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On the Go Week of 9-16-13
West Seattle Events and Announcements
GriefShare Support Group
Grace Church
10323 28th Ave. S.W.
Saturdays, starting Sept. 7th for 13 weeks, 10 a.m.—noon. This international grief recovery support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death. You can start at anytime and it doesn't matter how long ago the death occurred. There is a one time cost of $15 for a journal. Contact: Barb at 206-932-7459 or Grace Church 206-937-8400.
Camp Long Dessert Auction-Coffehouse Concert Fundraiser
5200 35th Ave. S.W.
Thursday, Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Camp Long Advisory Council brings back this event. Come celebrate the beginning of fall at Camp Long. Listen to music from local musicians, Miles and Karina. Bid on desserts homemade or donated from local businesses. All proceeds go toward furthering Environmental Education via school programs and the Challenge Course. $10 will get you in the door. Info: 206-684-7434.
American Sewing Guild Monthly Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.—noon. We will be talking/making hats. Judy Warshall will share with us what she learned from a milliner at Conference last year. Bring the hats you have made (knit, crochet, fleece, etc.) or the hats you want to make. Bring your Sew & Tell along with your questions. For more info: Claudia, 937-5774.
Home Buyer Education Class
Highland Park Improvement Hall
1116 SW Holden St.
Sat., Sept. 21, 11-2 p.m. Free. Carmel Slee with Metro West and Therese Bianchi with Keller Williams are hosting a casual first time home buyer workshop to educate and empower you with easy to understand and timely information designed to put you on the path to homeownership. A light lunch will be provided. Information: firstname.lastname@example.com or 206-817-2703.
Daystar Toastmasters Welcome Guests
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 SW Barton St.
Mon., Sept. 23, noon—1 p.m. Come experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. Improve your ability to think-on-your-feet and become more comfortable speaking to groups. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. See www.daystarclub.toastmastersclubs.org or questions: firstname.lastname@example.com or Lance at 206-699-6511.
King County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
McClendon Hardware
10210 16th Ave. S.W.
Saturdays, through Sept. 28, 10-2 p.m. Free gardening advice and plant diagnosis from Master Gardeners.
For Your Health Physical Therapy Talks
Sound Physical Therapy
206-301-0600 / www.soundpt.com
Third Tuesday of the months of Sept., Oct. & Nov., 7:30 p.m. Talks are limited to 15 people, so please call to reserve your spot. Light snack and drinks provided. The talks encourage participation so dress comfortable.
Oct. 15: Let it Snow: Ski Conditioning and Balance Drills to Do at Home. (Ingrid Sparrow PT, CMPT) Learn how to 'tuneup your body' for skiing - Alpine, tele, randonee, and Nordic Skate and classic. We will focus on balance drills and key specific strengthening you can do at home. All levels of skiers welcome. Bring a yoga mat if possible.
Nov. 19: Holiday Fitness. (Brenda Matter PT, OCS, FAAOMPT) Learn to protect our joints and avoid injury with practical self-care, body mechanics, core strengthening and simple stretches to prepare for the Festive Season!
Tap Dance Class
Alki Community Center
5817 S.W. Stevens St.
Thursdays, beginning Oct. 10, 10-11 a.m. $45 for 11 weeks. After taking the summer off, the class is ready to resume with renewed enthusiasm, new routines and a joy for dance. The instructor can provide recommendations for purchasing shoes. Info: 206-935-2162.
West Seattle Rotary Club Meeting
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave. S.W.
Meets every Tuesday, Noon--1:30 p.m. Lunch $20.
Coworking Meetup
Office Junction
5230 California Ave. S.W., Suite B
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month, Noon--1 p.m. These are free, informal brown bag lunches for freelancers, independent business professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs working from home or coffee shops. We discuss business ideas, share skills, get feedback on projects, collaborate and network. Read about our past meetings at www.wsofficejunction.com. Come join us!
Stop 'N Shop
4504 California Ave. S.W.
Volunteers Needed:
Weekend volunteers needed to cashier at the Stop "N Shop thrift store. You will meet new people, gain a sense of achievement and give back to your community. Shifts on Saturday and Sunday are from 10-1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Volunteer consultant, computer lab assistant needed. Network experience needed (Microsoft server), maintain eleven lab computers and security system. Hours can vary.
Contact Margie at 206-932-4044 x8 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Seeking Host Families for International Students
Do you have a loving family and a spare room available at your home? Invite an international student to stay with you this year during his or her high school experience in the USA. For information: email@example.com or 781-362-2559.
West Seattle Lion's Club Events
Senior Center of West Seattle - 2nd floor
4217 S.W. Oregon St
Thursdays, Noon--1:30 p.m. for lunch & speaker unless otherwise noted.
Call Harvey Rowe at 206-762-1221 for reservations by prior Tuesday evening. Lunch $7.
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Peace Lutheran Church
8316 39th Ave. S.W.
Every Thursday evening, 7-8:15 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who meet to help solve compulsive overeating (obesity, anorexia and bulimia). The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. OA is a non-profit international organization patterned after the Twelve-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program. All are welcome. For more info 206-979-6665 or www.seattleoa.org.
Culinary Volunteers Needed
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
Great volunteer positions to utilize culinary talents. Friendly people and great atmosphere. Working with seniors and members of the community. Café assistants: 8:30-12:30 p.m. or 10:30-2 p.m., M-F. Kitchen Assistant: 9:30-1:30 p.m., M-F. Call Margie: 206-932-4044 x8 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Business Network with Westside Professionals
Alki Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact firstname.lastname@example.com
Join the West Seattle Lion's Club
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Meets every Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.
Stop 'N Shop
4504 California Ave. S.W.
Remember to donate reusable items ie kitchenware, tools, knickknacks, jewelry, linens, furniture, home decorations, clothing & accessories to the Senior Center's Stop'n Shop. Our thrift shop runs on the generous donations of folks like you!!! All donations tax deductible! Hours are 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grief Support Group
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastoral Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W. (just north of the Parish Center under construction)
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet weekly for 6-8 weeks. Anyone in the community who has suffered the loss of a loved one is welcome. Led by a pastoral counselor and staff member. Questions or RSVP John at 935-0358 ext. 110.
West Seattle Senior Center Needs Volunteers
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Make a difference by getting involved! For info 206-932-4044 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to grow your communication and leadership skills. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 12-1:00 PM. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. See http://daystarclub.toastmastersclub.org Email questions to :email@example.com or call 206-932-6706.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings
Mount St. Vincent-2nd floor, Peps West Room
4831 35th Ave S.W.
