As Election Day Nears, Candidates Turn Up The Heat Nov 2, 2009
" Christie said. Political analysts said Corzine now may be poised to pull an upset and keep the state in Democratic hands. Chris Daggett, a moderate independent in the race, has surprised the political establishment by becoming a factor, and maybe a spoiler, partly because of his plan to reduce property taxes by 25-percent. Meanwhile, Mayor Bloomberg and his rival William Thompson, Jr. were gearing up for a final frenzy of campaigning before Tuesday. Bloomberg is pushing what he's done running... (CBS 2, NY)
Is catastrophic the new normal? Nov 1, 2009
But Apple has established an unassailable brand in the market, which, by the way, now extends to China, where iPhones went on sale Friday ... Both Apple and Verizon, with its superior network, are quite well aware of this last point, and it won't be surprising if the two come together as early as next year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Police reports Nov 1, 2009
An Apple iPhone in a black case and a Barnes and Noble gift card valued at $450 were stolen Aug. 8 in the 2700 block of Lake Hollow Lane. A car was burglarized Aug. 10 in the 1800 block of Buckeye Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Ways to the Glades Nov 1, 2009
A biologist at Fakahatchee Strand State Park, he crows with discovery, chortles with laughter, and gets contagiously excited over cypress knees (root forms poking above the water) and snail kites (endangered raptors that feed on apple snails) in a nonstop stream of inspired eco-consciousness on the Strand s swamp walks. There, he raised a long measuring stick to a wisp frailer than a pine needle protruding from a tree. (Boston Globe)
What You See Is Not Always What You Do Oct 31, 2009
30, 2009) Imagine: during lunch your colleague throws an apple to you ... Did you consciously decide to catch the apple with two hands ... And how did your hands know where they had to be to catch the apple. (Science Daily)
Local Cake Designer Appears On 'Oprah' Oct 30, 2009
The cake was also accented with caramel apple truffles. "Oh, wow that's an O cake, that's an O cake," Oprah said of Sousa's edible creation. (KSBW 8, CA)
Roy Walter Johanson Oct 30, 2009
In his spare time he started up a small apple orchard as a hobby, which turned into a full-time job after retirement at age 62. Roy is survived by his wife, Rose (Rasmussen) Johanson of Baroda; two children, Christine Johanson and Robert Johanson, both of Baroda; grandchildren, Jerry Katt and James Johanson; and three great-grandchildren, Eric and Kyle Katt of Stevensville and Jamie Johanson of Coloma. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
The role of boards in rethinking market space Oct 30, 2009
Yet Xerox is the inventor of the daisy wheel, the mouse, Ethernet, the PC, the pull-down menu and interface that Apple popularised; in short, everything that makes the modern office what it is. Xerox has spent hundreds of millions of dollars in advertising since 1985 telling the world it is not a copier company and yet we all still know that it is a copier company. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Game for home-cooked delights Oct 30, 2009
Sweet temptations: Among the cafes specialties are the Apple Pie with Ice Cream (front) and the seasonal Durian Crepe Cake ... Besides a tempting selection of desserts like the homemade Apple Pie with Ice Cream and the Banana Cream Pie with Whipped Cream, Chow has also started to bake cakes to sell in her outlet and the seasonal Durian Crepe Cake is a must-try for those who cannot resist the king of fruits. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Letter: First-ever Marketfest dubbed a success Oct 30, 2009
Congratulations to Rose Racamato, the first-place winner of our Best Apple Pie in Wakefield contest and who received a $25 gift certificate to Farmland (Wakefield). Our three esteemed judges, Fire Chief Sullivan, School Committee member Kevin Piskadlo, and Thomas Stohr of Swiss Bakers, analytically ate their way through eight picture-perfect apple pies, scoring each on appearance, taste, consistency, and crust. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Costco will start accepting food stamps Oct 29, 2009
onemom wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:55 PM:" And who is paying the yearly fee for them? I have not seen any bargain at Costco, that could not be found in a grocery store. This is all about making people on food stamps feel like they are not. Because too many are ripping the states off by "getting around" qualifications. Great, now not only do we have to see the wasteful spending in regular grocery stores, now I have see the wasteful use of assistance in Costco? How much money would the government... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Fibre may keep asthma, diabetes at bay, study finds Oct 29, 2009
