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(617) 422 7393
J.D. Florida State University College of Law
LL.M. University of Florida College of Law
Professor Schenkel teaches Estate and Gift Tax; Estate Planning; and Wills, Estates, and Trusts. Before joining the New England Law faculty in 2006, he was a solo practitioner in North Carolina, providing legal and tax planning services with a specialty in estate planning and administration. Before that, he practiced in Florida. He also served as an assistant professor of business law at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, teaching Legal Environment of Business; Commercial Law; Federal Taxation of Gifts, Estates, and Trusts; and Law and Society. He has published articles on business law and estates and trusts law.
Selected Publications
The Trust-as-Will Portmanteau: Trill or Spork?,
27 Quinnipiac Prob. L.J. 40
Exposing the Hocus Pocus of Trusts,
45 Akron L. Rev. 61
Planning and Drafting Basics Under the New Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code,
16 Roger Williams U. L. Rev. 535
Trust Law and the Title-Split: A Beneficial Perspective,
78 UMKC L. Rev. 181
Testamentary Fragmentation and the Diminishing Role of the Will: An Argument for Revival,
41 Creighton L. Rev. 155
Will a Crummey Beneficial Interest Qualify for an Annual Gift Tax Exclusion?,
Tax Adviser, AICPA Magazine of Planning, Trends & Techniques
(June 1997)
Putting Valuation in Context: Pitfalls and Opportunities in the Current Environment,
Trusts & Estates: The Journal of Estate Planning
Up the Stream without an Exemption? IRS Chief Counsel Reconsiders Hospital Physician "Revenue Stream" Joint Ventures,
Fla. Bar J.
(April 1992)
Professor Schenkel can comment on the following subjects:
- Estate and Gift Tax
- Estate Law
- Inheritance Tax
- Trusts
- Wills


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- Apr 26:
- NBA playoffs: Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets, Game 3 preview
- Kawakami: Don't count the indomitable Stephen Curry out for the Warriors in Game 3 against Denver
- Apr 25:
- Warriors' Klay Thompson buys into hype
- Winning Game 2 eases pain for Warriors' David Lee
- Golden State Warriors: Curry's ankle sprain worse than expected
OAKLAND -- Warriors point guard Stephen Curry sat out practice Thursday and is questionable for Game 3 of the playoff series against the Denver Nuggets after his sprained left ankle worsened overnight.
Golden State, already missing All-Star forward David Lee, will have to wait until game-time Friday at Oracle Arena to find out whether it will have its star point guard.
"I still have a little ways to go, but it should be all right," Curry said before Thursday's practice. "I can only speak about how I feel right now, and I wouldn't be able to play right now. But there's still a day and a half to get it right, and I think I have enough time to do it."
X-rays on Curry's left ankle came back negative. An MRI revealed it was just a sprain.
If it's any consolation, Curry doesn't seem too worried about the ankle, which he sprained late in the third quarter of Game 2.
For about an hour on Twitter, fans sent him ankle jokes and puns. Not only did Curry ask fans to take their best shot, but he was the one who started it.
"No ankle left unturned!" he tweeted, initiating the onslaught of ankle jabs.
All jokes aside, Curry's latest sprain -- though it's not his surgically repaired ankle -- is pretty serious. He was able to play the rest of the game Tuesday after rolling it late in the third quarter trying to come to a sudden stop. But it turned out to be worse than expected.
Curry said it would "kill him" if he had to miss Friday's game. With Lee out (torn right hip flexor) for the rest of the playoffs, Curry knows his absence could be the opening Denver needs to take back control of the series. He tortured the Nuggets defense for 30 points and 13 assists in Game 2. The Warriors won 131-117 to even the series.
Curry said just his presence won't be enough for the Warriors to take a 2-1 series lead. While it's probably not possible for him to be 100 percent Friday, Curry said he needs to be productive on the court.
"I can't be ineffective on the offensive end throughout the course of a game," Curry said. "I don't have to shoot the lights out. Just keep the defense honest and when I have open opportunities, if they're not double-teaming or trapping, be able to knock them down."
Curry is an unofficial ankle expert, as he's suffered nearly 20 sprains the last three seasons. His right ankle has caused him to miss 52 games since 2010 and has undergone two surgeries, one in May 2011 to repair torn ligaments and one in April 2012 to clean out debris and scar tissue.
He said the surgeries worked, as his ankle bounced back quickly from three sprains this season.
The first came Oct. 19 during a preseason game in Portland. Blazers swingman Wesley Matthews, trying to run by, kicked Curry in the heel, twisting his right ankle. He sat out the final two preseason games before returning to action in the season opener on Halloween.
The second sprain came at a shootaround on Jan. 16 when, chasing a rebound, he stepped on the foot of rookie center Festus Ezeli. That sprain forced him out two games, and he returned to action Jan. 19 at New Orleans. Then in March, Curry sprained his right ankle in the fourth quarter against Washington. Two days later, he was back in the lineup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tuesday's sprain wasn't the troubled ankle. But part of Curry's confidence is that he knows how the process works. He's been getting round-the-clock treatment since Tuesday night.
"I told our (athletic) trainer Chad (Bergman) he very well could be the MVP of this series," coach Mark Jackson said, later adding, "We've just got to trust the process."
The process includes rest, ice, compression and elevation. Curry must pass a series of tests to be cleared. But he said he'd be willing to take a painkilling shot, something he ruled out during the regular season.
He said his ankle has responded well to treatment. He expects the treatment he will receive up until pregame warm-ups Friday will get his left wheel ready.
He must believe it. Otherwise, when a fan tweeted a Photoshopped picture of him playing Twister -- with the note "Doubt you play this game very much" -- Curry wouldn't be able to laugh along.
Kawakami: With Warriors' hopes riding on Curry, don't count him out. PAGE 3
Notebook: Lee proud of his teammates' effort in Game 2. PAGE 3
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UPDATE: Police identify man found in pond behind Sarasota Publix
Published: Monday, May 6, 2013 at 9:14 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10:13 a.m.
SARASOTA COUNTY - A man's body was found floating Monday afternoon in a retention pond behind Publix, 8400 block of Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
This article has been modified from its original version, published May 6, 2013, as follows:
The Publix store location was in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail. Due to incorrect information provided in a press release, the location had been reported as the 5400 block.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Joseph M. Gorey, 56. The death remains under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious.
According to a news release from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office:
The man was found floating in the pond at about 6:30 p.m. There were no obvious signs of foul play, and the man was believed to be in his 50s. Emergency personnel attempted to revive him, but were unsuccessful.
There were no obvious signs of foul play, but detectives are working with the Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-1719 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), online at www.crimestoppers.com .
