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UK media concern the Metrodome group has promoted Alan Partington to the post of managing director of film distribution arm Metrodome Distribution, replacing Rupert Preston who resigned last week.
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The Trouble With Physics: The Rise of String Theory, The Fall of a Science, and What Comes Next by Lee Smolin. $2.99
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In this illuminating book, the renowned theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that fundamental physics—the search for the laws of nature—losing its way. Ambitious ideas about extra dimensions, exotic particles, multiple universes, and strings have captured the public's imagination—and the imagination of experts. But these ideas have not been tested experimentally, and some, like string theory, seem to offer no possibility of being tested. Yet these speculations dominate the field, attracting the best talent and much of the funding and creating a climate in which emerging physicists are often penalized for pursuing other avenues. As Smolin points out, the situation threatens to impede the very progress of science. With clarity, passion, and authority, Smolin offers an unblinking assessment of the troubles that face modern physics—and an encouraging view of where the search for the next big idea may lead.
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He had once been a warrior of the Light, one of the revered Paladin. A protector. But now he lives in darkness, and the shadows are his sanctuary. Every day is a struggle to overcome the bloodlust. Especially the day Karissa shows up at his doorstep.
She is light and bright and everything beautiful—despite her scratches and torn clothes. Every creature of the night is after her. So is every male Paladin. Because Karissa is the last female of their kind. But she is his. He may not have a soul, but he can't deny his heart.
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Barranco Tinache 10 El Cuchillo, TinajoOutstanding 96%
Günther79 Excellent place to stay. Since the island is small (30 to 45 minutes drive to the other side) it really doesn't matter where you are staying, but it's nice to have such a quiet location with everything you need on a daily basis on walking distance (supermarket, bike rental, restaurants). The surf school itself was also very fun to do, nice waves and good instructors!
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cristin15 I went there with my husband for one week and we really enjoyed our stay. Casitas Tabayesco is a very beautiful and paceful place, which at the same time is well placed to go everywhere in the island. Our house was really cute and clean. The owners were very kind to us, and they recomended us some interesting places to visit in the island. We strongly recomend Casitas Tabayesco in Lanzarote, and we probably will come back again along this year!! We really loved it...
KnoorWagen Nice apartment with good beds, kitchen, a save and wifi. The restaurant next to the complex is friendly and serves a good Paella.
C.S. It was a wonderful stay in the Villa Don Rafael- it's an about 10 minutes-walk to the large beach of puerto del carmen with abolute clear water, nice sand and lots of shopping-possibilities. From the balcony it's able to see the ocean and in the private pool we went swimming late at night. The villa has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and one open kitchen next to the living room. It might be able to stay at the villa with 6 persons, but I think, it perfectly matches for 4 (the balcony for breakfast is too small for 6 and the living room is not that big, too). The service was very goog- once a week the towels were changed and the people were very friendly. The only thing which really didn't work, was the internet. This was a bit disappointing, because it was necessary for us to have internet without paying extra. We only got a little connection in one of the bedrooms, but not enough to work properly. We would definitively come back! :)
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On Friday about 11:10 a.m., two men robbed the Denny's Diner restaurant, 110 Reservation Road in Marina, police said.
The robbers confronted the restaurant's day shift manager as she was leaving through the restaurant's rear door, Marina police said. Items taken were the restaurant's daily cash deposit and cash and personal items from the day manager. A silver/chrome handgun was displayed to the restaurant manager by one robber, police said.
The robbers are described as a heavyset man about 30 years old, 5'10-6'0", weighing about 240 pounds; and a 6-foot-tall man with a thin build and possible facial hair. They were last seen leaving on foot through the neighboring Motel 6 parking lot. Both men were described by the restaurant staff as dressed in blue medical "scrubs" commonly associated with health care service, police said.
Anyone having credible information which might lead to the identification and arrest of the suspects are asked to call the Marina Police Department Investigations Bureau at 831-884-1228 or Commander/PIO Bob Nolan at 831-884-1266.


text: Game Punch: This whole SimCity fiasco has been all over YouTube, Reddit, and Twitter, with tales of the terrible always on DRM plaguing the Internet. 'Always-on-DRM' is a feature that forces players to play on the online servers, provided by EA (which have been known to go down under high traffic). DRM stands for digital-rights-management, it's essentially a way for companies to see if their software/games are falling into the hands of pirates or being misused, but also means that paying customers must connect to a server to play their game, servers that have a history of being terrible.


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Friday, February 01, 2013 4:22 PM Replyhmm, in a record amount of time, I have received this today!
First thing, it is pretty nice looking, the smallest 18650 flashlight I have (all others are knock off 502b, 501b, sk98, sk68). Decent body, decent finish, threads are okay (but dry), each joint seems to have an oring (not that I think it is waterproof or resistant).
It gets smoking hot after about 20 seconds on high. I am not sure I can do anything about that. There is a lot of solder that they tried to clean up that is left in the threads, lots of steel wool like metal from the threads. Did I mention it gets super hot?
It also takes half a second to turn on, and to switch modes (half click, light goes off, .5 seconds later in other mode).
For better or worse, it is a much whiter light than the XML-T6s in my other lights, and the SSC P7, similar but brighter than the Q3 and R5 (I think that is what they have) in my other flashlights.
I think the t6 in a 501b body is much better at heat handling than this, and they are pretty bad.
I like it, first U2, first deep narrow (OP) reflector, and first glow in the dark button one for me too. I am not sure I can get around the heat issue. I like the 2 modes, but I am a kid at heart and like seizure inducing blinking though as well.
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Friday, February 08, 2013 12:47 PM ReplyThanks for the review. Is it as bright as you expected? Less bright?
I will post a review when I get mine.
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This school is just okay. My child has had success with about 50% of the teachers they've had so far. The good teachers go above and beyond the call of duty and truly care about their students. The other half just do the bare minimum and have little communication with the parents. They have a new principal every couple of years. The current one doesn't listen to the concerns of the parents.


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Thank you for the great responses guys. I appreciate all of the advice and comments! @Dirk -My gear list is misleading, in SoCal I will have capacity for just over 6L of water (2 of each size ...
