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Fried Chicken Recipes

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Growing up in the South, I was introduced to fried chicken at a young age. My whole family would come over on Sunday afternoon for a feast that included fried chicken and various sides like okra, green beans, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, and cornbread. Not only was the food delicious, but the company was great too!

Today, I wanted to share with you a bit of fried chicken history and also bring you some really good fried chicken recipes. First, let’s discuss some of the history behind fried chicken…

“Fried chicken has a dual origin in the rural southern United States. The Scots had a tradition of frying chicken in fat, unlike their English counterparts who baked or boiled chicken. Later, as African slaves, seasonings and spices were introduced into households as cooks which are absent in traditional Scottish cooking, enhancing the taste Since slaves were often allowed to keep only chickens, frying chicken as a special occasion spread through the African-American community.often the only animals they could afford to raise.Since fried chicken could keep for several days, it traveled well and also gained favor during segregation when blacks normally couldn’t find places to eat and had to bring your own food.Southern whites also continued the tradition of frying chicken.While not socially constrained like blacks, whites p works were not better off economically. Thus, fried chicken continues to dominate as “Sunday dinner” or on other special occasions.”

The first recipe that I am going to share with you actually unites an English style of cooking along with Scottish and southern influences. I say this because the recipe is an oven fried chicken recipe. Don’t worry if this isn’t your cup of tea! We will share traditional fried chicken recipes below this one.

Baked Fried Chicken

2 1/2 – 3 lbs. chicken pieces 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 cup flour 2 tsp. paprika 1/2 cup crisco golden oil melted

Coat chicken with combined flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Submerge in oil and place skin side down in the pan. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes and turn chicken over and bake for 30 minutes or until done.

Obviously, this is not how we usually do it here, but it is a good recipe that I wanted to share with you. Now for the good stuff! Next, I want to share with you a good southern style fried chicken recipe.

Simple Southern Fried Chicken

1 fried chicken, without skin if you want less fat. I leave the skin on. 3 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoned salt 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable oil

1. Season chicken with all seasonings.

2. Pass the chicken through flour until covered. Shake off excess flour. Sprinkle with additional seasonings.

3. Simply fry the chicken in a pan until golden brown. I like it crispy so I cook it a little longer than most.

You can start with the oil very hot and then reduce it later. This seals in moisture and flavor, then cooks it.

I hope you enjoy these fried chicken recipes. We’ll be providing more great recipes and resources, so be sure to check back with us soon! In the meantime, I encourage you to check out the following resource. You’ll be glad you did!

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Save money on groceries – buy healthy food

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For several months now, I have been consistently saving quite a bit of money each week on my grocery shopping adventures. When I mentioned this to a friend, she asked, “What’s changed? Have you given up this ‘healthy eating’ thing?” Of course not! Buying healthy foods doesn’t automatically mean you need to take out a second mortgage on your home!

Your question got me thinking. I was able to identify the main things that have changed in my shopping routine that have resulted in these savings.

I spend much more time planning than before. Many months ago, we had a “round table” discussion as a family in which each member of the family let me know what some of her favorite foods are. I wrote them all down.

After that, I wrote down the most common types of meat/protein staples served at our family meals, along with a list of my family’s meal ideas for each type of meat. For example, under “ground bison” I have your favorite foods like southwestern bison lettuce wraps, tacos, chili, soup, burgers, cabbage rolls, stuffed peppers, etc. I do the same with chicken breast, venison, sausage, eggs, etc.

I also made index cards for each of the 3 stores I most commonly shop at and the items I usually buy at those stores. I keep these lists handy as I plan so I know where I’ll buy the food I need and where I’m likely to get the best price.

Before leaving for my ‘important’ shopping trip of the week. I sit down with our family’s schedule for the week: I see which nights we’ll be going out later to work, teach a seminar, play sports, or attend various events, and choose a quick dinner option for that night (big salad, soup, quesadillas , etc.) or choose a slow cooker option that I can start much earlier in the day. The nights I’ll be home early, I plan meals that require a little more time to prepare.

From time to time, a special type of lunch is served at the children’s school. I make sure to have healthier ingredients on hand so we can make a healthier version of this meal ahead of time to take to school. For example, this week is monthly pizza day at school. At school, ‘conventional’ pizza is served alongside carrots and ranch sauce, a brownie, and a juice box.

Instead, we start with an organic, whole grain, or gluten-free pre-made crust, add organic salsa and whole raw cheese, and our own ingredients. They get carrots, but not a (conventional) ranch; I usually pack some hummus, or make our own ranch, or buy a brand without high fructose corn syrup and artificial ingredients. We do not make conventional juices or juice drinks. Every once in a while I pack diluted organic juice, or maybe a container from a low-sugar organic brand I trust. No brownies. I usually just pack some fresh fruit instead or some homemade candy.

So if there are special events, all this is taken into account before buying.

