dilemma" by Debapratim Purkayastha and Adapa Srinivasa Rao (IBS Hyderabad, India) and "Modernizing Dharavi: If you build, will they come?" by Abhijit Roy and Mousumi Roy (University of Scranton, USA)
In the SE track only one case was selected as runner up since, according to the criteria of judges, the track chair and the manager of the competition, only four selected cases fulfilled high quality standards to be considered for participation in the final round. Consequently, the runner up case is "All Good Bananas: Selling the FairTrade Message" by Eva Collins and Steve Bowden (University of Waikato, New Zealand), and Kate Kearins and Helen Tregida (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand).
Winning cases were selected in a double-blind review process by the oikos judging committee comprised of distinguished scholars from all around the world including Magali Delmas (University of California at Los Angeles, USA), Andrew J. Hoffman (University of Michigan, USA), Paul Shrivastava (Concordia, USA), Christian Seelos (IESE Barcelona, Spain), Gabriel Berger (Universidad de San Andrés, Argentina), Francesco Perrini (Bocconi University, Italy) and other leading faculty.
Following last year’s initiative oikos recognizes the commitment of its jury members with the best review award given by the case authors of the 2013 edition. In the CS track the Best Reviewer Award goes to Friedrich M. Zimmermann (Karl Franzens University Graz, Austria). The Best Reviewer Award in the SE track goes to Cheryl Kernot, (CSI, Australia).
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The Southern Plains Medical Center, located at 2222 Iowa, Chickasha, now offers the Take Charge! program. Women who qualify for the Take Charge! Program will receive no cost clinical breast exams, PAP smears, and a coupon for a mammogram. The clinic hours are Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule your appointment at the clinic, call 405-224-8111, option 1.
In order to qualify for services, a woman must meet the following guidelines:
This program is offered through a partnership between the Southern Plains Medical Center and the Take Charge! Program, Chronic Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Early screening to detect and treat breast cancer is important in the fight against breast cancer and can save lives. For more information about the Take Charge! Program, call 405-271-4072.
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The Los Angeles Police Department rushed to the home of Miley Cyrus when they received a report about a possible home invasion recently. According to TMZ though, it turns out the call was false and part of a new trend of pranking called "swatting!"
The call was received a little before 7 p.m. stating that there was a home invasion and possible shots fired. Armed police officers, as well as a helicopter, were sent to Cyrus’ home. After a few minutes, officials realized the house was empty and no crime was being committed.
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The call has been determined to be associated with this new kind of prank. A caller tricks 911 respondents into bringing police officers to someone’s home by reporting a serious crime. In this case, the caller chose a celebrity to be their next victim.
Whoever the caller is will be facing criminal charges and could even face felony charges if someone was hurt in the process.
Good thing Miley wasn’t home during this incident, she probably would have been a little confused!
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In the pantheon of video game classics, there's Final Fantasy VII and then there's everything else. It is the most cherished title in a series that enjoys reserved seating on almost every "best of" list ever made, and, since it's 1997 release, it has spawned a slew of prequels, sequels, and toys, and even an animated feature-length film that was much, much better than Pootie Tang.
In other words, you probably already know of Final Fantasy VII. But I bet you didn't know these five facts I dug up from around the Internet.
Originally, there were only three characters in the entire game
Director Yoshinori Kitase and character designer/coauthor Tetsuya Nomura were Final Fantasy veterans by the time they began working on FFVII, and from the beginning the two men set out to create memorable characters who could stand up to fan favorites from earlier titles. Cloud would be the quiet hero plagued by self-doubt and the scars of a dark, mysterious past. Beside him would be Barrett and Aeris –– and that's it. Nobody else in the entire game. No Sephiroth, no Tifa, not even any big talking cats.
Aeris had a death wish
In the hours and days after FFVII's release, the Internet was awash in searches for strategies, codes, and voodoo rituals that would bring Aeris back to life after Sephiroth impaled her like one of those little plastic swords that hold sandwiches together. Nobody found a reincarnation cheat, however, because co-creators Kitase and Nomura always intended for her to die in order to break the cliche of the noble protagonist sacrificing himself for the greater good. Both Barrett and Aeris were up for the role of sacrificial lamb but the duo told EGM that they decided to kill off the less obvious choice and the one they thought would leave behind the largest emotional hole: Aeris. Recollections of my hot tears and girlish whimpering say they chose well.
The composer makes his own beer
Nobuo Uematsu's instantly recognizable music sweeps through almost all of the Final Fantasy series, and his work on FFVII is among his most popular. Case in point: I still get teary eyed whenever I hear Aeris's theme. But did you know Uematsu brews his own beer? Alright, maybe this isn't technically FFVII related, but, c'mon, he brews his own beer! Uematsu told Destructoid that his brew is more like an ale than a traditional Japanese beer. Also, his stupid friends refuse to take a sip of it for some unfathomable reason.
Cloud's sword was referred to as the "Giant Kitchen Knife"
Cloud's big ass sword is possibly the most recognizable weapon in any video game ever made. Its creator, character designer Tetsuya Nomura, preferred to call it the strangely adorable "Giant Kitchen Knife" based on how he originally envisioned it. I would LOVE to see that infomercial, which I imagine would go something like this.
Its official name is the "Buster Sword" and later titles reveal that Cloud is actually its third wielder after SOLDIER members Angeal Hewley and Zack Fair. The Buster Sword appears in plenty of other Final Fantasy titles, including FFIX, where Zidane can inspect it and recall "I remember a guy with spiky hair who carried something like this." That he did, monkey boy, that he did.
Star Wars made a cameo
If Wedge and Biggs of the resistance group AVALANCHE look awfully familiar, it's because their names were ripped straight from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. That's right, the erstwhile Red Squadron wingmen are something of a running gag in the Final Fantasy series, even popping up as Blitzball players in FFX and, strangely enough, as a pair of machines in the FFVII prequel Crisis Core. Both resistance fighters meet a tragic end in FFVII, however, when all of Sector 7 is destroyed by Shinra. RIP, Red Two and Red Three.
Now be honest: how many of these facts did you already know?
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OLA March 30 Newsletter from BVM Foundation
Our Lady of America NewsletterOur Lady of America Newsletter
March 30, 2008
Divine Mercy Sunday
"Who is She who comes forth like the morning rising,
fair as the Moon, bright as the Sun,
terrible as an army set in battle array?"
[Song of Solomon 6:10]
As Easter draws to a close and we are showered with an abundance of grace from the Passion, Resurrection, Divine Mercy and the Feast of the Annunciation, now is the time when Heaven's love for us is manifest in extraordinary ways! Praise be the Name of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of His Mother, Mary, Our Lady of America!
Many have recently asked us where is the devotion of Our Lady of America headed? When will Her request be fulfilled and Her statue carried in Solemn Procession by the U.S. Bishops into the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception? Could this be done in conjunction with the visit of Pope Benedict XVI in April?
Recently we have learned that it has been determined that His Excellency The Most Reverend Leonard P Blair, Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo-in-America has the jurisdiction to answer many of these questions in a definitive way rather then the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Diocese of Toledo is where Sr. Mary Ephrem (Mildred Neuzil) received some of her messages, lived much of her life, died and is buried.
It is obvious to many that a great time for Our Lady of America to be enthroned would be around April 15, 2008 the eve of Pope Benedict’s visit to the National Shrine. Will it happen? At least one Bishop believes this is practical because the U.S. Bishops will be coming to Washington D.C. at that time for the Papal visit.
We believe that the National Shrine has sufficient space on the level of National Shrine Crypt Church (in the area of Memorial Hall) to place the statue of Our Lady of America for at least a long-term initial site.
For this to be accomplished, it will take an interior grace for the Bishops to realize that in responding to Our Lady of America they will embrace a more excellent plan and vision for the National Shrine. This image is not simply one in a long series for placement in a side location. She has indicated the central theme and future mission of the entire edifice; to become a place of great pilgrimage, conversion and healing.
We are in a time of great grace! Redouble your efforts to move Heaven with your prayers! The prayers of the faithful for intercession through the Holy Spirit and the Blessed Virgin Mary are especially effacious right now. Pray for Bishop Blair and all the Bishops. Have Masses said for them. Send up your Rosaries on their behalf. Ask that the devil be chained so as to not interfere with this work. Pray to St. Michael for their protection.
There is one other Bishop that also needs your prayers is a special way. It is the Bishop of Rome, His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. His visit to the United States and the United Nations has the potential to change the course of human events. Pray for his protection and that the Holy Spirit will open the hearts of the world leaders who hear his address. A great way to do that is to join in the Peter Prayer Program for Pope Benedict. This program consists of a number of novenas and a commitment to be in Adoration before Our Lord, begging for intercession and protection for His Vicar, while the Pope is addressing the United Nations.
We have so much to do in asking Heaven for the graces of Our Lady of America to be completely fulfilled and accepted. The state of the world is quite sad and in many ways very unstable. Our Lady of America is Heaven's gift to us and the world, giving hope that people will turn back towards God, embrace purity and accept the Divine Will.
I pray, with you, that we will have the humility, purity and desire to accept Her.
-Al Langsenkamp
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Within minutes, we received many guesses, and it was Kim Connolly who correctly identified the mystery guest: Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We had the pleasure and honor of interviewing him while he was on retreat at the The Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We kept it quiet until now to respect his privacy until his departure.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu holds his gift of dried mango while speaking with Krista Tippett. (photo: Trent Gilliss)
As we prepared for this interview, I asked his assistant if the Archbishop had any preferences we should be aware of when he does interviews. She kindly indicated that he’s very flexible and added, “Should you wish to spoil him a bit, he is mad about dried mango.”
So, when Krista sat down across from him to start the interview, the Archbishop spied the bowl of dried mango (unsulphurized!) next to her and commented on it, which you can hear in the audio clip above.
That humorous exchange began a sincere, reflective, and playful conversation between Krista and Desmond Tutu that we look forward to producing and sharing for the podcast and radio at the end of April — along with video of the complete, unedited interview.
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Letter from a Scottish Soldier to George Ellis
The following. Ellis says that despite the British army's overpowering force, they risked their lives in order to achieve peace by not retailiating but by exercising restraint, even while being attacked. It's this type of sacrifice, Ellis points out, that can be applied to the situation in Iraq.
In 1967 I was a young officer in a Scottish battalion engaged in peacekeeping duties in Aden town in what is now Yemen. The situation was similar to Iraq, with people being killed every day. As always, those who suffered the most were the innocent local people. Not only were we tough, but we had the power to pretty well destroy the whole town had we wished.. Many people may sneer that we were merely obeying orders, but this was not the case. Our commanding officer was more highly regarded by his soldiers than the general, one must almost say loved. So gradually the heart of the peacemaker began to grow in the man and determination to succeed whatever the cost. Probably most of the soldiers, like myself, only realized years afterwards what had been achieved. | http://www.onbeing.org/program/science-and-hope/feature/letter-scottish-soldier-george-ellis/1160 | 2013-05-18T10:13:02 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Ali Abdulemamis a blogger who has been imprisoned in Bahrain since September 4th. A hearing in the joint trial of Abdulemam and 24 other dissident bloggers on terrorism charges is scheduled for December 23rd. They will be defended by court-appointed lawyers, because their own lawyers resigned en masse on December 9th in protest of the court’s refusal to suspend the trial while their torture allegations are investigated.
Many governments persecute and jail dissident bloggers, the governments of Iran, China, Cuba, Vietnam, Venezuela, Belarus, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Syria, and Egypt terrorize dissident bloggers. Blogging in Greece is considered on of the worlds most dangerous jobs. Beurocrats accuse dissident bloggers of treason, confiscate their computers, and lock them is jail. These prisoners of of the state follow the long tradition of Socrates, who was killed by the Athenians for not conforming to the government model of a good, subservient citizen.
Cybercops break into the homes of bloggers, robbing their computers, software, files, documents, personal data, personal codes, and personal secrets. They lock the bloggers in jail, they humiliate them with handcuffs, fingerprints, photos, and lies, leak false information to the media, and initiate sham court proceedings for treason under perjury conditions. There are no toilet facilities in their jail cells. At night, they have to urinate in small bottles. There is neither toilet paper nor soap. They lose their jobs, and their lives are stolen forever.
Bahrain dissident bloggers’ call for a suspension to their sham of a trial was based on article 186 of Bahrain’s criminal code, which states that when defendants claim they have been tortured, the trial must be suspended while the allegations are investigated.
Jenan Al Oraibi, the wife of Ali Abdulemamis, says her husband is a writer, journalist and blogger: Ali does not belong to any political party. He just writes his opinion. Ali has a free pen. That is exactly his crime. He has a free pen. His last blog entry before his arrest was to call for support for those who had already been arrested. The last thing he wrote was for those prisoners, defending them, and now he is one of them. They are all good people who have good jobs in this society. They are all innocent.
As regards the torture of the defendants by cybercops, the cybercops warned them that “if you speak of any mistreatment, any torture, we will torture you even more.” She adds:. | http://www.oneangryman.com/ken/2010/12/blogger-ali-abdulemamis-tortured-in-bahrain-prison/ | 2013-05-18T10:40:54 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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Adding Permissions Using SELinuxby Bill McCarty
At this point in the development of SELinux, it's common for policies to contain small bugs that cause operations to fail when applications or programs are used in unusual ways unanticipated by policy developers. As an SELinux administrator, one of the most frequent SELinux policy customizations you're likely to perform is adding permissions to coax the security engine into accepting an operation. Let's consider an actual situation based on Fedora Core 2's SELinux implementation and see how it's resolved. The procedure we'll follow isn't the only procedure or best procedure. Creating new policies typically entails a generous dollop of troubleshooting, which tends to be relatively unstructured. So rather than see our procedure as the universal norm, you should see it as merely an illustrative example.
Though unfamiliar to many, the Nmap program is a popular tool among those concerned with security that provides many useful functions. For instance, using Nmap, you can determine the ports on which a network host is listening and what service is running on each open port.
Suppose you install and run Nmap and obtain the following error message:
#
nmap -sT 127.0.0.1Starting nmap 3.50 ( ) at 2004-06-01 17:23 UTC Unable to find nmap-services! Resorting to /etc/services
It seems that Nmap is unable to read the nmap-services file. Checking the system log, you find that SELinux recently logged eight denial messages:=localtime dev=dm-0 ino=32810 scontext=root:sysadm_r:traceroute_t tcontext=system_u:object_r:locale_t tclass=file avc: denied { search } for pid=8682 exe=/usr/bin/nmap name=root dev=dm-0 ino=262145 scontext=root:sysadm_r:traceroute_t tcontext=root:object_r: staff_home_dir_t tclass=dir avc: denied { read } for pid=8682 exe=/usr/bin/nmap name=nmap-services dev=dm-4 ino=231156 scontext=root:sysadm_r:traceroute_t tcontext=system_u:object_r:usr_t tclass=file avc: denied { search } for pid=8682 exe=/usr/bin/nmap name=policy dev=dm-0 ino=49161 scontext=root:sysadm_r:traceroute_t tcontext=system_u:object_r: policy_src_t tclass=dir
Notice that Nmap runs in the domain
traceroute_t; we'll use that
information later. For now, focus on the seventh message, which is
next to last. This message shows that the security engine denied read
access to the nmap-services file. However, the
message gives only the base filename, not the full path. You can find
the location of the file by using the locate
command:
#
locate nmap-services/usr/share/nmap/nmap-services
Next, double check the security context of the file:
#
ls -Z /usr/share/nmap-rw-r--r-- root root system_u:object_r:usr_t nmap-os-fingerprints -rw-r--r-- root root system_u:object_r:usr_t nmap-protocols -rw-r--r--+ root root system_u:object_r:usr_t nmap-rpc -rw-r--r-- root root system_u:object_r:usr_t nmap-service-probes -rw-r--r-- root root system_u:object_r:usr_t nmap-services
The security context,
system_u:object_r:usr_t,
agrees with that shown in the log message. Apparently, the
traceroute_t domain does not have permission to
read files in the security context
system_u:object_r:usr_t, including the
nmap-services file.
Now that we understand the problem, let's fix it. We
could give the
traceroute_t domain read access to
the
system_u:object_r:usr_t security context by
adding the following declaration to the SELinux policy:
allow traceroute_t usr_t:file { read };
However, adding this declaration would enable access to files other than nmap-services and might compromise system security. We need a more focused fix.
Let's examine the FC file for the
traceroute_t
domain, file_contexts/program/traceroute.fc:
#
traceroute/bin/traceroute.* -- system_u:object_r:traceroute_exec_t /usr/(s)?bin/traceroute.* -- system_u:object_r:traceroute_exec_t /usr/bin/lft -- system_u:object_r:traceroute_exec_t /usr/bin/nmap -- system_u:object_r:traceroute_exec_t
Notice that the only security context referenced in the FC file is
system_u:object_r:traceroute_exec_t. This context
is used to label the Nmap executable and other executable files. So,
it doesn't seem to be an appropriate security
context for the nmap-services file. However, it
does seem appropriate to label the file with a security context based
on the domain type
traceroute_t.
Let's add the following line to the FC file:
/usr/share/nmap.* system_u:object_r:traceroute_t
This line should cause the /usr/share/nmap
directory and the files it contains to be labeled with the security
context
system_u:object_r:traceroute_t. To
relabel the directory, issue the
commands:
#
make load#
setfiles file_contexts/file_contexts /usr/share/nmap
Next, double check the result of the relabeling, which turned out okay:
#
ls -Z /usr/share/nmap-rw-r--r-- root root system_u:object_r:traceroute_t nmap-os-fingerprints -rw-r--r-- root root system_u:object_r:traceroute_t nmap-protocols -rw-r--r--+ root root system_u:object_r:traceroute_t nmap-rpc -rw-r--r-- root root system_u:object_r:traceroute_t nmap-service-probes -rw-r--r-- root root system_u:object_r:traceroute_t nmap-services
Now, retry the command:
#
nmap -sT 127.0.0.1Starting nmap 3.50 ( ) at 2004-06-01 17:46 UTC Unable to find nmap-services! Resorting to /etc/services
Again, the command fails. Checking the log, we find a relevant AVC message:
avc: denied { search } for pid=8753 exe=/usr/bin/nmap name=nmap dev=dm-4 ino=100533 scontext=root:sysadm_r:traceroute_t tcontext=system_u: object_r:traceroute_t tclass=dir
We've made progress, but we haven't
yet resolved the problem. Now, we've run afoul of
the
traceroute_t domain, lacking permission to
search the /usr/share/nmap directory. Often
it's convenient to avoid this sort of step-by-step
discovery of successive problems by running the system in permissive
mode. But since the system is attached to the Internet, we prefer to
continue running in enforcing mode. We could temporarily take the
system offline, but that could be inconvenient for some users. So we
choose to continue as we've begun.
Let's authorize the
traceroute_t
domain to search
traceroute_t directories. To do
so, add the following line to the
domains/program/traceroute.te file:
allow traceroute_t traceroute_t:dir { search };
After adding the line, load the revised policy and retry Nmap, which again fails:
#
make load#
nmap -sT 127.0.0.1Starting nmap 3.50 ( ) at 2004-06-01 17:46 UTC Unable to find nmap-services! Resorting to /etc/services
This time, the log shows that Nmap was again prohibited from reading the nmap-services file but that the file is correctly labeled with the new security context:
avc: denied { read } for pid=8822 exe=/usr/bin/nmap name=nmap-services dev=dm-4 ino=231156 scontext=root:sysadm_r:traceroute_t tcontext=system_u:object_r: traceroute_t tclass=file
Apparently, the
traceroute_t domain
isn't authorized to read
traceroute_t files. So we must add another line to
traceroute.te, one authorizing the
traceroute_t domain to read its own files:
allow traceroute_t traceroute_t:file { read };
Again, load the new policy and retry Nmap. This time, Nmap works as it should:
#
nmap -sT 127.0.0.1Starting nmap 3.50 ( ) at 2004-06-01 18:02 UTC Interesting ports on bill-a31 (127.0.0.1): (The 1658 ports scanned but not shown below are in state: closed) PORT STATE SERVICE 22/tcp open ssh Nmap run completed -- 1 IP address (1 host up) scanned in 0.467 seconds
This case study is typical of what you may encounter when running programs with SELinux policies that are less than complete and error free..
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Again, those terribly dull evenings in some un known town! Do you know anything more wretched than the approach of. dusk on such an occasion? One goes about as if almost in a dream, looking at faces that one never has seen before and never will see again; listening to people talking about matters which are quite indifferent to you in a language that perhaps you do not understand. You have a terrible feeling, almost as if you were lost, and you continue to walk on so as not to be obliged to return to the hotel, where you would feel more lost still because you are at home, in a home which belongs to anyone who can pay for it; and at last you sink into a chair of some well-lighted cafe, whose gilding and lights oppress you a thousand times more than the shadows in the streets. Then you feel so abominably lonely sitting in front of the glass of flat bock beer that a kind of madness seizes you, the longing to go somewhere or other, no matter where, as long as you need not remain in front of that marble table amid those dazzling lights.
And then, suddenly, you are aware that you are really alone in the world, always and everywhere, and that in places which we know, the familiar jostlings give us the illusion only of human fraternity. At such moments of self-abandonment and sombre isolation in distant cities one thinks broadly, clearly and profoundly. Then one suddenly sees the whole of life outside the vision of eternal hope, apart from the deceptions of our innate habits, and of our expectations of happiness, which we indulge in dreams never to be realized.
It is only by going a long distance from home that we can fully understand how short-lived and empty everything near at hand is; by searching for the unknown, we perceive how commonplace and evanescent everything is; only by wandering over the face of the earth can we understand how small the world is, and how very much alike it is everywhere.
How well I know, and how I hate and almost fear, those haphazard walks through unknown streets; and this was the reason why, as nothing would induce me to undertake a tour in Italy by myself, I made up my mind to accompany my friend Paul Pavilly.
You know Paul, and how he idealizes women. To him the earth is habitable only because they are there; the sun gives light and is warm because it shines upon them; the air is soft and balmy because it blows upon their skin and ruffles the soft hair on their temples; and the moon is charming because it makes them dream and imparts a languorous charm to love. Every act and action of Paul's has woman for its motive; all his thoughts, all his efforts and hopes are centered in them.
When I mentioned Italy to Paul he at first absolutely refused to leave Paris. I, however, began to tell him of the adventures I had on my travels. I assured him that all Italian women are charming, and I made him hope for the most refined pleasures at Naples, thanks to certain letters of introduction which I had; and so at last he allowed himself to be persuaded.
II
We took the express one Thursday evening, Paul and I. Hardly anyone goes south at that time of the year, so that we had the carriages to ourselves, and both of us were in a bad temper on leaving Paris, sorry for having yielded to the temptation of this journey, and regretting Marly, the Seine, and our lazy boating excursions, and all those pleasures in and near Paris which are so dear to every true Parisian.
As soon as the train started Paul stuck himself in his corner, and said, "It is most idiotic to go all that distance," and as it was too late for him to change his mind then, I said, "Well, you should not have come."
He made no answer, and I felt very much inclined to laugh when I saw how furious he looked. He is certainly always rather like a squirrel, but then every one of us has retained the type of some animal or other as the mark of his primitive origin. How many people have jaws like a bulldog, or heads like goats, rabbits, foxes, horses, or oxen. Paul is a squirrel turned into a man. He has its bright, quick eyes, its hair, its pointed nose, its small, fine, supple, active body, and a certain mysterious resemblance in his general bearing; in fact, a similarity of movement, of gesture, and of bearing which might almost be taken for a recollection.
At last we both went to sleep with that uncomfortable slumber of the railway carriage, which is interrupted by horrible cramps in the arms and neck, and by the sudden stoppages of the train.
We woke up as we were passing along the Rhone. Soon the continued noise of crickets came in through the windows, that cry which seems to be the voice of the warm earth, the song of Provence; and seemed to instill into our looks, our breasts, and our souls the light and happy feeling of the south, that odor of the parched earth, of the stony and light soil of the olive with its gray-green foliage.
When the train stopped again a railway guard ran along the train calling out "Valence" in a sonorous voice, with an accent that again gave us a taste of that Provence which the shrill note of the crickets had already imparted to us.
Nothing fresh happened till we got to Marseilles, where we alighted for breakfast, but when we returned to our carriage we found a woman installed there.
Paul, with a delighted glance at me, gave his short mustache a mechanical twirl, and passed his fingers through his, hair, which. had become slightly out of order with the night's journey. Then he sat down opposite the newcomer.
Whenever I happen to see a striking new face, either in travelling or in society, I always have the strongest inclination to find out what character, mind, and intellectual capacities are hidden beneath those features.
She was a young and pretty woman, certainly a native of the south of France, with splendid eyes, beautiful wavy black hair, which was so thick and long that it seemed almost too heavy for her head. She was dressed with a certain southern bad taste which made her look a little vulgar. Her regular features had none of the grace and finish of the refined races, of that slight delicacy which members of the aristocracy inherit from their birth, and which is the hereditary mark of thinner blood.
Her bracelets were too big to be of gold; she wore earrings with large white stones that were certainly not diamonds, and she belonged unmistakably to the People. One surmised that she would talk too loud, and shout on every occasion with exaggerated gestures.
When the train started she remained motionless in her place, in the attitude of a woman who was indignant, without even looking at us.
Paul began to talk to me, evidently with an eye to effect, trying to attract her attention, as shopkeepers expose their choice wares to catch the notice of passersby.
She, however, did not appear to be paying the least attention.
"Toulon! Ten minutes to wait! Refreshment room!" the porters shouted.
Paul motioned to me to get out, and as soon as we had done so, he said:
"I wonder who on earth she can be?"
I began to laugh. "I am sure I don't know, and I don't in the least care."
He was quite excited.
"She is an uncommonly fresh and pretty girl. What eyes she has, and how cross she looks. She must have been dreadfully worried, for she takes no notice of anything."
"You will have all your trouble for nothing," I growled.
He began to lose his temper.
"I am not taking any trouble, my dear fellow. I think her an extremely pretty woman, that is all. If one could only speak to her! But I don't know how to begin. Cannot you give me an idea? Can't you guess who she is?"
"Upon my word, I cannot. However, I should rather think she is some strolling actress who is going to rejoin her company after a love adventure."
He seemed quite upset, as if I had said something insulting.
"What makes you think that? On the contrary, I think she looks most respectable."
"Just look at her bracelets," I said, "her earrings and her whole dress. I should not be the least surprised if she were a dancer or a circus rider, but most likely a dancer. Her whole style smacks very much of the theatre."
He evidently did not like the idea.
"She is much too young, I am sure; why, she is hardly twenty."
"Well," I replied, "there are many things which one can do before one is twenty; dancing and elocution are among them."
"Take your seats for Nice, Vintimiglia," the guards and porters called.
We got in; our fellow passenger was eating an orange, and certainly she did not do it elegantly. She had spread her pocket-handkerchief on her knees, and the way in which she tore off the peel and opened her mouth to put in the pieces, and then spat the pips out of the window, showed that her training had been decidedly vulgar.
She seemed, also, more put out than ever, and swallowed the fruit with an exceedingly comic air of rage.
Paul devoured her with his eyes, and tried to attract her attention and excite her curiosity; but in spite of his talk, and of the manner in which he brought in well-known names, she did not pay the least attention to him.
After passing Frejus and St. Raphael, the train passed through a veritable garden, a paradise of roses, and groves of oranges and lemons covered with fruits and flowers at the same time. That delightful coast from Marseilles to Genoa is a kingdom of perfumes in a home of flowers.
June is the time to see it in all its beauty, when in every narrow valley and on every slope, the most exquisite flowers are growing luxuriantly. And the roses! fields, hedges, groves of roses. They climb up the walls, blossom on the roofs, hang from the trees, peep out from among the bushes; they are white, red, yellow, large and small, single, with a simple self-colored dress, or full and heavy in brilliant toilettes.
Their breath makes the air heavy and relaxing, and the still more penetrating odor of the orange blossoms sweetens the atmosphere till it might almost be called the refinement of odor.
The shore, with its brown rocks, was bathed by the motionless Mediterranean. The hot summer sun stretched like a fiery cloth over the mountains, over the long expanses of sand, and over the motionless, apparently solid blue sea. The train went on through the tunnels, along the slopes, above the water, on straight, wall-like viaducts, and a soft, vague, saltish smell, a smell of drying seaweed, mingled at times with the strong, heavy perfume of the flowers.
But Paul neither saw, looked at, nor smelled anything, for our fellow traveller engrossed all his attention.
When we reached Cannes, as he wished to speak to me he signed to me to get out, and as soon as I did so, he took me by the arm.
"Do you know, she is really charming. Just look at her eyes; and I never saw anything like her hair."
"Don't excite yourself," I replied, "or else address her, if you have any intentions that way. She does not look unapproachable; I fancy, although she appear to be a little bit grumpy."
"Why don't you speak to her?" he said.
"I don't know what to say, for I am always terribly stupid at first; I can never make advances to a woman in the street. I follow them, go round and round them, and quite close to them, but never know what to say at first. I only once tried to enter into conversation with a woman in that way. As I clearly saw that she was waiting for me to make overtures, and as I felt bound to say something, I stammered out, 'I hope you are quite well, madame?' She laughed in my face, and I made my escape."
I promised Paul to do all I could to bring about a conversation, and when we had taken our places again, I politely asked our neighbor:
"Have you any objection to the smell of tobacco, madame?"
She merely replied, "Non capisco."
So she was an Italian! I felt an absurd inclination to laugh. As Paul did not understand a word of that language, I was obliged to act as his interpreter, so I said in Italian:
"I asked you, madame, whether you had any objection to tobacco smoke?"
With an angry look she replied, "Che mi fa!"
She had neither turned her head nor looked at me, and I really did not know whether to take this "What do I care" for an authorization, a refusal, a real sign of indifference, or for a mere "Let me alone."
"Madame," I replied, "if you mind the smell of tobacco in the least--"
She again said, "Mica," in a tone which seemed to mean, "I wish to goodness you would leave me alone!" It was, however, a kind of permission, so I said to Paul:
"You may smoke."
He looked at me in that curious sort of way that people have when they try to understand others who are talking in a strange language before them, and asked me:
"What did you say to her?"
"I asked whether we might smoke, and she said we might do whatever we liked."
Whereupon I lighted my cigar.
"Did she say anything more?"
"If you had counted her words you would have noticed that she used exactly six, two of which gave me to understand that she knew no French, so four remained, and much can be said in four words."
Paul seemed quite unhappy, disappointed, and at sea, so to speak.
But suddenly the Italian asked me, in that tone of discontent which seemed habitual to her, "Do you know at what time we shall get to Genoa?"
