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Elgin's Arie Williams trips while driving to the basket as Larkin's Quentin Ruff (left) and Drew Jones defend earlier this season. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media
When it comes to the current state of the boys basketball rivalry between Elgin and Larkin, there is plenty of respect to go around.
The Royals think highly of what the Maroons have accomplished in recent years and are quick to recognize the talents of senior standout Arie Williams.
But as is the case in any rivalry, the spoils go to the victor, and for now Elgin (10-10, 2-6 Upstate Eight River) is looking up at No. 21 Larkin (19-3, 8-2) with much reverence as the teams prepare for their third meeting this season Friday night at Chesbrough Field House.
"Friday night is a measuring stick for us," Elgin coach Mike Sitter said. "We've lost to Larkin twice this season and they're the elite team in our area. We want to measure ourselves against the best, and we'll see how we measure up against Larkin."
Few will forget any time soon the first meeting between the teams back on Dec. 12 when the host Royals outlasted the Maroons 76-73 in the first double-overtime game between the longtime rivals. Larkin followed that with a 60-51 victory against Elgin on Dec. 29 in the championship game of the Elgin Holiday Tournament.
The first two outcomes represented a shift in the balance of power in a rivalry that has long been dominated by the Maroons. Elgin owns a 79-42 lead in the all-time series, and a victory for the Royals on Friday would give them three straight wins against their crosstown foe for the first time since 2004.
Larkin enters February tied for first place in the UEC River standings with St. Charles East, and a win against the Maroons coupled with a victory at Geneva on Feb. 8 would net the Royals no worse than a share of their first league title since 2006.
Elgin won the UEC River title each of the past two years, but it can only play the role of spoiler down the stretch this season. Of more concern for the Maroons is simply finding some momentum in what has been an up-and-down campaign.
"I feel like Larkin is a big hump that we haven't been able to get over yet," Williams said. "We really should have won that first game, but we had a lot of mistakes on our end. In the second game we played well, but (Larkin) just outplayed us that game.
"In this third game we have to get over that hump, which would be a really big momentum booster for the rest of the season."
Williams will certainly be the primary focus for Larkin's defense after he lit up the Royals for 39 points and 28 points in their first two meetings. Williams is the area's scoring leader this season with 22.5 points per game.
Lately the Maroons have seen what Sitter calls gimmick defenses designed to slow down Williams. The approach seemed to work for York and Geneva, which both held the 5-foot-9 standout to 10 points in recent weeks.
"Arie is tough to deal with once or twice, and three times is a nightmare," Larkin coach Deryn Carter said. "So we'll work on some things to limit him."
The task is even more arduous for Elgin's defense against a deep Larkin team that boasts six players averaging at least 5.5 points.
Senior guards Quantice Hunter and Quentin Ruff and junior guards Kendale McCullum and Derrick Streety are the top scoring threats for the Royals, but junior forwards Drew Jones and Brayden Royse and sophomore center Daniel McFadden are also capable of shouldering a heavy load.
"We're always looking forward to the Elgin/Larkin game," McCullum said. "The only way we can win this is if we contain Arie like he was the last few games. We also need to get the ball in the post and score over (Elgin's) little guys."
Said Sitter: "We don't put a lot of scouting report on the board when we play Larkin because you've got to treat almost every player as if he's a threat. You don't really sag off anybody because on any given night somebody can light you up for 15 or 20. You've just got to be prepared for everybody on the court."
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Infrastructure planning has been a top priority for the Town of Apple Valley during the economic downturn, when dollars spent on construction go farther than they did a few years ago. That's why between 2009 and 2011, the Town of Apple Valley constructed two new public facilities, and started construction on a third. Public projects infuse millions of dollars into the local economy in construction and sales tax revenue, and help create hundreds of local jobs.
A 36,000 square-foot state of the art animal shelter replaced a 7,000 square-foot repurposed warehouse. No additional staff were added, yet animal adoptions and other services have all increased. The larger facility has allowed room to expand a volunteer program from two volunteers, to now more than 40 active volunteers, with another 40 just wrapping up training. This includes a "Me and My Shadow" program for youth ages 10 to 18.
The Town also constructed a 25,000 square-foot annex to Town Hall, known as the Development Services Building. The move consolidated all development-related departments into one location. Interested developers can access Building and Safety, Engineering, Planning and Economic Development all at one counter, allowing for seamless coordination between departments. The Development Services Building also includes a nearly 6,000 square-foot conference center, providing much-needed community meeting space as well as a source of revenue through rentals.
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Springfield, Mass.- January 11, 2012 --Senior center Ryan Coburn scored 12 points and added 10 blocks, and freshman guard Nick Sienkiewicz and sophomore forward Robbie Burke both added 10 points to lead the Springfield College men's basketball team to a 61-49 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over Babson College this evening at SC's Blake Arena.
With the win, the Pride raises its record to 10-5 overall, 2-1 in the NEWMAC, while the Beavers fall to 8-7 overall, 1-2 in the conference.
Each team pulled down 40 rebounds. Each team committed just nine turnovers. Each team made three 3-pointers.
The difference came in field goal percentage as Springfield shot .429 from the floor (24-of-56), while Babson could only shoot .279 from the field (17-of-61).