I like the idea of ​​cooking the food once and taking out several different ‘servings’ of it. So, for example, I cook some ground bison, use some for lettuce wraps one night, some for tacos or quesadillas a couple days later, or for cheesy bison eggs for the kids’ breakfast, and then a little for soup. I take into account this type of “multipurpose” kitchen when deciding the meal schedule for the week.

I also consider what leftovers can be reused for the kids’ (or our) lunch, and possibly even breakfast, the next day.

I usually only plan on the weekends, leaving most of our weekend meals open. Either we prepare a surprising variety of all the leftovers or foods that have not yet been consumed, or we will end up eating out on the weekend.

So the steps that seem to make a big difference to the bottom line of our grocery spending are:

1) I take the time to plan meals for the week.

2) I make the shopping list based on the ingredients for these planned meals. I take a “big” shopping trip once where I fill up on the big ones, then plan a second (sometimes a third) and a MUCH smaller trip later in the week to restock.

3) I have a mental list of ‘staples’ items that I always keep an eye on for sale prices, if it’s on sale, and it’s something we use/eat regularly AND will stick around even if we don’t eat it this week, then goes in the cart!

4) When it makes sense for our menu and type of nutritional focus, I’ll buy coupon items – you can help determine what’s on the menu this week, or if you stay, you can go home too. Unfortunately, at least where I live, there aren’t too many coupons for fresh, real, clean food! Most of the coupons I see are for things I don’t want to consume in the first place. I have to dig to find the products I would buy, but I find them from time to time.

5) I stick to the store list. (Kids know that if it’s not on the list, it won’t hit the bandwagon without a really persuasive presentation!)

6) We stick to our eating plan throughout the week. I could mix it up a bit here and there, but overall we stay on track. However, I am not so stingy as to pass up a fabulous impromptu invitation or opportunity. Don’t worry!

7) We waste less food.

7) I don’t buy junk when I buy groceries. This isn’t really any different than how I shopped before, just worth mentioning as it makes a huge difference to the total grocery bill! From time to time, I buy organic corn chips, but it’s not the norm. I don’t buy the ‘other’ kind of chips or pretzels or munchie type foods. I rarely buy cereal for breakfast. I do not buy packaged snacks, crackers, cookies, ice cream, candy, baked goods, or cakes. I don’t buy sodas, juices, juice drinks, sports drinks, or milk.

Since I spend very little money on any of these things, I can spend more money on the type of meat, eggs, dairy, and grains I prefer based on your health quotient. Make sense?

Not that I never buy some of these things, but it’s rare that they are in our house. If they were in our house, I would eat them! Just order a bag of chips! By the way, sticking to the meal plan and not buying junk are powerful ways to stay on track with your healthier diet and weight loss/fat loss efforts.

Just the other day, I was next to a lady at our local ‘conventional’ grocery store. We were both looking at tomatoes. She was carefully reading the price signs and trying to match them with the accompanying tomatoes on the screen; she was looking for the organic options. She saw the spotlight on my face and assumed I was thinking what she was thinking. She said “I KNOW! These are SO expensive aren’t they?” She then said, “Forget it… I can’t afford to eat healthy!” As she threw her tomatoes back at the screen and ran off!

(I thought someone I know must have handed me a hidden camera somewhere!)

As she walked away, completely pissed at the Gods of the price of products, I could see the contents of her shopping cart. It was loaded with brightly colored packages of chips, crackers, cookies, ice cream, several large bottles of soda and juice. My heart sank. Then I thought, “I can’t afford to eat what’s in YOUR cart!”

There have been many pros and bonuses to planning our meals this way, aside from saving $25-$50 per week on average.

We don’t get as many last minute “I’m too tired/lazy to cook” dinners that tend to be unhealthy and expensive. I don’t have that dreaded, “What should I make for dinner?” conversation with myself at 5:45 pm! The children know the menu of the week, so there are fewer complaints about their options; after all, THEY think about menu items! And we have much better quality family time together when we sit at our table, hold hands, offer grace, and talk about what we’re grateful for.

Saving money is a very good thing!

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Verb Sentence Openers: How to Write Athletic Prose

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Since English is my second language, I am very careful when I write my phrases, clauses, and sentences. In much of my writing I use ‘verbal’. Because I strive to make my prose strong and athletic, I want to share what I’ve learned on this topic.

If a reader finds the following sentence beginning:
Zigzagging and weaving…

Without even mentioning a theme, the author forms an image in the mind of the reader, who has no choice but to run to see what it is that moves that way. Participatory forms of verbs ending in -ing (zigzag and weave) not only reflect movement, but also create an expectation and incentive to satisfy curiosity. And that’s what all authors strive for; that is, keep the reader busy, curious, guessing what’s next.

Scott Fitzgerald in a letter to his daughter quoted a line from Keat’s poem Eve of Saint Agnes, to point out how the participating verbs move and carry the sentence:
The hare limped shivering through the frozen grass.

Participle forms also end in -ed and -t, or -en (in some irregular verbs).

When you hear an imperative, pay attention, like when you hear: “Don’t do that!” Even when the command is soft and conversational, the reader pays attention, as when Herman Melville draws the reader into his monumental Moby Dick with the imperative: “Call me Ishmael.”

