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"A friend served this to us one night and I just had to try it at home," recalls Janelle Rutrough of Callaway, Virginia. "It's quick, easy and so delicious! I love to serve it to guests with a Caesar salad and warm rolls. Also, it can be frozen and saved for a busy weeknight."
- 2 cups (16 ounces) 2% cottage cheese
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and cream cheese. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, soups, milk, onion and salt.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles. Spread with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Toss stuffing mix with butter; sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 8 servings.
Originally published as Chicken Lasagna in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008, p35
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"Great change!"
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2013
"My husband & I both agreed that this recipe is very bland and "needed something". I won't be making this again."
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2012
"The sauce is pretty thin on this lasagna and I wish it had more layers. Overall pretty good and I will make it again but I will probably tweek it a little when I do."
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2012
"By far my favorite recipe to use for company or taking a meal to someone. Everyone loves it, even kids! I use bread crumbs instead of stuffing to keep down on the salt."
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"INCREDIBLE!!! I use chicken breast instead of the cubed chicken and it is amazing!!"


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Herbal Teas
by Evelyn Gaspar
Whether you call it monarda, bee balm, or Oswego tea, it makes a wonderful brew.
I found my homegrown mint, lemon balm and chamomile were more flavorful than the herbal ingredients I could buy. I also learned that many of the old-fashioned beverage flavorers, such as rose petals and toasted sunflower hulls, are still delightful additions. And for simple pleasures, few things equal the fragrance and flavor of a few fresh leaves of lemon verbena steeped in boiling water.
Here are my picks for the most flavorful and widely adapted "tea" plants for home gardens, along with tips for harvesting and my favorite recipes. All of these plants grow well throughout the United States. They are hardy perennials (up to -20?F) that do well in sun or part shade, except where noted.
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), a member of the mint family, is native to the eastern United States and Canada. Here in the drier West, I pamper it, making sure it's in water-retentive soil. Both the brightly colored flowers and the leaves, with their complex flavors of citrus and spice, are used for tea.
Betony (Stachys officinalis) bears two- to three-foot spikes of violet flowers. The deep green, hairy leaves make a slightly astringent tea that's similar to a mild, fragrant China tea.
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a two- to three-foot-tall mint-family member. The fuzzy, scalloped leaves have a lemon-mint flavor. If you have cats, you know they roll in it. My solution: Grow a surplus and dry the leaves on top of the refrigerator where the cats can't reach them. One caution: Pregnant women should avoid drinking catnip tea.
Chamomile bears small, daisy-like flowers that have long been used in Europe for tea. German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is a two-foot annual. Roman or English chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a lush green perennial ground coverms of C. nobile bear small, yellow, button-like flowers. Although many references designate German chamomile as the sweeter type preferred for tea, I harvest the mature flowers of both chamomiles for a light, apple-scented tea.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) produces seeds that lend a warm, citrusy flavor to tea. The leaves, used in cooking, are known as cilantro or Chinese parsley. This fast-growing half-hardy annual prefers cool weather. Plant in fall in mild climates; elsewhere, succession-plant through spring and summer.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a three- to five-foot perennial often cultivated as an annual. In cold climates, you can succession-plant through the early spring and summer, and it will often self-sow. Here in the desert, I plant in fall. Fennel likes full sun. Both the feathery leaves and the seeds are used for licorice-flavored teas.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is our family favorite. This floppy two-foot-tall member of the mint family has scalloped, lemon-scented leaves that make a soothing evening tea and add body to blends as well. It's listed for zones 4 and 5, but I've found it less hardy than other mints. A rooted cutting will overwinter indoors.
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) is, among all the plants with "lemon" in their names, the most like oil of lemon, hence the most strongly flavored. The leaves are long, slightly sticky and deciduous. This woody shrub prefers full sun and a light, well-drained soil. It's hardy only in zones 10 and 11. Elsewhere, grow it in a planter and winter it indoors (treat it first with insecticidal soap, as it's prone to whiteflies and spider mites).
Mint (Mentha spp.) comes in many varieties, all of which have been used as teas. In my opinion, peppermint leaves (M. x piperita) are the only ones that stand up to drying and steeping, making a wonderfully refreshing iced tea. Like any mint, peppermint can be invasive. It tolerates drier conditions than spearmint. Here in the desert we give it shade.
Roses (Rosa spp.) can be used to make two kinds of tea, those from the hips (fruit) and those from the petals. You can use the petals of any fragrant variety that's been grown organically. I gather them when the blooms are just past their peak. Rosa rugosa is one that's recommended for both petals and hips because it's a fragrant, pest-free rose that doesn't require spraying. Rose hip tea is red, with a tart lemon-orange flavor, and is a source of vitamin C. Cut slits in plump hips to speed drying and crush them slightly before brewing tea.
Sunflower seed hulls, roasted and ground, were used by Native Americans and pioneers as a coffee substitute. I run a rolling pin over the seeds to crack them, then remove the kernels for baking and snacks. I place the hulls in a dry cast-iron frying pan and stir over medium-high heat for a few minutes until they're blackened. It's a smoky operation, but the aroma is toasty and inviting. The hulls add a hearty flavor to teas, as well as darken them.
Yerba Buena (Satureja douglasii) is a low-growing perennial with wonderful menthol-mint-flavored leaves. A native of the Pacific redwood forests and hardy only to 10?F, it needs a climate that's moist and mild. We grew it in San Francisco, and miss it here in the desert.
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A fire broke out at Venezuela's 187,000 bpd Puerto la Cruz oil refinery Sunday after the facility was struck by lightning, officials said. They noted that firefighters hoped to have the flames "totally extinguished" within hours, adding that the rest of the refinery continued to operate normally.
By KEJAL VYAS
CARACAS -- Heavy storms affected two of Venezuela's key oil
refineries as one facility was struck by lightning resulting in
a fire while another was hit by a power outage, officials from
Petroleos de Venezuela (PdVSA), said.
"We are experiencing some quite strong atmospheric
conditions in all of the northern coastal part of the country,
Asdrubal Chavez, PdVSA's VP of refining, said."
A large fire broke out at the country's 187,000 bpd Puerto
la Cruz refinery after a lightning strike in the afternoon. The
flames were completely extinguished by night, Mr. Chavez
confirmed, adding that there were no injuries and that the
refinery continued to operate normally.
Local media earlier showed tall flames and a towering cloud
of black smoke coming from the key oil facility, which lies in
the coastal city of Puerto la Cruz, about 160 miles east of
Residents living around the refinery who were evacuated were
starting to return to their houses, Mr. Chavez said.
Meanwhile, 230 miles west, the 140,000 bpd El Palito refinery was paralyzed after heavy
rains caused a power outage in the region, a PdVSA spokesman
He said that workers had already begun restarting the
facility and that it was expected to be fully operational
The incidents are the latest to hit Venezuela's oil
industry, which in recent years has been marred by frequent
mishaps at its production and refining plants.
One year ago, more than 40 people were killed by a gas leak
explosion at the Amuay refinery in the country's deadliest
accident yet. Critics of the government blamed the explosion on
lack of maintenance, charges that PdVSA
officials firmly denied.
In his comments, Mr. Chavez assured that the company
continues to conduct maintenance and preventative
measures but noted that "sometimes these situations are
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The fire that occurred on Sunday in the facilities of the refinery in Puerto La Cruz, specifically in the separator ATI, it would have been able to control in an hour, said the expert in industrial safety, Gustavo Benitez. "The installation is equipped with all the necessary equipment. The main problem is that there was no foam", he added.
