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Attendees staying at some hotels in San Francisco are discovering that they are the targets of a recruitment effort by S.H.I.E.L.D., though those at home can apply to the spy organization as well.
ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Ka-Zar" #1
Marvel Comics has released an advance look at the June-debuting "Ka-Zar" miniseries by writer Paul Jenkins and artist Pascal Alixe. The first issue, with a cover by Alixe, roars into comic stores on June 8.
Marvel Comics On Sale April 6, 2011
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Wednesday including "Annihilators" #2, "Deadpool Family" #1, "Fear Itself" #1, "Uncanny X-Men" #534.1 and many more.
X-COMMUNICATED: "New Mutants" #23
In today's installment of X-COMMUNICATED, CBR's in-depth look at the "Age of X," writer Mike Carey joins us for commentary and inside info on "New Mutants" #23, a mind bending issue full of twists, turns and reveals.
REVIEW: "Amazing Spider-Man" #657
Doug Zawisza gives "Amazing Spider-Man" #657 a rare 5 star review, calling writer Dan Slott's story, drawn by several artists, "fun, emotional, and memorable, worthy of reading, re-reading and sharing."
PRESS RELEASE: Hickman & Epting's Red-Hot "FF" Returns with New McGuinness Cover
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Heroes for Hire" #5
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Heroes for Hire" #5 by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Robert Atkins. The Punisher crashes the H4H party on Wednesday, April 6.
Call for Questions: Cup O' Video
Have a query for Marvel Comics Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada? Then head on over to the CBR Message Boards for a chance to have him reveal the secrets of comics, TV and movies on video at WonderCon.
EXCL. PREVIEW: "Avengers: Children's Crusade" #5
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Avengers: Children's Crusade" #5 from the acclaimed team of Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung. The hunt for the Scarlet Witch continues on April 6!
Hero Initiative's "New Avengers" Gallery
Hero Initiative has provided CBR with the complete gallery of their New Avengers-themed fundraiser featuring art from Alan Davis, Walt Simonson, John Byrne, Adam Kubert, Mike Deodato, Amanda Conner and more.
McKeever Leads a "Revolt" Against Fear
This May, writer Sean McKeever and artist Mike Norton reunite several members of the Initiative program for "Fear Itself: Youth in Revolt." CBR News spoke with McKeever about his plans for the miniseries.
ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Captain America" #617
Marvel has released an advance look at "Captain America" #617, the start of a new arc by writer Ed Brubaker and artists Butch Guice, Mike Deodato and Chris Samnee. The new storyline begins Wednesday April 27.
Marvel Unleashes "Fear Itself" Trailer
Marvel Comics has released a trailer for "Fear Itself," the publishers upcoming universe-spanning event miniseries by Matt Fraction and Stuart Immonen. The Marvel Universe will know fear next Wednesday, April 6.
ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Criminal: Last of the Innocent"
Marvel Comics has released an advance look at Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' new ICON series, "Criminal: Last of the Innocent." The acclaimed creative team's new series hits stores in June.
CBR TV @ C2E2: Zubkavich, Bunn
Jim Zubkavich speaks and drinks with Kiel Phegley, discussing the origins behind his current hit Image title, "Skull Kickers," while writer Cullen Bunn talks with Kiel about his current projects at Oni Press and Marvel
Gage Broods About "Astonishing X-Men"
CBR News spoke with writer Christos Gage about his "Astonishing X-Men" story launching in May, his different take on the alien race known as the Brood, reuniting Kitty Pryde with Lockheed and much more.
When Words Collide - 3/28/2011
In preparation for this season's Marvel and DC crossover events, Tim and special guest Graeme McMillan discuss the glory days of event books from years past: "Legends," "Millennium" and "Invasion!"
"Fear Itself" Results In The American Panther
Marvel has given CBR an exclusive look at what is presumably the Black Panther's next identity: American Panther. T'Challa will adopt the new look as a result of events stemming from "Fear Itself."
REVIEW: "Wolverine & Jubilee" #3
CBR reviewer Kelly Thompson gives "Wolverine and Jubilee" #3 4.5 stars calling the title by writer Kathryn Immonen and artist Phil Noto "the kind of miniseries that makes one wish it was an ongoing"
ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Venom" #2
Marvel Comics has released an advance look at "Venom" #2 by the creative team of Rick Remender and Tony Moore. The acclaimed new series continues Wednesday, April 27.
REVIEW: "Hulk" #31
Doug Zawisza gives "Hulk" #31 4 stars, calling Jeff Parker and Gabriel Hardman's series as a whole, "a consistently energetic and informed read with a very tangible connection to the rest of the Marvel Universe."
Marvel Comics On Sale March 30, 2011
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Wednesday including "5 Ronin" #5, "Captain America" #616, "Incredible Hulks" #625, "Secret Avengers" #11 and many more.
PRESS RELEASE: Marvel to Produce Exclusive Variant to Celebrate Exhibiting at First WonderCon
Marvel Releases Early "Fear Itself" Look
An early look at Stuart Immonen's pages for the upcoming Marvel event show the assembled Avengers dealing with the fall of Asgard while Matt Fraction describes "Fear Itself" as "bone-chilling 'Boo!' fear" for USA Today.
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Avengers" #11
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Avengers" #11 by Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita Jr. The issue, sporting covers by Romita Jr. and Alan Davis, hits stores on MArch 30.
Doug Zawisza gives "FF" #1 4 stars, praising Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting's new series debut by saying, "In short, this is a near perfect first issue for readers to jump into this fantastic new world"
ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Sigil" #2
Marvel has released an advance look at "Sigil" #2 by writer Mike Carey and artist Leonard Kirk with a Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic. The rebirth of the CrossGen universe continues Wednesday, April 20.
Gage Sends Spidey Back to School
Writer Christos Gage joins regular "Amazing Spider-Man" writer Dan Slott in May for a two-part story that finds Spidey substitute teaching at "Avengers Academy." CBR spoke with Gage about the story.
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Secret Avengers" #12
Marvel Comics has provided CBR News with an exclusive first look at art from "Secret Avengers" #12, writer Ed Brubaker's final issue on the series.
ADVANCE PREVIEW: "The Mighty Thor" #1
Marvel has released an advance look at "The Mighty Thor" #1, a new series by writer Matt Fraction and artist Olivier Coipel. Featuring covers by Coipel, Travis Charest and Walt Simonson, the series hits April 27.
X-COMMUNICATED: "X-Men:Legacy" #246
In this installment of X-COMMUNICATED, CBR's in-depth look at the "Age of X" crossover, writer Mike Carey provides commentary and inside info for "X-Men: Legacy" #246, chapter three of the alternate reality event.
Marvel Welcomes You to "Spider-Island"
Marvel has announced "Spider-Island," the upcoming Spider-Man event storyline written by Dan Slott with Humberto Ramos on art. The story kicks off May 7 in a Free Comic Book Day copy of "Amazing Spider-Man."
ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Hulk" #32
Marvel Comics has released an advance look at "Hulk" #32 from the critically acclaimed creative team of Jeff Parker and Gabriel Hardman. Red Hulk smashes his way back into stores April 20!
Manhattan quarantined in Marvel's "Spider-Island"
The next big Spider-Man event finds the island of Manhattan under a quarantine as its citizens begin to manifest abilities similar to Peter Parker. ROBOT 6 has the details!
New "Thor," "Captain America" & "X-Men" Game Pics
SEGA has released new screenshots for their "Thor: God of Thunder" and "Captain America: The First Avenger" movie tie-in games while Activision has released new shots and character info for "X-Men Destiny."
SPINOFF: Marvel Debuts New "Captain America" Photo
With a full-length trailer imminent, Marvel today unveiled a new official shot of a costumed Chris Evans from "Captain America: The First Avenger" in an unexpected place. SPINOFF has the pic.
Marvel Comics Solicitations for June, 2011
Marvel Comics has provided CBR with covers and solicit information for product shipping June, 2011, including the latest from "FF," "Fear Itself," Captain America, "Thor," "Amazing Spider-Man" and more.
REVIEW: "Hulk" #30.1
Chad Nevett gives "Hulk" #30.1 a 4 star review, calling the jumping on point issue by the creative team of Jeff Parker and Gabriel Hardman "obviously designed to hook new readers and impress old ones."
ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Avengers" #12.1
Marvel Comics has released an advance look at "Avengers" #12.1, a special jumping-on point by regular series writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Bryan Hitch. The issue hits stores April 27.
C2E2: Liss Summons the "Storm Hunter"
Writer David Liss and artist Jefte Paolo kick off "Storm Hunter" in the pages of "Black Panther: The Man Without Fear" this summer. CBR News spoke with Liss about pitting T'Challa against Kraven.
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Le Creuset Cast-Iron Oval Doufeu
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- Summary
This cast-iron oven takes its name from the combination of the French doux and feu to describe its "gentle fire." Pronounced doo-FUH, the cookware is designed to provide the constant self-basting that yields a juicy roast thoroughly infused with flavor.
- 9 1/2-qt. cap.
- Cast iron coated with durable porcelain enamel distributes heat slowly and evenly.
- Easy-clean nonreactive interior does not require seasoning.
- Tight-fitting lid has a recess for ice cubes; warm vapor from simmering food meets the cool lid, promoting condensation, and nibs on the lid's underside direct the water droplets to the center of the pot, continually basting the food below.
- Without ice, it works equally well as a Dutch oven for everyday roasting, simmering and serving.
- Matching integral handles on the pan and lid assist lifting the heavy filled pan.
- Made in France.
- 9 1/2-qt. cap.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 17 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 7 3/4" high.
- 9 1/2-qt cap.
- 20 lb. 8 oz.
- Made in France.
- Use & Care
- Ideal for use on any cooktop, including induction.
- For best results, use low to medium heat on cooktop.
- Oven and broiler safe.
- Use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the enamel surface.
- Do not slide pan on stovetop.
- Enamel can chip or crack if dropped or banged on hard surface.
- Allow to cool before washing.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads, harsh detergents or abrasive cleansers.
- Stubborn food residue and stains can be removed with a nylon scrubbing pad or sponge.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
This item is shipped from our warehouse by UPS to arrive within five business days of our receiving your order.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Next Day Delivery
For an additional charge of $17.50 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders recieved by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday thorugh Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
Return Policy
At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams-Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Return Policy.

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Elco Lighting Recessed Lighting
With Elco Lighting recessed lighting, Westside Wholesale has found a trustworthy line of lighting solutions. Elco Lighting products are incredible, long-lasting options for both homes and commercial areas. Plus, the recessed style of these lighting systems allow for a sleek installation that blends with any decor.
In addition to Elco Lighting's recessed lights, Westside Wholesale offers many recessed lighting accessories. From trims and light cans to recessed lighting kits and adaptors, we provide a comprehensive selection of factory-direct components to help you meet all of your lighting needs. Consistently innovative in the industry, Elco Lighting has created a full range of successful products like outdoor HID and fluorescent lights, indoor recessed lighting, track lighting fixtures, emergency exit lights and much more.
Elco Lighting Recessed Lighting Trim, 4" Low Voltage Adjustable Pull Down Trim - White
Elco Lighting Recessed Lighting Can, 4" Low Voltage IC-Rated Airtight Housing - for New Construction
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How to Choose Recessed Lighting
Recessed Lighting is highly configurable, so there are several options to consider when doing so.
Some things to consider:
- Recessed Housing Diameter:
Standard sizes for recessed housings typically range from 4"-24" based on the intensity of light needed in that area / room. 4" housings will only hold a bulb that is a maximum 3.5" in diameter (more or less). This allows for some ventilation around the bulb. Whereas, 6" housings can hold smaller bulbs suitable for a 4" fixture, or larger bulbs up to 5.5" in diameter (allowing room for ventilation). The same goes for larger models.Insulated or not:
Some recessed lighting housing fixtures has included insulation that prevents the fixture from transmitting heat. The heat that is generated in your housing can be a problem if you do not have insulated fixtures and use bulbs that transmit a large amount of heat. We recommend using insulated housings when you are placing multiple recessed fixtures near each other to prevent a large build up of heat.In addition, insulation allows for a cooler operating temperature, resulting in a longer life for your bulb and the housing.Bulb Type
The bulb type that you would like to use will change the type of housing you will want to install. If you are retrofitting or replacing n older fixture, you may want to look for an incandescent style housing to match older housings. Or, if you are renovation, or building new construction, consider newer types of lighting such as Compact Flourescent or LED Lighting. These innovative lighting types save electricity and are more modern forms of lighting. In recent years, LED Lighting housings have become more available and more popular. For "green" applications, LED Recessed Housings and bulbs should be considered.Dimmable:
If you are planning on installing dimmer switches to your recessed lights, you will want to install the appropriate fixtures to allow for this feature.
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Housing designs are different depending on if the housing is a new install or a remodel of a previous fixture. For remodeled applications, specific models are designed to retrofit easier and work better with existing equipment. If this is the case, make sure to look for models suitable for remodel applications.Commercial Grade:
Some housings fixtures are designed with heavier duty parts which make them suitable for commercial installs. Commercial Grade models can also be connected in your home if the voltage complies. Be careful of connecting high voltage lighting to low voltages, as it may damage the fixture, expire the bulb, or result in electrical problems.For Additional Assistance in selecting the right recessed housing, please contact our Customer Service Department through Live Chat, or by calling 1-877-998-9378.


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This fashionable pendant features a single 8-8.5mm freshwater cultured pearl embellished with three round diamonds at .02 carat. The setting is crafted from superior quality 14 karat white gold and hangs from a matching 18-inch box chain.
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UCLA's Mo Ostin Basketball Center is scheduled to break ground in fall 2015.
With the donation by Jim and Carol Collins, the second phase of the fundraising campaign will begin.
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Strong relationships and understanding between Tullow and the governments and communities of our host countries, as well as industry partners and opinion formers is essential to building a sustainable external operating environment.
"WE strive to continuously improve & maintain proactive, positive engagement with our stakeholders."
Paul McDade, Chief Operating Officer
Tullow can only succeed by building respectful and mutually beneficial partnerships with our stakeholders. This involves understanding, and being responsive to, the interests and concerns of governments, investors, communities, the business community, employees, NGOs, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and the media.
Mismanagement of relationships or mis-communication about our activities can lead to a loss of trust with stakeholders and ultimately compromise our ability to run our operations effectively. This can have significant consequences for the business, including project delays and unforeseen costs.
Stakeholder engagement is daily business practice at every level of the organisation. The Executive, through to our field engagement teams, regularly communicate with a wide range of stakeholder groups through formal meetings, open forums and on-the-ground engagement.
Throughout 2013, we have continued to engage with a full range of external stakeholders, not only to inform them about our operations, but to gain vital input on the way we run our business.
The governments of our host countries grant us licences to explore, develop and produce oil. They also oversee each stage of our operations, ensuring we meet the licence commitments we have made, from the number of wells drilled to our environmental management and local job creation.
Strong relationships between Tullow, the government and our industry partners are essential to achieving the timely execution of our exploration campaigns and development plans. We work to achieve effective, constructive and open engagement with governments, to unlock the value of our licences and production sharing agreements.
We believe we have a responsibility to understand the expectations of governments and to be clear about what we as a company need to do to be successful. In turn, we believe governments have a responsibility to listen, engage and create an environment in which our industry can make a positive long-term difference.
Tullow does not support any political party and does not make any political donations, either through direct funding or assistance in kind.
Throughout 2013 we continued to engage on transparency of payments. This included providing input to the UK Government's G8 agenda on Transparency, Tax and Trade. We also participated in industry consultation on the introduction of the EU Directive, requiring extractive companies to report their payments to governments. Our Chairman, Simon Thompson, and Vice President, Safety, Sustainability & External Affairs, Sandy Stash, took part in panel discussions on Oil & Gas development in East Africa, as part of the Brookings Institution Africa Growth Initiative, an event co-hosted by Brookings and Oxfam America. This event brought together African scholars to provide policy makers with high quality research and expertise in five critical areas for promoting and sustaining growth in Africa, including managing natural resource exploitation. The initiative also collaborates with research partners in Africa – such as Uganda's Economic Policy Research Centre, the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, and the University of Ghana.
As part of our Environment and Social Impact Assessment for the TEN Development, following the approval of the Plan of Development, we consulted the community in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. Over 100 representatives from local government, fishing communities, traditional and community leaders, NGOs, the media and local suppliers, attended the forum. Key issues raised during the session were Tullow's procedures to respond to emergency situations, such as oil spills; our social investment programme; the impact of our operation on traditional livelihoods; and employment and business opportunities.
