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LAKELAND, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's lacrosse team was bounced out of the Deep South Conference Tournament in first round action as they dropped an overtime heart breaker to Florida Southern, 9-8 on Tuesday evening at Bryant Stadium. The Lions conclude their 2012 campaign with a record of 7-7, while the Mocs move on with a mark of 9-5 and advance to the tourney semifinals.
Saint Leo was led by Chris Caiazza and Ray Ferrara, who each tallied a hat trick on the evening. Matt Obermeyer notched three points with a goal and two assists, and George Proechel wrapped up the goal scoring for the Lions with one of his own. Larry McLaughlin earned two assists on the night, while Robert Hutchinson was credited with an assist of his own.
In goal, Patrick Berry had a career day between the pipes, making 16 saves and allowing only nine goals. The Pasadena, Md. native collected five ground balls on the day, as well.
Robert Hutchinson came up big at the faceoff-x, winning 11-of-19 attempts, and picking up a team high seven ground balls. Defensively, the Lions saw big games out of Doug Moore, Steven McDonald, Dylan D'Airo, Kevin Hutchinson, Alex Monteferrante, and Sean Connolly as the Green and Gold held the Mocs to just nine goals on 43 total shots and 26 shots on frame.
The Mocs were led by Kyle Plaugher with three goals. Ricky DeMicco matched Plaugher in points with two goals and an assist on the day. In cage, Andrew Almansberger made 10 save while allowing eight goals.
Squaring off against Florida Southern for the second time in four days, the game rolled out to a slow start with 10 minutes melting off of the clock without a goal from either team.
Caiazza opened the flood gates off of an assist from Obermeyer with 4:58 to go in the first period, and two minutes later Proechel collected a quick pass fromm McLaughlin to put the Lions up 2-0. Hutchinson won the ensuing faceoff to hold onto possession, and the Lions worked the ball around the perimeter and into the stick of Caiazza, who ripped another shot into the top left corner to give the Lions a 3-0 advantage with 1:46 left in the quarter.
Berry made a key save on a shot from DeMicco 46 seconds later, holding the Mocs off of the scoreboard in the opening 15 minutes of play, marking just the third time this season the FSC has been held off the scoreboard in the opening period.
Florida Southern finally put a goal on the scoreboard with 12:08 remaining before the half on a fast break clear down field, closing the gap to 3-1. The Mocs grabbed the next goal to pull to within one with 10:48 on the clock, but the Lions regained possession on the resulting faceoff and Obermeyer fed a shot to Ferrara for a rip into the bottom left to pull Saint Leo out to a 4-2 lead with 8:07 to go before the half.
The Lions extended their advantage back out to three on a goal from Obermeyer, but FSC broke the streak with an unassisted goal by Plaugher at the 5:43 mark. Ferrara answered right back, and dodged two defenders to earn his second goal of the evening with 3:16 to go, but Adam Ismaeil tallied the last goal of the half, and pulled Florida Southern to within two at the half with a score of 6-4.
The Mocs opened up the second half, scoring three minutes into the third quarter off of a goal from Dane Sorensen to set the score at 6-5. Florida Southern won the resulting faceoff, and capitalized on their offensive opportunity as Plaugher grabbed a feed from behind the goal from DeMicco for the first equalizer of the game, 6-6, with 10:15 left in the third stanza.
Hutchinson won the following faceoff, and a settled Saint Leo attack set up Ferrara for his third goal of the night off of an assist from McLaughlin with 8:45 on the clock, but the Mocs answered back with a power play goal with 2:17 on the clock to close out the third period with a score of 7-7.
The final period saw back and forth action to open play, but the fourth quarter remained scoreless for 13 minutes. Berry stood on his head to make a save on a behind the back shot to keep the Mocs off the scoreboard, and grabbed the ground ball and cleared the ball to give the Lions offensive possession. A quick timeout called by Saint Leo gave the Lions the momentum, but two quick shots rattled off by the Lions both sailed wide.
Despite the two missed attempts, Robert Hutchinson fed the ball to Caiazza who sent a well-placed shot into the top left to give Saint Leo an 8-7 lead with 2:06 to go in regulation. Despite the Lions' best efforts, Florida Southern put the final equalizer on the scoreboard a minute later, closing out the fourth quarter with the score knotted at 8-8.
The Lions fought hard as the overtime period got under way, and forced Florida Southern to turn the ball over to gain possession. A shot by Ferrara with 43 ticks on the clock was miraculously saved by Almansberger, and the Mocs came up with the loose ball and found success on their clear attempt.
With just seconds to go, Florida Southern's Jon Freda was able to feed a pass to Brendan Mykle-Winkler, who found a way to place a shot past Berry for the sudden-victory goal with just four seconds left in the first overtime period.
Florida Southern led the shot count, 43-33, as well as shots on goal 26-18. The Lions won 12-of-21 faceoffs, holding the second best team in the conference to a success rate of just 43 percent on faceoffs for the evening.
The Lions conclude their 2012 campaign in the first round of the Deep South Conference tournament, but their sights are already set on the 2013 season. With hungry eyes and eager hearts the Saint Leo men's lacrosse team knows this season's end is also the start of a new beginning, and hopes are high for next season. Fans can follow the Lions throughout the offseason by visiting saintleolions.com.


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By petr888
There is a dark side to our digital world and it is called cyber-bullying. Our intervention is required.
Cyber-bullying is lethal but I did not appreciate the depths of this reality until I looked it in the face and saw the upset and nightmares it creates. I had read the articles about cyber-bullying. I had watched a video. I thought I was aware but I was wrong. It was only when it faced me directly, when one of my students was taken down that horrible path, that I fully understood what it is and why it must be addressed. It is the dark side of our digital world.
The student in question is a very quiet, intelligent, accomplished person, with wonderful friends and a bright clear future. When this student was away for many classes, I worried. The Guidance department then sent out a note to the student's teachers explaining that medical issues prevented this young person from attending school and since it was near the end of the year would we each please contact mom and help the student to complete the year successfully, understanding that the student was not capable of doing everything normally at least for the time being.
I called mom – and learned the horrible truth. Her child had been the victim of a vicious cyber-bullying attack. This wonderful, quiet, young person was talking about suicide. Not as a "drama queen/king", but quietly, intelligently… and that is when mom and dad sought emergency counselling and started round-the-clock care so their child would never be alone. When I was on the phone with mom she completely broke down. She was in tears, I had tears running down my face, and it suddenly was all too real. When I suggest that "lethal" is the only word to describe cyber-bullying, I truly mean it.
