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The Opals have given themselves a shot at a fifth successive Olympic Games medal, booking their tickets to London next year by beating New Zealand in their qualifying series.
Australia's 92-73 victory in Brisbane on Friday night put them 2-0 up in the best-of-three Oceania championship series and ensured direct qualification for London.
The Opals, silver medallists at the past three Olympics, had won game one in Melbourne on Wednesday night.
Bench tall Elyse Penaluna starred along with giant centre Suzy Batkovic, as the Tall Ferns struggled to cope with their size and power in the paint.
Batkovic top-scored with 19 points and pulled down nine rebounds after a similar starring role in game one, while Penaluna poured in 11 of her 17 points in a third quarter burst which swung the match the Opals' way.
Guard Micaela Cocks and forward Natalie Taylor top-scored for New Zealand with 17 points apiece.
Australia ambushed the Tall Ferns with their size advantage in the first quarter, taking a 14-point lead to the first break as Batkovic and Abby Bishop dominated early at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
Despite New Zealand pulling them back in the second quarter, it always looked a retractable lead the Opals were capable of stretching once they found another gear.
That they did late in the third quarter.
Australia pushed their lead out to 14 again by the final break as Penaluna lit up, hammering home once more the Opals' size advantage and depth.
New Zealand will get a second chance to qualify for the Olympics through a testing worldwide repechage tournament to be played next year.
Game three in the Oceania series will be played in Sydney on Sunday.
Opals coach Carrie Graf paid tribute to a squad without their WNBA stars and key injured players being able to get the job done.
"It was ultimately about finding ways to win, so credit to this particular team of Opals to do their job as part of our Olympic campaign, to make sure we're qualified and going to London," Graf said.
"I thought our containment defence at time was lacking, our ability to make two-foot shots was a problem.
"There's still a lot of things for us to tidy up."
Graf said she was likely to experiment in game three at the Sydney Entertainment Centre now it was effectively a dead rubber.
New Zealand coach Kennedy Kereama hopes his side can now gain the required funding from Kiwi authorities to compete at next year's repechage tournament, as well as some good quality lead-up games.
The top five sides from the 12-team tournament - which will also feature teams from Europe, Africa, South and Central America who have not qualified directly - will win inclusion for London.


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To all intents and purposes, Duncan Fletcher's England tenure ended as it began: with a jaw-dropping, eye-watering collapse against South Africa. At Johannesburg in 1999 he remained expressionless as his new side slipped to 2 for 4 on a damp track in the first Test; in Barbados seven-and-a-half-years later he was similarly impassive as England lost five wickets for 10 to end their World Cup campaign.
Nor did his expression change when England won the Ashes in 2005. Fletcher was all about equilibrium and, while his time in charge ended with the most miserable winter imaginable, it should not compromise the full story. When a relationship ends there is a tendency to begin with the end, to recall only the rancour and the dysfunction that precipitated the split. Fletcher deserves better than that.
There were so many good times. Fletcher gave England technical innovation and consistency of selection; the ability to play high-class, unorthodox spin bowling, largely as a consequence of the ignorantly maligned forward press; the capacity to distinguish wheat from chaff in county cricket and make proper Test players out of underachievers like Marcus Trescothick, Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss, Simon Jones and Steve Harmison; the richest experience of our cricketing lives 18 months ago.
That Ashes victory over Australia, England's first in 18 years, was one of many doors that Fletcher broke down. Under him England won two series on the subcontinent in one winter for the first time, in 2001; they won all seven home Tests in 2004; they won a Test series in the Caribbean for the first time in 36 years and in South Africa for the first time in 40; last year they won their first Test in India since 1984-85.
Yet the two biggest achievements - winning a Test series in Australia and winning the World Cup for the first time - were beyond him. For the biggest winter of all he simply could not cope with the loss of so many trusted lieutenants (Trescothick, Vaughan, Troy Cooley) and found the task of unexpectedly having to regenerate an established side beyond him in the short-term. He is not alone in that - Sir Alex Ferguson needed five years, Arsène Wenger has had two and his project is nowhere near completion - and so frazzled was Fletcher that he erroneously went back to what he knew in the shape of Ashley Giles and, to a lesser extent, Geraint Jones.
Fletcher also never got to grips with one-day cricket, a serious anomaly for such a progressive coach, but his work with the Test team was largely beyond reproach. He took over when England were ninth in the Test championship, the worst team in the world, behind even Zimbabwe. He left them in second place, only behind one of the all-time great sides. Seven years, seven places: the progress was slow but tangible. Fletcher gave English cricket a vigiliant yet hugely effective forward press. After two decades of being almost exclusively on the back foot, we should be eternally grateful for that.

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Seth wrote the bible of customer network building which, funnily enough, he called Tribes. Seth has the ability to see things differently and clear away the fog; to put complex ideas into simple words. And this is what he has done with the theory of 'Tribes'.
But he seems to have missed one major implication of social networking technology. He has built his own customer networks in 'isolated' technology like Ning. And while such technology delivers the tribe owner complete control, there are significant reasons why social networking platforms are better. With LinkedIn for professional customer networks and Facebook for more social or consumer-oriented networks, there are various benefits to social networking:
1. It enables tighter and better sideways communication with members.
2. The technology for connecting is better – the investments made by LinkedIn and Facebook are huge.
3. We have multiple reasons to be on LinkedIn, but we only have one reason to visit Seth's network- this underpins the whole theory of social networking. It's also because our lives are incredibly complex and we are all trying to discover ways to simplify them. Going to multiple web sites on a regular basis is simply beyond the head space for most of us (and certainly this little vegemite!). Most people will avoid it where possible, or rule it out completely. But we will visit the big sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook because we have multiple reasons to do so. We do things other than visit our 'tribes' when we are there. For example, we research, connect with or chat to friends, we prepare for a sales visit, etc.
4. LinkedIn and Facebook can almost function as blogs now – and they will increasingly be used as such (both as microblogs and major blogs). When we no longer need to have separate technologies for blogging and connecting, the 'tribes' will simply communicate and 'blog' with one another, inside LinkedIn.
5. If the social networking sites start to play 'silly buggers', the founder of the customer network will move it to another platform. Such migrations have become easy.
LinkedIn and Facebook, despite well founded fears about their growing power, are the future and the foundations of professional customer networks.
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Electronics and home entertainment retailer JB Hi-Fi has declared itself as the latest victim of the slowdown in consumer spending following the federal budget, lowering its sales targets for fiscal 2014 but doggedly clinging to its profit guidance for now.
JB Hi-Fi has also brought forward the departure date of its present chief executive Terry Smart, who was to step down in August but will now leave the company at the end of June. No explanation was given.
As part of an update on the transition to its new chief executive, JB Hi-Fi chief financial officer Richard Murray, the retailer said it now expected sales for the year ending June 30 to rise 5.3 per cent, down from a previous forecast for sales growth of 6 per cent to 8 per cent.
But despite plummeting sales for other discretionary retailers, JB Hi-Fi looks to have avoided a costly profit downgrade, reaffirming on Thursday it was still expecting to report full-year net profit between $126 million and $129 million, up 8.3 per cent to 10.8 per cent.
Shares in JB Hi-Fi closed up 24¢, or 1.28 per cent, at $18.97.
JB Hi-Fi shares had fallen 10 per cent since the beginning of May, losing ground before the budget and after its release, as other retail companies also suffered from the drop in consumer confidence and pull back in spending.
