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Internap Network Services will acquire VitalStream Holdings (VSTH) for $217 million in an all-stock deal that boosts its position in the fast-growing – and fast-changing – world of Internet video and streaming media.
Internap will issue about 11.9 million common shares, representing about 26 percent of the combined company's shares, to VitalStream shareholders. The acquisition is expected to close by the first quarter of 2007. The deal follows VitalStream's announcement earlier this week that it was about to lose its largest customer, MySpace, which accounts for 31% of its business.
"The marketplace for content delivery services is rapidly expanding as the needs for companies to integrate streaming audio and video into their Web presence become more critical and more complex," said James P. DeBlasio, chief executive officer of Internap. "The combination of VitalStream's content delivery services and our high performance intelligent route control solutions positions us to create the market leading platform for distribution of rich media content and advertising. Together, we expect to become a formidable force in the rapidly growing streaming media and content delivery market."
"The new Internap will offer turnkey digital media broadcasting solutions for web users of all sizes," said Jack Waterman, chairman and chief executive officer of VitalStream. "By uniting our two organizations, customers will have a complete solution to realize the full on-line potential of their digital assets."
Shares of Internap fell over 7 percent to $15.81, while VitalStream rose about 23 percent to $7.84 in early trading on the NASDAQ market.
The combined company will have 450 employees and more than 3000 enterprise customers. "The combination of VitalStream's content delivery services, content management tools and particular expertise in Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Flash technology, with Internap's high performance route management network, will enable the new organization to easily address the needs of enterprises seeking to deliver large format media files in a streamed environment<" the companies said in their announcement. "The combined offering will be the strongest and most comprehensive available in the industry today."


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For information regarding a lost or missing animal call the Police Department at 651-450-2525 during business hours. After hours call Dakota County Dispatch at 911.
Animals are taken to the South Saint Paul Animal Hospital when an owner can't be found.
They can be reached by phone at 651-455-5897.
Dog licenses may be purchased at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (excluding official holidays). In order to obtain a license you must provide proof of a current rabies vaccination from your veterinarian.
If you are unable to visit City Hall during regular business hours you can download a Dog License Application
Please print and complete an application for each dog you intend to license. Mail your completed application(s), along with proof of current rabies vaccination and payment, to the following address:
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8150 Barbara Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
City staff will process completed applications as soon as possible and mail the license(s) back to applicants. Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.
Call (651) 450-2500 for more information or to make arrangements to pay by phone.
Dogs must be under owner control at all times. A dog must be on a leash no longer than six feet, or restrained by voice commands.
Animal control regulations are part of the Inver Grove Heights City Code, Title 5, Chapter 4.
The City of Inver Grove Heights Police Department responds to animal control complaints and issues. In general, the City does not respond to issues related to wild animals.
Please contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at 651-296-6157 for tips or help regarding problems with wildlife.
To file a complaint or ask a question regarding animal control please contact the Police Department at 651-450-2525 during regular business hours. After hours call Dakota County Dispatch at 911.

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Famed chilean novelist Roberto Bolaño spent years traveling around Europe.
Today, rescuers reached the chilean miners trapped 2,300 feet underground.
Miramar Beach, Florida: chilean students on school break killed in Florida.
That being said, the singular chilean earthquake is a rare event.
We can all rejoice in the successful rescue of the chilean miners.
There were, besides, 30 English officers in the chilean navy.
The flora and fauna of Juan Fernandez are in most respects chilean.
The captain of the chilean vessel Condor landed here in 1912 sick with the yellow fever.
What is very remarkable for a chilean, he neither smokes nor drinks.
The chilean authorities demurred at this attitude, and attempted to argue the matter.
South American country, probably named from a local native word subsequently confused with Mexican Spanish chile "chili pepper" (see chili). Suggestions are that the native word means "land's end" or else "cold, winter," which would make a coincidental convergence with English chilly. Related: Chilean.
Republic in southern South America on the western slope of the Andes. Chile is a long, narrow strip of land bordered by Peru to the north, Bolivia and Argentina to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and west. Its capital and largest city is Santiago.
Note: In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet led a coup that overthrew President Salvador Allende, a Marxist.
Note: Pinochet suppressed human rights and political activity until he lost a plebiscite in 1988. A successor was chosen in free elections. In 1998, Pinochet was arrested in Great Britain on a Spanish warrant, but a court ruled him too ill to stand trial. He returned to Chile, where attempts to prosecute him continued.


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HOT OR COLD CHIMNEYS demonstrates how the hands adapt to extreme temperatures, sometimes with strange results. After putting each hand on the outside columns for a count of fifteen, visitors put both hands on the center column, and observe the same object feels differently to different hands. The middle chimney is at room temperature, but it feels cool to the hand that has been on the hot chimney and warm to the hand that was on the cold chimney. Beneath the skin are temperature sensing nerves. These nerves can tell whether an object is warmer or cooler than body temperature, but they quickly adapt and the object starts to feel "normal", neither warm nor cold
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Randolph Stone on What is Needed to Create an Effective Indigent Defense System
Twenty-five years from now, every indigent person accused of crime will be defended by a lawyer who provides zealous and loyal representation. Depending on your familiarity with the American legal system, you probably either assume such representation already occurs—or that the prospect is a pipe dream. Either way, you're wrong.
Criminal defense for the poor is chronically ineffective,a product of institutional racism. It exhibits
inadequate funding, high caseloads, sketchy training and supervision, failure of vision, and insufficient structural support. In too many instances, the defender is a cog in the plea bargain assembly-line, processing convictions and sentences.
Despite the chronic inadequacies, there are beacons of light pointing to effective criminal defense for all and, further, a fair, functional, and rational criminal justice system. What will be the key ingredients of an effective indigent defense system in 2036? In most jurisdictions, a professionally
administered system of appointed private counsel will supplement an institutional public defender office. Keeping the private bar involved (through appointments and/or pro bono programs) increases the possibilities for client choice of counsel and safeguards the integrity of the criminal justice system. To exercise the privilege of defending the poor, all lawyers will meet minimum standards of performance. Required rigorous and periodic training will focus on advocacy skills, cultural competency reflecting changing demographics, and client centered representation. Lawyers with a commitment to the clients will be recruited and encouraged to join public defender offices aided by expanded student loan forgiveness programs. The administrative structure of the indigent defense system will ensure appropriate caseload limits, supervision, and sufficient investigative, clerical, social service, and other support. An effective system will feature early entry and vertical representation (meaning a single attorney represents a client from arraignment through trial). Finally, staffing of the public defender office will reflect the diversity of the community.


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Schools have an overwhelming amount of academic and administrative information to provide parents and students. Five Technology can help your school district put all of that information in one easy-to-access place.
Five Technology's website for the Delano School District provides an easy, effective communication link between their parents, students, teachers, and administration. Your district can benefit from this same convenient communication link customized to your specific needs.
Easy to Navigate
Any information users need is easily found in one of the site's clear categories.
- Main Categories: From any page on the site, users can access the main categories of District, High School, Middle School, Elementary School, Activities, and Community Education instead of using the back button or needing to return to the home page and start over. For example, a parent can choose the main category High School to get to a specific teacher page and then go directly from the teacher's page to information about a recent school board meeting under the main category District.
- School and Classroom Pages: Each school and classroom has a page with its own specific announcements. Classroom pages allow students and parents to see assignments, course topics, schedules, grading scales, and more.
- Teacher Profile Pages: Teachers' pages provide a teacher's contact information; links to each class they teach; and additional links such as parent information, class schedules, homework, and assignments.
Protected Information
Your district can customize pages for each school. Also, schools have control of all content. Parents must subscribe and students must log in to access information about individual class schedules and so forth. The site complies with FERPA regulations.
Convenient and Time-saving
The user-friendly organization of the website saves time for both parents and students who need information and the school staff who provides that information.
- Facebook-like functionality: The website is easy to navigate because elements of it work like facebook, which most users are familiar with. Classroom and teacher pages are similar to facebook profile pages, and teachers can make posts on pages like a newsfeed. The bonus is that you avoid actually putting your information on facebook, and instead have your own website controlled by you.
- Parent Subscribe: Parents can subscribe to have all posts from their child's classes sent to their email address so they don't have to search the sight each day to see if new information is posted.
- Student Log-in: Each student has a log-in. When they click "My Classes" at the top of the page, they see a list of their classes so they don't have to spend time searching for each class. Also, students can download worksheets and turn in homework for assignments posted to a classroom page.
Helpful Showcase for Your Community and Schools
People considering a move to your area can research the benefits of your community on a professional, well-organized site. Users see the highlights of your schools and can find enrollment information. Parents can see how your schools would suit their child.
Improved Communication and So Much More
This is just an overview of what Five Technology's website can do for your school district. We will work with you to meet your district's specific needs while providing a site that allows your teachers, parents, and students to communicate effectively and efficiently.
