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Cruz deserves cheers, not jeers
Cruz has become a lightning rod, and all because he's daring to do what he promised during his campaign for the Senate. That simple act of integrity has set him apart from the pack. Most politicians know what to say to get elected but then arrive in Washington with no real spine — or in many cases, no intention of ever doing what they promised.
Not Cruz. He's proved himself an effective advocate for the founding principles that made our nation great: personal freedom and responsibility, local control and adherence to the law as it is written, not the way some politicians wish it was written. …
If Cruz has ruffled feathers in Congress, that means he's doing his job. Voters want Washington to be shaken out of its complacency. The last thing we need is another status quo senator or a congressman who goes along to get along. That's how we got into the mess we're in in the first place. Cruz's honest and common-sense leadership should be commended, not criticized.


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(In the coming weeks GRAMMY.com will feature information and video highlights on winners from the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, held Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. Each installment will offer the winning or related video and some pertinent, and not so pertinent, information about the track and the artists.)
Album: "Need You Now" (iTunes>)
Artist: Lady Antebellum
Won for: Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals, Best Country Song, and Best Country Album
Previous wins: Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals in 2009 for "I Run To You" in 2009
Did you know?: Between the album Need You Now and its title song, country vocal group Lady Antebellum won five statues at the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. The group has a noteworthy musical pedigree: Male lead Charles Kelley is the brother of singer/songwriter Josh Kelley and female lead Hillary Scott is the daughter of GRAMMY-winning country singer Linda Davis. "Need You Now" was co-written by the band with Josh Kear, whose hits include Carrie Underwood's GRAMMY-winning "Before He Cheats," which he co-wrote with Chris Tompkins. Need You Now topped the Billboard 200 and Country Albums charts in 2010, and the title track reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went all the way to the top on the Hot Country Songs chart. Lady A's 53rd GRAMMY Awards performance, a medley of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and the group's own "American Honey" and "Need You Now," is currently available for download at iTunes.
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He's the evil puppet everyone loves to hate! Slappy has been scaring readers since the release Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy in 1993. With his painted-on grin and beat up bow-tie, Slappy looks like an ordinary ventriloquist dummy. But looks can be very deceiving. This trouble-making block of wood is anything but dumb! He's a walking, talking, trash-talking terror!
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Submission + - Our Brains Could Be Datamined
EEG data "high-dimensional," meaning a single signal can reveal a lot of information about you: if you have a mental illness, are prone to addiction, your emotions, mood, and taste. If that data from gaming was collected and mined, it could theoretically be matched with other datasets culled from online data mining to create a complete profile of an individual that goes far beyond what they divulge through social media posts and emails alone. That's led some to develop privacy systems that protect your thoughts from hackers.


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Family: Papilionidae, Swallowtails view all from this family
Description Caterpillar
The mature caterpillar resembles bird droppings to deter predators, and if that doesn't work they use their red osmeterium.These are 'horns' which they can display and then retract. The coloration is dingy brown and or olive with white patches and small patches of purple. Citrus fruit farmers often call the caterpillars orange dogs or orange puppies because of the devastation they can cause on their crops.
Dimensions Mature caterpillar, 2 1/8-2 3/8" (54-60 mm).
Habitat Forests & woodlands, Freshwater swamps, marshes & bogs, Cities, suburbs & towns, Meadows & fields.
Range Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes, Plains, Southwest, Texas, Florida, Eastern Canada, Mid-Atlantic, New England, California, Western Canada.


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I once saw a documentary about Burt Rutan's Spaceship One. I was impressed by the engineering skills of Rutan's team and by their audacity: how they tried different rockets for their spaceship (the first one blew up), the ingenious method developed for reentry in atmosphere... How during the flight to win the SpaceX price the main 3D instrument gave up and the pilot simply lead the spaceship in direction where it was more dark :-)
If you are lucky, there is now the possibility to win a suborbital flight with Space Adventures, a company which offers space trips based on the technology developed by Rutan.
If you are a database administrator living in UK, US, Canada or Germany, try Redgate contest DBA in space. You might win a trip to space! I am doing it although I am Swiss and can't win anything just for fun :-)
I noticed the contest, because Redgate is developing database control version tools similar to deltasql.
Monitor a tor node in Wikileaks style
One of the good sources feeding Wikileaks is the tor network. What happens is that lot of intelligence agencies pull sensitive stolen documents via tor, so that they can hide their tracks while stealing documents. Wikileaks volunteers might run tor exit nodes and monitor for unencrypted traffic going through it.
For example, in Gentoo (unfortunately, this time I did not write down all steps, so it is only a sketch):
emerge -av tcpdump # to monitor traffic
emerge -av openntpd # to synchronize the clock with ntpd
emerge -av tor # tor itself
torgencert # generates a certificate for your tor node
ntptime # to adjust your clock
Configure /etc/tor/torrc so that it is sound, plus add the following lines so that the tor node becomes an exit node.
The following lines make your tor node an useful node which will cause you little trouble as all exiting traffic is encrypted a part of irc.
ExitPolicy accept *:22 # ssh
ExitPolicy accept *:465 # smtps (SMTP over SSL)
ExitPolicy accept *:993 # imaps (IMAP over SSL)
ExitPolicy accept *:994 # ircs (IRC over SSL)
ExitPolicy accept *:995 # pop3s (POP3 over SSL)
ExitPolicy accept *:6660-6697 # allow irc ports, very widely
ExitPolicy reject *:* # no other exits allowed
The next two policies make your tor node useful to monitor it for stolen documents. It is best however, not to run it for too long time as you might get complaints, as unfortunately tor is not only used by charitative NGOs...
ExitPolicy accept *:22 # ssh
ExitPolicy accept *:465 # smtps (SMTP over SSL)
The final policy is
ExitPolicy reject *:* # no other exits allowed
Now try to tear up tor and listen for packets:
/etc/init.d/tor start
tcpdump -A | grep -i "WHATYOUAREINTERESTEDIN" > captured .txt
If tor does not start check /var/log/tor/tor.log for hints.
Besides this topic, I found an interesting article on how the Great Chinese Firewall works. But I think that DNS poisoning is only one of the many techniques used.
Cool hacker challenges
On hacker.org I was able to cut the head of the arithmetic snake. And I am proud on how I solved the "Cons Car" challenge with a Freepascal prototype always at the swapping limit of my old andromeda laptop. As side effect, I finally got insights into the LISP language. I am breaking my head on the late didactic crypto challenges and on "Anybody Out There": I tried to model it with two parameters of an oscillating circuit (L and C) and had a look at the hydrogen line, but it did not work out. (rank 210/solved 170)
Not much progress on Khan Academy (videos 187/2619 - solved 194/211)


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What is your favorite PBS or KCPT program and why?
"The Local Show" and all of the exciting topics and "Check, Please! Kansas City." My wife and I actually use this program to decide what new place we are going to try for dining out.
What do you enjoy most about being involved with KCPT?
I love KCPT's commitment to public service and education. I am most impressed with the creative ways KCPT accomplishes its mission.
Why should people support KCPT?
Because they know and understand the vital role that local public television plays by reaching all segments of our community. Those who support KCPT recognize the importance of having a station dedicated to educating and edifying the Kansas City community.