Harvest labourers sort freshly picked apples at an orchard in Marquardt, eastern Germany in August 2009. An apple a day may keep the doctor away but a fibre-filled diet could also hold the key to keeping asthma, diabetes and arthritis at bay, according to Australian research released Thursday ... SYDNEY (AFP) - An apple a day may keep the doctor away but a fibre-filled diet could also hold the key to keeping asthma, diabetes and arthritis at bay, according to Australian research. (Yahoo! Asia News)
No shortage of desserts Oct 29, 2009
So far there has been apple and pumpkin pies, apple crisp, apple cake and a sweet potato loaf cake made with pumpkin ... There were so many carrots left over from the roast that Autumn made up a batch of carrot-apple juice. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rice, fruit and squash make for tasty side dish Oct 29, 2009
Basmati Rice Pilaf With Apples, Squash and Cranberries ... 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes ... Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, then add the squash, apple, cranberries and salt; stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Documentary on Pollan's 'The Botany of Desire' Oct 29, 2009
But for the uninitiated, the show provides a visually interesting and informative tour of four crops - the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato - that Pollan argues reflect different aspects of human desire ... We have cultivated the apple because of our desire for sweetness, the tulip for beauty, the marijuana plant for intoxication and the potato for control over our sustenance ... But he does take viewers on globe-trotting journey - from the apple orchards of New England and Kazakhstan... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The 50 nominees for Plonkapalooza Oct 28, 2009
Green apple sweet and sour quality; exotic fruit, pineapple; light on palate but very inviting; little minx of a wine. Eric Buxton Around $11. (Boston Globe)
Senatobia School Menus November 2-6 Oct 27, 2009
Lunch - Cheesy Chicken over Rice, American Sub Sandwich, Steamed Broccoli, Spicy Fries, Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Apples, Wheat Roll, Fruit Cobbler ... Lunch - Chicken Patty Sandwich, Tuna Salad, Crinkle Cut French Fries, California Veggies, Fruit Juice, Tropical Apples, Chocolate Pudding ... Lunch - Chicken Spaghetti, Chef Salad, Green Peas, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Hot Cinnamon Apples, Fresh Oranges, Yeast Roll. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
COLUMN: 'Good without God' seems to turn nothing into a bit of something to brag about Oct 27, 2009
The Big Apple Coalition of Reason I just love that name wants to raise awareness about the city s secular community, encourage discussion about religion and morality, and support activity in groups that foster social community for non-believing New Yorkers, CNN reported. The atheist ads aren t designed to be anti-religion, coalition leaders said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gary Brown: Is Halloween truly a day to be afraid of our neighbors? Oct 27, 2009
During my days as a Halloween beggar, I never bit down on an apple and started chewing on a sharp object ... It combines the most common themes in urban legends including (1) danger to children, (2) contamination of food, (3) mistrust of others, and (4) fear of crime, reasons an entry entitled Apples and Razor Blades posted on the my-retrospace blog. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Find your perfect pumpkin Oct 27, 2009
was named one of the top 10 cider mills in America by MSNBC. In addition to their locally-made apple cider, they also sell preserves, spices, salsa and an array of sodas. After you return from picking your own pumpkin, you can go through the 10-acre corn maze or visit the petting zoo. (University News, MO)
Keep Weber, Melink Oct 27, 2009
Students were able to grind corn, eat and make fresh tamales, sample garden soups and grilled vegetables, run through a hay-bale obstacle course, press and drink apple cider, harvest sunflower and pumpkin seeds, crack nuts and learn more about foods from their garden. Comments heard from kids included, This was the best day of my life ; I have never had so much fun at school ; The food was so good ; I have never had that kind of soup and can t wait to tell my mom how to make it ; and I can t... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pairing Food With Wine: Champagne Oct 27, 2009