When I called mom I had a game plan in mind. I do house calls. I don't do them very often, and I always have parental permission before I "drop in" and it occurred to me that this was the time for one of those visits – if the student could not come to me then I would go to them and the family agreed to this. It is very difficult to explain what it is like to see a warm, caring young person who used to look so good now looking like they were in Hell, but that's what faced me. I said I was there to provide support and to show that their child meant the world to me. I didn't care about the academics – they had a fabulous track record in my class and further work was not needed. I had taken the time to come over to prove that this teenager was a very important person and had every reason to live. That was why mom allowed me to come over. That was my whole message. The visit lasted about an hour. There were warm hugs all round, many tears were wept, some anger was vented, some details were shared. And I learned at point blank range just how destructive and horrible cyber-bullying is. Not "can be", not "could be"… "is." Period.
Teens don't have a lot of inner resources with which to deal with life's challenges and their executive function – well – it's just not at an "executive" level yet. They depend heavily on their friends and peers for their identities and the internet is a large part of this. Watch some teens on their phones and you'll see how distraught they become when they miss part of an online texting conversation. Not all teens do this at this level, but many do, and cyber-bullying preys on that vulnerability and dependence.
We do amazing things with amazing kids and it is a privilege and an honour to be a part of their world. Being allowed into someone's home is an even greater honour and for that I offer a heartfelt thanks to that family. Thank you for letting me in. I am glad I could help in some small way. Like the title says, there is a dark side to our digital world and we must address it directly. It is time to create a curriculum that helps to undo the dark side. Please send your thoughts and comments – I would like to hear what you are doing in this regard.
Fortunately, there is also a bright side to our digital world. It is called student success. Here are a few examples from my past year of teaching.
Working in multimedia is wonderful and each year there are moments when we see kids succeed in ways that only these media allow. One young fellow has many learning challenges. Doing academic work is difficult for him. He tries but it's not usually very successful. He was bailing on all of his classes, including mine… and then he completed his music video. What a breakthrough! He worked with a few friends and put together a movie using Premier Elements 9.0 and suddenly the storyteller that is locked away inside this young man was revealed. The video was far from perfect but it was a fabulous statement from him. I love Premier Elements because it does so much and is so accessible. Another student worked with her partner to tell the story of a monster that stole people's dreams. Hours and hours of filming and scripting and editing (again in Premier Elements 9.0) finally came together in their labour of love. They were justifiably proud of their accomplishment. Over and over again I watched students tell stories and comment on their lives through the videos and posters they were making. The power of multimedia was very much in evidence all around my classroom lab. It was a joy to see the tools of our trade being used to create healthy, productive projects. As I look back on the year I was reminded that most kids in most situations do indeed do the right thing. When I was dealing with the cyber-bullying situation I needed to remember this.
My year ended on a strong up note when the bullied student showed up at school on report card day (they were back!!!) to say a very warm and deeply felt, thank you. It doesn't get any better than that. I hope your year has been as warm and nurturing.


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I often joke with people that, in my house, bourbon is a food group. Thing is, I'm not really joking. Aside from the standard cache of artisan cocktails I keep flowing in regular rotation, I do my best to work bourbon into as many other edible applications as possible.
This recipe is a match made in heaven with bourbon, fresh thyme and maple syrup. It's also a really cool method that is universal for preparing almost anything.
The basic idea here is that whatever is being cooked (pork, vegetables or, in this case, chicken) is made delicious and "sticky" by adding a sweetener to a pan sauce and then reducing it while dinner cooks in it. This combo works great with honey, marmalade or even molasses but — being that it's the cozy, fall-into-winter time of year, I'm opting for maple syrup.
So raid the bar, hit the supermarket and give this a try immediately. Once you get the hang of it, I promise you'll be desperately seeking things to make sticky.
Sticky Maple Bourbon Chicken
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
Salt and fresh-ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 shot bourbon
4 sprigs thyme
Place a large heavy-bottom or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan breast-side down and sear until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
While the chicken is searing, in a small dish whisk together the stock, syrup and bourbon. Add the bourbon mixture to the skillet along with the thyme sprigs and continue cooking, turning the chicken occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a thick syrupy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes. (If the sauce reduces to a syrupy consistency before the chicken has cooked through, add a few splashes of stock to the skillet and continue cooking.)
To serve, remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Spoon the sticky sauce over the chicken and enjoy warm.
NOTE: This method is interchangeable with whatever you like. Try it using a bone-in pork chop or chicken legs and thighs.
Let this sticky delicious delight shine as the center of the dinner plate by pairing it with a simple steamed green vegetable and some buttery mashed potatoes.
More Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes
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Patrick W. Decker's life revolves around food. Always has, probably always will. As a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and past member of the culinary teams for Food Network stars like Rachael Ray, Sandra Lee and Paula Deen, he now works as a food stylist and producer in NYC by day and a food writer and recipe developer at his home in New York's Hudson Valley by night. You can see what he's up to by following his latest Tweets on twitter at @patrickwdecker or visiting his website at patrickwdecker.com.


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Private Jet Journeys
Price is $79,995 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $14,995.
Payment may be made using any major credit card, check or wire transfer, and all payments are secured in an escrow account.
Minimum age is 15 years.
Included in the quoted program price:
Aircraft: The private jet flights will be performed using a Boeing 737-700 jet with 44 business-class seats from Rome, routing via Addis Ababa, Entebbe, Arusha, Livingstone, Windhoek and Cape Town. The air carrier for the private jet flights will be PrivatAir. Additionally, local charter flights will be used within Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Namibia. Depending on location and final group size, a combination of Cessna Caravans, Islanders and Cessna C-210 aircraft will be used for the local charters.
Airfare: Airfare from your home town to Rome at the beginning of the tour and from Cape Town to your home town at the end of the tour is not included in the program price. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, is happy to assist you in reserving commercial flights from your home city to Rome, Italy, and from Cape Town, South Africa, to your home city, in the class of service that you prefer. Please contact A&K for our specially negotiated international airfares.
Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary, based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is available at a supplementary cost. Single accommodations are limited on this program. A limited number of suite upgrades are available at additional cost at some destinations and can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note: A&K will assign seats on the private jet and hotel/camp accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis at its discretion.
All meals beginning with dinner March 2 in Rome and ending with breakfast on March 20 in Cape Town.
Bottled water at all meals and on excursions.
Local/house beer and wine at all lunches and dinners where available.
Transfers on arrival in Rome and departure from Cape Town are included, regardless of the day of arrival or departure.
Baggage: On the private jet, each participant is strictly limited to 80 pounds of checked baggage in a maximum of two suitcases. Small carry-ons should be limited to one per person. Baggage, when not handled by Abercrombie & Kent, and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the participant. Check with your selected airline for other baggage restrictions applicable to your flight into Rome and out of Cape Town.
