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Apple is rumored to be considering a rather large investment in the popular social network, Twitter. The investment would be in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and could push Twitter from an $8.5 billion valuation to $10. Evelyn M. Rusli and Nick Bilton, writing for the The New York Times, report:
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Ping, Apple's ill-fated music social network, may be seeing its end of life in September with the next major release of iTunes.
Back in the day it was all about the ICQ or AIM or BlackBerry PIN swap, but it's a bold new era of mobile and there are more ways then ever to keep connected and stay in touch. If you're new to iMore or if you've been here from the beginning, now's the time to clean out your community contacts and follow, friend, and plus up each other anew.
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Jeff Verkoeyen, an ex-Facebook developer who was the lead engineer on the Facebook for iPad project, wrote on his personal blog about the internal battle that took place between him and Facebook, and goes a long way to explaining why we still haven't seen the app.
While Apple and social networking didn't get off to a good start with Ping!, it appears Apple may be willing to try again with a new patent pointing to a social networking feature they are titling "Places". (Does this sound familiar to anyone else?)
The just-released iOS 4.3 beta 2 seems to bring a new set of push notifications to the table -- for Apple's Ping social musical network. So if you've been dying to know what Phil Schiller -- or Chad -- has bought, liked, or commented on in iTunes as instantaneously as possible you'll get your wish just as soon as iOS 4.3 ships.
If you use MobileMe, Windows Live, Yahoo!, or AOL for email, then you can have Ping search your contacts for friends who are also using Ping as well as send annoying invites to those friends who are not using ping. Here's how:
The latest patent filed by Apple shows a possible Ping-like social networking tool for the retail world. It would allow for iPhone owners to share comments, opinions and recommendations for different products from different stores for their friends to view. Like any patent there's no telling when, if ever, this particular one will find its way into a real, shipping product, but it does hive us a glimpse at what Apple is working on.
Ping has rolled out new Social Playlists that you can make to share with your friends and followers. Social Playlists allows you to compile a seemingly limitless list of songs available in the iTunes Store, for your followers to buy.
A new song from the late Michael Jackson has hit the net, but the only place you can currently grab the track is on Apple's Ping social network. The track will be exclusive to Ping for the next week, followed by the subsequent release of his full record on December 14th.
It's interesting to see the track being made available on Ping before MJ fans can grab it anywhere else. Hopefully this will give Ping a boost, as the social service hasn't picked up too much traction since its debut in early September.
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The 69-3010 SST Lift Kit is a complete front-rear suspension system featuring the popular ReadyLIFT adjustable front strut extension 66-3090 (US Patent 7665743) that can be set to provide between 1.0"-1.5" of front lift. This patent pending innovative design affords the GM SUV/SUT owner with the ability to adjust the front lift height to taste.
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The uncommon is a Personalized Weather-Making Machine. An in-inventory clickable item, the weather-maker will generate a personalized weather graphic that appears over the user's head.
The common is Papa Hummel's Old-Fashioned Pet Biscuit. When you redeem this item from Landro Longshot in Booty Bay, he'll provide you with a stack of consumable biscuits. If you feed your cosmetic pet a biscuit, the pet will grow in size
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Matt Farina is a senior Front End Developer and Engineer at Palantir.net, a Chicago-based firm that specializes in Drupal development. At Palantir.net, he works on a wide variety of projects ranging from museums to large interactive sites, including OpenSource.com. He is a contributor to Drupal code as well as a maintainer of multiple Drupal modules.
Prior to doing Drupal development full time, Matt worked in the defense industry for General Dynamics Land Systems. At General Dynamics he started as a Diagnostics and Testability Engineer. He eventually transitioned into the role of a Software Engineer building internal web based tools.


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Cron, at
The cron and at utilities help automate processes on a Linux system. You can set up automatic backups or even wake up in the morning with a track from your MP3 collection.
In Linux, there is no need to take notes as reminders of tasks you need to perform in the future. The at program lets you schedule tasks right now, and cron handles recurring jobs.
A daemon runs in the background to ensure the tasks are performed according to the schedule. The daemon checks for new jobs once a minute. The daemon for at is named atd, and the cron daemon is called cron(d).
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Metro 2033 is a Shooter/First-Person Shooter video game for Xbox 360 developed by 4a-games and published by THQ on March 16, 2010. It's rated Mature by the ESRB and 11 of our users have voted it 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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What I have learned after playing this game a couple of times is that the best way to play this game is by taking it nice and slow and exploring as much as possible. If you search around you will find easy money and be able to afford great guns. Here some tips while you play it through. 1 . Don't waste money on things you don't need. 2 . Buy lots of filters and ammo ahead of time. 3 . Buy ammo then guns this will keep you away from the absence of ammo during intense fights. 4 . NEVER give the hooker money she will bring you into a trap and steal all your money. 5 . Alternative endings one is achieved by giving to everyone throughout the game and helping everyone and shooting the laser designator off the edge at the end. The other is achieved by just going along without sparing any bullets to anyone and you blow the "mutants" up. 6 . Always be conservative! Never ever spray and pray in this game always make sure your shots take 3 or less shots to finish the opponent off. 7 . Always restock on filters and ammo in every area you come into. Always sell off ammo of guntypes you don't use to earn money to buy these. Hope these tips help!
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M200s Outlaw 130.00 a piece. Check them out in the for sale classifieds. Some one can make some money on the amps or use em. They are great amps
:mrgreen::mrgreen:OK price change 130.00 a piece get them now they are 9 out of 10 do to age.
Okay sounds good, original boxes are double boxed.
Sorry, it is $150 each.
I have three OutLaw M200 Amplifiers for sale. All have original Boxes, excellent condition, one has original owners manuals, detachable power cords. Single Chanel 200 Watt clean power 12 V trigger....
Thanks, guess its just a bad time to be looking for 1. The ref 70 has been out for some time and its still wrong? I like B&Ks stuff with my RTis, more waiting sounds like.:confused:
So been looking for a pre amp. I was wanting the B&k refrence 70. have heard some short comings.I want to decode all new sorces on blueray and 7.1
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nice price, i payed alot more for mine used.
Trust me on this the seller would still be waiting on his check! the only reason that the seller was sent his check was because there was a show of soldarity.
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I pack around the cleaver every day it keeps managers and supervisers in the place. I love the office. http://cgi.ebay.com/TED-FRIZZELL-MMH...742.m153.l1262 I need to pick this one up i could have...
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Ya i just stayed with sike tv last night. I would have been cool to see Fedor but Sylvia come on. Even Randy had to come out of retierment to show this hack up.
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In Usenet, whenever a single newsgroup got too large, it tended to fork. So from comp we got comp.sys.ibm.pc which split into smaller and smaller groups like the unloved comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video, created because people were sick of talking about video drivers on the main group.
I didn't like forks, because they make discussions less interesting. I mean, it's bad enough there's a comp.software.windows.nt.40.microsoft.notepad, does there have to be a comp.software.windows.nt.40.microsoft.notepad.helpfile.index? Seriously now.