Every Tuesday, 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. Info: Jan 206-762-7844 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment or
Manicure/Pedicure Volunteers
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
Leave a message. firstname.lastname@example.com
AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. $12 for members, $14 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.
At Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
'Crazy Hats' Theme for Rainbow Bingo
Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m. doors open with food and beverages; 7 p.m Bingo starts. Hosted by Sylvia O'Stayformore, drag queen. With entertainment, raffle, auction and more. Cost: $15 in advance or $20 at door. Reservations and more information call 206-932-4044 ext. 1.
Lunch and Learn Presentations: Lunch at 11:45 a.m. Suggested donation $3-$6. Reservations at 206-932-4044 ext. 1. Free "Learn Presentations" following lunch are open to the community.
Casino Trips via bus from West Seattle: call Flo at 206-938-1700.
Informal Conversational Spanish Classes
Fridays, 1-2:15 p.m. Facilitated by Suzanne Duffy-Kane, world language educator. Register: 206-932-4044.
Footcare & Manicures
Mondays, ongoing. Cost: Foot care $20 member/$22 non-member; Manicures w/polish $20 member/$22 non-member and no/polish $15 member or non-member. Cancellations must be made by 4 p.m. Friday prior to appointment to avoid being charged. Call 206-932-4044 ext. 1 for appointment.
Homestyle Lunches Daily
11:45-12:15 p.m. daily. FDA approved full meals for suggested donation of $3-$6. Reservations 206-932-4044.
The Cafe
9:30-1:30 p.m. daily. Nominally priced homemade soup, sandwiches, salads, and cookies.
Chair Massage
Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 15 minute appointments at $7/members or $9/non-members. Appointments with Eric LaSeur at 206-932-4044.
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Drop-in, $5 mem/$7 non-mem. Chair and standing postures (no floor sitting). Improve breathing, posture, flexibility, balance and peace of mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Enhance Fitness Exercise Classes
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, on-going, 8-9 a.m. & 9-10 a.m. (2 sessions). Free to Group Health members or $30 for 5 weeks. Innovative and fun strength-training classes, using wrist & ankle weights, aerobics, balance and stretching.
WSHS Host Families Needed
Host families are needed for foreign exchange students who will attend West Seattle High School for the second semester. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts. For info: 360-661-0552 or email@example.com.
Old Clothes = New Opportunities Donation Station
Northwest Center 'Big Blue Truck'
Diamond Parking Lot
44th Ave. S.W. & S.W. Edmunds St.
Fridays - Sundays, 9-5 p.m. Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items at the donation station. List of donations accepted visit bigbluetruck.org or (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible and donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadalupe Church-Pastoral Care Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. For info at 206-932-2621.
Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-935-3225.
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment
Every second Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m. We need someone to play piano or entertain seniors for an hour or so during Birthday Celebrations.
Volunteers for Sign Language Communication with Deaf
Come in once or twice a month to speak with a senior deaf resident. This would be very beneficial for us to have an opportunity to interact with them as well as provide practice to volunteer who studies or wants to practice using sign language.
BNI West Seattle Champion Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Thursdays, 7:45-9:15 a.m. Learn how to grow your business with quality referrals. $10 includes breakfast.
Seeking ESL tutors
Volunteers 18+ and fluent in English. Application, interview and background check are required. Training and on-going support are provided. Info www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl or 382-4511 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
District Council Meetings
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. Representatives from neighborhood councils and other community organizations provide reports on what issues and concerns they are working on and announcements about up-coming community meetings and events.
Stay-at-home dads
Hiawatha Playfield Playground
2700 California Ave. S.W.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. A resource and community for stay-at-home dads, fathers who are primary caregiver in their family, and other involved dads are welcome. All fathers are invited.
Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball
West Seattle Thunder Girls
Fastpitch Softball is looking for athletes with a good attitude and desire to play tournament softball this spring and summer. For tryout, call Greg at 669-6881 or email email@example.com
Volunteers Needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Volunteers for hair salon, gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For info 937-3701 ext. 28170 or www.providence.org/themount
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Innovating Small Assembly Robot Integration Concepts within the PLC
by Chris Elston , Sr. Controls Engineer
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KINGSTAR 2.5 Supported Network Interface Cards
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Shipping Hazardous Material
The use of hazardous materials is an integral part of research at Purdue University. At times, it is necessary to ship these materials to a colleague, another research facility, back to the manufacturer, or to a field research site. Hazardous materials may include items such as:
- Laboratory chemicals (including research samples)
- Dry ice
- Radioactive materials
- Compressed gases
- Biological agents
- Equipment or instruments that contain hazardous materials
- Lithium batteries and other rechargeable batteries
When hazardous materials are offered for transport by a commercial carrier like FedEX or UPS, the shipment becomes regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and/or international agencies (IATA, ICAO). To comply with shipping regulations, hazardous materials must be properly classified, packaged, documented, and handled by trained employees. Failure to meet these requirements may result in delays, loss of research samples, and potential regulatory fines.
REM can assist by either providing shipment services, or if necessary, training personnel on the proper shipping procedures for regulated hazardous materials. REM does not charge for shipment preparation or training services. However, the researcher is responsible for the cost of proper packaging materials, dry ice (if applicable), and shipping costs.
Request to Ship Hazardous Material forms can be obtained using the link in Hazardous Materials Management section of REM's Forms web page or from BRWN 2107.
Shipping Procedures*
The following procedures must be followed to ship hazardous materials:
Bring the hazardous materials you wish to ship to BRWN 2107, Monday thru Friday, between 8 AM and 4 PM along with with a completed Request to Ship Hazardous Material form, and a valid departmental account number for shipping charges. Most materials received before 12 PM will be shipped on the same day. Materials received after 12 PM will be shipped on the following work day (If received after 12 PM on Friday, the material will not be shipped until the following Monday).
Ensure the hazardous materials brought to BRWN 2107 for shipment are in an appropriate container (e.g. shipping box or cooler).
- Ensure dry ice shipments are in a Styrofoam™ cooler inside a cardboard box.
- Dry ice must be in the container if it is needed.
- Please note the amount of dry ice on your Request to Ship Hazardous Material form.