On local charter flights within Uganda and Tanzania, baggage is strictly limited to 33 pounds per person. Soft-sided luggage is required and a duffle bag for this purpose will be provided by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, for each guest prior to departure. The remainder of guests' luggage will be stored by Abercrombie & Kent during these program segments. For the charter flight between Windhoek and Walvis Bay, Namibia, guests are strictly limited to 22 pounds of soft-sided luggage per person. The bulk of your luggage will follow by surface and will be delivered to you at Swakopmund Hotel, so you need only take your A&K duffel bag with items of immediate need for arrival in Walvis Bay.
Services of professional A&K Tour Director, Tour Managers and Travelling Bell Boy throughout the itinerary; local guides are provided as appropriate.
Hotel and airport taxes.
Internet access will be limited in some destinations; where available, complimentary Internet access is included.
Entrance fees during all sightseeing tours.
All gratuities, including those for your professional A&K Tour Director/Managers and Travelling Bell Boy.
Not included in the quoted program price: Passenger Travel Protection Plan; airfares to join/leave the program; additional or alternative sightseeing not included in the itinerary; excess baggage charges; personal expenses such as costs to obtain passports and visas which are not included in the tour cost; special assistance; meals other than specified in the itinerary; premium liquor except on the private jet and during special events; beverages, unless noted as included in group meals; personal laundry; and communication charges.
A&K's Passenger Travel Protection Plan, which provides cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or damaged luggage, is not included in the tour price and is strongly recommended. Details will be sent with confirmation. Insurance must be purchased by second deposit.
Itinerary, accommodations and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K's control. Every effort will be made to operate the tour as planned.
The quoted tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges, and is based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of January 2013. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, reserves the right to increase tour price to cover increased costs, fuel surcharges, tariffs and taxes after brochure is published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Marco Polo Club discount is not applicable to this program.
Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, also reserves the right to withdraw a tour or any part of it, to make such alterations in the itinerary, to change the maximum number of passengers, or with the tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control.
Visa Documents/Entry Permits: To participate on the tour, entry visas and/or entry permits will be required for the following featured countries: Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Please note that visas for Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania will be processed locally and delivered on arrival into these countries; the fees for these visas are included in the cost of the tour. A multi-entry visa will be needed for Zambia and this cannot be processed locally; processing fees for this are NOT included in the tour and must be handled directly by the tour participant prior to departure from the USA. Information and instructions for the procurement of a Zambian visa will be provided in your pre-tour documentation. Failure to obtain visas and/or entry permits does not negate the terms and conditions. Any extra costs for rerouting participants without visas and/or entry permits will be the responsibility of the participant.
Health Requirements: This is an active program, which requires you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy travelling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to travelling, we highly recommend visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. Malaria and other diseases are present in some of the countries featured in this itinerary; proof of yellow fever inoculation is required. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our tour staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant. If you would like to forego some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so at any time.
Monies should be mailed to Abercrombie & Kent, USA, LLC, 1411 Opus Place, Executive Towers West II, Suite 300, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
A non-refundable deposit of $5,000 per person is required at the time of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $15,000 per person is due by July 5, 2013. A third non-refundable deposit of $20,000 is due by September 3, 2013. Final payment is due by November 2, 2013. If your reservation is made within 120 days of departure (after November 2, 2013), the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of confirmation.
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All checks and money orders must be made payable to "Shelby Financial Corporation - Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, Escrow Account," or to your travel agent, who in turn must make a check payable to "Shelby Financial Corporation - Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, Escrow Account."
Cancellations must be received in writing and will become effective on the date of the postmark, fax or email receipt. Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. The insurance premium must be paid at the time of second deposit. If protection for cancellation due to pre-existing medical conditions is required, the insurance requirement must be confirmed at the time of booking.
Before July 5, 2013.....................$5,000
Between July 5 and September 2, 2013.......$20,000
Between September 3 and November 1, 2013...$40,000
On or after November 2, 2013...............100% of the program price
Refunds will not be made for any missed services or missed days. An Operator-Participant Contract will be sent to you upon confirmation that outlines your right to cancel and receive a full refund in case of major changes.
Abercrombie & Kent reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a reservation with A&K, program members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their Tour Director at the beginning of their program.
Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively A&K), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated Abercrombie & Kent companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, A&K is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.
In addition and without limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury, or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Passenger assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip.
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2013 St. Patrick's Day Parties in Evansville, IN
It's the unofficial beginning of spring – when things are new and green – especially the BEER! Check out all the fun parties happening on (and the night before) St. Patty's Day!
St. Patty's Day Party at Old Chicago sponsored by Killian's Irish Red
March 16, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
Old Chicago, 6550 E Lloyd Expy Evansville, IN 47715
Green beer, rockin' tunes by Gonzo's Toybox and delicious pizza – all for you! Cost is only $5 and we are also collecting green beans for the Center for Family Life Soup Kitchen. One generous green bean (or any canned food) donator will be honored with a trip for two!
Evansville Icemen vs. Kalamazoo Wings
March 16, 2013 @ 7:15 pm
Ford Center
Watch the Evansville Icemen take on the Kalamazoo Wings at the Ford Center. You just might see some good fights, flying pucks and hot guys on skates!
The Joke Factory – 217 Main Street, Evansville, IN 47708
March 16, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
Vic Clevenger feat. Ray Oscar PriceVic has been described as "If Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White had a kid it would be Vic Clevenger." If you are a fan of the Blue Collar Comedy tour, you'll love Vic!
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When planning the same holiday year after year, how do you keep your celebration fresh and interesting while maintaining a sense of tradition? We asked our favorite bloggers and food people to share what's inspiring their Thanksgiving planning this year. From ancestor's recipes and falling leaves, to beautiful piles of ingredients and thoughtful home decor, there was no shortage of imagination. See what motivates some of the most creative minds we know, and then start planning your annual feast.
I first discovered the traditions surrounding Thanksgiving when I moved from France to the United States fifteen years ago. I had come to teach at an American university, and my friend Margaret invited me to spend Thanksgiving with her family. I still remember how cozy and warm the holiday felt to me; how the food – though different – was similar to some of the dishes my family ate while I was growing up.
I come from a rural area in Northeastern France where in these months, we grow plenty of winter squash (red kuri squash being a favorite), as well as apples, pears and root vegetables like celeriac and parsnips. Our cooking is filled with walnuts, chestnuts and mushrooms. To me, these foods are reminiscent of France in the fall.


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Cisco announces the end-of-sale and end-of life dates for the Cisco WAE-612 Wide Area Application Engine. The last day to order the affected product(s) is August 2, 2010. Customers with active service contracts will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) as shown in Table 1 of the EoL bulletin. Table 1 describes the end-of-life milestones, definitions, and dates for the affected product(s). Table 2 lists the product part numbers affected by this announcement. For customers with active and paid service and support contracts, support will be available until the termination date of the contract, even if this date exceeds the Last Date of Support shown in Table 1.