"At eleven o'clock," I replied. Then after a moment I went on:
"My friend and I are also going to Genoa, and if we can be of any service to you, we shall be very happy, as you are quite alone." But she interrupted with such a "Mica!" that I did not venture on another word.
"What did she say?" Paul asked.
"She said she thought you were charming."
But he was in no humor for joking, and begged me dryly not to make fun of him; so I translated her question and my polite offer, which had been so rudely rejected.
Then he really became as restless as a caged squirrel.
"If we only knew," he said, "what hotel she was going to, we would go to the same. Try to find out so as to have another opportunity to make her talk."
It was not particularly easy, and I did not know what pretext to invent, desirous as I was to make the acquaintance of this unapproachable person.
We passed Nice, Monaco, Mentone, and the train stopped at the frontier for the examination of luggage.
Although I hate those ill-bred people who breakfast and dine in railway- carriages, I went and bought a quantity of good things to make one last attack on her by their means. I felt sure that this girl must, ordinarily, be by no means inaccessible. Something had put her out and made her irritable, but very little would suffice, a mere word or some agreeable offer, to decide her and vanquish her.
We started again, and we three were still alone. I spread my eatables on the seat. I cut up the fowl, put the slices of ham neatly on a piece of paper, and then carefully laid out our dessert, strawberries, plums, cherries and cakes, close to the girl.
When she saw that we were about to eat she took a piece of chocolate and two little crisp cakes out of her pocket and began to munch them.
"Ask her to have some of ours," Paul said in a whisper.
"That is exactly what I wish to do, but it is rather a difficult matter."
As she, however, glanced from time to time at our provisions, I felt sure that she would still be hungry when she had finished what she had with her; so, as soon as her frugal meal was over, I said to her:
"It would be very kind of you if you would take some of this fruit."
Again she said "Mica!" but less crossly than before.
"Well, then," I said, "may I offer you a little wine? I see you have not drunk anything. It is Italian wine, and as we are now in your own country, we should be very pleased to see such a pretty Italian mouth accept the offer of its French neighbors."
She shook her head slightly, evidently wishing to refuse, but very desirous of accepting, and her mica this time was almost polite. I took the flask, which was covered with straw in the Italian fashion, and filling the glass, I offered it to her.
"Please drink it," I said, "to bid us welcome to your country."
She took the glass with her usual look, and emptied it at a draught, like a woman consumed with thirst, and then gave it back to me without even saying "Thank you."
I then offered her the cherries. "Please take some," I said; "we shall be so glad if you will."
Out of her corner she looked at all the fruit spread out beside her, and said so rapidly that I could scarcely follow her: "A me non piacciono ne le ciriegie ne le susine; amo soltano le fragole."
"What does she say?" Paul asked.
"That she does riot care for cherries or plums, but only for strawberries."
I put a newspaper full of wild strawberries on her lap, and she ate them quickly, tossing them into her mouth from some distance in a coquettish and charming manner.
When she had finished the little red heap, which soon disappeared under the rapid action of her hands, I asked her:
"What may I offer you now?"
"I will take a little chicken," she replied.
She certainly devoured half of it, tearing it to pieces with the rapid movements of her jaws like some carnivorous animal. Then she made up her mind to have some cherries, which she "did not like," and then some plums, then some little cakes. Then she said, "I have had enough," and sat back in her corner.
I was much amused, and tried to make her eat more, insisting, in fact, till she suddenly flew into a rage, and flung such a furious mica at me, that I would no longer run the risk of spoiling her digestion.
I turned to my friend. "My poor Paul," I said, "I am afraid we have had our trouble for nothing."
The night came on, one of those hot summer nights which extend their warm shade over the burning and exhausted earth. Here and there, in the distance, by the sea, on capes and promontories, bright stars, which I was, at times, almost inclined to confound with lighthouses, began to shine on the dark horizon:
The scent of the orange trees became more penetrating, and we breathed with delight, distending our lungs to inhale it more deeply. The balmy air was soft, delicious, almost divine.
Suddenly I noticed something like a shower of stars under the dense shade of the trees along the line, where it was quite dark. It might have been taken for drops of light, leaping, flying, playing and running among the leaves, or for small stars fallen from the skies in order to have an excursion on the earth; but they were only fireflies dancing a strange fiery ballet in the perfumed air.
One of them happened to come into our carriage, and shed its intermittent light, which seemed to be extinguished one moment and to be burning the next. I covered the carriage-lamp with its blue shade and watched the strange fly careering about in its fiery flight. Suddenly it settled on the dark hair of our neighbor, who was half dozing after dinner. Paul seemed delighted, with his eyes fixed on the bright, sparkling spot, which looked like a living jewel on the forehead of the sleeping woman.
The Italian woke up about eleven o'clock, with the bright insect still in her hair. When I saw her move, I said: "We are just getting to Genoa, madame," and she murmured, without answering me, as if possessed by some obstinate and embarrassing thought:
"What am I going to do, I wonder?"
And then she suddenly asked:
"Would you like me to come with you?"
I was so taken aback that I really did not understand her.
"With us? How do you mean?"
She repeated, looking more and more furious:
"Would you like me to be your guide now, as soon as we get out of the train?"
"I am quite willing; but where do you want to go.
She shrugged her shoulders with an air of supreme indifference.
"Wherever you like; what does it matter to me?" She repeated her "Che mi fa" twice.
"But we are going to the hotel."
"Very well, let us all go to the hotel," she said, in a contemptuous voice.
I turned to Paul, and said:
"She wishes to know whether we should like her to come with us."
My friend's utter surprise restored my self-possession. He stammered:
"With us? Where to? What for? How?"
"I don't know, but she made this strange proposal to me in a most irritated voice. I told her that we were going to the hotel, and she said: 'Very well, let us all go there!' I suppose she is without a penny. She certainly has a very strange way of making acquaintances."
Paul, who 'was very much excited, exclaimed:
"I am quite agreeable. Tell her that we will go wherever she likes." Then, after a moment's hesitation, he said uneasily:
"We must know, however, with whom she wishes to go--with you or with me?"
I turned to the Italian, who did not even seem to be listening to us, and said:
"We shall be very happy to have you with us, but my friend wishes to know whether you will take my arm or his?"
She opened her black eyes wide with vague surprise, and said, "Che ni fa?"
I was obliged to explain myself. "In Italy, I believe, when a man looks after a woman, fulfils all her wishes, and satisfies all her caprices, he is called a patito. Which of us two will you take for your patito?"
Without the slightest hesitation she replied:
"You!"
I turned to Paul. "You see, my friend, she chooses me; you have no chance."
"All the better for you," he replied in a rage. Then, after thinking for a few moments, he went on:
"Do you really care about taking this creature with you? She will spoil our journey. What are we to do with this woman, who looks like I don't know what? They will not take us in at any decent hotel."
I, however, just began to find the Italian much nicer than I had thought her at first, and I was now very desirous to take her with us. The idea delighted me.
I replied, "My dear fellow, we have accepted, and it is too late to recede. You were the first to advise me to say 'Yes.'"
"It is very stupid," he growled, "but do as you please."
The train whistled, slackened speed, and we ran into the station.
I got out of the carriage, and offered my new companion my hand. She jumped out lightly, and I gave her my arm, which she took with an air of seeming repugnance. As soon as we had claimed our luggage we set off into the town, Paul walking in utter silence.
"To what hotel shall we go?" I asked him. "It may be difficult to get into the City of Paris with a woman, especially with this Italian."
Paul interrupted me. "Yes, with an Italian who looks more like a dancer than a duchess. However, that is no business of mine. Do just as you please."
I was in a state of perplexity. I had written to the City of Paris to retain our rooms, and now I did not know what to do.
Two commissionaires followed us with our luggage. I continued: "You might as well go on first, and say that we are coming; and give the landlord to understand that I have a--a friend with me and that we should like rooms quite by themselves for us three, so as not to be brought in contact with other travellers. He will understand, and we will decide according to his answer."
But Paul growled, "Thank you, such commissions and such parts do not suit me, by any means. I did not come here to select your apartments or to minister to your pleasures."
But I was urgent: "Look here, don't be angry. It is surely far better to go to a good hotel than to a bad one, and it is not difficult to ask the landlord for three separate bedrooms and a dining-room."
I put a stress on three, and that decided him.
He went on first, and I saw him go into a large hotel while I remained on the other side of the street, with my fair Italian, who did not say a word, and followed the porters with the luggage.
Paul came back at last, looking as dissatisfied as my companion.
"That is settled," he said, "and they will take us in; but here are only two bedrooms. You must settle it as you can."
I followed him, rather ashamed of going in with such a strange companion.
There were two bedrooms separated by a small sitting-room. I ordered a cold supper, and then I turned to the Italian with a perplexed look.
"We have only been able to get two rooms, so you must choose which you like."
She replied with her eternal "Che mi fa!" I thereupon took up her little black wooden trunk, such as servants use, and took it into the room on the right, which I had chosen for her. A bit of paper was fastened to the box, on which was written, Mademoiselle Francesca Rondoli, Genoa.
"Your name is Francesca?" I asked, and she nodded her head, without replying.
"We shall have supper directly," I continued. "Meanwhile, I dare say you would like to arrange your toilette a little?"
She answered with a 'mica', a word which she employed just as frequently as 'Che me fa', but I went on: "It is always pleasant after a journey."
Then I suddenly remembered that she had not, perhaps, the necessary requisites, for she appeared to me in a very singular position, as if she had just escaped from some disagreeable adventure, and I brought her my dressing-case.
I put out all the little instruments for cleanliness and comfort which it contained: a nail-brush, a new toothbrush--I always carry a selection of them about with me--my nail-scissors, a nail-file, and sponges. I uncorked a bottle of eau de cologne, one of lavender-water, and a little bottle of new-mown hay, so that she might have a choice. Then I opened my powder-box, and put out the powder-puff, placed my fine towels over the water-jug, and a piece of new soap near the basin.
She watched my movements with a look of annoyance in her wide-open eyes, without appearing either astonished or pleased at my forethought.
"Here is all that you require," I then said; "I will tell you when supper is ready."
When I returned to the sitting-room I found that Paul had shut himself in the other room, so I sat down to wait.
A waiter went to and fro, bringing plates and glasses. He laid the table slowly, then put a cold chicken on it, and told me that all was ready.
I knocked gently at Mademoiselle Rondoli's door. "Come in," she said, and when I did so I was struck by a strong, heavy smell of perfumes, as if I were in a hairdresser's shop.
The Italian was sitting on her trunk in an attitude either of thoughtful discontent or absent-mindedness. The towel was still folded over the waterjug that was full of water, and the soap, untouched and dry, was lying beside the empty basin; but one would have thought that the young woman had used half the contents of the bottles of perfume. The eau de cologne, however, had been spared, as only about a third of it had gone; but to make up for that she had used a surprising amount of lavender- water and new-mown hay. A cloud of violet powder, a vague white mist, seemed still to be floating in the air, from the effects of her over- powdering her face and neck. It seemed to cover her eyelashes, eyebrows, and the hair on her temples like snow, while her cheeks were plastered with it, and layers of it covered her nostrils, the corners of her eyes, and her chin.
When she got up she exhaled such a strong odor of perfume that it almost made me feel faint.
When we sat down to supper, I found that Paul was in a most execrable temper, and I could get nothing out of him but blame, irritable words, and disagreeable remarks.
Mademoiselle Francesca ate like an ogre, and as soon as she had finished her meal she threw herself upon the sofa in the sitting-room. Sitting down beside her, I said gallantly, kissing her hand:
"Shall I have the bed prepared, or will you sleep on the couch?"
"It is all the same to me. 'Che mi fa'!"
Her indifference vexed me.
"Should you like to retire at once?"
"Yes; I am very sleepy."
She got up, yawned, gave her hand to Paul, who took it with a furious look, and I lighted her into the bedroom. A disquieting feeling haunted me. "Here is all you want," I said again.
The next morning she got up early, like a woman who is accustomed to work. She woke me by doing so, and I watched her through my half-closed eyelids.
She came and went without hurrying herself, as if she were astonished at having nothing to do. At length she went to the dressing-table, and in a moment emptied all my bottles of perfume. She certainly also used some water, but very little.
When she was quite dressed, she sat down on her trunk again, and clasping one knee between her hands, she seemed to be thinking.
At that moment I pretended to first notice her, and said:
"Good-morning, Francesca."
Without seeming in at all a better temper than the previous night, she murmured, "Good-morning!"
When I asked her whether she had slept well, she nodded her head, and jumping out of bed, I went and kissed her.
She turned her face toward me like a child who is being kissed against its will; but I took her tenderly in my arms, and gently pressed my lips on her eyelids, which she closed with evident distaste under my kisses on her fresh cheek and full lips, which she turned away.
"You don't seem to like being kissed," I said to her.
"Mica!" was her only answer.
I sat down on the trunk by her side, and passing my arm through hers, I said: "Mica! mica! mica! in reply to everything. I shall call you Mademoiselle Mica, I think."
For the first time I fancied that I saw the shadow of a smile on her lips, but it passed by so quickly that I may have been mistaken.
"But if you never say anything but Mica, I shall not know what to do to please you. Let me see; what shall we do to-day?"
She hesitated a moment, as if some fancy had flitted through her head, and then she said carelessly: "It is all the same to me; whatever you like."
"Very well, Mademoiselle Mica, we will have a carriage and go for a drive."
"As you please," she said.
Paul was waiting for us in the dining-room, looking as bored as third parties usually do in love affairs. I assumed a delighted air, and shook hands with him with triumphant energy.
"What are you thinking of doing?" he asked.
"First of all, we will go and see a little of the town, and then we might get a carriage and take a drive in the neighborhood."
We breakfasted almost in silence, and then set out. I dragged Francesca from palace to palace, and she either looked at nothing or merely glanced carelessly at the various masterpieces. Paul followed us, growling all sorts of disagreeable things. Then we all three took a drive in silence into the country and returned to dinner.
The next day it was the same thing and the next day again; and on the third Paul said to me: "Look here, I am going to leave you; I am not going to stop here for three weeks watching you make love to this creature."
I was perplexed and annoyed, for to my great surprise I had become singularly attached to Francesca. A man is but weak and foolish, carried away by the merest trifle, and a coward every time that his senses are excited or mastered. I clung to this unknown girl, silent and dissatisfied as she always was. I liked her somewhat ill-tempered face, the dissatisfied droop of her mouth, the weariness of her look; I liked her fatigued movements, the contemptuous way in which she let me kiss her, the very indifference of her caresses. A secret bond, that mysterious bond of physical love, which does not satisfy, bound me to her. I told Paul so, quite frankly. He treated me as if I were a fool, and then said:
"Very well, take her with you."
But she obstinately refused to leave Genoa, without giving any reason. I besought, I reasoned, I promised, but all was of no avail, and so I stayed on.
Paul declared that he would go by himself, and went so far as to pack up his portmanteau; but he remained all the same.
Thus a fortnight passed. Francesca was always silent and irritable, lived beside me rather than with me, responded to all my requirements and all my propositions with her perpetual Che mi fa, or with her no less perpetual Mica.
My friend became more and more furious, but my only answer was, "You can go if you are tired of staying. I am not detaining you."
Then he called me names, overwhelmed me with reproaches, and exclaimed: "Where do you think I can go now? We had three weeks at our disposal, and here is a fortnight gone! I cannot continue my journey now; and, in any case, I am not going to Venice, Florence and Rome all by myself. But you will pay for it, and more dearly than you think, most likely. You are not going to bring a man all the way from Paris in order to shut him up at a hotel in Genoa with an Italian adventuress."
When I told him, very calmly, to return to Paris, he exclaimed that he intended to do so the very next day; but the next day he was still there, still in a rage and swearing.
By this time we began to be known in the streets through which we wandered from morning till night. Sometimes French people would turn round astonished at meeting their fellow-countrymen in the company of this girl with her striking costume, who looked singularly out of place, not to say compromising, beside us.
She used to walk along, leaning on my arm, without looking at anything. Why did she remain with me, with us, who seemed to do so little to amuse her? Who was she? Where did she come from? What was she doing? Had she any plan or idea? Where did she live? As an adventuress, or by chance meetings? I tried in vain to find out and to explain it. The better I knew her the more enigmatical she became. She seemed to be a girl of poor family who had been taken away, and then cast aside and lost. What did she think would become of her, or whom was she waiting for? She certainly did not appear to be trying to make a conquest of me, or to make any real profit out of me.
I tried to question her, to speak to her of her childhood and family; but she never gave me an answer. I stayed with her, my heart unfettered and my senses enchained, never wearied of holding her in my arms, that proud and quarrelsome woman, captivated by my senses, or rather carried away, overcome by a youthful, healthy, powerful charm, which emanated from her fragrant person and from the well-molded lines of her body.
Another week passed, and the term of my journey was drawing on, for I had to be back in Paris by the eleventh of July. By this time Paul had come to take his part in the adventure, though still grumbling at me, while I invented pleasures, distractions and excursions to amuse Francesca and my friend; and in order to do this I gave myself a great amount of trouble.
One day I proposed an excursion to Sta Margarita, that charming little town in the midst of gardens, hidden at the foot of a slope which stretches far into the sea up to the village of Portofino. We three walked along the excellent road which goes along the foot of the mountain. Suddenly Francesca said to me: "I shall not be able to go with you to-morrow; I must go and see some of my relatives."
That was all; I did not ask her any questions, as I was quite sure she would not answer me.
The next morning she got up very early. When she spoke to me it was in a constrained and hesitating voice:
"If I do not come back again, shall you come and fetch me?"
"Most certainly I shall," was my reply. "Where shall I go to find you?"
Then she explained: "You must go into the Street Victor-Emmanuel, down the Falcone road and the side street San-Rafael and into the furniture shop in the building at the right at the end of a court, and there you must ask for Madame Rondoli. That is the place."
And so she went away, leaving me rather astonished.
When Paul saw that I was alone, he stammered out: "Where; is Francesca?" And when I told him what had happened, he exclaimed:
"My dear fellow, let us make use of our opportunity, and bolt; as it is, our time is up. Two days, more or less, make no difference. Let us go at once; go and pack up your things. Off we go!"
But I refused. I could not, as I told him, leave the girl in that manner after such companionship for nearly three weeks. At any rate, I ought to say good-by to her, and make her accept a present; I certainly had no intention of behaving badly to her.
But he would not listen; he pressed and worried me, but I would not give way.
I remained indoors for several hours, expecting Francesca's return, but she did not come, and at last, at dinner, Paul said with a triumphant air:
"She has flown, my dear fellow; it is certainly very strange."
I must acknowledge that I was surprised and rather vexed. He laughed in my face, and made fun of me.
"It is not exactly a bad way of getting rid of you, though rather primitive. 'Just wait for me, I shall be back in a moment,' they often say. How long are you going to wait? I should not wonder if you were foolish enough to go and look for her at the address she gave you. 'Does Madame Rondoli live here, please?' 'No, monsieur.' I'll bet that you are longing to go there."
"Not in the least," I protested, "and I assure you that if she does not come back to-morrow morning I shall leave by the express at eight o'clock. I shall have waited twenty-four hours, and that is enough; my conscience will be quite clear."
I spent an uneasy and unpleasant evening, for I really had at heart a very tender feeling for her. I went to bed at twelve o'clock, and hardly slept at all. I got up at six, called Paul, packed up my things, and two hours later we set out for France together.
III
The next year, at just about the same period, I was seized as one is with a periodical fever, with a new desire to go to Italy, and I immediately made up my mind to carry it into effect. There is no doubt that every really well-educated man ought to see Florence, Venice and Rome. This travel has, also, the additional advantage of providing many subjects of conversation in society, and of giving one an opportunity for bringing forward artistic generalities which appear profound.
This time I went alone, and I arrived at Genoa at the same time as the year before, but without any adventure on the road. I went to the same hotel, and actually happened to have the same room.
I was hardly in bed when the recollection of Francesca which, since the evening before, had been floating vaguely through my mind, haunted me with strange persistency. I thought of her nearly the whole night, and by degrees the wish to see her again seized me, a confused desire at first, which gradually grew stronger and more intense. At last I made up my mind to spend the next day in Genoa to try to find her, and if I should not succeed, to take the evening train.
Early in the morning I set out on my search. I remembered the directions she had given me when she left me, perfectly--Victor-Emmanuel Street, house of the furniture-dealer, at the bottom of the yard on the right.
I found it without the least difficulty, and I knocked at the door of a somewhat dilapidated-looking dwelling. It was opened by a stout woman, who must have been very handsome, but who actually was only very dirty. Although she had too much embonpoint, she still bore the lines of majestic beauty; her untidy hair fell over her forehead and shoulders, and one fancied one could see her floating about in an enormous dressing- gown covered with spots of dirt and grease. Round her neck she wore a great gilt necklace, and on her wrists were splendid bracelets of Genoa filigree work.
In rather a hostile manner she asked me what I wanted, and I replied by requesting her to tell me whether Francesca Rondoli lived there.
"What do you want with her?" she asked.
"I had the pleasure of meeting her last year, and I should like to see her again."
The old woman looked at me suspiciously.
"Where did you meet her?" she asked.
"Why, here in Genoa itself."
"What is your name?"
I hesitated a moment, and then I told her. I had hardly done so when the Italian put out her arms as if to embrace me. "Oh! you are the Frenchman how glad I am to see you! But what grief you caused the poor child! She waited for you a month; yes, a whole month. At first she thought you would come to fetch her. She wanted to see whether you loved her. If you only knew how she cried when she saw that you were not coming! She cried till she seemed to have no tears left. Then she went to the hotel, but you had gone. She thought that most likely you were travelling in Italy, and that you would return by Genoa to fetch her, as she would not go with you. And she waited more than a month, monsieur; and she was so unhappy; so unhappy. I am her mother."
I really felt a little disconcerted, but I regained my self-possession, and asked:
"Where is she now?"
"She has gone to Paris with a painter, a delightful man, who loves her very much, and who gives her everything that she wants. Just look at what she sent me; they are very pretty, are they not?"
And she showed me, with quite southern animation, her heavy bracelets and necklace. "I have also," she continued, "earrings with stones in them, a silk dress, and some rings; but I only wear them on grand occasions. Oh! she is very happy, monsieur, very happy. She will be so pleased when I tell her you have been here. But pray come in and sit down. You will take something or other, surely?"
But I refused, as I now wished to get away by the first train; but she took me by the arm and pulled me in, saying:
"Please, come in; I must tell her that you have been in here."
I found myself in a small, rather dark room, furnished with only a table and a few chairs.
She continued: "Oh, she is very happy now, very happy. When you met her in the train she was very miserable; she had had an unfortunate love affair in Marseilles, and she was coming home, poor child. But she liked you at once, though she was still rather sad, you understand. Now she has all she wants, and she writes and tells me everything that she does. His name is Bellemin, and they say he is a great painter in your country. He fell in love with her at first sight. But you will take a glass of sirup?-it is very good. Are you quite alone, this year?"
"Yes," I said, "quite alone."
I felt an increasing inclination to laugh, as my first disappointment was dispelled by what Mother Rondoli said. I was obliged; however, to drink a glass of her sirup.
"So you are quite alone?" she continued. "How sorry I am that Francesca is not here now; she would have been company for you all the time you stayed. It is not very amusing to go about all by oneself, and she will be very sorry also."
Then, as I was getting up to go, she exclaimed:
"But would you not like Carlotta to go with you? She knows all the walks very well. She is my second daughter, monsieur."
No doubt she took my look of surprise for consent, for she opened the inner door and called out up the dark stairs which I could not see:
"Carlotta! Carlotta! make haste down, my dear child."
I tried to protest, but she would not listen.
"No; she will be very glad to go with you; she is very nice, and much more cheerful than her sister, and she is a good girl, a very good girl, whom I love very much."
In a few moments a tall, slender, dark girl appeared, her hair hanging down, and her youthful figure showing unmistakably beneath an old dress of her mother's.
The latter at once told her how matters stood.
"This is Francesca's Frenchman, you know, the one whom she knew last year. He is quite alone, and has come to look for her, poor fellow; so I told him that you would go with him to keep him company."
The girl looked at me with her handsome dark eyes, and said, smiling:
"I have no objection, if he wishes it"
I could not possibly refuse, and merely said:
"Of course, I shall be very glad of your company."
Her mother pushed her out. "Go and get dressed directly; put on your blue dress and your hat with the flowers, and make haste."
As soon as she had left the room the old woman explained herself: "I have two others, but they are much younger. It costs a lot of money to bring up four children. Luckily the eldest is off my hands at present."
Then she told all about herself, about her husband, who had been an employee on the railway, but who was dead, and she expatiated on the good qualities of Carlotta, her second girl, who soon returned, dressed, as her sister had been, in a striking, peculiar manner.
Her mother examined her from head to foot, and, after finding everything right, she said:
"Now, my children, you can go." Then turning to the girl, she said: "Be sure you are back by ten o'clock to-night; you know the door is locked then." The answer was:
"All right, mamma; don't alarm yourself."
She took my arm and we went wandering about the streets, just as I had wandered the previous year with her sister.
We returned to the hotel for lunch, and then I took my new friend to Santa Margarita, just as I had taken her sister the year previously.
During the whole fortnight which I had at my disposal, I took Carlotta to all the places of interest in and about Genoa. She gave me no cause to regret her sister.
She cried when I left her, and the morning of my departure I gave her four bracelets for her mother, besides a substantial token of my affection for herself.
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Ohio Valley Wrestling Show - TV Taping
December 11, 2002 - Louisville, KY - NEW Davis Arena
DARK MATCH: BJ Payne defeated Big Bad John after a frog-splash..
MATCH: Johnny Jeter defeated Chris Kanyon..
Jeter then flew off of the top rope and delivered a spinkick decking Kanyon in the face!
Jeter pinned Kanyon to win the match (best of the night)..
DARK MATCH: Johnny Spade defeated Rapid Fury (OVW Trainee)..
IN THE RING: Jim Cornette + Damaja..
Damaja said that Jackie (Gayde) was not there tonight because she was home getting the Hot Tub warmed up..
Damaja told the fans that cheer for him and support him 'Thanks but No Thanks'..
Damaja mentions that he'll be on WWE Pay Per View next month..
Damaja then claimed he is the only superstar in Ohio Valley..
Nova came out and told Damaja that his neck had healed and he wanted his rematch..
Damaja accepted this challenge..
Damaja told Nova that he should check out the injured Nick Dinsmore's insurance policy..
Damaja said that Nova may be needing one soon too..
Cornette then sanctions the match and stated that it will take place on next week..
TAG MATCH: Seven & Travis Baine w/Synn defeats Orlando Jordan & Mark Magnus by DQ..
BJ Payne ran out to the commentary position and immediately stormed the ringside area..
BJ chased after Synn and then went into the ring and started attacking Seven and Baine..
The ref called for the disqualification..
Seven & Baine started beating on BJ Payne..
Matt Morgan ran into the ring and literally destroyed the two Deciples of Synn..
INTERVIEW: Jim Cornette & Doug Basham..
Basham told Cornette to stop trying to dig up dirt on his 'partnership' with Damaja..
Basham then went on to say that he had the perfect addition to the Revolution..
Basham stated that he was a wrestling 'Machine'..
Basham said that the woman he was about to announce was a 'Female wrestling Machine'..
Basham introduced Laticia to the ring, who is an absolute bombshell!
MATCH: Linda Miles defeats Laticia by DQ..
Doug Basham got up on the ring apron and distracted the referee..
Linda Miles was whipped toward him and Basham smacked Miles sending her down..
The referee Disqualified Laticia..
Basham and Leteita attacked Miles, before Rob Conway ran out to make the save..
DARK MATCH: Nova defeats Lance Cade..
IN THE RING: Kenny Bolin, Rene Dupree & Butch..
Butch is a very large man who was practically dressed as a bum..
Bolin announced that he was Dupree's new valet..
Butch then went to on to take off Duprees robe and 'fold' it..
Butch ended up making a mockery of his task and just threw it onto the ground..
This obviously upset Dupree..
Bolin assured Dupree that this would work out, and to just stick with it..
MAIN EVENT: Rene Dupree w/Bolin & Butch defeated Rob Conway..
Kenny Bolin got up on the ring apron to attempt to interfere but Conway knocked him down..
The ref got knocked down and Lance Cade ran down to interfer..
Cade tried to hit Conway with the Bolin Services briefcase but missed..
Dupree was able to hit Conway with his finishing move and gain the
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The Statistics Authority is a Non-Ministerial Department (NMD) with a non-executive Chair who, along with the National Statistician, is appointed by Her Majesty the Queen.
The Chair of the UK Statistics Authority is Andrew Dilnot CBE. Andrew was appointed Chair of the Authority in December 2011 following open competition, and with parliamentary approval.
Seven other non-executive members were appointed through open competition, some after consultation with the devolved administrations. The non-executive members are Lord Rowe-Beddoe of Kilgetty (who occupies the Deputy Chair post with responsibility for the governance of ONS), Professor David Rhind (who occupies the Deputy Chair post with responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of all official statistics across the UK), Partha Dasgupta, Dame Moira Gibb, Sir Jon Shortridge and Colette Bowe.
The Statistics Authority also comprises three executive members, one of whom is the National Statistician, Jil Matheson.
The National Statistician is the Statistics Authority's principal adviser on professional statistical matters as well as the Statistics Authority's Chief Executive. She will be accountable to the Statistics Authority for the operation of the Statistics Authority's executive office.
The other two executive members are Glen Watson, Director General for ONS and Richard Aldritt, Head of Assessment, who will act as principal adviser to the non-executive members on the assessment and re-assessment of official statistics.
The Statistics Authority may have other employees as needed, all of whom will be civil servants.
These include staff in the Statistics Authority's executive office who are involved in the production of statistics, the Statistics Authority's own Secretariat, and those engaged to work on assessing official statistics against the Statistics Authority's Code of Practice.
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Rounding up these recipes was much easier than rounding up the turkeys for load out. It turns out there are a TON of great ground turkey recipes out there.
These recipes will be great for the turkey breast we ground, browned and froze last week!
Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
from Po Boy Living Rich
These stuffed peppers look sooo good! I will definitely be making them later this year, when peppers are in season and aren’t so darn expensive!
Ground Turkey Enchiladas
from Audrey’s Spot
Enchiladas are on the menu this week! Can’t wait to try Audrey’s version.
Easy Haystack Dinner
From Sugar High
As I just explained to Adam, I’m not really a pea lover, but I’ve grown to tolerate them. Pretty sure, as long as you cover it in melted cheese, I’ll eat it! This would be so simple to throw together for hubby!