Lightning is possible at any place. Lightning on refinery installations cane be very very disastrous.Precautionary measures need to be taken. Installation of lightning arrestors at suitable locations should be considered to avoid recurrence of such incidents.
Bilal Ahmed Awan
Cause of the incident is missing; may be due to investigation would nbe under progress. Upon completion of the investigation, lesson learnt sharing would help other industry to take necessary preventive measure such as stregthening and maintenance of lightening protection system and alike.
Bernard Legrand
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Your first impression on viewing the "penny portraits" of rural folk taken by Mike Disfarmer in the 1930s is that they must be a different species from the humans walking around today.
These are tough, sober folk with faces that appear hewed directly from the earth. Damn, we let ourselves go.
And before you dismiss them as hillbillies in bib overalls, remember that Ralph Lauren claims Disfarmer's photographs inspired his style.
Disfarmer, who was a bit of a nut, took his portraits through a hole in the wall from his dark room. His subjects didn't know exactly when he flipped the shutter, which might explain their unforgettable expressions. One thing for sure, Disfarmer probably would never have dreamed of the impact he would have on American culture from his little studio in Heber Springs, Ark.
The UMFA show "Cleburne County Portraits" will give viewers a taste of the quiet power that inspired American masters including the Coen brothers and eclectic guitarist Bill Frisell.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts, through July 14.
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Cross Country at NCAA West Region Championships
The Sun Devil cross country teams competed in the NCAA West Region Championships Saturday in Portland, Ore.
Arizona State: A three time All-American, Kingma will look to lead the team back to a trophy finish at the NCAA Championships after placing 37th at the 2007 cross country championships... holds three of the top times on the track, including third all-time in ASU history in the indoor 3,000m run (9:13.39) and fourth in the indoor 5,000m run (16:14.12)... also ranks sixth in the outdoor 5,000m run (15:59.15)... 2008 Outdoor: Regionally qualified in the 5,000m run at the Cardinal Invitational (16:50.81)... finished 11th in the region... competed in the Pac-10 Championships at 10,000m, but did not finish... also ran the 1,500m race twice on the year... selected for USTFCCCA All-Academic and Academic All-Pac-10 Second Team honors... 2008 Indoor: Ran in one race, finishing 15th in the 3,000m run at the MPSF Championships... 2007 XC: Earned her first All-America honor in cross country after finishing 37th at the NCAA Championships... led the women to a fourth-place finish and the team's second trophy finish in three years... selected as the team's Most Valuable runner... won her first cross country race, taking the Dave Murray Invitational and leading the team to victory... was the team's top finisher in five of six races... earned All-Pac-10 First Team honors by finishing fifth at the Pac-10 Championships... all-region selection by finishing eight in the NCAA West Region meet... placed in the Top 10 in five of her six races, including sixth at the Roy Griak Invitational and ninth at the NCAA Pre-National meet... earned USTFCCCA All-Academic and Academic All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention accolades... 2007 Outdoor: Scored in a pair of events at the Pac-10 Championships, placing fifth in the 10,000m run and seventh in the 5,000m run... placed sixth in the West Region at 5,000m... qualified for the national meet where she placed 16th overall... finished fourth in the 1,500m run at the Double Dual... selected as an USTFCCCA All-Academic and Second Team Academic All-Pac-10 honoree... 2007 Indoor: Competed in two events, the 3,000m and 5,000m runs... qualified and ran in the 5,000m run at the NCAA Championships, placing 15th in 16:24.44... scored at the MPSF Championships in the 3,000m run by finishing third... finished second at the Washington Last Chance meet in the 5,000m run at 16:14.12, the fourth-fastest in time school history... 2006 XC: Paced the team in five of the team's six races... placed 60th at the NCAA Championships after taking ninth at the NCAA West Region, where she earned All-Region honors... also was selected Second Team All-Pac-10 honors after placing 10th at the conference meet... opened the year as the meet runner-up at the Dave Murray Invitational... placed 11th at the Pre-National meet and was 12th at the Roy Griak Invitational... earned Second Team Academic All-Pac-10 honors... 2006 Outdoor: Earned All-America honors by finishing 10th overall (seventh American finisher) in the 5,000m run in 16:22.42... won the NCAA West Region 5,000m run (16:31.03) after placing fifth at the Pac-10 Championships... ran 15:59.15 in the 5,000m run to place fifth at the Stanford Invitational... that time is the sixth-fastest in school history... also regionally qualified in the 1,500m run with a personal best time of 4:25.87... placed seventh in the 1,500m run at the Pac-10 Championships to score for the team... competed for the USA in the NACAC Under-23 Championships in the Dominica Republic, placing fifth in the 5,000m run... earned Academic All-Pac-10 Second Team honors... 2006 Indoor: Earned her first All-America honor by finishing sixth in the 3,000m run at the NCAA Championships (9:16.13)... ran 9:13.39 at the MPSF Championships for the second-fastest time in school history... also earned Academic All-MPSF honors... 2005 XC: Made a mark as one of the team's up-and-coming runners, finishing second on the team and 42nd overall at the NCAA Championships... voted as the team's Most Improved Female Athlete... finished 13th at the regional meet to earn All-West Region accolades... also was a selection to the All-Pac-10 Second Team after finishing ninth at the conference meet... opened the season with a 25th-place showing at the Roy Griak Invitational... also was 16th at the Pre-National meet... selected to the Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac-10 team... 2005 Track: Redshirted... 2004 XC: Redshirted.
High School: A 2004 graduate of San Luis Obispo High School (San Luis Obispo, Calif.)... captured several individual titles in her career, including the California Division III cross country crown in 2002... placed in the Top 10 at the state meet two other times... as a member of the Pac 5 Conference, won five individual titles with four coming on the track... won the 800m as a junior (2003) before sweeping the 800m, 1600m and 3200m runs as a senior (2004)... secured the conference cross country crown in 2003... at SLOHS, she earned several honors, including the school's outstanding female athlete for 2003-04... in cross country, was selected Rookie of the Year (2000) and Outstanding Varsity Athlete (2001, 2002 and 2003)... on the track, she was named Most Valuable Track Distance Runner (2001 and 2002), Coaches Award (2003) and Outstanding Varsity Athlete (2004)... earned four letters each in cross country and track and field... captained both teams twice.
Personal: Majoring in marketing... parents are Daniel and Judy Kingma... two siblings: Misty (twin) and DJ... born Oct. 1, 1985, in Torrance, Calif.... full name is Jenna Michelle Kingma.
Personal Bests 1500: 4:25.87 3000: 9:13.39 5000: 15:59.15 10000: 35:52.70
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|6,000m Run
|* 37th
|2007 Outdoor T&F
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|2007 Indoor T&F
|5,000m Run (f)
|2006 Cross Country
|6,000m Course
|2006 Outdoor T&F
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|* 10th
|2006 Indoor T&F
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|* 6th
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Jimmy Buffett, Michael Jackson and Donna Summer will be the next tribute artists for the Legends in Concert series aboard Norwegian Epic starting Nov. 3 when the ship returns to PortMiami, the ship's operator Norwegian Cruise Line said recently.
The celebrity impersonator show will feature Southern California singer Barrie Cunningham as Jimmy Buffett.
The tribute artists will perform six 45-minute shows in the Epic Theater, and also an "Unplugged" show in the Manhattan Room supper club during a 7-day cruise.
The last tribute performers were Steven Tyler, Lady Gaga and Elvis Presley.


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Well I have good news for everybody except the one guy who wanted to avoid making the relief cut in his receiver stub.
