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Leaders of oil-rich Arabian peninsula monarchies who are publicly reluctant to criticize Iran have been beseeching the United States in private to attack the Islamic Republic and destroy its nuclear facilities, according to classified diplomatic cables released by the WikiLeaks website.
WASHINGTON — Leaders of oil-rich Arabian peninsula monarchies who are publicly reluctant to criticize Iran have been beseeching the United States in private to attack the Islamic Republic and destroy its nuclear facilities, according to classified diplomatic cables released by the WikiLeaks website.
The cables show both Saudi King Abdullah and King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa of Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. 5th Fleet, are among Arab leaders who have lobbied the United States to strike Iran. According to one dispatch, a Saudi official reminded Americans that the king had asked the United States repeatedly to "cut off the head of the snake" before it was too late.
The cables were among more than 250,000 American diplomatic dispatches provided by WikiLeaks to five U.S. and European news outlets, which began reporting their contents Sunday. The cables offer U.S. officials' candid and sometimes unflattering analyses of foreign leaders and governments, which could strain relations with Arab and European states, Russia, China and other major players.
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• U.S. officials believe North Korea has provided Iran with missiles that could allow it to strike Europe and Western capitals.
• The United States has carried on an unsuccessful effort to remove from a Pakistani research reactor enriched uranium U.S. officials fear could fall into the hands of militants.
The White House denounced the disclosures as "dangerous and reckless," warning they could jeopardize the safety of foreign officials and others who have helped the United States, and would make it more difficult to conduct routine diplomacy. WikiLeaks released the documents in advance to The Guardian of Britain; Der Spiegel of Germany; Le Monde in France; El Pais in Spain; and The New York Times.
U.S. officials have spent long hours in recent days notifying foreign governments that the cables would include sensitive material. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has personally called 11 capitals to try to soften the impact.
A statement from the White House on Sunday said: "We condemn in the strongest terms the unauthorized disclosure of classified documents and sensitive national-security information."
While the trove of cables did not contain startling revelations about Iran, they show the Islamic Republic has been a preoccupation of the Obama administration and the Bush White House before it.
When President Obama took office, many allies feared his offers of engagement would make him appear weak to the Iranians. But the cables show how his aides quickly countered those worries by rolling out a plan to encircle Iran with economic sanctions and anti-missile defenses. The administration killed a Bush-era plan for a missile-defense site in Poland — which Russian leaders feared was directed at them, not Iran — and replaced it with one floating closer to Iran's coast. The move seems to have paid off.
There is also a U.S.-inspired plan to persuade the Saudis to offer China a steady oil supply, to wean it from energy dependence on Iran. The Saudis agreed and insisted on ironclad commitments from China to join in sanctions against Iran.
To some extent, the Arab obsession with Iran has been rooted in the uneasy sectarian division of the Muslim world, between Shiites who rule Iran and Sunnis who dominate most of the region. Those strains had been drawn tauter with the March 2003 invasion of Iraq, which effectively transferred control of the government there from Sunni to Shiite leaders, many close to Iran.
In December 2005, the Saudi king expressed his anger that the Bush administration had ignored his advice against going to war. According to a cable from the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, the king argued "that whereas in the past the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Saddam Hussein had agreed on the need to contain Iran, U.S. policy had now given Iraq to Iran as a 'gift on a golden platter.' "
Regional distrust of Iran also had deepened with the election that year of a hard-line president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
In a May 2005 meeting, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Zayed, deputy supreme commander of the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates, urged a U.S. general to use "ground forces" to take out Iran's nuclear program.
During a Dec. 27, 2005, meeting with the commander of the U.S. Central Command, Gen. John Abizaid, United Arab Emirates military readers "all agreed with Abizaid that Iran's new President Ahmadinejad seemed unbalanced, crazy even," one cable reports.
Months later, bin Zayed told Abizaid the United States needed to take action against Iran "this year or next."
"I believe this guy is going to take us to war," bin Zayed said of Ahmadinejad in April 2006. "It's a matter of time. Personally, I cannot risk it with a guy like Ahmadinejad. He is young and aggressive."
While Persian Gulf leaders recognize the options for dealing with Iran are limited, the dispatches indicate they repeatedly have urged U.S. military action, fearing that allowing Iran to build a nuclear bomb would shift the balance of power decisively in the region.
During an April 2008 visit to Saudi Arabia, Gen. David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker, the former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, received an earful from the king and other officials about the need to confront Iran's nuclear program and its ambitions in Iraq. And during an April 2009 meeting, Saudi Prince Turki al-Kabeer warned American, Russian and Dutch diplomats that Saudi Arabia could not stomach Iran's continued enrichment of uranium. "We are OK with nuclear electrical power and desalinization, but not with enrichment," he was quoted as saying.
At a June 2009 meeting with U.S. lawmakers, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak argued that attacking Iran any later than late 2010 "would result in unacceptable collateral damage."
"That program must be stopped," one Nov. 4, 2009, cable quotes Khalifa, the Bahrain king, as telling Petraeus, then head of U.S. Central Command, which is responsible for U.S. military activity in the Middle East. "The danger of letting it go is greater than the danger of stopping it."
In December 2009, bin Zayed told a U.S. official, "We know your priority is al-Qaida, but don't forget Iran. Al-Qaida is not going to get a nuclear bomb."
Still, one Saudi diplomat urged Americans in 2008 to avoid war and launch talks. An Omani official urged Americans to take a more nuanced view of the Iranian issue and to question whether other Arab leaders' entreaties for war were based on logic or emotion.
Several documents showed the extent to which the U.S. has been desperately attempting to obtain detailed information on Iran's political scene and economy by interviewing sources at American diplomatic outposts in Dubai and Azerbaijan.
The United States has not had diplomatic relations with Iran for decades, and the documents show that Americans repeatedly have relied on European allies with embassies in Tehran to gain understanding of the Islamic Republic. According to one cable, former British envoy Geoffrey Adams advised Americans to be "steady and firm, tough but not aggressive" in late 2007 negotiations between Iranian and American officials over the security situation in Iraq.
"The current Iranian regime is effectively a fascist state, and the time has come to decide on next steps," French diplomat Jean-David Levitte advised U.S. officials in September 2009.
The cables detail Iran's alleged breaches of law and protocol under Ahmadinejad and his hard-line entourage. A source at the U.S. consulate in Dubai alleged that Iran used the Red Crescent Society to funnel weapons and militants into Iraq and Lebanon.
One cable quoted U.N. weapons inspectors as telling U.S. officials in Vienna that Iran refused to hand over original design plans for an enrichment facility near the city of Qom. During an inspection of the facility, the cable quotes U.N. officials as saying Iranian technicians were "steered by unseen observers" who dispatched notes during meetings and insisted on recording all conversations.
The cables are the third huge release of classified U.S. data by WikiLeaks. U.S. officials believe they were stolen by a disgruntled Army private, Bradley Manning, who had access to classified computer networks as a junior intelligence analyst in Iraq.


