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UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun retires
Jim Calhoun retired as Connecticut's basketball coach Thursday, closing a 26-year career at the school with three national titles, an upcoming NCAA tournament ban and no apologies. Assistant coach Kevin Ollie will be the Huskies' new coach. (Sept. 13)
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The U.S. representative to the anti-Islamic State coalition says morale inside the extremist group is plummeting as the forces arrayed against it are gaining momentum. (June 28)
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"The View" co-hosts discuss the poster that depicts children misbehaving at the pool.
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TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona campus will welcome a new addition to its athletic facilities as construction begins on four state-of-the art outdoor sand volleyball courts at Jimenez Practice Facility, the former home of the football practice fields.
"As a program on the whole we couldn't be more excited that construction is under way on the sand volleyball facility on Jimenez Field," head coach Steve Walker said. "I've been so impressed with the collaborative effort by members of our administration, the architects, and the construction company to get this project started in such a short window of time. I've seen the design, I've felt what type of sand we will be bringing in and I know prospects, along with our players will be very impressed when it's competed. It's going to have a great beach vibe and aesthetically it will look fantastic."
Stay tuned for continuous construction progress of the facility. The Wildcats will begin their inaugural season of sand volleyball in March.
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ZF-9078: Zend_Measure_Abstract: Precision detection on type change possible bug
In this code (line 287)
$slength = strlen($value); $length = 0; for($i = 1; $i <= 25; ++$i) { if ($value[$slength - $i] != '0') { $length = 26 - $i; break; } }
$this->_value = Zend_Locale_Math::round($value, $length); $this->_type = $type;
A possible error can occur if $slength is < 25... We will have $value[$indexNegative]. A simple fix would be
for($i = 1; $i <= $slength && $i <= 25; ++$i) {
Raphaël Dehousse
This has been introduced in revision 18493:
[ZF-8009] Zend_Measure:
- added precision detection on type change
Closing as non-issue. The code works as intended and throws no warning or error.
With all the respect I owe you, I do not understand why a notice is not considered as a possible bug. With this code, I get notices than causes unit tests to fail. A simple fix I provided you resolve the problem. Why not integrate it?
Raphaël Dehousse
If the strlen($value) == 0, then, the index will be -1 => notice
I will try to give you a test case to reproduce this
$time = new Zend_Measure_Time(0, Zend_Measure_Time::SECOND);
Uninitialized string offset: -1
Raphaël Dehousse
This is because with 0, strlen($value) = 1,
for($i = 1; $i <= 25; ++$i) { if ($value[$slength - $i] != '0') { $length = 26 - $i; break; } }
$value[1 - 1] == 0 => won't break $value[1 - 2] => negative offset...
Won't occur with $i <= $slength
Thank for your help :)
Raphaël Dehousse
Dear Thomas,
I really like the Zend Framework and I think that I have shown good will by providing patches to the issues I reported.
Would it be possible to see any action from you? A response?
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Raphaël Dehousse
The input value is fixed to a length of 25 by using Zend_Locale_Math. Using your example code, a vardump of $value on line 290 returns: string '0.0000000000000000000000000' (length=27)
Therefor still not reproducable. (speaking of revision 20096 or higher)
PS: Please note that I am always replying, even if I am one week away due to my real live job or because I am working on other issues... no reason to get impatient.
Dear Thomas,
First, please accept my excuses about my many comments.
Let's back to the issue :)
I tested on Linux and on Windows and indeed, the result is different. On Windows, if I dump $value line around 289-290, I receive string(27) "0.0000000000000000000000000". On Linux, I receive : string(1) "0".
So, the "problem" could be here. Then the issue is maybe in Zend_Locale_Math?
PS: I tested against ZF 1.10.1 and 1.10.2
Best regards,
Raphaël Dehousse
Note: When you say that unittests fail it is always recommended, and in my eyes useful, when you provide the returned informations from unittests to see which test fails on which line with which returned value.
And we need also some other informations for reproducation in all issues: * PHP release? * BCMath available? * Used locale
$ cat DummyTest.php <?php
class DummyTest extends PHPUnit_Framework_TestCase {
public function testTime()
$locale = new Zend_Locale();
var_dump((string) $locale);
$time = new Zend_Measure_Time(0, Zend_Measure_Time::SECOND);
Test output:
$ phpunit DummyTest.php PHPUnit 3.4.6 by Sebastian Bergmann.
string(5) "en_US" bool(true) E
Time: 0 seconds, Memory: 5.75Mb
There was 1 error:
1) DummyTest::testTime Uninitialized string offset: -1
/usr/share/php5/Zend/Measure/Abstract.php:292 /home/rdehouss/DummyTest.php:12
FAILURES! Tests: 1, Assertions: 0, Errors: 1.
PHP release: 5.2.12 BC math disabled Locale: en_US
With bcmath compiled with php, the problem does not occur:
$ phpunit DummyTest.php PHPUnit 3.4.6 by Sebastian Bergmann.
string(5) "en_US" bool(false) .
Time: 1 second, Memory: 5.75Mb
OK (1 test, 0 assertions)
Do you want I create another bug for Zend_Locale_Math_PhpMath and let this one closed?
You said that unitests fail..
So I don't need a new test from you, but the information which unittests from ZF fail, with the exact failure, the exceptionstack and so on.
Give me not only the unitests from Zend_Measure but also the testresults from Zend_Locale_AllTests. These tests are deeper.
PS: Please use styling and don't write code plaintext.
At last I was able to reproduce with a different code than yours.
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what is the difference between a NXT Project and a PC Project in Eclipse ?
The NXT Project works fine with BlueTooth and USB, but the PC Project doesn't work with anything.