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By Dimitra DeFotis
Shares of the fourth-largest U.S. wireless carrier, T-Mobile, were lower in midday trading after the company reported results that disappointed on some metrics.
T-Mobile US (TMUS) fell 46 cents, or 1.6%, to $27.88. The company's quarterly results included the addition of 1 million customers, with an increasing number of MetroPCS pre-paid customers. The strategy of "eliminating customer pain points" with simple language and fewer contracts is helping. But "branded postpaid average revenue per user (ARPU) decreased quarter-over-quarter by $1.40 to $52.20, primarily as a result of the continued rapid adoption of Value and Simple Choice plans."
T-Mobile maintained its guidance for the year; analysts are looking for earnings per share of 21 cents for 2013. Update: T-Mobile reported a net loss of $36 million, deeper than the $16 million net loss in the second quarter, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Nomura analysts Adam Ilkowitz and Donald Chen, who have a Neutral rating and $23 price target on the stock, note that T-Mobile U.S. branded, postpaid net subsriber additions were 648,000, better than the 428,000 consensus forecast, a result that "was impressive given the lack of tablets" in that number. MetroPCS market expansion is boosting the number of pre-paid customers. But revenue-per-user weakness is a big negative. The Nomura analysts write that future growth is a concern, "as investors wonder what management will do next to drive net adds as other carriers focus on building out coverage/speed and speculation over M&A activity."
As noted in the Barron's interview with Verizon Communications (VZ) CEO Lowell McAdam this past weekend, AT&T (T) is about a year behind Verizon Wireless in building its 4G LTE network, while rivals Sprint (S) and T-Mobile US are two years behind. (see "Answering the Call," subscription required.) Verizon is betting big on the U.S. wireless market with its recent purchase of Vodafone's (VOD) 45% stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion in cash and stock.
But as vacationing colleague Tiernan Ray noted in his latest Barron's column, T-Mobile shares "are up 113% in 2013 thanks to the merger with MetroPCS announced last fall and completed in May. T-Mobile is now 'taking customers hand over fist,' says Craig Moffett, a former telecommunications analyst with Bernstein Research who is now running his own shop, Moffett-Nathanson." (see "T-Mobile Moves to Unseat Verizon and AT&T," subscription required.)


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Def Leppard was my first favorite band in the Pyromania era. They were also my first 45 vinyl. Remember those? (Rock of Ages in my case with Billy's Got A Gun on the reverse).
Def Leppard was the bomb through High And Dry, Pyromania, Hysteria, and Slang. I think they had an album before Slang with "Let's Get Rocked" on it, but I wasn't crazy about most of the tracks on that. I think "Tonight" was alright, as was "White Lightning" which was a tribute to their guitarist that died. Was it Steve Clark? They lost another guitarist before him that Phil Collin was hired to replace.
Bringing on the Heartbreak
High and Dry
Me And My Wine
Stage Fright
Rock Rock (Til You Drop)
Die Hard the Hunter
Too Late for Love (I want this played at my funeral pyre!)
Rock of Ages
Run Riot
Gods of War
Armageddon It
Love Bites
Pour Some Sugar On Me
Pearl of Euphoria
So many to remember....
Joe Elliot was one of my favorite singers (though he has nothing on Geoff Tate or Sabastian Bach) but I went to MANY Def Leppard concerts and even met the most rocker girls at their shows whom I had a great time partying with.