Ground Turkey Fajitas
from Brownie Bites
We use ground turkey in our “Mexican” meals a lot! Here is another great one!
Quinoa and Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
from Debbi Does Dinner Healthy
I’ve heard quinoa is really nutritious. Here is another stuffed pepper recipe that uses quinoa instead of rice.
Ground Turkey and Vegetable Casserole
from Audrey’s Spot
An easy casserole using stuffing mix…I love me some stuffing and turkey!
Spicy Tomato and Turkey Soup
From Iowa Girl Eats
This looks sooo good! I wonder if Iowa Girl knew that her turkey was probably local?
Bubble Up Enchilada Casserole
from Emily Bites
Emily has two versions of this casserole on her site. It uses the classic enchilada ingredients, but instead of tortillas, there are chunks of refrigerated biscuit dough thrown in. Yum, yum!
from Just the 4 of Us!
Doesn’t this look easy and delicious! And since there are noodles involved, the whole family will be happy!
Eatturkey.com
A quick search of the National Turkey Federation’s website brought up a kazillion ground turkey recipes!
For more turkey recipes, check out my pinterest board!
Sharing at Beyer Beware for Hunk of Meat Monday, Tutorials and Tips Not to Miss
Thanks for sharing my recipe. You should also check out my Turkey Eggplant Lasagna recipe.
I love ground turkey! Some of our favorites include turkey burgers, turkey meatloaf, and turkey in chili!
I have strayed away from my ground turkey, and it's time I found my way back! Hope all is well out there in your "neck of the woods." It's one of Pooh's Blustery Days here with snow and wind. Weee! ;-)
Those recipes look delicious.
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Sat in the Andean highlands of Ecuador under the shadow of the towering, smoking volcano Tungurahua, the small resort town of Baños is one of the country's prime tourist destinations. Hemmed in by luxuriant green hills streaked with waterfalls and steaming thermal baths, the scenery is just one of the town's many drawcards. The surrounding countryside offers a plethora of outdoor activities ranging from rewarding hikes, horse riding and cycle trails in the hills to whitewater rafting on the Río Pastaza and canyoning down river ravines. The nearby peaks of Cotopaxi and Iliniza also make Baños a popular place with climbers and after an adrenaline-packed day, the volcanic-heated waters of the town's six thermal baths makes for the ideal way to unwind.
Baños also serves as the gateway into Ecuador's Amazon Jungle, known as the Oriente. East of town begins one of the most scenic ways of getting to the Amazon basin, a road lined with waterfalls and fantastic views. The road concludes in the urban centre of Puyo with accessible patches of Amazon forest nearby. The journey can also be enjoyed by bike for those looking for a taster of jungle landscape.
Built around a handsomely landscaped parque central, Baños town has a few architectural attractions worth seeking out. Top of the list is the massive Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Agua Santa, a Neo-Gothic style church dominated by a pair of 58-metre spires. Named after the Virgin Mary and inside adorned with numerous paintings depicting the Virgin's miracles, the church attracts thousands of pilgrims each year. | http://www.onthegotours.com/South-America/holiday/Banos?playVideo=26&KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=480&width=630 | 2013-05-18T10:54:02 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Anonymous asked this question on 5/7/2000:
What is the basic theory underlying regulation and deregulation? In the 1980`s the public desired deregulation, did it work? were the majority happy with the outcome? What were the benefits and the costs of this change?
JesseGordon gave this response on 5/7/2000:
For a lengthy answer on this subject, you should ask it in an Economics section. But I'll give you a brief answer:
WHY REGULATE:
People push for government regulation when they perceive a problem that can't or won't get addressed by non-government methods.
The political basis might be that corporations or rich individuals wield too much power relative to average citizens, and hence should be regulated in their use of concentrated power. This argument was used, for example, in breaking up the telephone company -- its power was seen as monopolistic and hence squashing competition by potential rivals.
The economic basis might be that there is a "market failure", which means that the normal market processes won't work without government intervention. In the case of the phone monopoly, the "market failure" was the immensely high cost of entering the telephone business, because running phone wires to millions of people was prohibitively expensive for anyone other than the federal government. Hence the Feds allowed a government-subsidized monopoly in order to expedite getting national telephone service.
WHY DEREGULATE:
People push for deregulation because the market works more efficiently than the government. So, unless there is a compelling reason to maintain government involvement, a capitalist democracy should always choose the free-market solution. Continuing the phone company example, the monopoly should be broken up as soon as it is possible to have a competitive system instead of a regulated monopoly.
DID IT WORK?
No one can say if regulation and deregulation "work" in general -- you have to look at particular cases. In the example of the telephone monopoly above, here's my conclusions:
1) The telephone monopoly achieved the creation of a national phone system, including wiring to the most remote corners of the US. Hence regulation "worked" for decades.
2) When the phone company was broken up, the phone system was sufficiently mature that other companies could compete with Ma Bell. Hence that industry was ripe for deregulation.
3) Certainly the competitive telephone system we have now is cheaper than the monopoly system we had before; i.e., an individual telephone call costs less now than it did before. Also, individuals have more choice in calling plans, in owning their own telephones (that used to be disallowed!) etc. Hence deregulation "worked" and created a real benefit for the public.
4) Many people are dissatisfied with the over-persistence of competing phone companies' weekly calls to change phone service. And the plethora of choices is confusing, even if they don't call. This ongoing annoyance is a real cost to many people.
5) Is the majority happy with this outcome? It looks to me like they are -- I don't see any political pressure to re-regulate the phone system or restore the phone company's monopoly. People grumble at the costs, but there's no mass movement to return to the old system.
-- You can apply that same framework to other monopolies in the US:
a) Perhaps mail delivery is ripe for deregulation now; the US Postal Service's monopoly, once needed to set up a nationwide system, now seems pointless with the existence of FedEx, DHL, and dozens of other letter carriers.
b) Electric utility deregulation is another hot topic; they too were once considered necessary monopolies because laying wire and building plants was prohibitively expensive. Many states have now deregulated electricity production.
c) The MicroSoft case is the latest hot federal issue in monopoly deregulation. You can be sure that case will be questioned for its costs and benefits for decades to come, like the phone company breakup in the past. Details on the current politics of the Microsoft case are available at
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Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Skills:
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About Me:
2010 – Grapplers Quest Europa – Dallas, TX – Purple Belt Featherweight Champion and 2nd place Advanced Featherweight No-Gi
2010 – NAGA Texas – Purple Belt Featherweight Champion
2008 – NAGA Europa Grappling Championships 2nd Place Blue Belt Featherweight
2008 – Southwest Submission Grappling Challenge Advanced Featherweight Champion
2007 – Texas BJJ & Submission Wrestling Championships Intermediate No-Gi 3rd place, Blue Belt Champion
2007 – Elite Grappler’s Championship Blue Belt Featherweight 3rd Place
2007 – Pan-American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship 3rd Place Blue Belt Super Feather
2006 – Ground Control Championships Blue Belt Flyweight Champion, Intermediate No-Gi Champion
2006 – American National Championships Blue Belt Absolute Champion
2006 – Elite Grappler’s Championship Blue Belt Featherweight Champion (closed out division with teammate)
2006 – Southwest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Submission Grappling Challenge White Belt Featherweight Champion, Beginner No-Gi Featherweight Champion
2005 – 8th Grappler’s Quest West 2nd Place White Belt Featherweight
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Blog Feed: Come check out our week-to-week martial arts and Taekwondo training sessions. The blog highlights techniques and drills..
Taekwondo Won-Hyo Scoop Block
Published on 2012-09-30 07:15:00,' [..]
Getting the Most from Traditional Taekwondo Techniques Blog
Published on 2012-09-27 23:10:00
I never thought I needed to play tour guide on this blog. But hey, we've got more than 450 posts here! Of course many were written and fired from the hip - but that's what you get from going non-commercial (and beside the point)!!! I joke, of course.However, if you want more from this blog, we'll need your participation and most importantly, feedback. For instance, look through the image below. 1 post for Choong-moo and 5 for Choong-gun. Now, who's fault is that? (A. Yours) If you want me to kee [..]
Simultaneous Attacks
Published on 2012-09-26 00:24:00
The one steps I talked about in Had Enough of that Traditional One Step Nonsense typically refers to counters or go no sen type tactics. Meaning you see an opponent's move, you block/cover/parry and return the strike. That's how many of the one steps I learned early on were taught; they were a way to introduce basic techniques and to build skills to help distancing and timing.I wanted to take the opportunity to discuss simultaneous attacks or sen no sen tactics. What I mean by this is you see th [..]
Perspective on Punching with Vertical Fist v Horizontal Fist
Published on 2012-09-23 21:19:00
This is a rehash of an old post on here titled
Had Enough of That Traditional One Step Nonsense
Published on 2012-09-19 21:08:00
... so said the MMA Warrior to all who cared.Last.Photo One: Colin wearing standard battle orderWhat we wanted to do with this exercise was discus [..]
Colin's Taekwondo v Taekwondo's Colin
Published on 2012-08-08 10:35:00
I had an enjoyable
Browned Out
Published on 2012-07-30 00:54:00
We were working on an arm throw last Sunday inspired by Chulgi hyung.The br [..]
Locks and Throws Workshop July 2012
Published on 2012-07-17 01:34:00
Over the weekend we had the Locks and Throws Workshop as part of our continuing series to welcome
Women Self Defence - Developing a World Class Offering
Published on 2012-07-13 20:14:00
I started researching material for women self defence classes from 1991 as part of my black belt program whilst training in the US. The following year I was invited by a friend in Asia to provide a 2 day training course through Association for Women for Action and Research. The course I delivered however only started on its quantum leap when I embarked on a rigorous commercialisation process from 2001 onwards. Below I will present some of my insights on how I developed a world class offering whi [..]
Axe Kick - A Risky Taekwondo Sparring Technique
Published on 2012-06-26 20:17:00
I don't like the use of the axe kick in sportive Taekwondo sparring.Videos referenced from Taekwondo AnimalsT [..]
Choi: The Beginning
Published on 2012-06-19 23:43:00
I read Yoshikawa's Musashi a number of years ago, and have pondered the ever-shrinking lines of distinction between the real 16th Century polymath Miyamoto Musashi and Yoshikawa's fictionalised account of the sword saint.One of my favourite martial arts books, Musashi is an important novel in the present-day cult worship of the 16th Century swordsmanMusashi is a long epic, detailing the journey of the Miyamoto Musashi beginning just after the Battle of Sekigahara, the insight he gained leading t [..]
Choong-gun: Double Punch
Published on 2012-06-03 09:49:00
Yama Tsuki - Twin Fist Punch ... would you really ever do something like this?A status update on FaceBook just recently had me writing that someone should put the above technique interpretation out of its misery. If ever there was an advantage for throwing multiple strikes at the same time, we'd be punching with both hands and throwing in a kick for good measure.No, I don't like the idea of throwing two simultaneous strikes, unless somehow it was sandwiching something of the opponent between you [..]
A Story about Saving a Little Girl
Published on 2012-05-31 00:58:00
Maritime Museum at Fremantle Black Belt Obstacle CourseThis is a story about how I saved a little girl.I refrain from using the word 'heroically' in the title just because there was no time to think about heroics, nor about ability, nor about the consequences of failure. As I often think about my role as an instructor, I was but the 'lens'.A beautiful sunny day in Fremantle several years ago found my children and several friends at the Maritime Museum. It's got amazing architecture and beautiful [..]
Blogging Carnival at Bunkai Jutsu
Published on 2012-05-28 22:02:00
Following the recent Anti-Bully Blogging Carnival hosted here, I am pleased to announce that Charlie Wildish from Bunkai Jutsu is hosting the next carnival on Women's Self Defence on July 14th 2012. The blogging carnival is a way to get martial art bloggers to work together on specific themes, and for such themes to bring value to both the martial arts world and the local community. If you have a martial art blog, a website, or even a similarly themed FaceBook page, and if you'd like to get invo [..]
Knife Defence by Hanshi Tim White
Published on 2012-05-23 02:16:00
Check & Stun Knife Defence Program by Hanshi Tim WhiteSeveral years ago I had the honour of training in Hanshi Tim White's Check & Stun Knife Defense Program that he designed and uses for the police defence tactics training he offers professionaly. It was immediately clear to me that I should have brought a much larger knife to this session. The tactics he used were hard-hitting, effective and no-nonsense. I was battered and bruised.The moves were simple in order for an untrained defender to ini [..]
Overwhelm the Opponent
Published on 2012-05-20 22:32:00
What a pretty technique. It's effortless. Uke would probably catch some air.Over the weekend I was honoured by an invitation from
Taekwondo Won-hyo: Over-the-shoulder throw
Published on 2012-05-17 22:12:00
This is a revisit of an old post
The Way, the Zone, Stress Testing and the hope for a better person
Published on 2012-05-15 07:11:00
Dojo - The place you practice the WayIn recent weeks, I've come across people who are preparing themselves for academic tests and exams.However they're preparing themselves for their tests, few of them prepare themselves for the stress of the situation.In my previous life as an Assistant National Coach, much of what we do is to prepare the sportsman for the rigors of competition. What we do is a mix of physical ritual and mental visualisation. We do this in the hope to bring the relaxedness foun [..]
Chulgi: Punching Across the Body
Published on 2012-05-11 08:34:00
App 1: Chulgi's 'double punch' applied as a blow to the back or side of the opponent's neckApp 2: Chulgi's 'punch-across-body' applied as a blow to the side of the opponent's neck.When does your arm travel across the body in Taekwondo? Well, below black belt you've got the ol' Tea Cup Saucer position in Won-hyo, the tension press open palm 'block' and double augmented block in Yul-gok, the punch-across-the-body in Joon-gun, and the punch into the fist and the side punches-across-the-body in Hwa- [..]
My Work as Curator of a Taekwondo System
Published on 2012-05-07 21:32:00
World Organizer of Martial Arts (WOMA) Instructor Training Day 28/29 April, Perry Lakes, W. Australia. Author of Traditional Taekwondo Techniques Colin Wee is standing at the far right.It's fast coming to the end of my 20th year in Taekwondo.While I still lead a small Traditional Taekwondo practice, I find myself reaching many more people with this blog and my online network, my FaceBook presence, articles submitted to Stuart Anslow's Totally Taekwondo magazine, the workshop series I started up [..]
Toi-gye: 'W' Mountain Block
Published on 2012-05-03 22:00:00
A page out from my personal journal showing Toi-gye applicationToi-gye Step 12 - 18 is typically represented as 'W' blocks (in Karate that would be yama uke or 'mountain block'), requiring you to perform them with a hard snap of the arm and a big 'stomp' with the foot. There are a few applications that I actually like which bring more combat value to this technique beyond the swinging of the arms and the stomping down hard.Taekwondo 'W' block - as it is performed in the form Toi-gye step 13The s [..]
Taekwondo is the SAME as Karate
Published on 2012-04-30 21:26:00
In an informal discussion over the weekend an ITF guy (of all people) said, "Taekwondo is the same as Karate." It was his unspoken idea that Taekwondo began with instructors that were trained in Shotokan, amongst other things, 'repackaged' Karate and started on a major rebranding exercise.But listen, Karate as practiced in Tokyo in the 1920s was very different to how karate is practiced nowadays. Master Funakoshi, Father of Modern Karate, was highly opposed to jiyu kumite or free sparring, and e [..]
Pragmatic Self Defence Images
Published on 2012-04-27 10:40:00
Yul-gok Step 24Toi-gye Step 20-21Yul-gok Step 31Yul-guk Step 16Choong-gun Step 21-22Dan-gun Step1-2Dan-gun Step 9What I wanted to do was to just search for self defence images on the internet and pair them up to tactics or sequences within Taekwondo patterns - as I teach them. The process isn't difficult - this is what we've been busy doing in Joong Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do over the last dozen years. What I found however were a lot of silly photos - self defence scenarios that show women holding on t [..]
Double Augmented Forearm Blocks
Published on 2012-04-24 04:24:00
There's little on the Morote Chudan Uchi Uke or Taekwondo's Double Augmented Forearm Blocks on the internet. Most of what I've seen - even from sources I usually respect, show ludicrous explanations of this technique. Mostly [..]
Grabbing the Opponent and using him as a Shield
Published on 2012-04-19 23:21:00
In Do-san we apply the open palm block / spearhand, and turn as a neck grab from behind and a choke over the hip. The opponent is lying on your hip, facing upward. Yeah, really contrived, but patience ... I've not got to the punch line yet. In Won-hyo, we use Step 7 'Teacup Saucer' to grab the opponent's neck from the front, and then continue to crank their neck, rotate them around, and perform a sidekick as takedown to the opponent's knee. The 'Teacup Saucer' can be seen in Step 7a and 7b of He [..]
Anti-Bullying Blogging Carnival
Published on 2012-04-14 11:30:00
Anti-Bullying Blogging CarnivalWelcome to the first-ever Anti-Bullying Blogging Carnival hosted by Colin's Traditional Taekwondo Techniques Blog [..]
The 18th Precept of Sensei Gichin Funakoshi by Mireille Clark
Published on 2012-04-13 07:46:00
Sensei Gichin Funakoshi said:18. interpret [..]
There was this bully ...
Published on 2012-04-12 22:02:00
I remember I was in grade 4, and this monster of a boy was in grade 6. Everything about him made him stick out, he was large - at least a head taller than I was, in the 'normal' stream (read 'slow'), always had a grubby uniform, and was always pushing and shoving everyone. Literally, all of us were terrified of him. Him and that permanent scowl he had on his face.I nicked this image off the net, and this guy's a little fatter than I remember 'my'bully, but the look is about there. :-)
Tae Kwon Do Techniques: Tae Kwon Do Forearm Block
Published on 2012-04-12 10:11:00
I decided to go to youtube to see what a search for Taekwondo Techniques would yield. One of the first things that popped up was a video of a
Anyone in Singapore Interested in Workshops or Seminars end April?
Published on 2012-04-10 21:12:00
I'm headed to Singapore end of this month - let me know if you're interested in coordinating a seminar/workshop so I can defray travel expenses. I can cover a wide range of discussions, and can weave in my information with your own curriculum or training objectives. Cheers, Colin--Colin WeeJoong Do Kwan Chung Sah Nim[Traditional Taekwondo Blog | Subscribe | FAQs | Sitemap | FaceBook] And help us rank on Google by clicking the '+1' icon, why don't you? How much do you know of Taekwondo? Come [..]
Making the Taekwondo Upset Punch less Upsetting
Published on 2012-04-07 06:00:00
Why would an upset punch would be called 'upset' and when calling it an uppercut seems so much more natural? Maybe because it's upsetting when someone does something like this in a less than desirable manner bett [..]
You're Invited to Participate in the Anti-Bully Blogging Carnival
Published on 2012-04-05 09:49:00
Martial Art Bloggers and Website Owners are invited to participate in the Anti-Bullying Blogging Carnival scheduled to go live on this blog April 15 2012. More information is at Anti-Bullying Blogging Carnival Proposal.The idea is to get bloggers together to develop and promote anti-bullying articles through our respective blogs and social network pages. Where I know some bloggers draw thousands of views a month, together, I am confident that we can pull ten times that amount in a relatively sho [..]
Historical Lessons Beyond Historical Facts
Published on 2012-04-04 16:30:00
Totally Taekwondo Issue 38I fabricated the truth. Cooked up details. Repurposed Yul-gok's philosophical debate, attributing it to someone else. And then I even used an aged photo of myself for an article I submitted to Stuart Anslow's highly respected Totally Taekwondo. I did!There were many ideas that were floating in my mind when I thought about what I needed to write. But the main issue that kept popping up for me was, and has always been - as it is for even a majority of practitioners, to lo [..]
I fear for my students
Published on 2012-04-03 20:54:00
It started many years ago when I was developing my women self defence program. The realisation hit me all at once - that after a short course I was sending these participants back into the world armed with what? A few techniques, new awareness of the risks they faced, and some words of wisdom.What are you waiting for?It's more intimate for my martial arts program. I see their strengths, but I also see many of their weaknesses. No, I'm not talking about the crap internet warriors spew about taekw [..]
Yul-gok Taekwondo Pattern Step 36 as Take Down
Published on 2012-04-01 09:23:00
This. A really strong lift is important - as is [..]
Choong-gun Mid-reverse Knife Hand Block
Published on 2012-03-30 02:32:00
That's like our Mid-Reverse Knife Hand Block in Choong-gun - just with a little more girthDuring the Smash with Your Foot Workshop Feb 2012, I wanted to show what we would do if and when our leg gets caught by an opponent. The move requires you to drop to the ground and take out the front leg of the person who's 'caught' your leg. After my turn, I then had one of my students kick me so I could talk about what each partner had to do.As the roundhouse kick speeds toward me, I push my cover slightl [..]
Never Let an Analogy Get the Better of You
Published on 2012-03-27 01:47:00
Water is fluid, soft, and yielding.But water will wear away rockwhich is rigid and cannot yield.As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yieldingwill wri [..]
Karate v Taekwondo
Published on 2012-03-20 20:48:00
I practice Traditional Taekwondo. And it looks like Karate.Over in this corner, it's Taekwondotaken from. W [..]
Vaughan Jackson takes Martial Arts to Avoid an Abusive Parent
Published on 2012-03-19 00:52:00
Vaughan is a recent internet martial arts acquaintance of mine, referred by Charlie from Bunkai Jutsu because of my interest in starting up an anti-bullying carnival amongst martial arts bloggers. Vaughan tells me of his early experiences and how that has pushed him into martial arts - to become a stonger person and to become a positive role model. Very admirable traits. Please help me welcome Vaughan to Joong Do Kwan.Starting on the Path by Vaughan Jackson, Jujutsu, ShodanWhat would it take for [..]
Taekwondo Spear Hand
Published on 2012-03-12 20:30:00
Do-san Step 6 is an open palm block and spearhand - which we talked about previously vis a vis opponent height. I'd like to take a step back and talk about the weapon itself.Just the other day I was showing a bunch of 7th kyu students how to form the hand. In order to demonstrate exactly what I could do with it, I proceeded to use the spearhand to strike their chest region. They were shoved backwards, some grunting was in evidence, and they started covering and guarding against further strikes. [..]
Martial Arts Parables
Published on 2012-03-12 06:04:00
Story-telling is a powerful skill and has been used by many cultures to share knowledge and culture with both young and old. Stories allow us to reflect on difficult issues, help us draw our own conclusions, and give us a sense of comfort knowing that others before us have used those same stories.The Tea Master and The Ronin Some advantages of including the use of the parable in martial arts training:The parable allows us to transmit k [..]
1967 Choi Hong Hi meets up with Mas Oyama
Published on 2012-03-07 23:20:00
In 1967 Choi Hong Hi meets up with fellow Korean and Karate Master Mas Oyama. By this time, Master Oyama had already opened his own Karate dojo in Tokyo and was already working on expansion plans for what is now known as one of the toughest karate systems ever. The story from what I have read online is that Choi had requested for Master Oyama to return to Korea to help his fellow Koreans, and to invite him to support Taekwondo's establishment as a new martial art. Master Oyama declined politely, [..]
Biting the Hand that Feeds You
Published on 2012-03-06 19:51:00
If you've got a dog you might know how unpleasant it is. You are offering some food and snap - it all happened so quick - you get a nip on your fingers. Of course the mutt didn't 'mean it.' It's just your fingers got in the way and I suppose teeth can be pretty sharp. You nurse your hand for the rest of the day cursing under your breath.As beginners to Taekwondo we are typically challenged with landing strikes - both punches and kicks - on the opponent's body or head. The targets are large, stan [..]
Striking with the Top of Foot and the Ball of Foot
Published on 2012-03-06 07:18:00
The Smash with Your Foot Workshop (I come up with the best names) was a smashing success, and it was fun to host other practitioners at our school. One question that was posed early on was from my Goju Ryu instructor friend - who was very interested that I was kicking my target with the ball of the foot during a short range roundhouse exercise. He might have seen more top of foot strikes if this was any other Taekwondo school.Kicking with the top of the foot applies impact stress perpendicularly [..]
The Striking Post
Published on 2012-02-29 09:37:00
The makiwara is a traditional martial arts striking post which allows you to practice your techniques with good focus, posture and breathing. Beginners to the martial arts might look at an expert practitioner and marvel at calloused knuckles and gape at their powerful strikes. And then some might associate the pain of training with the ultimate prize of attaining the secrets of this lethal 'killing blow'. Do people think that the idea is to disfigure your hand, to create deadened nerve endings, [..]
Smash with Your Foot Workshop Feb 2012
Published on 2012-02-26 22:49:00
Kicks have literally run away with themselves. You've got yourself up against how Hollywood represents kicks, the association of kicks with fitness and flexibility, and then your own poor aching hamstrings and inner thigh muscles.I held a workshop this past weekend to talk core concepts of basic to advance kicks - to look at parameters of movement, basic power generation ideas, tactical pros/cons, and strategic usage of kicks. The idea wasn't to change stylistic approach for the guests participa [..]
First Know Yourself by Mireille Clark
Published on 2012-01-07 17:31:00
The Fourth Precept of Sensei Gichin Funakoshi is "First know yourself before attempting to know others."This may sound like a simple plan, but it is deceptive. Many of us believe that we know "who" we are, but in honesty, we wear so many masks, take on so many different roles, and convince ourselves that we are who we are not. My husband once told me "No one wants to be the bad guy. Everyone wants to wear the white hat." This is so true, and can be seen in the dojo over and over again. We ca [..]
Our Super Power
Published on 2011-11-20 23:10:00
My Super Power - ability to destress through weekly training!There are way too many instructors, schools, and clubs in this industry who brag about how good they are, oftentimes with very little to back them up. How many times have I heard: "Our style is the best." "Our black belt gradings are so tough." "Our syllabus is so complete." "Our instructor is so awesome." Yawn.Several years ago, against this grain, a very accomplished martial artist friend of mine posted that he has even more of a rea [..]
Allowing Rank to Simplify Our World
Published on 2011-10-24 20:46:00
Nice belt, Dude.A beginner feels anxiety going for a grading to win his next rank.A senior student feels like he needs to put the brakes on because he's 'ranking' too fast. A shodan feels unworthy of his rank. A black belt young in the arts feel the weight of expectations to get his next rank. Qualifying instructors compare the 'quality' of their rank against their peers and others in the arts. Teachers suddenly become aware that they're climbing the rank structure and start to look around for p [..]
Taekwondo One Step Sparring
Published on 2011-10-12 01:55:00won [..]
Basic Taekwondo Kick a Misnomer
Published on 2011-10-11 07:23:00 'compresses' the body, generating power because the upper body and the lower body come closer together. The roundhouse kick does the same but rotated 90 degrees.The long range version of these [..]
I see Hwa-rang on the Lawn
Published on 2011-10-08 10:48:00
A couple of senior belts and I met to go over requirements and specifically trained in Hwa-rang on the lawn at College Park today.I n [..]
The JDK Sparring Program
Published on 2011-10-03 01:47:00
One of the few things I wanted to accomplish for the Joong Do Kwan was to introduce a sparring 'program' in which students, especially beginners, would learn sparring skills and would steadily improve in their abilities. Last week, we had a few friends visit our kwan, and we took the opportunity to look at the beginner to intermediate stages of our program.The main problem when it comes to sparring? Sparring should only be part of your entire bag of exercises. Everyone however equates great spar [..]
Taekwondo History
Published on 2011-10-02 22:12:00
GM Choi Hong Hi was requested in 1952 to train the entire army in the martial arts. In 1955, 'Taekwondo' was accepted as the name to unify the kwans in Korea. --Colin WeeChung Sah Nim (Principal), Joong Do Kwan Tae Kwon DoSchool of the Middle Way - the point between old Okinawan predecessors and modern Korean innovations. Started as HRGB April 2000, reborn as JDK Sept 2011.Traditional Taekwondo Techniques, Patterns, and Applications at the Traditional Taekwondo Blog. [Subscribe using email or RS [..]
How to Improve Reaction Time
Published on 2011-09-27 20:59:00
I assume because of the V neck uniform these guys are doing WTF Taekwondo - specialists in kicks (that's why they're not using their hands). The How to Improve Reaction Time video discusses a few solid ideas that can be applied even by traditional practitioners. Improving Taekwondo Reaction TimeI really don't like the use of this term. Many people have a set reaction speed, and no matter how much training will not really significantly improve their ability to react to a specific external stimuli [..]
Toi-gye Jams the Leg and Throws the Opponent
Published on 2011-09-27 00:35:00
Taekwondo Toi-gye Step 29 and 30 - jump into a low X-block in cross stance and then execute a high double augmented forearm block. We do this predominantly as a side drop ala Aikido's Sokomen Uchi. The following video will show you what I mean. Taekwondo practitioners however don't move like Aiki practitioners and thus the tenkan or the turn may not be accessible from our kit bag. What we do have however is this 'jump into X stance' - which means rather than slipping past and turning the opponen [..]
Lower Block Beginner Drill
Published on 2011-06-13 10:01:00
I thought I should use a photo which doesn't look like those pretty kata photos you see in many martial arts books. Here you see me doing a down block on top of my attacker's arm. Of course if I was doing it in the air and keeping still, I might stil
Now on Twitter
Published on 2011-05-21 06:57:00
Looking forward to chatting with everyone at@taekwondo_auColin-- Colin Wee Traditional Taekwondo Techniques, Patterns, and Applications at the Traditional Taekwondo Blog. [Subscribe using email or RSS feeds] [Tkd Sitemap]. Colin is a martial art inst
Ten Ways to Improve Your Front Kick
Published on 2011-05-16 23:09:00
The front kick we learn is introduced in the third Taekwondo pattern Do San.These are my ideas on how to make your front kick more effective:Strike with your hands! Learning to land a strike with your hands teaches principles of timing, distancing, a
Why Yet Another Set of Side Kicks?
Published on 2011-05-10 22:27:00
In Taekwondo Pattern Won-hyo, you have the first introduction of a defensive (stepping backwards) and offensive (stepping forward) side kick.There is the inclusion of the side kick yet again in the following Taekwondo patterns:Yul-guk can be to highl
Traditional Taekwondo Perspective on The Chambered Fist
Published on 2011-05-05 21:21:00
We chamber the fist on the ribs.You find this level at a tug of war - pulling that rope back, you don't hold it above your shoulder or at your hip. You hold it somewhere at your ribs so that your lats can apply as much pull on the rope as possible.Bu
My Perspective on 'Taekwondo Sucks?'