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Osteoporosis Health Center
Bisphosphonates for Paget's Disease of Bone
|Generic Name
|Brand Name
|zoledronic acid
Some bisphosphonates, such as alendronate and risedronate, are taken by mouth (orally). Others, such as pamidronate and zoledronic acid, are given intravenously.
How It Works
Bisphosphonates decrease the number and activity of bone cells (osteoclasts) to reduce the breakdown of bone tissue. Bone has a more normal structure after bisphosphonate therapy.
Why It Is Used
Bisphosphonates decrease bone tissue breakdown. This leads to more normal bone structure and then to less pain and less risk of fracture.
Doctors may use bisphosphonates to help prevent complications in people who have Paget's disease but do not yet have symptoms. They also use bisphosphonates before surgery to decrease the activity of Paget's disease, so there is less risk of bleeding and complication from the surgery.
How Well It Works
Most often, bisphosphonates are the first medicines doctors use to treat Paget's disease and control its symptoms.
Bisphosphonates slow the rate of bone tissue breakdown and increase bone thickness in the spine and hip. This slows the progression of the disease. Bisphosphonates can also reduce symptoms that Paget's disease can cause, such as bone pain, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and numbness or weakness.
Bisphosphonates may take several months to become fully effective. Effects of bisphosphonates tend to last even after the person stops taking the medicine. In some cases, a person may need additional courses of the medicine to treat a return to active disease.
Reduction in laboratory markers such as alkaline phosphatase shows that the medicine is working to reduce the activity of Paget's disease. Some people eventually become resistant to one medicine, so it doesn't work as well to control their symptoms. When this happens, another bisphosphonate or another medicine may be effective.1
Side Effects
All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine you take. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
- Usually the benefits of the medicine are more important than any minor side effects.
- Side effects may go away after you take the medicine for a while.
- If side effects still bother you and you wonder if you should keep taking the medicine, call your doctor. He or she may be able to lower your dose or change your medicine. Do not suddenly quit taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Call911or other emergency services right away if you have:
- Trouble breathing.
- Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor if you are taking bisphosphonates by mouth and you have:
- Hives.
- Trouble swallowing (dysphagia).
- Muscle pain or cramps.
- Stomach pain.
- Throwing up blood.
- Black, tarry stools.
Call your doctor if you are taking intravenous (IV) bisphosphonates and you have:
- Hives.
- Blood in your urine.
- Dizziness.
- Unusual tiredness or weakness.
- Muscle pain or cramps.
Common side effects of this medicine include:
- Heartburn and irritation of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach (esophagus), if you are taking bisphosphonate pills. These side effects can usually be avoided by following instructions for taking your medicine.
- Headache; constipation, diarrhea, and passing gas; and muscle and joint pain, if you are taking intravenous (IV) bisphosphonate shots.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
What To Think About
Bisphosphonates are not usually recommended for people with severe kidney disease. Your doctor will test your kidney function before prescribing bisphosphonates, especially if you are considering zoledronic acid (Reclast).
If you are considering a bisphosphonate that is taken by mouth, be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had serious heartburn or problems with your esophagus (the tube that connects your throat to your stomach).
For the best results and to reduce the risk of irritation to your esophagus if you take bisphosphonates by mouth:
- Most of these medicines should be taken in the morning with a full glass of water at least 30 minutes before eating a meal, drinking a beverage, or taking any other medicine.
- Sit or stand (don't lie down) for at least 30 minutes after taking a bisphosphonate. This helps prevent heartburn.
- Do not take a bisphosphonate late in the day if you forgot to take it in the morning.
Tell your doctor if you notice any new or increasing problems with swallowing. Problems could include feeling pain when you swallow or feeling like you have a lump or sore in your throat.
Tell your doctor if you notice pain in your thigh or groin. Some research suggests that taking bisphosphonates for a long time may slightly increase the risk of breaking the thigh bone.
Serious problems with bone healing, particularly after dental surgery, have been found in some people who take bisphosphonates.2 If you are taking bisphosphonates and need dental surgery, talk with your doctor.
Bisphosphonates are often used in cycles. They nearly always make Paget's disease inactive, sometimes for years or decades. But in some people Paget's disease becomes active again. You use bisphosphonates until pain decreases and lab tests show normal results. Then you take a break from the medicine for about 3 months or until lab tests show that Paget's disease is active again.
If you are taking bisphosphonates, your doctor may also recommend that you take calcium and vitamin D supplements. But calcium supplements may interfere with your body's ability to absorb bisphosphonates, so take your bisphosphonate and your calcium supplement at least 30 minutes apart.
Taking medicine
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
Advice for women
If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant, do not use any medicines unless your doctor tells you to. Some medicines can harm your baby. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and supplements. And make sure that all your doctors know that you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this medication.
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Woo S-B, et al. (2006). Systematic review: Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw. Annals of Internal Medicine, 144(10): 753-761.
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Suspect in motor vehicle breakins sought in two states after chase topping 100 mph
LOWELL -- An unidentified suspect eluded state and city police, but left a Chevrolet Blazer behind, after he allegedly fled from officers at speeds of more than 100 mph on the highway and escaped, only to be spotted again about an hour later in Lowell.
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Hot drinks, warm hearts, and lots and lots of singing is how organizers describe the Country CHRISTmas Caroling event that will be held in Cutler on Saturday.
The event, which is open to the public, will be held at the Cutler Community Center at 4550 Two Mile Run Road, and will feature musical presentations by the Decatur Chapel Choir and a sing-a-long.
"The idea was to have a good old country Christmas," said community center advocate Bruce Kelbaugh. "This is the time of year when we should stop and remember what we're here for and be thankful."
The community center opened about three years ago in the former Cutler Elementary School and it has been getting used nonstop ever since for the betterment of the community, according to Kelbaugh.
"We've been blessed out here and the community has been behind it 110 percent," he said.
Just a few of the activities taking place in the center on a regular basis are exercise classes, computer lab, God's Gang youth group, GED classes, a history series, craft shows, Third Sunday dinners and, most recently, the 3-C Food Pantry, which opened Nov. 30.
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If you go
What: Country CHRISTmas Caroling.
When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Cutler Community Center, 4550 Two Mile Run Road.
Who: Public is invited; area churches and organizations will be singing carols. Hot drinks and cookies will be available.
Christmas gift exchange at the center
6 to 8 p.m., sponsored by the Muddobbers nonprofit social club.
Gifts will be passed out to 74 children in the community.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present.
Kelbaugh said the idea of gathering at the center to sing Christmas carols has been something in the works for a couple years. Working with the musical director Christian Lindsey and pastor Tim Lindsey at Decatur Chapel Church, they decided this year was as good as any to begin a new tradition.