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The Wichita Police Department announced a new look. They will be transitioning to navy blue uniforms. The new look will give officers more choices when it comes to comfort and fit. The transition to the new uniforms will be completed by March 31st, 2019.
Officer Brian Arterburn continues his recovering at Craig Hospital in Englewood Colorado! Continued thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Get better brother we are with you!
Have you ever wondered what police bureau you live in? Here is a map of all four Wichita Police bureaus, and phone number contacts. Click above for an enlarged map.
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If you are ready to wear this uniform then click the link above to start the application process today!
Have a crime tip? Click above to submit a tip online or call 316-267-2111. You will remain anonymous, If your information leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a cash reward!
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If you have information about any felony crime or criminal, submit your anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. You could get a cash reward and no one will ask your name.
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How to report... a crime in progress a non-emergency crime traffic/sewer/water problems a wanted person an anonymous crime tip a compliment of an officer a complaint on an officer
How to report... a crime in progress a non-emergency crime traffic/sewer/water problems a wanted person an anonymous crime tip a compliment of an officer a complaint on an officer
How to report a crime in progressCall 9-1-1. If you are witness to a crime that is in progress immediately call 9-1-1. Most crimes in progress are considered an emergency because a person or property is in danger. Under no circumstances should you put yourself in danger by approaching or chasing a suspect. Many times a suspect may be under the influence of drugs, intoxicated, or mentally impaired by other means and may have no regard to an innocent bystander or witness, particularly if this person has a weapon. Also, if you want an officer to come to your location for any reason, you will need to call 911. Officers can only be dispatched via 911 and the Sedgwick County dispatchers.
How to report a non-emergency crimeSome cases that do not require an officer to come to your location can be made over the phone. This saves officers time and keeps them available for higher priority calls. To make a report over the phone, please call case desk at 268-4221. Cases that can be made over the phone do not have any evidence to collect, do not have a suspect on scene, and do not need an officer to prevent a crime from occurring. Examples of cases that can be made over the phone include:
Auto thefts without suspect info or evidence
Gas run-offs
Non-injury accident reports (that occurred on private property)
Disorderly conduct reports
Disturbance over reports
Larceny reports without evidence
Lost property reports
Reports can also be made at any of the patrol substations. Each one is open from 8AM to 5PM, Monday-Friday and the contact info for each one is listed below:
Patrol East Bureau350 S. EdgemoorWichita, KS 67218(316) 350-3420
Patrol North Bureau3015 E. 21st. St. North Wichita, Kansas 67214(316) 350-3400
Patrol South Bureau211 E. PawneeWichita, Kansas 67211(316) 350-3440
Patrol West Bureau661 N. ElderWichita, Kansas 67212(316) 350-3460
How to report traffic problemsTraffic problems such as street/traffic lights out, street signs missing, or potholes and pavement can be directed to email@example.com or 316-268-4448. If a traffic light is out, please include the intersection or address that it is at and the pole number if possible. The pole number is in black and white and will be in the following format: A12345. You can also use an online form to report street/traffic maintenance, stormwater maintenance, sewer maintenance, and water maintenance.
How to report a wanted person
How to report an anonymous crime tipAnonymous crime tips are handled through Crime Stoppers. You can find more information on them here. You can also submit a crime tip to the Wichita Police Department by filling out this form.
How to report a compliment of an officer
The Wichita Police Department is committed to rewarding its members for commendable performance. The Department recognizes its members who receive citizen praise for their performance through Commendable Performance Reports and other awards. These commendations become part of the employee's personnel file. If you wish to commend a member of the Wichita Police Department for a "job well done," you may either call that member's supervisor, write a letter to the Chief of Police, or send an e-mail here.
Employees of the Wichita Police Department take great pride in their work and they appreciate the gratitude expressed by citizens.
How to report a complaint on an officer
Citizens having a complaint about any member of the Wichita Police Department are encouraged to first contact that member's Bureau Commander or immediate supervisor. Most complaints can be resolved by the supervisor, who will determine the appropriate action to be taken after investigating the complaint. If the complaint is of a more serious nature, the supervisor will take an initial statement from the complainant and refer the matter to the Professional Standards Bureau for a formal investigation.
Citizens wishing to make a complaint directly to the Professional Standards Bureau should call (316) 268-4256 to make an appointment. Complaints to Professional Standards are generally taken in person. A representative of the Professional Standards Bureau will meet with you privately and conduct a taped interview. A complaint affidavit will also be completed, to document the facts of the complaint and allegations. The complaint will then be investigated by the Bureau and the results will be forwarded to the Chief of Police. A letter will be sent to notify you of the findings in the investigation.
Citizens are encouraged to make complaints of inappropriate behavior or misconduct by any member of the Wichita Police Department, however all complaints must be made in good faith. Your complaint will be received in a professional manner and you will be expected to conduct yourself the same way. Unruly or inappropriate behavior on your part will not be tolerated. Should the investigation determine that the person or persons acting as complainants or witnesses made statements during the course of the investigation that he/she knew to be false, the Department may pursue criminal charges against the person or persons. Civil action against an untruthful complainant may also be pursued by the employee who is the subject of a false complaint.
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Be comfortable and energy efficient at the same time with the LG 10,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner (LW1012ER). This Energy Star rated air conditioner is sure to provide all of the features that you are looking for in a window A.C., but also be kind to your energy bill at the end of the month. LG designed this unit to anticipate many of the unsuspected weather events that can cause power outages over the course of a summer and has built in an auto restart feature into this air conditioner so that it will begin cooling again as soon as the power is restored.
The unit has three (3) controllable features, temperature, fan speed, and timer, that are relayed though an easy to use digital control panel on the face of the unit. These controls can also be adjusted with a convenient remote control so you can be sure that your air conditioner is operating just the way you want, without even getting out of your chair. To make sure that the room is cooled and circulated evenly, four (4) way air deflection sends air in all directions, eliminating unwanted hot spots in the corners of the room. This unit can cool an area of up to 450 sq. feet and has three (3) different fan speeds for added adjustability and convenience. This air conditioner brings a feature loaded design to the world of energy efficiency and will be a great addition to any medium sized room this summer.
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Don't do anything for selfish purposes, but with humility think of others as better than yourselves. Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others. Adopt the attitude that was in Christ Jesus: Though he was in the form of God, he did not consider being equal with God something to exploit. But he emptied himself by taking the form of a slave and by becoming like human beings. When he found himself in the form of a human, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Philippians 2:3-8 Common English Bible
Lent, the Christian season observed during the 40 days before Easter, offers an annual lesson in all the things good people don't want to hear. About how they can be better and stand before God and with God and most difficult, with other people and themselves.
It is a season of hardest choices, how to understand more in a spiritual way that's really helpful, how to have less in a physical way and become satisfied, even if it's extraordinarily hard.
The story in Matthew is about a rich young ruler, as a particular young man is called, who asks Jesus how he can have it all – and in the end walks away from a short, direct invitation to the ultimate.
The late, great teller of the stories of Jesus, Harvard's Peter Gomes, wades right into the story about the rich young ruler, a story of both privilege and genuine seeking, of identifying with the rich young ruler, and of honestly considering a proposition, and turning away from its cost.
Gomes, cutting to the chase, says that not even the requirement to give away all that he had was the deal breaker. It was what Jesus said after that: "… Come and follow me."
As Gomes wrote it in one of his Lenten sermons, "It is about us. Since this is the case, you and I also would go away sorrowful … Sorrow, you see, is not the fruit of ignorance but the fruit of knowledge" that we cannot on our own take the ultimate step at the heart of Lent: Accepting that we can't do it ourselves but finally admitting that anything is possible for God.
As Gomes put it, "If God can make the universe out of nothing, think of what he can do with you and me."
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Let's get this party started, Ben's fans! It's giveaway time!
This week, one lucky winner will receive the Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Speaker!! (List Price: $200) Choose one of four colors: black diamond, grey hex, red dot or blue wave.
The ultra-portable JAMBOX weighs only 12 ounces and measures just 5.95" x 2.25" x 1.6" but can pump out 85 decibels of sound. It uses Bluetooth to stream stereo sound from your phone, computer or other Bluetooth devices.
For your chance to win the Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Speaker, enter here! (Facebook not required.) Good luck!
The deadline for entry is 11:59PM (Pacific) on Sunday, February 10th, and the winner will be chosen the following day. Subject to these Rules & Regulations. Here's the list of Previous Winners.
Remember that big sweepstakes we ran a little while back? Last month, our winner Jon Bucud, accompanied by his brother Jose, took to Las Vegas for a four-day and three-night gadget extravaganza at one of the most anticipated shows in tech, CES 2013! Check out the video and photo highlights for an extra entry through our giveaway widget!


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No cheesecake roundup would be complete without this one, created by Santa Fe's Three Cities of Spain coffeehouse (which closed in the mid-1970s) and our absolute favorite in the creamy category.
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Can someone tell me what size pan to use? 8" or 9"?
Delicious and easy. It is essential that the cheesecake be taken out of the oven (to drop on the sour cream topping) when it is just set 3 inches from edge but still slightly wobbly in the centre. This ensures the finished cheesecake is creamy and silky -- not dry.
I would rate this 2.5. It is a good base, I think, but not tangy enough. I like to taste the sour cream in a cheesecake and did not in this. I did add lemon juice and lemon zest to the batter, but it did not add much flavor. I also took another reviewer's suggestion and put the crust in the oven for 10 min to crisp it up a bit first and then let it cool before adding the batter. I used gluten-free graham crackers and they were fine. It is very creamy and dense but not enough flavor overall....
This is a no frills cheesecake, but one of the best on this site. i've made alot of cheesecakes and this always is a favorite at my house.
A fabulous recipe, but it's not unique to the Three Cities of Spain coffeehouse ... my mom has been making essentially the same recipe since the mid-70s. She got it from my aunt Sandra, who supposedly got it from a restaurant in NYC... More than 30 years later, it's still my favorite.
Perfect as is. Light and fluffy for a cheesecake. Though I had to bake mine slightly longer than the recipe suggested by about 10 minutes. I served mine with sugared blueberries.
I did this recipe yesterday and my family ate the entire cheesecake today. It's really delicious. I baked mine for 45 minutes but it came out completely set and not wobbly at the center. It's important to know your oven. Also I didn't made the topping and reduced the sugar to a bit more of 3/4 cup and used an Oreo crust.
Made this years ago for my boyfriend... he's now my husband! He LOVES this recipe! I misplaced my copy and was so happy to remember the name and where I found it the first time around! YUM!!!
Delicious! Officially my future go-to cheesecake recipe. Yum!
I've made heavier cakes, but this one is so creamy and always a crowd pleaser. I make it by the recipe, no need to change a thing. The topping and graham cracker crust are delicious!