But my aversion to forking notwithstanding, there's just too much traffic in the Joel on Software discussion group. Things wind up scrolling off right away and discussion has to be fast and furious or you lose it. So as an experiment in forking, I've set up a few new groups:
Just kidding about #4 there. The Gilmore Girls is holy. Can't mess with that.
If any of these groups doesn't have enough daily traffic, it'll go the way of the old New Yorkers group and the Delphi group, bless them, in the Joel on Software graveyard.
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I'm Joel Spolsky, co-founder of Fog Creek Software, a New York company that proves that you can treat programmers well and still be highly profitable. Programmers get private offices, free lunch, and work 40 hours a week. Customers only pay for software if they're delighted. We make Trello, easy web-based collaboration software, FogBugz, an enlightened bug tracking and software development tool, and Kiln, a distributed source control system that will blow your socks off. I'm also the co-founder and CEO of Stack Exchange. More about me.


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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — East Providence police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found washed up on the shoreline by a person walking along the East Bay Bike Path.
Police told The Providence Journal ( ) that the walker found the man's body at about 8:30 a.m. Sunday near the Squantum Association. The medical examiner's office will be performing an autopsy and trying to identify the man.
Lt. Raymond Blinn says the body appeared to have been in the water for some time. He says there were no obvious signs of what happened to the man.
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Bump. I would be willing to deliver these in the NYC Metro Area for a small fee.
I just spent $60 on gas. And still had 1/8th of a tank left. Ugh.
You are using electricity, but less than that of a gas car running at idle. The electricity being used is to power the accessories, such as the radio, in-car electronics, air conditioner,...
It will still be coming from oil, just converted to a different form. Here in NYC Con Ed runs a mix of No. 6 oil and Natural Gas to produce our electricity, we don't burn any coal.
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Sold to Lasareath.
Price Drop: $500 for both. I'll even throw in a few extras such as a 14AWG power cord for the sub.
Keep your speed to around 48-55MPH and yes you can get 63MPG with one of those things.
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DVD's 2-5 Sold to kn505. You should receive them on or before this Thursday.
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Up for sale are some DVD's which have been gently used and are in good to great condition.
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Nice, then you can sell the Hyundai and use the Prius for long commutes.
This is exactly why I do local pick up only when I buy used audio gear. I bring a source, some demo material, and a pair of bookshelves to test out the amp or w/e I am buying.
Anyone? If no interest I'll keep these for a fourth (or fifth) system. Right now I have too many speakers...
Those who don't get it, don't get it.
For those of us who have long commutes in standstill traffic, it's the complete opposite of a money pit. Try driving in I-95 South where everybody is going...
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I can keep the stock head unit and add an amp? What would I need to do this?
Gotcha. Still better than Midtown Manhattan, lots of garages charge $49 to park for the whole day.
Still should be much better than running a gasoline powered car in NYC. Funny thing is, I'm going the opposite direction as you so we both have to cross Manhattan during rush hour times. Sometimes...
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Up for sale is an Alpine MRP-F300 amplifier that I used for approximately 1 year to power rear speakers and a sub. Unfortunately, my new car does not allow for changing the head unit (has a built-in...
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A neighbor reported that Bruce Silvernail, 41, fired a hand gun in the front yard of his 21 Junior Road home in Farmington and then "retreated back inside," police said. Officers responded at 1:58 p.m. and set up a perimeter around the home because Silvernail "is not allowed to possess firearms" as a convicted felon.
Police made contact with Silvernail twice by phone during the standoff, but he hung up both times after saying he'd come out the front door. But he didn't come outside as instructed. Officers caught him when he tried to escape through the back door at 2:29 p.m. and brought him into custody at gunpoint "without further incident."
Silvernail is currently in police custody "being processed on numerous charges," police said. There is also a warrant out for his arrest in Hartford for "possession of narcotics with intent to sell."
A SWAT team was initially called, but police cancelled the request after they took Silvernail into custody.
Police located no "additional suspects" in the home during a "cursory search," but found narcotics and "weapon activity inside." Officers "backed out" and "secured the residence" and are "actively seeking a search warrant" for the house.
Farmington Animal Control retrieved a "large Pit bull" from the house.
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Walmart continues to offer the Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB (Choose Your Color) with Bonus Accessory Kit for only $39. This particular iPod retails for $49 and does not typically include the accessory bundle. All colors pictured below are currently available.
The accessory bundle includes:
- Car charger to stay charged on the go
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Revoir – Wondertheist
Heart-on-the-sleeve synth-pop sets a dazzling rollick throughout this E.P. – danceable without raving, more of a musing sort of roll…
Local singer/songwriter Jason Revoir refines his keenness for cool, gleaming shimmies, all-shimmered-up here on his 2nd LP (multi-insrumentalist John Dion). Beatific blips, syrupy bass blushes and various other mellifluous meteorite showerers of reverb-shushed timbres and dreamy delay-spurted drums.
But beating subtly beneath the synthetic skin is warmer veins of organic elements, from acoustic guitar to live snare slams to that devastating dulcet croon rendered by Revoir – an inescapably 80′s evoking voice stitched out of seminal new-wave; not an airy operatic thing like a Morrisey, but a deeper, darker melodic moan more akin to a Gahan or a Hollis.
Vibrant textures, frankly moody lyrics boomed out without any maudlin muddling or played-up melodrama. Synth pop's perceived to be precious, but Revoir's sound has a percolated charge to it, his is a big voice booming from a big frame (dude must be 6'4″ at least) and these aren't your typical sappy synth fare, their much steelier, reflective yes but never muddling in the maudlin. These are songs about making a fist; indeed, exploring the ideas of being a "real man" and thereby taking "a stand."
Beyond the glitter-groovy hazed-out aesthetic of post-midnight come-down soundtracks for last call slow-dances, Revoir isn't intent on keeping everything so sleek and shiny. Some jams, like "The Best That I Can," get caught out in the rain of drone-y domains, a feedback storm starts to roil up under the 2nd chorus and bridge, hinting at a wider breadth and some noise-pop leaning proclivities.
A release show for this recording is now set for January 19 at the new Dodge with Tunde Olaniran, Ancient Language and James Linck.
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Unemployment remains stubbornly high in the Wabash Valley, and a "slow slog" turned into a "grinding halt" for economic growth in the last quarter of 2012.
Indiana State University economics professor Robert Guell recapped last year's rough economy during his presentation at the 2013 Groundhog Day Economic Forecast on Tuesday at ISU. He was joined by three other expert panelists — Mike Sims, GE Aviation; Gerry Dick, Inside Indiana Business; and Brian Conley, Conley Real Estate Appraisals — as business leaders from Terre Haute gathered for the 17th annual Chamber of Commerce event.
Inside Indiana's Dick said a big concern statewide is the skills gap that industries find in Indiana. It is difficult for employers to find qualified workers around the state, he said, and about two-thirds of all jobs in the coming years will require education beyond a high school diploma.