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Our healthy and hearty main dishes will have you swooning—sans meat.
Meatless Masterpieces
When entering into a vegetarian lifestyle or simply looking to go meatless a few nights out of the week, it is important to remember the value of protein to a well-balanced diet. Our vegetarian recipes are full of flavor and provide tasty meatless options without sacrificing the nutrients your body needs.
In one of our favorite mushroom and pasta dishes, Pappardelle with Mushrooms, truffle oil is used to impart rich, earthy flavor and complement the savory porcini mushrooms. Leftover oil also serves as a great dressing for a small side salad to accompany the meal.
View Recipe: Pappardelle with Mushrooms
Supercrunch Tofu TacosPickled daikon radishes and carrots plus a spicy Sriracha sauce set these Asian-inspired tacos apart. Pan-sautéed cashews lend meaty crunch to this vegetarian dish.
Penne with Herbs, Tomatoes, and Peas
Our Penne with Herbs, Tomatoes, and Peas is an ideal dish for entertaining or to serve to company, this pasta dish is full of only the freshest flavors of the season.
Grilled Veggie and Hummus WrapsMake the most of summer's fresh vegetables and grilling by preparing these meatless wraps to take along on a picnic. Serve with a side of potato or pasta salad.
Eggplant ParmesanThis perfect version of a classic Italian meatless dinner, Parmigiana, will quickly become a family favorite. Add a glass of vino for a Sicilian-style date night or a scoop of gelato for a kid-friendly Italian night.
Soba Noodles with Miso-Glazed Tofu and VegetablesSoba noodles lose about 80% of their sodium when cooked in unsalted water. Rinse and drain the soba thoroughly after cooking to remove any lingering salt.
View Recipe: Soba Noodles with Miso-Glazed Tofu and Vegetables
Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pita Sandwiches with Lime TzatzikiWith flavors reminiscent of a falafel, these pita sandwiches take less work, are tasty with lots of texture, and an easy weeknight meal to put together.
View Recipe: Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pita Sandwiches with Lime Tzatziki
Butternut-Kale LasagnaGruyere-spiked Bechamel drapes over the noodles and squash to give this dish velvety richness. Hearty, earthy kale perfectly balances the sweet squash, and crunchy, toated pecans crown the top of this luscious lasagna.
Linguine with Spinach-Herb PestoHere is a lovely twist on beloved pesto for spring. Baby spinach takes the place of most of the basil to give the sauce an earthy flavor. The thick, emerald sauce beautifully coats the flat noodles and serves up big flavor in every forkful.
Veggie and Tofu Stir-Fry
Our meatless stir-fry gives you that delicious seared, slightly smoky taste that you enjoy in a good Chinese restaurant, but are the results from your own wok.
Pasta GiardinieraFresh lasagna noodles offer silky texture without the work of making your own pasta. Here we cut the sheets into thick noodles. Sub pappardelle or fettuccine, if necessary.
Chickpea Curry with Basmati RiceLook for garam masala–an Indian blend–in the spice aisle; Spice Islands and McCormick make it.
Fettuccine with Seared Tomatoes, Spinach, and BurrataDon't skimp on the oil: There's a good bit here, but it creates a gorgeous tomato sauce that coats the noodles nicely. Burrata is rich, delicious fresh mozzarella cheese filled with cream. Although it was originally a hard-to-find imported Italian ingredient, now Bel Gioioso (an American cheese producer) makes and sells it in the gourmet cheese section at many major supermarkets.
View Recipe: Fettuccine with Seared Tomatoes, Spinach, and Burrata
Korean Chilled Buckwheat Noodles with Chile SauceThis dish is most popular in the summer but delicious year-round. Korean naengmyun noodles are made from wheat and buckwheat and are wonderfully chewy; Japanese soba is an adequate substitute but lacks the chewy texture. Because of the noodles' firm texture, the dish comes to the table with scissors, and you are to snip a few times and then mix everything together after enjoying the initial presentation.
View Recipe: Korean Chilled Buckwheat Noodles with Chile Sauce
Three-Cheese LasagnaRicotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella combine to give this lasagna an irresistible gooey factor. Store-bought tomato sauce offers convenience and is perked up with a little fresh basil, garlic, and ground red pepper.
Cheesy Penne with BroccoliAny short pasta can be substituted here—rotini and farfalle are good choices.
Eggs with Chickpeas, Spinach, and Tomato
View Recipe: Eggs with Chickpeas, Spinach, and Tomato
If you can find them, use farm-fresh eggs to make this quick one-skillet supper really shine.
Browned Butter Gnocchi with Broccoli and NutsKids like the chewy gnocchi, sweet broccoli, and crunchy nuts. Look for shelf-stable packaged gnocchi with the dried pasta. To cut costs, swap in chopped almonds or pecans for pine nuts. Spinach, cauliflower florets, or green beans would also work nicely here. If you use spinach, simply stir it in when you add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet.
Spanish Potato and Spinach Tortilla with Red Pepper SauceShake the pan gently while the egg and potato mixture cooks to help prevent the omelet from sticking.
View Recipe: Spanish Potato and Spinach Tortilla with Red Pepper Sauce
Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing
This tasty and colorful salad gets a spicy kick from its dressing, which includes chili powder and ground red pepper.
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach PestoOur recipe uses supermarket wonton wrappers to create a shortcut weeknight ravioli treat.
Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, and Walnut CavatappiCavatappi pasta offers a fun element to an easy weeknight dish. Full of exquisite flavors from the walnut and blue cheese, this dish offers a pleasant palate of tastes and textures.
View Recipe: Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Cavatappi
Wild Mushroom Pizza with Truffle OilTruffle oil takes this pizza from fine to sublime. In a pinch, extravirgin olive oil will work, too.
Golden Beet, Greens, and Potato TortaSophisticated and delicious—make this tall, flaky pie the centerpiece of the table.
Spiced Lentils and Poached Eggs
Quick, healthy, and delightful, flavorful lentils mix well with poached eggs for a quick and easy meatless meal option.
Cavatappi with Browned Brussels Sprouts and Buttery BreadcrumbsCut the sprouts lengthwise to keep their shape, about four slices per sprout. They'll be thin enough to get a deep caramelized sear quickly but still keep a good crunch.
View Recipe: Cavatappi with Browned Brussels Sprouts and Buttery Breadcrumbs
Creamy Four-Cheese MacaroniThere's something about the way plain old macaroni cooks to a soft, silky texture that enhances the creaminess of this dish. Each hollow noodle gets coated inside and out with luscious sauce. Although we rarely use processed cheese, here it's the key to a supercreamy texure that does not rely on heavy cream.
Jungle Curry with TofuThis Thai-style curry is free of coconut milk and shines with late-summer produce.
Tunisian Brik-Style EggsTucked inside crisp, flaky phyllo dough pastry are tender potato chunks and a perfectly cooked egg.
Tomato and Mozzarella RisottoBe sure you test the rice to make sure it's cooked—you may need a little more vegetable broth if it's not.
Red Lentil Dal with Carrot Salad and Coriander FlatbreadsThis is basically an all-out assault on the bulk bins, as well as our modern take on the rice-and-beans dinner. Spices, dried lentils, and rice are cheap ingredients, especially when you buy in these small quantities. Chiles are also a thrifty flavor booster; you should be able to score the two here for a nickel. Your vegetable peeler will get you nice carrot ribbons.
View Recipe: Red Lentil Dal with Carrot Salad and Coriander Flatbreads
Tomato and Asparagus "Carbonara"Toss the pasta and vegetables immediately after cooking. The heat from the pasta will cook the egg, thickening it into a light, creamy sauce.
Spinach and Onion PizzaPurchase one pound of pizza dough and use most of it here; the rest becomes grilled flatbreads for other meatless dishes.
Mushroom Lentil BurgersMake homemade veggie burgers in a snap with precooked lentils. We like the black beluga variety from Archer Farms, with no added salt. Brown lentils can be substituted but tend to be more moisture-dense and may require additional breadcrumbs to help bind the burgers.
Black Bean CakesHere's an entire meal, ready in less than 20 minutes. For firmer yolks, cook eggs for 5 minutes instead of 4.
Zucchini and Caramelized Onion QuicheSilky caramelized onions, which you can cook on the weekend, flavor this beautifully simple dish. Use a mandoline to quickly turn zucchini into a pile of superthin slices.
Tomato, Squash, and Red Pepper GratinSometimes, the best "steak" comes in the form of ripe, juicy beefsteak tomato slices, as in this easy gratin. Serve with a salad of fresh summer greens.
Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin GlazeWe turned up the flavor with this Chinese-style barbecue dish. This vegetarian dish captures the essence of great barbecue without relying on meat.
View Recipe: Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and GarlicHeight-of-summer tomatoes burst with flavor and need little embellishment to create a spectacular dish. Churning the oil into boiling liquid emulsifies the mixture, yielding a creamy sauce that coats.
Grilled Vegetable and Fontina PizzaThis grilled veggie pizza is a gorgeous medley of red pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, red onion, and sweet basil. Also consider orange, yellow, or purple sweet peppers such as Merlot, Golden Treasures, or Canary Bell. With refrigerated fresh pizza dough and a few minutes on the grill, dinner is on the table in no time.
Summer Veggie Rice BowlFresh tomatoes, zucchini, basil, and toasted pine nuts bring this rice salad to life. Serve it with 1 pound roasted fresh green beans.
Tomato TartTarts are a spectacular treat, but also a creamy, cheesy calorie and sat-fat bomb. Ours is meat-free and cream-free, making it delightfully light, but olives add satisfying richness.
Chinese Noodle Salad with Sesame DressingThis simple dinner comes together in a flash by using packaged, trimmed snap peas from the produce department.
Baked Tomatoes with Quinoa, Corn, and Green ChilesThese tomatoes are stuffed full with healthy quinoa, fresh corn, poblano chiles, and lots of shredded cheese. Fresh lime juice adds a burst of citrus freshness.
View Recipe: Baked Tomatoes with Quinoa, Corn, and Green Chiles
Summer Squash and Ricotta GaletteHere's a fantastic crust that you can swap in for a standard butter-based one. You can make the dough in advance, and chill until ready to use.
Peanut-Crusted Tofu Tacos with Tangy SlawGive traditional tacos a run for their money with these tofu tacos. This vegetarian dish may be the one to convert non-tofu eaters in your house.
Three-Cheese White Pizza with SpinachFresh garlic slices are baked atop this creamy pizza. The spinach is kept fresh by adding it to the pizza toward the end of cooking. The higher quality the ricotta cheese, the creamier and more delicious the pizza; we prefer Calabro brand.
Vegetarian Benedicts with Thyme Sabayon
Fresh thyme is a welcome addition to this frothy, egg- and wine-based sauce called sabayon. Substitute curly kale for lacinato kale, if desired.
Fresh Tomato-Feta PizzaIf olives are a deal breaker, leave them off; the pizza is still yummy.
