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Groundhog Day (GHD), where it is all about the game. 2015 brings the 3rd Annual Groundhog Day Game Retreat for 3 days of games and fun. From January 30 – February 1, 2015 GHD offers a warm and friendly space for people to get together and play games. Register with a friend or meet new friends! A large well-rounded game library, plenty of table space, and good people is a recipe for great gaming. Don't worry about tickets or events; play whatever you want, whenever you want to! Register early; Groundhog Day has sold out the past two years in a row and is limited to the first 100 people. Price is $5. until November 14th. $10 starting November 15th. That is for all 3 days! In addition to gaming, the event will feature a large raffle, game demos, and an auction on Sunday. For more information, visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/ghdgaming Groundhog Day Game Retreat, bringing warmth to your winter. Website expected to be up and running for 2016. For now all information will be posted on Facebook.
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Fri, May 02, 2014 (04:00 PM) - Sun, May 04, 2014 (06:00 PM)
Penguicon is a three-day event where we all learn from each other (as well as from our Guests of Honor) about hacking, building sci-fi universes, soldering, painting miniatures, gaming, coding, music, incredible costumes, and more.
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Sat, Apr 05, 2014 (11:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Come out for International TableTop Day. We'll be running demos and open games all day for those interested. Gaming tournaments with prizes for winners, as well as door prizes for participants!
OwlCon - Rice University RMC/Ley Student Center, Houston
Fri, Feb 15, 2013 (06:00 PM) - Sun, Feb 17, 2013 (07:00 PM)
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There's an old saying: "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."
That goes for people who work in the Glass House, too — the local nickname for the headquarters of Ford Motor just outside Detroit.
That saying came to mind recently after watching a new installment in Ford's current advertising campaign in which Ford customers are surprised to find themselves at the center of what appears to be a news conference. In the spot, which began airing this month, a pretend journalist asks "Chris," apparently a real Ford pickup truck owner, "Was buying American important to you?" Chris' answer couldn't have been better scripted by Ford.
"I wasn't going to buy another car that was bailed out by our government. I was going to buy from a manufacturer that's standing on their own: win, lose, or draw. That's what America is about is taking the chance to succeed and understanding when you fail that you gotta pick yourself up and go back to work. Ford is that company for me."
Take that, GM and Chrysler.
It's the first direct blow delivered by Ford since the two companies emerged from government-managed bankruptcies in the summer of 2009. Until now, Ford had largely avoided any public criticism of its two rivals. In fact, Ford chief executive Alan Mulally sat shoulder to shoulder with GM and Chrysler when they asked Congress for government help so that a collapse of the companies and their suppliers wouldn't take down the entire industry. Now the gloves are off.
But wait a minute. OK, Ford didn't file bankruptcy or get bailed out by Uncle Sam, but didn't it receive $5.9 billion in low-cost government loans in 2009 to overhaul its factories and bring out more fuel-efficient technology? What would have happened to Ford if Congress hadn't authorized taxpayer money to fund that $25 billion Energy Department program during a moment of crisis for the industry?
It's hard to say, of course, but the fact is, with the aid of that taxpayer loan and a well-timed bank loan of $23 billion, Ford managed to tiptoe past the graveyard and avoid bankruptcy. Since then, it has run its business well and reduced its debt from $33.6 billion to $12.2 billion.
So why is Ford taking a cheap shot at GM and Chrysler now, two years after its competitors emerged from bankruptcy?
Could it be that Ford's starting to feel more pressure from a healthier GM and Chrysler? Or that it's worried about a resurgent Toyota, Honda and Nissan, who were hobbled earlier this year by the effects of the Japanese earthquake but are restocking their dealerships in anticipation of a strong fourth quarter sales push?
Let's face it: Ford has gotten a bit of a free pass for the last year or two. There's no doubt it benefited from being the only U.S. carmaker that "didn't take the money." And while its two domestic rivals were down, Ford also picked up market share because Toyota Motor was fighting off complaints of unintended acceleration and other quality recalls in 2010. Then, in 2011, came the devastating natural disaster that all but crippled the Japanese automakers. Other than the Koreans, Ford was practically the only carmaker still standing.
But Ford's momentum looks to be stalling out. In January, the company set a retail market share target (exluding fleet sales) of 14.1 percent or better. So far this year, it's averaging 13.6 percent. While September looks stronger, perhaps because of Ford's annual Truck Event promotion, the carmaker would have to average 15.3 percent retail share in each of the next four months in order to hit a 14.2 percent average for the year. But as the 2012 model year begins, all of Ford's competitors are back on their feet with appealing new vehicles and aggressive sales strategies. They'll all be scraping for every tenth of a point of market share.
