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Worried that your Thanksgiving grocery bill is getting fatter while the meal is getting leaner? Last year, the cost for the foods to prepare the typical Thanksgiving dinner went up nearly 6 percent, and prices are steadily rising. But even if you re watching every penny, you don t have to cut corners on the big holiday dinner with help from Walmart!

Last week we discussed using polymer clay to make all kinds of mosaic artwork. This week, Ilysa shows you what that looks like! Enjoy.

Become A Member Of The Cold Spring Area Historical Society           *QUICKTIME              *iPOD          *CELLIt's the 2009 Membership Drive of the Cold Spring Area Historical Society.  There are many benefits to being a part of the CSAHS and your support will truly make a difference. CLICK ON FORM ABOVE TO OPEN PRINT WINDOW

MONROE, Mich. (Nov. 17, 2009) - Eat the right foods. Exercise regularly. Wear sunscreen. Most of us know these basic components to a healthy lifestyle, but now, doctors have some welcome advice for those who are stressed out about being healthy: take a deep breath, head to your recliner and relax! More on La-Z-Boy and the Health Benefits of Reclining

With more Americans cooking at home, rather than dining out or ordering in, we are always looking for quick tips, new recipes and simple techniques to create healthful meals for the family on the go. Whatever the amount of time you have, there s a delicious recipe that will fit your schedule. In his latest cookbook, Emeril: 20-40-60: FRESH FOOD FAST, Lagasse divides his recipes into three sections based on the amount of time they will take you to prepare. More on Emeril: 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast

We have the pleasure of interviewing Vanessa Van Petten, author of the book You re Grounded! and Youthologist.  Vanessa talks to us about teens, the stresses that this generation is facing and the impact the stress is having on them (and their families).  From cotton candy friendships to teacup parenting, Vanessa offers real insight into this very difficult and complicated being the teen.  Visit her website, RadicalParenting.com to check out more about Vanessa, her book and blog.  Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring this show! Click here to listen to the show with images. Click here to listen to the show. 00:00  MommyCast Show #390 00:44  An Interview with Vanessa Van Petten 02:27  You re Grounded!

       *QUICKTIME         *iPOD          *CELL         *You Tube After beating the Annandale Cardinals, the ROCORI Spartans traveled to Sauk Rapids to take on the top-seeded New London Spicer Wildcats. ROCORI fought hard in game one but came up just a little short. The Spartans continued to work hard in game two, and this time they were rewarded with a 25-23 victory.        *QUICKTIME         *iPOD          *CELL         *You TubeIn part two of this story you will see the entire post-game medal ceremony that followed the ROCORI Spartans volleyball match against New London Spicer. Although the Spartans fought hard, they came up just a little bit short and lost the match three games to one. The entire ROCORI community is proud of the girls’ efforts and we would like to acknowledge their successful season. Way to go ladies! Stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for full highlights from the Spartans’ final game of the 2009 season. Click here to see highlights from Spartans victory over CardinalsClick here to see highlights from Spartans victory over Dragons***************************************** Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.Learn More About CENTRAL MN FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONNEW! CMFCU Online Banking with RECURRING TRANSFERS / eALERTS 

Some might suggest it s the one holiday that s all about food. No gifts, no religious services, just family and a really big meal. Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of family entertaining. And because you ll have a crowd of people to feed all weekend long, you may feel captive in the kitchen. But, Sandra Lee has tips to help keep it simple and make the holiday weekend more enjoyable - even for the cook in your family.More on Sandra Lee s Round 2 Recipes and tips for your holiday weekend

Washington DC, November 12, 2009 - The public was invited to join United States Mint Director Ed Moy at a special ceremony to launch the final coin in the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Coin Program, honoring Abraham Lincoln s presidency in Washington, D.C. The ceremony took place on Thursday, November 12, at the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Statue located below the west front of the U.S. Capitol Building.