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First tick of 2011
The 1st tick of this year made its appearance on Saturday. I normally find at least 1 tick attached to my skin every year. But this one was not yet on my skin; it was crawling on the inside of my raincoat when I saw it. If I hadn't happened to notice it after I took my coat off, it would probably have stayed there and moved on to my skin the next time I wore the coat. So I consider myself lucky this time.
It's the usual deer tick (Ixodes scapularis), a common inhabitant of the woods around here.
I have written about ticks several times before on this blog. The previous 2 tick posts were here and here. Because I go into the woods quite often, I am certain that I will have many more tick tales to tell.


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Gardening Articles: Landscaping :: Yard & Garden Planning
Lawn and Garden Tractors (page 2 of 4)
by Michael MacCaskey
To the average gardener checking out a tractor, the siren song is horsepower -- the more the better. Discount manufacturers are likely to put a high-horsepower engine into a so-so tractor body just so you'll be properly seduced. Don't fall for it. For one thing, an S10 pickup with a V-8 engine is still an S10. The engine is only a part of the package.
Ask your dealer about "transfer of power efficiency." Some tractors need several horsepower just to move forward. The most efficient tractors need only about one-quarter horsepower. All else being equal, this means an efficient 14-hp tractor will have the same usable horsepower as an inefficient one with a 16-hp engine.
Efficient use of power also figures into each task you ask of your tractor. Some require more power to cut grass simply because the mowing decks are not as well designed.
How much horsepower do you need? There is no specific answer. Generally, tractors with less power can do most of the jobs a higher-powered tractor can, only more slowly. For instance, a tractor with 10 horsepower can climb as steep a grade as a tractor with 20 horsepower but not as quickly; or a 12-hp tractor might drive the same 36-inch mowing deck as a 16-hp tractor, but more slowly.
Engines with overhead valves are quieter, less polluting and more powerful. Liquid-cooled engines last two to three times longer than engines that rely on air cooling. But they cost a lot more, and it might cost less to rebuild a rundown air-cooled engine than pay for the liquid-cooled engine. Another feature that improves engine life is an oil pump. Again, weigh the additional cost against the increased longevity.
Mowing Decks
In addition to engine horsepower, the other great siren song of lawn and garden tractor salespeople is the width ofthe mowing deck. Again, don't fall for the big numbers.
Actual mowing speed is a function of the tractor's forward speed, the rate of cutting blade rotation and the width of the deck (not to mention the height of your grass).
All things being equal, a tractor with a 60-inch deck mowing at four miles per hour will finish your lawn in half the time as a 30-inch deck mowing at four miles per hour. But all things aren't equal. If the tractor with the larger deck has slower blade rotation than the smaller one, the advantage disappears.
Larger decks save time if you've got a lot of lawn to mow. If you're mowing a half-acre, another 10 inches of deck width might save about 15 minutes. But if you maintain five acres of lawn, that same 10 inches could save hours.
Decks differ in where they discharge clippings: side, rear or as mulch. Side-discharge tractors are most common. These are fine for many situations, but they can throw rocks like bullets. Rear-discharge decks are intended for use with baggers.
We think mulching decks are most practical. They chop and return grass clippings to your lawn, so you don't have to spend time bagging and disposing of the clippings. Mulching decks (or a good compost pile) are essential in communities where it is illegal to send lawn clippings to the dump.
Some manufacturers offer mulching decks as standard equipment, and others offer these decks as an additional attachment. Be careful because some so-called mulching decks are simply standard decks with the exit port blocked. This can result in poor cutting or unattractive furrows of clippings on your finished lawn. Ask the dealer about the mulching deck you're considering, then compare it with other models.


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Pretty soon it's going to be Christmas break from school, and brains will completely turn off for almost a month. Better get the kids interested in science and learning beforehand. The weekend is packed with a dinosaur sleepover at Thanksgiving Point's Museum of Ancient Life, and an ecosystems talk at the Mont L. Bean Museum...Oh, and Toy Story 3.
All Things Ecosystems
The Mont L. Bean Museum has animal shows daily with free admission. This Thursday, it's all about ecosystems. Stick around and check out the museum while you're there, it's open till 9 p.m.
Monte L. Bean Museum, 7:30 p.m. Brigham Young University Click here for more info
Toy Story 3
Ok, we know Toy Story isn't science, but we've packed so many ways to learn in this blog we thought we should also give the kids a break. No better way to spend it than watching Woody and Buzz on their latest, donated to a daycare.
Main Library, 3 to 5 p.m. 210 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-524-8200 Click here for more info
Overnight at Thanksgiving Point's Museum of Ancient Life, including tours, snacks, the chance to play paleontologist, movie and, of course, breakfast the next morning. Register by Thursday! $29 to $35 adults, $39 to $45 kids.
Museum of Ancient Life, 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday 2929 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi Click here for more info
Science on campus
The U's largest recruitment event is back. Hundreds of high school kids from Utah and Idaho are invited to explore majors and science careers in addition to attending workshops and witnessing experiments by U faculty.
Here's just a couple of the workshops on the schedule schedule:
Animal Orientation- Professor Neil Vickers talks on the ways animals, mostly invertebrates, get from point A to point B. 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. in the Skaggs Biology Building, Room 220
Explosives and Explosions- Boom! Professor Chuck Wight explains why explosives...explode. He'll even do some demonstrations, so plug your ears. 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the Henry Eyring Building, Room 2008
Cosmic Rays in the Desert- Physics and astronomy expert Julie Callahan shows cosmic rays in cloud chambers and tells all about the Telescope Array cosmic ray observatory outside Delta, Utah. 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the INSCC Building, Room 110
Demolicious Physics- Variety hour. Adam Beehler and James Fletcher will cover topics ranging from gravity to the properties of air. Plus, you'll get to see Beehler shoot a ping-pong ball through three soda cans. 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the James Fletcher Building, Room 103
Science Day at the U 8 a.m. check in at the University of Utah Olpin Union building Click here for more info


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From back in August, we started bringing you these classics covered by some of today's most loved tastemaker bands. So far the project has included The Noisettes, The Duke Spirit, Dam-Funk, Buraka Som Sistema, The Cinematic Orchestra, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, N.A.S.A., The Raveonettes, and Michael Davis of MC5 & D.O.A. reinterpreting classic tracks from the Buzzcocks, Sham 69, The Human League, Neneh Cherry, Jeff Buckley, The Pogues, Max Romeo, The Stone Roses, and Cold War Kids.