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Mexico City - The security chief of Mexico's jailed drug cartel boss Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman has been found dead with three other people in the north-western state of Sinaloa, officials said on Thursday.
The body of Manuel Alejandro Aponte Gomez, head of security for the man who had been considered the world's most powerful drug lord until his arrest in February, was found on Wednesday inside a construction materials business in Elota, in Sinaloa.
No one has come forward to claim his body and the prosecutor in Sinaloa, Marco Antonio Higuera Gomez, declined to say how Aponte Gomez died.
A source in the prosecutor's office said Aponte Gomez helped Guzman evade capture via a series of tunnels between homes he owns in the state capital Culiacan days before he was finally caught in Mazatlan on the Pacific coast.
Guzman has been described by Forbes magazine as one of the world's richest and most powerful criminals with a fortune estimated at $1.15 billion.
He is now being held in a maximum security prison.
As leader of the Sinaloa cartel, Mexico's biggest, Guzman was one of the main exporters of cocaine and marijuana to the United States. - AFP
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(CBS/AP) Sara Evans, who finalized a bitter divorce last year, is engaged to former University of Alabama quarterback Jay Barker.
"The couple are enjoying their engagement and look forward to their upcoming nuptials," Lori Genes, the singer's publicist at Sony BMG Nashville, said Tuesday.
No date has been announced for the wedding.
The 37-year-old country singer and former "Dancing With The Stars" contestant filed for divorce from husband Craig Schelske in October 2006 after 13 years of marriage. The divorce was completed last September.
Barker, 35, led Alabama to a national championship in 1992 and hosts a morning radio show in Birmingham. He has four children while Evans has three.
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Vintage Apple I fetches $671,400 at auction
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Functioning, Wozniak-signed Apple-1 goes for big money
At a recent auction in Germany, a functioning Apple I computer fetched a record $671,400. The Apple I, made in 1976, is one of the very few known-working models (thought to be around six units) and fetched a healthy increase over the previous record for an Apple I. The buyer, a wealthy entrepreneur from the Far East, according to The New York Times, has remained anonymous despite the size of the bid.
Prior to Saturday's auction, the record price paid for a functioning Apple I was $640,000 paid at the same auction house. Prior to that, a buyer paid $374,500 at a Sotheby's auction in New York.
The unit sold on Saturday was originally owned by Fred Hatfield, a retired electrical engineer. Hatfield had held onto his Apple I until earlier this year, only selling the then-non-functioning device for a price of $40,000.
The initial buyer then acquired components to get the Apple I back into working condition. Once the device was working again, the buyer took it to California in order to get it signed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, which further enhanced the value.
Apple memorabilia regularly shows up for sale in different venues, both online and at established auction houses. A contract essential to the founding of Apple, complete with signatures from the three original principals, went on the auction block at Sotheby's in 2011, with its price initially estimated between $100,000 and $150,000. It ended up selling for $1.6 million.


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Alexandria Dixie Ponytails players Briahna Bennett (left) and Kayla Dunn.
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Briahna Bennett has given her coach some anxious moments, he admits, and it has not been anxious for him only as her coach but also as her father.
No, this isn't about her pitching. She is half of a duo with Kaylan Dunn that dominated two straight opponents in the opening nights of the Dixie Ponytails World Series at the Johnny Downs Sports Complex in Alexandria.
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A bystander is shot during an argument, between two other people.
Lexington police say two men began arguing outside the intersection of East Fourth and Chestnut, around nine Saturday night.
One man pulled out a gun and started shooting, hitting James Jointer, who was standing near by.
Police say Jointer was shot three times, twice in the stomach and once in the leg.
He was taken to UK Hospital.
Police are still looking for the suspect.
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text: Fans of sweet and spicy Thai food in Wethersfield took note when Puket Cafe shut down at the end of last year. Thai food isn't as ubiquitous as pizza around here. So many were pleased at the opening of Mint Thai Cuisine in the spot (not far from Starbucks) where Puket once was.


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Hey everyone!
I'm moving my horse to my own barn in a couple weeks and I've decided to adopt a pony to keep her company, the pony who's in the stall next to her's at the rescue.
I guess I'm looking for some fun things I can do with him. He's a little itty bit of a pony, who's way too smart for his own good! I have to clip shut my hay shed, even bungees and gate locks don't stop him! So I'm looking for some fun games that make him think a bit, he's not really much for physical activity. He's incredibly well trained, was used as a family's pony ride pony, taught to ground drive too. But he can't actually pull anything or carry a tiny rider anymore due to some old injuries.
I just love him to bits and want some things to do with him that'll be fun for both of us. What I have at my disposal:
-3 pony sized jumps
-2 barrels
-3 ground poles
-an outdoor riding area (I say area because it's not fenced, it just has the footing for riding on) So nothing off lead, as it's surrounded by acres of hay and grass all around
Here's Diamond "jumping" :P
Some of my jumps (which are all pretty short for him, I may add a cup to put poles to make them a bit higher)


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Back in December, Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings suffered a foot fracture that required surgery. So it was a bit of a surprise when, in early January, Jennings was named one of four participants in the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, along with Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee and Oklahoma City Thunder big man Serge Ibaka.
The New York Times reported on Wednesday night that Jennings will be a scratch due to his injury and that he will be replaced by Toronto Raptors forward DeMar DeRozan.
The N.B.A. will add DeMar DeRozan to the slam dunk competition, which will be held during All-Star weekend. He will assume the spot vacated by Brandon Jennings, who is returning from a fractured left foot. DeRozan's selection is expected to be announced on Thursday.When news of the Dunk Contest participants broke a few weeks ago, DeRozan tweeted, "Dang! I'm not in the dunk contest this year?" Apparently, wishes really do come true sometimes.
DeRozan is your prototypical slam dunk contest participant, an explosive-leaping, high-flying, hard-finishing athletic wing. He finished second in the 2010 NBA dunk contest, losing to Nate Robinson, then of the New York Knicks and now of the Boston Celtics.
In the final round of last year's contest, DeRozan caught and finished an alleyoop one-handed while jumping over a teammate. He also took off from near the free throw line and threw down with two hands.