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for the Cisco WAE-612 Wide Area Application Engine
HW = Hardware, OS SW = Operating System Software, App. SW = Application Software
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
Product Migration Options
Customers are encouraged to migrate to the Cisco WAE-674 Wide Area Application Engine. Cisco WAE-674 is part of the Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) plaforms for WAN optimization and application acceleration. It offers high scalability,high availiability,and support of the Cisco WAAS Virtual Blade and is ideal for for large enterprise branches,regional headquarters,and small data centers. Information about this product can be found at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6474/index.html.
Table 3. Product Comparisons
Customers can use the Cisco Technology Migration Program (TMP) to trade-in products and receive credit toward the purchase of new Cisco equipment. For more information about Cisco TMP, customers should work with their Cisco Partner or Cisco account team. Cisco Partners can find additional TMP information on Partner Central at http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/pr11/incentive/tmp/index.html
Customers may be able to continue to purchase the Cisco WAE-612 Wide Area Application Engine through the Cisco Certified Refurbished Equipment program. Refurbished units may be available in limited supply for sale in certain countries on a first-come, first-served basis until the Last Date of Support has been reached. For information about the Cisco Certified Refurbished Equipment program, go to: http://www.cisco.com/go/eos
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DUI Charges Against Mother After Crash With Two-Year-Old Son
A Trinidad woman is facing felony DUI and child endangerment charges after allegedly driving under the influence with her child. Miranda Ann Costa, 21, was driving north on Scenic Drive off Westhaven Drive when she allegedly ran off the road and into a tree at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday.
Costa is in the ICU at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital after sustaining serious injuries and having to be extricated from the vehicle. Her son, Malachai Costa, was in the front seat of the car and both were reportedly not wearing seat belts. The two-year-old suffered minor injuries and is out of the hospital and in custody of his father.
Following the crash both were taken to Mad River Hospital in ambulances and Costa was arrested for felony driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and causing injury to another person, felony child endangerment, felony probation violation. Costa is also facing misdemeanor charges from driving with a suspended license from a previous DUI charge.
CHP is still investigating the reason why Costa ran off the road. Child welfare services have been notified about the accident.


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A safe and civil environment is necessary for students to be successful in their educational pursuits. Cyberbullying or cyber harassment by any member of the University of West Alabama community (student, faculty, staff, etc.) toward another individual constitutes conduct that disrupts the educational environment of the University. Examples of cyberbullying and cyber harassment include, but are not limited to, harsh text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles. … The Code prohibits acts of cyberbullying or cyber harassment through the use of any electronic technology, which includes, but is not limited to, devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers and tablets as well as communication tools, including, but not limited to, text messages, chat platforms, websites and social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Vine, and blogs. Students who use University networks or technology to conduct such activity may be disciplined in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct.
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The following is a non-exclusive list of other offenses that fall under Title IX and this policy when gender-based: … Threatening or causing physical harm, extreme verbal abuse, or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person; … Bullying, defined as repeated and/or severe aggressive behavior likely to intimidate or intentionally hurt, control or diminish another person, physically or mentally (that is not speech or conduct otherwise protected by the 1st Amendment) ….
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The University has designated a Free Speech Zone, near the steps of the Student Union Building (SUB), as the area where students, student organizations, faculty, and sponsored non-University, non-campus groups or individuals may speak and distribute materials.
Federal Judge Warns of "Decreasing Tolerance for Truly Free Expression" at Colleges
March 29, 2016
By Rebecca Downs at Red Alert Politics Chief Judge Loretta A. Preska, of the U.S. District Court of Southern New York told Harvard Law students that she is concerned with campus "free speech zones," and other threats to free speech, expression, and debate. Preska was invited by the school's Federalist Society chapter to discuss "The Sad State of the First Amendment on Campuses Today."… Read more here.» Read More
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By Jake New at eCampus News Senator introduces legislation that would require universities to adopt cyberbullying policies to be eligible for financial aid programs When Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi jumped from the George Washington Bridge in 2010, the events leading to his death were a painful reminder that cyberbullying is not confined to middle schools. Clementi's roommate, Dharun Ravi, had used a webcam to film the freshman kissing another male student, and then invited his Twitter followers to join him for a second viewing. Clementi complained to Rutgers officials about the incident, but committed suicide a day later. Now, two U.S. […]» Read More
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Not long ago, Courtney Campbell of Hack & Slash released his latest in a series of Dungeon Master Aids, On the NON-PLAYER CHARACTER [OtNPC]. Like the previous volumes in this series -- Interesting Treasure Generation and Tricks, Empty Rooms and Basic Trap Design -- OtNPC is a thoughtfully presented refinement/expansion of a pre-existing facet of the D&D game. OtNPC is fifty-eight pages and can be had in a soft-cover digest-sized version via Lulu (check out the link above). Old school illustrations by the author are sprinkled throughout the single-columned text and tables. Overall the interior of the booklet is faithful to an AD&D 1st Edition design aesthetic that is easy to read and evocative of that system.
OtNPC addresses an aspect of D&D that is usually left mechanically undefined: PC/NPC encounters and relations and how to objectively adjudicate them.
Rules-wary DMs take note: OtNPC utilizes known and standard systems to accomplish its ends. Morale, reaction rolls and attack throws are the essential backbone of OtNPC's innovations. Most usefully perhaps is how Campbell breaks down all PC/NPC relations into neat categories he calls Social Actions. In OtNPC the player character's bonds with NPCs can increase or decrease according to choices the players make in play.
Does it create more work for the DM? Well, if you're not one who "tracks" PC/NPC developments from session to session, then you will likely find the mechanical aspects of OtNPC to be a chore. Really what it all amounts to are
- a few key words that quantify an NPC's behavior
- a notation reflecting the NPC's precise relationship to the PCs (eg. acquaintance)
Does it create more fuss at the table? An extra table ("Social Action Reference") that you might want to clip to your screen. Your players might want to look over these rules, but it's not necessary. They could be entirely in the dark regarding the contents of OtNPC and the system would still function just fine, though they might notice that their actions have logical social consequences if that hadn't been the norm beforehand.
Does it make role-playing too mechanical? NO. It translates player choices into an objective framework in much the same way that ALL the other systems under D&D's hood do. But it does force the players to play well in an area of the game that is traditionally dominated by the DM's whimsy. Campbell apparently believes that NPCs should operate according to their unique personae rather than simply serve some story-based interest of the DM, and I have to agree. The DM's job should be to set out the pieces and adjudicate the actions of the players. It's all about the emergent narrative.
Is it system-specific? Nope. These rules could be applied to any version of D&D or its various retro-clones.