"Whether we have a big crowd or not, this is something that will continue," Kelbaugh said. "Though at our Sunday dinners we usually have about 100 to 150 people."
The Decatur Chapel choir will anchor the event by performing first and then the crowd will be welcome to join in singing traditional Christmas carols.
Also Saturday evening there will be a Christmas gift exchange for children in the immediate community, according to Bev Hafer, a member of the Muddobbers, a nonprofit social club.
"We do this every year and this year we have about 74 children that we've bought for," she said. "Mom and dad usually sign the kids up."
Fundraisers are held throughout the year to help the group raise money for gifts.
The gift exchange will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the center and special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there as well.


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This is an excerpt from EERE Network News, a weekly electronic newsletter.
July 29, 2009
DOE Awards $54 Million for State Energy Programs in Four States
DOE awarded $54 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin on July 27 to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Under DOE's State Energy Program (SEP), states and territories have proposed statewide plans that prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The funds will support loan and grant programs; capital financing programs; building retrofits; building energy code upgrades; LED (light-emitting diode) upgrades for traffic signals and street lights; and funding to install solar renewable energy systems.
Wisconsin will assist companies with retrofitting their manufacturing plants to produce wind turbine components. These metal shells are key components of the 2.5-megawatt Clipper Liberty wind turbines, which are assembled in Iowa. Enlarge this image.
For example, Wisconsin will strengthen its manufacturing sector by investing in businesses that manufacture clean energy products and components, such as wind, solar, biofuels, and advanced electrical storage systems. The state will invest in these advanced manufacturing areas and assist companies in retooling facilities or equipment to provide component parts and other critical needs for renewable energy systems and energy efficient technologies. Projects may include advanced battery manufacturing, retrofitting manufacturing facilities to produce wind turbine components, fuel conversion projects from fossil fuels to biomass, and energy efficiency improvements at pulp and paper plants. Meanwhile, Vermont will use a portion of its funding to install solar thermal energy systems on the homes of low-income families, providing solar hot water and solar heating for those families.
The funds are part of the Obama Administration's national strategy to support job growth while making a historic down payment on clean energy. The Recovery Act appropriated $3.1 billion to the State Energy Program, giving priority to achieving national goals of energy independence while helping to stimulate local economies. For the four states, the new funds represent 40% of the State Energy Program funds available to them under the Recovery Act, following an initial 10% of the funds that were awarded to support planning activities. The second half of the funds will be released when they meet the reporting, oversight, and accountability milestones required by the Recovery Act. See the SEP Web site, and check the state-by-state list of funding and energy plans in the DOE press release.


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Driving during Masters can mean more than just fighting traffic. You could have to find a new way to get around.
The Washington Road exit on I-20 is one of several main areas that have been closed off this week. Traffic experts say it's all for safety. But it's causing confusion with some drivers.
Russell Benoit is no stranger to the delays...but he didn't expect to see deputies blocking Alexander Drive. That's his way to work.
"I have to go all the way down River Watch Parkway back up Calhoun to Washington Road...I'm supposed to be at work at 9, but I got there at 10," Benoit said.
Kenneth Mass with the traffic control center said, "It takes you out of the way, but it's the fastest."
He sends teams out to test the best routes. They say River Watch can handle the most cars. Narrow roads like Alexander back up and cause delays.
"It's a mess...it took me an hour and a half on Washington," said driver Dale O'Neal.
The traffic center is also blocking the I-20 Washington Road exit during peak hours, forcing drivers to use River Watch, and adding time to lights in busy intersections.
It's all shortened the average commute around town from an hour and a half to 45 minutes...a refreshing change for Mike Defrancesco, who's used to Las Vegas traffic.
"I expected a tremendous amount of traffic, but when we got in it was moving great and lots of places to park," Defrancesco said.
But it's a different story for locals like Russell Benoit.
"Trying to turn right to get onto Broad Street this morning was almost impossible with the traffic," Benoit said.
The traffic center says they'll keep doing trial runs in the morning to make sure you know what roads to take, and what roads to avoid.
Three hot spots deputies say you'll want to watch out for are Washington Road along with parts of River Watch Parkway and Wheeler Road.


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With the Shellie Awards over, local theater companies have gone back to what they do best -- presenting entertaining shows that, of course, will compete in next year's Shellie Awards. The first opened this past weekend at Role Players Ensemble in Danville.
Directed by Katja Rivera, "Expecting Isabel" covers the mind-numbing gauntlet an infertile couple must navigate on the road to having a child. Full of humor and colorful characters, Lisa Loomer's play doesn't pull any punches in describing the bizarre, outrageously expensive procedures involved and the emotional toll it takes on the would-be parents.
Sylvia Burboeck and Damien Seperi unite again as the couple, Miranda and Nick. The two played Eleanor and Richard in Role Players production of "Lion in Winter" two seasons ago. Both of these very likable actors easily manage to convey the pathos of the situation while adding needed levity.
Rivera has also found a talented ensemble flexible enough to portray myriad roles with comedic flair. They include Monica Cortes-Viharo, Alisha Ehrlich, John Hale (especially funny as the marriage counselor), Nicole Analise Javier (providing a tender moment as Lupe), Daniel Lupa-Chazan, and Mary Jo Price.
Rivera keeps the action moving with minimal set and furniture. An outline of New York, beautifully lit by Chris Guptill, sets the stage, with the actors moving chairs around as locations change allowing the action to flow easily. Nick and Miranda narrate events for the audience as they effortlessly move from scene to scene. Lisa Danz designed the many costumes needed.
"Expecting Isabel" continues through Feb. 9 at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St. in Danville. Call 925-314-3400 or go to www.villagetheatreshows.com.
Next up is Australian playwright Warwick Moss' provocatively titled "Down an Alley Filled With Cats." Produced by Diablo Actors' Ensemble, the suspenseful drama takes place in a bookshop in Sydney, Australia. A man enters the small bookshop at closing time in pursuit of a particular work that contains a mysterious code, which may identify the location of a priceless artifact.
Directed by Scot Fryer, this enticing mystery features Jeremy Cole and Avi Jacobson. According to the New York Post, the gripping adventure "will raise the fur on the back of your neck."
The show runs Jan. 25 through Feb. 9 at 1345 Locust St. in Walnut Creek. Call 866-811-4111 or go to www.diabloactors.com.
Cats seem to be a popular play topic in 2013, and as a lover of all things feline, that works for me.