Mr Murray, who will take the helm from Mr Smart on June 30, did not return phone calls.
Investors and analysts have been greatly concerned about the fragility of earnings for the nation's leading discretionary retailers, with a string of downgrades since May causing share prices to tumble.
Retailers including RCG Group (the owner of The Athlete's Foot), women's fashion chain Noni B, toy wholesaler Funtastic, Super Retail Group, The Reject Shop and apparel wholesaler Pacific Brands have all issued earnings downgrades.
Deutsche Bank retail analyst Michael Simotas said consumer sentiment fell sharply around the federal budget, which combined with a very warm start to the winter season, had prompted a number of downgrades from retailers.
And more could follow.
''No retailer is immune but of the retailers which haven't yet downgraded, we see the most risk to this year's numbers for Myer, Solomon Lew's Premier Investments, which owns Just Jeans, Portmans and Smiggle, and Specialty Fashion Group, which owns Millers, Katies and Rivers,'' he said. Mr Simotas said commentary from listed and unlisted retailers suggested that while the drop in sentiment has been across the board, poorer consumers have been more affected.
''Notably the lower income groups have been the most disapproving of the recent federal budget, which implies that retailers at the lower end of the value chain would be more acutely affected.''


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While offering condolence following the passing of the 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' host, Tweeps suggest that the late TV veteran is brought back to life to host the gig once again.
Soon after news about the passing of Dick Clark made its round on the web, people flooded Twitter with demands to see the late TV icon incarnated via hologram image. Apparently inspired by Tupac Shakur's resurrection at Coachella, the fans want his virtual image to host the upcoming "New Year's Rockin' Eve".
"Maybe we can get a hologram Dick Clark to host rockin' new years eve. Too soon?" tweeted a fan named Angelica Pickles. Another Tweep, Mark Walker, wrote, "Not so fast Seacrest! Hologram Dick Clark to host New Years Eve 2013."
Jeff Lampkin posted, "Dick Clark hologram booked for this year's New Years Eve!" Some other messages read, "Dick Clark hologram for new years eve??? I vote yes" and "Looking forward to seeing the Dick Clark hologram at New Year's Eve 2012. #RIPDickClark."
82-year-old Dick Clark passed away after having a heart attack at St. John's Health Center on Tuesday night, April 17. The likes of Ryan Seacrest, Jenny McCarthy, Mario Lopez, Madonna and Janet Jackson have since expressed their grief over the loss of the TV vet.
Seacrest opened "American Idol" Wednesday night, April 18 by paying tribute to Clark. "We can't begin tonight's show without acknowledging the passing of a television pioneer and my dear friend, Dick Clark," he said. "Without Dick, a show like this would not exist." He added, "He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and our prayers go out to his family. I know that he is in a better place saying, hey, let's get on with the show. You got it boss."
Clark had hosted the annual "New Year's Rockin' Eve" since its inaugural show 40 years ago. Last year, he said, "I look forward to the Times Square appearance for two reasons. One . . . I'm honored to be a part of the event. And two, I'm really touched by the many people who tell me I'm an inspiration to them."


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"Did you ever hear the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? It's a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the Force to influence the midi-chlorians to create life. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying."
—Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
Darth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires. Losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. And when the time is right, he destroys his Master—but vows never to suffer the same fate. For like no other disciple of the dark side, Darth Plagueis learns to command the ultimate power . . . over life and death.
Darth Sidious: Plagueis's chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.
Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, Master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination—and the Jedi Order for annihilation. But can they defy the merciless Sith tradition? Or will the desire of one to rule supreme, and the dream of the other to live forever, sow the seeds of their destruction?
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One desires to rule supreme; the other dreams of living forever. Together, they will destroy the Jedi and rule the galaxy. Unless merciless Sith tradition becomes their undoing. . . .
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University townhouses surround the Georgetown campus along 36th, 37th, O, N, and Prospect Streets. Townhouses vary in size, levels, and capacity, and contain unique layout features. Some houses are designated as historic by the Georgetown Historical Society. While these houses serve as an alternative to on-campus residence halls, Townhouse residents remain conveniently close to campus and are able to obtain the same services as other residents.
- Mail and packages are delivered directly to the townhouse
- Laundry facilities in each townhouse
- Wi-Fi coverage in all rooms and common areas
- Cable is available for a monthly service fee through our campus provider, RCN
- Please view a map of Townhouse trash collection sites here
Apartment Features
- Townhouses generally house four to five students.
- Many houses have 2 or 3 levels, which may include basements or attics (may not be usable)
- Unfinished basements are considered "un-livable space," and are forbidden as sleeping areas, but may be used as study areas, dressing areas, or TV rooms.
- Townhouses are fully furnished, carpeted, and are equipped with dishwashers and full size washers and dryers.
- Most townhouses do not have overhead lighting, except in the kitchen and bathroom areas.
- Students are encouraged to bring their own lighting. Halogen lamps are prohibited.
- Many of the townhouses contain outdoor patios or porches.
- Utilities, except cable, are included in the room fee.
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ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about body changes and other things that can signal a problem that may need medical care. To see other pages, use the menu.
People with stomach cancer may experience the following symptoms or signs. Sometimes, people with stomach cancer do not have any of these changes. Or, the cause may be another medical condition that is not cancer.
Stomach cancer is usually not found at an early stage because it often does not cause specific symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may be vague and can include those listed below. It's important to remember that these symptoms can also be caused by many other illnesses, such as a stomach virus or an ulcer.
Indigestion or heartburn
Pain or discomfort in the abdomen
Nausea and vomiting, particularly vomiting up solid food shortly after eating
Diarrhea or constipation
Bloating of the stomach after meals
Loss of appetite
Sensation of food getting stuck in the throat while eating
Symptoms of advanced stomach cancer may include:
Weakness and fatigue
Vomiting blood or having blood in the stool
Unexplained weight loss
If you are concerned about any changes you experience, please talk with your doctor. Your doctor will ask how long and how often you've been experiencing the symptom(s), in addition to other questions. This is to help find out the cause of the problem, called a diagnosis.
If cancer is diagnosed, relieving symptoms remains an important part of cancer care and treatment. This may also be called symptom management, palliative care, or supportive care. Be sure to talk with your health care team about symptoms you experience, including any new symptoms or a change in symptoms.
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More efficient batch-process control
Dynea UK Ltd. (Mold, Flintshire), a leading producer of industrial adhesives, has purchased ABB 's System 800xA Extended Automation to update its existing system for its urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins and adhesives process. The overall process control system, including the phenol-formaldehyde (PF) segment, has over 1,000 I/O signals, with operator access via four operator stations for the UF plant and three for the PF plant.
Rick Hirons, plant engineer for Dynea, says, "One of the major benefits of the ABB system is that it includes batch management software, allowing Dynea to produce a more consistent product based on the ability to call up stored recipes. The chosen system will allow Dynea to meet all forthcoming legislative requirements."
Dynea chose the new system based partly on its strong relationship with ABB and previously Alfa Laval, which supplied the site's original SattCon system. Says Hirons: "We worked with Alfa Laval for 10 years and in all that time we never had a problem—we always got the best service from them. In fact, we have not pursued a formal service contract as they were always there when we needed them. Because ABB is using the same engineers, we were happy to award them the contract to also update the SattCon system."