Junior forward Russell Braithwaite (Brooklyn, N.Y.) led Babson with 11 points and eight rebounds. He was followed by junior guard Marcus McDermott (Milton, Mass.) with eight points and five rebounds.Three Beavers added seven points. They were junior guard Alex Rudolph (Bel Harbour, Fla.), freshman forward John Wickey (Manchester, N.H.), and freshman center David Mack (Holden, Mass.).
After a back-and-forth start, Springfield used a 9-3 run midway through the first half to open up a 12-point lead. That came after a terrific finish inside by Burke with 7:27 on the clock, forcing the Beavers into a timeout.
Over the next 5:30, Babson's defense locked up the Pride, allowing the visitors to get within four following a David Mack layup. That made the score 28-24 with 1:52 on the clock. The Pride entered the half up seven, 31-24, and closed out the stanza with a highlight-real play. Junior guard Alex Berthiaume connected with Burke in transition on a behind-the-back pass, only to have Burke hit Sienkiewicz with another behind-the-back pass, which he finished for the conventional three-point play.
As a team, Springfield shot 41.9% in the first half (13-31) and outrebounded the visitors 23-16.
In the second half, Springfield would maintain mostly a single-digit lead over the first 16 minutes of that half. With 18:03 left, after a Coburn lay-up, SC led by nine, 33-24. But with 12:49 left, after a pair of Mack free throws, the Beavers had cut it to three, 35-32.
Springfield led anywhere from five to 11 points over the next seven minutes or so. With 4:23 left, after a Braithwaite lay-up, the lead was at seven, 51-44. But Springfield scored the next six points -- on a lay-up by sophomore guard Sean Martin (Rindge, N.H.) with 4:05 left, a lay-up by Coburn with 3:15 left, and another lay-up by Martin with 2:56 left, and suddenly SC led by 13 (57-44). The Pride would lead by as many as 14 points on two free throws by Martin with 1:56 left. A lay-up by Florio for Babson closed the scoring.
Burke led in rebounding with a game-high 11. Coburn was outstanding in the block department with 10.
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Add another company to list of distribution sites located in the River Ridge Commerce Center.
The Standard Register Co. a national workflow, communications and analytics solutions provider announced it will locate a new national digital print and distribution center in the commerce center, according to a press release from One Southern Indiana. The company is expected to create 360 new jobs at the site by 2016.
Standard Register could receive up to $2.3 million in conditional tax credits, and up to $175,000 in training grants, based on its job creation plans through the Indiana Economic Development Corp. The tax credits are performance-based.
In addition, the River Ridge Development Authority will consider additional property tax abatement through the business park's enterprise zone, according to the release.
"The business climate in Indiana and desirable central location combined to make this a very attractive investment for Standard Register," said Joseph P. Morgan, Jr., president and CEO in the release.
The Dayton, Ohio-based company has more than 2,200 employees at 30 locations nationwide. The River Ridge location will be the company's second in Indiana. Standard Register also has a facility located in Shelbyville that employs about 85 people.
To locate in River Ridge, Standard Register will invest nearly $10 million to lease and renovate a 335,000-square-foot facility in the commerce center. The building is expected to be operational this summer and will house digital printing and distribution operations. Some operations from existing Standard Register facilities will be transferred to the new center.
Crossdock Development Inc. President Lee Wilburn said the lease will allow Standard Register to occupy about three-fourths of the building at 700 Patrol Road, which used to house the U.S. Census Bureau. Wilburn said there are several companies that have expressed an interest in locating in the remaining 115,000 square feet of space that includes 10 loading docks and an office space.
"We have a proposal out on it right now," he said.
With the lease of a large portion of the 700 Patrol Road building, work is also expected to begin on a new distribution center next door.
"We're kicking-off the next one," Wilburn said.
Work is expected to begin on grading and site preparation for a 666,280-square-foot-building at 800 Patrol Road. The plans call for construction on a portion of the site —about 328,000-square-feet — in phase one and construction of the remainder of the building when an occupant is determined. Wilburn said the plans could change if a company needs more space initially and the building could be constructed in its entirety instead of being split up in phases.
Standard Register joins a growing list of companies locating distribution centers in the former Indiana Army Ammunition Plant off Ind. 62. Those include Amazon.com and America Place, which will host a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, March 27.
"Our business climate provides cost, work force and location advantages that put Indiana on the map as a state that works for business," said Gov. Mike Pence in the release. "We're honored that Standard Register has chosen the Hoosier state to expand and more efficiently operate its business, creating many new career opportunities for southeast Indiana workers."
The promise of new jobs was also something that Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore highlighted.
"We are overjoyed Standard Register chose River Ridge Commerce Center as its location for this exciting project," he said in the release. "The opportunities these 360 positions provide for our citizens are remarkable."
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After hearing that over 90 women will occupy the 113th Congress, my excitement could not be contained.
These women have their own experiences which will help them create or continue to carry out the legislation they see fit for our country.
With more women in our legislative branch, I believe that women's issues are going to get more attention and potentially more consideration from the males in congress.
I learned about gender discrimination at a young age and because it existed at that time, I truly believed that maybe women are incompetent to fill governmental roles.
Unfortunately, sexism is still present, but strong female leaders like Hillary Clinton believe women in the world should never give up, work hard and are capable of carrying a community or country on their backs.
SNL's "Weekend Update" voiced Seth Meyers' opinion on the amount of women in the 113th congress.
"No one is happier about that than the pantsuit industry" Meyers said.
Was that a possible slam to Clinton's professional attire outside of her 2008 campaign? And although it can be taken as a humorous remark, could it have an underlying sexist meaning?