I’m sitting listening to the sound of thunder and the rain pelleting the corrugated roof. Early rains help squelch the penetrating heat and this is always a blessing when people are screaming El Nino from all corners of the globe. The direct sunlight can really tire you out when you’re working in it everyday, it feels as if someone opened the fridge door to bring relief to the scorching heat. I attempted to track down the lions, but was unsuccessful; however, Kim caught them at Nduna Dam on a kill. What a surprise to find Manyari with cubs! She has been AWOL for months now, this would explain her keeping a low profile, and the cubs are already around four months old. I managed to run into a nice herd of Buffalo at what is left of Bandama Pan. Again this heat dries up the pans very quickly, but the Buffalo don’t seem to mind doing the mud wading thing to lap up what little water remains. The only problem is that invariably one of the youngsters get themselves stuck in the mud. This time the little guy was rescued out of the brown glue by Chitimela the research technician, but not all are as lucky. On the way back to base camp I came across a crash of eight white rhino, they were looking like they’d also braved the muddy Bandama waters. Two hyenas were lying around on the edge of Manyuchi at first light catching the cool morning breeze. It was not long before they returned to the communal den and collected all the little guys except the youngest and marched single file back past Manyuchi and into the hills. These guys are moving around now, I wonder what they’re up to. The ellies had trampled their way past the den a few nights back according to the tracks I found, maybe this spooked them. I was pleased to find all six of the older cubs as I was beginning to think that Chops was missing. So all is well in hyena land, while the wild dogs are showing signs of itchy feat and are exploring a little more East of Nyamasikana Pan, if they end up at Nduna looking for the lion’s share of the Impala, they could be in for a surprise. However, for now they seem to be returning to the fence line where they funnel the impala in between the fences and make light work of what would normally be a strenuous hunt. Back at Manyuchi pan I caught the sunset with a few cubs in the water and as I was sitting on the ground reviewing my photos, I heard some breathing other side the vehicle. When I looked up I noticed a young black rhino challenging “Dozer”. What an awesome time, the young rhino spent fifteen minutes playing around the vehicle, charging and exploring the metal lump! One older hyena cub was still around and tentatively came to test the prehistoric looking creature. Black rhinos have so much character, I had to wait till dark to see if he would drink. After he crept up to the water I let him drink and then flooded the pan with light to catch him on camera, he was spooked and ran off.

The day after Andrea was diagnosed with breast cancer, Mark sent a personal email to every one of the 220 interview guests of Just One More Book!! asking each if they would leave a voice message on our hotline sending good wishes to Andrea. The plan was to create a CD of audio messages Andrea could listen to during recovery from surgery and during her chemotherapy treatments. The messages started to pour in immediately (Henry Winkler responded first, within minutes). In all, 126 messages came from authors, illustrators, librarians and publishers from around the world (including England, Spain and Israel) and ranged from newcomers to celebrities. Many of the messages were more than just good wishes. Some people recited poems or sang songs they wrote for Andrea. Some related their own experiences with cancer and others offered to speak on the phone anytime Andrea wanted someone to talk to. An overwhelming 75 minutes of audio! Plus, Andrea received a number of packages in the mail handwritten cards with original artwork, t-shirts, books and other gifts. She even received two bionic candy apples. In fact, we received so many messages that Mark realized he needed to create a summary audio clip for Andrea so she could get a quick hit of support and energy any time she needed it. The result is an audio collage called The Warrior Theme packaged over Sunshine and Starlight, a fantastic instrumental by Bjork Ostrom. There are too many names to transcribe and link to from this post. Instead, listen carefully to everyone who contributed so far!