To build awareness and understanding of the different stages involved in the oil life cycle, we continue to run 'Introduction to Oil & Gas' courses for a range of external audiences, taught by Robert Gordon University (RGU). In early 2014, we provided this training to employees, political leaders and key representatives from the media in Kenya and Uganda. The course covers the basics of Oil & Gas exploration and production, some of the key decisions and risks taken by oil companies, and challenges faced by national governments in developing a sustainable oil industry.
Following the suspension of our operations in Turkana in late 2013, we increased our engagement with our host communities. In early 2014, we recruited more Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) from the local area, bringing the total headcount of the Social Performance field stakeholder engagement team to 36. The main issues the communities raised were land access, security, the health of their communities and their livestock, access to water, job opportunities and education. Since early 2014, Tullow has begun to hold quarterly meetings with the Turkana Leadership Forum to ensure they get regular updates on our operational activities, Local Content initiatives and social investment programmes.
We collaborate with Kenya's National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to ensure they are kept abreast of our activities and sanction any changes to our programme that have potential environmental impacts. In 2013 we worked with them to identify the best drilling muds to use. To date we have been using water-based muds (WBMs), but instead we wanted to propose a switch to synthetic-based muds (SBM), which have several environmental and operational advantages over WBMs. SBMs have been proven to reduce cuttings volumes, waste, emissions, water and energy usage. Operational advantages include increased wellbore stability, better lubricity, high temperature stability and improved rate of drilling penetration. Following our best practical environmental option (BPEO) study for the disposal of SBM drill cuttings, our proposal to change drilling muds was approved by NEMA, and Tullow started implementing this approach in early 2014.
Our $1.5 million investment in a marine environmental study in Gabon in partnership with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) aims to deliver biodiversity data that will help quantify and qualify the vast offshore habitat.
In 2013, as part of the WCS programme, we worked with Manga, a local environmental organisation that works with local communities to raise awareness about environmental issues in the Cap region north of Libreville. Together with Manga, we established a beach cleaning programme, to address the coastal flotsam pollution which impacts nesting turtles.
Tullow supplied Manga with cleaning materials and support to encourage local communities to clean the beaches and the residential areas on a fortnightly basis. This programme has helped identify the main types of pollution for Gabon's environmental agencies and the Libreville authorities. It has also mobilised local communities, who could be hired by Tullow in the event of an oil spill.
As the Operator of Block 47 offshore Suriname, we conducted an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) ahead of plans to drill an exploration well in 2015. Although the decision to drill the well has not yet been taken, Tullow initiated the impact assessment process in January 2013. In July 2013, we held a stakeholder consultation meeting where the proposed drilling project was presented, environmental and social sensitivities discussed and the work around oil spill modelling was highlighted. Tullow's framework and guiding principles for managing the marine environment were explained to the audience, which was largely made up of environmental groups.
The meeting provided invaluable feedback, as we were able to hear from environmentalists about their areas of interest. The information gathered was included in the next phase of the ESIA study.
The ESIA continues to progress and Tullow expects to have another public consultation meeting later in 2014.


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Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Contact Information
Idaho Panhandle National Forests Headquarters
3815 Schreiber Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID
(208) 765-7233
Priest Lake Ranger District
(208) 443-2512
Bonners Ferry Ranger District
(208) 267-5561
Sandpoint Ranger District
(208) 263-5111
Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
Fernan Office
(208) 664-2318
Silver Valley Office
(208) 783-2363
St. Joe Ranger District
St. Maries Office
(208) 245-2531
Avery Office
(208) 245-4517
Coeur d'Alene Wildland Fire Center
(208) 772-3283
Coeur d'Alene Nursery
(208) 765-7375
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Where is this Forest?
From the shores of big lakes to the banks of winding rivers, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests create a tapestry of land and water in the handle of North Idaho. The Forest has been and continues to be the lifeline for local communities. Silver, gold and large timber drew settlers to the area. Remnant roads that once led to work now lead to play, and treasures sought are now recreational - water-based activities, winter uses and the traditional hiking, hunting, fishing and gathering....Read more
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It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you
same for google the people should really use YaCy for thrusted websearch and Diaspora for Thrusted social-media and Freenet and Gnunet and Bitcoin and Silkroad for trusted economy.
i use google for any nonsense non-important stuff.
Hmh until there's no really working Firefox-qt branch I don't really care about Firefox. And I don't see it very likely after Nokia pull back from it's plan to keep qt as a main platform...
I don't get Qt anyway. I was prepared to learn it in 2012 but... should I? If you look at the focus (QML has mainly widgets for mobile use so far) you would think they concentrate on mobile like everyone else... but there's no official support for either iOS nor Android. And on the desktop? Again, QML desktop widgets are (AFAIK!) not out supported yet and to learn huge frameworks for the desktop only when a lot of applications are moving towards the web anyway? I'm not sure it would be worth the effort.
There is few bugreport about KDE support in Firefox: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=140751
Maybe you may just at least send fresh patches to Mozilla Team?
Aside from that it's also because all browsers based on Webkit suck. Yes, I've used Chrome on Android, crashed randomly when loading pages of downloading files of any type, loaded Opera on the same phone and had no such issues, been using Safari on and off on OS X ever since the first release, often renders badly, text only zooming and no addon support, I've got Midori, Epiphany and Arora installed on Mint12 and all are extremely buggy and crash happy, page zooming sucks, they are crash with no rhyme or reason as to why they crash and they often render things wrong like text leaving it's intended area and rendering behind images, they are not worth the time or effort for me to bother filing bug reports for either since crap seems to be the only unifying feature of Webkit based browsers so why would I want to try Chromium if it's based on the same terrible core?


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Thread: Better than the book?
October 3rd, 2012, 05:35 AM #16
October 4th, 2012, 01:14 AM #17
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October 4th, 2012, 09:22 AM #18
I have to agree with Action Avenue, the novel Jaws is pretty weak sauce. There's just no build to it. Hooper's affair with Brody's wife is laughable, as is the subplot of the mayor wanting to keep the beaches open because he needs the money to pay his mob debts. And in the end, the shark just sinks because they finally injured it enough. Really unsatisfying.
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April 19th, 2013, 11:38 PM #21
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Although most people have seen the Disney movie Bambi, just out of curiosity I went back to read the original Bambi by Felix Salten, it's author. The book is very good, but to my surprise it has a lot of death in the book (of the animals) for a children's book. The ending has a very strong twist though, which is actually represented by the fire in the Disney film, and it actually works quite well. Both the book and the film are very well done.
The screenplay for the book the Last Unicorn is also excellent and that's because the author who wrote the screenplay for the animated film also wrote the book: Peter Benchley.
I read Ian Fleming's James Bond novel On Her Majesty's Secret Service after I saw the movie. I liked both book and the movie and both are very much almost the same. It is an excellent adaption by director Peter Hunt, and the movie goes into my top 5 list of James Bond movies.
Looking at the graphic Novel: I thought Zack Snyder's adaption of the Watchmen was very intriguing for me. There were times that I wasn't sure about the film in its showy beginnings, but halfway through the movie I really became hooked on it. In the end I thought it was a really good adaption, and thought that it's angry author, Alan Moore, probably should've checked it out anyway.
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June 1st, 2013, 11:18 PM #24
So I guess I'm the village idiot for saying what should go without saying : 2001 a space odissey.
Also Stalker (Andrei Tarkovsky) is one of the best movie of all time, so altough I haven't read the book I guess I'm not taking a huge risk by putting it there.
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July 5th, 2013, 05:10 PM #26
I would really like to try out the old version of Solaris..
I loved the book Fight Club, but I personally felt that the movie was better.. and I believe so did Chuck Palahniuk the author. And none of his other books have ever done as well as Fight Club, as a book, OR as a movie.. so I think that's a great example of better movie than book...
Personally, I feel it is because of A) the personality that the actors injected into the characters, and B) the rewriting of certain key pieces of dialogue and their redistribution to different characters... that became some of the best moments in the movie.
Another good example is The Mist by Stephen King. Originally a Novella, I LOVE the movie by Frank Darabont. The two versions are very similar except for a DRASTIC difference in the ending... I read that Stephen King actually went on record to say he liked the movie ending better and had wished he had thought of it first.