This was the first time I've attempted to remove a stub without making the cut. On the FALs I've demilled previously, I took the advise of the FAL gurus over at the files and made the cut before even attempting it.
After hearing the horror stories about 3 foot cheater bars and broken vises, I figured I would take advantage of their experience.
But I wanted to give HB's tools the toughest test I could. So I clamped it all in the vise and began tugging. I have a high quality (read heavy) 6 inch vise on a 8' bench constructed out of 4x4s with a 2" thick work surface (read heavy) I have never had the bench even move before tonight. I waltzed that bench all around the shop and hung my 245lb frame off the breaker bar, but the barrel never budged. The barrel wrench finally failed.
The good news is two fold, first, I exerted way more force than would ever be required to time the barrel on an Assembly or do a relief cut demill before it failed. second even with all that force and ultimate tool failure, the flats on the barrel were still mint.
Lastly, it wasn't the tool or design that failed it was the steel itself. If someone really had to do an uncut demill, the tool will need to be hardened.
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MOSCOW - The University of Idaho women's tennis program is getting national attention for its recruiting class, which now features Montana transfer Constance Alexander, as it was ranked No. 21 in the nation among mid-majors by tennisrecruiting.net.
Alexander joins incoming freshman Rita Bermudez as Idaho's newcomers this fall.
"It's great for the team to get recognized for the strength of the players that we are bringing in to the program," Idaho coach Dan Pollock said. "Both girls that we are bringing in this fall are quality players that will immediately strengthen the team and I can't wait to start working with them this fall."
Alexander spent the majority of her first three years at the top two singles spots in the Grizzlies' lineup. She was a first-team All-Big Sky Conference selection as a freshman in 2009-10 after going 12-9 in singles, including 6-2 in the conference, and a 7-1 BSC mark in doubles play. In 2010-11, Alexander was an honorable-mention All-BSC selection after going 5-3 in league play in singles and 7-1 in doubles. In 2011-12 she went 5-3 in singles in the fall and 3-3 in doubles, and did not compete during the spring season.
"I'm excited to that Constance has chosen to become a Vandal," Pollock said. "She is a very talented player that will make an immediate impact on our singles lineup. Her experience and success playing at the top of the lineup for Montana will be really valuable for us when it comes to the big moments against the top teams."
Both Alexander and Bermudez were four-star recruits out of high school, and both ranked as the No. 71 recruit in the nation according to tennisrecruiting.net. Alexander, who graduated from Bonita Vista High School in Bonita, Calif., in 2009, will have one year of eligibility with Idaho, while Bermudez, who graduated from Canyon del Oro High School in Tuscan, Ariz., in 2012, will be a freshman at Idaho this fall."The University of Idaho is an excellent institution with a great athletic department," Pollock added. "This recruiting class shows that we can attract the highest caliber of athletes to become Vandals and I'm excited to see what they can achieve."


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Music, Muses and Divas in the Art of the Victorian Avant-Garde
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Tomorrow, May 12, 2012, the Legion of Honor presents Music, Muses and Divas , public programs associated with The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde, 1860–1900 (on view through June 17). Premier scholars of Victorian art Tim Barringer and Peter Trippi lecture on the complmentary topics of music and theater in the context of the Aesthetic Movement. We asked our lecturers a few questions about their respective talks to provide insight into the day's presentations.


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The innovative enabling technology from EnOcean works entirely maintenance-free without batteries. By detecting information and then transmitting it by short-range wireless, the idea behind the EnOcean solution is to harvest the necessary power from its surroundings: from linear motion, light or differences in temperature, for example. The amount of energy obtained in this way is enough to send a wireless signal, and turn on a light for instance.
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Syrian crisis needs thoughtful consideration
Published: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 3:32 p.m.
Sentiment about the United States' role in world affairs has ranged from isolationist to interventionist since the nation became a superpower. World wars raged for many months twice during the last century before the U.S. became involved, and the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor spurred the entry in World War II. Vietnam became a quagmire that influenced foreign policy for several years, but the U.S. has shown more of a willingness to intervene in the past 25 years, sometimes with limited action, other times with an all-out invasion.
Once again an American president is faced with a difficult choice about how to proceed in an international matter. President Obama is weighing whether to take action against Syria, where evidence points to the government's use of chemical weapons against its own people. Obama previously indicated such action would trigger a response, words he may now wish he hadn't said. Other nations, except for France, have displayed an unwillingness to join the United States in a joint effort against Syria.
Military action may be a tough sale to the American people and Congress as well. Protracted wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the thousands of American soldiers who died, have caused many to grow weary of conflicts in faraway lands. Congressmen also are demanding a say-so in the use of the American military.
All those involved in weighing this important decision need to put aside any partisan jockeying and instead debate what role the United States should play in the world. Is the U.S. the world's policeman, intervening whenever a nation and its leaders act in a way we deem criminal or immoral? Or should the nation let such actions happen, as reprehensive as they may be, if they don't involve a direct attack on the United States?
Motivation always become tricky when it involves the Middle East, a region that provides oil to much of the world. Yet so many of the nations there are unstable, and many Americans don't always understand the cultural factors that may influence feelings about the U.S. Other cultures don't always share the same values as Americans, either.
Obama has not rushed in to Syria, and even within his administration there has been debate about the best course of action. Clearly a very limited response should be the most that the United States takes. No troops should be involved. But leaders must also weigh the potentially long-range consequences. It still remains to be seen what Afghanistan and Iraq will look like one, five or 10 years from now.
Nations don't always act in ways that most people find moral and acceptable. But that also doesn't mean the U.S. has a right to enforce its value system on those countries. A shift back to a more restrained approach would save lives, money and even the nation's reputation abroad.
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Old Dominion Freight Line was honored as the No. 1 less-than-truckload carrier by Mastio & Co. as part of the company's 2012 Value and Loyalty Benchmarking Study.
It represents the third consecutive year Old Dominion has topped the list. Old Dominion is the first LTL company to top the list three years in a row.
To develop its rankings, Mastio & Co. surveyed more than 2,000 transportation decision makers about their shipping preferences and needs. Shippers participating in the study graded carriers' performances in 25 service attributes, including quality of shipping service, on-time delivery and likelihood to recommend service to others.
Respondents ranked Old Dominion highest for its courteous and professional customer service personnel and drivers. As a result, customers responded that they were very likely to continue using Old Dominion's services.
"By focusing our attention on our service, we've achieved one of the best on-time records and one of the lowest claims ratios in the industry, and this award affirms our commitment to provide premier customer service," said David Congdon, president and CEO of Old Dominion. "We thank our Old Dominion family for their hard work and dedication to our customers. But, our work is never done, and we pledge to our customers that we will continue to strive for perfection."
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The taste of ancient indulgencies
What's his secret?
The Old Trattoria "at Brunos" is today one of the most sought-after destinations for gourmets and connoisseurs of fine food, for whom Piero Cei is a quite exceptional host. Why not come and meet Piero Cei, and ask him about his special wizardry: whats his secret?. "No secret", he says. "Ive just tried to maintain and enrich the tradition of Pisan cuisine."
A cuisine thats appreciated world-wide.
Whats unique in our restaurant is that we pride ourselves on always offering the right dish for the right season, from mushrooms to fish. Of course we place great emphasis on traditional local delights such as the unbeatable "Hearty soup Pisan style"; the mouth-watering "Pasta and chick-peas"; "Salt cod with leeks ", "Stockfish" , but our gastronomic range is fully international and capable of satisfying even the most demanding palates".