Here's a look at the tape, via YouTube user melo15jr5.
The 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend will be held in Los Angeles, California, and both Jennings and DeRozan are local products, hailing from Compton.
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Naval Academy Chapel
One of two houses of worship, the United States Naval Academy Chapel is located on the grounds of the Navy's service academy in Annapolis. The cornerstone was laid in 1904 by Admiral George Dewey with the dedication of the Chapel on 28th May 1908. The chapel dome is copper and the cupula is 200 feet above the main alter area.
In 1940 the Chapel underwent remodeling and doubled the seating capacity to approximately 2,500.
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Sunday - 13:00 to 16:00
Exceptions to the above opening times are when the Chapel is being used for weddings, funerals and memorial services, and other special events.
The chapel is closed on Federal holidays.
No admission charge.
Important Note : Admission to the United States Naval Academy requires ID and has a 100% ID check to enter the grounds. However, if you are a tourist travelling with Americans, you might be lucky and get let in even if you don't have your passport or other means of formal identification with you - just smile nicely and make your excuses.
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A Great Place For "Patriot Games!"
The riverside campus of the U.S. Naval Academy.
Midshipmen were trained at sea before the academy was founded as the Naval School in 1845. The school was established on the site of Fort Severn, a former U.S. Army Post and is now known to West Pointers (The Army's Officer training college,) as, "The Country Club on the Severn!" A little competition between Army and Navy showing here!
During the civil War (1861-1865) Annapolis was considered too close to the battle lines, so the midshipmen were moved to Newport, R.I.
Football games are open to the public but check out the security regulations before going. It is a beautiful campus and worth a tour. The picture is of the entrance and can you imagine my surprise, it's the same place Harrison Ford exited--just before getting shot at--in "Patriot Games?"
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Naval Academy Tour
Interesting film, extensive gift shop & exhibits greeted us at the Armel - Leftwich Visitors Center. Our tour guide took us through the Lejeune PE Center where we saw the Athletic Hall of Fame, Olympic size pook & wrestling arena. Many statues and monuments were explained with there significance. We missed the Chapel & Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center & Jewish Chapel. But, we were able to go into the Crypt of John Paul Jones, here the tale 113 yrs. in obscurity in a Parisian cemetery before being exhumed to the Naval Academy. We went into Bancroft Hall visiting the Rotunda & Memorial Hall. We saw a sample midshipmen room that was opened to the public.
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Crypt of John Paul Jones
Although born a Scot, John Paul Jones is considered to be the first US Navy hero. He entered into naval service at the tender of age of 13, when he undertook an apprenticeship as a sea merchant on the brig Friendship. His apprenticeship was to lead to a long and successful career on the seven seas.
At the outbreak of the American Revolution, he sided with the colonists and received a commission in the Continental Navy, being given command of the sloop USS Providence which he used to destroy British fisheries in Nova Scotia whilst also undertaking the capture of 16 British ships. He is forever remembered in American Naval lore as Captain of the Bon Homme Richard a derelict ship given to him by the French King which he refitted. He went into battle with the Bon Homme Richard against the much larger British ship, Serapis and, when others thought his time up and asked whether he was ready to surrender, he famously replied "I have not yet begun to fight!".
His crypt can be found in the basement of the United States Naval Academy. The coffin itself is interred within a large marble sarcophagus which is modelled after the tomb of Napoleon.
Admission to the United States Naval Academy is with ID check.
No admission charge.
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US Naval Academy
The US Naval Academy is open to the public--that is, to anyone with a government ID. Many areas are closed to the public, but there is a lot to see here.
The Chapel is the most imposing structure, with its towering dome which is visible for miles. Beneath it is a crypt containing the tomb of John Paul Jones. Originally from Scotland, Jones served with distinction in the American navy, then with the French and Russian fleets. He is remembered as the Father of the US Navy.
Preble Hall houses a small but impressive museum full of naval models, uniforms, and memorabilia. It's comparable to the museum at the Washington Navy Yard, and it's free. Don't miss the gallery of ship models in the basement, especially the models built during the Napoleonic Wars by French prisoners. These men made them from scraps of wood and bone, and sold them to collectors.
Stop and take a look at the other memorials around the Academy grounds. There is a lot to see here.
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US Naval Academy
Besides of walking around a very picturesque town, there are not too many things to do in Maryland's capital city. One of the main attractions is the US Naval Academy... a very interesting walk where you'll see a cathedral, nice gardens and beautiful views of the bay.
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Naval Academy Chapel
The Naval Academy Chapel, sits beside the Superintendent's Buchanan House, and construction began in 1905. The basement of the chapel houses the crypt of John Paul Jones. Interestingly, the crypt was created many years before Jones' body was found in France.
This is the Naval Academy's third chapel and the cornerstone was laid by Admiral George Dewey. It was designed to seat 1,500 but was expanded to hold 2,500 in 1940. My favorite decoration inside the chapel is the Admiral Farragut stained glass window...he's famous for saying "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" at Mobile Bay during the Civil War.
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Attend church at the U.S. Naval Academy
This was probably the highlight of our entire trip. The church service was so moving and inspirational. The Midshipmen choir has about a hundred voices and was outstanding. The great Gothic Cathedral is a destination in itself. John Paul Jones, the father of the academy, is buried here.
Services are open to the public but are not advertised so many people do not know about it. Just be prepared to show a photo i.d.
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US Naval Academy -- Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall contains the names of all US Naval Academy graduates who have died in the line of duty. It also has several paintings and dioramas memorializing important events in Navy history. Another section of the hall portrays famous graduates such as Senator John McCain, President Jimmy Carter, and Medal of Honor Winner James Stockdale. Navy heroes from throughout history are memorialized with sculptures throughout the hall.
Memorial Hall also houses the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy on the rare occasion when the Naval Academy stumbles upon it.
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US Naval Academy
Besides the Midshipmen running around between classes in their ice cream man uniforms, there are actually several interesting sites at the US Naval Academy.
Start with the chapel, located just a few minutes walk from Gate 1 (the downtown Annapolis Gate). This chapel has a beautiful interior with unique military-motif stained glass. The basement houses the tomb of John Paul Jones, America's first navy hero.
