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Officer Jeff Kirby works for the Minneapolis Park Police. Some of you know that I once worked for them in a non-sworn capacity. Kirb was very instrumental in my applying and being hired, of which were I without my time with MPPD I would not likely have the dispatch job I have. About a year ago...

I have come to find that for country music, people either love it or hate it. Which are you, and why? Why answers ought to include more then the stunning good looks of various artists; I can't imagine anyone likes a style of music simply because one (or more) of the artists of that genre are hot...

Okay, so I'm not exactly new here, but it's been a while. The last time I was here (other then the few times over the last couple days) was I don't know when, probably a year ago? Maybe more? Why so long? Time, or more pointedly, the lack thereof. So, what in the world has been occupying my...

I just came across the following link as a forward. Normally I don't pay attention to them, but I'm glad I did for this one. It is a touching video clip set to music (have your speakers on) in support of the troops. It is focused on the US troops, but I think one could easily subconscieously...

As some of you may know, my primary source of income is working for the Minneapolis Park Police Department in a non-sworn law enforcement position. If you didn't know, now you do! Anyways, I wanted to share some information and pictures of the drive. This is the last day of the drive, where the...

Aye carumba! I don't think I've ever had the pages of DC load so slow! It seems that ever since the addition of the new icons/links next to the Report Post link every page takes an eternity to load. Some are worse then others. For example, up to this point, this page has not loaded completely...

First, I apologize if this is misplaced. I really wasn't sure where to put it, since the topic is somewhat combined with the query of the restaurant and the reason for going there (8th anniversary). Anyways, has anyone ever dined at this "chain" establishment? I say chain loosely, as I know...

I was just perusing the main front page and noticed over 22,000 members here at DC! Aye Carumba! I'm a moderator at a police forum where we only have 1/4 of the membership as here! :shock: On that note, kudos to the admin, helpers, and other "staff" here at DC. I think keeping up with that...

Okay folks, I think I've made it fairly clear that Mirs. Big Dog is not fond of spice. Not even salt and pepper, let alone anything interesting. I, on the other hand, play with spice like a kid in a sand box (bad metaphore, but oh well). I'm trying to figure out how to add to the basic bland...

I just saw this at Sam's Club today, and tried a sample (well, two, but anyways . . . .). It was quite tasty. This was smoked with apple wood. Isn't the curing of the pork belly the difference between bacon and pancetta? Would this arguably be pancetta then? I ask mainly because looking for...

I was browsing through the new Ikea catalog and saw they have their own cookware "line" that they sell. Aluminum, stainless, and cast iron cookware. It looks good, but it's all Scandinavian branded that I've never heard of. Anyone have experience with any of it? Ikea tends to be very...

Alright, this is a bit late, as the event is this weekend, but I need to make sure my computations are accurate. Anyways, my in-law's 50th is this weekend, and punch needs to be made. Attendance is expected at about 150, and it is estimated that due to the warm weather, everyone will be good...

I'm sure there are a million renditions, but I've had a hankerin' to make my own having found Emeril's Southwester Essence. This was good, but I want to get other thoughts from y'all, Here's what I did: (I say "about" because I didn't measure a thing) 4 eggs, scrambled about 1 tbsp. (maybe a...

Anyone tried these yet? I've been putting off getting good knives, and with the quality of the Calphalon bakeware I have, I wonder if these will be of superior quality.

Well, as much as I can. I've had some recent changes in employment that have cause extreme chaos and my inability to be here as I would prefer. Having been schooled in law enforcement, I finally got my foot in the door when I was hired by the Minneapolis Park Police Department (MPPD) as a...

I realize this first aired sometime in 2004, but I saw the majority of it last night on FN. For those that haven't seen it, the battle secret ingredient was Spiny Lobster. Anyways, it was a wonderful battle to watch. My only problem was I was appalled at the members of the judging panel! Not...

On the topic of grinders, (as in pepper grinders, not the sandwich), is there a difference in the grinder, or mill I guess would be the better term, for salt? I recently purchased and have finished one of thos McCormick Sea Salt mills that can't be refilled (same concept as Phantom's pepper mill...

Alright, I see all these wonderful recipes all over the place, including here, with mascarpone as an ingredient. I was under the impression it was a cream type ingredient with a texture similar to whipped cream. Now I've found mascarpone cheese as an ingredient, and got confused. Can any of...

Anyone with any experience with this stuff? I provide the link below not as advertisement, but as research. I've never used it, and just want to see if anyone has any experience with it. http://www.italiankitchen.com/

Here's the scoop. Monday, 20FEB06 I got nasty sick. Thought t'was food poisioning, and it may have been, but that wasn't all. Stayed home sick both Mon & Tues. Couldn't keep anything in/down. Still don't feel a whole lot better, but I don't have sick or vaca time avilable (long story). At least...

First, let me apologize if this wasn't the best place to put this. I'm looking for all sorts of recipes, not specifically for one type of ingredient. Admin/Mods, I certainly understand relocation to a more appropriate forum. :smile: Second, what do I mean? I am looking for recipes that would...

If one's travels bring the to Minnesota, it usually constitutes going through the Twin Cities area (unless you are following I 90). From the standpoint of places to eat that are Minnesota exclusive, I don't know of many. Of those I know, the highest category they would all in to is classy/dressy...

First, to the mods, I did not find a more reasonable place to put this, so if it is out of place, my apologies with no hard feelings for relocating it where it should go. Second, I realize there have been other topics regarding starting food businesses. I have searched and found them, but not...

At first "glance" most don't see my mother as a cook. Dad hasn't got a prayer. However, Mom has on many occassion proven she can hold her own in the kitchen. Two things stand forefront in my mind. Stuffing for turkey and a cheesey chicken casserole. Stuffing: bread, butter (to cover, but...

IMHO, no. However, I don't have a freaking clue as to how outside of using charcoal, which is essentially grilling. For the smokers here (meat that is) what methods do you use? Build your own? Fabricate your own? Use a pre-fab store bought? Or maybe for the big time smokers, a commercial grade...