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By Ben Levisohn
When you're stock has been lagging the S&P 500, sometimes drastic action must be followed by even more drastic action. Case in point: MeadWestvaco (MWV), which announced a program of cost cutting on the heels of one announced last year.
The Wall Street Journal has the details on MeadWestvaco's moves:
MeadWestvaco Corp. expanded its cost-cutting efforts and said it plans to simplify the structure of its packaging businesses, as it strives to improve its performance.
The company said the move to simplify the businesses' corporate structure is expected to lead to annual cost savings of $100 million to $125 million by the end of next year, with at savings of a least $75 million expected this year.
Merrill Lynch's George L. Staphos and team feel a sense of urgency in MeadWestvaco's decision:
This morning, [MeadWestvaco] announced a new program to generate increased earnings and cash flow from its packaging businesses. In the past, we have been concerned that [MeadWestvaco] was not generating sufficient return from these units. Moreover, at times, [MeadWestvaco] has been viewed by investors to have too high a level of expense relative to its revenues and fundamental performance. This newest cost reduction program, following the one that was announced last year, suggests that the level of urgency at [MeadWestvaco] has intensified in the last year-plus. Moreover, the cost savings from the program are sizeable and currently not in our forecasts. Considering these points and the new upward tension to our forecasts, we upgrade [MeadWestvaco] to Buy.
Shares of MeadWestvaco have jumped 4.6% to $37.29 today at 3:36 p.m. Other paper packaging companies, however, aren't getting a boost from the news or from Merrill's upgrade. Shares of Rock-Tenn (RKT) have dipped 0.1% to $100.34, International Paper (IP) has ticked up 0.1% to $48.74and Packaging Corp. of America (PKG) is little changed at $65.40.


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I have a Mossberg 535 in Mossyoak breakup or obsession cant remember right now. I shoot 3.5 inch Winchester xx 2 1/4 oz #6 shot shells.
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Enjoy an oyster feast at Pet Helpers' 13th annual oyster roast. A ticket gets you all-you-can-eat oysters prepared by Shelter Kitchen + Bar, drink tickets, and live music by the Dunderchiefs and Mozo. Bring the whole family, along with your pup, to support the cause. Visitor Center Bus Shed, 375 Meeting St. Saturday, 7-11pm. $35; $15 child under 12. (843)795-1110, www.shuckyourpawsoff.com


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Family: Colubridae, Colubrid Snakes view all from this family
Description 24-52" (61-132.1 cm). Gray or tan with large chocolate-brown to reddish-brown, black-bordered blotches down back and smaller blotches on sides. Light Y- or V-shaped patch on nape of neck. Scales smooth, in 19-23 rows. Anal plate single.
Habitat Diverse situations: coastal bottomland to pine forests, open deciduous woodland, meadows, rocky hillsides, sand dunes, farmland, and suburban areas; often found in barns.
Range Se. Maine, sw. Quebec, se. and sc. Ontario, s. Wisconsin, and c. and se. Minnesota south to ne. Iowa, n. half of Illinois, and most of Iowa; south through Appalachian Mountains to n. Georgia and Alabama and westward to w. Tennessee and Kentucky; south on east coast to n. New Jersey. From s. New Jersey to ne. North Carolina, intergrades with Scarlet Kingsnake. In southern extent of range in mountains, intergrades with Scarlet Kingsnake and Red Mike Snake.
Discussion The Eastern occupies the northeastern part of the range of the Common Milk Snake. Other subspecies range south to the Florida Keys and Mexico, and west into Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona.


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CarbonfreeDC holds workshops to educate locals on how to reduce their carbon footprint. The organization also is engaged in a weatherization project of low-income homes.
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- Increase the adoption of renewable energy in the DC area
- Cultivate volunteer-lead sustainable office initiatives
- Galvanize citizens to share knowledge and resources to achieve our goals
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BHO ' s first pardon - Former governor of Illinois .What does Obama have to do with appointing his successor as senator? As I understand it the wiretaps show a Governor upset because the Obama people are only offering him their appreciation if he appoints a replacement preferred by Obama.
The reality is that corruption seems to thrive anywhere you have decisions being made without review or any balance of power. The most common sources of corruption are trivial administrative decisions that have been delegated downhill. Look at the people handling traffic tickets and leases in government or the people buying supplies in corporations (in my own experience, corruption in large corporations is at least as prevalent as corruption in government). In Illinois and other states, giving Governors sole authority to appoint successors is an invitation to corruption.
We are actually coming up on the ultimate invitation for corruption -- the pardons handed out by an out-going President. It will be interesting to see who will benefit from GWB's largess. Hopefully his own moral standards will not allow him to sink as low as prior Presidents, including Clinton, have gone. Will he pardon Ted Stevens? What about Scooter Libby. If he's smart, he might even want to reserve a pardon for himself and Dick. It seems to me that it's about time for this particular tradition to be abandoned. Maybe then the states will institute some of their own checks and balances.


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Constable painted this idyllic view from the area of Jack Straw's Castle (a famous old inn), looking north-west to Harrow over Branch Hill Pond. The solitary tree in the centre is a visible landmark. As in a number of other works, Constable included a mounted figure with the horse drinking at the water's edge.
Evening is falling, a calm, soft evening, with rays of sunshine radiating from beneath the dark clouds and lighting up the distant landscape. It is the kind of scene that makes you feel it is good to be alive.


