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£3.5m a year less for Notts Police in Govt grant
Posted: December 19, 2012|
NOTTS Police will have £3.5m less to spend on fighting crime in the next financial year under proposed Government figures announced today.
The cut, which was expected, means the total amount the Government will spend on policing in Notts will be £137.5m from April next year to March 2014.
New Notts Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping will now work on finalising his first-ever budget for the force after being elected to his new role last month.
Mr Tipping said: "It's broadly what we expected. I'm still confident having looked at the figures that we are still going to be able to recruit more PCSOs and Police Officers next year. But we will need to work the sums out before we can say how many."
The force also receives money through the council tax precept.

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The renovation of the existing building, originally built in 1948, includes the gymnasium, chat room, restrooms for after school area, reception/lobby/director's office/restrooms, the men's and women's locker rooms, conference rooms and offices. The project also includes a new mechanical system along with upgrades to the electrical system.
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Isis Browser Code Released
The Isis Project has released the source code for the Isis Browser, a core application of HP's webOS platform.
According to the developer blog, webOS requires a fast, standards-compliant web browser engine to provide the core of the standalone browser and the rendering technology for the platform and its apps. Thus, the developers chose QtWebKit to power webOS. The blog states that WebKit is also the point of integration between the underlying System Manager, which will be open sourced later this year, and the web rendering layer of webOS.
According to the blog, the developers have benchmarked the new Isis webOS browser and have found it to be extremely responsive compared with other browsers made for general consumption. Isis Browser is compatible with HP TouchPad devices running webOS 3.0.5. It supports HTML5 and CSS3 as well as legacy products like Adobe Flash and Netscape Plug-in API (NPAPI) plugins to allow them to run in non-X11 environments.
The source code for the Isis Browser stack, QtWebKit, and Qt 4.8 is available on GitHub and is distributed under the Apache license. Project information and the technical documentation for this release can be found on GitHub and the project website at http://isis-project.org/.
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Qemu Flaw Lets the Guest Escape
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Drupal 8 feature freeze extended
Note: some of the information on this page is out of date. For the latest information about how Drupal releases are managed, see http://drupal.org/core/release-cycle.
Since Drupal 8 opened for development in March of 2011, the Drupal core team has been hard at work, marching towards a feature freeze of December 1, 2012, just a few short days away!
In that time, we've managed to commit a number of compelling features to Drupal 8: revamped core internals based on the Symfony framework, a new configuration management system, HTML5 form elements and responsive markup, a mobile-friendly administrative toolbar, built-in support for translation, a Twig-based templating system, the Views module, and countless under-the-hood improvements.
The momentum within the Drupal core queue right now is truly staggering, as embodied by this graph:
Momentum around Drupal core has increased from around 400 patch contributions per month in March of 2011 to over 4,000 in October of 2012.
There are still incredible features for Drupal 8 that are heavily in progress, but not quite there yet, including blocks and layouts, WYSIWYG and inline editing, several more "contributed module to core" projects such as Date, Pathauto, Profile2, and Entity Reference, native web services support, improvements to the entity and field systems, and much. I'm truly impressed by all of the great efforts I see happening in the queue right now.
Given these factors, I have decided -- along with my Drupal 8 co-maintainers Nathaniel Catchpole and Angela Byron -- to introduce a new phase into the Drupal core development cycle: "Feature Completion Phase", from December 1, 2012 until February 18, 2013 (to hit DrupalCon Sydney).
The purpose of this phase will be to provide dedicated time to tie up loose ends on any features that have either been committed already, or features still in the queue that have demonstrated substantial progress before December 1, but are not quite "there" yet. While hard-and-fast rules around "substantial progress" are difficult to define, generally it means patches should be well underway, with a recent patch posted in the past two weeks, ideally with several community reviews, tests passing or nearly passing, and a clear path to getting the feature completed within the timeframe of Feature Completion Phase. Almost-working patches posted for the first time at 11:59pm on November 30 unfortunately won't cut it. :-) Neither will brand new initiatives starting on December 2 or later. Though ultimately, it will be up to the core committers to decide on any "borderline" issues. We also understand that there is some ambiguity around what constitutes a "feature" or not, and will work on a separate blog post to discuss that.
The hope is that this new release phase will both give the folks working so hard on various major strategic initiatives a bit more time in which to complete their work, and also help narrow the scope of overall development efforts in order to help us focus more as a team as we begin preparing for Drupal 8's release.
Here is a diagram showing an overview of the overall Drupal core release cycle, and where Feature Completion Phase fits in. Initiative owners and others who have already achieved their Drupal 8 feature goals are encouraged to use Feature Completion Phase to get started on their Clean-Up Phase tasks early.
Phases of development, represented as a funnel gradually getting smaller as fewer and fewer patches are accepted. In Development Phase, anything goes: major new APIs, new features, etc. Feature Completion Phase allows for tying up loose ends on features that are already committed, or significantly in progress. Clean-Up Phase is for stabilization, better consistency, and completing conversions to new APIs. Polish Phase moves to focus on the upgrade path, performance optimization, and improving docs. Finally, during Release Phase, we crank on critical bugs until we release!
Of course, it's not possible to provide more time to complete Drupal 8 features without also impacting the remainder of the release timeline. Therefore, Code Freeze will be moved out 3 months as well to July 1, 2013. Drupal 8 will be released when there are no release-critical issues remaining.
I want to thank each and every one of Drupal 8's 960+ contributors for all of your astounding efforts so far. Keep up the great work!
This is great news for me personally, I've been so busy with D6 & D7 contrib work that I've not had time to contribute much to D8, so the extra time will help make time available to help more on core.
Right now there are 118 pages of open D8 issues, which is very easy to get lost in. IMHO it would be *really* helpful if the various initiative leads & heavy contributors could collaborate on compiling a set of their highest priority issues, and then maybe get this page(s) prominently linked to from the Drupal core project page; this would help people who have an hour or two to spare could more easily find items that might be of interest to them, rather than wading through the aforementioned 118 pages of issues.
You're in luck, we already have such a page! :) http://drupal.org/community-initiatives/drupal-core
It's linked inked from both the d.o front page and the Drupal project page (I guess not "prominently" enough, though, so if you have suggestions there, please file an issue). It's updated every week or so, with announcements about it typically going out over http://groups.drupal.org/core.
That said, updated roadmaps & feature-related milestones would make life easier for all. I'm a big advocate for this kind of communication even if it takes time away from dev.
just my .02$
Both of those exist:
http://drupal.org/project/drupal links to http://drupal.org/community-initiatives/drupal-core :)
IMHO it would be *really* helpful if the various initiative leads & heavy contributors could collaborate on compiling a set of their highest priority issues
This already exists and is updated at least biweekly:
So, we're just formalising code/feature slush?
I'm a bit torn - I'm excited there is more time for more awesome-ness to get into Drupal 8, but I'm quite disappointed that getting that awesome-ness is now further away.
It is also a slippery slope when a "strict" cut off date keeps getting pushed back.
I think many people in the community were looking at late 2013 as a likely release date, and now it seems it will be most likely be into 2014 before we see D8 :(
No, Drupal 7's "code slush" was different in that it was a whole-sale shutting off of features except from a handful of specifically picked-out exceptions. And what we learned from that exercise is that if people didn't have an interest in that list of hand-picked exceptions (or if their pet feature wasn't in the list), they generally flitted off and found something else to do with their time. This left over 300 critical issues to be fixed by a skeleton crew of core developers, which led to both an 18 month code freeze and incredible widescale burnout.