Onstage Theatre presents "Spots of a Leopard" by John Baker Sr. Running Jan. 25-Feb. 10, the rambunctious comedy follows a pair of '70s-era bachelors on their romantic adventures. One, a television actor, has headed back to his hometown to reconnect with two ex-girlfriends. While there, he stays with his shy best friend and makes it his mission to fix him up with the very desirable blonde in his building. This decidedly adult comedy features Julia McArthur, Edwin Peabody, Jennifer Brown Peabody, Sarah Rozett and Ryan Terry.
Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 p.m. with a Thursday night 7:30 p.m. show on Jan. 31 and two Sunday shows at 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. Shows take place at Cue Productions Live, 1935 Colfax St. in Concord. Call 925-518-3277.
And for those youngest theatergoers, be sure to try Saint Mary's College student production of "The Princess and the Pea" (running just one hour) on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at the school's LeFevre Theatre, 1928 St. Marys Road in Moraga.
Directed and adapted by Michael Cook, the show is designed, built and performed by students enrolled in the January Term course "Children's Theatre." Tickets are only $8. Call 925-631-4670 or go to www.brownpapertickets.com.
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No roasted bird needed for this cornbread stuffing
You don't need a turkey to need stuffing on your Thanksgiving table. Many Americans long ago abandoned the fuss of cooking the stuffing in the bird. In addition to cutting the time it takes to get the turkey on the table, this also frees up the side dish to be enjoyed by vegetarians.


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Volume 98, Issue 12, 21 March 2011
Heterogeneous integration of dissimilar single crystals is of intense research interests. Lattice mismatch has been the most challenging bottleneck which limits the growth of sufficient active volume for functional devices. Here, we report self-assembled, catalyst-free, single crystalline GaAs nanoneedles grown on sapphire substrates with 46% lattice mismatch. The GaAs nanoneedles have a 2–3 nm tip, single wurtzite phase, excellent optical quality, and dimensions scalable with growth time. The needles have the same sharp, hexagonal pyramid shape from (1.5 min growth) to length (3 h growth).
Enhanced electron-hole plasma stimulated emission in optically pumped gallium nitride nanopillars98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3570634View Description Hide Description
An enhanced stimulated emission was observed in optically pumped GaNnanopillars. The nanopillars were fabricated from an epitaxial wafer by patterned pillar etching followed by crystalline regrowth. Under optical excitation, a strong redshiftedstimulated emission peak emerged from a broad spontaneous emission background. The emission is attributed to the electron-hole plasma gain at high carrier density. The emission slope efficiency was greatly enhanced by 20 times compared with a GaN substrate under the same pumping condition. The enhancement is attributed to the better photon and gain interaction from the multiple scattering of photons among nanopillars.
High performance external cavity InAs/InP quantum dot lasers98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3569819View Description Hide Description
We report on high performance InAs/InP quantum dot tunable external cavity lasers (ECLs) operating in continuous-wave mode at room temperature. A tuning range of 70 nm has been achieved, covering the wavelengths from 1563 to 1633 nm. The threshold current densities are lower than in the tuning range. More than 23 mW output power was obtained at lasing wavelength of 1594 nm with an external differential quantum efficiency of 10.3%. An even wider tuning range of 98 nm has been obtained from the ECL based on the QD laser lasing in a longer wavelength.
Deterministic integrated tuning of multicavity resonances and phase for slow-light in coupled photonic crystal cavities98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571283View Description Hide Description
We present the integrated chip-scale tuning of multiple photonic crystalcavities. The optimized implementation allows effective and precise tuning of multiple cavity resonances (up to ) and intercavity phase by direct local temperature tuning on suspended silicon nanomembranes. Through designing the serpentine metal electrodes and careful electron-beam alignment to avoid cavity mode overlap, the coupled photonic crystalcavities preserve their high quality factors. The deterministic resonance and phase control enables switching between the all-optical analog of electromagnetically-induced-transparency to flat-top filter lineshapes, with future applications of trapping photons and optoelectronic modulators.
Direct probing of evanescent field for characterization of porous terahertz fibers98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3568892View Description Hide Description
We develop a technique based on a micromachined photoconductive probe-tip to characterize a terahertz (THz) porous fiber. Losses less than are measured in the frequency range from 0.2 to 0.35 THz, with the minimum of at 0.24 THz. Normalized group velocity greater than 0.8, which corresponds to dispersion values in between −1.3 and for are obtained. Moreover, we directly measure the evanescent electric field as a function of frequency. Good agreement between the measured curves and expected theoretical values indicates the low invasiveness of the applied probe-tip.
Single-shot nanometer-scale holographic imaging with laser-driven x-ray laser98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3560466View Description Hide Description
Single-shot nanometer-scale imaging techniques have become important because of their potential application in observing the structural dynamics of nanomaterials. We report here the image reconstruction results obtained using single-shot Fourier transform x-rayholography with an x-ray laser driven by a table top laser system. A minimum resolution of 87 nm was obtained from the reconstructed image. We could also discriminate the aggregates of carbon nanotubes, which shows the feasibility of single-exposure nanoimaging for real specimens using a laser-driven x-ray laser.
Three color infrared detector using InAs/GaSb superlattices with unipolar barriers98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3570687View Description Hide Description
We report on a three color heterojunctionband gap engineered type-II InAs/GaSb strained-layer superlattice photodiode for short-wave infrared (SWIR), mid-wave infrared (MWIR), and long-wave infrared (LWIR) detection. The reported structure is a three contact device with nBn architecture for SWIR and MWIR and heterojunction PIbN architecture for LWIR detection. At 77 K, the cutoff wavelength for SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR regions are , , and , respectively. The reported architecture can be used for simultaneous detection in the LWIR/MWIR and LWIR/SWIR bands as well as sequential detection in the MWIR/SWIR bands by switching the polarity of the applied bias.
Terahertz-frequency photoconductive detectors fabricated from metal-organic chemical vapor deposition-grown Fe-doped InGaAs98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571289View Description Hide Description
We report the detection of terahertz frequency radiation using photoconductive antennas fabricated from Fe-doped InGaAs,grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. Coherent photoconductive detection is demonstrated using femtosecond laser pulses centered at either an 800 or a 1550 nm wavelength. The InGaAsresistivity and the sensitivity of photoconductive detection are both found to depend on the Fe-doping level. We investigate a wide range of probe laser powers, finding a peak in detected signal for probe power, followed by a reduction at larger powers, attributed to screening of the detected THz field by photo-generated carriers in the material. The measured signal from Fe:InGaAs photoconductive detectors excited at 800 nm is four times greater than that from a low-temperature-grown GaAs photodetector with identical antenna design, despite the use of a ten times smaller probe power.
