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We're not too sure about this Twitter thing, but our cousins in San Antonio told us it was a good way for our LaCucaracha residents to read our stories on their phones. We spent an hour looking over ever inch of our phone including the entire cord all the way to the wall, and just can't figure out what they're talking about. Anyway, if you go to http://twitter.com/texascockroach, and click the follow button, maybe you can see our stories on your phone.
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Mark Hurd Neglected To Follow H-P Code
Professor Joseph Grundfest is quoted on Hewlett-Packard's corporate board decision to force CEO Mark Hurd's resignation for not following H-P's conduct code and filing inaccurate expense reports. Ben Worthen and Joann S. Lublin of the Wall Street Journal report:
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s standards of business conduct suggest that employees pose themselves a simple test to decide whether an action is appropriate: "Before I make a decision, I consider how it would look in a news story," the document states.
Mark Hurd, who was fired Friday as the computer giant's chief executive, would appear to have failed that test.
The H-P board asked for Mr. Hurd's resignation in large part because of the conflict between his actions and the code of conduct, which he publicly championed in 2006 following a boardroom scandal, H-P said.
Joseph Grundfest, a professor at Stanford University's Law School and former member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said H-P directors also could have considered a private or public reprimand and financial penalties. "When all this comes out you'll have directors of other companies saying we would have dealt with it differently," he said.

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• Sean Garrett Hallaron, 31, of Florida, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after a single-car crash at 9:53 p.m. Sunday near Harter and Finley Roads in Sugar Grove, according to a sheriff's report. Authorities responding to the scene found beer containers outside the vehicle, which was unoccupied, and a case of beer hidden behind a bush, according to the report. Hallaron told deputies he swerved to avoid a dog in the road.
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Amendments 1-10
Freedom of Religion- Speech, Press, and Assembly- Congress is prohibited to pass laws that deal with the establisment of Religion, prohibit the practice of Religion, or that impede citizen's rights of speech, the press, or the right to congregate peacefully, or to request that the government makes up for its wrongdoings.
Right to keep arms- Citizens will have the right to possess and bear arms for the use of defense.
Quartering of Soldiers- In times of peace soldiers may not be boarded in a house without the permission of the owner, and in times of war this can only be done in a way outlined by law.
Search and Seizure; Warrants- Citizens' rights to be safe in their houses and themselves from seach and seizure unless there is reason for authorities to reason that a search would be necessary. No warrants will be issued unless an oath or affirmation backs up the reason, and the a description is provided of the place to be searched and the items to be seized.
Rights of Persons Accused of Crimes- A person accused of a crime may not be made to stand trial without indictment of a grand jury, except when in the armed forces in times of public danger. No person shall have to stand trial for the same crime twice when life or limb is possible the punishment. No person shall be forced to testify against his/herself, and shall not be given punishment without a fair trial. Private property shall not be confiscated for public use unless the owner is compensated.
Right to Speedy Trial- An accused defendent has the right to a speedy and public trial with an unbiased jury in the state and district where the crime was committed. The defendents shall be told of the accusation, shall be able to confront prosecution witnesses, have the right to call forth witnesses on his/her behalf, and to have a lawyer.
Jury Trial in Civil Cases- In all civil cases where the controversy exceeds $20, a defendent shall have the right to a trial by jury.
Excessive Bail or Punishment- Large Bails or Unusual punishments shall not be administered.
Powers reserved to the People- Even though some rights are described in length in the Constitution, this shall not be taken to mean that other rights are not granted.
Powers reserved to the States- Powers that are not prescribed to the National government and are not prohibited are given to the people or the State Governments.
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More than once I've wanted to search for something that involved a range of numbers - and I just discovered that I can. It turns out you can use two periods (no spaces) to have your search include multiple numbers that form a range. For example, if you wanted to search for inventions of the late 19th century, you could use inventions 1850..1899. I discovered this feature when I was trying to track down the hottest recorded temperature on Earth. I knew it happened in Death Valley, but couldn't remember what it was. I found it by searching for death valley 130..140 degrees.