The new "Feature Completion Phase," on the other hand, still respects the "strictness" of Feature Freeze (if you didn't start your feature before now, sorry, but you missed your window for D8), but it also respects those contributors who've been working their asses off for the past several months on Drupal 8 awesomeness, but for whatever reason fell a little short.
The impact this has on the overall release timing is unknown. While we'll definitely add more code and thus more bugs to fix, but the hope is that we'll also provide further incentive for feature developers to stick around and help with clean-up tasks in the longer term, whether that's to get the issue thresholds under control, or to help fix up APIs that their features rely on, or what have you. The criteria for the release hasn't changed, so the timing of 8.0 is going to depend entirely on how many people stick around for the "less fun" parts of the release: Clean-Up and Polish phase.
So, bottom line: if you're interested in a 2013 release date for Drupal 8, get involved and start helping to fix the release-blockers. There's both one-on-one mentoring and http://drupalladder.org/">self-paced curriculum available to help get started!
This is great, I was really hoping to hear something like this for the sake of all the great features that are currently underway.
I may not have a complete vision, but to me it sounds like that the process has changed for the better...
Feature freeze - decide on all your features, and they better be good & working well enough to call "mostly done"
Code freeze - code better be up to snuff & start polishing/prepping for release
new way:
Feature freeze - decide on features & have a good vision for how they will be refined technically
Feature complete - your features are technically stable & api's are ready/working
Code freeze - focus on upgrade paths & prep for launch (security, docs, etc etc etc)
This new approach makes the assumption that there needs to be a refining stage between feature freeze & code freeze and I think it provides the necessary "breathing room" to take a feature and improve it before code freeze.
Me like :)
Damien: http://drupal.org/community-initiatives/drupal-core
You mean that page? :-)
I very much welcome this change, as a lot of really super important "we've been building toward this for a while" lines of work are almost-but-not-quite-ready. This buys them more time to get things lined up, so that we don't ship a mostly-but-not-actually-completed system.
"Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the schedule" is a bad way to run an open source project, so I'm glad we're being flexible about such things.
The post doesn't mention UI changes. My understanding is that they're allowed until string freeze ?
Which according to the graph, would be RC1 ?
I also feel torn. If this means, that core maintainers are generally merciless in saying: would have been great, but D8 > D9, sorry for stuff that does not meet the above guidelines, good.
But if it all gets a little too slushy which made the D7 cycle a management nightmare, so hm.


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Re: HCL Placement Paper Pattern
HCL is a reputed company that organized placement examination to providing better jobs for able candidates..
Here I am giving you information about the HCL placement examination paper pattern and questions ..
HCL Written Test pattern
There were 4 sections in written test. It will be for 2 hours.
Negative mark 0.25
1) Verbal-24questions-30 mins
Verbal Ability
Synonyms/Antonyms/Word Meaning (Vocabulary)
Complete the Sentence (Grammar)
Spot error/Correct sentence (Grammar/sentence construction)
Sentence Ordering (Comprehension skills)
Questions based on passage (Comprehension skills)
2) Aptitude-25 questions-35 mins
Quantitative Ability
Basic Math Understanding and Algebra
Decimals, fractions, powers, HCF, LCM, Solving equations, etc.
Understanding of Logarithms and exponents
Permutation and Combination, Probability
3) Reasoning-25 questions-35 mins
Analogical Reasoning: Analogy and Classification questions
Deductive Logic: Statement-Conclusion,
Data-sufficiency type,
Syllogisms, etc.
Pattern Recognition
Coding and Decoding
Alphabet Test
Blood Relation,
Direction Understanding,
Logical Word Sequence
Reasoning Puzzles, Theme Detection
4) Computer programing-25-35 mins
This test is based on no particular programming language.
The test is completely language independent and tests the programming and algorithm development concepts of the candidate.
The topics include:
Structure and constructs of Computer Programs
Programming flow, Procedures, Functions and Arguments, Methods
Data-types, how data is stored in computers, input/output, manipulation, methods of referencing and assessing data (including pointers).
Iteration, decision-making, recursions
Algorithm Complexity: Space and time Complexity, Asymptotic Notation
Compilation, Linking and Execution; debugging, kinds of errors.
2. Data-structures and Basics Algorithms
Data Storage Methods: Linked lists, Arrays, Queues, Stacks, Trees, Heaps, Hash tables, graphs; Stress on which data structure to use for a given application
Data retrieval, Insertion of new data, merging of data from two data structures
Data search and sorting, Methods of array sorting and trade-off
3. Object Oriented Programming Concepts
Classes, objects and methods
Data Encapsulation, Data hiding, Inheritance
Polymorphism, Overloading, Abstraction
Second Section
Technical and HR
As usual questions
Teel me about yourself
Your Project etc..,,
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Aptitude Questions
1. Which of the following involves context switch,
(a) system call
(b) priviliged instruction
(c) floating poitnt exception
(d) all the above
(e) none of the above
Ans: (a)
2. In OST, terminal emulation is done in
(a) sessions layer
(b) application layer
(c) presentation layer
(d) transport layer
Ans: (b)
3. For 1 MB memory, the number of address lines required,
(d) 24
Ans. (b)
4. Semaphore is used for
(a) synchronization
(b) dead-lock avoidence
(c) box
(d) none
Ans. (a)
5. Which holds true for the following statement
class c: public A, public B
a) 2 member in class A, B should not have same name
b) 2 member in class A, C should not have same name
c) both
d) none
Ans. (a)
6.Preproconia.. does not do which one of the following
(a) macro
(b) conditional compliclation
(c) in type checking
(d) including load file
Ans. (c)
7. Piggy backing is a technique for
a) Flow control
b) Sequence
c) Acknowledgement
d) retransmition
Ans. (c)
8. Given the following statement
enum day = { jan = 1 ,feb=4, april, may}
What is the value of may?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 11
(e) None of the above
Ans (e)
9. Find the output for the following C program
for(j=1;j9 && Y++!=10 && Y++>10)
{printf("%d", Y);
printf("%d", Y);
Ans. 13
12. Find the output for the following C program
a) f points to max of x and y
b) f points to min of x and y
Ans. (a)
13. What is the sizeof(long int)
(a) 4 bytes
(b) 2 bytes
(c) compiler dependent
(d) 8 bytes
Ans: (a) or (c)
14.1. a=2, b=3, c=6
Find the value of c/(a+b)-(a+b)/c
Ans : 0.3 or 3/10
15.. What does the hexanumber E78 in radix 7.
(a) 12455
(b) 14153
(c) 14256
(d) 13541
(e) 131112
Ans. (d)
16.. 10 : 4 seconds :: ? : 6 minutes
Ans. 900
17.. From the following statements determing the order of ranking
? M has double the amount as D
? Y has 3 rupess more than half the amount of D
Ans. Data insuffiecient
Questions 18 - 22 are to be answered on the following data
? A causes B or C, but not both
? F occurs only if B occurs
? D occurs if B or C occurs
? E occurs only if C occurs
? J occurs only if E or F occurs
? D causes G,H or both
? H occurs if E occurs
? G occurs if F occurs
18. If A occurs which of the following must occurs
I. F and G
II. E and H
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) III only
(d) I,II, & III
(e) I & II (or) II & III but not both
Ans. (e)
19. If B occurs which must occur
(a) D
(b) D and G
(c) G and H
(d) F and G
(e) J
Ans. (a)
20. If J occurs which must have occured
(a) E
(b) either B or C
(c) both E & F
(d) B
(e) both B & C
Ans. (b)
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AMES, Iowa -- For this summer only, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension Forestry and Horticulture is offering the Iowa Community Tree Steward Program to the residence of Montgomery, Page and surrounding counties this May and June 2006. Here is your chance to become a Certified Iowa Community Tree Steward.
