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by Scott Miller
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posted Feb 28 2013 8:46AM
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Almost 20% of brides-to-be said they had nightmares about their dress. Another 10% said they had nightmares about THIS
Incorrect Guesses: groom not showing up, something wrong with the cake, being late herself, bad hair day, veil/ wardrobe malfunction, the bachelor party
Correct Answer: an embarassing univited guest (like an ex) showing up. |
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by Heather
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posted Feb 27 2013 11:00AM
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It is good for you and so loaded with tasty ingredients, you won't even miss the meat!
2-1/4 cups water
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 oz) chili beans, undrained
1 can ( 15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 oz) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp minced garlic
1-1/2 cups fresh (or frozen) corn
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped yellow summer squash
In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Add corn and squash. Bring to a boil again. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender.
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by Scott Miller
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posted Feb 27 2013 8:38AM
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According to a new study, you'll spend 24% more when you smell THIS.
Incorrect Guesses: popcorn, bread
Correct Answer: oranges |
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by Scott Miller
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posted Feb 26 2013 8:46AM
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Average family has 5 lbs of THIS sitting in the home, unused.
Incorrect Guess: dirt
Correct Answer: spare change |
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by Heather
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posted Feb 25 2013 10:08AM
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Using inexpensive ground beef and tons of colorful veggies makes this dish a winner!
1 can (20 oz) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp minced fresh gingerroot
1 tsp minced garlic
2-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chesnuts, drained
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 pound lean ground beef
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and reserved juice until blended; set aside.
Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir-fry the broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper and water chesnuts in oil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. In the same pan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the reserved vegetable mixture and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.
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by Adam Elliot
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posted Feb 25 2013 8:53AM
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Seth McFarlane was hosting the Oscars for the first time, so I'm willing to give him some of the benefit of the doubt.
Some of his jokes worked. Some fell flat on their face. I just wish that he would have been give the green light to perform his style of comedy, because I guarantee he had funnier material than that, which the showrunners edited out.
From Catherine Zeta Jones lip synching to a cluster vocal performance from the Les Miserables cast, I'm not sure the goal of reaching a younger audience was achieved. In fact, quite the opposite. One of my favorite moments was Shirley Bassey belting out "Goldfinger" in the James Bond tribute segment. Anyone under 20 actually know what was going on there?
In any case, the Oscars are over and I'm satisfied with the results.
Here were my picks. I went 5 for 7 missing in the Best Supporting Actor and Best Director.
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Nominees:
Amour (2012): Margaret Ménégoz, Stefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka, Michael Katz
Argo (2012): Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012): Dan Janvey, Josh Penn, Michael Gottwald
Django Unchained (2012): Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin, Pilar Savone
Les Misérables (2012): Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Cameron Mackintosh
Life of Pi (2012): Gil Netter, Ang Lee, David Womark
Lincoln (2012): Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Silver Linings Playbook (2012): Donna Gigliotti, Bruce Cohen, Jonathan Gordon
Zero Dark Thirty (2012): Mark Boal, Kathryn Bigelow, Megan Ellison
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Bradley Cooper for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln (2012)
Hugh Jackman for Les Misérables (2012)
Joaquin Phoenix for The Master (2012)
Denzel Washington for Flight (2012/I)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Jessica Chastain for Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Jennifer Lawrence for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Emmanuelle Riva for Amour (2012)
Quvenzhané Wallis for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
Naomi Watts for The Impossible (2012)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Alan Arkin for Argo (2012)
Robert De Niro for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Philip Seymour Hoffman for The Master (2012)
Tommy Lee Jones for Lincoln (2012)
Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained (2012)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Amy Adams for The Master (2012)
Sally Field for Lincoln (2012)
Anne Hathaway for Les Misérables (2012)
Helen Hunt for The Sessions (2012)
Jacki Weaver for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Best Achievement in Directing
Nominees:
Michael Haneke for Amour (2012)
Ang Lee for Life of Pi (2012)
David O. Russell for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Steven Spielberg for Lincoln (2012)
Benh Zeitlin for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
Nominees:
Brave (2012): Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
Frankenweenie (2012): Tim Burton
ParaNorman (2012): Sam Fell, Chris Butler
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012): Peter Lord
Wreck-It Ralph (2012): Rich Moore| | | Tags : Topics : Entertainment_CultureSocial : Entertainment_CultureLocations : LincolnPeople : Alan Arkin, Amy Adams, Ang Lee, Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Brenda Chapman, Bruce Cohen, Cameron Mackintosh, Catherine Zeta Jones, Chris Butler, Christoph Waltz, Dan Janvey, Daniel Day-Lewis, David O. Russell, David Womark, Denzel Washington, Donna Gigliotti, Emmanuelle Riva, Eric Fellner, George Clooney, Gil Netter, Grant Heslov, Helen Hunt, Hugh Jackman, Jacki Weaver, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Joaquin Phoenix, Jonathan Gordon, Josh Penn, Kathleen Kennedy, Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Andrews, Mark Boal, Megan Ellison, Michael Gottwald, Michael Haneke, Michael Katz, Naomi Watts, Peter Lord, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Pilar Savone, Reginald Hudlin, Rich Moore, Robert De Niro, Sally Field, Sam Fell, Shirley Bassey, Stacey Sher, Stefan Arndt, Steven Spielberg, Tim Bevan, Tim Burton, Tommy Lee Jones
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by Scott Miller
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posted Feb 25 2013 8:43AM
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One in five people say they've never had one of THESE, which is a good thing!