More obvious sexist comments haven't gone unnoticed in this year's race for congress.
Missouri's newly elected democratic senator Claire McCaskill, was called "unladylike" by Republican incumbent Todd Akin. He said that she acted more like a lady in past debates against Jim Talent (R).
Ladylike? Does that mean less aggressive compared to a man or less assertive, Mr. Akin?
Tommy Thompson is also no stranger to remarks like these. He called his opponent Tammy Baldwin (D), who won the senate seat in Wisconsin, "ill-equipped" because of her sexual preference.
Tammy Baldwin made history by being the first woman elected to the U.S Senate in Wisconsin and she is also the first openly gay senator.
Baldwin could potentially make big things happen for America's future.
The Defense of Marriage Act is up for review by the Supreme Court on Nov. 30. However, if the justices cannot decide, the date will be pushed back. If pushed back enough, hopefully Baldwin could have powerful influence on the outcome.
Republican Representative candidate for the 2nd Congressional District in Arizona, Martha McSally was also targeted as a stereotypical "woman in the kitchen."
(Take a look at the uploaded video to see Nancy Pelosi's PAC attack ad, "Recipe for Disaster" towards McSally).
Personally, I hate stereotypes.
Regardless if someone is gay or if they're male or female, they shouldn't be discriminated because of it.
Everyone is still human and focusing on Tammy Baldwin being openly gay has nothing to do with her position in government or competency to serve.
No matter what party these women are affiliated with, I'm confident that they will do great things for our country.
For further reading on women in congress: "Political Winners Include Women Immigrants" and "2012 election boosts ranks of women in Congress"
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The 812 area code is reaching its capacity, and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is considering options for how to introduce a new area code.
On Tuesday, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission released a schedule of 10 upcoming public hearings to be held on the topic this spring.
One will be held at 6 p.m. March 11 at the auditorium at Jeffersonville High School, 2315 Allison Lane. It's the only hearing in Clark or Floyd counties.
The 6 p.m. start will be preceded by a 5:30 p.m. briefing to explain procedural details of the case.
The 812 area code is predicted to exhaust its supply of available numbers by March 2015.
Because of this, the telecommunications industry has filed a petition with state utility regulators asking permission to add a new area code. The petition includes seven different options, both geographic splits and overlays.
In a geographic split, an existing area code territory is divided and some customers are assigned a new area code. In an overlay plan, existing customers keep their area code and new numbers are assigned to the new area code.
The actual number for the new area code has yet to be determined, said IURC spokeswoman Danielle McGrath.
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Sprawling across 24 acres in Kissimmee, this Mediterranean-style hotel is located 2 miles from Walt Disney World® Resort, and within 17 miles of SeaWorld and Universal Studios.
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Facilities at Maingate Lakeside Resort include wading pools, playgrounds, miniature golf, and a game room. Adults appreciate the sports bar, pool bars, and complimentary theme-park shuttle.
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Sprawling across 24 acres in suburban Kissimmee, the Maingate Lakeside Resort is two miles from the entrance of Walt Disney World® Resort and within 17 miles of SeaWorld and Universal Studios–-all accessible via complimentary scheduled shuttle service.
Kid-friendly amenities include two large wading pools, a clubhouse, a game room, two sand playgrounds, and a miniature golf course. Pool-side movies, karaoke in Hurricane Sam's Bar and Grill, and pool parties are some of the exciting entertainment offered during the week.
Dining options include a casual sports bar, a buffet breakfast restaurant, a general store and deli, a Pizza Hut Express, and two seasonal poolside bars.
Wireless internet access is available throughout the resort. Self parking is available. This pet-friendly property offers a "pooch park" for dogs.
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- Bar/lounge
- Number of poolside bars - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Fitness facilities
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Luggage storage
- Total number of rooms - 475
- Laundry facilities
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- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 2
- Picnic area
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- Children's pool
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Year Built 1973
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- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- RV, bus, truck parking
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- Number of buildings/towers - 11
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Hurricane Sam's Bar & Grill - Sports bar with pool table, jukebox, and big-screen TV. Appetizers, steaks, burgers, and light fare served. Beverages include 40 types of international beer. Open from early evening to late evening.
The Greenhouse - American breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order egg dishes, waffle bar, and fresh fruit. Complimentary for children 12 and younger (one per paying adult). Breakfast served daily.
General Store & Deli - Sandwiches, pastries, desserts, ice cream, and gourmet coffees. Open from early morning to late evening.
Pizza Hut Express - Pizza service in restaurant, by the pool, or in-room. Open from early morning to late evening.
Poolside bars - Located at the hotel's two largest pools. Light fare and tropical drinks. Open seasonally from late morning to early evening.
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This hotel has five outdoor pools (two for children), two sand playgrounds.
The Orlando area offers numerous golf courses, water parks, and small lakes for fishing, water skiing, and boating.
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- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Only dogs and cats are allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 2, Pet maximum weight in lb is 80
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No elevators
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
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- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
Hotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge):
- Resort fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pool access
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- Sporting facilities or equipment
- Shuttle service
- Internet access (may be limited)
- In-room safe
- In-room coffee
- Self parking
- Additional inclusions
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: USD 7.95 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: USD 10 per room, per night
- Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
- Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10. per night
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Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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WENDELL — It has been said over and over and over again. Momentum is a very fickle teammate.
It can sit on the bench or be on the playing surface with one team, as it steamrolls through its opponent.