System-800xA solution hardware includes two AC800M controllers and S890 I/O modules. I/O modules are ATEX certified, and the modules used for both plants provide commonality of spare parts and also feature integral, intrinsically safe area-barriers, reducing panel space requirements.
System software enables collection of production data, allowing production staff to identify and remove bottlenecks for future improvements. System 800xA reportedly allows software written for one part of the control system to be easily copied and re-used. Any changes or amendments made to the original software are updated in the copies and a change log maintained, thereby reducing software maintenance.
Future benefits will be achieved through the system's ability to configure HART devices remotely over the fieldbus, centralizing maintenance and cutting costs.
Hardware and software for the project have been jointly engineered by Dynea and ABB personnel. Dynea engineers worked on the graphics as well as the functional design & test specifications.
System 800xA Extended Automation was chosen by Control Engineering magazine to receive an Editors' Choice Award as one of the best products introduced in 2004.
— Richard Phelps, senior editor, Control Engineering
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Family Law Questions? Ask a Family Lawyer Online.
You can petition the family court to change the children's last names.
As you probably already know, once the papers are filed with the court you are required to serve a copy of the papers on the biological father - even if he is currently incarcerated. He will have the opportunity to reply to your request in writing or by making a court appearance. (The jail/prison would arrange transportation, etc. if it were necessary for him to appear in court. His attorney would help him with these arrangements.)
Ultimately it is up to the judge to decide whether he will permit the children's' names to be changed or not. He is going to consider what is in the best interests of the children. Unfortunately, unless a child is around 12 or 13 years old the judge will often not even listen to the child's wishes as it is believe that a child younger than this cannot know with any certainty whatsoever what is in his/her best interests. Even a child of 12 or 13 can be heard by the judge, but most judges will give the child's words very little weight.
What the judge will consider are your reasons for wanting the names changed, your ex-husband's reasons for opposing them, his past, current, and potential future relationship with the children, along with his behavior/character, etc.
It is very difficult to predict what the judge will do given that the rape occurred almost 20 years ago. Much will depend on everything your ex-husband has done since including his behavior while incarcerated, if he has been released what he has done since, his visitation with the children since the divorce, and evidence of his relationship/abuse of the children while you were married, etc.
Ultimately the judge would have to decide that despite your ex-husband's protests, it would be in the children's best interests to have a new last name. Some of the reasons a judge might choose this is if the father had very little contact with the children, was of "bad" character (i.e., has recently been convicted of other crimes, abuses drugs, etc.), the children's knowledge of their father and his past and current behavior, etc.
Also, after you are married you might want to consider seeing if your new husband wants to adopt the two children. This will often result in the court terminating your ex-husband's parental rights. Doing this would allow you and your new husband to change the children's last names. However, even if the judge permits adoption he will not allow termination of parental rights if he sees that your ex-husband is involved with the children emotionally, visits them as often as allowed by the courts, etc. If he chooses not to visit them and is not involved with them then a judge will often terminate parental rights along with an adoption regardless of the parent's wishes. (Actions speak louder than words - so opposing termination if he has deliberately declined opportunities to see the children, speak to them, etc. would suggest to the judge that the protest is out of spite and not due to any desire by the father to be involved with his children.)
In the end, there is no harm in petitioning the family court, making your best arguments before a judge, and letting the judge decide. If the judge will not allow the name change then at least you tried. If your husband cannot got his act together enough to even show-up in court when he is supposed to, you can potentially win if he defaults.
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Hi to everybody,I have a question regarding a dispute case and I'm seeking some advice to know how I can approach resolving this issue if it takes a small claims court to fix it.I and my fiance are getting married in a few months. She's been looking at wedding dresses all over the place (we live in Southern California).A few days back she went to a store (which is a legitimate store from a designer) to try a dress. She liked it and the salesperson told her all the lies in the world to force her into buying it right then. The dress will take couple of months to be made. She also told my fiance that the only option for her to receive the dress in a timely manner is to put a rushed order. She being honest and naive, trusted the salesperson and left a $400 deposit in cash and ordered the dress.Now after two business days we come to know that the same dress is being sold at another legitimate retailer for almost half the price. Also apparently rushed order was not necessary. So basically the saleslady tricked my fiance to put an order and also put it as rushed order.I contacted the retailer asking them to please cancel the order and refund the deposit. They haven't responded yet but when I talked to them they were very offensive about the issue.I'm wondering what should I do to avoid a small claims court to cancel the order and get the money back. Wedding dresses cannot be cancelled and it is mentioned on the receipt that has been given to my fiance. How can I approach it to at least build my case in case I need to take this to small claims court? What the salesperson has done is very nasty however what are our legal grounds?
Appreciate any piece of information/advice.
Hi xesium. Welcome to the forums. You do realise this is a web design forum, though?
A salesperson's job is to get you to buy the product, and a seller can put pretty much any price on a product or service (apart from government regulations, perhaps).
This seems a case of buyer beware and doing your homework to me.
You obviously need to ask advice from someone who has some knowledge of California consumer law. But, off the top of my head, I can't see how you have a case. Thre's no law against trying to sell a product at twice the price of a competitor. And presumably the deposit was accepted on the basis that it was non-refundable. Sorry. This is not what you want to hear in the run-up to your wedding.
Wow, there is a law against that in my country. However I guess it comes down to what is a winnable case rather than technically being in the right.
A law against what, exactly?
And, no, it doesn't come down to what is a winnable case rather than technically being in the right. If you are not in the right - tehcnically or otherwise - then you have no chance of winning.


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It's said that "addiction starts with a broken promise," and Flo Braker's Baking for All Occasions, published by Chronicle Books, provided me with a needed fix. This new book found a prominent place on my shelf. The hefty, 395-page book containing 250 recipes is worth all that weight in chocolate truffles.
A few words about the nationally known baking teacher and writer Flo Braker: I'm not sure if her pastries reflect her or if she mirrors her pastries. She is every bit as sweet and tender as her delectable creations. Like her pastries, Flo is beautiful inside and out. She is one of the most generous people I know, as evidenced in her magnanimous sharing of her professional baking knowledge, tips and techniques in her books.
Like her previous works, Sweet Miniatures and The Simple Art of Perfect Baking, she holds the reader's hand, from measuring cup to final presentation, and gives even the most-timid baker a sense of "I-can-do- this" confidence. It's like having a private class in Braker's kitchen.
The subtitle, A Treasury of Recipes for Everyday Celebrations, captured my heart and my attention, because it's not only about the grand occasions, but the small triumphs of our daily lives. A promotion, a good report card, or special treat for the mah-jongg gang all deserve to be sweetly celebrated.
The opening chapters are all about basics: equipment, techniques, ingredients. The final chapters deal with basic recipe components, sources and measurement equivalents. The chapters in between have recipes — for cookies, pastries, coffee cakes, cupcakes and breads, organized around different occasions.
I can't wait to try Focaccia for Breakfast, Red-Velvet Cake Roll, Croissant Pastry ASAP, Fresh Mint Brownies. For Jewish holiday desserts, what could be better than a Flourless Banana Chiffon Cake, Maple-Pecan Medjool-Date Rugelach, Quintessential Cheese Blintzes, Cookie-Dough Hamantaschen, and Evie Leib's Food-Processor Challah? Speaking of special occasions, Chanukah is just around the corner; Baking for All Occasions would make a terrific gift!
Chocolate-Chip Cookie Logs
11/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
4 oz. unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tsps. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet pistoles, such as Guittard brand
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt just to blend. In the bowl of a standing mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and the sugars on medium-low speed, just until well-blended, 45 to 60 seconds. Do not overbeat. (The mixture should appear grainy or sandy.)