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Welcome to this research guide. Please e-mail me if you would like to suggest additions to the library collection, arrange a research consultation, schedule library training for your class, or learn more about our Latin American collections.
Bienvenidos a esta guía de investigación. Por favor, mande un e-mail si usted desea sugerir adiciones a la colección, organizar una consulta de investigación, programar una sesión de investigaciones para su clase, o aprender más sobre nuestras colecciones de América Latina.
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By Kolten Parker : June 18, 2014 : Updated: June 18, 2014 2:42pm
Photo By Matt Howry/WikimediaThe 10 most dangerous states, according to WalletHub, starting with number 10, Louisiana:Financial safety rank: 44Driving Safety rank: 37Workplace Safety rank: 46Natural Disasters rank: 33
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SAN ANTONIO -- Texas is ranked one of the most dangerous states in a new report based on a slew of metrics ranging from workplace safety and emergency preparedness to violence and crime and public health options.
WalletHub, an online financial site, factored 26 metrics into a report that ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia from safest to most dangerous. The Lone Star State is at the bottom of the list at No. 47, ranked safer than Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas and Nevada.
The slideshow above shows the top 10 most dangerous states and the top 10 safest states.
A deeper look into Texas ranking shows how the state stacks up for violent crime and traffic fatalities: 30th safest in murder and non-negligent manslaughter per capita; 31st safest for assaults per capita; 39th safest for sex offenders per capita; and 40th safest in fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles of travel.
Healthcare is a problem for Texas, according to the report.
The state's uninsured population is 46th, the public hospitals rank 14th in the country, and Texas' employer health insurance coverage rates are ranked 41st.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A criminal defense attorney says he's been retained by the office of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as a federal prosecutor threatens to widen an investigation into the Democratic governor's handling of an anti-corruption commission.
Elkan Abramowitz said Thursday he was hired some time ago to represent the governor's office. Cuomo faces questions about whether his administration meddled with the commission.
The New York Times reports that U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara is threatening to investigate Cuomo's office for obstruction or witness tampering for allegedly asking commissioners to speak out about the panel's work.
Cuomo's office acknowledged Thursday having conversations with "relevant parties."
Five commissioners publicly rejected talk of interference on Monday, the same day Cuomo dismissed allegations that an adviser improperly pressured commissioners not to investigate entities linked to Cuomo.
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Hypernym(s): content, cognitive_content, mental_object
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"Dick Cheney watches television": The four previously unseen 9/11 photos that will make you hate the evil VP all over again
Topics: James Franco, oz the great and powerful, celebrities, Entertainment News
James Franco is about to star in his first big-budget movie since 2011, "Oz the Great and Powerful." And in order to promote the expensive Disney fantasy about a Wizard of Oz, he's going to end up in some unfamiliar places.
He's set to appear as the grand marshal of the Daytona 500 later in the month; his last big live appearance, you may recall, ended poorly, with Franco criticized for his utter lack of energy or interest in his Oscar-hosting gig.
If James Franco wants to continue being a very famous actor (and though "Oz" was greenlighted years ago, and his feelings may have changed, the sort of tiny-scale documentaries Franco likes to make depend upon and refer to his fame), he'll have to do embarrassing things like host the Oscars and appear at car racing events and get interviewed by E! and all the rest. The degree to which he's allowed to be "too cool" erodes when a multimillion-dollar-movie rests on his shoulders — and making tiny independent films because it's the only thing he can book, rather than as a break from big-budget fare, is much less fun.
In a press release, Daytona International Speedway's president says, "We're looking forward to hearing James' enthusiastic starting command to kick off the Daytona 500." It sounds like a warning — be enthusiastic or else.
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After a year-long investigation, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., on Thursday introduced legislation designed to prevent unauthorized charges on telephone bills.
For years Rockefeller has been waging a war on such bill "cramming," when third parties place unauthorized charges on consumers' phone bills.
In April, the Federal Communications Commission approved rules to crack down on cramming on wireline telephone bills, but at the time Rockefeller said the rules did not go far enough.