Screen Captures
Please don't hesitate to navigate delano.k12.mn.us and see first hand how the Delano staff members are using these great online tools to communicate classroom activity. Below are a few screen captures of important functions mentioned above.
Use the mega navigation to navigate to any page with one click:
A classroom page that is effectively being used to communicate with parents:
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Yellow doilies
Here are three little doilies I've recently made and look, my peanut plant is showing up for the first time. I nearly can't believe it!
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Today R. and I bought annual tickets for the zoo Schönbrunn. Very practical, 'cause it's not far from where we live. Again it was a wonderful warm and sunny day. I was really taken by the ant bears and their lovely face with the small mouth and little ears. The one in the picture was actually sleeping but he was blinking at me when I came close. Too cute!
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Blue doily
3 days of constant needle work and in the last row the wool ran out, so I had to buy some more today, but now it's finished, my hands hurt, but I think it's worth it :) The diameter of the new doily is about 22,5 inch (57cm).
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Parts of my day
1. A work in progress shot of my new doily.
2. + 3. Sunny dog on a rainy day.
4. My strange food habits - this time:
Chinese noodles with Mozzarella, pickled garlic and curry.
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Morning routine
My father-in-law-to-be sent me these catkins which are normally used for easter bouquets, but eastern is quite late this year, so I'm not sure if I will get some more at that time. Anyway, it's nice to have them already! Wish you a wonderful Friday!
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Another softie
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New softie
Here is a new softie I have sewed. For the little extra I crocheted him a vest (with a blue snail button) and a little sock. It was really fun to make its clothes. (Will add it to my shop soon!)
And finally I have seen some primroses on my walk in the forest today.
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Green doily
Finally it is warmer again, so time to take a blanket and go out into the nature to soak up some sun. Have a good time whereever you are!
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Herb kit and peanuts
Today I took care of the herb kit I got from my friend Susanna as a birthday gift. I also got this tin whereof a peanut plant should grow. I am very curious about that and wonder if it really works. We will see :)
Oh, and the little yellow duck in the background is also from her. It's actually a rubber, but I think it's too good to use it.
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Big doily
I finished my big doily earlier than expected, because it undulates even though I had the pattern from a book. When I looked at the doily in the book again, I saw that it is the same there, but still I am a bit unhappy. Maybe I'll try to flatten it with starch. Anyway, at the moment it is raining night and day and to look at it, makes my day a bit brighter.
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Started a new doily. I don't know yet how big it will be in the end. Depends on my amount of wool and endurance I guess :)
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It's not that I don't love to eat, but I often have problems to feed myself regularly. Especially when it comes to breakfast, I have to force myself to have one. Most of the time it happens that I am concentrated on other things and suddenly notice late in the afternoon that I had only a coffee or tea. I know that it is not good for the body to skip meals, especially the breakfast, but it happens again and again. Once again I intend to have more breakfasts and this is a good start I think. Don't you think that oranges always look delicious on pictures?
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Rug No. 12
Yesterday night I finished my twelfth rug. I think I will never get bored of making them.
I wish you all a good start for the new week!
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Orchid flowers
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I love the quiet evenings. Then I usually take my time for cuddling the dog and doing some needlework while watching Tv.
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Tewksbury MA (SPX) Jun 21, 2013
Raytheon has received a $115.9 million contract to provide engineering services for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. Through this contract, Raytheon will continue to deliver ongoing capability enhancements in support of the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales customers as they rely on their Patriot systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. The contract was awarded in Raytheon's first quarter of 2013.
Under the contract, issued by the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., Raytheon will provide systems analysis, software development, testing and logistics support, and other country-specific system requirements.
"NATO and our 12 Patriot partners worldwide count on Patriot to protect their people and allies, as we're witnessing today on the world stage," said Sanjay Kapoor, vice president of Integrated Air and Missile Defense at Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) business.
"The U.S. Army's continued commitment to Patriot sustainment through engineering services ensures that the Patriot systems are at the highest level of readiness whenever and wherever they are called to serve."
Work under this contract will be performed by Raytheon at the Integrated Air Defense Center, Andover, Mass.; IDS Headquarters, Tewksbury, Mass.; the Warfighter Protection Center, Huntsville, Ala.; and the Mission Capability Verification Center, White Sands, N.M.
Patriot is the world's most capable air and missile defense system, providing protection against a full range of advanced threats, including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. It is the system of choice for 12 nations around the globe.
Raytheon is the prime contractor for both domestic and international Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems and system integrator for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles.
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text: SUU Strategic Communications Thunderbirds Wrap Up Series With Cougars April 19, 2017 By SUU Strategic Communication Related Links Box Score PROVO, Utah - The Southern Utah softball team traveled to Provo Wednesday night to wrap up a home-and-away series with the No. 19/21 BYU Cougars. Despite a solid performance in the circle from freshman Samantha Guile and stellar defensive play, the Thunderbirds dropped the final game in the series 4-0. It was a pitcher's duel the whole way as Guile and BYU's Arissa Paulson allowed just three hits total through the first five and a half innings of play. The only run during that time came in the bottom of the third when the Cougars took advantage of a wild pitch by Guile to take a 1-0 lead. The Thunderbird defense backed up Guile's performance and kept SUU in the game. Third baseman Emilee Sweet made an over-the-railing catch in foul territory to keep the Cougars off the board in the first inning and center fielder Sarah Murphy made a diving play in right center to end the scoring threat in the fifth. Freshman catcher Hannah Williams also threw out the first baserunner of her career, nailing BYU's Lexi Tarrow at second base for the first out of the game. A three-run, pinch-hit home run from Madison Merrell in the bottom of the sixth inning extended BYU's lead to 4-0 with just three outs left for the Thunderbirds. Right fielder Nicole Simonson picked up the only hit in the game for the Thunderbirds as she doubled to right center field to lead off the seventh inning. Simonson was the only Thunderbird to reach base twice in the game, drawing a walk back in the first inning. The T-Birds were not able to capitalize with Simonson in scoring position and the game came to a close with a 4-0 score in favor of the home team. Coming Up Next The Thunderbirds will host their final home series of the season this weekend against Sacramento State. The Hornets will be in town for a doubleheader on Friday and the final game of the series on Saturday. Stay Up to Date To stay up to date during the games and throughout the 2017 season follow @SUUSoftball on Twitter and Instagram and like the SUU Softball page on Facebook.


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We are getting pretty close to the release date for Dark, the vampire-themed stealth/action title from Kalipso and RealmForge Studios. In anticipation of that, we've got a video showing off some of the skills and powers you'll have at your fingertips. here's a nibble:
In the new trailer, you'll get a close-up look at several of the vampire powers available to you, as the newly turned vampire, Eric Bane. Watch as Eric hypnotizes unsuspecting guards to slip past them or deliver a deadly strike. Or, use Regeneration to convert the blood of your enemies to health points! Watch the new video to learn more about these and other stealth-focused powers featured in DARK, which Kalypso Media will release this summer on Xbox 360 and PC.
You can also check out my in-depth coverage where I show you the game in action, including the first level called "The Museum". You can check that out at this link. Stay tuned – I have a feeling we'll see this one slip into a formal release date very shortly…
- Games: Dark
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TinCaps Season Ends With 9-5 Loss
By John Nolan / Fort Wayne TinCaps | September 9, 2013 6:23 PM ET
South Bend, IN - The Fort Wayne TinCaps' 2013 season came to a close Monday night at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium in a 9-5 loss to the South Bend Silver Hawks in Game 3 of the best-of-three Eastern Division Championship Series. After a pitchers' duel for the first four innings, the Silver Hawks broke the game open in the bottom of the fifth inning by scoring five runs with two outs. The TinCaps showed their trademarked resiliency to pull within a run at 6-5 in the seventh, but South Bend had another two-out eruption in the eighth inning with three insurance runs.
With the game tied, 1-1, Fort Wayne starter Joe Ross retired the first two South Bend batters he faced in the fifth, but couldn't record the inning's final out. Andrew Velasquez and Socrates Brito both singled to bring up the Eastern Division's regular season RBI leader Brandon Drury. The Silver Hawks third baseman slugged a three-run homer over the left-field wall to put South Bend ahead 4-1. It was Drury's third home run in as many games in the series.
Things only got worse after that for Ross when the next batter Rudy Flores hit a slow roller to the left side of the mound for a base hit. Ross fielded the ball and threw to first base wildly, enabling Flores to reach third base on the play. After an intentional walk of Fidel Pena, Ross was removed from the game. South Bend, however, still wasn't done in the fifth. Ruben Mejia came on in relief and allowed back-to-back run-producing singles to balloon the Silver Hawks' lead to 6-1.
The TinCaps, who registered 30 come-from-behind wins in the regular season, showed fight in the ensuing half inning by scoring three times to claw back to 6-4. An RBI double by Hunter Renfroe and a run-scoring single for Luis Domoromo fueled the comeback effort. Fort Wayne again showed its mettle in the top of eighth with another run to trim its deficit to 6-5.