The tenth and final track in the series is VERBAL + YOON's interpretation of The Runaways' single "Cherry Bomb" with a video directed by Yue Wu.
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The 51s will host the Tucson Padres, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, at Cashman Field.
July 11: Budweiser Dollar Beer Night is presented at every Thursday home game.
July 12: Post-game fireworks show.
July 13: The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a 51s folding chair.
August 30: Post-game fireworks show.
August 31: Fans will have an opportunity to win prizes on Fan Appreciation Night. The first 2,500 fans through the gates will also receive a jersey.


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Tricky Meets South Rakkas Crew comes out today, a version excursion of ten tracks from Tricky's Knowle West Boy, where electro-dancehall collides with Tricky's whispering 'sprechgesang' lyrical style to create a dancehall filler, radio killer, soundtrack thriller that seems to touch on all the happening urban sounds from around the globe. We're talking hip-hop, reggae and rock inna dubstep dancehall style that's left-of-center pop for the 21st century. As Tricky says: "We come in peace and leave you in pieces."
Get a free download of "Numb" here.
Tricky Meets South Rakkas Crew – "Numb"


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jake Locker will get his first start of the preseason on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Coach Mike Munchak made the announcement after Monday's practice that the 2011 first-round pick would start after Matt Hasselbeck started Saturday night's 27-17 loss in Seattle.
The plan calls for both quarterbacks to play longer than they did in the opener, with Locker going about 20 to 25 plays with the offense.
Locker played only one series off the bench with the first team against the Seahawks.
Starting wide receiver Nate Washington said the players have gotten used to both quarterbacks in camp, so the switch to Locker won't be a big deal.


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hey kelsh hows it going
Hi Kelsh. Eve why are we being exclusive?
stop milking the tim remarks, it doesnt work guys
whos this "tim" person?
btw, hi eve and buckwheat.
(eve is cooler cough)
yes, yes i am
looking forward to talking to you tonight kelsh =D
Same! ^-^
haha im talking to you right now
lets talk on here too!!
hows your day been
I didn't sleep all night! And I fainted the other day, but it's all sweeet.
everyones being bitches XD my hairs nice today though.. XD
your mom still being..meh?
She's always "...meh". I still haven't told HER about the convention, just my daddy.
ah right..
well my mums being ...meh too
infact my whole family is.
they are all senile -_-
Senial? XD Don't worry, Eve, life is awesome.


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Style Byte "What to wear (and not) during the holidays…"
With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to nail your outfit choices! It seems like whenever there is a boss or a mother-in-law involved, the wardrobe anxiety seems to heighten. So, to make things easier (I love easy), I have created a few Style Bytes around dressing for success during the season.
What to wear (and not) during the holidays…
OFFICE GATHERING: Work parties can create a fashion crisis. What do you wear that is appropriate but not over-the-top? What will get you noticed, but not remembered? And how do you know if an outfit is too dressy or too casual? First, you must look at the venue—that is your dress code indicator.
At the Office- If the party is at the office, despite the decorations, I suggest toning down the frock.
Do wear a cute cocktail dress that isn't too flashy, with a great heel (not super high); and if you want to make the look more current and a little less fancy, choose an opaque tight instead of a sheer one. A beautiful pant (skinny or wide leg) and a blouse is also a lovely choice. Make sure to add some great accessories so that it doesn't look like another day at the office.
Don't wear denim. In my book, it doesn't matter what type of party it is—don't reach for denim.
Restaurant - I encourage you to spice it up.
Do bring out the sequin tops and flouncy cocktail dress, but keep it classy and not over board—no plunging necklines or super-short hemlines. I encourage the opaque tight to give the look some edge.
Don't wear denim. If you want to be more casual and have to wear denim then opt for a black or colored denim like navy or merlot.
PAL'S PARTY: Parties that involve friends can be equally as challenging for different reasons. You don't want to look like you tried too hard, but you don't want to look like you didn't try hard enough. Again, the venue will help dictate the outfit, but overall keep it more casual and relaxed—just like the atmosphere.
House party: If the party is at your pal's house, go with cute but relaxed.
Do wear a great pant and a fun, sexy top. Bring out the leather pants, cords, or a pair of coated denim with a sequin top and booties (heel or flats).
Don't go too overboard. This is a pal's house, not a club. Remember that only one thing in your outfit has to be the show-stopper.
Bar: Bring. It. On.
Do something daring. Bars are the perfect place to mix up your fashion wardrobe and get a little wild. Rock your denim with a killer shirt or jacket and a rough pair of boots. I love mixing a soft look with some edge.
Don't get out of control.
His Family: Whether you've been with his family for a lifetime or are a newcomer, dress appropriately at family functions.
Do dress conservatively and dress-up rather than down. Always better to be over-dressed than under-dressed—it shows a level of respect and appreciation. No ball gowns, but between colored denim and a little black dress, go dress and show his mom that you care. That said, I love a nice conservative(ish) dress, opaque tights and boots/bootie (to dress it down) or a lovely heel to dress it up.
Don't wear denim! Or forget to bring a gift. Flowers or a nice candle are great, safe gifts. If you know them well and know what they like to drink, then a bottle of wine is great. Just don't show up empty-handed, even if you are bringing a side dish.