Surface segregation effects of erbium in GaAs growth and their implications for optical devices containing ErAs nanostructures98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3565168View Description Hide Description
We report on the integration of semimetallic ErAs nanoparticles with high optical quality GaAs-based semiconductors,grown by molecular beam epitaxy. Secondary ion mass spectrometry and photoluminescence measurements provide evidence of surface segregation and incorporation of erbium into layers grown with the erbium cell hot, despite the closed erbium source shutter. We establish the existence of a critical areal density of the surfaceerbium layer, below which the formation of ErAs precipitates is suppressed. Based upon these findings, we demonstrate a method for overgrowing ErAs nanoparticles with III-V layers of high optical quality, using subsurface ErAs nanoparticles as a sink to deplete the surfaceerbium concentration. This approach provides a path toward realizing optical devices based on plasmonic effects in an epitaxially-compatible semimetal/semiconductor system.
Large optical Stark shifts in semiconductor quantum dots coupled to photonic crystal cavities98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571446View Description Hide Description
We demonstrate large cavity-enhanced optical Stark shifts for a single quantum dot(QD) coupled to a photonic crystalcavity. A maximum Stark shift of 20 GHz is observed for a QD detuned by 104 GHz from the cavity mode. These Stark shifts are attained with extremely low cavity field energies of only ten photons. The changes in the QD emission wavelength are monitored via nonresonant transfer between the QD and cavity mode. Experimental results are compared to theoretical predictions based on the solution to the full master equation and found to be in excellent agreement.
Experimental observation of a traveling plasma grating formed by two crossing filaments in gases98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3568888View Description Hide Description
The spatial motion and effective duration of a traveling plasma grating formed by two interfering femtosecond laser filaments in gases is characterized by its Doppler effect imparted on a probe pulse. The shift velocity determined experimentally agrees with the theoretical calculations.
Permanent tuning of quantum dot transitions to degenerate microcavity resonances98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3569587View Description Hide Description
We demonstrate a technique for achieving spectral resonance between a polarization-degenerate micropillar cavity mode and an embedded quantum dot transition. Our approach is based on a combination of isotropic and anisotropic tensile strain effected by laser-induced surface defects, thereby providing permanent tuning. Such a technique is a prerequisite for the implementation of scalable quantum information schemes based on solid-state cavity quantum electrodynamics.
Band structures and optical gain of strained quantum wells98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3570630View Description Hide Description
In the framework of effective mass Hamiltonian of semiconductorquantum wellstructures and band anticrossing model, we investigated the band structures of fully strained quantum wells. The could be widely modified to be direct-band gap or indirect-band gap by changing the mole fraction of As and N in the well layer. We found that an increase in the N mole fraction in the well layer increases the TE mode optical gain very slightly.
Electroluminescence from a suspended tip-synthesized nano ZnO dot98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3570642View Description Hide Description
Electroluminescence(EL) from a laterally suspended nano ZnO dot (LSNZD) integrated between two microfabricated atomically sharp probe-tips is presented. When driven by of bias current, the LSNZD emitted light, which was easily observed by the naked eye at room temperature. The minimum number of photons emitted per a second from the LSNZD was at 100 nA of current, when driven by 12.5 V. The light emission mechanism and electrical characteristics of the LSNZD are explained with a metal-semiconductor-metal model. An optical wavelength spectrum of the emitted light shows major bands of emitted photons between 580 and 750 nm, which indicates the electron transitions from defects in the ZnO band gap. The device fabrication is compatible with typical integrated circuit processes and is suitable for chip- scale optoelectronics.
Modulating the fundamental inductive-capacitive resonance in asymmetric double-split ring terahertz metamaterials98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571288View Description Hide Description
We investigate resonant transmission of planar asymmetric metamaterials made from double split-ring resonators. As the symmetry of the unit cell resonator is broken by displacing the two gaps away from the center in opposite directions, a giant amplitude modulation is observed at the fundamental inductive-capacitive resonance due to strong polarization conversion. The modulation is nearly absent when the gaps are moved together in the same direction. This effect persists in metamaterials with different structural designs. These asymmetric metamaterials may open up new avenues toward the control of terahertz waves and the development of modulator and polarizer based terahertz devices.
The effect of trimethylgallium flows in the AlInGaN barrier on optoelectronic characteristics of near ultraviolet light-emitting diodes grown by atmospheric pressure metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571440View Description Hide Description
The letter reports a theoretical and experimental study on the device performance of near ultraviolet light-emitting diodes(LEDs) with quaternary AlInGaN quantum barrier (QB). The indium mole fraction of AlInGaN QB could be enhanced as we increased the trimethylgallium flow rate. It was found the AlInGaN/InGaN LEDs can reduce forward voltage and improve light output power, compared with conventional GaN QB. By using advanced device simulation, it should be attributed to a reduction in lattice mismatch induced polarization mismatch in the active layer, which results in the suppression of electron overflow.
Angle and polarization independent narrow-band thermal emitter made of metallic disk on98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571442View Description Hide Description
It is shown that the metallic disk structure can be used as an efficient narrow-band thermal emitter in the IR region. The absorption spectra of such structure are investigated both theoretically and experimentally. Calculations of thermal radiation properties of the metallic disk show that the metallic disk is a perfect emitter at a specific wavelength, which can be tuned by varying the diameter of the disk. The metallic disk exhibits only one significant localized surface plasmonpolariton (LSPP) mode for both TM and TE polarizations simultaneously. The LSPP mode can be tuned by either varying the disk diameter or the spacer (made of ).
Improved performance of GaN metal-semiconductor-metal ultraviolet detectors by depositing nanoparticles on a GaN surface98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3567943View Description Hide Description
GaNmetal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) ultraviolet detectors were investigated by depositing different density of nanoparticles (SNPs) on the GaN. It was shown that the dark current of the detectors with SNPs was more than one order of magnitude lower than that without SNPs and the peak responsivity was enhanced after deposition of the SNPs. Atomic force microscopy observations indicated that the SNPs usually formed at the termination of screw and mixed dislocations, and further current-voltage measurements showed that the leakage of the Schottky contact for the GaN MSM detector decreased with deposited the SNPs. Moreover, the leakage obeyed the Frenkel–Poole emission model, which meant that the mechanism for improving the performance is the SNPs passivation of the dislocations followed by the reduction in the dark current.