Champagne is a wine that contains hints of lemon and apple along with hazelnut and bready flavors. It goes well with salty foods, such as asian cuisine or seafood. (Suite101.com)
Wilmington school lunch menu Oct 26, 2009
Monday Chicken patty on a roll, corn, pineapple ... Thursday Teriyaki chicken nuggets, stir fry vegetables, brown rice, pineapple ... Friday Sal s eyeball pizza, Dracula s fangs Witches wicked apple cookie. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
US: 4 US soldiers die in Afghan chopper collision Oct 26, 2009
The Rhinelander Daily News - Online news and information for the Rhinelander, Wisconsin region. Last Updated: Monday, October 26, 2009 4:45 AM CDT US: 14 Americans killed in 2 helicopter crashes. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Popple River News: Enjoy the colorama Oct 25, 2009
Jerry Hanson and his friend Jim stopped by to visit us and ask if we enjoyed the eating apples Jerry dropped off previously, which we did ... As in other years, she has canned pickled cucumbers, beets and beans, along with salsa, raspberries, various jams and apple pie filling. (Forest Republican, WI)
Week 8 High School Football Scores Oct 25, 2009
CLASS 5A Aolidated 34, Harker Heights 17 Abilene 63, Haltom City 0 Alief Hastings 28, Houston Strake Jesuit 24 Allen 55, Dallas Jesuit 14 Arlington 59, Arlington Bowie 35 Arlington Martin 58, Mansfield 7 Austin Bowie 27, Pflugerville Connally 7 Austin Westlake 38, Austin Anderson 10 Baytown Lee 7, Channelview 6 Beaumont West Brook 13, Port Arthur Memorial 7 Belton 45, Killeen Ellison 20 Cedar Park 28, Round Rock Stony Point 21 Colleyville Heritage 49, Keller Central 21 Conroe Oak Ridge 48, New... (KWTX.com, TX)
Infotainment Oct 25, 2009
The US space agency announced on Friday that it has created a free NASA application for the popular Apple smartphone and the iPod Touch. NASA said the application, available through the Apple App Store, provides information, videos, images and news updates about NASA missions. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Police reports Oct 25, 2009
An Apple iPhone in a black case and a Barnes and Noble gift card valued at $450 were stolen Aug. 8 in the 2700 block of Lake Hollow Lane. A car was burglarized Aug. 10 in the 1800 block of Buckeye Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
A DAY IN THE LIFE (3) Oct 25, 2009
All of the Ashley Lynn wines are apple based, which have fruits and juices added to them to create different flavors. There are 11 varieties of wine made at the Mexico winery, which include blueberry burst, apple cranberry, apple, peachy keen, strawberry soother, apple white grape and raspberry rush ... According to Leroy, they use a special blend of apples, which includes a lot of empires, but declined to give away the family recipe. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Season of the sweets Oct 24, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
$10.9 million Arcadia farmhouse for sale Oct 24, 2009
It's in a citrus grove rather than an apple orchard, with jagged Camelback Mountain looming in the background. The Lo Piccolos did not find a home they liked upon arriving in Arizona 40 years ago, so they turned to their roots in York, Pa. (AZCentral -- Home)
Haunting Halloween Oct 24, 2009
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Intel CEO Forecasts Big Second Half Oct 24, 2009
He noted that netbook sales are on a faster pace than the popular Nintendo Wii videogame system or the Apple iPhone. "We're going to put more capability in netbooks to make them more like smartphones with GPS features," he said. (Datamation)
Against Apple Picking Oct 24, 2009
What pick-your-own-apple orchards teach about the American economy ... Every autumn, as the leaves change and brisk winds banish all remnants of summer, many of us head to the country to participate in a feel-good seasonal tradition: apple picking ... Apple picking may be a satisfying ritual and pleasant day out with the kids, but it's also a wasteful scam. (Slate)
Thumbs up to spirit of volunteering Oct 24, 2009
Food is good, especially the brownies and apple pie - home. posted on 7/6/2009. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Blowing smoke on warming, clean air Oct 24, 2009
That must sound pretty funny to environmental extremists Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Apple, and Mohawk Fine Paper, the companies that have so far pulled out of the chamber. What is not funny is that the nation s biggest lobbyist, representing 3 million companies, is trying to kill cleaner air with hot air. (Boston Globe)
US town's oil boom Oct 23, 2009
Page last updated at 09:47 GMT, Monday, 19 October 2009 10:47 UK. Montana town revels in oil boom. (BBC News -- Americas)
It's RIP Vista as Windows 7 is launched Oct 23, 2009