Published on 2011-04-30 00:55:00
I typed in 'Problems with Taekwondo' and the first post I see is 'Taekwondo Sucks?' by an online friend Bob Paterson from Striking Thoughts. His post presents a fairly even debate, so I don't think I've got to rehash the dialog much. What I'd like to
Common Strategy
Published on 2011-04-13 21:24:00
I don't see fight strategy being discussed in books or magazines much. With martial arts, discussions always seem to dwell on the most powerful kick or how good Bruce Lee was. So I decided to highlight long standing fight strategy, and state them in
Taekwondo Pattern Yul-guk Close Quarter Drill
Published on 2011-04-10 22:42:00
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The Art of the Head On Collision
Published on 2011-04-08 01:54:00
One of my instructors told me once that hard style martial arts were concerned with one thing. And that one thing is in the way your centre of gravity moves in relation to your opponent. The goal he said, was to ensure that your centre of gravity tak
I've Broken My Finger and Have Lost the Will to Fight
Published on 2011-03-15 21:06:00
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Taekwondo Sparring Past and Present Guest Post by Craig Lightner
Published on 2011-03-05 09:00:00
It was nice to meet Craig Lightner and to visit his very respectable website Martial Art Book. I thought to invite him to do a guest post on Traditional Taekwondo Blog as a way to help promote his site. Please help me welcome him to this Blog. Taekwo
Searching out the hidden secrets of Martial Arts by Mireille Clark
Published on 2011-02-17 17:37:00
The Tenth precept of Sensei Gichin Funakoshi states:"10. Put your everyday living into karate (put karate into everything you do) and you will find "myo" (the subtle secrets, the ideal state of existence, exquisite beauty)."How many fervent Martial A
Do-san: Taekwondo's Short Range Front Kick
Published on 2011-02-14 07:39:00
Why would anyone want to throw a short range *kick* when it is so much easier throwing a long range kick keeping the opponent at bay? Well, short range kicks allow you to keep balance, engage the opponent with your hands, deliver deceptively powerful
Taekwondo Back Kick is Risky but Lucrative
Published on 2011-02-10 19:22:00
I hesitate talking about flashy techniques because it's too easy to identify Taekwondo with flash ... and getting older, phrases with flash in them like 'flash in the pan' just doesn't do it for me. Know what I mean?Just lifting up the leg and firing
Grandmaster Slips Up and Smiles
Published on 2011-02-04 06:21:00
I was at a martial arts expo today here in Perth, and was honoured to see Grandmaster William Cheung partake in a demonstration with four of his senior instructors.In a part of the demonstration where he's showing techniques against multiple opponent
Taekwondo Doesn't Have Orange Belts
Published on 2011-01-25 03:57:00
"Taekwondo doesn't have orange belts!"That's what a student of mine got from talking to a friend who is a Taekwondo black belt, and who was adamant that Taekwondo didn't have Orange belts. Instead the kyu or gup range had other colours plus lots of '
What Good is a Taekwondo Kick?
Published on 2011-01-21 02:37:00
What h
Eyes Wide with Shooting Pain Shows Me You Understand
Published on 2010-12-27 02:08:00
I had a fighter come to my school a while back.He shared with me an overview of his experience and his exposure to several fighting arts.I insisted to show him Taekwondo's basic blocks. Chukyo marki, yop marki, hardan marki - Taekwondo's staple techn
Amateur Hour
Published on 2010-12-18 07:58:00
Move aside instructors, it's amateur hour.Call for a front kick. Amateurs think of only the foot and putting as much power into the leg as it strikes the bag.Think about a jab. The amateurs again only focus on their fist and flip it out. Their elbows
Taekwondo Yul-guk: Side Kick and Cover
Published on 2010-12-12 08:57:00
I could talk about the side kick from Won-hyo, but I won't.The side kick from Won-hyo is introduced as either a proactive attack-based kick or a defensive kick.What I wanted to talk about was of a side kick that gets you to attack an opponent and att
Front Kick as Hard as a Side Kick
Published on 2010-12-09 19:54:00
If the front kick were 'leg only,' you'll only be able to hit as hard as the proportionate size of the muscle.A teacher told me once that the side kick is the most difficult, non-gimmicky kick to do correctly. It is also the most powerful. It can be
Martial Arts Effectiveness and Religion
Published on 2010-11-30 19:34:00
I'm talking through my hat when I say there are many instructors who extend their martial art practices to include not only spiritual growth, but religious thinking.Much of good martial arts training focuses on combat effectiveness but also covers an
The first precept of Sensei Gichin Funakoshi by Mireille Clark
Published on 2010-09-26 09:58:00
" Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy."Trash talk is common in many sports. Verbal insults, swear words, and threats are sent towards one's opponents in order to "psych out" or intimidate their opponents. It is done to unnerve, distra
Taekwondo's Fighting Stance
Published on 2010-09-21 21:04:00
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Jumping Side Kick
Published on 2010-09-12 21:45:00
One of the kicking Jumping Side Kick drills I wanted my green and blue belts to practise on Sunday's practise was what my old master would call a 'split' side kick. Essentially a small jump, folding both legs close to the body, and landing both suppo | http://www.ontoplist.com/feed/traditional-taekwondo-in-perth-western-australia_colinwee/ | 2013-05-18T10:23:18 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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With Chanukah just behind us and continuing Middle East tensions always before us, I can't help thinking about Israeli politics. In the old days when the Maccabees defeated King Antiochus and reclaimed the holy temple in Jerusalem where today the Wailing Wall stands, the oppression of the Jewish people came from (Syrian) outsiders. Today, more than 2,000 years later, those who would defeat modern Israel seem to be coming from within.
In a worrisome editorial by Thomas Friedman that appeared in December in The New York Times, Friedman (like me, a Jew) decried the American Jewish lobby's unconditional support of Israel, right or wrong. He also cited Republican bids for the lobby's vote as dangerous and deluded. Is America just supposed to "applaud whatever Israel does, serve as its ATM, and shut up?" he asked.
Friedman's concern is legitimate. More than two and a half million Palestinians live in the Israeli-occupied West Bank with no statehood in sight while charges of an apartheid Israel loom large. There are segregated roads and settlements, numerous checkpoints to maneuver, and restricted movements for the Palestinians. Some restrictions even mean less access to natural resources like water, or the judicial system. (Human Rights Watch has said that Israel operates a "two-tier" judicial system in the occupied Palestinian territories.)
The wall of fences and trenches built by the Israeli Government along the West Bank, ostensibly to keep terrorists out of Israel, has been condemned by the United Nations and the International Court of Justice. Both bodies are among those that have ruled Israel's policy of establishing settlements in occupied territories illegal.
It gets worse: Last year the Israeli parliament passed a law criminalizing participation in boycotts of Israeli settlements, drawing marked criticism from Europe and the U.S. Israeli officials also admit there is a policy in place that allows for assassination of individuals in the name of preventing acts of terrorism. Thousands of Palestinians are held in Israeli jails as political prisoners and many of them are tortured according to Amnesty International.
Now Israeli civilians have entered the fray, turning on their own. Recently, right-wing Jewish settlers attacked an Israeli army base in the West Bank, stoning soldiers for removing illegal settlements.
There are other ominous signs of what is happening within Israel. For example, recently an 8-year old girl in an orthodox community was spat upon on her way to school by men who deemed her to be less than modestly attired (even though she was appropriately covered). Attempts by the ultra-orthodox to segregate buses in some communities have meant that women are increasingly required to sit in the back of the bus. Women have also been made to cross the street when men are present where they are walking. Some would argue that these restrictions are okay as long as they apply only to orthodox enclaves. But such divisions diminish true democratic ideals and set troubling precedents. Just as there is no such thing as being a little bit pregnant, nations dedicated to true democracy don't allow just a little bit of limitation on selected citizens.
New and proposed laws seem aimed at stifling dissent, weakening minority rights, restricting freedom of speech, and "emasculating the judiciary," according to Friedman, who says many Jews, both in and outside of Israel, are worried or, in the case of younger Jews, simply tuning out because they are confused.
In a further sign of Israel's dangerous and misguided swing to the right, none other than Glenn Beck recently received high praise when he addressed the Israeli parliament, and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman told Vladimir Putin that the Russian elections, which brought crowds of protesters into the streets, was "fair, free and democratic." Liberal Israeli journalist Gideon Levy calls such events "a culture war" in which "the very character of the state" is at stake.
Let me be clear: I am a secular but deeply identified Jew. I take pride in, and feel sadness for, the history of my people, including my grandparents who fled Russian pogroms. I believe profoundly in the right of Israel to exist without threat of attack or extinction. Having been there, I understand, at least to some degree, its fears and its hopes. But I also understand the threat from within, having been subjected to verbal barrages by orthodox Jews for my dress, and by conservative secular Jews for my politics.
I want desperately for Israel to exist as a democracy all Jews can feel proud of. But like Thomas Friedman, I am "deeply worried about where Israel is going today." The American Jewish lobby needs to be worried too, and to think carefully about where it stands when it comes to Israel's place in a 21st century world. To that end, it would do well to think twice before writing any more checks. | http://www.opednews.com/articles/What-Would-Moses-Do-by-Elayne-Clift-111231-886.html | 2013-05-18T11:03:08 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
American's short attention span hops from critical issues to trivialities with the delicate ease of an Olympic gymnast. Our tendency to be drawn into the flavor-of-the-month news and entertainment painfully recalls the Roman Empire's dying days when bread and circuses were the politician's favorite tools.
When I-bankers paid themselves billions it became overwhelmingly apparent to even the most gullible that the bank bailouts were simply a fleecing of the current and future middle class. Public furor arose but then the masses soon got distracted.
FDR had declared, "I don't want to see a single war millionaire created in the United States as a result of this world disaster" with the Truman Committee enforcing this decree yet little is done to prosecute the past and ongoing scams in Iraq and Afghanistan. The audacity of frauds by Halliburton and others drew the public ire but attention was soon diverted.
Today thousands of soldiers risk their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan while online news agencies have virtually no stories about these conflicts. Citizens without direct relatives or close friends in these areas rarely express interest in activities that have cost thousands of lives and continue to cost billions of American dollars spent EVERY month. Our attention moves quickly.
The Gulf Oil Spill was going to ruin the environment for generations so BP must compensate ...and then the public moved on. The Times Square bomber reminded us of how vulnerable we are ...and then the public moved on. Airport security invades our privacy, the Arizona shootings prompt vacuous gun control debates, "blood libels" hop across the airwaves and like a distracted child we spin from topic to topic moving nowhere while making ourselves dizzy.
I'm tired of self-defeating intellectualists pontificating about America's imminent decline and anti-intellectualists deluding themselves that America is perfect - both are pointless and dangerous.
What will it take to ensure that the US's future greatness? Start by putting down the Ritalin and the remote control. Rather than flitting about, commit to greatness by:
- Studying the best practices of other countries. Improve our education, health care, safety, environment, energy policy etc. by seeing what has worked elsewhere rather than falsely assuming that America always has the best answers.
- Make democracy work. Reform the winner-take-all election format that has fostered the parasitic lobbying industry, exclusion of third parties and rendered most American votes meaningless. Why defend the 18th century technology for running our government?
- Stop choking the middle class. Tax, health care, education and other public policies are gutting the middle class. This is nothing more than national suicide where the current elites are allowed to actively killing our nation's future.
- Develop, don't abandon American manufacturing. Low-end manufacturing will always migrate to the cheapest labor but higher-end manufacturing still thrives in many developed countries. American manufacturing can be profitable if we produce goods whose higher quality offsets the labor costs. The government needs to stop pandering to short-sighted and narrow corporate interests that encourage outsourcing critical manufacturing and exporting our best technology.
- Enable education and immigration policies to drive America's future. Extend the school year and make quality higher education affordable. Further open the legal immigration doors to the best international talent inviting them to learn, build businesses and encourage the best to stay.
- Don't be lazy or selfish. Short-term thinking creates long-term bad decisions.
America needs to plan for the next 50 years of greatness not the next commercial break. The time to act is now, while we are still the world's most dominant economic and military power. | http://www.open.salon.com/blog/howard_steven_friedman/2011/01/31/no_more_ritalin_and_reality_tv_for_our_add_nation | 2013-05-18T10:56:59 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Iveri (Lite) Payment Integration
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This contrib adds support for "Iveri (LITE)" South Africa payment integration.
Customers enter their card data on your checkout page.
Then the form is sent over to Iveri's gateway momentarily and returned back to your site as success or decline
Requirements:
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* You will of course need to have an Iveri.com account.
* You "should" have an SSL certificate since card data is being entered on your site
Main features:
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* Return click processing Supported
* Testmode support
* Debug Mode
* Custom final order status
How to install it:
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1) Unzip and upload the contents of the "admin" and/or "catalog" folder(s) to the root directory of your OpenCart installation.
-- No files are overwritten
2) From the admin menu, go to 'Admin->Users->User Groups'.
3) Find and check the entries for any unchecked files in both modify and access. save.
4) From the admin menu, go to 'Extensions->Payment'.
5) Install the module, and click edit to configure.
6) To change the title on the payment checkout page, edit the catalog/language/english/payment/<payment_name>.php file
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According to the documentation, you need to specify the Referrer URL in your Iveri Account backoffice page.
That url is:
Change "yoursite.com" to match your actual domain
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S.1323 - A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit.view all titles (1)
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Karl Marx would be proud of a bill that “spreads the wealth around.” It is not good for America!
If the those in the lower economic strata have to give up some of their government funded benefits (education, social security and medicare) then those in the upper economic strata also ought to give up some of their government funded benefits (tax breaks). As a solidly middle class person I think even I can manage, painful though it may be, to see my taxes increase slightly and my services decrease slightly. A real solution to the deficit requires real compromise on both sides.
Easy to spend OPM isn’t it?
This is socialism, LaChelvi. Socialism lies to you until communism takes over. Then only the Gores and Gorbachevs will be sending descendants to higher education while our descendants eat lentils and rice.
Vladimir Lenin: The goal of socialism is communism.
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Hi there,
Could anyone on the list tell me how expensive it
is to switch rendering contexts on a fairly modern graphics card. Is this OS dependent? I'm sure I read somewhere that modern cards now support more than one rendering context in hardware - can anybody give an idea of how many contexts modern hardware supports and what happens to your performance if you
start switching rapidly between many (around a dozen) context at a high frequency.
Thanks
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The Larchmont Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA | OpenTable
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The new owners of the Larchmont (formerly the Larchmont Grill) had taken a dowdy restaurant that was a safe bet for slightly overpriced comfort food and have turned it into a true bistro. From the signature cocktails, to the delicious small plates (the pork belly is great), to main courses ranging from classic French poulet sous la brique (a wonderful way of getting a crispy chicken dish without frying) to Moroccan-style lamb, The Larchmont has finally given Hancock Park a real option for dining besides pasta.
4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM
This is a new incarnation
This is a new incarnation of the old Larchmont Grill which was bought by some prominent chefs. Although the food is very good and lives up to its predecessor, the atmosphere has become fairly sterile. The old restaurant was warm, cozy and inviting. Unfortunately, the new people decided that perhaps it was a little too comfy and not edgy enough so decided to paint everything but the chairs white. I understand the need to distance themselves from the previous restaurant, but maybe they didn't have to go so overboard in the redecorating.
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This was our first time back since the new owners re-opened the restaurant, which is in our neighborhood. We love the new bar, and the new, cleaner look of the main dining room. The service was uneven, but that is probably due to just opening; we will give it another chance. The wine selections are good but pricey. The kale salad and chicken under a brick were both outstanding.
4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM
Great neighborhood gem!
A perfect upscale neighborhood restaurant. House cocktails were incredibly inventive and delicious and the food was amazing! I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
4/6/2013 12:00:00 AM
What a great addition to the
What a great addition to the neighborhood! I've gone twice in the past week: dinner with the husband and a business lunch. Both meals were exceptional--farm to table and delicious. The room is cozy and beautiful, the service elegant and relaxed. So happy to have a new local. Feel very lucky to live so close to The Larchmont!
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I joined Larchmont the week before its formal opening. We ate in the first floor dining room. The space is lovely and the perfect mix of cozy and yet modern. The food was good and the service was strong. My wish would be there was a better 2-top table location. Both were next to doors and had high traffic. Glad this chef driven place is in the neighborhood.
4/2/2013 12:00:00 AM
The mussels appetizer was
The mussels appetizer was exceptional. jack crudo was just okay. Among the entrees, the steak was underwhelming, even though the fries that came with it were excellent. The chicken was good, although the breast was overcooked. The wait staff were very sweet, though not very knowledgeable about the menu, the ingredients, or how the dishes are prepared. The interior is beautiful and romantic and very inviting. They haven't officially opened yet, so I have high hopes for The Larchmont.
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Justus Zeyen appears all over Europe, the USA and Japan as a soloist, chamber musician and, above all, accompanist. Singers with whom he has appeared in recital include Juliane Banse, Dorothea Röschmann, Diana Damrau, Christiane Iven, Sibylla Rubens, Florian Boesch, Siegfried Lorenz, Michael Schade and Luca Pisaroni. He has also appeared with German radio choirs. He and Measha Brüggergosman made an extensive tour of the USA in 2010. Places where he has appeared in recital include La Scala Milan and the Theater an der Wien. He has also appeared at many of the world’s leading festivals, including the Berlin and Vienna Festwochen, the Munich Opera Festival and Tanglewood Music Festival. Justus Zeyen has enjoyed a close working relationship with Thomas Quasthoff since they first appeared together at the Lockenhaus Chamber Music Fetival in 1994. Places where they have appeared together have included the Berlin Philharmonie, Wigmore Hall in London, the Musikverein in Vienna, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, in Madrid and at the Carnegie Hall in New York. Recent highlights have included a tour of "quartet" recitals with Martina Janková, Bernarda Fink, Michael Schade and Florian Boesch, and recitals with Michael Schade and Luca Pisaroni at the Edinburgh Festival. Joint recitals with Michael Schade and Luca Pisaroni took place in New York and Toronto, and a joint recital with Michael Schade and Christopher Maltman in Graz. He will be appearing in recital throughout Europe during the 2012/13 season and he will give a master class with Thomas Quasthoff at the Schubertiade in Schwarzenberg in September 2013. Many of his recordings have received awards, including an Echo Klassik, the Cannes Award and nominations for the German Critic’s prize and a Grammy. Justus Zeyen teaches at the Highschool for Music in Hannover.
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After Boris Godunov, Mussorgsky continued to explore and question Russian history. This time, he drew inspiration from the 1682 Moscow Revolt –the year in which Peter the Great was crowned Czar. Peter wanted to reform Russia, westernize it, and had to confront the resistance of both the nobility and the Church. Under the leadership of Prince Ivan Khovansky, the military corps of the Streltsy attacks the Kremlin with the support of the Old Believers and their leader, Dosifei. The revolt is swamped in blood and the Old Believers immolate themselves in the forest. Out of this savage and monumental portrait emerges the humanity of the stern Dosifei, the patriarch with a voice from beyond the grave, and Marfa the soothsayer. Mussorgsky set this cruel story about a Russia still under the yoke of its archaic past to a fascinatingly sombre and entrancing score —music that seems to come from the very depths of the ages. Left unfinished, the work was first performed in an arrangement by Rimski-Korsakov. It was then revised by Dmitri Shostakovich in 1959 to be closer to the intentions of the composer.
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18 Oct 2012
Schumann: Under the influence
The first of four concerts in Jonathan Biss’s ‘Schumann: Under the influence’ series at the Wigmore Hall was a focused, intelligent and, at times, sensuous and illuminating, evening of music-making.
The first of four concerts in Jonathan Biss’s ‘Schumann: Under the influence’ series at the Wigmore Hall was a focused, intelligent and, at times, sensuous and illuminating, evening of music-making.
In an explicatory note, B”.
Poetic and musical links were forged in this recital, with Schubert’s settings of Heine, from the song cycle Schwanengesang, preceding a performance of Schumann’s Dichterliebe, the composer’s self-constructed sequence of poems by Heine written to honour and celebrate his love for his beloved Clara. Tenor Mark Padmore was a serious and moving interpreter, although his meticulous pronunciation did not quite embrace the sensuousness of Heine’s texts. The result was a reading which conveyed the extremes — desolate depths and ephemeral lightness — but did not always capture the ‘in-between’ realms of earthly passion and natural human feeling.
After a turbulent ‘Der Atlas’, where Biss’s tempestuous opening evoked the bitter fury of Atlas, who must bear the whole world’s sorrow, Schubert‘s Ihr bild’ (‘Her picture’) established an eerie pathos during the sparse opening, the singular line shaped with insight and effect, before blooming to simple joy: “A wonderful smile played/ about her lips”. The dark intensity of the concluding despairing cry, “I have lost you!”, was transmuted into a casual, balladeer-like air in ‘Das Fischermädschen’ (‘The fishermaiden’), Biss’s subtle rubatos urging the compound rhythms to a gentle pianissimo close. ‘Die Stadt’ was pure Gothic melodrama, Padmore final utterances laden with resentment and regret. The slow tempo of the final song, ‘Der Doppelgänger’ (‘The wraith’) enhanced the mood of fearful oppression and inner torment.
Padmore’s Dichterliebe was characterised by melodic eloquence and expressive earnestness. His affecting whisper, “Doch wenn du sprichst: Ich liebe dich”, in ‘Wenn ich in deine Augen seh’ (‘When I look into your eyes’) was disturbingly pathetic and wretched. In contrast, ‘Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome’ (‘In the Rhine, the holy river’) juxtaposed majesty with still quietude. The tenor’s deep register in ‘Ich grolle nicht’ (‘I bear no grudge’) was a little obscured by the piano accompaniment but Padmore made much of the text in the concluding verse, as the poet-narrator witnesses “the serpent gnawing your heart”, and the passionate intensity of the accelerating piano postlude, running headlong into the subsequent ‘Und wüßten’s die Blumen’ (‘If the little flowers knew’) was thrilling. Indeed, the links and juxtapositions in the narrative structure were effectively defined, as when the hard disillusionment at the close of ‘Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen’ (‘A boy loves a girl’) — which began with a poignant silence — hastened into the shifting colours of ‘Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen’ (‘One bright summer morning’).
Biss was an alert and energised accompanist, underpinning ‘Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube’ (‘Rose, lily, dove’) with an airy, springy buoyancy, while the trailing arpeggios of ‘Hör’ ich das Liedchen klingen were clear and delicate, perfectly evoking the speaker’s dissolving tears in the piano postlude. In ‘Aus alten Märchen’ (‘A white hand beckons’) Biss’s staccato dotted rhythms conjured an elfin sprightliness; the performers used the slower tempo of the final two verses to convey the unattainability of the singer’s dream.
In the closing song, ‘Die alten, bösen Lieder’ (‘The bad old songs’), Padmore adopted a powerful and rhetorical theatricality, culminating in an anguished fall, coloured by diminished harmony: “Die sollen den Sarg fortragen,/ Und senken in’s Meer hinab;” They shall bear the coffin away,/ and sink it deep into the sea;”).
Preceding the Heine sequences, soprano Camilla Tilling gave an exciting performance of Alban Berg’s early songs, Sieben frühe Lieder. Tilling appreciated the luxuriousness and sensuality of these diverse songs, warming and brightening her tone at emotional highpoints — as in the opening ‘Nacht’ (‘Night’) which creeps in with gentle gracefulness and blossoms to convey the singer’s awe as “Weites Wundererland ist aufgetan” (“A vast wonderland opens up”). Similarly, in the Brahmsian ‘Die Nachtigall’ (‘The Nightingale’) the “sweet sound of her echoing song” resonated sonorously around the hall. Tilling’s tone acquired a glossy sheen in ‘Schilflied’ (‘Reed song’) to suggest the enlivening effect of the poet’s inner thoughts, while in ‘Liebesode’ (‘Ode to love’) she called on more burnished colours to complement the piano’s chromatic harmonies and portray the ecstatic dreams of the sleeping lovers.
Biss began the recital with a wonderfully imaginative performance of Schumann’s Gesänge der Frühe, responsive to the diverse moods of the individual movements — from the poetic simplicity of the exquisite voicing in ‘Im ruhigen tempo’ to the hymn-like tranquillity of ‘Im Anfange ruhiges’. Biss’s ability to use texture and timbre to communicate meaning was impressive: the rhythmic propulsion of ‘Belebt, nicht zu rasch, the minor key cascades and understated rubatos of ‘Bewegt’ and the final airy chord of ‘Lebhaft’ spoke directly, with immediacy and emotion.
Claire Seymour
Performers
Camilla Tilling, soprano; Mark Padmore, tenor; Jonathan Biss, piano. Wigmore Hall, London, Thursday 11 October 2012.
Programme
Schumann: Gesänge der Frühe Op.133
Berg: Sieben frühe Lieder
Schubert: Heine Lieder from Schwanengesang D957
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On their Facebook Page Reader's Digest has a Tab called "We Hear You America!"
It's some sort of new Promotion where they are commiting Millions Worth of "Funds & Promotional Support into a Grassroots Viral Campaign To Help American Cities, Towns, and People Hurt by the Recession".
Well, after this story makes the rounds, maybe they will HEAR ME! ;-D
Daddy, and I have been on the Internet since 1998, blogging since 2002.
I am about to celebrate 1 year of having my own blog, on New Year's Day.
I have a blog like no other, and am damn well proud of it.
While Daddy, & I, consider ourselves writers, poets, storytellers, humorists, and part of the online fraternity of "New Journalism" we are not published authors (Yet), sought after commentators (Yet), been interviewed (Yet), or as connected, knowledgeable, or tech savvy (Yet x 3), or as read, as others in our niche.
I don't get 20 to 30 comments at the drop of a cute photo, either (Neither does Miss Elvira, and she's cuter, hee, hee!). ;-D
My advertising, such as it is, consists of Google Ads, and Amazon Associates, because BlogAds requires more traffic than I can dream of to make it worth considering, oh, and a PayPal Tip Jar for anyone who cares to show their support for the blog ( All funds go toward the upkeep of Elvira, and I ).
Yet, I occasionally get offers from individuals, and companies, some fake, some real, all of whom ask me, and Daddy, to do some sort of advertising that we don't understand, don't have the tech know how to set up, and that make you wonder if they have even explored this blog, and what it has to offer, and what its level of traffic is.
However, I got 2 such contacts, in the last 2 weeks, that caused my whiskers to twitch, and decide to follow-up.
This post is about the first one...
On Nov. 30th the following came in my e-mail, but was not addressed to me by name, or to my special Gmail Addy (All email addys have been deleted for this post):
FROM: Jihane E
TO: dragonmalyx
DATE:Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM
SUBJECT: Request
Hello there!
My name is Jihane and I work for Reader's Digest and we are in the process of growing our pet section's online presence. I was curious as to what your advertisement options are on your website.
I wanted to know if I would be able to sponsor one of your upcoming posts with a mention either within the byline or the body of the post.
Your side bar would be an amazing option as well.
Please contact me back if you are interested and I would gladly send over more information.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Best,
Jihane
Very Interesting...
I went to the Reader's Digest website to see if anyone with a similar name was listed as a contact in any dept., and came up empty.
So I wrote the following, the same day, with some links to posts on my blog, to 2 people listed on the site:
Cat Blogger concerned about Request supposedly sent by Reader's Digest Rep
Dear Evan Goetz, and Rachel Rosenblatt
Corporate Communications
Good afternoon,
My name is Nikita, I'm a Cat...I Blog.
Been doing so since 2002, and on my own Blog since New Year's Day 2010. ;-D
To put you at ease let me introduce myself in 3 ways:
First the info in my signature, and related info/links, below this letter.
Second & Third; The PDF Powerpoint Presentation, and PDF Flier, discussed, and linked to in the blog Posts below:
Downloadable Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat Intro Powerpoint PDF
Downloadable Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat Info Flier: Including Elvira, too!
I am just a humble Blogger trying to build interest, and a following, and make something of my talents as a writer, storyteller, poet, commentator, and journalist.
A look at my traffic stats via the link in my sidebar, gives you some idea of just how humble a place I am. ;-D
I believe that my Blog, and it's sidebars, are unique in the Critter Blogging Community, and am very proud of this fact.
I am proud to be recognized by my local newspaper, a local weekly, well known bloggers, and to even be thought "Clever" by PETA (Long story!).
Not bad for a near 13 yr. old. ;-D
I am writing because I received an odd e-mail that set my whiskers to twitching in suspicion, especially since it somehow made it to my inbox despite NOT being sent to me by name, and distinctive e-mail address, but to someone else.
I thought that if this was legit, you would be able to confirm that, and if not then you would definitely want to know that someone is preying on the growing Critter Blogging Community, and would let the appropriate folks in charge of the Pet Page I discovered on your website, today, know so they could publicly address this as they sit fit.
Here is the letter sent me, this morning, and related info: (Above letter inserted here -Nikita)
I look forward to hearing from you on this matter...
Sincerely yours,
--
MR. NIKITA CAT - Proud Feline Pundit Since 2002!
Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat
Senior Journalist, & Correspondent: Feline News Network
Offishul Repurrter: The Cat Blogosphere Website
Professor: Nikita Institute of Feline Studies
His LinkedIN Profile
I also sent it using Daddy's own e-mail because, hey, since when do Cats do e-mail right? ;-D
When no-one responded by Dec. 3rd I did some more snooping, and had Daddy do some phone calling.
He called Customer Care, and General Inquiries, and they had no idea who the person was that e-mailed me.
He called a Gina, in the LA office of Print Advertising, and was informed that even Freelancers working for Reader's Digest use e-mails that have the company name, or RD, in the email addy, which my letter writer didn't, and that Reader's Digest IS, however, preparing a rollout of a revamped version of the Pet Section of the website sometime in February.
She gave me the e-mail of the contact in the Electronic Advertising office in New York, as well as a phone number.
Rather than calling Mr. Goetz office, or the office of the advertising in NY, Daddy wrote the NY contact the following e-mail on the 3rd (With all the links as in the earlier version):
My name is Nikita, I'm a Cat...I Blog.
AD SCAM/ALERT WARNING! “Guide to Online Schools’” is sendin out “Top 50 Cat Blog Awards”. The html code seems to link to their business. So if ya receive that award an don’t wanna do advertisin fer people whose business is a rip off (in our opinion), delete the the email or write back trashin them. At least don’t fall fer their games. We said: ‘Hi Cate – Thank you for including us on your “Top 50 Cat Blogs”! We are pleased to have been selected. On the other paw, we are a proudly non-commercial blog (no advertising, no profit, just for fun). So we firmly decline providing you wif a link fer suckers to click on by placing yer graphic in our sidebar. As The Big Thing says “rip-off artists should be consigned to a middle layer of Dante’s hell”. If WE met ya we would treat ya like mice. An we are postin about that… See HERE. Put THAT in yer pipe an smoke it!
