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In recognition of America Recycles Day, Patch and Metra4.com took a trip to Waste Management's processing plant located off the Cottman Ave. exit of I-95.
Representatives from Waste Management demonstrated where the trucks dump the collected materials and how they are sorted, processed and baled before shipped off to mills throughout the world.
America Recycles Day is a national program of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. Since its inception in 1997, communities across the country have participated in America Recycles Day on Nov. 15 to educate, promote environmental citizenship, and encourage action.
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The Secretary of the Army has directed immediate action in the face of significant budgetary uncertainty in the coming months to reduce expenditures. The uncertain Fiscal Year 2013 funding, caused by the combined effects of a possible yearlong continuing resolution and sequestration, may result in adverse effects on TRADOC civilian personnel.
CLICK HERE for information and frequently asked questions provided by the TRADOC G-1.
The U.S. Army Capstone Concept
What is it?
The U.S. Army Capstone Concept provides a framework to help Army leaders think about future war, guide Army modernization and describe what the Army must do as part of the joint force to achieve the nation's strategic objectives. This description is based on the Army's enduring missions and the operational environment. The U.S. Army Capstone Concept describes the required capabilities the future Army will need to prevent conflict, shape the environment and win the nation's wars.
Shaping the Future Army
What is it?
The Army is the nation's force for decisive action, both at home and abroad, providing the Joint Force the ability to prevent conflict, shape the environment, and if prevention fails, win decisively and dominantly.
To meet the needs of the nation in a complex operating environment, our Army must provide forces that are flexible, operate across the range of military operations, and are agile in our responsiveness.
To do so, the Army is reorganizing formations to provide our national security decision makers greater flexibility in how we defend our nation and U.S. national interests.
The foundation for success into the future is leader development that prepares leaders to operate with competence and confidence in ambiguous and frequently changing circumstances in the complex future security environment.
Doctrine 2015
Doctrine 2015 publications are NOW available online!
Doctrine 2015 is an initiative to provide clear, concise, current and accessible doctrine to the field. Doctrine is important to the U.S. Army; it provides a body of knowledge that serves as the foundation for the Profession and for the successful execution of Unified Land Operations.
Doctrine 2015 accelerates the implementation of new doctrine across the force by providing the U.S. Army with a completely revised structure of manuals. The top level of manuals will be Army Doctrine Publications that are only 10-15 pages in length. Supporting references, Army Doctrine Reference Publications and Field Manuals, increase in length and depth of information. Doctrine 2015 will make these references available at the point of need through interactive media such as mobile applications. Additionally, Army Techniques Pubs will offer a "wiki" means of contributing to doctrine development.
Doctrine 2015 captures the essential lessons learned from 10 years of persistent conflict. It leverages a broader range of available collaborative technologies including wiki, interactive media instruction, video books, blogs and social media. Most importantly, it makes doctrine more accessible to Soldiers.
To learn more on the latest efforts with U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's "doctrine surge," click here
The Army Profession Campaign
What is it?
The Army Profession is a vocation comprised of experts certified in the ethical design, generation, support and application of land combat power, serving under civilian authority, entrusted to defend the Constitution and the rights and interests of the American people.
The Army Profession Campaign is an Army initiative to inspire and engage our Soldiers and civilians in an introspective analysis and professional dialog to make our Profession stronger. The campaign renews our collective commitment to the Army, its ideals, traditions and ethos, as well as to the nation and the American people.
The U.S. Army that weathered the unprecedented demands of the last decade was built by careful, dedicated professionals who never lost focus on the necessity to always care for and improve our Profession. We must ensure our Army remains strong and that it continues as the nation's force for decisive action. As we transition the force to the Army of 2020, every Army Professional has an obligation to maintain the Army's standing as a trusted profession capable of meeting our nation's call in an uncertain future.
To learn more about the Army Profession, click here.
Army Leader Development Strategy for a 21st Century Army
What is it?
Leader development is a mutually shared responsibility between three domains: the institutional Army ("schoolhouse"), the operational force ("tactical units") and the individual ("self development"). The three components of leader development -- training, education and experience -- must reside in each of the three domains. No domain has exclusive rights to any one or more of the three leader development components. Each of the domains also has an important responsibility to ensure balance among all three leader development components.
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command alone does not and cannot develop adaptive, agile leaders, nor can 1st Cavalry Division or 10th Mountain Division, but collectively, we all contribute to the development of our leaders. Regardless of a leader's physical location at any point in time, we owe it to our leaders to maximize to the extent possible their training, education and experiences.
To learn more visit the Center for Army Leadership's website
Strategic Landpower
What is it?
Strategic Landpower is the ability - by threat, force, or occupation - to gain, sustain, and exploit control over land, resources, and people. It assures success in peace and war because forces on land are uniquely positioned to understand, influence, and control the "human domain."
Strategic landpower is the application of landpower towards achieving desired strategic outcomes across the range of military operations.
Successful strategies have a human objective to which elements of national power are directed.
Landpower is essential to achieving the human objective because influence and control of human activity occurs on land.
Strategic success or failure most often occurs within the land domain.
The Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Forces significantly contribute to the activities central to influencing the human domain short of war.
21st Century Training
What is it?
Army training must prepare Soldiers, leaders and units to operate and succeed in an uncertain operational environment where the nation's enemies will continue to adapt quickly using a full range of threats.
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is fostering groundbreaking initiatives in training by developing Combat Training Center-like training environments at units' home stations,and through the networked blending of live, virtual and constructive training events. These innovations, coupled with regional alignment of units, will provide Soldiers and leaders with relevant, challenging and effective home-station training. By focusing on learning at the point of need and the implementation of digital training applications, TRADOC is leading the way to a significantly improved training experience for the Army of 2020.