The Iowa Community Tree Steward Program is intended for citizens and professionals who wish to learn more about trees and tree care. The course consists of six hands-on classes that cover tree identification, tree selection, landscape planning, pruning, planting, disease and insect management, risk tree assessment and much more. The classes will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. The dates are May 22 and 31, and June 7, 14, 21 and 28.
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Ubuntu Free Culture Showcase
The Ubuntu Free Culture Showcase is an opportunity to show off high quality free culture content in Ubuntu. At the heart of Ubuntu's ethos is a belief in showcasing free software and free culture, and with each development cycle we open the opportunity for any artist to put their work in front of millions of Ubuntu users around the world.
What is Free Culture?
The free culture movement is a social movement that promotes the freedom to distribute and modify creative works in the form of free content. Our aim is to promote a culture of creativity and sharing which is embodied by Ubuntu and the open source software available for it.
Taking part
The Ubuntu Free Culture Showcase will include photographic wallpapers, illustrative wallpapers, music and video contributions. The creative brief is open but all submissions must follow the Ubuntu Code of Conduct (That means no nudity, swearing or anything that would upset your Mum!).
Photographic wallpaper
The Ubuntu Artwork Team is running a Photo competition for the desktop background image. Submission is done on flickr to the Ubuntu Artwork Pool.
Illustrative wallpaper
The Ubuntu Artwork Team is running an illustrative competition for the desktop background image. Submission is done on flickr to the Ubuntu Artwork Pool.
Budding directors, animators and performers can make video submissions on the Ubuntu Free Culture group on Vimeo. For more information see Ubuntu Free Culture Showcase group on Vimeo.
Want to make beautiful music together? Audio submissions can be made via Soundcloud. Join our Soundcloud group here.
Submission Requirements
The submission must be licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike or Creative Commons Attribution license.
We will accept submissions that use the Creative Commons Zero waiver.
- The submission must be submitted by the author of the work.
All submissions must follow the Ubuntu code of conduct
Art and Open Source Tools
A list of some of the free software / open-source tools that you can use to create your own submissions to the Free Culture Showcase.
Thank you!
A HUGE thank you to all those who've contributed in the past and in particular to our previous winners who've contributed. We have a list of winners and links to their contributions on the page linked below.
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Ultimate X-Men[Paperback]
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- Pages:
- 160
- Publisher:
- Marvel Comics
- Publication Date:
- 01 July 2001
- Category:
- Graphic Novels
- 9780785107880
Showing 1-2 out of 2 reviews.
I love everything Marvel. The storylines are incredible! They have everything you could want: action, adventure, comedy, romance, political intrigue, allegories, metaphors, etc. Some stories drag, some end too soon.
So I went into this with no idea what the "Ultimate" titles were all about. If you're not aware these are basically the Marvel universe restarted for the teens of the 21st century. This is a good thing if you're new to Marvel because you're kind of "getting in on the ground floor" as opposed to trying to catch up on 45+ years of X-men/marvel comics. According to the afterword it worked well because the ultimates are huge sellers.But...If you're an old guy like me and have been reading Marvel comics (although sporadically) for 30+ of those 45 years you may (and I did) get the "been there done that" feeling while reading this. It really doesn't add anything new to the x-men cannon and you already know the story line so you're already worrying about Jean Grey from page 1 (actually she first appears on page 10 but you know what I mean).The art was really nice but this is one of the first comics I've read where I liked the interior art better than the cover art (which just looks kind of cheesy and photoshopy IMO).
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A Kentucky seminary professor and pastor has drawn the ire of a few state politicians for a prayer he offered before the Governor delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the state legislature. According to Lexington, Kentucky's local NBC news affiliate, the Rev. Hershael York (photo), who is senior pastor at Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort and a professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, called "gambling a terrible thing just minutes before Governor Steve Beshear proposed casino gambling in Kentucky during Tuesday's session."
Specifically, reported Baptist Press News, York used part of his prayer time before the legislature to point out "the evils of gambling and how it entices the poor with a false hope to spend that which they cannot afford." While beginning his prayer by asking God to give the lawmakers guidance and wisdom in the decisions they would make for the state, the Christian leader then shifted his focus, praying: "Help us to admit that we cannot truly love our neighbor as ourselves and then scheme to get his money by enticing him with vain hope. May [the legislators] not lead this state to share profits from an industry that preys on greed or desperation."
He continued, asking God: "Help us to foster salaries and not slot machines, to build cars and enable jobs — not license casinos and seduce the simple into losing what they have. May our greatest concern not be that we get our share of the family's losses, but that we foster a sense of hope and justice that creates opportunity and leads to success."
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Race to Top hearing off to ferocious partisan start
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It took mere seconds for today's Race to the Top hearing to escalate into an aggressive partisan scrum, with Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono and Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean Jr. battling over protecting executive privilege and even whether Republicans can replace a vacationing senator.
After a recess, Democrats say only the Senate president can substitute in a senator onto a committee. Senate President Stephen Sweeney, who's been in and out of the committee room, didn't do that, so — over Kean's streneous objections — Sen. Kevin O'Toole won't be allowed to sub in for Sen. Joseph Kyrillos, who is on vacation.
Former Education Commissioner Bret Schundler is looking on but only now, nearly 30 minutes into the hearing, is being formally sworn in.
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It's not always easy to be good or is that great!
There are those days when we all think we are good at what we do and along comes somebody to put us in our place. I'm often reminded that you are only as good as that weakest link, so training is important for everyone involved. The Entomological Society of America continues to update their certification programs.I'm thrilled that I had a chance to complete this process way back in 2010. No excuses but I should have spent my early years going to college but like many I had no idea what I really wanted to do.
Back in 1992 I found my cause and that was Pest Control, while not a clamor job it suited me fine. I quickly started learning everything I could about bugs because I knew I was more than a bug guy I am a Pest Management Professional.
My previous job was great, I worked for FMC Corporation as a Technical person and I loved it. I had finally got my wish to be able to talk with people around the world about bugs. Now with ProBest Pest Management I get to talk with people in my neighborhoods about things that are pestering them. But everyday I'm alive I learn things and get a chance to help people.
God I love my job!
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Insects and their uncanny ways to survive.
Insects and their uncanny ways to survive.
I think many of us understand the complexities of adapting to change and many of us don't like change at all. But if you're a bug then its all about winning or at least staying alive long enough to mate. This story caught my attention "Adapt to survive" by Meghna Das Thakur, and it talks about a Botfly. I've seen these things on ER stories and was grossed out, about people complaining that something was living in them. I guess I never thought about the process but its intriguing – the Botfly lays an egg on a mosquito which then transports in to a host's body (which could be a wild animal or you). Quite the story, yuuuuck!
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Love your Job?
Love your Job?
I absolutely love my job, now I guess I would rather not kill things but it must be done. Many folks might say it doesn't have to be done but I argue as a Public Health Professional that it is imperative to control bugs and vermin. Malaria continues to kill 1 million people a year = mosquitoes and rodents either damage or contaminate food up to about 20% of food supplies throughout the world.
Case in point is this article (link here) – I think this story is an exception to the rule that all manufacturers allow filth and pests to run amock (I love that word). I have been in many manufacturing plants and 99.99% have always been clean and have safeguards in place to prevent contamination to food products. ProBest abides my the (AIB) American Institute of Baking rules as it pertains to warehousing and storage. Recently the (AIB) and the (NPMA ) National Pest Management Association teamed up to set consistent standards. ProBest Pest Management continues to complete testing to stay current with new standards and are certified QualityPro including Schools, GREENPRO and Food Protection.
Public Health from NPMA! Part 1
Article from National Pest Management Association website news and communications.