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Another good example is The Mist by Stephen King. Originally a Novella, I LOVE the movie by Frank Darabont. The two versions are very similar except for a DRASTIC difference in the ending...
I suspect it's also why the movie was a box office flop, when it could have been a money-maker if they'd cut the last two minutes. I loved it up to that point, but can't recommend it to anyone purely because of the ending.
I read that Stephen King actually went on record to say he liked the movie ending better and had wished he had thought of it first.
July 10th, 2013, 07:35 AM #28
You think so? I'm not sure on his feelings of his movies that weren't done by Darabont so I can't be sure if he just always supports his book-to-film translations.... But I do see what you're saying... and more people hate that movie than like it so you're not in the minority..
well.. agree to disagree hahah
July 10th, 2013, 01:21 PM #29
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The worst that usually happens is they ask to have their name removed from the credits, and you can't really do that with a Stephen King movie, since everyone knows it's a Stephen King story.
Years later, when the movie has been out, made its money and been demolished by critics, sure, but not when it's first released.
July 14th, 2013, 04:01 PM #30
I'm excited for Ender's Game but not expecting much. I haven't seen the trailer, but I'm really hoping it delivers something beyond just "entertaining"... obviously it would be awesome if it was moving, and thought provoking and impressive just like the book!


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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars
These were seriously good, friends. I know I say that quite a bit here, but really...really, these were tasty. Forget all the other things I've posted and suggested that you make, and get on these immediately.
The cookie dough part was my personal favorite. Plenty of chocolate chips and no raw eggs, so no salmonella to bring you down. :)
Wait...the cheesecake was the best. Good heavens! When you combine the two...!
I think I cried a little.
I'm crying now just thinking of them, and the fact that they are gone, all gone.
You know I like to break it down for you, so here's how it goes!
Really friends, get on these right away (and bring me some)!
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
- 10 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
This post is linked to: Sweet Treats Thursday
Friday Potluck
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Fun With Food Friday
Sweets for a Saturday
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102 comments:
- Aimee said...
wow. I totally bookmarked this so I can make. Looks divine, thanks for sharing!
- June 9, 2011 at 6:55 AM
- Karen - Trilogy Edibles said...
wow these look awesome. I came over from Something Swanky and I'm your newest follower! You had me at cookie dough :) Come on over to www.trilogyedibles.com if you want to see what I'm up to too! see you around the blogosphere.
- June 9, 2011 at 7:36 AM
- RonJoe 'Geezer' said...
Greetings From Southern California
I am your newest follower. I invite you to visit my blog and become a follower if you want too.
Have a Nice Day :-)
- June 9, 2011 at 9:26 AM
- Lark (SparkyLarky) said...
Brandy...I just started a diet! Your killing me here! :)
These look amazing! Maybe I will have them after I loose 10 lbs. Sounds like a goal to look forward too!
- June 9, 2011 at 10:29 AM
- Foodness Gracious said...
Im definetely going to make these, Im a total bar dude and love to have a square with my coffee. How did you get that cool writing on your pictures?
- June 9, 2011 at 5:13 PM
- Something Swanky Cupcakes and Desserts said...
I'd like to take a moment and drool over these.
I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award!! Swing by my blog to pick it up! www.somethingswanky.com
- June 10, 2011 at 11:41 AM
- Shore Girl said...
Oh Wow -- those look WONDERFUL!!!
- June 11, 2011 at 9:05 AM
- Allison @ Alli 'n Son said...
I have a very similar recipe and I LOVE it. Cookie dough and cheesecake, two of my favorite things.
Thanks for linking up with Sweet Tooth Friday!
- June 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM
- Kim McCallie said...
These look delicious, Brandy. All of your recipes do. I'd like to invite you to share your recipe on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
- June 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM
- ladybehindthecurtain.com said...
I have printed this recipe and can't wait to try it because like you I can't choose between cookie dough or cheesecake. So why not eat BOTH! HA! Thanks!
- June 13, 2011 at 9:07 PM
- Mrs. H @ My Happily Ever After said...
Omg this looks SO good...got to try this asap!
- June 14, 2011 at 12:05 PM
- Emily said...
thanks for linking to Tasty Tuesday. Come back again next week http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/
- June 16, 2011 at 2:08 AM
- Katie said...
Wowza's! I am addicted to all things Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (if you go to my blog you'll see what I'm talking about)! I found your recipe via something swanky's link party, and I just became your 100th follower! I've pinned this recipe on pinterest! Can't wait to make these!
- June 16, 2011 at 8:13 AM
- Something Swanky Cupcakes and Desserts said...
I featured this post on Sweet Treats Thursday this week! Thanks for linking up!
- June 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM
- Jane said...
Hey Brandy~
This looks awesome! I definitely need to try these bars! :)
Thanks for linking up to Melt in Your Mouth Monday!
- June 16, 2011 at 8:46 PM
- ladybehindthecurtain.com said...
These look so good! I love cookie dough and cheesecake! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us at Cast Party Wednesday! I hope to see you again tomorrow!
- June 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM
- sherri lynn said...
This looks AMAZING! I have bookmarked it and can't wait to have an excuse to make these :)
- June 22, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- Bex said...
holy smokes that looks good.....wow. Got a cavity just looking at the picture.
- June 26, 2011 at 11:59 PM
- Carrie @ My Favorite Finds said...
Again, I LOVE Pinterest...because that's how I found ya! I'm so following you. I'll be back to find some ideas for my "Friday's Finds" on my blog. Thanks for sharing!
- June 29, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Brian + Cheryl B. said...
Oh My Goodness!!! These look wickedly delightful! o;-p Mercy!
Congratulations on being featured on Katie's 'this chick cooks' link-up party this week. I followed that link here.
- July 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM
- Heather said...
Found you via Pinterest! Just when I was going to start eating better, you go and post a recipe like this! :)
New follower--perhaps we can swap recipes--come visit!
- July 13, 2011 at 2:51 PM
- frankie said...
These look amazing. Kids and grandkids will love them. Thank you for sharing
- July 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM
- Whimsies Shop said...
Wow! I can't believe how awesome all your bar recipes look! I'm diabetic so I'll have to make these for a family get together and just try a taste! But make them I will!
Feel free to visit me :) http://whimsiesshop.blogspot.com/
- August 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM
- Ashton said...
Making these today with the toddler I watch! Can't wait to eat them afterward :)
- August 3, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- Sam @ The Junk House said...
I saw this recipe on Pinterest and knew I had to try it. Well, I made them 2 nights ago and they are amazing! I wanted to sit in front of the TV and eat the whole dish of them. I didn't, but I really wanted to...haha! Thanks for the great recipe!
- August 4, 2011 at 5:50 PM
- Sharyl said...
Going to take this to a potluck, going away party Sun. The hostess is so excited!!!! Thanks for this amazing recipe!
- August 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM
- Candice said...
I love all thus cookies. It's awesome.
- August 31, 2011 at 4:02 AM
I made these on Tuesday and at them last night! Amazing! Look just like the picture too!
- September 29, 2011 at 5:56 PM
- Brandi and Chad Croom said...
I made these yesterday to bring to a friends house for dinner and since there was 11 of us I decided to double the recipe and put it in a 9X13 pan and increased baking time by 7 minutes and they turned out great!!! Addictingly good:)
- October 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM
- Jessica said...
I attempted to make this tonight. I'm hoping it turns out. I'm a little leary on the "cookie dough" part. My "dough" was very dry and barely stayed in clumps....am I missing something? What did I do wrong?
- November 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM
- Brandy K said...
Hi Jessica! I don't think you did anything wrong, the dough is a little dry because there really isn't any "wet" ingredients (like eggs) to sort of bind it together. You are just able to form "clumps" to crumble it over the cheesecake layer. It will bake up just right. Let me know how it turns out or if you have any other questions. Thanks so much for stopping by!
- November 10, 2011 at 8:32 AM
- Brittany said...
How many cookies does one batch of cookies make? 1 dozen, 2? I need 2 dozen cookies for something and these look amazing!
- November 30, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- Courty Biggs said...
These are awesome! I made these and they turned out great! Thank you for posting the recipe! It was fun to make and great to eat!
- December 11, 2011 at 1:38 PM
Do you need to store them in the fridge after the original overnight cooling? Or can you leave them at room temperature?
- December 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Brandy K said...