Dick said he recently spoke to a human resources director from Fort Wayne, who cited an example that out of 150 applicants who looked qualified according to their resumes, only one person was employable after testing and drug screens.
In addition to getting Indiana workers on track educationally, Dick said, workers must be reliable, have healthy habits and be team players who communicate and cooperate in the workplace.
Guell said the national unemployment rate came in at 7.9 percent at the end of 2012, the Indiana rate was at 8.2 percent after the third quarter of the year, and Terre Haute's unemployment hovered just above 10 percent at the end of September 2012.
Slowed consumption and private investment continued the economic standstill that Guell predicted last year. Contributing factors, he said, were curtailed government purchases in the final quarter of the year, and reduced inventories as manufacturers noted the weaker-than-expected Christmas sales and cut production. Hurricane Sandy also negatively affected the economy, as did a longshoreman strike that cut off supplies to warehouses.
On the positive side, Guell noted that much of the national uncertainty about the economy is slowly being assuaged after last fall's presidential election, which he said provided some resolution on such issues as the fiscal cliff, debt ceiling and healthcare law.
He predicted that economic growth should return to 2.5 percent or better, which he characterized as "a modest jog" rather than a "slow slog."
On a local level, Guell noted that manufacturing has fared much better than the sectors of health, education and retail during the past three years.
Retail has gone "into the toilet" and could likely stay there for a while, he said, while manufacturing has rebounded locally. That could continue if/when NantWorks has its key drugs federally approved, meaning a significant rebound to the south side of Terre Haute.
It was announced in January last year that California-based NantWorks LLC planned to locate a new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant here, creating up to 234 new jobs by 2016.
Ivy-covered towers costing too much
Guell pointed to another local trend that mirrors national activity.
"Higher education is undergoing a debt-financed construction boom all across the country," he said.
Just as America experienced a housing boom, where everyone wanted a bigger/better house no matter the cost, colleges and universities are trying to provide their students modern housing that's different from the traditional "prison cell" housing of the past.
And yet, the rates of success for graduates has fallen. He characterized success as graduates who find jobs in their field of study, and no longer have to live with their parents. Educational failure, he said, looks like dropouts, or graduates who are making tips on serving lattes rather than earning commissions on sales, and those still living with their parents after graduation.
Guell warned of a "higher education bubble" that presents a college degree as "a ticket to the middle class." College students are borrowing way too much student loan debt to get those degrees, he said, and colleges are borrowing way too much money for buildings.
Just 10 years ago, ISU owed $75 million in debt. Now, the university carries $108 million in debt, with a big chunk of that increase coming from the new student recreation center and housing improvements, Guell said. It is an 84-percent increase in debt, he said, and a nine-fold increase in debt associated with non-academic buildings.
While that may sound out of kilter, he said, the national debt rate for public institutions of higher education tripled during the same time frame.
Guell likened the increasing debt in higher education to a stampeding herd of wildebeest heading toward a cliff. If an animal at the front of the herd stops to avoid the cliff, the animal dies. If the animal continues to go with the heard and goes over the cliff, the animal dies.
Taking a nose dive
Guell has some sober predictions for higher education in the Wabash Valley — home to not only ISU but also Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Ivy Tech Community College and Harrison College — should an economic cliff loom on their horizon.
ISU and Ivy Tech will "nose dive," he said, and may have to rely on taxpayer bailouts to overcome their debt loads. He predicted that enrollment at SMWC will take a huge hit, even though that college has not been on a building spree.
In October of last year, The Woods did launch an $11 million fundraising campaign to build its own sports and recreation center, after having raised $6.5 million for the project during the "quiet phase" of the campaign.
RHIT is unlikely to see an enrollment drop, but should that occur, the school's endowment fund is too small to ride out a big drop in student population, Guell said.
"Such a cliff will have a devastating impact on the economy of Terre Haute," he said, "like the loss of two or three departed Pfizers."
Pfizer ceased production of Exubera here in 2007, and the next year announced it would cease production entirely at the Terre Haute plant, resulting in the loss of hundreds of good-paying jobs.
Guell said he hopes his dire predictions do not come to pass.
"I hope I'm wrong, but this scares me," he said.
Guell's cautious outlook turned to cautious optimism when Sims, executive and general manager at GE Aviation, took to the podium. He provided a global economic forecast of moderate growth in the coming year.
While U.S. consumption will be up, Sims said, and Europe will remain weak, the growth will be driven in the developing countries of the world. Brazil, Russia, India and China will have significant growth, he predicted, with China moving toward more of a consumer-driven economy rather than one propelled by the government.
Sims warned his audience, however, not to look for stability in the economies of the future.
"My belief in the next five to seven years is that volatile is the new norm, so we must be ready for it," Sims said. "We have to have our foot on the brake and the gas at the same time to make adjustments."
He connected the U.S. economy to freight traffic, which indicates how the world is doing when foreign countries are ordering U.S. and European products.
"If freight traffic doesn't grow four to five percent, the U.S. economy won't grow four to five percent," Sims said.
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Economic prognosticator Conley, president of Conley Real Estate Appraisals Inc., sounded a positive note when pointing out that Vigo County's housing market is improving in the Multiple Service Listing.
"It's really nice to say things are getting better," Conley said as he shared data on the local housing market. Those numbers not only reflected increased homes sales during the past year but also showed good sales of high-end homes.
The Vigo County Residential Market Study — which includes Vigo, Clay and Sullivan counties and parts of Vermillion and Parke counties —- shows that 969 houses sold in 2012, compared to 948 in 2011. The average sale price also rose, to $103,456 last year from $98,662 in 2011, for about a 4.8-percent increase.
Conley noted that the 13-year average supply of homes on the market is around 7.1 months; however, the market supply of homes is now at a 20-year low of 6.35 months. The home inventory in some price ranges is low or non-existent, he said.
"If any of you have considered selling your houses, now is the time to do it," he told the audience.
The housing market is still being affected by the number of mortgage foreclosures, he said, but fortunately, the foreclosures have decreased substantially since last year.
Conley accurately predicated at last year's economic forecast that housing prices would stay level or increase slightly in 2012. As for this year, he's still concerned by high unemployment locally, but he is encouraged that mortgage rates remain near record lows, which should continue to bolster the housing market.
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When you dont talk, theres a lot of stuff that ends up not getting said.
Harsh words indeed, from Brian Nelson of all people. But, D. J. cant help admitting, maybe hes right.
Stuff like why her best friend, Amber, isnt so friendly anymore. Or why her little brother, Curtis, never opens his mouth. Why her mom has two jobs and a big secret. Why her college-football-star brothers wont even call home. Why her dad would go ballistic if she tried out for the high school football team herself. And why Brian is so, so out of her league.
Welcome to the summer that fifteen-year-old D. J. Schwenk of Red Bend, Wisconsin, learns to talk, and ends up having an awful lot of stuff to say.