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Coming from Nigeria via Germany, Nneka is finally making her US debut with Concrete Jungle, slated for release on February 2nd, 2010. In preparation she's hitting the road this November; her first US tour. The digital EP will be available on November 3, and a vinyl 7" will be released later in November.
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Monday, 11/9 – New York, NY – Joe's Pub
Tuesday, 11/10 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom w/ The Roots
Thursday, 11/12 – Boston, MA – Café 939
Friday, 11/13 – Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
Saturday, 11/14 – Vienna, VA – Jammin' Java
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Full SubmissionICELAND Submission by Iceland for the preparations of the Rio + 20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. General Content Although progress has been made since the Rio Summit in 1992, major challenges remain in the quest for sustainable development. The international community has an opportunity at the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable Development to reinvigorate the agenda set twenty years ago. Sustainable development underpinned by the green economy will create new and better jobs and improve the lives of people, both globally and at home. We envisage a Green Economy Roadmap that reflects a broad political commitment with a set of actions at the global, national and local level. The Roadmap should include measurable indicators to assess progress. Last revision of Iceland?s National Strategy for Sustainable Development (2002), took place in 2009, placing particular emphasis on sustainable consumption and production and education on sustainable development. Iceland 2020 is a newly adopted governmental policy statement encompassing a future vision with 20 measurable macro objectives. Three objectives are directly related to sustainability and green economy; that by 2020 Iceland shall have made commitments comparable to those of other European nations with regard to the UNFCCC; that by 2020 75% of new cars under 5 tons registered in 2020 run on renewable fuels and by 2020 20% of all fuel used in transportation and fishing shall be from renewable energy sources. A motion for a Parliamentary Resolution on the Green Economy is currently under consideration by the Icelandic Parliament. An important outcome of Rio +20 will be a commitment to implement international policy on sustainable development at the country and local level. This is best done through active engagement of governments with non-state actors and civil society, by increasing public awareness and allowing international policy to feed into national policy making and implementation at all levels. Partnerships for sustainable development need to be strengthened as stressed in Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation. Partnering with civil society organizations and businesses can be a productive tool for knowledge and capacity building, financing and innovation. The private sector should also be encouraged to work further towards greening their production and services. Specific elements The outcome of Rio + 20 must be a renewed political commitment and a shared vision for advancing sustainable development. The marine environment, renewable energy, sustainable land management and gender equality are areas that should be prioritised in this endeavour. i. The ocean. Economic prosperity and food security is dependent on healthy oceans. Sustainable use of living marine resources contributes substantially to human food security, as well as dietary variety. It provides for the livelihood of millions of people and is a central pillar of many national and regional economies, especially low-income food-deficit countries and Small Island Developing States. The protection of the marine environment is one of the greatest global environmental challenges. Ocean acidification is a relatively new concern, and in a longer- term perspective it could become one of the most worrying aspects of climate change. Progress in fisheries is of particular importance to improve the living conditions of inhabitants in many developing countries. The improved management of fish stocks and improved handling of catches, together with an increase in the supply of fish from aquaculture, will improve the food security of the communities in question and create a basis for increased export revenues. Implementation of fisheries management programmes based on scientific advice is also important to help developing countries adapt to the effects of climate change. ii. Renewable energy Renewable energy is central to the transformation to a green economy. Renewables now provide 19% of global energy consumption, but could supply more than three quarters of the world�s energy by 2050 if supported by strong policies. At the Conference in Rio we should focus on the pivotal role that the world?s vast renewable energy resources can play in the green economy and that promotion of sustainable utilization of renewable energy resources should be at the core of our deliberations. Such promotion can i.a. be in the form of cooperation and sharing of scientific knowledge, or by means of financing investments and research in renewable energy projects. Renewable energy plays an important role in eliminating energy poverty. Renewable energy technologies and supportive energy policies promise to make a significant contribution to improving living standards and health in low-income areas. Viable solutions should include increased usage of geothermal energy, which is an underutilized energy source in many developing countries. Harnessing geothermal energy resources is gaining a growing recognition and offers great possibilities in many areas, such as in Central and South America, East Africa and Southeast Asia. iii. Sustainable land management. Land degradation and desertification rank among the world�s greatest environmental challenges, greatly affecting a range of issues such as climate, biodiversity, soil quality, food and water security, peace and human well-being, especially for the more vulnerable rural poor. An increased focus on land degradation and the measures needed to revert land degradation processes is therefore of key importance. It further impacts generally more rural Women than men, especially in the least developed countries where most people derive their livelihoods from self-subsistence agriculture and Women carry most of the burden of on-farm labour. Iceland proposes that the Rio +20 Summit deliver a strong message for a joint action by the international community on land management as a major aspect of advancing sustainable development. iv. Gender issues Mainstreaming gender perspectives into green economy policies and ensuring equal participation of men and Women in decision making at all levels is fundamental to a more inclusive outcome of sustainable development. Adequate resources have to be provided in order to ensure full and equal participation in decision-making, implementation, equal benefits, financing and access to funding. Agriculture is an example were capacity building - focusing on Women - is important for sustainable development. Women in poor countries are disproportionately involved in subsistence farming and water collection, and therefore face greater adverse consequences of environmental degradation. Finally, different roles of Women and men as consumers, not least in the developed countries has to be addressed and gendered policies must also include new behavioural patterns for both Women and men. * * * Over the past twenty years the international community has put in place a governance structure for sustainable development. To further strengthen this framework our main focus should be on accountability, implementation and coherence. The most feasible way forward is to improve the effectiveness of existing structures and better coordinate between all relevant institutions. The move towards a green economy aims to increase access to knowledge, improve services and develop infrastructure as a means of alleviating poverty and improving overall quality of life. 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The shopping and beauty items that just barely didn't make it to our Best of the Beehive issue.
Best place for men to lose the whiskers
Perry's Barber Shop
Hot foam, straight razors, hot towels, sweet-smelling aftershave, a back massager—just a few tools Perry and Jerry Knuth have used for shaving bushy beards in their man-cave of a barber shop for 26 years. Adorned with James Dean photos and manly phrases, the Knuth's shop always has the game on TV, but the brothers' back-and-forth banter is all the entertainment you need. 376 S. State St., SLC, 801-355-8552
Note: The barber shop recently made it into an Intermountain Healthcare ad. Check it out below:
Best place to shop for your feet
If you've been searching the malls for that perfect pair of boots or TOMS, look no further than Lolabella, where you'll find the trendiest kicks on the shop's shoe wall. 14 S. Rio Grande Street, SLC, 801-328-2760, shopthegateway.com
Three Antique stores, Three State Streets
Buying stuff is easy, but discovering stuff with unique character is thrilling. If you're into antiquing, here are three stores worth checking out, all conveniently located on the street that runs through the center of it all.
1. Planted Earth
This historic Orem home previously housed a greenhouse business until owners Dan and Penny Doty teamed up with their interior designer daughter, Liz, to transform the store into an eclectic antiques and gift shop. Here you'll find everything from aprons to fresh flowers., 440 S. State St., Orem, 801-225-4510, plantedearth.net
2. Sandy Antique Mall
Transport yourself to simpler times as you browse displays of colorful depression-era glass, antique toys and oak hutches brimming with delicate china. With more than 5,000 square feet, you're bound to discover at least a few things that suit your antiquing fancy. 8672 S. State St., Sandy, 801-568-9840, sandyantiquemall.com
3. Vine Street Antiques
Located in the heart of Murray's historic downtown, this shop features an impressive supply of Roseville pottery, furniture, antique glass, jewelry, collectible toys—and the list goes on. Stop in for a look, and you'll probably end up leaving with a knicknack you never knew you needed. 4854 S. State St., Murray, 801-265-0595
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Regardless of whether you're aware of their existence, viruses and other malware often slow application processes and ramp up your CPU usage, while simultaneously modifying integral files and the appearance of your desktop along the way. Catching a virus is tough luck, but thankfully, there's just as many free antivirus programs to combat the threat of an impending invasion as there are invaders. Here are our top picks for the best free antivirus software available for Windows 10, whether you prefer innate utilities Like Windows Defender, or quality third-party alternatives in the Avira vain.