Why the urban environmental pest management industry is important:
- Pests destroy homes and buildings and their contents; termites alone cause over $5 billion in damage annually.
- Pests can transmit as many as fifteen major disease-causing organisms including West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, malaria, plague, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, hantavavirus, and encephalitis.
- Insect stings force half-a-million people to the emergency room every year.
- Rodents consume or contaminate about 20 percent of the world's food supply. They carry fleas and ticks that potentially carry diseases. Rodents have also been implicated in fires across the country by chewing wires and spilling flammables.
- Bed bugs have made a resurgence in the United States. While no one is sure of the exact reason, experts suggest it may be due to more targeted treatment practices and increased international travel.
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"People rarely succeed unless they
have fun in what they are doing."
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I love my job and honestly I enjoy going to work everyday, yes some are more challenging than others but all in all I love it. You see I don't just think of it as killing bugs, I think of it as a Public Health Service. Without our service the bugs might actually win. So what makes me believe this?
Beginning with one pair of house flies in April, there would be a total of 191,000,000,000,000,000,000 flies by August if all the descendants of this pair lived and reproduced normally.
95% of all the animal species on the earth are insects! Read the rest of this entry »


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text: Although Bruno has, even at 25 years of age, racked up considerable experience in musical theater, this is her first Broadway gig. It has been a dream for hers since she was six years old. Les Miz was the first Broadway show that she ever saw and may have been the deciding factor in the direction she would take in her life. She grew up singing songs from the show and always desired to play the part of Epinone herself one day. She took on the role of Marina Cooper in 2004 at the same time that she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. With her extensive training in dance, voice and acting she has appeared to the delight of theater audiences in productions in and around the Columbus area over the past several years. Juggling a demanding Broadway stint and her role on GL will be very demanding for her, but we're sure that she's up for it. Soaps.com congratulates Mandy!


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it's okPosted on 09 / 28 / 2014
It's alright but the pie pizza is way better in my opinion. Only been there once.
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It's alright but the pie pizza is way better in my opinion. Only been there once.
Pretty good, but it's expensive and the crust is thin and it's not filling at all. They do have vegan garlic knots for an appetizer, which are pretty good.
I'm not a huge fan of their 'vegan white' pizza as I find it very plain, but the green four and the terra pizzas are very good. You can also make your own combo. You have to buy whole pizzas since they don't sell vegan slices. They do have good beer though.
Overall, pretty good but not my favorite. I'd much rather go to The Pie!
Definitely had some good pizza and calzones at this place before. They know what is/isn't vegan on the menu and can help you out. Staff is pretty friendly, as well.
Just don't try to order pineapple on your pizza.
They have Daiya which is awesome for SLC. Although the pizza is good, the toppings are kind of stupid expensive. You pay $$ for each additional topping and we seriously got like 1 (sliced up) olive on the entire pizza. I was so excited to try the vegan meatballs but there was hardly enough on the pizza to even taste!
I really like this place they have alot of vegan options from pizza to a stromboli to garlic knots and they recently switched from follow your heart to daiya vegan cheese which is my favorite and they also have vegan meatballs as a topping this place is highly recommended
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"Siempre algo" – Its always something!
The Amazing Race! Vote for Mexico!
Discovery Channel International is getting ready to film another "The Amazing Race" and we think Mexico deserves that honor. Right now, we are trailing behind Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile – but we can pull ahead easily if everybody votes right now! We want the world to see the beauty and natural wonders that exist in Mexico but, more than that, we want them to see how much Mexico has changed. The winner of the race will receive a grand prize of $250,000 USD, but the winnings of the nation will be in the hearts and mind's of each person who sees the movie. CLICK HERE to vote early and vote often for Mexico! Please pass that link along to others.
CFE to Cut Power to BEL for 4 Months
On Friday, May 8, CFE cut Belize's supply of electrical power due to severe damage to their main generating equipment in Campeche. Major outages were felt in all of the southern states of Mexico and Belize. More than half of Belize's electrical power comes from CFE during the dry season, but they have recently begun purchasing power from Belize Aquiculture Ltd. and feel that they will be able to make it through the 4 months that it will take CFE to repair the damage to their Campeche equipment. Residents of the southern states of Mexico are also encouraged to conserve power as much as possible during this time.
Chichen Itza and Uxmal: Now Open
We are pleased to report that both Chichen Ita and Uxmal reopened at noon on Wednesday, May 6.
Mexico City Reopens in Stages
Mexico City's restaurants have been allowed to open at 50% capacity, including on Mother's Day. All other businesses were allowed to reopen on Thursday. In some places, such as the Mexico City Airport and at the entrances to the Supreme Court, infrared thermometers are still being used to check for individuals who may be running a fever.
Cruise Ships? After May 11…. May 15 or 16….. June 15, June 20?
The people were first led to believe that cruise ships would return "after May 11." Now, there are reports that they may not return until as late as June 20. Restaurants and other tourist-related businesses are using this time to remodel and refurbish their businesses, but workers, who depend on tourism for their income, are in shock because they know they cannot hold out that long without a paycheck. According to a spokesperson for Carnival Cruises, it is the "autoridades sanitarias de Estados Unidos" (the CDC) who must give them permission to land in Mexico. While we were in hopes that this issue would be resolved quickly, it looks more and more as if June 20 may actually be the date the cruise ships return.
The Cost of H1N1 to Estado de Yucatan
As of now, the cost of this "pandemic" stands at $650 million pesos. By the end of the year, that sum will rise to $850 million pesos. This includes not only losses in tourism, but also in the import/export sectors of Yucatan, as well as the retail markets. Mexico took extra precautions, and all business were shut down, not just tourism. However, the greatest blow to Yucatan's economy is being dealt by the loss of approximately $300,000 USD per day while the cruise ships await permission to dock here. All of this for 1 case of H1N1 in the state of Yucatan. This is one of the most tragic and unnecessary "global panics" we have ever witnessed.
A Sad Reminder of the Price of Ignorance
In a move that is almost beyond belief, Haiti has turned back a ship carrying food and medicine to its starving citizens because it came from Mexico. There is a human cost to the price of ignorance that is always paid by a society's weakest members. While the swine flu turned out to be not even as deadly as the common garden varieties of flu that hit every year, the people of Haiti are starving because of media hype and the inappropriate hammering of the word "pandemic" by international organizations enamored with their own image and power. Can you tell we're upset about this? We are proud of Mexico for it's measured and swift response to the situation, and for going back to normal so quickly. We can only hope that the rest of the world soon recovers its senses along with its ability to resist such panics in the future.
Sanitary Measure to Remain in Place in Schools for 3 Months
All schools in Yucatan have been thoroughly cleaned over the 6 days that school was closed. However, no one is letting their guard down and the cleaning will continue for the next three months. It is expected that teachers will be able to alter their curricula to make up for lost time. Some have suggested that the children go to school on Saturdays, but many of the teenagers have jobs and many in the student population go home to visit relatives in other towns and villages on weekends. Students who feel ill will receive immediate treatment and testing for H1N1. It has also come to the attention of the authorities that some students are too frightened to come back to school. To their credit, the schools in Yucatan will keep these children current via telephone and the Internet until their fears have been overcome.
Classes Resumed Thursday at UADY
During the time that schools were closed, all of UADY was disinfected. Now, the Campus of Health Sciences is monitoring the health of all 18,000 students who are enrolled at the university. The student body consists of 5,500 students at the Superior level, 10,000 students working on their Bachelor degree, and 2,500 post-graduate students. The university has the capacity and resources to monitor, test and care for all 18,000 students, 1,350 administrative personnel, and 800 faculty members.
Boom Times for The Blue Plate Special in Yucatan!
