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Keysight Technologies Unveils Eggplant Salesforce Solution
- Automates over 70 percent of the testing, accelerating the delivery of high-quality applications
Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced a new release of the artificial-intelligence (AI) powered Eggplant Digital Automation Intelligence (DAI) platform, which automates the testing of Salesforce deployments helping accelerate the delivery and quality.
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As environments grow more complex and interconnected, organizations need continuous test automation that is easy to integrate and scale. With Salesforce applications underpinning many business interactions, ensuring the performance of the software is vital. Keysight's Eggplant DAI platform seamlessly connects with Salesforce and auto generates and customizes the assets and scripts needed to test any Lightning or Classic deployment. This intelligent automation ensures that the applications work exactly as users expect across platforms and devices.
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Other new features added to Keysight's Eggplant DAI platform include:
- Bug hunting heatmap: This enables users to quickly identify failure hotspots and redirect testing efforts to these areas to find and fix any software flaws.
- Enhanced security: Using the system's local keychain to store and retrieve confidential information enhances encryption, reducing the risk of security vulnerabilities.
- Test case visualization: Users can now visualize their test cases, providing a quick and easy view of the paths covered during testing. This further accelerates the speed of testing.
- Faster insights: User journey analytics are updated every 24 hours and presented in a dashboard covering an expanded range of data points. Organizations now have faster and more comprehensive insights into software quality.
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"Salesforce is used pervasively across the globe and organizations can tap into our AI-powered platform to automate the testing, saving valuable time," stated Gareth Smith, Eggplant general manager. "This will accelerate the delivery of high-quality business applications, which is mission-critical in a digital-first world. These enhancements demonstrate our ability to intelligently automate every aspect of the testing lifecycle and deliver high-quality software at speed."
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The Susquehanna River, the longest river on the US east coast, runs from its headwaters in Cooperstown, New York to the Chesapeake Bay around Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Humans have always built settlements along or near a water source and before the European settlers arrived, the region where I grew up, was a multicultural network of original people communities. The Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga and Mohawk peoples. Wikipedia tells me the communities along the Susquehanna river were the Susquehannock (also called Conestoga) people. The Susquehanna River passes my hometown, and growing up I don't think I ever thought once about its non-English sounding name. It is just the river's name.
haudenosaunee heritage
The Susquehannock spoke a language belonging to the Haudenosaunee linguistic family and the Haudenosaunee people and their nation would be called the Iroquois by the French settlers they came into contact with.
When the Europeans arrived in what would be become known as the "Americas" they frequently misnamed local groups. The erroneous names arose because of some misunderstanding or because they were named for how they were called by their traditional enemies. For instance the Susquehannock people were called Conestoga by the coastal-dwelling Algonquian-speaking Lënape people that the English first came into contact with.
I was not surprised to learn that the Susquehannock belonged to what I knew as the Iroquois Confederacy, that made geographical sense, what I didn't know was they called themselves Haudenosaunee.
Haudenosaunee, how do you pronounce that? If that was your first thought too, here's an audio with the pronunciation, click here. Haudenosaunee, /ˈhoʊdənoʊˈʃoʊni/.
the past in the present
Cultural erasure. Misnamed. Territory stolen. None of this information surprised me, I felt sad reading it. But I had felt bad about the US's colonial legacy before starting the research, so I was familiar with that discomfort.
This sadness was different. Like a twist in life's learning spiral showing me (again) how much there is to learn and unlearn about our shared history because history only tells the side of the conqueror. The business of conquering involves demonization, fear-mongering, hate, violence, genocide. It is little wonder that the society we inherit and create is rife with us versus them notions. It's because we haven't dealt with the past.
This summer in the wake of the George Floyd protests, I wondered what could I do from a distance to contribute to a local and global conversation about racism? What could I do to be a good ancestor? I started by asking myself what am I already doing? Could I build on or leap from that?
the zapatistas
Since 2000 I have accompanied, first in-person and now from a distance, the indigenous movement the Zapatistas based in Chiapas, Mexico as they assert their right to autonomy over their territory. At some point during these past years, it occurred to me that I knew more about the traditions, customs and beliefs of the original communities in the Zapatista movement than I do the original communities in the area where I grew up.
wings, no roots
I don't know if it's ironic or fitting that I, the descendant of settlers/invaders, know more about the original peoples in a place far from home than the communities around my place of birth.
One of the things I admire about the Zapatistas is their connection to place and commitment to Mother Earth and the generations past and future. I also clearly remember what they said on January 1st 1994 when they emerged to the public: "Today we say enough is enough! We are the product of 500 years of resistance."
I, like many US Americans I imagine, don't have much knowledge of my cultural heritage. Based on the surnames of my distant past ancestors, they were probably English, Scottish, Irish and German, but I don't really know.
As the story goes, we've just always been there and the land ours. End of story. Except it is not, it is just a tiny part. The events that happened way back when mark us, both the pain, suffering and bloodshed inflicted upon the original communities and the toxic notions about white supremacy and human domination over nature that flow from the proud (and fearful) bravado of the settler/invader ancestors.
intercultural perspective
So that's what I have started doing, learning about the Haudenosaunee culture and traditions. I have easily found lots of great resources and information, it's more a question of making the time to sit and educate myself about all of history. Right now I am working my way through a series of recorded seminars, Conversations in Cultural Fluency, from the Six Nations Polytechnic, a Haudenosaunee post-secondary institution in Six Nations (Canada).
"The antidote to feel-good history is not feel-bad history, but honest and inclusive history." — James W. Loewen in Plagues & Pilgrims: The Truth about the First Thanksgiving
point of view
On arrival, the settlers' found some "empty" villages that the setters took as signs from God that this land was for intended for them. Actually the depopulated villages were the consequence of mass death of communities owing to exposure to European diseases brought by sailors and marauders years before the settlers arrived.
Other communities were what the Europeans would call "nomadic" folks who moved following the hunt, the planting, the harvest. Nomadic, no home. They are not people like you and me. The settlers spread and believed that idea because it served their interests to occupy the land and demonize the "Indian". Whereas, indigenous communities who move following the seasons will tell you from their point of view, they are not nomadic, they simply have different homes according to the season and the community's primary activity.
continuing studies
There's a lot more to say about what I am learning my self-directed studies of Haudenosaunee history and culture, but another day. "Home ground" is becoming a series of posts seeking to understanding how the past and memories carried or secreted away by the landscape influence how I am in the world.
take action
Last-last, I want to remind you about the campaign to replace my high school's mascot (it is currently the R-word) and invite you to sign the petition here. Thanks for reading and see you soon.
want to know more?
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann re-examines the popular beliefs that the so called new world was a sparsely populated, pristine wilderness. Excellent book, written for the layperson. Alternatively a video where he speaks about his research.
Good Ancestor podcast – join Layla Saad interviewing change-makers and cultural-shapers
Six Nations Polytechnic youtube channel with the Haudenosaunee series about cultural fluency that I mentioned earlier.