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text: Bookmarks Pierre Robin syndromePrint-Friendly Pierre Robin sequence; Pierre Robin complex; Pierre Robin anomalyPrevious imageEnlargeCloseNext image / NavigatorPierre Robin syndrome (or sequence) is a condition present at birth, in which the infant has a smaller-than-normal lower jaw, a tongue that falls back in the throat, and difficulty breathing.I Would Like to Learn About:Expand All Collapse All Causes The exact causes of Pierre Robin syndrome are unknown. It may be part of many genetic syndromes.The lower jaw develops slowly before birth, but may speed up during the first year of life. Symptoms Cleft soft palate High-arched palate Jaw that is very small with small (receding) chin Jaw that is far back in the throat Repeated ear infections Small opening in the roof of the mouth, which may cause choking or regurgitation of liquids through the nose Teeth that appear when the baby is born (natal teeth) Natal teethNatal teeth are teeth that are already present at the time of birth. They are different from neonatal teeth, which grow in during the first 30 days ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Tongue that is large compared to the jaw Exams and Tests A health care provider can usually diagnose this condition during a physical exam. Consulting with a genetic specialist can rule out other problems linked to this syndrome. Treatment Infants with this condition should NOT be put on their back, to prevent the tongue from falling back into the airway.In moderate cases, the patient will need to have a tube placed through the nose and into the airways to avoid airway blockage. In severe cases, surgery is needed to prevent a blockage in the upper airway. Some patients need surgery to make a hole in the windpipe (tracheostomy).Feeding must be done very carefully to avoid choking and breathing liquids into the airways. The child may need to be fed through a tube sometimes to prevent choking. Support Groups For support and information, see www.pierrerobin.org and www.cleftline.org. Outlook (Prognosis) Choking and feeding problems may go away on their own over the first few years as the lower jaw grows to a more normal size. There is a significant risk of problems if the airways are not protected against blockage. Possible Complications Breathing difficulties, especially when the child sleeps Choking episodes Congestive heart failure Death Feeding difficulties Low blood oxygen and brain damage (due to difficulty breathing) Pulmonary hypertension When to Contact a Medical Professional This condition is often seen at birth.Call your health care provider if your child has choking episodes or breathing problems. A blockage of the airways may cause a high-pitched noise when the child breathes in. It can also lead to blueness of the skin (cyanosis).Also call if your child has other breathing problems. Prevention There is no known prevention. Treatment may reduce the episodes of breathing problems and choking.Related Information Pulmonary hyperten...Heart Failure Over... Heart failureOpen ReferencesReferencesBreugem CC, Mink van der Molen AB. What is 'Pierre Robin sequence?' J Plastic Reconstruct Aesthetic Surg. 2009;62:1555-1558.Tinanoff N. Syndromes with oral manifestations. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme III JW, Schor NF, Behrman RE, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 303.BACK TO TOP Review Date: 10/29/2013 Reviewed By: Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, FACMG, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section on Medical Genetics, Winston-Salem, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Bethanne Black, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M. content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.Content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.


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The rich get richer.
The Arizona Rattlers, the defending champs and owners of the Arena Football League's best record at 12-1, were assigned linebacker Kevin McCullough according to a press release issued by the team.
McCullough was a free agent after last season, and wasn't resigned.
The three-year veteran from the University of Cincinnati was a main cog in Arizona's run to an Arena Bowl XXV title last season when he registered 49.5 tackles, four interceptions, four pass breakups and one fumble recovery.


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Theater Review: 'Emilie,' by Symmetry Theatre at the Berkeley City Club
"Sometimes Truth is snuffed out by bombast." In the old salon of the Berkeley City Club, now of course a theater, a lady from the salons of the early 18th century introduces herself as Emilie, La Marquise Du Chatelet--and gasps for breath. She's dead, and throughout the play will narrate her remarkable life, with many asides. -more-


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A high-transconductance composite PNP transistor comprises a PNP transistor and three or more NPN transistors arranged in a three-terminal configuration which behaves as a PNP transistor, and yet exhibits high beta, alpha greater than one, and transconductance approaching infinity.
1. A composite PNP transistor, comprising:
a collector terminal, a base terminal, and an emitter terminal;
a first transistor of PNP conductivity type having an emitter coupled to said emitter terminal;
a second transistor of NPN conductivity type having a collector coupled to said emitter terminal, a base coupled to said base terminal, and an emitter coupled to a base of said first transistor; and
third and fourth transistors of NPN conductivity type, each having a collector, a base, and an emitter, wherein the emitters of said third and fourth transistors are coupled together to said collector terminal, the bases of said third and fourth transistors are coupled together to the collector of said third transistor, and the collectors of said third and fourth transistors are coupled respectively to a collector of said second transistor and said emitter of said first transistor.
2. A composite PNP transistor in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a first resistor element coupled between the emitter of said third transistor and said collector terminal and a second resistor element coupled between the emitter of said fourth transistor and said collector terminal.
3. A composite PNP transistor in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a fifth transistor of NPN conductivity type interposed in series between said first and fourth transistors, wherein the a collector of said fifth transistor is coupled to said emitter of said first transistor, a base of said fifth transistor is coupled to the collectors of said second and third transistors, and an emitter of said fifth transistor is coupled to said collector of said fourth transistor, and wherein the bases of said third and fourth transistors are coupled to the collector of said fourth transistor instead of to the collector of said third transistor.
4. A composite PNP transistor in accordance with claim 1 wherein the emitter area of said fourth transistor is proportional to the emitter area of said third transistor by a predetermined proportionality factor.
In monolithic integrated circuit construction, suitable composite transistors have been constructed to enhance performance of NPN transistors. One such composite transistor is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 4,236,119 to Carl R. Battjes, wherein a three-terminal composite NPN transistor comprises three NPN transistors exhibiting current gain and frequency response characteristics that approximately double the performance of a single NPN transistor.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,371,792 to Robert C. Dobkin, a three-terminal composite NPN transistor employing two NPN and two PNP transistors exhibits characteristics that are superior to those of a conventional single NPN transistor.
In electronic circuit design, the circuit constraints and biasing voltage available often warrant the use of PNP transistors. However, because of generally poor performance of PNP transistors, notably typically very low beta and poor linearity, circuit designers attempt to find solutions in which NPN transistors predominate.
In accordance with the present invention, a high transconductance composite PNP transistor exhibits a beta much higher than can be achieved with a simple integrated PNP, an alpha greater than unity, and has a transconductance approaching infinity. Also, the emitter-to-base voltage is nearly zero and has a low temperature coefficient. The basic composite transistor configuration comprises one PNP and three NPN transistors, and behaves like a PNP transistor. Several variations of the basic configuration have been developed for differing applications.
It is therefore one object of the present invention to provide a high transconductance composite PNP transistor.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an integrated composite PNP transistor having current gain and transconductance characteristics superior to those of a single PNP transistor.