As more women than ever go to work full time, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of cocinas economicas, not only in the city, but throughout the beach towns as well. As we understand it, competition is tough and the customer is the clear winner. Not only is local fare available, but many "foreign" foods that are dear to the hearts of gringos, such as pizza, hamburgers, desserts and salads have been added as well. The prices, per person, are still running between $30 and $35 pesos; and home delivery is sometimes available. We had to laugh when we heard that, in many of these marvelous home-based businesses, you can now order a "hamburger paquete," which consists of a hamburger, french fries and a coke. It looks as if franchises aren't going to take over in Yucatan after all, and we are thrilled beyond words at the success of all of the new cocinas economicas! You can find out more about cocinas economicas and one of our favorites just down the street from our office in our article Dining at Two Extremes.
Dia de la Marina Festivities Begin Early this Year
May 29, 2009: Reina del Día de la Marina: Lucy Paola Marín Méndez
Cap. Gaspar Cimé Escobedo has presented the lovely Lucy Paola Marín Méndez, age 16, to the media and to the public as the new 2009 Reina del Día de la Marina. Lucy Paola is the daughter of señores José Luis Marín García, regidor de Cultura y Deportes, and Lucía Méndez González.The new queen is one of the best and brightest of Yucatan's young people. She is studying high school, while retaining her love of aerobics and enjoying the social life of a teenager. She also belongs to a dance group and, on the night she is crowned (May 29), she and her fellow dancers will perform in a musical fantasy entitled "History of a Shipwreck," with choreography by Maestro Martin Martinez. The coronation of Lucy Paola Marín Méndez as the 2009 Reina del Día de la Marina is not a new experience for this young Yucateca. In 2000, she and her brother, Isaías, were crowned as the King and Queen of Carnaval Infantil in Progreso.
June 1: Three Dia de la Marina Events:
(1) 6K Marathon Run from km 36 to 42, ending at el Monumento a la Patria. Run begins at 6:00 AM and 400 runners are expected to participate.
(2) Association of Vólibol's Beach Match. Begins at 9:00 AM
(3) Competition for "Mr. Marino de Fisicoconstructivismo 2009" (no time yet announced) body builders have a national association with health and nutrition as major components of their discipline. Visit the Federacion Mexicana de Fisicoconstructivismo y Fitness Website
A New Museum: In Honor of Victor Alayola Rosas
The public is cordially invited to visit the newest museum in Merida. It is dedicated to the late Victor Alayola Rosas, who was the trainer for weight lifter and Olympic Gold Medalist Zoraya Jimenes, who won the first Gold Medal by a Mexican woman in history. Nineteen years later, Señor Alayola repeated this accomplishment while coaching his own nephew, Raul Alayola. We often get caught up in the cultural side of life in Yucatan because there is so much of it and because it is so well publicized. We would do well to remember that there are almost 50 sports associations, including a minor league baseball team, headquartered right here in Merida. One of the most important goals of every citizen of Yucatan is to ensure that everyone in the state is healthy and that includes participation in all forms of physical and mental sporting events. Victor Alayola Rosas was not only a trainer for weight lifters. He was also the President of the Mexican Federation of Weightlifting, as well as Director of the Institute of Youth and Sport in the State of Yucatan. It was under his watch that the current IDEY was organized into one of the premier state sports departments in the nation, and perhaps in the world. This museum is dedicated to all of the sports Victor Alayola Rosas loved so well, and his family encourages you to come and share his memory with them.
Location: Calle 26 x 15 Col. Itzimna, inside the kindergarden Principitos
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This Week's Local Blog of Note: Set Free in Mexico
We have read a lot of commentary concerning the H1N1 influenza incident, but none as good as what we found on Set Free in Mexico. …and then we began to look around the site and found that it is a wonderful slice of life in Merida. We don't know how we missed Set Free in Mexico thus far, but we are signed up for regular updates now and won't be missing it anymore. Congratulations to Bruce Kelley on a blog well done!
Artist & Muralist in Telchac: Rigel Sauri
Have you been to Telchac lately? You can't miss this! Unfortunately, both of these sites are VERY slow loading, but a link to the photographer's flikr site is provided farther down in this commentary. Visit Rigel Sauri's Website and Patricia Boler's Telchac Project Gallery to see what's been developing right under our noses. Rigel Sauri is originally from Merida, but has lived and worked in the U.S. since 1989. Last year, he brought his talent home to Yucatan and the result is spectacular! They've been working on those murals for a whole year and this is the first we've heard about it… and wouldn't have known about it now if a friend from Mississippi hadn't e-mailed us the link. Thanks, Kip. We're sure that there will be plenty of visitors to Telchac in the very near future. Note: if either of their websites cause your browser to hang, the photos are also on flikr here View them as a slide show for maximum enjoyment. The project isn't finished yet, and they are painting new walls as often as they become available, so do go out and visit.
Video: Giant Crystal Cave in Chihuahua
Discovered in 2000, the crystal cave in Chihuahua has become world famous as the NAICA Project. It has been featured on the Discovery Channel and on National Geographic. There is little wonder that it has now made its way to YouTube. Click Here to see the YouTube video and to keep up with the latest news about Mexico on Geology.com. You may also visit the absolutely spectacular NAICA Project Home Page (in English).
Mysterious Shark Turns Out To Be A "Snowbird"
Basking sharks are the second largest of all the fishes. The basking sharks off the coast of Great Britain head for deep water and hibernate throughout the winter. The basking sharks off the coase of New England slipped away without anyone ever finding out where they go, where they breed, or where they have their babies – until modern tracking technology caught up with them. English basking sharks can hibernate all they want, but American basking sharks have turned out to be party animals. At the first sign of cool weather approaching, they grab their beach umbrellas and and pass us by completely as they head for the coast of Brazil. We wonder if they stay for Carnival or if they are already on their way back toward New England by then? We already know that they never have told the good folks of New England what they've been up to all winter or where they got those babies! Be sure and watch Discovery Channel's shows about sharks and read about them on the web.
Mexico's New Drug Laws
For those who have heard that Mexico has recently decriminalized the possession of some drugs, we strongly advise you to read Kristin Bricker's report on this topic. Then, we suggest that you probably would not want to come to Mexico and run the risk of getting involved with drugs in any form or fashion because the tag-line for those laws is, to say the least, misleading. Some will think these are great new laws because of the extreme crackdown and long prison terms associated with them. Others will think that these are terrible laws because they are hard on everyday users and street-level dealers. No matter which camp you are in, ignorance of the law, in Mexico, is no excuse; so be sure to read the entire report and alter your behavior if necessary.
Mother's Day: Sale of Flowers Collapses in Progreso
Growers and artisans in Progreso are reporting that the loss of income from the sale of hand-crafted items generally sold to tourists on cruise ships has resulted in a collapse in the sale of Mother's Day flowers. This is one of the biggest sales seasons of the year for the growers of flowers and the ripples of this non-starting event will shudder throughout the entire ecomony.
4 Turtles Well and Free in Chuburna
This past week, 4 sea turtles were released to an artificial reef off the coast near Chuburna. One was a Caguama (loggerhead) that is 30 years old and weighs 50 kg. Two were 7 and 8 year old white turtles weighing around 20 kg. the fourth was an 8 year old hawksbillturtle. The turtles had all been found along the coast of our state and all had been ill. They were nursed back to health by a program sponsored by PROFEPA and were set free when they regained their health. Congratulations to the director of the program, Prof. Hernan Humberto Murillo Tores and to the hands on folks, led by Jorge E. Amenica Calderon, who made this event possible.