Now the Commerce chairman has introduced the Fair Telephone Billing Act, which would band most third-party charges on wireline phone bills.
"Unauthorized charges on telephone bills have plagued telephone customers for years," Rockefeller said in a statement. "With a couple exceptions, there's simply no justification for allowing third-party billing on wireline telephone bills to continue."
Like the FCC rules, the bill only directly addresses wireline phone services. But Rockefeller made it clear he thinks cramming is also a problem for wireless services, and his bill would require the FCC to create rules to protect wireless customers.
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Data Link Solutions, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded an $18,461,448 firm-fixed-price delivery order under a previously awarded contract for Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT). The MIDS-LVT provides secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice communications capability for U.S.
Booz Allen Hamilton Incorporated, McLean, Virginia, is being awarded a $23,181,469 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide support services in the areas of training and education; engineering; program and financial management; plans and programs; communications, command, control, computers and intelligence and electronic warfare; naval operations; manpower and personnel management; technical support; logistic and supply; English-language training; special studies and management support services for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces associated with Saudi Naval Support Program requirements in the
KVH Industries, Tinsley Park, Illinois, was awarded a $35,649,464 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 1,204 tactical navigation systems in support of Foreign Military Sales. Work will be performed in Tinsley Park and Saudi Arabia. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.
The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington, is being awarded a $66,814,404 firm-fixed-price foreign military sales contract for the installation and check out of Group A and B radar system improvement kits for the Royal Saudi Air Force fleet of five Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft. Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity.
The Boeing Company, St. Louis, Missouri, is being awarded an $18,446,000 modified firm-fixed-price contract to incorporate the urgent requirement for limited integration of the DB-110 Reconnaissance Pod System on eight Royal Saudi Air Force F-15S aircraft. Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
Rockwell Collins Incorporated, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $14,495,712 contract to exercise an option for 168 RT-1851A(C)/ARC receiver-transmitters (including royalty fees) for the government of Saudi Arabia under the Foreign Military Sales program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
BAE Systems IESI, Greenlawn, New York, is being awarded a $13,480,910 firm-fixed-price contract to procure common (identification friend or foe) digital transponder (CXP) hardware. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy and Army and the governments of Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Linthicum Heights, Maryland, has been awarded a more than $16 million contract for vehicle intercom communication, vehicle testing, ten percent spares, and a contractor-provided field service representative for the Saudi Arabian National Guard. The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
Raytheon Network Centric Systems, Dallas, Texas, was awarded recently awarded a $25 million contract to provide for the foreign military sale of driver's vision enhancer and commander vision enhancer for the Saudi Arabian national guard. The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Contracting Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando, Florida, was recently awarded a nearly $32 million contract to provide for the acquisition of four Mobile Advanced Gunnery Training Systems and eight Deployable Advanced Gunnery Training Systems, with new-equipment training and logistics support, for the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Florida, is the contracting activity.
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Incorporated, Greenlawn, New York, is being awarded a $25 million contract modification to exercise an option for the procurement and integration of various CXP identification friend or foe hardware for the U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Force; and the governments of Canada, Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia. Hardware being procured includes common digital transponders, mounts, receivers and transmitters, signal processors, power supplies, battery packs, and Mode 5 modification kits.
The Systems Group, LLC, Bonaire, Georgia, was awarded a nearly $8 million contract to provide technical support services to the U.S. Air Force in support of its role to assist the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with programmatic, technical and financial planning for AWACS and other aircraft platforms; command, control, communications, computers and intelligence, and training. Electronic Systems Command, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity.


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- Check the configuration on the back of TPT unit - TruLink is available in different configurations that dictate operation and functionality of the unit such as:
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- Functionality of VOX and PTT operation
- Review the applicable Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for your configuration. The QRG will give describe the basic operation of the unit. QRG's come with the TPT's or are downloadable from the TruLink Website
- Install Batteries - The TPT takes three AA batteries
- Plug-in the correct headset for your configuration into the TPT
- Turn-on the TPT by simultaneously depressing the up and down volume buttons for 3 seconds
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- Use the menu button to set one of the TPT's as the "Master". See Basic Set-up and Operation Guide for further detail.