But in the blink of an eye, something will cause momentum to get up, walk across to the other side and take a seat with that opponent, turning the athletic contest around in a split second for no reason at all.
That's what the volleyball teams from South Johnston and Corinth Holders had to endure Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 1, in their Two Rivers 3A Conference match.
And when momentum finally decided who it wanted to share her afternoon with, the Trojans found themselves with a four-set (30-28, 25-22, 9-25, 25-21) victory, enhancing their playoff hopes. The triumph left the Trojans solidly in third place with a 4-3 conference record while improving to 11-6 overall. The victory followed South's three-set sweep of 4A Clayton on Monday, Sept. 30.
Corinth Holders, entering the match hoping to stay close to unbeaten league-leader Triton, instead slipped to 11-3 overall and 5-2 in the Two Rivers.
South Johnston's victory avenged a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Pirates Sept. 12.
The Trojans grabbed the early advantage with its 30-28 first set victory. Neither team gave an inch in that emotional set, with the Pirates holding leads of 13-10, 22-19 and 23-20, only to see the Trojans battle back.
South Johnston had seven one-point leads, but could never put the Pirates away until Cole Narron netted a return on the seventh set point between the squads.
Corinth Holders had a chance to take the first set, leading 24-22, but a kill by the Trojans' Madison Byrd and a mishit out of bounds by the Pirates' Lindsay Alford took the score to 24-all.
South's Alexis Massengill gave the Trojans a 29-28 lead on an assist from Emma Blackman prior to the set point netter from Narron.
"Winning that first set was big for us," said Trojans coach Matthew Adams. "Anytime you go on the road against a competitive team, winning the first set is a big deal, helping you keep your head up.
"It's definitely a step in the right direction, and can be a positive mental thing."
The positive aspect, as well as having momentum on their side, was big as well for the Trojans, who parlayed the first set win into early 6-1 and 9-3 leads in the second set.
Corinth Holders, behind the defensive digs of Lexi Consiglio and the front-line play of Alford, Christi Innocent, Narron, Katelyn Leach, Samantha Payne and Cyarra Pearson, battled back to claim a 15-14 edge.
The teams traded the lead as neither could claim momentum until a 4-0 run, sparked by kills from ChyAnn Kethcum and Blackman and a Kethcum ace.
The Pirates closed within 23-22, but a service error and a tip at the net by the Pirates that went wide sealed a 2-0 lead for the Trojans.
"We were fortunate to win the first two sets," Adams said. "They were both close and could have gone either way with a play or two either way.
The Pirates refused to capitulate, and blitzed the Trojans in the third set with momentum clearly on their side. With Consiglio digging almost every attempted kill and dink, and the Pirates' service game coming to life after being virtually absent in the first two sets, Corinth Holders roared from a 5-5 standoff to a 13-5 lead behind Payne, who delivered three aces.
Pearson followed with five service points, including four aces, to push the margin to 20-8. Kelly Ammons served out the set with an ace in a 3-0 run, highlighted by a pair of double blocks by Alford and Payne and a kill from Narron.
"I challenged the girls to play like they had been taught," said Pirates coach Charles Riley.
Momentum stayed with the Pirates as Corinth Holders, on the strength of three consecutive aces by Ammons, built a 9-3 lead in the fourth set. They appeared on the verge of repeating the third set massacre. But without rhyme or reason, momentum walked over to the Trojans side of the court following an ace by Payne, and South Johnston righted their ship, regaining control with a 16-5 run and cruising to take the match.
"There was a lot of inconsistency among our girls," Riley said. "We needed to be more consistent than we were.
"I felt we had a big missed serve in that fourth set that created momentum the other way and all of a sudden it was almost even."


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Who says you need a campfire to enjoy s'mores? Yes, that makes it fun but here's an easy recipe minus the mess. In honor of National S'mores Day, which was Friday, we're sharing Taste of Home's "Give Me S'more" Cake recipe.
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"Give Me S'more" Cake
Prep: 50 minutes | Bake: 20 minutes, plus cooling | Yield: 12 servings
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
Marshmallow Frosting:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine cracker crumbs and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
- Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
- Place a cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup frosting and sprinkle with half of chips. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining chips.
Nutritional Facts:
1 slice equals 483 calories, 23 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 309 mg sodium, 65 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.


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By Amanda Dyslin
Free Press Staff Writer
ST PETER — St. Peter's Nordic Storm team has qualified for the national FIRST Robotics competition again this year, and NASA is picking up the $5,000 registration fee.
Last year was the first time the team had made it to nationals, and coach Deb Johnson described the achievement as a "heart-stopping" surprise. This year's heart-stopping surprise came with the award the team won.
At the 10,000 Lakes FIRST regional competition at the University of Minnesota, Nordic Storm competed against 62 other teams and was knocked out in the semi-finals. But the team won the Engineering Inspiration award, which qualified it again to compete in the St. Louis, Mo., tournament at the end of April. The award also comes with a $5,000 grant for registration.
"The kids are super excited," Johnson said.
The Engineering Inspiration award signifies the "strong engineering design process the team followed by prototyping, using computer-aided drafting, and machining their parts to build a 120-pound robot — in addition to the many hours of outreach the team completes each year to encourage youth in the area to get involved in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)," Johnson said.
The student-led Nordic Storm's robot this year is nicknamed Ratatoskr, meaning "drill-tooth," after a Norse mythological squirrel.