Not only is it marketing a brand new operating system, but it is also attempting to turn the tables on Apple in response to its recent campaign that depicts PC users as bumbling nerds ... Apple yesterday and a new multi-touch mouse that is likely to turn some heads among those looking to upgrade their desktop computers ... At least W7 seems to have stolen some good Google/ Linux/ Apple ideas and so wont be a complete waste of time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Here's the dirt on how to compost Oct 23, 2009
Apple iMac 27-inch 8. 3 out of 10 Recent Product Reviews. (CNN -- Tech)
Struggle to control economy Oct 23, 2009
Nokia suing Apple over the iPhone. Sarkozy son pulls out of job bid. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Tucker: New York, Jersey export top prospects Oct 23, 2009
Penn State Nittany Lions cherry-picking from the Big Apple - ESPN ... PSU cherry-picking the Big Apple ... New York claims just two prospects listed in the combined top 10, but Easley certainly represents the Big Apple. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Massive mosque Oct 23, 2009
Page last updated at 00:04 GMT, Friday, 23 October 2009 01:04 UK. Tajikistan begins Central Asia's biggest mosque. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Lots of wine and food events Oct 23, 2009
She made cucumber and Greek yogurt salad from Planet Organics and lasagna, followed by guest Joan Hamick's double delicious apple pie made of apples picked from two trees in her Temelec garden. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Apple gets to fly banner, despite rules Oct 23, 2009
An ad for the Apple iPod Touch is displayed on the side of a Planet Self Storage site in Boston ... The iPod banners began appearing in fall 2007, six months before the mayor presided over the opening of the city s first Apple flagship store in the Back Bay ... John created a separate company, Box I LLC, to oversee the Apple ad and similar deals. (Boston Globe)
Volunteers wanted for simulated 520-day Mars mission... Oct 23, 2009
Volunteers wanted for simulated 520-day Mars mission. Volunteers wanted for simulated 520-day Mars mission. (The Drudge Report)
Recipe: Alain Ducasse's Veggies With Pork Belly Oct 22, 2009
Core the apples, remove the skin, cut into quarters while reserving 1 apple in cold lemon water and the other for the raw apple shavings ... Add 4 quarters of apple, 4 quarters of pear ... Core an apple, shave over mandolin to obtain 8 thin slices. (ABC News)
Police reports Oct 22, 2009
An Apple iPhone in a black case and a Barnes and Noble gift card valued at $450 were stolen Aug. 8 in the 2700 block of Lake Hollow Lane. A car was burglarized Aug. 10 in the 1800 block of Buckeye Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Local events for gardeners Oct 22, 2009
The program explores the natural history of four plants the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato and the corresponding human desires sweetness, beauty, intoxication and controlling nature that link their destinies to our own. The two-hour special begins in Michael Pollan s garden and roams the world, from the potato fields of Idaho and Peru to the apple orchards of New England, from a medical marijuana hot house to the tulip markets of Amsterdam. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chef Fehmi: Cooking with apples Oct 22, 2009
Pork stirfry with homemade apple sauce and apple fennel watercress salad with honey mustard dressing is a great fall meal ... When the produce section of your grocery store starts to smell like an orchard, and the variety of apples suddenly multiplies to take over most of that section, you know that autumn is in full swing ... Without a doubt, nothing signifies autumn better than the aroma of crisp, juicy apples that dominates every farmers and produce market. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
No shortage of desserts Oct 22, 2009
So far there has been apple and pumpkin pies, apple crisp, apple cake and a sweet potato loaf cake made with pumpkin ... There were so many carrots left over from the roast that Autumn made up a batch of carrot-apple juice. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
CEOs urge greenhouse gas reduction Oct 22, 2009
Apple quit the chamber over the issue. Morris said the U.S. Chamber can speak for itself on the issue, while Castellani said the Business Roundtable s members are CEOs from large companies while the chamber has a broader base of large, medium-size and small companies. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Season of the sweets Oct 21, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
2009-10 Predictions: Lakers in line to repeat Oct 21, 2009
