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JERUSALEM (Mar. 11)
Mapam's Knesseters decided today that they would not take part in the Labor Alignment factions meetings unless and until Mapam's demand for a third minister is met. Mapam complained that while the National Religious Party and the Independent Liberal Party increased their Cabinet representation, Mapam remained static with two ministers–and was therefore prejudiced. The NRP has 10 Knesset seats and four ministries, the ILP has four Knesset seats and two ministries, and Mapam has seven Knesset seats.
Mapam's Secretary General Meir Talmi stressed that the party would do nothing to endanger the government, but on the other hand would refuse to cooperate with Labor in the alignment on normal Knesset business. Thus Mapam did not take part in an Alignment faction meeting today which recommended Yitzhak Navon (ex-Rafi) as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee instead of Haim Zadok, the new Justice Minister.

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Give your baking a makeover and add a whole new lease on life to everyone's favourite sugar-sweet treat, the cookie!
Whether you want to whip up a batch of fairytale faces, or pile a plate high with adorable animals, this book has no end of decorating inspiration. Even everyday objects like cars, flowers, and rubber duckies have never tasted so good! And with plenty of holiday-themed suggestions perfect for parties from Valentines to Christmas, your cookies are sure to always be dressed for the occasion. So, whether you want to make a playful pirate or a chubby owl for a children's party, or a decorative heart or wedding cake cookie for a grown-up gift, this book lets you serve up brilliant results every time.
Includes foolproof recipes for four different cookie bases, templates and detailed decorating instructions for each funky and delightful cookie, plus a comprehensive introduction to ingredients, icing techniques and equipment.
So whether you want a rainy-day activity to do with the kids, or something different and colourful to bake for family and friends, cookie decorating has never been so simple...or so sweet!
About the Author
Joanna Farrow is no stranger to playing with her food, having given cookies a whole new look in the first title in the series, Dress Your Gingerbread. A food writer and home economist, Joanna has also contributed to numerous food magazines and has written a number of other cookery titles, including Ready Steady Cook for Kids, Good Fast Family Food and Cake.
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UA lung-transplant program returns
Tucson once again has a lung-transplant program.
The University of Arizona Medical Center announced March 15 that it had hired Dr. Jesus Gomez-Abraham to revive the hospital's lung- and heart-lung-transplant programs.
After lung-transplant surgeon Dr. Michael Moulton left the UA Medical Center in February 2012, the hospital put the program on hiatus. Moulton accepted an appointment as chief of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Gomez-Abraham comes to the UA from the University of Utah, where he was surgical director of the lung- and heart-lung-transplantation programs. He specializes in adult cardiothoracic surgery, mechanical circulatory support, total artificial heart, robotic arrhythmia surgery, robotic heart and lung surgery and cardiothoracic heart- and lung-transplantation surgery.
Gomez-Abraham is also involved in research to preserve organs for longer periods and to optimize their function prior to heart- and lung-transplantation. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and completed a two-year fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery heart- and lung-transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at the University of California-Los Angeles Ronald Reagan Medical Center.
Report: Drug deaths increased in 2012
More than 300 Pima County residents died of drug overdoses in 2012, a new county report says.
Chief Pima County Medical Examiner Dr. Greg Hess said deaths in Pima County overall were up, and included in that trend were deaths from drug overdoses - 314 last year versus 277 in 2011.
Prescription drugs were a factor in the majority of the deaths, with oxycodone the No. 1 source of overdoses and morphine the second highest.
There were 9,742 total deaths in Pima County last year, compared with 8,383 in 2011 and 8,163 in 2010.
Cardiovascular disease was the top cause of death, while the second-leading cause was chronic alcohol abuse.
In other report highlights, homicides went down in 2012, as did migrant deaths.
To read the report in its entirety, go online to pima.gov/cmo/OME and click on "Reports."
UA doctor to discuss osteoarthritis
University of Arizona Arthritis Center founder Dr. Eric P. Gall is scheduled to give his last lecture before retirement at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3.
His talk, "Osteoarthritis Under the Microscope," will be held in the Chase Bank Auditorium, Room 8403 at the University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and most commonly involves the spine and neck, hips, knees, hands and feet.
Gall is expected to discuss the history and development of osteoarthritis and advancements in treatment.
Gall is a professor of clinical medicine in the section of rheumatology at the UA College of Medicine. A national expert on innovative teaching methods, he returned to the UA Arthritis Center in 2010 as interim director.