The Silver Hawks, though, quashed the TinCaps' comeback with their three-run eighth inning. Brito, who finished the game 4-for-5 at the plate, hit a bases-clearing triple against Trevor Gott.
South Bend starter Aaron Blair received credit for the win with 5 2/3 innings of work. The right-hander allowed four earned runs on six hits and struck out six.
Fort Wayne, which was shooting for its second consecutive Midwest League Championship appearance and third trip in five years, finished the campaign with a 72-67 regular season record and a 3-2 mark in the postseason. More fans visited Parkview Field in 2013 than ever before, as 410,459 Fort Wayne fans flocked downtown to support the TinCaps.
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They've been mourning the loss of co-star Philip Seymour Hoffman this week, but it was time to get back to work on the set of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2" this afternoon (February 5).
Liam Hemsworth suited up in his costume to shoot a few scenes in a giant building on the Atlanta, Georgia set while crew members got into place for the busy day.
Going right to work in Atlanta, Liam Hemsworth arrived on set to film scenes for the latest installment in "The Hunger Games" franchise, "Mockingjay" today (January 31).
Looking cool in casual attire, the 24-year-old wore a blue jumpsuit under a dark winter coat, sporting workboots, and looking ready for some filming action.
With one of the most impressive ensemble casts of the year, "A Million Ways to Die in the West" just unveiled a series of promotional character posters and a red band trailer.
The new artwork features babes like Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried and Sarah Silverman all dressed up in their period-correct garb.
Looking as if he had just woken up from a nap, Liam Hemsworth arrived at LAX, going through security to depart from LA.
The "Hunger Games" hunk was a little straggly, wearing a brown striped shirt and skinny jeans, looking like he didn't really want to leave.
Stepping out for a few errands, Liam Hemsworth hit up a grocery store in Malibu, California on Sunday afternoon (December 22).
Joined by his father Craig, the "Hunger Games: Catching Fire" hunk wore an all-black ensemble and carried a couple of iced Starbucks libations as he went about his business.
It has definitely been an interesting year for Miley Cyrus, and the pop princess chatted about her high-profile split with Liam Hemsworth in the new " Barbara Walters Presents The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2013" program.
They're the leading men, the lead singers, and the testosterone-fueled creatives we love to swoon over, and this Thanksgiving, GossipCenter is thankful for the hunks of Hollywood.
Check out top 10 favorite men below!
Making a quick stop while out and about, Liam Hemsworth headed into a convenience store in Studio City, California on Monday (November 25).
The "Hunger Games" star wore a Wyatt Bomber in Ink by AllSaints, white shirt, and a brown beanie as he declined to smile at the pesky paparazzi.


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RFE: Conference Listings
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Tinbergen Institute Rotterdam;Health Economics Group of the Erasmus School of Economics (EUR);
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- Tinbergen Institute Summer School 2016 "Economics of Health Inequality"
- Location:
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- Subject:
- This course covers economic analysis of health inequality. It will arm students with tools to both measure and explain socioeconomic disparities in health. While predominantly taking the perspective of economics, the course will also introduce students to the epidemiology of socioeconomic determinants of health. It is targeted at PhD students and researchers in (health) economics, as well as researchers with a public health background.[gem?_?? den Informationen des Anbieters - according to site editor's information]
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Minnesota Department of Administration Advisory Opinion 01-030
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. It is based on the facts and information available to the Commissioner as described below.
Facts and Procedural History:
For purposes of simplification, the information presented by the person who requested this opinion and the response from the government entity with which the person disagrees are presented in summary form. Copies of the complete submissions are on file at the offices of IPA and, except for any data classified as not public, are available for public access.
On October 13, 2000, IPA received a letter dated October 10, 2000, from Randy Lebedoff, on behalf of the Star Tribune, Society of Professional Journalists (Minnesota Chapter), the St. Paul Pioneer Press, KSTP-TV, WCCO-TV, and the Duluth News Tribune. In her letter, Ms. Lebedoff asked the Commissioner to issue an opinion regarding fees that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) charges for certain information.
IPA, on behalf of the Commissioner, wrote to Charles Weaver, Commissioner of DPS, in response to Ms. Lebedoff's request. The purposes of this letter, dated October 20, 2000, were to inform him of Ms. Lebedoff's request and to ask him to provide information or support for the Department's position. On November 6, 2000, IPA received a response, dated same, from Commissioner Weaver. Mr. Weaver included several attachments with his letter.
A summary of the facts is as follows. In her opinion request, Ms. Lebedoff wrote:
Last year the fee charged for the [criminal history] database was $80.00 and the fee charged for background checks was $7.00. This year the database fee has been raised to $250.00, and the background check fee has been raised to $15.00....
Star Tribune reporter James Walsh requested a written explanation of the fee increase. He received a written response which is attached to this letter. In it, the Department argues that Minn. Stat. 299C.10, subd. 4 (1998) requires it to charge a fee for background checks which will fund maintaining and enhancing its computerized system. The letter does not respond to the request for a written explanation for the increase in fees charged for the database.
Ms. Lebedoff asserted, "...it is our belief that the Department's current pricing practices are still governed by [Chapter 13] and do not comply with it."
In her request for an opinion, Ms. Lebedoff asked the Commissioner to address the following issue:
The Commissioner first will address the issue of the BCA charging members of the public $15 for a criminal background check.
Minnesota law authorizes the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, specifically the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), to conduct criminal background checks. Law enforcement agencies request checks and so do other entities that are required to check information about potential employees, volunteers, applicants for various licenses, etc.
In her opinion request, Ms. Lebedoff noted that the BCA recently had raised the fee for a background check from $7 to $15. She argued that any charge the BCA levies should be consistent with the data copying fees outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03.
In his comments, Commissioner Weaver wrote, "Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.10, subd. 4 (1998) governs background checks and not the provisions of [Chapter 13]."
The Commissioner (of Administration) agrees. Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.10, subdivision 4, states:
The superintendent shall collect a fee in an amount to cover the expense for each background check provided for a purpose not directly related to the criminal justice system or required by section 624.7131, 624.7132, or 624.714. The proceeds of the fee must be deposited in a special account. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner to maintain and improve the quality of the criminal record system in Minnesota.
By enacting this language, the Legislature specifically granted the Department of Public Safety authority to charge a fee to cover the expense of "each background check." Therefore, it is section 299C.10 that regulates the fee that the Department can charge, not Chapter 13. The language in section 13.03 applies when a member of the public requests copies of public government data, not when an member of the public requests a background check.
The Commissioner also would like to point out that there is a significant difference between obtaining a background check and obtaining copies of data. In conducting a background check, the BCA is providing a service that involves reviewing records and editing data based on the specific type of check that has been requested. In a memo, the Assistant Superintendent described the process: "They search for court depositions on open' arrests, verify the validity of the request, review records from other states and the FBI and make determinations based on those records whether the subject is qualified for the particular position being sought." In contrast, when an individual requests copies of data, the entity photocopies or electronically copies data as they exist in the entity.
Next, the Commissioner will address the issue of the BCA charging $250 fee for a copy of the computerized criminal history (CCH) database.
In 1993, the Legislature amended section 13.87, the provision that classifies criminal history data as private. The 1993 amendment requires the BCA to make certain criminal conviction data available to the public. The public can obtain this information only by visiting the BCA's central office. Subdivision 1(b) of section 13.87 states, "The bureau of criminal apprehension shall provide to the public at the central office of the bureau the ability to inspect in person, at no charge, through a computer monitor the criminal conviction data classified as public under this subdivision." After the BCA set up the public terminal, individuals began seeking access to the entire database of public criminal conviction data.
It is the Commissioner's understanding that the BCA maintains a public CCH database. When an individual goes to the BCA and requests conviction data about a particular person, it is from this database that the information is obtained. When a person, such as the Star Tribune, requests a copy of the entire database, the BCA copies the database.
In his comments, Commissioner Weaver first argued that Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.10, subdivision 4, not Chapter 13, controls the cost the BCA can charge for a copy of the database. The Commissioner respectfully disagrees with the Department's position. As discussed above, section 299C.10, subdivision 4, provides that the BCA shall collect a fee "to cover the expense for each background check." When an individual obtains a copy of criminal history data, s/he is obtaining copies of data, not the service of a background check. Therefore, it is the Commissioner's opinion that the costs of gaining access to the criminal history database are governed by Chapter 13, not section 299C.10, subdivision 4.