Memorial hall is another interesting location with displays about famous grads, a huge hall dedicated to graduates who lost their lives, and interesting memorabilia from many naval campaigns throughout American history.
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I Was a USNA Drag
My husband graduated from the USNA. In the days when we were dating a midshipman's date was called a 'drag'. According to Plebe Summer.com, the term was used from 1925 to 1989.
In any case I spend most of my vacations for several years driving back and forth from Towson to Annapolis to date the man who is now my husband. This picture was taken at his graduation. Two days afterwards, we had a military wedding in Towson. He served as a Naval aviator for 20 years. He retired from the Navy in 1979.
My daughter wanted to go to the Naval Academy like her daddy. We told her, "There aren't any girls at the Naval Academy". She said "When I go there will be."
And there were. But she got an appointment to the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, so that's where she went.
In the mid 70s we moved to Leonardtown, and my children and I went to the visitor's center and we did the walking tour of the Naval Academy.
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The United States Naval Academy trains future Naval Officers. It has the world's largest dormitory housing for over 4,000 midshipmen. Come see the crypt of John Paul Jones and the Severn seawall with its mast from the battleship Maine. There is also an early submarine, a Mark XIV torpedo (memorial for 52 U.S. submarines lost in WWII with 3505 men.)
You may visit the academy any time of the year during regular visiting hours (9 am to 5 pm daily). Guided tours are available through a commercial service in Annapolis or through the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center.
Access to the Academy grounds are limited, and all visitors over the age of 16 must have a valid picture ID.
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The Naval Academy was founded in 1845 by the Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft.
The history of the Academy has often reflected the history of the United States itself. As the U.S. Navy has moved from a fleet of sail and steam-powered ships to a high tech fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships as well as supersonic aircraft, the Academy has changed also.
The Naval Academy gives young men and women the up-to-date academic and professional training needed to be effective naval and marine officers in their assignments after graduation.
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This picture was taken from a commercial (AA) airplane as we were flying from Dallas to BWI. The Naval Academy is spread out below. The body of water at the top of the picture is the Severn River. This is easy to ID because one of the Greenbury Point towers is in the upper right corner. The new MD 450 bridge across the Severn is middle left. College Creek runs down toward the bottom of the picture with three bridges across it.
The top bridge is inside the Academy grounds. The middle bridge which is the MD 436 bridge is at the border of the Academy. St. John's College is on the right of this bridge at the bottom of the picture.
You can see the massive area of Bancroft Hall on the middle right just below the boat basin, and the copper dome of the Chapel projects above the trees just to the left of that. Above that you can see a track.
Although I have not visited USNA in some time, I reccomend walking through Gate 1 (unless you have an ID on your vehicle, you will not be able to take it onto Academy grounds) and going to the Visitor Center and taking the guided walking tour, viewing a sample midshipman room, and the exhibit on the life and times of John Paul Jones.
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Just a grateful thank you for the real-time news updates on your website regarding the opening of emergency shelters this evening in downtown Issaquah and the plateau.
I am a ham radio operator who is rendering communication assistance to an elderly lady, with a medical condition, living in downtown Issaquah. She is being helped by a neighbor, but they have been without power all day (and will continue to be all night). Fortunately, I am located out of the downtown area and didn't lose my power, so I have been able to monitor your website for your news updates.
The publishing of the emergency shelter openings was a very critical piece of information I was able to relay to the person assisting the elderly lady, as well as to other Seattle area emergency networks throughout the evening.
Everyone was relieved and thankful to know there were local area shelters open in Issaquah and on the plateau.
I can't thank you enough for making this information available after hours in such a timely manner so it could be passed on to those without power and no access to the Web.
Kevin Millar
We are being held hostage by Puget Sound Energy
My power has been out since the 17th and you may think that this would be my complaint, but you would be wrong.
My issue is Puget Sound Energy's reluctance to move a downed electrical pole from blocking our road. I live on Tiger Mountain and the public road is the only access my family and neighbors have to the main road below.
While it is possible to drive over wires (something they say you shouldn't) and into the opposite lane to squeeze by it, it is not acceptable for others. As we try to clean and rebuild our neighborhood back from the storm, services like King County road maintenance, school buses, garbage trucks, tow trucks and even emergency vehicles will not be able to pass.
I don't blame them. I do blame PSE, who I have pleaded with to simply move the pole off the road. The pole has sat precariously blocking the road since the 18th and since PSE isn't listening maybe my local legislators will.
Public roads cannot be left blocked with only a single company in control; we need a better strategy then this.
James C. Papp
Trees are the problem in power outages
I sat by my fireplace burning wood for 33 hours and listening to my battery-powered radio. People that called in to relate their storm experiences seemed to address trees as being 99 percent of the problem for the power loss.
One man was killed by a falling tree in Issaquah. It should be noted that Issaquah city rules tend to discourage tree removal from one's own property. If that tree had been removed, one life would have been saved. But some believe that saving trees is more important.
In fact, if all trees within 100 feet of power lines were trimmed down enough to miss the power lines if they fall over or were completely removed, three-quarters of a million people would not have been sitting in the dark.
Folks, there are plenty of trees away from the power lines and homes, to allow the tree huggers to do their thing.
Ken Sessler
Column should have included more reporting, less opinion
The publishing of David Hayes' "Off the Press" article was very disappointing to me and clearly demonstrated the difference between ranting and reporting. Mr. Hayes appears to be very upset about the principle regarding the separation of church and state in the United States. Reporting would have required Mr. Hayes to research the holdings of the courts or perhaps examine the impact the separation.
Mr. Hayes is very angry that public schools would not allow the singing of beautiful songs that celebrate the birth of Jesus, the "Newborn King." He does not consider whether the public schools should equally allow the singing of other songs celebrating other religions.
I am not sure if he is just protective of his own personal religious beliefs or if he thinks that the public schools should support the religions of all its students or perhaps all of the citizens of the United States. Better yet, maybe public schools should sing songs celebrating the more than 9,000 religions on earth. Now that would be one long "holiday concert" and Mr. Hayes, maybe you should bring an extra battery for your recorder.