The talk is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. To register or get more information, send an email to email@example.com or call 626-5040. Information is also available on the center's website, www.arthritis.arizona.edu
There is a parking fee of $1.50 per hour, cash only, in the University of Arizona Medical Center University Campus visitor-patient parking garage.
Dr. Ornish to speak on heart, lifestyle
Best-selling author and preventive-medicine expert Dr. Dean Ornish is scheduled to speak in Tucson at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29.
Ornish is an expert in fighting heart disease with dietary and lifestyle changes. His free, public talk will be held in DuVal Auditorium at the University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Ornish is the founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute and clinical professor of medicine at the University of California-San Francisco. He is a best-selling author of six books.
Parking is available in the University of Arizona Medical Center visitor-patient parking garage. The fee is $1.50 per hour, cash only. The talk is being funded by the endowment for the James E. Dalen Distinguished Lecture for Health Policy.
Kids' camp to focus on fun and health
The University of Arizona's Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will offer a summer camp for children in June and July.
The Healthy 2B Me Wellness Camp is designed for kids ages 7 through 10.
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So a short while ago I told you about the Spitball comic book anthology being put together by the students at CCAD. I wanted to share the first page from the short story I contributed to the book, with art by the talented Lee Meyers.
Here are her roughs:
Followed by her pencils/inks:
And the nearly complete colored and lettered page:
I can't wait to see the finished book, which will feature artwork by many of Lee's classmates, and stories written by the likes of Matt Fraction, Noelle Stevenson, and Ivan Brandon.


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Opponents of Arizona's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law charge that it is unconstitutional and will lead to racial profiling, specifically targeting Hispanics. Supporters counter that the state statute corresponds with federal law and is designed to deal with those who break the law by entering the country illegally. Caught in the crossfire is Arizona's fragile economy. Regardless… Read More →
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Author appearance: Tom Kayser and David King discuss and sign "The Texas League Baseball Almanac." 3-5 p.m. The Twig Book Shop at Pearl Brewery, 306 Pearl Parkway.
Poetry reading: Diane Gonzales Bertrand reads from and signs her new poetry collection "Dawn Flower." 7-8 p.m. The Twig Book Shop.
Author appearance: San Antonio author and Black History Month expert Frederick Williams discusses his book "Fires of Greenwood: The Tulsa Riots of 1921." 6:30-8:30 p.m. Central Library, 600 Soledad.
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Author appearance: San Antonio journalist and author Joe Carroll Rust discusses and signs "Making San Antonio: The Story of San Antonio Manufacturing." 4-6 p.m. The Twig Book Shop.
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Designs with social content
For Kapture Chiu Yu-hang, fashion is more than just trendy clothes. It is his medium of choice to explore social issues. "I express my thoughts and social commentary through clothes," says the 24-year-old assistant fashion designer who works at the product development department of South Grand Fashions Garment.
For instance, his knitwear design project for graduation at Nottingham Trent University last year featured abstract crochet motifs and wavy patterns meant to draw attention to the mounting stress in modern society.
At an early age, Chiu found he had a great passion and talent for drawing. He doodled designs on his sister's Barbie doll. He later developed a deep interest in fashion. "I was completely captivated by the fashion shows on TV," he says. His uncle, whose hobby was painting, also influenced him to become a designer.
How have you benefited from participating in various design competitions?
I was an introvert before entering the REMIX Fur Design Competition in Milan two years ago. Meeting a lot of people there made me sociable.
Because it was the first time a Hong Kong designer won the Gold Award, my school took the opportunity to promote its design programme.
The winning piece was a mink jacket titled "wilted wood" – one of my graduation projects at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education. It helped me land a job.
After my sketches were chosen by the judges, I started working with a local fur coat maker that eventually sponsored my designs.
Why did you choose knitwear for your degree project and launch your career at a knitwear firm?
Knitwear presents unlimited creative possibilities. It can produce many different visual effects through a combination of patterns and motifs.
What are the main challenges you have encountered so far?
Initially, I struggled with designs for men which my supervisor found too feminine. Men's wear should be less fancy. I did more research and came up with subdued styles.
It's also challenging to develop original designs. The key, I believe, lies in observation. I spend a lot of time studying the latest fashion, identifying interesting details and styles. I carry a sketch book with me all the time and jot down notes whenever I come across anything stimulating. I also take snapshots of interesting things with my camera phone.
