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What does everyone think about Tommy Bowden saying that's it for the clemsons? I can't believe that after all that time with the team he would walk in one day and say that's it, he's stepping down from being head coach. It just seems like he was asked to step down, during the press conference, he seemed like he wasn't too happy about going public. He had gotten up too fast after speaking his opinion. He didn't even wait to answer any questions. I feel like the new coach that's taking over as interim will do a good job at first. All we can do is hope that they pull it together for next few games.

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1 1/2 pounds top round steak
2 green bell peppers, 1/2-inch slices
1 large onion, 1/2-inch slices
8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 slices provolone cheese
6 sandwich rolls

Slice steak into very thin slices. Place sliced steak into large zip-top bag, set aside.

In another zip-top bag, add sliced peppers and onions, and quartered mushrooms. Set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour half of marinade into each of the zip-top bags. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and minced garlic, set aside.

Preheat saute pan on grill. Saute vegetables until desired degree of doneness, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Quickly grill steak. Remove and set aside.

Spread sandwich rolls with garlic mayonnaise. Fill rolls with steak, vegetables and a slice of provolone cheese. Wrap sandwich with foil and place on the grill and cover. Cook until cheese has melted. Serve.

Cook's Tip: Put the steak in the freezer for 15 minutes to make it easier to slice.

Last year my friend and I found this wonderful recipe on http://www.crockpot.com thought I would share it! I am also going to include my variations. This is a wonderfully hearty soup, perfect for a cold day, or any day!

Instead of 1lb. of ground beef, I do a half pound of ground beef and a half pound of sausage all fried together.

Instead of 2 cans of stewed tomatoes (Love the taste of tomatoes, can't stand the texture) I opt for 1 can of tomato sauce. I also add a carrot or two, depending on how much I am trying to make. Slices or chunks work, whichever you prefer! Cook until all is done.

***Make sure to wait on adding the macaroni. It'll get too tender if you add it too soon!

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We rarely ever have left-over's when we make it, and on the rare occasion that we have them, it's really good the next day too!

Enjoy!

1.Check your credit.
Before you apply for a home loan, regardless of your credit, it's a smart idea to obtain a copy of your credit report from the three major credit bureaus and review the information. If there are errors or things that need to be addressed, it's easier to address them before you have found a house, than after you have found a house and are trying to close your loan.

2. Get approved before you buy.
An approval means that a lender has reviewed your credit history, verified your assets and employment, and has approved your loan before you have found a home to purchase. As long as the home appraises for at least the purchase price, the loan should close.



3. Learn about the neighborhood.
Often times the house you find may be in a neighborhood that you're not familiar with, which is ok. It just means that you'll have to do a little more research. If you find a house that you like, ask for a list of the neighborhood properties that sold in the last year. How does your home rank? Is it at the top of the price range? If so, it might be hard to resell. Is it average or on the low end? If so, great - as the other home prices go up in value, they will pull your home's value up as well.

1. Check out the schools
2. Contact the police station and obtain crime statistics
3. Talk to the neighbors.
4. Check out the location of the shopping, police and fire stations, schools, and air traffic overhead.

These are all things that might affect your property value or quality of your life.

4. Protect Yourself.
Ask your Realtor for a copy of the documents you will be asked to sign if you decide to buy the house. Read them ahead of time so that you'll understand the questions that you will be asked, the things you need to know, and the decisions you will need to make.

5. Have reasonable expectations.
There is a lot of money at stake. No house is perfect. Understanding and remembering these two statements will help diffuse the negotiation stage, the inspection stage and the closing stage.

Emotions are high for both buyers and sellers. - The seller may have loving memories and years of sweat equity in the house. Maybe they are being relocated and don't want to go. Understanding their motivations for selling will help you appreciate their situation and predicament during these emotional times.