On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to our Nation and our allies. This is a time of reflection and a time to remember the sacrifices of those who have served, and those who still serve today. Thank you for your service. » read more
Language and cultural barriers keep us from understanding and appreciating the world around us. » read more
The Asymmetric Warfare Group, or AWG, the "operational arm" of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, is leveraging Network Integration Evaluation 13.2's multi-echelon training and live mission sets in which Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, are conducting tactical operations. » read more
Check out the new and improved version of the command's official e-newsletter, TRADOC This Week! » read more
Cone addressed a lunchtime gathering of military leaders, defense contractors and strategist at a joint war fighting conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The three-day event ends Thursday. » read more
New features on the Army Training Network website now make it easier for Soldiers and commanders to access vital training materials. » read more
The Maneuver Center of Excellence, in support of the partnership between the United States and Israel, played host to a delegation from the Israeli Defense Force April 28 through May 1. » read more
Fort Leonard Wood is now home to the best non-commissioned officer instructor the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command has to offer – her name is Marine Staff Sgt. Erin Rios. Rios is currently the assistant academics chief for the Motor Transport Instruction Company, Marine Corps Detachment. » read more
The Network Integration Evaluation 13.2 is the fifth in a series of semi-annual evaluations, and will take place at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, N.M., May 4-27, 2013. More than 3,800 Soldiers will conduct operational tests and evaluations in realistic mission environments designed to measure network performance at all echelons. » read more
Gen. Robert Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, delivered the keynote address at the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremony May 4 at The Citadel. Cone congratulated the cadets for choosing to take the road less traveled when enrolling at The Citadel four years ago. » read more
Change and innovation have been constants at Fort Benning since Congress first authorized the creation of then Camp Benning in the fall of 1918. » read more
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, are preparing to conduct decisive action operations against an adaptive opposing force during Network Integration Evaluation 13.2, which is scheduled to start this month. » read more
The loud booms from the fields of Fort Sill will sound the same, but for the first time women may be responsible for launching the artillery. The first class of female Soldiers joined A Battery, 1st Battalion, 78th Field Artillery, to learn the 13M, Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember military occupational specialty -- an MOS that was previously closed to women. » read more
The Army loves acronyms, but remember MFTC, which stands for the Master Fitness Trainer Course. The Army community is going to hear a lot more about it. » read more
As 12 years of fighting winds down, many Army ROTC cadets who commission this spring likely won't experience war anytime soon. They won't wear a distinctive combat patch that unites Soldiers in the profession of arms. » read more
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, gained a new perspective of warfighter logisticians after observing and discussing training with students, instructors and leaders at the Sustainment Center of Excellence at Fort Lee, April 18. » read more
The Army Career Tracker is an Army leadership development web-based tool developed by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's Institute for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development. The ACT provides Army personnel -- enlisted, officer and civilian cohorts - a system to manage their professional development and to monitor progress toward training, education, and career goals. » read more
More than 160 Army ROTC students from four Oklahoma universities trained at Fort Sill April 4-7, 2013, completing their Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX), a critical step toward becoming Army officers. » read more
For the first time since 2009, Fort Benning can lay claim to being the home of the Army's top two-man Ranger team. » read more
Fort Rucker's commanding general spoke with junior leaders at the Landing April 9 about what it takes to become a senior leader in today's Army. » read more
Members of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command attended an Army Profession seminar conducted by the Center for the Army Profession and Ethic, or CAPE, here at the Recreation Center March 26. » read more
Experts from academia, military and government converged on Carlisle Barracks, Pa., to discuss links between land power and vital strategic issues facing the nation and the world, during the Army War College Strategy Conference April 9-11, 2013. » read more
Members of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command attended an Army Profession seminar conducted by the Center for the Army Profession and Ethic, or CAPE, here at the Recreation Center March 26. » read more
A few Aviators at Fort Rucker had the opportunity to experience for the first time something that hasn't taken place in almost 15 years. Solo flying in flight school was re-instituted by Col. Kevin J. Christensen, 110th Aviation Brigade commander as an incentive that limits the potential to solo to only students who score 85 percent or above on all written and flight evaluations, including their final basic warfighter skills check ride. » read more
Throughout their careers, military food service professionals strive to learn new skills and develop their abilities. The Quartermaster School, part of the Combined Arms Support Command, is in the process of assessing its Soldiers skills to enhance developmental opportunities and help ease the transition from a military to civilian career through professional credentialing programs. » read more
From the American Revolutionary War to today, women have served important roles in the Army. They've made history and blazed a trail for the next generation of women who will serve. » read more
The College of the American Soldier is a partnership between the Army and participating colleges and universities to improve Soldier professional development by providing an optimum balance of training and education. » read more
A group of 13 Armor officers and eight OCS candidates are currently undergoing Chinese language training as part of a pilot program at Fort Benning. The program is sponsored by the University of North Georgia's Language Training Center, and consists of five days per week. » read more
The anticipation among the Fort Hood, Texas, faithful was something akin to the announcement of a long-shot, at-large bid to the NCAA's "March Madness" basketball tourney. » read more
Sgt. Jesse Tuttle, Company B, 1-330th Infantry Regiment, graduated from the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School last week. His father, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Tuttle, was in the audience and no stranger to the grounds. Now assigned to Company C, 1-330th Infantry Regiment, the elder Tuttle graduated from the school in 2009. Both men are Army Reservists who reside in Fort Wayne, Ind. » read more
On the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war, senior Army leaders gathered for a seminar to discuss how they should position the service over the next decade to be ready to defend U.S. interests. » read more
A training day months in the making finally arrived at Ranger School last week. March 7 was the first time Ranger School and the Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Ala., executed a joint training exercise. » read more
The Combined Arms Support Command hosted the Global Logistics 2020 Rehearsal of Concept Drill at the Army Logistics University March 11-14, to gather feedback on adapting the sustainment community to support the Army of 2020 and beyond. » read more
German army Brig. Gen. Reinhard Wolski, branch chief of German Army Aviation and commander of the German Army Aviation School, visited Fort Rucker Feb. 26-28 to tour the post and meet with Maj. Gen. Kevin W. Mangum, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commanding general. » read more
Maj. Gen. Mark McDonald, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, hosted three town hall meetings last week to inform civilian employees about the impending mandatory federal spending cuts (sequestration), possible furloughs and to address their concerns. » read more
The Combined Arms Support Command will host the Global Logistics 2020 Rehearsal of Concept Drill from March 11-15, 2013. » read more