Verbs and verbal expressions pack and release a unique kind of energy that other parts of speech don’t have; that is why master writers learn and master its use. Have you ever wondered what makes typing fast, galloping, and breathless? The answer is: express yourself with verbs and verbals.

Let’s define Verbals:

Verbs are verb forms that are not used as verbs, but as:
Nouns: The General was fired for retiring. [Where ‘retreating’ is a gerund noun].

subjects: Cooking was a pain. [Where ‘To cook’ is an infinitive acting as subject].

Adjectives: Flying planes can be dangerous. [Where ‘flying’ is an adjective that modifies ‘planes.’].

adverbs: The senator had no reason to lie. [Where ‘to lie’ is an infinitive functioning as an adverb].

That verbals are powerful in opening sentences, there is no doubt. However, many writers, even successful writers, prefer to pepper their writing with suitable adjectives and adverbs; For example: Without a doubt, the weak General was fired as a coward.

Let us admit that the verb, in the English language, is king; and as in the game of Chess all the other pieces (including the queen), although important and powerful, are so only in relation to the king.

Careless writers use the verb ‘to be’ continually, which is a sign of weak writing. So to keep your writing strong, follow this simple guideline: Prefer strong verbs and verbs; Avoid weak verbs. And even when using ‘to be’ as a copula, find a way to reinforce it with verbals.

Scott Fitzgerald made a note in a notebook, demonstrating his preoccupation — or obsession, one might say — with verbs: Forgetting is forgiven.

Verbs come in different forms and they are all effective because they include a verb form. These verbals are so strong that master writers use them not only to open sentences, but also to open paragraphs, even books.

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How to live independently in retirement

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HOW TO BE INDEPENDENT FROM OTHERS.
*SOME FACTS ABOUT WEALTH*

(1.) *Your salary will never make you rich. Your boss is not that dumb. please always think about going out, wherever you are, that whatever work you are doing for someone, it can end at any moment, so that you don’t join groups of beggars, life is not permanent, please think about going out , using your intellectual intelligence.

(2.) * Your salary is fixed, your expenses are fixed, you need to attend to your family bond, it is a means to prosper in life and obtain a long life with good well-being.

(3.) *If your company pays you the exact real value of the services you provide, you would be operating at a loss. As an employee, you are underpaid, being alone you will plan well, you will also think well.

(4.) *Once you are HIRED, FIRED or RETIRED, you can also quit when you are TIRED, retire now and plan your life well, because without earning money while you sleep, you will work until you die

(5.) *The salary is the fragment they give you to forget your dreams, family, freedom, self-esteem, studies, social life and other personal goals*. Salary cannot solve your problems, being alone with peace of mind can do the best in all your undertakings, remember years of longing are coming and you will need a lot of help for your old age, you may fall into situations where no one can help you, go now and learn from the best, then start earning well now, so you work until you die, your now will determine tomorrow, not planning well will damage future life, if your country is not taking care of the elderly, that future time, with much frustration will decrease the lifespan.

(6.) *Your children will not inherit your position in the company where you work. Employment is not hereditary*.

(7.) *If your salary isn’t big enough to pay your bills, leaving you with enough to save, prepare for poverty after you stop working*.

(8.) *If you have to work, before eating, if you get paralyzed, sick or old, you will be attacked by hunger*.

(9.) *Being an employee is a bit similar to being a slave, you receive orders, you are regulated, when will you become a master?*.

(10.) *On the Forbes list of the world’s richest men, show me an employee*

A WISE WORD IS ENOUGH*

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PLAN TO BE A PERPETUAL INVESTOR.
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Top 12 Fun Things to Do with Dogs in Mendocino

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Perhaps your dog would like to expand horizons, catch up on the culture, and enjoy some activities not available in many places. So if your dog loves to travel, you simply have to visit Mendocino County, just a few hours north of San Francisco. Horizon Air has added flights from Las Vegas to Santa Rosa, California. You and your dog can enjoy a beautiful 1.5-hour scenic drive north and visit dog-friendly wineries along the way. Most cellars have grass and bushes to explore and smell. Some even offer dog treats. Navarro and others allow dogs in the tasting room.

The Maccallum House Inn in Mendocino offers winery tours, chauffeur-driven limousines and dogs that can tag along, if you book as a private party… Ask for Jim Davis and tell him you heard about the tour from the author (of this article).

Here are the top 12 things to do with dogs in Mendocino

ME. Tiptoe through the Botanical Garden

Between tulips and other flowers (more than 150 varieties), Fido will enjoy a pleasant walk along the beach with you. well behaved dogs

On a leash they are always welcome and enjoy free admission.

two. rest on the beach (Puerto de Noyo or a private beach)… most beaches are dog friendly and dogs must be leashed.

Dogs love to splash and paddle in the ocean. And the Mendocino County coast has plenty of places to swim.