Other objects, advantages, and attainments of the present invention will become obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art upon a reading of the following description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a composite PNP transistor in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a linearized composite PNP transistor in accordance with the present invention; and
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an alternative linearized composite PNP transistor in accordance with the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 1, a PNP transistor Q2 and three NPN transistors Q1, Q3, and Q4 are configured to form a high-transconductance composite PNP transistor having external emitter (E), base (B), and collector (C) terminals 10, 12, and 14, respectively. The base of transistor Q1 is connected to terminal 12 and provides the base terminal for the composite transistor, while the emitter and collector thereof are connected to the base and emitter, respectively, of transistor Q2 so that the Q1 collector and Q2 emitter provide the emitter terminal 10. The emitters of transistors Q3 and Q4 are connected together to terminal 14, forming the collector of the composite transistor. Transistors Q3 and Q4 are connected in the well-known "current mirror" configuration, wherein the bases are connected together and transistor Q3 is a diode-connected transistor. The emitter-to-base junctions of transistors Q3 and Q4 have predetermined proportional areas A and kA, respectively, so that correspondingly, the currents produced by the current mirror IC2 and kIC2. The collector of transistor Q3 is connected to the collector transistor Q2 to provide standing current IC2 therefor, and the collector of transistor Q4 is connected to the emitter of transistor Q1 to provide standing current kIC2 therefor.
If the base currents of transistors Q1 and Q2 are ignored, transistor Q1 is forced to conduct k times the current through transistor Q2. Thus, it can be seen that if the input current into E terminal 10 is modulated, then both Q1 and Q2 emitter currents are modulated by very nearly the same percentage. This results in the incremental change VBE of transistor Q1 compensating for the incremental change VBE of transistor Q2 such that net VBE of the composite transistor, that is, the voltage between B terminal 12 and E terminal 10, is essentially constant even though emitter current has changed. It can be demonstrated academically using textbook transistor analysis that base-to-emitter voltage VBE of the composite transistor is independent of current IC2 and output current. This implies that the transconductance, or gm, of the composite transistor approaches infinity in the mathematical analyses. Thus it can be said that as a practical matter, in the physical implementation of the composite transistor of the present invention, transconductance is very high.
Note that with respect to the base of transistor Q2, the base of transistor Q1 and the emitter of transistor Q2 ideally have substantially the same voltage potential because of the voltage drops across the respective base-to-emitter junctions. Therefore, the voltage difference between terminals 12 and 10--that is, VBE of the composite transistor--can be made to approach zero by choosing proper device sizes (emitter areas). Note also that transistors Q1 and Q2 temperature compensate each other, even though the temperatures and forward voltages of the junctions may not be identical.
Looking further at the composite transistor of FIG. 1, it can be seen that the base current for the device is simply the base current for transistor Q1. The emitter current IEE is approximately equal to (k/k+1) ICC, where ICC =(k+1)IC2. Therefore, beta of the composite transistor may be maximized by choosing a small value of k. This can almost be inferred from inspection of the device where it can be seen that if k is chosen so small that practically all of the emitter and collector current for the device flow through transistors Q2 and Q3, base current for transistor Q1 will be very small, yielding a high beta for the composite transistor.
Note also that base current IB1, which the base current for the composite transistor, adds to the emitter current IEE, resulting in an alpha greater than one (implying negative beta). This causes the alpha of the composite transistor to increase as the beta of transistor Q1 decreases (because base current of transistor Q1 increases, increasing collector current ICC at terminal 14), which is useful in many designs to compensate for alpha losses in other NPN transistor stages. A good example of this is the situation in which the composite transistor collector current ICC is used to establish a reference current for an NPN current mirror, and the alpha compensation generated by the composite device offsets the alpha loss in a common base stage in the current mirror circuit. To maximize the alpha compensation, k should be large (e.g., 10 or greater) in order to maximize the standing current in transistor Q1.
Any factors causing the ratio of Q1 emitter current to Q2 emitter current to change with operating point will lower the effective transconductance of the composite transistor. One major cause of error is due to the Early effect (modulation of the base width by collector voltage) in the current mirror transistors Q3 and Q4. FIG. 2 shows a way of reducing this error by adding emitter degeneration. Here, resistors 30 and 40, having values of R and kR, respectively, are added between the emitters of transistors Q3 and Q4, respectively, and C terminal 14. Of course, addition of these resistors in any event aid in linearizing amplifier operation.
FIG. 3 shows a more compact method based on the Wilson current source (as taught in U.S. Pat. No. 3,588,672) of maintaining linearity over a wider dyanamic range of collector current ICC by modifying the current mirror by adding a fifth transistor Q5 and making Q4 the diode-connected transistor rather than Q3.
Transistor Q5 absorbs voltage variations that would result in nonlinearities.
While I have shown and described preferred embodiments of my invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many changes and modifications may be made without departing from my invention in its broader aspects. For example, if stability is a problem in a composite transistor constructed as taught herein, high frequency compensation in the form of an RC network may be added from Q2 emitter to Q4 base.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A former "Sopranos" actor convicted of attempted burglary for his role in the killing of an off-duty New York City police officer has been released on parole.
State corrections officials say Lillo Brancato Jr. was freed from prison at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
A jury found Brancato guilty on the attempted burglary charge in 2008 but acquitted him of murder in the death of Officer Daniel Enchautegui (en-chow-TAY'-gee). He was sentenced to 10 years. His co-defendant was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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The NC A&T State University Marching Machine
The University Marching Band performs in the fall at all home and many away football games. Membership is open to qualified students by audition. Contact Kenneth Ruff, (336) 334-7776, Director of Bands, for more information.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band rehearses and performs during the spring semester as the replacement ensemble for the marching band. The repertoire of the Symphonic Band is varied, and performances include campus, city, and state-wide events. Contact Kenneth Ruff, (336) 334-7776, Director of Bands, for more information.
Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble performs throughout the school year in a variety of areas throughout the state and nation. Repertoire varies from big band classics to be-bop to fusion. The Jazz Ensemble not only includes a large big band, but smaller jazz combos as well. Contact Mondre Moffett, (336) 285-2020, Jazz Ensemble Director, for more information. Past guest artists have included Clark Terry, Max Roach, and Slide Hampton.