Recently, the Air Defense Artillery Patriot School at 3rd Battalion, 6th ADA planned and executed the first Combined Capstone Exercise (CAPEX) with U.S. and United Arab Emirates soldiers. » read more
The Recruiting Command deputy commanding general hosted 17 battalion commanders around a virtual conference room table Feb. 20-21 for quarterly training to share best practices across the command. » read more
The Secretary of the Army has directed immediate action in the face of significant budgetary uncertainty in the coming months to reduce expenditures. The uncertain Fiscal Year 2013 funding, caused by the combined effects of a possible yearlong continuing resolution and sequestration, may result in adverse effects on TRADOC civilian personnel. » read more
Before cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., hit the land navigation course for real, they'll do it virtually, and with a seasoned teacher by their side. » read more
During the opening day of the 2013 Association of the United States Army's 2013 Winter Symposium and Exposition, senior leaders highlighted the Army's unique capabilities within the joint force to influence populations, shape the operational environment and achieve long-lasting strategic victory. » read more
What does today's Soldier need? Still in its evolutionary state, the Network Integration Evaluation continues to make progress in achieving greater cost benefits and in streamlining the process of getting capabilities into the hands of Soldiers quicker. » read more
Senior U.S. Army and Marine Corps leaders joined prominent members of academia and defense think tanks to discuss the vital role of land power at the 2013 Association of the United States Army's 2013 Winter Symposium and Exposition. » read more
The Army must transition now from a force of execution to one of preparation, said the commander of the Army's Training and Doctrine Command. » read more
For 14 years now the Association of the United States Army has held its winter symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This year's event will be the last in the Sunshine State. » read more
During the opening day of the 2013 Association of the United States Army's 2013 Winter Symposium and Exposition, senior leaders highlighted the Army's unique capabilities within the joint force to influence populations, shape the operational environment and achieve long-lasting strategic victory. » read more
More than 100 leaders from across the Army, the Department of Defense, academia, and think tanks, met here this week at the Winter Wargame Unified Quest 2013 event to plan for the future of the Army -- from about 2020 to 2030. » read more
With the daily drumbeat of news and rumors surrounding uncertainty of Army funding levels, Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, hosted a town hall forum to share information directly with the TRADOC civilian workforce Feb. 7 at Jacob's Theater on Fort Eustis. » read more
The Presidents' Day holiday recognizes and honors our commanders-in-chief that were instrumental in shaping the path of this great Nation. » read more
Three men earned a unique distinction last week during the 194th Armored Brigade's annual Best Warrior Competition. They are Staff Sgt. Adam Krause, Drill Sergeant of the Year, Sgt. 1st Class Erik Hall, NCO ofthe Year, and Spc. Neil Weaver, Soldier of the Year. » read more
Owners of Android mobile devices can now have access to the latest Fort Leonard Wood news and information right at their fingertips -- literally. » read more
Last month, the Secretary of Defense announced an end to the Direct Ground Combat Exclusion Rule for female Soldiers. But the Army wants commanders in the field to know that it will be some time before they'll be able to make any changes in their units. » read more
The Company Commander-First Sergeant Pre-Command Course is a resident troop school conducted at more than 30 installations and units for company command teams prior to assuming their duties. » read more
The Master Fitness Trainer Course, or MFTC, provides the force with certified fitness advisers who have earned Army Skill Identifiers as Master Fitness Trainers. Master Fitness Trainers, or MFTs, serve as additional-duty special advisers to unit commanders -- company through division -- to facilitate physical training based on the doctrine in Field Manual 7-22, Army Physical Readiness Training, formerly Training Circular 3-22.20. » read more
With a smaller, leaner force in the future, aviation will play a bigger and more significant role than it has over the last decade, said the Army's Training and Doctrine, or TRADOC, commander. » read more
The purpose of the TRADOC Strategic Plan is to describe how TRADOC will adapt to strengthen our Army as America's Force of Decisive Action. As TRADOC moves into an uncertain future, it must become the premier learning organization for the Army. » read more
A collaborative effort to fundamentally redesign institutional training is underway, and the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, or USAICoE, Fort Huachuca, is playing a critical role. » read more
Soldiers assigned to B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery fine turned their skills on the M109A6 Paladin Dec. 4 during a battalion-level certification and live-fire exercise at Fort Sill. » read more
Sgt. 1st Class Clint Lyons, a drill sergeant with 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment, "distinguished himself by valorous actions" Nov. 7, 2010, while serving as a platoon sergeant with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 327th Infantry Regiment, in Kunar Valley, Afghanistan, during Operation Bastogne Overwatch XI. » read more
The Training Brain Operations Center, or TBOC, is a key component of the Operational Environment Enterprise. This Enterprise manages how the Army identifies, defines, replicates and integrates the depth and complexity of the present and future Operational Environment, or OE, for training, leader development and education, and concept and capabilities development. » read more
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Malala's voice stronger, not silenced
The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education.
Fighting for the 'throwaway' girls
Less than half of U.S. teen moms graduate high school. And Principal Asenath Andrews believes that's a slow death for them by lack of opportunities. "In other countries, we scream at people about throwing away girls, but we [do it], too; we just kill them slowly."
Impact Your World: How to help
CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference.
Photos: Beyoncé rocks for girls education
'I'm not a welfare mom, I'm a soldier'
Jaspen Boothe is committed to helping out homeless female veterans.
Wildlife's worst enemy? Us
Mona Rutger got the call in October: A bald eagle was flopping around on an airport runway after it had been clipped by a private jet. Unfortunately, it's something she sees all too often.
When the tornado hit, they were ready
When an EF5 tornado touched down in Moore, Oklahoma, this week, Tad Agoglia and his First Response Team of America were stationed at a hotel about 30 miles away, ready to take action.
Troubled youth run 'old skool' bistro
As a juvenile corrections officer in Southern California, Teresa Goines found it rewarding to work with troubled youth and help them turn their lives around.
Pregnant and homeless: The real cost
Martha Ryan couldn't believe it. She had never heard of women who were pregnant and homeless. But in one night, she met three.
Grieving dad helps kids get to chemo
For many children fighting cancer, it can be extremely tough to make it to their chemotherapy appointments.
Netizens decry treatment of dying dolphin
A dolphin who died in the southern Chinese city of Sanya Monday has sparked nationwide anger after pictures surfaced of tourists near the shore mistreating and posing with the dying animal were spread on Weibo, China's most popular social network site.
Indonesia fuel prices up by 44%
After clashes between police and protesters, Indonesia's parliament Monday night voted to revise the national budget and allow an increase of up to 44% in the prices of subsidized gas and diesel fuel.
Report: Now, N. Korea wants to talk
North Korea has proposed high-level talks with the United States to "ease tensions in the Korean Peninsula," its state news agency reported early Sunday.
Summer solstice: It's all about sex
In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice has a history of stirring libidos, and it's no wonder. The longest day of the year tends to kick off the start of the summer season, and with it, the harvest. It should then come as no surprise that the solstice is linked to fertility -- both of the vegetal and human variety.
Your most memorable moments
For some it was an exhilarating holiday to an exotic place, finding new love or conquering their greatest fear. For others, it was witnessing an historic event.
When cooking can kill
For nearly half of the world's population, building and maintaining a fire is a daily -- and often deadly -- chore.