Accordingly, pursuant to section 13.03, subdivision 3, the BCA may charge the "actual costs of searching for and retrieving government data, including the cost of employee time, and for making, certifying, compiling, and electronically transmitting the copies." In addition, Minnesota Rules Part 1205.0300, subpart 3, provides that an entity, in determining a fee, shall be guided by the following: cost of materials; cost of labor; any schedule of standard copying charges; any special costs; and mailing costs. Commissioner Weaver stated that the actual cost for copying the CCH Database is $190.80. Commissioner Weaver added that because the CCH Database has commercial value for the recipients of the database, the BCA should be able to charge a commercial value add on fee of approximately $60, in addition to the actual costs of copying the data. (See section 13.03, subdivision 3(d).)
The Commissioner respectfully disagrees with Commissioner Weaver. In this case, it is not appropriate for the BCA to charge a commercial value add on fee.
Section 13.03, subdivision 3(d) provides:
When a request under this subdivision involves any person's receipt of copies of public government data that has commercial value and is a substantial and discrete portion of or an entire formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, process, database, or system developed with a significant expenditure of public funds by the agency, the responsible authority may charge a reasonable fee for the information in addition to the costs of making, certifying, and compiling the copies. Any fee charged must be clearly demonstrated by the agency to relate to the actual development costs of the information.
This provision was the result of a compromise that originated from a proposal brought forth by Hennepin County. The County sought legislative approval to 1) copyright County databases, and 2) allow user fees to fund databases that the County would build and maintain to carry out required County functions. In adopting the compromise language, the Legislature acknowledged that there are situations when a government entity should be allowed to charge more than the actual cost of making the copies. Thus, the language in section 13.03, subdivision 3(d), allows government entities to recover development costs the entity has incurred in the course of normal business operations when data such as those contained in a database were developed with a significant expenditure of public funds and the requestor could benefit commercially from obtaining the data.
The issues in this case are whether the fee quoted by the BCA is derived from its normal function, and whether the fee as a whole has been substantiated on the basis of cost. The Commissioner's opinion is that DPS has not sufficiently demonstrated the appropriateness of the additional charge. In a November 2, 2000, intra departmental memo, the BCA's Assistant Superintendent wrote, "As we explained in the letter to Mr. Walsh we have made numerous improvements in our technology to enable us to deliver the data on a more useable medium." In a memo to Mr. Walsh, Commissioner Weaver wrote:
The new fee is based on actual costs incurred in acquiring and enhancing our technology for providing the data, including enhancements driven by the needs of our clients who often had difficulty processing the data from 9-track tapes and tape cartridges, as well as the actual costs associated with providing the data. [Emphasis added.]
Commissioner Weaver's main argument is that the BCA has purchased and used new technology so that the database is easier for its clients to use. However, he does not discuss how DPS developed that system to carry out the functions of the Department and how commercial interests can, in essence, unjustly profit from the Department's work. Commissioner Weaver did not establish that creation and maintenance of the database is a cost the BCA derives from its normal function and would have incurred regardless of whether individuals were asking for copies of the database. The enhancements to the database are not something that the Legislature required the BCA to create or something that the BCA, itself, uses. In fact, the Assistant Superintendent wrote, "The BCA does not utilize the Public CCH." Therefore, it is the Commissioner's opinion that the Department has not established it can charge a commercial value add on fee.
Commissioner Weaver provided a general breakdown of the $190.80 fee the BCA is charging for the "actual costs" portion of the $250 charge. He stated that the cost of materials is $278 but did not explain what the materials are and what they cost. He cited the labor as costing $400 but did not explain which employees were doing work and what kind of work they were doing. Commissioner Weaver also listed two "special cost" items but did not explain, in detail, what they represent. As the Commissioner of Administration has stated in many previous advisory opinions, when an entity charges a fee for copies of data, it must be able to provide a detailed account of how it calculates the fee. In this case, Commissioner Weaver did not provide such information. Therefore, it is the Commissioner's opinion that the Department has not met the burden of establishing that a charge of $190.80 for the actual costs portion of the database is allowable under Chapter 13.
Based on the facts and information provided, my opinion on the issue that Ms. Lebedoff raised is as follows:
David F. Fisher
Dated: February 28, 2001


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Wizard Variant: Domain Wizard Edit
A wizard who uses the arcane domain system (called a domain wizard) selects a specific arcane domain of spells, much like a cleric selects a pair of domains associated with his deity. A domain wizard cannot also be a specialist wizard; in exchange for the versatility given up by specializing in a domain instead of an entire school, the domain wizard casts her chosen spells with increased power.
Some of the arcane domains described below have the same name as a divine domain. Regardless of any apparent similarity, these domains have no connection to one another.
Class features Edit
The domain wizard has all the standard wizard class features, except as noted below.
Arcane domain Edit
At 1st level, a domain wizards selects an arcane domain from those listed below. (At the DM's discretion, the player might create an alternatively themed domain instead.) Once selected, the domain may never be changed.
A domain wizards casts spells from her chosen domain (regardless of whether the spell was prepared as a domain spellor a normal spell) as a caster one level higher than her normal domain. This bonus applies only to spells listed for the domain,not all spells of the school or subtype whose name matches the domain name.
In some cases, an arcane domain includes spells not normally on the wizard's class spelllist. These spells are treated as being on the character's spell list (and thus she can use wands or arcane scrolls that hold those spells, or even prepare those spells in her normal wizard spell slots).
Spellcasting Edit
A domain wizard prepares and casts spells like a normal wizard. However, a domain wizard gains one bonus spell per spell level, which must be filled with the spell from that level of the domain spell list (or with a lower-level domain spell that has been altered with a metamagic feat).
No prohibited schools Edit
Unlike a specialist wizard, a domain wizard need not select any prohibited schools or domains. All wizard spells are available to learn.
- Abjuration Domain
- Antimagic Domain
- Battle Domain
- Cold Domain
- Conjuration Domain
- Divination Domain
- Enchantment Domain
- Evocation Domain
- Fire Domain
- Illusion Domain
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- Storm Domain
- Transmutation Domain
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When official interest rates move, mortgage borrowers have decisions to make. Broadly speaking, you can stick with a variable-rate loan, which means paying the best market rate in any given month, or you can take a fixed-rate mortgage, where you lock in a rate for a set number of years.
Neither approach is free of risk. If you fix, you risk that during that time the variable rate will become cheaper and you'll be paying too much on your loan.
The reverse is that you have a variable-rate loan during a time when the Reserve Bank puts up the cash rate, and your mortgage goes up, too.
So what should borrowers be doing now? Think about two things: interest rates and products. Firstly, form a view on where interest rates are going. We can gain insight into this by looking at what the professionals think: watch the Reserve Bank of Australia and the banks' swap-rate markets.
The Reserve has been cutting the cash rate since November 2011 and it is now at a historically low 2.75 per cent. Will they cut further? They're giving themselves the permission to do so. The minutes from the latest meeting in June included the statement that inflation ''might provide some scope for further easing''.
You have to balance that against the fixed-rate market. Several lenders have three-year fixed rates of 4.99 per cent, which is a good deal compared with the best variable loans, which are about 5.3 per cent. The markets that underpin fixed-rate mortgages are the ''swap rates'' - in the past three weeks they have fallen from about 3.2 per cent to 2.9 per cent, which indicates banks believe the price of money is dropping.
The job for anyone who wants to fix is to look at the RBA and the swap rates and make a determination as to how low the price of money will go, and for how long.
You should also look at products. While variable-rate mortgages are fairly simple market-linked loans, fixed-rate mortgages have potential pitfalls. If you take a fixed rate of 4.99 per cent, you want to get further ahead than if you took a variable rate. So you want the lender to allow lump sums on the loan so you can pay it out fast. Many fixed-rate loans only allow a fixed payment.
Secondly, watch for break fees on fixed loans. If you sell your home during your three-year term and pay out the mortgage, some loans require you to make good on the income the banks otherwise would have earned.
The third point is to know yourself. Some want the certainty of fixing at a low rate while others want the best market rate in any given month.
What do you think? Talk to me on Twitter: @markbouris
Mark Bouris is chairman of financial services group Yellow Brick Road.


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Assistant Professor of Composition
Emeritus Professor of Musicology Sylvan Suskin's final lecture
last May was as picture-perfect a call to and for civilization
as I have ever heard. Among his observations, which I share:
Isaac Stern's definition of music: "Music is the speaking
voice of the best part of human nature."
And Mendelssohn observed that for him, music "fills the soul
with a thousand things better than words."
Who can argue?
Art with a capital "A" and love are all we have left
to whatever is left of our humanity.
I want my work to touch people and transform them.
I believe that now I must redouble my commitment to my work and
(I hope) inspire others (students, whomever) to reach deeply into
their souls and do their best work.
I have so much to say and I now feel even more urgency to say
it. I definitely feel now that time is of the essence; this feeling
is one the likes of which I have not felt before.
Jeffrey Mumford is from Washington, D.C. His family lives 40
minutes away from the Pentagon.
Arnold '90
I think it is important to remember that, whether in good times
or bad, the function of art remains constant. What it means to be
a musician today is no different than what it meant four months
ago or four decades ago.