International shipments can be very difficult, time consuming, and will require additional "export control" information on the Request to Ship Hazardous Material form. It is best not to ship internationally after Wednesday. To help the international shipping process remains trouble free, please provide the following:
- Any acceptance documents (e.g. permits, licenses, customs clearance documents) the destination country may require
- A telephone number for the person receiving the material
- A precise description of the material
- Statement of what the material will be used for
- An estimated value for the shipment, keeping in mind that duties and taxes will be based on this estimated value
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A working group from an industry ministry panel has decided to set up a forum for discussing issues related to the disposal of spent nuclear fuel.
The new forum will be composed of Cabinet ministers and local government leaders, according to the plan revealed Friday by the group from the ministry's Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy.
Japan urgently needs methods for disposing of radioactive waste and places to permanently store it. The amount of spent nuclear fuel sitting around in nuclear power plants and other locations across the nation is at around 17,000 tons and growing.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to ask leaders in local communities that host atomic plants and mayors of major cities that are heavy users of electricity to join the forum.
At Friday's meeting, the members of the working group also decided to establish a separate group to discuss the technical aspects of so-called deep geological repository — a method of burying highly radioactive waste deep underground — and to hold a symposium on disposal techniques for nuclear waste.


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Chef Steven McHugh of Lüke - Biography
San Antonio, TX
Steven McHugh is from a large farming family—seven boys—in a small, Wisconsin town that couldn't be farther from the rich, culinary tradition of New Orleans. But McHugh made his way to the Culinary Institute of America and eventually to New Orleans, where he worked at some of the city's most legendary kitchens, from Metro Bistro and Dickie Brennan's SteakBacco. He later teamed up with Chef John Besh and was named chef de cuisine at Besh Steak in 2003 and then executive chef at Restaurant August. After Hurricane Katrina, McHugh worked 20-hour days side by side with Besh, reopening August and feeding FEMA workers.
In 2010, McHugh set his sights on a new challenge, the role of executive chef of Lüke San Antonio, where he pays homage to his family's agricultural roots by using ingredients sourced from local farmers. McHugh also continues the Besh Restaurant Group's tradition of serving the region: following the destructive fires in Central Texas, McHugh traveled to Bastrop to cook for families displaced from their homes. A lymphoma survivor, McHugh is also active with the South Central Texas Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Georgia's 5 Favs: It's All About Stitch Fix
This week it's all about a new-to-me clothing service! And some pumpkin stuff! It's time for another round of Georgia's 5 Favs!
1. Stitch Fix
This is the greatest find since Birchbox! That's a BIG thing for me to say… Stitch Fix is similar to Birchbox, in that you pay a monthly fee for a personally styled box of clothing. Keep what you want, send back the rest. Your $20 fee is then subtracted from the purchase price of the item. Before you get your first "fix," you have to fill out a pretty detailed questionnaire about your style. You can even link your Pinterest page to the questionnaire so the Stitch Fix stylists can better figure out your style. Of the 5 pieces I received in my first box, I kept two. It's super convenient and super fun! Below are the items I received in my box, I kept the last two, the grey maxi skirt and the gold top. If you want to get a Stitch Fix box (you can set-up a monthly "fix" or purchase one whenever you feel the need…) CLICK HERE.
Just like my Wawa Gobbler obsession last week, this week I'm excited about Wawa's Pumpkin Spice coffee. It's a limited edition, which makes it all the better. In my opinion, Wawa's pumpkin coffee is the best out there. Pick up a package before it's gone. Or before I buy them all to hoard in my freezer…
3. Calvin Klein Infinity Scarf
I got this scarf last week, so I've only had one opportunity to wear it, but I got SO many compliments on it! It's so soft and comfy. And it's actually warm. Win win win! It has a bit of shimmer, so it's perfect for the holiday season! I got mine at Macy's, but I'm sure you can find it in other stores.
This body spray reminds me of high school. Remember Dreams?? They still sell it! I actually bought it because I needed to up my bill by $6 to get some super duper deal the other day while shopping in Gap. So I bought this spray to get me there. I got the great discount and I got a nice scent!
5. Yankee Candle Pumpkin Spice
In keeping with the Fall pumpkin scene, this is my go-to scent after the Summer temperatures retreat. I have the candles and tarts all over my house. It makes me feel like the Christmas season is right around the corner!
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WASHINGTON — The US Army's next block of major upgrades for its CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters is moving quickly through the approval pipeline, Army officials said this week.
The CH-47F program office had a "successful" Army Systems Acquisition Review Council meeting on Wednesday and is now waiting for Army acquisitions chief Heidi Shyu to sign the acquisition decision memorandum that will allow the service to release a request for proposals for its "Block II" upgrade program, Col. Rob Barrie, the Army's project manager for cargo helicopters, told Defense News Thursday at the Association of the US Army's aviation forum in Arlington, Virginia.
It remains to be seen if she will sign the memorandum before she retires at the end of the month or if the approval process will pass to her successor.
Maj. Gen. Michael Lundy, the commanding general of the Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama, told an audience at the same forum that the analysis of alternatives (AOA) for the Chinook Block II upgrades is complete "and we've made a choice in the direction we are going and we are moving out on that."
Barrie said the Army briefed the study advisory group chaired by the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office on the AOA findings in November and the final report was recently approved.
While Barrie could not detail the AOA's findings he said it found the Army is on the right path to pursue the engineering changes it is planning for Block II and that it would "provide a good value back to the [Army]."
At a high level, the key objective for the Block II program is to restore payload lost over the years as the Chinook has gained about 4,200 pounds of mission equipment, Barrie said.
The secondary goal for Block II is "to set conditions with the foundation of these [engineering change proposals] to make future upgrades affordable on the aircraft."
The specific future upgrade the Army is eyeing is a potential new engine. The Boeing-manufactured Chinook flies with the Honeywell-made T55 engine that has been upgraded over the years.
Barrie made it clear there is no requirement yet for a new engine, but Block II would prime the helicopter for the possibility of changing out the engine for a new one down the road.
Some of the planned changes in Block II will be upgrades to the electrical system, transmission and rotor system.
Lastly, Block II intends to align the conventional Army Chinooks more closely with the MH-47s that Army Special Operations fly.
"Over time those two have kind of diverged, we are going to converge the design," Barrie said. "They are not going to be common," he added, but where the Army can achieve commonality, it will.
For example, the MH-47 is a heavier aircraft due to the mission equipment that has been added to the airframe over the years. Special operations Chinooks weigh 54,000 pounds while a conventional Chinook weighs 50,000 pounds. The conventional Chinooks will be increased to a gross weight of 54,000 pounds to align with the special operations version in order to accommodate more payload.