On low speed, add the egg and vanilla, and beat just until blended, then stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. On the lowest speed, gradually add flour mixture and beat until incorporated.
Detach the paddle and bowl from the mixer and tap the paddle against the side of the bowl to free the excess dough. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the pistoles.
Divide the soft dough in half.
On a clean work surface, pat one-half of the dough into a rough log about 51/2 inches long. Repeat with second half. Then, compress each log so it is rounder, more uniformly shaped and about 7 inches long. Wrap the logs separately in parchment paper, and refrigerate until cold and very firm, at least several hours or up to overnight.
For longer storage, overwrap with aluminum foil, label with the contents and date, and freeze up to one month. Thaw in the refrigerator for eight hours or up to overnight.
Before baking, center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper, so you can get a second pan ready while the first is baking.
Using a sharp knife and a sawing motion, cut the chilled logs into slices a scant 1/4 of an inch thick. Place the slices on prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 11/2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, until they are flat and light golden-brown, but still soft, 12 to 14 minutes. They will crisp as they cool. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool in the pan about 3 minutes, then transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
Stack the cooled cookies in an air-tight container and store at room temperature for up to two days or in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw in the container at room temperature
Makes about 4 dozen
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Cake Ingredients:
4 oz. unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 oz. semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup granulated sugar
finely grated zest of 1 orange
1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier
3 large eggs
11/2 cups (6 oz.) walnuts, finely ground
Glaze Ingredients:
3 oz. unsalted butter cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. honey
Decoration — 3 walnut halves, lightly toasted; edible gold leaf, optional
Before baking, center a rack in the oven and preheat to 375°.
Butter an 8×2-inch round cake pan, then flour it, tapping out the excess flour. Line the bottom with parchment.
To Make the Cake: In a small heavy saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over very low heat, stirring with a silicone spatula until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl While it is still warm, add the sugar, orange zest and liqueur and stir to mix. Let cool 5 minutes.
Stir in the eggs one at a time, blending in thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the ground nuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake the cake until it feels soft in the center, about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. The chocolate becomes firm as it cools. Transfer to a wire rack and cool 15 to 20 minutes.
Tilt and rotate the pan while gently tapping it on the counter to release the cake sides. Cover the cake with a sturdy round of cardboard, invert the cake onto it and lift off the pan. Peel off the parchment liner and discard it. Let cake cool completely.
To Make the Glaze: Half fill a bowl with hot water (120°).
Put the butter and chocolate in a one-quart bowl, and place it over the hot water. Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth, shiny and liquid.
Remove the bowl from over the hot water, and gently stir in honey. Use the glaze right away, before it begins to set.
Place the cake on its cardboard round on a work surface.
Using a metal icing spatula, apply a thin coating of glaze over the top and sides of the cake. This is a crumb coat — a bit like applying putty to hide imperfections — that will allow the glaze to flow more smoothly over the cake, creating a shiny, attractive finish.
Place the cake, still on its cardboard round, on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
Pour the glaze onto the center of the cake, and gently tilt it to help the glaze flow over the top and down the sides. Set on another rack or serving plate.
When the glaze has set, place the three walnut halves on the top of the cake, in the center in the shape of a triangle. If desired, using a small sable paintbrush, apply tiny pieces of gold leaf, or small dabs of gold leaf randomly on the top of the cake.
Serves 12.
Louise Fiszer is a California cooking teacher and food writer. Among the six books she's co-authored is Jewish Holiday Feasts.


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In an episode titled 'Funeral', New Directions will experience an unexpected loss as they get ready for Nationals.
Details of "Glee" final episodes for season 2 have been shared by Fox, hinting that at least one of the episodes will have a mourning tone. According to Entertainment Weekly, [SPOILER ALERT!] in a May 17 episode titled "Funeral", someone will die while New Directions are preparing for Nationals with the help of Jonathan Groff's Jesse St. James.
Prior to that, Kristin Chenoweth returns as April Rhodes on May 3. Sue Sylvester brings back the McKinley High newspaper and begins to plant blind gossip items, while a secret is revealed about Sam that brings him closer to the glee club.
May 10 episode will mark Jesse's return after he last appeared in first season of the show. Additionally, New Directions will perform at the McKinley High prom. Meanwhile, the last episode of season 2 which is set to air May 24 will see New Directions heading to New York for Nationals.


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Record natural gas costs are doing nothing to dissuade China from boosting imports of the cleaner-burning fuel as the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases approaches its government-set limit for oil purchases.
Gas imports by sea and pipeline will rise 24 per cent in 2013, according to China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), the nation's biggest energy explorer. Crude purchases will climb 7.3 per cent and account for 58 per cent of total consumption, CNPC estimated in its annual research report released on January 30.
That's near a 61 per cent cap announced last month by the State Council. The country spent US$560 a tonne last year on liquefied natural gas transported in ships, an all-time high.
Asian LNG prices will rise this year as the region's demand growth outpaces supply, according to Goldman Sachs. While China's plan to increase gas use and limit crude imports will be a boost to suppliers including Qatar and Turkmenistan, the country faces record costs as it competes with Japan, which is relying on fossil fuels for power amid a debate over whether to resume its nuclear reactors.
"The existing terminals in Shanghai, Guangdong, and Fujian are supplied with relatively cheap LNG, but the terminals under construction now are contracted with higher prices," Adam Wang, an analyst at IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates in Beijing, said. "When those LNG terminals come on line, the weighted average price of imports will increase."
China is encouraging gas use amid signs of worsening pollution. The concentration in Beijing of PM2.5, the fine air particulates that pose the greatest human health risk, exceeded the World Health Organisation's "healthy" limit every day in January, according to daily peak readings from the US Embassy. The levels were similar to an airport smoking lounge, comparisons with data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta show.
China's average cost for LNG, which makes up about half of its gas consumption, was equivalent to US$10.77 per million British thermal units last year, up 19 per cent from 2011, data from the General Administration of Customs show.
Prices in 2013 would be similar to 2012, CNPC said in its report, without elaborating. Deliveries by pipeline cost US$542 a tonne, up 21 per cent, while imported oil advanced 5 per cent to US$814 a tonne, or US$111 a barrel, customs data show.
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This summer's chronic hot and dry weather has not only resulted in drought conditions throughout most of Indiana, it has also prompted a call for high-capacity water facilities in 32 counties to implement voluntary water conservation measures.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security have announced plans to send notification letters to owners and operators of facilities in several counties with the capacity to withdraw 100,000 gallons or more per day.
Because of the potential for long-term drought and heightened fire danger, Allen, Carroll, Cass, Daviess, DeKalb, Dubois, Elkhart, Fulton, Gibson, Grant, Greene, Howard, Huntington, Knox, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Martin, Miami, Noble, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Steuben, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Wabash, Warrick, Wells, and Whitley counties will receive notification letters identifying the current condition in the counties as a warning level, while the rest of the state is under watch conditions.
The conservation goal is to reduce the use of water by 10-15 percent at the warning level and five percent at the watch level by implementing a variety of voluntary actions. Hoosiers are also encouraged to conserve water and energy use, as taking voluntary actions now will help later if conditions do worsen.