Vegetable and Rice Burritos with Quesadilla CheeseMost grocery stores have a refrigerated section of Mexican cheeses; look for quesadilla cheese there. Use the more commonly found crumbly queso fresco if quesadilla cheese is not available, or opt for melty Monterey Jack. Warming tortillas prior to adding your filling will help keep the tortillas from tearing or cracking during the rolling process—a must-do step for perfect burritos.
View Recipe: Vegetable and Rice Burritos with Quesadilla Cheese
Hummus "Cheesesteak" HoagiesMade with yellow onion, red bell pepper, poblano chile, and provolone cheese, these vegetarian sandwiches are very hearty and fillling.
Eggplant InvoltiniThis vegetarian eggplant entree features thin slices of eggplant filled with a herbed cheese mixture, tomato sauce, and a cheesey topping.
Artichoke GaletteFor a light supper and an unforgettable taste of the season, try this stunning galette that pairs baby artichokes with peppery radishes.
Ricotta-Spinach PastaThis pasta dish is ready in just 18 minutes. The recipe starts with refrigerated fresh pasta, which cooks in about two minutes. The texture is deliciously different: more delicate, with a slightly springy bounce.
Blue Cheese Polenta with VegetablesSavory blue cheese polenta topped with delicious veggies makes for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Hummus-Stuffed PitasRadishes are an excellent vegetable to slice for salads or use as a stuffing, as seen here in our delicious pita recipe. Serve this easy-to-make sandwich with another spring favorite: steamed sugar snap peas.
Tempeh and Broccolini Stir-FryStreamline your stir-frying process by prepping all ingredients before you start cooking. For a whole-grain base, use brown rice.
Mushroom and Root Vegetable PotpieTo make these pot pies ahead, prepare according to the recipe instructions, but wait to bake until you are ready to eat. If you freeze these, allow them to thaw before you pop them in the oven.
Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean SaladYou'll find chipotle chiles canned in adobo sauce on the Latin food aisle. Use just the sauce here; reserve chiles for another use.
Vegetable "Meat" LoafVegetarians and carnivores alike will love this ingenious twist on meat loaf. The meaty-flavored, umami-rich recipe received our Test Kitchen's highest rating. Ordinarily you wouldn't pack a meat loaf into the pan, but since we're using a vegetable mixture, you will to make sure it holds together.
Tuscan White Bean Soup with EscaroleDon't toss those rinds from Parmesan or other hard cheeses; store in the freezer, and simmer in soup for added richness and flavor.
Tofu Steaks with Shiitakes and VeggiesThis quick vegetarian entrée is full of flavor and rich vegetables. Piercing the tofu with a fork allows the tofu to absorb the sesame oil and soy sauce, making it more flavorful.
Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion, and Spinach LasagnaThis vegetarian pasta dish is sure to please every palate at your dinner table.
View Recipe: Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion, and Spinach Lasagna
Baked Mac and CheeseThis baked macaroni and cheese casserole contains three different types of cheeses and a topping of crisp breadcrumbs. This dish has plenty of protein for a meat-free main dish.
Mexican Stuffed PoblanosThis vegetarian dish is so hearty, it will even satisfy an avid meat-eater. Poblano chiles are stuffed with beans and veggies and smothered with cheese for a mexican dish you will adore.
View Recipe: Mexican Stuffed Poblanos
Grilled Gruyère and Olive Tapenade SandwichesYou can easily shave thin slices of cheese in a snap using an inexpensive kitchen tool: a vegetable peeler. This is a perfect technique for many hard cheeses like Gruyère.
Market Salad with Goat Cheese and Champagne-Shallot VinaigretteFresh herbs make all the difference in this versatile dressing. Try it on any combination of greens and vegetables from your local farmers' market.
View Recipe: Market Salad with Goat Cheese and Champagne-Shallot Vinaigrette
Tempeh Greek Salad WrapsThese wraps are full of delicious fresh flavor. Summertime, or anytime, this will be your new go-to. Serve with pita chips.
Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Penne Salad with Goat CheeseMake an upscale pasta salad that's company worthy by combining penne pasta, roasted asparagus, tomato, arugula, herbes de Provence, and goat cheese and tossing with a lemony vinaigrette. Serve immediately or cover and chill for 2 hours for a cold pasta salad.
View Recipe: Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Penne Salad with Goat Cheese
Grilled Farmers' Market SandwichesThe stack of grilled eggplant, red onion, and zucchini are quite a mouthful but still tasty to eat.
Paella with Soy Chorizo and EdamamePaella is a rice dish that hails from the Valencia region on the east coast of Spain. If Valencia rice is not available, use Arborio rice, but be sure not to stir the dish too much because paella is not meant to be creamy like a risotto.
Lemongrass Tofu Banh MiThe bread and Vietnamese filling—carrot and radish, cilantro, mayonnaise, and cucumber—are traditional in this vegetarian take on the classic. Prepare mayonnaise mixture and toast bread while the tofu and vegetable mixture marinate.
Artichoke and Goat Cheese StrataTo make ahead, prepare through step 2, cover, and chill. Before baking, let bread mixture stand at room temperature 10 minutes while the oven preheats. Then assemble and bake. The cook time will increase by about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Pan-Crisped Tofu with Greens and Peanut DressingSautéing tofu cubes for this recipe gives them a nice firm texture and caramelized flavor.
View Recipe: Pan-Crisped Tofu with Greens and Peanut Dressing
Fontal Polenta with Mushroom SautéThis vegetarian dish is luxurious enough for entertaining, and quick enough for weeknight ease.
Roasted Cauliflower PastaFruity, briny olives add meaty flavor to this meatless one-dish meal.
Grilled Tofu with Ratatouille VegetablesThis attractive barbecue dish combines the vegetables of the famous Provençal stew with meaty grilled tofu. If you don't care to use the wine, use an additional 1/2 cup of vegetable broth.
Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce, Asparagus, and PeasCitrus flavors and fresh vegetables brighten this meatless pasta recipe. Leftovers pack nicely for work or school.
View Recipe: Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce, Asparagus, and Peas
Chickpea BajaneBajane is a Provençal term for the midday meal. Chickpeas are a staple in Provence, where they are often stewed and served with pasta and vegetables. In this version, chickpeas, leeks, carrots, fennel, and spinach are served atop protein-rich quinoa.
Quick-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce with SpaghettiMake a quick fresh tomato sauce for this meatless pasta recipe by roasting cherry tomatoes and adding basil, parsley, and goat cheese to the dish.
View Recipe: Quick-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti
Curried Vegetable Samosas with Cilantro-Mint ChutneySpicy, herby chutney complements the delicately seasoned samosas.
View Recipe: Curried Vegetable Samosas with Cilantro-Mint Chutney
Lentil-Barley Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa
Use leftover cooked pearl barley with lentils, veggies, and seasoning for a hearty main-dish burger, sans the bun. Fruit salsa adds bright flavors. Serve with lime wedges for added zest.
Baked Vegetable LasagnaDon't press out extra water from the tofu for this recipe; that way, the cheesy layer will remain moist and creamy.
Potato, Turnip, and Spinach BaeckeoffeTranslated from the Germanic Alsatian dialect, baeckeoffe means "baker's oven," as it was traditionally a dish that was brought to the local baker to cook in his oven. Classic versions are loaded with meat, but our vegetarian riff is equally hearty and rich.
Chipotle Bean BurritosAdd guacamole and chips to this hearty vegetarian dish for an easy Mexican meal.
Corn and Chile QuesadillasCorn, shiitakes, and aged cheese bring meaty umami flavor to this dish. If you can't find fresh Anaheim chiles, substitute about 1/4 cup chopped canned green chiles.
Korean-Inspired Sautéed TofuDraining and pressing the tofu yields a crisp crust when pan-fried; it also helps the tofu absorb more flavor from the zesty pan sauce.
Red Lentil-Rice Cakes with Simple Tomato Salsa
Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, these salsa-topped, red-lentil rice cakes make a lovely vegetarian entrée.
Goat Cheese Tamales with Olives and RaisinsA couple of these meatless, sweet-savory tamales make a nice entrée with a salad or black beans. To make these tamales vegetarian, prepare the Basic Masa Dough with vegetable shortening instead of lard.
Arugula Pizza with Poached Eggs
You can also try using fresh dough. Look to your local pizzeria for homemade dough, as many will sell theirs for only a few dollars.
Rice Noodle SaladWide rice noodles are great for stir-fries and cook better when broken into shorter lengths. Soften in hot water, and stir-fry as directed. If unavailable, substitute linguine or fettuccine.
Gemelli Salad with Green Beans, Pistachios, and Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteHaricots verts are thin, tender green beans. If you can't find them, use trimmed regular green beans, but add them to the pasta after 8 minutes of cooking since they'll take longer to cook. You can make the salad ahead, but dress it just before serving so the beans don't turn drab.
View Recipe: Gemelli Salad with Green Beans, Pistachios, and Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette
Grilled Portobello and Poblano Tacos with Pico de GalloThese tacos are fresh and delicious thanks to an all-star list of ingredients. Say goodbye to standard tacos and hello to a new favorite.
View Recipe: Grilled Portobello and Poblano Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Fingerling Potato-Leek Hash with Swiss Chard and Eggs
To trim Swiss chard for this main dish, pull or cut the stems out of the leaves. Learn how to prepare Swiss chard in 4 simple steps.
View Recipe: Fingerling Potato-Leek Hash with Swiss Chard and Eggs
White Bean and Hominy ChiliVegetarian chipotle sausage packs quite a punch, adding savory depth to the entire pot.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tamales with Tomatillo SauceNot your average tamale–this recipe calls for a unique combination of black beans and sweet potatoes that will serve up an unforgettable dinner dish.
View Recipe: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tamales with Tomatillo Sauce
Golden Beet Pasta with Basil-Almond PestoThis bright, earthy springtime pasta dish uses the entire beet–stems, leaves, and all.
Spinach-Feta Calzone CasseroleThis updated, one-dish casserole is a cross between a vegetarian calzone and the classic Greek dish spanakopita.
Fall Vegetable CurryEmbrace Indian flavors by making this vegetarian meal that only takes 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve with Cashew Basmati Rice for a complete fall meal.
Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells with Smoky MarinaraThis dish goes straight from the freezer to oven - no thawing required. The fire-roasted tomatoes in the marinara sauce give the dish a subtle smoky flavor. You can also easily vary the filling by adding basil or oregano and a different cheese. (We tried fontina instead of mozzarella and threw in some arugula for a peppery bite.) Make some garlic bread and a green salad and dinner's on.