- You should now be able to communicate between TPT's. Adjust the volume using up and down buttons as needed.
How is TruLink different from other radios?
TruLink is a wireless full-duplex intercommunication system where multiple users can simultaneously talk. Other radios are simplex communication systems where only one person can talk at a time. Full Duplex offers a natural communication environment where users can have an interactive conversation and always have the ability to convey critical commands. Simplex communication requires that only one person talks at a time and others must wait for the channel to "clear" before they can talk. "Stepping" on others is a common problem with simplex communication where two users try to talk at the same time.
What is the range of TruLink?
800 meters line-of-sight.
What is the battery life of the TruLink TPT?
Telephonics specifies battery life under continuous operation (continuous transmission of voice) Battery life is 8 Hrs minimum. Alkaline batteries typically achieve 12 hour.
What type of batteries does the TPT use?
TruLink TPT's utilize standard AA Alkaline or NiMH (rechargeable) batteries.
What are my battery recharging options?
The basic TPT's can be charged with a TruLink Support Station. However, rechargeable NiMH batteries can be removed from the TPT and charged using a standard commercial charger.
Do I require a license to operate TruLink?
No. TruLink operates at <100mW in the license-free band of 2.4GHz /P>
Does TruLink utilize 802.11 protocol?
No. TruLink utilizes a proprietary spread-spectrum frequency-hopping protocol.
Are there interference problems with the commonly used 2.4GHz frequency band?
TruLink is very robust and provides reliable intercommunication even in saturated 2.4 GHz environments. This is accomplished through advance forward error correction and by dropping interferening frequencies from the communication channel hop-set.
Is TruLink communication encrypted?
AES encryption is an available option. A Type I encrypted variant of TruLink will be available in 2009. Currently available TruLink provides a proprietary spread-spectrum frequency-hopping protocol.
How many TPTs can you operate on one channel?
Up to 31 TPT's can operate on a single channel with up to 6 TPTs realizing full duplex communication at one time.
How many different channels or independent nets can I have
50 channels or independent nets
What are the temperature operating limitations on the system?
The operating temperature is -40C to +55C
What type of Headsets can be used?
TruLink supports Electret and Dynamic headsets. Current manufacturer in the headset library includes Peltor, David Clark, Gentex, Racal and Sordin. A user define headset profile is provided to build customized headset.
What is a TruLink configuration and why are there different configurations?
Configuration determines how the TruLink® operates, menu functions and the default headset that can be used with the TPT.
Can TruLink operate as a stand-alone system?
Yes. TruLink is ideally suited for stand-alone operation because any one of the Transceivers can select to be a Master to create an independent network.
How do I interface to a wired Intercommunication system?
TruLink provides a portable and a permanent interface solution to a wired ICS system.
Portable Solution - The portable solution uses a Dual Port TPT with an ICS interface cable to connect to the headset port of a crew station. This Dual Port TPT acts as the "wireless bridge" to the wired ICS system. All crew station settings will then have wireless access.
Permanent Solution - The permanent solution uses a TAP to interface to the wired ICS. With the correct impedance matching the TAP can connect to the crew station headset port or to a spare radio port. The TAP can also function as a complete ICS system that interfaces with up to three Radios. Telephonics provides connector information for integrators to install the TAP. Telephonics offers installation services upon request.
Can I get access to Long Range Radios that are connected to the wired Intercommunication system?
Yes. Since TruLink typically connects to the headset port of the crew station, the setting on the crew station directs the audio.
How do I change volume?
Use the Volume up/down arrow key.
How do I change settings, as there is no display on the unit?
Respond to the appropriate voice prompt when scrolling through the menu.
What does the service contract include and how long does it last?
One year warranty. No service contract.
How long will a TruLink to wired ICS integration mod take?
Depends on whether it is a permanent or portable solution. Permanent solution will require wiring changes that needs inspection and approval. A Portable solution mod is simply disconnecting the long cord and connecting the TruLink which takes ~ 5 minutes.