Your Family: The clothing situation is always less stressful with your own family, but remember that it is the holidays and dressing nicely is a sign of respect.
Do bring your mom flowers.
Don't wear denim.
All in all, the holidays are traditional. They bring people together in the most beautiful way, so don't mess them up with a bad outfit!
As always, I'm here for you—just stop by Apt.202!
XX Ashley Rothwell-Campagna
Owner, Apt. 202
Pic #2: Ella Moss tank, Billy Blues pants, Corse Como shoes and BCBGen clutch. Ella Moss dress, Jenny Bird horn necklace, Vintage necklace
Pic #3: BCBG black tank, DL 1961 wine denim, Vince Camuto bootie and Jenny Bird jewelry. BCBGen sweater, Funktional shorts and Vince Camuto boots.
Pic #4: Addison dress and leather accented necklace. Addison dress, Addison jacket and Vince Camuto boots.


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|Small, Flockhart earn All-Region
MOSCOW, Idaho - University of Idaho women's soccer players Jill Flockhart and Chelsea Small were honored this week on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/Performance Subaru All-West Region team.
Small was a second-team all-region selection, while Flockhart earned a third-team spot. Both are the first Vandals to earn the distinction.
"It comes down to the team getting recognized for its performances, and then individuals within the team getting recognized for what they produce, game in and game out," Idaho head coach Pete Showler said of the honors. "Each of them would be the first to say that they earned their awards because their teammates made them better, and I'm a great believer in that."
Flockhart, a sophomore midfielder from Salmon Arm, B.C., Canada (Salmon Arm Secondary), was also a first-team all-Western Athletic Conference pick this season. She scored two goals and assisted four more this season, with 23 shot attempts.
Small adds another honor to her laundry list of accomplishments this season. The sophomore forward from Solana Beach, Calif. (Torrey Pines HS) was the 2010 WAC Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-WAC, second-team ESPN Academic All-America and first-team ESPN Academic All-District honors this season.
Small finished the season tied for 21st in the NCAA in total goals (13), tied for 33rd in the nation in points per game (1.43) and led the WAC with eight game-winning goals. She set Idaho school records in total goals, total points (30), game-winning goals and shots (121), while her 58 shots in WAC contests tied a conference record.
"They've been recognized by people not only in the Northwest, but in the whole West region, for what they've achieved, and that doesn't happen by chance," Showler said. "They both deserve it and I think it's a great reflection of what the team has achieved."
Flockhart's and Small's honors wrap up a season of firsts for the Idaho women. The Vandals went 14-7 overall and 5-3 in WAC play with a third-place finish. They set a school record for total victories and tied the school record for conference wins. Idaho garnered NSCAA regional rankings throughout the season for the program's first time, and qualified for the team's first conference tournament.


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I was happy to find these chocolate dipped Peeps in my local Target. Goodness that name is a mouthful though! So much information packed into one little name. I was sad that I didn't find the Easter version of these, which were the strawberry chocolate ones. Chocolate mousse is good enough for me though! I readily admit that I was never the biggest Peep fan. They were a candy my parents never bought or enjoyed themselves, so it wasn't until college that I had my first Peep. I admit I wasn't terribly impressed with them. But since doing my candy blogging and trying the chocolate covered Peep from last year, I am ready to say that I found a Peep variety I finally enjoy.
These Peeps come packed three to a package, all neatly nestled into a tray that keeps them upright and safely separated. The package came in both pink and green colors. That made me take way too long in the store deciding which I'd prefer to photograph.
The do smell chocolatey. The aroma reminds me of packaged brownie batter or hot cocoa mix. The peeps are cute, as always. They are only different in their brown coloring (before only found in the bunny shape) and their chocolate dipped butts.
They taste….pretty good! The overall effect is pretty chocolatey. The marshmallow is soft aand has that crispy sugar coating that we all love in peeps. The chocolate bottom adds and great chocolate hit that makes this Peep taste particularly heavenly. It's a great way to eat a Peep and have your chocolate too!
Rating: Will Buy Again
Links Marshmallow Peeps Website


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Women who are counselors and food preparers may make a tiny bit more than guys, but when it comes to the workplace overall, it's still a man's world.
Forbes.com reports that more than 97 percent of the CEOs of the biggest U.S. companies are men, and there's still a big ole gap in wages, with women earning just 80 percent of what men make. Using weekly pay data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the site came up with the 10 most sexist jobs in America:
- 1. Personal finance advisers
- 2. Securities, commodities and financial services sales agents
- 3. Retail salespeople
- 4. Property, real estate and community association managers
- 5. Marketing and sales managers
- 6. Financial managers
- 7. Insurance sales agents
- 8. Supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers
- 9. Real estate brokers
- 10. Truck drivers
Now, the real question: How do we close the gender pay gap? Experts tell Forbes.com that women should find out what they should be earning and not be afraid to ask for it. Because we've come a long way, baby, but not nearly far enough.
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- 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4-1/2 cups corn bread stuffing mix, divided
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine broth, onion, celery and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in 4 cups stuffing mix.
- Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, soup and green onions. Spread over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining stuffing mix; dot with butter.
- Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.
Reviews for Chicken 'n' Corn Bread Bake
"We didn't care for this casserole at all. I made it exactly as written. The bottom was just a clump of wet stuffing (probably too much broth) and it really lacked seasoning so the flavor was boring."
"Easy and yummy. The stuffing defines the flavor so change it up and use other types of stuffing mix; you will get a totally different flavor. the sour cream makes the soup layer just that much creamier. also using Campbell's chicken & herb soup adds depth and interesting flavors."