Mr. Hayes is free to sing his favorite songs in the shower, in his church, on the street and in a park. Mr. Hayes can construct a nativity scene in his yard, in front of his church and wherever else a private entity wants to allow three wise men.
A thoughtful consideration of the issue would have been worth reading. What Mr. Hayes wrote, unfortunately, was just a thoughtless rant and added nothing to the public discourse.
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Here's an interesting thought. While it's in the hi 30s here in Massachusetts, it's currently in the mid 80s in Sydney, Australia. Because we have readers all over the globe, I like to pretend (on the coldest of cold days especially) that just outside my office window are balmy breezes and, well, kangaroos, too.
Consequently, you may (or may not) find it interesting that my eldest daughter is in a local choir filled with angelically voiced 10 to 15-year-olds. They sing a number of interesting songs—most in languages I don't understand, from cultures I've yet to explore. I find it funny to hear her practicing "Waltzing Matilda" on the same day that I've been pretending our office is in Sydney.
Since we're all good friends now (right??), I can tell you a silly story about my first few weeks working here at Cloth Paper Scissors (and Interweave.) Over the course of office chatter including a big year-end meeting, I kept hearing "Melbourne" being mentioned. Every once in a while I'd crack a joke (or drop a large hint) about graciously volunteering to go to Melbourne to deliver documents or any other such menial, non-rewarding tasks . . .
. . . only to find out weeks later that they were saying Malvern, as in Malvern, PA! Sigh . . .
So there is still no trip to Australia planned, and years later I still feel a little foolish.
You know the best cure for feeling like a fool? No? Me either! But I do know you can make art while waiting for the foolishness to wear off. Here is a chilling picture of the ice-covered pines outside our office window—no kangaroos in sight! If you feel inspired by this photo, create something with it and share the love by uploading a picture here!
Happy Photo Friday!
Amazing pic. Jenn. Evergreen tree? Great perspective. Piece is perfect as is!
Thanks for the picture - not sure where I'll go with it, but it's not likely to be Austrailia : (
Jenn, actually here in OZ at the moment, we have been experiencing temperatures in the 40s celsius with resulting fierce bush fires, loss of homes and businesses, but thankfully no loss of life as yet. Also cyclone time up north. All this should provide inspiration for artworks after the danger is passed.
Jenn, thank you for sharing this little story. You may find comfort in knowing that Malvern is also a suburb of Melbourne! lol
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Sonoma County supervisors hailed a landmark conservation deal Tuesday as they unanimously approved $4 million in open space dollars to help with the $24.5 million purchase of Preservation Ranch in the county's northwest corner.
"It's a great day for residents of the county and the entire North Coast," said Supervisor Efren Carrillo, who represents west county, including the rugged swath of coastal forest where the 19,650-acre property sits.
The funding clears the way for the largest conservation deal by acreage in county history, set to close May 31. It also defuses a prolonged battle over a plan to clear nearly 1,800 acres of forest for winegrapes.
The proposal, backed by CalPERS, the giant state workers pension fund, drew national media attention and provoked widespread opposition from environmentalists, local tribes and even some winemakers.
By comparison, the purchase deal that derails the vineyard project reached late last year between CalPERS and public and private conservation officials, enjoyed relatively little fanfare Tuesday. The smaller crowd meant good news, supporters said. The fight is over, they said.
"If a couple of years ago you'd told me that the Board of Supervisors would be looking at Preservation Ranch and the chambers would be half empty, it would have been unbelievable," said Ralph Benson, executive director of Sonoma Land Trust, the private nonprofit that is a partner in the deal.
For Carrillo, who was credited with helping to advance the purchase, the political risks inherent in a vote on the vineyard proposal were especially high. The 32-year-old supervisor, who is considering a run for a seat in the state legislature, expressed some relief Tuesday.
"I can imagine the packed room if we had had an alternative proposal before this board," he said. "I won't go there."
Once home to the Kashia Pomo, the hilly ranch was heavily logged in the 1950s and '60s. It includes 20 miles of streams inhabited by coho salmon and steelhead trout, while mountain lions, bobcats and deer roam the land.
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The Chicken Ranch Me-Wuk Indian tribe hopes to build a new road for better access to its Highway 108 casino, remodeled little over a year ago.
The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors is scheduled Tuesday to decide whether to send a letter to Caltrans in support of the road proposal.
The road, according to meeting documents, would give better access to Chicken Ranch casino visitors and ease traffic along Chicken Ranch Road, the Jamestown casino, bingo hall and entertainment venue's current access.
The Chicken Ranch Rancheria Tribal Office sent the county a letter in January seeking support. The route, as proposed by the tribal office, would intersect with Highway 108/49 across from Mackey Ranch Road, to the west of Chicken Ranch Road.
Tribal Office Chairman Lloyd Mathiesen said in his letter that the new road would improve an existing gravel road. The tribe is also offering to pay for associated intersection improvements, which would include a light.
"In that Chicken Ranch Rancheria is looking at additional improvements to the existing facility that could generate additional traffic, timing is of the essence, and the tribe could proceed with construction as soon as Caltrans approval could be obtained," Mathiesen said in his letter.
According to county documents, a new access would significantly reduce traffic on Chicken Ranch Road. The road currently experiences an above-average accident rate, according to meeting documents.
A remodel increased the casino's size, accommodating almost 350 slot machines, a bingo schedule, full-service restaurant and space for other events.
The tribe also recently purchased land along Highway 108 that tribal leaders said in January was not going to be developed any time soon. However, Mathiesen did say in January there were plans to increase parking capacity and make some improvements to administrative offices.
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• A public hearing on changes to the county ordinance code that would clarify an affordable housing waiver and appeals process for county service impact fees.
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Interferon-induced protein IFIT4 is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and promotes differentiation of monocytes into dendritic cell-like cells
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1 Shanghai Institute of Rheumatology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shan Dong Middle Road, Shanghai 200001, PR China
2 Molecular Rheumatology Laboratory, Institute of Health Sciences, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Chong Qing South Road, Shanghai 200025, PR China
3 Immunology Division, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia
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Arthritis Research & Therapy 2008, 10:R91 doi:10.1186/ar2475Published: 15 August 2008
Using oligonucleotide microarray, many IFN-inducible genes have been found to be highly expressed in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from most patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Among these IFN-inducible genes, IFN-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 4 (IFIT4) is a novel gene whose function is unknown.