University Choir
The University Choir performs a wide range of compositions for mixed voices. The choir performs on campus and throughout the Eastern United States. Locally, the choir has performed with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra and the Greensboro Opera Company. Contact Travis Alexander (336) 334-7179, University Choir Director, for more information.
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Arts roundup: Depravity, condensation, and the limits of Washington Post blogging
- Reflecting on the immorality of pop in 2010, Ann K. Powers discusses the white minstrel act of South African group Die Antwoord.
In yesterday's news: Los Angeles Times critic Ann K. Powers salutes the adorable immorality of pop music and culture in 2010; The Washington Post doesn't do the whole multiple-blog-posts-in-one-day thing; Brightest Young Things poo-poos indie rock album cover art.
Ann K. Powers sums up a year of depravity, subversion, violence, and immorality in pop music, then neuters it completely, calling it... well, kinda cute. "Today's boundary-crashers... mostly lack earnestness, seeking to accomplish little beyond a bit of fun," she writes. Related: Pitchfork releases another installment of its Best Albums of 2010 list.
The soon-departing Washington Post art critic Blake Gopnik gives us a kick-ass, feature-rich blog post about artist AA Bronson's wishes to remove his art from the Hide/Seek exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery (see: Portrait Gallery censorship controversy). Then, nothing else is posted on the Arts Post blog for the rest of the day.
Elsewhere at WashPo, Phil Kennicott travels to New York to show us how the Portrait Gallery controversy has rippled through New York's art scene; Allison Stewart interviews Liz Phair, who doesn't give a shit if you don't like her new record.
Brightest Young Things tackles the worst indie rock album art of the year.
Corcoran Gallery temporarily closes its Washington Color & Light exhibit due to the threat of condensation.
The Goethe-Institut releases details about the Film | Neu film festival taking place in January.
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The Ridgway Ambulance hosted a First Responders program to better prepare high school students for a career in the medical field.
The program sprung from a grant written through the North Central Workforce Investment Board [NCWIB] by the Penn State Cooperative Extension 4-H program, Appalachian Arts Studio, Elk County Council on the Arts [ECCOTA] and the Ridgway Area School District.
Watershed specialist Kim Bonfardine has begun deploying data loggers into watersheds to gather baseline data for the Elk County Monitoring Project.
"At this time, five data loggers are deployed, with the sixth going in stream [today]," Bonfardine said during Monday night's Elk County Conservation District meeting.
The Ridgway YMCA recently held another successful Summer Camp by having a cookout last week at Bendigo State Park.
"We received a donation from the RHS [Ridgway High School] Alumni Association a couple months ago," said Mary Lynne Bellotti, executive director of the Ridgway YMCA, "and I knew exactly what I was going to do with the donation, give it back to the kids."
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Super Bowl weekend is a time when the entire nation comes together to enjoy what is the biggest sporting event in the United States.
Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and the Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety Harris Blackwood, are teaming up to help make sure it's a safe weekend for Georgia residents.
Black says when dealing with food, to just remember the basics.
"The simple things like cooking food to the proper temperature, and to remember the two hour rule about leaving food out", explained Black. "We would hate to see folks Super Bowl celebrations ruined by encountering some of those difficulties."
Where there is food, there are generally alcoholic beverages at a majority of Super Bowl parties, and Blackwood does not want Georgians remembering this year's Super Bowl as the one where they received a D.U.I.
"You need a designated driver, you need to call somebody, because a DUI will cost you about $10,000 or more in Georgia", said Blackwood. "We want you to get home safe, and we want you to have a great time. We don't want the one thing you remember about the party to be a trip to jail."
He says that besides Saint Patrick's Day, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the single biggest days for D.U.I. in Georgia.
Blackwood encourages everyone person with a smart phone to download a free app called "Drive Sober Georgia", which a free app available on iPhone and Android operating systems.
He also mentions a partnership between two pretty big entities.
"This weekend the folks at Budweiser and AAA are offering free tow-to-go, if you need to get back home they will tow you home up to ten miles for free", said Blackwood.
The app also has listings for several different taxi companies located in metro areas, for those who plan on drinking, but have no designated driver.


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GREAT pack
I just got finished using this to backpack in the alps for 3 weeks and overall this bag is really great. It is highly adjustable, holds a lot, and the set-up of the many pockets make it easy to organize your gear without compromising your ability to carry bulky items. A few small concerns: the side water-bottle pockets are made of an elastic material that I'm not sure will wear well, there is no pocket on the hip belt for snacks, camera, whatever, and I agree with the previous review that the frame can make some weird squeaky noises depending on how you have it loaded and how the straps are tightened. Also, the frame is insane, it seems like it would be enough for a MUCH larger pack. That lets you carry some pretty serious weight comfortably with this pack, though, and the only down-side is it's a little on the heavy side. Overall, a GREAT buy. It comes with a rain cover that stores in it's own little pocket in the bottom of the pack too, which makes it easy to access while on the trail.
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9 October 2012: EEC Member - Big Switch Projects conducts study on impact of carbon price on business power bills.
EEC member - Big Switch Projects, recently conducted a study on the impact of carbon price on business power bills, and found that only a modest impact had been experienced. However, the study uncovered hidden major changes to network prices.
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Does failure to reach a consensus indicate a year that lacked quality, or a year that had enough interesting singles that subjective taste is enough to prevent a consensus?
This was the dilemma faced by the Country Universe staff as we compiled our Best Singles of 2014 feature. We followed our usual routine. Each writer submitted their list of the twenty best singles of the year, and our numbers guru Jonathan Keefe used his time-test algorithm to produce a collective ranking.
But this year, there was only one single that appeared on four out of five lists. The rest: three or less. Rather than shorten the list to showcase only those songs chosen by multiple writers, we decided to stick to the usual forty slots, and let quite a few songs embraced only by one writer to have their place in the sun.
