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PlanetSide 2 Review
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Planetside 2 is unlike nearly any other first person shooter you've ever played; the only game it's similar to... is the first Planetside. It's a massive multiplayer online shooter that divides players into three competing factions and sets them loose by the thousands onto large continents with a wide range of weapons, vehicles, aircraft, and other equipment. It's up to the players to figure out how to capture bases, defend the territory they've already taken, and paint the continent in their color: red, blue, or purple.
My first two hours playing the release version of Planetside 2 served as a pretty good example of how this game subverts expectations of what a first person shooter should be. I had a few hours' worth of experience in beta and early experience with the first game, so I just decided to jump right in. When I created my character and jumped into the game, I was immediately met with an on-screen prompt to auto-join a squad of players with a single key. I hit it, and was then invited to press it again to immediately spawn on a squadmate at a battle hotspot. How could I refuse? I found myself at a small tower with several anti-air turret and anti-armor cannon installations placed all it, and found myself simply manning these turrets for the next two hours, fighting off infantry appearing via orbital drops, the aircraft coming for our armor, and enemy armor itself. I ran around and repaired turrets as the Engineer class, but spent most of my time frantically shooting enemies from the turrets themselves, learning to lead and adjust for bullet drop, and playing cat-and-mouse - well, as much as you can in a stationary turret - with tank drivers thinking they could pull a fast one on me. (And sometimes that's exactly what they did, and I can't say I was too upset about it.)
I was at that tower for two hours, simply defending against the enemy assault. Two hours in most first person shooters today would be a very different experience, as in most cases, the developers would be so wary of constantly impending boredom that they keep throwing shiny things at you in order to keep your eyes glued to the screen. With Planetside 2, Sony Online understands that most FPS games are a catering to the attention-deficit players we see so often today, and Sony isn't even trying to appeal to them. Instead, they challenges players to create their own goals and accomplishments, even if it's just to hold out at one tower, even if that's only one of dozens of installations on one of the game's three continents. In this game, you're not the chosen one, there's no narrative for your character, and except in the most rare of circumstances, the sheer size of the firefights and the vast number of people involved means that any one player's effect on a battle will be severely limited. No one person can carry the team when the team numbers in the hundreds.
But that limitation is hit only when playing alone; squads and outfits are something different entirely. With Planetside 2's competent voice chat support, fairly large squads, and the ability to work together by the dozens in an outfit (this game's version of guilds or clans), organized efforts to change the course of a battle on a continent can most certainly have an impact. It's during these moments that Planetside 2 is at its best, but what makes this game a success is that you don't need all of this to jump on for a lunch-break-sized firefight and still contribute to your side's progress in a continent. The downside is that the next day the map will look entirely different and all that effort you spent is likely to have been erased, but I don't see a way to fix this, really. After all, nothing is really permanent in an online action game anyway, so as long as zone control isn't constantly flipping back and forth every five minutes, keeping something safe for at least a few hours is probably plenty.
Planetside 2 is a free-to-play game, and that means a lot of questions have to be asked that wouldn't even come up if the game cost sixty bucks. The first is whether the ways to pay for faster unlocks - through buying weapons, getting boosts and becoming a subscriber for perks - ruins the game for those who choose not to pay a dime. This is a living game that can and will change, but for now, my assessment is that no, the integrity of the game isn't ruined by the developers asking for money to allow players to progress more quickly. Some guns seem a lot like obvious upgrades while others are more like sidegrades, but one issue right now is that the game offers no statistics beyond a basic lore-centric description of these weapons. Sony has instituted a system where you can temporarily equip a gun and try before you buy for a limited time, but many players are not aware since it's actually a little hidden behind the "Unlock" button's menu option. And yes, nearly every performance-changing weapon and upgrade is attainable with free play; the XP and real-money cost of guns can be a bit rough, but it's manageable in my opinion, if only just.
Either way, you can probably afford one upgrade for a weapon or vehicle using just the XP from one good, productive evening's worth of play (and without spending any money at all), but to unlock a premium gun, you'd have to save up for at least a few days unless you are making XP at a really ridiculous rate. On top of all this, you can get boosts to improve XP gain either by the hour, day, or week, and you can even use a squad-based XP boost that will stack with others' boosts - but these can only be bought with real money. So to boil it down: there's a tiny bit of "pay to win" here in Planetside 2, but for the most part, you can reasonably play without paying a dime and do a lot of good work, especially since tactics and organization are vastly more important than the gun in your hands.
The learning curve, however, is generally the biggest barrier to getting into Planetside 2. The game doesn't offer a lot in the way of tutorials, and it throws you right in with the wolves. You can deploy directly into the action instantly upon logging in and quickly hit a key to find a squad and then drop in on them to stand by their sides, but after that it will get a little confusing for a new player. For example, if you successfully defend a base, it can be difficult to know what to do next. Why is the enemy not attacking anymore? (Answer: we blew up the enemy's player-spawning Sunderer APC or spawn generator, and the enemy has decided to hit somewhere else nearby that's less entrenched.) Where did my squad go? (They probably piled into a friendly Sunderer or troop-transporting Galaxy ship and moved on.) Where should I go next? (Check the map and deploy on a hotspot if it's available, follow your friends marked in green on the map, or find a vehicle terminal at the base you're at and grab an ATV or tank and find a hotspot on the map.) But these answers don't come naturally or even in the first couple of hours of play, so if you are considering jumping into Planetside 2 and have no experience with an MMOFPS, the best choice might be to find a mentor to help you get up to speed quickly. That might be in joining an outfit, getting some help from a real-life buddy that plays, or even just watching some YouTube videos, but it's important to point out that you won't get the most from this game without learning how to move around on the map, find fights where they matter, and participate in attack and defense effectively. Playing this game like any other online shooter - like Call of Duty or even Battlefield 3 - is not enough to get the most out of this game.