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I love this bivy/tent from Marmot! It is super lightweight but still gives you room to move around & kinda sit up. Room for shoes & even a pack if it is small enough! A little condensation but nothing unexpected! A+
Does What Its Supposed To
I think this is a nice bivy. All bivy sacks have breathability issues. The home alone comes with a warning printed on the tag that tells you the bivy isn't breathable and to not zip it up all the way. I like that it is more roomy than just a sack, it's nice to be able to keep some clothes dry with you inside the bivy.
Needs some work
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I have one and it will collect moisture. What I did was cut a vent in the foot end about 6"x8" and sewed in some mesh and made a rain cover for the vent, then I fashioned a rain fly for the front end held in place by the pole clips. The vent in the foot end really allows air to move through the tent and I try to set it up to where the tent is pointed into the wind.Also the foot vent allows me to zip it up in heavy weather without running out of air.With those mods, it works great but I understand that is extra work to have to do. BUT, remember that ALL bivies have these problems, so you kind of know that going in. The advantage is that I can and have put this thing anywhere and it takes up barely any more space than my sleeping bag would. Can't do that with a tent.
worst product ever
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
The Waterproof breathable MemBrain Strata fabric does not work, it rains inside in your own breath, at a temperture of just 28 degrees it froze and two days later it has not dry up. I will never use this product again.
Bivy 101: Bi vys aren't tents and no matter what the material is (unless it was a mesh) - you will collect moisture inside of it. Just mentioning... Overall, this is a great bivy for the price, in general. A+ for what it is, one small step away from (even less breathable) Gore-Tex or comparable...
Good, but does collect moisture
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
This is only after a couple nights use. I removed it from its stuff sack and I put the bivy portion in a small stuff sac that is smaller than a nalgene, and then the poles seperately. It only needs two (correct -- TWO) stakes to stay up including in the wind. You don't need the other stakes and the guy wires unless you really want them.
The big thing is that like all bivyies is that it collects moisture. I'm tall (6'5) and it had plenty of room for me and my gear. It was the least clustraphobic bivy I've every used and about as good as they get. The issue is the bivy itself versus a 1 man tent and how you want to proceed. When raining, you have to close the door and you get in trouble with breath-caused moisture.
Replying 1 year later, review still holds true. Great bivy for the money, one small step away from a Gore-TEx, blocks rain, packs light, use the poles if you want (which I do, and like). Great room . super light...
Home Alone and Wet!
Before I left on a 7 day rafting trip, I tried this bivy in my front yard/lawn. I was impressed with the headroom and ease of setup. Then I left for the trip. On the 3rd day it started raining just after we made camp. I quickly set up this bivy. The bivy did not fare well. It accumulated lots of condensation on the ceiling and failed to keep out the water on the floor. My sleeping bag at the foot of the bivy soaked up alot of water even with a thermarest type pad underneath. The door on this tent has to stay open to avoid lack of breathing air and helps prevent condensation buildup inside, but what are you going to do if the rain is coming in sideways? This tent just didn't measure up to my expectations. I will keep it but just for around the area. I was glad I had a backup tent on the trip.
This bivy is great it is really breathable has plenty of room to move around inside and room to even put your pack inside. It holds up really well against the elements its a must for a bivy
Whats the height at the foot ?
Whats the height at the foot ?
maybe 1.5 feet tall, good and comfy for foot + bag + wiggle room, but that's it... Not good for putting head down there, head must be at top,,,
It looks like there is a small vestibule...
It looks like there is a small vestibule in the front, is that true? If so is it big enough to hole a pack and boots?
Ther is no vestibule in the front. just more space. you can get in the pack and boots but it will take you a lot of space to sleep well
Does this bivy need a footprint? And, how...
Does this bivy need a footprint? And, how is it for condensation?
It doesn't necessarily need a footprint, but I would use one. As far as condensation goes... it's not the best. I was far more impressed by my friend's OR bivy.
I was thinking the same. I don't know how you guys do the bivys! I went with the golite shangri-la 1. Has a vestibule, more room, no worries of condensation, and it's only a few ounces heavier. Although, you can't beat the pack size of this bivy!
I would definitely use a footprint - helped me with condensation + plus it adds an extra level of protection and longevity to the bivy... Plus you can always use the footprint for other stuff like changing, food, etc...
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Reduced cytochrome P4501A activity and recovery from oxidative stress during subchronic benzo[a]pyrene and benzo[e]pyrene treatment of rainbow trout
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KeywordCytochrome P4501A activity; Oxidative stress; Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[e]pyrene; Aryl hydrocarbon receptor; Biliary excretion; Fish
This study assessed the role of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) affinity, and cytochrome P4501A (CYP1A) protein and activity in polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-‐induced oxidative stress. In the 1-‐100 nM concentration range benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) but not benzo[e]pyrene (BeP) competitively displaced 2 nM [3H]2, 3, 7, 8-‐tetrachloro-‐dibenzo-‐p-‐dioxin from rainbow trout AHR2α. Based on appearance of fluorescent aromatic compounds in bile over 3, 7, 14, 28 or 50 days of feeding 3 μg of BaP or BeP/g fish/day, rainbow trout liver readily excreted these polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their metabolites at near steady state rates. CYP1A proteins catalyzed more than 98% of ethoxyresorufin-‐O-‐deethylase (EROD) activity in rainbow trout hepatic microsomes. EROD activity of hepatic microsomes initially increased and then decreased to control activities after 50 days of feeding both PAHs. Immunohistochemistry of liver confirmed CYP1A protein increased in fish fed both PAHs after 3 days and remained elevated for up to 28 days. Neither BaP nor BeP increased hepatic DNA adduct concentrations at any time up to 50 days of feeding these PAHs. Comet assays of blood cells demonstrated marked DNA damage after 14 days of feeding both PAHs that was not significant after 50 days. There was a strong positive correlation between hepatic EROD activity and DNA damage in blood cells over time for both PAHs. Neither CYP1A protein nor 3-‐ nitrotyrosine (a biomarker for oxidative stress) immunostaining in trunk kidney were significantly altered by BaP or BeP after 3, 7, 14, or 28 days. There was no clear association between AHR2α affinity and BaP and BeP-‐induced oxidative stress.
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Augmented reality in urban places: contested content and the duplicity of code
Version of Record online: 10 AUG 2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-5661.2012.00539.x
© 2012 The Authors. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers © 2012 Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers)
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Volume 38, Issue 3, pages 464–479, July 2013
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Graham, M., Zook, M. and Boulton, A. (2013), Augmented reality in urban places: contested content and the duplicity of code. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 38: 464–479. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-5661.2012.00539.x
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- Issue online: 10 JUN 2013
- Version of Record online: 10 AUG 2012
- Revised manuscript received 11 May 2012
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- augmented reality;
- place;
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- Estonia
With the increasing prevalence of both geographically referenced information and the code through which it is regulated, digital augmentations of place will become increasingly important in everyday, lived geographies. Through two detailed explorations of 'augmented realities', this paper provides a broad overview of not only the ways that those augmented realities matter, but also the complex and often duplicitous manner that code and content can congeal in our experiences of augmented places. Because the re-makings of our spatial experiences and interactions are increasingly influenced through the ways in which content and code are fixed, ordered, stabilised and contested, this paper places a focus on how power, as mediated through technological artefacts, code and content, helps to produce place. Specifically, it demonstrates there are four key ways in which power is manifested in augmented realities: two performed largely by social actors, distributed power and communication power; and two enacted primarily via software, code power and timeless power. The paper concludes by calling for redoubled attention to both the layerings of content and the duplicity and ephemerality of code in shaping the uneven and power-laden practices of representations and the experiences of place augmentations in urban places.