World's oldest person dies
The world's oldest person has died in Japan, aged 116 -- just days after the passing of a Chinese woman with a rival claim to the title.
China's secret space base
The first thing I noticed were the bicycles. Those who weren't riding them were walking.
WWII plane raised from sea
A World War II German bomber, likely the last of its kind, has been raised from the bottom of the English Channel and will be restored for display in a British museum.
007 island carries wartime scars
Hashima Island is one of the strangest places you'll ever be able to explore -- and few can.
Nigella Lawson 'choke': Saatchi warned
Charles Saatchi told a London newspaper Tuesday that he went to police voluntarily over an incident in which he grabbed his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, by the throat to avoid it "hanging over all of us for months."
Man disrupts flight, screams about CIA
Passengers on Monday helped subdue a man on a United Airlines flight who they said stood up and screamed about the CIA, national security leaks and poison.
Net giants: We'll curb child porn
Internet giants signed up Tuesday to a "zero tolerance" approach to images of child sexual abuse, as the British government announced a new, tougher strategy to find and block illegal content.
The top 2013 travel spots in Europe
Paris and Rome are lovely this time of year, but they're also packed with summer travelers.
'Change the List': People have spoken
Remember that scene at the end of that Facebook Movie ("The Social Network") when Mark Zuckerberg's character sits alone at a computer screen hitting the refresh button over and over again -- stuck in a loop of anxiety and longing?
Has U.S. started an Internet war?
Today, the United States is conducting offensive cyberwar actions around the world.
Trust us, we're from Silicon Valley
Trust us, we're from Silicon Valley.
Iran and U.S.: New hope?
David Rothkopf says the election of Rouhani in Iran is not an empty exercise--it shows a nation reaching for moderation, and could mean a chance for nuke negotiations
China and U.S. academic freedom
The Chinese legal advocate Chen Guangcheng, facing the end of his fellowship at New York University, has claimed that NYU is forcing him out due to Chinese pressure. NYU's participation in a complex deal to allow Chen to leave China to study gave the dissident and his family breathing space, and helped the United States and China untangle a thorny diplomatic dilemma after Chen fled to the U.S. embassy in Beijing in April 2012. NYU in fact did a great favor not only for Chen but also for both the U.S. and Chinese governments.
Holistic medicine: Healing or quackery?
It used to be called "fringe" or "unconventional" medicine -- or simply quackery. Today, it's called "alternative," "complementary," "holistic" or "integrative."


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Collaborative conservation
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Writers on the Range
As the housing market improves, have we learned to live more modestly?
The trouble with dream houses is that dreams tend to change over time.
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Book Reviews
Book note: Valley of Shadows and Dreams
Melanie Light's thoughtful essays, accompanied by the evocative black-and-white photographs of her husband, Ken Light, portray a dark and yet hauntingly beautiful California in Valley of Shadows and Dreams.
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Western states' transportation spending reveals their priorities
A breakdown of what various states spend on bike lanes and public transportation.
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What the High Park wildfire can teach us about protecting homes
After the Colorado wildfires, experts try to figure out why some "fire-proofed" neighborhoods with defensible space burned, while similar neighborhoods didn't.
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Beyond the politics of no: Luther Propst and collaborative conservation
The Sonoran Institute's departing founder reflects on 20 years of conservation work and how he developed his approach to protecting land while working with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Writers on the Range
The Forest Service faces a test in Arizona
Will Forest Service efforts under the 4FRI program to reduce fuels in Arizona pay off? This summer will tell.
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Do subdivisions designed for conservation actually help wildlife?
Conservation development is supposed to reduce the habitat fragmentation caused by exurban sprawl -- but it only works if it's done right.
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Unfinished zombie housing developments haunt the rural West
Lack of planning rules and the housing bubble led to dead subdivisions plaguing the West, especially in Teton County, Idaho, where locals are trying to deal with the impacts of the real estate bust, yet still arguing if planning even works.
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Goliath vs. Goliath
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Teton County subdivisions
A map showing distressed and abandoned subdivisions in Idaho's Teton County.
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Weekend reading
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Editor's Note
The paradox of the housing boom and bust
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Feb 22, 2012 07:19 AM|LINK
have a table with a long list of people, and one of the columns is a LocalIDNumber, some of the rows have a 8 digit number it, but some has NULL.
What i need to do is, fill out the ones that has NULL and give them a unique 8 digit number.
Is there a great and easy way to generate the numbers with an Sql Query?
Feb 22, 2012 07:30 AM|LINK
I think that will help
ROUND(((@Upper - @Lower -1) * RAND() + @Lower), 0)
I use the upper and the lower as 8 digits (1's, 9's)
Update tbl
set field = ROUND(((9999999 -11111111 -1) * RAND() + 11111111), 0)
where field is null
Feb 22, 2012 07:35 AM|LINK
Sorry i am new at this, how do i specify which table and column i want it to populate.
It would be my dbo.Person_Test table and my LocalIDNumber column
Feb 22, 2012 07:50 AM|LINK
Try this
update dbo.Person_Test
set LocalIDNumber = CONVERT(int, RAND(CHECKSUM(NEWID())) * 100000000)
where LocalIDNumber is null
Feb 22, 2012 08:09 AM|LINK
Thank you Muhmammad
It did it somewhat. But maybe its because i changed what i wanted.
We changed it so that we would like 6 Digits instead of 8.
I just tried changing the code to this
update dbo.Person_Test
set LocalIDNumber = CONVERT(int, RAND(CHECKSUM(NEWID())) * 100000)
now it comes out with either 4 or 5 digits.
And are these Unique? no duplicates?
Thanks again for all your help
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--1st query query to generate random number ;with n as ( select 1 as num union all select 2 union all select 3 union all select 4 union all select 5 union all select 6 union all select 7 union all select 8 union all select 9 ), numbers as ( select ROW_NUMBER() over ( order by n1.num) as num from N N1,N N2,N N3,N N4,N N5 ) select distinct top 1 LEFT( CONVERT(varchar(max),ABS(BINARY_CHECKSUM(NEWID()))) + CONVERT(varchar(max),ABS(BINARY_CHECKSUM(NEWID()))) + CONVERT(varchar(max),ABS(BINARY_CHECKSUM(NEWID()))),8) from numbers --2nd query to generate random number SELECT CAST(RAND() * 100000000 as numeric) AS [RandomNumber]
Feb 22, 2012 09:05 AM|LINK
Hey thanks Yogi.