Hi! Definitely store them in the fridge. You can let them come to room temp before serving them, but if you have any leftovers, keep them in the fridge. Thanks for stopping by. :)
- December 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM
- krissy rock said...
yum!! this looks delicious!!! I will have to try it!
- December 18, 2011 at 4:25 PM
I saw this recipe on pinterest a few weeks ago and just tried is, they taste delicious!
- December 27, 2011 at 9:48 PM
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- December 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM
- Erika said...
I made these tonight... my diet starts tomorrow... and they are HEAVEN!!
- December 31, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Wow!!! I just stumbled across your blog last night and made these today. They are HEAVENLY!!!
- December 31, 2011 at 8:51 PM
- TheCraftBarn said...
YUMMY! I posted a link to this recipe on my blog...thru my pinterest board.
Jennifer @ The Craft Barn
- January 17, 2012 at 7:29 AM
My dough stayed clumped up too. I flattened them, but they didnt spread and cover the top like the picture showed.
- January 18, 2012 at 11:14 PM
- Brandy K said...
@ Caitlin-I'm so sorry that they didn't work out for you. Two things that might help are to be sure the dough "clumps" are small, teaspoon size as noted and that you use all the dough. It will cover the entire top of the bars-the dough part doesn't really spread. I hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by.
- January 19, 2012 at 8:10 AM
I made these and the whole family gave it two thumbs up! They were delish! And easy to make!
- January 25, 2012 at 10:52 PM
OMG made these today... they taste AMAZING!! definitely gonna make these again!! :-)
- January 28, 2012 at 5:12 AM
- Kittye said...
These do look amazing. One question though, you mention "no raw eggs", but there is a raw egg in the recipe. So, I'm confused about that comment.
- January 31, 2012 at 9:19 PM
How long would this freeze for?
- January 31, 2012 at 10:45 PM
- Brandy K said...
Regarding freezing the bars...I just wouldn't. I don't think they would freeze well. You could give it a try though and let me know. :)
- February 1, 2012 at 7:41 AM
- Brandy K said...
@ Kittye- So when I mentioned "no raw eggs" in the post, I was referring to the fact that when you eat cookie dough, from the mixer bowl or whatever, it's unbaked, and if there are eggs in the dough, you are subject to the dreaded salmonella bacteria. The great thing about this recipe is that after it's baked, the "cookie dough" layer tastes like cookie dough! It tastes like unbaked cookie dough, but you don't have to worry about raw eggs...because it's baked. Get it? :) Additionally, the egg in the recipe is in the cheesecake layer, unbaked cheesecake batter just isn't as yummy to eat as cookie dough, IMO. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for stopping by.
- February 1, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Hi there, Brandy. I plan on making these for our Super Bowl party, but I am wondering if you can use pre-made cookie dough. Like, a roll of Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough. Do you know if this will work? Thanks! They look delish!
- February 1, 2012 at 11:16 PM
- Brandy K said...
@Nicole...I'm excited that these bars will be on someone's Super Bowl party menu. :) Thanks. I think you would be just fine using a roll of premade cookie dough. I would just suggest that you maybe only use 1/2 to 2/3 of the roll and make sure that the layer isn't too thick (so it will bake evenly and completely). Will you let me know how it turns out? I'm curious! Thanks!
- February 2, 2012 at 7:43 AM
So do you bake the crust and the bars with the parchment paper in the pan???
- February 3, 2012 at 2:38 PM
- Brandy K said...
Yes, you line the pan with parchment paper first, as stated, prepare the bars, and then bake.
- February 3, 2012 at 2:42 PM
- Brandy K said...
To add to the comment about the parchment paper...you don't have to use parchment paper. You can just spray your pan with baking spray first. If you use parchment paper and allow a bit of overhang over the sides, you can easily lift the baked/cooled bars out of the pan to cut them neatly.
- February 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Can you freeze these?
- February 3, 2012 at 3:08 PM
- Brandy K said...
@Danielle-I don't really think these bars would freeze well. :( sorry
- February 3, 2012 at 3:35 PM
- Alicia said...
These look delicious! I also want to make them for my superbowl party. However, I only have a 9x9in. square pan. Do you think that will work or do I need to buy an 8x8in?
- February 4, 2012 at 12:57 PM
- Brandy K said...
@Alicia-Hi! I think they would be just fine in a 9x9 pan. You'll have thinner layers and maybe just bake it for a little less time. Enjoy!
- February 4, 2012 at 3:05 PM
- Nicole said...
@Brandy, I made these for the Super Bowl with pre-made refrigerated dough, and they worked wonderfully! I used a little over half of the roll. Sometime when I have a little more time to cook, I'll try your cookie dough recipe, but in a time crunch, it seems that the pre-made stuff works well! Thanks for the recipe!
- February 6, 2012 at 12:14 AM
- Brandy K said...
@Nicole. That is so good to know! I'm glad it worked for you & thanks so much for letting me know. :)
- February 6, 2012 at 7:59 AM
- Brieanne G said...
Found these on Pinterest and tried them over the weekend. They were fabulous and an absolute keeper! Thanks!
- February 8, 2012 at 8:39 AM
- hjab said...
I just made these. Cough dough "clumps" were teaspoon sized but did not melt down or spread out over the cheesecake layer. After reading through all of the comments & your "crumble" statement, I think it would be better understood if the recipe was re-worded. Maybe instead of saying teaspoon sized clumps it should say a cookie dough crumble? Just a suggestion. I'm sure they'll still taste the same.
- February 9, 2012 at 7:26 PM
- Rebecca Schrepfer said...
hjab, I am with you on that! Should have read the reviews first! Whoops. Still excited to eat them, nonetheless.
- February 17, 2012 at 7:36 PM
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- March 9, 2012 at 4:54 AM
- Big Sis said...
I made these tonight for our fellowship time after church tomorrow. Something doesn't look right and I followed the receipe exactly. The cookie dough is very dry and crumbly. Is there supposed to be an egg in the cookie dough??
- March 24, 2012 at 9:48 PM
- Kevin said...
Those bars look so good!
- March 25, 2012 at 1:56 AM
- Brandy K said...
@Kevin-Thank you! :) @Big Sis-I get a ton of questions about this. Yes, the cookie dough mixture is dry. I would compare it to a crumble topping. I added a note to the recipe, hopefully that will be helpful. Thanks for stopping by.
- March 25, 2012 at 5:14 PM
- Big Sis said...
Brandy, thank you so much for getting back to me about this. These bars were a huge hit at our fellowship time tonight! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!! Keep up the great work!
- March 25, 2012 at 11:09 PM
- A. said...
Hey there! I tried your recipe today, and I'd like to thank you for your easy directions. I'm just a beginner baker, and some online recipes are so tough to follow!
One thing though.. My choc chip cookie dough recipe wasn't dry/crumbly. Any idea why?
Anw I hope it doesnt mess up my batter completely. It's still in the oven hehe.
Thanks for the recipe! :)
- March 27, 2012 at 5:05 AM
- Aubrey said...
Very YUMMY! But I do wish that I hadn't used the lowfat cream cheese, graham crackers and Stevia. They tasted great but lacked any moisture! Next time I will have to use the more fatty ingredients!
- April 12, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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- April 16, 2012 at 8:07 PM
- Lily said...
Those bars look awesome!
♥ table top fridge
- May 22, 2012 at 8:26 AM
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- May 28, 2012 at 2:49 AM
- DianeN3 said...
I made these for my Bunco group last night and everyone could not stop asking what they were, Amazing is what I said
- July 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM
- Tia said...
Watch me make these bars here! http://youtu.be/ku3izctwxdE
- August 19, 2012 at 1:10 AM
- Brandy K said...
How fun that you made a video! I'm glad you tried the bars out. I've updated the recipe, yet again, as everyone seems to have questions about the cookie dough topping. It's not supposed to be as crumbly as yours turned out. Thanks for sharing the video.
- August 19, 2012 at 7:00 AM
- Shiloh Barkley said...
Pinned a LONG time ago. Finally making them tomorrow!!
- September 1, 2012 at 3:35 PM
- Shiloh Barkley said...
Yay I followed through. Lol
- September 2, 2012 at 1:37 PM
- Sandra :) said...