Music, like all art, serves as a mirror to humanity. Its purpose
is to ask the questions, not answer them. Every insight gained proposes
yet another avenue of inquiry.
In difficult passages, we feel pushed against the limits of our
literal minds. Music can then be an expansion into the conceptual
realm for some, or a buffer or anesthesia for others. In any case,
all art has its limits it cannot serve as a substitute for
spiritual clarity. However, art can be a vehicle that draws us closer
to such clarity. In this light, every artistic endeavor is worthwhile,
in any moment, not just the poignant ones.
Artistic activity is of most importance during the mundane times,
when nobody in particular is looking or listening.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Piano
My English doesn't really allow me to say everything I feel and
think about the role of music in our lives, especially in dark moments
like this. All I know is that music is fundamental in helping all
human beings to believe once again in life, love, and joy after
such tragic events like the ones that occurred on September 11,
which make them doubt these feel- ings will ever exist or be the
same as before. Music does this, not just because it helps distract
the mind from the terrible thoughts that evil acts generate. Music
helps, in these circumstances and along with all arts, because it
is synonymous with creation, and with life, which is the opposite
of destruction and death. I think this is a good reason to consider
music, and our effort to offer music to the others, fundamental.
Pompa-Baldi is from Foggia, Italy. He performed Chopin's Scherzo
no. 1 in B minor at "A Gathering for Reflection: Words and
Music." Read more about his recent accomplishments here.
Richman '01
Whether putting my thoughts into writing, raising my hand in class,
explaining a concept, offering an opinion, or arguing a point, I'm
seldom a person who is at a loss for words. But September 11 left
me speechless, as it did many of us. I was surprised by my absolute
inability to process any coherent thought on the matter for several
weeks I still have trouble sufficiently articulating how I
felt that day.
To me, music is a medium through which I communicate everything
I can and cannot express through words: physical, intellectual,
emotional, and spiritual. Obviously, each musician's balance of
these factors is unique. I think we all share, however, a need to
create a product that transcends all the boundaries of speech. Even
music that uses text (and those who perform it) is crafted to highlight
the text through music.
What does music give us when language fails us? It's almost paradoxical.
I think most musicians and lovers of music would agree: listen,
and you'll know.
Wendy Richman performed Elliott Carter's "Elegy" at "A
Tribute Without Words," on November 8 at a musical response
to the events of September 11 held in Finney Chapel. (See "A
Tribute Without Words, Answered With Silence" on page 4.) She
presented the world premiere of Jeffrey Mumford's "wending"
three days later at a solo recital at the Phillips Collection in
Washington, D.C. II
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It's September, and by now you probably have played host to the usual assortment of summer guests, all seeking to hit the usual assortment of tourist destinations. You have trekked to the National Zoo, covered miles of polished floor in Smithsonian museums, solemnly moved shoulder-to-sweaty-shoulder past the various war memorials.
Sure, you've enjoyed showing off the nation's capital, but secretly you've started to dream about ever-so-gently nudging your guests off the beaten path, giving them a unique taste of Washington.
Beyond The Mall - where to take tourists around DC
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"When a man's best friend is his dog, that dog has a problem." —Edward Abbet
These Are The Pets of Our Lives Meet The IN's Beloved Staff Pets
In general, the IN staff are pet people. It's not a requirement for getting hired or anything, it just sort of worked out that way. Our mutual love for our pets fuels a lot of our office banter most mornings and served as the primary inspiration for putting together this Pet Issue. So, of course, we had to take up some time (and valuable page space) and show some love to our personal pets. And yes, we did take professional studio photos of each pet, so if you know any of us personally get ready to see these photos again and again on Facebook, holiday cards and maybe even a coffee mug or two… Photos by Samantha Crooke
My name is: Tucker My mom is: Joani Delezen, Production/Website/Advertising Manger & A&E Editor She loves me because: I've got those classic puppy dog eyes. How I spend my time: Watching "The Newsroom" on HBO, napping and playing tug of war with my main man Forrest. My best trick is: My "gimme a treat" dance that includes spinning around and dropping it low. I'm also real gassy—it's not a trick per se, but it does entertain Joani from time to time. I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: Turkey bacon
My name is: Sake My mom is: Samantha Crooke, Art Director & Photographer She loves me because: I give everyone kisses on the mouth, even strangers. How I spend my time: Plotting ways to sneak food from my human baby brother, Donovan. My best trick is: Catching bubbles mid-air. I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: Please, I get treats all the time, but ice is my all time favorite.
My name is: Elvis My sister is: Jennie McKeon, Staff Writer & Office Manager She loves me because: I let her hold me up like Simba in "The Lion King" How I spend my time: Flirting My best trick is: I can do aerobics. I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: Anything in sight
My name is: Charlie My dad is: Ed Banacia, Freelance A&E Columnist He loves me because: I dig beautiful holes in the backyard. They're works of art really, but also functional storage space for his flip-flops. I'm so thoughtful. How I spend my time: Well, when I'm not digging those holes he loves, I'm usually scouting around for something to eat. I like to taste everything my dad eats, just to make sure it's good enough for him. My best trick is: Retrieving things. Duh. I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: BACON!
My name is: Marlin (named after a White Marlin) My mom is: Kate Peterson, Freelance A&E Writer She loves me because: I'm courteous and loving, and just want to be in your lap How I spend my time: Chillin', going to the camp and swimming in the river My best trick is: Giving a high five I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: Fresh Yellowfin Tuna scraps (but really, I get 'em all the time)
My name is: Baby Red My mom is: Hana Frenette, Freelance A&E Writer She loves me because: I try to sleep on her head at night and I'm really cute. How I spend my time: Lounging atop bookcases, attacking anything with feathers on it, and hiding in shoeboxes and laundry baskets My best trick is: Jumping really high and biting people a little when they pet my belly I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: Turkey, from the deli. None of that prepackaged crap.
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Pictures (and Painted Portraits) Really Are Worth 1,000 Words
The only thing better than taking an adorable photo of your pet is showing off said adorable photo on Facebook. But anyone who has ever owned a pet and tried to capture their cuteness can tell you that it's not as easy as it sounds. So if you're going to subject your friends, family and co-workers to regular pet updates or holiday cards with their mug on it, we suggest you look into getting some good photos taken. Or maybe even a professional portrait painted. Or both.
If you're tired of your dog looking away every time you pull out your iPhone, it might be time to enlist the help of a pro to get some good photos.
ALLISON SHAMRELL My name is: Mouse My mom is: Hana Frenette, Freelance A&E Writer She loves me because: She has to. And I have a pretty spotted coat. How I spend my time: Eating, even things that aren't food, and sleeping. Especially on coats or things that look expensive. My best trick is: Knocking everything off the coffee table at once. I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: Cat Nip!
My name is: Lucy My mom is: Ashley McLain, Copy Editor She loves me because: I'm the best wingwoman and no one is as sweet as me. How I spend my time: Visiting the grandparents, patrolling for cats, and going on weekend car rides. My best trick is: Giving hugs. I also do a mean helicopter-tail. I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: Anything fancy from 3 Dogs and a Chick in Ft. Walton Beach. Or just plain ol' bones—I'm an easygoing pup.
One quick romp around Allison's blog and you'll be asking yourself "Why don't I have professional photos of my dog yet?" She does natural light, on-location sessions and studio quality photos. allisonshamrell.com
Wedding and portrait photographers who also take on the tough task of pet photography. Check out their site for a slideshow sample of their work. barefootsnapshots.com
If you really want to go all out and immortalize your pet in style, how about a custom portrait? We were surprised by how many local artists we found that offer this service once we started looking.
All you need to commission a portrait of your beloved pet from Heather is a good snapshot and deposit. She's got work on display at Blue Morning Gallery so you can check out her style there to see if it's what you're looking for. heathermitchelldraws.fineartstudioonline.com
Kate does oil and pastel pet art commissions. She also does cartoon style prints and caricatures of dogs. You can find her at The Spotted Dog Pet Boutique and Bakery Sept. 14 for Gallery Night. kateowensstudio.com
KATHERINE JOLINE TUCKER My name is: Sammy My mom is: Sarah Kathleen McCartan, Freelance A&E Writer She loves me because: It's no secret she loves blondies. But I think it's mainly because I am the cutest, cuddliest Craigslist find ever and have a heart of gold. I've even been told I look like a muppet. Oh, and my ears blow in the wind. How I spend my time: I like taking all of my stuffed animals outside at once and running laps in the yard with them. I also enjoy cruising through the drive-thru at the Rave Starbucks for some treats and attention from my favorite baristas. My best trick is: Sure, I'll sit and shake and jump and flip, but who doesn't these days? Not sure how tricky it is, but I do like to sit with Sarah while she plays piano; I put my paws on the keys and sing along. I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: What do you mean I don't always get treats? Of course I do! I even get to go to the store to pick them out. Since I love peanut butter just as much as my mom does and eating healthy is important to me, my favorite treats are Oven Baked All Natural Peanut Butter Biscuits by Three Dog Bakery. August 23, 2012
My name is: Ubu My dad is: Jeremy Morrison, Staff Writer He loves me because: I've taught him some good stuff. How I spend my time: Exploring, barking and sleeping My best trick is: When I was young I liked to wrestle, now I flip biscuits off my nose. I don't always get treats, but when I do I like: Pasta, burgers, chicken vindaloo—whatever's leftover from the dinner table.