How would i match your code with my database and table
table name is dbo.Person_Test and the Column name is LocalIDNumber.
Thanks alot, also if i wanted to change this to be six digits instead would i use a different number than 100000000
Feb 22, 2012 09:12 AM|LINK
How would i match your code with my database and table
table name is dbo.Person_Test and the Column name is LocalIDNumber
use below code for your table..
select CASE WHEN LocalIDNumber is null then CAST(RAND() * 100000000 as numeric) else LocalIDNumber END AS LocalIDNumber FROM dbo.Person_Test
Thanks alot, also if i wanted to change this to be six digits instead would i use a different number than 100000000
you can change the number.
Feb 22, 2012 09:25 AM|LINK
I think i made a mistake, using the code there set them all to the same number.
Feb 22, 2012 09:36 AM|LINK
Try this below script. This would ensure
1. LocalIDNumber would be generated of unique 8 digit number
2. Would not update from any of the existing values
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Topic: RPB power and positioning. Posted: 04/05/2011 at 6:22pm |
Today I was Ripping some crazy RPB topspins, If I keep that form then I'll record it!
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Wow, there was some amazing RPB shots.
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I tried Thor on the fh to replace my TG2 and H3 and really liked it. I do have to hit into the sponge more to generate the loop, but that's a good habit to build up anyway. I never tried Blitz at BH for RPB. Is it grippy only and half sticky/tacky?
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Blit'z is very grippy and it has a higher throw than Macro Era. The throw and spin generation is pretty close to T05. The sponge feels slightly softer and bouncier than T05 and the topsheet is more fragile. Never had a chance to use Thors so can't compare to that.
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Hi, i mean no offence, but its hard to watch people with good equipment not playing or having the wrong technique ! Please if you must, bend lower, the whole point is to be at a level like a 10 year old kid, plus your foot work is just not there, u can watch some video of how to hop side ways or do cross work for reaching the corners of the table ! and may i suggest not using your wrist and keeping it locked. Im just saying all this to see people improve, i my self am a beginner, using Ma lin Extra off /DHs 3 hurricane neo 2.15/ and friendship all rounder 1.8 on back.
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I think instead of arguing over differences, everyone should try to figure out what is best for their game. I use a lot of wrist for my RPB and it allows me to move around to initiate a forehand attack easier than a large arm movement. Also if you watch Xu Xin, he uses a lot of wrist action whereas Ma Long used more arm as he is one of those who helped develop the shot. I would bet that Xu Xin has a good shakehand backhand (as I do) because that's how I learned my backhand. I played shakehand for about 6 months, and hated the forehand, but it helped develop my backhand. There is good and bad to both techniques. Why not make it a real discussion instead of an argument. I swing more upwards when opening a rally on my forehand, but I can recover, so its not a hindrance, but most would say go forward. Its all about your comfort and your style. I have videos posted in the video section of my technique for RPB and honestly I think it is going to be a bigger challenge to loop backspin without the wrist snap.
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I have played shakehand for eleven years and played RPB for 6 months. My RPB has gotten better than my shakehand backhand. Shakehand backhand has more power. To me, there is more finesse in RPB. Given the opportunity, when I use my left leg, rotate the body and snap the arm, I can still generate power. There seems to be more opportunities for finesse for me. I have two RPB top spins. 1. Bend low, paddle horizontal, elbow close to body so wrist is at 90 degrees. This is not powerful but it is a finesse stroke. 2. Similar to shakehand backhand. Wrist is used when I return serves to my middle. I consider this a finesse stroke. I have not gotten to the stage to generate enough power, but the spin of the ball generates enough velocity. |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04/20/2012 at 11:54am |
You are right. We can have different solutions to the same problem. In general I like to use drive shots to overcome spins which usually involves more torso/shoulder rotation. I don't use a lifting motion, Which puts more spin on the ball, because I don't like the high arc and subsequent high bounce. It is also slower. The downside to this is that I have a smaller margin of error and thus miss a slightly higher percentage of my shots. The upside is that I either win the point outright or get a defensive return. It also has a "shock and awe" effect whereby opponents won't take the risk of hitting it to my backhand for fear of losing the point outright, even if my conversion rate is low. Xu Xin seems to entice people to hit his flip return so he can set up his attack so it definitely works this way as well. I use an unconventional grip but my bh is much more similar to a ph rpb than a sh bh.
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Yep!!!! I have that problem of missing my opening loops where the trajectory is very low. By lifting the ball athe backnahd is a little I am confident of getting it over the net. Also a lot of the top guys are tending to loop a little higher as well. I think the 40 mm ball and all rule changes have changed the way you have to approach the game. Back in the days of KTS and those guys, Waldner had a higher arc at that time. The big thing for me right now is not get too anxious to finish the point. We all wish we could finish the point with one hit, but the ball just doesn't go as fast as it used to. I think that's why RSM isn't winning like he used to, because he often ends up defending because he may not have the opportunity to step around, and his opponents force him to to do a weaker shot that can be manipulated easier. Anyways I have found Xu Xin's strategy to be very useful. I specifically cross the backhand loop with outturning spin, to force a return to my center-backhand, and step around and wait to attack. I can catch it right off the bounce down the line with ease, and many times its not contested. I have adopted this tactic and it works great.
Another reason I use a higher arc is because it gives me an extra second to get in position, at which time I can attack the ball earlier on the bounce and use a less powerful safe shot that is difficult to block. That's what Ma Lin did so well, he would attack so quickly that he often hit the ball at medium speed and was not taking the risk of missing. |
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**Look at the first point** It is a very good strategy. Edited by raphyelrosby - 04/20/2012 at 12:26pm |
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Hit the nail on the head the first time. I have noticed this a lot in his play.