Dairy Queen
This whole enormous deal wouldnt have happened, none of it, if Dad hadnt
messed up his hip moving the manure spreader. Some people laugh at that, like
Brian did. The first time I said Manure Spreader he bent in half, he was
laughing so hard. Which would have been hilariously funny except that it wasnt.
I tried to explain how important a manure spreader is, but it only made him
laugh harder, in this really obnoxious way he has sometimes, and besides, youre
probably laughing now too. So what. I know where your milk comes from, and your
Ill always remember the day it all started because Joe Namath was so sick. Dad names all his cows after football players. Its pretty funny, actually, going to the 4-H fair, where they list the cows by farm and name. Right there next to Happy Valley Buttercup is Schwenk Walter Payton, because none of my grandpas or great-grandpas could ...
D.J. is a heroine to root for - funny, intelligent, independent and self-deprecating. We thoroughly recommend Dairy Queen, the first of a planned trilogy, to teenage girls - and if the occasional boy could bring himself to read it, firstly he might enjoy it, and secondly he would glean more about the female psyche than he'll learn from any number of locker room discussions!
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The city of San Diego and San Diego Metropolitan Credit Union launched a low-interest loan program this week for residents to make energy efficient upgrades to their homes.
The credit union will offer homeowners loans of up to $25,000 to make improvements that could produce immediate and significant reductions to their home energy bills, according to the city.
"There's simply no more cost-effective way to reduce your energy costs than by reducing use," Mayor Jerry Sanders said. "And for those who are considering installing solar panels, making your home energy-efficient greatly reduces the size of the solar system you need to buy, saving a considerable amount there, as well."
SDMCU will offer interest rates starting at just under 5 percent for loans running up to 15 years. City officials believe such terms will allow homeowners to see immediate monthly net savings.
The city will use a $1.2 million reserve fund, part of a 2009 federal energy conservation grant, to backstop the credit union against any losses, and allow more residents to qualify.
The credit union anticipates making 20,000 loans for a total of $20.5 million in the initial phase of the program.
Details of the program are online here.
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Naugle Residence Carpeting/Painting
July 2009 -
Painting in the building was completed end of June 2009. A contractor is scheduled to replace cloudy windows in the building. This will finish making the building look good for Fall 2009 semester.
June 2009 -
Carpeting has been completed throughout the entire building. Painting will be completed by June 23, 2009. The building looks great!
April/May 2009 -
Naugle residence rooms are being carpeted and painting has begun. The contractors will work their way through all residence rooms first. After residence rooms have been painted, painting contractor will move to public areas.
March 2009 -
We are waiting for summer to complete the carpeting project in the rest of Naugle Residence.
February 2009 -
The public areas (hallways, main lounge, game room, etc.) were completed the end of January.
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The public areas (hallways, main lounge, game room, etc.) will be completed by the end of January. Installation of carpet in the residence rooms will take place after graduation.


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Drought causes fishing restrictions in prime locations
As a wide-spread drought continues to plague the United States, local fisherman are also starting to feel its effects.
With high temperatures and low water levels, local fishermen aren't allowed to visit some of their favorite spots. Restrictions on the Smith, Dearborn and Sun Rivers have forced fisherman to other locations, including the Missouri River.
Fishing in the area has been good to local anglers and tourists alike, but with Montana and the rest of our nation in a record setting drought, fishing restrictions are becoming stricter. Fishing along the Smith, Dearborn and Sun Rivers is restricted to the early morning hours.
Manager Sara Roholt of Headhunter's Fly Shop in Craig, Mont. says these restrictions are important to not just the fish, but local fisheries as well.
Roholt says, "It's very very easy game, a lot of people would say it's not fair chase because their locked in their spots."
Roholt also says these restrictions will help with the longevity of fisheries and reduce stress for the fish, but this could increase the number of fishermen on the Missouri.
Jacob Golik, local fisherman, says, "Kind of fun in the summer, it's really the only time you get to go hike and fish those smaller rivers otherwise it's pretty difficult, cold and hard and now that their shut down that pushes really the only time I get to fish them is done."
Even though local anglers may be frustrated by the new restrictions, they understand it is vital to the health of the fish and have no problem relocating.
Restrictions on the Smith, Dearborn, and Sun Rivers are limited to what are called "hoot-owl" hours, meaning fisherman can fish these rivers in the morning hours but they are closed for the afternoon and evenings as temperatures pick up.


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An NFL draft prospect's stock doesn't stop changing just because their college season is over. Over the few months between bowl season and their names being called at Radio City Music Hall, these prospects will attempt to raise their draft stock through NFL Scouting Combine testing, pro days, workouts for teams, as well as interviews and Wonderlic tests. In the 11th installment of the Draft Dose series, we take a look at what some of the top prospects have to prove during this all-important three-month period.
CB Patrick Peterson
Peterson has publicly said that he wanted to run the 40-yard dash in the 4.2s. He barely missed his mark at the Combine, posting a 4.34 40-time. An impressive time like that certainly helps his draft stock, but more importantly than that, Peterson needs to prove that he has enough hip flexibility to stay with receivers. Peterson has already drawn comparison to Antonio Cromartie, and some believe his size, at 6-0, 219 pounds, make him a better fit at safety. Peterson needs to prove he doesn't just have straight-line speed and that he can stick at corner.
DE Robert Quinn, DT Marvin Austin, WR Greg Little
These three get grouped together since they had to sit out last year at North Carolina because of NCAA suspensions. All will have to prove that they are still in football shape and have maintained their skills during their time off. Austin for one showed up in good shape at the East-West Shrine Game, and if the others can show similar fitness levels, then their stock shouldn't slip. Quinn's and Austin's impressive Combine performances helped their cause.
QB Ryan Mallett
Rumors of drug use surfaced a few days before the Combine, and it became the focus of Mallett's interviews with the media. After repeatedly refusing to comment on the issue, Mallett cut short his interview session. Already a prospect labeled with character concerns, Mallett will have to prove that he can be a franchise leader off the field. Mallett also faced questions about his accuracy and decision making, though he threw the ball well in Indy. While he did throw more check-downs this season, Mallett has yet to show the type of pinpoint accuracy desired in a first-round quarterback.
CB Prince Amukamara
Coming off a standout junior season at Nebraska, Amukamara's reputation might have worked against him. Since very few quarterbacks tested Amukamara as a senior, there were very few opportunities to show how he plays the ball in the air. When there were opportunities, the results were mixed. Amukamara has top-10 potential and could really solidify himself in that range if he proves that he has the ball skills desired in a shutdown corner. He ran well at the Combine to boost his stock.
DE Adrian Clayborn
Clayborn had a decorated career at Iowa bull-rushing defenders from the right end spot. However, Clayborn has Erb's Palsy in his right shoulder, a condition he has had since birth. Clayborn will need to pass teams' medical inspections, and prove that he has the ability to be effective from the left side, where he would have to use that right shoulder in his stance.