Correct Answer: cavaties
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by Heather
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posted Feb 22 2013 10:46AM
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Want something tropical without leaving home? Make this super-sweet treat to take you away from it all!
1/2 cup macadamia nuts
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 cup flaked coconut
Process macadamia nuts in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add 2 cups flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; process until blended. Add butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in.x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
In the (cleaned) food processor, combine mango and orange marmalade; process until smooth. Add sugar and remaining flour; process until combined. Add eggs and lemon peel; process until just combined. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with coconut.
Bake for 23-28 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
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by Scott Miller
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posted Feb 22 2013 9:07AM
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There are 277 of THESE in North America, but 25 years ago, there wasn't a single one.
Incorrect Guesses: strippers, wolves, extinct animals, cellphone companies, fast food restaurants, wind farrms, Apple stores, cell phone towerscomputer repair stores, ATM's, smart cars
Correct Answer: online universities |
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by Adam Elliott
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posted Feb 22 2013 8:50AM
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Remember this year, we're calling it THE OSCARS. The Academy Of Motion Pictures and Scences has managed to obliterate all occurences of "Academy Awards" from the show this year in an effort to appeal to a younger demographic. (sigh) If they really want to do that, why not open up a category of "cute kitten" and other internet videos of people injuring themselves, then allow people to vote by text?
Here's my picks for Sunday. I know you're excited about the Achievement In Best Makeup and Design category, but for some reason it didn't make my cut this year. My picks are bolded out.
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Nominees:
Amour (2012): Margaret Ménégoz, Stefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka, Michael Katz
Argo (2012): Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012): Dan Janvey, Josh Penn, Michael Gottwald
Django Unchained (2012): Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin, Pilar Savone
Les Misérables (2012): Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Cameron Mackintosh
Life of Pi (2012): Gil Netter, Ang Lee, David Womark
Lincoln (2012): Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Silver Linings Playbook (2012): Donna Gigliotti, Bruce Cohen, Jonathan Gordon
Zero Dark Thirty (2012): Mark Boal, Kathryn Bigelow, Megan Ellison
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Bradley Cooper for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln (2012)
Hugh Jackman for Les Misérables (2012)
Joaquin Phoenix for The Master (2012)
Denzel Washington for Flight (2012/I)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Jessica Chastain for Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Jennifer Lawrence for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Emmanuelle Riva for Amour (2012)
Quvenzhané Wallis for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
Naomi Watts for The Impossible (2012)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Alan Arkin for Argo (2012)
Robert De Niro for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Philip Seymour Hoffman for The Master (2012)
Tommy Lee Jones for Lincoln (2012)
Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained (2012)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Amy Adams for The Master (2012)
Sally Field for Lincoln (2012)
Anne Hathaway for Les Misérables (2012)
Helen Hunt for The Sessions (2012)
Jacki Weaver for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Best Achievement in Directing
Nominees:
Michael Haneke for Amour (2012)
Ang Lee for Life of Pi (2012)
David O. Russell for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Steven Spielberg for Lincoln (2012)
Benh Zeitlin for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
Nominees:
Brave (2012): Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
Frankenweenie (2012): Tim Burton
ParaNorman (2012): Sam Fell, Chris Butler
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012): Peter Lord
Wreck-It Ralph (2012): Rich Moore| | | Tags : Topics : Entertainment_CultureSocial : Entertainment_CultureLocations : LincolnPeople : Alan Arkin, Amy Adams, Ang Lee, Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Brenda Chapman, Bruce Cohen, Cameron Mackintosh, Chris Butler, Christoph Waltz, Dan Janvey, Daniel Day-Lewis, David O. Russell, David Womark, Denzel Washington, Donna Gigliotti, Emmanuelle Riva, Eric Fellner, George Clooney, Gil Netter, Grant Heslov, Helen Hunt, Hugh Jackman, Jacki Weaver, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Joaquin Phoenix, Jonathan Gordon, Josh Penn, Kathleen Kennedy, Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Andrews, Mark Boal, Megan Ellison, Michael Gottwald, Michael Haneke, Michael Katz, Naomi Watts, Peter Lord, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Pilar Savone, Reginald Hudlin, Rich Moore, Robert De Niro, Sally Field, Sam Fell, Stacey Sher, Stefan Arndt, Steven Spielberg, Tim Bevan, Tim Burton, Tommy Lee Jones
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