Download audio Download the audio (right click, save as) This tale from Ancient Egypt was written down in hieroglyphics 4000 years ago. It s one of the oldest stories to have come down to us. In fact, it is really several stories all framed within a story. A ship returns to Egypt from a long voyage. The merchant owner of the shipper is afraid that the Pharaoh will be angry with him because his business has not prospered. His attendant tells him a story of an earlier journey, in which he was shipwrecked and met a giant serpent. The attendant means to show that it s not so much what you do, but how you tell it that counts. The master is not so sure. Read by Natasha. Duration 9.50 Four thousand years ago, a ship glided into its home harbour in the land of Egypt. A sailor jumped ashore with the rope and tied it to the mooring post. His comrades rejoiced and embraced one another, so glad they were to have survived their long journey at sea, and to know that soon they would be filling their arms with their children and kissing their wives. But as the ship’s owner stepped ashore, dark, anxious lines crossed his brow. His business in the lands of Wawat and Biga had not prospered, and he feared the anger of the great Pharaoh who ruled the land of Egypt. He had an attendant, a smart young fellow, who understood what was troubling his master’s mind. As they stepped off the boat, he tried to give his master words of assurance. “Be satisfied, oh my lord, for we have returned in good health, and not a single one of us is lost. You may go and tell the tale of our journey to the Pharaoh. Choose your words carefully, trust in your eloquence, and all will be well.” But the master was only irritated by these words, and he spoke angrily to his attendant. “You are home, but your mind is still wandering. A man’s mouth may save him, but so it may also get him into trouble. Do you always say out loud any thought that flies into your head? If you must babble such nonsense, pray say it quietly, to yourself.” The smart young man was not offended by this rebuke. Instead he replied to his master with a story about another adventure that he had once undertaken. And this is what he told him. “I was on a journey across great green sea to the mines of the Pharaoh. We had a 120 sailors, the best in Egypt, their hearts fiercer than lions. They had seen many skies, they had seen many lands, they could tell a storm before it came, and gale before it happened. “As we approached the land the wind arose, and threw up enormous waves. Our ship split in two, and all the mortal souls within were at the mercy of the great green sea. I grabbed a plank of cedar wood and stayed afloat. A wave picked me up and placed me down on the shore of an island. After I had lain for three days, all alone in some bushes, I arose and looked for something for my mouth. I found it in abundance: figs and grapes, all manner of good herbs, berries and grain, melons of all kinds, fishes and birds. Indeed, the island did not lack for any good thing. After I had satisfied my hunger, I dug a pit, lit a fire, and made a burnt offering to the gods. “Suddenly I heard a crashing sound, which I took to be a wave crashing against the land. The trees shook and the earth moved. I uncovered my eyes, and I saw that an enormous snake was slithering towards me. He was the size of a temple building. His face was that of a man, and he wore a beard as tall as as a pillar. His skin was as blue as true Lapis Lazuli and he was overlaid with gold. “I threw myself on my belly before him, before he he opened his mouth and said: “Who brought you, who brought you? o commoner, who brought you? If you delay your reply it shall be the worse for you. Your life shall be extinguished like the flickering flame of a candle.” “I lay still, stunned, silent, my mouth full of sand. When the serpent saw that could get no reply out of me, he scooped me up in his mouth and carried me to his cave where he laid me down. Again he asked: “Who brought you, who brought you, o commoner, who brought you to this island of the great green sea whose two sides are lapped by waves?” And then I, realising that my life depended on my words, replied to him: “I was on a mission, sent by the Pharaoh. We had a 120 sailors, the best in Egypt, their hearts fiercer than lions. They had seen many skies, they had seen many lands, they could tell a storm before it came, and gale before it happened. Each one was no less strong or fierce than his companion, and there was not a single fool among us. “ As we approached the land the wind arose, and threw up enormous waves. Our ship was split in two, and of all who were on board, I alone was saved. And behold, here I am at your side I was brought to this island by a wave of the great green sea.” It seemed that my words soothed the anger of the great man-serpent for he smiled gently and replied to me. “Fear not, o commoner, do not be pale, for it is God who has let you live, and has brought you to me. You will spend four months on this island of the blest, which does not lack for any good thing. At that end of that period a ship will arrive and taken you home to your wife and family, and you shall live and finally die in your own town. “Now since you have survived this accident, let me tell you of a tale of calamity that befell me. I once lived on this island with my family 75 serpents in all without counting an orphan girl who was brought to me by chance and who was dear to my heart. And then one night a star came crashing down from heaven and they all went up in flames. Only I was spared, and behold, here I am, utterly alone. “But you, if you are brave and overcome your fears, you will fill your arms with your children and kiss your wife, you will see your house and live among your family.” And when I heard this prophesy of my salvation, I wept and bowed and touched the ground before him, and said. “On my return I shall tell the Pharaoh all about you and your greatness. I will bring you sacred oils and perfumes, and incense with which the gods are honoured in the temples. I shall slay animals for you in sacrifice, I shall bring you birds, and ships full of all kinds of treasures from Egypt and they shall speak of you in the councils and honour you through out the land.” And when he heard this he laughed and rebuked me: “Do not trouble yourself with incense, for you are not rich in perfumes . As for me, I am a prince of the land of Punt, and I have all the richest scents. But you need not return, for after you depart, this island shall be covered by the sea.” And my rescue and salvation came true exactly as he said. After four months had gone by, I climbed a tall tree, and behold ! I saw a ship on the horizon. It came to rescue me, and as I took my leave of my serpentine host, he said : “Go to your house. See your children. Spread my good name in your city. This my due from you” And he gave me gifts of incense, myrrh and balsam, tails of giraffes, and elephants tusks. And as I departed, I and all who were on board the ship, gave our praises to the Serpent God. We sailed Northwards, and two months later I came before the Pharaoh and presented him with the tribute of gifts I had brought from the Island. I told him of my adventures and he thanked me before the council and rewarded me with a position in his court.” And with these words the attendant finished his story of his shipwreck and survival. The master of the ship had waited patiently on the quay by the side of the ship, and had listened carefully. But he was not pleased by the story and he said: “Save your smart words my young friend. Such drops of hope do me no good. Who gives water to a goose in the morning, when it is due to be slaughtered in the afternoon?” And that was the Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor as written down by the cunning fingers of the scribe Imen-Ah, Son of Imeny, life, prosperity, health.

In lesson 38 Kara s not feeling too well, so she and Mark visit a farmacia. Have a listen to the conversation which takes place in the chemist s. Members’ Materials | Purchase Season Pass | iTunes | RSS

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The Love/Hate music debate, beatboxing from Paul, local band Incorporate This, a full-cast excerpt from Avatar of Retribution, a report from the Teen Book board, a creative piece written and read by Josh, local announcements, and more.