Guided Bloch surface wave polaritons98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571285View Description Hide Description
The authors report on a theoretical investigation of guided polariton states arising from the strong coupling between quantum-well excitons and a Bloch surface wave confined at the interface between a uniform dielectric medium and a Bragg mirror. It is shown that the exciton–photon coupling is almost doubled as compared to a similar structure made in a conventional planar microcavity. It is also shown that, by simple engineering of the sample surface with silicon oxide deposition, one can efficiently produce one-dimensional polaritons propagating within the structure with extremely low losses. The latter result evidences the usefulness of Bloch surface waves as a key component for the realization of "polaritonic integrated circuits."
Efficient parametric terahertz generation in quasi-phase-matched GaP through cavity enhanced difference-frequency generation98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571550View Description Hide Description
We report an efficient parametric terahertz (THz) source by using bonded quasi-phase-matched (QPM) GaP crystals pumped by the C-band pulsed fiber lasers in a master oscillator power amplifier configuration, based on difference frequency generation (DFG). We observed that the QPM-GaP crystals can effectively increase the THz generation power and efficiency by increasing the number of periods. Moreover, we observed external cavity enhanced THz DFG by placing the QPM-GaP crystal in an external ring cavity. The THz cavity enhancement factor of approximately 250 has been achieved in comparison with a single-pass THz DFG. The maximum THz average power can reach , corresponding to a power conversion efficiency of and a quantum efficiency of 3.16%.
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Theoretical discussion for electron-density distribution in multicusp ion source98(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3571292View Description Hide Description
By introducing some ideas of magnetohydrodynamics(MHD) and kinetic theories, some useful solutions for electron-density distribution in the radial direction in multicusp ion source are obtained. Therefore, some conclusions are made in this perspective: 1, the electron-density distributions in a specific region in the sheath are the same with or without magnetic field; 2, the influence of magnetic field on the electron density obeys exponential law, which should take into account the collision term as well if the magnetic field is strong; 3, the result derived from the Boltzmann equation is qualitatively consistent with some given experimental results.


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About the Book
The fateful first meeting of Enza and Ciro takes place amid the haunting majesty of the Italian Alps at the turn of the last century. Still teenagers, they are separated when Ciro is banished from his village and sent to hide in New York's Little Italy, apprenticed to a shoemaker, leaving a bereft Enza behind. But when her own family faces disaster, she, too, is forced to emigrate to America. Though destiny will reunite the star-crossed lovers, it will, just as abruptly, separate them once again—sending Ciro off to serve in World War I, while Enza is drawn into the glamorous world of the opera . . . and into the life of the international singing sensation Enrico Caruso. Still, Enza and Ciro have been touched by fate—and, ultimately, the power of their love will change their lives forever.
A riveting historical epic of love and family, war and loss, risk and destiny, inspired by the author's own family history, The Shoemaker's Wife is the novel Adriana Trigiani was born to write.
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"Within the pages of this novel, Trigiani's 10th, is a gloriously romantic yet sensible world that seamlessly blends practicality and beauty…built around the staggering cultural and social changes the war years swept in…. Trigiani's very best…exquisite writing and a story enriched by the power of abiding love." — USA Today
"I've always loved reading Trigiani, but [this] is something totally new and completely wonderful: a rich, sweeping epic which tells the story of the women and men who built America dream by dream. If you're meeting her work for the first time, get ready for a lifelong love affair. Splendid." — Kathryn Stockett, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Help
"The breathtaking… historical novel sparkles in exquisite details and vivid descriptions." — Huffington Post
"[A] great read….Bella." — People
"Pure pleasure . . . full-bodied and elegantly written." — Washington Post Book World
"You'll have trouble putting this novel down." — Richmond Times-Dispatch
"The novel is a sweeping epic, but at its heart, it's a love story. It speaks to an era of possibilities." — Providence Journal
"Trigiani's page-turning newest… is a sweeping saga… More than an epic romance, Trigiani's work pays homage to the tribulations of the immigrant experience, and the love that makes the journey and hardships worthwhile." — Publishers Weekly
"This expansive epic, which seems tailor-made for a miniseries, manages to feel both old-fashioned and thoroughly contemporary…[an] irresistible love story." — Booklist
"Trigiani's gift for using vivid details to create a strong sense of place and her warm affection for her characters will make this a satisfying read for her many fans." — Library Journal
…an old-fashioned, romantic tale of two star-tangled lovers...but also a paean to artisanal work, food, friendship and family…Trigiani is a master of palpable and visual detail. — Washington Post
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- On Sale: 08/21/2012
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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – His career at the University of Pikeville has been nothing shy of extraordinary, and now, Trevor Setty has another honor to add to his vast collection: National Player of the Week.
The 6-foot-9 guard was named NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Player of the Week after helping the Bears to wins over No. 3 Lindsey Wilson College and Campbellsville University, which received votes in last week's national ratings.
In those games, Setty 23.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and two assists per game as the Bears knocked off Lindsey Wilson 95-87 on Thursday and Campbellsville 77-75 on Saturday. He also became on the ninth player in Pikeville history to surpass 1,700 points on Saturday. His 1,701 is 111 points behind Hoskins Carroll for eighth on the all-time scoring list.
In addition, he hit 13-of-24 (54.2 percent) from the floor, and 4-of-7 (57.1 percent) from the arc. The senior was also perfect on 17 free throw attempts in the contests.
Setty has scored in double figures in 25 of 26 games this season.
"Trevor has had a terrific season and a fine career at Pikeville," said Coach Kelly Wells, who also coached Setty as an eighth-grader at Mason County High School when the Royals won the 2003 Kentucky State Championship. "Last week he was completely zoned in, focused and was tremendous for us.
"He was exactly what we're going to need him to be the remainder of the season if we want to have a special postseason again."
Two years ago, the senior guard won the Chuck Taylor Most Valuable Player Award after matching his career high with 32 points and pulling down 17 rebounds in the championship win over Mountain State University. Setty finished the tournament as its leading scorer with 108 points, and added 49 rebounds while stroking 18 three-point shots.
Setty is fourth in the Mid-South Conference in scoring, averaging 19.3 points per game. That figure has him 14th in the country. He is also third in the league with an average of 7.2 rebounds per contest.
In addition, he appears in the Top 10 in 10 other statistical categories in the conference. He is in the Top 50 in eight individual categories in the nation.
Pikeville improved to 21-5 overall with last week's wins and is tied for second in the Mid-South with a 12-5 conference record. The Bears head to Ohio for a pair this week, playing Rio Grande on Thursday and Shawnee State on Saturday.


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Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 30(b)(4). Audio-Visual Deposition.
(A) Recording. Any deposition may be recorded by audio-visual means but simultaneously shall be recorded as a stenographic record. Any party may make at the party's own expense a simultaneous stenographic or audio record of the deposition. Upon a party's request and at the party's own expense, any party is entitled to an audio or audio-visual copy of the audio-visual recording.