"We will both operate the aircraft at 54,000 pounds and learn lessons from each other," Barrie said. The upgrades include strengthening the airframe to be able to accommodate the added weight.
"There's the qualitative benefits we have from being more common whether it's from ordering parts and the ability to be more interactive with SOCOM," Barrie added.
Lundy noted at the forum that the round of upgrades would help solve the problem of aging airframes in the Army special operations fleet as well.
"They are going to fix aging G-models and they are going to get some new frames on this," he said.
While other helicopter pilots are envious of the technology on a special operations Chinook, its bones are old. Many of the 61 MH-47G aircraft airframes are from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
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Grilled Skirt Steak with Green Bean Salad and Citrus Vinaigrette
Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton, both Best New Chefs 2014, serve their onion-marinated skirt steak with a vibrant green bean salad in a spicy Asian dressing.
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- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 3 equal pieces
- 3/4 pound haricots verts or green beans, trimmed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano chile, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
How to make this recipe
Marinate the Steak
In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, 1/2 cup of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of water and season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth, then pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the steak, seal the bag and rub the steak with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Make the Salad
Fill a medium bowl with ice water. In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the beans until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then transfer the beans to the ice bath to cool. Drain well and pat dry. Halve the beans lengthwise and transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients.
Make the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk all of the ingredients.
Make the Vinaigrette
Light a grill and oil the grate. Remove the steak from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat until lightly charred outside and medium-rare within, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak across the grain.
Make the Vinaigrette
Add two-thirds of the vinaigrette to the bean salad, season with salt and pepper and toss. Serve the steak with the salad, passing the extra vinaigrette at the table.
Make Ahead
The vinaigrette can be refrigerated overnight.
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Vibrant, spiced Argentinean Malbec.


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GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro rallies on ECB tone; stocks fall on Senate vote delay
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* Sony, Mazda fall on weak euro * Tosoh rises on a report about its Li-ion batteries * Cautious mood over Japan-U.S. summit * Financials retreat after recent gains By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, Feb 22 Japan's Nikkei share average fell for a second day on Friday on worries about the U.S. and euro-zone economies, dragging down euro-sensitive shares such as Sony Corp and Mazda Motor Corp. The Nikkei fell 0.5 percent to 11,252.41 by the midday-break, retreating from a 52-month high of 11,510.52 hit on Wednesday. Investors were cautiously watching to see if the United States backs Japan's plans to revive its economy, while uncertainty around this weekend's Italian elections also capped demand. "Investors are watching how the long-term interest rates, CDS spreads and the euro will move after the election. Now that the Nikkei has hit a new high and tested the 11,500-line (earlier this week), the market is vulnerable to profit-taking triggered by negative overseas factors," said Nobuhiko Kuramochi, a strategist at Mizuho Securities. Exporters with high exposures to the euro zone economy tumbled, with Mazda Motor Corp falling 1.9 percent and Sony Corp shedding 2.7 percent after business activity indexes dealt a blow to hopes the euro zone might emerge from recession soon, showing the downturn across the region's businesses unexpectedly grew worse this month. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington on Friday, seeking to put a strong alliance on display and looking for support for his economic revival policies of big spending and hyper-easy monetary policy. "Investors will be watching headlines out of the meeting, and they are highly sensitive to what they would mean to the Japanese economy," said Hiroichi Nishi, an assistant general manager at SMBC Nikko Securities. The broader Topix dropped 0.9 percent to 954.42 in thin trade, with 1.58 billion shares changing hands by the midday break. It is poised to post a low daily trading volume compared with last week's daily average volume of 4.03 billion shares. Financials, beneficiaries of Abe's reflationary policy, lost ground. Mizuho Financial Group dropped 2.0 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group slipped 2.5 percent and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group fell 2.4 percent, being among four most traded stocks by turnover on the board. Some of the bigger exporters were also sold off, with Toyota Motor Corp falling 1.9 percent, Honda Motor Co dropping 1.2 percent and Nikon Corp shedding 2.0 percent. Nikko Securities' Nishi said that market sentiment was also undermined by worries over how long the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep its quantitative easing in place. In the United States, a series of data from jobless claims to factory activity and consumer price inflation pointed to slow economic growth and supported the argument for the Fed to maintain its monetary stimulus. Analysts said that most investors were also holding fire until the nomination of a new Bank of Japan governor next week. Bucking the broader market, Tosoh Corp jumped 5.6 percent after the Nikkei business daily reported the chemical maker had developed materials that can prevent lithium-ion batteries from bursting or catching fire under extremely hot conditions. The report said that with Boeing Co 's 787 Dreamliner grounded due to problems with its lithium-ion batteries, Tosoh's newly developed materials could gain attention as a possible solution.
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Lighten up, this was just for science fun, nothing serious. Anyone who really is planning for an outerspace or underwater battle has some other issues they need to deal with first.
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This is the view out my front window right now. It's called the Bison Fire. A thunderstorm with a lot of lightening rolled through, dumped about 47 drops of water and here we are. Thank God it isn't windy.
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David Garner, executive director of the Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce, said the future of marijuana in Gadsden County is a great subject.
A shopping cart sits outside 24-hour Kelly's Jr. convenience store. In it is a few stuffed animals, flower-filled vases with heartfelt messages written on them, a pair of black sneakers, a curling iron and a dollar bill. Flowers have also beenlaced on each side of the cart, as well as a couple of LED candles. Angel wings made out black tissue paper are taped to the store's brick wall right next to the cart and also on the the front door.
The Quincy City Commission's 2016-2017 budget for the 2016 fiscal year passed on its second reading with revisions Tuesday, Sept. 27. The new budget includes a 2 percent across-the-board raise for city employees.
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After 23 years of dedicated service, Arthur Lawson Sr., assistant county administrator, is retiring. Gadsden County Commissioners thanked Lawson and presented him with a plaque of recognition at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20. This Friday, Sep. 30, will be Lawson's last day on the job.
The search continues for the drivers of two vehicles involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Quincy.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, 62-year-old Richard Akery, also known as Pete, was struck Sunday night by a car while pushing a shopping cart across Pat Thomas Parkway in Quincy. The report says the car was headed southbound and hit Akery in the southbound lanes. Authorities said Akery's body landed in the inside northbound lane, and was then hit by another vehicle.