"If your dog doesn't like someone you probably shouldn't either." - Unknown
Caricatures or sketches from your pet's photos, available in 8x10 and 5x7 prints, note cards, greeting cards, memo sets, and bookmarks. katherinejoline.com
Fine art and commission portraits facebook.com/lorenmillerfineart
Painted by hand by Mary W. Smith. They also offer custom pet memorial pendants. redhotkitties.com
For the fun-loving, hands on pet owner, Painting With A Twist offers a class called "Paint Your Pet." The next one is Saturday, Sept. 29 3-6 p.m. The classes are pretty popular and have been known to sell out, so early registration is encouraged. "Paint Your Pet" can also be done as a private party with a minimum of 10 painters and a maximum of 15. paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola 13


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While I really enjoyed the book, it's format left me doubting the wisdom of trying to adapt World War Z to the big screen. And by all accounts, the production has had its share of setbacks, including key members of the crew leaving, rewrites, and re-shoots – ultimately resulting in the release being pushed from December […]
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News: "World War Z" delivers the first trailer
Book Review: "The Cold Beneath" by Tonia Brown
Disgraced biomechanic Phillip Syntax has been forced into obscurity by his beloved mentor and betrayed by his lover. Having lived in a long, self-imposed seclusion, Syntax is visited by a legendary soldier, who offers Syntax a chance to restore his name by accompanying him on an unprecedented journey-by-air to claim the North Pole.
Series: Kill of the Week! #5 — Choke on 'Em!
Sometimes, the joy of a great on-screen death comes from the gory details of the kill itself; that's what we're here to celebrate. There's something so satisfying, though, about seeing a total douchelord bite the big one. With that, I give you Captain Rhodes.
Film Review: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Ten years after putting zombies in vogue with Night of the Living Dead, George Romero did it again, and with the same success. Never content to make a zombie movie that is just a zombie movie, Romero infuses Dawn with a statement on the soul-numbing effects of crass commercialism. It's excellent fodder for college essays, […]
Film Review: Shock Waves (1977)
Vacationing teenagers get stranded on a remote island where a reclusive Nazi (Peter Cushing) has been bringing soldiers back to life. Yes, that's right — Nazi zombies. And not just Nazi zombies. Underwater Nazi zombies. Ding ding ding! We have a winner!
Series: Top 5 of the Past 25, #4 — Zombie Movies
So, I've lived on Planet Horror for quite some time now, and it's safe to say I've been around the block a few times (you can take that however you like; chances are, you're right). Existing in this world can be a beautifully obscene thing, but you learn quickly that adoption into the fold comes […]


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Corby 'won't be given death penalty'
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The defence team representing accused drug smuggler Schapelle Corby say prosecutors will ask for a life sentence and a fine of $133,000 when the trial resumes this week.
They would not seek the death penalty, Corby legal team spokesman Vasu Rasiah believes.
Mr Rasiah told The Age the information was reliable, but would not reveal its source.
"That's what they are proposing; that's the latest I was told," Mr Rasiah said yesterday. Prosecutors have refused to say what sentence they will seek.
Mr Rasiah blasted as unfair the proposed request for a life sentence. He said such a request would demonstrate that prosecutors had taken no account of the witnesses Corby's legal team had produced.
"If it's true then it shows there is no system of legal fairness in this country," Mr Rasiah said.
Corby, 27, has denied smuggling 4.1 kilograms of cannabis into Bali last October.
Prosecutors will try for the third time this Thursday to deliver their sentence request to Denpasar District court. The last two scheduled hearings were cancelled because Corby was ill.
After Corby collapsed in court on Thursday, Chief Judge Linton Sirait gave permission for her to be taken to Sanglah Hospital for a check-up. But she had still not been taken, Mr Rasiah said.
Plans to take Corby to hospital on Friday were postponed because media were gathered outside the prison.
The delay in getting Corby to the hospital came after Queensland businessman and financial backer of Corby, Ron Bakir, accused prosecutors of asking the defence team to pay a bribe.
While some witnesses have stated Corby is not guilty, none has provided the name of the person who did own the drugs, making it very likely Corby will be convicted.
Mr Rasiah said the judges in the case had told prosecutors they should consider all the evidence presented, but they were only interested in the fact that Corby's bag contained marijuana.
He said Corby should not be convicted of importing drugs if it was done without her consent.
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The 2014 NFL Draft is officially underway and to start it off the Detroit Lions surprised just about everyone when they decided to select tight end Eric Ebron of North Carolina with the 10th pick in the draft.
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Now this isn't a horrible pick but I'm not sold that this is great pick either. If anything, I would call this an interesting pick.
Ebron is arguably the best tight end in the 2014 NFL Draft. When you talk about Ebron, you're talking about a smooth, athletic receiver. He has good hands and is capable of making plays in the red-zone or in the open field. When he's the open field, he has the good ability to accelerate up the field and use his speed to make plays but he also has good agility to make defenders miss. As a blocker, he is known to be very physical and tough.
Overall, he is a versatile tight end who has great size and length to create multiple mismatches in coverage. He still needs to develop his technique and work on his route running but he is a stud.
My problem with this pick is the fact that the Lions didn't need a Eric Ebron. Let's not forget the fact that the Lions agreed to four-year, $16 million contract extension with tight end Brandon Pettigrew earlier in the off-season. Now, I never agreed with re-signing of Pettigrew because I felt the Lions didn't need him, but for some reason the Lions felt they did need him and now the Lions are in a position where they must figure out how to utilize tight end Joseph Fauria, Ebron and Pettigrew. My concern with this three tight end situation is the fact that two negatives could take place. Since the Lions took Ebron with the 10th pick, I have no doubt they plan to use him immediately. The question is who is going to be their next go-to-guy at tight end, will it be Fauria or Pettigrew? If it's Fauria, there is a possibility that Pettigrew could be phased out more and more, which I have no problem with but the downside would be the $16 million dollars we wasted on him. I mean come on, who wants to pay $16 million dollars to a guy you consider to be your third-string tight end. If the Lions go the other way around and use Pettigrew and phase Fauria out, I will feel like the Lions aren't developing Fauria adequately and I don't know about you but I think Fauria is a young tight end, who has the potential to be developed into an all-around tight end but if the Lions don't work with him and use him properly, he will slowly slide down the roster or we will trade him.
I said this before and I will say it again, I understand that the Lions want to add more fire power to their offense, but they could have done that without drafting Ebron with the 10th pick. This NFL Draft is full of depth at wide receiver and tight end, so there would have been plenty of good and talented receivers available for the Lions to draft in the later round. Perfect examples are players like Allen Robinson of Penn State, Cody Latimer of Indiana, Devin Street of Pittsburgh, Jordan Matthews of Vanderbilt, Paul Richardson of Colorado or even Jeremy Gallon of Michigan and that's just to name a few.
I wanted the Lions to pick a corner-back, I felt it was more of need for the Lions and I wanted them to use the 10th pick to acquire that elite corner-back. I know Justin Gilbert wasn't available but corner-back Darqueze Dennard was and honestly feel we should have picked him. Dennard was one of college football's best corners. He won the Jim Thorpe award this year which represents the best corner-back in college football. He's represents the type of corner that the Lions want and need. He is someone who can be left out on an island and operate with no help. He has good instincts and awareness at all times. He's a consistent tackler who makes the point to wrap up and finish tackles both in the pass and run game. Probably the most underrated part of his game is his ability to help slow down the run. Overall, he is a ready to play type of corner-back which is what I believe the Lions need.
Now, the Lions are in position where they have no choice but to go find a corner-back in the second round or third round and fortunately for the Lions, they still have a chance to go get a solid corner-back in the draft because just like this year's receiver class, this year's corner-back class has good depth.
If you're looking for options to consider for the Lions, quite a few players come to mind. Lamarcus Joyner of Florida State is a good option for the Lions to consider, if he does indeed drop to the second round or third round. Floyner is what I consider to be hybrid defender who can move around from slot corner to safety. Another option to consider is Stanley Jean-Baptiste of Nebraska, who has good size and ball skills. If you're looking for an underdog selection for the Lions to consider, look for out for corner-back Pierre Desir of Lindenwood, when it comes to Desir, you're talking about an intriguing corner with good athleticism and ball-skills. Then you add that with his good run support and overall physicality and you have someone who could emerge as the Lions's top corner.