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I've been basically "following" Marc Maron for several months now. He's got a podcast called WTF which is great. He's "ironically self aware." He's basically classically trained in therapy lingo through his experiences in rehab, and he's been in comedy for a while… and both those things combine to make some great insights.
As an example, check out this quick vid, which is just full of brilliance:
You don't know this about me cuz I haven't told anyone, but I kinda want to conquer some of my biggest fears by doing a few standup open mic nights. You know I have a sense of humor, but that doesn't mean i'm funny. You know I'm good with people, but i'm scared to death of trying to put together good shit to say on stage… that's also funny.
But I think comedians have the biggest platform for making any decent change in the world. Seriously, like, more than politicians, or writers, or musicians, I think comedy is the best way to help people understand how to live well. That's for another time.
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text: The Toxic Doxie wiki last edited by Merabi25 on 02/10/17 05:32AM View full history OriginJune Covington was residing in the secret containment center for the most dangerous and secret criminals. After being brought in for killing 18 people by inducing explosive cranial failure at a prayer meeting for special needs children, June was brought into custody. Before coming to this point June goes on about how she was bored with life as a post grad working at a New York university, nights spent watching box set DVD's. Until the night she met Edward Wynne, a brilliant biologist perfect in almost every way, save one slight birth defect in his left arm. June was fascinated with him and set to work trying to cure genetic imperfections. After a few failed experiments, and finally testing even on herself she was finally able to perfect her own genetics. A year after meeting Edward, she approached him again, this time to present her gift to him. Edward totally rejected her and her methods and turned her in to campus police. Her lab was shut down and she was forced off campus.Some time after, June approached Edward once more claiming she had changed her ways and was once more seeking his approval. She lured him to her old secret lab and injected a genetic plug in which paralyzed his entire body. He presumably died of starvation.CreationToxic Doxie was created by Warren Ellis and Jamie McKelvie and first appeared in Osborn #1.Character EvolutionInitially appearing as an inmate in a secret containment center for the most dangerous criminals, June escaped thanks to Norman Osborn. She secretly became his doctor at the Raft and started a romantic relationship with him. After Norman escapes from the Raft, he offers June a place on his new Dark Avengers.Major Story ArcsOsborn and the Dark AvengersToxic Doxie aided in Osborn's escape from prison helping him overthrow prisoners who were out of control when he was making his escape. After the breakout, Osborn turns himself in while June interviews for a position as a doctor at the Raft. There we see her being assigned to its newest inmate Norman Osborn.Some time later she appears romantically involved with Osborn and they discuss the newest incarnation of the Dark Avengers. She joins the team upon Norman's offer and is seen wearing the Scarlet Witch's outfit.Osborn and his New Dark Avengers are ultimately defeated by Luke Cage and his team. Afterward, the government assigned some of these Dark Avengers as a new Thunderbolts team, with their base situated on the Thunderbolts Mountain close to the superhuman prison. This superhuman prison will be used to hire supervillains to go on dangerous missions that would have collateral damage or casualtiesRed She HulkGeneral Fortean and Project Echelon use the genetic works of Dr. June Covington that were confiscated from her lab earlier, to create their latest versions of super-soldiers.Powers and AbilitiesJune has a genetically enhanced body due to manipulating her own body on a genetic level and with injecting herself with various samples, she is capable of:Bones that soften to diffuse impactGlands that distribute megadoses of "relaxin" allowing her joints to dislocate with easeenhanced pain thresholdshe has a neurotoxin in her blood; the paralytic toxin starts from one's toes and eventually works to one's heart, killing a person in 10 secondsCapable of creating containment fields (force fields)Energy BlastsAbility to sense and track others with a sample belonging to them (not proven but said to do so)June Covington is also a skilled scientist with toxins and is able to create her own brand of toxics that others couldn't even fathom.


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Hotel was by and large as described on Internet. Great position and a 'room with a view'. Doubt it would ever command a four star rating. We arrived on a Monday to find that the Hotel Restaurant was closed in keeping with the other Restauants and most Bars in Albarracin on that dat. No mention of this in advance so that we went hungry!
Interesting place to stay. Staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant food is ok too (we had read other reviews and were a bit worried but needlessly) Felt like the hotel was perched on a rock (it was!) and sleeping in the gods is not for me. Room was small and the bathroom drain was a bit smelly. Car parking is a nightmare - be prepared for a long walk & haul
Staff friendly and helpful. Lovely room. Hotel very nice. Great location. Evening Meal in restaurant.Eat somewhere else.
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms, excellent location, great views of the historical town. Nada.
the view from our room was wonderful and the location perfect. We did'nt have hot water,because the weather is cooler this time of the year we really did need a hot shower to warm to warm up. but everthing else was really good.
The village is beautiful For the high prices asked, you'd expect much more. And the breakfast is extra at 11 euros...
Being right in the old town no airconditioning or ceiling fan in room. Staff not very welcoming
The view over the town especially at night. Pool relaxing. Dark.
Location; the pool (but it was a bit cold!); the view from the bedrooms; the rooms themselves were very clean and comfortable. No, my teenagers and I had a wonderful time at your hotel. Tanhk you for asking our opinion!
The hotel was at the heart of Albarracin which meant that we could walk and explore the whole town without driving. I thought the breakfast could have been improved by having a buffet style continental breakfast. As we stayed mid week we did struggle to find good restaurants open, but we managed.
Helpful and friendly staff.
The setting position and the Hotel were outstanding, will definately go back there, lots of character. Nice and comfortable but stylish too Only problems we had, was the bathroom floor was not cleaned it must have just been overlooked as the rest of the room was spotless. Also there was not a mirror in the room, just one in the bathroom, which was not sufficent when you are both getting ready etc. Its normal to have a full length mirror in the room.
Beautiful room, spacious, clean and fantastic view. Best place we stayed at in Spain! Breakfast was extremely basic.
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Light Up Liberty 5 Mile Fun Run
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Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (MST)
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Event Details
What better way to bring awareness to runner safety than to take over the streets and light up one of the biggest parks in Salt Lake City? That's what this Fun Run is all about!
The course will be 5 miles. We will start at Salt Lake Running co at 2454 S 700 E and run down 600 East to Liberty Park, around Liberty Park, and then back down 600 East to the store.
Participants will receive free glow sticks to wear on the run!
Requirements to run:
Salt Lake Running Co has been an active supporter of runners safety. It is our goal to teach runners how to be safe in all conditions. As runners, we MUST do our part to remain safe while on the roads, especially in dark and low-light settings. Therefore, all runners must have some type of refelective vest or shirt, and a light to participate in this event.
The following are acceptable:
- Reflective vest / sash / belt
- Jacket with reflective panels
- Reflective arm bands
- Head lamp
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Runners will observe all pedestrian laws while on the run. Traffic signs and cross walks must be used. Runners may run on the street, but the streets will not be closed to traffic.
Again, this run will take place at night, in dark and low-light settings, so please be prepared with the necessary lights.
Bikes, strollers and dogs are completely allowed.
For any questions, please e-mail email@example.com
The Course: There will be one "aid station" on the course. It will be at the 2-mile mark, at the South East corner of Liberty Park.
When & Where
Salt Lake Running Company
2454 South 700 East
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Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (MST)
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"Leadership is not a formula or a program, it's a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It's an attitude, not a routine." ~Lance Secretan
Even with leaders, loyalty and respect are earned, not given. It's the leader's emotional intelligence skills determining their ability to influence and inspire others.
Here's a perspective using the head and the heart. Purpose and mission are important to both the head and heart leaders, but the day-to-day approach is stark in contrast.
