![]() Though Ring says the band didn’t have much musical prowess, the talent they had for promoting their band was what got them on plenty of bills. Growing up, Ring and his cousin Donnie Walker, would book local bands at VFW halls and roller rinks for fun, and they started their own band called “The Budgets” during their senior year of high school. With that knowledge, Ring was able to start promoting his own shows. This experience gave Ring the knowledge to work with big agents, work with big budgets, and to produce big shows. With his elected position, he booked entertainment for the college, and booked larger acts including Good Charlotte, Nickelback, The Roots, and The Used. Ring was then voted as entertainment chairman, and was in charge of all of the student activities at Buff State. He started looking to go to schools out of state, but since his friends were going to Buffalo State College, he wanted to go there as well.Īttending Buff State was Ring’s springboard into the promotions world. Starting in 1997, while at Buff State, Ring’s advisor knew that he had a passion for music and encouraged him to join the student union board. Though Ring has a two-decade resume of accomplishments, growing up, he didn’t intend on becoming a promoter. Ring grew up on the hardcore music scene, and with that, he was straightedge, didn’t drink, was a vegetarian, was big into animal rights, and with that, he decided he wanted to go to school for environmental science. When Waiting Room closed its doors, Ring immediately began working on creating a new meeting place for the music community, and most recently, Ring introduced his new venture and new concert venue, Rec Room, which is slated to open this coming September on Chippewa. is a screen-printing company that Ring runs alongside Justin Tartick to provide affordable merchandise for bands and businesses alike. Ring also started Fanbassador in 2016, as a means for fans to connect with artists, giving fans the ability to vote to pick their ideal concert lineup out of a pool of artists to choose from. The Tailor Made Festival in 2017 was the inaugural festival of Fanbassador, in which fans voted for, and curated their ideal lineup to include Travis Scott and 2 Chainz as headliners. These are only a few of Ring’s accomplishments spanning the past few decades.Īside from booking and promoting shows over the years at venues like Club Infinity, Mohawk Place, the Showplace Theatre, Town Ballroom, Xtreme Wheels and many others, Ring owned the concert venue, Waiting Room, where he booked hundreds of shows between 20. After Dark is known for bringing in a wide array of genres, including punk rock, hardcore, and hip hop music. A Day to Remember, A$AP Rocky, Bayside, Circa Survive, Every Time I Die, New Found Glory, Rise Against, Taking Back Sunday, and Wu-Tang Clan are only a small sampling of the acts that After Dark has booked in the past.Īfter Dark’s sister company, Tour City, Inc. In 2001, Ring started a music promotions company, After Dark Entertainment, Inc., which has brought hundreds of live shows to the Buffalo area since its inception. “Do it for the kids” is the tagline of one of Buffalo’s longstanding entrepreneurs. The catchphrase is evident in everything that Chris Ring does for the Buffalo music community he brings live music for the local, all-ages fan base-“the kids”-and he has been one of the most important elements on the scene since the early 2000s.
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![]() ![]() It was a great place to hang out.” However fantastic this teen club was, apparently this wasn’t how they met, either. They played music for teenagers to dance to and had a snack bar. “Airforce bases in those days took care of the kids,” Betty recalled. We skated all winter long.” Betty quickly put this theory to rest explaining that she didn’t have skates, although she did “shoe skate.” She thought perhaps they met at the local teen club. ![]() “In the winter, everybody would put their hoses out in the back area, creating a skating rink that was fabulous. “The street was such that all of our houses were close together and we weren’t allowed to put up fences,” explained Connie. This was new and I remember everybody was very excited about it.” Although the two attended different high schools, with Connie attending an all-girls Catholic high school while Betty attended the local public school, when it comes to exactly how they met, there’s a bit of debate. I remember my parents being excited because over all the years, they had lived in some pretty crummy government housing. “Our dads were stationed at Geiger Field in Spokane, Washington,” said Connie, “and there was a fairly new housing area that we got to move into, both of us. Fast friends from the time they were “Air Force Brats” living on base in Washington State with their families in the early sixties, Connie Portz and Betty Siegrist have been enjoying shared adventures for decades. The entire process, from the time that we brought them in to work with us, through the course of the case and trial, was seamless. They and their entire office are fantastic, and I could not recommend them more highly. I had the pleasure of trying a very complicated products liability case with Cale Conley and Davis Popper. If I could give Cale and his firm more than 5-Stars I would. Not only is he a great attorney, he and his firm and partners take good care of clients and care deeply about them. I am totally confident in referring any case or client to him. Not just in Atlanta or Georgia, but anywhere. In my opinion, Cale is one of the best Attorneys in the United States. Over the past few years I have referred several clients with large and complex cases to Cale and his firm and have been extremely impressed with the results he has obtained! When I finally had the chance to refer a case to Cale and work with him as a colleague, I was blown away by the level of his professionalism, knowledge and skill. I first heard about Cale through other lawyers, who talked about his remarkable skill and great results as a trial attorney.