"I have made this twice now and we really enjoy it. The aroma while cooking is very nice, I can hardly wait until Thanksgiving to try it with some leftover turkey.Skygal"
"Stove Top Stuffing brand has a corn bread version"
"Thanks for the suggestion to use the slow cooker. I will definatly try this. Now... if I could find some corn bread stuffing mix.!!!"


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Anyone have one of these AK pistols? Any thoughts on them.
I have one. I like it. In the winter when I am in the US and can conceal it under a duster it serves the purpose. Long range Accuracy suffers from the chopped barrel, but heck it's a pistol! It goes bang every time! What more could you could ask for?
The only sexier pistol may be a PPS-43c. That's my other winter sidearm (on my left side). All the above goes for that one too.
I picked up one of these. Easy to pack in the country as a backup.
Plus looks and heavy receiver. How do like the "Krink" sights over the other AK style pistols on the market?
They are cool novelty firearms. A single point sling and some forward pressure makes them more stable to shoot. Good platform for a SBR or add an extension for a folder etc.
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For many, the effusive, air-kissing Valter Nassi was the heart and soul of Cucina Toscana. Whether you loved him or loathed him (but most people loved him), Valter personified the restaurant.
Most assumed he owned the joint.
So his departure was a surprise, and raised a lot of questions. I answered many in yesterday's post, but the question of what Valter is up to remained, so I stopped by 173 W. Broadway, the old Metropolitan space, to get it from the horse's mouth.
I found Valter, nattily dressed as always (linen trousers, yellow vest, necktie) holding court in the middle of a construction site. He has had the space completely gutted, though the gorgeous arched roof, windows and open kitchen remain. Hands gesturing wildly, he took me on a tour of the imaginary new trattoria, to be called Walter's. ("With a "w"", he says. "Everyone say it that way anyway.")
The sunken space at the back will become a private dining room. The front bar space will be enlarged, into a kind of salumeria/wine bar and a real cappuccino bar. And the restaurant proper will seat 70 people, a number Valter feels is more comfortable than the nearly 300 that could be crammed into Cucina Toscana at its larget. "I am not old," said Valter. "But I was tired. I am the crazy man, the electric man, I don't know how to do things halfway."
A smaller space will be easier to handle. But he gets a little emotional when he talks about leaving Cucina Toscana. "I was there 11 years. You can't cancel 11 years of your life. My recipes are still there. My spirit was there." Still, he insists the split from Cucina's owner Ken Millo was amicable and that they've agreed to eat pasta together once a month, alternatinb between Cucina and Valter's new place.
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True North by Jim Harrison. 2004. The son of a wealthy family of timber barons struggles to reconcile himself with the damage his family has done to Michigan's Upper Peninsula – a scarring that cuts deeply into the fabric of his own family.
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Best Boy: A Novel by Eli Gottlieb. 2015. Todd Aaron has been institutionalized at Payton Living Center since the age of 11 due to his autism. Despite occasional thoughts about living back home, Todd is mostly content at Payton, where he's something of an ambassador to new residents. But when a series of events shakes up Todd's quiet life, returning home takes on a new urgency.
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Full SubmissionThis document was prepared as the UNIDO response to the request by the Second Preparatory Committee for Rio+20 to all Member States and relevant UN system organizations ?to provide their inputs and contributions in writing by 1 November 2011 for inclusion in a compilation document to serve as basis for the preparation of zero draft of the outcome document.? The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, also referred to as Rio+20, will be held in Rio de Janeiro on June 4-6, 2012, twenty years after the Rio ?Earth Summit? 1992. Despite the many commendable efforts of the past two decades, and the widespread acceptance of the concept of sustainable development as a convergence of the three pillars of economic, social and environmental sustainability, its implementation remains elusive. It is clear that, in order to give renewed momentum to sustainable development, a new framework for action is needed. 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There is an opportunity for the world to be well on its way to a fundamental transformation of its energy and industrial systems by 2030, allowing developing countries ? many of them growing rapidly and at large scale ? to leapfrog conventional options and move directly to cleaner energy alternatives and greener industrial processes and products, which will enhance economic and social development. UNIDO?s key contribution to Rio+20 is built around two major themes, which are Sustainable Energy for All and Green Industry. As part of its mandate and thematic priorities, UNIDO is contributing to the preparatory process and will support the implementation of the Rio+20 outcomes with a particular focus on tangible actions and initiatives enabling the global transition to green economy through greening industrialization and building green industries in developing countries and economies in transition. 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Who's on first? Hatters fans, you can't tell players without a scorecard
16 new players, including 12 freshmen, on 2013 roster
Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:13 a.m.
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DELAND — It's almost opening day for the Stetson Hatters. And if coach Pete Dunn is lucky, he's put all the names with the new faces on his revamped roster.
COACH: Pete Dunn, 34th year, 1,202-762-3
2012 RECORDS: 35-23, 15-12 in Atlantic Sun Conference
LOCALS ON ROSTER: So. RHP Josh Powers (New Smyrna Beach) and Sr. RHP Chad Rood (DeLand)
OPENING SERIES: Three games vs. St. Joseph's at Melching Field — 6:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday
FIVE HOME GAMES TO SEE: 7 p.m. March 2 vs. Ohio State; 3 p.m. March 3 vs. Connecticut; 6:30 p.m. March 22 vs. Mercer; 6:30 p.m. May 7 vs. Florida State; 4 p.m. May 8 vs. FSU
ETC.: Not one Hatter made the A-Sun preseason all-conference team. … Baseball America ranks Kurt Schluter as the fourth-best pro prospect in the A-Sun. … Stetson hosts the A-Sun tourney May 22-26, and this year a new eight-team format will be used.
"We have so many new guys that in the fall we thought about having them write their names on a piece of tape and sticking it on their helmet, like they do for football," Dunn said, only half in jest.