I think this booklet is remarkable. It offers definition to an important area of D&D that (IMO) was asking for development. I'm anxious to test these rules out ASAP -- not only to make NPC encounters more interesting, but also to watch how OtNPC affects the overall flow of the campaign.


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V. The swipping of ones ass to accumulate cake batter on the forefinger, then performing a quick stroke over an unsuspecting victims upper lip (just beneath the nose). Also known as a Dirty Sanchez.
I counteracted his Spoony Sam with a quick Muddy Mike, leaving reminants of corn and nuts on his lip.
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Through its three core programs and the annual Women in Trades Career Fair, Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. works to:
Building Girls Summer Construction Camps and Work Crew
OTI's Building Girls program educates middle and high school girls about careers in the trades and offers workshops, summer camps and a paid work crew for girls to earn while they learn.
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OTI's Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class is a 7-week state-certified pre-apprenticeship class for women. Classroom instruction and field work help prepare women for a high skill, high wage career in the trades.
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The largest non-traditional event of its kind, Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. produces the Women in Trades Career Fair to help fill the imminent gap in the labor force that will be created with record-levels of upcoming retirements of skilled trades people, and to increase the overall number of women working in trades careers.
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There are three major kinds of habitat loss:
Pollution: Freshwater wildlife are most impacted by pollution. Pollutants such as untreated sewage, mining waste, acid rain, fertilizers and pesticides concentrate in rivers, lakes and wetlands and eventually end up in estuaries and the food web.
What can you do to combat habitat loss?
You can create habitat for wildlife in your own yard! Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat® near your home, school or business. Plant native plants and put out a water source so that you can provide the food, water, cover and places to raise young that wildlife need to survive.
National Wildlife Magazine Articles:
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Endangered by Sprawl: How Runaway Development Threatens America's Wildlife (PDF)
Precious Heritage: The Status of Biodiversity in the United States. Stein, B.A., J.S. Adams and L.S. Kutner. Oxford University Press, New York: 2000.
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Topic: My Lovely Ginger's Visit.
Hello everyone,
Tomorrow will be three weeks that my Lovely Ginger passed.I believe we got our first visit this evening from Ginger.I have over 100 pictures of her on my iPad.My daughter Stacie was logging in to the iPad.When one of the pictures pop up unexpectedly.I told Stacie to remove the picture,because its to recent for me and it makes me sad.It was a picture from our last Thanksgiving together from last year.I must mention that we went on our first date on a Thanksgiving,nine years ago.
In the picture you can see my Mother,my Sister Laura and Ginger.On the picture,Ginger has her back towards the camera and my other sister Maria that was really close with Ginger.We never noticed that in this particular picture ,Maria is in front of Ginger standing sideways.After the picture popped up unexpectedly ,Maria walk in through the front door about ten seconds later.I don't know what this means,if she was trying to tell me something.Maybe that Maria was about to walk in. Lainy I believe you are a strong believer in this types of events.My counselor did tell me to pay attention to everything around me.I want to think something good out of this event.Anyways I thought I'd share this with you.
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Remember the old Saturday Night Live skit with Alex Baldwin, the one where he's a baker named Pete Schweddy and he's on national public radio? Ben & Jerry's certainly does. A few weeks ago, ice cream sir-mix-a-lots Ben & Jerry's released a new, fun and kind of naughty flavor. And it's appropriately (or no so appropriately?) called Schweddy Balls.
The new flavor features vanilla ice cream, hints of rum and loads of fudge and rum-covered malt balls. Sounds pretty great, right? But what if you (yes, you) could create your own wacky ice cream flavor? We posed the question to Cooking Channel fans and fielded a Vermonster's worth of answers. Some we're hoping make it onto the B&J roster, while others… well, let's just say we aren't exactly lining up to try them.
The Good:
1. Bitchin Kitchen Sink from Christopher in New Jersey
A shout-out to Nadia G. and all her crazy kitchen antics caught our eye, but when it came down to it the ingredients are what truly tickled our fancy. Maple syrup, brown sugar and a kick of cayenne pepper-coated walnuts — TSAKETA! We'd already be three pints deep.
Try: "French Toast" Napoleon with Maple Syrup, Pecans and Ice Cream
2. Peppermint Patty from Judith in California
As far as childhood chocolates go, these were a classic. Peppermint candy sticks, chocolate chips and vanilla ice cream? Bring it on.
Try: Emeril's Peppermint and Chocolate Ice Cream Bomb
3. Campfire Cool Down from Morgan in New York
Ok, so Ben and Jerry's already has a S'mores flavor, but Campfire Cool Down incorporates dark chocolate, which we're suckers for over here at Cooking Channel headquarters. Plus, it doesn't hurt that we really dig the name.
Try: S'mores Ice Cream Pie
4. Just For the Halvah of It from Renee in Pennsylvania
Clever and creative, it's easily the best name we came across. Halvah, which literally means "sweet" in Arabic, plays nicely off the creaminess of ice cream, and toasted pistachios are always a plus. We'd be more than happy to pull open the freezer door and find a pint of this Middle Eastern-inspired ice cream flavor.
Try: Halvah Whipped Cream with Armenian Arak Coffee
5. Cherry Bomb from Brandon in Texas
Combining sweet and savory is all the fad these days, but spicy and sweet? Say hello to our little friend… chipotle chocolate ice cream, sweet cherries and brownie swirl. Ay ay ay!
Try: Chocolate Chile Cake
The Bad:
6. Jagermeister
Jersey shore references aside, Jager-flavored ice cream just doesn't do it for us. Licorice maybe, but Jager? Fuggedaboutit!
7. Eggs Benedict
Egg custard ice cream, candied ham bits and sweet croissant nuggets offer up a clever twist on the royal breakfast dish, but picturing a soft poached egg while eating ice cream made this one a bit harder to swallow than we would have liked.
The Ugly:
8. Fish & Chips Batter
"Newfoundland fresh cod, thick and meaty on the inside, batter on the outside," sure, but in ice cream!? Sounds a bit dodgy if you ask us, not to mention the soggy situation that would likely ensue. Better off sticking to Tyler Florence's take on the classic.
9. Smoke BBQ Ribs and Steak
This must have been a joke. It must have been, right?
10. White Castle Dreams
Don't get us wrong, their shakes are good – dangerously so, even – but serving up pints of vanilla ice cream with french fry pieces can mean one thing and one thing only: french fry mush.
Craving ice cream? We've got you covered:
Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups
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A DRAMATIC sculpture display is on at Watchet's Contains Art Gallery and Courtyard.
The exhibition, called 'Distance Travelled', is by Somerset woodworker and artist Martyn Lintern, whose work explores social mobility.