Sony has left us with some technical issues that need to be addressed in the coming weeks. Sometimes the view distance of enemies seems ridiculously short, player movement feels a little strange, and sometimes your death is a bit confusing (as there is no killcam and your death is often jerky and strangely animated). General network lag also seems to be a problem with regards to enemy movement, as you'll often see players twitching around the screen kind of erratically. At this point, though, it's tough to pinpoint whether that's the fault of the game or a problem with players' individual internet connections. Still, it happens just often enough that it seems like the game's just a bit too much for some PCs, and those machines' issues will kind of drag down the experience a little bit for everyone else. On top of this, it seems like there's still some room for improvements from the developers when it comes to improving and maintaining frame rates, but the thing is, this game can't be scaled down for a slow computer without changing the game's structure or scale. Each of the game's current three continents have thousands of players fighting on them, and often you'll have hundreds of those players coming together at once in large battles.
With Battlefield 3, if you had a slower PC, you could just stick with 16- and 24-player servers rather than the more demanding 64-player servers, but you can't do something similar here since you never know when a hundred players will show up and wreck your frame rate. Simply put, your PC needs to be able to handle the worst Planetside 2 has to offer without getting too bogged down, and if it can't, then you'll find plenty of frustration. I spent some time playing on a laptop that was pretty close to the minimum requirement, and I found myself having to avoid large fights or simply leave areas that were too hot - and instead focus on taking less-populated bases. It'd be tough to explain that to squadmates or guys in your outfit, and again, if working together in numbers to defend and attack facilities isn't your eventual endgame, you're not getting the most out of Planetside 2. Bring a powerful PC if you want to play this game, or wait to play it until you get some upgrades to handle it. You'll have vastly more fun this way.
One of the best bits of praise I think I can hurl towards Planetside 2 is that right now, a game like this simply could not run properly on anything but a powerful PC. The interactions of hundreds of players in one small area, all using tactics along with mixed vehicle and infantry warfare at once is very attractive, but even an intimate one-on-one firefight still feels right. What's even better is that the developers have delivered all this as a free-to-play game that's mostly balanced in its approach for both paying and free players. It's got a bit of wonkiness that can be frustrating to have to deal with and the frame rate could still use a little improvement, but with Planetside 2, Sony Online has shipped the best, most insanely ambitious game they've made in years. It still needs some work, but I'm very impressed with the end result. If you've got a powerful PC and a desire to bring some real tactics and organization to your team-based FPS fighting, then this game is a must-try. And with no material cost to get started, all you have to lose is the time it takes to download, patch, and give it a shot.


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'Glorious' slated at The Rep
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present the comedy "Glorious" March 12-28.
Nominated for the 2006 Laurence Olivier Award as Best New Comedy, the play is based on the true-life story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a legendary New York heiress and socialite. Jenkins' heart's desire was to be a great opera diva in spite of having one of the "worst singing voices in history."
The Rep is located at 601 Main St. in downtown Little Rock. Tickets are available online at www.therep.org or by calling the box office at 1-866-6THEREP.
Alliance seeks nominations for most endangered places
Little Rock — The Historic Preservation Alliance is seeking help in identifying endangered historic places that reflect Arkansas' heritage for the 2010 Most Endangered Places List.
The list highlights threats facing historically and architecturally significant properties throughout the state, according to a news release. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 16.
Clinton Library to host Oklahoma City bombing stories
LITTLE ROCK — The William J. Clinton Presidential Center will host "First Person: Stories of Hope" and new exhibit opening Monday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6. Refreshments will be served.
Family members, survivors and rescue workers will share first-person accounts of the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing and reflect on the 15 years that have passed since the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Darcy Eliza Nikkel
Brad and Amanda Nikkel and Clara of Batesville have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on Feb. 22, 2010. The baby weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and has been named Darcy Eliza Nikkel.
Grandparents of the child are Roger and Liz Ratcliff and Harlin and Kathy Nikkel.
Great-grandparents are Joe Ratcliff and Wilma Nikkel.
Laney Raeann Upshaw
Kevin and Kayla Upshaw and Bailey of Ash Flat have announced the birth of a daughter and sister at White River Medical Center on Feb. 22, 2010. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 1.1 ounces and has been named Laney Raeann Upshaw.
Grandparents of the child are Bruce and Brenda Baldridge of Ash Flat and Don and Charlotte Upshaw of Dalton.
Great-grandparents are Maxine Baldridge, Dorthy Jean Upshaw and Glenda Ervin.
Noah Shepherd Kemp
Seth and Jinger Kemp of Lacey, Wash., have announced the birth of a son at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Wash., on Jan. 26, 2010. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and has been named Noah Shepherd Kemp.
Grandparents of the child are Karl and Terry Kemp and Wesley and Robin Gay, all of Batesville, and John and Carolyn Austin of Cord.
Great-grandparents are James Felts of Batesville and the late Faye Felts, Buddy and Ruth Bellamy of Ardmore, Okla., and Joanne Kemp of Justin, Texas, and the late Jack Kemp.
New county flood maps to go into effect
DENTON, Texas — Independence County residents and business owners who do not have flood insurance are encouraged to buy coverage now to get the best possible premiums before new flood insurance rate maps go into effect., said Tony Russell, regional administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
New flood maps become effective March 17.
The new flood insurance rate maps show locations of the 1 percent and .02 percent floodplains and floodways, which indicate possible flooding risks for residences and businesses.
Correction: Taylor victim, not suspect
An article in Thursday's Guard incorrectly listed Jessan Aaron Taylor as a suspect, when he was the victim, in an incident that took place at McDonald's. According to a report filed by Officer Ernie Gillihan, the caller said two men in a silver Chevrolet Impala had pulled through the window and pulled a gun.
The two men arrested were Nicholas D. Guzman and Keith A. Ostrander of 511 Ferrell St. No gun was found by the officers.
Nix announces
EVENING SHADE — Kathy Nix of Evening Shade has announced she is seeking re-election as Sharp County assessor.
Nix has obtained a designation as a Level 4 appraiser from the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Department and serves as Floodplain Admin-istrator for Sharp County. She served as president of the Arkansas Assessors Association and is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers and also of the Arkansas chapter of the same organization.
Adler announces Green Party candidacy
Batesville resident Kenton Adler has announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress from Arkansas District 1. Representing the Green Party, Adler will square off against Democrat and Republican candidates for the seat currently held by retiring U.S. Rep. Marion Berry. It will be the first time the Arkansas Green Party has fielded a candidate in this district.