The TruLink Support Station (recharging station) requires 120VAC 60Hz power. Foreign plugs require 220VAC 50Hz power. Are modified Support Stations available?
Where is the TruLink Access Point (TAP) mounted on the aircraft?
The TAP is for a permanent solution. Can be mounted anywhere there is no obstruction with the antennae. Army Blackhawk mounts it in the ceiling.
What is the power output on use?
100 mW maximum The TAP requires 28Vdc and draws less that 500mA.
What is the transmission range?
2600 feet line of sight. 100 mW maximum
Can two aircraft talk on the same channel?
Depending on the application, yes, but only one aircraft or vehicle could be the master of the network. It is desirable that each aircraft or vehicle is assigned its own channel.
After system is installed, is creating a network a user level task?
Can the TruLink Access Point (TAP) be installed in multiple aircraft and portable transceivers be shared between them?
Yes. Each TAP or Master in the network can have up to 30 portable transceivers logged on.
Does the system, other than the TAP, need to be connected to anything in the aircraft?
The TAP (permanent Solution) or the DPT (Portable solution) is the only TruLink system connection to the Aircraft. The connection is typically to a crew station in place of the long cord.


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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The New Mexico State volleyball team fell 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-19) to the Arizona Wildcats in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament, Friday, Dec. 6, in San Diego Calif. The Aggies end the season at 21-11 after losing their first match since Oct. 19.
NM State struggled offensively hitting .102, while Arizona hit .230 on the match. Redshirt sophomore Gwen Murphy led NM State with nine kills, and sophomore Taylor Livoti led with 17 assists on the day. Senior Ciara Brown added 14 assists and three Aggies earned service aces on the match.
"They were tough to handle offensively and we knew that," head coach Mike Jordan said. "I love the way we dug the volleyball, but Arizona just did a good job of stopping us. We were aggressive and we had opportunities, but we got a little nervous I think."
Arizona took a 3-0 lead early is set one before the Aggies got on the board with a kill by Murphy. NM State answered that with a five-point run, but the Wildcats came back quickly to get the lead. The Aggies trailed 12-8 midway through the set, as Arizona's block proved difficult for NM State. Arizona continued to hold the set to claim a 25-14 win and out blocked the Aggies 6-1.
NM State opened set two with a block by senior duo Stephanie Ziegler and Desiree Scott. The Aggies held the early lead 7-4, and kept the momentum going with a 14-10 advantage off an ace by Ziegler and a kill by Bradley Nash. NM State led until Arizona took its first lead 22-21 and the teams traded points and battled to a Wildcat win 25-23. U of A took seven of the final nine points for the win, going up 2-0 on the Aggies.
In set three, Arizona took an 8-5 lead, but NM State earned kept the match close until the Wildcats took their six-point advantage 15-9 off five straight points. The Aggies took the next four of six points, but still trailed 17-13 as Arizona looked to halt NM State's season. Ziegler smashed the ball over the net for a kill to bring the Aggies within five at 21-16. The Aggies got the next two points, but Arizona claimed the set 15-19 to advance to round two of the tournament and end the Aggies season.
"I am very proud of this team they gave an 'A' effort all season and I am very optimistic for the future," Jordan said.
NM State closes out the 2013 season 22-11 after making the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.


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General Education Ad Hoc Committee
Instituted in February 2008 by the MSU Faculty Senate.
The purpose of the committee is to conduct a thorough general education review, explore options for change, and report back to the campus the findings. Members are strictly volunteer and will serve during the current academic year, unless otherwise appointed by the Faculty Senate.