He has no formal training and is a self-employed woodworker who builds furniture at his Washford workshop.
Martyn said: "The idea for this exhibition started with a half remembered conversation some years ago about the concept of "distance travelled".
"This is not a physical journey but rather how we compare in a work sense to how our parents earned a living.
"And on what basis do we say one career choice is better than another?
"All choices, opportunities aren't equal for everyone, yet society does seem to place a greater value on financial gain than more altruistic careers.
"Is society striving to be upwardly mobile?
"Successive governments certainly aim to enlarge the economy, at whatever cost.
"Is this necessarily a good thing to aim for - to be constantly increasing consumption?
"Those are the kinds of questions I want to explore…I'll leave the visitor to decide the answers."
The exhibition runs until May 5 and is open from 10am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday, and on Bank Holiday Monday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon says an Iranian fighter jet approached a U.S. surveillance drone over the Persian Gulf but broke off its pursuit after the pilot of a U.S. escort plane radioed a verbal warning.
Pentagon press secretary George Little said Thursday the incident occurred Tuesday and that the unarmed Predator surveillance drone as well as two U.S. military escort planes remained over international waters at all times.
Little said the drone was conducting a "routine classified" surveillance mission.
He said the Iranian F-4 plane came as close as 16 miles to the drone before it departed.
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Three smoking shelters are to be installed at the Royal United Hospital, Bath.
The shelters will be built within the next few days on the RUH site, with smoking outside of these areas strictly forbidden.
All members of the public and staff will be asked to only smoke within the shelters, to be placed by the main hospital entrance, the entrance to the Princess Anne Wing, and near Coffin Lane.
Howard Jones, director of estates and facilities, said: "We have tried for many years to stop smoking on the site but the many 'no smoking' notices around the site, and verbal requests are frequently ignored.
"We have received many complaints from patients, members of the public, our neighbours, and our own staff about the number of people smoking outside our entrances, and also the mess left by discarded cigarette butts.
"We would prefer to be a completely smoke-free site but it has proven to be impossible to maintain this position. We are not prepared to accept patients, visitors, and staff having to walk through smoke to enter or leave our hospital.
"Smoking shelters are a pragmatic response adopted by many hospitals and we have decided to try them to see if it will make a difference.
"As part of their regular patrols of the site, our security team will ask anyone seen smoking outside of one of the authorised areas to either immediately put out their cigarette or move to one of the shelters."


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Darren Perrin says he wouldn't swap strikers Gary Higdon and Dan Kovacs for any other partnership in the league after they starred in back-to-back victories.
Higdon failed to find the net in his first five matches but opened his account with a hat-trick in Saturday's 6-4 win over Street as his strike partner Kovacs marked his return from injury with a brace. Dave Thompson grabbed the other goal.
On Monday two goals from Higdon and Kovacs' third in two games saw Perrin's men beat Longwell Green Sports 3-0 at the Conigre.
"Having Dan Kovacs back from injury has been a massive boost for us and it's no surprise we've started scoring goals now we've got him and Gary Higdon up front," said the Melksham manager.
"I know there's always a little bit of bias in it but you can look at Sam Jordan and Dan King at Bradford (Town) and they're both fantastic, talented, players, but I wouldn't swap our two for anyone.
"The effort has been magnificent from the players this week because we were feeling a bit sorry for ourselves after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Longwell Green and being beaten convincingly by Slimbridge.
"We put them through some hard training sessions but the effort after that has been fantastic and now we're one of the top scorers in the league."
Melksham face an injury crisis after Thompson was stretchered off with a knee injury on Monday. Ryan Bennett returns from suspension for the FA Vase clash with Pewsey Vale but Dean Flockton, Sean Benison, Steve Casey, Jamie Broom, Nick Ridout and Luke Smith are all out.


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The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to spend a fair amount of money on free agents. That much has been told to the public.
The team desperately needs a safety and will likely address that position first. Wide receiver and linebacker could also use some TLC.
But one position that is a weakness—and will likely remain that way even after free agency—is defensive end.
The Jaguars' have been targeting a pass-rusher for what seems like most of my early adult life and they've never really been able to get it right, which is why I cannot see the team again investing in a fairly high-profile end.
A brief history lesson:
- Marquee free agent Hugh Douglas was signed in 2003 and turned out to be a complete bust.
- In 2005 the Jaguars added Reggie Hayward in free agency and he logged 8.5 sacks his first season with the team, but injuries derailed the rest of his tenure in Jacksonville.
- The Jaguars aimed towards the future in 2008 when they used their first and second round selections on Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves, respectively. Jacksonville traded up in both rounds to get each player and neither has panned out. The Jaguars traded Groves to Oakland for a fifth round pick in 2010 and Harvey has been put on blast by Jacksonville general manager Gene Smith for his lack of production.
- Aaron Kampman was brought in last offseason as a free agent and performed well (four sacks in eight games) before he suffered his second torn ACL in the past two seasons.
You can't say the Jaguars haven't been diligent in their attempt to improve a pathetic pass rush (the Jaguars had 15 in 2009 and 26 in 2010) but things just haven't panned out.
There are some productive ends available in free agency—namely Jason Babin (12.5 sacks with Tennessee last year), Charles Johnson (11.5 sacks with Carolina), Mathias Kiwanuka (four sacks with the New York Giants) and Ray Edwards (16.5 sacks the past two years with the Minnesota Vikings)—but will the Jaguars make a run at any of these pass-rush specialists?
Simply put, no.
I cannot fathom the Jaguars going after another defensive end in the way of free agency. Gene Smith wants to build through the draft and probably wants to address the position on his own terms, not be forced into adding one. Plus if the team makes a full-time switch to a 3-4 defense they'll be left with a 4-3 end who may or may not be able to make the transition.
That doesn't mean I would be against the Jaguars adding a high-motor guy like Johnson, but with Harvey down to make $3 million and Kampman set to enter the second year of his four-year, $26 million contract, it seems unlikely that the front office will invest any more into position for the time being.Tags: Aaron Kampman, Defensive End, Football, Free Agency, free agent, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jaguars, NFL


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Revman Champions Color
September 28, 2009,
Revman International placed a heavy emphasis on color across its many branded properties during market earlier this month.
Under the Steve Madden line, Revman is bringing out four new beds, including Dahlia, a boldly colorful, painterly floral across an ivory ground on one side of the comforter and a black ground on the other. The company is also launching Steve Madden in bath and beach this market. Shower curtain constructions include cloth and PVC vinyl.
In Tommy Bahama, Revman is launching fashion window, with panels retailing from $39.99 to $49.99. In addition, the company is encouraging layering with multiple color offerings in quilts and coverlets.
The Michael Kors collection "is really all about color and pattern," said Good. One example is Bermuda, a bright green paisley reversing to a strip and paired with geometric print sheets.