"The judges were very impressed with their design," Johnson said. "It's a sight to behold, and it really catches people's eye because it's such a unique design."
For this year's challenge, "Ultimate Ascent," two metal-frame pyramids were placed in the 27-foot by 54-foot playing field. Two of the playing field walls had slots worth different points that the robots had to shoot Frisbees through. The goal worth the most points was on top of either pyramid.
Most robots were launching Frisbees from the ground level. But Nordic Storm's strategy this year was to focus heavily on the robot's climbing ability, Johnson said.
"Climbing that pyramid, that ended up being very, very, very difficult," said senior Daniel Halvorson. "We spent our whole season doing it."
Halvorson said the team built the components and tested them separately, so about mid-season when they put it all together and watched the robot climb for the first time, it was "just magical."
During the competition, Ratatoskr cruised up to the pyramid, secured itself onto one of the metal bars, pulled itself to the top of the structure, and placed the Frisbee in the goal. No other robots at the competition did that, Johnson said, which "dazzled the judges."
"Other teams were able to climb, but none of the other teams were able to climb and put Frisbees up there," she said.
Every year competitors receive only some of the parts to build a robot and a rules manual for the competition. How the robots are designed, how they accomplish tasks to score points and how they are programmed are left to students.
The 25-member team now has to raise about $5,000 for the St. Louis trip expenses; 17 students are going on the trip.
Anyone interested in sponsoring the team can call Johnson at 995-9551 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit nordicstorm.org to make a donation or for more information.


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Google has put together a video montage of 2013, based partially off of popular queries the search engine.
Some of 2013's highlights, according to Google:
- The birth of Britain's Prince George;
- Pope Francis;
- Solar system exploration;
- The Boston Marathon bombing;
- The deaths of Margaret Thatcher, Paul Walker and Nelson Mandela;
- Breaking Bad;
- Batkid
See the video in its entirety above.
Is there anything Google didn't include that would have made your list of major 2013 events? Tell us in the comments below.


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Biography:Roger Halbheer joined Microsoft as Chief Security Advisor of Microsoft Switzerland in 2001 and was promoted to the role of Chief Security Advisor for Microsoft Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in February 2007. Roger leads a team of national Chief Security Advisors across EMEA who work with organizations in the commercial and public sectors - including national governments, law enforcement and intelligence agencies - on information technology issues and strategies. He is a trusted advisor to C-level executives, governments and law enforcement agencies and has established relationships with security communities and government agencies across the region. Roger is a regular speaker at industry events and has worked with national and international print and broadcast media both to represent Microsoft and to provide expert comment on broader security issues.
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You save. You invest. You project expenses and income into your retirement years. You study articles like this one, about your finances. But have you allowed enough for the big elephant?
The annual Fidelity study of health costs estimates that a couple retiring at 65 will need $240,000 to cover their health costs in retirement.
A similar study by the Employee Benefits Research Institute found that the same couple would need $227,000 to have a 75% chance of covering their medical expenses.
Either way, that's a pretty ponderous pachyderm to face. Worse, a poor insurance choice or a catastrophic illness could send the health-care elephant on a rampage, costing many times those figures.
It's time to look the elephant in the eye. Here are some ways to keep the beast safely chained.
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If you retire before 65, you have several pathways to get to the magic Medicare age of 65, while skirting elephant country:
COBRA. Leave a larger employer and you'll be offered COBRA insurance, extending your group health insurance for 18 months. There are no restrictions for pre-existing conditions, but it can be expensive.
Retiree health plan. You might be eligible for retiree health insurance if you retire from a large employer or union. Check with your benefits office.
Employee health plan. You could get another job with benefits. Or see if you can get on your spouse's work benefits.
Individual insurance. You can purchase health insurance in the "individual market." It can be expensive. And a pre-existing condition may bar enrollment, depending on your state's laws. (The federal Affordable Care Act will eliminate pre-existing condition barriers effective Jan. 1, 2014.)
Medicaid. If money is truly short, look into Medicaid (not Medi care.) Contact your local public assistance agency to see if you qualify.
Options over 65
At 65 you've reached Medicare eligibility age. You have several routes forward without sparking an elephant stampede:
Apply for Medicare promptly when eligible to avoid late penalties. Medicare age is 65. You can postpone filing if you are on insurance from current work, either your own work or your spouse's, until that insurance or work ends. Note that COBRA and retiree insurance don't count as current work insurance.
You'll apply for Medicare Parts A and B , known as "Original Medicare." Part A covers inpatient care at a hospital and certain other services. Part B covers doctor bills and certain other costs. Every other option assumes you already applied for and paid for Parts A and B.
You'll want to supplement Medicare with additional insurance , as Medicare covers only about 60% of your medical costs , and has no out-of-pocket maximum.
One way to supplement your Medicare is with retiree insurance from your employer or union. Check with your benefits office.


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Re: DEVS PLEASE READtrialstardragon Feb 5, 2012 9:16 PM (in response to zerocool-dnb)
I am not sure how it works on the ps3 but on the xbox you could still be playing against splitscreeners and not know because they did not always have the (1) behind them if they used a second account on the same console. So even in the games you think you are not playing with one there still could be one in there.
Re: DEVS PLEASE READdavidlsofferman Feb 5, 2012 9:20 PM (in response to trialstardragon)
On the PS3 version you can't duel sign-in. There will always be a (1) if there is a splitscreener.