Big River Beach, N. Big River Road, Mendocino

Portuguese Beach, Mendocino Headlands, Mendocino

Van Damme State Beach, Highway 1, Mendocino

Caspar Beach, 14441 Point Cabrillo Dr., Caspar

MacKerricher State Park, Highway 1, Fort Bragg

And for an extended stay, you can also go camping with Fido.

California State Park Camping Reservations: 1-800-444-PARK (7275)

With nearly 100 miles of coastline and dozens of state and private campgrounds, it’s not hard to find a place to camp on the Mendocino coast. The most popular state parks are MacKerricher (Fort Bragg), Russian Gulch (Mendocino), and Van Damme (Little River).

3. Go for a walk.

Jughandle State Reserve features a 2½-mile self-guided nature trail called the Ecological Staircase. Starting at the ocean, this trail heads inland through a series of five ancient terraces formed by waves, glaciers, and tectonic activity. Each terrace was raised from the sea some 100,000 years after the previous one was raised. The lowest terrace is prairie, followed by pine forest, then redwood forest, and finally pygmy forest with knee-high trees that are decades old. The trail features a surprising variety of trees, as the ecologies of the different terraces vary widely.

Three miles south of Fort Bragg. Turn west from Highway One into the well marked parking area. 707-937-5804

Four. Get a free ice cream cone for your dog at Colick’s Ice Cream Parlor

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. And Fido can also enjoy a sweet vanilla cone for kids on a sunny day.

5. Wander through the shops of Mendocino and pick up some dog perfume.

After rolling, licking, and splashing around in the water, mud, and sand, you might want to buy some dog perfume for Fido. Mendocino has a lot of nice gift shops and places where poachers prefer to shop, like Sallie Mac.

And there are numerous pet supply stores, including Paws for Cats & Dogs, 338 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, 707-964-3322, Fort Bragg Feed & Pet, 880 Stewart St., Fort Bragg, 707-964- 3333 and Evergreen Barn Pet Grocery, 477 Evergreen St., Mendocino, 707-937-3300.

6. Stay at a dog-friendly inn such as Agate Cove Inn, Little River Inn, MacCallum House Inn, Cottages at Little River Cove, Stanford Inn, Sea Foam Lodge, Dehaven B&B, and Blair House (where the television series Murder She Wrote was filmed). The most pet-friendly accommodation can be found at these inns. Standford Inn, MacCallum House, Cottages at Little River Cove, and Little River Inn offer a dog gift basket that includes bowls, treats, and a dog bed.

More information can be found at

http://www.mendocinofun.com

7. have dinner together

The Stanford Inn is an original, pet-friendly, zen-like inn. You can even have dinner with the well-mannered Fido during the day.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the lobby, but not in the dining room. If you would like breakfast or dinner to be served in the lobby, they will be more than happy to accommodate you…

8. Play fetch or Frisbee at the Fort Bragg Dog Park.

Fort Bragg has McDoggie Park, an exclusive dog park, where non-aggressive and friendly dogs play. McDoggies is at Willow and Lincoln streets. Take Maple Street east from Highway One (Main Street) until it ends at the dog park on Lincoln St.

9. Go kayaking with your dog

You can paddle the Big River in a canoe from Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too, located at Highway 1 & Comptche-Ukiah Rd, Mendocino, 707-937-0273.

10 Small Dogs Can Take the Skunk Train with their owners, if they fit inside your wallet; chew chew… chew chew…

11. Fido can join you on sport fishing and whale watching with All Aboard Adventures, North Harbor Dr., Fort Bragg, 707-964-1881 or Anchor Charter Boats, PO Box 103, Fort Bragg, 707-964-4550.

12 There are plenty of places for you and Fido to have a puppy picnic in the area.

And if you’re looking for a hot meal, there are a variety of restaurant options where Fido can sit next to you outside.

Cafe One, 753 N Main Street, Fort Bragg

Home Style Cafe, 790 S. Main Street, Fort Bragg

Laurel Deli, 401 N Main Street, Fort Bragg

Mendocino Cookie Company, Main St., Fort Bragg

Nemo’s Fish Market, 2410 N Harbor Dr., Fort Bragg

Piaci Pub and Pizzeria, 120 W. Redwood Avenue, Fort Bragg

Lu’s Kitchen, 45013 Ukiah Street Mendocino

Mendo Burgers, 10483 Lansing Street, Mendocino

Mendocino Cafeteria, 10451 Lansing Street, Mendocino

Hotel Mendocino, 45080 Main Street, Mendocino

Moody’s Organic Cafe, 10450 Lansing Street, Mendocino

Cafe Moosse, 390 Kasten, Mendocino

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Use these tips to learn the pick-and-roll in NBA Live 09

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Made famous by John Stockton and Karl Malone, the pick-and-roll is one of the most compelling plays in basketball. The dynamic couple from Utah used the concept to perfection and achieved extraordinary results, including multiple trips to the NBA Finals. Among other accomplishments, Stockton became the NBA’s all-time assists leader, while Malone retired as the second-leading scorer in basketball history. The play was so devastating that opponents couldn’t stop it, even when they knew it was coming.