Visit nets arrest
After drugs, a large sum of money and a gun were reported found in her bedroom, a Dry Run Circle woman remains in the Independence County jail in lieu of $50,000 bond, according to a court affidavit filed by John Scarbrough with the 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force of Independence County.
Couple jailed
A Locust Grove couple has been arrested following a police raid of their home Thursday morning, according to a press release from the Independence County Sheriff's Office.
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August 20th, 2008 #1
Intuos3 Special Edition versus Normal Edition
According to Wacom's site, Special Edition means:
The Intuos3 Special Edition:
* Comes in a sophisticated, handsome black and gun metal gray color (versus metallic or satin gray)
* Includes an Intuos3 Classic Pen, in addition to the Intuos3 Grip Pen
* Includes an alternate transparent overlay
* Includes a Professional Accessory Kit that includes: 5 Standard nibs, 5 Felt nibs, 5 Stroke nibs, 5 Flex nibs, an alternate Pen Grip (without side switch holes), a nib removal tool and a replacement side switch.
With a cool new look and valuable accessories, the Intuos3 SE promises to bring the work of digital content creation to a new level of enjoyment for the serious designer, photographer, and artist. Turn on the full power of Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and over 100 other leading software applications.
Intuos pen tablets use Wacom's professional pen technology to give you the natural feel and superior performance of our patented, cordless and battery-free technology. Intuos3 tablets run on both PCs and Macs.
From what I've found on Google Images, SE has a very, very and very shining black colour. This shining thing bothers me pretty much. Ordinary edition has a mat (or half-mat) colour. Is what I'm saying correct? Would anyone give a self-made photo, especially 6x11/A5 wide (I don't want those marketing photos, they're looking pretty different than in reality)?
Besides the colour difference, there's are accessories differences.
Ordinary edition has only Grip Pen, 1 stroke nib, 1 felt nib, and 3 standard nibs.
Special edition has additionaly Classic Pen, 5 Standard nibs, 5 Felt nibs, 5 Stroke nibs, 5 Flex nibs, an alternate Pen Grip (without side switch holes), a nib removal tool and a replacement side switch.
What are differences between Classic Pen and Grip Pen?
Is it a good idea to have so many nibs? Do they get used so fastly?
And the final and general questions - do you think it's a good idea to buy a Special Edition, or it's just a.. marketing move?
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The extra nibs are cool, but you don't really need so many. I'm using the same nib for one year now. The Classic pen is… well why would you need a classic pen when you already have the grip pen? The transparency overlay is the only thing in the box that really makes sense, because they wear out pretty fast. On the other hand, it's not worth the increase in price.
But the color is cool. It's exactly the same as the normal edition in terms of reflection and gloss, just in cool black instead of gray. But still, too much money to be spent just to get another color.
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I for one find the Classic pen way more comfortable, maybe it's because I started with a Intuos 1.
August 20th, 2008 #4
I don't see it really being all that worth it, especially if you have one in good shape already. The overlay is nice, but you can always keep the pad in shape by cleaning/washing it gently. Replacements aren't that pricey either.
Unless you're hard up for a new one, stick with what you have already.
August 20th, 2008 #5
Actually, as I see it, Intuos4 is just around the corner, so that's another reason not to go for the SE. Special Editions tend to be totally ignored once a new generation is out. So selling it in favor of a next-gen Wacom will be hard.
August 20th, 2008 #6"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
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August 20th, 2008 #7
Just a thought, I don't have info on a possible Intuos4 line, but seeing that Intuos3 will soon be as old as Intuos2 was when it was replaced... well, just a thought.
August 20th, 2008 #8
Uhm, there's a small mistake. I haven't bought tablet yet - I'm going to buy in few days and I'm thinking whether it's worth to buy Special Edition, or better to buy a normal one.
Next questions based on what you have said:
1). So I can remove overlay from tablet? Is it possible to buy it separately, as accessory, so I could exchange? How a Intuos3 tablet is constructed? First layer is a overlay on which you draw, second layer is a plastic case, third layer (or rather below plastic case) electronic picks signals from pen? In other words, is a overlay only thing that can get used? I'm just worrying about expensive tool I've dreamed for long time
2). So basically Classic Pen and Grip Pen do the exactly same thing and they differs only in way how they are holded by our hands?
Regarding Intuos4, I've tried to learn about it and it appears that Wacom doesn't plan to build it - I didn't find any official annoucements. Although, Wacom seems to tell about new products as they're out. There was question worth to think about - what Wacom would add to Intuos4? A lot of people think that there isn't much what can be upgraded. And people do incredible things on Intuos3, don't you think? ;-)
August 20th, 2008 #9
Intuos3 brought the touch strips, which I for one don't give a **** about because I have my tablet at the right side of my monitor and not centered, thus it's way to complicated to use any of the buttons on the thing.
Overlay: Yes, you can remove it. It's glued to the tablet and spare covers cost way to much imo. I just put the front cover of a sheet protector on the tablet with spray mount and it works fine (although there should be better things to use, smoother ones). I just don't see why I should pay 20 bucks - i think - for a replacemnt.
Pens: That's just a question of which one you like more. The Grip Pen is pretty big, so if you have small hands, it can get a bit uncomfortable. The classic pen is slim, but doesn't have rubber coat so that might become uncomfy as well. If you can, get them in your hands before you decide.
Besides the plastic cover, the pen nibs are the parts of the tablets that wear out. But as I said, they are pretty stable and the standard amount of replacement nibs should do as well, you don't really need 5 of them.
August 22nd, 2008 #10
Thanks, that helps a lot. Though, I still have doubts
1). Could anyone measure dimensions of *working area* of Intuos3 A5 wide and Intuos3 A4? Really, I'm begging you
I'm asking because the official informations, photos and people's opinions are pretty confusing when it comes to dimensions. I'm asking for dimensions measured in reality, so I would see how A5 wide and A4 differs.
2). Another question - since tablets are much smaller than 24" widescreen monitor, the cursor will move faster than pen tip. So.. how it was for you, did you just get used? Or perhaps it's a argument to buy a bigger tablet (in my case, A4), so cursor speed would be closer to pen tip's?
3). What are disadvantages of buying a bit oversized tablet (let's say you bought A4 ( 9x12 ) and it turns out that A5 ( 6x8 ) would be a optimum for you)? I know only one disadvantage - additional space may be wasted, same goes for money. But - are there any other disadvantages?