OLB Von Miller
Miller put on a show at the Senior Bowl, showing vicious pass rush moves as well as the ability to make plays in space from an outside linebacker spot. Miller could play the outside 'backer spot in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme, and is a projected top-10 pick. So what's the problem? He weighed in at 246 pounds at the Combine, making him lighter than other 3-4 outside linebackers. For example, Brian Orakpo of the Redskins and Clay Matthews of the Packers are both listed at 255 pounds, and LaMarr Woodley of the Steelers and Terrell Suggs of the Ravens both tip the scales at around 260 pounds. Miller stands to gain if he can put on some pounds, while also proving that he hasn't lost any of the explosiveness that enabled him to terrorize offensive linemen in college.


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School officials last week announced over the next few years.
The plan is broken into two phases. The first would begin next year, if voters in November approve an $81 million bond issue, and would pay to build a new middle school for grades 6, 7 and 8; make $27 million in improvements to ; make $3.5 million in "critical repairs" to elementary schools; and demolish the , and buildings.
Phase 2 would follow a few years later. A separate bond issue would pay to build three new elementary schools in Wards 1, 2 and 3; rebuild part of and renovate ; and demolish the other elementary buildings.
Why no expansion at the high school?
While the school is crowded now, enrollment projections show that the number of students is declining pretty rapidly, according to the Facilities Task Force, a group of residents, teachers and school officials who came up with the plan.
In a few years, the students will fit comfortably in the building, the task force says.
Why build new elementary schools?
The committee had concerns about putting "major money" into buildings that are 40 years old, task force member George Grozan said.
Member Ken Evans said the group is looking to the future.
"We feel it is more expensive to invest in buildings that have a short-term life span," he said.
Only 5 elementary schools?
Again, declining enrollment shows the district won't need seven grade schools -- especially if sixth-graders move to a new middle school.
Why does Kinsner need renovations? It's not that old
Its heating and air conditioning system needs to be overhauled, and like the rest of the buildings, it was not built to accommodate today's technology, the report says.
Why two phases? Why not ask for $145 million now and tackle all the needs?
First, because families are still recovering from the economic downturn, said Mark Donnelly, the schools' business manager. Many can't afford a tax increase now.
Also, because the needs at the secondary schools are "more pressing," he said.
In addition, Assistant Superintendent John Krupinski said waiting will allow the district to get a better handle on enrollment before moving ahead with elementary school plans.
Will voters really pass two bond issues?
Yes, officials say, and here's why.
The $81 million issue will not raise taxes very much because an old bond issue is expiring. Homeowners now pay $77 a year per $100,000 in home valuation. The new issue would cost $95, for an increase of $18 a year.
Consolidating the middle schools will save money, which could ultimately delay the time when the district has to seek a new operating levy.
Voters will see that consolidating elementary schools -- as well as tearing down unneeded buildings and reducing maintenance and energy expenses in old buildings -- will also lower operating costs and be a better deal in the long run.
"Beyond the positive impact of new buildings on the community and students, there will be operating efficiencies that reduce expenses," the report says.
Seems like things are moving fast. Why the rush?
The main reason to get the bond issue on the ballot this year is to take advantage of the expiring issues. It's easier to sell voters on an $18-a-year tax increase than $95 a year, officials say.
After that, things will slow considerably, the report says. It projects construction on the middle school will start in mid-2014; the school would open in the fall of 2015.
• The task force's full report is available on the school district's website.


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Whether you're a believer, a seeker, or both, you'll find much to spark your deepest ponderings in these talks on the long and rich interplay between faith and reason.
Philosophy and religion ask many of the same questions:
These are questions no thoughtful person can evade.
They are enduring and perennial. And they are possessed of a history whose twists and turns have left their mark on almost every person on Earth.
To learn how these crucial issues have been discussed over the past three millennia is to enter the core of our intellectual heritage—to find the origin of some of our deepest perplexities and most cherished aspirations.
A theologian who earned his doctorate in philosophy and religious studies at Yale, Professor Cary is now head of the philosophy program at Eastern University in St. David's, Pennsylvania.
He is the author of Augustine's Invention of the Inner Self, published by Oxford University Press, and the teacher of The Teaching Company's course Augustine: Philosopher and Saint.
Originally trained in both philosophy and English literature, he is the ideal companion on this journey to the heart of the spiritual adventure of the West.
It is a comprehensive journey—intellectually, philosophically, and spiritually—but one which requires no special background.
All you need to bring is your own curiosity as Professor Cary weaves any background concepts you need into the fabric of his 32 lectures.
By the end of this course, those insights will belong to you—and you gain a new or sharpened fluency in issues that include:
Under Professor Cary's guidance, you'll cover thousands of years of profound reflection and debate concerning the nature of God, the human self, and the world.
You begin your journey by exploring the roots of the philosophical tradition in ancient Greece, examining how Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Neo-Platonist philosopher Plotinus dealt with issues concerning God, the soul, and the nature of the cosmos.
You continue along the path with the two great Western religious traditions, Judaism and Christianity, and follow its turnings to philosophers and theologians who are alive and writing today.
In keeping with his commitment to "critical objectivity," Professor Cary urges students not to take his word as final on a topic, but to think it through independently.
In this questing spirit, you'll probe the ideas of dozens of towering and diverse thinkers, tracing unifying themes throughout the works of writers who so often are thought to have little save brilliance in common.
These include not only Socrates and the prophets but also Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Origen, Augustine, Aquinas, Maimonides, Luther, Calvin, Descartes, Leibniz, Locke, Hume, Schleiermacher, Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Marx, Freud, Martin Buber, Karl Barth, and others.
And as Professor Cary takes you through their agreements and differences, you gain a precise and detailed grasp of how philosophy and religion—especially Judaism and Christianity, the leading spiritual traditions of the West—have long been intensely concerned with many of the same questions.
This, as Professor Cary explains, has led them to interact in intricate and sometimes surprising ways:
Again and again, as you explore the answers offered over so many centuries, you find yourself aided and encouraged to form your own conclusions about the great unfinished story of faith and reason.
And you see that it is a story that has always been close to the heart of our civilization, whether seen in its moments of glory or its times of anguish.
No matter which of the aforementioned categories you put yourself in—believer, seeker, or some combination of the two (if Professor Cary is right, they go together quite well)—this course is sure to enrich and inform your thinking to an unexpected degree.
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Dr. Phillip Cary is Professor of Philosophy at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, where he is also Scholar-in-Residence at the Templeton Honors College. After receiving his B.A. in English Literature and Philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis, Professor Cary earned his M.A. in Philosophy and Ph.D. in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Yale University.
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LA Lakers Basketball Games
When: Through April 22
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: Our basketball golden boys, the Lakers play their home games at Staples.
LA Clippers Basketball Games
When: Through April 22
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: The LA Clippers share home game space with the Lakers as their home games take place at Staples.
Tribute to Miles: Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter...
When: April 23, 8 p.m.