Players can learn a lot from Stockton and Malone and must pick-and-roll with the modern megastars in NBA Live 09. For the first time, EA Sports has allowed users to control both parts of the game, making it an efficient weapon against any adversary. The following tips will help you perfect the pick-and-roll game, giving you the edge when you step onto the court.

First, it’s important to understand how pick-and-roll works. The game begins with a player handling the ball being protected by a defender. The ball handler then dribbles to a teammate, who sets up the pick by getting in the defender’s way. This creates a difficulty for the defender, as he is forced to choose between chasing the ball handler or switching to the blocker. Additionally, whoever is defending the screener must help protect the ball handler, creating a multitude of options for the offense. This creates another potential advantage: if the defense chooses to switch, the shorter defender will defend the giant man, while the slower striker will get stuck in the quick guard.

While pick-and-roll is valuable in many situations, it can be maximized with the right personnel. The ball handler must be quick and must be able to take down the wide jumper. If the defense doesn’t respect the ball handler’s shot, it will block the lane and take away the preferred option of driving or throwing from the big man. For example, Steve Nash and Jose Calderon are great at running the play because both players can pass, drive or shoot after the pick is set.

Big men have more range when it comes to executing the pick-and-roll efficiently. Ideally, they should be athletic with the ease of finishing inside and shooting mid-range jumpers. Nash and Calderon can pair up with Amare Stoudamire and Chris Bosh, respectively, making a pair of the most dangerous tandems in the NBA. It’s important to be aware of your giant man’s strengths and direct traffic appropriately.

To run the pick-and-roll in NBA Live 09, hold Left Trigger (360) or L2 (PS3) to request a pick from your giant man. This is most efficient when the defense is too aggressive with the ball handler and the big man is left open. By holding the trigger down longer, your teammate will set up the screen and roll to the basket more conventionally. This option works when your screener is a good shooter and should create open chances.

Yes, it’s just one play, but the pick-and-roll can be used to make countless simple cubes. With the right staff and a little practice, you can hinder opponents and score when needed. Use one of the simplest plays in basketball to become the king of the court.

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Outstanding 2007 Fantasy Baseball Candidates by Position

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A year ago, who would have predicted the seasons Ryan Howard, Jeremy Bonderman, Brandon Webb and Brian McCann would have? Predicting breakout candidates is one of the most fun aspects for any baseball fan. The excitement builds during November and December when free agents sign and you see photos of players holding up their new uniforms and talking about how excited they are to play for their new team. Next thing you know, you’re reading about how well this player’s swing will play in his new local ballpark, and finally hearing Peter Gammons about how well your sleeper candidate is performing in Florida. At that point, you are exhausted. You think it’s a given that Josh Beckett will win 20 games on the way to his first Cy Young, or that Kerry Wood/Mark Prior will return to the progress they showed in 2003. Unfortunately, a month later, your perspective has changed. drastically changed and then you’re left running to find the next Jered Weaver or Justin Verlander. The moral of this sad story is that the best place to find outstanding candidates is not by scouring the trading pages of your local newspaper in January, your best bets are usually right under your nose, hiding in the dark because they haven’t been featured in the Headlines. during the low season.

Did you notice the one thing Howard, Bonderman, Webb and McCann have in common? They didn’t get much publicity in the offseason before 2006 because they weren’t traded or signed a big deal. Most breakout rosters include players who are changing teams, but that comes with risk. For every Alfonso Soriano, there is a Josh Beckett, or a Carl Pavano, or even a Randy Johnson. Nothing is guaranteed in sports, especially expecting someone to improve their level of play by 200% while being imputed to a new team, a new league, a new city, a new stadium, etc., etc.

While some notable seasons are flukes, like Brady Anderson (circa 1996), Matt Nokes (’87), and Rich Aurilla/Luis Gonzalez (’01), many of them are somewhat predictable. A breakout as extreme as Ryan Howard’s 2006 campaign is rare, and probably won’t be seen again for a long time. After all, how many sophomores do you know who have hit 50+ home runs? But players like Garrett Atkins and Brian McCann showed signs in previous years that they were poised for a big season at some point in their future.

Below is a list, by position, of the players who are poised to break out in 2007. You may not have heard much about most of these guys, and they almost certainly won’t make the top 10 round picks. this year, but that could change in the time of a single season. The analysis below is based more on plate discipline and slugging percentage than HR/RBI or even off-season attention and you’ll note that every player listed below will be on the same team in 2007 as they were in 2006.