Midway Day was a huge success this year. The event was filled with fun and laughter. People of all ages danced, as the Deejay played some of the latest hits. Children, and adults, even did a few Zumba exercises to the music.
While the event usually takes place the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, it was pushed back two weeks this year due to Hurricane Hermine, Charlie Fields, one of the organizers said.
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At a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 15, Auburn Ford, Midway's city manager, said this is a first. He said the city has never seen a property tax cut.
Councilmember David Knight said the cut is due to a decrease in property value.
This past Friday's highly anticipated game pitting East Gadsden against Rickards High got off to a fast start as both teams scored on its second offensive play. The Raiders struck first: Senior wide receiver Javon Wooten caught a screen pass and sprinted 50 yards into the end zone to give his team a 7-0 lead with 11:29 left in the first quarter. The Jaguars answered less than a minute later when sophomore running back Tony Street scored on a 78-yard run, which tied the game.
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Steamrail Victoria is a non-for-profit organisation that has been preserving locomotive's and history of steam trains across Victoria for more than 30 years.
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German Blue Ram or Dwarf Gourami?
I would be housing a single fish with 7-8 (dwarf) Cory hastatus and 6 Celestial Pearl Danio. The tank will likely also be home to a couple Oto cats and a few Amano shrimp.
I don't know too much about either fish - which would be a better fit with the inhabitants that I've listed?
IMHO: Neither.
If you must have one of the above, then Dwarf Gourami is your better choice.
Can you elaborate on why you think neither are suitable?
GBRs are cichlids, with all the good and bad that it entails. They are pretty sociable fish and tend to hang at the lower 1/3 of the tank, right where your hard-to-find C. hastatus should be. With most C. hastaus still being wild-caught, I did not find them the easiest fish to keep in a comunity tank. You do not mention the tank size, but I assume that a single GBR will be bored to death and make itself a nuisance to the cories. Will it go after Amanos would be my other concern.
Dwarf Gouramies can get pretty nasty, especially as it will be the largest fish and a male to boot. They do well solo and yours will most likely spend the time sleeping in the upper branches. They are also a lot more tolerant to water conditions and smaller spaces. Therefore, it would be my personal choice if you have to have one of the two.
Oh! Get a Bolivian Ram! Not quite as colorful, but they are super sweet fish. Mine swims around everywhere, doesn't bother anyone, and interacts with me when I go to the tank. Even takes food from me, he'll swim to the top of the tank when he realizes I have food so I can give him the best bits. lol :-D
Bolivian rams are very cool. I had 6 once in a 30 gallon. Got them to spawn too but the water was just too hard for the eggs..They are not as colorful as a german blue, but they are much much tougher (always see dead/dying rams at the LFS), and get a little bigger(and they don't have a mean bone in them).
I'd go with the german blue over the dwarf gourami, they have more personality IMO, and if it's a lone cichlid, usually the agression is not a problem. For Rams the trouble starts when they decide to breed and usually it's ram on ram violence.
Haha. "Ram on ram violence" sounds funny.
I have always like gbrs over gouramis
Gouramis are a crap shoot. Some people will swear gouramis get along fine in a community setting, while others have problems with agression. I would stay away from gouramis in a community setting.
Thanks for the replies and opinions.
How large do the Bolivian Rams get?
I had about 7 or 8 in a 30 gallon. They are very hard to sex, so if you want breeding, plan on getting a bunch, fortunately they are one of the most harmless cichlids I've come across, probably the only thing less dangerous is a blood parrot, and only because the blood parrot has no functional mouth(more like a deformed triangle). When they get cranky all they can really do is push each other around.
Im thinking a lone GBR would be okay. They all have different personalities though.
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Replacing damaged BX line in kitchen wall
My wife and I decided to add some recessed lighting to our kitchen ceiling. We added 4 cans along the counter line and will be replacing our ceiling light with a hanging lamp over the kitchen table.
We wanted to have the new cans on a different switch than the hanging lamp. I think we're gonna make them both dimmers.
I should mention that all but one circuit in my house is BX line (rubber/cloth inside a metal sheath) which doesnt have a ground (not even the thin flat wire that runs within it) and the house was built in 1952. I believe the metal sheath is grounded.
In an attempt to not overload the circuit the hanging lamp is on, I decided to pull power from a different source. There is a Romex line in my attic that doesn't have much on it (maybe 6 lights). So I am planning on branching a line down to the switch box and run that to my cans.
I was able to mount the 4 new cans and run the wires between them. I had a 2-switch box near the kitchen entrance that I chopped out an installed a 3 gang Old Work metal box. In the process of porting my old BX cables to the new box I cracked a wire (DAMN!). It's a very short run that goes from the switch box about 3-4 feet up to an old unused outlet on my screened in porch. Continuing from there is a grey Romex line that runs to the screened in porch light.
So what are my options here?
Can I run a (indoor or outdoor) romex line 3-4 feet to the socket? What do I do with the ground wire in that line? Can I just attach it to the gang box?
I was so close to being finished... it's always something, right?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks so much for the quick reply. Thats awesome. I thought I was gonna have to go buy a length of BX. Thanks so much.
I do have another question actually.
I just realized something regarding my Romex line that was already in my attic. That line is on a 20amp circuit. It looks like whoever installed this used 12-2 wire from the breaker to the first junction over my bedroom then split it off using 14-2 wire to the 4 recessed lights in my bedroom and a couple of outdoor flood lights.
I that a concern? Should I think about downgrading the circuit to a 15amp fuse? Or do I not mess with it?
Thanks again,
Thanks Jamie, I figured that was the case. So no risk of using a 15amp breaker even though that first run is 12-2? I guess having heavier gauge cable is better than lighter, right?
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The first thing someone is going to do when looking for a server is to ping that server. Leveraging the power of the built-in Windows firewall, we can eliminate this functionality. Right-click on the network connection the server is accessed through and click "Properties". Navigate to the "Advanced" tab and click the "Settings" button. If you then go to the "Advanced" tab of this window you will notice a section with an "ICMP" header. ICMP is the protocol used when a computer initiates a ping. By clicking "Settings" under this heading and unchecking "Allow incoming echo requests" box you can keep your server from responding to any ping requests, basically making it invisible.
Just remember, when you do this it will make everyone in the network unable to ping the computer, including you. This can cause confusion when trying to troubleshoot the server or network connectivity, so make sure you document this change if you decide to implement it.
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Sparta U.S.A.