I pinned the recipe 2 weeks ago and tried it out tonight. I'm glad you described the cookie dough layer - mine looked dry and crumbly, so I knew it was just right :D It was delicious (so much for my diet, argh, lol) - I suspect that a large piece of this will be making it's way to a construction site tomorrow in our oldest son's lunch :)
- September 5, 2012 at 3:35 PM
- Terry said...
Made these today.... I used foil to line my 8 x 8 dish. I had to bake them close to one hour because the topping (crumble) just didn't get that dry look. Not sure why. With the crumble I just took teaspoon size clumps and smashed them a bit and laid it on top of the cheesecake layer. Hope they'll tasted good!
- September 8, 2012 at 11:25 AM
- Monica said...
These look absolutely amazing!!!!!
- October 4, 2012 at 9:11 PM
- Diedra said...
Made these last night. I eat gluten free so I used whole gf crackers for the crust. Worked excellent. Used the filling per recipe and for the chocolate chip cookie dough I used Betty Crocker's Gluten free one. That one made the cookie layer too thick but it was still very good. I'll be making this again. tfs
- November 7, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- Denise said...
I made these and they were devoured by everyone at my Christmas party. I used a premade cookie dough. Very easy to make!
- December 28, 2012 at 10:46 AM
- ana sanchez said...
Would like to make a batch of these for the weekends. But my refrigerator is broken as the sealing strips leaks out the cold compress air. Had issued fridge seals repair perth so I'm waiting for it to dry so my fridge will be ok.
- January 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM
- samanthacleigh said...
I wouldn't mind that I'm on a low-cal diet. I could use low-cal sweeteners anyway. Definitely gonna try this! Thanks! - Sam
- February 19, 2013 at 3:52 AM
- madisonbanks said...
I want to try this recipe so bad, but my oven and fridge needs a repair. Oh well, I can print this anyway. Thank you!
- Madison
- February 27, 2013 at 4:15 PM
- Sabrina Khan said...
I've made these twice now in the last 2 weeks... Needless to say they are a HUGE hit. Delicious from top to bottom and seriously easy to make.
- March 11, 2013 at 1:33 PM
- Meagan Monahan said...
I made these for a party and they were a big hit. But I have a daughter with an egg allergy, and I'm wondering what would happen if I omitted the egg from the cream cheese layer. Would it just be a little more dense? Or do I need to substitute something else?
- March 18, 2013 at 8:37 PM
- Brandy K said...
Hi Meagan. I'm just not sure about leaving out the egg. I really think it needs it as a binder. You could give it a try tough, it might be just fine. Let me know if it works out. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
- March 20, 2013 at 8:00 AM
- arist55 said...
I made these but was confused because first it said flatten the dough then get a tsp of it. was I suppose to flatten the dough and place it on top or get a tsp scoop like a ball and flatten a little ( which is what I did)? great recipe can't wait till its done setting!
- April 30, 2013 at 7:07 PM
- lostinthought said...
Ok so I kinda want to make this recipe but I want to do it in cupcake or mini cupcake tins. I think that will make it easier for my coworkers to inhale!
Thoughts? Suggestions? It should still work right? Just maybe less cooking time. I wonder if I am better off using foil or paper liners...
- July 3, 2013 at 8:35 PM
- Brandy K said...
@lostinthought- Hi! Well, I think it should be fine if you make the recipe using cupcake tins. I would use foil wrappers. Honestly - I'm not sure it would be easier to make though, might be a little harder, especially with the graham cracker crust. Here is what I do to make this easy to eat: Bake as directed, chill, cut into small, neat squares and place the squares in cupcake wrappers to serve. They look pretty and it makes them very easy to grab and eat. I hope that helps! :)
- July 4, 2013 at 7:13 AM
- Milia said...
I've made these twice already and oh my goodness!!! These are amazing and easily have made me the champion baker amongst my girlfriends. They loved it, I loved it, their husbands love it, heck everyone did! Don't be afraid of the crumbly cookie dough, I promise it bakes up beautifully. Do add extra vanilla to the recipe and it makes it extra rich. And finally, you must refrigerate it. It tastes best cold and its not mushy this way. I can hardly wait to make it again!
- August 23, 2013 at 1:06 PM
- Lenis said...
My goodness. I just made this for my bday party yesterday! They were just too good. It´s like the perfect combo of tastes and textures. And it feels like I´m eating the cake before it´s done. That guilty pleasure (but mostly pleasure) feeling of eating the cookie dough. eeehehehehe. Thanks for sharing! I found you on Pinterest. And I´m happy about that. I´m from Norway, so I used "Bixit" crackers instead of Grahams, philadelphia light and a different kind of cocolate (you should seriously try the Norwegian chocolate.. It´s better than Swiss and any other..) :D All the best - Lenis
- September 26, 2013 at 7:17 AM
- Allison said...
I made these today. Rather disappointing. Crust disintegrates and too many flavors. Will not be making again.
- January 21, 2014 at 10:03 PM
- Alisyn Gallo said...
I just made these this morning. They're cooled, refrigerated and turned out DELICIOUS! I can't wait to bring them to the party I've made them for!
- February 15, 2014 at 1:56 PM
- Audrey Balicki said...
Hi Brandy, I made these tonight and while delicious, my crust just fell completely apart as if I hadn't even baked it! I followed your instuctions... Any thoughts? Thanks!
- March 3, 2014 at 8:54 PM
- KathleenAshleigh said...
Holy Moly. Saw this last night, promised myself I'd make it today!!! It's in the oven baking right now. Let me tell you... that was some of the best cookie dough...I wanted to eat more after sampling! && the cheesecake... Who knew how easy it was to make that part!!!!
-down side... the crumbs/crust kept coming up when I was trying to spread the cheesecake on. :(((
- May 24, 2014 at 8:41 PM
- Ahuva Holzer said...
Hi! Any suggestions how to do this without the crust? Don't have one or any graham crackers on hand and I'd love to make these this afternoon. Thanks!
- June 1, 2014 at 1:14 PM
- Kersten said...
I want to try this recipe so bad, but my oven and fridge needs a repair. ... badezimmerset.blogspot.de
- December 1, 2014 at 11:16 AM
- Willi said...
Move bars to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. ... ilightbar.blogspot.com
- December 16, 2014 at 4:15 AM
- Denise said...
I get a request for these every Christmas. Tastes and looks made from scratch. It's easy to make and not much will be left over.
- December 26, 2014 at 4:47 PM
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Syrian children pay the steep price of war
Children paying a terrible price in the Syrian conflict. An anti-corruption blogger in China facing police pressure. And a stop motion video paying tribute to the well-known cartoon Dragon Ball Z.
Syrian children pay the steep price of war
According to a report released online by a Syrian organization that has been tracking Syria's civilian death toll, 4591 children under the age of 16 have been killed in Syria since the start of the uprising in March 2011, and the numbers are growing every day. The very detailed website shows for example that that so far most victims come from Homs, Damascus and Aleppo and have been killed in shelling attacks by government forces.
The NGO « Human Rights Watch » has backed up these reports, and says in addition to the daily air strikes by loyalist forces, children are also killed or maimed when handling unexploded cluster bomblets. Younger children often mistake the sub munitions for toys but they are of course lethal weapons and cause extensive damage, like in this village where ten or so children lost their lives back in November after touching one of these bombs.
Countless online activists have condemned the situation and have taken to social networks to raise international public awareness and try and put an end to these senseless and indiscriminate acts of violence against children. Photojournalist Sebastiano Nino Fezza for example has been posting photos to his Facebook page showing children unwittingly caught up in the fighting, or amid destroyed buildings, trying to stay alive: harsh images that illustrate yet again how children are paying the heaviest price in the current Syrian conflict.
Anti-corruption Chinese blogger faces police pressure
Back in November Chinese blogger Zhu Ruifeng posted these images online, showing a communist Party official in the city of Chongqing in the throes of passion with his mistress. The young woman was allegedly hired by a construction company to extort contracts from the official and secretly taped the trysts to use as blackmail should he go back on his word. In the wake of the scandal, the official was fired whilst Zhu Ruifeng claimed to have additional compromising documents implicating other highly placed members of the Communist Party.
But the blogger is now facing pressure. He was questioned by police in Beijing on Monday, and posted a series of messages online after he was released saying he was asked to hand over all videos in his possession and reveal who gave them to him. The anti-corruption activist refused and could now be prosecuted for concealing evidence.
How things have changed since he exposed the scandal two months ago. At the time state media applauded his actions and the Beijing government, expressing fears for his safety, even offered to provide police protection.