There are 16 new Hatters this season in what figures to be a transition year for a Stetson team that finds itself in the unusual position of not being a favorite to contend for the Atlantic Sun Conference title.
The conference coaches poll projected Stetson to finish sixth, and Baseball America listed the Hatters fifth in its A-Sun preseason predictions.
Here are three things to know about the Hatters:
WHO'S ON FIRST?: Remember the old Abbott and Costello comedy bit? (It's such a classic that it's on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.) Well, Hatters fans may be asking who's on first, second, shortstop, third base and catcher when the season opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday against St. Joseph's at Conrad Park's Melching Field.
There are new first-time starters for Stetson around the infield and at catcher. Middle infielder K'Shawn Smith, a junior-college transfer from Indian River State, is ranked by Baseball America as the second-best newcomer in the A-Sun.
"We are going to have a lot of new faces," Dunn said. "We should probably put names on the back of all our uniforms, not just the road uniforms."
ARM STRENGTH: One area where the Hatters have experience is on the mound. Right-handed starter Kurt Schluter turned down an opportunity to go pro with the Boston Red Sox to return for his senior year. New Smyrna Beach product Josh Powers, a sophomore right-hander, moves into a weekend starting role, while southpaw Cameron Griffin goes from the bullpen to the rotation.
"The big thing is that (Schluter) needs to get off to better starts in his games," said pitching coach Chris Roberts, who would like to see the Hatters' ace return to his 2011 form (8-0, 1.40 ERA). "He needs to come out throwing a little more aggressively early in the game. He tried to pace himself a little too much early in games last year."
Senior Joe Dye and redshirt freshman Tyler Warmoth, both right-handers, will be counted on to eat up important innings out of the bullpen.
HOME COOKING: Dunn and assistant coach Mark Leavitt knew what they were doing when they made out a schedule that has the Hatters at home for 19 of their first 20 games. Stetson doesn't leave Volusia County until a March 19-20 road trip to Tallahassee to face nationally ranked Florida State.
"We knew we would have a lot of pups this year, so we kept that in mind when we made the schedule," Dunn said. "We're hoping by playing a lot of home games that will speed up their development."
Mitchell Brennan
Senior right fielder batted .282 with 32 RBIs last year. He's the only returning everyday starter for the Hatters.
"I definitely have to provide a little more leadership because we don't have many veterans," Brennan said. "Really, it comes down to setting an example by working hard, and the new guys have come right in following that example from me and the other seniors."
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TEMPE, Ariz.—Arizona State University has four teams that were recognized by the NCAA as being ranked in the top 10-percent of their sports nationally in the annual Academic Progress Rate (APR) measurement, it was announced today. Baseball, softball, tennis and volleyball were singled out for their academic achievements by the NCAA.
The four sports represent the most teams that ASU has had recognized in one single year in the 10-year history of the APR measurement. With the four teams, the Sun Devils are tied for second in the Pac-12 Conference with the most teams recognized.
"The APR scores of these four programs represent the nation's elite in their respective sports" says Vice President for Athletics Ray Anderson. "We are very proud of the coaches and the student-athletes in these programs. This is a direct result of the excellent work being done by our Office of Student-Athlete Development, led by award-winning Senior Associate Athletics Director Jean Boyd, his staff and support from our faculty, staff and coaching staffs. The real stars here are the student-athletes themselves for their excellent work in the classroom."
"The Academic Progress Rate is one of our most significant measures of academic achievement," says Jean Boyd, ASU's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development. "Real-time eligibility and retention lead to graduation and these teams are among the best in the United States in overall academic performance. Excellence in academics, graduating our student-athletes and preparing them for championship lives is the epitome of winning and embodies the Sun Devil Athletics Way."
The Sun Devil women's tennis team earned its 9th-straight score of 1000 (or 100 percent).
With nine straight APR scores of a perfect 1000, the NCAA has honored the Arizona State women's tennis team, led by head coach Sheila McInerney, each year the public recognition announcement has been in existence.
"I think our APR score is a reflection of the synergy among the ASU administration, Office of Student-Athlete Development, ASU support staff, coaches and most of all the student-athletes themselves," said McInerney. "We are fortunate here at ASU that we all believe you can have the best of all worlds: being successful students, athletes and enjoying your time while being a Sun Devil. A lot of credit goes to our academic coach Denzel Burrell."
Baseball earning recognition speaks volumes about head coach Tim Esmay's commitment to academic retention and progress toward the graduation of his athletes, in a sport where it is not uncommon to have athletes leave early and turn pro. It also speaks to the partnership between the baseball coaching staff, student-athletes and baseball academic coaches Patrice Feulner (now the Director for Academic Support at Iowa State University) and Brittney Jarvie.
"I am very proud of these young men as we put a lot of emphasis on academic success and it is a main component of the Sun Devil Way, which we discuss daily," Esmay said. "It is a grind to play a 56-game regular season schedule and be a full-time student, so this is really a testament to the dedication and hard work of our student-athletes, Patrice and now Brittney."
Arizona State, Stanford and USC are the only Pac-12 schools to have their baseball programs honored by the NCAA.
Going from initial marks in the 800's and being at risk of penalties to being singled out the past two years as a top-10 percent-achieving team shows the power of such collaboration. A total of 26 current baseball student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher and earned Scholar Baller® recognition in at least one of the past three semesters.
"Our APR is the reflection of the tireless work of all in the Office of Student-Athlete Development, but particularly our advisor Natalie Thackrah," says volleyball head coach Jason Watson. "She is the catalyst to our academic success. Her relationship and concern for our student-athletes creates an environment that permits them to grow and develop in their academic pursuits. While our success on the volleyball court is great, it's Natalie's work that enables them to gain a college degree – the gateway to success in life after athletics."