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Uhh ... are they also sending monthly SS payments to these dead people? It wouldn't be the first time that happened either!The Social Security Administration, which sent out 52 million checks, said some of those checks mistakenly went to dead people because the agency had no record of their death. That amounts to between 8,000 and 10,000 checks for millions of dollars.
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The impact of federal dollars on instruction and dollars received for special education were discussed at the hearing. There was also a question and answer period for the general public. But John Q. Public didn't show up. .
"The complacency and apathy for public education in the community is just appalling to me," said Tommy Little, president of Parents for Public Schools. "I don't know what's more distressing, the fact that the schools seem to be failing or the fact that the community cares so little."
The district also laid out its tax plan for the year. "We plan for an additional 2.5 mills and at the same time project that debt service mills will go down by 1.7," said chief financial officer, Suzanne Smith.
"Therefore the public can expect a tax increase in excess of a little more than a half of a mill."
Smith said in dollars and cents, Smith said it would mean a very small increase. "I would say an increase of less than $3 to $5 a year for the average homeowner in Meridian," Smith said.
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Chapter 14. Visualization of Cross-Platform Microarray Normalization
- Andreas Scherer Founder/CEO of Spheromics
Published Online: 2 NOV 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470685983.ch14
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
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Batch Effects and Noise in Microarray Experiments: Sources and Solutions
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Liu, X., Parker, J., Fan, C., Perou, C. M. and Marron, J. S. (2009) Visualization of Cross-Platform Microarray Normalization, in Batch Effects and Noise in Microarray Experiments: Sources and Solutions (ed A. Scherer), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470685983.ch14
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- gene-by-gene;
- multivariate
Combining different microarray data sets, even across platforms, is considered in this chapter. The larger sample sizes created in this way have the potential to generally increase statistical power. Distance weighted discrimination (DWD) has been shown to provide this improvement in some cases. We replicate earlier results indicating that DWD provides an effective approach to cross-platform batch adjustment, using both novel and conventional visualization methods. Improved statistical power from combining data is demonstrated for a new DWD based hypothesis test. This result appears to contradict a number of earlier results, which suggested that such data combination is not possible. The contradiction is resolved by understanding the differences between gene-by-gene analysis and our more complete and insightful multivariate approach of DWD.