But this was before a further 10 Chongqing officials, implicated in the same affair, were also fired last week. The extent of the sex scandal may well have prompted the authorities to have a change of heart; it is embarrassing for the recently appointed new set of Chinese leaders who had promised to make fighting corruption their number one priority…
Now trending on social networks
Outraged Italian web users have been posting under the hashtag "Rewrite history like Silvio" in reaction to controversial remarks made by Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday, when he said Benito Mussolini had done good things for Italy. Furious social networkers have been condemning his praise for the former dictator, who was an ally of Adolf Hitler during the Second World War. Many posts contain more than a hint of sarcasm ad irony, as they post fake messages claiming to be from Berlusconi, applauding other former tyrants like Stalin or Gaddafi.
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Video of the day
With the Dragon Ball Z animated movie set to hit cinema screens soon, one web user who goes under the YouTube pseudonym Counter656 has produced this fantastic stop motion video featuring an epic fight between two heroes from the Japanese manga series, Trunks and Piccolo. Impressive stuff, which took around one month's hard work and over 5,000 shots to complete.


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The recording
Music of Georges I. Gurdieff
receives more outstanding reviews. Simon Broughton from
calls the recording a "fabulous collection of Armenian and Middle Eastern folk music with a fascinating story behind it". Furthermore he writes: "The tunes were composed by Georges Gurdjieff, best known as a mystic philosopher and author of
Meetings with Remarkable Men
, turned into a film by Peter Brook. But Gurdjieff was also a composer who dictated his music to his pupil Thomas de Hartmann (presumably because he was unable to notate it himself). Gurdjieff was born in Armenia, but travelled widely in the Middle East and became fascinated with the traditional music he heard. In 1920 he was in Istanbul, living close to the Mevlevi meeting place in Galata and `Sayyid Chant and Dance No 29´ on this disc is very reminiscent of the Whirling Dervish music he would have heard there. So this CD is a something like what Muzsiás did on their
Bartók Album
, using his compositions to recreate the sort of music he would have heard and collected. It´s been arranged by Levon Eskenian for his Yerevan-based group called The Gurdjieff Folk Instruments Ensemble including plaintive duduks (Armenian oboes), oud (lute), tar (lute), kamancheh (fiddle), kanun (zither), blul (flute) and tombak (drum). A lot of the music comes from Gurdjieff´s native Armenia, notably the opening `Chant from a Holy Book´, a plangent, spiritual duduk tune and a gorgeous Armenian song. Another track named `Assyrian Women Mourners´ is arranged for four duduks and frame drum, confirming what Djivan Gasparyan once told me about duduks being used for funerals in Armenia. Two of the most delightful tracks are enigmatically called `No.11´ and `No.40, arrangements from a collection called `Asian Songs & Rhythms´, and have a spontaneous, improvisatory quality, while `Caucasian Dance´ has all the verve of the mountain music of Georgia and Armenia. A remarkable work."
Heinz Holliger´s
Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis
is an
Editor´s Choice Selection
. Jonathan Freeman-Attwood writes: "For the uncontrived and unalloyed delights of Bach´s oboe-writing, this is a recital of a rare questing elegance. (...) The ubiquitous Marcello is stripped of its formulaic signposts: the curvature of Bach-embellished middle movement has never sounded so effortless - and yet he identifies only with what pleases him in the gestural world of `period´ performance. A masterclass on several levels. But this is no hair-shirt experience. The deft, yielding rubatos in the slow movements afford an irresistible warmth which provide a compelling foil to the directional focus and visceral originality of the playing, especially in the A major Oboe d´amore Concerto and D minor reconstruction."
The Independent
, Andy Gill reviews
by Reto Bieri: "Swiss clarinettist Reto Bieri features solo here on pieces by challenging composers such as Luciano Berio, Heinz Holliger and Elliott Carter - an austere prospect, but one which reveals an engaging aspect, from the moment Berio´s `Lied´ opens with little fluting gulps as Bieri elides between notes. Carter´s´ `Gra´ (Polish for `play´) has a darting character, while the hypnotic ululations of Salvatore Sciarrino´s `Let me die before I wake´ operate at the lower limits of audibility. Elsewhere Holliger´s six-part `Contrechant´ plunges over three octaves in its first few notes, going on to incorporate tongue-slapped single notes and longer, gurgling tremors among the general flow."
Classic FM Magazine
, Jeremy Nicholas praises András Schiff´s recording
: "A lovely two-disc set of four early Schumann works, the later nine little tone poems of Waldszenen, and his last work, the so-called `Ghost-Variations´. (...) András Schiff brings a touching intimacy to the suites of short character pieces that make up Papillons, Kinderszenen and Waldszenen, while relishing the grander gestures of the First Piano Sonata. But it is the last movement of the C major Fantasie that makes this absorbing release more so, for Schiff plays Schumann´s original ending of the third movement which returns to the same Beethoven quote that ends the first movement. You might agree with Schiff (and me) that his first thought was the more inspired. If not, he also includes the standard ending as the final item on the disc. The musicological aspect aside, this remains a distinguished release."
In German newspaper
Rheinische Post
, András Schiff also receives high praise for his recording. Christoph Vratz compliments Schiff on his interpretation of "Papillons": "flink, grillenhaft und mit herrlichem Gespür für Rubati, die kleinen Verzögerungen, die schnell Gefahr laufen, in große Löcher auszuarten." Furthermore he writes: "Die `Kinderszenen´ macht Schiff zu einem Füllhorn an Poesie. (...) Wie Schiff das Ende der `Wichtigen Begebenheit´ ins Nichts überführt, wie er die Mehrstimmigkeit in `Am Kamin´ auslotet, wie er den `Ritter vom Steckenpferd´ nicht als Armee-Soldaten, sondern als burschikosen Kinder-Ritt deutet ist fabelhaft."


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Whether it's part of your daily commute to work or simply your prefered mode of transportion for weekend errands, cycling is a great alternative to driving. When done safely, it's an easy way to include a little extra exercise each day and also do your part
to help protect the environment.
The health benefits of biking are many, from boosting your immune system to lowering your risk of heart disease, but it's important to wear proper safety gear and always follow the rules of the road. Our latest NorthShore infographic covers the basics of
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Levin, MD, Sports Medicine at NorthShore, has been a team physician with the US Rugby Team for ten years, acting as their head physician during the Rugby World Cup in France in 2007. He has travelled with the team all over Canada, England, Wales, France
and now Japan. He shares what it's like to care for these daring athletes at the top of their game during a recent tournament in Japan.
We're in Japan for the Pacific Cup, which includes teams like Canada and Tonga as well. We arrived in Nagoya, Japan after almost 20 hours of travel from Los Angeles. We played Tonga the night before
we left LA and lost in a tough game 18-9. Luckily there were no major injuries on either side, although it looked like the Tongan team had several play stoppages for apparent injuries. In reality, it seemed as though the Tongans were mainly cramping up due
to the physical game the US team played. Nonetheless we did lose a close game that we felt we were capable of winning.
Since I have been with USA Rugby I have gotten a bit of a reputation as a "rugby doc" and take care of many local and regional rugby players. I specialize in shoulders and knees and have operated
on many of these players with shoulder and knee injuries. It is particularly rewarding to see so many get back in the game after recovering from surgery or rehab and then continue to play at such a high level.
During a game, the most common injuries that I see in rugby players are laceration, muscle, ligament and tendon strain, tears, concussions and occasionally fractures. There are no timeouts in rugby.
As a physician I have to work fast, diagnose the problem and fix it quickly or the player must be substituted. If he is substituted then he can't return under the rules of the game, so there is a great deal of pressure to get the player back as quickly as
possible if medically cleared. If the player has any type of bleeding injury, I have 10 minutes to get it under control (i.e. suture it) or the player is not allowed to return. It's fast-paced and intense. But I enjoy it.
I also really enjoy the camaraderie I have with the players. Rugby players are the toughest, purest, and most appreciative athletes I have had the pleasure to work with and treat.
Summer vacation is coming to a close, which means it's time to start thinking about the approaching school year, especially if your
little one is about to embark on preschool. The transition from home life to a classroom environment is an exciting time but it requires preparation for you and your child to be physically and emotionally ready.