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When things fall apart, why is it the goalkeeper often becomes front the apology?
Before the Community Ground, the City Ground and the Amex Stadium's penalty areas became as frantic as the last day of the transfer window, the weekend of the 3rd/4th September was a solid one for the guardians of the goal net in the Premier League. The Goalkeepers' Union ramparts were as solid as The Rock. Thou shalt not pass was the directive until Ivan Toney stroked home a penalty at approximately 15.30 on Saturday. Earlier, Jordan Pickford and Alisson had somehow contrived to ensure the Merseyside derby was a blank as well.
Contrast the mini-drought to that black Autumn Sunday during Covid when the two most successful clubs in England conceded an aggregate of 13 over a couple of hours. The sound of balls regularly hitting the net against the desolate acoustics of empty stadia was chilling. While Match of the Day trailers flag up goals galore as a sure fix for entertainment, the shell-shocked keepers were wincing from the slaughterhouse. When teams are literally at sixes and sevens, as Manchester United and Liverpool were on 4 October 2020, the stopper is always the usual suspect.
Ole's wheels dislocated against Jose Mourinho's Tottenham in a 6-1 hammering. Then Liverpool conceded a not-so-magnificent seven at Villa Park immediately afterwards. It was total carnage. David de Gea, chief apology maker at Old Trafford Corporation, simply stated: "We feel exactly like you. No excuses. Sorry".
Goalkeepers apologise more than others in such circumstances. After losing 8-0 to Southampton in 2014, Sunderland's 'stopper' Victor Mannone offered to reimburse tickets and travel to supporters: "I really mean that we should pay their tickets and travel. I will do everything possible. We started the game well but after we conceded we threw in the towel and I include myself".
Only recently, Daniel Bachmann had to face a small group of angry travelling Watford fans who were dissatisfied at their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Blackburn Rovers.
There's something about that being first in line which carries a genetic disposition to carry the can, like an opening batsman facing a fresh 90 miles per hour bowler. It is their primal instinct to protect that area between those white posts and the 18-yard box. 'Keepers have to live out fresh hell again and again. They rarely get substituted or taken out of their misery when breached multiple times. Ben Foster put it bluntly: "As a goalie, you're on your own, and you've got to deal with it on your own."
Eduardo Galeano was 'global soccer's pre-eminent man of letters' and captured the essence of a goalkeeper's life in one of his musings. "He wears the number 1 on his back. The first to be paid? No, the first one to pay. It's always the 'keeper's fault. And when it isn't he still gets blamed. With a single slip up the goalie can ruin a match." That is the presumption that drives the narrative. Mistakes are a collective responsibility in a team game but the isolation of the coloured or different jersey animates the best and worst of his skills. It's not quite Idris Elba against the beast but there's a sense of naked exposure allied to an adrenaline high that requires a dead calm.
"I've had my doubts," Edwin van der Sar mused. "Can I do it? Can I achieve what people expect? Can I keep a clean sheet? Can I help my team?" The psychological strain is immense even for the most experienced. No matter the cumulative sequence of events that led to the concession, there are so many potential fault lines to be picked and pricked with the very last line of defence.
Shouldn't be beaten at the near post. Should have come for the cross. Should have closed the gap. Shouldn't have gone down so early. Danny Ward's performance against Brighton got the full Ian Wright rollicking on Match of the Day 2. It's a redundant business to extricate the poison of frustration and analysis that pours out when eyes tell us that there's only one culprit. Life is more complex than that.
Loris Karius asking for global forgiveness in Kyiv is about as bad as it gets. Goalkeepers are different so the saying goes. They are supposed to suck it up because that's the crazy cross they chose to bear. Or drop. Gareth Bale didn't forget Karius in his worst moment when his team-mates, in their trauma, forgot to. It's almost as if the man has been deleted from history after that moment.
When Adrian sucked the air out of Liverpool's otherwise imperious performance against Atletico Madrid the day before football shut down in March 2020, Klopp said: "We will not blame Adrian. We will help him with that but I don't think he needs it, to be honest." The Spaniard possesses the mental resolve to deal with his gig as the fall guy. Gianluigi Buffon described "the ability to suffer" as a primary skill.
It is certainly true that the pressures are growing as managers demand more and more than 'simple' shot-stopping. A goalkeeper is now integrated into the shape of the team and every moment of the game. That's the dichotomy. They are distributors and complete footballers. Yet are they involved in formations? No. It's 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 or 5-3-2. That adds up to ten. They are a world apart at the same time as being the connector.
There is nothing more discomforting than watching the minder shrink in stature. Pep Guardiola tried to play down Zack Steffen's error against Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final by comparing it with strikers missing big chances. The two are a country mile apart Ederson articulated the pain that Steffen's social media recognised: "A mistake in football hurts, but a goalkeeper's mistake hurts more. This is our life bro."
Ultimately, goalkeepers are individuals operating in a team setting. Taking ownership of mistakes is not only a prerequisite, it's a job description. As Thomas Tuchel said at the weekend, it is a very sensitive position. Sorry really is the easiest word.


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UF students will be ticketed for parking violations via a virtual system linked to license plate readers starting next month.
The system, which will replace the $80 sticker decals with virtual permits, will allow campus security to digitally scan and cross-check license plates against a database to determine if the driver holds the correct permit status for the lot it is parked in.
Patrol cars mounted with license-plate-reading cameras will monitor and enforce violations, according to a UF explanation video, and parking in a way that blocks a license plate will be prohibited. Any driver who prefers to back into a parking space would have to purchase a $25 vanity license plate from the Transportation and Parking Services Office to place at the front of their vehicle.
The transition from physical to virtual decals will save UF more than $50,000 a year and allow for quicker and more accurate verification, said Scott Fox, the Senior Director of UF's Transportation and Parking Services.
"It will allow staff to spend less time patrolling the campus for parking enforcement purposes and more time supporting special events, managing traffic and delivering other services to the university community," Fox said.
Students will be allotted one car to register per parking permit. Faculty and staff can register up to three vehicles, but only one can be parked on campus at a time, the video explained.
Danielle Saunders, a 24-year-old UF public health and epidemiology graduate student, approved of the change; she preferred the option to avoid putting a sticker on her car. The new system, she said, will give students, faculty and staff more time to purchase a parking permit because they won't need to wait for the stickers to arrive in mail.
Virtual parking decals for Fall semester can be purchased for students starting Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 for faculty and staff.
Contact Christian at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @vanityhack.
Christian is a fourth-year history major. In the past, he's served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Valencia Voice. He now covers the University Administration for the Alligator. In his free time he likes reading and nodding along to Bruce Springsteen songs.


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I had to be up at four thirty this morning so that I could drive Joe, Brittany and Bennie to Hobby for their flight to Orlando. That got me moving quite early today. I came home and did not bother to go back to bed. I kind of wanted to but there was too much to do and if I did go back to bed I would not likely get very much sleep anyway.
Dominica was up early this morning. Well really, she was up all night. But early this morning she got out of bed, went down to the kitchen and set up shop trying to reach any rental housing firms as they opened their offices this morning. She did nothing else all morning.
Eventually it was clear that Dominica had no means of reaching anyone and getting a house. She was having a truly terrible morning. But I got her to reach out to AirBnB and tell them that she could not do anything and that she really, really needed help. Once she did that, things got better very quickly. AirBnB really came through and fixed everywhere. They found an awesome house that was way better than what the family had been planning on getting and one that was closer to the parks for them. The house was like 50% more expensive than the original house that they were going to stay in and AirBnB paid for the entire difference! They were amazing.
It was really impressive to see AirBnB come through and fix things even when none of it was their fault. We were really worried because we are using AirBnB in Dublin the day after we are done in Florida, and we are using them in Oslo in June and again in Austin in September and that is just what is booked already. We were thinking about using them in Panama City in August as well.
We were so impressed with AirBnB. We are going to use them a lot after today. They worked so hard to make things right. Customer service really rocked it on this. As a first time user of their service this was really something.
So by early afternoon Dominica was feeling much better. Which was good because there was so much left to do. She was running around doing all that she could with what little time remained. I had to run over to the Grices and do a pick up of Madeline's stuff there because Dominica did not have time.
It was around two thirty when everyone met at the Tocco house to get Francesca's car loaded up and ready to go. It was actually after three when they pulled out to leave. The three youngest, except for Luciana, were in the third row with Liesl in the middle. Luciana and Emily had the second row. They have a long drive to Florida ahead of them.
I finished up work at the house alone. Then, when I was done, I had to drive down to Dee's house and pick up Madeline who had been at a school party this evening.
On the way back to the house, Madeline and I stopped at Sonic and picked up food and milkshakes. She was pretty excited to get taken out for milkshakes, she doesn't normally get to do that.
Back at the house, Madeline and I ate dinner and watched several episodes of Monarch of the Glen which, of course, she has never seen. She kind of liked it. More than most things I would have tried having her watch. So I am counting that as a win.
We did not stay up very late. Quite tired here and tomorrow there are errands to run and not much sleep for either of us tomorrow night. So trying to get some rest tonight.