P.S. I know if I had to buy A4, I would have cut the bottom part by 4cm in order to get 16:10 ratio - am I right?
August 22nd, 2008 #11
1) The dimensions stated by Wacom ARE the working areas.
2) If you have a 24" screen, A5 should be minimum, meaning don't get A6! I work on a 22" monitor with an A5 and don't have any problems with the ratio. Just keep in mind, the bigger the tablet, the more you have to move the arm!
3) See above. A4 is very big, you have to move your arm a lot! You can always downsize the working area tho, so wasting space is right, yeah.
PS: Yes, you have to cut something off of the working area.
August 22nd, 2008 #12
2) If you have a 24" screen, A5 should be minimum, meaning don't get A6! I work on a 22" monitor with an A5 and don't have any problems with the ratio. Just keep in mind, the bigger the tablet, the more you have to move the arm!
3) See above. A4 is very big, you have to move your arm a lot! You can always downsize the working area tho, so wasting space is right, yeah.
From other side, A4 sounds more versatile - you can work not only with A4 working area, but also with A5, after fiddling with settings. With Wacom A5 I wouldn't have this choice.
Man, it's hard to make a good choice!
August 22nd, 2008 #13
My Intous 3 A5 Wide S.E. (EU) came with the Grip pen and airbrush pen. The airbrush pen is nice because it has an analog wheel, good for controlling opacity while having pressure set to radius... although I haven't used it much yet. It's not very comfy to hold. I'm not used to the grip pen either. Mu old intous 1 pen doesn't seem to register on the tablet, I've picked it up a few times by mistake.
I had an A4 before. A5 is half the size, but A5 Wide is larger. It seems to be sufficient for my 24". I had a 17" with my old A4 and I always thought the strokes were a bit too long, and the tablet was rather big and clumsy.
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BEIRUT: Even with high-end equipment and a robust budget, last month's assassination of Brig. Gen. Wissam al-Hasan will be a blow to the efficient operations of the Information Branch of the Internal Security Forces, according to experts.
"His absence will certainly be felt as he was a sharp and competent person," French Le Figaro journalist and Middle East expert Georges Malbrunot told The Daily Star. "He was someone who had the know-how in terms of intelligence work and combating terrorism."
The enigmatic Hasan, known to have had strong connections to foreign intelligence agencies, including those of the United States, France and Saudi Arabia, was killed on Oct. 19 in a car bomb attack that shattered a densely populated residential quarter in the Beirut neighborhood of Ashrafieh.
Hasan's driver, First Sergeant Ahmad Sahyouni, and a 42-year-old bystander, Georgette Sarkissian, also died in the attack.
Despite repeated assurances by ISF head Maj. Gen. Ashraf Rifi that the Information Branch, the intelligence arm of the ISF, will continue in Hasan's footsteps with the same "professionalism and patriotism," many analysts are skeptical.
Under Hasan, the Information Branch, which was initially created as an internal affairs entity mandated to investigate allegations of misconduct against police staff, took on a larger role in fighting domestic crime and maintaining law and order.
Hasan, who served as the top bodyguard for late former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, closely collaborated with United Nations investigators probing the 2005 assassination of the political and business tycoon.
The intelligence chief's work with the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission, however, came under heavy criticism by the Hezbollah-led March 8 coalition, who accused him of fabricating what they call "false witnesses" to mislead the investigation in a bid to implicate four former pro-Syrian security heads.
The four were released in 2009 without having been charged.
Yet in recent years Hasan's Information Branch joined forces with Hezbollah, resulting in the uncovering of several Israeli spy rings.
Shortly before his death, Hasan, who was a staunch supporter of the Syrian uprising, exposed alleged plans by former pro-Syrian Minister Michel Samaha and the head of Syria's Intelligence, Gen. Ali Mamlouk, to carry out terrorist attacks in north Lebanon as well as to assassinate religious and political figures.
The Le Figaro journalist said several groups benefited from the assassination of Hasan, who according to Malbrunot had a "wide range of adversaries," including Syria and Israel.
Malbrunot said Hasan's purported role in channeling weapons to Syrian rebels can be considered the biggest motive behind his assassination. "It seems he crossed a red line."
Malbrunot also argued that Hasan's assassination was not unlike other political killings that happened in Lebanon over the years.
"Similar to the other assassinations, Hasan's is a joint venture between a country and an organization," he said. "Joint ventures are a common trait of political killings in Lebanon. It's typical in Lebanon."
A senior intelligence source argued that security services chiefs in Lebanon fall under threat from the moment they start their duties.
"If you are a security official In Lebanon you're under risks and you face constant threats," the source said. "Rarely has the head of a security agency abandoned his post the 'normal way': they are killed, tried or exiled."
Military expert Nizar Abdel-Qader and Elias Muhanna, analyst and author of the current affairs blog Qifa Nabki, both said that the Information Branch will likely play the role that it has played in the past but described Hasan's assassination as a major blow.
"Hasan's record of dealing with figures close to both major political axes was the product of a special set of skills, which along with his extensive contacts in various intelligence communities, were very important to the ISF's work," Muhanna added.
The intelligence source, however, said the killing of the head of a security body doesn't necessarily lead to the paralysis or death of the institution: "In the end, the head of a security service is a coordinator who rarely works in the field. The head supervises and utilizes the resources provided to him."
Abdel-Qader said the Information Branch will undoubtedly miss Hasan's "imaginative and analytical" flair which, according to the military strategist, are "must-haves" for the head of an intelligence agency.
"Hasan's long experience and his ability to predict and analyze events will surely be missed," he said. "Without sounding pessimistic, the new management of the Information Branch will need time to acquire the level of information and initiative Hasan possessed."
A few days after Hasan's assassination, Col. Imad Othman was appointed the head of the Information Branch following consultations between Rifi and Interior Minister Marwan Charbel. Rifi, however, vowed that he would personally oversee the work of the Information Branch, which the Cabinet upgraded to a fully fledged department in the ISF, thus expanding its mandate to fit its current role.
The Parliament still needs to approve the Cabinet's decision.