Updated 2-8-16 by Brendan Hesse: This article has been updated and revised to focus on the best free antivirus software available for Windows 10. For a list of our favorite Anti-virus software for Mac, go here.
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avast! Free Antivirus 2016 (Windows)
The latest free antivirus suite from avast! is an impressive package. Aside from the usual virus and malware protection — along with anti-rootkit and anti-spyware capabilities — the software comes with a slew of customizable options you can toggle at installation, including an option to protect your Android devices through avast! mobile Security & Antivirus. The 2016 version of avast! goes the extra mile when it comes to making sure you feel safe using the program; at installation, there is a very clear breakdown of exactly how avast! uses your private information. This transparency is important and welcome.
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In terms of basic protection, avast! has been shown to be one of the best antivirus programs out there, scoring a 5.5 out of 6 in in AV Test's protection test. There multiple scan types of varying length and thoroughness available. Of the new additions for the 2016 version are network and router scans, which will alert you to network-related security issues or oversights, and a vulnerability scan, which will let you know just how secure your PC is (or isn't).
Another feature unique to avast! is how it approaches malware. avast! gets out in front of potential malware attacks by initiating a scans before an unknown file opens, and will prevent it from doing so should it cause any red flags. It's good at protecting your PC while online, blocking malicious URLs and stopping auto-downloads from occurring. Going with avast! will also nab some extra goodies, including a password manager and phishing protection, which has been enhanced since its previous iterations to be much more effective.
Of course as a free program, you'll be missing out on some features exclusive to the paid package, including auto-scans and auto-updates. Those wanting such upgrades will need to opt for a subscription plan, which ranges from $9.99 to $179.99 per month. Still, sticking with the free version will keep you well-protected.
AVG AntiVirus Free 2016 (Windows)
Despite some pointed allegation in the past regarding AVG's privacy policy, AVG Antivirus Free 2016 remains one of the best options for protecting your computer from all manner of security breaches (for the record, AVG's privacy concerns were regarding the company collecting and selling your search data. While it may sound disconcerting, their practices were not necessarily insidious, as its par for the course when it comes to free antivirus software. The companies have to make their money somehow). Independent testing by AV-Comparatives scored AVG AntiVirus Free 2016 as Advanced+, its highest rating for antivirus efficacy. Such a high rating should wipe clean any remaining trepidation you may have about installing the product.
AVG AntiVirus Free 2016 comes with a whole host of features and scan type. Scheduled scans, fast scans, folder-specific and root-kit specific scans, and of course the full-system scan give you flexibility in targeting whatever virus threats need rooting out. The Malware blocking is decent as well, though strangely, the program opens a small dialog box warning of potential browsing risks, a odd design choice as the pop-ups are less obvious than blocking the website within the web browser itself.
That said, AVG is still a fine choice for protecting your PC while on the Internet, its anti-phishing capabilities are more extensive than what most web browser employ by default, and it has a browser cleaner that will wipe clean your browser setting with one click. You can also set AVG to prevent tracking of your browsing activity.
There are some features unique to AVG, including identity protection, PC analyzer, and a file shredder, which overwrites files before they're sent to the trash folder, thus preventing the original file from being restored. These perks are nice, but the PC Analyzer in particular is a lame duck without upgrading to the paid version, as it will only inform you of vulnerability issues, not solve them. Of course, upgrading will also increase your level of protection and flexibility of use overall, but unless you're actively trying to infect your system, the free version shouldn't let you down.
Panda Cloud Antivirus 2016 (Windows)
There are two things that sets Panda Cloud Antivirus apart from its competitors. The first is in the name: the cloud. The program primarily uses cloud computing, meaning remote servers carry the weight of scanning and carrying out various antivirus and anti-spyware functions so your computer doesn't have to. The second is its level of security. Compared to most premium software, Panda Cloud performs nearly as well.
The software is relatively lightweight — it doesn't require much in the way of resources — and runs off a local cache when the network is unavailable. It also provides options for URL and Web filtering along with optimized and custom scanning to isolate specific folders and files. Moreover, the software features automatic USB vaccination designed to help protect against potentially harmful files found in portable storage devices, along with the ability to create a rescue USB drive for booting an infected PC.
Despite fairly impressive detection rates and top-notch rootkit blocking, the program isn't the most skilled when it comes to eradicating malware on infected systems, especially during offline use. Its anti-phishing capabilities also lag behind other programs, including the defaults for web browsers like Internet Explorer and Chrome.
While it has shortcomings, Panda is still a worthwhile choice, and not just because of its high lab test rating. Panda Cloud includes some great extras, like a process moniter that tracks and displays running processes, their risk level, and whether they're accessing the internet. There is also an Active Scan tool, which scans for active malware (though this feature is not compatible with Windows 8).
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition (Windows)
There's something to be said for unobtrusive anti-virus software. While the bulk of software on our roundup features customizable menus and scan options, Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition revels in a minimalist design that makes it low-maintenance. Though the application features no configurations of any kind, it automatically scans your machine in the background using cloud-based detection, subsequently performing a deeper scan if it comes across any malicious software or red flags. The bundled, real-time virus shield additionally blocks malicious URL and uses behavior-based detection, protecting against potential threats even if the application is somewhat difficult to install on already-infected machines. Balloon notifications are also non-obtrusive and muted, appearing briefly near the system tray whenever an issue arises or the software fixes a diagnosed issue.
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Encased in a barebones window housed in the corner of your desktop, Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition keeps to itself. The interface only offers options for toggling the virus shield and auto scan on and off, but it's enough for the everyday user, and the window's border doubles as an incredibly subtle progress bar that changes color depending on whether the software detects malware. Aside from commendable malware blocking and removal, the lightweight program doubles as an excellent anti-rootkit and anti-phishing utility, the latter detecting and blocking fraudulent sites through HTTP-based scanning.
However, the application's lack of features is also it's biggest flaw. Tech support is exclusively reserved to email, and the program doesn't offer any sort of in-depth statistics, remote access, or even allow for file-based control. Still, it's hands-off in the best way possible.
Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ 2016 (Windows)
Lavosoft's Ad-Aware is one of the most trusted spyware tools, and has been a benchmark in the industry for years given it's incredibly smooth installation, non-intrusive notifications, and fantastic results. The free version of the software provides real-time anti-virus and malware protection in addition to the latest in sandbox emulation technology, thus providing overarching protection whether you're browsing the Web, downloading files, or merely checking your email.
At installation, Ad-Aware will prompt you to install Ad-Aware Web Companion, as well as Bing toolbar. We recommend opting out of the Bing offer, but the Web Companion tool can be quite useful, should you choose to use it. The Web Companion will block dangerous URLs and prevent your search engine and homepage from being forcibly changed by other programs. This will definitely keep you far, but there is a slight drawback in that phishing protection is scurried away behind a paywall for the premium version.
Perks aren't the only thing Ad-Aware will give you during installation. Part of the installation process include scanning for and diagnosing already-running malware. In fact, the program does very well at not only blocking incoming threats, but attacking and wiping-out pre-existing infection.