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1Lay low. Try not to make it too obvious that you like him. Be conscious of your actions (i.e stop yourself from staring at him for too long).
2Show physical signs of not liking him. If he asks to help you with something, snap at him to get lost, for example. If he calls, tell him you'll call him back but don't. Don't punch and kick him, because people will just look at you funny. But sometimes, ignoring is not enough.
3Refer to him as "a friend." Sometimes lying is necessary. Even when people tease you with the "(insert name here) and (insert name here), sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" song, stay strong and confidently say he's only a friend.
4Be careful of your looks. This will sound crazy, but do not dress up for him, do not try to look "sexy" in front of him, or anything like that, because he may begin to like you. That would ruin your whole point of pretending not to like him. Just be sure not to look that good in front of him.
5Make sure you like him. You don't want to tell everyone and then realize you want to take it back. Get to know him without giving yourself away (for example, go to a sports practice and see how he acts without him seeing you there) and see if there may be a chance of him liking you back (for example, read his body language or listen to rumors).
6Tell someone. Tell only your best friends or your family, and make sure that they won't tell anyone about anything. Never tell a person that is not close to you. Eventually, word will get out, but keep it a secret for now. When you feel ready, go up to him, apologize for being mean or not telling you sooner, and tell him you like him.
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The core mission of the IRSF is to fund research for treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome while improving the overall quality of life for those living with Rett syndrome by providing information, programs, and services.
The core mission of the IRSF is to fund research for treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome while improving the overall quality of life for those living with Rett syndrome by providing information, programs, and services.
IRSF is the world's leading private funder of basic, translational and clinical Rett syndrome research, funding over $28M in high-quality, peer-reviewed research grants and programs to date. Annually, IRSF hosts the world's largest gathering of global Rett researchers and clinicians to establish research direction and priorities while exchanging ideas and the most recent information. IRSF is the most comprehensive non-profit organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate information about Rett syndrome, offering informational and emotional family support, and stimulating research aimed at accelerating treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome and related disorders. IRSF has earned Charity Navigator's most prestigious 4 star rating. To learn more about IRSF and Rett syndrome, visit www.rettsyndrome.org or call IRSF at 1-800-818-RETT (7388).
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If on the island of Sicily, head as far west as possible to find the ancient port of Marsala. The second largest city in the Trapani province, it is famous for two reasons: history and Marsala wine.
The town of Marsala is built on the ruins of Lilibeo, an ancient Carthaginian city. These extensive ruins as well as the remains of Marsala's Phoenician and Roman ancestries can be seen in the many monuments, ruins, palaces, relics, archaeological sites and museums about and near to town. Today Marsala is a town of beautiful green spaces, arcaded courtyards and fountains and a marvellous place to simply walk. It is a relaxing, pleasant town to visit – a town of restored Baroque town centres, wine tours, great beaches and relaxing in the piazza with a lunch of prosciutto, olives, delicious Italian cheese and a glass of Marsala wine.
This wine, produced only here, is a sweet, fortified wine first introduced to the outside world in the 1700s. Similar to Port, Sherry and Madeira, the locals of course know which is best, and you can enjoy a top-quality glass of this delectable tipple in any of the cafes and restaurants speckled about town.
With very hot summers and mild winters, a trip to Marsala is a worthwhile experience at any time of year; however visits in the cooler months are best enjoyed by couples as there are fewer activities for the kids, and exploring the vineyards and wineries of the region is worth every drop of time spent.
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While exploring Marsala's surroundings, make sure that after your tour of Sicilian wine country you can spare some time for the Stagnone Lagoon. Inside la laguna can be found the famous Motya Island, with its small museum, ancient edifices and well-preserved ruins. This island is in fact part of the larger nature reserve of Il Stagnone, comprising salt flats, mills and an entire archipelago of islands including Motya itself. The salt flats are home to a staggering variety of wildlife including pink flamingos.
Venturing into the coastal town of Marsala, make sure to discover the Marsala Dome from the 1100s with its huge church organ with over 4,000 pipes. Other religious structures that are hard to miss include the cathedral in the main square; Piazza della Repubblica; a fantastic place to sit with a cup of fine Italian coffee and soak up the peace and sunshine of Sicily. Also make sure to promenade through the remains of the ancient Roman district of Viale Vittorio Veneto.
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When choosing a place to stay in historic Marsala, the best way to make a decision is to consider your surroundings. As an historic locale, with much to see and explore, you would probably be best able to live like a local by staying in a holiday rental. This allows the flexibility to see the sights that interest you most. If you are more interested in exploring the town's natural sights and nearby islands, consider a villa along the shore or more towards the edges of town. If you are looking for a quiet city break, then there are many luxurious city centre flats to enjoy. And to top it off, after a day of shopping and poking around food markets, there is nothing better than preparing an authentic meal in your very own kitchen and enjoying it in your very own living spaces, with of course a glass of very fine Marsala.
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urn:lsid:ibm.com:blogs:entries-21cf78fd-6576-4f6c-8808-07c1ddfc578a Cloud & Service Management blog - Tags - endpoint Discussions on news, reports, happenings, and solutions related to the Service Management field. Includes Storage, Green IT, IT asset and financial management, IT governance, service delivery and process, and SOA management. 4 2016-02-01T04:54:29-05:00 IBM Connections - Blogs urn:lsid:ibm.com:blogs:entry-e5941357-4b2c-4833-8793-ceb30faf9d6e IBM and SMB: We're Fired Up, not Watered Down David Ojalvo firstname.lastname@example.com 060001CNQC active 59c1123b-0353-458e-a719-b002d84108d5 Comment Entries Likes 2013-04-29T15:57:22-04:00 2013-04-29T16:01:29-04:00
 Just in case you weren't sold on IBM's commitment to better serve and team with smaller enterprises, here is some hard hitting evidence for you. IBM recently launched the Small and Midsized Business (SMB) web portal around Cloud & Smarter Infrastructure as a clear illustration of how the Tivoli, Maximo, TRIRIGA and Netcool solutions are geared for the SMB space across Cloud, Mobility, Asset Management and Storage.