When someone leads from the head, there's an intellectual process that seems quite rational and reasonable. As long as everything is running smoothly, this approach works well.
However, when there's stress and tension, then the ego steps in looking for causes and someone to blame for the situation. Voices and tensions are raised in reaction to the chaos. It's like the lights were shut off as the darkness spreads throughout affecting anyone involved, even on the periphery.
Once the problem is resolved, outer appearances show that everything is back to normal. However, a serious toll will have been taken, leaving anger and humiliation to fester in the wake. Things will have been said and done that many will carry as silent wounds.
When someone is allowing the head to rule during those stressful times, as things appear to be going desperately wrong, the ego is like a general involved in a bloody battle. All civility is tossed aside in favor of getting the job done. It's a fear-based environment and everyone dreads being caught in the crossfire.
A heart-centered leader sees the people rather than the task as the number one priority. This leader will be focused on bringing out the best in people in all circumstances. Relationships are built based on respect, growth, cooperation and communication.
When leading from the heart, time is set aside to understand what's important to each individual in terms of their:
- Career/work
- Growth
- Family
- Health
- Finances
- Future aspirations
The loyal union is predicated on helping each other get what they want.
Should a tense situation arise, rather than looking for a culprit, people will respond to the immediate needs while looking for the learning to be gained from the experience. Instead of making accusations, ways to resolve the situation are found and changes are made to reduce the likelihood of a re-occurrence.
At the core of the heart-centered leadership is preservation of each individual's value to the team, the organization. When leaders take the time to view their staff from different perspectives, particularly personally, they will see strengths and commitment beyond their imaginings.
The proof of this is seen in each episode of Undercover Boss. The CEO and their directors wonder how they can improve performance. It's decided the CEO will go undercover.
Always in disguise, the new worker experiences great difficulty doing any of the jobs they are given. Suddenly at least 2 things become obvious to the boss:
- The employees are working at maximum capacity
- Most of the people, despite personal challenges, are performing amazingly well.
It's only when these leaders have some heartfelt moments with some individuals that they recognize the extraordinary people working in their companies. Later the CEO institutes programs or assistance.
In each case, the CEO found the heart of their organization by engaging with each employee as a peer with something to learn from them. Judgments were set aside in pursuit of understanding.
Although their individual contribution won't show up on the spreadsheet, the personal pride of the workers performing to the best of their abilities shone through in the personal interactions with the undercover boss.
Each one ended up in tears when they were finally recognized and appreciated for their value to the organization. Leading from the heart may take more time, but the outcomes are well worth the effort.
Leading from the heart may take more time, but the outcomes are well worth the effort. ~Susan Bagyura Tweet this!
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Julio Teheran struggled again for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves, allowing nine earned runs over 3 2/3 innings in an 11-5 loss to the Scranton-Wilkes Barre.
Yankees on Thursday in Rochester, N.Y. With the loss, the G-Braves have dropped 13 straight.
In the bottom of the fourth, Scranton erupted for seven runs, including a two-run homer from Jack Cust and two RBI doubles.
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A number of important things are happening in New Haven this week!
First, on Wednesday we celebrate the groundbreaking for Phase II of the Quinnipiac Terrace project. The redevelopment of Quinnipiac Terrace is occurring in two phases and consists of 160 new units - with a mix of public and market rate housing. Members of the public are invited to attend the ground breaking ceremony, schedule to take place this Wednesday at 11 a.m. at 381 Front St. If you can�t make it, maker sure to check back here to read the news release on Thursday.
Also on Wednesday, is the first of two public hearing this week concerning a proposed youth ordinance / curfew. The first public hearing is at 6 p.m. at Hillhouse High School and the second is at 6 p.m. Thursday at Wilbur Cross High School. Each of the hearing offer a great opportunity for youth under the age of 20 to voice their opinions about the proposed curfew before the Board of Aldermen makes its decision.
Also on tap this week, the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and event on the Green. It all starts with live entertainment and free Alpine Safari and carousel rides beginning at 4pm. Then stick around for the actual tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. This is a great New Haven tradition and that�s perfect for the entire family. Call 946-7821 for more details.
Finally, The Department of Elderly Services in partnership with the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut and the Coalition on Aging will host their annual legislative Breakfast at Atwater Senior Center, 26 Atwater Street New Haven, CT 06513. Monday December 4, 2006 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Area legislators will respond to questions as well as the Agency�s position statements on prescription drug assistance, funding for meals on wheels in senior centers, funding for the CHOICES program and other concerns for seniors. Please call Veronica at 946-2272 to RSVP.
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Comforting. Elegant simplicity. Potatoes au gratin's soft layers of creamy potatoes topped with a golden, slightly crispy crust embodies the definition of comfort food. Especially with a couple layers of bacon nestled in between the potatoes.
Using just a few common kitchen ingredients, and with a little technique and time, one can create an unforgettable dish. Potatoes au gratin isn't complicated to make, but does benefit heavily from a bit of attention to detail.


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There's no easy way to understand the challenges facing healthcare organizations: system integration, the impact of health reform, patient safety, clinical best practices, electronic health records and declining reimbursement. Great leaders are the key to confronting these complex issues. But not all healthcare recruiters understand what great leadership looks like.
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Where is Andy Roddick heading?
He'll pick up the U.S. mantle of Sampras and Agassi
He's the next Jim Courier
He's still got a lot of growing up to do
He'll never win a Grand Slam title
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But a trophy-grabbing year later, her name can be mentioned along with greats such as Connolly, Court, Navratilova and Graf.
After outlasting older sister Venus Williams 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-4 in a tight, if not entirely sparkling, singles final in here Saturday, Serena secured her place in the history books with fourth consecutive major, a.k.a. the "Serena Slam."
By adding the Australian Open title to the French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open crowns she captured last year, the 21-year-old became the fifth player in history to hold all four championships at one time. She joins Maureen Connolly, Margaret Court, Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova in that select group.
"It definitely feels special to be even mentioned" with those players, said Serena, who choked up during the post-match ceremony and quickly retreated to a familiar repose — the comforting side of big sis Venus.
"All of a sudden a million things came in my head," she said a few hours later. "I started thinking about all the work I've put into (tennis), not just today, not just these two weeks, and not even just the year. … And then for me to have won all four. If it had just been one I don't think I would have been that happy. I wouldn't have been nearly in tears."
The sisters' battle for the past four majors marked the first time in 100 years that the same two women contested four finals. Serena is also is the first African-American to capture all four majors. Althea Gibson, who won the U.S. Open and Wimbledon titles in 1957 and 1958, was the first African-American to win a Grand Slam tournament.
Purists will debate the legitimacy of Serena's Grand Slam since it did not occur in a calendar year. Only Connolly in 1953, Court in 1970 and Graf in 1988 have achieved that feat. But considering the growing depth of women's tennis and the demands of a 10-month season, it is a rare accomplishment.
"Serena has earned her place in history," said Aussie legend Court, who won 24 Grand Slam singles titles during her career.
Whether the "Serena Slam," a nod to golfer Tiger Woods, who won all four majors but not within a calendar year, is legit, isn't a concern, according to Serena.
"I got all four trophies at my house," she said. "I don't know what you want to call it."
Call it dominating.
Repeatedly during the fortnight, Serena, whose father Richard prophesied almost a decade ago that his two daughters would play in the Australian Open final, showed the fiery resolve that has carried her to the No. 1 ranking and supremacy in the Williams household.