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Burke says she would offer better leadership as governor
She avoids specifics, but says she'd bring different style of leadership
In her first extended interview with WISC-TV, Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke wouldn't talk specifics about how she'd run Wisconsin.
Burke said she'd bring a different style of leadership to the state.
"I can tell you that I'm pretty analytical," Burke said of her decision-making style. The former Trek executive, secretary of the Department of Commerce during the Doyle administration and current Madison School Board member said those decision-making and listening skills are exactly why voters should choose her to be governor in 12 months.
"Get all the options on the table, make sure people have a voice and that you're considering those," said Burke on how she'd make decisions in the statehouse. "Make sure you evaluate them on research and pick the best options regardless of whether they are Democratic or Republican options."
Burke won't jump into political debates just yet. In a prior interview with The Associated Press she promised to "make no promises" in the campaign.
WISC-TV asked what voters should base their decision on.
"I think it's absolutely critical, and what I hear from people is they do want to make sure they know where people stand on the issues, the type of values that are important to you and the type of governor you'd be," said Burke. "Over the next year I will certainly do that."
As for her plans, Burke said she'll focus on creating new businesses.
"Wisconsin is 48th in the country in terms of new businesses started so we have to make sure we have a climate that's encouraging people to take that risk and get started," said Burke. "We help them do that by making sure capital is more accessible and affordable, making sure we are able to help open doors to new customers and new markets, and also making sure there aren't the regulatory hurdles in the way of doing that."
WISC-TV asked Burke how she'd approach these goals differently than Gov. Scott Walker.
"While some of the things may be good that are being done, they're not enough to move the needle," said Burke. "The focus needs to be on jobs, and I think we've taken that focus off of what is most important."
As for specifics, Burke didn't offer any concrete plans.
"As I said about new businesses started and small businesses growing," Burke said of her goals. "I think also we want to make sure we're investing in the strengths of Wisconsin, and we have so many, to make sure we are as competitive as possible."
Burke won't say how important union endorsements are to her candidacy. So far, none have jumped on board her campaign.
She also won't take a position on the casino proposed for Kenosha.
"I think first and foremost we should have looked at whether it would create more jobs overall," said Burke. "If this is just an issue of trading jobs with Milwaukee for jobs in Kenosha, that's not really the best tact."
When pressed on whether or not she would support the project, she declined to say.
"I'd have to see more information than has been made available publicly," said Burke.
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The first phase of a new Student Course Online Registration Engine (SCORE) Web site will be launched on Monday, Sept. 9.
In this initial phase, SCORE will provide a means for current students to verify and update select address, phone and e-mail information. In addition, graduate students will be able to register their presence on campus entirely online using SCORE.
This phase is focused on providing additional self-service for students. The project's second and final phase will be rolled out in late November, when students will be able to use SCORE to enroll in courses.
SCORE was developed by the PeopleSoft Student Administration and Campus Community Project Teams, comprised of staff from the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Information Technology .
Links to SCORE are available from the Academics page under "Academic Info: Courses," and also from the Registrar's Web site.
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The Allianz Arena, home of the world-famous FC Bayern Munich, is set to also be the venue for Europe's largest light illumination. A partnership with Philips Lighting, the world leader in LED and stadium lighting, will see the color palette used to light up its iconic façade jump from three colors to 16 million, thanks to the 380,000 Philips LEDs that will soon illuminate the stadium's façade and bring life and drama to unforgettable sporting moments. The new LED system will also be 60% more energy efficient than using conventional lighting.


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OVER THE NEXT DECADE video game engines will be used in film-making, with the two disciplines combining to eliminate the movie post-production process.
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Barbs in a 30 gallon tank together with other fish species
Hi guys, I'm looking into getting my first ever aquarium.
I'm thinking of making a 30 gallon tank.
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A few Celestial Pearl Danio
A few Snakeskin Barbs
A few Penguin Tetras
A few True Rummynose Tetra
I want to know if it's safe to put the Tetras and Danios with the Barb.
Also, what do I need to do to put the Barb in a safe environment ?
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The barbs might or might not get along well with the others. I would choose either the penguin tetras OR the barbs, along with the other fish. Probably because both of those are slightly aggressive, but not enough to be a problem. I would reccomend this stocking:
8 Celestial Pearl Diano
8 Rummynose Tetra
6 Penguin Tetra/Snakeskin Barbs
Also, throwing in around 6 otos and 2-3 nerite snails.
If this was well planted and taken care of, it would be excellent.
Good luck with your tank
If this is your first ever aquarium, I would drop the danios entirely. You want larger more robust fish that are easier to observe for strange behavior or sickness. Also, danios are small and shy which may cause them to be out competed for food by the barbs and tetras. Planting the tank would be a great idea as well. Tetras really enjoy plant cover and there is a very helpful planted tank forum on this site. Fake plants will work just as well as live plants. Make sure to do a fish less cycle before you add any fish to the aquarium: http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ead.php?t=5640 Good luck!Empty 20 Gallon
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Make your voice heard and please choose one of the five nominees below, along with a brief explanation of your choice. (You may also nominate someone else not on the list). We'll announce the ignoble winners in a few weeks.
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- Gideon Levy: Haaretz journalist, for a survey dishonestly concluding that Israelis support racist, apartheid policies.
- Vincent Browne: Veteran Irish journalist, who called Israel a "cancer" on TV.
- 60 Minutes: For the CBS News show's imbalanced look at the status of Christians in the Holy Land.
- The Guardian: For flying in the face of reality and insisting that Tel Aviv is Israel's capital.
- Khulood Badawi: UN staffer whose false photo tweet demonizing Israel went viral.
Due to the volume of mail, we can't acknowledge nominations. For old times sake, see who HonestReporting readers gave the 2011 awards to.
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Minnesota Thunder Academy runs 5 Regional Academies in the Twin Cities (North, South, East, West).
Our Elite Academy is designed for the top boys and girls in the U13-U19 age groups and offers the highest level of training in Minnesota. Our Elite teams compete against the top regional and national level teams.
We provide the absolute best soccer training environment available. Our focus is on the proper technical and tactical development of the player while helping them build a love for the game of soccer.
What Separates Minnesota Thunder Academy from Other Clubs?
Year Round Professional Coaching
Your professional coach is with you for the entire year; Not just some training sessions through the winter and once or twice in the summer. Our coaches stay with their teams through the entire year for both training and games.
Elite Clubs National League
This is the highest level of play for girls in the U15-U18 age groups in the country. Minnesota Thunder Academy is the only club in Minnesota participating in this league and offering the highest level of competition as well as exposure to college coaches.
US Development Academy
The Development Academy is a partnership between U.S. Soccer and the top youth clubs around the country to provide the best youth players in the U.S. with an everyday environment designed to produce the next generation of National Team men's players. Minnesota Thunder Academy is one of two clubs in Minnesota in the Development Academy.
Jr Regional Clubs League
This league is designed for the top U11-U14 teams in the region. All travel is within the region and includes the top 10 clubs in the Midwest. Minnesota Thunder Academy is the only club in Minnesota who are in this league.
Player Development
We have produced multiple National Team, Regional Team and professional players. Many of our players have gone on to play college soccer at the D1, D2 or D3 level. Click here for a complete list of our alumni.
MTA players also have connections to national player identification programs ID2 and ODP.
Competitive Environment and Coaching
Our club attracts the highest talent level within Minnesota and therefore our players benefit from playing with other skilled players under the guidance of our professional coaches.
MTA North Juniors Program
This year-round program is designed for players aged 8-12 years old who have a higher level of ability, commitment and interest level in soccer. This program helps prepare players who aspire to play in the MTA Elite Academy.
We know the U9-U12 ages are the most critical development years of a youth soccer player's career. It is at these ages where the basic fundamental skills of soccer are mastered that allow players to compete and be successful as soccer players at the next level of play and where they develop a true love for the game.
Our recipe for success is: Committed Players + Professional Coaches + Proper Technique + Passion = Long Term Soccer Success and Enjoyment
1. Training Environment. Our training environment simply cannot be replicated because of the highly competitive environment the players train in with our professional trainers and coaches.
2. Frequency. Our juniors team's train together 2 to 3 times per week from mid-August through the end of the following July.
3. Proper Coaching. Players work under the guidance of our top-level professional soccer coaches and trainers. We make it a priority that our players are given the right technical foundation that will allow them to compete at the next levels of play (MTA Elite Academy, MYSA Premier, high school varsity, collegiate, etc).
4. Attitude/Commitment. We bring together Like-minded families who have a higher level of commitment and interest in soccer.
5. Passion. We instill and foster a deep passion for the game. This passion is what will help drive and motivate the players to work on their technical skills on their own and to compete at the highest levels of play.
Why come to MTA now?
Many Community clubs say they offer year-round training. However it is difficult to replicate the training environment or level of coaching that players receive at MTA. Each year at the U13-U19 levels, players come from clubs across the Twin Cities in hopes of making our elite teams. Many of these players come without the proper technical foundation and therefore are not good enough to make our Elite teams. They may be the best players at their community club, but it is often too late technically for these players to compete at the Regional and National levels where our teams compete. We give our U9-U12 players their best chance by properly teaching the fundamentals at this critical stage of a player's soccer development.
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MTA North is open to all interested competitive (U9-U12) and recreational (U6-U8) players regardless of current ability and playing level.
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Azole Antifungal Agents/Selected Anticoagulants
This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking or discontinuing any drug or commencing any course of treatment.
Medical warning:
Serious. These medicines may interact and cause very harmful effects. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
When these two medicines are taken together, your body may not process your blood-thinner properly.
What might happen:
You may experience an increased chance for bleeding including bleeding from your gums, nosebleeds, unusual bruising, or dark stools.
What you should do about this interaction:
Your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. If your doctor prescribes these two drugs together, you may need to have your bleeding times checked more often. If you have any signs of bleeding, such as bleeding from your gums, nosebleeds, unusual bruising, or dark stools, contact your doctor right away. You may need an adjustment in the dose of your blood thinner. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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Natasha Mozgovaya has been the chief U.S. correspondent for Haaretz since 2008. She currently resides in Maryland with her husband and two children.
Mozgovaya immigrated to Israel from Russia at age 11, as part of the "Big Aliyah" of the 1990s. She began writing for newspapers in Russian as a teenager, and by the age of 18 had become editor of two supplements for "Vesty," the Russian newspaper in Israel.
In 2000, Mozgovaya joined the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, covering immigration to Israel and Diaspora Jewry. She went on to report from Gaza during the disengagement in 2005, and from the Lebanese border during the war with Hezbollah in 2006.
Mozgovaya has reported from around the world, contributing in-depth articles on topics ranging from human trafficking in Eastern Europe to the AIDS epidemic in Africa; clashes with the PKK in Turkey to the post-election riots in Kenya.
She has closely followed events in the FSU over the last decade, interviewing the members of the political elite and opposition leaders, as well as iconic figures such as Mikhail Kalashnikov and the infamous "Russian oligarchs."
In addition to her newspaper work, Mozgovaya has anchored several television programs in Hebrew and Russian. In 2008, she co-hosted a Channel 9 series exploring the history of the State of Israel since its establishment in 1948.
Before moving to the U.S. for Haaretz, Mozgovaya was a frequent guest and commentator on various radio and TV programs in Israel.