Here is an example of the more attacking rpb of Wang hao. Points 3 and 4 and bunch after that. |
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the positioning is the most important thing in TT, because if you are positioning the wrong way its more then likely to miss the shot. depending on where you are in and on the table. If your in the middleof your left table then you just have to stand towards your right more...... Because ping pong is a fast game you dont have time to turn your body for your RPB. and by the way sense RPB is slower you`ll just have to train. Or you can try blocking the ball for you to improve on your forehand. CHER |
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If you are having problem with positioning, it is a matter of how you do your RPB strokes. I have noticed many traditional penholders try to hit RPB from the left side. In the beginning, try learning to lower your stance, with the paddle in front of you. I actually suggest closer to your eye level in the beginning to block the ball back. I typically do this in warmups. Though I am only blocking, because of the angle of the paddle, top spins are generated. I have a tendency to keep my left foot back when I use RPB to loop. My coach told me that was not necessary in every situation. Having the left foot back is a bigger loop situation. I imagine you are trying a bigger loop so that's why you need to lean slightly to the right. In many situations, I needed to keep my left foot slightly in front to hit with RPB, including looping. I have seen my coach doing the RPB off the bounce of the ball with the ball in front on the right center(My coach is left handed). Leaning is not needed. For us right handers, that should be left center. Practising blocking against loopers has greatly improved my RPB stroke. There is no time to lean but to put the paddle in front to block the ball with RPB. I then realized I could use the wrist to control the spin and the direction of the ball. The technique is such that the elbow is tight to the body, the paddle is horizontal with wrist at close to 90 degrees and the arm is moved forward to hit the ball. Gradually I learned to bend the wrist backward, while maintaining paddle in horizontal position, before hitting. I think this technique can be carried over to the similar stroke my coach used to loop the ball off the bounce. My coach has the quick arm snap to create the spin. Obviously the angle of the wrist is no longer 90 degrees. The stance is higher to allow space to snap the arm forward. |
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for power do what simon does.. forget about trying to generate spin. just have the needed angle and drive the ball the rest should be taken care of.. using a slow rubber and something soft'ish helps. i found it a lot easier to control the ball with 729 focus 3 Snipe than Haifu shark or stiga calibra lt.
and what loop40 said practicing against heavy loopers helps. which is when you can start learning how to punch through the spin( like ma lin would do with TPB) and use that knowledge to moove your opponent around the table first loop send it to his bh then next one deep to Fh or deep into Fh on the first one if he stepped around for the first loop also helps when the ball is center of your body and you must play from the body or else its going to be weak and chance of missing the ball Edited by decoi - 05/21/2012 at 6:21pm |
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For SH, it is really not necessary or at least not essential. For RPB, however, opening the body angle is a great accessory to success.
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I consider 2012 a good year! Sure there were some disappointments along the way, but I feel that the year was, overall, a solid year.
I know that I made some New Years resolutions in this column last year at this time, but to be honest, I can't remember a single one of them. I guess that's the way it goes with most resolutions. You have good intentions, but somewhere along the way you kinda forget what your had resolved to do. That's me in a nutshell!
Because of my inability to live up to last year's resolutions, there will be no resolutions this year. I'll just try to do the best I can in 2013 and make every effort to live by the Golden Rule. Hopefully I can be successful in my attempts.
With that all said, let's take a look back at 2012. I guess that the one thing that I would consider to be my biggest disappointment in 2012 was the re-election of Barak Obama as our President. I know that this is not a political column, but there is really no way to express my disappointment in the American voting populace in keeping this man in office. Chances are that our nation will never overcome the harm that he has done to our country as well as the future damage that he will bestow on our once great nation. I just don't understand how anyone could be supportive of this narcissist.
Another sad point in the year was the retirement of Chipper Jones. Chipper has been my favorite Braves' player since he arrived in Atlanta full-time in 1995. The fact that he remained a Brave throughout his entire career is a credit to his loyalty and love for the city and Braves' fans. I really hated to see Chipper call it quits and it will really be different next season when the Braves take the field and #10 isn't over at third base.
2012 was a really bad season for my Auburn Tigers. I don't know what happened, but I'm glad it's over. A number of good men, Auburn 's coaching staff, lost their jobs because of the disastrous season, but the Tigers are now on their way to rebuilding a championship team. We'll be back soon!
I know that all of you Dawg and Tide fans are pleased with your teams' performance this season and you should be. As a non-fan all I can do is congratulate you on your school's success. Both teams are excellent!
The Upson-Lee Knights football team had a somewhat disappointing season, but I did enjoy watching senior quarterback Corey Moss perform. He is a top-notch player and hopefully he will get a chance to play at the collegiate level next year.
It was also fun to watch former Knights' Logan Winkles play at North Carolina State and Tunde Fariyike perform at Auburn in 2012. They are representing our community in a quality manner and I'm proud of them.
It was great to see Gordon Junior College make it to the 2012 Junior College World Series. Thomaston was represented on that team by Coach Gary Sharpe and pitcher Zach Jones. I was also pleased to hear that Zach received a baseball scholarship to Georgia Southern University.
And finally, I guess I'll always remember 2012 as the year that I finished and published my book on R.E. Lee Rebel football. I worked on it for three years and finally got it done in 2012. Thanks for all who have purchased a copy.
As we move into 2013 I wish for all of my readers a Healthy, Prosperous, and Happy New Year. May all of your dreams come true and may all of your days be bright!


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Apple refreshed all its notebook line to use Intel's Ivy Bridge processors and in its MacBook Pro line switched out AMD Radeon graphics chips in favor of Nvidia's GeForce GT 650M aka Kepler. The high-end 15-inch system is Apple's first notebook to use its so-called Retina displays now used in the iPad, sporting a 2880×1800 pixel resolution and 16 Gbytes flash for a whopping $2,199.
The rest of the product line is slim in depth and price. Apple was able to keep entry level prices for its 13-inch MacBooks to $1,199. It shaved its MacBook Air entry-level prices to $999 for an 11-inch display model.
The 11-, 13- and 15-inch display systems sport one Thunderbolt and two USB 3.0 port. All use solid-state drives and range from 0.68 to 0.95 of an inch in thickness.
The specs and prices put a squeeze on a PC industry trying to differentiate itself with equally thin and lower cost systems.
Taiwan PC makers complained ahead of Computex that their Ultrabook systems are still too expensive at prices similar to the MacBook Air due to their relatively expensive metallic cases, solid-state drives and lithium ion polymer batteries. They placed hopes for distinguishing themselves with a new line of larger, but better performing and lower cost ultrathins. With its new MacBook Pros, Apple has narrowed the margin of difference those mobile PC can claim.
Observers have taken opposing views of the situation. One veteran Computex attendee said there was too little that was truly new at the show, suggesting it was in danger of going the way of Comdex. Another said the rise of the Ultrabooks and ultrathins marks a significant comeback for PC makers.
PC makers still have a trick up their sleeves in the battle to best Apple. Their next big rev will come toward the end of the year with the release of Windows 8, opening the door to systems supporting touch screens and ARM-based SoCs.
More than 35 Ultrabooks will be shipping before mid-July and 110 more systems are in design for release in the next year, Intel said at Computex.
Separately, Apple previewed a handful of new features coming with its iOS 6.0 software for which a developers kit is now available online.