What do you want to express through your design?
I try to express my concerns and discontent over certain social issues. For instance, my degree graduation project aimed at highlighting how stressful Hongkongers are; a friend's mother was driven to suicide by stress. To convey this abstract concept through knitwear, I used crochet to create three-dimensional wavy forms, symbolising the ups and downs of moods and emotions.
What is your career goal?
I want to create my own fashion brand, which will reflect social issues and serve as the medium for me to share my experiences and views. If the venture is profitable, I would like to provide financial support to fashion design students. I think they need exposure to the production process in order to develop creative and wearable designs.
What is your advice for students of fashion design in Hong Kong?
They should keep in mind that fashion design is a delicate balance between creativity and commercial elements. They have to understand that the theatricality in fashion shows is meant to grab attention. Many highly successful fashion designers apply their well-honed skills in simplifying fantastic designs you see on the runway into highly wearable clothes.
When I started the programme in fashion design, I was concerned about my career prospects. The fashion industry in Hong Kong seemed to be shrinking, with the bulk of manufacturing shifted to the mainland. Yet, as I become more familiar with the local garment sector, I'm confident about the future of the field. Hong Kong has become a major design centre, offering many opportunities for home-grown designers.
Capturing the limelight
- Kapture Chiu received a higher diploma in fashion design and product development programme from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), Kwai Chung, in 2009.
- Chiu won the Gold Award in the 2009 REMIX Fur Design Competition held in Milan, Italy.
- He completed a top-up degree in fashion design offered by Nottingham Trent University, Britain, in May last year in partnership with IVE.

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LOS ANGELES (Mar. 1)
A charge that "virtually every private country and city club" in Southern California bars membership to persons on religious or racial grounds was made here today by Bruce I. Nochman, regional executive committee chairman of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith.
Mr. Nochman made that charge after reporting that a survey has shown that 26 country and city clubs have a quota system for the admission of Jews to membership. Of the total of 59 clubs examined in the survey, he said, 27 reported that they have no religious bars regarding membership.


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Fundraiser for the Mumbai based NGO Able Disabled All People Together (ADAPT)
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In conjunction with the Anthropology Club, students who traveled to Mumbai this past summer on the Anthropology India Field School will be holding a fundraiser for the NGO, ADAPT in the North Foyer of Emerson Suites on Monday September 28th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
One of ADAPT's main goals is to spread the idea of inclusion, educating low caste (dalit) children both with and without disabilities, into India's public school system. As part of the field school, students devoted a week to volunteering at Narika Shakti - a self sustaining, craft based training program at ADAPT. Megan Kelly, Hannah Siebold, Ren Ostry and Matt Portman, had the opportunity to work with mothers and children at ADAPT who produce handicrafts for the global market. Narika Shakti empowers mothers of students through teaching skills they can eventually pass on to their children. ADAPT provides a safe, comfortable space for mothers to work and to enhance their social and business networks.
Although the mothers enjoy many benefits from this program consumers also have much to gain! The students will be selling Narika Shakti's craft products at Ithaca College to raise money for the training program as well as for the seven schools scattered around Mumbai including a small school in the Dharavi slum area. We look forward to working with the Ithaca community to spread awareness and raise funds for this deserving organization.
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By August 1918 fortune was on the side of the Allies: America was increasing its contribution of troops and equipment substantially; the morale of the German Army was sinking as it failed to deliver the desired 'knock out blow'; and Haig found a new confidence, firmly believing that the Allies could at last push the Germans out of France and Belgium.
This volume of the best-selling 'VCs of the First World War' series covers the fifty days of the Allied advance from 8 August to 26 September 1918. Arranged chronologically, it tells the story of the 64 VC winners during this period.
The recipients came from many countries including Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: some never lived to know that they had been awarded for their extraordinary bravery, while others returned home to face an uncertain future. This is their story.
About the Author
Gerald Gliddon has curated the VCs of the First World War series since its inception in the 1990s, and has worked tirelessly to research the latest information and archives to keep these books as up to date as possible, making them a treasure trove for the military genealogist.
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It is officially the weekend! Hope that most of you are also having time off
from work. I do feel bad for those who are weekend 'warriors' or have to
go into a job, while others are off. It all balances out, I suppose. My oldest
daughter is one who works weekends, gets a couple of weekdays off, along
with my son. Both are busy parents and partners with someone who is the
one who is home over the weekend. While during the week, I may keep a
healthy eating balanced 'diet,' on weekends; I enjoy 'splurges!'