The result is probably the most diverse singles list we've ever published, and provides a great counterpoint to our upcoming albums list, which showed far more consensus than any previous albums list has.
Today, we start with the lower half of our top forty singles. Look for the upper half tomorrow, and our albums list on Wednesday.
"Truck Stop Gospel"
Parker Millsap
Raspy-voiced newcomer Parker Millsap takes it to church on one of the year's best-drawn character sketches, adopting the persona of a truck driver whose cab doubles as his pulpit. – Jonathan Keefe


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- The top 10 undrafted players at NHL development camps" by Ryan Kennedy, TheHockeyNews.com (July 7, 2014)
Quinnipiac men's ice hockey stand-out Sam Anas (Potomac, Md.) was named as one of the top 10 undrafted players at an NHL Developmental Camp by Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News.
Anas was joined by Boston College's Scott Savage as the only two NCAA Division I student-athletes on the list. The 2014 National Rookie of the Year, Anas is currently one of 50 players attending the Montreal Canadiens Developmental Camp, held from July 7-11. Anas is one of nine college hockey players at the Canadiens' camp, including 2014-15 Bobcats Co-Captain Dan Federico (Acton, Mass.).
Anas completed one of the historically great first seasons in a Quinnipiac sweater in program history, earning the Hockey Commissioner's Association Tim Taylor National Rookie of the Year Award, while also being named the CollegeHockeyNews.com and USCHO.com National Rookie of the Year. Anas also won the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year honor.
Sam Anas' 2013-14 Honors and Awards
- 2014 Hockey Commissioners Association Tim Taylor National Rookie of the Year
- 2014 ECAC Hockey Co-Rookie of the Year
- 2014 CollegeHockeyNews.com National Rookie of the Year
- 2014 USCHO.com National Rookie of the year
- New England Hockey Writers Association George C. Carens Award
- ECAC Hockey Second Team selection
- ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team selection
- AHCA National Rookie of the Month in November
- ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Month in November
- Three-time ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week (10/29, 11/5 and 11/26)
2013-14 Sam Anas Highlights
- First freshman in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey to score 40 points in his first season since 2011-12
- Only freshman in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey with 40 points in 2013-14
- With 22 goals this year, Sam Anas is the fourth Quinnipiac freshman at the Division I level - joining Brandon Wong (27) as well as Brian Herbert and David Marshall (22) - to scored 20 goals in his first season.
- Anas is the third Quinnipiac player - joining Bryan Leitch in 2006 and Brandon Wong in 2007 – honored as a recipient of the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year award.
- Anas also joins Herbert as the only two freshman in Quinnipiac's Division I history to post 20 goals and 20 assists in their first season.


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Recipe by Dianne Brown
"Tuscan soup with spicy sausages, potatoes, and spinach."
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6 cups
chicken broth
onion, chopped
3 (3.5 ounce) links
spicy Italian sausage
3 large
potatoes, cubed
1 bunch
fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1/4 cup
evaporated milk
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
I made this in the crockpot and it turned out well. I took the suggestions of others; it tasted really good and my husband really liked it- and he is really picky about how food tastes. I cooked the turkey sausage and onions in a pan then put them in the crock pot; I added the following: garlic, cannellini beans, petite diced tomatoes, sweet turkey sausage (I would use spicy instead of sweet next time),fresh grated parmesan cheese which I added at the beginning of cooking and some when I served it. I think it would have tasted just as good without the half and half or evaporated milk. Also be sure to put the spinach in in the last half hour-I put mine in with the rest of the ingredients and the spinach was a little mushy.
This was okay. I pretty much followed the recipe and I felt like it was missing something. Next time, I WILL use spicy sausage and add white beans. I think it would also benefit from some fresh basil and parsley. It smelled wonderful, and I served it with a caesar salad and garlic rolls. Oh, by the way, since sausage links are sold mostly in packages of 5, just throw them all in and use 8 cups of broth instead of 6. It works.
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This soup made a great meal. To make it lower in fat, I used turkey sausage and 98% fat free chicken broth. I also used frozen chopped spinach. Delicious!
Couple tips: No need to fry the sausage meat in a frying pan first. Saute it in a stock pot (Le Creuset dutch oven pots work great for this dish) and then add the rest of the ingredients in the same pot. Also, I don't use any milk or cream and it makes a ice "brothy" soup.
I have made this many times and it always comes out great. You can vary the amount of any of the ingredients to your taste and it still tastes terrific. For a change of pace, substitute 2 cups of cooked rice into the soup instead of the potatoes. I like to use a mix of white and wild rice when I do this, but any rice would work well. Thanks for a great-tasting, quick, and easy recipe!!!
I love this soup, I used to have to go to Olive Garden every time I wanted this soup, now I make it at home all of the time. Sometimes I use kale instead of spinach, and I usually add some Oscar Meyer bacon bits. Also, I use spicy turkey italian sausage.
Very tasty soup- a nice variation from the types of soup I usually make. Based on other reviewers suggestions, I used spicy turkey sausage instead of pork to save on calories and fat. I personally didn't feel it affected the taste at all, but my husband would have liked to try it with the "real sausage". I drained my sausage well after browning. I added some minced garlic in when I browned the sausage. I took the sausage/garlic and put it in my crockpot along with a package of Simply Potatoes diced potatoes with onions, the broth and a can of petite diced tomatoes. After it cooked for a few hours on high, I added in a can of drained cannellini beans and a package of baby spinach. I let that cook for another hour or so and then added in half and half instead of the evaporated milk just before serving. I think I will let the potatoes cook a little longer in the crockpot next time. They were not quite as tender as I would prefer, but overall, I was very impressed with this dish. I am planning to take it to a soup and salad social that I am attending next week!