In the first round, a less-than-stellar Serena was three points from defeat against 56th-ranked Emilie Loit of France, but clawed her way out of the match, which she later chalked up to a "bad day."
"This match is just a heads up that everyone wants to try to beat me and I probably just need a reminder," she warned.
Then, in a highly anticipated semifinal against fourth-seeded Kim Clijsters of Belgium, conqueror of both Serena and Venus at the WTA Championships in November, she overcame a 5-1 third-set deficit, blisters that needed treatment, and two match points in reeling off the last six games.
In what became a familiar reprise, Serena said, "It's not that I ever thought I was going to lose. … So I just kept fighting. Next thing I know, I came back."
Venus, meantime, sailed through her matches to the finals. Serena admitted before the final that her sister, 15 months her elder, was the better player up to that stage of the tournament.
Not that a Williams final had been much to look forward to. Their four previous meetings had been error-filled, mostly somber contests, none of which went three sets. But finally, this one had spark.
With temperatures soaring well above 100 degrees, forcing the roof at Rod Laver Arena shuttered, the two sisters played their most animated contest since they first faced off in the 2001 U.S. Open, won easily by Venus.
To be sure, it had its share of sloppy play, too. The sisters committed a total of 106 errors, 54 for Serena and 52 for Venus. But it also contained the type of ball-crushing baseline exchanges, 110-mph serves and sporadic but piercing net play the public has craved from these two athletic marvels.
At least, no one could accuse this one of being fixed by father Richard Williams.
For example, after dropping her serve at 4-5 in the first set, Serena bounced her racket all the way to the foot of her changeover chair. In the tiebreaker, the world No. 1 turned and berated a line judge, shouting, "You don't call them out, do you?" Other times, Serena shrieked and slammed her racket. In short, she treated her best friend, confidante and practice partner with the disdain she dishes out to all her opponents. Even the more subdued Venus got into the act, grimacing and shaking her head as the match wore on.
"I just want to win," Serena later said of her ability to block out who is across the net, even Venus. "When I'm on the court nowadays I just really see her as an opponent."
"She's has a steely determination," agreed Australian Mark Hlawaty, a journeyman pro who hit and trained with both sisters during the two-week tournament.
And as she had throughout the tournament, Serena showed her tenacity at the critical moments. She stormed through the first-set tiebreaker with a combination of powerful groundstrokes and returns, and took advantage of Venus' shaky serving in the final set to break and seal the victory.
"I've never had to work this hard against Venus," she said after the 2-hour, 22-minute match.
Still, the match failed to inspire an ambivalent crowd, which still seemed uneasy rooting for one sibling over the other and which, at least here in
Australia, cheered all week for an upset that would derail another all-Williams final. Serena was unperturbed by the occasional boos that accompanied her wins, particularly over Clijsters, who dates Australian star Lleyton Hewitt.
"I'm used to being booed," she said. "Nothing bothers me."
Nothing except beating up on Venus. Her game face notwithstanding, Serena acknowledged that she "most definitely" feels bad for beating her older sister.
Venus, for her part, said that she "wants to be just like Serena" and win four Slams. "I think right now she's just probably a little mentally tougher out there than I was today," she added.
With her first Australian Open title, Serena now leads Venus 5-4 in majors.
She also boosted her head-to-head mark over Venus to 6-5, and her Grand Slam match-winning streak to 28.
Looking ahead, Serena is poised to capture all four championships this year and to overtake the all-time mark of six consecutive Slams, a record held by Court and Navratilova.
Whether Serena — who has taken acting lessons, purchased a condo in Los Angeles and appeared in minor music video and TV soap opera roles — will find enough motivation to stay in the game to challenge the records of legends like Navratilova and Graf remains to be seen.
"It will be interesting to see how long she stays interested in the game," said columnist and tennis historian Bud Collins.
Navratilova, who Sunday became the oldest player in history to win a Grand Slam title in taking the mixed doubles crown at age 46, said Serena has the talent, mental toughness and strength to put the consecutive record of six majors jeopardy.
Navratilova knows it won't be easy. She saw her chance to win seven straight go up in smoke when Helena Sukova upended the No. 1 seed in the semifinals of the Aussie Open in 1984.
"You need luck to stay healthy, you need luck to not run into somebody that's playing the match of their life, and you need those tennis gods to be on your side," Navratilova said. She then added: "If anybody can do it, she can."


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Brighton-born Holly used to be a lingerie model which has resulted in a number of very fine photographs.
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My German correspondent B (who is currently working in the Low Countries) will no doubt contact me again and say that despite the fact we constantly claim not to be a bust man we are constantly posting pictures of women with big busts! Of course we only do this for Agent DVD's benefit!


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Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Waiting for the Next Big Thing
SO. Instead I thought I would generalize a bunch of separate conversations I've had and provide a vague "state of NYC editors" message. Tremendously helpful, I know.
Basically what I'm hearing from editors here is that everyone is sort of looking around wondering what the Next Big Thing is going to be. It's been a while since THE DA VINCI CODE and THE LOVELY BONES and Harry Potter is done. The people who you'd expect to sell a bazillion copies are selling a bazillion copies, but there hasn't been a megahit breakout in a while and I think people are playing the guessing game on who/what that is going to be.
There's a lot of anticipation for the Justin Cronin books and everyone I know who's read THE BRIEF, WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is raving (I unfortunately left it on my nightstand in SF). But what is going to really break out in a major way? Not sure!
And that's the vague, generalized message that I've gotten. I have to say this week has been so interesting and it's been wonderful to see old friends and colleagues and meet new editors and pitch projects and have lunches and meetings and just wander around thinking, "Wow, I used to live here."
But if you have any tips on how to unwind from an incredibly busy week..... I'm going to need them.
30 comments:
- Kim Stagliano said...
Go home to a tired wife, three unusual kids and a full trash can? Oh, sorry, that's my husband's relaxation after a week of travel.
It's good to know editors aren't saying, "This year we're buying cyber-paranormal-romance-with-cowboys-and-Iranians" and nothing else. Gives a girl hope.
- October 3, 2007 at 12:46 PM
- Trish Ryan said...
Get a cold. A little Benedryl and a long afternoon nap and you'll be back as good as new :)
- October 3, 2007 at 1:04 PM
Nathan, the cross-country flight home might help you unwind. What are you going to read on the plane???
- October 3, 2007 at 1:12 PM
Hi Nathan,
Glad you're enjoying New York so much. THE BRIEF WONDEROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is by Junot Diaz, not Justin Cronin, no?
All the best.
- October 3, 2007 at 1:13 PM
Nathan, why aren't we having lunch while you're here? I'm a stone's throw away from the New York Office! Seriously, my novel is going to be the next big thing...but nobody knows it yet, except me. I'm off to the post office. I'll look for you....
- October 3, 2007 at 1:21 PM
- Josephine Damian said...
Nathan, it seems the vampire trend is getting even stronger. And did you see in this week's Publisher's Weekly that another DA VINCI clone just got a nice deal? What ever happened to originality?
No such thing as relaxation in NYC, bro, I know, I'm from there.
What about a drive up the Hudson? The Sleepy Hollow Mansion? West Point? Apple picking?
Or if you're stuck in town, how about a museum? Broadway show? Opera?
Anon. 10:13 - yup, it's Junot Diaz
- October 3, 2007 at 1:47 PM
- Other Lisa said...