"The level-headedness displayed by Rifi after Hasan's assassination is very significant and denotes that he is capable of generating morale in addition to logistical support to the bereaved personnel of the Information Branch," Abdel-Qader said.
The intelligence source explained that the relatively high budget allotted to the Information Branch, in addition to generous grants by international organizations, enabled the security body to acquire state-of-the-art technology and equipment.
"The Information Branch owns highly developed data analyzers and they have very precise computer programs to scrutinize the information they gather," the source said, adding that the Information Branch's possession of such high-end equipment has sparked the ire of Israel.
The ISF is one of the security bodies that have benefited the most from grants and funding provided by the U.S. to reinforce Lebanese security agencies.
With a monthly budget of LL1.06 billion ($705,725), the ISF's Information Branch receives the most money among Lebanese intelligence services, the source revealed. Military intelligence is allotted LL1 billion per month, while the Directorate General of General Security receives LL90 million and State Security gets LL30 million.
"The Information Branch has all the resources to continue being efficient on the one condition that these are intelligently exploited," the source said.
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There are tougher times ahead... that from Kent's outgoing chief constable Ian Learmonth as he steps down from the top job.
Mr Learmonth told of his deep concerns about the difficult and challenging times being faced by the police, as he served his last day on the force yesterday.
The county's most senior policeman announced his retirement in October last year, putting an end to a career which spans nearly 40 years.
One of Mr Learmonth's main focuses during his role was dealing with severe budget cuts to public sector funding, after they were unveiled shortly after he was appointed in July 2010.
But the 55-year-old believes the force has tougher times ahead.
He said: "We've taken the first £50million out. We know that the next challenge will start next year: to find another £20million. That's going to be really difficult.
"The £50million meant that we reduced our workforce but the workload has not gone away. The demand is still there, there's no reduction.
"Even though we've got 1,200 fewer people we're still doing the same workload and indeed possibly a little bit more.
"So the next £20million will be very difficult and we're at that point where that will start to affect the service delivery we currently enjoy."
He added: "The force is stretched now, there's no doubt. Some of my colleagues out there on a daily basis are just banging from job to job to job and that's their daily routine.
"We will still deliver policing, there's no doubt about that.
"We will find the next £20million, there's no doubt about that either. The trick is what you do with the resources that you've got left."
While the father-of-two is worried about the pressure Kent's crime workers are facing, he promises it has nothing to do with his decision to step down.
He said: "It was time to move on. I was always going to go at the end of the year anyway, it's just an opportunity came up a little bit earlier than expected."
The comments come at a time when there is concern Kent's police will face other increased pressures.
It is believed thousands of Bulgarians and Romanians are expected to settle in the county over the next few years.
Mr Learmonth said: "I think it's a bit early to make any real judgement. It's something that the force is monitoring, it's something that we're aware of.
"When you get different communities settling within the county, particularly if they've got different cultural attitudes to different things, you just need to understand this before you start jumping to any conclusions."
Thinking positively, the now former chief constable feels he is leaving behind what he has always known after joining Essex Police as a cadet at the age of 16.
He said: "It's a very strange feeling having committed the whole of my working life to policing and then to finally get to the day where I'm clearing the office out and handing back my kit.
"It's sort of mixed feelings really, I'm excited for the next stage and a little bit apprehensive to leave the family of policing.
"Kent Police is a fantastic organisation and a force that is well respected up and down the country and to be given the opportunity to be the chief constable here is like being given a gold watch. It's a fantastic privilege and an honour."
"It was time to move on. I was always going to go at the end of the year anyway, it's just an opportunity came up a little bit earlier than expected" - Ian Learmonth
Mr Learmonth will be handing over his position to Alan Pughsley who has been acting as Kent Police's Deputy Chief Constable since March 2011.
He said: Alan's a very experienced police officer. His experience in the world of crime is second-to-none.
"He knows the county very well having been here for over four years and he's absolutely the right choice to take on the role of chief constable and to take the force forward."
After some laughter he said his only advice to the man who'll be filling his shoes is to simply "enjoy it".
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THE MATCHUP: The 12th-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team puts its 11-game Hockey East unbeaten streak on the line as it enters into a home-and-home series with Merrimack College. The Wildcats travel to Merrimack on Friday night (7 p.m.) to play a Warrior team that is 8-1-0 at home this season. The two square off on Saturday night (7 p.m.) at Whittemore Center.
SCOUTING THE WARRIORS: Merrimack enters this weekend's matchup with UNH with an 8-13-0 overall mark, 5-9-0 in Hockey East. It has truly been a tale of two teams home and away this season for Merrimack. The Warriors are 8-1-0 at home with their lone loss being a 5-4 defeat to UNH on Nov. 28. However, on the road Merrimack is 0-11-0. The Warriors sit in ninth place a point ahead of 10th-place Providence. Merrimack is just 2-11-0 over the last 13 games with a 2-1 overtime win over Providence last time out snapping a seven-game losing streak. The Warriors are led offensively by freshman standout Stephane Da Costa. The nation's leading scorer among freshmen, Da Costa has 25 points (11g, 14a) in 19 games.Chris Barton is second on the team in scoring with 22 points (12-10-22). Netminders Chris Cannata and Andrew Braithwaite have split time in net for Merrimack. Cannata is 3-9-0 with a 3.81 GA and .876 save percentage, while Braithwaite is 5-4-0 with a 3.01 GAA and a .903 save percentage.
SERIES HISTORY VS. MERRIMACK: The Wildcats hold the advantage in the all-time series vs. Merrimack College at 62-12-8 in 82 all-time meetings dating back to Jan. 16, 1960. Since 1996, UNH is 38-3-6 in the last 47 games including a 5-4 win in this year's only meeting. UNH owns a 23-3-2 all-time record vs. Merrimack at the Whittemore Center and Coach Umile in his 20-year coaching career has compiled a 50-9-7 all-time mark against the Warriors. The 'Cats are 13-2-0 in the last 15 meetings against Merrimack at Towse Rink. Senior Bobby Butler (4-4-8) is the active leading Wildcat scorer against Merrimack with eight points. Senior goaltender Brian Foster has posted a 3-1-1 lifetime record against the Warriors with a 2.37 GAA, a .922 save percentage and one career shutout.