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US: May 2010
One of the benefits of being a reviewer is that it forces you to read comics that you might have previously dismissed. With a finite amount of money and a list on-going series' that have been accumulating for years, often times it is difficult to justify purchasing a book whose concept doesn't immediately grab at you. That is why I am always pleased when I get a chance to check out a book I wasn't able to put into my buy pile and discover a new gem. Sparta U.S.A. is one of those books that didn't grab my attention at first -it's story relies heavily on Football! I'm a geek, what do I know about football? - but now it is added to my monthly must-haves. Written by David Lapham (Stray Bullets), with art by Johnny Timmons, an artist whose work I was not familiar with but whose style really compliments Lapham's writing, this is an innovative new series that places a critique of the idealized culture of the American heartland within the context of a folksy small town isolated by yeti-filled mountains and under the control of a strange blue man called the Maestro.
The story begins by discussing the city of Sparta and the people's primary preoccupation: football. With a population of approximately 10,000 people the narrator informs the reader that there are countless football teams, including 12 pro teams, and that everyone follows the exploits of the top squad, The Mighty Spartans, with an almost religious devotion. The quaint small town sense is quickly disrupted when a family commits murder in order to seize control of the local store. This subplot introduces the Maestro, the inexplicably blue-skinned ruler of the city, who enforces the entrenched status quo and is the city's only source of information from the outside world. The only other person who dared to leave Sparta was star quarterback Godfrey McLaine, the story's apparent hero, who returns to the city, red-skinned and wielding a samurai sword, to disrupt the Maestro's plans and speaking a world of magic beyond the mountains.
My quick summary of the plot of issue 1 naturally doesn't do justice to a story that is very cleverly constructed thus far. The book has the tone of The Prisoner meets The Truman Show, with just a hint of the Twilight Zone atmosphere; although everyone pretends everything is ok there is actually something terribly wrong and underneath the romanticised facade. Lapham does a good job of allowing the reader to fill in some the blanks of the plot, while leaving others tantalizingly obfuscated. Timmons' art seamlessly transitions from glorified scenes of football games and children swimming in the river while eagles fly in the sky, to gritty violence and the unspoken tension the surrounds the city's inhabitants. All of these devices come together very effectively to make the reader want to know more - not an easy accomplishment when stories following similar templates permeate our pop culture.
The most compelling aspect of the series is the embedded critique of the glorified small-town American sensibility. As the Culture Wars continue unabated and protests against the President gain in intensity, the old-fashioned values of a more rural and classical citizenry, personified by an idealized little hamlet somewhere in America's heartland (or Alaska), have become recurring talking points for conservatives and Republicans. Although this trope isn't new, politicians on either side of the isle have been using it for decades, it has found increasing utility from opponents of liberals by offering a world-view antithetical to the agendas of progressives and Democrats. Lapham takes aim at this idealized picture by revealing the potential corruption and hazards inherent in such a vision.
The city of Sparta itself reminds the reader of then Democratic-nominee Obama's ill-spoken, but maybe worth examining, comment that in times of trouble people cling to their guns and their Bibles. The guns are clearly evident in Sparta, both by the "I support the IRA" buttons worn by some of its citizens and the gun battle that takes place, and the religion is manifested in the town's devotion to football. As the narrator explains in the opening pages of the book, "Anything worth a darn in this life is right here in the good ol' U.S.A. And nowhere is that better epitomized than on the great gridiron." So thankfully for readers like myself who don't understand football, the sport is being utilized as a metaphor for America - that we can understand.
Consequently, looking at the political way in which this story can be read, the Maestro becomes an even more compelling and central figure. It appears that a crucial part of Lapham's criticism of the small-town ethos is that it most be secretly and zealously enforced by a pervasive and monolithic authority. When one family violently seizes a general store from its owner, the Maestro visits the main person responsible for orchestrating the plan and chastises him for letting it get too public. He says, "We are all free Americans…Let no government intrude upon the sanctity and privacy of closed doors…and when ugliness spills into the open for all to see, we damage the very fiber of our being…When terrible things become public they must have closure of all will suffer." Later on in the issue the man to which the Maetro is speaking is found dead with a suicide note that takes full responsibility for the violence that occurred.
Thus the figure of the Maestro can be seen as a metaphor for the authoritarian social enforcement embedded in small town ideology. An ideology that does tolerate deviation in any way. That world view, despite how it is sometimes presented by politicians and the media, requires and strong set of social rules and codes of behaviour that while unseen are ubiquitous nonetheless. The Maestro is that set of rules; he never overtly orders the man to kill himself, but his hints and subtle commentary are like commandments written in stone to the people who live within Sparta.
Godfrey McClain then stands as the obvious protagonist and the natural enemy of the Maestro. Once the greatest quarterback in Sparta's history he can viewed as the Maestro's idealized citizen. Consequently, as these types of hero stories go, it is fitting that he become the one that must take the Maestro down and reveal the city's ethos for the lie that it is. From the critical perspective of Lapham's political component to the story, it remains to be seen whether McClain will usher in a new world relying on the same flaw; replacing an idealized conservative world-view with an idealized and equally flawed liberal world view, or will he take another approach? What truth does McClain represent is primary question lingering in my mind as I finished the first issue.
Sparta U.S.A. is a very well-written book that is loaded with rewarding subtext and embedded meaning. Moreover, where lesser creators have been unable to sustain the balance between entrainment and commentary, the politics of the real-world with the creation of an authentic fictional world, Lapham and Timmons are able to maintain the metaphor while creating a story that is just on-face entertaining as well. The first copy was a freebie for me but I will gladly put down the money for the subsequent issues if they continue to provide the high-level of quality that the first issue has given.
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Welcome to Jay sign, ca. 1986
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In 1986 Reginald Howes' "Welcome to Jay" sign was destroyed during the International Paper Company strike. It is believed that the sign was created in 1986 and was the first sign welcoming people to the town of Jay.
Friends and family had warned Howes that it may not be a good idea to make the sign because of the approaching strike, but he ignored their warnings. Shortly after the sign was erected it was destroyed by employees in the 1986/1987 strike.
Howes attended the Boston School of Art shortly after WWII and had created a variety of signs including signs for local businesses.
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- Title: Welcome to Jay sign, ca. 1986
- Creator: Howes, Reginald
- Creation Date: circa 1986
- Subject Date: circa 1986
- Town: Jay
- County: Franklin
- State: ME
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- Dimensions (cm): 10.2 x 15.2
- Local Code: 2012.1.2
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On our way from Addo heading to Port Elizabeth we stopped to visit a cheetah breeding center. Naturally, we both wanted get as much baby animal interaction as possible. Ok, fine, I may have begged and pleaded my mother to drive 40 minutes out of our way through the middle of nowhere. But it's no secret that I have a penchant for holding baby pandas, why not add a few more cheetahs and lions to the list?