~Ayla and Iza at Mark’s Mews
The 2nd Story: It's Not Nice to Fool With The Opinionated Pussycat: A Feline News Network Investigation 2
We got that same RD e-mail.
We actually got an answer back from RD, though, and it IS a scam that someone's been pulling, and NOT actually from RD.
Posted by: PDX pride | March 05, 2011 at 06:14 PM
You got a reply?
Cool!
I'd love to link to it if you posted it on your blog!
Posted by: Nikita Cat | March 08, 2011 at 08:57 PM
We didn't post it on our bloggie.
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The Power of Forgiveness
Oprah.com | July 24, 2007
In 1994, Rwandan Immaculée Ilibagiza was a college student who returned to her parents' home for Easter break and was caught in the midst of a modern-day holocaust that would end the lives of almost a million Rwandans—including most of her family. Marianne talks with Immaculée about her harrowing story of survival and the deep spiritual awakening she experienced during the genocide that has allowed her to forgive her family's killers.
In her book
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
, Immaculée tells the story of escaping the three-month-long massacre by seeking refuge in a local pastor's small, hidden bathroom with seven other women. She says that table scraps from the garbage were her only sources of food, and God, her only salvation. "I was praying from morning until night, literally blocking away these thoughts of hatred that I had, blocking these thoughts of how I would die," she says.
Immaculée, who is Catholic, says she read the Bible and prayed the rosary as her weight shrank to just 65 pounds and men with machetes ransacked the pastor's home, almost discovering the women hiding. "I realized that Jesus went through this [suffering] and he held on to what he believed in his heart," she says. Soon Immaculée says she started to experience a deepening relationship with God and she says that God spoke to her in her dreams, helping her believe that she would survive and have a future.
When the genocide ended and Immaculée came out of hiding, she says that most of her family was dead and her life resembled a nightmare, but she held onto her faith. She says through her relationship with God she was able to go to a prison and come face-to-face with one of the men who killed members of her family. She says that when she met the man, she told him that she forgave him. "To me, I think justice is part of forgiving, if it is well done with love," she says.
As she shares her story with other survivors of Rwanda's genocide, Immaculée says she is spreading the word about the power of forgiveness. "I have at least three friends who said that after we talked about forgiving, it was the only time they stopped having nightmares about the genocide," she says. "The power of forgiveness is huge, it is really big and it can save this world."
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An age-old question for birders traveling to far off locations is "Should I bring
my scope and tripod, and how do I pack them?" With today’s restrictions on luggage
size and weight and the extra cost of carry-on bags, the gear we use at home may
not be the best choice for travelling. The Gitzo Safari Traveler tripod solves the
problem of tripod size and weight. The Safari Traveler is a carbon fiber tripod
that weighs only 4.2 pounds including the head and folds down to 20.9 inches. With
dimensions like these, Safari Traveler tripods will easily fit any suitcase, duffle,
or backpack.
Size and Stability
Despite its small folded size, the Safari Traveler is a full-size tripod. Its maximum
height is 64.6 inches with the center column fully extended, and 51 inches with
the column retracted. Gitzo combines full size with compact folding dimensions by
using a 4-section leg design. Despite its low mass, the Safari Traveler tripod provides
excellent stability for heavy spotting scopes or video cameras. The leg design incorporates
multiple layers of interwoven carbon fibers for maximum vibration dampening and
rigidity. Additionally, the design of the center joint (where the leg hinges attach
and the center column passes through) and the "neck" (the tube through which the
center column slides) both contribute to greater overall stability. The hinges are
precision manufactured to have virtually no side-to-side play. The neck is, so far
as we know, unique to the Safari Traveler tripods. This tube is about three inches
long where the corresponding section of other tripods is not usually much longer
than an inch. Thus, the neck more effectively restricts sideways play when extending
the center column. It also is easier to operate since this longer tube enforces
better alignment of the column, making it easier to adjust. Lastly, most center
joints feature a set-screw to adjust tension on the center column, but the presence
of this screw as part of the center joint actually contributes a bit of instability.
The Safari Traveler employs a twist collar lock (similar to the leg locks) at the
top of neck portion, which is inherently much more stable than a set-screw.
The Safari Traveler achieves its most compact folded conformation by first extending
the center column to its full height, and then collapsing the leg sections with
the twist collars. The final step is to use the spring-loaded sliding leg angle
locks located just above the hinge on each leg. Opening these slider locks allows
you to fold the leg completely up until it is next to the extended center column.
Legs
As noted above, the carbon fiber legs feature a 4-section design. This is inherently
a trade-off: more sections provide more compactness but at the cost of slower deployment…
usually. As a rule, we prefer lever-locks on tripod legs to twist collars, which
are usually slower. But that was before we saw the twist collars on the Gitzo tripod.
These collars deploy with less of a twist required, as though the mechanism had
a steeper pitch inside - what you notice is that you don't have to twist as much
to lock or unlock these. The second point is that when the legs are fully collapsed,
by correctly placing your hand, all three locks can be undone with just one twist,
which makes this quite quick indeed. The feet on the Safari Traveler legs are rubber
and are sort of rounded and pointed at the same time, a nice bit of design. Like
many tripods, the Gitzo Traveler has a hook mounted on the bottom of the center
column from which to suspend stabilizing weights. The difference with this one is
that it is squared in shape and spring loaded so that, when no weight is on it,
it retracts neatly until it's flush with the base of the center column. This means
it won't catch on anything inadvertently.
Head
Another birder-friendly addition to the Safari Traveler is the inclusion of the
Gitzo GH2720 head. This head incorporates both the pan and tilt controls in a single
knob . Not only does this one control efficiently combine both functions, but it
features a lovely intermediate tension level whereby both controls can be freely
manipulated, but without being so loose that the optic swings or falls inadvertently.
This is really well designed! The head accommodates quick release plates compatible
with Manfrotto 501 series heads. The head comes standard with a Manfrotto 501PL
plate and can also accept the 501PLONG plate (see "Digiscoping" below).
The bracket for the quick release plate is short (about 1-inch long) but precisely
manufactured so that the plate slides easily along its track. The head features
a two-part safety catch, with a tension adjusting screw on one side and a spring-loaded
release button on the opposite side. Both controls are positioned so that they don't
interfere with the handle in any position.
Digiscoping
The Safari Traveler, due to its inherent stability and advanced head design, makes
an excellent platform for digiscoping. By easily accommodating the extra-long 501PLONG
quick release plate, the Gitzo Traveler offers the option of precise counter-balancing
of the heavier digiscoping rigs with a DSLR camera, or the more lightweight rigs
with a point-and-shoot digital camera. However, if you wish to use the Safari Traveler
for general photography, we recommend purchase of an alternate head as the GH2720
head can only be used in a landscape orientation.
Conclusions
There is basically nothing that we don't like about the Gitzo Safari Traveler tripod.
The design is innovative and elegantly functional. This tripod is feather light,
and yet it achieves its extremely compact form without sacrificing performance or
stability. Such elegance does come at a cost. A Safari Traveler tripod kit will
set you back
$1,099.99,
which is fairly considerable even for a carbon fiber tripod. There are so many things
to like about this tripod though, and if your particular needs require these features,
there is nothing else like this on the market. Now if we can just talk Gitzo into
letting us keep it for more "testing"…
Gitzo Safari
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5th Avenue. New-York can offer you a great number of various shops, starting with very cheap and ending with unreasonably expensive. The most fabulous market street of the city is 5th avenue, in which you'll find the well-known skyscrapers of New-York: the Empire State Building and the Trump Tower (it belongs to multi-millionaire Donald Trump). St Patrick's Church is also located there. It seems to be tine in comparison with the other gigantic buildings. Another interesting place is Rockefeller Center, where you can visit the Radio City Music Hall.
Most of the designer clothes shops are situated between 49th and 59th Street. The choice is extremely wide, just a few brands to make you realize it: Versace, Dior, Chanel, Lacoste, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Armani. 'Bergdorf Goodman Shop' with the 754th number specializes on clothes by French, Italian and American beginners of design, but nevertheless prices there can kill. Relatively cheap shops are 'Banana Republic' (it has number 114) and 'Façonnable' (number 689). In 5th avenue are also located such supermarkets, as 'the Saks' and the 'Takashimaya'. At the intersection of 5th avenue and 57th Street takes place the well-known jewelry shop 'Tiffany's'.
Located at Manhattan, Times Square is famous for its neon lights, enormous big boards and rich nightlife. In Times Square you'll find Broadway, the legendary theatre area that can offer you unforgettable music shows.
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While I’m off prepping for today’s Ruffian Swap, I wanted to share this wonderful article from the Times Picayune (the newspaper here in New Orleans). I had the opportunity to tell them all about Ruffian Swap, how it came to be, and even squeezed in a mention of Ordinarily Urbane!
Check it out (click the image to go to the article):
And if you’re in New Orleans tonight, I hope you’ll join me at La Thai Uptown for Ruffian Swap’s Pour les Femmes: A Clothing and Apparel Swap for Ladies.
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“Our plan is for Brandon to be a part of this team going forward,” team president Larry Miller said. “Hopefully he will show us what he can do.”
Miller, acting GM Chad Buchanan and coach Nate McMillan met with Roy, then talked about the upcoming season in an afternoon news conference at the Rose Garden. They revealed that Roy told them he feels better than he did at the start of last season, and at the moment it seems the team might not use the amnesty clause to waive Roy, as many figured it would.
McMillan, in fact, went so far as to say he would consider starting Roy, a three-time All-Star who was limited to 47 games last season because of issues with his knees.
“We have not seen him back in the starting lineup,” McMillan said. “That’s something we’re going to take a look at.”This despite the fact that the Blazers, and the NBA’s other teams, will play a compressed 66-game schedule that could put pressure on Roy’s health. McMillan said he has not been told that there would be any restrictions on playing Roy, although he acknowledged it was not known how the schedule would affect Roy.
“There’s no way of gauging that,” McMillan said. “Brandon is well aware of the schedule, and what is front of him.”
Buchanan said Roy was able to go through his “normal off-season workout” in Seattle, often with other NBA and college players.
“He’s very encouraged by how he feels right now,” Buchanan said.
Other tidbits from the news conference:
• Buchanan said he believes the team can address its front-court deficiency by signing a free agent, even though keeping Roy would limit the Blazers' options, likely to a mini-mid-level exception worth $3 million a season.
"We feel pretty confident that we can add a player through free agency who can help us," Buchanan said.
• Although the full NBA schedule is slated to be announced Tuesday on NBA-TV, McMillan let slip some details of what the Blazers face, saying they have 19 back-to-backs and two back-to-back-to-backs.
"I think depth becomes even more important," McMillan said.
He compared the schedule to that of Major League Baseball, adding, "Your practices are your games."
• Buchanan said he does not anticipate center Greg Oden being cleared to practice when he takes a physical on Thursday in Vail, Colo., with the orthopedic surgeon who performed the microfracture surgery on his knee last year.
Buchanan and Miller both said they do anticipate Oden being a part of the team.
"We view Greg as a big piece of our organization moving forward," Buchanan said, adding, "This is a big season for him.
After the news conference, Miller said he had spoken to Oden's agent, Bill Duffy, trying to gauge how many teams would make a qualifying offer to Oden, who is a restricted free agent. Miller, however, said it was unclear.
• Monday was the first day that McMillan has been allowed to speak to his players since the lockout started July 1. Earlier in the day, he interrupted LaMarcus Aldridge as Aldridge was speaking to reporters after a workout, and despite Aldridge's warning that, "I stink," McMillan wrapped his power forward up in a huge bear hug.
"It’s been so long since I’ve seen these guys," McMillan said. "I just wanted to hug him. It was like seeing your son."
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This is the third legislative session in a row where Oregon lawmakers have sought to regulate the gift card industry. In 2009, they outlawed the sale of cards that expire, diminish in value over time, or carry a fee to use (or not use).
There is an estimated $8 billion in unredeemed gift card money in the country. Rep. Jefferson Smith, D-Portland, who carried the bill, estimated that means $100 million in unredeemed cards in Oregon. Cards may be lost, forgotten or not used because they have only a few dollars remaining on them.
Senate Bill 756 prompted a surprising half-hour debate on the floor. Critics mocked the bill as a potential “tax” on businesses and burdensome to retailers.
Rep. Patrick Sheehan, R-Clackamas, conjured up the image of the “unemployed single mom” who will ask him and other legislators, and what have you done in Salem to improve my life?
“And you’re going to tell her that her Kitchen Kaboodle card is worth up to $5 in cash. I don’t think that’s a good thing. I think that’s a bad thing,” he said.
But Rep. Jason Conger, R-Bend, disagreed with his fellow Republican.
“What we’re talking about is our money. If I guy a gift card I’m not getting a product; I’m depositing my money with the holder of the card,” he said. “I have always found it objectionable that I can’t get my money back.”
The legislation returns to the Senate for concurrence. The legislation does not apply to prepaid phone cards, online retailers or cards given for free.
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"I really believed in what I was doing," she said. "And I still do."
The 80-year-old widow from Beaverton is among approximately 2,000 people who benefit from Oregon's Project Independence, a state program providing aides to help seniors and people with disabilities stay in their own homes rather than going to more expensive nursing homes.
The program, which once earned Oregon the label of innovator in long-term care, is often targeted for budget cuts and then heroically saved at the last minute. This year's worst case scenario: Oregon Project Independence could lose about half its funding.
Legislative leaders from both parties say the program is a top priority but, given the state's financial situation, nobody can guarantee there won't be cuts.
Fitzgerald, who uses a wheel chair, gets a two-hour weekly visit from an aide who helps her with cleaning and shopping. She fears she wouldn't be able to continue living on her own with her cat, Sasha, without the extra help.
During her recent meeting with Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Hillsboro, Fitzgerald said she simply asked: "If I could stay in my own home. That's what I want most."
State budget-writers continued their meetings behind closed doors this week trying to find the money to pay for Oregon Project Independence as well as other programs serving almost 30,000 low-income seniors.
The governor's budget proposes a $63 million increase in state funding for senior programs. But, because of the loss of federal stimulus, the total amount of state and federal dollars available in 2011-13 could drop by $197 million from 2009-2011.
In addition to Oregon Project Independence, other programs that pay for in-home care, affecting more than 9,000 seniors, could also see reductions.
There's also a proposed 19 percent rate cut for nursing homes that care for Medicaid patients and a 16 percent rate reduction for adult foster homes and other lower-level care facilities.
Final decisions aren't likely to come until June and state officials acknowledge that the federal government would have to OK any changes to Medicaid-supported programs.
Gov. John Kitzhaber and legislative leaders recently promised to spend any unexpected cash on programs serving some of Oregon's most vulnerable citizens. Still, Rep. Tina Kotek, a Portland Democrat who is at the center of the budget negotiations, acknowledged this week that "there will be reductions."
The Department of Human Services has started preparing letters to notify clients and providers of cuts or changes.
"We have to be prepared for what may happen but we also won't send out notices unless we have no other choice," agency director Erinn Kelley-Siel said this week.
Senior advocate groups and lobbyists representing more than 15,000 unionized home care workers have been busy pressing their case to lawmakers.
Advocates argue that it costs the state $200 to $250 a month to care for a senior through Oregon Project Independence. It would cost about $7,000 a month if that person went into a nursing home.
At the same time, nursing home operators say they couldn't absorb a 19 percent rate cut, which would take the average daily base rate from $212 to $179.
"We probably wouldn't take any more folks on Medicaid programs," said Cheryl LaCombe-Anderson, executive director for Avamere Court in Keizer.
Avamere's Keizer center consists of a skilled nursing home as well as lower-level residential care. About 37 percent of the patients are on Medicaid, she said.
LaCombe-Anderson calculates a 19 percent rate cut would cost her operation more than $30,000 a month in revenue.
The cuts would also affect health-care workers. Unionized home health care workers could see their pay, currently at $10.20 an hour, chopped. And providers predict layoffs.
"There's a lot of talk about creating jobs," said AARP lobbyist Rick Bennett. "This type of budget is going to have the opposite effect. You'll be losing jobs and money that's gong into every single local community in the state."
Rep. Dennis Richardson, a Republican from Central Point and co-chair of the Joint Ways and Means Committee, said budget-writers are looking carefully at the Department of Human Services as well as other state agencies and questioning whether they're operating as efficiently as they can.
Contributing to the current budget gap, he said, is that Oregon "accepted federal money in the past as if it would be on-going revenue and not one-time money."
"We expanded programs without accounting for the loss," he said Friday. "Now scaling back is very difficult to do."
At the end of her first day as a citizen lobbyist, Fitzgerald said she was encouraged by the friendly reception she received from her senator and staff. But she was also struck by how many others who were there also asking for their programs to be kept whole.
She understands the tough choices lawmakers face.
"To be honest," Fitzgerald said. "My heart went out to the people with disabilities. I would be willing to give up my share if it would help those other people." | http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/05/lawmakers_struggling_to_avoid.html | 2013-05-18T10:34:11 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [
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Kirstie Alley has emerged as one of the great actresses of her generation, proving time and again that she is capable of great depth and range, as well as possessing a comedic timing second to none..
In 2005, Alley co-created, executive produced, wrote and starred in the Showtime Network series "Fat Actress." Alley played a comedic interpretation of herself as a successful actress struggling in Hollywood after putting on some extra weight. After Kirstie lost the weight, she unveiled her new body by appearing in a bikini on a highly anticipated episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (the highest rated "Oprah" show of 2006).
In 1999 Kirstie starred in the dark comedy film “Drop Dead Gorgeous” opposite Ellen Barkin, Amy Adams and Kirsten Dunst. The mockumentary follows the contestants in a beauty pageant in Minnesota and has become a cult classic.
From 1997, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Alley delivered a captivating performance in the 1997 television miniseries "The Last Don II." For her efforts, Alley was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or a Special. The acclaimed series was adapted from a Mario Puzo novel and nominated in the Emmy category of Outstanding Miniseries. Alley reprised her role as "Rose Marie Clericuzio" the in TV movies "Radiant City" and "Peter and the Wolf."
In 1994, Alley showcased her dramatic range when she starred in the CBS TV movie "David's Mother" as a single mother raising her autistic son. Alley's work was recognized with a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television as well as an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in Miniseries or Special.
In 1989, Alley starred alongside John Travolta in the hit film "Look Who's Talking," which grossed $297 million worldwide. Alley played a single mother searching for a reliable and normal boyfriend. The success of "Look Who's Talking" spurred two more movies in which Alley starred: "Look Who's Talking Too" and "Look Who's Talking Now.".
While filming "Cheers," Alley also appeared in "Madhouse," "Sibling Rivalry" (both 1990) and "Loverboy" (with Patrick Dempsey) in 1989.
Alley made her movie debut in 1982 in "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan," in which she played the beautiful Vulcan officer Lieutenant Saavik. Shortly thereafter, Alley made her splash into television in the series "Masquerade."
Some of Alley's other film credits include "Shoot to Kill," "Summer School," "North and South," "North and South, Book II," and "The Hitchhiker." Alley has also done numerous television guest spots and hosted "Saturday Night Live" twice.
Kirstie served as the spokesperson for Pier One from 2000 to 2004 and Jenny Craig from 2005 to 2008.
In 1995, Alley was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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them on the 18th green to tell them of his comeback from seven shots down. Jeff Maggert won in 1993 under floodlights wheeled over from the driving range.
Davis Love III scored his 20th PGA Tour victory there in 2008, giving him lifetime membership and likely a Hall of Fame pass. And last year gave us Luke Donald’s charge to a victory, the money title over Webb Simpson and eventually history as the first man to lead in earnings in both America and Europe.
More often, though, Disney means small victories – when someone plays just well enough to crack the top 125 in earnings and lock up another year’s PGA Tour card. And there are some sad endings, too, when guys fall out on the final day.
That part goes away after this year, when the PGA Tour syncs up the end of its schedule with the FedEx Cup points chase. All the Fall Series events become part of the new wraparound schedule that begins next October.
The schedule worked against Disney this year, falling in the slot after last week’s World Golf Championships event in China. Just two men are entered who teed it up in Guangdong – 2010 Disney champ Robert Garrigus and Robert Allenby.
That leaves a lot of spots for the guys grinding to jump into the top 125, or to protect their spot. It’s mostly small drama, though Sunday always gives one guy the happy ending.
Last time out: Jim Furyk gave Pick-4 a chance for his first double-digit win season when he took the lead into the McGladrey Classic’s final round, only to be swamped by Tommy Gainey’s closing 60. One more chance. Through 35 events: Nine wins, 34 top-10s.
1) Brendon de Jonge. Though he hasn’t exactly lit up Disney in three previous appearances, no one comes in with a hotter run. The South Africa native was runner-up in Las Vegas, then tied for 4th at both McGladrey and Malaysia. Nor does it hurt that he leads the PGA Tour in birdie average.
2) Robert Garrigus. Only jet lag concerns from the China trip kept Pick-4 from putting Garrigus at the top of the list. At No.42, the bomber is the only entrant among the world’s top 70, and you don’t often see that kind of disparity in a PGA Tour lineup. In addition to his victory, Garrigus tied for 10th in 2008.
3) Charles Howell. The Orlando pro has a chance for a real strong finish, having tied for 7th at McGladrey and 11th one week earlier at the Frys.com Open. In 40 career rounds at Disney, he’s failed to break par just seven times. Combined with a tie for 2nd in Hawaii, Disney could make a nice bookend.
4) Russell Knox. It isn’t often that Pick-4 grabs the same longshot in two consecutive events, but the two-week gap after McGladrey changes the dynamic a little. Knox has three top-25 finishes in his past seven starts, including Las Vegas and Frys.com. Of late, he’s broken par in 13 of his past 16 rounds.Jeff Shain covers golf for the Orlando Sentinel and Tribune Newspapers. Follow him on Twitter at @JeffShain, or reach him via email at jshain@tribune.com. | http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/golf/os-dgb-pga-tour-pick4-cmn-hospitals-classic-20121108,0,4239971.post | 2013-05-18T10:21:40 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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The Ospreys Community Rugby team hosted an Atomic Touch Festival for secondary schools in Neath Port Talbot at the region's Llandarcy training base on Thursday.
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The Dragons were unlucky to come away with a defeat and will provide the young Ospreys with a physical test, as they look to set the record straight.
The Eyasses are currently one place above the Dragons in the WRU Regional Championship table and will hope to stay above their opponents and put pressure on fellow regions with a big victory.
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puting problem. In our recent work, we have been developing a middleware,
GATES (Grid-based AdapTive Execution on Streams), for enabling grid-
based processing of distributed data streams.
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distributed and self-adaptive real-time implementation of the algorithm pro-
posed by Eskin using our middleware. The main observations from our ex-
periments are as follows. First, our distributed implementation can achieve
detection rates which are very close to the detection rate by a centralized
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KCAC jumbled at top
By GREG MAST, Herald Sports Editor | 10/12/2012
Nobody has taken charge of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in football. In fact it could be a photo finish.
Five teams are tied for the lead with one loss. They are Kansas Wesleyan, Ottawa, McPherson, Friends and Tabor.
Nobody has taken charge of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in football. In fact it could be a photo finish.
Five teams are tied for the lead with one loss. They are Kansas Wesleyan, Ottawa, McPherson, Friends and Tabor.
It has been an exciting first half with close games and bizarre finishes. So far, five KCAC teams have been ranked in the NAIA top 25 poll.
This week Tabor and Friends are ranked No. 24 and No. 25. Kansas Wesleyan rose to No. 20 before last week’s loss to Tabor. Ottawa (No. 11) and Bethany (No. 24) opened the season in the rankings.
Kansas Wesleyan’s four KCAC wins have all been by four or less points. Saint Mary won a 21-20 overtime thriller over Sterling.
Two games left fans, players and coaches shaking their heads of how it ended. Friends nipped McPherson 18-17 with the game-winning touchdown scored by an offensive lineman.
McPherson led 17-11 with nine seconds left when a tipped pass by a defensive lineman ended up in the hands of a Friends offensive lineman, who scored a touchdown.
The other was Ottawa’s 100-yard fumble return by Donald Anderson to give the Braves a 25-21 win two weeks ago.
If the second half of the season is anything like the first, it could be a fan’s delight.
The standings may have a different look at the end of today. McPherson (3-2, 3-1) plays 7 p.m. today at Ottawa (3-2, 3-1) with the loser falling a game behind the pack.
Other games pit Friends at Southwestern, Tabor at Bethany, Sterling at Bethel, William Penn at Saint Mary, and Southern Nazarene at Kansas Wesleyan.
Ottawa coach Kent Kessinger said the Braves will have their hands full with McPherson, which is coming off a bye week.
“This is one of those games where you will see two heavyweights going toe-to-toe,” he said. “Their one loss came on a fluke play. One of our wins was on a fluke play. It is going to be a good matchup.”
Both offenses have playmakers. McPherson’s offense is led by senior quarterback Jake Snodgrass, who leads McPherson in rushing (58 yards per game) and passing (235 yards passing). Julius Record averages nine catches per game, which is second in the NAIA, for 101 yards per game (seventh in the NAIA).
“Snodgrass is being extremely efficient in running their offense,” Kessinger said. “We will have our work cut out for us. This is one of the best teams I’ve seen that we will have played. They do so many things well and very solid in what they are doing.”
Ottawa’s offense is led by senior quarterback Shane Gimzo, one of the most unique athletes in the NAIA.
He averages nearly 300 yards of offense per game. The past two games, Ottawa’s passing game has come alive.
“We did a lot of play-action passing,” Kessinger said. “It is something we have worked on. We did a good job of playing pitch and catch. We have a good group of receivers out there.”
Other interesting connections include a homecoming for McPherson senior offensive lineman Isaac DeLaTorre, a former Central Heights star.
McPherson’s first-year head coach played for Kessinger at Augustana.
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Cake geeks
We all know computer geeks. Tom from Poke, our dedicated web designers, introduced me yesterday to some of their bread-and-butter: google analytics. This offers the ultimate pleasure to anyone with a website and loads of time to spare. You can find absolutely anything there: who visited your site, when, where are they there from (in our case, UK, USA and Australia are in the lead), how long they bothered to stay tuned, what browser they used etc. etc. etc.
Talking to Tom it dawned on me that I am also a geek, a cake geek. The amount of time I can spend waffling about cakes is unlimited; I am sure I can rival any IT buff.
And I am not alone. Once a week Sarit, Helen and I meet to do just that. In our regular pastry tastings we spend long hours analysing the minutest and most bizarre and far-fetched elements of a cake, comparing textures and flavours, scrutinizing methods, suggesting alternative components, shapes, moulds, going over recent trends, what’s a must and what’s lost its sparkle, who’s the master of brownies and what makes the ideal cupcake. And we also stuff ourselves with cakes, which is fun and (try to believe me!) an agony.
Hi
we are looking for cupcakes like we had in your Notting Hill shop (the ones with the strayberry icing on top) for our wedding in Sydney. Do you know of anywhere in Sydney that makes cupcakes like these?
Cheers
Tom
Hi Tom,
I have been asking around and couldn't find an answer to your request... sorry (even us cake geeks have our limitations). I am sure, though, that you will be able to find something quite spectacular in Sydney.
Tom,
I would try Yellow in Potts Point. Lorraine Godsmark is a sugar witch. Talk to her.
Corinne
57-59 Macleay Street
Potts Point, 2011
tel: [02] 9357 3400
Thanks Corinne. I will pass on to Tom.
Try Cupcakes Ahoy:.
They delivered an enormous box of different flavours to my brother in law for his birthday. Amazingly friendly people to deal with and delivery by mercedes!
Delicious too and spectacularly decorated (crushed jaffas, shaved chocolate etc).
Hi Yotam,
My daughter baked your Clementine & Almond Syrup Cake (Guardian Christmas supplement) for my birthday after Christmas, as we both looked at the beautiful illustration, and couldn't wait to try it. We were not disappointed - it is absolutely stonkingly fabulous! I shall bake another for my work colleagues later on, when the Christmas goodies there have disappeared. I know they will want the recipe too. We also cooked the Pumpkin Wedges and the soup from that supplement too, and thoroughly enjoyed them. Thank you very much. Jackie.
Thanks Jackie!
Yes, this is one of my favourite cakes of all times.
Happy new year.
Yotam
Hi Yotam
like Jackie above, I have now made the Clementine & Almond Syrup cake on three occasions, and each time it has been a real success.
Do you have any similar type recipes? I have a dinner party coming up where the guests have already had a taste (and thoroughly enjoyed) the C&A cake, and thought I would be cheeky and ask for any direction you may be able to give to an alternative.
I so enjoy making your treats (the fish cakes went down a treat as a Christmas morning nibble with friends before we all went off to our Christmas feasts with families), and am gradually working my way through your book. So look forward to the next edition!
Happy New Year - and many thanks for your inspirations.
Jill
Jill,
Below is a recipe for a cake that I published in Waitrose Food Monthly last year. It is delicious and not dissimilar to the clementine cake. You can easily do without the rose petals.
Good luck with it!
Yotam
Pistachio and rosewater semolina cake
Serves 8
Cake
3 cardamom pods
150g pistachios nuts, shelled, plus a little extra to garnish
100g ground almonds
170g semolina
1¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
300g unsalted butter, at room temperature
330g caster sugar
4 medium eggs
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp rosewater
½ tsp vanilla essence
Syrup
120ml lemon juice
100ml rosewater
120g caster sugar
Cream
200g Greek yoghurt
200g Crème fraiche
1 tbsp icing sugar
1 tbsp rosewater
Optional garnish
40 pesticide-free red rose petals
1 egg white
150g caster sugar
Start with the cake. Grease a 22cm loose-base cake tin and cover the bottom and sides with greaseproof paper. Heat up the oven to 160C.
Take the cardamom pods, crush lightly and remove the seeds to a food processor bowl. Discard the pods. Add the pistachios to the seeds and grind to a semi-fine powder. Add the ground almonds, semolina, baking powder and salt to the ground pistachios and stir to mix.
Put the butter and sugar in a mixer bowl and use a beater to mix until they combine fully. Do not work much so that you don’t incorporate a lot of air into the mixture. Break the eggs and beat lightly, then add to the creaming butter and sugar in small additions, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding more. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally.
Once all the egg is fully incorporated, add the dry ingredients and fold in by hand. Do not over mix. Now fold in the lemon zest, juice, rosewater and vanilla.