Player GP G-A-P
Bobby Butler 10 4-4-8
Paul Thompson 6 2-3-5
Phil DeSimone 6 2-3-5
Peter LeBlanc 10 1-3-4
Blake Kessel 4 0-3-3
Damon Kipp 2 0-2-2
Mike Sislo 7 2-0-2
Mike Beck 2 0-1-1
Stevie Moses 3 1-0-1
Nick Krates 6 0-1-1
Matt Campanale 5 0-0-0
Greg Manz 2 0-0-0
Mike Borisenok 2 0-0-0
Kevin McCarey 2 0-0-0
John Henrion 1 0-0-0
Austin Block 1 0-0-0
Scott Pavelski 1 0-0-0
Brett Kostolansky 1 0-0-0
Connor Hardowa 1 0-0-0
Goaltending Stats
Player GP/Min GA GAA W-L-T SV SV%
Foster 5/303:38 12 2.37 3-1-1 141 .922
Foster Game-by-Game vs. the Warriors
Date Min Res. Svs. GA Shots
Totals 303:38 3-1-1 141 12 153
LAST TIME THESE TEAMS MET (Nov. 28, 2009): The top line of Paul Thompson (2g, 1a), Bobby Butler (2g, 1a) and Phil DeSimone (1g, 2a) scored three points apiece to lift UNH to a 5-4 win over Merrimack College at J. Thom Lawler Arena. Brian Foster stopped 34 shots including 15 in the first period.
FOSTER COLLECTS HOCKEY EAST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brian Foster was named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week. He earns this award for a league-best fourth time this season and sixth time of his career. Foster stopped 64 of 67 shots (.955) over the weekend lifting the Wildcats to critical road wins over Providence and Boston University. Foster posted a 1.47 GAA and allowed a pair of goals on Friday night and just a single power play goal on Saturday night. Foster turned away 17 third period shots in the winning effort against BU.
MEN'S HOCKEY DEBUTS IN USA TODAY POLL AT 12TH SPOT:UNH has ridden a five-game unbeaten streak and debuts in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine's Men's College Hockey Poll Top 15 for the first time this season. The Wildcats appear in the 12th spot garnering 144 points. The Wildcats last appeared in the USA Today poll when it was ranked sixth in the final national poll of the 2008-09 season. The 12th-ranked Wildcats hold a five-point lead in the Hockey East standing and are the highest ranked team of three league teams in the top 15 nationally, Massachusetts (14) and Boston College (15).
'CATS EXTEND HOCKEY EAST UNBEATEN STREAK TO 11 GAMES: UNH extended its Hockey East unbeaten streak to 11-game (9-0-2), marking the longest HE unbeaten streak since a 14-game league unbeaten streak that went from 1-11-08 to 3-8-08.
BUTLER JOINS CENTURY CLUB: Senior Bobby Butler recorded his 100th point on Friday night against Providence. Butler's 100th point came on the primary assist of the game winning overtime goal by Phil DeSimone. Butler becomes the 67th Wildcat to join the century club and the first since Mike Radja and Matt Fornataro did so on Jan. 28, 2008 at Boston University.
UNH UNBEATEN IN LAST FIVE OVERALL: UNH is riding a five-game unbeaten streak overall (4-0-1). Earlier this season, the 'Cats enjoyed a seven-game unbeaten streak (6-0-1).
BUTLER FOURTH NATIONALLY IN POINTS, GOALS: Bobby Butler ranks fourth in the nation in goals with 0.74 goals per game. In addition, his 1.43 ppg is also good enough for fourth nationally.
BUTLER, DESIMONE RIDING FIVE-GAME SCORING STREAK: Top liners Bobby Butler and Phil DeSimone are riding five-game active scoring streaks. Butler has nine points in the last five games (4g, 5a), while DeSimone has seven points in that same span (3g, 4a).
POINT SALE: 5 FOR 20: UNH is the only team in the league with three players in the top 10 in scoring and five players with 20 points or more. Below is a breakdown of 20-point scorers by Hockey East teams.
Team # of 20-point Scorers
Massachusetts 4
Mass.-Lowell 4
Boston College 2
Maine 2
Merrimack College 2
Vermont 1
Boston University 0
Northeastern 0
Providence 0
WILDCATS CAPTURE SEASON SERIES WITH BU, IMPROVE TO 5-1-3 AT AGGANIS ARENA: The Wildcats completed the weekend by captured a 4-1 road win at Boston University. UNH completed the series with BU with a 2-0-1 mark, improve to 5-1-3 all time at Agganis Arena and helped the 'Cats to their fourth-straight win.
KESSEL SECOND NATIONALLY IN DEFENSIVE POINTS, MOST POINTS BY UNH BLUELINER SINCE BRIAN YANDLE: Blake Kessel's 27 points (6-20-27) is second only to Wisconsin's Brendan Smith (30). In addition, his 27 points are the most points by defenseman since Brian Yandle had 30 points in 2005-06.
UNH'S OFFENSE SEVENTH NATIONALLY: New Hampshire's offense ranks seventh in the country at 3.48 gpg including 12 games with four or more goals.
DEUCES WILDcats: The Wildcat defense has allowed two goals or fewer in five straight games.
T-B-D LINE, A DETERMINED SUCCESS: Since its formation on Nov. 14, 2009, the Wildcat TBD line (Thompson, Butler, DeSimone) have posted 27 goals, 30 assists for 57 points in 13 games (4.38 ppg) and guided UNH to a 10-1-2 record over span.
Since the T-B-D line was formed 13 games ago
Player Goals Assists Points PPG
Butler 10 11 21 1.61
Thompson 11 8 19 1.46
DeSimone 6 11 17 1.30 Totals 27 30 57 4.38
FOSTER HEATING UP IN 'CATS UNBEATEN STREAK: During UNH's 11-game Hockey East unbeaten streak, Brian Foster is 8-0-2 with a 2.06 GAA, a .934 save percentage and allowed two goals or fewer on eight occasions during UNH's 11-game Hockey East unbeaten streak.
'CATS HOLDING THE LEAD: UNH is 10-0-0 when leading after two periods, while New Hampshire is also 7-0-0 after holding a lead heading into the first intermission.