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown
What: Three former Miles Davis alums pay tribute to the man with the horn. The evening will also feature Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Miller, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Sean Jones.
Taste of the East Side
When: April 28, 1-5 p.m.
Where: Barnsdall Park in Los Feliz
What: In its third year, this event celebrates culinary excellence from LA's East Side neighborhoods of Silver Lake, Echo Park, Atwater, Los Feliz, Eagle Rock, Highland Park and beyond. It highlights a roster of participating restaurants, demos and speakers. Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Barnsdall Art Park, SEE Los Angeles and Rose Scharlin Nursery School.
Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days
When: April 27-29
Where: Sycamore Canyon campground, Point Mugu
What: Once a year Angelinos get the chance to hit the trails (and work on them), barbecue and camp at Danielson Ranch in Sycamore Canyon as part of Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days. Camping is free on Friday and Saturday and your participation will help a good cause.
LA Kings Hockey Games
When: Through April 27, 2013
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: Warm up to these cool as ice players as they kick off hockey season in Los Angeles
The Renaissance Pleasure Faire
When: April 6-May 19, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale
What: Come ye, come ye to where the fantasy never ends. Sick of Post-Millennial LA? Come out to Irwindale for a period fair to remember.
LA Dodgers Baseball Games
When: Through September 29
Where: Dodger Stadium, Elysian Park
What: Dodger blue spirit is alive and well in Los Angeles as baseball season zooms into action.


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About two weeks ago, Gov. Pat Quinn (D-Illinois) withdrew our state from a federally run program intended to better find illegal immigrants. This program, called Secure Communities, checked the fingerprints of those arrested by local and state police against immigration records.
In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security citing figures from federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Quinn explained that he believed that the program failed to act on its accomplished goal -- the deportation of hardened criminals. Quinn argued that the program instead targeted those with lighter crimes or no crimes at all too often.
At the same time, the Illinois State Senate succeeded in passing a to administer private scholarships and financial aid to students brought to this country illegally. The bill still must go through the House and Gov. Quinn before it passes. Anti-illegal immigration activists such as Roy Beck, the executive director of the NumbersUSA organization based in Virginia, strongly objected to the simultaneous pro-immigration actions. He argued that "Illinois is without competition the most pro-illegal immigration state in the country, even before this."
Meanwhile, immigration advocates like Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights executive director Josh Hoyt were happy to issue such statements as "This is a good day." This further polarized our state from a growing anti-immigration atmosphere, as seen in the recent controversy over anti-immigration legislation in Arizona.
I believe it is important that, in attempting to end illegal immigration, we do not lose sight of our illegal immigrants. While this may sound paradoxical, it seems that over the years we have come to believe that illegal immigrants are simply a constant drain on our society by being here illegally without the proper paperwork. However, it is important to note that illegal immigrants are just as varied as our legal citizen base.
This was Gov. Quinn's major objection to the program, that it failed to target illegal immigrants with major crimes, a goal that would likely decrease violence in areas that need it most. That it instead targeted many illegal immigrants with no major crimes shows a generalization in the fight against illegal immigration in a time when efficiency in the meeting of task goals in fighting the crime is more necessary than ever.
We should recognize that when there are illegal immigrants that commit major crimes, we must focus on them when we have programs to do so, instead of those who come to this country to obtain and jobs for their families and provide services for the community, like paying $11.2 billion in taxes last year.
On the same token, the criticism of the DREAM Act fails to take into account this same diversity. We must recognize the reality of illegal immigrants that commit a major crime and make communities less safe, as well as the illegal immigrants that deserve a better education and future through the DREAM Act. By giving aid to those who lack major opportunities, we can make a better future by embracing a better-educated generation than those before.
Is there not a place for both a reformed Secure Communities and the DREAM Act, and more legislation that targets individuals for qualities outside of how they came here? Shouldn't we recognize the diversity of illegal immigrants just as much as our legal citizens?


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Launch Math & Science
Real-life rocket scientist, Scott Heifetz, founded Launch Math & Science Centers with one mission in mind: Inspire children to love and learn math and science! Launch provides Pre-K through 8th grade kids with inspiring math instruction and science-based camps and workshops. At Winter's Eve, kids can join Launch to make their own Holiday light that doubles as a super powered magnet. This colorful LED light is a fun and easy do-it-yourself science project that kids can keep and enjoy at home!
Location: Kids' Central at the American Bible Society – Broadway & 61st Street
Time: All evening
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Conservative Credentials:
Patricia Helen Heaton is one of the few Hollywood conservatives who is absolutely candid about her political positions. The former Everybody Loves Raymond star is honorary chair of the national pro-life organization, Feminists for Life and in 2006, she appeared in an ad opposing embryonic stem cell research. The ad caused a public outcry when it appeared during Game 4 of the World Series (details below). Despite her otherwise socially conservative beliefs, she supports gay rights and birth control. A Republican, she supported John McCain for president in 2008 and Sarah Palin for vice president.
Early Life:
Heaton was born on March 4, 1958 in Bay Village, Ohio, the daughter of Pat and Chuck Heaton. She was raised Catholic and attended Mass with her parents every day. Her father was a sports writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, helping to provide her with insight in her later role as Debra Barone, wife Ray Barone, a sports writer for the Long Island newspaper, Newsday. She graduated from Bay High School in Ohio and was a singer in the choir. She also performed in the Stage Band and was a member of the Rockettes Drill Team with the Bay Rockets' Marching Band.
College and Stage Performances:
Heaton graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Ohio State University, where she was a sister in the Delta Gamma sorority. While studying acting in New York, Heaton modeled shoes before making her Broadway debut in the gospel musical Don't Get God Started. She and her fellow students then formed Stage Three, an acting company that produced plays Off-Broadway. As a member of the acting company, she and her fellow performers took the production, The Johnstown Vindicator, to Los Angeles, and Heaton's performance quickly caught the eyes of casting directors.
Early Television & Film Appearances:
Her first recurring role was in the 1987 show, Thirtysomething. In 1990, she auditioned for the role of Elaine on the hit comedy Seinfeld. In 1992, she was cast as the the producer/daughter in the television series "Room for Two," and in 1994, she starred in the series Someone Like Me. In 1995, she had a regular roles in CBS's Women of the House, and in 1997, she starred in the highly rated CBS TV movie Miracle in the Woods with Della Reese. Her feature film credits include Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992), Beethoven (1992), The New Age (1994) and Space Jam (1996).
Everybody Loves Raymond:
When Heaton auditioned for the role of Debra Barone in 1996, she was reportedly the only actor willing to kiss Ray Ramano during the takes. Although CBS executives had another actress in mind, Heaton most closely represented Romano's vision of the character, and producers supported him. Thus, Heaton was cast as the show's female lead. On the set of the show, she and liberal actor Peter Boyle often would have political discussions. The conversations were never mean-spirited, and Heaton was devastated when Boyle died in 2006.