This version of Ad-Aware also features a scheduler, an applaudable addition given Lavosoft's heavy reliance on user concern and constant updates, and a less-than-intrusive gaming mode for silently blocking pesky malware without the notorious pop-up fanfare that became the staple in the late '90s. There's always going to be room for improvement, specifically when referring to the lack of anti-phishing in the free version, and the program's subpar rootkit protection, but all of the software's hallmarks are still there and presented in an impeccably streamlined way that is both attractive and relatively light on your system's memory.
Plus, there isn't a blatant screen nagging users to upgrade around every corner, and the software provides pin-point scanning for combing specific files and folders, reducing wait times and granting you yet another level of control. What's more, Ad-Aware packs in a help center that includes links to various user manuals, forums, and FAQ pages, and even a submission form for sending inquiries directly to an Ad-Aware support agent.


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Bullying is something that has always existed, and as times have changed so have bullying tactics. Now with the prevalence of social media like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have become battle grounds. Over the past several months Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden has stepped up to the plate to try and prevent cyber-bullying. Biden has made appearances at all Caesar Rodney middle schools to talk to students about cyber-bullying.
Biden and Lt. Gov. Matt Denn have also created a piece of cyber-bullying legislation, which was recently passed into law, resulting in schools being required to add specific language regarding cyber-bullying into their existing bullying policies.
The legislation defines cyber-bullying as the use of unwanted electronic communication targeted at a student or group of students. In order for it to be considered cyber-bullying the communication has to be non-face-to-face and has to interfere with a student's physical well-being, be threatening or intimidating, or be so serious or so persistent that it interferes with a student's ability to learn.
The policy specifically identifies Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest as mediums where speech can be expected the reach a large margin of the school community. The policy requires that students be informed of these sites at the start of each school year, as well as upon implementation of the policy.
According to the policy, any reported incident of cyber-bullying would have to be investigated. The state's education department would have to be notified of a report of cyber-bullying within five days of the complaint, regardless of the ability to substantiate the claim. If a clear bully and a clear target can be identified through investigation then parents would have to be informed, according to Prillaman.
If schools don't comply and add the new language to their bullying policy they'll be left out in the cold if the school district is sued.
"Capital School District had a proposed cyber-bullying policy, which resulted in a law suit from the ACLU," said Fitzgerald. "So one of the reasons the lieutenant governor and the attorney general started to work on cyber-bullying and receive input from the superintendents was that if we adopted this as policy, should someone sue us for the cyber-bullying component of it, the Attorney General's Office would represent the district."
Districts have 90 days to incorporate this new policy with their existing guidelines. The policy was brought before the Caesar Rodney School Board for a first reading on Tuesday night. Not all were in favor of Biden's new policy.
"I think a lot of language is over-reaching on what a school district should be doing, by going into the home. You're getting school districts to police where police should be policing," said CR Board of Education member Cheryl Precourt. "We do take an oath saying that we swear to uphold the Delaware and the federal Constitution and I don't see where expecting schools to police into peoples home's is constitutional"
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"This is an issue that has reached into schools. What they're trying to say is there is a nexus between what's taking place in school and what has taken place at home and the school district may take action," he said.
"What they're trying to do is give school districts the power at least to take some action to prevent cyber-bullying," he said.
Nothing definitive has been decided on the policy as of yet. A second reading will be heard at the school board's May 21 meeting.
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David Henry Humm
Position: QB
Height: 6-2 Weight: 188 lbs.
Throws: Left
Born: April 2, 1952 in Las Vegas, NV
High School: Bishop Gorman
College: Nebraska (school history) (Humm college stats)
Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 5th round (128th overall) of the 1975 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 2 (11632nd overall since 1950)
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New Zealand : Michelin's recommendations
The two islands of New Zealand, in the far Pacific Ocean, boast a string of magnificent untamed landscapes dotted with cities with the look of an English garden. Boundless nature has played all its trumps here, barely affected by urbanisation. Whatever your itinerary, get ready for some breathtaking beaches, pristine archipelagoes and snow-capped peaks.
Witnessing the volcanic effervescence of Roturoa on the North Island is like watching the Earth being born. And seeing the dizzying peaks in the national parks of Fiordland, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring and Westland on the South Island is sure to make you feel as reverent as the Maoris, the land's first inhabitants, and as bold as the "Kiwis", keen on board and extreme sports. Whether serene or rugged, the coastline from Cape Reinga to Southland and from Paihia to Porpoise Bay is always magnificent.
The return to civilisation is certain to be equally promising. The vibrant cultural life of Auckland and Wellington sparkles with a thousand lights, in its crafts centres such as Coromandel bringing together ceramists, sculptors and glass blowers, and in its wine cellars, for New Zealand wines are now competing well against those from the old continent. The Martinborough Festival, held in November, is a great opportunity to explore their subtle flavours.
New Zealand : Must-see towns and regions
Auckland is a city of the world, an urban patchwork surrounded by the sea and dotted with extinct volcanoes. Over a quarter of the population of New Zealand - Maoris, Polynesians, Asians and Europeans...
Wellington, the country's political and cultural capital, has everything going for it. Its nightlife and prestigious concerts and museums are only a preview of the possibilities offered by this "San F...
Napier, a gem from the Roaring Twenties, is the most Art Deco city in the world. It owes this to the earthquake that razed its old buildings in 1931, giving way to a new anti-seismic town. The Deco Ce...
Dunedin, the main town in Otago, gets its industrious nature and interest in culture from its Scottish founders. The gold rush left it with an architectural legacy unrivalled in the country. You can s...
Vibrant Paihia is one of the sentinels of the superb Bay of Islands, a popular tourist destination that is the birthplace of New Zealand. On the agenda: dreamy beaches, R&R and deep-sea fishing. From ...
Rotorua is the geothermal and tourist centre of the North Island. Untamed nature is even present in the centre of town in the form of geysers, plumes and boiling mud. There are spas around Lake Rotoru...
Wanaka is a resort for all tastes and seasons, boasting a vast lake, mountains and museums - the New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum and the Wanaka Transport Museum - and even a vineyard.
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Reigning Ivy Squash Champion Brings Experience, Resolve Into New Season
The reigning Ivy League champion Princeton women's squash team thrived on both competition and camaraderie last year. A team chemistry, developed through the leadership of senior co-captains Julie Cerullo and Casey Cortes, as well as a deep and talented junior class, drove the team through one tough Ivy match after another.
Well, chemistry and talent. Championships don't come without talent, and Princeton had plenty of it up and down the lineup.
And it doesn't appear that any of that has changed this season. The 2013-14 Princeton women's squash team, which opens play this weekend with matches against both Franklin & Marshall and Williams, returns eight starters and brings in a talented set of freshmen, including the top-ranked player at the U-19 level who could be called on to fill Cerullo's shoes as the No. 1 player.
Depth has driven Princeton to multiple Ivy League and Howe Cup national championships over the last decade, and this team has the potential to use that same depth all the way to the 2014 Howe Cup final, which will be held in the Jadwin Squash Courts.
"Over the last few years, we have had strength at the top, as well as the middle and the back," said head coach Gail Ramsay, who enters her 20th season as head coach. "I think this team is going to be strong all the way through as well. If they each play as well as they can, they can definitely have a lot of success overall."
The senior class, which has made up a significant portion of the lineup since the day it walked on campus, now serves as leaders on and off the court. Senior co-captains Libby Eyre and Alex Sawin hold the two highest spots, while Lexi Saunders has as much big-match experience as anybody on the roster, and Caroline Feeley has over 20 varsity wins in her career.
