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Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic and ginger until soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
Add yams, carrots, bell pepper, jalapeño and curry powder. Sauté for 10 minutes.
Mix in lentils and cover with coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce to a simmer. Cook until lentils and yams are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro. Add salt, to taste.
For a spicy soup, keep the seeds in the jalapeño. For a less spicy soup, remove the seeds before dicing.
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Kidnapped teachers in Iligan City freed—military
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MANILA, Philippines – Two teachers who were kidnapped in Barangay Rogongon, Iligan last week have been freed Sunday night, a military spokesman said.
Army spokesman Major Harold Cabunoc said Serfino Sanchez and Rene Sumagang, teachers of Limonsodan Bayug Falls Elementary School, were released to Mayor Misangcad Capal of Kapai, Lanao del Sur at about 7:20 p.m. after being captives since March 19.
The two were handed over by Mangagao Elias known as Ayatullah, leader of a nine-man kidnap for ransom group. Reports said that he was a former Moro rebel who was into illegal logging, but the logging ban after Tropical Storm Sendong crippled his livelihood.
Col. Daniel Lucero, chief of the Army's 103rd Brigade, told the INQUIRER that the presence of some 300 soldiers and police forces, may have prompted the kidnappers to release the victim.
Lucero said no ransom was paid in exchange for the release of the victims. The abductors earlier demanded a P4-million ransom which they later reduced to P2 million.
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The fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer sells a range of personal care products under brands such as Axe and Dove, which fall under the discretionary products category. The company gets 52% of its profit from sale of personal care products.
Prices of raw materials used by Hindustan Unilever have been volatile and continue to be so, Sridhar noted.
The company's key inputs include soda ash and palm oil.
Prices of palm oil remained unchanged during July-September on a year-on-year basis. However, since October, prices of this commodity have fallen around 30% on year.
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Significantly, growth was driven largely by the soaps and detergents segment which logged a 22.5% growth.
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The fight for the WBO interim title at supermiddle between Karoly Balzsay and Denis Inkin set for Universum´s big show in Hamburg September 27 is postponed after Balzsay was cut in sparring. The cut didn´t require stitches but is still bad enough to force a postponement of the fight.
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As the American Political Science Association gathers this week in Seattle for its annual meeting, several Department of Government faculty and alumni are being recognized for their outstanding research and teaching.
Sean Theriault's paper on the Gingrich Senators, written with Duke's David Rhode, is the 2011 recipient of the Congressional Quarterly Press Legislative Studies Section Best Paper Award.
Jeff Tulis' paper, written with 2003 alumna Nicole Mellow, now an associate professor at Williams College, is the runner up for the Presidency Research Group's 2011 Founder's Award for best paper. The article is a draft chapter from Tulis' and Mellow's forthcoming book, "Legacies of Loss in American Politics," to be published in 2013 by Princeton University Press.
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Sir Abe Bailey, 1st Bt
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College Basketball Betting News and Notes Tuesday, December 31
College Basketball Betting News and Notes Tuesday, December 31
College Basketball Information
St John's is 9-3 but lost by 11 to Wisconsin in only trip outside NYC, a game played in South Dakota; this is first true road game for St John's. Red Storm is blocking 24.6% of shots, #1 in country- they're 1-3 vs top 100 teams, with best win over Ga Tech in Brooklyn. Xavier won its last five games, last three against teams in top 100 (4-2 overall).
Ohio State won last three games with Purdue by 3-17-10 points; they're 2-3 in last five visits here, winning by 4-10 points. Buckeyes won by 17 at Marquette in only true road game- they're 6-0 vs top 100 teams, with five of six wins by 10+ points. Purdue hasn't played in nine days since win at West Va; they're 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing by 10-6 points.
Providence swept Seton Hall by 12-10 points LY, after losing previous five games with Pirates; Friars are 10-3 despite losing PG for year, with three of last four games decided by 1 or 2 points- they split pair of true road games, with games decided by total of three points. Seton Hall lost its two games vs top 100 teams, by a total of four points. Pirates are 2-4 in games decided by six or less points.
Kansas State won 65-62 at George Washington LY, despite making 36% of shots; Wildcats won last seven games after 2-3 start, including win vs Gonzaga- they're forcing turnovers 22.4% of time (#23 in US), holding teams to 26.7% from arc. Colonials are 11-1 with only loss on a neutral court to Marquette; they've got top 100 wins, with Creighton best one.