In this study we examined the role played by IFIT4 in monocyte differentiation and the correlation between IFIT4 expression and the clinical manifestation of SLE. To this end, we used plasmid transfection, flow cytometry, mixed leucocyte responses, ELISA, quantitative RT-PCR and Western blotting.
We found that both IFIT4 mRNA and protein expression levels were significantly higher in PBMCs and monocytes from SLE patients than in those from healthy control individuals. IFIT4 expression was positively correlated with antinuclear antibodies, anti-double-stranded DNA, and anti-Sm auto-immune antibodies in SLE. Patients with SLE exhibiting higher expression of IFIT4 had a higher prevalence of leucopenia, thrombocytopenia and C3/C4 decrease. IFIT4 protein was localized exclusively to the cytoplasm, and it was significantly upregulated by IFN-α in normal PBMCs. To determine the role played by IFIT4 in monocyte differentiation, the monocytic cell line THP-1 was transfected with pEGFP-IFIT4 expression plasmid and stimulated with granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor/IL-4 to generate IFIT4-primed dendritic cell-like cells (DCLCs). IFIT4-primed DCLCs acquired morphological characteristics of dendritic cells more quickly, with greater resemblance to dendritic cells, as compared with DCLCs primed with pEGFP-C1 control plasmid trasfection. Furthermore, they exhibited higher expressions of CD40, CD86, CD80, HLA-DR and CD83, along with lower expression of CD14; increased IL-12 secretion; and an increased ability to stimulate T-cell proliferation. In addition, IFIT4-primed DCLCs enhanced IFN-γ secretion (about 2.4-fold) by T cells compared with controls.
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When I received the scope, it was just as many said it was going to be. Packed extremely well and very well built. However, I didn't deem it any more well built than my Vixen 80ss. In fact, the Vixen is more attractive, and the focuser
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Fscking Ace is a simple game of cards. It's not highly skillful or deep, but it's fun and twisted. As this is a gambling game with wide swings, I'd recommend not playing at the specified increment of $1, unless one has an appetite for risk. For low-stakes "fun games", divide dollar amounts by 100, playing with pennies instead of dollars, or decide that they are "points" that count for bragging rights only.
Disclaimer: I've never played this game for money. I probably never will. I'm not much of a gambler and, at any rate, a good dealer doesn't taste his own poison.
Number of players: This can be played with 3 or more players. Use a double-deck if there are 6 or more players, a triple deck if there are 11 or more, and so on.
The deck: The pack contains 48 cards: all diamonds, clubs, and hearts, the Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of spades, and two jokers. The colored joker is the $10 joker; the other is the $5 joker. (Mark one if they are identical.) If a double deck is used, then remove one Ace of Spades, leaving 95 cards. Remove two Aces of Spades from a triple deck, forming a pack of 142.
Optional: when using multiple decks, players may wish to remove the extra 2's, because these "doublers" magnify wins and losses. With more than one deck in play and lots of doublers, the potential for catastrophic loss or enormous gains (each being the other, given the game's zero-sum nature) is substantial.
Starting a round: Choose first dealer using the most distasteful mechanism you can come up with (highest or lowest salary, who can tell the most offensive joke, highest or lowest number of previous sexual partners). Or just draw lots. Whatever works. Dealer shuffles the pack and places an unused card (such as an unused spade) under it, making it impossible for any player to see, by accident, what's on the bottom.
Playing a turn: Turns begin at the dealer's left and progress clockwise at the beginning of the round. (Play order may be reversed, as described below.) Each player, on his turn, must turn over at least one card. If it's a spade, his turn ends. Otherwise, he may keep turning over cards, until drawing a spade, or he may decide at any point to end his turn. If he chooses to end his turn, he scores the cards turned up. Most cards are worth $1, but the jokers are worth $5 and $10. If he draws a spade, he scores nothing for that turn and it ends.
For example, a player who drew, for his first four cards, 7♦-4♣-K♣-$5Jo, would score $8 for that round if he decided to stop. The joker is worth $5 and the other cards are $1. If he drew again and caught a spade, he'd score $0 for that round. The cards drawn by him that turn would be discarded, and his turn would end.
The red twos, if drawn and scored, are worth $1 base but also double the values of regular (non-Joker) cards that one has scored (from $1 to $2, $2 to $4, and so on). Twos of clubs are worth $1 but double the values of jokers that one has scored. (If multiple decks are used, they compound. For example, three 2♣'s makes a $10 joker worth $80.)
If a player's turn is ended by a 2♠, he keeps it (as if it were scored) instead of discarding it. If he loses the round, his losses will be doubled. Also, when a player's turn is ended by a 7♠, the order of play reverses (from clockwise to counter-clockwise, or vice versa). The 3, 4, 5, and 6 of spades have no special effect.
Ace of Spades, ending the round: If a player turns up the Ace of Spades, the round ends immediately. That player becomes the loser of the round, hence the name "Fscking Ace".
The loser pays each player for the cards they have scored, plus an additional $1, to each player. A bonus of $5*N, where N is the number of players, is given to the player who scored the most cards. (In a tie, this bonus is divided among the tied players.) Due to Jokers and doublers, this is not necessarily the person who scored the most money.
The person who would have played after the one drawing the A♠ will open play in the next round. There is no ending condition other than peoples' continuing willingness to play this evil, evil game.