A long, leisurely walk in a beautiful setting - you have a lot of those in the Bay Area.
Failing that, beer.
- October 3, 2007 at 1:50 PM
Like Kim Stagliano, I am heartened to hear that editors are looking widely, not stuck on one "sure" thing. Because really, nobody knows what will break out. Breakouts often take editors by surprise, too.
Except for Green Ray's book, of course. We all saw that one coming. :-)
- October 3, 2007 at 2:01 PM
- Dave Wood said...
You mean editors aren't focusing on cyber-paranormal-romance-with-cowboys-and-Iranian books? Oh no, I'm scre...oh wait...my book is in the cyber-paranormal-vampire-romance-with-cowboys-and-Iranians genre. Whew.
- October 3, 2007 at 2:11 PM
- Nathan Bransford said...
Thanks everyone!
And Anon @ 10:13, the Justin Cronin book I was referring to was the forthcoming book that recently received a huge advance, and yes, OSCAR WAO is by Junot Diaz. Can't wait to read it.
- October 3, 2007 at 2:38 PM
- A Paperback Writer said...
Personally, Nathan, I recommend you invest in a feather bed. Mine is my best friend after a long, hard day of 7th graders.
- October 3, 2007 at 6:06 PM
- cyn said...
nathan, i suggest a newport harbour (the REAL oc) marathon. even tho the finale is tonight. =) yes, they are only high school kiddies, but did bh9 (that's bev hills 90210) not rock?
or maybe that's just me.
- October 3, 2007 at 6:12 PM
- Susan Helene Gottfried said...
Nathan, go get a massage. You've earned it.
- October 3, 2007 at 7:36 PM
- The Bag of Health and Politics said...
The next big thing will certainly not be what the last big thing was. Other than that, I have no clue as to what the next big thing will be. Our culture is funny like that.
- October 3, 2007 at 8:23 PM
- Heidi the Hick said...
Next big thing? Bush party-underage drinking-Jesus freak-teen depression-hair metal-dramacomedies!!!!
Sorry I have no advice on unwinding from your week, unless you have a horse to brush or a dog to pat. Oh- I know- read!
- October 3, 2007 at 8:32 PM
- ORION said...
I think we never know what the next big thing is until after the fact. Look how long it took each of the "next big things" to become big things.
It wasn't overnight.
But it is fun to guess...
let me see...there is this book LOTTERY...
- October 3, 2007 at 8:52 PM
- Karen Duvall said...
If you ask the Smart Bitches over on Romance Novel Reviews, they'd tell you the next big thing is GLBT Inspirational Erotica. Ha! 8^) Well, you'd have to have been there.
Or maybe a psychic Nancy Drew? That would be mine. Hey, Green Ray, scoot a cheek over on the next-big-thing bench, would ya?
As for unwinding, a week in Bend, Oregon, will do it. Guaranteed.
- October 3, 2007 at 9:07 PM
- Danette Haworth said...
Batting cages. Nothing like a good crack to loosen you up.
- October 3, 2007 at 9:40 PM
- Janet said...
Oh, they're leaving room for me. How nice! ;o)
- October 3, 2007 at 9:56 PM
- Anne-Marie said...
Once, you're home, you need a trip to Napa (as a passenger) where you can sample some of the fine local wines. My favourite there is the Sattui winery- buy some bread and cheese, get a bottle of your favourite colour, and go relax on the lawn under the warm sun. I've had some great afternoons there.
- October 3, 2007 at 10:29 PM
October in S.F. means raptor migration. Go up to Hawk Hill on a clear day, sit there looking at the most amazing view of the Bay Area you can get, and take a gander at passing accipiters and such. Sitting near the shore does wonders to calm brain-clutter, and the high elevation at H.H. offers a phenomenal perspective on the coast and bridge.
Bring binoculars, a picnic, and a friend.
- October 4, 2007 at 12:16 AM
- Lisa E. Balvanz said...
Sid Fleischman once said, "God's gift to writers is the nap. I take one."
I couldn't say it any better myself.
- October 4, 2007 at 1:02 AM
- Church Lady said...
Naps? Read books? Massages?
Hmmm...people forget you're in New York, where you have all sorts of narcotics for relaxation purposes. Or prostitutes. Or you can hang out on a park bench for a few days and no one will notice.
- October 4, 2007 at 7:21 AM
- Vinnie Sorce said...
A cup of tea with a shot of Baily's always relaxes me...
- October 4, 2007 at 12:10 PM
- Jennifer L. Griffith said...
The next big thing is a hard call.
If anyone wants to discuss what makes a best seller, come on over.
I'm trying to recoup from flying home myself. From heat and humidity to fall and snow! Awww...I'm home.
- October 4, 2007 at 1:07 PM
Nathan - -
The recipe for unwinding from your incredibly busy week should include some good food, a bottle of wine and the right companionship.
- October 4, 2007 at 1:15 PM
Actually, Lottery IS an amazing book and full of heart. For sure one to add to the list of "must reads". Gives you the warm fuzzies at the end of a hard day.
Ways to relax? In NYC??? That's a joke, right?
- October 4, 2007 at 1:58 PM
- Patrick McNamara said...
Trying to find the next big thing always ends in failure. It wasn't the writing of Harry Potter that made it big, it was the controversy. In fact word-of-mouth is likely a more important factor than anything the writer or editor does, and that can't happen until after the book is published.
- October 4, 2007 at 4:28 PM
- Chumplet said...
You guys all have excellent suggestions for relaxing. I could use it now because rainwater is pouring down my chimney and I'm taking a break from sucking it off the hearth (with a Shop Vac, you dirty minded Church Lady!).
verification word: lqfrd - how I feel right now.
- October 6, 2007 at 1:58 PM
- writtenwyrdd said...
Go hang out at that diner by the cliff house, Nathan, and then listen to and watch the crashing waves at the old Sutro Baths. That used to be my favorite unwinding sort of slow morning when I lived in SF.
But, like someone else said, alcohol also helps.
- October 7, 2007 at 6:00 PM


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Hussars are a type of melee cavalry in Empire: Total War.
Hussars are light cavalry, used to skirmish and for scouting ahead of an army.
These superb horsemen are a force that can be used as a screen by the main army, or for strategic scouting to locate the enemy. They are armed with curved sabres and smoothbore carbine muskets. Their gaudy, almost popinjay uniforms should not lead enemies to underestimate them as mere dandies – these are trained, disciplined and dangerous soldiers.
Hussars have a certain swashbuckling attitude towards the business of warfare, and the bandit origins of the Hungarian "huszárok" are certainly evident. Even non-Hungarian hussars cultivate a slightly barbarous air, and little private or enemy property is safe when they are around! Oddly, they are also unusually democratic, and troopers expect to be consulted by their officers before attacking the enemy, again probably a legacy of their brigand heritage.
Historically, many nations adopted hussars after the Austrian type proved successful, and military fashions were also influenced by the hussars' splendid and elaborate uniforms. Hussar uniforms became slight caricatures, but remained very fashionable and popular, particularly with ladies – perhaps it was the very tight breeches that were so appealing.
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Hussars are light cavalry that can be recruited by most European powers. They can outrun nearly any other unit due to their superb stamina, but their poor defense means that they are at a heavy disadvantage if bogged down in a pitched melee.
Like some other hussar units, the description for Hussars claims that they use muskets in addition to their sabers. This is untrue, and they are purely melee units.


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