Drafting Ebron has its negatives and it's positives but one thing's for sure, the Lions are definitely challenging Stafford to step up. At this point, there is no reason for him to fail, he has arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL with Calvin Johnson and you add that with acquisitions of wide receiver Golden Tate and now Ebron. I think this will be the season, we really find out if the Lions can count on Stafford as their true franchise quarterback.
In conclusion, I think it is too early to say the Lions made a horrible decision by drafting Ebron instead of corner-back. What will determine the Lions success, is what they do in the later rounds of this year's draft. I said this before and I will say it again, if the Lions have the right type of staff that knows how to scout and select talent, then the Lions should be able find and select who they want and need in the first round of this draft just like they can find and select who they want and need in the sixth and seventh rounds of this draft."
Since the Lions have a new staff as well as new head coach in Jim Caldwell this year, I am choosing to have a little faith and I am going to watch and evaluate their next few moves because who the Lions select in rounds from 2-7 will determine whether this was a good draft or a horrible draft for the Lions.
Written by LBeasley (Lauren Beasley), Sports Contributor for Radio One Detroit


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|Chris Bednar <cjb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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On Sun, 29 Jul 2001, Chris Bednar wrote: > > there are some slight problems with xfs over software raid5 that have just > > been fixed in the CVS tree. There were also IO stall problems with this > > setup when you have a internal log. Basically you also want to make the log > > an external log which has a large performance boost. > > > > Search the archive for discussion about this. 1 week ago it was discussed > > and it has some bencmarks to back it up. > > I've seen them. For some reason, I'm suspicious that this > is a different problem. > > An external log is scary to me; I can afford lackluster > write performance easier than I can afford: > > ``You know that $16k RAID setup you bought? it's gone to Hell > because the one disk I was using for the log croaked.'' > > or: > > ``You know that big RAID system? Well, I moved it from one > machine to another, and now it won't work.'' Then make sure it's on a raid1 disk. And mark it with bright red labels. Otherwise you have a $16k raid setup that won't perform. Btw, if you do a clean umount and then move it you might have lost the log but you won't have lost the files. > In my opinion, an internal log has to work reasonably well for > XFS to be viable. It's fine, of course, if an external log works > better, and I don't mind doing that on my own systems. It's called flexibility ;) There must be a reason that it was originally thought off. > I'll take a shot at CVS... by the way, is an internal log > also a performance issue on IRIX systems? The issue with a log on raid5 is only valid for software raid5. I have seen no such issues with a hardware raid5 IIRC. It's just that the md raid code got in the way of the log. Cheers
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It appears that Princeton High School's new principal will be a familiar face around the school district.
The Princeton Board of Education has tapped former director of teaching and learning Barbara Muckenhirn to replace Pete Olson, who is retiring at the end of the current school year.
The agenda for the May 28 school board meeting states that the board will take action on a superintendent contract. A contract was not included with the agenda at the time of its posting, nor was a name of the successful principal candidate.
But under the board's consent agenda, which include items that get approved without board discussion, was a list of personnel moves slated to be approved Tuesday night. In that list of personnel moves, Muckenhirn is listed as a new hire for the position of "Principal-HS." The listing states that the position is effective July 1, 2013 at an administrative salary of $102,066.45.
Muckenhirn left the Princeton School District in 2011 to become the director of 21st Century Teaching and Learning in the Little Falls School District. She was the director of teaching and learning for the Princeton School District from July 2007 to June 2011.
Muckenhirn beat out Rockford High School Principal Ryan Jensen and Litchfield High School Adam Holm for the job. Jensen was a former assistant principal at Princeton High School. The three were interviewed last Monday, May 20.


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E.B. White's
The Trumpet of the Swan,
[New York: Harper & Row Junior Books, 1973] tells the story
of Louis, a trumpeter swan, who is born without a voice. He uses
an alternate form of communication to meet his needs.
Louis cannot say ko-hoh like other swans, or cry out either in
fear or joy. Louis could splash water farther than any other
swan, bur he could not shout while doing it-and shouting while
splashing water is half the fun.
Louis is scared to be different. Everyone else seems to have a
voice. Why doesn't he? Then he remembers what his father told
him: "There are mechanical devices that convert air into
beautiful sounds...I intend to get you what you need. I don't
know how I will manage this, but in the fullness of time it shall
be accomplished."
Louis felt better, but couldn't wait. He flies away to go
to school with Sam, a boy he met at the pond. There he learns to
read and write and to communicate with a slate and piece of chalk
worn around his neck.
After 18 months, Louis returns home looking older and
handsomer. He begins to court the young swan Serena, writing
"I love you" on his slate and showing it to her. But
she swims away. Slates and chalk are fine for communicating with
people, but not with swans who can't read.
So, Louis' father steals a brass trumpet from a music
store and gives it to his son saying, "Learn how to blow it,
Louis, and life will be smoother, richer, and gayer for
you!" Learning to play a trumpet isn't easy, but Louis
practiced hard every day. He got so good that he's hired to
play pop music in a Philadelphia night club.
Eventually, Louis earns enough money to pay back the music
store for the trumpet. He is reunited with Serena, and they have
swans of their own. As long as he lived, Louis was grateful to
his father who gave him the trumpet that allowed him to sound
like all the other swans.
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Contest-Winning Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1-1/2 cups canola oil
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
- 2. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Nutritional Facts
1 slice: 234 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Reviews for Contest-Winning Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Average Rating
"This is so good, the best pumpkin bread we've had. I didn't change a thing and wonder why people have to let everyone know how they totally altered a recipe. I ask, why don't you just submit your own recipe and let it go at that?"
"I thought the oil amount was too much so I used only 1 cup and baked it only 55-60 minutes at 325 degrees ( I used glass pans). It turned out great! Next time I'd like to try apple sauce instead of oil as others have ."
"Yummy! I made a couple of alterations; added 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, traded out one cup of white sugar for one cup of brown and substituted 1/4 cup water for melted butter."
"Yum! I've made this often, using organic coconut oil, instead of canola. I've read this before about putting chips or blueberries for that matter in the flour so they don't sink, however I've never had that problem. I use whichever chips I have on hand. I've used only cinnamon as called.for in the recipe, and I've used my own blended pumpkin pie spice. Either way it's delicious and very moist!"
"Delish! I made a couple of changes though. I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon. I substituteda tsp. of ginger and a 1/2 tsp. of cloves in place of the cinnamon. I also use milk chocolate chips in place of the semi-sweet as we like them better in my house.Lastly, I stir in the chocolate chips into the flour mixture before adding the pumpkin mixture to coat them for a more even distribution in the bread. In my oven it does take the full 70 minutes to bake."
"Delicious! I made the recipe as-is other than substituting unsweetened applesauce for the canola oil. Incredibly moist and came together really quickly. Perfect bread for a cold autumn morning!"
"Loved the cake, but would change a few things. I added half applesauce and half oil as other reviewers suggested with no detrimental change to flavor or texture. I put in 4 tsp of cinnamon and wish I had added more. If you add the chocolate chips to the flour mixture before adding the wet ingredients, they won't sink. Added more pumpkin and baked the full amount in a large bundt pan for 55-60 min in the toaster oven since I didn't have two loaf pans, plan on slicing and putting on a platter for a get together tomorrow."
"I used a gluten free blend to make these gluten free for my daughter. It was delicious!"
"Superb!!! I altered the 1.5c oil to: 3/4c applesauce 3/4c oilHalf the fat -- Excellent moist result.This one is gold"
"I made this for a baby shower treat, and it got raves! I didn't have canned pumpkin, only pumpkin pur?e that I froze from last season, but it turned out great. The chocolate chips tended to sink the the bottom, but it wasn't a problem to have the chocolate more concentrated on the lower half (and it may be due the the slightly thinner consistency of the pur?e)."
"I made this for the first time for a special brunch along with other breads that I have made before. There was an apple bread, a peach bread, and a pineapple banana bread that I always get raves for! This was by far everyone's favorite! I have to agree! This was so delicious, I made a batch just for myself!"
"This is the best pumpkin bread! It has been a HUGE hit with my family and friends. It's super easy to make and comes out moist and delicious. My son was convinced he didn't like pumpkin before trying this and now he begs me to make it. I just put the whole bag of chocolate chips in and it's great. Highly recommend this recipe."
"I agree - BEST EVER!. I have made this a few times now. The first time, the center was a bit undone as I baked it 60 minutes. 70 minutes seems to do it with my oven. Even my 'picky' grandson ate it."
"Best Cocoa and pumpkin bread ever! I was in dire need of a dessert recipe for an impromptu dinner party and this recipe did not disappoint. My guests were impressed and raving it about it and I ended up printing out a couple of copies of the recipe as a take away. I did sub one of the cinnamon tsp for pumpkin spice and I subbed the sugar for Xylitol http://amzn.to/1fSK07t because I wanted to make a guilt free version but overall it was a success."