"Our APR score and performance of our players in the classroom is a direct reflection on the Office of Student-Athlete Development (academic coach Shelby Crabtree) and the ASU administration as a whole and a definite credit to the character of our players," first-year softball head coach Craig Nicholson said. "Without a single bye week this season, for our players to consistently get it done in the classroom while maintaining the level of competition necessary to be an elite program nationally is something that we pride ourselves on here at Arizona State."
With four teams recognized ASU is tied for second in the Pac-12 Conference with California, to Stanford's 11.
Each year the NCAA honors select Division I teams by publicly recognizing their latest multiyear APR. This announcement is part of the overall Division I academic reform effort and is intended to highlight teams who demonstrate a commitment to academic progress and retention of student-athletes by achieving the top APRs within their respective sports. Specifically, these teams posted multiyear APRs in the top 10 percent of all squads in each sport.
The APR provides a real-time look at a team's academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for eligibility, retention and graduation and provides a measure of each team's academic performance.
Multiyear APRs for all Division I teams, including the teams receiving public recognition, will be announced next week. Last year, Arizona State recorded its highest cumulative APR score since the NCAA started the measurement with 980, 43 points higher than ASU's initial score of 937 in 2003-04.


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When Jean-Philippe Rameau died in 1764 – 250 years ago – the world lost not only a great musicologist, but also a great opera composer who left us more than thirty works in this genre. Rameau composed Les Fêtes de l'hymen et de l'amour ou Les Dieux d'Égypte in 1747, on the occasion of the marriage of the French Dauphin. In this opéra-ballet, consisting of a prologue and three 'entrées', the librettist Louis de Cahusac was able to draw freely from themes in Egyptian mythology. The fact that this work remained popular so long after Rameau's death was in part due to the impressive spectacle with its array of scenic machinery, but also because of Rameau's extremely fresh and sparkling music. The interpretation by Le Concert Spirituel and its director Hervé Niquet will be a sure guarantee of historical precision and musical refinement.
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In Charazani, on Bolivia's western border, there are only two seasonswet and dry. During the wet season the people harvest flowers and plants that they dry to be used in rain ceremonies through the arid season. The drying process changes the flowers' colors, with some remaining bright and some fading. These floral hues, along with historic Charazani textiles, inspire the design of this hooded vest. Zip front. Aymara artisans working in La Paz, Bolivia, hand-loom this unique piece using 100% alpaca fiber.
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What to Expect After Surgery for Laryngeal Cancer
After surgery for laryngeal cancer, it may take time for you to get back to breathing, eating, drinking, and speaking.
The Stoma and Your Breathing
During the surgery, the surgeon likely made a cut in your neck and into your trachea, called a tracheostomy. This opening is called a stoma, and it's held open with a tube you breathe through, called a tracheostomy (trach) tube.
After surgery, your lungs and windpipe make a lot of mucus, also called sputum. To remove the sputum, a nurse applies suction with a small plastic tube placed in the stoma. Soon, you learn to cough and suction mucus through the stoma without the nurse's help. It may also be necessary to suction saliva from your mouth if swelling in your throat makes it hard to swallow.
Normally, the tissues of your nose and throat moisten air before it reaches your windpipe. After surgery, air enters your trachea directly through the stoma and cannot be moistened in the same way. While in the hospital, you are kept comfortable with a special device that goes over the stoma and adds moisture to the air. After your discharge from the hospital, you may use a piece of light fabric to cover the stoma to protect your airway from dust and particles in the air. You must take care to keep the stoma from drying out and to keep foreign substances or water from getting into it. With a stoma, you cannot hold your breath so activities that require straining or holding your breath may be difficult.
Getting Back to Breathing on Your Own
After a partial laryngectomy, you will breathe through the stoma for several days. Then the trach tube is removed from the stoma. Within the next few weeks, the stoma closes. You then breathe and speak in the usual way, although your voice may not sound the same as before.
In a complete laryngectomy, the stoma is permanent. You will breathe, cough, and sneeze through the stoma and have to learn to talk in a new way. The trach tube stays in place for a couple of weeks, until your skin around the stoma heals. Some people continue to use the tube all or part of the time. If it is removed, a smaller tracheostomy button, also called a stoma button, usually replaces the tube. After a while, some people do not use a tube or a button in the stoma.
Getting Back to Eating on Your Own
For a few days after surgery, you will not be able to eat or drink. At first, you'll get nutrients through a tube into 1 of your veins, called intravenous feeding.
In a day or 2, your digestive tract returns to normal, but you will not be able to swallow because your throat will not have healed. You'll get foods and liquids through a feeding tube that goes through your nose and throat to your stomach. The surgeon places this tube during surgery. It will be taken out when your throat heals so that you can swallow again and take in enough food through your mouth to maintain your weight.
Swallowing may be hard at first, and you may need the help of a nurse or speech pathologist to learn how to swallow again. Over a period of time, you will return to a regular diet.
Learning to speak again
Laryngeal cancer and its treatment can cause problems with speaking. A speech-language pathologist can assess your needs and help plan therapy, which may include speech exercises.
If your entire is larynx removed, you'll need to learn to speak in a new way. It takes practice and patience to learn new ways to speak. Before surgery or soon after, the speech-language pathologist can describe your choices for speech:
Esophageal speech. For this approach, the speech-language pathologist teaches you how to release air like a burp from the walls of your throat. It takes practice, but you can learn how to form words from the released air with the lips, tongue, and teeth.
Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP). This operation is done either at the time the larynx is removed or as a separate operation later. The surgeon makes a small opening between your trachea and esophagus, and a small device is placed in the opening. With practice, you can learn to speak by covering the stoma and forcing air through the device. The air makes sound by vibrating the walls of your throat.
Electric larynx. An electric larynx is a small device powered by a battery. It makes a humming sound like the vocal cords, and you move your lips to form words. Some models are used in the mouth, while other models are placed on the neck.