Re: DEVS PLEASE READtrialstardragon Feb 6, 2012 2:47 AM (in response to davidlsofferman)
Like I said I did not know about the PS3; but on the Xbox you can, so two accounts can play on the same box in splitscreen and it will show up as seperate accounts.
Re: DEVS PLEASE READDarren88 Feb 6, 2012 3:40 AM (in response to zerocool-dnb)
Regardless just think about this for a second. Dont you think if someone had the option to filter splitsceeeners if it could possibly make the game better for them then everyone would do it and thus eliminate the ability for the splitters to find a game. Same thing goes for people that want a button to choose if they go in a losing game or not. Just completely selfish.
Re: DEVS PLEASE READtrialstardragon Feb 6, 2012 3:53 AM (in response to Darren88)
But you see Darren, most player of this game are completely selfish and only want the game to play the way they want it to and no other way.
Re: DEVS PLEASE READzerocool-dnb Feb 28, 2012 5:09 PM (in response to zerocool-dnb)
well Darren88 you must like to play split screen thats fine but, those of us who dont want to shouldnt be forced to. have a seperate lobby for all the split screeners to play each other in, that way they can still game and enjoy each other's connection's lagging each other out and the rest of us can enjoy the game.And if we choose to play in that option then we know what were in for.


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Can anyone explain the school supply lists that these districts put out? These lists are excessive and insane.
Triad Middle School wants its students to have two packages of 25-count blue or black pens. That's 50 pens per student, 1,250 pens for a class of 25, and 12,500 pens for 10 classes. The same applies to No. 2 pencils, and I can't figure out why mechanical pencils are not allowed.
They also need Scotch tape, masking tape, highlighters, a four-pack of dry erase markers, and so much more.
When I was in school, college included, I never went through a 12-pack of pens or pencils. It seems all we are doing is supplying teachers with an endless supply of goods.
Is this all part of the Common Core state standards initiative?
It makes you wonder if the union has stock in Crayola and Paper Mate.
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Hillary Clinton to sign books at Pentagon City Costco
Former Secretary of State and expected 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will be in Arlington on Saturday, signing copies of her new memoir.
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Sheriff's office: Deputies hurt while pursuing man
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Loudoun police searching for Costco robbery suspect
The man injured two sheriffs and fled a Costco in Sterling, Va.
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Loudoun County prosecutors have determined that a shooting at a Sterling Costco in May was justified.
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The plans for a makeover for Wheaton are in flux and according to Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro, that's the problem.
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"I Can Be No. 1." O Tennis Star Sam Stosur Named Australia's Top Tennis Player, Bags John Newcombe Medal
If you think Oakley Tennis Star Sam Stosur has been 'flying under the radar' in her rise to stardom…not for much longer. The amazing Aussie was presented with the inaugural John Newcombe Medal this past weekend – topping worldwide tennis superstars Llyeton Hewitt and Anastasia Rodionova as Australia's premier player in 2010. The award was an enormous honor for Sam, who has been making enormous waves in the sport as of late.


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Romney Shifts to Center as His Confidence Grows
By STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is shifting sharply to the political center as he begins to deliver a closing argument aimed at a slice of moderate, undecided voters a month before Election Day.
On taxes, immigration and more, the former Massachusetts governor has toned down his heated, campaign trail rhetoric this week, including during his strong debate performance Wednesday night, as he looks to gain ground against President Barack Obama in the handful of states that will determine the outcome of the competitive race.
[PHOTOS: America Tunes Into the Presidential Debate.]
"I know this is going to be a close-fought battle," a jubilant and invigorated Romney said in Colorado before he flew to Virginia for an evening rally with running mate Paul Ryan.
In the coming days, the Republican nominee will try to capitalize on his well-received appearance by moderating his pitch and working to narrow Obama's advantage in swing-state polling that aides say showed signs of tightening even before Romney and the president sparred. The Republican's aides played down the notion that the debate was a game-changing event. But they appeared more optimistic about Romney's chances than they had been during a troubled stretch that lasted several weeks.
"We've got over a month here," Romney strategist Stuart Stevens said. "That's an eternity."
Romney will use that time to drive the centrist message he outlined in the debate. He emphasized support for popular elements of Obama's health care plan, embraced government regulation as necessary and hinted that he may eliminate government subsidies for oil companies as part of a larger tax plan he insisted would not cut taxes for the wealthy.
In some cases, the message is a dramatic departure — in tone, if not substance — from a candidate who has for more than a year assailed the president's "government takeover" of health care and "job-crushing regulations," and who has promised tax cuts for all.
While moderating his message, Romney will also deliver a series of policy speeches, beginning with a foreign policy address in Virginia on Monday, to help crystalize differences with the Democratic incumbent. Future speeches are expected to focus on job creation and federal debt — areas where Romney's internal polling suggests there is an opportunity to win over so-called "persuadable voters."
A recent Associated Press-GfK poll found that the vast majority of voters already have settled on a candidate, but 17 percent of likely voters are considered persuadable — either because they're undecided or showing soft support for Obama or Romney. The group is generally less informed than the average voter and more moderate politically. Roughly 56 percent of persuadables approve of the way Obama is handling his job as president, but fewer, 47 percent, approve of his handling of the economy.
[PHOTOS: Obama, Romney Battle in First Presidential Debate.]