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Ondrej Hutnik Wins In Slovakia
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Though fighting a bit under the radar these days, Ondrej Hutnik is one of the top 95kg fighters in kickboxing. He hasn't lost since his 2008 defeat to Tyrone Spong, nothing to be ashamed about, going on a winning streak spanning four years now. Similarly to Spong, Hutnik started his career all the way down at 70kg, and is now fighting 95kg, as opposed to Spong at heavyweight.
Hutnik returned to the ring yesterday in Nitra, Slovakia, getting a unanimous decision victory over Pacome Assi of France, a veteran and stiff test in the 95kg weight class. There's no doubt that Hutnik is one of the better fighters in the 95kg weight class, he just fights on smaller shows, while still fighting decent and good competition for the most part. If there were to be a 95kg field or tournament of some kind, which there will be in Glory next year, Hutnik should definitely be there.
Alexey Ignashov fought just a week after fighting at Tatneft, and picked up a unanimous decision win over Tomas Hron. Vladimir Moravcik won via breaking Jose Barradas' leg in the first round.
The card, titled Nitrianska Noc Bojovnikov, was originally scheduled to feature a marquee match-up at 70kg between Abraham Roqueni and Yury Bessmertny, but the bout was called off due to Bessmertny sustaining an injury this week.


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Family: Apiaceae, Carrot view all from this family
Description Perennial herb in the carrot (Apiaceae) family growing from a thick taproot with clusters of flowers branching off from stem tops. Stems hollow and may be tinged purple.
Flowers: Very tiny, dark purplish-maroonish (sometimes yellow), dense, round clusters laid out in varying lengths of branched umbels, each one up to 4" (10 cm) across.
Leaves: Fern-like, primarily attached toward plant's base and spreading, with petioles up to 1' (30 cm) long; blades divided into many small, narrow segments.
Fruit: Resemble pumpkin seeds.
Height: Up to 5' (1.5 m).
Flower April, May, June, July.
Habitat Varied, including brushy, dry or woody slopes, roadsides; elevation 500-10,000' (150-3000 m).
Range Native to much of western North America including the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan; the United States from Montana south to New Mexico west to California north to Washington State; Baja California, Mexico.
Discussion Also known as Fernleaf Biscuitroot, the leaves, seeds, and roots of some plants of the Lobelia genus contain poisonous substances and have caused fatalities in humans and animals when ingested. All plants in the genus may contain toxins and should not be ingested.