Sharon Robinson, MD, Pediatrician at NorthShore, provides her recommendations and tips on how to ensure that your child will be ready
for this brand new adventure:
What steps have you taken to prepare your child for preschool?
Many think of a massage as a luxury, something you treat yourself to for stress relief after a particularly busy week at work or
as a method of relief for the occasional shoulder twinge after a workout at the gym. And a massage can do exactly that but it can also be used for so much more.
Studies have shown that massage therapy can be beneficial for cancer patients both during and following treatment. Massage therapy can counteract many of the negative physical and emotional symptoms of cancer and side effects of cancer treatment for patients.
More and more cancer patients are interested in finding ways to enhance their conventional treatment with complementary therapy options, including massage therapy.
Charlotte Walker, Massage Therapist in NorthShore's Department of Integrative Medicine, shares some of the potential benefits of massage therapy as a complementary treatment for cancer patients:
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"This is something that happens to 80-year-old men," Karin Rigg thought as she was wheeled into NorthShore's Evanston Hospital for an angioplasty. A busy mom of four young children, Karin Rigg suffered a heart attack at only 44—a year after giving birth
to her youngest child. She never thought she was at risk for a heart attack. Yet, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in women 55 and younger.
Successful efforts have been made to raise awareness that heart disease is a very real and very serious problem for women but more can still be done. Studies show that only a little more than half of women would call an ambulance if they thought they were
having a heart attack but more than 75 percent would call for a husband or partner.
Karin Rigg shares her experience as a young heart attack survivor and the changes she made to her life to improve her heart health. She also tells us why it is so important for women to start making their own health needs a priority.
How do you protect your heart? Do you make your health a priority?
Frequent exercise is an important part of keeping your kids happy, healthy and fit. Starting a fitness routine early can be a great way to teach your children how to live healthier lives for years to come. Whether your child is an athlete or just starting
out, preventing injury is the key to keeping fitness safe and fun.
Adam Bennett, Family and Sports Medicine at NorthShore, shares some of his suggestions for getting your kids interested in fitness and
keeping exercise novices and young athletes safe and injury free.
What are some good ways to motivate children to exercise if they are not naturally athletic or have not expressed
an interest in participating in team sports?
Getting kids to exercise is often a tough challenge. Having your child choose a sport, no matter how obscure, may help encourage them to stay active—anything from fencing to yoga to bowling is worth a try. Other parents have had success by allowing their inactive
kids to earn TV or video game time by spending time exercising. That said, most kids like doing what their friends are doing, so consider finding out if their friends play sports and encourage them to participate. Lastly, children learn by example. If you
exercise, your child just might want to join you.
If a child has been fairly inactive, how should exercise be introduced to avoid injury?
It's best to error on the side of a gradual transition. Kids of all shapes and sizes who have not exercised regularly are at risk for overuse injuries if they rush into activity too quickly. Exercising every other day is a great way to give your muscles,
tendons and bones enough time to recover and prevent injury. Altering the type of activity might also be helpful, with perhaps one day of swimming followed by a game of basketball or a bike ride the next.
How much water should children drink during exercise in the summer? Is water better than electrolyte replacement fluid?
Avoiding dehydration in the summer is very important. If your child is an athlete who will be at outdoor practice regularly during the summer, one easy way to avoid it is to weigh your child before and after exercise, especially during two-a-days. Athletes
need to make sure they are drinking enough water to recover their pre-activity weight. If they haven't, they might be dehydrated. Athletes should also be told to watch the color of their urine. A light yellow or clearer means they aren't dehydrated.
Water is fine for exercise lasting 20 minutes or less, but supplementation with water, electrolytes and sugar is essential for optimal performance and recovery when exercising for longer than 20 minutes, especially if the exercise involves intense exertion.
Are two-a-day practices safe for kids?
It's not an ideal schedule to avoid overuse injuries and dehydration. If there is no pain or sign of injury, it's a safe schedule, especially if children and coaches are vigilant about preventing dehydration. Most coaches are knowledgeable about proper conditioning
and training programs and choose a program that gets their players fit without causing harm.
What can you do to prevent injury in young athletes?
Soreness that resolves itself after a day or two is common; however, pain that seems to be getting worse with each practice may be a sign of an overuse injury. Any swelling of joints, catching or locking of joints might also indicate a more serious injury.
To prevent injury, a day of rest between workouts is wise. If the young athlete is a runner, mixing things up and trying some biking or swimming to cross train will give joints a break.
If a young athlete is already suffering from some overuse injuries, like tendonitis, how can he or she prevent more serious injury? Can training continue?
Overuse injuries can be a real problem in children who play multiple sports during the same season. During a sports season, dedicated days off from activity will help avoid further injury. In the summer or during off-season, regular exercise that is
similar to the sport played may help avoid overuse injuries once their season starts up again. If injuries persist, physical therapy may be required.
Is a marathon safe for a younger runner?
If he or she is comfortable running long distances and distances are gradually increased during a supervised running program; there is no pain during training and there are days off to recover, it's likely safe for a younger runner to participate in
a marathon. Keep in mind, however, that a marathon is an intense endeavor which puts the body through unnatural stress. As such, a 10k or even a half marathon may a good alternative for younger runners before undertaking a marathon.
All parents hope to shield their children from the knowledge that bad things happen in the world for as long as possible.
Unfortunately, protecting your children from this knowlege isn't possible forever. Frequently, children learn about violent and tragic events from their friends as well as from television. These tragedies can confuse and frighten children if they don't think
they can discuss them openly. Limiting exposure to the news may be helpful; however, parents can do so much more to help their children feel safe and secure.
What and how much do you say to children? How do you know they want or need to talk? How can you get them to open up to you about their fears?
Dr. Robert Farra, PhD, recommends that parents:
How do you discuss difficult topics with your children?
In return for sweet smiles and abundant cuteness, babies ask only for love, affection, the right to be awake when you
want to sleep and nourishment. What form that nourishment takes is up to you.
New mothers who are unable to breastfeed should not feel guilty because formula is an effective way to feed your baby and ensure he or she receives proper nutrition. But, the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby are many and exclusive
breastfeeding for the first few months of a baby's life is recommended. New moms should take note that many of the same benefits of breastfeeding can be achieved through a combination of breastfeeding and supplementing with formula.
Ann Borders, MD, and
Emmet Hirsch, MD, obsectrics/gynecology at NorthShore, share some of the valuable health benefits of breastfeeding:
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Spending time by the water is a great way to cool off during the hottest months of the year but it can be a dangerous place,
too, especially for small children. There are a number of measures parents can take to ensure time by the pool or on the beach is always safe and lots of fun.
Joseph Terrizzi, MD, Pediatrician at NorthShore, shares his tips and precautions to ensure the entire family stays safe all summer long:
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Effects of Endocrine Health on Mental Performance of Men and Women Using Drugs
This study has been completed.
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The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of decreased functioning of the testes or ovaries on mental performance in males and females using illicit drugs excluding marijuana.
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This research is being done to understand the effects of endocrine abnormalities, specifically hypogonadism (decreased functioning of the testes or ovaries) on cognitive (mental) performance in males and females using illicit drugs (excluding marijuana).
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|18 Years to 50 Years
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Study Population
males and females 18-50 years old who have completed the 8th grade and are using drugs
Inclusion Criteria:
- Completed the 8th grade
Exclusion Criteria:
- Did not complete the 8th grade. Have a hormone problem for which you are taking medication e.g. testosterone or thyroid medicine, steroids, oral contraceptives, progesterone. Diagnosed with cancer. History of schizophrenia. Currently have or have been diagnosed in the past with meningitis or encephalitis.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00245531
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00245531
|United States, Maryland
|Johns Hopkins University, The Clinical Trials Unit
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205
Sponsors and Collaborators
Johns Hopkins University
|Principal Investigator:
|Adrian S Dobs, M.D.
|Johns Hopkins University
More Information
No publications provided by Johns Hopkins University
Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by Johns Hopkins University:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 30, 2015
No publications provided by Johns Hopkins University
Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Adrian S. Dobs, Professor of Medicine and Oncology, Johns Hopkins University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00245531 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 25, 2005
|Last Updated:
|October 25, 2011
|Health Authority:
|United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Johns Hopkins University:
endocrine abnormalities
cognitive performance
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HIV Infections
HIV Seropositivity
Immune System Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Lentivirus Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Slow Virus Diseases
Virus Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 30, 2015


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