Other Adjustments
After a laryngectomy, parts of your neck and throat may be numb because nerves may have been cut during surgery. If you had surgery to remove lymph nodes in your neck, your shoulder and neck may be weak and become stiff. A physical therapist can help you with special exercises if this happens. Scarves and other neck coverings may be used to cover the stoma.
Aside from the obvious physical changes you'll adjust to, expect that you will have significant emotional challenges as well. There is usually a lot of activity and support before cancer surgery. You may be overwhelmed with decisions and organizing appointments and treatments. But, after surgery, the activity and attention may slow down as you heal, leaving you feeling alone. It's also common to worry about cancer coming back or death. Joining a support group of others who have been through a cancer diagnosis and treatment may help. Seek professional counseling to help manage your feelings. And finally, find comfort in the fact that many others have undergone similar diagnosis and treatment.


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Full SubmissionDriving sustainable development through public procurement Eurodad submission for the Rio+20 compilation document Public Procurement can be a major driver of sustainable development and should therefore be on the Rio Summit?s agenda. Public procurement accounts for at least 15 percent of global GDP. It is the largest share of government spending besides wages. Moreover, it a section of the economy which is directly under public control, and can be directed towards achieving development goals. Thus, if wisely used, it is a major policy tool for driving sustainable development, in both developed and developing countries. Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) is often defined as a process whereby organizations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organiza�tion, but also to society and the economy, whilst minimizing damage to the environment. SPP takes developmental, social and environmental criteria into account and makes public procurement contribute to reaching the Internationally Agreed Development Goals. The relevance of SPP has already been identified by the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002. The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation contains an SPP chapter. However implementation since then has been limited. Several UN Member States conducted smaller, more fragmented reforms but scope, depth and speed of reforms leave much room for improvement. The European Union is considering adopting some SPP approaches to modernize its own procurement policy, but has a narrow focus on the environmental dimension. SPP implementation in developing countries is promoted under the Marrakesh process, but just a small number of countries participate in pilot programs. Most larger public procurement reform programs in developing countries are designed, funded and implemented by the World Bank. Independent research found that SPP criteria are hardly ever considered in technical assistance provided. Consequently, the laws, institutions and human capabilities resulting from such programs do not enable developing countries to apply SPP in practice. This has received criticism from experts who argue that the ongoing process of building functional systems offers a unique opportunity, to develop and implement the most modern SPP procurement systems, in line with the concept of sustainable development. International debate about ?best practice? in procurement largely takes place in a donor and IFI-dominated discourse ? at the OECD Task Force on Procurement ? and the concept of SPP does not feature much in this influential policy-making process. Neither do SPP criteria feature in diagnostic tools for procurement systems developed by the Task Force, such as the Methodology for the Assessment of Procurement Systems (MAPS), which have been developed by this Task Force. The Rio Summit can give a new impetus to Sustainable Public Procurement. The Outcome Document should include: - A deepened and strengthened global agreement on sustainable public procurement. - A detailed roadmap, targets and timelines for reform. - The commitment to found a new UN-hosted Global Partnership for Procurement ? to replace the OECD Task Force on Procurement ? which builds on the SPP concept and draws on the experience of UN organizations such as the UNDP, UNCTAD, UNEP and the ILO, works with parliaments and civil society, and ensures that in future SPP principles guide public procurement reforms in both developed and developing countries. - The commitment to mainstream SPP criteria in diagnostic tools used for assessing procurement systems. - The commitment to reform procurement practices of bilateral aid agencies, multilateral development banks and international organizations. This implies full untying of aid grants and development loans, using and strengthening SPP country procurement systems of partner countries or giving preference to local and regional procurement; and taking developmental, social and environmental considerations into account.


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Is this the perfect work place for geeky cyclists, triathletes, running and the likes? I would have traded ANY day for those lures they gave us during the failed days of the DotCom era. Then they gave us lunches, dinners, smoothies, Foozball tables and all the junk food a geek could possibility every eat. But those were false passions, imagine trading in the Foozball table for showers and lunchtime rides? Sign me up!
hybris Corporation to Open New Endurance Sports Themed Office in Boulder, Colorado
hybris, the world's fastest-growing commerce platform provider ranked "leader" by both principal analyst firms, is pleased to announce its plan to open a new endurance sports themed office location in Boulder, Colorado.
The new office, slated to open in spring 2013, aims to create a unique working environment where employees are encouraged to be their best selves, both professionally and athletically. Not only will new employees have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art, cutting-edge software, they will also have access to on-site facilities and services that encourage fitness, including a CompuTrainer™ cycling room, treadmills, massage therapists, and coaches. The ultimate goal of the new office is to empower employees to plan work, life and training schedules so that time is maximized both in and out of work.
Boulder, Colorado, is known for its thriving outdoor culture. Set at 5,430 feet above sea level, Boulder was ranked by Outside as one of its Best Towns, is listed by National Geographic as one of America's Best Adventure Towns and was named by Inside Triathlon as its Top Triathlon Town. With over 300 days of sunshine per year and its booming software scene, Boulder continually attracts a demographic of intelligent and fitness-conscious people.
"At hybris, we recognize the value of great people and the characteristics that make great employees," said Marc Graveline, Vice President of R&D at hybris. "By nature, endurance sports attract a type of person who strives to work hard, have passion and determination, and a desire to be their best. In Boulder, we hope to bring together two ideals under one roof: high-performance software development and endurance training. Employees will be encouraged to strike a balance between work and life in a way that no other employer has before. It's about wanting to create great software and technology in a great environment."
hybris is looking to staff the new office with software engineers, quality assurance professionals, and technical writers. Interested candidates can read more about the initiative, and apply for jobs, at http://endurancecrew.hybris.com.
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