Committee Members
Erik Anderson
Kristi Berg
Lisa Borden-King
Conrad Davidson
Alexandra Deufel
Andrea Donovan - Chair
Jane laPlante
Cheryl Nilsen
Beth Odahlen
Dan Ringrose
Shaunanne Tangney
Tiffany Ziegler
Harry Hoffman (Rep from CDCCC) = Non-voting
Students: Nicolette Newcomb and Miranda Lessmeister
Gen Ed Ad Hoc Committee Report
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An easy weekend brunch dish from Food Network host and Toronto chef Lynn Crawford. "The reason more people don't make quiche at home is because they're afraid to make the dough for the crust. It can be daunting, but you need fear no more. Frozen puff pastry from the store is a delicious product that can cut down on your prep time incredibly. Just thaw it the night before and putting this whole dish together will only take a few minutes, giving you more time with your brunch guests and your mimosa!"
1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
2 branches of cherry tomatoes on the vine
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp thyme leaves
Salt and pepper
4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp oregano leaves
8 oz. soft goat cheese
Step 1: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry large enough to line the bottom and sides of an 11" x 5" tart pan with removable bottom or an 11" quiche dish. Gently press the pastry into the pan and trim the edges. Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the tart shell for 20 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights, return the tart shell to the oven, and bake until the pastry is golden, 5-10 minutes more. Set aside.
Step 3: Increase the oven temperature to 400°F.
Step 4: On a small baking sheet, drizzle the tomatoes on the vine with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Roast until the tomatoes are slightly blistered, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature while you make the custard.
Step 5: Whisk together the eggs, cream and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Break the goat cheese into pieces and scatter over the tart shell. Carefully remove the tomatoes from the stems and lay the tomatoes in the tart shell. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and tomatoes.
Step 6: Lower the oven temperature to 325°F. Bake the quiche until the filling is set and the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Step 7: Remove from oven and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Trim the edges if desired, remove the quiche from the pan, and cut into portions.
See more recipes by Lynn Crawford.
Reprinted with permission from Lynn Crawford's Pitchin' In (2012 Viking Canada).
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Davis Delivers 3-Run Walk-Off HR to Beat #24 Tar Heels
April 14, 2013
Box Score | Final Stats
RALEIGH, N.C. - For the first time this season, sophomore shortstop Renada Davis ended a game with a home run, blasting a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat No. 24 North Carolina, 3-1, at the Curtis and Jacqueline Dail Softball Stadium.
It was the second consecutive game the Pack beat the Tar Heels with a three-run walk-off, as Caitlin Dent did the same thing in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, giving the Pack an 11-8 victory.
It was the season's fifth win in 12 games against a ranked opponent for the Wolfpack (23-18-1 overall, 7-7 ACC), including close loses to top-ranked Oklahoma (3-0), then No. 10 Texas (7-4) and then No. 15 Michigan (1-0) at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif.
"There hasn't been but a game or two all season that we haven't been a swing away from winning it late in the late innings," said first-year coach Shawn Rychcik. "When we get the chance, we have some power hitters who can change the game with one swing.
"That's what Renada did today."
Davis, who entered the weekend ranked third among all Division I hitters with 17 home runs, has been the Wolfpack's lead-off hitter all season and has opened five games this season with solo homers.
"Leading off with a home run is great, but ending one is even more amazing," Davis said. "It's a completely different feeling - but I like them both."
The Tar Heels (33-15, 10-5) owned a 1-0 lead going into the bottom of the seventh, thanks to a solo line-drive homer by freshman Kristen Brown in the sixth inning off Wolfpack starter Emily Weiman, who gave up only three hits and one walk the entire game.
The Pack had only gotten two hits prior to the seventh, a double by Davis and a single by catcher Kirsty Grant. But freshman Lana Van Dyken ended the home half of the final inning with a slap single to left field. Grant drew a walk to put runners on first and second with none out for Davis in the Wolfpack's final home game of the season, in front of a standing-room only crowd of 774.
She got a bit of advice in the on-deck circle from Rychcik, and followed it to a "T."
"In all of my previous at bats, the first pitch was an inside pitch for a strike every time," Davis said. "He told me to treat it like a hit-and-run and swing at the first pitch no matter what. I said, `Okay, that's what I am doing,' and it worked out perfectly."
For the most part. Rychcik only wanted Davis to hit a line drive on the first pitch.