My family -- extended family included -- absolutely loves this recipe. Starting with this recipe I was able to convince my wife that spinach, when prepared well, can be quite exquisite. My father continues to dislike spinach; but he craves this recipe...so I always have to make large batches to share with my mother and father. It freezes very well, by the way. The original recipes calls for odd measurements such as "three Italian sausages" and "1/4 cup of evaporated milk." Sausages aren't normally sold in thrice, and what do you do with the other portion of the evaporated milk can once you've measured out the measly 1/4 cup? Therefore, it helps to bump-up the serving size to fit the number of sausages commonly sold in a package (5 or 7, depending); I've also noticed that it only enriches the taste of the soup if you use a whole can of evaporated milk, too. All in all, a fantastic recipe to use again and again.
This soup was easy and delicious. Based on other Italian style soups I have made, I felt compelled to add the rind of a piece of aged parmesan cheese during cooking which enhanced the flavor of the broth, then served the soup with addition freshly grated parmesan. It was great.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Tuscan Soup
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 558
Calories from Fat: 227
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2. According to Aristotle, polity is the third best regime. What is polity, and what factor(s) justify Aristotle' ranking it neither higher nor lower than he does?
Polity is the third best of the better kinds of regimes, according to Aristotle, ranking below monarchy and aristocracy. Below it rank the three descriptions of corrupted forms of regime, with democracy being described as the bad form of the polity regime, and tyranny and oligarchy the bad forms of kingship and aristocracy, respectively. Polity is the name Aristotle assigns to a regime that is governed by a civic body, or constitution, such that the masses are meant govern, like the monarchy and aristocracy according to the "common interest" (1279a25)--specifically, not according to the factional preferences of the body of governance.
What is central to the concept of governance, in Aristotle's formulation, is that it be disinterested and impartial, always looking to the common good of the government and governed alike and not to the benefit of those controlling the government. The reason that Aristotle ranks it behind monarchy and aristocracy owes something to the class-riven, slaveholding structure of ancient Greece, which Aristotle seems to assume as a given of social organization. What has to be understood is that Aristotle does not question the justice of slavery or for that matter class as social institution but instead assumes that they are permanent fixtures of human experience. For example, he remarks in


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MillerCoors extends Holiday Lites run
MillerCoors has extended the run of its Holiday Lites show in the Miller Valley for an additional eight nights.
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Soulstice mashes up movies in 'Completely Hollywood (abridged)'
A play that promises to send up nearly 200 movies in 90 minutes? Are you kidding me?
But there they all were, chastely listed in the program for Soulstice Theatre's spirited and funny production of "Completely Hollywood (abridged)," which opened over the weekend - just in time for the frenzied run-up to Oscar night. »Read Full Article


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Yesterday when I shared that decadent chocolate mousse, I mentioned sharing a recipe for a killer chocolate sauce sometime in the future.
Since I just downloaded a new recipe plug in, I figured today would be a good day to test it out and share this recipe.
How delicious do these profiteroles look?
Unfortunately the dessert in avlxyz's photo isn't covered in the same chocolate sauce, but it looks pretty darn close. You'll just have to trust me, because I have no picture. Okay?
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- 4 ounces whole or 2% milk
- 5 ounces dark chocolate
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ c sugar
- Chop chocolate and melt over a double boiler, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- In a separate pot, bring milk to a boil. Let rest for a minute to lower temperature. Pour milk over chocolate and stir until fully incorporated.
- Boil cream, sugar, and butter in same pot that once held milk.
- Pour chocolate mixture into cream and return to heat. Stir until piping hot, but do not let the mixture boil.
To maintain the consistency of chocolate sauce, keep warm. The best way to do this is to hold the chocolate mixture over a double boiler until ready to serve. Admittedly, it tastes delicious once it cools too. It just takes on a more fudge-y consistency.


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If you are one of the million bloggers who use WordPress platform (like we do) for blogging and thinking about creating an app for your blog,Microsoft and IdeaNotion might just got what you were looking for!
IdeaNotion has released a tool named IdeaPress which converts the content of a WordPress blog to a full blown Windows 8 based app which can be published over the Windows Store and if you are among the first 200 people to register for this program,you would get a 50$ visa gift card from IdeaNotion as a reimbursement for publishing app over the Windows Store using the developer account.
All you have to do is publish an app using the IdeaPress tool or a template on Github which allows you to quickly turn your WordPress blog into a Windows 8 app.You can send an Email to firstname.lastname@example.com with your blog URL to secure your Visa Gift Card.
This is a smart move by Microsoft,which will encourage the blogger community to create an app for their WordPress blog,which will in turn allow the Windows Store to grow big.So we can expect a flood of Blog based apps over the Windows Store in near future.
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Election year messaging votes
POLITICO's Manu Raju and Jake Sherman on the fate of the Ryan budget, paycheck fairness and minimum wage in a new 'Driving the Day.' Video produced by Michael Schwab and sponsored by Comcast.
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An Oral History of the Electricity Supply Industry in the UK gathers life story recordings of those involved in all aspects of the UK Electricity Supply Industry.
Birmingham Grid Control Centre, including interviewees Frank Ledger and Lord Francis Tombs. Courtesy of Frank Ledger.
An Oral History of the Electricity Supply Industry in the UK records the development and operation of the industry in Britain through the life stories of those involved: people who occupied key posts at significant moments in its history, and those who served long careers in different parts of the system helping to build it and keep it running. Historians of the electricity supply industry have considered it mainly on its organisational, political, and technological merits; this project puts the people back into the history of the industry by uncovering the personal stories and efforts that shaped it. By recording the biographies of electricity industry workers the project explores the nature of a life in the industry, how it brought opportunities for advancement, further training and promotion, and the ethos of a career in 'keeping the lights on'.
In the following clip Frank Ledger (C1495/01) recalls the industry ethos of 'keeping the lights on' and a chance meeting with a leader of the National Union of Miners [NUM] in the 1970s, after the miners' strike had caused power cuts, the three-day week and the fall of the Heath Government.