(B) Official Record. The audio-visual recording is an official record of the deposition. A transcript prepared by a reporter is also an official record of the deposition.
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(D) Use. An audio-visual deposition may be used for any purpose and under any circumstances in which a stenographic deposition may be used.
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Knitter's Review
January 5, 2012
You know what they say about the shoemaker's children never having proper shoes? That was me this week, walking down Portland's Congress Street with nine-degree winds howling around my hatless head. I was away from home and I had no hat.
Clearly, this had to be rectified. As I scrolled through my mental list of suitably warm, bulky wools, my yarndar went off. I was standing just a skein's throw from Pam Allen's office—the one from which she runs her Quince & Co. empire. A quick call and elevator ride later, I was walking away with a skein of Puffin and a plan.
I offer the results as my New Year's gift to you—an extremely simple, fast-knitting hat that will ensure the shoemaker never goes shoeless again. It is fittingly called the Shoemaker's Hat. It's yours to download for free until January 15th, and I hope you enjoy it.
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A growing number of Bay Area homeowners are starting long-delayed improvement projects, boosting business for the remodeling industry -- one of the hardest hit by the housing crash -- and signaling renewed confidence in the economic recovery.
The increase is spurred by an uptick in home equity loans, with the money being used for basic projects rather than elaborate overhauls, according to banks and remodeling contractors.
Remodeling projects are keeping contractors busy in upscale communities like Alamo, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Palo Alto and Cupertino, and in some middle-income communities where houses have regained equity lost during the housing bust.
"There's a lot of pent-up demand," said Orinda architect Rick Kattenberg. "It's busier than it's been in years. We're all grateful for it."
Fremont contractor Dean Henninger supervised a concrete pour in Livermore for a client's pool house this week, one of several jobs his company is working on. "I'm getting a lot of business," he said.
The remodeling business has been recovering since late 2012 as more homes return to positive equity. Slow housing sales had been a drag on the business because many remodeling jobs are sparked by home purchases.
Still, home equity lending -- a source of money for home improvements -- has made steady gains in the Bay Area for the past two years, according to an analysis for this paper by the real estate information company DataQuick.
The loans are clustered "wherever home values held up the best," said Andrew LePage of DataQuick.
The first three months of this year saw the most home equity loans for a first quarter since 2008 in the East Bay, Peninsula and South Bay, according to DataQuick. There's still a long climb back to pre-bubble days, but home equity lending in the first quarter of 2014 was up 25.4 percent from the first quarter of 2013, DataQuick reported.
Santa Clara County was the leader in the number of loans, followed by Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo counties. The total volume for the four counties was slightly more than $1 billion, up 29.7 percent from the first quarter of 2013. Of the four counties, Contra Costa had the biggest increase -- 43.6 percent from a year earlier.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, homeowners in Manhattan and two Bay Area ZIP codes, Atherton and a cluster of homes around the Diablo Country Club in the East Bay, spent more per home on improvement projects than any other ZIP code in the country. A 2014 association forecast sees those communities as the top remodeling spenders per home in California this year.
Contractors say small jobs and long-delayed, needed work are most common.
"We're doing mostly kitchens and bathrooms at the moment," said Robert Gamble of R&R Development in San Jose, who has jobs underway in San Jose, Cupertino and Menlo Park.
"Most of the jobs aren't terribly big at this point," said Alamo contractor Howard Robbins. "It's more like pent-up needs, like bathrooms that definitely need work and they have been holding off."
Wells Fargo and Bank of America say they're making more home equity loans, mostly for home improvement projects. Applications for home equity lines of credit are up 75 percent at the Bank of America from the same time last year in the Bay Area, said Allen Seelenbinder, the bank's regional sales executive.
Seelenbinder said the increase in home equity loans in the first quarter of this year over the first quarter of last year largely came from Silicon Valley homeowners.
Kelly Kockos, Wells Fargo senior vice president for home equity, said rising home prices and a low inventory of homes for sale have people staying put and remodeling rather than selling and moving up to a bigger home.
"When prices get inflated due to the inventory issue it becomes more expensive to move and you may not get a trade-up house," she said.
In contrast to the go-go days before the housing crash, the borrowing for needed projects is for "something you need, not what you want anymore. It's less frivolous, more meaningful," she said.
Cupertino contractor William Fry said that three jobs he's working on now are being financed with bank loans, but that Silicon Valley homeowners often have the cash on hand to pay for the job.
"We're getting calls every single day," he said. "I have to turn the work away. We're swamped."
Whatever the financing method, the pace of remodeling is expected to quicken this summer.
"There's simply an increasing confidence that the recession is over and things are going to get better," said Keith Alward of Alward Construction in Berkeley.
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LANSING, Mich. (December 11, 2012)--The Michigan Legislature has gave final approval Tuesday to a contentious right-to-work plan limiting the power of unions and sent it to Republican Gov. Rick Snyder for his expected signature.
The GOP-controlled House passed two bills Tuesday that were previously approved by the Senate.
One dealt with public-sector workers and another focused on the private sector.
Both chambers approved a version of the private sector bill last week.
Snyder says he expects to sign the plan as early as Wednesday.
The labor stronghold of Michigan would become the 24th right-to-work state, banning requirements that nonunion employees pay unions for negotiating contracts and other services.
Passage followed a number of unsuccessful challenges from Democrats as well as raucous protests inside and outside the Capitol from thousands of pro-union demonstrators.


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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Mini Ham, Cheese and Egg Casseroles
Mini Ham, Cheese and Egg Casseroles
1 TBSP olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped ham
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
5 large eggs
2/3 cup half & half or whole milk
couples of splashes of Tabasco
kosher salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place four (8 ounce) ramekins on a baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
In saute pan heat olive oil. Add the bell pepper and onions and saute for 6-7 minutes over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two. Remove from heat and let cool.
Add the ham and the shredded cheese to the vegetable mixture and divide the mixture between the four prepared ramekins.
Combine eggs, half & half or milk and Tabasco sauce in a bowl. Whisk until frothy. Season with salt and pepper. Distribute egg mixture between the ramekins.
Place baking sheet in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.
16 comments:
- June said...
Boy are we ever of like mind...love the "man can only live...before he craves a pig". Isn't that true? Looks delicious Mags.
- December 1, 2010 at 8:43 AM
- SeattleDee said...
Your photo looks good enough to eat! and now I'm heading downstairs to the kitchen to whip up a batch of these tasty little breakfast casseroles. Yum!
- December 1, 2010 at 9:20 AM
- Design Wine and Dine said...