500 in his first season in the Big Apple but the players seem to respond to him, he clearly knows his stuff and he has made Knicks basketball exciting again. Although, one has to wonder if his SSOL (seven seconds or less) offensive strategy will ever win a title. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Harvest Holiday coming to KHS Oct 21, 2009
Food gift items will include pumpkin rolls, apple dumplings, hardtack candy, spices, apple butter, honey, jams and jellies. The aroma of tasty concessions will also fill the air. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Cold desert of Lahaul & Spiti now home to apples Oct 21, 2009
CHANDIGARH: The cold desert of Lahaul and Spiti, till now known to supply high quality potatoes and peas to the country when the crop in most parts is almost over, is slowly capturing the market with its apples. In its nascent stage yet, apples from this part of Himachal have already wrested a market share, which is growing with each passing year ... "Though fueled by global warming, (crop) diversification is turning out to be good for the people here and demand for our apples has been growing... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Delta boosts Big Apple presence Oct 21, 2009
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Pour Favor: A tale of two vintages Oct 21, 2009
The Bonne Bouches also delivered on flavor: grapefruit and lime pith, a touch of tart, Granny Smith apple and fresh herbs were all backed by a core of terroir-driven, chalky minerality ... Once again lemons and limes and a slice of green apple played on the palate. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Senior Citizens Menu Oct 20, 2009
Thursday, Oct. 22 Lasagna, garden salad with dressing, garlic rounds, and caramel apple cake. Friday, Oct. 23 Salad bar, ole' casserole, corn, chips and salsa, cornbread, and fresh fruit. (Montana Standard, MT)
Border (out of) control Oct 20, 2009
Talk to New Zealand apple growers. Or look at the political spat over the introduction of carbon trading as another example. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Don't peel your food! Oct 20, 2009
Ever seen a monkey peel an apple. Not really. (India Times, India)
Warner Bros. Pictures' Where the Wild Things Are Posts Strong Opening Box Office Results in IMAX(R) Theatres Oct 20, 2009
Cinema & IMAX Theatre - Lansing Livonia - Livonia 20 with IMAX Sterling Heights - AMC Forum 30 & IMAX Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre Roseville - AMC Rosedale 14 & IMAX Missouri Independence - AMC Independence Commons 20 & IMAX Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX Nevada Henderson - Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 & IMAX Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX North Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett - Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett New... (Primezone Releases)
Sauerkraut is featured ingredient in these autumn recipes (3) Oct 18, 2009
The word brings up many ways to describe this month in the world of food - the reds, oranges, yellows and green colors of various sizes of pumpkins, squash and apples ... These German dinners feature specialty foods such as bratwurst, sauerkraut, red beet salad, hot potato salad and apple strudel, just to name a few ... Apple Caraway Sauerkraut. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Halos drop heartbreaker Oct 18, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Angels. Heartbreaker puts Halos down 2-0 in ALCS. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Union Springs offers Taste of Fall Oct 18, 2009
Squash, pumpkin and every variety of apple were cooked up and for sale Saturday at the Union Springs Taste of Fall, a community event that celebrated not only the foods of fall, but the season's traditional past-times, such as hay rides and face painting, as well ... In the fall, she uses ingredients that are in season for apple pie, applesauce bread, pumpkin bread and chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate-coated sunflower seeds ... No fall festival is complete without a solid supply of apple... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Early arctic cold blast prompts ‘organized panic' among growers Oct 18, 2009
MISSOULA If your yard and garden are filled with squishy squash, putrid pumpkins and a barrel of bad apples, here's some advice to heed before our next October arctic front: Move it ... Growers of gourds, apples and other fall-harvested crops had to leap into action as soon as the bitter cold was forecast ... That's also about when Al and Mary Pernichele will find out the fate of their 10 acres of apple trees. (Montana Standard, MT)