Starting Thursday night, Romney also planned to lean more heavily on Ryan, the Wisconsin congressman, to help connect with voters. While Romney's campaign can cover more ground if they hold separate events, the two typically draw larger crowds when they appear together and Romney tends to be more energized with his No. 2 alongside him.
As he headed to Virginia on Thursday, Romney was more upbeat than he had been in weeks. He grinned widely as he laughed and talked with aides at the front of his campaign plane. The atmosphere among his staff and advisers on the plane was jovial.
Obama's campaign wasted little time trying to dampen the mood, with David Axelrod, the president's campaign strategist, saying: "It was a very vigorous performance, but one that was devoid of honesty." ''.... I don't think he helped himself last night with his serial evasions and deceptions."
To a certain extent, there's a fissure between Romney's message on the campaign trail and in television advertising.
He declared in the debate, for example, that government regulation "is essential." Asked whether he thought it was excessive under Obama's leadership, Romney told a Denver audience a day later: "In some places, yes. Other places, no."


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Beth Kramer misrepresents the facts when she sings the praises of Governor Tom Corbett. She says he hasn't raised taxes.
That is not true.
He has caused your school and local taxes to be increased dramatically. He has also caused the size of the classes your child is trying to learn in to increase dramatically.
He did not raise the education budget every year. He reduced it the first year. He has also caused poorer school districts to reduce much needed services to poorer students. The cost of Corbett's not raising taxes will be felt in education for many years to come.
His refusal to charge his rich buddies and contributors, the Marcellus shale drillers an extraction tax serves only to line their pockets and not to help the citizens of Pennsylvania.
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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — About 5,000 years ago there was a great Egyptian empire. They created some really cool things. They used pulleys and levers to create massive buildings and monuments. They used rope trusses to strengthen their ships. They made paper and pottery. Glassworks, medicine, and astronomical mapping were all commonplace. And some believe that they even had working batteries and electric lights. That was all thousands of years before the birth of Christ.
Other empires built on what the Egyptians did for a while. And then *poof* — suddenly technological advancement stopped. Hello, Dark Ages. Somewhere around the 5th Century A.D., people just stopped being smart. And then there was a point where being smart was absolutely frowned upon. Smart people were obviously heretics because God likes us stupid — or something.
Fortunately, we found our way. Art, architecture, and industry all advanced eventually and now we have computers and space ships and cures for all sorts of diseases. Knowledge is power. And it makes us better.
But alas, some out there think that knowledge is dangerous and technological advancement and scientific learning are something to be feared — or at least ignored. Those people, I have found — by and large — are mostly Republicans.
Yes, I'm picking on Republicans again this week. They just make it so easy.
I type in my Google search bar "Republicans deny" and the autocomplete gives me some very interesting options. The first five in order are:
• Republicans deny global warming
• Republicans deny science
• Republicans deny climate change
• Republicans deny funding for embassy security
• Republicans deny evolution
Trying the same thing with Democrats, nine of the first 10 options were either "God" or "Jesus Christ." I'm not sure what that says about Democrats but at least they don't deny science.
So my thought here is that if Republicans get their way, we're headed back to the Dark Ages. We'll be refusing technological advancements left and right while teaching our children the Bible in science class.


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Brandon residents hoping to catch up on some business with Hillsborough County on Monday will have to wait. Most government offices will close in observance of the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The county has announced that most of its facilities, including administrative offices, will close down Monday, Jan. 21 due to the holiday.
Here's a look at some of the more specific closings:
- Animal Services: The county's shelter will close for the holiday, but emergency staff will be available at 813-744-5660.
- Fire Rescue: Administrative offices will be closed, including the Fire Marshall's Office and the Office of Emergency Management. Emergency services, however, will continue.
- InfoL!ne: No one will be answering the phones at 813-272-5900 on Monday.
- Head Start: All Head Start and Early Head Start locations and delegate agencies such as the YMCA, will be closed Jan. 21 for the holiday and again Jan. 22 for a teacher training day.
- Libraries: All Hillsborough County public libraries are closed Monday.
- Parks: The county's recreation centers are closed, but all regional parks plan to open.
- Sunshine Line: Service will not be available on Monday.
- Public Utilities: Customer service centers and administrative offices are closed. Emergencies can be called into 813-744-5600. The Water Quality Hotline at 813-264-3835 will be manned over the holiday, as well.
For more information about Hillsborough County government closings, visit the county's website.


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Mark Robert Henderson has been understanding, developing, modifying, and deploying PHP applications since 2006, and while he has been through several love affairs with different technologies over the years, he tries to remain as unopinionated as possible about specific technologies, mostly to avoid arguments with other developers.
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Durham Public Schools will hold its annual Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 10, at Washington Duke Inn.
Each school in the district nominated a teacher of the year. The list was reduced to ten semi-finalists and now to four finalists. The four finalists are:
• Alaina Burr – English as a Second Language, Riverside High
Carrie Jacobsohn – Social Studies, Carrington Middle
• Karen Lodata – Fifth Grade, Holt Elementary
• Yolanda Reilly – Physical Education/Health, Shepard Middle
The Teacher of the Year will be awarded a cash prize of $1,000. Each of the other finalists will receive $500.
This year's Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet will be sponsored by Triangle Orthopaedics and The North Carolina Specialty Hospital.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Washington Duke Inn is located at 3001 Cameron Blvd.


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Delta City Council is wasting no time in getting started on the 2011 city budget. Some of the key things they're taking into consideration is the potential impact Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61 will have on the city. The Delta County Independent explains that those three measures will be on this fall's ballot [...]