Transfer the cake batter to the lined tin, level with a palette knife and put in the pre-heated oven. Bake for roughly 1 hour. Check if the cake is ready by inserting a skewer inside. It should come out dry (but oily).
While the cake is in the oven make the syrup. Put all the ingredients in a small saucepan and place on medium heat. Bring to the boil, making sure the sugar fully dissolves, and remove from the heat.
Once the cake is out of the oven brush it with most of the syrup (both the syrup and the cake need to be very hot), leaving about 4 tablespoons of syrup for later. Place the cake and reserved syrup on the side until they come to room temperature.
To serve the cake, cut it into wedges and lay them on serving plates. Whisk together all the cream ingredients and spoon a generous dollop on top of each slice. Drizzle with some of the remaining syrup, finely chop the reserved pistachios and sprinkle on top.
If you wish to add sugared rose petals to your garnish, you’d need to prepare these in advance. Turn down the oven temperature to 70C once the cake is out. Dip the petals gently in egg white, shake off any excess, and scatter just enough sugar to cover the leaves without creating lumps. Transfer to an oven tray lined with grease-proof paper and place in the oven. Leave there to dry for 30-45 minutes or until the petals are totally crisp. Place in a sealed dry container and scatter over the cake just before serving.
Hi Yotam,
I just wanted to tell you how brilliant your cookbook is. My boyfriend got it for me for Christmas, and I made your chocolate fudge cake this weekend - we've already eaten half of it, and I've brought some in for my colleagues who are also raving about it!
I don't live in London but when I'm next in town I'm definitely popping in.
I'm going to try some of your other cake recipes with wheat-free flour - wish me luck!
Nicole
Good luck Nicole! ...and yes, do pop in when in London for sweets and all the rest.
Hi Yotam,
Firstly, can i say how much i have enjoyed your recipes from your cookbook. I am having a wonderful time slowly cooking through it recipe by recipe! I was lucky enough to visit two of your stores over christmas when i was visiting the UK and throughly enjoyed both experiences. Your staff do an amazing job.
While i was there i had one of your raspberry cupcakes which was heavenly. I have made both cupcake recipes from the book which were delicious but was wondering if you had a recipe which excluded nuts? My brother is allergic to them and feels deprived every time i make a batch!
Thanks again for all your delicious creations Yotam!
Karina
Thank you Karina! Yes, I am rather proud of my staff.
Here's a nutless cupcake recipe I haven't tried but Sarit, head pastry chef, says it's good. Hope it works for you.
185g unsalted butter
280g caster sugar
150g white chocolate
250ml milk
230g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
Melt butter and sugar till warm. Add white chocolate and stir until it melts. Mix in remaining ingredients and fill up the cases.
I cooked yoru Clementine & almond cake yesterday for chinese new year, and it was the most amazingly perfect cake I've ever made, thanks so much for helping me build up my cake rep!
wow! thank you. we are celebrating a belated chinese new year on saturday. can't wait.
wow. I think I must be in an alternate universe. an entire page of cake conversation. I'm in the US so I cannot, sadly, pop over to one of your shops, Yotam, but I sooooooooooo would like to. Instead, I'm going to try to find your Clementine and Almond cake recipe and make myself one!! then I plan to try the recipe I see here today...for I, too, am a cake geek.
Eileen
Always nice to find your lost twin souls.
Just to make your life easier, here is the clementine cake recipe (sorry it's in metric). it is wonderful!
Good luck, Yotam
Clementine and almond cake
Serves 8-10
200g unsalted butter
380g caster sugar
Grated zest and juice of 4 clementines
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
280g ground almonds
5 medium free-range eggs, beaten
100g plain flour, sifted
1/8 tsp of salt
Long trips of orange zest to garnish
Chocolate icing (optional)
90g unsalted butter, diced
150g dark chocolate, broken up
¾ tbsp honey
½ tbsp cognac
Preheat the oven to 160ºC.
Lightly grease a 24cm spring form tin and line the sides and base with baking parchment.
Place the butter, 300g of sugar (leave 80g for the syrup!) and citrus zest in a mixer bowl and use a paddle attachment to combine everything well. Do not work the mix too much or incorporate much air. Add half the amount of ground almonds and continue mixing to fold through.
Add the eggs gradually, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl a couple of time as you go.
Add the remaining ground almonds, flour and salt and work them until the mix is completely smooth.
Spread the cake batter inside the cake tin and level it out with a palette knife.
Place the cake in the oven and bake it for 50-60 minutes. Check that it’s ready by inserting a skewer inside. It should come out a little bit moist.
When the cake is almost cooked through boil together in a small saucepan the remaining sugar and the citrus juices (the juices should add up to approximately 120ml – remove some if needed). When it comes to the boil remove the syrup from the heat.
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven brush it with the boiling syrup, making sure all the syrup is soaked through.
Leave the cake to cool down completely. You can then serve it as it is, garnished with orange strips, or store for up to three days in an air-tight container.
To make the icing, put the butter, chocolate and honey in a heat proof bowl and place over a saucepan with simmering water. Stir until all is melted, remove at once from the heat and fold in the cognac. Pour the icing over the cool cake, allowing it to dribble naturally around the sides without covering the cake completely. Let the icing set and then garnish with strips of orange zest at the centre of the cake.
Thank you so much for the recipe, Yotam! Not to worry about the metric, I will translate to American...I CANNOT wait to try it out and eat it up. Possibly (no promises) I will share it with the significant other.
Eileen
Hi
This is the first time i've visited your site and have spent much much longer on here than i planned to! I just wated to say how impressive i think it is that you take the time to respond to comments and to answer questions.
I'll be popping in soon to your notting hill shop!
Anna,
I enjoy the online contact. Hope to see you soon in real life.
Hi there,
After reading your story in Gourmet magazine, I was fortunate to have a delicious lunch at the store in Notting Hill. (I live in the United States.) I bought your cookbook and am so enjoying it but wonder if you could provide the recipe for the little rectangular cake with citrus glaze and chopped pistachio nuts? A perfect cake!
Kind regards,
Polly
Polly, I am afraid some great things must remain a mystery. This is one of them. Sorry
Hello Yotam
I just tried your chocolate brownie recipe and for some mysterious reason some disaster seemed to have happened - despite following every step in the cookbook the mixture doesn't look like a 'normal' brownie mixture - there's some liquid (or is it oil?) on top when I pour the mixture into the tray, then some liquid keeps bubbling away while it was in the oven. According to your recipe the surface must be 'totally dry' before I take it out, so I waited and waited and waited.... 40 minutes went by and it's still wet on top! I took it out nonetheless and - as you would expect - it's all dry inside already. Any idea why this is the case? did something split (not sure what!) along the way?
Also this recipe seems to produce a very thick mixture - is this correct?
Thanks!!!
So sorry to hear about your brownie ordeal.
Brownies are highly sensitive and it also happens to us often that they don't come out just right.
I am not sure what went wrong in this case. It may have to do with the particular ingredients you have been using. I can only suggest reducing the butter by 10% and increasing the flour by 10%. I hope this does the trick.
Good luck!
hey yotam,
just wanted to say thanks so much for devoting all those pages to sweet things in your cookbook. Unlike alot of contemporary cookbooks where there are a few sad little pages of uninspiring puddings at the end, sweet things are definately not a token thing in your world! blueberry and lemon teacakes are my favourites so far - cooked them successfully in a muffin tin (no bundt moulds in the cupboard) and that produced a generously size individual cake - moist, fragrant and zesty; lush!
i also love the design aesthetics of 'ottolenghi' - the shiny bright white and tomato red that offset the bursting freshness of your food.
please open a branch in greenwich soon!
kate
Hi Yotam
I visit your shop in Islington very regularly, (at least once a week be it for cake, lunch, dinner or take away) Obviously I love the food!
However my wife and I love your hazelnut ganache tart which you seem to serve very irregularly. please could you make this more of a regular feature.
Thanks
Oliver
Oliver,
Sure. We will try and make those more often. Seems like everyone has a different favourite. If only the counter was bigger!
Best wishes
I love all the cakes I buy in the shop but have not yet used the cookbook to make any.
I do however want to make the lovely blueberry and vanilla cupcakes - can I use the above recipe and add blueberries and then use the hazlenut cupcake icing and add vanilla?
Hi, i am a fan. I lived in Notting Hill at the time of the opening of your shop and have had many wonderful bites at the store. I also have the book and love trying the recipes. I wanted to ask you what the logic behind chilling a greased cup cake is.thank you.
@ Lizzie, this should do the trick. I suggest also adding some lemon zest to the cupcake mix. When adding the blueberries make sure you stir gently so they don't break. Good luck.
@ Valentina, chilling tins allows the butter to stick better. When pouring in the cake mix the butter doesn't smear.
Hello,
I am a big fan of Ottolenghi and have been going for years (Ledbury Road).
You used to do a lemon drizzle teacake (the cone shaped one with a hole in the middle) which was superb. I hadn't seen it for some time so assumed that it was seasonal but it seems to have now been replaced with a pollenta lemon cake.
Is there any chance that you could either start doing it again or provide a recipe, please?!
I keep bragging about how good it is to friends and taking them for lunch only to find that you no longer do it.
Charles, I have asked Sarit, our head of pastry, to see if we can make it. Trouble is, the lemon polenta cake is so popular but still quite similar to the one you mention so we can't so both or a regular basis.
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the response to the 'magic' behind the chilling greased tin. i am going to reproduce your strawberry friand today. had it at the notting hill store last week..and boy it was delicious.
This strawberry cake is fantastic, I must agree. Good luck with it.
I think I must be obsessed - I am desperately trying to find the proper tea cake tins for your recipes.
I ordered a Nordic ware tin (Garland), which is beautiful, however, it's just too small - eight moulds within the tin. As far as I can gather, your cakes need a tin with 10cm diameter at the base. I tried your suggestion of uktv food, with no luck. I really would love a good strong tin, like the Nordic ware one - do you have any other suggestions please?
And... thanks for being so inspiring.
Hi. First i wanted to thank you for the book. I lived in London for a while and would stop by your store every saturday!!! Now i´m back in Portugal and it´s nice to be able to cook the food at home (not as good of course!!)
I know some recipes should be kept a secret, but i´ve been CRAVING for the past couple of years you choclate flourless cake (mini). It´s the best cake i´ve ever had, and no recipe comes close!!! So if your heart feels kind, please (pretty please) share the recipe ;)
Thanks for the tasty work!!!
Hi,
It is hard but I must refuse, Mafalda.
I get plenty of requests for recipes every week and I have to make sure that not all our secrets are revealed.
Through our book and other publications we already share many of our unique ideas but some items must remain exclusively ours.
I hope you understand.
Hi Yotam,
I first saw your quesedella in a copy of the Gaurdian I bought by chance because I was on the train to London to visit my daughter and needed something to read. I made it on the Sunday I returned home, and since then have cooked many of the vegetarian recipes from your book, and am a convert to the Guardian on a Saturday. As a vegetarian (I know you and your food is not) you have given me more inspiration than any vegetarian cookery or book I have ever bought - so thanks enormously for that. I came up to London ( a year later) this weekend with my wife to see our daughter (at 23 and impoverished ex pattern design student) and took her to Islington on Friday night. It was the 1st time for myself, my wife and my daughter to sample your food in your own restaurant and I have to say it was fantastic. Apart from the usual psycophantic stuff you must get all the time I am writing this because we bought some Anzac biscuits for my mother in law - she had them as we got off the train in Bridgend S.Wales (where we live). She has just been on the phone crying out for the recipe - which I dissapointed her in saying was not in the book. I have always been surprised at how generous you are in publishing your recipes and see from your last blog that you do however hold on to some of your greatest secrets, so I fear that you may not oblige in granting my wish to share this one - be great to know for sure though.
Thanks
John Williams (Bridgend)
Myra, try Kitchen Ideas on Westbourne Grove in London (020 7221 2777). You can call them and ask. They don't have the Nordic tins but have something similar. Talk to Bob and ask him about the moulds to recreate the tea cakes from the Ottolenghi cookbook. He should know.
John, having read your note I find it extremely hard to say no, especially to such a big fan.
Still, as you correctly noted, some Ottolenghi recipes are kept discreet for pure business instincts.
I hope you buy many more anzac biscuits!
Hi Yotam,
We were in London last week and visited your notting hill restaurant after reading your amazing new book and had to say the food tasted as good as it looked in the book!
I have tried making the sour cherry and walnut loaf but I find on the second rise it kind of flattens down a bit once in the oven, I couldn't get sour cherries so I used cranberries instead, would this be the problem?
Also, we saw your excellent muffins in the shop and loved the shape, are they a special mould you use or can you purchase them somewhere?
Thanks
michael
@ Michael, the walnut loaf is quite delicate so it can be that it was over-proofed or possibly didn't get enough kneading. It wouldn't be the cranberries though.
The muffin moulds we use are just deep moulds we get from the states. I haven't seen them in the UK I am afraid.
Thanks Yotam,
I think it may have been the over proving on the second rise, does it need a good bit kneading after the first rise? I was quite careful with it, rolled it into shape then wrapped it in clingy to rise. It rose quite well but once it went in the oven it kinda flattened out, i'll give it a bit of a pummeling the next time.
The muffin moulds in the book have a kind of cutout in them and look well used :-) I'll have a search for them, any pointers on what to look for in terms of size or name? I did a quick google and there are absolutely millions of option, the shape you get them looks amazing and the muffin pan we have are so close together they would stick to each other.
I wish you all well and the book is tremendous, what would you recommend as the next thing to try?
Oh yes the polenta cake was the best thing I tasted that weekend!
@ Michael, muffin moulds should be about 6cm wide and about the same in depth. You fill them almost to the brim.
I'd recommend making the apple and olive oil cake next. It's wonderful.
Hi Yotam - greetings from Krakow!
I have been exceedingly irritated by your book because ever since cooking my first recipe from it (roast butternut with burnt aubergine and pomegranate molasses) I have not wanted to waste time cooking anything else - it's that good. It's a tough commitment though as butternuts are not available here so I have to bring them over in my hand luggage or persuade my friends to and/or grow it. However, today I finally broke the spell and made the the sweet tarlets - fruit with marscapone cream, dark chocolate, white chocolate & raspberry, and lemon meringue. Of course they didn't look nearly as neat as the ones in your photos but they tasted amazing. Thank you. The only major problem I had though was with the dark chocolate ganache - it went grainy and looked like curdled sponge. Sifting cocoa over it didn't help disguise that something was really not quite right. Can you give me any idea of what I did wrong? Or what I could have done to rescue it (if anything - I tried mixing in another egg yolk but it didn't help)?
Thank you
Ewa
Hi Ewa,
Instead of butternut you can also use other pumpkins, or even sweet potato. try it.
About the tarts, I believe the melted chocolate and butter may have been too hot and caused the yolk and sugar mix to cook straight away. If you dare try this again, allow the chocolate mix to cool down substantially before folding in the yolk.
Regards to Krakow. I am planning to go there before the end of the year.
Hi Yotam!
I fell in love with your cookbook after trying the polenta-orange cake recipe in Gourmet. I have some technical questions I hope you can help me with. I tried the cake the first time with regular polenta and it was moist, but had a rugged texture. Second time I used the recommended instant polenta and it was like my bubbe's Passover cake....soooo dry. Any ideas what went wrong? Would an extra yolk help?
Reading this blog I want to fly to the UK for breakfast in the morning! May you open a branch on this side of the pond soon!
Nathalie
Nathalie, sorry about the unfortunate incidents with the cake. It should really work with the instant polenta.
To combat dryness reduce the dry ingredients (almonds and polenta) by a fraction and make sure you don't over-bake.
American Ottolenghi - maybe one day. There's more and more reasons to come to America now.
Greetings and salutations Yotam!
The rosewater and pistachio meringues which I baked to your recipe were heaven. :-)
I tried twisting the recipe by omitting the rosewater and mixing in passion fruit and, in others, crushed raspberries. Though they tasted fantastic and looked good they were a nightmare to get off the baking paper. Most of the meringues became a mush. Any suggestions?
Also do you have any advice for combining chocolate into meringues?
Many thanks
Tor from Stratford on Avon - the town in need of cake geeks - a lovely location on the river avon for your next restaurant
Tor, I will make sure to stop at Stratford on Avon one of these days to add a bit of geekiness.
About meringues, the problem is adding moisture. Rosewater is concentrated so a little goes a long way. You will need to reduce the passion fruit juice or add less raspberries (or freeze-dried fruit, now available in many places) so the mixture doesn't turn too wet.
Also, make sure you brush the baking paper with vegetable oil before you shape the meringues.
Instead of chocolate, fold in some cocoa powder to your meringues. Chocolate doesn't like the temperatures meringues are cooked at. Alternatively, you can brush your cooked meringues with some melted chocolate but that's a totally different story.
much luck!
Hi there,
I was in Ottolenghi this week and loved the blueberry and almond mini bundt cakes with lemon drizzle. I am an avid baker and want to try out the cakes at home. Would i be able to find the recipe in your book? Where do i get mini bundt cake pans or if the recipe were to be used for a normal size bundt cake how would i need to change the measurements?
Thanks
Tanya, the recipe is available in our cookbook and is easy to follow.
I know you can get mini bundt pans at Kitchen Ideas on Westbourne Grove, Bayswater. Also, similar shapes are sometimes available from Divertimenti.
I wouldn't use a normal size tin. It's quite a heavy cake so might not hold its shape.
Much luck!
Yotam,
A while ago you published a recipe in the Guardian for a chocolate and madarin cake... i made it once, and thought it was fabulous. Unfortunately I've lost my copy. Could you remind me of the recipe.
Gary
Gary,
Hi Yotam,
I am one of Helen's sister, Lily. I can't wait to visit Ottolenghi when I visit Helen in September and get to see all the fabulous food at Ottolenghi and hope to meet you all then too!!
Lily
hello yotam,
I'm from catalonia and we've been at your shops several times, each time we go to london. once in notting hill, we've taste an incredible bread and butter with cherries, as you can imagine is not an habitual thing we have in spain, I know is simple but I've tried several recipes from internet but the result was not de same, could you please explain me something about that?
thanks and fins aviat!!!
Hi Jordi,
We use our own croissant or pain au chocolat, which are the best in town, and add dried soured cherries. We then soak them with a mixture of cream, egg and sugar and bake.
Hope that helps.
please could you tell me where i could buy the muffin tins you use for your muffins?
many thanks
Hello Yotam,
My wife and l both love your book and especially the meringue recipes but how do you make the raspberry glaze on the one's pictured in the book we currently are trying a syrup coloured with red food colouring is this the right way,
Cheers Barry and Lucy
Jude, I am afraid you can only get them in America. These tall tins are available in many cookery stores there but I have never come across them in the UK.
@ Barry,
I am afraid this is something we choose to keep a secret. There's no colouring though, just natural fruit puree.
Good luck!
Hi, to all who have been looking for the 10cm bundt used to make the teacakes, i have just bought 6 from amazon £2.25 each.
I have also found a website called silvernutmeg.com who sell the muffin trays called: chicago metallic crown muffin pan, these produce the deep muffins with the crown or mushroom top.
Hope this info is useful
jude
Hi there,
I too am a huge Ottolenghi fan. I work around the corner from the Kensington shop, and gaze longingly in the window most mornings!
I also love baking, and have made your Fig tart (from the Guardian a few months ago) and the poached pear and cranberry upside down cake, which was a triumph!
But after reading the comments on this site, I'm desperate to try the Clementine and Almond cake. Obviously clementines are out of season now, so is there another citrus fruit which would work equally well? And would it be OK to use a 23cm springform tin, as I don't have a 24cm? Any advice gratefully recieved! Julia
Hi Yotam,
I bought your book and have tried several recipes, they are all so delicious and come out really well. Congratulations on your drive, good taste, your absolutely amazing cooking and thank you for sharing such good food and so many recipes.
I have a request?!? Is your recipe of the passion fruit tart that I so often have at the Nottinghill shop somewhere? if not, is it possible to share it?
I hope to be able to attend one of your cooking classes, but I'm waiting for a desserts cookery class and fit it in with another class - any idea when you'll have another go at desserts??
Many thanks and keep cooking from your heart.
Maria Teresa
Julia, thanks! 23cm would be fine, just a bit taller. Use oranges, mandarins or clementines. They all work. Good luck and many sweet moments.
Maria Teresa,
It's great to hear the book is so useful. About passion fruit tarts, I am afraid this one we keep a secret, which gives you another good reason to come to Ottolenghi. The lemon tarts in the book are pretty similar though.
I might do a dessert class next year. We should publish the next set of classes in September.
Hi Yotam,
Just to say - I found perfectly good clementines, and used my 23cm tin. The cake looked amazing, and tasted even better!
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Julia
Hi Yotam...mainly I wanted to say THANKS to you so, so much for writing this brilliant book and bringing both excellent baking and innovative savouries to the general public! I have run a small wholesale artisan bakery (The Blue Angel Bakery) for over 5 years now (no competition to you guys, I just supply local coffee shops, restaurants etc)and work completely alone,with just Radio 4 for company. Your restaurants and now book have provided so much inspiration in developing my own original recipes....American & Middle Eastern baking are my major influences. I really wanted to thank you for providing a macaroon recipe that is straightforward and works ever time, no matter what. I have been searching for so long! Other recipes always add a 'mystique' to what should be a simple process (leaving piped mixture to form a 'skin' for example) and never work satisfactorily to give that bubbled base & beautiful crisp top that is the hallmark of a good macaroon.Even with years of experience, I never tire of learning and gaining new skills! I have great fun thinking up new varieties now that I know they will work.I am a frequent visitor to your Islington branch, and will continue to come and marvel at the beautiful displays! Very best wishes from a fellow Cake Geek extraordinaire x
Rachel,
Thank you. Thank you.
Dear Yotam,
Thank you for your fabulous cakes.
My partner and I always buy a couple of slices of apple and cinnamon cake whenever we go by.
Trouble is, it is sooooo delicious that neither of us want to be the first to finish eating. So,
a) we put off eating it for a long as possible (i.e. 2 minutes)
b) then we eat it very, very slowly
c) one of us stops eating half way through to make some more tea or pop out to the shops
d) the other simply has to stop eating too or they'll have to face the torture of looking down at an empty plate while the other eats theirs.
e) we co-ordinate a clean-plate finish down to the last forkful, so that we don't have any cake lying around for either of us to fight over.
At time of writing, we are at step C - and have been for some time....
In conclusion, my advice is to eat this cake covertly, decadently, on your own, without any distractions.
Wow, what a process!
Hello there!
Wow! I am really impressed by your website and blog, they both have a really lovely personal touch to them which makes me feel very welcome. Also, I am also ashamed to admit that I skipped through your colume in the guardian everytime until a certain mango rice salad (which was so simple to make yet absolutely delicious) caught my eyes, even then I didn't know about the restaurant and book (all sound amazing!) until today, sorry! But I have to say I am now VERY intrigued and am planning to pop over to one of your place before catching a flight home to Hong Kong in about 2 weeks time (one reason for convincing myself to take a train from edinburgh instead of flying), so don't be alarm if your staff see someone staying for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner because I want to try as much food from the shop as i could!
Thank you in advance for making my trip home something to look forward to, lol.
Vian
I hope it is as good as it seems and worth this extra journey. I will keep my eyes peeled for you. Thanks!
Hi Yotam
Like you, cakes are a passion of mine. I was cooking with my grandmother form the age of 3!
I am now 47!
I started a deli with my wife 27 months ago but did not really make many cakes (the occasional fruit cake and a cooked cheesecake (granies recipe). Then last year we were on our way out of business and had to do something. So I started making cakes and wow I have not looked back since.
I so relate in your book to the comment about the waiters saying they are the best brownies ever. I have also had those comments on my brownies and carrot cake. I know that feeling!
I am striving to get those comments on my other cakes and like you trying to get the best possible result.
When I get upto town again I have to pop into one of your stores but wonder which is the best for cakes?
Regards
Quinn
I hsve a deli in Bexhill
Hi Yotam
A friend's baby, Kolo, is coming up to his first birthday and has an allergy to eggs. She would like him to have a good old fashioned birthday cake for his first. Do you have an suggestions for good egg less cakes? It can still contain all other dairy products like butter and milk.
Thanks
Lou
Quinn, now you know how satisfying it is to get all these compliments every day. Makes you feel you're in heaven.
Good luck with all those cakes!
Lou, try this link:
I haven't tried it but it seems good.
Wish you well.
Hello.
I am in Wales and the lavender here is still blooming. I made your honey and lavender tea cakes in london with FRESH lavender and with fantastic dark, strong Corsican honey that someone had brought back for us as a gift. Actually, I also used Greek yog rather than soured cream. I didn't have the right tins and so I just used ordinary muffin trays and paper cases and slightly less drizzly glaze, and they were great! But my recipe book is at home in London, and I can't remember the measurements. Is there any chance that you could post the recipe so that I can take advantage of the lavender? Thank you.
Kate
Here it is Kate, uneditted:
Lavender and honey
Makes about 6
Melted butter for greasing the tins
225g butter
115g caster sugar
115g lavender honey (or plain if you can’t get it)
3 eggs
245g flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
110g sour cream
½ tsp chopped dried lavender
Icing
20g lemon juice
10g honey
125g icing sugar
Dried lavender for decoration
Preheat the oven to 160C.
Place the butter, sugar and honey in a mixing bowl of an electric mixer and use a beater to cream them together until light and fluffy (using your hands will add a challenge and take longer). Break the eggs, beat them lightly with a fork and add to the creaming butter gradually, allowing each addition to incorporate fully before the next one.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add the lavender to them. Either manually, or while the machine is running on low speed, fold in the flour mixture and sour cream into the batter in 3 additions, alternating between the two.
Spoon the batter into the buttered teacake tins, clearing 1.5cm away from the edge. Level out the mix and clean the edges of the tins.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted inside. Remove from the oven and leave the cakes in their tins for about 10 minutes. Turn out while still warm and leave to cool.
To make the icing, mix the lemon juice and honey in a small bowl. Whisk in icing sugar to make a thick enough glaze to drizzle over the cakes (you might need to adjust the amount of icing sugar). Use a pastry brush or a spoon to coat the top of the cakes, allowing the icing to drip down the sides. After glazing, sprinkle with a little bit of the dried lavender.
Just wanted to say thank you, Yotam - I just cooked your rosewater semolina cake for our office bake-off, and it won against scores of other cakes. So thanks to your recipe, I now have a fantastic wooden spoon trophy. I will now try the lavender and clementine cake recipes....
May you win many more spoons!
Finally I have found an establishment as passionate as I am about food. I was beginning to think that I was the only Chef left who opted for the 'make everything' route.
I run a small bespoke Catering business in Dorset and like to let my food do the talking, my business is growing in a remarkable way, people definately know real food.
I am about to embark on a Local food store and Cafe sourcing all my meats and produce from Dorset, can't wait to get my hands all the fantastic produce we have here on a daily basis.Any tips on getting it right?
Have just bought your book- truly fantastic and inspirational.
Dear All, We have just been for a short break in London and we discovered your shop in Notting Hill by accident. We simply had to stop for a cake each which we ate outside in the warm sunshine. They were so utterly divine that we walked back the following day and had lunch. The food is absolutely outstanding and we are both distraught that now we're back in York we're unable to visit the shop. I have bought the cook book and am very much looking forward to trying the recipes. We're back in London in November and will be definately visiting again with our 18 year old Son in yet another attempt to encourage him to eat healthily! We can't wait. Many thanks xx
@ Margot,
It sounds like you are on the right track and don't need us. I wish you loads of luck and keep us posted.
@ Suzanne,
Good luck with the conversion of your son. Please come again and keep on eating our cakes.
What a fab website!
I've been a fan of the Kensington store (every time I'm in London!) and your cookbook for some time now, and my husband and I are faithfully working our way through your recipes - all of which have been amazing so far. Just today we're eating the plum, marzipan and cinnamon muffins for tea :) Delish!
I was wondering whether you could share the recipe for the amazing savoury muffins that I always get when I come to the shop - I think they have pine nuts, basil, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella in? I could die happy if I didn't have to wait for the next trip to London to have these again...
Keep up the amazingly good work! You bring a lot of happiness to very many people.
Hi Yotam,
My best friend has just moved to Islington, and on Saturday we had to go visit "the giant meringue shop" (on account of the meringue mountain in the window) with some friends - only once we had bought and stuffed ourselves with cake in a local park did I realise that it was you from the Guardian column.
Excellent cakes. Well done. The salads looked awesome too. We will be back :D
All the Best,
Anna
hi a freind of mine bought me a lemon and mascapone tart back from you resterant i have to say it was fantastic could you tell me the recipe for the pasty as we both agree it was the best pasty ever thanks oli
@ Marchelle, @ Oli,
Thanks. As much as I would like to give away more recipes I am afraid that some we have to keep to ourselves. Still, you can always come to Ottolenghi for a muffin or a lemon tart.
Anna,
Yes, it's the same one that feed you salads and cakes.
Hello Yotam, I eat regularly in the Islington restaurant and have become obsessed with your fruit slices (plum, apricot, pear). I have tried making them myself by adapting a classic French recipe, but have had limited success. I heard a rumour from some of your staff that you might be publishing a second Ottolenghi cook-book before Christmas. Might this include the recipe for the fruit tart? I ask because I am holding off buying the current cookbook in the hope that the new one will include the recipe for this marvellous treat. Kind regards Helena.
Hi Yotam
I am not happy at all with your shops - they are all in London! When will Winchester beckon to you? It will be easier for us to get to when we cannot curb our craving for your fabulous food!
Your cakes are so divine and though I am also a cake geek, I will not try baking them....I will just pop into your shop and indulge! And your salads, I can just happily become a vegetarian eating them!
For now, I shall just dream on until our next visit to London....
Best wishes
Leda
@ Helena, I am afraid the fruit slice recipe is not about to be published. Sorry.
Still, next year, in April, I will publish a new book of vegetarian recipes (no cakes I am afraid) that is now in the making and is looking great!
@ Leda, London's waiting for you!
Hi Yotam,
Greetings from Dublin!I visited London last month and choose to stay in Islington just so I could easily pop in and out of your Islington branch. I literally tried breakfast, dinner and tea there and was not disappointed!Complements on your passion fruit mer.tart-SOOOOooooo good!!!I also loved the Choc&hazelnut brownies and have tried to recreate them at home using the brownie recipie in your cookbook.It worked out well but was hoping you'd share a tip with me-how do you create the chocolate-chunk effect in them? Such a nice surprise when you don't expect it!