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Mike "Rail Meat" Hennessy brings us back into the cockpit of the Class 40 "Dragon" as he battles for the lead in the second part of the Bermuda 1-2. Be sure to check out the epic thread, where Mike is posting updates like this one every 3 or 4 hours.
An object lesson in never talking about your good fortune. Just as I finished posting about my lack of repairs this leg… my reef one lock got all screwed up. The leech reef lines on this boat are on locks. Once you crank them on, they lock a shackle on the leech of the sail which allows you to release the load on the reef line. No compression in the boom, no extra weight for a clutch (X 3). They are a cool piece of kit that Jim Stone turned me on to, engineered and made by West Engineering in the UK. They are a bit tricky to set up, but once dialed in, they work great. Unless you are like me and figure out a way to screw it up so you can't blow the lock when you want to. That took a bit to sort out.
The noon log showed some good news… we clocked 227 miles along the rhumb line in the preceding 23 hours and 45 minutes. That is a personal best for me, and for the boat. Factor in the cross track error and we probably actually covered about 250 to 260 miles – pretty cool stuff! But…We got headed around 8 am, with winds from about 210 magnetic or so and speeds of maybe 12 to 15 true. That started to push us East of the rhumb line, even when we were relatively close hauled. Which got Mark too thinking.
At this point, we are treating this as a two boat race with Cutlass. We had originally wanted to own the west on them, but they were able to take advantage of the spin problem we had early on yesterday to beat us to the west side. It took a fair amount of work, but we pulled even with them in the early hours of the morning, and are pacing them now. They still are west of us. The other major factor is this low, which the models seem to be reaching some agreement on what will happen with it over the next 48 hours. So, do we…
- Attempt to go west around the big fat low? Probably not – they have leverage on us to the west, going west will still expose you to the light air in the center of the low, and you will spend forever beating into Newport.
- Attempt to go straight up the rhumb? Probably not. We are already headed. Also, heading up the rhumb will give us several hours of sustained light winds tomorrow afternoon as the center of the low passes over us, then the same head winds on the other side.
- Attempt to go east, around the front side of the low? When Mark first mentioned it, I thought it was a flyer. But, it makes sense. This low is forecasted to move off shore Sunday afternoon, and and move slowly east. At our rate of speed, we can beat it to the east, and completely avoid the light winds. It also puts us in good position to tight haul into Newport against the North Easterlies. And… we have leverage over Cutlass since we are already 5 miles to the east of them. When we ran it in Expedition, it actually came out as the optimal route.
So east we go. It may add some significant mileage, but we will also maximize polars and still have a good shot of getting close to a 3 day trip out of this. It will be really interesting to see how it plays out versus Cutlass.


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On 20 May, a usually well-informed local news outlet reported that Boko Haram's notorious leader Abubakar Shekau had died following a firefight with members of rivalrous splinter group Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP). While Shekau has had a habit of resurrecting whenever pronounced dead in the past, this time he may be gone for good. Thus, his death may signal that ISWAP has eventually gained the upper hand in the militant groups' internal battle. If it subsequently manages to assert dominance over the Shekau faction, this would strengthen its hand in northeastern Borno state and likely lead to more targeted and better-coordinated attacks there. In the medium term, expansion into north-western and central Nigeria would appear more likely than previously, although major logistical challenges remain.
It appears as though ISWAP fighters accomplished a feat Nigerian security forces persistently failed at for more than a decade, even though repeatedly announcing success. That Shekau was killed at the hands of a rivalrous group thus adds credibility to the news, first reported by the local news site HumAngle. However, the exact circumstances of his alleged death remain murky.
Under Shekau's leadership, Boko Haram, a homegrown jihadist movement with a local agenda that first emerged in 2009, chose to associate itself with the so-called Islamic State (IS) in 2015. At that time, Boko Haram was under strong pressure from the Nigerian military and South African mercenaries. Affiliating itself with IS was thus meant to enhance their notoriety at a point in time when IS had reached its climax. Conversely, IS benefits from the perception of an active global network, which is increasingly important since the collapse of its 'caliphate' in 2017. However, it is important to stress that IS's actual involvement in the Nigerian theater remains rather limited to date.
In fact, Boko Haram's split and the emergence of ISWAP in 2016 was apparently due to a bottom-up power tussle, rather than orchestrated by the IS leadership, even though the latter took issue with Shekau's strategies, including the enslavement of fellow Muslims and the use of Muslim women and children as suicide bombers. Ever since, the two factions had been at odds with each other and frequently clashed in their fight for supremacy in Borno state.
Shekau's demise could leave the field now to the more capable of the two groups. ISWAP is regarded to be more disciplined and following a clear anti-government and anti-Western agenda. Unlike Shekau's faction, which had degenerated into a banditry group indiscriminately terrorizing the local population, ISWAP focuses on hard security targets. If they manage to integrate Shekau's fighters, stepping up their campaign against Nigerian security forces across Borno state is a very likely short-term prospect.
Medium-term, getting rid of the local competition may allow ISWAP to contemplate expansion into western and central Nigeria, potentially forming alliances with armed bandits and herdsmen militias that have been proliferating there in recent years. However, expanding out of its northeastern core area – where it can rely on its local knowledge and support networks – will prove a formidable logistical challenge that Boko Haram proved unable to resolve for more than a decade.


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Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours. Josh Smith received a most pleasant Christmas gift in being cut by Detroit only to end up in Houston next to former AAU teammate Dwight Howard and the rest of the gunning Rockets. Skeptics attribute Smith's exit to playing out of his comfort zone and generally treating the rim with disdain, to which he says, "Whatever." Elsewhere, the NBA Christmas Day slate proved to be underwhelming, and some guy on Twitter drove 50 minutes to defend Russell Westbrook, or what's left of Kobe's honor, or something.
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Welcome to Loud City - 2013-2014 Game 67: Oklahoma City Thunder defense holds off Chicago Bulls, 97-85 The Home of the Thunder https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50005/wtlc-fav.png 2014-03-25T10:59:33-05:00 http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/rss/stream/5283915 2014-03-25T10:59:33-05:00 2014-03-25T10:59:33-05:00 Adams Watch: the rebounds finally come

 Steven Adams' alma mater's big win over Colorado serves as motivation for the Kiwi in OKC.

March Madness has been, well, madness. No one predicted Dayton or Stanford to reach the Sweet 16, or even Tennessee. Remarkably, as Steven Adams has played well, his alma mater Pitt crushed Colorado.

This week, Steven Adams' minutes increased and his rebounding production was the most impressive improvement. While Adams continued to show growth in defending the pick and roll, playing in open space where he has to communicate is still an area for improvement. His offense is still missing anything resembling a go-to move, but like most rookies, he is just premature. Over the weeks of his starting role, we have seen him Adams decrease his personal fouls, especially this week.

Thunder vs. Bulls March 17th

I was happy to see Adams' minutes go up significantly this game. Against one of the best centers in the NBA, Joakim Noah, Adams helped to contain Noah to just 9 points. Just another game where Adams helped hold down an elite big man. Offensively, Adams did not contribute much, but when you play the Bulls, defense is the key to everything. With two blocks and 6 rebounds, Adams was able to protect the rim and help contribute to a much needed Thunder win against a tenacious opponent.

Thunder vs. Cavaliers March 20th

In this game against Cleveland, Adams scored 4 points off of 2-3 shooting. Defensively, we saw a consistent burden on opposing offenses. In just 18 minutes, Adams recorded 6 rebounds and 1 block and remained a threat in the paint. But, outside the paint, he guarded the pick and roll very well. Adams helped to contribute in an intense and much deserved win for OKC.

Thunder vs. Raptors March 21st

The highlights of this game in Canada was rebounding. Adams rebounded 7 times in just 18 minutes. If he played a significant amount of minutes, he could have neared 15 rebounds. On top of the rebounding, Adams recorded 2 assists and a block and the defense was there as usual. Unfortunately Brooks did not trust him down the stretch, which was unfortunate because the Raptors big men were dominant against Serge Ibaka.

Expectations: Adams rebounding took the next step. He consistently hit the boards despite only playing a bit. For the week coming up, I expect to see Adams score a bit more. Though he is 95 percent a defensive player, it would be helpful to have a center who can just put up a few points.

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B++
 https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2014/3/25/5541786/steven-adams-watch-bulls-cavaliers-raptors Justin Danziger 2014-03-18T10:16:26-05:00 2014-03-18T10:16:26-05:00 How I made Carlos Boozer angry

You can do it, too!

It's not often that an NBA fan gets to effect the outcome of a game. 20,000 people are reduced to passive spectators as a select few get to battle things out in the name of city pride. Most of those fans are too far away for the players to even see them, much less hear them.

Of course, there was one fan who did get to effect the game last night. And that fan was me.

It's the third quarter, and I've been sitting behind the basket since the start of the second. I've cheered a bit for my team, while also making a deliberate effort not to cause any ruckus. The element of surprise is key, and the real game doesn't start until the fourth quarter, anyway.

After a few minutes of intense back and forth basketball, it's showtime. Carlos Boozer was fouled driving to the hoop, and he'd be going to the line. My muscles tensed up as I realized how key my next move would be. I had to time my jump perfectly, and shout as loud as possible after having sat silently for minutes on end. I also had to avoid bumping into the people next to me, as most don't take kindly to the presence of of my 6'4" frame. Any slight miscue could ruin the effect, and thus annihilate my best chance at taking down the Chicago Bulls.