Daniell's Cheetah Breeding Farm was definitely worth the detour! It's possible we were a bit woozy from the excruciating desert heat but we left feeling completely elated after meeting yet another cheetah and two adorable, fuzzy baby lions!
During the tour, we learned a lot about different wild cats from our guide about how the animals are rehabilitated and released back onto private nature reserves. Did you know that (supposedly) there aren't any known cases of a cheetah attacking a human? Interestingly enough, it's because they are easily domesticated. Although a pet cheetah would be awesome, I couldn't imagine anywhere else in the world aside from Africa where having a pet cheetah seems even remotely responsible.
Alright, let's get on with it. You probably only visited this post to see the baby lion pictures, so sit down because the cuteness may be overwhelming...
Aren't they adorable!? These two little guys were orphaned as tiny cubs, rescued and hand raise for the first few months. Our guide mentioned that this was an extra special experience because in a few weeks they would be completely cut off from all human interaction in preparation for their release back into the wild. We met them just in the nick of time!
The fuzzy cubs loved to be scratched and tickled just like a kitten. Don't their big paws look funny? At only a few months old, I could already feel their strength when they nibbled or batted at my arm. Imagine how huge they're going to be, I definitely wouldn't want the chewing on my fingers in a few months from now, that's for sure!
Playing with baby lions was definitely worth the17 hour flight to Johannesburg!
If darling baby lions don't put a smile on your face, I'm not sure what will!
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Don't worry, Oregon. Really, don't worry.
Let's make this as simple as humanly possible. Don't get caught up in all the bells and whistles. Don't worry about the computers yet, because the formulas take the entire season from Day 1 until the championship games into account, and some are going to change their rankings wildly once the regular season is over.
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The coaches' poll and Harris rankings — it needs to be repeated: NOT the AP poll — are almost certainly going to determine the final result atop the standings. Since the Ducks are already No. 2 in both, and with the potential of a 13th game in the Pac-12 championship that Kansas State and Notre Dame won't have, they're not going to drop as long as they keep winning.
Yes, it would've been nice for Oregon if USC had played up to its talent level, and it would've been a plus if Oregon State didn't lose to Washington, but at the end of the day, beating the Trojans, the Beavers, Stanford and their opponent in the Pac-12 championship game will be enough to make the computers just happy enough to let the Ducks get by.
So, Oregon, don't worry. If you win the rest of your games, even though you're at No. 4 right now, you're going to play for the national title.
The bigger overall storyline going forward might be Boise State and the at-large bids.
If Boise State wins out and finishes in the top 16 in the final BCS rankings, which it looks like it could do even though it's ranked No. 19, and if it finishes ahead of a BCS conference champion, which it almost certainly will do with the Big Ten and Big East sucking wind, then that's it. The Broncos, as mediocre as they might be, will get into one of the big-money exhibitions.
Marcus Mariota and Oregon should be just fine ... as long as they win out. (Photo: US Presswire)
The other issue is that there aren't going to be a slew of worthy at-large contenders. The Big Ten and Big East aren't going to get two teams into the BCS, and if Boise State gets in, the Pac-12 might not have a second team with USC going down against Arizona.
The SEC will get two in, Notre Dame will get an invite, and the champions of the ACC, Big East, Big 12, Big Ten and Pac-12 get slots, meaning there will be two spots left. If Boise State takes one, then it should come down to the Clemson-South Carolina game at the end of the regular season.
If Clemson is 11-1 and doesn't play for the ACC title — the Tigers lost to Florida State in the Atlantic division — it'll get in over a 10-2 Oklahoma. If Florida State loses the ACC championship, it would probably get the nod over Clemson but would have to battle with a second Big 12 team to get the invite.
Of course, it all comes back to Boise State and whether or not it would deserve and get into the top 16. The humans might find a way to adapt and adjust accordingly to keep the Broncos out, but at No. 14 in the coaches' poll and No. 17 in the Harris, and with more losses sure to come from the top teams, it could be really, really hard to push them behind the velvet rope.
- Notice the razor-thin margin between Kansas State, Notre Dame and Oregon. It's not going to take much for the Ducks to fly right by.
- The computers HATE Boise State, and that's not going to stop. At No. 23, the computers aren't going to push the Broncos much higher, but that might keep the humans from actively worrying about moving them down in their polls.
- Don't count out Florida just yet. LSU or Alabama will lose this week, and one of them or Georgia will have to lose — if the Dawgs beat Ole Miss and get to the SEC championship. Don't be shocked in any way if the Gators keep on rising up.
- Ohio State and Penn State aren't eligible, but there's only one Big Ten team ranked in the top 25. The SEC has seven ranked, the Big 12 has six and the Pac-12 has five.
1. Alabama 8-0 BCS Score: 0.9789
Alabama wins out and it's the No. 1 team without any worries or any questions. HOWEVER, what if there's a repeat of last year? What if LSU wins this Saturday and Alabama goes 11-1? It'll be a tough sell, especially over an 11-1 Florida, but the Tide would probably end up as the leader of all the one-loss options. Even so, they would need a ton of help to get into the national championship.
Predicted Wins: at LSU, Texas A&M, Western Carolina, Auburn, SEC championship
Predicted Losses: None
Predicted Final Record: 13-0
Predicted Bowl: BCS championship
Loss Alert: at LSU, Texas A&M
2. Kansas State 8-0 BCS Score: 0.9400
Sorry, Kansas State, but you're just renting your spot in the penthouse. Ranked third in the human polls, the Wildcats aren't going to be able to stay at No. 2 overall unless they can get into the top two according to the people. The computers are happy, ranking KSU co-No. 1 along with Notre Dame, but that's going to change with a weaker finishing kick than the Irish, USC and Alabama.
Collin Klein and Kansas State may be out of luck no matter what. (Photo: KStateFans.com)
Predicted Wins: Oklahoma State, at TCU, at Baylor, Texas
Predicted Losses: None
Predicted Final Record: 12-0
Predicted Bowl: Fiesta
Loss Alert: Oklahoma State, at TCU, Texas
3. Notre Dame 8-0 BCS Score: 0.9147
Notre Dame is in the exact same boat as Kansas State. The computers are in love— putting the Irish No. 1 overall in a tie with the Wildcats — but the humans are not as enamored, Notre Dame No. 4 in both polls. At that spot, there's no chance of ever getting into the top two without two of the top four teams losing. Style points are going to count from here on, so just getting by Pitt, Boston College and Wake Forest won't be enough.