Emmy Awards:
For her role in Everybody Loves Raymond, Heaton won two Emmys and was nominated for five more for "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Role." Her first win came in 2000 after her second nomination for the episode "Bad Moon Rising," and her second victory came a year later for the episode "The Canister." an Emmy for Leading Actress in a Comedy Series. She was nominated for a l999 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and won the l998-99 Viewers for Quality Television Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Award.
Life After Raymond:
In 2007, Heaton was cast alongside fellow conservative Kelsey Grammar in Back to You, a show about a local television news affiliate in suburban Pittsburgh. The show was canceled after 17 episodes. Heaton subsequently returned to the stage, performing in The Scene, with co-star Tony Shalhoub. In November 2008, it was revealed that producers were planning to bring Heaton back to prime time TV, casting her as a female lead in the comedy pilot The Middle, which was scheduled to begin filming in 2009 and revolves around a Midwestern family with three children.
2006 Embryonic Stem Cell Ad:
Heaton became the subject of a Hollywood backlash after appearing in a 2006 advertisement in opposition to embryonic stem cell research. The ad appeared shortly after Michael J. Fox appeared in an ad supporting a bill sponsored by then-House Rep. Claire McCaskill, which would have permitted federal funding for the research (the bill was vetoed by President Bush). When initially approached Heaton had no desire to appear in the ad and had no idea it would run so closely after Fox's, let alone in Game 4 of the World Series. She later apologized to a gracious Fox, but still suffered ridicule by Hollywood's establishment.
Charity Work:
Besides Feminists for Life and the embryonic stem cell ad, Heaton was an outspoken opponent of euthanasia during the Terri Schiavo case. She has since done advocacy for other organizations including Heifer International, a nonprofit organization that seeks to alleviate world hunger, and World Vision, a Christian relief and development organization that seeks to prevent the underlying causes of poverty.
Family Life:
Heaton was married to British actor David Hunt in 1990 and they have four sons. The family splits time between homes in Los Angeles and England, where they own a country estate. In 2002, she published a book about her life, Motherhood and Hollywood: How to Get a Job Like Mine. In it, she describes moving from Roman Catholicism to the more socially acceptable Presbyterianism. Although she and her family attend an Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Heaton claims she is still a Catholic.


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Original recipe yields 1 - 12 inch quiche
- In a large saucepan, combine sweet potato, squash, and carrots. Pour in enough water to cover vegetables. Cook over low heat until very tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and mash. Allow to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 inch pie pan.
- To mashed squash mixture, add 2 eggs, butter or margarine, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, brown sugar, curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Puree mixture in blender or food processor.
- In food processor or blender, combine spinach, 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and half and half. Puree until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. If mixture is still liquidy, add more bread crumbs. Pour spinach mixture into pie pan, flattening with a spoon.
- Gently pour squash mixture on top of spinach layer. Flatten partially with a spoon, but leave a few waves. Do not spread squash mixture all the way to edges of pan; allow spinach mixture to 'peek' through edges. Using a spoon, gently stir the two mixtures to create a marbled effect. Do not overmix.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until set in center.
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we love this recipe. I skip the brown sugar and the sweet potato, although now that sweet potatos are in season I will try it, but I will still leave out the sugar. I also add walnuts and up the salt to 1tsp because I use sea salt. I don't ususaly swirl the contents, but keep it layered. I buy large butternut squash and freeze the mixture to make it all winter long. I sometimes substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt for the cream, depending on what ingredients I already have.
This pie is a wonderful treat- looks amazing and tastes delish. I used a chunk of pumpkin instead of butternut squash. I also put it in 2 pie shells when I made it for Thanksgiving. (It was too much filling for just one). Everyone loved it!
I thought this was pretty tasty, although I would perhaps have preferred it with a little less brown sugar. I would call the texture more of a souffle than a quiche, though. (Not a complaint - just a comment.) I did think that perhaps it was a little more time-consuming to make than it was worth. I'm not sure I'd make it again, although I would certainly eat it again if someone else made it. I did like the green and orange marbling, it was very colorful.
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By Sancho Panza On February 7, 2012 · 14 Comments
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Before Twitter was created, Alec Baldwin would only mutter ignorant invectives against conservatives under his alcohol-scented breath during the course of his daily life. Now that Twitter hath come down from the heavens, the Hollywood elitist has found the perfect outlet for the embarrassing ramblings from his diseased mind.
These ramblings inspired me to debate him on twitter, which quickly spiraled into Baldwin's near meltdown.
Then in December, after a very public and childish temper tantrum while awaiting takeoff on an airplane, he melodramatically "deactivated" his account, asking that everyone unfollow him. Then a month later, just as capriciously, he returned to twitter, and again took up the idiot mantle of defender of the Left, to the drooling howls and applause of his sycophantic followers.
Here's the thing – he had a secret account on twitter the whole time.
Yes, our favorite Hollywood limo liberal was going after his detractors under the Nom de Guerre of "@VictoriaNavel", whining about how celebrities aren't celebrated enough, and comparing America's hatred of the rich to 18th century France. No, really.
Evidence Documented Here
In one particularly devastating criticism of the media, his Victoria identity whines, "Wonder when the news will get back to reporting on things that truly impact our lives," after sending out two tweets with a link to his articles about his noble struggle against American Airlines persecution of chubby, petulant celebrities [1].
While the rest of America is struggling to get ahead under the half-witted leadership of President incompetence, Mr. Hamptons moans in anguish, "Do you think people simply hate celebrities now? Just hate the idea of them?" [2].
At one point, he accosts a US veteran, and mocks him for daring to dedicate his time to honoring other veterans. Classy, Alec, real classy [3]. Of course this continues in the fine habit he's made of deriding Americans, including women who are proud to be moms!
The genius even manages to delve into a bit of conspiracy theorizing – VictoriAlec writes, "A drone crashed in Iran. Does that trigger an order for all new drone technology?" and then, "I think they crashed it deliberately To prompt more military spending" [4]. Alec actually believes the military purposely gave our defense technology over to Iran because they are so money-hungry, they'd put the country at risk to line their pockets.
Meanwhile, his hero Obama failed to actually protect America by ordering the destruction of the drone. And still he whines that people hate the rich – because in VictoriAlec's Hollywood logic, the military is evil, and actors are the virtuous wealthy.
In the end, he couldn't keep from the adoration of his drooling flatterers on Twitter. He re-activated his account and abandoned his transvestite "Victoria" identity.
Before you turn to the account to peruse the self-important smugness, you might ask what evidence there is to believe that this is his secret account.
The Evidence!
After his unceremonious breakdown on the American Airlines flight, and his crazy anti-conservative rants on twitter, Alec Baldwin closed his @AlecBaldwin account on December 6th of last year. The @Victorianavel account was opened up on the same day [5].
Immediately upon this account opening, Alec's girlfriend Hilaria Thomas followed Victoria, even though she followed only 35 people at the time (and has more than 4,000 followers) [6].