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16 cupcakes
As an ingredient in cake, mayonnaise makes perfect sense. It is made of eggs and oil, both common cake ingredients. Oil cakes, in general, tend to be very moist, and this one is no exception. I've added a vanilla bean, which brings deep flavor to the already moist and delicious cake. The glossy chocolate icing was a specialty of my grandmother.
Preheat the oven to 350°F, with a rack in the middle. Line 16 cupcake cups with liners.
Add the milk to a small saucepan. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the milk with the side of a paring knife. Add the vanilla pod and bring the milk to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Cover the saucepan and let steep for 10 minutes. Discard the vanilla pod and cool the milk to room temperature. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Beat together the mayonnaise and sugar in a large bowl until they are well combined. Add half the flour mixture, then beat in the milk. Beat in the remaining flour mixture. (The batter will be loose.) Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
Bake until the cupcakes are puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from the cupcake cups and cool on a rack.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add
the chocolate and stir until it is melted. Remove from the heat and add
the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt and beat with a wooden
spoon until the icing is smooth and glossy. Let the icing cool
Spread the icing over the cooled cupcakes and serve.
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There is not a Scoutmaster that I know that has not said those words in conversation. We all know of a boy that really does need Scouting. We have them in our Troops, we know them in the neighborhood, we see them in our kids Schools.
Right before summer camp I was informed that we were loosing a Scout from our troop. Now I won't go into detail about this boy, but lets just say…."He needs Scouting".
He is not a bad kid, is not in any trouble, is real smart, and a wonderful kid to be around. Liked by everyone in the Troop and super enthusiastic. But he needs Scouting.
Through a series of hard knocks this boy was born into a family that while may have had the very best of intentions, just can not seem to make it. I am not judging here.. heck I know that we are all a tragedy away from a life we do not choose, be that as it may.. This boy was born into a real rough life. His mom is doing the best she can, but circumstances just seem to snowball and well you all know how that goes.
This boy was part of a mentoring program and his mentor brought him to Scouting. A long time Scout dad and Scouter, the mentor thought as most of us do.. this kid could use the structure, the adult male role models, the opportunities and the experiences. And for about two years this kid embodied the Scouting promise. He poured himself into camp outs and embraced summer camp like it was his last week on earth.
This kid really needs Scouting. Once he was home and away from the troop all he had was the hard knock life that awaits him every morning when he wakes up in a small apartment with his brothers and sisters. He has taken it upon himself to be the male figure of the house and does what he can to help.. but 11 year olds are not and should not be the "Man of the House". Scouting taught him life long skills like cooking and cleaning. Shopping on a budget and first aid. Things that he will be able to use forever. He learned to swim, he learned to shoot, he learned to tie knots, he learned responsibility, he learned to be a part of a team.
This kid really needs Scouting and it saddens me deeply that we lost this one.
It has given me a deeper appreciation for what I do as a Scoutmaster. It has opened my eyes to the importance of what we do as Scout leaders. I think that too many times we take our roles as Scout leaders for granted. I know I won't.. not any more.
We have an award in our troop for the Scout at the end of Summer that best embodied the spirit of Summer Camp. That one Scout that opened his mind, heart, and spirit to fully experience Camp. On our last night in camp, the Assistant Scoutmasters and I sat in front of my tent, we talked about this years recipient and concluded that there were a couple Scouts that were deserving, and then our measuring stick presented itself. This Scout we lost. He was our first recipient and the reason we came up with the award. We came up with one super deserving young man and he will be presented the award at our Court of Honor this Sunday. The other thing we concluded was that from this day forth the award will be presented in the name of the Scout that really needs Scouting. From now on it will be the Walker Award. the recipient of the award is presented with a Scouting Memorabilia Box (pictured). Because Scouting is about the memories.. not the Merit badges.
I wish he did not have to go, and someday, I hope he comes back. But his memory will live forever in our Troop as a great kid that loved Scouts!
And as a leader, that is what it is all about.
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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STARKVILLE – Mississippi State center Wendell Lewis will find out today how badly his knee is injured.
The school said Thursday that the 6-foot-9 senior injured the patella in his right knee during Wednesday's practice. An MRI was done, and the results are expected back today.
MSU, which is 3-5 heading into Saturday's game at Loyola-Chicago, has been an injury-ravaged team this year. It's already down to seven scholarship players, having lost a pair of guards before the season to knee injuries. Guard Jalen Steele (broken wrist) is expected to return in a few weeks.
Lewis is averaging 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, and he's scored 36 points over his last two games.


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There are certain recipes that are so versatile, that they are a perfect place to incorporate your favorite meat, especially those extra scraps that you don't know what to do with. One of my favorite such recipes is fried rice—full of bold flavor, spice and sweetness and a perfect base in which to incorporate duck, especially these wild ones that a friend of mine recently dropped into my freezer. If […]Pin It


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Tang Center for East Asian Art plans dedication events, Feb. 15-16
Posted January 31, 2003; 06:21 p.m.
The P.Y. and Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art will sponsor a conference and film Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, to mark the official dedication of the center, which supports research and activities to promote understanding of East Asian art and culture.
The Feb. 15 conference, "Persistence/Transformation: Text as Image in the Art of Xu Bing," begins at 2 p.m. in McCosh 10. Xu, a Chinese-American artist who won a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 1999, will be a featured speaker.
Conference presentations will view Xu's avant-garde work from a variety of comparative perspectives. In addition, the Princeton University Art Museum will have on special exhibition its recently acquired "Book From the Sky" by Xu.
Other speakers will include Jerome Silbergeld, the P.Y. and Kinmay W. Tang Professor of Chinese Art History at Princeton and director of the Tang Center; Robert Harrist Jr., professor of Chinese art at Columbia University; Perry Link, professor of East Asian studies at Princeton; Gennifer Weisenfeld, assistant professor of art and art history at Duke University; and Hal Foster, the Townsend Martin '17 Professor of Art and Archaeology at Princeton. A reception will follow the conference.
On Feb. 16, "A Confucian Confusion (Duli Shidai)" will be shown at 2 p.m. at the James Stewart Theater, 185 Nassau St .
The conference, reception and film are free and open to the public, but space is limited. To register, contact Dora C.Y. Ching, associate director of the Tang Center, at (609) 258-3795 or register online .
The Tang Center, which works in conjunction with the Department of Art and Archaeology, was established in 2001 and began hosting lectures and other events during the 2002-2003 academic year. Tang Center reading and seminar rooms will be located in the Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology in McCormick Hall, which is currently being renovated.
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Chianti is located in the heart of Tuscany in central Italy, and includes vineyards in the provinces of Prato, Florence, Arezzo, Pistoia, Pisa, and Siena. No other Italian DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) produces more grapes or more wine—over 8 million cases of Chianti wine are produced annually. Most of the best known and most highly regarded wines come from the Chianti Classico sub-region that stretches from Siena in the south to Florence in the north. Rufina, northeast of Florence, also produces some very high quality wines. The other sub-regions of Chianti include Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Montalbano, and Montespertoli.
The Chianti province was first defined in the mid-13th century by merchants from the towns of Castellina, Radda, and Gaiole who formed the "Lega del Chianti" (Chianti League) to promote local goods, especially wine. In 1716 the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo de' Medici, mandated that only the small area including the three towns of the "Lega," plus land near the villages of Greve and Spedaluzza be recognized as official producers of Chianti wines. The zone remained unchanged until the 1930s, when the Italian government expanded it dramatically.
Chianti Classico has a continental climate, with winter temperatures at about 40°F and dry, hot summers with daytime temperatures reaching 95°F, although it is cool at night. Temperatures do not vary substantially in the course of a day, which is partly due to the altitude, which ranges from 800-2,000 feet, exceeding 2,500 feet in the Chianti Mountains. These are perfect conditions for slow-growing, slow-ripening grapes, such as the finicky Sangiovese—the grape which is the "soul" of Chianti wine. Areas further west have a slightly milder, more Mediterranean climate because of their proximity to the seacoast.
Terrains in Chianti Classico are rugged and similar to those of Bordeaux in France, where vines literally fight to obtain nutrients from the sandy, rocky earth by sending their roots deep into the soil. Limestone and clay predominate in most areas of Chianti except in Rufina, where the soil contains much marl and chalk. The calcium carbonate tends to impart a smoky flavor to Rufina's wines.
The earliest reference to Chianti as a wine dates from the early Middle Ages, describing a white wine produced in the Chianti Mountains near Florence. Baron Bettino Ricasoli is credited for devising the basic formula for Chianti wine in 1872. His "recipe" calls for a blend of 70% Sangiovese grapes, 15% Canaiolo, and 15% Malvasia bianca. This version of Chianti was presented at the World Exhibition of Paris in 1878, meeting with great success. Subsequently, international demand for Chiantis grew steadily. In the late 20th century, vintners began to decrease the percentage of the white Malvasia grape in their Chiantis, and now the inclusion of white grapes is completely prohibited. Currently, for a wine to be designated a "Chianti," it must be made of 75-100% Sangiovese, up to 10% Canaiolo, and up to 20% of any other approved red grape variety, usually Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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Photo of Chianti Classico courtesy of the Consorzio del Vino Chianti Classico Gallo Negro.
• Italy's iconic wine, Chianti, originated in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. Visit www.chianticlassico.com, for more information on the region and its wine.
• The Etruscans, who predated the Romans, undertook extensive grape-growing and wine-making endeavors as early as the 8th century, B.C., in Tuscany. (The region's name is derived from these ancient inhabitants, the Etrusci or Tusci, as the Romans called them.)
• When the image of a black rooster appears on the neck of a Chianti bottle, it is an indication that the wine's producer is a member of the prestigious Gallo Nero ("Black Rooster") Consortium, an association of Chianti producers from the Classico region.
• The Chianti region today is often called the "Bordeaux of Italy." Both regions are expansive and produce and export large amounts of popular red wines—from modest table wines to the finest premium wines.
• Chiantis always used to be packaged in a distinctive gourd-shaped, round or not completely flat-bottomed bottle called a fiasco (Italian for "flask"). The fiasco sits tightly in a woven straw basket which provides both protection during transport and a flat, stable base for the bottle once it is opened. The fiasco is still considered the classical container for chianti, but many wine-makers now utilize a standard bordolese or Bordeaux-type bottle.
• Don't confuse "Rufina" with "Ruffino." After the Chianti Classico area, the Chianti Rufina area is the second best-known Chianti sub-region within Tuscany. Rufina, the region, has nothing at all to do with Ruffino—a large Tuscan wine company. It was founded in 1877 by Ilario Ruffino and is one of the leading exporters of Chianti wine.