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I have never had a problem with campus security. I for the most part have always tried to stay out of trouble and give them little reason to take issue with me.
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It's pretty hard to get into any serious trouble at Centre. In regards to drinking, we have a "no original containers" policy and DPS says you can't drink under 21, but I have never seen them check ID's. As long as you put it in a solo cup, you can drink walking right past them and they won't care. Just don't become belligerent and pass out in a bush or something and they'll leave you alone. They know people drink and they don't care as long as you don't cause a scene. If you do get caught with an original container, depending on how nice you are to them and how sorry you are, they might just let you off with a warning. If they cite you, you might have to pay a small fine, but that's really it. Your parents don't even have to find out.
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Centre kids sign a civility pledge when they enter as freshmen, and it's pretty serious business: academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism) charges are brought before a council of peers and administrators, and while everyone gets a fair trial, the penalties for conviction are pretty hefty. But professors are very careful to explain to you what's considered "dishonesty" -- you even take a writing course as a freshman that teaches you how to cite properly at the very beginning, so everyone's on the same page. The Department of Public Safety takes safety pretty seriously, and that's reflected in campus social policy. If you get caught smoking pot (or with harder drugs, I guess, although it's pretty difficult to find those on Centre's campus), you're suspended at the very least, maybe expelled depending on your disciplinary history and what you're doing; theft and other nonviolent crimes will get you suspended; etc. The alcohol policy's pretty lenient: even if you're underage, so long as you're not swigging from an original bottle or being violent or disruptive, you're not going to get in trouble -- and the worst that happens is a fine. That's to ensure that kids feel safe calling DPS if someone's had too much to drink, and it's really smart policy. DPS offers are sweet and supportive -- they're not trying to bust you, they just want to make sure you're safe.
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The strictness at Centre is centered around a policy of fairness. The idea tends to be that students are young adults and free to make their own choices, as long as they fall within College policy. There is a definite sense of adult presence that monitors the campus, even the parties. This is more of a reassuring presence than an authority figure monitoring your activities. Mainly, DPS's role is to keep people from doing stupid things, like kicking down lampposts or starting fights. This lax attitude really only extends to alcohol, however, and things like drug abuse or vandalism are not tolerated. The emphasis is on safety and security, rather than on harassing students with fines.
Students know the DPS officers by name and vice versa, demonstrating the close relationships between the students and administration. On individual halls or buildings, the RAs are in charge of policing the dorms and enforcing regulations. This is a plus for students, because being caught by a peer instead of an authority figure just works out better sometimes. The RAs tend to be more lax about the regulations, i.e. having an alcoholic beverage in an original container, versus in a Solo cup, will get you a quick $25 fine from a DPS officer, while your RA will probably let it slide. The RAs are well trained by the Student Life Office, and selection for the RA position is very competitive, but the students chosen tend to be regular kids with good social skills whose main concern is often safety, not issuing fines.
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You know a storm is bad when it knocks out the National Weather Service's communications.
The Des Moines office of the NWS has lost all phone communications and has had weather radio broadcasts knocked out for much of the state. That includes the Ottumwa and Lake Rathbun signals.
Officials have not given a time when they believe service will resume and are encouraging people to use alternate means of monitoring weather alerts.
The blizzard hitting Iowa saw its track shift north from what forecasters had expected less than 24 hours before, with snowfall totals near Des Moines among the highest in the state.
A blizzard warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Travel is not advised throughout most of Iowa, including southeast Iowa.


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Lincoln's mayor and its City Council have agreed to share duties in planning for and accepting publicly displayed art pieces.
Members of the City Council have carved out a role for themselves in a new ordinance aimed at avoiding public controversy over public art.
Previously, the mayor's office planned to draft the city's public art master plan, with the council able only to reject or approve the overall plan. Now, the council will be able to amend the public art master plan. Also, the council will be able to appeal and revoke - with the approval of four council members - the licensing of a specific piece of art for one of three reasons: health, safety or the welfare of residents.


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"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating." ~Luciano Pavarotti
One of my favorite Italian dishes is Chicken Marsala. For some reason though, nine out of ten times I end up ordering something else when I go out. The same scene plays out every time; I whittle my choices down to the Marsala and one other dish and that other dish always wins out. Because of this, I tend to make Chicken Marsala quite a bit at home.
Don't let the fancy pants name deter you from trying your hand at it...the dish is quick enough to whip up on a weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. It is also easy to change up. Add some cream to the sauce or throw in some pancetta or bacon to give it a different twist. You can use either dry or sweet marsala, depending on your taste. I always use sweet.
Chicken Marsala
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ground pepper to taste
- 1 pound thin sliced skinless, boneless chicken cutlets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 sweet onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 pinch dried oregano to taste
- parsley, as garnish
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour with salt, black pepper, and oregano. Gently press the chicken breasts into the flour mixture to coat, and shake off the excess flour.
- Heat the oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium high heat.
- Arrange the chicken in the skillet and cook until the chicken is golden brown outside, about 5-8 minutes per side.
- Drain cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat while scraping up any brown bits with a spoon.
- Stir in garlic; cook and stir until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and onion, cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the Marsala wine and chicken stock.
- Transfer the chicken back to the skillet, and spoon sauce over chicken pieces. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked rice or mashed potatoes. We like a side of grilled asparagus with it also.