![]() NOTE: Never mix pasta types in one pot.Įxplanation or Science of Boiling Water: Pasta added to water before it starts to boil gets a heat start on mushiness. Oil has the unwanted effect of coating the pasta and making it slick so the sauce will not stick to it.Īdd the pasta, all at once, to the boiling salted water, and keep the heat high to bring the water back to the boil as quickly as possible. If you taste the salted water, it should resemble “sea water.” NOTE: If you are on a sodium restricted diet, please follow your doctor’s orders before adding salt.ĭo NOT add oil of any kind. Plus, most of the salt drains off with the water. This may seem like a lot, but it is necessary for getting the pasta properly seasoned. Un-dissolved salt crystals in cold water can mar the surface of your stainless-steel pots with small white dots or pits.Īdd plenty of salt, about 2 tablespoons of kosher (coarse) salt per pound of pasta. ![]() Second and more important, salt dissolves faster in hot water. First, unsalted water has a lower boiling point than salted water, so it will come to a boil a few seconds faster.Ģ. NOTE: I always use kosher (coarse) salt.ĭo not add your salt until the water has come to a full boil. This does not increase the sodium level of your recipes. Salting the water makes pasta taste better by bringing out the natural flavor of the pasta. The most common problem is water that has been sitting in your home pipes for over 6 hours.īring the pot of cold water to a fast boil:Ĭovering the pot of cold water with a lid will help bring the water to a boil faster. The reason for this is that hot water will dissolve anything (including contaminants like lead) much more easily than cold water and if that water encounters something like an older leaded pipe or some rust before coming out in your kitchen sink, it could very well end up in your glass. Four quarts is a bare minimum per 12-ounce package of pasta, six to eight quarts is ideal. Filter your home water if possible.įill that big pot 3/4 full of COLD water or use at least one quart of cold water for every four ounces of dry pasta. If your water contains any impurities, it will taint the finished flavor of the pasta. Using plenty of water helps to prevent pasta from sticking together by quickly washing away the exuded starch. Use plenty of water and use only COLD or COOL Water: A too-small pot and too little water encourages the pasta to clump and stick together, thus cooking unevenly.įor a pound (16 ounces) of pasta, you will want a pot that holds at least 5 or 6 quarts of water. ![]() To cook perfect pasta you will need to use a lot of water. ![]() Important Rule: Pasta should be prepared just before serving it. The easiest way to measure pasta is to use your digital scale.Ĥ ounces of uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni, shells, rotini, cavatelli, wheels, penne, or ziti) = 1 cup dried pasta = 2 1/2 cups cooked pasta.Ĥ ounces of uncooked pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, vermicelli, fettuccine or linguine) = a 1-inch diameter bunch of dry pasta = 2 cups cooked pasta. Remember – Shapes may vary in size according to the manufacturer, so use these measurements as generalizations. The general rule is one pound of dry pasta or freshly made pasta will serve six as an appetizer or four as a main course. For accuracy, measure pasta by weight rather than by cup. Most dried pasta doubles in volume when cooked. How To Measure Pasta – Pasta Equivalents: Italian brands of pasta, in general, are thicker than the American brands.Ĭheck out Linda’s delicious Pasta, Rice and Main Dish Recipes. Flat pastas are best with thin sauces other shapes have nooks and crannies to catch pieces of chunkier sauces. It is important to match the shapes of pasta to the sauce. You may substitute for another type of pasta in recipes but if you want to use another type, remember that as a general rule, it is best to substitute one pasta type with another of similar characteristics. Noodles are the only pasta products made with egg solids which give them a more intense color than other pasta. Use these pastas for casserole-style dishes. Pasta that are not made with semolina produce a softer noodle and will not hold up well when tossing. When cooked properly they do not get mushy or sticky. Pasta made from durum wheat retain their shape and firmness while cooking. Read the label when buying dried pasta – The best pasta is made of 100% semolina (the label will say durum – wheat semolina or semolia). As I walked through several of the planned 245 homes-some in a barn-like style called “Dutchess,” others in a more traditional aesthetic known as “Saratoga”-nearing completion on the 850-acre property, Piper, my guide pointed out expansive outdoor porches complete with fireplaces and kitchen islands big enough to seat a whole clan. 21.Despite this casual style, every element at Silo Ridge is meticulously rendered, right down to the shade of grey stain on the floors (a favorite is “Saturday Evening”). 