Boozer stoops. Prepares. Fires.

In a split second, Boozer's years of basketball training are pitted directly against my element of surprise. As the ball leaves his hands, I jump out of my seat as quickly as possible and let out the highest pitched scream you'll ever hear a man make.

Of course, the shot had no trouble finding it's target. Inherently, I had failed.

But the action was not lost among the minds of those around me. Boozer was taken aback, staring at me for several seconds before quickly dismissing the event with a short expletive. The fans around me were instantly enraged, spitting out several loud insults in my direction for the duration of the game. Some were so impassioned as to stand directly beside me and shout at me for an extended period of time, while I effortlessly tuned them out.

This game of psychological chess between fan and player continued throughout the evening. I varied my routine, sometimes electing to scream for the duration of the free throw, and other times choosing to psyche them out with an impassioned speech.

Whether I had any effect on the outcome of the game is anybody's guess. The Bulls ended up missing two important free throws in the third, but it's doubtful that either of those shots would have swung the pendulum in the opposite direction. The Bulls were 66% (8-12) from the line in the second half, well below their average rate of 77.3%.

At this point, I'm sure there's a large portion of skeptics reading this article. Most would question the value of annoying everybody around you for doing something that isn't proven to have any effect. In fact, I'm sure most would call me downright insane for driving 12 hours to Chicago almost directly after the Mavericks-Thunder game the day before. But consensus doesn't always breed positive change, and I've never seen anyone with the wherewithal to try what I have in a hostile environment.

So I'd like to just take this moment to encourage any Thunder fans out there that might be seeing their team away from home. At the end of the day, as long as you keep it clean, there's absolutely nothing that the opposing arena staff can do to you. This team needs your help, and we can all do our part to make sure that they never play a game alone. Because at the end of the day, it doesn't matter whether the Thunder won the game because of me.
A statement was made, and it's quite possible that I was able to alter the course of the game to a much greater degree than the some 22,261 Chicagoians in that arena.

Cleveland, you're next.
 https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2014/3/18/5521780/how-i-made-carlos-boozer-angry Marina Mangiaracina 2014-03-17T23:19:00-05:00 2014-03-17T23:19:00-05:00 Another close one for the Thunder, until it wasn't

"Three wishes I'll grant ye, great wishes an' small! But you wish a fourth and you'll lose them all!" | WBB

Westbrook and Durant steady the ship down the stretch as the Thunder used a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Bulls.

Box Score | Blog a Bull

With 10:00 minutes left in the game on Monday night, the Thunder were on the verge of letting another one slip away. A Taj Gibson jumper forced Scott Brooks to take a timeout with the Thunder's lead cut to 76-75. But then, something that hasn't happened in what feels like forever, happened - OKC clamped down on defense while the other team went cold.

That's all it took. A 13-0 run over the span of six and a half minutes, 18-3 over eight minutes. Timeout Bulls. 94-78, Thunder. Bring in the scrubs. Game over.

How'd they do it? A variety of ways.

For one, the Bulls missed some easy looks - shots that teams like Dallas, Phoenix, the Lakers, Cleveland, pretty much any opponent since the All Star Break, were hitting without much problem.

That's just a caveat here, though, so as not to give too much credit to a Thunder defense that clearly still misses Thabo Sefolosha and Kendrick Perkins, particularly in the 3-point/pick-and-roll defending department. Still, the Thunder definitely looked more locked in than last night. They closed out when they could and forced the Bulls to move the ball and make shots, something that isn't their strong point.

Last night, the open looks were more a result of poor effort. Tonight, it was more breakdowns, something that is still concerning this late in the season, but obviously something you can live with as opposed to lack of effort.

The Thunder still needed to score though, and they did that by doing what they have done so many times in close games - they went to Westbrook and Durant.

Relying on a heavy dose of the high screen and roll with the two stars, the Thunder methodically picked apart the Bulls defense as the game slowed down and the possessions became more and more valuable. This is how it goes it the playoffs, and this is how the two have grown so much over the years.

Westbrook, Durant, pretty much everyone on the team insists Westbrook learned from his time out, seeing things on the court he hadn't seen before. Well, if his past two weeks are any indication, they're right. He's seeing the floor as well as he ever has, making the right the pass, taking the right shot, and just keeping things under control.

He still has his moments - like the Lakers loss, or the beginning of tonight's game, even - when he gets a little carried away and tries to do too much. But those moments are becoming more few and far between, and when he reigns it in, there aren't many other players in the league better-equipped to share the reigns with Kevin Durant down the stretch of a game.

One possession stands out, and it's of course the one possession that is hardest to find video of. With 6:40 left, and the Thunder up eight and looking to put the game away for good, Durant had a mistmatch with Kirk Hinrich on him at the top of the key. KD was calling for the ball right away, but the spacing wasn't right. Westbrook calmly motioned his guys away, allowing Durant space to catch it. Durant put the ball on the ground, a double came and he fed it out to the corner to an open Caron Butler. Hinrich fouled Butler on the attempt, and three free throws later, it was an 11-point lead with six minutes to play.

That patience by Westbrook was key to everything. He knew there was a mismatch, knew Durant would make the right decision, but needed to make sure everything else was right around him first. It's a play that comes with years of experience playing with someone, and seeing that type of decision-making in a key moment like that should be reassuring for Thunder fans as moments like that will only become more common down the stretch and into the postseason, when every possession counts.

What is your initial reaction to tonight's result?

Everything is much better when the Thunder wins, isn't it? But here's another thing: Kevin Durant's streak of scoring 25+ points is getting ridiculous. I mean, it already is ridiculous, but it's getting ridiculous. He's approaching MJ's record of 40, and that alone makes it worth celebrating.

It's how he's done it though that makes it all stand out so well. Look, things haven't been great lately. The Thunder is just 6-6 in their last 12, and there have been times when they haven't looked good enough to get out of the first round of the playoffs, let alone get back to the Finals. The one constant throughout all of it has been Durant's scoring. On top of that, it's never felt like he was gunning for 25 either. The only time he was ever noticeably stat-hunting was in the Lakers loss when he was shooting for a triple-double.

Durant has seen the best looks from every team's defense every night all season, and all throughout this streak. He hasn't strayed from his game, he hasn't let poor shooting nights (however rare they are) slow him down. He just keeps going. Making the right plays, grabbing boards when needed, and scoring effortlessly.

It's an incredible run, one that honestly feels like it could go on forever, given how easy he's making it look. The MVP race won't be decided until the final week, so it's pointless to waste too much time on it. But streaks like this create narratives that voters love. Not that the numbers aren't good enough without the streak, but like Lebron's 27 wins in a row last season, this kind of story line makes memories that voters cling to.

It just seems like Durant has been so good that his greatness gets taken for granted from time to time. Hopefully this streak allows everyone a chance to sit back and marvel at just how special he's been.

What was, overall, the main reason why the Thunder won?

I'm not a coach, I'm not in the locker room, so this is entirely conjecture - but it seemed like they were just more focused. The Thunder, historically, has always bounced back well from losses, and it looked like they really took last night's game to heart. Durant even admitted they coasted afterward, and it looked like the entire team made a concerted effort to get their heads back in it tonight.

Again, the Bulls still had open looks, but those seemed fewer and far between. The closeouts seemed more aggressive, and they also seemed to make fewer mental mistakes.

They had 11 turnovers compared to 14 last night, not much of a difference, so maybe it's all just a matter of perception after a win. But there are plenty of numbers that make a better case.

What was a key statistic to understanding the game?

Well, the Thunder once again held an opponent below 40 percent from the field (after doing the same against the Lakers the other night), bringing them to 16-2 on the season when doing that.

The 3-point percentages also were key, and helped balance out the poor defensive rebounding by the Thunder. The Thunder gave up 13 offensive boards, and it was largely through those second-chances that the Bulls stayed close. But the Thunder shot 13-of-25 (52 percent) from deep, compared to just 5-of-22 (23 percent) for the Bulls. The 3-point defense has been was has crippled the Thunder of late, as has the over-reliance on 3-point shooting themselves, so having a vast advantage there was key.

Last one: The Thunder's Big Three plus/minuses tonight: Ibaka +23, Westbrook +22, Durant +22. The next best was Reggie Jackson at +6. Seems like those three were pretty important.

What does this game mean to the Thunder tonight and going forward?