Among the new features, maps will now support vector graphics, Siri voice servcies will be available on the iPad and in more languages, FaceTime video conferencing will be available over cellular networks and the OS will sport deeper integration with Facebook. It will be supported on iPhone 3GS and iPad 2 and newer products.
Apple "will try to close the gap to Android in terms of market share, but it will continue to lead the user experience and usability race," said Francisco Jeronimo, a research manager at International Data Corp.
Many of the new features also are reflected in the Mountain Lion upgrade to Apple's OS X due in July for $19.95. The notebook and desktop OS will sport more than 200 new features, Apple said.
Apple's new entry-level MacBook Pros is 0.68 inch thin and costs $1,199.
Apple's expansion of its cloud services such as picture services and the 3-D maps, highlights the continued move of OEMs up software stack.
Even if Macbooks become cheaper, the legacy cost is too high for companies to switch.
Intel-based Macbooks can boot Windows, if you insist. Many BYOD's involve people installing Windows VM's on their Macbook Pro to run EDA tools.
Spending premium to buy an Apple and, spending another dollars and putting in time to bring up VM, installing Windows. I think I would just use PC. Life would be easier, wouldn't it?
It is cute how it is said, "Apple was able to keep entry level prices for its 13-inch MacBooks to $1,199" You've got to be kidding. They have more money than some European countries and the US treasury. Does this mean they were able to find a new way to exploint Chinese workers?
Daniel Payne
Only hobbyist companies have ported any EDA tools to Mac because of the small market share.
I was surprised to see NO 17" MacBook Pro because I've been using a 17" laptop for 9 years now and would never downsize to the 15" display, big mistake on Apple's part.
Daniel, 15" is the max for me because of travel. I get around that for engineering work or personal online activity with a second surface (monitor) when not on the road. The retinal display on the NextGen MBP should rock.
Frank Eory
The retinal display in a 19" size is most likely prohibitively expensive.
So there will be more opportunities for PC notebook makers to do those giant desktop replacement machines. An all-too rare high margin product for them.
I am waiting to see Win 8 before I make any major decisions on my next platform.
There's a good article on laptopmag.com that outlines "7 Ways Ultrabooks Beat the New MacBook Air"
The Macbook Air is no longer the thinnest, lightest, or most powerful in it's class. My personal favorites (at least based on specs) are the recently launched ASUS Zenbook Primes which are roughly the same size but have 1920 x 1080 screens that are about 50% brighter than the macbook air - not to mention the discrete graphics cards.
At this point, Macbook Airs do not have a substantial hardware/design advantage anymore, the main challenges that ultrabooks must overcome are:
(1) Superior Marketing - Ultrabook manufacturers are competing more with each other than Apple. And let's face it, Intel's recent ultrabook campaign is absolutely terrible.
(2) Cool Factor/Status Symbol of Apple products
(3) Easy, Centralized buying experience - Apple Stores are much better than Windows Stores + Best Buys + Office Depot/Max
(4) Mac OS - This advantage may be smaller when Windows 8 is released, too early to tell
Phil Townsend
The PC industry has steadfastly refused to make cool stuff. Most of the pc boxes I have had to put up with over the years sucked in form fit and function. I for one run Macs in our offices and add windows as required.
Is apple the ONLY computer company that makes good looking stuff? Seems like it to me.
My company can not afford computer down time and windows really dropped the ball in that department.
Yeas ago in the early iMac days, Intel actually staged a PC fashion show to try to get PC makers into industrial design.
I think folks like Asus and HP do an OK job these days, but it has taken years for them to get there.
Many of us still prefer linux. One reason that I buy vanilla PC's is for ease of linux deployment. My understanding is that Apple still makes it a little tricky to run linux.


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Thursday, December 7, 2006
Saint Nicolas day (see link) is celebrated on the 6th of December throughout Europe (Austria, Croatia, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, France, etc...). In Switzerland, the naughty children which have badly behaved are threatened by "Schmutzli" (or "dirty guy", he accompanies Samichlaus/Santa Claus) who makes them afraid by telling them that he'll throw them in a sack and bring them to the Black Forest where he will drown them... Gulp, very charming indeed!!! Otherwise, children sing a song or recite poems, and they receive (from their parents, relatives and Saint Nicholas) chocolates, oranges, cookies, etc... So, it is understandable that, for the kids, it is at the same time a scary and exciting moment!
During that festive time, people bake a lot and generally, they prepare little breads in the shape of men which, in older times, had the purpose of chasing away the demons. Here in Switzerland (mostly the Swiss German part) they are called "Grittibänz", "Grättimaa", "Elgermaa", "Chläus" and "Teigermännli" depending on the different cantons and dialects, but they are also know as "Petits Bonhommes" (in the Swiss French part). In Germany, you'll find them under the name of "Weckmann", in France "Mannala", "Mannele" or "Jean Bonhomme", in Belgium "Cougnou" and in Luxemburg "Boxermännercher". As you can see, those little breads are well-spread.
"Grittibäanz" breads are very cute, delicious and fun to make. The bread dough used is a bit similar to the "Pain Au Lait" dough as it's made with butter, milk and eggs. They are very soft and superbly fragrant. A must try before and for Christmas!!!
This recipe comes from Marianne Kaltenbach's (6th June 1921- 15th October 2005) cookbook "Cuisine Rustique Suisse" (originally titled "Ächti Schwizer Chuchi" dating from 1977). I adapted and halved the recipe, because, in my opinion, it would have given far too many "Grittibänz"...
Makes 10 "Grittibänz".
500g Plain white flour
2 Tsp Dried yeast
2 Tsp Castor sugar
250ml Milk, tepid
80g Unsalted butter, at room temperature, softened and creamed
1 1/3 Tsp Salt
1 Egg (~50g), beaten
1 Egg yolk + 1 Tsp Water (for the egg wash)
Currants and almonds for the face/body decorations
1. Sprinkle the sugar and yeast into 1 cup of the milk in a bowl.
2. Leave for 5 minutes and then stir to dissolve.
3. Sieve the flour into a big bowl.
4. Make a well and pour in the yeasted milk.
5. With a wooden spoon, draw enough of the flour into the yeasted milk to form a soft paste.
6. Cover with a tea towl and leave to "sponge" until frothy and risen, about 20 minutes.
7. Add the leftover milk, the beaten egg, salt and the creamed butter. Mix in the flour to form a soft dough.
8. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic for about 10 minutes.
9. Put the dough into a buttered bowl and cover with a tea towl.
10. Leave to rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
11. Knock back the dough and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
12. Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces.