Receivers: Russell Martin (LAD) is the obvious candidate here. He posted a .352 OBP in his rookie campaign along with a .436 SLG and 10 stolen bases. The slugging percentage isn’t outstanding, but for a 23-year-old receiver, it’s a sign of good things to come. If he continues to run (and he has in the past with 39 career minor league SBs of his in fewer than 400 games), and also shows normal improvement at the plate, he could be a fantasy monster at some point. . Won’t happen in 2007 but will progress, a potential 20/20 guy behind the plate would be a nice steal for round 15. (Also considered – Mike Napoli – LAA)

First Base – Lyle Overbay (TOR) is a guy who’s been around for a while, so he should fly under the radar on draft day. Most guys are looking for 1st or 2nd year guys to go out with, but Overbay doesn’t fall into that category as 2007 will be his seventh season at the major league level. He had 46 doubles and 22 home runs in 2006 and it’s not a stretch to think some of those doubles will turn into home runs in 2007. If that happens, he’ll drop quickly into the 30-homer range and be a bargain as a 15th-round pick. (Also considered – Prince Fielder – MIL)

2nd base: Ian Kinsler (TEX) was a hot prospect in 2006, but he missed a lot of time early on before putting up some very solid numbers for a rookie and somehow doesn’t get much attention anymore. Kinsler finished the season slashing .286/.348/.454 along with 14 home runs and 11 stolen bases in just 120 games. That number prorated to 160 games per season would result in 19 home runs and 15 steals. This is for a guy who hit 23 home runs and stole 19 bases in 2005 in AAA when he was 23, so 20/20 is in his future and why shouldn’t that happen in 2007. It’s certainly a possibility. . With the lack of depth at 2nd base, look for this guy and call him a little sooner than you’d like. He is a worthy bet in a very weak position. (Also considered – Howie Kendrick -LAA and Rickie Weeks – MIL)

Third base: Ryan Zimmerman is a guy everyone overlooks because of the weak lineup that will surround him in 2007. He had a great season for a rookie, hitting .287/.351/.471 along with 20 home runs and 11 stolen bases. It’s conceivable that his numbers could dwindle with Soriano’s loss from the Nationals’ lineup. However, he will be moved to #3 in the order and should see increased RBI opportunities along with what should be a .300/.365/.510 season. (Also considered-nobody) Shortstop-Stephen Drew (ARI) hopefully won’t spend the first 5 years of his career on these lists like his brother did 5-10 years ago. He burst onto the scene in 2006 with a .316/.359/.517 slash line in 209 AB. His walk rate will need to improve for him to join the top players at his position, but he should be good at .300/.340/.480 on full-time service in 2007, and he had good OBP. and discipline at the plate. numbers in the minors. He just doesn’t expect much speed here (just 6 steals in his minor league career), but he was a career .315/.385/.546 hitter during his time in the minors with a 79/117 BB ratio. / K. He will be a top 30 pick shortly. (Also considered – Khalil Greene – SD)

Outfield: Carlos Quentin (ARI) is a highly respected prospect and the job in right field is a sure thing after making an impression in 2006. His minor league numbers show a possible second-round pick: .309/.427/. 522 with 160 BBs and 173 K’s – and he didn’t disappoint with his 166 AB’s at the major league level last year, hitting .253/.342/.530. Quentin’s value should appreciate faster than the more hyped Delmon Young and he is capable of hitting .290/.350/.550 in 2007.

Starting pitch: Cole Hamels (PHI) showed outstanding potential in 2006. At both the AAA and ML level. He finished the year with a 9.9 K/9 ratio at the ML level during his rookie season. This is on top of his career minor league rate of 12.4k/9 in 201 innings. His problem throughout his life in the minor leagues was just staying healthy, and if he can do it in 2007, he’s a bona fide Cy Young candidate. He thinks he strikes out 10 guys in 9 innings and enters the 2008 season as a top 5 pitcher. All pitchers come at more risk than hitters, so he catches Hamels when you can.

Closer: The Devil Rays aren’t even talking about Chad Orvella (TB) as a candidate for the closer job. Generally, it’s not a good idea to target a pitcher his own team isn’t considering for the closer job, but Orvella’s minor league numbers are too good to ignore. In nearly 150 innings, he struck out 215 (k/9-for-13) and walked 26 (bb/9-for-1.6). He may not want to recruit him now, but keep an eye on him if McClung runs into trouble.

There you go. If you focus on these players in the second half of your draft, you’ll be in great shape heading into the 2007 season, so sit back, relax, and LET’S PLAY BALL!

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The advantages of staying in a central hotel

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Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, where you stay can make all the difference in the success and enjoyment of your trip.

Sometimes you may choose a hotel that is on the outskirts of the city, either because you are not familiar with the area or because you believe that accommodation is cheaper away from the center.

What you will often find is that this choice has made your daily excursions to places of interest or connecting with your business colleagues very inconvenient and totally out of the way, causing you problems with transportation and punctuality.

Your choice of an out-of-town hotel may be miles away from where you’d expect it to be for your business or personal plans.

If you’ve traveled by plane and need to rely on public transportation to get to your destination, you’ll quickly learn that public transportation options can be extremely limited, meaning you’ll likely spend much of your valuable time waiting. You may also find that dining, sightseeing, and sightseeing options are limited because your accommodation is too far away.

From experience we know that staying in a central hotel is the best solution for all kinds of reasons, the most important being simply comfort.

When you stay at a downtown hotel, it puts you right in the middle of everything; where you can enjoy the center and taste of the city and its inhabitants.