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In 1948 the electricity industry, hundreds of small, local electricity companies around Britain, was nationalised. An Oral History of the Electricity Supply Industry in the UK includes interviews with people who joined the industry in these early years, as it transitioned from a patchwork of different systems and companies that were barely able to meet demand, into a huge state industry tasked with building up the system after years of wartime neglect and piecemeal development. By 1957 the industry had been reorganised into the structure which would remain until privatisation in the 1990s: the Central Electricity Generating Board [CEGB] running the power stations and the national grid; twelve Area Electricity Boards to sell and distribute electricity to the consumer; and an Electricity Council to oversee the industry; with a slightly different model adopted in Scotland. The project includes contributions from people from across the industry, an historical mosaic of personal experiences.
In the following clip Alan Plumpton (C1495/10) describes selling 'electricity as a way of living' as a commercial engineer in the 1950s, introducing housewives to the novelty of electricity in the home.
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An Oral History of the Electricity Supply Industry records the role played by individuals – engineers, designers and scientists, in the technological development of the industry. This includes the postwar expansion of the industry, when the novelty of electricity was introduced to many homes and rural areas for the first time, and the build up of the transmission and distribution systems to move electricity around the country. It includes the development of power generation: huge new coal-fired stations built atop mines; the introduction and advancement of nuclear power, in the face of technical problems and public debates; and the turn towards renewable energy and how the industry tackled environmental concerns.
Other interviews on the project record the huge efforts required, day in day out, to keep the lights on: perspectives from those juggling supply and demand in national grid control rooms; daily life on shifts in power stations, dealing with both the routine and the unexpected; the labour relations machinery and negotiations that kept the industry remarkably free of strikes; line workers maintaining and repairing the network across the country, whatever the conditions; and the whole industry's response to crises, whether from striking miners, The Three-Day Week, technical problems or terrible weather. Interviews from planners, senior industry figures and politicians help to put all these issues of development and operation into wider strategic contexts and political perspectives. The project's coverage culminates with insights on the privatisation of the industry in the 1990s, perspectives on how working in the electricity industry changed after privatisation, and the future direction of the energy sector.
A general introduction to the project can be found in Keeping The Lights On, from the NLS Review and Accounts 2012/13.
Detailed background on what the project hopes to achieve can be found in the scoping study.
Interviews from An Oral History of the Electricity Supply Industry can be accessed via the British Library Sounds website in the Industry: water, steel and energy collection; more interviews will be included as the project progresses. An up-to-date listing of all the interviews can be found by searching the Sound & Moving Image Catalogue with the collection reference number C1495.
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- Sir John Baker
- Professor Leslie Hannah
- Dr Sally Horrocks
- David Jefferies
- Professor Stephen Littlechild
- Hodson Thornber
- Ludmilla Thornber
We are grateful to Hodson and Ludmilla Thornber for their generous support.
Accessing the collection
To access oral history material:
- Search for oral history recordings held at the British Library using the online Sound and Moving Image Catalogue (see useful advice on searching the oral history collections).
- Onsite access to oral history recordings: The Listening and Viewing Service in St Pancras provides free public access to the oral history collections on an appointment basis. Many digital recordings are also available via SoundServer, a computerised listening facility located in the Humanities Reading Rooms. SoundServer is also available at the British Library's site in Boston Spa in Yorkshire.
- Internet access to selected oral history recordings: The British Library Sounds website gives remote access to a selection of interviews from the Library's oral history collections. Some recordings are currently only licensed to Higher and Further Education users in the UK, others are available for full public access.
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The Voice 2013 Live Recap: Teams Blake Shelton and Shakira Take on the Live Shows! (5/7/2013)
Now that we've made it through the preliminary night of live shows, The Voice 2013 is at it again as the eight remaining contestants on Team Blake Shelton and Team Shakira hit the stage for their chance to wow America.
Tonight's performances will fill a two-hour span of time, in a special playoff week extended episode. Then Wednesday, May 8 we will see the first live results show. Next week The Voice will go back to its regular schedule of two hours on Monday nights and one hour on Tuesday nights.
Let's get started:
Team Blake
The country crooner's team prepped for their group live show performance by singing lots of horrible karaoke. Fortunately, they're actually talented and it showed when they sang Little Big Town's "Boondocks."
Yes, we know you feel no shame and you're proud of where you came from. We get it, Blake, you have a country team.
Garrett Gardner
Looking to be offered confirmation for a fourth time that he belongs on stage, Garrett Gardner started off the night singing John Lennon's "Imagine." The growling Team Shakira artist took a seat at the piano to show America what he was made of.
His surprising alterations to the melody made Garrett stand out in ways he hasn't on this competition yet.
Beatles fanatic Adam Levine admitted that it was a tough song for Garrett to do considering it's such a classic, but repeated time and time again how "proud" he was of him.
Usher tried to offer Garrett some endearing advice, but it fell flat when he mentioned how happy he was to see the singer at a "computer." Umm, what? He quickly fixed the mistake saying "piano," but it reminded us of the time he tried to convince Danielle Bradbery that Nashville was a state. Oh, Ush. You might just be a pretty face.
Holly Tucker
Struggling to overcome her confidence issues, Holly confided in everyone's favorite therapist, Blake Shelton. The "Honey Bee" singer encouraged his contestant to loosen up and accept the fact that she deserves a spot in the competition.
Singing LeAnn Rimes's emotional ballad "How Do I Live," Holly proved that she really does belong on The Voice stage. Her big voice was perfectly showcased throughout the song with plenty of opportunities to shine time and time again. It even earned her a standing ovation from Blake ... but that might have been a result of his "special latte."
Usher shocked us all saying that was "one of his favorite songs." Umm, what? And Shakira called the performance "so beautiful," complimenting Holly's "reliable" pitch.