OKC is still a good team. When they focus and execute, they can hang with anyone. The Bulls are still a pretty solid team, and an outstanding defensive team, and the Thunder just dropped 97 on them. When the stars are clicking like they were tonight, points won't be an issue. It's the defense that has hurt the Thunder of late, and it was still far from perfect tonight, but it's reassuring that the Thunder are still capable of keeping a team below 90 points, regardless of why it may have happened.

Another win, another step closer to the playoffs.

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Chris's Awards

Thunder Wonder: Kevin Durant: 35 points (11-21 shooting), 12 rebounds, 5 assists, +22

Thunder Down Under: Russell Westbrook: 17 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, +22

Thunder Blunder: Nick Collison: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 fouls, -7 in 14 minutes.

Thunder Plunderer: Joakim Noah: 9 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists - I'm not sure if it's more a credit to the Thunder or Bulls that Noah just missed a triple-double, and I hardly even noticed him out there all night.

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Next game:

at Cleveland Cavaliers (sans Kyrie Irving) Thursday, 6 p.m. Central Time
 https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2014/3/17/5520632/thunder-vs-bulls-score-2014-kevin-durant-russell-westbrook-defense Chris Hanneke 2014-03-17T05:00:02-05:00 2014-03-17T05:00:02-05:00 Exasperated Thunder Take on Impassioned Bulls

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Get ready for the newest and oldest innovation in basketball. That's right, it's the Point Center!

 2013-2014 NBA Season

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 48-18
Lost 1
	  37-29 Won 2

 March 17th, 2014

 The United Center, Chicago, Illinois

 7:00 PM Central Standard Time

 TV: Entertainment Sports Programming Network, Fox Sports Network Oklahoma, Comcast Sports Net Chicago

 Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1 FM/640 AM), ESPN 1000 AM

 Injury Report: Kendrick Perkins (Out), Thabo Sefolosha (Out), Derrick Rose (Out)

  Previous Matchups: Dec 19th (Thunder Lead Season Series 1-0)

 Probable Starters

 Russell Westbrook	 PG	 Kirk Hinrich

 Andre Roberson	 SG	 Jimmy Butler

 Kevin Durant	 SF	 Mike Dunleavy

 Serge Ibaka	 PF	 Carlos Boozer

 Kendrick Perkins	 C	 Joakim Noah

 2013/14 Advanced Stats

 98.2 (7th)	 Pace	 92.9 (29th)

 107.8 (T-6th)	 ORtg	 99.1 (28th)

 100.6 (5th)	 DRtg	 97.8 (2nd)

So, as you might've guessed by my recap, I've got absolutely zero time to write this preview. Thus, it's time for another edition of "Bullet points pulled out of you-know-where!":

The Bulls are 10-4 since the All-Star break. And that schedule was TOUGH!

Since we last saw the Bulls, Joakim Noah has formed into the first good ballhandling center since...well, I don't know when. But I do know that when basketball was young, the ball generally always passed through the center before a team attempted to score. So basically, Joakim Noah is George Mikan.

Joakim's Dad is really proud of Joakim.

Mike Dunleavy is one of my least favorite players in the NBA. I haven't watched him much recently in the East, but he was probably the most annoying player of all time when he played with the Warriors. If he gets stitches and goes off for 20+ again, I'm going to be even more annoyed.

D.J. Augustin is one of this season's more underrated comeback stories. He was considered one of the worst backup PGs in the league last year, but is now regularly scoring in the teens and twenties. He keeps his turnovers hella low, too.

This is a seven man team, with Augustin and Gibson in the rotation and Nazr Mohammed and Tony Snell slated for barnstormer's minutes.

The one thing to look forward to tonight is the performance of KD. He scorched Chicago in our first meeting this season, going 13-20 from the field.

But really, I'm so glad Russell Westbrook is back tonight.

By the way, Russell Westbrook will play tonight.

RUSSELL WESTBROOK IS GOING TO PLAY TONIGHT!

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

Are we there yet?

Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder 97, Chicago Bulls 93.

What do you think of tonight's game? Let us know in the comments!
 https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2014/3/17/5517416/2013-2014-game-67-preview-exasperated-thunder-take-on-impassioned Marina Mangiaracina 2013-12-21T16:47:11-06:00 2013-12-21T16:47:11-06:00 Game 25: Thunder overwhelm Bulls, 107-95

The Thunder faced shorthanded Bulls team and met with little resistance as they overwhelmed Chicago. Check out our full coverage here.
 https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2013/12/21/5233902/2013-14-season-game-25-oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-chicago-bulls-full-coverage J.A. Sherman


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If you were born on September 12, you are always looking for ways to create a better impact in the world around you. You have a competitive attitude, which means you have achieved a lot in a relatively short time.
It is not easy for you to confide in others. However, if you find someone you can confide in, you tend to make friends for life.
We have put together this horoscope report for you. It gives all the details you need regarding your versatile personality. Read on and be enlightened.
You are under the Virgo zodiac sign. Your astrological symbol is the virginal virgin. This symbol is suitable for those born between August 23 and September 22. It stands for intelligence, freshness, purity and clarity.
The planet Mercury plays an important role in your life. This celestial body is responsible for your loyalty, competitive spirit and charm.
The element of earth rules your life. It works closely with fire, air and water to give your life its full meaning.
Astrological chart
September 12 zodiac people are on the astrological eve of Virgo-Libra. We call this the cusp of beauty. The planets, Mercury and Venus play a central role in the life of these Cuspers. Mercury rules your Virgo side, while Venus rules your Libra personality.
Being on this eve has certain distinct advantages. These two planets have a lot of influence on your life. As such, you are more endowed than most other natives.
As the ruling planet Virgo, Mercury is responsible for your charm and humor. This makes you a strong persuasive person.
There's no gathering that you can't turn on by just walking into the room. And when you start talking, your persuasion goes into overdrive!
On the other hand, Venus is considered the goddess planet. Since it rules an Air sign (Libra), it is responsible for your social sense, charisma and attention.
The combination of these two bodies in your life makes for an interesting mix of elements in your life. You have a good understanding of how the world works around you. You understand what motivates people. As such, you are an influential figure in your community.
The threshold of beauty has a significant impact on your resources. You understand that wealth comes from a combination of saving and investing in the right companies. Indeed, you will amass considerable wealth in due course.
Your astrological chart shows that your health is in order. However, pay close attention to neural and digestive infections.
Love and Compatibility
September 12 zodiac lovers believe in devotion when it comes to love. Your affection will make your partner trust you.
Granted, you're doing this for a reason. You believe that there can be no true love without trust and loyalty. A reliable partner is trustworthy, while you can't rely on someone who keeps swinging every now and then.
You have a soft spot for loyal, intelligent and sensible partners. You get along well with them because they reflect your own personality.
Naturally, you tend to offer them protection, support, and unbridled love. If you get such a partner, don't waste your time on settling down. Your relationship can't go wrong.
Under normal circumstances, you are not one to dive into the unknown waters of a relationship. You prefer to stir the water first by indulging in the dating game.
Courtship has its merits when it comes to matters of love. For example, it gives you the opportunity to better understand your partner while deciding whether to give him or her your heart or not.
Likewise, your partner will learn to understand your robust personality. As such, they come to appreciate your eccentric nature. This will give your relationship a better chance of survival.
However, the more active Virgo follows a completely different script. You know, you fall in love at a young age. So it is likely that you will have many partners in your lifetime. This kind of lifestyle is not a bad thing in itself.
Still, you should be wary of the pitfalls that come with it. For example, you and your partners will suffer from heartbreak and other similar disappointments. You see, switching partners so frequently is not a hassle-free activity.
Still, the stars indicate that you will get married when you meet your ideal partner. This is one born under the zodiac signs of Pisces, Taurus and Capricorn.
You are very compatible with these natives. This is more the case if your loved one was born on the 1st, 6th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 29th & 30th.
A word of warning!
The planetary alignment indicates that you are less compatible with a Leo. Consider yourself warned!
What are the characteristics of a person born on September 12?
September 12 Zodiac people are very orderly. The first thing people notice about you is your neatness and love of order.
You are eager to help when needed. Your altruistic nature actually got you involved in a number of projects in your community.
As a hard worker you often need free time to relax and connect with your inner being. Do not forget this. Long periods without disconnecting from the daily worries of life can put your health at risk.
People appreciate you being thoughtful. This makes you the ideal person to turn to when you have personal challenges. Most people just want a sympathetic ear, and you can borrow yours.
You are aware of your social environment. As such, you are one of the first to realize when something is wrong. For this reason, people recognize you as their leader, whether you have the required titles or not!
However, you have one major weakness that you need to address. This error will jeopardize your progress if you don't deal with it resolutely.
You tend to cling to negative experiences. You have made your past your prison and you have missed many excellent opportunities. It's time to let go!
All in all, you have what it takes to move to the next level. Learn to let go of the past and move on with life.
Famous people born on September 12th
You share the September 12 birthday with many prominent people from all over the world. Here are five:
Lorenzo de'Medici, born 1492 – Duke of UrbinoFrancis I, born 1494 – King of FranceBrian Robertson, born 1956 – Scottish singer, songwriter and guitaristRyan Potter, born 1995 – American actor and martial artistColin Ford, born 1996 – American actor
Common characteristics of people born on September 12
September 12 zodiac people are in the 2nd decan of Virgo. This dean is of those born between September 3rd and September 13th.
The planet Saturn plays an important role in this decan. As such, you display the more prominent features of this celestial body. For example, you are reliable, conscientious and loyal. These are the more positive qualities of Virgo.
You are a very principled person. Everything you do is based on a certain value. This is both a blessing and a curse.
It's a blessing because you do exactly what you want, the way you want it. However, it is a blessing because it holds you back. It feeds your fear.
Your birthday represents communication, affection, logic and kindness. Use these qualities wisely in your life.
Career horoscope
As a data analyst, you can do very well. All you need are clear instructions so you don't have to speculate. You have your limits. Therefore, focus only on what adds value to your works. This way you will go far.
Final Thought…
Blue is the magical color of people born on September 12th. Blue means power. However, it can also indicate uncertainty and ambiguity. That's your personality.
Your lucky numbers are 3, 10, 12, 40, 44, 49 and 55.