The Laura Ashley collection this market addresses "that customer that's looking for something traditional and that [other] customer that's looking for something new and updated," said Good.
Manor Hill, the company-branded, eight-piece bed-in-a-bag collection, has taken a new direction. "We were a lot of cut/sew, this/that," said Good. "We've redesigned to give it a more modern lift." In addition, sheet sets have gone to 300-count with triple pleating. Revman also added four more ounces of fill to bring fill to 11 ounces.
Said president and ceo Rich Roman, "We think our fibers are better. And with the extra fill, it's truly a decorator look."
Columbia's focus this market is on performance. A new partnership with Thinsulate produced a collection of quilted coverlets sporting outdoorsy prints. Also new are triple-layered jersey throws and a throw that folds into a travel pillow.
Revman has licensed with Wall Candy Arts to produce bedding that reflects or coordinates with the decorative accessory supplier's wall art. Two looks address dorm/young adult, with two other designs for kids. Wall Candy Art mini sets will include a comforter, sheet set, shams and a sleeve of wall art stickers.
In bath, Revman this market is launching Jantzen beach towel collection in conjunction with the swimwear brand's 100th anniversary. Beach towels feature retro looks from iconic Jantzen ads from the mid-century.
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I hope you'll enjoy these new and different side dishes to go along with a casseroles or any meal you plan. I always think it's fun to try something new. Enjoy!
Polish Potatoes
1 pound Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 cans golden mushroom soup
1 can water
Place sausage and potatoes in the slow cooker. Mix soup and water and pour over potatoes. Cook on low for about 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Refrigerator Sweet Pickles
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7 cups sliced cucumbers
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons pickling salt
1 tablespoons celery seed
1/4 teaspoon alum
Stir up and let sit. Put in jar or covered container in refrigerator.
Refrigerator Dill Pickles - One Perfect Bite
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
3/4 teaspoon dill seeds
2 cups hot water
2 pounds Kirby cucumber, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, coriander seeds and dill seeds in a heat proof bowl. Add hot water and stir until sugar dissolves and liquid is clear. Cool to room temperature. Place cucumbers, garlic and dill in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Pour brine over all and turn to coat cucumbers. Cover with a plate to weigh them down and keep them covered in brine. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, stirring once or twice. Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 2 weeks. Makes 1 quart.
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
1 box cinnamon crumb cake mix (includes make mix and cinnamon topping
1 cup water
1 egg
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Mix all ingredients except chopped pecans and cinnamon topping. In a separate bowl mix cinnamon topping with chopped pecans. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Pour in half of cake mix and top with cinnamon topping pecan mix. Then repeat once more. Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours. Then remove lid and turn off the slow cooker. Let the cake sit for about 15 minutes. Then serve. Good with Cool Whip or ice cream.
Grandma's Scalloped Corn
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or oleo
1 14 3/4-ounce can cream style corn
1 cup milk
1 cup crushed saltines (about 20 crackers)
2/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
In a small skillet, sauté celery and onion in butter or oleo until tender. Transfer to a large bowl, cool to room temperature. Stir in the corn, milk, saltines, cheese, eggs and salt. Transfer to a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 6.
Comforting Carrot Casserole
4 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/4 cup butter or oleo, melted
1 cup crushed potato chips
Place 1 inch of water in a large saucepan, add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 7 to 9 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain. Place carrots in a greased shallow 2-quart baking dish. Top with the cheese and onion. Drizzle with butter, sprinkle with potato chips. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 8.
Baked Parmesan Broccoli
2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets
3 tablespoons, butter, divided
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/8 cup all purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Place half of broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp tender. Place in a greased 8-inch square pan. Repeat with remaining broccoli. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons oleo. Add onion, cook and stir until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended, gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli in a small skillet, cook bread crumbs in remaining butter until golden brown, sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 to 18 minutes or until well heated.
Cheesy Potato Cauliflower Mash
1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes
2 cups cauliflower florets
5 slices thick cut bacon
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Peel and cube potatoes. In saucepot, bring potatoes and enough salted water to cover to a boil. Reduce heat and add cauliflower florets, let simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In skillet over medium high heat, cook bacon 5 minutes. Cool. Crumble. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from skillet. Add milk to skillet and bring to a boil. Using hand masher, mash vegetables. Stir in hot milk, 1/2 crumbled bacon and 1/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining bacon and cheese.
Country Corn
6 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoon butter or oleo
1 16-ounce package frozen corn, thawed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup half and half cream
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Sauté onions in butter in a large skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the corn, cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until well heated. Combine cornstarch, cream, water, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually stir into corn mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tomatoes.
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This Guide has been provided as a reference tool for search committee chairs as they prepare their recruitment plans to advertise and attract a diverse pool of applicants.
There are several resources available in this guide; however, this guide is far from exhaustive as the possibilities for advertising positions grow daily. It is incumbent upon the search committee chair to communicate regularly and often with Human Resources and the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Access to discuss and vet the best methods possible to promote the vacancy.
MSU OEO Diversity Recruitment Resource Guide (pdf).
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text: Ranking players in golf has always been problematic. The margins are small, and the variables are big. The fallback position has been to make it all about the majors—golf's CliffsNotes. But only counting majors grossly oversimplifies.\nThere's a better standard, the one that athletes themselves use to judge themselves against their peers—day-in, day-out performance. In 1980, the PGA Tour created a database with complete scoring and performance statistics that made "apples to apples" comparative analysis more possible. Thirty-four years later, using those now-voluminous resources, Golf World has created the "100 Best Modern Players," a ranking of the top performers on the PGA Tour since 1980.\nBriefly, our Modern 100 sought to:\n• Intensely focus on performance, keeping subjectivity to a minimum.\n• Give majors 50 percent added value, but reward day-to-day, week-to-week excellence.\n• Use a formula designed to highlight a player's best golf.\nThis last goal is aimed at de-emphasizing the slump-ridden periods that are inevitable over careers of any length. In the process, we wanted to create a statistical chronicle of the best in their prime years, in essence answering the question, "How good was their good?" —Jaime Diaz\nVIEW CHART: 100 BEST MODERN PLAYERS ⇒\n*Note: Performance calculations include match-play and modified Stableford formats such as The International, but they were omitted from versus peers calculations. Sources: PGA Tour ShotLink database and the tour's media guides from 1980-2014.\nAverage point total of the 1,945 individual seasons graded: 3.942. We eliminated from consideration 63 seasons where, regardless of quality of results, players missed significant playing time due to injury. We used the tour's medical exemptions as guidelines on those decisions.*


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High-profile Sydney solicitor Chris Murphy usually defends those accused of crime rather than being the victim himself.