From restaurants, shops, tourist attractions, public transportation to business centers and conference rooms, you will find that they are easier to access from a central point in the city.

Public transportation hubs, almost anywhere in the world, are always located in the city center, adjacent to the city center. There will be many amenities and attractions within walking distance, and if transportation is needed, the ease of hailing a taxi, hopping on a bus, or boarding a subway is usually quite easy from a downtown hotel.

In cities around the world, the city center is always the heart of the city and this pivotal point will be in close proximity to many places a visitor would be interested in seeing, whether for business or pleasure.

In most, if not all, cities, the business world is centered in the city center and when you stay in a central hotel, you are right in the middle of the action, so to speak.

Walking to a convention center or office building can often be more convenient and enjoyable than taking public transportation. If you need transportation, you will usually find a bus stop or train station nearby.

If you’re traveling by plane to your destination, the journey to and from the airport usually ends at a downtown terminal, as airport buses and taxis have fast routes to central areas, making your travel quick and easy. For downtown hotels, there’s no need to hail an airport taxi when it’s time to leave, as airport buses run the standard route, often leaving every hour or even 15 minutes.

When it’s time to check out and head home, the trip back to the airport can be much easier when you simply walk out the door of your hotel and board the shuttle that will transport you to the airport.

Arts Entertainments

18 types of metaphors

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The first extremely obvious question is: What is this bloody metaphor? Another fancy name? Well… yes and no. It’s elegant, but also effective. Loaded with energy. Filled with awesomeness. By definition, a metaphor is a figure of speech in which two completely different words or phrases come together to suggest a similarity. Confused? What are the examples for?

All the world is a stage

Yes, it’s Shakespeare and he’s comparing the world to a stage. Generally you don’t see the world as a stage, you see it… as the world, the earth, the mother; but not a stage. That’s why it’s a metaphor. Because he has joined two things that have nothing to do with each other and make sense.

That was easy. But there is no peace, here begins the roller coaster. (I bet you won’t enjoy it right now)

1. Metaphor or conceit extended or telescopic

When your metaphorical vision has developed, then you cannot limit yourself to a single metaphor. I like it-

All the world is a stage and men and women mere actors.

This extension – “Men and women are mere players” has made this an extended metaphor. The author extended “the world” and “a stage” by presenting parts of “the world” (men and women) and “a stage” (players). Of course, it has to make sense. It cannot be expanded by comparing men and women with an ipod. Sound unpleasant? Exactly.

2. Metonymy

When you’ve grown tired of clichéd words and are desperately searching for a closely related word that hasn’t been used to death, that word is a metonym. A new word to replace an old one. Of course, an example. The pen is mightier than the sword. This saying itself has become a cliché, but originally the idea was different. Here, the pen represents freedom of expression and the sword the power of authority. Now, if you had said that freedom is greater than power, no one would have said Wow. That’s why Pen and Sword instead of freedom and power.

3. Mixed metaphor

Some of us fail to create a good metaphor; such a twisted and off-key metaphor is called a mixed metaphor.

Waves of emotion have pierced my heart.

Can waves prick? They do it in a world of nonsense, but most of us are still sane, but we widely tolerate nonsense and that’s why such nonsense is given a modest mixed-metaphor name.

Well, for the sake of information, there are two types of mixed metaphors: permissible mixed metaphors and non-permissible mixed metaphors. Never use the disallowed ones, so let me explain only the allowed ones.

The allowed mixed metaphors make sense even if the parts are not directly related.

We have weathered many storms with an iron will.

There’s no connection between weathering the storms and an iron will, it still sounds good.

4. Absolute metaphor

A perfect metaphor to show madness and confusion. In an Absolute metaphor, the metaphor really, really, honestly doesn’t make sense.

He broke with a sad piece.

In today’s world of indistinction, he is reigning absolute. Confuse them with your confusion.

There are two types of absolute metaphors: paralogical and anti-metaphors.

5. Implied metaphor

The implicit metaphor is an indirect metaphor where an implication is made to the whole.

Close your trap.

He ruffled his feathers.

No bird and no mouth, just feathers and a trap. Yes, that is implied.

6. Dead metaphor

Dead metaphors have been so abused that they have lost their individuality.

mountains face

crown of glory

Dead metaphors are mainly used as sentences and not as metaphors. Your association is dead. Now, they are just phrases, although their names still remain. Take off your hats. It’s morning time!

7. Dream metaphor

Didn’t our teachers say that eating words is not good? Here it is again. When the meaning of a metaphor becomes unclear because the sentence has been shortened, then it is called a latent metaphor.

It was burning. (what for please)

He flew to his uncle. (why?)

They blew it up. (WHY?)

Okay, it makes sense, but in and of itself, they don’t create the whole picture. Why chew words? Sleeping, yes, they are sleeping. Hibernating. But he is still alive.

8. Metaphor of synecdoche

The name sounds scary, but it’s pretty simple. In the synecdoche metaphor, a part of the association is used instead of the object. For example, feathers instead of a bird or claws instead of a crab. These associations are symbolic of the whole.