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Our zucchini fries recipe will take you less than half an hour, and will make you want more.
What Is Zucchini?
Zucchini belongs to the squash family, and unlike butternut squash or pumpkins, zucchini is a summer squash. It is often used in sautees, soups, salads, or to make zucchini noodles.
There are two kinds of zucchini, indicated by the color of the skin— yellow and green. Green zucchini is often mistaken for cucumber, which shares a similar skin color and shape.
In this zucchini fries recipe, we picked both kinds of zucchini and they don't taste that different. You can pick whichever kind of zucchini you want.
1. Zucchini vs Cucumber
You can tell these two apart simply by looking at the price tags. However, in case these two are placed next to each other with no name tags, here's how to distinguish them:
By skin color, cucumber is typically darker in shade. Green zucchini, on the other hand, is paler and often has short, yellow lines on the skin or a little bit of light green speckling.
You can also feel the skin with your hand to know whether it's zucchini or cucumber. Zucchini has a shinier skin, smooth to the touch, while cucumber's skin is often bumpy.
Despite looking almost identical, these two are not interchangeable. Cucumber retains more water than zucchini, they have distinctive tastes and zucchini is much more pleasant cooked than cucumber is.
2. Is Zucchini a Fruit?
As the zucchini flower blooms, its ovary grows larger and larger, and finally, develops into what we call zucchini. Therefore, it is classified as a fruit.
Despite being a fruit, it is often treated as a vegetable in cooking. You often use it in savory dishes instead of treats or desserts.
Is Zucchini Fries Healthy?
Zucchini yields very little calories, yet contains a vast amount of vitamins and minerals. Its benefits for the body can range from improving the digestive system to lowering the risks of heart disease.
Although fried food is often considered unhealthy, choosing the right kind of oil does help. For example, soybean oil has a high smoke point and contains healthy fats.
Zucchini Nutrition
Let's find out more of what this versatile fruit has to offer.
1. Calories
Zucchini has only 17 calories per 100 grams. Most of the calories are from good carbs and protein, with very little from fat.
Our zucchini fries recipe yields around 237 calories, coming mainly from the oil, breading, and mayonnaise dipping. You can pair them with these crispy, deep-fried rice balls for a crunchy, yummy breakfast!
2. Carbs
There are about 4 grams of carbs in every 100 grams of zucchini, including fiber. Thanks to the low amount of carbs, zucchini is often included in low-carb, keto diets.
Zucchini is an excellent substitute for noodles/pasta in low-carb diets. You can easily turn zucchini into pasta using a special tool called a "spiral slicer".
3. Vitamins
Zucchini contains a large amount of vitamin A. The nutrient is known to promote eye health and fight off cell inflammation in the body as an antioxidant.
Vitamin C is also present in zucchini. This antioxidant can boost the overall performance of the immune system and can relieve symptoms of the common cold.
How to Cut Zucchini
Zucchini can be sliced in a lot of ways, depending on what dish you're making. No matter how you slice them, don't remove the skin because it's edible and contains nutrients.
To saute or make casseroles, it's best to cut them into quarters, lengthwise, then dice. You can also slice them to make dishes like ratatouille.
In our zucchini fries recipe, we first trim the ends of the zucchinis, then slice each in half. Next, we cut each part vertically, into 3 thick sheets, then cut each sheet into large strips.
It's important to keep the thickness of the zucchini about the size of your thumb. We want them to cook evenly, and thoroughly.
How to Make this Zucchini Fries Recipe
Slice the zucchini: Cut your zucchini into strips, with thickness about the size of your thumb.
Mix the panko: In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, parmesan, parsley, and basil.
Beat the egg: Crack an egg into a separate bowl and whisk well.
Coat your zucchini: Set up your assembly line: the flour bowl, the egg bowl, and the panko bowl. Coat the zucchini sticks in flour first, then egg, and finally seasoned breadcrumbs.
Fry: Heat canola oil in a saucepan on medium heat for around 5 minutes. Slowly place the zucchini sticks in. Deep-fry them for 4 minutes or until golden, then place them on a cooling rack.
Serve: Serve the fries with mayonnaise.
Flour Your Fries Faster
Breading is easy, but when it's a large batch with lots of little components, it can be time-consuming. Here's one of our tips to save you time when following our zucchini fries recipe:
First, prepare two clean paper bags.
Put one cup of flour into one bag. Place your zucchini sticks in there, tightly grab the opening of the bag, and start shaking it.
Then, very thoroughly, mix the parmesan, panko, and the rest of the seasonings in the other bag.
Crack an egg into a bowl and whisk it well. Dip each of the floured zucchini sticks in the egg, and carefully place them in the bag of seasoned panko.
When you've placed all sticks in the panko bag, shake the bag just like you did with the flour bag. Within seconds, all of your fries should be well-coated and ready to go in the deep-fryer.
Can You Freeze Zucchini Fries?
For convenience, you can freeze a batch of panko-coated zucchini in Ziploc bags, and fry them up whenever you want. Of course, they will need an additional one or two minutes, but they taste just as good.
Frozen panko-coated zucchini can last for up to one month in the freezer.
What we don't recommend is freezing fried zucchini. They are edible alright, but there is no way you can make them as crispy as the first fry.
How Long Do Zucchini Fries Last?
Like most fried foods, zucchini fries will get wilted when left sitting for more than half an hour. It's best to eat them immediately after frying/baking.
Keeping Zucchini Fries in The Fridge
In case you have coated the zucchini but can't fry right away, you could refrigerate them for 5-6 hours. Make sure to cover the container with cling wrap.
What to Serve with Zucchini Fries
Like how french fries often go with burgers or fried chicken, zucchini fries also need a main dish to accompany. Just like its carby cousin, zucchini fries can go with a lot of dishes, and here's what we can offer:
1. Egg Curry
Since zucchini fries are not distinctly flavorful, they need to go with something rich and bold. Our egg curry is a perfect candidate, with crisp skin submerged in the creamy, aromatic sauce served over warm rice.
Not only delicious, but the two are also complementary in terms of nutrients. While zucchini fries mostly provide fat and carbs, eggs are packed with protein and make a whole meal.
2. Gumbo
Having a flavor-packed broth seasoned with plenty of aromatics, gumbo served over rice also pairs well with zucchini fries. The crisp side will pose as a good palate-cleanser after each spoonful, taking the gumbo to another level.
Like the egg curry, gumbo is also rich in protein, coming from chicken thighs and chewy sausage. Together, they can make a wholesome, healthy, tasty meal.
Zucchini Fries Recipe
Our zucchini fries recipe makes fries that are crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside. Its nutritional values are also guaranteed to stay within our guidelines.
- cook TIME 20 mins
- prep TIME 10 mins
- total TIME 30 mins
- COURSE Side Dish
- CUISINE American
- SERVINGS servings
- CALORIES 237 kcal
- 12 ozzucchini
- 1 medium egg (*)
- 1 cupall-purpose flour (*)
- 0.3 cupplain panko breadcrumbs
- 1.5 tbspparsley minced
- 1.5 tbspbasil minced
- 0.8 ozparmesan
- 0.1 tspsalt
- 0.3 tspground black pepper
- 2 cupscanola oil for frying (*)
- 3 tbspJapanese mayonnaise
Cut the zucchini into sticks.
In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, parmesan, parsley and basil.
Crack an egg into a separate bowl and whisk well.
Coat the zucchini sticks in flour first, then egg, and finally seasoned breadcrumbs. You can apply the bag method explained above to make it quicker.
Heat canola oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Drop a piece of breadcrumb in to see if it sizzles. If it does, slowly place the zucchini sticks in. Deep-fry them for 4 minutes or until golden, then place them on a cooling rack.
Serve with mayonnaise.
(*) Only part of these ingredients will end up in the final product and we have calculated nutritional values based on that amount. The whole amount is needed for the coating and cooking process, but what actually ends up being consumed is ½ a medium egg, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour and 3 tbsp canola oil.
Unlike fries or chicken nuggets, zucchini fries will get soggy when left in the air for just 3 - 4 minutes. We recommend eating them very soon after being taken out of the pot for the best experience.