The Sacred Mayan Journey 2009
The annual Sacred Mayan Journey will take place this year on May 21, 22, and 23. The voyage will be carried out in traditional Mayan canoes starting in Polé, today Xcaret, to the island of Cozumel, and then on to Playa del Carmen (former Xamanhá part). 25 handmade canoes have been made according to the traditional Mayan model, and 300 rowers from the communities of Xcaret, Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are trained for their navigation. The journey is to give thanks to the godess Ixchel. This will be a "Trade Days" -type event that showcases the history of the Mayans, as well as offers a look into their lives today. Follow this link to the complete 3 day schedule of events and to find out more about what has come to be a very successful anual event.
And the Best News Is… Pet Airways!
Pet Airways takes its opening flight on July 14 from New York to Washington, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles. Tickets are $149 each way and the planes will carry up to 50 pawsengers. The idea was born when the owners of the airline had trouble shipping their own dog. Everything possible will be done for the comfort of the pets. No more cargo travel for Fideaux and Meaux! Now – if we can just convince them to fly to and from Mexico as well! Read all about it on the Pet Airways Website! We have already e-mailed them requesting that they consider international flights. We hope you will too.


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Gulfstream Park News & Notes
Gulfstream Park News & Notes
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas has four Eclipse Awards as the nation's outstanding trainer, and he is scheduled to visit Gulfstream Park on Jan. 18 to collect the Eclipse Award of Merit during the 43rd Eclipse Awards Ceremony in the Sport of Kings facility.
The 78-year-old had a throwback season in 2013, winning the Preakness Stakes (G1) with Oxbow in May, before guiding Will Take Charge through a second-half surge that put him at the top of contenders for 3-year-old championship honors. The towering colt is a finalist in that category along with Orb and Palace Malice, and also has a shot at the Horse of the Year statuette behind defending titlist Wise Dan and Mucho Macho Man.
There is a chance the newly minted 4-year-old will kick off 2014 in the $500,000 Donn Handicap (G1) at Gulfstream in early February, though Lukas also mentioned the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) four weeks later as another option.
"The Donn is still a possibility," Lukas said. "We still have a couple of weeks to decide. We'd like to come and it would certainly be great for Gulfstream, especially if Mucho Macho Man were to show up, too."
Will Take Charge defeated his peers in the Travers Stakes (G1) and Pennsylvania Derby (G2), then came up a whisker short of Mucho Macho Man in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1). The flashy chestnut completed his campaign by edging Game On Dude in the Clark Handicap (G1), and will likely become the first sophomore to capture the Eclipse without hitting the board in any of the Triple Crown events. He was compromised by traffic trouble in the Kentucky Derby (G1), and Lukas acknowledged that the Unbridled's Song colt became a consistent performer after finally maturing.
"He was so big and growthy that it just took him awhile to put it all together mentally and physically, but more physically," Lukas remarked. "He's 17 hands and he's really filled out. He's become a man."
A son of the multi-millionaire Take Charge Lady, Will Take Charge is wintering at Oaklawn Park. He breezed five-eighths in 1:03 1/5 on Jan. 2, and will step up the pace shortly.
"We'll breeze on Saturday or Sunday—we've got some rain up here and I'd like it to be perfect for him," Lukas added. "He's been training every day and he's doing great."
Walsh Hopes to 'Strike' Gold in Hal's Hope.
Strike One is set to take a giant step up in class in Saturday's $100,000 Hal's Hope, but the late-developing 5-year-old has taken huge strides forward in recent starts. The son of Street Cry, who began his 2013 season with a maiden victory at Churchill Downs on May 4, finished off his campaign with back-to-back allowance victories at Churchill.
"Everything has come together for him the last couple months. I brought him down here with this race in mind and said, 'If he's doing real good, I'll run him. If not, I'll back off,'" trainer Brendan Walsh said. "He's working super, so it's worth giving it a shot."
Strike One's early career has been interrupted frequently with physical issues.
"It was just a bunch of small things – immaturity more than anything, stuff that's caused by immaturity. His owner's been fantastic and has let me be patient with him. We've always thought he had talent. It's just the last three months that he's turn inside-out and everything has fallen into place," Walsh said. "Everything's come together for him."
Strike One didn't race until June of his 3-year-old season, which was halted after three starts before returning the next year to win at first asking. "He was never in training at 2 and he came to me at 3. I always thought he had a ton of talent. The first time we ran him, he ran OK, but then we just couldn't get him right. We gave him more time off and brought him down here last spring and we managed to get him going right," said Walsh, who is stabled at Palm Meadows. Corey Lanerie, who has been aboard Strike One for all three of his victories, has the return mount in the Hal's Hope, in which he is set to clash with defending champion Csaba, the 3-1 morning-line favorite in a field of 10 entered in the one-turn mile. Howe Great Seeks Return to Winner's Circle in Fort Lauderdale
For only the second time since earning the lone graded-stakes victory of his career, Howe Great returns to Gulfstream Park looking to rejuvenate his form in Saturday's $200,000 Fort Lauderdale (G2).
A 5-year-old son of Japanese-bred Hat Trick, Howe Great won four of his first five lifetime starts, including three straight on Gulfstream's turf course. Former trainer Graham Motion saddled him for back-to-back stakes wins in the 2012 Kitten's Joy and Palm Beach (G2).
Now trained by Rick Mettee for Team Valor International, Howe Great has won only twice since, including the 2012 Jersey Derby at Monmouth Park, but has placed in seven graded stakes. He finished seventh of 10 in the Canadian Turf (G3) at Gulfstream last winter.
"He tries hard every time," Mettee said. "He's run well on the turf previously here. He's a stakes winner over the course, so we think we'll get a good race out of him again Saturday. That's what we're hoping. It would be a nice race to win."
Howe Great went 1-for-8 last year, but was second in four Grade 3 stakes: the Poker, the Oceanport and Knickerbocker handicaps, and the Cliff Hanger, the latter to Fort Lauderdale program favorite Summer Front.
"We know it's a tough race. Summer Front is going in there, and he on his best day is better than us on our best day. It's just that simple," Mettee said. "[Howe Great] has been freshened up a little bit, and worked real well here. We expect a good race out of him on Saturday."
In last start, Howe Great was seventh, beaten only four lengths by Imagining in the Red Smith Handicap (G3) at Aqueduct on Nov. 16. He has been based at Palm Meadows since.
"We're just going to see how he runs and then we'll make a decision whether we go on with him and try to run him all winter here, or whether we give him a bit of a break," Mettee said. "It's a long year and there's plenty of these middle-distance grass races. It's just a question of being in the right one at the right time. Hopefully, Saturday will be our time."
Mucho Mas Macho Looks for Repeat Upset in Fort Lauderdale
A year after upsetting the Fort Lauderdale at odds of 41-1, Mucho Mas Macho is giving trainer Henry Collazo a sense of déjà vu.
"He's doing good. He's coming along really nicely and peaking at the right time," Collazo said. "This is his time of the year, his season. We pointed and he was peaking last year, and this year we've just been pointing for this since the beginning of Gulfstream. Everything's going good and according to plan."
The Fort Lauderdale is the lone graded stakes win for both horse and trainer. He has gone 0-for-5 since, finishing fifth in both the Pan American (G2) and Miami Mile Handicap (G3) at Gulfstream, and third in his most recent try, the Laurel Turf Cup on Sept. 21 at Laurel Park.
"He's never had a pimple. He's always been a joy," Collazo said. "From the first time I saw him in the stall before I bought him, he was alert and playful and had the right kind of attitude. At the same time, he's got the business end of it, too. He knows when it's time to go to work. The rest of the time he's just a happy camper."
Collazo is hoping enough pace will develop in front of Mucho Mas Macho to set up his typical late kick. In last year's race, he was next-to-last before unleashing a run to get up by a neck at the wire.