Her feet flapped like terrified wings.

9. Root metaphor

Root metaphors are so named because numerous other metaphors can be born from them. In addition, they are generalizations such as:

Time is money.

Make hay while the sun shines.

Etcetera etcetera.

10. Active metaphor

Active metaphors are newly born, so you will have to introduce them to the world. They are not familiar to the reader. That is why it is better if they are clearly explained.

His flickering love.

They crushed each other’s lives.

Any new metaphor that has not been written before is an active metaphor.

11. Submerged Metaphor

In a submerged metaphor, the first part of the metaphor or the vehicle is implied. For example: his winged dreams or his pawed ambition.

12. Dying Metaphor

It should have been called ‘rising from the dead metaphor’ or ‘the mummy metaphor’ because when you bring dead metaphors out of the grave and use them in your writing, then you can’t call them dying. I don’t know what George Orwell was thinking when he coined the name. J Metaphors of death are clichéd metaphors like

needle in a haystack

Achilles heel

A different ball game

13. Conceptual metaphor

This is hard, so read slowly. A conceptual metaphor has many metaphorical meanings in them. Its underlying meaning creates a novel thought or universal concept. Life as a journey is an old conceptual metaphor. This metaphor has universal appeal. It is not about a particular situation or a person. He is faithful to every man.

Also, if you see life as a journey, you can also use many other metaphors like

my life just stopped

I have reached the crossroads.

I came into this world without baggage.

So, Life is a journey is a conceptual metaphor.

14. Pataphor

Metaphors are metaphors stretched to the point where they don’t make sense. They are usually used to attract attention and introduce novelties.

He put the brakes on his fear, accelerated his anger and crashed into the house.

15. Simple or strict metaphor

In a simple metaphor, you don’t need to do much. Just chill it. There is nothing to refresh except just that. Seriously speaking, in a simple metaphor, the relationship between the vehicle (cool) and the tenor (it) is very intimate (close).

Duck (bow) down.

He’s crazy (crazy).

You are a (huge) dinosaur.

Simple metaphors are usually very short. Just two or three words maximum.

16. Implied Metaphor

Here the vehicle or tenor is not clearly specified, but rather implied.

Close your trap.

Look at your tongue.

Here, ‘trap’ and ‘tongue’ are used instead of mouth and words.

17. Compound or Loose Metaphor

A compound metaphor is made up of more than one similarity. In it, the writer extends a metaphor using more than one association.

He ran at the assassin, a wild beast with a pounding heart.

The air smelled of fear, fear of abandonment.

18. Complex Metaphor

In a complex metaphor, you have a simple metaphor and its achievement (not the crime). Instead of an explanation, an example would be better.

Let me shed some light on his character.

Here “throw” is used for “light” which itself does not exist.

Technology

How to fix unknown error 0x8004060C in Microsoft Outlook

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The article aims to help users to know what is unknown error 0x8004060C in Microsoft Outlook and how to fix it using simple methods. The methods described here are simple and correct to date. It is still recommended that users follow the instructions precisely to fix the desired problem without encountering common Microsoft Outlook problems and finally contact Microsoft support services.

Can’t send or receive email in Microsoft Outlook 2002? Looking for a permanent solution to fix the error message ‘Task ‘Microsoft Exchange Server – Receiving’ reported error (0x8004060C): ‘Unknown error 0x8004060C’? If yes, then the article is for you. Unknown 0x8004060C is one of the common errors in Outlook 2002 that occurs when the size of general.pst file exceeds its capacity (2 GB). Outlook then stops communicating with the server to prevent existing files from being damaged. Now that you have understood why the problem occurs, let’s start troubleshooting it.

Instructions:

Open Outlook, right click on the deleted objects folder and select the Empty deleted items folder. If prompted for confirmation, click the Yes button. It is mandatory to empty the folder as unnecessary mails will only add to the clutter in your mailbox and thus create problems like these.

other what the deleted objects folder, delete all the unwanted and unnecessary (that you no longer need) emails or attachments from your mailbox due to the reason well explained above.

Reduce the size of the .pst file by compacting it. This will fix the problem just for the time until more emails arrive and the file size exceeds its limit again. Therefore, it is a temporary solution but it must be done.

Create a new .pst file and then split your Outlook data into it. This will be the easiest solution to back up and save your Outlook data.

If the problem persists, download the a.pst split software from a trusted website. You can choose from various free or paid split software versions as per your convenience. Save the file to your preferred location where it is easily accessible. When finished, locate the file, double click on it and run it. Wait until the process is finished and split your Outlook data into several small .pst files.

The best solution is to update your Windows XP Service Pack (SP) through Microsoft or Windows Updates or visit the Microsoft website for the latest SP. This will remove the 2GB size limit bug and allow you to continue enjoying sending or receiving emails in Outlook.

Additional tips:

Set Windows Updates to download the latest updates automatically. This will save you the pain of remembering and manually downloading updates.