Many thanks,
Sofia
Help! I want to make your Apple & Olive Oil Cake but where we live we can't get Bramley apples - here in Trinidad we can get Red, Gala, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious though. Which is the best to use as an alternative? I was thinking Granny Smith or Golden Delicious.
Thanks a million!
Antonia
@ Antonia, Granny Smith, definitely. Good luck with it!
@ Sofia, what you can do is dot the brownie with large chunks of hazelnut milk chocolate. Delicious.
Hi Yotam!
Thanks for the reply re the Granny Smith apples - made the cake and it was a huge success! Just as your book says it gets better with time.... my other half took some into work and they wanted him to come back with more the next day to check it still tasted as good ;)
Next time think I'll cut the apple chunks a tiny bit bigger so that they can stand up to the raisins/sultanas which plumped up wonderfully.
Thanks again! A
Hi Yotam,
I'm getting married in January and would absolutely love to have a yummy chocolate cake made by Ottelenghi as our wedding cake! However, I asked at the Islington branch and found that the one occasion cake you do isn't big enough for the number of guests we have and any layering would be a no no as it is so delicate.
We're so keen to have an Ottolenghi cake that I thought I'd take a chance and ask whether you have any suggestions for creating something bespoke for our big day??
Thank you!
Doy
Doy,
I am afraid I must disappoint you. Our cakes don't work well in giant sizes and wedding cakes aren't our expertise.
Good luck with it,
Yotam
Hi Yotam,
I was in London last July and my aunt introduced me to your wonderful shop in Kensington, and sent me home (to Sydney) with a copy of your cookbook which I am absolutely loving. I've made several meals for friends who have all been overwhelmingly impressed - the flavours are just wonderful!
Two questions, though. I made the apple and olive oil cake a few weeks ago (it looked great, and the comments on this blog were an added recommendation!) and it came out a bit dry. I left out the sultanas as neither I nor my husband like them, so I'm wondering whether that might have done it and whether I should have added some extra liquid to compensate? Or perhaps the oven was just a bit hot?
On a non-cake-related note, I am absolutely stunned by the goodness of pork belly with the plum and rhubarb relish - these are just coming into season over here in Australia so I've finally had a chance to try it! But I noticed both the relishes have summer fruits in them, and the last thing you want on a hot summer's day in Sydney is to have the oven on for over 3 hours! Any chance of a relish recipe to go with the pork that has winter fruits in it, so I can enjoy it when the weather cools down again?
My parents will be in London in March, and I will be sending them straight to your shop.
With many thanks, and greetings from hot sunny Australia!
Katrina
Hi Yotam,
I am having a few friends (all big Ottolenghi fans) by for a casual dinner and was thinking of making the turkey meatballs from the cookbook. What would you suggest for side dishes? I'm happy to cook any recipe in the book (especially the desserts).
Thanks!
@ Annie, try making the carrot and peas on page 66 and the burnt aubergine on page 27. Good luck.
@ Katrina, if you don't like sultanas try increasing the amount of apple. But don't increase by too mush or the cake will be too wet.
For a wintery pork relish, replace the plum with pear and leave out the rhubabrb if you can't get any. You'd need to reduce the amount of sugar!
Have fun!
Hi Yotam,
Love the book. Made the peach and raspberry teacakes. Used some silicone kugelhopf dishes. Made 8 instead of 6 but looked just like the picture and taste divine. Will try the others. Will visit shop when in town.
Thanks for the great book again and loved your story at front
love Jean
Yotam
I regularly visit the cafe on Ledbury Rd for both savoury dishes and boxes full of cakes! It is almost impossible for either my partner or I to step out of the house (on Westbourne Grove) without passing by to pick up cakes. In fact, we know exactly what we want, no messing around, just military-style operation to pick the cakes up and run home!
I should be very grateful if you were able to pass on the recipe for the moist chocolate bar cake.
Many thanks
S
Hi Yotam,
we have an office bake off in a couple of weeks time - I can't decide between the Sticky Chocolate Loaf or Clementine and Almond cake. I might just cook both and decide for myself, but if you have any thoughts on which one might bag me the prize I would be grateful!
There may be extra "brownie" points if the recipe could be made flourless, don't want to loose the quality, but if you have any suggestions for ammending either recipe, it would be much appreciated!
Many thanks,
Bonnie.
@ S, I am afraid this one is not to be disclosed. There are plenty of other great ones in the book.
@ Bonnie, the clementine cake will definately make you the winner. Chocolate fudge cake in the book is flourless and delicious. But go for the clementine, despite the flour.
Hello Yotam
Thank you for publishing so many amazing recipes, every single one I've tried has turned out a success. Somehow I lost the last page of last year's An Ottolenghi Christmas, I'm absolutely devastated as the Amaretti were one of the best things I've ever baked. Is there anywhere I'd be able to find this recipe again?
Also sometimes when I make macaroons they come out with cracks - do you know what causes this?
And one last question, when I made the caramel and macadamia cheesecake - I struggled a bit with the caramel sauce, I tried the same thing 4 times and had 4 different and incorrect results, I had to go with the last one seemed okay but when cold was more like a chewy toffee. What is the correct consistency of the sauce?
Thank you so much!
x amy
I'm also a cake geek (more of the sampling than baking variety most of the time though) I just wish it wasn't such a calorific hobby!
Although not strictly cakes I've baked the macaroons from the book a few times and they always tend to be a bit misshapen - are there any tried and tested rules for getting the right shape when putting them on the baking sheet?
@ Ellie, I am afraid in this case practice makes perfect, nothing else. Lucky, though, that even the misshapen ones still taste delicious.
@ Amy,here is the link to the Amaretti biscuits:
Macarrons crack when the mix is dry. Try reducing the dry ingredients by a fraction.
The caramel sauce needs to be runny but still set when cooled. It all depends on how much you cook your sugar. It will set harder if you cook it longer and darker.
Hi, Yotam we've been again at notting hill and islington and we enjoy a lot as always with your mezze and of course with your pastry, I would like to know if there's any relationship between the chocolate fudge cake and your chocolate flourless teacake I like very much this one and I would like to do it.
thanks you so much
Jordi, I am afraid they are totally different.
Hi Otto,
My wife Pamela is a big fan of your book (I'm a big fan of the cakes she's made from it), and she's coming up for a significant but unmentionable birthday in March. She writes about food in Delhi (eatanddust)and has an obsession with high tea parties. I'd like to send her to one of your pastry and cakes classes. do you have any planned in the new year?
with best wishes,
Dean
Dean, I am afraid no pastry class is scheduled for next year. I will publish as soon as we plan one.
I'm so excited!! I didn't realise you had such a great blog going on here. Such handy tips!!
I purchased your book while I was on an overseas trip earlier this year. (I only realised that it was sold in Australia for some time and alot of my friends had it already!)
An absolute fan of your stores I can't say enough how much of a legend you and your team are. Such gorgeous and unique recipes and the fact you response to questions is even more of a bonus!.
Hope to have you out on a cooking demo to Australia soon!!!
Cheers
Amanda
Hi Yotam
Quick question in relation to the sweet pastry recipe in the cookbook:-
If I make the pastry ahead and decide to freeze it, what do I need to do to it before I can use it again (defrost to room temperature or just put in fridge etc)?
Many thanks
Sarah
@ Amanda, what can i say, thank you!
@ Sarah, best is to leave it in the fridge overnight and then roll out cold the next day.
To speed up the process you can also leave it at room temperature for a few hours until completely defrosted, but then chill again for at least 30 minutes. The pastry needs to be cold when you work with it.
Have fun.
Hi Yotam!
I love Ottolenghi and just a few days ago, got my mom hooked on it too and we started going to the one on Ledbury road every day! She was only here for a week and now she keeps calling me claiming how she misses the potato salad and the various cakes we've tried!
I'm a big fan of the almond croissant and I always have to have one when I grab coffee there...I was wondering if it has any marzipan instead or if it's just crushed almonds?
Thank you :)
Anna
Many years ago, I was lucky enough to work on Ledbury Road when you opened your first shop (indeed, your arrival made my day so much brighter), and despite no longer working in the area, I still make it a priority to go to your branch in Islington as often as I can.
I was in there earlier and was lucky enough to finally catch the blueberry & vanilla cupcakes and they are every bit as good as I imagined (the icing in particular is probably the best I've eaten thus far) and I was wondering if there was a recipe for them anywhere online as having consulted my Ottolenghi cookbook, it's not there (I'd definitely have made them if it was!)
Many thanks
Sophia x
PS. I'm going to be in Islington next Thursday 14th Jan. so if it's possible, it would be ace if there are some blueberry & vanilla cupcakes!
@ Anna, the almond croissants have almond cream inside (grounds almonds, butter, sugar, egg). Keep one enjoying!
@ Sophia, I am afraid there isn't a recipe for the blueberry muffins around. But you can adapt the hazelnut muffin from the book by adding blueberries. The icing is similar.
Hurrah! I have just managed to book dinner with you guys tomorrow night. Somehow at such late noticed I have been lucky enough to be squeezed in at 7pm and although we need to vacate by 8:15 and we may be forced to straddle a table leg or two, I am already salivating over the crusted tuna slices and passionfruit tarts that are bound to end up on our table!
Now I must say that having had your cookbook for over a year I have been inspired to ensure that my pantry is stocked with new and wonderful ingredients that allow me to whip up at short notice mouth watering masterpieces. What really gets me is that in each bite I know that someone who really is passionate about food and inspired by flavour has created that recipe and I can’t help but want to surround myself with that. Have you ever thought about running culinary courses?
Jilska, I hope you'll enjoy dinner.
Where have you been all this time? Here are some class options:
Hope you can get a seat!
I recently visited your Islington Store and indulged myself on your truly amazing chocolate chip cookies. Can you share the recipe with me?
Thanks Yotam
Mark
Hi Yotam,
I was in London on Friday and being an avid fan of your food via the cookbook and The Guardian, I sought out your shop in Ledbury Road (round the corner from where I used to live in the Nineties - why ever did I move?).
Your shop is truly amazing. Great design, really helpful staff and fantastic food. I sampled a chocolate and almond cake, which was out of this world. Sadly, I think this is one of your recipes which must remain secret - but I just wanted to check whether you've changed your mind and want to share it?
Also, there was a gorgeous pie, made with smoked bacon, caramalised onion, egg and lots of other delicious stuff. I checked the cookbook and the web to see if you've published this recipe but sadly to no avail. Just wondering if there's any chance of you releasing this one or if it too falls into the 'must remain secret vault'?
Fingers crossed and thank you for all the fantastic food, recipes and blog work (and for introducing me to the world of sumac and zatar).
Best wishes
Catherine
@ Mark, @ Catherine,
I hate to say no but I have to refuse your requests. You can imagine, we need to leave ideas for the next Ottolenghi book.
Thanks for the compliments.
Hi Yotam
Im a huge fan of Ottolenghi and always visit the nottinghill store when im in london. I live in Dubai now and have just tried making the rosewater meringues but folded through a touch of cocoa at the end of the whisking instead. Ive done this before and it worked brilliantly. This time the meringues refused to harden in the oven they felt almost rubbery. They appear not cooked in the middle and are very chewy to eat. Can you help, i cant think what i have done wrong or differently to last time.
Thanks so much in advance for your help.
Anna, meringues tend to be quite capricious (due to different quality of egg whites). If this worked for you before I suggest to try again. Adding too much cocoa tends to stop the meringues from firming up. The eggs shouldn't be cold. Good luck next time.
Hi Yotam,
I wanted to make the marbled chocolate meringues and in your book. You had suggested to fold in some chocolate powder to someone else but I noticed there isn't a basic meringue recipe. I had a look at the ingredients for the other two listed in the book but if I eliminiate some of the ingredients I'm sure it won't work. Any suggestions here for what I need to do?
Thanks
Amanda
Hi Yotam
I have been a huge fan of your shop since the Notting Hill branch opened.
Now having moved away from the area, I make sure to go at least weekly to your islington branch. I have sampled nearly everyone of your cakes and salads. My flat has fallen in love with the lemon (is it marscapone cream) tart. I would love to be able to make a full size tart. Is there any chance you could give me the recipe.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Hi Yotam,
I have to say that your cupcakes are the absolute best in London - and I mean by a country mile. Every other place I've been to seems to use a sack of sugar for the icing. How is it you achieve such a mousse-like texture? Cheese?
oh and I recently picked up a slice of a ricotta-based, chocolate-chipped and hazelnut cake from your Islington shop. I forget what it was called, exactly, but am wondering if it's going to be a regular....?
Regards,
Paul
@ Amanda, use double the amount of sugar to egg whites and then fold in some (not much!) cocoa powder and you should be fine.
@ Michelle, I am afraid this is one of our best kept secrets. Sorry.
@ Paul, if you have our cookbook look at the cupcake icing recipe on page 214. This is the general principal. The ricotta and hazelnut cake is gaining popularity so you should be seeing it more and more.
Hi Yotam,
I just wanted to say that Ottolenghi is absolutely one of my favourite places in the entire world. I first came across your food haven in Kensington when I was shopping with my mother about 2 years ago. I drooled at the cakes in the window and went inside to discover a range of delicious-looking salads. I have been hooked ever since! My only complaint is that the food is so irresistable, I struggle not to buy anything, and I spend a lot of time walking past your shop in Notting Hill!!! :)
I have always had a very sweet tooth. This has somewhat diminished in recent years, however, I still thoroughly appreciate a good cake. I am a big fan of cooking, especially baking, and I often make cakes for my family and friends as it fills me with great pleasure to put smiles on their faces. My favourites from Ottolenghi have to be the strawberry and vanilla financier, the flourless chocolate and orange cake and last, but most certainly not least, the rose and vanilla cupcakes. I recently bought your cookbook and have been making salads for lunches to take to work during the week. I am yet to try out your cake recipes, but I noticed that my favourites are absent from your book. Is there any way you could share the recipe for any of these three? I would most like to hear the cupcake recipe, not because I am a cupcake fan as such, but because I have a love for any dessert that is flavoured with rose. I understand some things must remain guarded but I ask on the off chance that this is not one of those :)
Thank you for providing so much joy in my life! I look forward to many new delights at Ottolenghi in the future.
With great appreciation,
Frances
P.S. On a side note, you are one of only two places I have found that makes a good mince pie. Actually, your mince pies are the BEST I have found. Congratulations!
Hi Yotam,
Can you tell me a good brand for rose water? I have tried a few in the past and the quality was very variable. Alternatively, is it easy to make?
Thanks,
Frances
@Frances, what can I say? You praises make me blush, quite literally. The recipes in the book represent our range when we worked on the book, about 3 years ago. So, obviously, many recipes aren’t there. I am afraid I must disappoint and say we will probably not publish these recipes in the near future. However, try the cupcake recipes from the book and add some rosewater to the icing. A good brand is the Lebanese Cortas. You can find it in many Arab shops.
Thanks Yotam, you're a star!
Hi Yotam
I love your food although can only visit rarely as I live in Bristol! Last time, I had a delicious small blueberry cake with a particularly luscious and dense texture - I woulod love to experiment with reproducing it and wondered if you would share the recipe - or give me a little hint as to the origin of the magic! Thank you so much for all your inspiration!
Warm wishes
Mark
Mark,
I am not quite sure which cake you mean. Was it an individual lemon and blueberry cake or a cupcake? What was the finish like?
Hi Yotam,
I love your beautiful cakes but am sometimes limited by my wheat intolerance, do you have any recipes for a super delicious wheat-free cake?
Thanks,
Amelia.
Hi Yotam -
Could you please tell me if you've ever used agave syrup (from a plant) instead of sugar?
What was your opinion of it and would I be able to replace sugar with this for some of your recipes?
As a diabetic I'm trying to find sugar alternatives that are not harsh chemicals.
Thanks very much!
@Amelia, let me refer you to the Ottolenghi Cookbook. The orange polenta cake can be done without flour if you substitute the flour for more polenta and reduce the butter by about 10 percent.
The chocolate fudge cake is flourless and the cheesecake can be done without the base.
I would also try the lemon and blueberry teacakes, substituting the flour with more ground almonds and reducing the amount of butter. You'd need to experiment.
@Joanne, I like agave syrup but I haven't tried using it in cakes. I suggest that if you replace the sugar with syrup you should try to reduce the liquid content. Good luck!
Hello Yotam,
A few years ago I found the recipe of your carrot and walnut cake in a magazine. I tore the page and kept it loose in one of my cookbooks. I must have made the cake at least 15 times.... we just adore it. Unfortunately I lost the recipe during one of my visits back home in France, where your cake is hugely popular with my friends and sweet-toothed family. I haven't been able to find the recipe on the internet. Is there anywhere I can find it? I have made the cake plenty of times but my memory isn't good enough to remember the exact proportions. Thanks in advance. Marianne.
Hi Marianne, I just posted the carrot cake recipe on my blog, especially for you.
Hi Yotam,
My husband bought a chocolate cake from your store for my birthday and it was the best cake I have EVERRRRRR had. Thanks so much. I just finished the last few crumbs today. Your cake made me happy.
Do you have eggless cakes too? My mother in law is coming over and I would love to bake a cake for her, but she doesnt eat eggs.
I am surely coming to your store, having spent so much time on your website, I cant wait to eat in the restaurant.
Thanks, Taruna
Taruna, I am afraid you haven't come to the right people. We always use eggs! Can you not convince the mother-in-law to have some?
Hi Yotam,
Many thanks for your reply.
I wish I could ask my mother in-law to eat eggs, but she doesn't as she is a vegetarian. I have found recipes that advise to add greek yogurt, some even cola, but nothing that works well. It would be so nice if in the future you come up with a recipe for vegetarians :) That will be a my wish :)
I wish you a happy weekend ahead!
Taruna
Fabulous cookbook. Amazing recipes. The chocolate fudge cake is fab. I made it with a mixture of Meunier chocolate and Lidl Madagascar. Wow!
Ran into trouble with the Apple and Olive oil cake. It was light and moist but a touch too wet (dare I say rubbery?). 3 Braeburn apples could be any weight? Mine weighed 835g unpeeled and 550g once cut up. I left out 85g and it still looked like too much apple? Help!
Charlotte, yes, you did use quite big apples. The total weight of the apples going into the mix is 360g. However, the main problem, I suspect, is the kind of apple you used. Bramley or Granny Smith are the ones suitable here. Good luck!
Thanks. I used Bramley (can't think why I wrote Braeburn?!). So what are we after here? Both apples are sour but the Bramley collapses and the Granny Smith stays firm. I like the idea of the sourness of the apple contrasting with the sweetness of the cake.
I am guessing the type of Maple syrup you use will make a big difference to the flavour of the icing? Can you suggest a brand? I bought a medium strength from Waitrose but maybe a stronger one would be more suitable?
Beautiful food, thank you for so much inspiration! My partner is a new zealander and so quite fond of meringues and I've been making him the brown sugar meringues from your book, simply gorgeous...but I have noticed that the odd time their surfaces remain a wee bit sticky while the bottoms are dry. Any suggestions? It has been a humid summer here, could that be it? Or am I not cooking the whites enough?
Thankyou.
ps. Am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my pre-ordered copy of Plenty and am hopeful to someday be ordering a patisserie book?
@Charlotte, both Granny Smith and Bramley are sour and low on water content and that's what we are after. The fact that Bramley disintegrates doesn't matter that much as you are still going to get bursts of flavour in places. As to the maple, it isn't a make or break issue as long as you use a good, flavoursome pure maple syrup, such as the one you mention.
@Sarah, the moisture in the oven is exactly the reason. Try to make smaller batches so the meringues create less steam inside. Also, open the oven door a few times during the cooking to allow some of the steam out.
Hi Yotam, As a family, we are obsessed with everything in your store, especially the chocolate chip, pecan cookies (the moist, chewy ones). We are moving back to NYC and wanted to taste my "last" Ottolenghi cookie and your Kensington store told me that they just ran out of them.
Your cookbook has the recipe for the crunchy chocolate chip cookie but I am OBSESSED with the chewy ones. Would you be able to share the recipe for the chocolate chip & pecan cookies so that I can make it for my self and kids when we are back in NYC? They are the BEST cookies I have ever had!! THANKS a lot, Abbie
Abbie, I am so sorry I have to say no to your sweet request. This is one of our best kept recipes. However, let's float the question out here and see if anyone can recommend a really good chewy chocolate chip cookie in NYC. I am sure there's so many.
Hi Yotam,
Firstly I would like to add to the constant stream of admiration I see above, and express how much I LOVE Ottolenghi, I am completely obsessed with every single aspect of your food; and frequent your shops as much as possible.
I have recently been going through the cookbook, making a number of different recipes a day. I absolutely love baking and yesterday I had a lot of fun with the macadamia nut and caramel cheescake. However, I don't feel I have quite perfected the recipe. My main problem is that my version seems to have quite an eggy taste. This has happened before when i have tried to make a cheesecake. Do you have any tips on avoiding egginess?! Also is the caramel on top meant to completely solidify when cooled? If so, how do you cut through it?
I thank you on behalf of most people I know for introducing London to such a delicious and inspirational culinary experience!
Calypso
I was just reading the last post from Abbie on Choc Chip Cookies. Funnily enough, I was doing some research on the same and just found an article yesterday on chewy choc chip cookies on the New York Times site (July 9, 2008).
Quite interesting — talks a lot about the method, refrigerating the dough, and sprinkling with sea salt at the end (I love this idea). Also about who's baking the best ones in NYC.
You can read the article here and try the recipe here
Hope this might help with the cravings!
Thanks, Jane. Fascinating
Thanks for sharing this Jane!
Hi Yotam,
Hope you are doing great. I just bought your cookbook and am loving the simple instructions and beautiful pictures.
I just made the Apple and Olive Oil cake. I wanted to bake a small cake so I reduced all the ingredients by half. I skipped the sultanas entirely. I read above that 360g of Bramley apples are enough, so I used 180g of them.
I am a little unsure about the baking time. I initially kept it on Gas 3 for 45 minutes, but it wasn't done, so I kept increasing the time a little at a time. Finally I kept it for the same 1.5 hours, the cake had a crisp wafer like layer on top, but on the inside was nice and gooey. I worry that I kept it on too long, I haven't had it at your restaurant so I don't quite know how it should have turned out.
How long do you think I should have baked it for?
Thanks so much for the lovely recipe. I baked after so long (nearly one year) and it felt really nice.
Thanks,
Taruna
@Calypso, I am not sure about the egginess. The amount of egg is normally the deciding factor. The recipe shouldn't yield and eggy result. As to the caramel sauce, it should be runny.
@Taruna, I think the cake was baked for too long. The top should be dry and soft but not crispy. It may be that your tin was too deep. Is your oven properly set?
I have just tried to make your cinnamon and hazelnut meringues. I simmered the egg whites and sugar over water but now i cannot get the meringue mixture to whip up to a meringue consistency. I think that the problem is that i heated the mixture too hot as i can see condensation on the roof of my magimix. Do you think that is the reason and that i will have to start again?
Many thanks
Kind regards
Jane
Jane, The egg whites and sugar can get quite hot and the recipes should still work. What worries me is the word "magimix". Are you whipping up the meringue in a food processor?
Hi,
My fiancee has a severe nut allergy which includes all nuts, sesame and pinenuts. It makes life tricky as she (and I!) also love cakes and many things normally containing ingredients such as tahini (hummus etc).
Do you have any suggestions for good substitute ingredients to use in cakes requiring almond meal, or other nut meal? Also if you have some suggestions for substitutes for tahini or pistachios in middle eastern food that would be great too!
Many thanks,
Tal.
Tal, I am sorry but I really don't know much about this subject. You would probably need to consult a specialist book.
Hi Yotam
love Ottolenghi (Islington) and have introduced lots of friends to it over the last few years who all love it too. I bought some cakes on Friday for my family including the cherry bakewell tart and something similar to a sponge cake with strawberries in it that the waitress said was a financier. Both were absolutely delicious - any chance of the recipe for the financier? My mum was very impressed with it but she's not a londoner no regular Ottlenghi fix for her...Is it in Plenty?(which I will be buying asap!)
Also, my friend and I once had a blueberry and chocolate bread and butter pudding at Ottolenghi - it may have been 2 years ago. But we never forgot it. Keep looking out for it but haven't seen it since - will it be making a reappearance anytime?
best wishes
aliya
Aliya, thank you. I am afraid these recipes are not available. They are still kept secret. Possibly in future books...
Hi Yotam,
Greetings from New Jersey!
I'm making your Apple & Olive Oil Cake with Maple Icing for my father-in-law this weekend to celebrate Father's Day.
What type of olive oil do you recommend for best results? Would extra-virgin olive oil be too strong to use in this cake? EVOO is what I normally have in my pantry.
Hope to make it to London soon to finally eat at one of your locations!
Kind regards,
Phyllis
Phyllis, extra virgin is what you want. It works! Hope to see you here soon.
In response to the NYC chocolate chip cookie question, I would highly recommend City Bakery on 18th Street. They also have amazing pretzel croissants.
Love the new cookbook. Especially the green pancakes. But the two recipes I was desperately holding out for aren't in there! Can you help? I make your sublime caramel and macadamia nut cheesecake all the time (one of my godchildren even now calls me Cheesecake Anna!), but was hoping for a recipe for the delicious roasted strawberry and lime one you serve in the restaurants.
Also, the sublime cornbread with chilli and cheese, which I adore!
Pretty please. My cooking arsenal just isn't complete without these two worldbeater recipes.
hi,
im trying the 2nd time the chocolate fudge, first time it broke up and it was to buttery, even using the right amount as on the recipe. any idea what happened? 2nd time just in the oven, but it is this time not a nice runny chocolate mix, it has some sugar clots. any tips regarding the right amount of ingredients and mixing would be appreciated.
thanks
Hi Yotam - Ive recently bought both your books and loving all the recipes! Im catering a friends 50th birthday BBQ and plan to make several of your wonderful salads, and also various of your sweet tarts. Im wondering which tart cases you use? .. I have used some muffin tins today to make your mascapone tarts today but they seem smaller than the tarts in your pictures .. any advise would be great - thanks!
@Anna, those are top secret I am afraid...
@Nana, I am not quite sure what went wrong. The muscavado sugar must not be too lumpy or day. Use fresh. Did you wait for the chocolate mix to cool down well?
@Marian, small muffin tins are the ones we are using. They are available from all cook shops. I hope you find them and happy birthday to friend!
how do we find out about the bookings for sydney 2010
I recently visited a Cupcake shop in Buenos Aires that made the most delicious cupcakes. Once which was particularly good was a passion fruit frosting. I often find that the frosting on cupcakes is way too sweet, but this wasn't and they managed to pile it high (about 4cms high). I have tried to recreate this using cream cheese, a little butter and passion fruit juice, but it just ends up a little sloppy. The consistency was not overly buttery when they made it, just smooth, not glossy, but help a real concentration of flavour.
Is there anything you can recommend? A mix of passion fruit jelly crystals to stabilise...???
Hi
I happened to pass the Holland Road shop yesterday and tried one of your delightful almond and cherry cakes - it was divine, light pastry, scrummy jam and beautifully moist almond sponge. Next time I am in London i will be back and bringing my friend with me.
@Jenny, try here and looking forward to seeing you:
@Lorna, you may want to consider making some passion fruit curd the same way you make lemon curd and then folding it together with some whipped up mascarpone cheese and a little whipping cream.
@Julia, thanks. Do come back!
Hi Yotam,
I just ordered both cookbooks and LOVE THEM! I have a question about flour. For the Italian Loaf you use both Italian 00 flour and strong white flour- why both? How is the Italian 00 different from strong white? Is there a substitute for the Italian 00 if I can't find it?
Thank you,
Sara
Sarah, thanks. The 00 is very strong and therefore essential for this king of light-textured bread. Substituting all for normal strong white flour should work but will be denser.
Hi Yotam,
Thanks for the clementine and almond cake recipe - I made it over the weekend and it was a great success.
Any plans for a cake book (...please!)
Lucy, no plan but it is a definite possibility for the future.
Hi Yotam
After following your recipes in the Guardina magazine I finally made it to buy some cakes from your Islington restaurant at the weekend - the praline cheesecake and strawberry cupcake were fabulous. They tasted just as good as they looked - maybe even better!
I am wondering which cakes you would recommend to make a day or 2 in advance of a large party?
Many thanks and I look forward to returning soon. Fran
Otto your receipe books are wonderful. I have a little wholesale business in New Zealand which makes lovely little cakes, pies and brioche and I am always looking for new ideas. At the moment I am trying to work out how you colour the meringues!
In New Zealand we have a very strong cafe culture and wonderful way of making coffee. your food really suits our way of life.
Thank you so much and if you are ever in NZ come and see us.
Regards
Maggie
@Fran, cheesecakes, un-iced, keep well chilled for 3-4 days. Have you got the Ottolenghi cookbook? Try the one there. Also, the carrot and apple cakes both keep really well and even improve over the first day or two.
@Maggie, thanks!
Hi Yotam,
This isn't cake related but I just wanted to make a comment. My father is Israeli and he taught me how to cook, so middle eastern food is what I grew up eating, it's my favourite. Saying that, I love food in general and love to try flavours from around the world.
Being vegetarian, I'm really enjoying your recipes in The Guardian. So many big, sunny, fresh flavours! I made the mejadra yesterday and it was soooo good! My partner has already asked me twice about when I'm going to make it again!
You make lots of suggestions that are new to me - about the combining of flavours. It was a while ago now but I believe you suggested putting tahini with cauliflower?.. That's become a bit of a staple in my house now.
Keep sharing the love!
Thank you,
Rhona
Thanks Rhona, will do and you keep combining cauliflower and tahini. It's heaven.
I live in New York (a suburb in Long Island to be exact) and I will be attending The French Culinary Institute in Feb. 2011 to become a pastry chef. I adore baking and I am always looking for new and interesting recipes to try when I came across this page looking for a raspberry lemon cupcake recipe. I saw all the beautiful pastries and I saw your raspberry lemon cupcakes. I bought your book hoping the recipe would be in there. I'm enjoying the book very much but I am disappointed that I did not find the recipe. Could you please share the recipe for those beautiful raspberry lemon cupcakes and the recipe for the icing I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank You,
Jacqueline.
@Jacqueline, I am sorry to disappoint you but I am afraid we choose to keep some of our recipes under wraps, the one you're after included. However, check out some of these great baking recipes that I published recently:
Awww :( Thank you for answering though I tried my own version last week and my family and I enjoyed them. Still a work in progress as I am a perfectionist when it comes to baking. Thank you for the link also I can't wait to see what recipes I'll want to try.
Jacqueline.