"The thing about Renada is that most of her home runs are just line drives that go out of the park," Rychcik said. "And she hit that line drive right into the leftfield screen."
The homer broke up the weekend's second pitching duel between Weiman and North Carolina's junior Lori Spingola, the pitchers of record in all three games in the series. Spingola, the 2012 ACC Pitcher of the year, had the upper hand in the first game, winning 2-1 on Saturday when Weiman gave up an unearned run in the top of the seventh.
Weiman won Saturday's second game, with the help of three home runs, two by Dent and one by freshman Hanna Sommer.
Sunday, both pitchers made one mistake, and Weiman (21-16) got the biggest benefit.
"I thought both pitchers were better on Sunday than they were on Saturday," Rychcik said. "They are both great competitors. When Emily gave up that home run in the sixth, I told her not to worry about it, to go out and get me three more outs and we would get her the win.
"And that's what she did."
The Pack, which has hit an ACC-leading 57 home runs, has now hit at least one in 17 of its last 20 games and a total of 20 homers in its last 11 games.
The Wolfpack is off this week until traveling for a three-game series against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va.
Follow the Pack all season on Twitter (@PackSoftball), by liking the NC State Softball Facebook page and at www.GoPack.com.


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Week 12: Player Upgrades
QB E.J. Manuel, BUF
Manuel is on bye this week, but returns for a three-game stint against the Falcons, Buccaneers and Jaguars. Obviously, he'll be a good play for those weeks; and to make owners feel even better, he was able to turn in perhaps the strongest performance of his young career last week. Manuel went 20-28 for 245 yards and two touchdowns against the Jets. Most impressive is the fact that Manuel was able to do this without much in the way of a ground game. The Bills have struggled all season running the ball and despite that being the case Sunday, Manuel put together a game that should propel him to a strong finish in 2013.
QB Alex Smith, KC
Much like the Chiefs franchise, Smith isn't flashy. He hasn't thrown a touchdown in five of his starts and he has yet to post a 300-yard passing game. None of that matters anymore because Smith finishes the year with the third-softest schedule of any quarterback in the NFL per our very own strength of schedule ratings. That means Smith will be playing the likes of San Diego (twice), Denver, Washington, and Oakland. For a quarterback who is often turnover-free (11 touchdowns to four interceptions), this bodes well for Smith as he could really pad his stats against some of the worst secondaries in the league. Smith is also an efficient runner and should be a guy worth starting down the stretch.
RB Chris Ivory, NYJ
Two straight impressive performances for Ivory get him on the list. Ivory has 237 yards and two touchdowns over the past two games and the 10th softest schedule remaining for any running back. Ivory's 7.2 yards per carry over the past two weeks have been even more impressive given the lack of support he has received from Geno Smith (who has not thrown a touchdown pass over that span).
RB Donald Brown, SD
Brown has not been named the starter, but since Trent Richardson has been a member of the Colts, Brown has 293 yards on 48 carries and Richardson has 272 yards on 96 carries. Given the lack of success for Richardson, Brown received more carries against the Titans (14 to Richardson's 8) and delivered with 80 yards and two touchdowns. Brown's big night should merit continued opportunities, especially since Richardson's touches have decreased over the past month. The Colts are committed to running the ball and so fantasy owners should ride the hot hand with Brown.
WR Kendall Wright, TEN
He hasn't scored since Week Two, but Wright has no fewer than 69 receiving yards since Week Four and has seen 21 targets in a two-game span. Somehow Wright has endured through the Titans' quarterback situation and gets a nice matchup against the Raiders this week, making him a solid, short term play. Looking down the stretch, Wright does have a few more decent matchups and faces the 11th easiest schedule for receivers per our strength of schedule ratings.


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This place is absolutely perfect. The ambiance is second only to the food and service. Dim lighting and seductive music make this a great spot for romance or celebrations with friends. The menu is incredible, ceviches that left me craving them for weeks. The entrees were exceptional with all fresh ingredients and perfect preparation. Desserts were amazing and adventerous. Must haves include the mojitos, ceviche and empanadas. The fish here is as fresh as it comes. The service was impeccable. Every upward glance brought service attention without being intrusive. I'm not one to write reviews, but evey aspect of my three visits have been flawless.