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I'm on my 9th pair of supernova glide boost and I've never had an issue until this version. i have ran countless km in previous versions but this version gives me blisters on the sole of my feet ( I never get any sort of blisters ). Obviously not on shorter distances only when it's over the 30km mark. It's not the socks as I also never change the type of sock. I'm a marathon runner so I'm a bit surprised, something has changed with the shoe. ... read more
Have just purchased my 4th pair of Supernova Glide Boost shoes. I keep going back to them for my long run option. As a 200 pound plus runner I find they provide excellent cushioning, and they fit my feet very well. (I have medium width feet.) The third pair that I own is over 500 km of mostly asphalt running and there is a little wear on the heal so I would say the Conti soles stand up well to lots of mileage. Where my big toe contacts the upper I can see that there is starting to be some wear, however this is my typical pattern with all running shoes so I wouldn't consider this a deficiency. What else can I say? I like how they feel on my feet when I run and I am looking forward to crushing out another 800 km or so on pair number 4 once I have used up pair number 3:) My only constructive feedback would be that Adidas should expand the options for colours of their miAdidas in these shoes. Would make them even more fun! ... read more
I normally fit a size 10 and have a narrow foot, but based on a previous experience, ordered 10 1/2 which fits perfectly. They look great but have I not had much opportunity to try them out fully, however, so far so good. ... read more
This shoe has always been a great running shoe (and I have tried a lot) Purchased this version without realizing the different color soles. Really made it a fun looking shoe and my daughters love it! Hope it makes me run faster...... ... read more
I've been wearing this shoes for over 3 months for running. I normally do 5K for 2-3 days a week. It's the most comfortable shoes I've got. I now wear it to walk to work as well because my other shoes is not as comfortable as this one. Highly recommended. ... read more
I have been running in Adidas Ultra Boost for 1 year, and decided to try something different, Glide came recommended by club members and also Adidas online chat. The first thing I noticed is that they are light weight compared to the Ultra Boost, maybe a bit less cushioning but they are wider in the toe which is great for those long run when your feet expand. ... read more
My son started wearing these in early April 2015 and has averaged running about 25 to 30 miles a week since then. After six months the tread wear is pretty even but it is time to replace them. The continental tread is pretty tough and no issues with the upper portion. He races in spikes though. My brother-in-law who is a college cross country coach recommends getting two pairs of training shoes to alternate. Pretty expensive when I have 4 boys and 2 are already involved in XC. However, injuries could prove more expensive. ... read more
I absolutely love these shoes and have now purchased in three colors. I have low arches and they provide me the stability I need to do all my workouts. I am not a runner, but I do a lot of weight training and high impact workouts. I find these to be light weight, very supportive and true to size. I also like the color selections, although the pink is much brighter in person and not to my taste. ... read more
The shoes are great they fit perfectly and the style is flawless. I don't like how on my right shoe i can be standing, and no matter how I tie, adjust of modify my foot in the shoe, my foot always shifts and it becomes a bit uncomfortable. but other than that, it is a pretty amazing shoe. Great feel and resistance ... read more
Runners' World got it right when they named the Supernova Glide Boost 6 as editors pick last year!! The Glide 7 just continues the tradition!! Great shoe of all my workouts, including long runs, tempo sessions and hill reps! Mile after mile, they just keeps propelling my feet forward!! ... read more
Great pair of trainers. As someone who has flat feet I have been buying the supernova sequence for years as they are the best shoes at supporting my almost non existent arches. Although these seem to be harder at first, when you start wearing them in there is a definite boost to the spring in your step and they are very comfortable trainers. Highly recommended. ... read more
This pair of running shoes came as a surprise for me. Soles were completely different in color: one green, the other one, pink! Still I think that is quite original and unique. I love it. +++ Very comfortable and fit perfectly. WOW !!! ... read more
I really wish they would make these shoes with the Primeknit or techfit or some kind more stretchy forgiving fabric/structure on the top. The whole bottom of the shoe feels well constructed, seems to give support and stability - but the toe box is too low in these shoes- making them tight in the toes - need more room in the front! ... read more
These shoes are a good combination between the bouncy boost sole and also a good amount of support. These are flexible enough so that I can add insoles with no issues. I am able to wear them out of the box with no break in period or irritation because of the soft flexible fabric at the top of the shoe and in the back by the heel. I can wear these all day!! ... read more
These shoes are very very comfortable, I feel like they run just a tad big and I wish I would have gotten a half size smaller as after wearing them a month they feel even bigger. Also, the right shoe heel area squeaks when I walk so I don't wear them in public. ... read more
I've been a fan of SuperNovas for years & the 7 is the sturdiest one yet. Prior models lost their support after about 100 miles but presently have 225 on the 7s I'm running in now & they still feel good. Love the way it hugs my feet but it needs to be lighter. ... read more
Having purchased many of the supernovas previously, this new boost is only average. The shoe has minimal spring/cushion when compared to running shoes. The sides now stick out awkwardly of this updated model when the previous shoe did not. I hope the next model will be more streamlined and feel more comfortable to wear. ... read more
With all the talk about the "boost" technology I thought I would give Adidas a go again. I love them! I have done over 150km in them already and they get better with every run. They are great on long runs > 10 mile. My feet feel pretty good after long runs & being a forefoot striker I have notice that my calves and achilies love them too! Very cushy. Recommend them for neutral runners. Need to go 1/2'size,up. ... read more
Bought these shoes at adidas outlets for 50 dollars or so they are so great super comfortable definitely would buy again I'm usually a size 5 i got them size 5 1/2 because i like the extra space when running if not i hurt my big toe ... read more
Ip is version 7 that offers the Premium fit and feel via the Torsion control and the Continental rubber outsole for keeping you grounded when wet but boosting you up with the bounce and technology in footwear only pros like Adidas can provide. ... read more
I have been running distance for quite some time now, and I have to say I have finally found a shoe I completely love and will never change from. I've tried the minimalist approach with shoes, and found that I liked how light weight the shoes were but there was absolutely no cushioning for my feet. After 18+ miles my feet were spent. These shoes are light weight even though they are not minimalist (10mm drop I believe) but I had no problem transitioning back into a non minimalist shoe because these shoes do not feel heavy or clunky. The mesh on the top is absolutely wonderful. It allows for a breathable, flexible fit. You can actually wiggle your toes in these shoes, which I love because sometimes on long runs I feel like I need to wiggle my toes around! The mesh is also surprisingly warm in the winter time too. This shoe also really fits well around your foot, which gives a great supportive feeling. I highly recommend this model over the newer Boost's because of the flexible material on the sides (right where the 3 stripes are). On the newer model those stripes are made of a hard plastic and they literally dig into the sides of your feet. Not comfortable at all. So if you are looking between this model and the new ones I recommend these!! I am going on my third pair of these and have trained for 3 marathons in these Supernova Glide Boost 7s. I am never going back to another shoe! ... read more
Loved the silver upper but I was surprised by the color variations between the left and right shoes. Different inserts, sock liners and outer rubber soles. Great idea. They are also very comfortable. Time to order a back up pair. ... read more
I am a believer! I've been running on the regular Glide Boosts for about a year now, but decided to train for a marathon (in Chicago!) this winter, so I knew I needed something that would keep me warm during the cold weather. I came across these and knew I had to have them. I wore these today on a 4 mile run through 2-4 inches of untouched snow, air temp 10 degrees, windchill below 0, and they kept my feet completely dry and toasty warm. I wore them with a pair of thin wool socks and they were perfect. I heartily recommend these to anyone crazy enough to brave the elements and run in the cold midwestern (or anywhere) winters! ... read more


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From left, Victoria Czarnecki, Morena Czarnecki, and Alex Czarnecki look at a crab in a touch tank at the Gulf Marine Specimen Lab's trailer at the St. Marks Stone Crab Festival.