 We fully recognize that SMB customers have different sets of needs and IT requirements than our large enterprise customers . And just to be clear, these are NOT watered-down, leftover, or recycled enterprise level products. Instead, the portal features a portfolio of easy to deploy, rapid-value solutions that are appropriately sized and priced for SMB's.

 For example, our new cloud provisioning product includes a "try & buy" feature that allows you to quickly download a free trial. SmartCloud Provisioning delivers computer infrastructure as a service by providing on-demand access to virtual machines and storage in the network. The trial is fully functional for 90 days at no charge, and at the end of the trial period, you can purchase the products directly from the site with just a few clicks.

 And if you are interested in interacting with a community for this product, you can visit our developerWorks site for discussion forum for the IBM SmartCloud Provisioning Open Beta Program

 The new SMB portal also links to a free trial download of Tivoli Endpoint Manager, so you can experience its capabilities and benefits firsthand. This trial has all features enabled and is good for an evaluation period of 30 days.

 Once you have chosen the solution that's right for you, use the portal to connect with an IBM business partner in their area. And when the time comes to talk dollars, you can look to IBM Global Financing for leases and loans to help preserve cash with flexible terms, competitive rates, and predictable monthly payments.
 Just in case you weren't sold on IBM's commitment to better serve and team with smaller enterprises, here is some hard hitting evidence for you. IBM recently launched the Small and Midsized Business (SMB) web p... 1 0 3538 urn:lsid:ibm.com:blogs:entries-21cf78fd-6576-4f6c-8808-07c1ddfc578a Cloud & Service Management blog 2016-02-01T04:54:29-05:00 urn:lsid:ibm.com:blogs:entry-d6737b18-dc8f-4978-ae90-c7ef74fe839a Automating Security: Bringing IT Audit and IT Operations Together Bryan Casey firstname.lastname@example.com 270003BSJV active 59c1123b-0353-458e-a719-b002d84108d5 Comment Entries Likes 2011-06-02T12:13:15-04:00 2011-06-02T14:58:19-04:00
Today's post comes from Sandy Hawke, Manager IBM Security Solutions.

I recently presented to the ISACA community on a live webinar. I focused the discussion on how to leverage automation to improve endpoint security and compliance. The archived webinar is available here. Just as a brief background, ISACA is an international professional association that focuses on all aspects of IT Governance and has over 95,000 members worldwide.

The online event drew a pretty substantial audience which is good, and yet a bit surprising in two key ways. First of all, many of the recommendations I made to the audience were not radically new concepts, but basic foundational controls that all security professionals agree are critical for achieving and maintaining solid security and demonstrable compliance. So haven't they heard this story before?

Maybe not. And that's the second observation. Most of the ISACA membership is in the IT audit/Risk Management line of business. While they're not the folks who are implementing security technologies on a daily basis (i.e. "hands at keyboards")- they are keen to understand how security is implemented, how it works, how automation can be used to facilitate audits, etc. And that's the new trend we've been witnessing. While the audit team knows what the policy controls should be, they may not know if/how these controls get enforced, maintained, monitored and reported on- essentially how security is "operationalized." The more that they know what's possible with respect to security operations and automation, the better they'll be at knowing what questions to ask IT operations during audits, what technologies to recommend, etc.

Years ago, the IT Audit/Risk Manager organization and activities were kept quite separate from the IT Operations/IT Infrastructure teams. And at the time there were pretty good reasons to keep these groups as distinct as possible- you've all heard of "keeping the fox out of the hen house" analogy, right? The IT Audit/Risk Mgmt teams could set and enforce policy and conduct assessments that wouldn't be influenced by the operations staff. Well, with the advent of converging technologies, economic trends, and the increased importance of measuring security investments and compliance program- in real time, these groups are coming together. More so than ever before.

And technologies that can foster that type of trust, cooperation, and collaboration are indispensable.

 Today's post comes from Sandy Hawke, Manager IBM Security Solutions. I recently presented to the ISACA community on a live webinar. I focused the discussion on how to leverage automation to improve endpoint security and compliance. The... 0 5 15231 urn:lsid:ibm.com:blogs:entries-21cf78fd-6576-4f6c-8808-07c1ddfc578a Cloud & Service Management blog 2016-02-01T04:54:29-05:00 urn:lsid:ibm.com:blogs:entry-a4c84866-bc00-41dc-a577-95931e3d0a98 Lightweight endpoints make for more powerful protection Bryan Casey firstname.lastname@example.com 270003BSJV active 59c1123b-0353-458e-a719-b002d84108d5 Comment Entries Likes 2011-05-27T11:30:30-04:00 2011-05-27T11:30:30-04:00 So, I was at Pulse this year and was the source of a pretty constant ridicule for carrying around what felt like a fifty pound laptop bag. It was horrible, and inconvenient, and not even effective. I had hard copies of schedules that were out of date about 30 seconds after I clicked print. By the end of the conference I had calluses on my fingers and I couldn't walk more than about ten steps without having to change hands. It was really a constant reminder that I need to go to the gym more.

Anyway, interestingly enough, most vendors in the endpoint security space have basically adopted this same approach in designing their technology. Incoming attacks get blocked by signatures, and in order to keep you "prepared," some companies just create and update these huge signature files, shoot them across the network, fold their hands and hope they get properly installed, and then get right back to work because the files they just sent are more or less immediately out of date. I can tell you from experience that lugging around a bulky bag of incomplete, outdated information is no way to do your job. It's also no way to keep your employees, and by extension, your company, ahead of threats.

What companies need to do is focus on what a defense-in-depth of the endpoint would really look like. It means you need a lot of things. You need to have antivirus and firewall protection. You need a patch process that actually works. You need centralized policy management that is easily enforceable. And, of course, you need all of this in real-time. Until recently, that also meant you needed a lot of aspirin.

With its acquisition of BigFix last July, IBM basically invested in the convergence of security and systems management, two pieces of the operational infrastructure that will continue to become more intertwined. You can't just write the policy, or obtain the patch, you also need to be confident that these changes and updates are continually being enforced at every single endpoint. Try automatically applying patches to computers that aren't turned on and you'll pretty quickly understand why convergence is so important.

Up until this week there were four offerings that were part of the Tivoli Endpoint Manager suite of products, all of which are managed under the same roof. We have solutions for lifecycle management, security and compliance, power management and patch management. This week, we were pleased to announce Tivoli Endpoint Manager for Core Protection, a solution designed to add another layer of depth to your endpoint security posture. Tivoli Endpoint Manager for Core Protection is the result of the relationship between IBM and Trend Micro, and offers the real-time, lightweight threat protection that other endpoint security solutions can't really compete with.

I spoke earlier about how other vendors were sending these huge signature files across their network, files that were outdated before you even figured out how to install them on your PC. Tivoli Endpoint Manager for Core Protection is different because while it does employ the use of some signature files, it also leverages the cloud to reduce the amount of information that needs to be sent across the network and also provides the real-time protection that static signature files cannot. As the cloud is updated with the latest threat information, so too are all of the endpoints that are in conversation with that cloud.

This has proven to be extremely effective. In a recent third party test, the Trend Micro technology blocked 100% of all incoming malware (the second place competitive product came in at 77%) by taking a multi-layer approach. Nearly all (97.5%) of the malware was detected and blocked in the first layer (URL reputation) and the remaining pieces of malware were blocked in the two subsequent layers of defense. Now, here's where it gets even more impressive. An hour after the original test, they again tested just the malware that got through URL reputation, but this time it did not get through even that first layer of defense. This is protective technology that is updating and hardening its defenses as new threats come in.

I don't think I really need to explain the importance of endpoint security to anyone reading this. We all have different things at stake, whether it's your back accounts, your music collection, confidential information for work or even just a photo album. What I can say is that 77% isn't good enough when it comes to protecting any of those things.

The strength of Tivoli Endpoint Manager is that it combines first-rate security with the systems management capabilities needed to ensure that protection is deployed across the entire infrastructure. When it comes to endpoint management, it's about no longer looking at technology in silos, it's about understanding why and how we can integrate different complementary offerings. Tivoli Endpoint Manager is built on that philosophy.

For more information about Tivoli Endpoint Manager, please visit:

http://www.ibm.com/software/tivoli/solutions/endpoint or

http://www.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/endpoint-core-protection/
 So, I was at Pulse this year and was the source of a pretty constant ridicule for carrying around what felt like a fifty pound laptop bag. It was horrible, and inconvenient, and not even effective. I had hard copies of schedules that were out of... 0 7 40409 urn:lsid:ibm.com:blogs:entries-21cf78fd-6576-4f6c-8808-07c1ddfc578a Cloud & Service Management blog 2016-02-01T04:54:29-05:00 urn:lsid:ibm.com:blogs:entry-9b62a1f7-9778-45f0-b4ee-9be96fe928ac Who ever thought that endpoint management could save you so much money Bryan Casey firstname.lastname@example.com 270003BSJV active 59c1123b-0353-458e-a719-b002d84108d5 Comment Entries Likes 2011-05-20T10:23:32-04:00 2011-05-20T10:33:38-04:00 One of the trends that we are seeing today is the convergence of security management and systems management. The better job you can do managing your infrastructure, the better equipped you will be to define and enforce security policies and controls across that infrastructure. There are few places where this convergence is more evident than the endpoint.