Hi Yotam,
I'm going to be brave and try and bake a big batch of macaroons in different flavours for a tea party...before I get up to my elbows in macaroons can I check - are they freezable?
As in, bake the shells, freeze in a tupperware with paper between layers, defrost and fill the day before the party?
If not I'll do more teacakes!
Many Thanks,
Eve
@Eve, they freeze very well. Make sure you freeze them soon after baking and defrost on the day you stick them together.
Hi Yotam,
I was a student at Leiths 3 years ago and very much enjoyed your lecture, your food, and more recently your books and restuarants.
I have a client who loves Lemon Polenta Cake. Can I use the orange polenta cake recipe and subistitute in the lemons?
Really appreciate any pointers.
Sarah
Sarah
Hi Yotam,
I came across your cookbook at a friends and i think i am in love with you. I love hosting large dinner parties and your book has given me several ideas that no other book has. And what i like most is that i am not talking recipes here but combinations and flavours that i am dying to explore. i havent made anything yet but i know it would be spectacular. thanks so much in advance.
Alia
DElhi
@Sarah, in principal you can. I would probably increase the sugar a little. Good luck.
@Alia, wow! Thanks. Looking forward to hear how the actual cooking went. Hope you stay in love after it.
Hi Yotam,
I used to work on Lonsdale road and regularly (at least 4 times a week) pop in to your Ledbury branch for some yummy food.
I've been back in Thailand for 10months now and I'm really craving your lemon and mascapone tarts. Please please can you post the recipe on here for me and I promise I'll bring back something yummy for you from Bangkok :)
Many thanks
Premjit
Hi Yotam
I am a big fan of your teacakes and having found a silicone version of the bundt tins I have made all three in your cookbook several times.
Do you have any suggesions for another flavour. ( I was thinking christmas/seasonal version or chocolate/ground almond)
@Premjit, I like your style. But I am afraid not this time... ;)
@Catherine, this one looks good:
Try spreading roasted cranberries on top.
Hi Yotam,
I am a HUGE fan of Ottoleghi and regularly visit with family and friends.
I always get the Lemon Pistachio & Polenta cake to go as it is my mother's favourite cake in the whole world!
Her 60th birthday is fast approaching and I was wondering if you would be so kind and to let me know the recipe for the cake (as I cannot find it in your cook books - which I have at home) or online.
Please help! She would be overjoyed!!
Many thanks
@Patricia, I would have loved to make your mom happy but I am afraid this is one of those recipes we just can't give away. Sorry...
Dear Yotam and Sammi
I just wanted to let you know that your recipes are being made and loved in San Diego California.
A girlfriend sent me both your books and we have been in heaven trying out your different recipes
from the salads to the meringues - fantastic!!!
Thanks , I am really enjoying them both.
I look forward to coming into your stores on a visit to London one day.
Any chance of you coming to La Jolla, please contact me, I am a huge fan and would be happy to show you around.
Thanks, Beryl
Hi, I know this isn't a cake related question but please help!
I love your aubergines with tomato, goats cheese and hazelnuts.
The aubergine slices literally fall apart they are so tender.. How can I cook my aubergines to achieve the same level of tenderness?
Thanks.
Hello
Thank you for posting such lovely recipes.
We recently tried your Pear and Cranberry Upside Down cake which tasted amazing but we had trouble with the caramel topping. We followed the instructions but the sugar and butter just separated as well as hardening very quickly. We still used it though...
Can you please let me know what we did wrong?
thank you
Amelia
Love the food, love the recipes, love the enthusiasm of your followers on the site.
Completely understand your reaons for not revealing your "secret" recipes but am worried about the succession issues... You need to reassure your readers that these recipes are being documented & preserved for posterity - somewhere, somehow - and that paranoia about alimentary espionage is under control.
@Beryl, no plans as off yet but will let you know. By the way, Plenty is getting an American edition. Our very soon!
@Lexa, brushed with lots of oil then cooked on high temperature in a fan oven. When we cook them, the oven is full so they sort of steam each other.
@Amelia, you need to continuously mix the sugar and butter, without stopping. They will come together in the end. Try again.
@Helen, all is under control! Thanks
Dear Yotam and Sammi,
I, like many others love Ottolenghi!! Every time I walk past your window in Motcombe street I am in ore of the beautiful display.
I recently bought your cook book and was planning on making the toffee and banana brownies. However, I was slightly confused by the recipe, to whether I just add 140g of bananas mashed or I make a banana jam and if so what the recipe is for a banana jam.
I also have to add that I adore your butter bean hummus!! and dream about your white chocolate cheesecake with a brownie bottom!! they are incredible!
Thank you,
Iona
@Iona, thanks for the love! You'd need banana jam, apricot jam or raspberry jam. Banana jam is hard to get. To make it you need to cook 400g of bananas with 30ml of lemon juice and 200g of sugar mixed with 10g of fruit pectin. Whisk the whole time as you cook everything on the stove. It needs to bubble for a few minutes before you remove from the heat and allow to cool down.
Hello,
I have been making lots of delicious things from your cookbooks! I LOVE them, and have given the books to friends as gifts.
I also ADORE the lemon polenta cakes in your shop. I have even tried to recreate them at home. Not as good as yours, though! I just wondered if you have some advice on how your chopped pistachios are so lovely and green? I bought some pistachios from the supermarket, but when I chopped them up they were an ugly golden brown and green mixed together. Needless to say, my Ottolenghi "wannabee" cakes were not very pretty.
Thanks for your amazing food!
Louise
@Louise, first, thanks for all the kind words. It is all about the pistachio variety. If you go to a Middle-eastern grocer you are likely to find some of our amazingly green pistacios.
Dear Yotam,
There aren't good enough words to express what a wonderful thing it is to live close by your Islington shop/restaurant and to have your two cookbooks at home.
I have a question. My boyfriend's birthday is coming up in two weeks and I want to get him a really nice birthday cake. Do you do birthday cakes that can be taken home? If not, do you have any recommendations?
Thanks so much (for everything, not just this).
Luisa.
@Louisa, there are plenty of options. Best thing is to contact the restaurant and they will be able to help. You are welcome (for everything)
Yotam
Just wanted to say a huge thanks to you and Lucy at your Islington restaurant for helping to arrange our forthcoming 75th Birthday. Thanks for taking the time to sign our present. Lucy has been a complete star.
I made the raspberry and peach cakes from your book this afternoon and they are fantastic - light, fruity and just scrummy.
We're looking forward to our party at Islington this week - thanks for all of the splendi recipes.
Go for the cake book - it would be a service to humanity.
@Paul, it was a real pleasure. And yes, Lucy is a star, I agree. Hurray to cake!
Dear Yotam
I feel almost that I have stolen from you so great is the combination of pleasure and guilt.
I have made your clementine and almond cake four times now to such great acclaim and flattery that I really need to give you what's rightly yours and pass some of it on.
The recipe is very easy to follow and the cake is simple to make but the results... ah the results. Wow! Not only in the eating, but also in the admiration of the diners. The ratio of effort to admiration was very much skewed to the admiration side. A recipe so simple give a lot of pleasure.
Thank you, Andrew
Dear Yotam,
Since my last visit to your Islington shop at the weekend, I have been dreaming about Ottolenghi's every night. My word, those cupcakes are delicious.
Strawberry Cupcake: divine.
Passionfruit Meringue Cupcake: glorious.
Rhubarb Cheesecake: sumptuous.
The mouthwatering list of delectable delights goes on and on. The best cakes bar none. Any chance I could have a stint in your kitchen for some insight into your secret recipes? (Don't answer that).
Now to go out and buy the recipe books. I need to check which one has the most cake recipes.
CAKE, CAKE, CAKE, CAKE, CAKE.
Yotam
I so enjoyed imagining trying out your salted almond meringues as published in Vogue May 2011. I spotted the recipe at the hairdresser's and thought I would be able to get the recipe online. Alas it does not seem to be available anywhere else! Any chance you could post it here? I will be sure to try them out for upcoming charity event and if all goes well I am sure they will become one of my staples. Thank you so much for oodles of foodie inspiration!
@Andrew, lovely and very generous of you to let me know. I am happy for you to keep on baking and receiving ALL the fame.
@Claudia, Claudia, Claudia - there are only cakes in the Ottolenghi cookbook (none in Plenty) so go out, buy it and have fun.
@Gaby, here's you meringue:
Salted almond meringues
Makes 6 medium size meringues
50g whole skinned almonds
¼ tsp malden sea salt
½ tbsp water
170g caster sugar
3 free-range egg whites (about 90g)
½ tsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp cornflour
A few drops of essential orange oil or almond essence
1 tsp flaked almonds
Heat the oven to 180C and cook for another 50 minutes. When ready, the meringues should be nice and dry underneath and still a little soft in the centre.
Hello Yotam
Living on the North York Moors, it is a rare treat to visit London and have the time to visit one of your restaurants. I had this pleasure earlier in May when I was treated by a friend at the Islington restaurant. We both finished our meal with the most scrummy blackberry financier. I have both your recipe books, but it's not in either. I have also scoured the net, but to no avail. Please might you share this wonderful secret?
With kind regards
Sharon
@Sharon, these friands are quite similar:
Hope it goes well!
Dear Yotam,
A dear friend has asked me to make her wedding cake in September.... I will be using your carrot cake recipe for one layer and your apple olive oil cake for another, I've made them both several times, they are perfection. However, the couple have asked for a coffee cake for the third layer, and in addition have requested no chocolate or nuts. I am stuck and was wondering if you have any suggestions up your culinary sleeve!
(The cake is not going to be stacked, so the weight of the coffee cake does not matter.)
Many thanks,
Naomi
@Naomi, I am honoured. I am afraid I don't have a good recipe without nuts. The good ones always seem to have walnuts in them. Good luck!
Dear Yotam,
I have recently been trying out recipes from your tremendous book, 'Ottolenghi, and everything I have made has turned out great. Well almost...
Brownies - something went wrong. I followed the instructions explicitly (I think!) but after I had added the flour it was apparent that the mixture was very dense, and oily. In the oven the butter appeared to separate and gather at the top. Strange, eh?
Any suggestions on what I might have done wrong would be greatly appreciated. (Incidentally, I removed the chocolate/butter mixture from the heat before it had a chance to crystallise. Maybe it needed to cool down more before going into the sugar/eggs mixture?).
All the best,
Bill
i visited the upper street shop last week and had the chocolate and hazelnut ricotta cake, its by far the best cake ive ever had, cooked a few things from your book before and wud loved to know of a reciepe for this or something similar, the texture of it was not what i was expecting and def goin bak for more next time im in london
May I say Ottolenghi, Notting Hill, was paradise for a five month pregnant lady who was craving for cake this lunchtime. A bag of small sponge cakes, a raspberry meringue and the lemon polenta and pistachio cake did the job! Once I returned home and my 4 year old daughter got her hands on the last few sponge cakes we are both now addicted. Thank you!!!!
Where did you source the mini ball tin for the sponge cakes - they are a perfect size?
Shall be back very soon!
@Bill, that may be the reason. Also, the chocolate shouldn't be too high in percentage. About 60% cocoa solids max.
@Rob, I am afraid you'll need to come back. This one's a secret.
@Vanessa, those are widely available in silicon. Try Kitchen Ideas on Westbourne Grove.
we are from barcelona and we enjoy a lot at ottolenghi each time we visit london, this last time we were at upper street and it was even better than ever. It doesn't matter if it's salty or sweet is always spectacular, congratulations for you and your team.
This summer we are going 4 days to stockholm, I don't know if you could sugest me any adress of deli, take away or restaurant.
thanks so much.
Hi Yotam,
I recently was travelling in london with a friend from Australia on a foodie trip and we were lucky enough to go to all your Ottolenghi Stores at least once (Islington three times, breakfast, lunch and dinner!), dinner at Nopi AND had a fabulous class with Becky Harrymen at Divertimenti. Yes, we like your food a little bit :). I just wanted say a big thank you and congratulate you. Your cafes and restaurants are wonderful and we had consistently fantastic experiences at all of them. We spotted you there but didn't want to interrupt you but i wanted to say thank you. Also Becky gave such a great demo and it was such a pleasure to be there. We would love to see you in melbourne next time you visit Australia!
Thank you,
Karina
just to let you know that you can buy a really fantastic bundt muffin style tin frm a website called bakery bits - quite pricey but very good quality and gives the same shape as the ones in the Ottolenghi cookbook.
It is citrus season here and I have been making the amaretti biscuits using orange zest - divine. Normally these turn out perfectly, time after time. But the last few times I've made them, they have fallen flat rather than staying in little balls like in your photographs. I've tried adding more ground almonds but they still don't keep their shape. Any idea of what could be going wrong? Something to do with the egg whites, beating them too much/not enough?
Any help greatly appreciated!
@Jordi, thank you so much. I am afraid last time I was in Stockholm was 20 years ago so can't really help you. I hope you enjoy the Swedes and eat Jansson's temptation - one of my favourite dishes ever.
@Karina, thank you thank you!
@Rebecca, will have a look.
@Sarah, not quite sure what it could be. I suggest that you chill the mix before shaping. Also, try a different honey. Good luck!
Hi Yotam,
Today was the first time I heard of your shop (sorry). I am a cake geek but didnt know about you. I heard of you and went to your shop in Islington. I just wanted to tell you that it was so beautiful. I am on a diet, but I had to put that on hold and have a savory muffin (some sort of pesto and goat cheese muffin) and a cake. AMAZING! Just wanted to tell you that!
Hope you continue to do well...and make lots more cakes! I see some of your recipies here and I am going to try one. No doubt I will be back in your shop soon...that muffin was soooo good!
Ishara
Yotam,
I have both your cook books and my family love the unique and different recipes.The books stay on my kitchen bench so that I can cook delicious meals that are loved by my family. Next week I am doing an Ottolenghi dinner party and then sharing the recipe source.
We will be in London in January and will be visiting your store on a regular basis.We are foodies from Melbourne, Australia.
Regards
Kris.
@Ishara, thank you.
@Kris, See you soon and love to my beloved Melbourne.
Hi Yotam
i had a two hour stopover in London this week and I sprinted to your fabulous Belgravia store to stock up on goodies! what a treat,i must have bought one of everything! i would love to be able to buy your preserves and spices online,or a hamper, they would make a brilliant present for a friend of mine, is this something that would be available in future?
thanks Edwina xx
p.s Please please open a store north of the border!
@Edwina, We may be selling online in the future but haven't got specific plans. North of the border? It's way too far...
I saw you do a demo at Harvest this weekend. I don't watch much TV so (sorry but) you were a new name to me! I had a raspberry and white chocolate tart from the Chef's kitchen which was so good I actually yelped when I bit into it..
This never happens. Nor does the desire (knowing my pastry fear) to make the recipe over and over and over again until I can make something that approximates what I tried.
Is the recipe in a book somewhere? Please point me in the right direction...
Thank you from me and my jaded, spoilt tastebuds....
Hi Yotam,
I've made your apple and olive oil cake a few times and intend making it for my daughter's 1st birthday. I want to double the quantity and use a 26cm tin. Can you recommend how long I should cook it for? Should I change the oven temperature and would the larger tin suit the volume of batter?
One day I'll make it to London (a bit far from Melbourne)!
Cheers,
Morgana
@Josie, thanks for the compliment! The recipe is in the Ottolenghi cookbook:
@Morgana, I can't tell you exactly how much longer it will take to bake the cake, probably another 20-30 minutes. Just check often with the skewer so not to over-bake it. The quantity to tin size sounds about right and there's no need to change temperature. See you (one day) in London
Thank you Yotam - had best go shopping and cooking!
Hello, we will be in london next month with my girlfriend. She loves your pastry as well as me, but she is allergic to gluten, we know that some of yours are gluten free as the flourless chocolate teacake and others, but we don't now really if the lemon polenta cake has gluten or not and the chocolate fude cake? thank you very much.
@Jordi, both the lemon polenta and the fudge cake are gluten free. Come soon.
I would like to bake your cakes for my celiac friend. Have already done the polenta cake which he loved, and now wonder about replacing polenta for the flour in some of your others? like the pistachio and rosewater semolina? or the clementine and almond? or is this just a bad idea? Thanks!
Hi,
I lived in London for a year, and visited Ottolenghi many times for your fabulous food and, very importantly, cakes.
When I moved back to Denmark, I took your cookbook with me, and now do the cakes myself, with great pleasure. However, I cannot find my Ottolenghi favorite in the book, the chocolate cake with Baileys cream. Is it possible to find the recipe somewhere?
Thank you very much,
Trine.
I am looking for cakes with mint - anything considered but it needs to have mint and/or chocolate for about 10 hungry ice skaters. Can you help?
@Elizabeth, in theory, such alterations can work. Cakes are very temperamental though, so a good dose of experimenting is required.
@Trine, I am afraid this one is a recipe we must week to ourselves. Truly sorry. Try the chocolate cupcakes from the Ottolenghi cookbook. They are similar in a way.
@Richard, no ideas on this front I am afraid. Sorry.
As your neighbour I am just so much in love with your white chocolate cheese cakes. Is there any chance you could post the recipe for the filling as I have both your books but unfortuantely it's not in there? I would love to make them for my family back home in Austria at christmas...
I now live in the south of France but when in London always go to Ottolenghi. My absolute favourite is the little oval cake with fruit in it (there is sometimes a fig and a couple of weekends ago blackberries- made with very little flour or none? and almonds ... with the marscapone on the top. I bought both the cookbooks to be able to find this recipe and I just can't find them in the cookbooks to get my fix! :(( Am I missing something?
Rachel
@Veronika, those are a best-kept secret... Sorry.
@Rachel, not exactly the same but in the same spitrit:
The chocolate fudge cake recipe requires 70% and 52% cocoa solids chocolate
It is easy to get 70% but I can't find 52% anywhere. Even Bournville is only 35-39%.
Do you have any suggestions where I could buy some, or if not, do you have any suggestions of a substitute for the 52% chocolate. What would the effect be if I used a reduced amount of Bournville but increased the quantity of 70%?
Any help would be most appreciated
@Liz, you can use a higher grade like 60% but otherwise a mix of the two will be fine. Happy baking!
I am also a cake geek, but more at the eating end than the making end. I was wondering if you do any baking lessons as I'd love to learn from an expert, I have a tendency to experiment slightly too much whilst cooking which works quite well for other food but not for cake!
Having lived in london for the past 5 years, I had the opportunity to experience the wonderful culinary creations of 0ttolenghi. I recently returned to Canada with both cookbooks, however, I am missing the delicious savory muffins. I was wondering if this recipe is available? Thanks, can't wait for my next return trip!
@Tavi, all our cooking classes are based on savoury at the moment but sounds like I should consider doing baking too!
@Kim, unfortunately the savoury muffins are one that we are keeping secret, sorry.
I am fascinated by the idea of Turkish Spinach cake, the sweet variety. But I dont want it to taste like an eggy sweet spinach omlette. Do you have a recipe for this cake or any suggestions of ingredients that would enhance it? Thankyou for your wonderful passion for cooking. I just received your book for christmas! Thanks.
@Kim, I am not sure what you mean exactly but I don't have a sweet spinach cake recipe. Here is a link to a savoury spinach pie... Hope it helps!
Yotam,
May I just say, how delighted I was when I first discovered your shop in Notting Hill. Since, I am addicted to your cakes!-;)
Now, hopefully I can book myself in one of your cookery classes this year.
That would be fantastic!
@Nora, Thank you! More classes to be announced later this year.
Your chocolate chip cookies? Amazing.
Any chance you could share that recipe?
@lauren, the cookies are one of those recipes that we are keeping secret sorry.
Hello! Tried and make the apple and olive oil cake with maple icing... Cake was beautiful, but icing was a bit 'sad', quite different from the fluffy, gorgeous one you find at your shops
my icing came out just too liquid and not fluffy: what could have gone wrong!
thanks a lot for your help!
bakefanatic
@Giancarlo, I'm sorry to hear it didn't work. There could be a few reasons for this. If the butter was too soft it wouldnt combine and become light and airy with the sugar. Have it at room temperature but not melted. The cream cheese should be full fat, if it is light then it has a higher water content. Try it again and let me know how it goes.
Not sure if I posted this question correctly but hoping to try again. There is an amazing nz company producing freeze dried herbs/fruits, and i'v been thinking of a way to use the passionfruit powder. Wondering about making the amaretti biscuits, but substituting desiccated (or shredded?!) coconut for the ground almonds and adding some passionfruit powder instead of almond essence. From one cake geek to another, what do you think, would it work? Have had great success with them adding different flavors such as cocoa powder or rosewater, etc.
Hi Yotam! re-tried and it worked! i started working with the butter as soon as it reached 10 degrees, which made a huge difference... last question: i have quite a few friends that dont like cinnamon, do you think this cake would also work without it? i think so, but wanted to check the master's view! thanks again!
@Giancarlo, That's great news! Try using ground clove or allspice, but only half the quantity.
@Sarah, it sounds like a great idea. I have some of the dried apple here, it's great. Let me know how your experiments go!
Dear Yotam
I have just cooked your sweet potato wedges with the wonderful dip with lime, lemon grass and ginger in it. I served them on the side and used your baked aubergine with pomegranet recipe on a bed of quinoa. It was one of the best meals ever!! I was so inspired I looked on line to see if there was a way of contacting you to say how much I love your Plenty recipe book. We had the green pancakes the other week and they were sooo good! I married my vegetarian husband in February after being with him for five years - I became veggie three years ago. Your cookbook is perfect for us. So I wanted to say thank you.
best wishes Caroline
@Caroline, Thats great news. I am happy to share these recipes and its great to hear they are enjoyed. Thanks
As an avid cook and a 'cake geek' I am a huge fan of your work. I would also go as far as saying that your books are two of the best I have in my ridiculously large collection. I refer to them constantly. Your approach to food is so refreshing, I just love it!!!
So when can I add a third Yotam?? Have you one in the pipeline?
Thank you, Kell
@Kelly, I have good news for you, there is a third book coming out in September. It's called Jerusalem, a modern take on the wonderful flavours and traditional dishes of the vibrant city.
Dear Yotam,
I live in Australia but was lucky enough to stay with friends in Islington last year who live directly across the road from your shop! My mum and I are gluten intolerant and for her birthday on Monday I was hoping to make her your 'Lemon, Polenta and pistachio cake'. (simply amazing)
I do have one of your books but could not find the recipe in there. Is there anywhere I could get this recipe? is it published in your other books?
Wish I was closer to your delicious food.
Thanks
Katie
@Katie, The Lemon, polenta and pistachio cake is one of those we have chosen not to publish sorry. What did you decide to cook instead?
Dear Yotam,
I will have to come back to England to get my fix! Thank you for your response anyway.
I made my Mum your carrot and walnut cake. It was delicious. The whole family loved it so thank you!
Katie
Your clementine and almond cake is one of my favorites, thank you for sharing the recipe! Just wondering if I can substitute the flour with rice, corn or potato flour to make it gluten free for a friend? Any advice would be appreciated!
Cheers, sarah
Hiya.
I have to provide a pudding for 14 people in November, and I have to make it the day before the dinner party...
Every winter I rediscover your Christmas 2008 Guardian supplement - I love it!
Should I make the Almond and Clementine Syrup Cake (which I saw in a Sept 2012 supplement too ;-) or the Dark Chocolate Mousse with Baileys Cream? (I've wanted to try both for nearly four years now... :-) Which will be 'freshest' 24 hours after making?
Or do you have another suggestion?
I'd appreciate any advice!
Nell.
@Nell, they are both great choices for the following day. The chocolate mousse is silky smooth and a real treat but you will need to make a double recipe. Same for the cake, you will need 2 for 14 guests and this will leave you left overs which you can enjoy for days after. Enjoy!
@Sarah, I think any of them could work to replace the flour as it isn't a large quantity, but I haven't tried it myself. Do a test run, and let me know how it goes!
Hi just to say a massive thanks to yotam for the clementine and almond syrup cake and spiced cookies recipes . I have a stall at the farmers market in Lincoln once a month and both these items were so well received at today's market . I made sure you were mentioned many times , thanks again . Eileen
Hi Yotam
I was watching your programme on Morocco and saw you make the easy version of Warakyou made in the riad. Would it be possible to have the proportions of water, flour, oil and salt as I would love to have a try.
Many thanks
Fatemah
Hi just to say my sister and I had lunch at your Islington branch yesterday and were in food heaven for the duration. We have been enjoying cooking and eating our way through your recipes since your first book came out!
We took some of your delicious cakes home to share with our family, the white chocolate cheesecake with raspberries was a stand out and I will be making that myself very soon!! We also took a hazelnut, chocolate and ricotta cake which was divine and reminded me of a cake my Oma used to make, is it possible to get the recipe for this cake as it does not appear in any of your book :-(
Keep up the amazing work and keep the recipes coming! We will be back soon!
Thanks
Zaina
Hi there, I've just bought the Ottolenghi - The Cookbook and it's tremendous (as I'm sure you know!). I've been in the cooking doldrums a little of late and this has reignited my enthusiasm! I tried the Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe yesterday and it came out really wet despite keep giving it longer and longer in the oven (the crusty bits around the edges are delicious though!).
Things that could have of affected it are:-
- didn't use a springform cake tin. I used one with a loose bottom and the sides were fairly high (9cm)
- when I stirred in the egg yolks to the melted chocolate mixture it then seemed to look a little grainy, not sure whether this indicated the mixture was too warm and the egg had scrambled slightly?
- I wasn't sure whether I'd overdone the meringue (I'm a bit of a meringue novice, I love them but avoid making them as it would seem like a dangerous path to type 2 diabetes). The meringue was very firm I thought and it took some stirring in.
I'm keen to give the recipe another go and came across this thread when doing a bit of googling so thought I'd add a comment - your thoughts would be appreciated.
Regards
Denise
Hi Yotam,
At christmas I had the pleasure of eating one of your flourless lemon and pistachio cakes. Ever since then it's been on my mind, and now that I'm back in Australia, your store is just TOO FAR AWAY!!
Does this recipe feature in any of your books?
Thanks for bringing so many delicious things into this world!
Lani
@Eileen, thank you!
@Fatemah, sadly I didn't get the recipe! I can only say it is a pancake consistency.
@Zaina, @Lani, not great news I'm afraid, neither of these recipes have been published.
@Denise, this is a hard one. The tin, egg (yes, chocolate was too warm) and/or meringue shouldn't affect it. It is quite a moist cake when in the oven and will set more once out. If it doesn't I would normally say leave it in the oven for longer, but you tried this... Did you cook it in the two stages?
After cooking and cooling put in the fridge to help it set. It is meant to be soft and fudgey so bring it back to room temp before serving. Good luck!
Hi Yotam
I was wondering if you could help me. I am charged with making a friend's wedding cake in August and she wants sweet tarts - but I have to somehow make these in advance and transport them from London to the south of France before filling them with only basic kitchen equipment the day before the wedding.
If I make sweet pastry and blind bake it in advance, maybe shaving 5 mins off the cooking time, could I freeze it cooked and then defrost and reheat (not in a tin) the day before the wedding? Or do I have to freeze it unbaked in the tin/in a ball and then panic the day before?
I was also thinking of using your white chocolate and raspberry recipe but substituting passion fruit jam/coulis instead of raspberry, or would that be a bit sweet? She wants passion fruit/tropical flavours.
Thank you for any help in advance and happy Easter,
Laura
Hello Yotam
I was in London a few weeks ago and had a great lunch at your Islington restaurant, everything was absolutely and without reservation fantastically and inspiringly good, but the cake, the CAKE, the Orange & Almond cake at the end was without a doubt the most delicately yet at the same time robustly flavoured and exquisitely textured and wizardly concatenation of deliciousness that I have ever put in my mouth. What is more, the experience almost passed me by, as the cake I think looks quite modest and unprepossessing and certainly does not stand out amongst the other much more baroque creations displayed in your shop window (and also sounded quite dry, both literally and figuratively, on the basis of your charming employee’s description). But my friend (with whom I was sharing dessert) insisited on a flourless creation, so the Orange & Almond cakelet it was. I was utterly transported, my taste-buds zinging and singing odes of joy, and immediately felt the need to try to reproduce this supreme empress amongst cakes. I looked through all of your recipe-books and found nothing comparable, but then came across a Christmas recipe in the Guardian for a Clementine & Almond cake which sounded like it could be related to the Orange & Almond cake I so enjoyed. The Guardian Clementine & Almond cake was however a large cake (baked in a cake-tin), whereas the Orange & Almond cake I had in your shop had been baked in a cup-cake/muffin tin. So I am therefore writing with a few questions: (1) Could I indeed bake the Orange & Almond cakes (in their smaller incarnation) on the basis of the Christmas recipe for a Clementine & Almond cake from the Guardian (and, if so, how long would they need cooking (15-20 minutes?)); (2) if the Clementine & Almond cake from the Guardian would require some tweaking to produce the smaller Orange & Almond cakes, would you have any quick tips on how to effect such tweaks?; and (3) please, please, please could you put the recipe for those smaller Orange & Almond cakes in your next recipe-book? Many thanks for that amazing cake and for any answer you may have the time to give me. Best regards, Martin Burns
@Martin, that's great to hear! You can definitely use the Clementine and almond recipe for individual cakes. Bake them at 160C for about 40 minutes, checking they dont get too dark. reduce the oven to 150C if they start to. Enjoy!
@Laura, It is such a wonderful honour to make a friends wedding cake, congratulations! I am 99% sure the tart cases will be fine if cooked, transported, defrosted and filled - without the process of reheating. The best way to be sure is to do a test run. Also think about how you are getting them to France. They will be very delicate.
Passion fruit and white chocolate will be delicious, just dont use too much sugar in the passion fruit jam/coulis. Good luck!
Hi Yotam,
I came down to London after having developed a pretty strong obsession with your cookbooks and recipes for quite some time.. And ended up going to Notting hill and Nopi within 24 hours! I was like a kid in a toy store. They are both outstanding... I loved seeing the vibrancy and diversity of the beautiful ingredients so much that they are like spalshes of paint on a white canvas and are all the decoration the store requires! One of the things I tried that i can still taste in my mind daily is the apricot sponge tart (you make them in a variety of flavours), the fruit so tender but still with a bite, the sponge so moist and base so crispy was amazing!! However I can't seem to find the recipe anywhere and I have 15 people this Friday night and am desperate to make it... Can you help??
Thanks so much and just to add I think it's lovely you have such a personal touch on this site with your fans.
@Gemma, I haven't published this recipe but this is the basis of it. You will need to test it a few times to get it right, probably not the best idea to test it on 15 friends!
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