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All 14 Super League clubs have launched a search for their most knowledgeable and passionate supporter ahead of the season launch day.
The season launch takes place at the Trafford Centre in Manchester on Saturday January 23 and every Super League club will be represented by a Super Fan in the interactive Rugby League-themed quiz which will take place on the Orient Stage.
To find the most Super League-savvy supporter, a number of heats will be held at the Trafford Centre with the winners progressing to the final where the overall prize will be two Super Saver Passports which give entry to the Magic Weekend, Carnegie Challenge Cup Final and the Engage Super League Grand Final.
RFL Marketing Manager Phil Williams said: "I'm sure the Super Fan contest will capture the imagination of supporters of Engage Super League teams and there will no doubt be fierce competition between the fans.
"The on-stage competition will bring even more fun and excitement to the Engage Super League Fans' Day at the Trafford Centre, an event that no Rugby League supporter should miss."
To be in with a chance of representing your club in the Super League Super Fan contest, all supporters need to do is state in no more than 250 words why they should represent the club and e-mail their reason to email@example.com before Monday January 18.
Entrants need to be 18 years or over and must be available to attend the Trafford Centre on the afternoon of Saturday January 23. The prize for representing your club at the Trafford Centre will be a pair of tickets to the Engage Super League Grand Final which takes place at Old Trafford on October 2.
As well as the Super League Super Fan competition, the Trafford Centre event will host appearances from leading Engage Super League personalities, fantastic Rugby League action video footage, live music and dancing and opportunities to win Grand Final tickets.
The Engage Super League trophy and Carnegie Challenge Cup will also be on display and supporters will have the chance to have their photograph taken with the iconic pieces of silverware.
Mascots from the clubs will also be on hand to give the event some added fun and will be accompanied by Sid the Savings Pig – the official mascot of Super League's title sponsor, Engage Mutual Assurance.
The Engage Super League Fan Day takes place on Saturday January 23 when the on-stage action will kick off at 2.00pm in The Orient and will continue until 3.45pm. Free parking is available at the Trafford Centre.
The Engage Super League season kicks off on Friday January 29 with a match between defending champions Leeds Rhinos and Crusaders at the competition's newest venue, the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham.


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When it comes to car wrapping, choosing the right design sets you apart from your competition. If your design fails to fit your vehicle's specifications and measurements, it won't relay the intended message. Ultimately, your marketing will fail since consumers don't understand your design.
The perfect vehicle wrap design differs depending on the type of vehicle you have for your business. For example, if you have a van, it will require a different design from a personal car. You also need to factor in the mobility of your vehicle when choosing a design.
For instance, if your car is always on the move, your design needs to have large fonts and visible texts that can be seen clearly in motion. Here is a guideline of different vehicle types with their corresponding vehicle wrap designs.
1. Small car
Small personal cars require a design with a small logo, minimal graphics, and modular messaging. This is because small vehicles have a smaller, angled surface area. Thus, having a large vehicle wrap design can break up your texts and images, making it hard for consumers to read.
Additionally, having minimal graphics ensures your images aren't cut off on areas like your door handles. Always consult with your car wrapping company to make sure the placement of your design is correct.
2. Large vehicles
Large vehicles like vans and buses have a wider surface area for a large logo, text, and images. They also have a larger flat surface area, making it easy to incorporate an easy-to-read message without any text being cut off.
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If you have a fleet of vehicles, you can create an entire marketing campaign on them, instead of on one car. It is wise to create multiple designs for your cars to make the most out of your fleet. However, make sure there is a logo on each vehicle that informs customers of your brand.
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Zakharova: Russia Will Continue to Implement Projects as Part of Arctic Council
Russia will continue to implement projects within the framework of the Arctic Council with an emphasis on the Russian regions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in comments on the decision of the council's member countries to resume activities on its projects without Russia's participation. "For its part, Russia, as the undisputed main factor in the Arctic and the current chairman of the Arctic Council, consistently continues to implement projects that our country has initiated with an emphasis on the Russian regions, which aim to promote the sustainable socioeconomic development of our Arctic zone, improve the well-being of all its inhabitants, including indigenous peoples, collaborate to preserve the unique Arctic ecosystems that affect the health of our planet, protect the interests and rights of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic, promote contacts through young people, develop cultural ties, and create a humanitarian space in the Arctic," Zakharova said in a statement posted on the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On 8 June 2022, the Arctic Council's western countries – Denmark, Iceland, Canada, Norway, the United States, Finland, and Sweden – issued a joint statement about their intention to resume the council's activities on its projects without Russia's participation. On 3 March, all the Arctic Council member states, except for Russia, issued a written statement declaring their refusal to take part in meetings held as part of Russia's chairmanship and on Russian territory. Zakharova said this rapid change in their decisions indicates that "attempts to isolate Russia in the Arctic are illusory, and our Western partners are trying to grasp at any ideas in order to create the impression that they have some kind of independent role in Arctic affairs." Zakharova described this policy by Western countries in the Arctic as politicized, flawed, and not conducive to solving problems that affect the fate of all mankind. Russia is the chair of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. The country's comprehensive programme for its chairmanship involves promoting international cooperation in such priority areas as the population of the Arctic, including indigenous peoples, environmental protection, socioeconomic development as well as strengthening the Arctic Council itself. More than 100 events are planned to be held as part of Russia's programme, and roughly 40 events have taken place so far. The Roscongress Foundation organizes the events of Russia's chairmanship in the Arctic Council. Reference information: Official social media accounts of Russia's chairmanship in the Arctic Council: VKontakte: vk.com/arctic_on Twitter: twitter.com/ArcticON1 Telegram: t.me/arcticonofficial Weibo: weibo.com/u/7728847725 WeChat ID: arcticonofficial


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What is it about Abraham Lincoln that, 146 years after his death, continues to inspire us? Was it his commitment to honesty and his unfailing integrity? Was it his courage to stand up against the injustices of his day? Was it his ability to lead the American people through the perils of war and unify the country through the conviction of his ideals?
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Completed Emergency Winter Housing Grant Application
[ Friday November 10th 2017 at 4:58 pm ]
I've now completed the application form for the emergency winter housing grant and have duplicate copies of my housing bills to prove my cost of housing. I will check if there an after hours drop box I may use on the way to the pool this evening. Otherwise on Monday I will deliver this as I do a few errands.
I've also duplicated the receipts for my disability case worker. This will provide an annual update to my cost of housing. As a home owner the utility bills and property tax increase each year. I want to keep this up to date. In the event the maximum housing allow increases I will become eligible for more funds. At present my cost of housing is roughly $300 more a month than the allowance. It makes the rest of my finances very tight. I am glad to be working on my youTube channel and beginning to see this grow.