Illinois won six of last nine games with Indiana, but lost to Hoosiers in conference tourney LY; Indiana lost last four visits here, by 31-2-24-2 points. Five of last seven series games were decided by 6 or less points. Illini is 7-0 at home, but only one of those seven foes were ranked in top 150. Indiana lost by 17 at Syracuse, in its only true road game this year.
Michigan State won 13 of last 17 games with Penn State, six of last eight here, with last three wins by 5-11-9 points; Spartans won at Texas by 14 in only true road game, also have four neutral court wins- they've got game at Indiana Saturday- better not look ahead. Penn State is 1-3 vs top 100 teams, with all four games decided by 9 or less points, two in OT.
Louisville was 6-26 from arc in loss at Kentucky Saturday; Cardinals are 1-1 in true road games, routing FIU by 29 before that. Louisville force turnovers 25.9% of time, all 11 of their wins this year are by 14+ points. Central Florida hasn't played in nine days; they splir pair vs teams in top 100, losing to Florida St by 12. UCF is worst foul shooting team in country right now, making 56.6% from line.
Georgetown won its last eight games vs DePaul, winning by 14-8-11-24 points; Hoyas aren't as talented as past year, but are making 56.8% of shots inside arc, while holding foes to 28.7% outside arc. DePaul is 0-4 vs top 100 teams, losing by 7-22-18-18 points- they had dramatic win at Northwestern Friday, but it was ugly game. Blue Demons turn ball over 20.1% of time, but also force turnovers 20.5%.
Memphis split a pair with Oklahoma State, losing in Stillwater by 21 in only true road game; Tigers are forcing turnovers 24.3% of time- they're 3-1 on neutral floor, with wins by 27-7-5 points, 77-75 loss to Florida. South Florida's last eight games were all decided by 5 or less points, with Bulls winning last three home games, by a total of seven points.
Iowa-Nebraska split their four conference games; Hawkeyes' wins are by 9-14 points, with home team 1-1 in each gym. Iowa is 4-2 vs teams in top 100, with four of six games decided by 5 or less points. Nebraska is 0-2 in true road games, losing by 15 at both Cincinnati/Creighton- they are forcing turnovers 20.8% of time, but they're 1-4 vs top 100 teams, with losses by 6-13-15-15 points.
Villanova lost by 17 at Syracuse Saturday, its first loss of year, after it led 25-7 early on; Wildcats won by 30 at St Joe's in its other true road game- they've got neutral court wins over Kansas/Iowa. Butler is 1-2 vs top 100 teams, with all three games decided by 3 or less points- both of their losses are by a hoop, to Oklahoma State/LSU on neutral floors.
UConn won by 12 at Washington in its only true road game; Huskies are making 43.1% from arc (#6 in Us), 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with all three wins by 10+ points. Houston lost by 10 to Stanford in its only top 100 game; they haven't played in 10 days, splitting last two games, decided by total of 5 points- they're 3-5 in last eight games.
Creighton is playing first-ever Big East game; Bluejays are making 43.9% of 3's, #3 in country, 53.7% of 2's (#35)- they're 4-2 vs top 100 teams, with three wins by 14+ points. Marquette lost at Arizona State by 2, at Wisconsin by 6 in its true road games. Eagles are 0-5 vs top 50 teams, with four losses by 8 or less points- their only win vs top 200 team is by 16 over George Washington on a neutral floor. .
Re: College Basketball Betting News and Notes Tuesday, December 31
College Basketball: Streaks, Trends, Notes
Northern Illinois at Iowa State
Iowa State Cyclones (11-0, 6-3 ATS) handling Boise State 70-66 to win the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu return to the mainland and will host Northern Illinois Huskies (5-5, 4-5 ATS) on New Years Eve. Cyclones off to the best start in school history net 87.2 points/game behind four double digit scorers lead by forward Melvin Ejim contributing 18.0 PPG on 50.9% shooting. Huskies without any double digit scorers at this stage score just 66.3 per/contest on 40.8% from the filed. Cyclones will likely continue the streak of success as they have too much fire-power for NIU to keep up. The home team gets the nod knowing Cyclones are ridding a 22-1 SU stretch on home court, 11-5 ATS mark in lined games. Look for Iowa State to improve it's 8-3 ATS stretch vs non-conference foes, 7-3 ATS record following a ATS loss and expect NIU to extend it's 1-12 ATS skid giving up 70 or more points.