As the notion of a perimeter disappears, and we see the continued proliferation of an increasing number of traditional and non-traditional endpoints, such as servers, desktop PCs, laptops, ATMs, point-of-sale devices, and self-service kiosks, organizations are looking for a comprehensive approach to how they best manage and secure all of their endpoints. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying all of the endpoints that you have in your environment, managing the complete lifecycle of that endpoint, providing continuous security and compliance, effectively deploying patches in a timely manner and finally, managing the power usage of that endpoint.

Tivoli Endpoint Manager, built on BigFix technology, can address all of those needs, but in this blog, I want to focus on that last piece of the conversation, because it is one that does not immediately come to mind when people are typically thinking about the most critical elements of managing an endpoint. However, we have seen that effective power management is something that can actually pay for all of the other benefits that Tivoli Endpoint Manager can provide. You can ultimately end up saving money, the environment, and in the process, deploy critical security and systems management controls across all of your endpoints (even the ones you didn't originally know you had).

In a recent article (click here), Penn State wrote about their deployment of Big Fix (now called Tivoli Endpoint Manager) and indicated that it could save them about $800,000 annually. At a large university like <PLACE /><PLACENAME />Penn</PLACENAME /> <PLACETYPE />State</PLACETYPE /></PLACE />, they have thousands of computers that can be included in their power management initiative, and many of these computers are only heavily used during peak hours. Tivoli Endpoint Manager allows the Penn State IT staff to automatically put these computers in sleep mode when they aren't in use. They are anticipating not only a significant ROI (about $800,000 annually), but are also hoping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by 60,000 tons.

One of the objections that people often bring up when it comes to power management for the endpoint is that it can interfere with the patch process. This is one of the areas where the convergence of security and systems management is so important. The policies that you create and enforce from a systems management perspective need to work hand-in-hand with the policies related to security management. For that reason, Tivoli Endpoint Manager was built on the core concepts of convergence, scalability and granular policy setting. It allows an IT staff to automatically wake computers at a designated time, apply required patches or enforce configuration policies, reboot, and then bring the endpoint back down to a hibernated, low energy state, or shut it down altogether.

The <PLACE /><PLACENAME />Chichester</PLACENAME /> <PLACETYPE />School District</PLACETYPE /></PLACE /> (click here) provides yet another great example of power management savings. This regional school district in <PLACE /><CITY />Delaware County</CITY />, <STATE />Pennsylvania</STATE /></PLACE />, manages more than 2,000 Microsoft Windows desktops and 50 Microsoft Windows servers throughout a six-school network. The <PLACE /><PLACENAME />Chichester</PLACENAME /> <PLACETYPE />School District</PLACETYPE /></PLACE /> implemented energy conservation using the power management capabilities of Tivoli Endpoint Manager to help reduce computing energy costs by 70 percent. Their IT team also uses the distributed "Wake-on-<STOCKTICKER />LAN</STOCKTICKER />" functionality to distribute and install patches to those machines that are turned off at night. This allows for a reduction of energy resources and confirms machines are securely patched—without impacting employee productivity.

The integrated patch and power management capabilities of <STOCKTICKER />IBM</STOCKTICKER /> Tivoli Endpoint Manager provides IT staff with real-time information on remote endpoints to simplify patch processes, conserve energy and reduce on site troubleshooting.

For more information on Tivoli Endpoint Manager, please visit http://www.ibm.com/software/tivoli/solutions/endpoint/
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Apple Upside-Down Cake
When you're done with this recipe, let the cake cool for 5 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife. Place a serving plate over the cake and quickly invert the pan, letting it sit upside down for a moment. Then shake the pan loose and pull it away.
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 large, crisp apples, such as Granny Smith — peeled, cored and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts or almonds
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a deep (at least 2 inches) 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and stir over medium heat until the sugar bubbles.
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I'm a newbie here, although I've graduated to a junior member! But, nonetheless, I'm new. I've been reading and reading this forum and others, but just want to say all you 50+ people are very inspiring to me. I'm 51, completely out of shape, as I've stated in my first post and just back to bike riding after years of absence. Biking will be my exercise of choice, right now, 30 minutes a day, that's enough for me not having exercised for years and being overweight.
My long term goals are to ride for exercise, to take recreational rides in NYC (can you believe that?) and MAYBE, if I ever get in shape, to begin doing bike tours. Also, I can see in the short term future to take rides in suburban/rural areas in my area.
In any event, I'm doing it, started this week. I'm going out there, today, at 23 degrees, and riding. I only missed one day due to an appointment. And, partly why I have the will to go out is all you inspiring people. Sure, we may be 50+ but we're not dead yet, I know that. But, still, for me to find this forum, after the bubble I've been in, and open my eyes and see a group of people my age and older who are yakking away about bike riding, doing centuries, racking up thousands of miles, is, again that word, inspiring, and I suppose, a little contagious. So, thanks!
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Again, I just wanted to say that you are all helping one person out there realize that, well, age just doesn't matter much, it's will that matters. Thanks to you all.


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Stayed here last year when passing thru and now again. Nothing has changed. Great place to spend the night and you can't beat the price.
Fuel across the hwy 95 with an Area 51 store and a brothel next door.
Got some more tshirts again this year. Electric and water are fine. The free WiFi didn't work for us and had to use our strong Verizon MiFi.
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First time we've camped here. The sites are level and gravel. All pull-through and long. Medium width. The place was pretty empty when we pulled in, and we could have our choice of spots. Some shade. Clean as a whistle. Garbage cans near every site. Moderate lighting. Great internet. Some highway noise. Gas and store across the street. 50 amp. No complaints. I'd stay here again. - LeeL
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A basic overnight stop. Kind of a funky park but what do you want for the price. Good internet and level sites. Easy check in. Although it is close to the highway, the noise isn't bad. I would stay here again if in the area. - Winnebago Wanderer
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Apr 2014 - $18.00
This is an oddball place. The casino and hotel grounds are nice, with a huge pond with ducks. There are two burros and a goat, and lots of antique implements around. Lawns, gazebos, outdoor seating. Looks like the rooms are nice. But, the RV park is an afterthought, if that. Dusty, very dusty, and while the owners can't help it that the wind blows, it seems like nothing has been done for dust control. Thank goodness there were very few rigs here to raise more dust than the wind. Sites were rutted even tho they've only had rain once the entire winter. The few small trees there were didn't have enough water and were dying. On a positive note, the WiFi worked well, and the hotel property was pleasant to walk around in. No tables at the sites. A big dusty gravel/sand parking lot. At least it didn't cost much for the full hookups. - LeeL
Feb 2014 - $18.00
This is a good safe campground. Close to entrance to Death Valley. Good food. Friendly people. A little dusty. Had a great time with the animals. There are ducks, donkeys and a large goat to visit. I would stay again. - BTWHITIS
Oct 2013 - $18.00
This is a gravel lot with the basic necessities. There is no shade or tables. Some sites had a light by the edge of the site but most did not work and the staff could really care less. WiFi was very spotty. - Norm Nice Guy


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