FOSTER CLIMBING UNH RECORD BOOKS: After sitting the wings behind Wildcat legendary netminder Kevin Regan, Brian Foster is writing his name in the Wildcat goaltending record book.
Career GAA: 2.81 (5th) Career Save %: .908 (5th)
Career Games: 70 (10th) Career Saves: 1,886 (10th)
Career Wins: 34 (13th)
BORISENOK COMING UP WITH TIMELY GOALS: Sophomore Mike Borisenok scored a pair of goals last weekend for the Wildcats. He scored the second goal of the game against PC and the first goal at BU.
ROAD-SWEET-ROAD: After going 0-5-0 in its first five road games, UNH has bounced back with a 6-0-1 record in its last seven games. Below is a look at the difference from the first five to the last seven:
First 5 Last 7
Record 0-5-0 6-0-1
Score 9-23 28-17
Offense 1.8 gpg 4.0 gpg
Defense 4.6 gpg 2.4 gpg
Power Play 5.3 % 9.4 %
Penalty Kill 75.0 % 73.9%
UNH's Top Line 4 pts. (3g, 1a) (0.8 ppg) 33 pts. (14g, 19a)
(Thompson, DeSimone, Butler **not together** for first five games)
Foster's #
Record 0-5-0 5-0-1
Save % 88.3% 93.2%
TO THIS POINT LAST YEAR: A comparison through 23 games between this season and last season.
07-08 08-09 09-10
Record 15-7-1 11-8-4 12-7-4
HE Record 9-3-1 7-6-3 11-2-3
Goals scored 81 69 80
Goals scored/PG 3.50 3.00 3.48
Goals Allowed 63 71 73
Goals Allowed/PG 2.70 3.09 3.17
Shots 776 782 681
Shots Allowed 711 695 748
Power Play 17.1% 13.6% 18.4
(19-111) (18-132) (19-103)
Penalty Kill 84.6% 80.6% 80.2%
(104-123) (104-129) (77-96)
Top 3 Scorers Fornataro van Riem. Butler
8-21-29 9-17-27 17-16-33
Radja Sislo, LeBlanc Kessel
13-10-23 15-3-18, 8-10-18 6-21-27
van Riemsdyk Butler Thompson
10-12-22 6-11-17 13-12-25
30-30 FOR BUTLER: Bobby Butler posted 30 points for the second-straight season. Butler finished 2008-09 with 30 points (9-21-30) and has 33 points through 23 games this season.


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More extensive deployments would require VoIP to integrate with the data network as well as the phone system currently in use. This may require some upfront network assessments, and possibly a network upgrade to accommodate VoIP. Once VoIP is deployed, the impact on operational costs should be minimal. Depending on how much VoIP is being used, there may be a need for network monitoring tools to ensure voice quality and to prioritize voice traffic over data traffic.
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If you can markyourself as "not white" it is to an advantage. Better chance of gettting wellfare, food stamps, section 8, financial assistance for school etc.
Power to the people is right. WHen people wine they have to work holidays- get over it. I go. I chose this when I went to nursing school. If the city doesn't have the money to pay you you're overtime then tough. Where is it suppose to come from? Oh yeah, it's really they're you think you know but the truth is you are just assuming like the majority. So if one was ready to be layed off and people can save a job by tkaing a paycut would you do it? This public worker "strutnrut" is saying it was a judge not his decision. "Heck no." was his decision. So they are wining now claiming that the pass of this bill will strip them of enough workers but them they say they prefer higher salaries than enough workers? What do you think they care about?
Also, remember some of these city workers include trash collecters!! No brains required their. They want a better job or more pay go earn an education! Anyone who votes No on Issue 2 is punishing private sector workers not the politicians!
So, I have read through most of the comments on here and the one thing that I have not found is that everyone seems to believes that what the Teachers Union is saying is true. That if they are not able to hire back more teachers classroom sizes will jump. Of course they will jump, but I cannot see them jumping to 50 kids. And if they do, well Cleveland cannot afford it.
One of the largest problems the city of Cleveland has is that the citizens take, take, take. They don't work, they want wellfare. I'm sure some cannot afford the tax increase, but it is because many simply can't support themselves. I wish we had the money to hire people to go make sure they are not living beyond their needs in any way before we give any wellfare and make them go by a better sence of priorities. Many people who live in inner cities jsut want the government to take care of them. Its wrong. Some way, no I don't know how, we need to stop letting them. If they can't afford to take care of their children, take them away. Its common sence. If someone doesn't pay for their car it gets repoed. It should happen with everyhting else. Maybe people will get "real" jobs and stop blaming everyone else for their problems.
Do I blame the teachers in Cleveland? Only for passing students on to the nest grade who can't speak proper English. Immigrants speak better than those kids! But its racist if we don't hire them for jobs even if they don't meet the requirements.
We wouldn't even have to talk about this if people just had brains and didn't have sex until they were in every way ready to reproduce; financailly, emotionally, and be educated. Yes, you can use birth control, but it fails and waiting is a sure fire way to avoid diseases. The problem is we need make a law that requires parents to pass a test before they have or take thier child home, no education, no money, under age 25 no kid. They're are plenty of people who would love to adopt children that can't concieve, the problem is teenagers jsut end the pregnancy or think "babies are so cute"
Yes, Fairview has a Level II Trauma Center. Lakewood is no longer a trauma center at all. EMS knows what they are doing and where they are going.
It such a same that these young girls- that are sick- are getting pregnant. Most likely putting the health of the fetus at risk. Then they choose to attempt to raise- if you can call what they do raising a child- on well fare. Hope they find the girl and she and her family have brains and give the child up for adoption so it has a chance.
Yeah b/c Democrats don't even thinkg of cheating at the polls!!
merlyn261 do you work for the new Gov. or did your employer cut your vacation and you are choosing to blame Gov. Kasick? Just not willing to admit we need a change? We all have to take some cuts b/c there are too many people collecting disability and wellfare that shoudn't be.
Dana, you think Parma is the only school that requires parents to pay for musical instruments and sports. Far from. Also, everyone knows Parma has had problems with schools. People who have or plan on having children have to investigate the school before they buy their property.