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Tuesday's Big East Action
By David Schwab
The end of the year on the calendar marks the start of conference play in men's college basketball. As millions of people get ready for a New Year's Eve celebration, anyone who loves wagering on the sport is getting ready for a full day of action involving a number of conference openers. This Tuesday's betting tip sheet decided to focus on a pair of key opening matchups in the new look Big East.
No. 11 Villanova Wildcats vs. Butler Bulldogs
After a couple of less than stellar seasons, the Wildcats have quickly established themselves as the toast of the new look Big East by reeling off 11 straight victories before falling to No. 2 Syracuse 78-62 this past Saturday as four-point road underdogs. They are now 8-2 against the spread this season and the total has gone OVER in five of the nine games.
Villanova is led by a trio of players scoring in double figures. James Bell is averaging 16.2 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds while JayVaughn Pinkston is adding another 15.3 points and five rebounds. Rounding out the group is Darrun Hilliard with an average of 13.6 points a night.
Butler kicks off its first season in the Big East with a solid 10-2 straight-up start in nonconference play. The Bulldogs have covered in six of their last seven games with a posted line to improve to 7-3 ATS on the year. The total has stayed UNDER in five of their last six outings.
Kellen Dunham and Khyle Marshall have accounted almost half of Butler's points this season with a combined 35.1 points a game. Dunham is shooting just 42 percent from the field but he has converted on 79.7 percent of his shots from the free throw line. Marshall is hitting 58.2 percent of his shots from the floor and pulling down 6.7 rebounds a game.
The Wildcats have been opened as slight 2½-point road favorites for Tuesday's Big East season opener.
This will be the first meeting between these two teams, but the Wildcats come in with a 19-7 record ATS in their last 26 games against a team with a SU winning record. The Bulldogs are 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 home games against a team with a SU winning record on the road.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Creighton Bluejays
Marquette is another holdover from the original Big East and it brings last year's 14-4 SU record in conference play into this season's debut. The Golden Eagles have won eight of 12 nonconference games SU while covering in six of 11 contests with a posted line. The total has gone OVER in three previous road games this season.
Davante Gardner leads the team in scoring with 13.5 points a game and he is pulling down a team high 6.2 rebounds. Jamil Wilson is the only other Golden Eagle scoring in double figures with 11.7 points and Todd Mayo remains the biggest scoring threat from outside; hitting 36 percent of his shots from three-point range. Wilson remains questionable for Tuesday night with a knee injury.
Creighton makes its debut in the Big East after an impressive 10-2 SU run outside the conference this year. The Bluejays are a profitable 7-3 ATS with a 4-1 ATS mark in five previous home games. The total has stayed UNDER in four of those five home games and in seven of 10 games overall.
The Bluejays' lineup boasts one of the top players in the nation in Doug McDermott. He has carried this team so far with an average of 24.8 points and 7.3 rebounds a game while shooting 49 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from beyond the arc. Ethan Wragge is chipping in another 12.4 points and 4.1 rebounds to help the cause.
Creighton will open play in the Big East as an eight-point home favorite over the Golden Eagles.
These two last met in 1998 with Marquette winning 80-68 as a 6 ½-point home favorite. Recent trends have the Golden Eagles going 2-5-1 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss. Creighton is 4-0 ATS in its last four games following an ATS win. The total has gone OVER in six of Marquette's last seven games on the road.
Big East Bonus Games:
A few other Big East games on Tuesday's slate start off with a High Noon tip between St. John's and Xavier (-5). The Red Storm are 9-3 SU with a costly 3-7 record ATS while the Musketeers are 10-3 SU on the year with a respectable 7-4 record ATS.
Later in the afternoon, Seton Hall squares off against Providence (-6½) in a 2:30 tip. The Pirates open their Big East season with nine SU victories in 13 nonconference games and they are 5-7 ATS. The Friars are a solid 10-2 SU in their first 12 games, but just 4-6-1 ATS.
The third game of interest in the conference pits the DePaul Blue Demons on the road against Georgetown (-13½) in a 5 p.m. start. DePaul is 8-5 SU heading into Big East play with a 5-6-1 record ATS while the Hoyas have gotten off to an 8-3 SU start with an even 5-5 mark ATS.
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MotoGP Demo was quite the boring experience. maybe for $9.99 I might get some enjoyment out of it.