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The dream goes on for Costa Rica after defeating Greece on penalty kicks to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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When I was 4, my family went to a Christmas party. The adults were in the living room, and the kids were in the rumpus room. I was just getting ready to go to the restroom when a surprise visitor showed up. It was Santa Claus!
I tried to sneak away to the loo, but was told to wait, so I could talk to the jolly fat man.
I waited. When it was my turn I settled onto his lap, to tell him what I wanted under the tree — and promptly wet my pants.
So, I have some advice. Do sit on Saint Nick's lap and tell him what you'd like, no matter your age. But first, make a potty pit stop.
My darling child was born a little different than many other children. The Kid does not possess the gimmee gene. Never once have I been presented with a list of wants. Visiting Santa was a photo op and an earnest lecture from our toddler to take care of himself during this busy time of year ("Make sure you get plenty of rest and are eating right").
I guess it comes from Petey. He also has a hard time asking for things for himself.
I, on the other hand, would hand out annotated, notarized lists with tables and diagrams on Oct. 1. These days I'm a little more subtle (I tell myself), but I still have no problem reciting my wish list to anyone within earshot.
In case you fall into the reticent category (and even if you don't), I have some suggestions for gifts that you will be thrilled to own.
First, stocking stuffers.
Vanilla beans are the gifts that keep on giving. After scraping the caviar from the inside, throw the empty pod into your sugar canister, or add a few to a pint of golden rum for homemade vanilla extract.
Nielsen Massey chocolate extract is perfect for adding a chocolate punch to anything. I add it to brownies, cookies, and frosting. And, it's really chocolate, nothing artificial.
Instant espresso powder is a powerful coffee flavor that's great to amplify chocolate in recipes, or jack up an anemic coffee drink.
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You can never have enough prep bowls. There are a million uses for them, from dressing on the side, to storing ingredients after prepping for dinner. Bobby Flay has some genius aluminum cups with lids that are sold at Kohls. But I also have a large assortment in ceramic and glass.
If you can keep from grating your knuckles on them, microplanes are terrific for quickly grating hard cheeses, nutmeg, and garlic. I use mine all the time.
For under the tree:
I have quite a few cutting boards. There is always one or two acrylic ones in the dishwasher (never put wooden in the suds machine). You can never have enough.
My big brother lived in Alaska, and one year gave me a native tool called an ulu. It confused me until I began cooking in earnest and realized that it's what is known as a mezzaluna. It's a small curved blade with a handle that Alaskans use for skinning meat. I use it for quickly chopping herbs, and slicing pizza and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Next to a big steak, a pot fork and meat slicer is a carnivore's best friend. A slicer's the wavy edged knife you see on the prime rib station at buffets. A pot fork is a lethal-looking two-pronged fork that can pick up a pony. You can get a great slicer for less than 40 bucks. But splurge on the pot fork. A good one will last forever.
The last suggestion is my new favorite kitchen toy — an infrared thermometer. It looks like a ray gun, and all you do is point it at the food and pull the trigger. It's indispensable for deep frying, chocolate tempering, and candy making. I feel like Jean Luc Picard when I use mine.
So when you see Kris Kringle at the mall, don't shy away. Go ahead and ask after the elves, but don't be afraid to give him an idea about what you'd like to find under the tree (are you paying attention, Kid?).
Thanks for your time.
Debbie Matthews lives, writes and cooks in Durham. Her email address is email@example.com.


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Dinia won all four of his matches to pace Binghamton to a pair of 5-2 wins of Duquesne and Lehigh. At No. 5 singles, Dinia won two matches in straight sets. He also teamed with Alexandre Haggai to go 2-0 at No. 3 doubles. Dinia leads the Bearcats with a 15-9 overall record in 2011-2012 and has 11 doubles wins.
Sahoo won her doubles match against Hofstra and then got singles off to a roaring start with a 6-0, 6-0 victory at the No. 2 slot. She continued her dominance versus Towson, dropping just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 win. Sahoo improved her singles record to 7-3 on the season.
Albany split its two matches last weekend in Bethlehem, Pa. The Great Danes were able to come out with a victory over Lehigh, 6-1, after dropping their match to conference foe Stony Brook, 7-0. Kirsten Scott (Calgary, Alberta/National Sport School) won her eighth match this season at Lehigh. Scott is now 8-1 on the season in singles play while moving up from No. 4 to No. 2 singles. The No. 3 doubles tandem of Aubrey Brooks (Guilford, Conn./Guilford) and Sarah Iannone (North Vancouver, British Colombia/Seycove Secondary School) won their seventh match of the year against Lehigh. The Danes continue their road trip this weekend against Fairfield for their lone match of the week.
The Binghamton men (5-5) stretched their win streak to three matches with a pair of 5-2 victories during the week. The Bearcats defeated Duquesne and Lehigh on the road, winning four of six singles matches plus the doubles point against both opponents. Binghamton stays at home for the first time in a month when it hosts Illinois State (Fri.) and Dartmouth (Sat.) at the Binghamton Tennis Center this weekend. Freshman Ismael Dinia went a perfect 4-0 in singles and doubles during the week, lifting his team-best singles record to 15-9 overall. Also winning twice in singles was classmate Robin Lesage (Mulhouse, France) at No. 4 and sophomore Ruben Haggai (St. Denis, Reunion Island) at No. 6. The top doubles tandem of juniors Ruben Devos (Keerbergen, Belgium) and Bastian Bornkessel (Bochum, Germany) extended its doubles win streak to three with two more wins. The pair is 15-8 in doubles this year. The Bearcat women (3-5) fell on the road to Cornell 6-1 this past Sunday afternoon. Senior Jillian Santos (Flushing, N.Y./Cardozo) recorded the Bearcats' lone victory of the weekend with a 6-1, 1-6, 6-0 singles victory at the No.1 singles position. Binghamton will head to Buffalo, N.Y. this weekend to take on both Niagara and the University of Buffalo.
The Boston University men fell to Fordham, 5-2, over the weekend while the Terrier women fell for the first time this season, dropping decisions to #69 Harvard and Furman.
The University of Hartford tennis squads dropped a pair of matches this weekend as the women fell to Manhattan, 6-1, and the men dropped a 7-0 decision to Fordham. Michael Kennelly (Irvington, N.Y./Irvington) forced a tiebreaker set in his match at No. 4 singles for the men. Kennelly fell behind in the match, dropping the first set, 6-3, but came back to win the second set, 6-4, before dropping the tiebreak by a score of 10-5. The Hartford women fell on the road at Manhattan Sunday, 6-1. Abby Liu picked up a point for the Hawks, earning a victory for the No. 1 singles post. Liu, a transfer from the University of Texas, is 2-1 in singles play this spring and boasts a 13-3 singles record in less than two semesters in a Hawks uniform. Sophomore Katina Zampas battled in her match at No. 3 singles. Zampas pushed the first set to a tiebreak before eventually dropping the set, 7-6 (4). The second set was similarly contested, going to 12 games before Zampas dropped a 7-5 decision in the set. Both Hartofrd squads return to action this weekend when they travel to Rhode Island to take on Bryant.