Eyre is the ultimate competitor and arguably the face of the program right now. A relentless fighter, she nearly stunned the college squash world during a 3-2 loss in the CSA quarterfinals to former champion Millie Tomlinson last spring. She played No. 2 most of the year and won several key matches, including a 3-0 victory over Yale. With three years of collegiate experience to go along with both her talent and spirit, she should be one of Ramsay's most dependable players this season.
Sawin has played mostly at the No. 6 and 7 spot throughout her career, and she has produced double-digit wins every year of her career. She played mostly No. 7 last season, meaning she was often part of the final shift, and her win at Harvard clinched the 5-4 upset of the Crimson. She was one of three Princeton players to earn wins over both Harvard and Yale, furthering her status as a big-match player for Princeton.
Saunders is a tireless competitor on the court, and Ramsay is hopeful that she can build on a fantastic run during the CSA individual championships, when she upset two seeded players en route to the Holleran Cup final. She had a team-best 15 wins last season, though none was more impressive than coming back from a 2-0 deficit against Penn. Like both Eyre and Sawin, she is a three-year varsity starter, and she won't be overwhelmed by the moment regardless of where she plays in the lineup.
While those three seniors are likely to be part of the Top 9, there is a junior trio that can make the same claim. Nicole Bunyan, who has won 25 varsity matches in her first two years and may be playing her best squash this preseason, leads that group. A former All-America, Bunyan has played among the Top 3 and had a key win over Harvard last season.
Classmates Alex Lunt and Hallie Dewey figure to play in the middle of the lineup, and both bring different strengths to the court. Lunt is a tall, physical player who can power the ball around the court and wear opponents down, like she did in a 3-0 win at Yale. Dewey is tireless, retrieving balls and forcing extended rallies that pay off in the fourth and fifth games. Her comeback from 2-0 down against Harvard was a crucial turning point in Princeton's biggest win of the season, and she ended up with a 13-2 record on the season.
Sophomore Rachel Leizman showed poise well beyond her years during the final shift of the 5-4 win over Harvard last season. Playing No. 4, the highest spot for any freshman at Princeton last season, she fought off a match ball and ultimately pulled out a 3-2 win. She added a win over Yale and finished the year in the Top 25. With a year of collegiate experience to build on, she could be one of the toughest middle-of-the-lineup players in the nation.
Classmate Tara Harrington matched a team high with 15 wins last season, including 10 during the regular season at the No. 8 spot. Like Leizman, she showed impressive toughness with a 3-2 win over Harvard, and she could provide the type of stability at the bottom of the lineup as the likes of Carly Grabowski and Katie Giovinazzo on past championship teams.
Both Leizman and Harrington proved freshmen could have positive impacts on championship teams, and Ramsay is hopeful that her new quartet of Tigers can do the same thing this season.
Leading the way is Maria Elena Ubina, the top-ranked U-19 player in the national and a four-time member of the U.S. World Junior team. Ubina will step right in for Cerullo at the No. 1 position, and while Ramsay expects some growing pains, she knows there is serious potential there as well.
"She is really talented," Ramsay said. "It's a lot of fun to watch her play. She is always thinking out there. She has really good hands and a wide variety of shots. She can hit almost any type of shot from anywhere on the court. She has an incredible sense of the court, and she sees a play as it develops."
While Ubina will be the freshman that earns the most attention, Alexandra Toth could also be in line for a spot in the bottom third of the lineup. One of Canada's top-ranked junior players, despite getting a late start to the sport, Toth could have one of the steepest levels of improvement as she adjusts to the collegiate game.
Gabriella Garr has been a Top-10 player at her age level, and she will compete with the likes of Feeley, Catherine Dennig, Hadley Chu, Isabella Bersani and Libbie Maine for spots around the Top 10. Freshman Ashley Richards is a walk-on after earning Team MVP honors at Greenwich Academy.
"They worked hard in captain's practices, and when I got to see them together as a group, they looked fit and ready to go," Ramsay said. "Those big matches last season will add to their confidence and their level of play this season."


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ZF-9435: Zend_Application_Bootstrap_Boostrap::getResourceLoader() calculates extra, invalid paths for Autoloader
If an application is using an empty appnamespace, the Zend_Application_Bootstrap_Boostrap::getResourceLoader() incorrectly adds the path to Zend/Application/Bootstrap to the autoloader, causing the application to have to scan extra directories when looking to map plugins, models, etc. Attached is a patch that changes the identical comparison to an equality comparison when testing the appnamespace to avoid the extra erroneous paths.
Downgrading to minor performance improvement
Fixed in trunk(25072) and release-1.2(25073)
So now if I have application/plugins Plugin_Example the autoloader will not find it, unless I'll add a resource loader to the loader's stack ? All my applications stopped working after this path.
@Jacek Register your plugin. Look at the docs. (Example #5)
Hello Frank, thanks for your response. That's not a problem with plugin registration as it is already registered. It just doesnt know that Plugin_ resides in /plugins.
I'm using default directory structure and all resources fail to load as Zend_Application_Module_Autoloader pointing to my APPLICATION_PATH is not initialized anymore. application/services Service_ application/models Model_ application/plugins Plugin_ application/forms Form_
Those are "application-wide" resources used in all modules. My default module resides in /modules/default and that is probably the problem here.
So if anyone out there is using such structure, and APPLICATION_PATH/{model|form|etc...} to store their base classes or reusable components for other modules, after update to 1.12.1 it will stop working.
public function _initResourceLoader()
if($this->getResourceLoader() === null){
$this->setResourceLoader(new Zend_Application_Module_Autoloader(array(
'namespace' => $this->getAppNamespace(),
'basePath' => dirname(__FILE__),
I use this too, simply to load "Form_Foo" from "/application/forms/Foo.php". Now it breaks :(
appNamespace = ;Zend_Application_Module_Autoloader
If i delete that entry, everything works as intended, no resource loader is built. Haven't tested for modules tough.
I suspect the source code change was not need, maybe it's possible to reach the desired performance improvement with a more precise/explicit configuration and still have the [#AbuseCase to work with.
I like to reopen and revert this. To my understanding the feature worked as intended.


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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Namely, on the list of the colleague's invited talks, obviously there were talks given by said colleague, but then there were invited talks given by other people -- the colleague's students, postdocs, even collaborators (the colleague indicated the presenter by underlining the presenter's name in the author list).
When I get an invitation to give a talk and then send a postdoc or a student to give it, I don't put those talks on my CV even though I was the one who received the invitation and the talk will involve joint work; the person who gives the talk should certainly put it on their CV. As for collaborators, I am not even aware of the invitations they get (I trust they will give credit where it is due if they present joint work), it's not like we report these invitations to one another.
Contributed conference papers are different, they are more like regular journal papers, you list everyone who contributed, and I guess everyone gets to list them on their CV. Invited talks are more of a single-person show and an honor; you give it, you list it.
These are my personal views, of course, I am not saying what I do is right, necessary, or even common practice.
So I am curious:
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I would never include the talks of others in that section - it seems very odd behavior indeed.
- February 1, 2012 at 5:11 AM
- feMOMhist said...
I didn't answer, but as the person who for many years updated the CVs of two med school profs at a srsly major research school, we never did this. Their own invited lectures that they showed up for filled many many pages. We tended to pass off the boondoggle ones or to unpleasant locales or to people we didn't like, and the jr. peeps were more than happy to take them of course and build their own CVs. Everyone knew who was in our group, so it wasn't like the rep wasn't enhanced by these talks.