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for the gripes about the controls, you really have to play the other ones to full appreciate them
I always used up on the right joystick for accelleration, down for both brakes, and left trigger for rear break and right trigger for front break. Click down on left joystick for down shift and click on the right for upshift. It will grow on you
Ill give my impressions in a second
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Second was the fact that the triggers arent gas and break by default, so its on/off arcade racing from the get-go.
Last I check bikes have two breaks (front and back). Not to mention they need to be proportional. Try pushing the x and y at the same time, especially when you want 75% front and 50% rear.
PS- I have seen zero tearing.. Hate or love it. But if you're a racing fan(especialy bikes), you should love it.
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Posted 12 May 2006 - 12:29 PM
Posted 12 May 2006 - 12:50 PM
The gfx are allright, but not as slick as i thought they would be. And before you'll all start yelling i should get a better tv, i'm the proud owner of a philips 37pf9830 (37" lcdtv with 1920x1080 native res. and full 1080p support)
I'm not saying they gfx are BAD, but they're definetly not as impressive as pgr3, or fight night 3 for example. Although i have not seen any tearing btw.
The gameplay is allright, as it's basically the same as all other motoGP games.
What really pissed me off was the sound. When i first heard the sound i had to hold myself back not to turn the xbox off immediatly.
So i finished a few laps and then turned it off because the sound was just too horrible.
I've been a motoGP fan for as long as i can remember and i visit the dutch TT in assen for around 13 years now (i'm 23 years old), and this game sounded nothing at all like the real thing.
Overall impression:
Graphics: 7
Gameplay: 7
Sound: CRAP
PS. They should have called it motoGP '05 since there's nothing about this game that says 2006. Would have been better if they made some new skins for the bikes and riders so it would match up to this years motoGP season.
Posted 12 May 2006 - 01:05 PM
As a previous owner of MotoGP 1, 2 and 3 I can say this game does those justice...
the graphics overall are a big improvement over the previous titles. they may not stack up against other currently available 360 titles but they are a clear improvement over the Xbox 1 counterparts.
The bike and rider graphics are fantastic. The scenery graphics, particularly the textures still have a lot to be desired. I also found the animation to be HORRID. watching the replay and playing close attention to the bike's and the rider's movements, when they lean, shift their position, crash etc... all of it seems very blocky and unnatural. if you lean at just the right angle the guys arm will wig out and "twitch" at an in human speed between tucked in and stuck out.
I thought the graphics on the Xbox 1 titles were pretty impressive for their time, and this IS an improvement in terms of the bike and rider... but as I said the Animation need A LOT of work as do the track textures. I'd even go as far as to say the animations are WORSE then the older titles.
Normally I wouldn't rag on the graphics for an unreleased title this much but the game is due out this month, we should be seeing something better then this. I really truly hope this is a demo that's been sitting on a shelf somewhere for months, because if this is a near complete build it's pretty sad. Especially considering this is turning out to be a seasonal game, the gameplay is exactly the same as previous titles, so unless they're adding some whiz-bang new XBL features (MGP3 was pretty feature filled, they'd be hard pressed to top it) or a whole bunch of new tracks... all we're getting is a roster update and a graphics update... with that into consideration and the fact that this is an exclusive title we should be some of the best 360 graphics to date here... They're not the worst graphics I've seen on this console, but they're no where near the best either.
Posted 12 May 2006 - 02:11 PM
yet A N O T H E R rehash of a PC/Xbox Title......
And now that all the good damn titles have been pushed to November.... i do believe my 360 is getting sold.
i didnt buy this thing to pay MORE money for games that i already can play on my PC or xbox..
its not even an impressive looking game.
gameplay ? sure its ok.. but yet again... yawn.. rehash... been there done that...
the last Moto game i played that really wow'd me and mademe play it all the way thru was EA's Superbike 2000.
Posted 13 May 2006 - 12:04 AM
Posted 13 May 2006 - 12:17 AM
im not too keen on the framerate & it seems like it has some tearing too, i hope they fix this for the final game
it shows up most in the replays
I won't even dignify another frame tearing piece of crap with even a download.
Posted 13 May 2006 - 12:47 AM
Posted 13 May 2006 - 12:49 AM
Second was the fact that the triggers arent gas and break by default, so its on/off arcade racing from the get-go.
lol, what the crap are you talking about?
The reason for this is so you can have control over the front brake and rear brake, which is essential for steering a bike around corners. Theres no real other way to map out the controls otherwise. This has always been the way MotoGP has been set up.
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