13. Roll each piece into a thick sausage.
14. To shape the head, use your index and thumb to pinch both sides of the sausage (first quarter of the sausage).
15. With a pair of scissors, cut both sides (middle) in order to create the arms and then, cut both legs (down).
16. Create a mouth, nose and eyes with the currants and almonds.
17. Place the "Grittibänz" on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and cover with a tea towl.
18. Prove until doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes.
19. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
20. Brush the "Grittibänz" twice with the egg wash.
21. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden and sounding hollow when tapped on the underside.
You can decorate and shape your "Grittibänz" as you wish; use your imagination!
Try baking those breads with kids, they'll love it!
Serving suggestions:
Eat at any time with the savory or sweet spread of your choice.
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(Manele -Pic by Anne www.papillesetpupilles.blogspot.com)
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6 comments:
- veronica said...
superbes ces manneles a croquer d'urgence...
- 11:54 AM, December 07, 2006
grittibäanz & teigermännli, hehe. made me laugh when i saw them. very cute.
i laughed more at herr schmutzli, though!! haven't heard that name in a long time. - 11:21 PM, December 10, 2006
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
VERONICA: Merci pour le compliment! Ne t'en fait pas, ils ont déjà été décimés!!!
BUREKABOY: Thanks, Burekaboy! They look cute, don't they, heh?!? And "Herr Schmutzi" is a silly name that can only make one laugh, he, he!!!... - 4:32 PM, December 11, 2006
- Doria said...
J'en ai mangé à strasbourg l'année dernière pendant Noêl et j'ai beaucoup aimé. Merci pour ta recette. Il ne reste qu'à la tradre en français.
Bisous et bonne fin d'après-midi, Doria - 5:19 PM, December 06, 2007
Can the same recipe be used for "Cougnou"? Also, does that traditionally have raisins in the dough, not just for decorating "faces"?
Thanks! - 1:41 AM, January 11, 2009
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
ANONYMOUS: Yes, I think that you could use it to make "Cougnou", but you would have to add raisins...
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UNION — The first era of black political empowerment in Union County and the rest of the South began to come to an end due the issues of taxation, economic downturn, political scandal, and splits within the Republican Party.
The first era of black empowerment was an indirect result of the defeat of the Confederate States of America and a direct result of a group of self-described "Radical Republicans" gaining overwhelming control of the U.S. Congress in the elections of 1866.
When the new Congress took office in 1867, the Radical Republicans initiated what is known as Congressional or Radical Reconstruction, removing the governments of the states of the former Confederacy and putting the region under the control of the U.S. military which organized and held elections in those states that year.
In those elections, whites who'd held leading positions in the Confederacy were temporarily deprived of the right to vote and to run for public office. The former slaves, however, were permitted to vote and, in coalition with white Republicans from the North who'd moved to the South after the war, and southern whites who supported Reconstruction, brought the Republican Party to power in all the former Confederate states except Virginia.
Not only did the elections bring the Republican Party to power in the South, it brought blacks — all of whom were Republicans — into public office in the region for the first time in history.
While there were no blacks holding public office in the South at the beginning of 1867, the years following saw blacks elected to local, state, and federal offices throughout the region. By the early 1870s, 15 percent of all the public offices in the South were held by blacks. From 1870 to 1876 the ranks of black officeholders in the South would include two U.S. Senators, 15 U.S. Representatives, and 633 state legislators.
The ranks of black legislators included a black Republican majority in the S.C. House of Representatives that took office in July of 1868. That majority included the all-black and all-Republican legislative delegation from Union County which would remain in office until 1872 when the county's one senator — Hiram W. Duncan — died, and its three representatives — Junius S. Mobley, Samuel Knuckles, and Simeon Farr — were defeated for reelection.
With the election of 1872, the county's legislative delegation went from being all-black and all-Republican to being all-white and all-Democrat. This reversal of fortune for the blacks and the Republican Party in Union County was a sign of things to come in South Carolina and throughout the South as a series of developments combined to bring about fall of Reconstruction.
When they came to power, the Republican legislatures of the South instituted programs of internal improvements including support for the development of railroads and the establishment of public school systems similar to those in the North.
To pay for all this, the legislatures levied and/or raised taxes despite the fact that the South had not recovered economically from the ravages of the Civil War.
The tax burden fell especially heavy on whites who owned most of the property in the South but not so much on the blacks who, being recently freed from slavery, owned very little. This fueled resentment of the Reconstruction governments, especially when property owners saw their property sold by their county sheriff for non-payment of the taxes levied by those governments.
Economic conditions in the South worsened with the Panic of 1873 which saw many small businesses and land owners go bankrupt and brought about the collapse of Republican plans to raise the region to prosperity through the construction of railroads.
The Panic of 1873 also damaged the administration of President Ulysses S. Grant who'd been a strong supporter of black civil rights. Grant was blamed for the panic and in the 1874 elections, the Republican Party lost 96 seats, enabling the conservative or "Bourbon" Democrats to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In addition to the issue of taxation and the economy, Reconstruction was also being undermined by political corruption in both the southern legislatures and in the Grant administration. The corruption of the Grant administration had brought about a split in the Republican Party in 1872 with one faction forming the Liberal Republican Party and joining forces with the Democrats. Grant was easily reelected, in part because of the support he received in the South. The result of Grant's victory was that the Liberal Republican Party disappeared and, more ominously, many of its supporters abandoned the cause of Reconstruction.
While Grant won reelection with the support of southern Republican parties, those parties were beginning to fracture along regional and racial lines. Whites from the north and whites from south split into factions in competition for patronage and control of the parties.
A similar split developed between black and white Republicans with the blacks demanding a larger share of patronage and public offices. The result of these divisions was that the Republican parties of the south began losing members as, when defeated in these power struggles, northern whites returned to the North, while southern whites left the party and joined the increasingly resurgent Democratic Party.
The racial divisions within the Republican Party in the South began to disillusion its black supporters, some of whom sought alliance with the more moderate elements within the Democratic Party. Others began to turn away from political activity and toward economic uplift through cooperation with the economically dominant whites.
By the end of 1873, only four southern states — Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina — were still in Republican hands. Reconstruction was in trouble, it fortunes declining as the Democratic Party — and the white supremacist terrorist groups that did its bidding — continued to gain strength.
The information for this article was taken partly from a Wikipedia article on Reconstruction and partly from "A Narrative History of Union County, South Carolina" by Allan D. Charles.
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