Adam offered Holly a confidence boost saying she was "more beautiful and talented" than Blake Shelton ... is that a compliment?
Blake continued to cheer on his artist saying that she is the one to beat in the competition. Yeah, we've heard that one before.
Kris Thomas
Singing the one millionth Bruno Mars song of Season 4, falsetto-happy artist Kris Thomas was looking to show off that men sounding like women could be sexy.
It seemed to be fairly successful considering Shakira couldn't stop beaming the entire performance of "When I Was Your Man," offering him air kisses at the end. While we agree that Kris has his own sound, he might not match up to the other talent this season.
Adam noted the singer's nerves saying he'd like to see him unwind a bit on stage. Blake disagreed, saying he liked Kris's nervous adrenaline that comes from a different place than ... "the girl place." What is this mysterious land he speaks of?
Shak let her singer know once again that she "adores" him, saying he made her feel "so special." He even seemed to have her tongue tied as she struggled to find the words to praise her artist.
The Swon Brothers
Apart from The Thompson Sisters in Season 1, no duo has made it this far in the competition to date. So who would have thought that the goofy Oklahoma brothers would be the ones to break this record? Blake gave The Swon Brothers "Fishin' in the Dark" by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ... yeah, that sounds about right.
The boys certainly put on an entertaining show that made us want to reach for a glass of moonshine to complement our barbeque and corn on the cob.
Though Usher admitted he wasn't as familiar with the song, Colton was convinced that the coach "goes fishin'." You sure about that?
Adam called the performance "so Blake," which we're not quite sure is a good thing coming from him, but he seemed to enjoy it overall.
Blake was a proud papa, saying the harmonies were tight and noting that the song choice would speak to hundreds of all-American fans across the country. We do have to give him props for an original tune (for once).
Blake Shelton and Shakira
In one of the strangest pairings we've seen on The Voice stage, Colombian superstar Shakira sang a duet with country crooner Blake Shelton. They picked Lady Antebellum's romantic ballad "Need You Now."
We love them both, but their voices don't belong anywhere near one another. The painful performance had us searching for Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton's superior duet, "Just a Fool." #memories.
Karina Iglesias
This rocker was concerned about getting too predictable and therefore decided to slow down this week. Shakira picked Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," which prompted Karina to dedicate the tune to her coach saying she wanted to "stay with her."
The performance was definitely a step in the right direction, but, once again, it failed to help her truly stand out.
Adam tried to change the rules of the competition saying he didn't let Shakira "steal" Karina, but rather he foolishly "let her go."
And Shakira was happy she snatched Karina up, saying she showed us "everything she has to offer." We disagree.
Justin Rivers
The next country artist from Team Blake was looking to use his career on The Voice to be able to support his family one day ... because that's happened to so many artists on this show in the past. Justin Rivers wowed us singing Diamond Rio's "Meet in the Middle," despite the fact that his Alabama accent occasionally caused him to "chew" on his words in rehearsal.
The handsome singer managed to get the crowd on their feet, complete with a synchronized clap.
Usher quickly asked Justin if he'd ever been to a hip hop concert. Confused, Justin replied that he had. Ush explained, saying that he felt like some audience members do when they first go to a hip hop concert and don't quite fit in.
Adam called Justin one of the first country artists that could be a threat to Blake's career. Blake agreed, calling him the "dark horse" in the competition. For once, Blakey might be right.
Team Shakira
Working to create on-stage chemistry between her artists, Shakira brought her choreographer to train her contestants in the language of the bod-ay. The hard work paid off in an overall enjoyable performance, minus Garrett Gardner's stiff, awkward headbanging. We're still a bit confused about Sasha Allen's lack of solo considering she is the clear frontrunner on that team, but maybe she's saving her voice for her upcoming individual performance.
Danielle Bradbery
We'd love Danielle Bradbery's big voice a lot more if she didn't keep claiming that she's only ever had big performances on The Voice (we've seen your YouTube vids, girlfriend). Lies aside, we love this teen's powerful sound and ability to connect with a wide variety of country tunes.
Singing country classic "Maybe It Was Memphis," Dani showed off a sound we can describe as big and bold. This tiny blond Justin Bieber fan certainly doesn't look like she would have such a strong voice and stage presence.
Usher was quick to note her new boots and "cool pants" and noted how comfortable Danielle seemed on the stage (that's because she's been there many times before!).
Shakira quoted Blake saying, "Holy crap!" Adam called Danielle "one of the ones to beat" despite not wanting to give Blake credit for the talented singer.
Dani's coach was excited that she brought one of his favorite songs to a new generation, calling her "one of the most important artists who's ever been on The Voice." Seems a bit drastic, Blake, go back to your "special latte."
Sasha Allen
Ready to keep wowing America, mother of two, Sasha Allen, picked The Beatles' hit "Oh! Darling." Honestly, this girl could impress us singing the alphabet (which she might do for her two tots), but throw in an iconic song and she has our vote.
As Shakira swayed in an apparent trance, Sasha kept the audience glued to her every note, picking the perfect moments to show off her impressive belts and growls. In the end, Shakira was bowing down to the singer.
Blake told Sasha that "everyone who just saw that fell in love with her," as if they didn't already. Shakira told Sasha that she has one of the best voices she's heard in her entire life saying that tonight's performance was one of the moments they hope for on the show. We couldn't agree more.
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This easy salad is one of Suzanne Dimma's favourite side dishes.
1/2 cup white or natural quinoa
1/2 cup red quinoa
2 cups water
1 tsp salt
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Handful of chopped fresh basil, mint and parsley (or any combo of the 3)
1/2 a large sweet or Vidalia onion, finely diced
1 large tomato, finely diced or 1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in halves
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/2 a jalapeño pepper (seeds removed), diced very fine (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
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While he helped make progress in kindergarten through eighth-grade test scores, Huyett, who earns $238,000 a year, faced a number of controversies and crises during his tenure that brought national attention to the city a number of times.
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