Mmmm, I love little egg casseroles like this! So cute in the ramekins! Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
- December 1, 2010 at 9:33 AM
- Nanan said...
Amen on the pig comment! I love ham spread - I'll take it! Those little casseroles look yummy - perfect even!
- December 1, 2010 at 5:24 PM
- Moogie said...
Beautiful photo Mags. Steven Spielberg would be jealous. By the way, you could be at my house in less than two days with that ham spread.
- December 1, 2010 at 7:07 PM
- Julie said...
Yum!!! Ham, cheese and eggs are such as great combination! I will take one of these for breakfast tomorrow am! The ham spread, not so much :)
- December 1, 2010 at 8:07 PM
- Sue said...
Love these in the ramekins! Maybe I could stop at one, but it's doubtful.
- December 2, 2010 at 12:46 AM
- Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) said...
Love this served in ramekins, sound so delicious!
- December 2, 2010 at 1:53 AM
- Kat said...
Oh, that looks so good!
- December 2, 2010 at 9:29 AM
- Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food said...
These excellent-looking souffles would suit me to a tee for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's so nice to have a ham in the fridge during the holiday season; as with T-Day turkey, I'm always more interested in dishes that use the resulting leftovers that the main meal itself!
- December 2, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Frieda said...
I need to put 8oz ramekins on my shopping list, stat! I love individual servings and this recipe is no exception~ Thanks!
- December 2, 2010 at 10:42 AM
- Shelby said...
hey...I have those same napkins ;) Great pics!
- December 7, 2010 at 4:16 AM
- marla {family fresh cooking} said...
What is it about pig anyway?? These mini casseroles look great & I LOVE being on Foodgawker with you today :)
- December 7, 2010 at 4:08 PM
- Carrie said...
These look great! I eat eggs most days for breakfast, so I love finding variations. And I love anything that is served in individual servings :)
- December 8, 2010 at 8:52 AM
- Il Duche said...
That is a bunch of delicious goodness. Thank you for sharing! I'm making these for a dear friend who recently came home from a long hospital stay.
- December 9, 2010 at 5:24 PM
- Andrea said...
I just found this recipe via Pinterest and it is going to be my Mother's Day brunch offering tomorrow. Looks fabulous. And best of all I get to discover a new (to me) blog!
- May 11, 2013 at 7:44 PM


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BERKELEY -- It just made sense to Cal women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb.
She did a lot of research on possible NCAA tournament teams before finding out with her squad on Monday afternoon that the Golden Bears are a No. 2 seed in the Spokane Region and will play No. 15 Fresno State on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas, in a 1:20 p.m. (PT) game.
"I did all the bracketology stuff and the S curve and breaking it down, and I thought our resume was pretty good," Gottlieb said. "I thought our resume was deserving of a two, and we're excited to get it."
The seeding is the best in the program's history. Its previous best was a No. 3 seed in 2008. When the seeding was announced on ESPN, a crowd watching the show at the Field Club at Memorial Stadium roared.
"I think it's huge. We've been breaking records, kind of been doing that all year long. We've been doing things this program has never done," Layshia Clarendon said.
Cal (28-3) will face a Fresno State squad that won the Mountain West tournament with a 76-70 victory over San Diego State.
Many of the Bears are familiar with the Bulldogs' Ki-Ki Moore, who leads Fresno State in scoring with 17.2 points per game.
"I know Ki-Ki played at Sacred Heart Cathedral (High) with Tierra (Rogers). Obviously she is a terrific player," Gottlieb said. "They won their tournament and beat a great San Diego State team, so I know they're really talented."
It's been a while since Cal and Fresno State (24-8) have met. In 2009, the Bears beat the Bulldogs 70-47 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
The seeding milestone isn't lost on Gottlieb.
"Just being able to reflect on how far this program has come, to be a two seed and see your name called is really exciting. And at the same time, there's definitely a hunger with this group that we're not satisfied. ... We want to make a deep run, but we're excited."
The Bears were a No. 8 seed last year and advanced to the second round before a 73-62 loss to top seed Notre Dame.
This year, the Spokane bracket's top seed is a familiar foe -- Stanford.
"We're excited that we're in Spokane, and if the opportunity arises to meet Stanford, that means we're in the Elite Eight, which would be great," Gottlieb said.


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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The A's put together a lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday that did not include either center fielder Coco Crisp or shortstop Jed Lowrie.
Lowrie had hoped to be able to play after missing Tuesday's start against the Rays with a stiff neck. He was a possibility for later in the game as a pinch-hitter.
Crisp came out of Tuesday's game with a recurrence of the neck problems that kept him out of seven consecutive games mid-month. He'd only returned to active status on Friday in Cleveland.
The A's are hoping both men will be available to play in the series finale Thursday.
"They're both better. Maybe Jed's a little bit ahead of Coco," manager Bob Melvin said. "There are still some moves in the infield that are bothering Jed right now.
In addition, Yoenis Cespedes got half a night off by being asked to serve as the designated hitter. Brandon Moss moved to left field in his stead and Kyle Blanks, just acquired from the San Diego Padres, gets his first Oakland start at the first baseman.
Blanks was batting second, the manager said, to get him an extra at-bat, because he's got good speed and because Crisp and Lowrie frequently at the Nos. 1 and 2 hitters in the A's lineup. Craig Gentry was asked to lead off.
With the A's down to just two players on the bench beyond Crisp and Lowrie -- John Jaso and Eric Sogard -- Melvin will be limited in the moves he can make.
Sean Doolittle is the closer, Luke Gregerson and Dan Otero are the right-handed setup men and Fernando Abad is the left-handed short man. That leaves Johnson without a defined position.
"He's a little bit of a wild card," Melvin said. "There might be a couple of roles he could get. He's got the most difficult role to explain, but he understands and he will devote himself to getting back on top."
Melvin said Johnson could find himself pitching a couple of innings in the sixth or seventh, getting to face a couple of batters in the eighth, pitching in extra innings or being used as the closer on a day when Doolittle isn't available.
Melvin said Wednesday the right-handed setup reliever is throwing the ball at 110 feet and that a bullpen session could be in Cook's future in the coming week.
Cook, who missed all of spring training with shoulder trouble, came down with right forearm stiffness two weeks ago. The medical team decided that rest was the cure, so it's just this week that Cook began playing catch and now throwing on the side.
He's due to throw one inning, probably around 15 pitches, as he gets closer to being ready to pitch in games.
Hale said while he was chewing on a piece of soft candy Wednesday he had a crown on one of his teeth come loose. It will have to be cemented back into place.
For more on the A's, see John Hickey's Inside the A's blog at ibabuzz.com/athletics. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JHickey3.