The second tweet from the account was to Ireland Baldwin, Alec's daughter [7]. The seventh tweet was a question sent to Alec's girlfriends' account, asking, "Sorry if your BF is in so much trouble. Is he crazy? Or just overcommitted?" Hilaria can't answer every question from her 4,500 followers, but she did answer this one, tweeting, "a little of both" [8].
This new "Victoria" account started a full-throated defense of Alec Baldwin, mocking anyone who mentioned his name. It follows and is followed by a small select group of people who also defend Alec Baldwin, and some even seem to know Hilaria personally [9].
The profile picture of the @VictoriaNavel account is from a sculpture by an artist named Gines Serran who happened to own a house in the Hamptons, a favorite recreation spot for Alec Baldwin [10]. He is from Spain, as is the family of Alec's girlfriend. It's not farfetched to think they would have met during one of the Hamptons' 1%er soirees.
Both accounts follow and retweet Paula Pell, Jim Gaffigan, Andy Borowitz, and Sarah Silvermann [11].
Finally, the Vicky account came after me specifically. This was the big tip off. As soon as it mocked me and I saw it had begun the same day Alec had supposedly left Twitter, it made me curious. One tenth of all the tweets from the account's short life were leveled at me. Victoria tries to ridicule me in a tone very much in keeping with the idiocy flowing from the official Alec Baldwin account [12]. Alec's Victoria makes mention of people's low follower count if they have one, which doesn't quite make sense with Victoria's follower count at just 27, but makes complete sense with Alec's thousands. He makes fun of people for having many tweets – the same tactic Alec used and was ridiculed for [13].
The last tweet from Victoria was on the fifth of January. Alec Baldwin returned to Twitter on his own account on the seventh of January.
So there it is – is it enough evidence to pin Alec to his transvestite account? I think so…
Now I doubt this is new – I'm sure many celebrities have secret accounts where they defend themselves more voraciously than they do on their official accounts. All the same, Alec's transvestite identity shows some insights into the mind of a peevish, Leftist moron celebrity. He has hinted at wishing to seek a political career after his mediocre attempt at acting. That Baldwin would troll around on twitter, pretend to be someone else, and pathetically attack those who disagree with him shows what kind of person he is. For these reasons I thought it worthy to document the ridiculous secret twitter account of Alec Baldwin.
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VictoriAlec has responded! After a month of silence, and going back to his regular account, he/she tweeted the following:
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— Thomas Jefferson (@VictoriaNavel) February 8, 2012
As I noted previously in my citation page, it seems like the aging Baldwin has impotence close to his mind… poor Hilaria.
Looks like his cross-dressing feminine alias is here to stay…
@SooperMexican You need help. Truly.
— Thomas Jefferson (@VictoriaNavel) February 8, 2012
@SooperMexican 's real name is Jeffrey Fiegelbaum.
— Thomas Jefferson (@VictoriaNavel) February 8, 2012
@SooperMexican is a Jewish attorney from Beverly Hills, posing as a Latino pundit…He is a fraud.
— Thomas Jefferson (@VictoriaNavel) February 9, 2012
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@VictoriaNavel RT @CuriousGOP. F*ck You. THAT'S MY NAME!
That kind of gave it away too.
The man needs medication perhaps.
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Wasn't it GW Bush who wanted to make the United Arab Emirates the security force of our ports?..Can anyone say Blackwater …hmm? how quickly conservatives forget who really got us into this mess and it wasn't Alec Baldwin! Maybe I'm being too harsh , Oh well, I can always blame it on the presence of those weapons of mass destruction the cows keep laying in my field.
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Thank you for making me laugh. Keep up the good work. By the way, did you ever see the guestbook on his old web site, and his hate-filled fans on it, and the way he would respond if he was criticized on it? Would you like to hear a couple of his phone calls?
"arch nemisis" … but I LOVED the word clouds.
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This is the first I have heard of this.
Wow. What a slapdick.
Alec Baldwin is a far bigger douche nozzle than the colossal douche nozzle I thought he was already. I hope he runs for NYC Mayor. The NYC electorate really deserves him.
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Raleigh and the state Department of Transportation are still changing more than 800 signs that notify motorists to slow down near schools during the times when classes start and end. That's being done to accommodate the rejiggered schedule caused by early-release Wednesdays, which the outgoing school board passed last spring.
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The early-release policy is meant to give teachers more time to plan. It mandates that Wake students be released an hour early on Wednesdays and, at most schools, kept an extra 10 minutes the rest of the week. The new signs reflect each day's bell schedules by listing different times drivers must drive slower.
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Hi, Mith. I just threw in a lot of stuff (mostly in the refs) about "Bullroarer" in Bandobras Took#Etymology, with sources going about 3 levels deep. Dammit, this site is feeding my addictions! --Thnidu 10:34, 4 January 2014 (UTC)
- Hi Thnidu, you're very welcome and we're glad to have you one board! My colleague, Ederchil, has undone your edit as you've reference Wikipedia; on Tolkien Gateway we don't reference Wikipedia but feel free to use the exact same sources that they use! --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 13:16, 4 January 2014 (UTC)
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Hey mith I'm trying to get more involved on here can you help me guide me some I'm new to this and feel slightly overwhelmed thanks Throrin Longbeard 03:26, 20 May 2014 (UTC)
- Hi Neumanjames2010, I'm pleased that you are so keen to get more involved. What exactly would you like help with? --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 11:17, 20 May 2014 (UTC)
- just unsure where i can help more and to get more involved with the community Throrin Longbeard 10:24, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
- Hey mith I dont know how to make or use info boxes other than user boxes I was thinking we could add the instruments to the 13 dwarves in thorin co. Throrin Longbeard 12:12, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
- I can't really direct you about where you can help - everyone just helps out, independently, wherever they feel most able. Do you have any particular Tolkienian interests?
- Your idea about the instruments is a good one, but it does only apply to Thorin and Company and we do try to keep the infoboxes uniform (the infoboxes don't currently support instruments). I shall have a think! If you want to add an infobox to a page, there is a fairly self-explanatory code on each page - the list of infoboxes is available here: Category:Infobox templates. --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 14:56, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
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Hey mith if I were to clean up the mirkwood and thorin pages are there certain edtions that we tend to use as sourses or can we just use any edition of the original stories Throrin Longbeard 22:26, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
- With The Hobbit there is no preferred edition. With The Lord of the Rings we tend to prefer the 50th Anniversary Edition as this is fairly universal with consistent pagination. --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 22:39, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
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Would it be much trouble to add extra lines for different ISBNs in (the expanded version of) Template:Book? I stumbled upon the need to add an "Ebook ISBN" in addition to the "Print ISBN" when creating the page for Tolkien in the New Century.--Morgan 16:47, 30 June 2014 (UTC)


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The survey of 49 professional economists, representing industry, government and universities, indicates that experts don't see a recession scenario as a result of the new spending cuts, as they did the "fiscal cliff" of tax increases and fiscal reductions, which were mostly avoided at the last minute at the start of this year.
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