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We got up this morning just not in tune with each other. No argument, just missing the normal companionable vibe. Maybe because we both wished we were in SA to be part of the elections.
It was set to be a tough day. Hot (with a chance of a thunderstorm later in the afternoon), a hell of a climb at 14km (14-19km), and we needed to resupply. All of this and we didn't want to sacrifice our distance of min 27km as we are chasing to get to Damascus by Friday evening.
So when we crossed a road at 9h45 with a sign to a lodge and Trevor said "shall we go for a coolie?" I said I didn't think it's the best use of our time. As you can imagine that did nothing to improve the mood, he stormed off without a word 😀 (in my defense, it was going to be a long day and we needed to get over that mountain before the sun was at its hottest).
On our way to that dreaded mountain we came across the Laurel waterfall and river. For about 6km we could either see or at least hear the river. We climbed down to the waterfall, then walked next to the river for a few kilometres, at a point skirting the ledge of a beautiful rockface sticking into the river, crossing the river several times and seeing (I think) wild azaleas in bloom.
All of this beauty – yet still we were not in tune with each other. We tackled the mountain. On our way up another hiker was coming down. As always we stepped aside making room for him to pass. Then slowly made our way up again.
Halfway up the mountain we sat down on a rock with a view for a rest. After a while the same guy we let through on his way down came sweating up. He said he suddenly realised he was heading in the wrong direction, after his break he must have just been thinking of other things and headed down the same slope he just slaved up!
He introduced himself as Sliprock and though I didn't really follow the logic for the name the context was this: he was an orphan who ran away from foster care all the time, and his surname was something similar to a Flintstone character which leads to the nickname Sliprock. The association was with Trouble and Bad Luck. The part I liked was that he was an orphan with a nickname which he hated and which belittled him, but when he had to choose a trail name he thought he ended up with a good life, a good wife, good kids, a grand daughter called Jozi, and that he doesn't have Bad Luck anymore. Because his old nickname can't hurt him any more he chose it as his trail name. I found it beautiful how he could condense the story of his life and how it had a happy ending: tough life at 15, content at 60, what's in a name….
When we started walking leaving him in the dust 😀 our normal companionship was restored – how not after such an uplifting interaction.
At the top of the mountain I put my Snickers in the stream, weighing it down with a rock, for the melted chocolate to settle before I ate it. We then strolled downhill (another 5km) to town level.
Where the trail crosses the road (5km out of town) is a hikers hostel Boots Off. We decided to – instead of going into town – chill there for an hour and buy food for the next 2 days from whatever stock they had. We are going to be having strange meals untill we reach Damascus but it was worth just getting the hour's rest in.
While we were resting we consumed a few items. Trevor had 4 cold drinks and I had 2. He had 3 packets of chips and I had 2. We each had one Little Debbie chocolate swissroll (like Bill Bryson, I LOVE Little Debbies) and we shared a hostel made hot dog. As a outspoken "I don't eat processed meat" person it was quite embarrassing to take a bite expecting to be disgusted but feeling my face pull into a "I HAVE to have more of this" expression.
After all that eating and drinking we set off to do the last 6km (bringing us to 30km for the day). It was a lovely walk, we basically walked around the Watauga dam, over the dam wall and found a camp spot not too far from the wall. At some point it started raining but it was a very gentle rain and stopped soon after it started.
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Here are 15 things to do this weekend in the Tri-State
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Tri-State? Check out our list of activities.
Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights
Through Jan. 1 at Garvin Park, 1600 N. Main St. Tickets range from $7 to $25 per vehicle.
The annual Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights is back. On the one-mile drive, you can see 70 holiday light displays with new LED bulbs, as well as some with some animated sets, including flying reindeer, dancing bears, a waving Santa and more.
Newburgh Winterlights
Through Sunday, 5-8:30 p.m., Aurand Trailhead, Indiana 662 East. Tickets are $5.
With more lights than ever, come experience the wonder of thousands of lights along the Rivertown Trail, across the red bridge, through the woods and out onto the overlook.
John Lennon Night
6 to 11 p.m., Bokeh Lounge, 1007 Parrett St. Admission is free, but donations are requested.
Evansville Veterans for Peace Chapter 104 is hosting the annual Lennon Night celebration with music, art, poetry and spoken word all inspired by John Lennon. Funds raised at this event will be used to support the Iraq Water Project, which seeks to provide clean and safe drinking water for the Iraqi people.
Christmas Belles
Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Princeton Theatre and Community Center, 301 W. Broadway St., Princeton, Indiana. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are $15-$35 and Sunday are $13-$15.
A Christmas comedy program about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Friday and Saturday's tickets include a dinner and show, and Sunday is show-only.
A VERY ROCKY Christmas!
Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and midnight, STAGEtwo at 321, 321 N. Congress Ave. Tickets are $15.
Celebrate the holidays with this annual favorite masterpiece with fun ways that they've integrated classic holiday tales with new audience-participation opportunities. Doors open 45 minutes before show time with a 30-minute pre-show.
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EPO: The Children's Nutcracker
Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m., Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. Tickets are $26.
Come see the televised Children's Nutcracker presented by the Children's Center of Dance Education and Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon, Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. Tickets range from $7 to $18.
Get transported to the North Pole where breakfast with Santa is open to all children. Attendees will receive a sweet treat and a holiday craft
Elf Academy
9 a.m. to noon, cMoe, 22 SE Fifth St.; Tickets are $35 per adult, $35 per child.
This annual fundraiser and immersive holiday experience is back for the whole family to enjoy. Activities include making toys at Santa's workshop, a snowball fight, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Tickets include brunch and all activities, and can be purchased online at www.cMoekids.org.
Pancakes and Pajamas with Santa
9 to 10:30 a.m., Swonder Ice Arena, Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for kids, and $3 for skate rental.
Breakfast is $5 for 3 pancakes and 2 sausages, and hot cocoa is $1. Santa will be on the ice and walking around during breakfast and will be taking Christmas list wishes throughout the event.
Raptor Con
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, National Guard Armory 3300 E. Division St. Tickets range from $15 to $100.
The two-day event that will have more than 100 vendor booths, a cosplay contest and other events. Special guests include Bill Morrison, Jason Marsden, David Della Rocco, Mindy Sterling and more.
Santa Visits Willard Library
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Willard Public Library, 21 N. First Ave. Free.
Santa is taking a break from checking his list and is returning to the Willard Public library for free photos.
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West Side Nut Club presents 'Santa Land 2022'
Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Acorn Plaza at 10th Avenue and Franklin Street in Evansville. Free.
Bring the family out for free pictures with St. Nick and other characters such as SpongeBob, Barney and Sesame Street friends. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies along with live performances from choirs and bands.
'The Nutcracker' by Ballet Indiana
7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. Tickets range from $23 to $48.
Ballet Indiana and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra team up for a presentation of "The Nutcracker."
Christmas Concerts
Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 5 p.m. Free.
The Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus are offering two free concerts this weekend to the public. Saturday at the Embrace Church, 6300 Washington Ave. in Evansville and Sunday at First United Methodist Church's Wesley Hall, 601 Main St. in Mount Vernon, Indiana.
Sensory Breakfast with Santa
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon, Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. Tickets range from $7 to $18.
With a little less hustle and bustle, get transported to the North Pole where breakfast is with special guest, Santa. Attendees will receive a sweet treat and a holiday craft.


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Panoramic Terrace Duplexes for Sale in Kestel Alanya
Property ID
140 m2
M2 Price
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 3
- Size 193 m2
Terrace duplexes for sale in Alanya, in a quiet location only 500 m from the beach and within a walking distance to shopping for daily needs. The downtown of Alanya is easily reachable by local buses, every 10 minutes during the day almost until midnight.
This residence is built on a land area of 3,000 m2, in a beautiful place displaying a combination of the sea and nature, the uniqueness of the architectural structure, and innovative construction technologies.
The living complex consists of 2 housing blocks with a total of 50 housing units overlooking the Mediterranean, nature, city, and river.
Duplexes in Kestel with spacious terraces are provided in two different types:
Garden duplex in Kestel Alanya with two bedrooms, a living room and open plan kitchen, hall, three bathrooms, one balcony, and one terrace;
Penthouse in Kestel Alanya with three bedrooms, a living room and open plan kitchen, a hall, two or three bathrooms, a big balcony, and a spacious roof terrace.
Discover your own kingdom in a natural environment, in your new home boasting a fantastic architectural concept and social activities for your comfortable and secure housing.
Please do not hesitate to contact us via our contact form, send us an email, or call our office, for more information about two-story flats in Alanya Turkey.
- Property ID KES-005-1
- M2 Price €0
- Property Type Garden Apartments, Penthouses
- Property Status SOLD
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 3
- Size 140 m2
- Country: Turkey
- Province / State: Turkey
- City / Town: Alanya
- Neighborhood: Kestel
- Postal code / ZIP: 07400