There's no better place to get stone crab in north Florida than St. Marks, said Katie Taff, Wakulla County resident - which is why Taff and her family frequent the small town week after week to get their fill of the shellfish during the season.
Stone crab season started on Oct. 15, and, following a 15-year tradition, the St. Marks community pulled together to put on the annual St. Marks Stone Crab Festival.
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hey dude, nice looking civic u got their,
check the meet up page i have arranged a meet for sat the 4th of august if ur keen?
Nah, nevermind then. If it's leaking it's probably not worth the effort. Thanks anyway though.
Damn, about 24 hours too late. Just pulled the old pump out and fitted some standard lines.
Might still be interested though. I haven't removed the sensors etc so could be less work refitting a working pump. How much do you want for it?


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|Direct Nanomechanical Measurement of an Anchoring Transition in a Nematic Liquid Crystal Subject to Hybrid Anchoring Conditions.
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|We have used a surface forces apparatus to measure the normal force between two solid curved surfaces confining a film of nematic liquid crystal (5CB, 4'-n-pentyl-4-cyanobiphenyl) under hybrid planar-homeotropic anchoring conditions. Upon reduction of the surface separation D, we measured an increasingly repulsive force in the range D = 35-80 nm, reaching a plateau in the range D = 10-35 nm, followed by a short-range oscillatory force at D < 5 nm. The oscillation period was comparable to the cross-sectional diameter of the liquid crystal molecule and characteristic of a configuration with the molecules parallel to the surfaces. These results show that the director field underwent a confinement-induced transition from a splay-bend distorted configuration at large D, which produces elastic repulsive forces, to a uniform planar nondegenerate configuration with broken homeotropic anchoring, which does not produce additional elastic forces as D is decreased. These findings, supported by measurements of the birefringence of the confined film at different film thicknesses, provide the first direct observation of an anchoring transition on the nanometer scale.
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{ Panko Mozzarella Sticks : Secret Recipe Club }
Most of the time I am the one that picks out what to make for my blog. I normally cook and bake things that I know Big Bear will love but as far as making a decision on what I'll be making, that is usually all mine.
But this month when I was looking through Kita's Site, Pass the Sushi, I let hubby look around the site with me and asked him to help me find a recipe to make for this month's Secret Recipe Club.
We looked through Kita's beautiful site for a little while, pouring over her delicious recipes and beautiful photos until we ran across her Panko Mozzarella Sticks. Hubby was sold. haha.
He loves Mozzarella Sticks. They are probably his favorite thing to get when we do go out to eat.
I've never tried to make Mozzarella Sticks but after reading Kita's post about it, I figured they would be pretty easy to make. I'm not to good with frying things haha. Most of the time when I fry things they turn into inedible rocks. Well that was before hubby bought me a deep fryer for Christmas. Even though after that, I've only used it about 5 times. Oops... I kinda forget that I have it sometimes.
But I'm glad hubby didn't forget today :) These are so easy to put together and I think hubby enjoyed snacking on these very much. I love it when something makes his eyes light up haha.
So before I get into telling you how to make these wondeful Panko Mozzarella Sticks, let me tell you about why I was looking for the perfect recipe on Kita's Site. It was for The Secret Recipe Club.
Last year, my friend Amanda (Amanda's Cookin) started a wonderful Club called The Secret Recipe Club. It started off with a small group of Food bloggers that Amanda knew and has grown to almost 300 members!! We have so many members now that we have 4 different "Groups".
Last year, my friend Amanda (Amanda's Cookin) started a wonderful Club called The Secret Recipe Club. It started off with a small group of Food bloggers that Amanda knew and has grown to almost 300 members!! We have so many members now that we have 4 different "Groups".
Find out more about it here .
Today is Group C's Reveal Day!
Groups A and B have already posted for February. You can see their recipes here:
Panko Mozzarella Sticks
From Pass the Sushi
Makes 24 mini mozzarella sticks
From Pass the Sushi
Makes 24 mini mozzarella sticks
What you need:
12 pieces Mozzarella string cheese, cut in half
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 tbs dried parsley
1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
Vegetable oil, for frying
What you do:
Upwrap the string cheese and cut the string cheese in half.
You'll need 3 bowls for this.
In the first bowl : Flour
In the second bowl: Whisk the eggs with the milk.
In the third bowl: Combine the panko, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic. Stir.
Next, one at a time, drop the cheese in the flour, and tap off the excess.
Next, dip the cheese in the egg mixture, make sure it's covered and tap off the excess.
After that, roll the cheese in the panko crumb mixture.
Gently remove and place on a baking sheet.
Place the sheet in a freezer for 30 minutes to quickly freeze the cheese before trying to fry it.
After the cheese has been in the freezer for about 30 minutes it's ready to fry.
I used a deepfryer for these. Pre-heat the deep fryer to 350F. Drop in a few cheese sticks and let them fry for about 1 minute until light brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
(Kita used a medium saucepan with the canola oil to cook her mozzarella sticks. She heated it over medium-high heat until hot. She added the cheese and turned over each one until evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes.)
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