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Mind-melting baked goods, lavender lemonade and a wealth of satisfying sandwiches are dished out daily at these two family-run cafés."Cookie happy hour." It's an enchanting idea and just one of the many temptations on offer at La Belle Rosette's two Denver locations. In addition to rewarding you with a free sweet for buying pretty much anything between 3:00 p.m. and closing time, the café boasts a range of dangerously delectable baked goods, which they make from scratch (including options for the gluten-free set). Of particular menace is the diablo brownie, whose creeks of gooey caramel run ashore against banks of soft chocolate chips. Schedule your time in the confessional now because this is some seriously sinful indulgence. ¡El diablo!
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Amid the white noise of the election, sometimes the most pressing — but least headline-grabbing — issues fade into the hubbub. One such issue: the "fiscal cliff," the standoff over which says as much about the poisonous state of politics as it does about the US's ongoing economic frailty.
The fiscal cliff comprises the head-on collision of two separate policy initiatives set to take effect on January 1. The first of these is the expiration of $536 billion of Bush-era tax cuts. The resulting tax spike would cut across all income levels, with many economists projecting a $2000 bump in taxes on the middle class. The bottom one-fifth lowest income households would see their tax rate jump from 0.6 percent to 4.3 percent, with a 5.8 percent increase hitting the top one-fifth.
By cutting into the disposable income people have to spend on goods and services, these tax hikes on their own would put a damper on growth. But it's the second component — government spending cuts that would add up to about $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years — acting in concert with the first that makes the fiscal cliff worthy of its ominous nickname.
With growth limping along at an anemic 1.5 percent, pundits worry that the one-two-punch of tax hikes and spending cuts could knock the economy right back into recession. By some estimates, two million jobs could be lost, just as the labor market is showing some faint signs of life.
There's a hawkish fringe out there that's all for this. To hear them tell it, the only way to get the country's financial house in order is to let it go over the fiscal cliff. And while it's true that the tax hikes and spending cuts would shrink the $16 trillion national debt, letting the economy crater just to fix our budgetary woes would be madness.
Thank God, then, that the fiscal cliff is entirely preventable. All politicians have to do to avert it? Show a bit of maturity and cosign a bipartisan bill to extend the tax cuts until the economy is healthy enough for us to revisit balancing the budget.
Ah, but this is America. A nation in which a certain political party handles itself with all the maturity of a coked-up drag queen in a bar fight.
True to form, Republicans have refused to cooperate, and in a staggering feat of projection, blamed the opposition for the very obstructionism they've refined into a science.
Obama has made plenty of gestures towards compromise. He's more than willing to preserve the majority of Bush-era tax cuts. The apparently unthinkable concession he wants in return? That the tax rate on the upper 3 percent of Americans, those making $250,000 or more, revert to its higher, pre-Bush era level.
And yet, despite overwhelming popular support for a tax increase on the richest citizens — who already enjoy historically low taxes and have prospered disproportionately over the past decade — GOP leaders have refused to budge from their ideological high horse. In effect, they're holding a broken bottle the nation's jugular and saying: raise taxes on the rich and the hostage gets it.
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Wow what a 2010 season! I was able to be a part of 7 kills this season which is the most in a single season for me. My 12 year old nephew started it off on MD's youth hunt April 17th with his first ever bird. Then my cousin and I killed 3 turkeys each and were together for all 6. If I had to pick a favorite hunt of the season it would have to be the youth hunt with my nephew. (Story is in the "Official Thread: My first Turkey") Here are some pics from the season. Enjoy!!!
First one is of my nephew's bird.
Second one is opening day in PA with my cousin and the birds we took early in the morning.
PA mature bird had a 9 3/4" beard and 1" spurs. Was heavy in the weight depart too but we didn't weigh him.
We were working 3 other birds when he came in off to the side of us silent. We first heard him spit and drum a few times and then gobble after I softly clucked at him. Came right in for a 25 yrd shot for my cousin.
Turns out the 3 other birds ended up being all jakes and they came in about 10 mins after the shot. Went right to the dead gobbler and flogged him some more, pecked his head and just thought they had whipped up on him. Little did they know. I was not going to shoot but after a 30 min show of gobbling and pecking and flogging the other bird, I knew my cousin would be highly upset if I didn't. Mind you he got to see most of this from within 25 yards, as they kept circling his bird laying there. Oh for a video camera. They turned and walked off about 50 or 60 yards three times and came back before I could finally get a shot at them. Turns out our setup had my cousin between me and the birds. They finally went to skirt around him and that gave me the clear shot.