Predicted Wins: Pitt, at Boston College, Wake Forest, at USC
Predicted Losses: None
Predicted Final Record: 12-0
Predicted Bowl: Fiesta
Loss Alert: at USC
4. Oregon 8-0 BCS Score: 0.9136
Oregon is just fine. The No. 2 spot in the Harris and Coaches' polls will never change as long as the wins keep coming, and the computers are going to start to come around. Ranked fifth overall by the wires and circuits, but only a fraction behind the Irish in the overall rankings, the Ducks will have no problems getting into the top two if they go 13-0.
Predicted Wins: at USC, at California, Stanford, at Oregon State, Pac-12 championship
Predicted Losses: None
Predicted Final Record: 13-0
Predicted Bowl: BCS championship
Loss Alert: at USC, Stanford, at Oregon State
5. LSU 7-1 BCS Score: 0.8163
Here's the big question: Does Alabama have so much juice right now that an LSU win would mean a top-two BCS ranking for the Tigers? It would be a tough sell, but the computer formulas are going to like the Tigers more and more, and if they can beat the Tide and win the SEC championship over Georgia, or better yet, in a rematch against Florida, all of a sudden, it's going to be hard to convince anyone that Kansas State or Notre Dame is more deserving of a BCS championship spot.
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Predicted Wins: Mississippi State, Ole Miss, at Arkansas
Predicted Losses: Alabama
Predicted Final Record: 10-2
Predicted Bowl: Cotton
Loss Alert: Alabama, Mississippi State
6. Georgia 7-1 BCS Score: 0.7753
The Dawgs need to win out and have to hope for Alabama to blast away to 12-0 and be bigger than life coming into the SEC championship game. If Georgia goes 12-1 with a win over the mighty Tide, good luck convincing anyone that two other teams deserve a spot in the BCS championship game. However, the math might not work out. The humans aren't going to put 12-1 Georgia ahead of 12-0 Kansas State, 12-0 Notre Dame AND 13-0 Oregon.
Predicted Wins: at Auburn, Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech
Predicted Losses: Ole Miss
Predicted Final Record: 10-2
Predicted Bowl: Capital One
Loss Alert: Ole Miss, Georgia Tech
7. Florida 7-1 BCS Score: 0.7604
Two not-so-crazy scenarios. 1) Georgia loses to Ole Miss; Florida goes 11-1 with an impressive win over No. 9 Florida State and then wins the SEC championship. If that happens, with wins over LSU, South Carolina, Florida State and Alabama on the résumé, the computers are still going to gush over the Gators and the humans are going to make the BCS championship game appearance happen. 2) Georgia loses the SEC championship to Alabama; Florida thumps Florida State; and Kansas State, Notre Dame and Oregon all lose. Florida will play the Tide for the whole ball of wax.
Florida may still end up playing for the BCS title. (Photo: Aggie Websider)
Predicted Wins: Missouri, Louisiana-Lafayette, Jacksonville State, at Florida State
Predicted Losses: SEC championship
Predicted Final Record: 11-2
Predicted Bowl: Sugar
Loss Alert: at Florida State
8. South Carolina 7-2 BCS Score: 0.5968
The Gamecocks are stuck. There's no way they're going to play for the BCS championship and they're a near-lock to not sniff an at-large BCS bid. At best they go 10-2 and get a nice New Year's Day bowl bid, and at reasonable worst, they go 9-3 and get a nice New Year's Day bowl bid. However, if Florida loses to Missouri and Georgia loses to Ole Miss or Auburn — but not both — then things get interesting. Florida would eliminate itself from the three-way tiebreaker after losing to two SEC East teams, and it would come down to South Carolina vs. Georgia head-to-head. The Gamecocks would represent the East in the SEC championship game.
Predicted Wins: Arkansas, Wofford
Predicted Losses: at Clemson
Predicted Final Record: 9-3
Predicted Bowl: Outback
Loss Alert: at Clemson
9. Florida State 8-1 BCS Score: 0.5743
The problem is NC State, NC State and NC State. The Seminoles would probably be No. 2 in the BCS rankings if it wasn't for the collapse against the Wolfpack, and Florida losing to Georgia didn't help. Even so, the Gators are getting enough respect that a win and a 12-1 record, including a win in the ACC championship game, could be enough to get close. However, the computers are never going to be fans, currently ranking the Noles 21st.
Predicted Wins: at Virginia Tech, at Maryland, ACC championship
Predicted Losses: Florida
Predicted Final Record: 11-2
Predicted Bowl: Orange
Loss Alert: at Virginia Tech, Florida
10. Louisville 8-0 BCS Score: 0.5661
Is it possible for a 12-0 Cardinals team to get into the BCS championship? Not only would everyone of note have to lose, but it might take something crazy happening in the SEC to keep two teams from playing each other for the title over the Big East champion. The computers aren't that down on the Cardinals with a No. 13 ranking, and the humans are on board. Louisville can probably get close, but it's going to take a few miracles to get up to No. 2.
Predicted Wins: Temple, Connecticut
Predicted Losses: at Syracuse, at Rutgers
Predicted Final Record: 10-2
Predicted Bowl: Russell Athletic
Loss Alert: at Syracuse, at Rutgers
11. Oregon State (6-1) .5559
12. Oklahoma (5-2) .5454
13. Clemson (7-1) .5095
14. Stanford (6-2) .4863
15. Mississippi State (7-1) .3913
16. Texas A&M (6-2) .3593
18. Texas Tech (6-2) .3242
19. Boise State (7-1) .3123
20. Nebraska (6-2) .2568
21. West Virginia (5-2) .2512
22. Arizona (5-3) .1692
23. Texas (6-2) .1640
24. Oklahoma State (5-2) .0893
25. Louisiana Tech (7-1) .0784


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Applebee's files a trademark application for 'No Tech Tuesday'
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Applebees is looking to become your port in the mobile technology storm. A report published on Friday, says that the casual dining chain will become a place of refuge once a week, for those who need to take a break from this connected world. The company has filed a trademark application for "No Tech Tuesday." You don't have to be a genius to figure out what this means...
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