- February 1, 2012 at 6:02 AM
- Doc said...
I voted yes, but I wanted to explain that the institution I work for values student training as much or more than my own professional development. As I want to inform my supervisors (administrators, really)of the types of opportunities I provide for my students, I do a very similar accounting mechanism on my CV.
When I was on the job search, I wanted to impress upon review committees that I had really trained many successful students, so I also underlined my student's names on papers that I was also on (bold my name, underline theirs). I did not go so far as to list any papers that I wasn't co-author on.
- February 1, 2012 at 7:39 AM
My gut feeling is that the one who delivered the talk gets to put it on his/her CV. However, I have seen situations where the PI put the entire talk together, and "let" a student/postdoc give it for the experience (with the presenter memorizing the talk word-for-word). So, perhaps this colleague felt justified because they put the talk together? When I was in grad school, a fellow student was chosen to give a talk at a meeting but couldn't due to a last-minute emergency, so his PI gave it instead. When the student included that talk in his CV, his PI made him take it out before applying for postdocs. The student's perspective was that it was enough that he had been invited, but the PI felt it was dishonest since the student didn't actually deliver the talk. It's a bit of a fine line.
- February 1, 2012 at 7:58 AM
- Namnezia said...
That really seems like scraping the bottom of the barrel to fill one's CV. I can see the sense in conveying in your CV your training record. Under the "Training" section one could highlight "During 2011 4 people from my lab, including 3 graduate students and 1 postdoctoral fellow were invited to present our work at major conferences". Or something of the sort.
- February 1, 2012 at 10:24 AM
I voted "depends" because I used to do this, back when I had few invited talks. When I was invited to an international conference but couldn't attend and sent a postdoc instead, I still could use that invitation as a way to provide evidence that I was building an international reputation (hopefully a good one ;). Now that I have been around longer, I have plenty of invited talks that I myself gave and it no longer matters if I include every singly thing like this.
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Full SubmissionPlease find the submission for UNCSD Rio+20 Summit on behalf of CEE Himalaya: With the ?Humanity? touching the 7 billion mark, we are now forced to consider the carrying capacity of our planet and how judiciously we are using our resources. Mountains, the water towers of earth and repository of natural resources cover about one fourth of planet?s terrestrial landmass accommodating approximately 10 per cent of the world's population. More than half of the world's people depend directly or indirectly on mountains. The demand for goods and services from mountains is growing exponentially while the ability of mountain systems to provide essential goods and services is increasingly under threat from climate change, globalization, a chronic lack of investment and ongoing Land degradation. CEE Himalaya, the Himalayan Initiative of Centre for Environment Education (CEE), India was established in 2002 to coincide with the International Year of Mountains. It promotes environmental awareness on fragile mountain ecosystems and builds capacities towards sustainable development. CEE?s primary objective is to develop and implement innovative programmes towards improving the quality of environment and the life. CEE undertakes demonstration projects in education, communication and development that endorse attitudes, strategies and technologies that are environmentally sustainable. CEE works in partnership with local governmental, non-governmental and community based organisations utilizing their complementary strength and avoiding duplication of efforts. Youth, women and students are the important target groups. As a member of Mountain Partnership CEE recognizes that despite the progress that has been made in promoting sustainable development of mountain regions, national and international development agendas still treat mountains, if at all, as marginal environments. Due to lack of appropriate development mountain communities are still marginalized and poverty rates are higher than in non-mountain areas. Development of mountain areas is important for mountain people as well as for people downstream. There is lack of knowledge about the mountain systems in developing countries, which is a bottleneck for making development plans. Current understanding about socio-economics, institutional and biodiversity in mountain areas is still very limited. There are large gaps in knowledge about climate change, deforestation and exploitative agricultural, mining and tourism practices, development of non-agricultural opportunities, pollution, population growth, gender-related issues, armed conflict, the unique aspects of space and micro environmental variations and their implications on development, biodiversity, mountain genetic resources, landslides and soil erosion. Far greater efforts are needed to understand them. CEE appeals for enhancing the global political commitment that translates into increased investments tailored to mountain regions to provide direct benefits for poor mountain communities and indirectly humanity as a whole. Hence, sustainable mountain development, notably through integrated and socially inclusive policies, as well as low carbon technologies, should have a prominent place in the Rio 2012 agenda and in particular in its final declaration. To achieve these ends strong and united advocacy for mountain issues with tangible results in future UNCSD negotiations is essential.


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Spearfish, S.D. –The Black Hills State University volleyball team has returned to the court in search of a third consecutive Dakota Athletic Conference Title and third straight appearance in the NAIA National Volleyball Championships.
The Yellow Jackets went 24-12 (11-3 DAC) last season. Black Hills State won six straight matches to end the season before falling to Doane in the first round of the NAIA National Volleyball Tournament.
First-year head coach Jennifer Weitzel takes over the reins of the program after former head coach Jhett Albers accepted the full-time athletic director position at Black Hills State. Weitzel served as an assistant to Albers previously before being promoted to head coach.
"I am really looking forward to the challenges of this season," said Weitzel. "Coach Albers was a great mentor and he built a program here that has had success at the national level. I had the opportunity to play for him and then be on the coaching staff with him. Now, I have the chance to carry on what he started."
The team loses five seniors from last year's squad and will look to replace that leadership with senior outside hitter Maggie O'Neill. Last season, O'Neill was named first-team all-conference by the Dakota Athletic Conference.
"There is no doubt that losing four all-conference players is going to hurt," said Weitzel. "I think that Kalin (Engle) and Maggie (O'Neill) are both ready for the responsibility though. We need them to step up if the team is going to be successful this season."
"This year my role is to be a leader for this team," said O'Neill. "I hope to be someone that the younger players can look up to and see how much I love playing and we can build on that." O'Neill went on to say, "I am excited and a little scared all at the same time. Stepping into the shoes of a team leader like Kristin (Engle) or Mandy (Brumfield) is a challenge. I just hope to keep bringing momentum to practice every day."
O'Neill commented on the transition of Weitzel becoming the head coach. "I don't see a change. Coach Weitzel has been a part of the program for the last couple of years, right behind Coach Albers the entire way. She has brought an energy to practice and everything is very fast paced."
The Yellow Jackets will open their season on the road on Aug. 19-21 at the Azusa Pacific Tournament in Azusa, Calif. Black Hills state will square-off against teams like Hope International, Biola, and Azusa Pacific.
"We have some stiff competition to start the season," said Weitzel. "The teams that we are playing in California will really challenge us. These are good matches for us to learn and grow from. It will be interesting to see how the team responds."
"I am excited for our trip to California. That will be a great way to start out the season with a highly competitive tournament," said O'Neill.
Black Hills State was able to advance to the NAIA National Volleyball Tournament the past two seasons by knocking off Jamestown in the championship match of the Dakota Atheltic Conference Tournament.
"We want to win a third DAC title and go to the NAIA Tournament again, We know what it takes to get there and what we have to do to get back," said O'Neill.
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specifically on a yugo M56 and PPs-43. Yes, I know about the Kp-44, but like the looks of the PPS better. What would be involved in this? It appears to me that all I would need would be a new barrel and some had fitting/tuning of the feed ramps. Does anyone have any input? I am moderately skilled as a gunsmith, though mostly on 1911's and more recently Hi-powers and HK P7's. I have a decent shop with lathe, mill, surface grinder, welders, etc.
Also, where would be the best place to find pre-chambered or short chambered 9mm bbl. blanks?