Posted by Anonymous on 12/29/2006
I wasn't super impressed with alma de cuba. The food was okay... definitely not worth the price. We had a large party, but no one was particularly pleased with their meal. Even those who had raved about their previous experiences. I found it to be overpriced, but the service was fantastic, presentation was phenomenal, and atmosphere was top notch. I'd recommend coming for a drink, but not splurging on the food.
Posted by Joe on 11/09/2006
The food at Alma de Cuba is fantastic. My fiance had the traditional pork with plaintains and rice and beans. It was perfect although a similar dish would be less than half the price in our old neighborhood in NYC. I had the salmon on a bed of black lentils. The taste and presentation were both top-notch. Our server was very attentive and knowlegable about the food. My fiance has a few food alergies and they accomidated her nicely. The price is a bit on the high side for Philadelphia but I would try not to worry about that too much and just enjoy a great dining experience.


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(May 28, 2013) On May 13, 2013, Decree A 341/2013, which puts into force the Law on Investment Relief for Fiscal Years 2013-2015 (hereinafter Law on Investment Relief), was published in Finland's official gazette. The Decree also provides for the publication of an amendment to section 16 of the Law on Tax Procedure (Amendment Act No. 994/2012). All the Decree's provisions entered into force on May 15. (Laura Pakarinen, Temporary Tax Incentive for Individuals Investing in Small Growth Companies Introduced, International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) online subscription database (May 21, 2013); Government Decree 341/2013 (issued on May 8, 2013) [in Finnish], FINLEX.)
The new Law on Investment Relief (Laki sijoitustoiminnan veronhuojennuksesta verovuosina 2013-2015, No. 993 of 2012 (Dec. 28, 2012), FINLEX) applies to investments made May 15, 2013, through December 31, 2015. Some highlights of the Law are:
- special tax relief in the form of a 50% deduction from the capital income made from the investment, made in a qualifying company, for natural persons resident and subject to unlimited tax liability in Finland, with a maximum annual deduction of €75,000 (about US$96,644) allowed per company, subject to a total annual maximum of €150,000, but with no deduction given if the deductible amount is less than €5,000;
- the requirement that the qualifying company be a Finnish company limited by shares or a corresponding entity resident in another European Economic Area Member State (the countries of the European Union, of which Finland is a member, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) that is liable to tax and has a permanent establishment in Finland and is not publicly traded;
- the requirement that the investment correspond to less than 50% of the qualifying company's share capital after the investment is made; and
- the limit of a maximum of €2,500,000 (about US$3.2 million) of investments per calendar year receivable by the company in which the investment was made, with no deductions granted to the investors if the investments exceed that amount. (Pakarinen, supra.)
Furthermore, the Law specifies requirements applicable to the company qualifying for investment. It must:
- have less than 50 employees, a turnover or balance sheet total of at most €10,000,000, and otherwise comply with the European Commission Recommendation on small and medium-sized enterprises (Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 Concerning the Definition of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, 2003/361/EC, 2003 O.J. (L 124) 36);
- have been registered in the company register or a corresponding foreign register for a maximum of six years when the investment is made;
- be engaged primarily in business activities other than banking, insurance, real estate, and investment in or trading with stocks (also, investment in shipbuilding or coal and steel production companies will not qualify for the tax relief); and
- be unrelated to the investor, "i.e. the investor does not own or has not owned, during the preceding three calendar years before the tax year in which the investment is made, any shares in the target company either by himself or by a person in his sphere of interest or via a company owned wholly or partially by such a person." (Pakarinen, supra.)
The incentive for investment in small businesses had previously been mentioned in Id.; Laura Pakarinen, Finland: Ministry of Finance Publishes Its Budget Proposal for 2013 – Details, International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation online subscription database (Aug. 9, 2012); State Aid Control: Legislation, European Commission website (last updated Apr. 16, 2012).)
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