"Just want to know, what size can of pumpkin to use? At my store there are small ones and then great big ones! 2 of which size?"
"Delicious and easy to make!!! I am making again because I keep craving it!!"
"This is a good base recipe, however pumpkin naturally keeps things moist, so the 1 1/2 c oil listed is unnecessary. I first made it with only 1 c, and the slices still left really greasy spots on a paper towel. I will make it again using 3/4 c oil, and because I like a taller loaf I will bake the batter in one large loaf pan at 325 for 70-90 minutes (like my special banana bread)UPDATE:I baked this as one large loaf, using 3/4 c oil, and a whole can of pumpkin. It baked for 90 minutes, then I turned it down to 320 for another 30 minutes.DELICIOUS!!! This is now my permanent pumpkin bread recipe!"
"Excellent recipe and as another commenter suggested not a strong pumpkin flavor. I'll add more pumpkin next time."
"Loved this bread! Made it for my SO and he loved as well. I don't have children myself, but I think this would be a great recipe for moms: easy, fast, makes 2 & kids will like the chocolate chips. This is a very moist bread. I used vegetable oil instead of canola but otherwise followed as written. The only other thing I'll say is that if you're looking for a strong pumpkin & fall spice taste this may not be the recipe for you. The pumpkin is a bit more of a background flavor in this one. Will definitely make again..today as a matter of fact!"
"This bread is absolutely amazing! I would add a bit more pumpkins or more spices and little less oil. But other than that the bras was so moist!"
"I have made many different pumpkin breads, however, this one tops them all. Absolutely FANTASTIC! This should get 20 stars.....! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!"
"Canola oil is a terrible choice for this! All I can taste is the oil. I would highly recommend trying vegetable oil instead. I don't know why anyone would use canola oil. Disgusting!"
"Hands down the best bread recipe I have ever made. My whole family and coworkers love it too. I don't find it too dense at all. It is great reheated in the microwave a few seconds to melt the chips. YUM!! I froze the second loaf and it was still great when thawed."
"I have been making this recipe for months now, it is a firm favorite with my kids. Rather than using canned pumpkin though (not available here) I use half a butternut squash, roasted in the oven. This recipe also converts easily when using a thermomix. Couldn't recommend it more highly!"
"this is a very tasty bread! I did add a box of instant jello pumpkin flavored pudding mix and used less oil but made up for it by using applesauce and fat free sour cream. I also used egg beaters and part wheat pastry flour."
"One more thing, this is bread is not and was not dry. It was absolutely perfect. Very moist. I did forget to mention, that on the second and third batches, I did add the same spices I would add to a pumpkin pie and they were great. I did not do that with the first batch as they contained chocolate chips and those came out just great without additional spices being added. But, the bread is not dry by any sense of the imagination, nor was it oily. It was indeed perfect."
"My review is dated for Dec. 1st, but it's actually still Friday night my time, 9:30pm to be exact. So, I did make these yesterday, Thursday and again today, Friday, Nov. 30th. And I'll make them again soon. They are sooooo good."
"Ok, I made this recipe yesterday, Nov. 29th for the very first time. The only thing I changed, I used 3/4 cup of Grapeseed oil and 3/4 cup of applesauce for the 1 1/2 cups of oil. The bread came out fantastic.

The second batch I made yesterday, I omitted the mini chocolate chips and added raisins and chopped walnuts. That too came out great.

All in all, I made 18 loaves yesterday and by 9am this morning, every single one of them were gone. Now, I just finished making 14 more loaves, and these have the raisins and walnuts, and I expect they will be gone by tomorrow night. Oh, the reason I have so many loaves of bread, is because I used the mini size loaf pans. Their size is: 5 23/32 inch x 3 5/16 inch x 1 7/8 inch. Also, once they cool over night, dust the tops with powder sugar. Or glaze them and add food coloring to the glaze for a festive look. These are really, really good and I will definitely be making these over and over. I've even shared the recipes with others already.My review is dated for Dec. 1st, but it's actually still Friday night my time, 9:30pm to be exact. So, I did make these yesterday, Thursday and again today, Friday, Nov. 30th. And I'll make them again soon. One more thing, this is bread is not and was not dry. It was absolutely perfect. Very moist. I did forget to mention, that on the second and third batches, I did add the same spices I would add to a pumpkin pie and they were great. I did not do that with the first batch as they contained chocolate chips and those came out just great without additional spices being added. But, the bread is not dry by any sense of the imagination, nor was it oily. It was indeed perfect."
"I'm always looking for different additives for my Pumpkin bread.I know photos can be deceiving, but this one appears to be a little on the dry side!I also do not think that 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon is nearly sufficent to season and flavor 2 loaves of Pumpkin bread. My recipe includes a total of 2 Tablespoons of various spices plus vanilla."
"This was the best pumpkin bread!"
"Delicious!!!! Highly recommend!!"
"I have made this several times, i love it and so does everyone else i make it for."
"I've been making pumpkin breads and muffins for years and have tried all different recipes. This one is the best, by far. It's simple and delicious. I use half oil and half applesauce and it comes out perfect every time."
"Its time to get ready for my favorite time of year, I wanted to make something in honor of Mabon. I found this receipe and it turned out absolutely delicious! In addition to the cinnamon, I used 1/2 teaspoon of all spice and tossed the chocolate chips in flour, to prevent them from sinking to the bottom."
"Delicious and easy to make!"
"Awesome! Will definitely be making this again! Made with mini chocolate chips instead. Turned out really well! I used this recipe for both a loaf and for mini muffins. The minis cook for about 20 minutes."
"I have made this for the last 3 years for my husband to take to work. The guys love it and beg for more. I cook it in small loaf pans and then freeze it for quick snacks or company!"
"I baked this last night for my daughter's kindergarten class. Didn't change a thing, except baking them in mini muffin tins. Everyone thought it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!"
"I make this recipe every year and give out loaves as gifts. Everyone LOVES it and asks for the recipe. Instead of 1.5 cups of oil, I use 1 cup of oil, 4 oz of cinnamon applesauce, and 1 tsp of vanilla. It comes out super moist. Great recipe!"
"I have made twice now and I love this recipe. Super easy to make!"
"Great recipe, taste great, noticed that after the bread cooled, the flavor was even better. Freezes well."
"Just finished making this and it was great even with my changes. I added only one cup of sugar instead of two and 1 1/2 cups of oil instead of two. I thought it was still plenty sweet with the chocolate chips, but it I might have liked it a tad bit moister."
"I really liked this recipe. True, the loaves are quite dense but I think it's due to how moist they are. The flavor is wonderful! The only negative thing I can say is that I froze the other loaf and when I thawed it about 2 months later, it was not nearly as good. I thought I wrapped it well enough,but perhaps I didn't. Also, I wish recipes like this also included baking times for mini pans for gift-giving."
"Delicious, I make it with fresh pumpkin. It's always a big hit! I leave out the chocolate chips and use coconut oil instead of canola oil."
"One of my fav recipes! I use the mini choc. chips so that they are more evenly distributed. Make it at least once every year!"
"I found this to be greasy,bland and heavy. Each loaf seemed to weigh about 10 pounds. I suggest if you must try this recipe, just make 1 loaf."
"I made this bread but changed a few things to make it healthier. I used apple sauce for the oil. egg substitute for the eggs whole wheat flour and splenda. It turned our great and I be I reduced the caloreis by 100 and the fat by more than 1/2"
"I prefer to make this in smaller size loaves, it will make 4 small size loaves perfect for giving away. Also my son is NOT a pumpkin fan but loves when I make this."
"This was delicious!!! I meant to follow the recipe exactly but realized I did not have all of the correct ingredients so I did some substitutions. I used self-rising flour (since I was out of all-purpose) and omitted salt, I only had 1/4 c. of white sugar so I used 1 and 3/4 c. of tightly packed brown sugar and about 1 c. of chocolate chips. I also let my neighbors borrow my loaf pans so I made mine into a bundt cake. I baked it for 60 min. at 350 and it came out great!! I had a friend recommend this recipe and I am glad she did!"
"Enjoyed this recipe ALOT! Will most certainly cook it again!"
"This recipe was very easy to make, but I was disappointed that the pumpkin flavor was very mild. If I made this again I'd include more pumpkin, at least 3/4-1 cup more."
"I am surprised this recipe got so many good reviews. It's just OK. It think it needs more spice, maybe pumpkin pie spice? I gave it 3 stars because it was very moist."
"easy to make and tastes great!"
"This came out fantastic! Everyone at my work party loved it. Would definitely make again, and probably will this Thanksgiving."
"This is a very moist bread. My boys do not like pumpkin, but they love this. Making this for gifts during holidays."
"Moist and delicious. great blend of flavors"
"This is the best bread I have 3 boys and they can not get enough, thank you for sharing!!! Sidney, California (I add a tsp of vanilla, yum yum!!)"