The UMBC women's tennis team won a double-header against a pair of Colonial Athletic Association teams on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Twin Lakes Racquet Club. The Retrievers blanked Hofstra, 7-0, in the morning and defeated Towson, 6-1, later that afternoon. UMBC evened its 2012 record at 5-5. Shalini Sahoo dominated in her four matches. Sahoo improved her singles record to 7-3 on the season and went a combined 4-0 on the weekend in singles and doubles action. Sophomore Kim Berghaus (Offenbach, Germany/Liebnizgymnasium) dropped only one game in a 6-1, 6-0 win over Elena Ivanova at No. 1 singles vs. Hofstra and senior Carmen Jackman (Silver Spring, Md./Blake) clinched the victory with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Malissa Gilanchi at No. 3 singles. Jackman also recorded the match-clinching point vs. Towson. The women are off until March 7, when they host Liberty at the UMBC Tennis Complex. The men did not play, as a match at Richmond on Feb. 25 was postponed. They return to action on March 3, when they entertain Penn at Twin Lakes RC.
The Stony Brook men's team defeated Lehigh 4-3 on Friday night. The victory snapped Lehigh's six-match winning streak. Max Sztabholz (Paris, France) won 8-6 in a third set tiebreak at No. 5 singles in the deciding match. Nikita Fomin (Moscow, Russia) won in straight sets at No. 1 singles, 6-3, 6-2. The women's team cruised to 7-0 victories over both Lehigh and Albany. The Seawolves did not drop a set in singles action against Lehigh and dropped just one set against Albany. Nini Lagvilava (Tbilisi, Georgia) teamed with freshman Polina Movchan (Kiev, Ukraine) to win a pair of matches at No. 1 doubles. Lagvilava also won two matches at No. 1 singles. Next up for the Seawolves is a road trip to New Haven, Conn. The men take on Marist and Yale this weekend and the women square off against Yale.


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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Maine's highest court has affirmed a Franklin County court's ruling that a Maine woman must pay $18,000 to the state after it seized 26 cats from her home.
The seizure preceded Julia Peck's conviction on animal cruelty charges. The Franklin County District Court prohibited Peck from owning any animals except two spayed or neutered cats after she was charged in March 2012. The court cited the "very poor health" of the animals in making its judgment. Documents say the state spent about $36,800 to treat, house and care for the cats.
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Spring Valley stops losing skid
SPRING VALLEY -- The Spring Valley High School boys basketball team halted an eight-game slide Friday night, topping St. Albans, 55-46, in what head coach Cory Maynard called the most complete performance he's seen from his team this season.
"We've got a good ball team, we really do," Maynard said. "Our problem all season has been we haven't been able to put it together for four quarters, and we did that tonight for the first time."
The Timberwolves (3-8) led 13-4 at the end of the first quarter, but the Red Dragons (4-6) cut that to 13-10, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers on their first two possessions in the second quarter.
In previous games that might have been when Spring Valley fell apart, but that wasn't the case Friday, as the Wolves outscored St. Ablans 8-4 for the remainder of the quarter, taking an 11-point lead into the half.
"If they had cut it to three in the third quarter, then I might have been like 'Here we go again,'" Maynard said. "Our defense tonight was the best it's been, and that's what I'm most proud of is that we played good team defense."
Maynard was also calling for good shot selection from the sideline all night, something he's preached after some of the close losses during the losing streak.
"If you come down and make one pass and fire it up and miss, it's just like a turnover," Maynard said. "If we stay in our sets, and I hope the guys learned this tonight, (the opponent) might guard the first three or four passes, but eventually a 15-footer or a layup is going to open up."
Maynard said he's glad the streak is off his team's back, but Spring Valley can't stop working.
"It feels great. We need it," he said. "But we're not going to sit here and cherish it. We've got to get on a roll and start putting some wins together. We took a big step tonight."
Spring Valley led by 17 points when the junior varsity was put in with 1:37 left in the game.
The second unit committed three straight turnovers and committed multiple fouls that allowed St. Albans to cut into the final score.
The Timberwolves were led by Greg Herbert with 19 points, and Jacob Kilgore who had 17.
St. Albans was led by Nathan McNeil, who put up 14.
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Bechtel: Ventura County can't afford methyl iodide
Re: Jim Sims' July 25 column, "Methyl iodide getting a bad rap":
Of course, Sims wants methyl iodide registered; he authored the patents and stands to make a lot of money.
But why make disparaging comments about Pesticide Action Network? The Japanese chemical company producing methyl iodide hired a public relations firm that makes slick arguments for this toxic chemical. Singling out one organization that opposes its registration sounds like a public relations tactic to me.
Why didn't Sims disparage the Department of Pesticide Regulation's panel of independent scientists that recommended against registering this highly toxic fumigant pesticide, or the Nobel-laureate scientists who recommended against it?
PAN is not the only opposition. Everyone who lives or works in an agricultural area, or has a conscience, should oppose it.
Pesticide Action Network would not exist if the decision makers and regulators of pesticides did their jobs with our best interests, instead of their special interests, in mind. Will I donate money to PAN instead of a politician who won't even discuss the poisoning of children? You bet.
A history of local pesticide poisoning incidents argues that methyl iodide will poison people if it is used in Ventura County. Even when used according to "strict regulations," pesticides regularly poison people.
Regulating pesticides is too subjective and enforcement is too lackadaisical to claim that highly toxic methyl iodide can be used safely.
BP's assurances of safety, before the oil spill, is an example of how unreliable safety claims are. Methyl iodide cannot be used "safely."
Methyl bromide — the chemical that methyl iodide will replace — drifted off a strawberry field across the street from an Oxnard neighborhood, requiring ambulances and emergency responders. The next year, a Ventura subdivision was sickened by methyl bromide. Residents had the courage to file a lawsuit to stop the annual methyl bromide poisoning. That's how pesticide regulations work — if citizens are injured, they have to file a lawsuit to stop being poisoned.
To suggest using methyl iodide on farmland, Professor Sims is either very naïve about how pesticides are used outside of laboratories, or he's planning to be too rich to care about the suffering it causes. Scientists, citizens, political leaders and medical professionals have pleaded with government agencies to not register methyl iodide. Many responsible California farmers have pledged to not use methyl iodide if it's registered.
Big agribusiness corporations won't hesitate to use what an independent scientist referred to as "one of the most toxic chemicals on earth." With agribusiness farming in Ventura County, residents have an urgent, vested interest in preventing the use of methyl iodide in California.
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Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku'damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Castle, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and the 21-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. In the afternoon, continue to Wittenberg, Martin Luther's home for 30-plus years and birthplace of the Reformation. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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This morning, enjoy a guided visit to WARTBURG CASTLE, where Luther translated the Bible. Also see the Luther and Bach Memorials, visit NIKOLAI CHURCH, and see the Nikolai Gate, through which Luther passed whenever he entered or left Eisenach. Return to Erfurt. (Breakfast, Dinner)
In Coburg, where Luther stayed in 1530 for the Imperial Diet of Augsburg, visit fascinating COBURG FORTRESS, one of the largest surviving medieval fortresses in Germany. (Breakfast, Dinner)
In Worms, where the Imperial Council passed judgment on Luther in 1521, visit the CATHEDRAL where Luther presented his case, as well as TRINITY CHURCH and the famed REFORMATION MONUMENT. Later, enjoy a scenic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and trim, half-timbered towns. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast)
This morning, visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM in Mainz, where original copies of the Bible can be seen. Next is the medieval walled town of Rothenburg. During your walking tour, visit ST. JACOB'S CHURCH with the renowned Blood Altar. Afterwards, there is time to shop for Christmas ornaments, for which this picturesque town is world famous. Continue to Nuremberg, the first town to accept the Reformation in 1525. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Your walking tour in Nuremberg features the famous ST. LORENZ LUTHERAN CHURCH. Continue to Augsburg, where your guided sightseeing reveals the city where Luther and his followers proclaimed their beliefs. Arrive in Munich. (Breakfast)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany's "Secret Capital" includes the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. An optional excursion to Linderhof Castle and the Passion Play town of Oberammergau is available. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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