But the colourful celebrity lawyer has been plunged into his own furore with a much loved mobile phone allegedly taken.
Mr Murphy tweeted CCTV footage of a woman apparently picking up the unattended iPhone from a table at his regular breakfast spot, the Tropicana Caffe in Darlinghurst.
He went on to tweet Channel Nine's Tracey Grimshaw, television personality Charlotte Dawson and Tasmanian barrister Greg Barns, informing them of his unfortunate start to Saturday.
The viral campaign gained some momentum with Mr Murphy urging that justice must be served through followers identifying the woman in question.
''such a mess. anyway...maybe if you RT someone might know her from around the night scene,'' Murphy tweeted to Charlotte Dawson.
An exasperated Dawson tweeted back: ''OMG!!!! ... Hope you find it x''.
"It's only a phone but sentimental value.Messages on it from 2ppl who have since died.Now they're completely gone," he tweeted.
And so on.
Mr Murphy explained to concerned followers he turned his back for a minute or two to talk to a friend at another table and, when returning, found his phone had been pinched.
"Minutes later 6 KingsX police arrived for coffee break.Well known woman.See how good they are," he tweeted.
Mr Murphy did not return calls or tweets from Fairfax Media.
Kings Cross Inspector Gary Koschel declined to comment.
"We are always telling people to be aware of what's in their immediate surrounds and to maintain contact with their property at all times," he said.
@mscharlotted Bad start today. My iPhone5 stolen by a woman at The Trop. No value to her.Precious to me. CCTV youtube.com/watch?v=tuSEzR…— chris murphy (@chrismurphys) February 8, 2013


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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is circulating a draft immigration bill that would create a new visa for illegal immigrants living in the United States and allow them to become legal permanent residents within eight years, according to a report published online Saturday by USA Today.
President Barack Obama's bill would create a "Lawful Prospective Immigrant" visa for the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants living in the United States. The bill includes more security funding and requires business owners to adopt a system for verifying the immigration status of new hires within four years, the newspaper said.
USA Today reported that the bill would require that immigrants pass a criminal background check, submit biometric information and pay fees to qualify for the new visa. Immigrants who served more than a year in prison for a criminal conviction or were convicted of three or more crimes and were sentenced to a total of 90 days in jail would not be eligible. Crimes committed in other countries that would bar immigrants from legally entering the country would also be ineligible.
Those immigrants facing deportation would be eligible to apply for the visa, the newspaper reported. Immigrants would be eligible to apply for a green card within eight years, if they learn English and U.S. history and government, and they would later be eligible to become U.S. citizens.
Last month a bipartisan group of senators announced they had agreed on the general outline of an immigration plan. For his part, Obama has said he would not submit his own legislation to Congress so long as law makers acted "in a timely manner." If they failed, he said, "I will send up a bill based on my proposal and insist that they vote on it right away."
Clark Stevens, a White House spokesman, said Saturday that Obama still supports a bipartisan effort to craft a comprehensive immigration bill. "While the president has made clear he will move forward if Congress fails to act, progress continues to be made and the administration has not prepared a final bill to submit," he said in a statement.
Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, described the draft bill as a "very moderate" proposal. While the path to citizenship was welcomed by Noorani, he said not enough attention was being paid to future immigration.
"Commonsense immigration reform must include a functioning immigration system for the future," Noorani said in a statement. "Reform does not begin and end with citizenship and enforcement alone."


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Eight months after axing its failed Breakfast program, Channel Ten is having another crack at the lucrative early morning TV market – launching a rival to Sunrise and Today called Wake Up.
Hosted by journalists Natarsha Belling and Natasha Exelby, and former Australian Idol co-host James Mathison, it will be broadcast from a surf club in Manly instead of a traditional TV studio.
The program has been created by TV "wonder boy" and former Sunrise producer Adam Boland, who took that show to No. 1 and turned hosts Melissa Doyle and David Koch into household names.
Wake Up will be the only breakfast show to feature local news in every state. Nuala Hafner will be the national news presenter, based in Melbourne.
The show will begin later this year but Ten has not revealed the date.
"The show is looser than the other mobs'," Boland said. "There's scope for an adult conversation. When you take the straitjackets off, interesting things happen."
Boland said Wake Up was modelled on FM radio shows and that it would rely heavily on social media and viewer interaction.
He described his final years at Channel Seven as "frustrating", claiming that "no one was willing to take a risk" at Sunrise.
"Sunrise has an average of 14 guests [every day], who are booked the night before," he said.
"Most of my producers will be working the early morning shift and we won't be booking as many guests. This is Australia: chances are that some of those guests won't be that great. We want to give [the hosts] the freedom to chat."
Ten hopes that Wake Up – in addition to a slew of new local drama, reality, comedy and sport shows – will reverse its mid-year ratings slump, which has seen the network fall into fourth place behind the ABC.
Boland is also creating a late-morning program to be hosted by Ita Buttrose, Joe Hildebrand and others. It will also launch later this year.
The show is looser than the other mobs. There's scope for an adult conversation. When you take the straitjackets off, interesting things happen.
Wake Up's short-lived predecessor Breakfast, hosted by controversial New Zealander Paul Henry, was a critical and commercial flop, rarely drawing more than 50,000 viewers.
Boland said: "I think it was pretty obvious what went wrong with that show ... and it was obvious to Channel Ten after 7 o'clock on the first morning."
In addition to announcing Wake Up, Ten revealed that former Australian Idol co-host Osher Gunsberg – previously known as Andrew G – will host its local version of reality program The Bachelor, to debut later this year.
Steven Bradbury and Alisa Camplin have joined its Winter Olympics commentary team, and former batsman Sir Viv Richards will host the Big Bash League cricket with Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Mark Waugh and Damien Fleming.
Wake Up is being launched as the established breakfast shows enter their toughest battle in years, with Today now threatening the once-unbeatable Sunrise.
Fewer than 10,000 viewers separate the two rivals, with Sunrise still in front.
It's a far cry from 2006, when Sunrise was ahead by more than 200,000 viewers. Two years later, its lead halved to 100,000 and it has steadily declined ever since.
While Sunrise retains the national ratings crown, its win comes from its dominance in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. In Sydney and Melbourne, Today is the top-rating breakfast show.
Sunrise co-host Melissa Doyle will be replaced by Samantha Armytage around September, with Doyle to move on to other roles. Some in the industry view this as an attempt to "rejuvenate" Sunrise before the launch of Wake Up.


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Bed Bath & Beyond - Amy Butler Bath Towels
Yes, please! I'll take one in each colors. Oh yeah, and did I mention they're organic too? Swoon, Amy Butler continues to Wow me even after all these years. I'm rushing out to Bed Bath & Beyond to scoop these up before you do :)