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It was scratched easily by the skillet we set on it, but the heat didn’t cause any deformation or discoloration and water didn’t soak into the surface. The legs stick in the ground and keep it from wobbling when you put a lot of weight on it.īoth the tabletop and the legs hold their shape when weight is placed on the table, making it very sturdy. It has splayed steel legs and an aluminum tabletop, giving it a good center of gravity and great stability. Their outdoor folding table is aluminum with a load capacity of 100 pounds. This is a stable table with good balance that is perfect for groups of three to four people.Ĭoleman has been active in the outdoor goods industry for years and has a large selection of camping supplies. It doesn’t have many useful features, like a rack or the ability to adjust the height, but the storage case has a handle that allows you to carry it on your shoulder, freeing up your hands to carry other items. However, the steps are simple and you don’t need to be very strong to put it together, so it’s not a big deal once you get used to it. ![]() It has four parts to put together, which is a bit more than we’d like. In addition, it only weighs nine pounds two ounces, making it easy to carry for most people. It’s large when set up, but there is a divider in the case that allows it to shrink down to a compact size. Regardless, it is sturdy enough to use comfortably outdoors. We didn’t notice any melting or discoloring caused by heat, but it was scratched easily when a skillet placed on it was moved. In addition, the tabletop is made of aluminum, which doesn’t deteriorate easily. It has a lightweight tabletop and heavy legs, giving it a low center of gravity and keeping it from flipping over when a lot of weight is applied to the edge of the table. The legs are splayed, which prevents the table from wobbling when you put your hands or heavy objects on top of it. This is a 27.5-inch square aluminum table by Portal, an outdoor goods brand with offices in Germany and England, with a roll-up tabletop and legs as separate pieces. It can be used in any situation, so it’s perfect for anyone looking for a camping table. This camping table is sturdy, stable, and can be set to any height you need. It comes with a rack as well, so you can put dishes and other small items in there and keep your table from getting cluttered. The legs are fully adjustable, so you can make it however tall you like. You adjust the height using a lever system which doesn’t require much force to operate, so those who aren't mechanically inclined and people with limited strength can use it comfortably. While the legs need to be attached to the tabletop, there aren’t many parts and all the steps are simple, so it doesn’t take much time. ![]() That being said, it only weighs nine pounds four ounces, which is relatively light for such a large table. This table is rather large when set up, so it’s not very small when it’s stored. It was sturdy overall, as neither the tabletop nor the legs bent or warped when the maximum load was applied. ![]() While it got scratched when we moved a skillet placed on it, it wasn’t damaged by the heat and didn’t absorb any water. It can be used as a regular-height table, low table, and anywhere in between. The tabletop and legs are both made of aluminum, so it has a balanced center of gravity. It has thick, splayed legs that keep it stable even when a lot of weight is placed on the table. This is an aluminum table with a load capacity of 60 pounds, with the legs and top as separate pieces. Portal was founded by a small group of outdoor enthusiasts in 2011 and develops a wide range of products for outdoor activities. |