You should have made beeter financial decisions. Atleast you had brains not to have children that you can't afford. DO you have pets or a car?What do you do if one needs to go to the vet or get fixed. I'm sure this is some other that you can go without. If not- go back to school, get an education and get a real job. I'm sick of people playing grown-up and only main min. wage
You call us ignorant? So, if we don't want to live in the city of Cleveland we are racist? Because we don't appreciate people who cannot speak English properl? I'm racist if I tell half of Cleveland high school students to stop getting pregnant? Fairview Park is NOT a black community!
Samurialx and all liberals we are not advocating for childrent o starve we are simply trying to make paretns take responsibilities. Have you seem what accessories and cars the people have who use food stamps? I'm sure its not different in the school lunch program. Don't have children if you are not prepared to rasie them- yes that includes financially. The kids in these programs are learning that they can abuse the system too. If you cannot afford your children you should lose them to foster care, they will probably be rasied in a better environoment. Simply throughing money at the problem is not the answer! These parents will stay unemplyed continously.
This is the most rediculas thing I've heard of. No one ever felt sorry for that I paid for my education and didn't qualify for federal student aid. If they can't afford tough. I can't afford a new car every year, poor me. They can attend less expensive colleges if they come here legally. Also, aren't they breaking the law by not telling someone. They now know they are here illegally and they are continuing to break the law. Its like not turning themselves in. And as far as the military goes, is anyone concerned that thousands of Americans can't afford college so they choose to go into the military? STOP BREAKING THE LAW, STAY IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY, WE HAVE ALREADY MADE IT TOO EASY FOR THEM. HISPANICS NEED TO LEAVE, PERMANITLY
The salaries are important to us as tax payers. "publicly funded, but privately operated," that sounds like a horrible idea. Teachers are already paid too much as it is. They complain that they have to deal with sooooo much horrible stuff, well they should have thought about that before they finished college with an education degree. The teachers in my city are making such a big deal how they chose to not take their 2.5% raise this year, whose says they deserve a raise every year. I deal with scumm who believes they should be treated immedaitely for every little cut in the ER and I haven't had a raise in two years!!!
where is the city of Cleveland going to get the money to pay the Police? Cleveland is in trouble financially, it makes more sence to close clubs or limit hours than to increase the police presence. The Police are needed else where.
Goaway2 get over yourself. THis has nothing to do with racism. Bringing racism up is the way any minority can claim "poor me." If you want to bring racism up, look at the facts about who is arrested and conviceted of the most violent crimes in CLeveland and so often who is in possession of a firearm after a felony conviction.
I would like to know how "re-existing conidtion" is defined. IS this a medical diagnoses or is placed in a high risk category because they are obese or have a high family history of a certain medical problems. If all the sudden someone is 350 pounds and at risk for diabestes, hypertension, heart disease, certain cancers etc. is paying the same as what I pay for insurance that's not right. I take care of myself decreasing my chances of complications and don't get a discount? Or the obese person doesn't have to pay more, even thought they will more then likely cost the insurance company a ton more.
The hospitals aren't going to make much money off of this people. Its the stupid people who choose to screw up their priorities and not have medical insurance and just walk into the ER. Then when thiir bill comes they ignore it. People know that they we have to be treat them in the emergency department. Today, for these idiots, toothaches and and anything above a paper cut or hange nail constitutes a medical emergency. This is one reason we need to force the illegals out.
Hey pendrod learn to write English properly. You say this is a parenting issue, hope your not a parent. If your speaking this way in front of your kids they'll never work. "Guess none of you have ever seen," is what is should have been.
High Fruitose Corn Syrup is what your concerend about? You sound like one of those "all natural" freaks. It's nutrionally the same as sugar. You watch too much television and do too little research


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What was it like to grow up Jewish in Italy during World War II? Sit with a little girl as her grandmother tells the story of her childhood in Rome, of being separated from her father, and of going into hiding in the mountains. Based on the experiences of the author's own family, this deeply moving book set during the Holocaust deals with a difficult subject in a way that is accessible and appropriate for young readers. I Will Come Back for You is an incredible story of bravery and kindness in the face of danger.
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EAT FOR LIFE: Farm-raised catfish offers healthy optionAsian-style sauce adds a touch of citrus.
By: Jill Wendholt Silva, McClatchy Newspapers
Fried catfish with hush puppies.
Mouthwatering? Sure, but not exactly low-fat fare.
Iron Chef Cat Cora grew up in a Greek community in Mississippi, a state known for its farm-raised catfish. She's also the spokeswoman for the Catfish Institute and offers an eclectic array of ethnic-inspired recipes for the "colorful, flavorful and sustainable" firm-textured fillet at www.uscatfish.com.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium (www.seafoodwatch.org) gives U.S. farm-raised channel catfish the green light. Raised in closed ponds to avoid spreading disease to wild stock and fed on a mostly vegetarian diet, catfish is one of the most sustainable fish species.
The Star's Pan-Seared Catfish With Steamed Vegetables and Citrus Sauce is a healthy way to prepare the fish. Red pepper, asparagus and sugar snap peas add vitamins and phytonutrients. The Asian-style sauce adds a touch of citrus accented with soy and ginger.
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1 pound skinless catfish fillets
¼ teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 cup sugar-snap peas
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¼ cup water
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
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1 teaspoon light soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
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Add vegetables and water to the same pan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, allowing vegetables to steam 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Remove cover and allow any excess liquid to evaporate. Remove vegetables and arrange on platter around fish.
Combine orange juice, lemon juice, cornstarch, soy sauce and ginger. Pour orange juice mixture into pan and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Spoon citrus sauce over fish and vegetables.
Yield: Serves 4.
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving (includes 3 ounces cooked fish, about ¾ cup cooked vegetables and 3 tablespoons sauce): 181 calories (28 percent from fat), 6 grams total fat (1 gram saturated), 66 milligrams cholesterol, 11 grams carbohydrates, 21 grams protein, 170 milligrams sodium, 2 grams dietary fiber.
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This past weekend, our family got together and had a Sunday Feast. It had been months since we'd all done dinner with Debs, so we decided to go all out. On the menu? Homemade Lasagna, Homemade Alfredo, Parmesan Bread, Salad, Zuchinni, and Cinnamon Rolls. We stuffed ourselves silly!
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