My friend and I walked to Dairy Point, to get our 'end of summer' meal
there. Mine is a hot dog with onions, pickles, relish and mustard, fried
mushrooms with ranch dressing to add more calories and dip into and
a sundae. This place roasts nuts, they have what they call, "The Nut
House," as part of their business. This will let you in on why I get so
excited to go there, (remember that I like butter pecan ice cream?)
I usually ask for their hard ice cream in the butter pecan flavor, a big
dose of hot caramel, real whipped cream, a cherry on top with roasted
salty pecans added over the top. This was my meal. No apologies, to
the ones who don't eat animal by-products nor the ones who are possibly
I love this quote that is attributed sometimes (accidentally) to George
Carlin, the comedian. It is actually taken from the book, "The Vision of
Buddhism: The Space Under the Tree" by Roger J. Corless:
"Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to
satisfy your hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body."
In order to 'redeem myself' and make myself not feel too guilty about my
innocent 'splurge,' I am going to let you in on some healthy and yummy
foods to snack and enjoy over the weekend!
Here are some appetizing and delicious natural food products that can be
purchased in your local grocery store or Trader Joe's may have another
equivalent, more fresh choices available, too.
1. Sabra. Have you tried this brand yet?
I love the Classic Guacamole with healthy fat, fiber and Vitamin C.
2. Wholly Classic Mild (or you may try a spicier blend) of Salsa.
I like blue corn chips to dip into this and feel the tomatoes and
flavors are almost as good as homemade salsa. In this healthy
snack, there are only 10 calories in the salsa, but keep in mind
the word: moderation when it comes to the chips!
3. Triscuit's have a great line called, "Hint of Salt," which makes
this a good one to add a slice of low sodium cheese or peanut
butter to make it complete.
4. Here's another cheese to try on those Triscuits, woven crackers:
Kerrygold Reduced Fat Dubliner cheese. This is made from milk
from grass fed cows, smooth texture with 1/3 fat.
5. Another choice of cheese is Vermont Creamery Fresh Goat Cheese.
I love this natural, lower fat cheese with the flavor of sourness, like
it is made out of sour cream.
6. My youngest daughter and I had an antipasto box and added hummus
with sliced carrots and cucumbers from Opa's Greek Restaurant, located
across the street from my apartment to watch a movie. We felt self-righteous
and healthier than our usual buttered popcorn and chocolate candies, we
usually buy to eat when we are sitting on a mattress in my living room floor.
We watched the movie that Beth recommended, so I must write a review soon
on the movie. Coming Soon at a blog near you!
7. A delicious and acquired taste that was shared with me by a friend, is the
Kalamata Olive Spread that supplies good olive fat and that tangy flavor of
olives. I enjoy this on pita corners, supplied by the Opa's Greek Restaurant
or spread directly on a thick slice of cheese.
8. Planter's Nuts has come up with a great new product called, "Nut-ration
Heart Healthy Mix." This can be a great protein snack that meets some of
your salty taste buds' needs! (Hint: 50% less sodium than their other cans
of mixed nuts.)
9. If you are one, like one of my old boyfriends, who likes to have pizza to
'chow down on,' you may wish to try Amy's brand, which has a whole wheat
kind of crust or Amy's Pesto Pizza, with has less saturated fat and sodium,
along with baking it will bring out the fresh taste, you can also add some of
your garden herbs and vegetables. You may find this brand either in the
general frozen foods' aisle or you may need to look for Amy's in the healthy
frozen foods' section. In our local Kroger's, I found several variations of
this name brand in a separate area of the store, close to the produce
10. Since I mentioned deep fried mushrooms, on my lunch menu today, I
should offer a healthy alternative: "Alexia Mushroom Bites with Roasted
Garlic and Olive Oil." They are a non-greasy yet tasty substitute. I like to
add a low fat ranch dressing, which if you haven't tried Cindy's Kitchen
brand, their product line offers Fresh Buttermilk Ranch. Yummy!
When I mentioned that my youngest daughter and I viewed a movie,
while eating the antipasto and hummus with vegetables, I would also like
to include in this post a recipe for:
"Spiced Chickpea Yogurt Dip"
Serves 12 people.
a. Rinse and drain 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas.
b. Add to food processor, with 6 T. of 2% plain Greek-style yogurt,
2-3 T. of fresh lemon juice, 2 T. of extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp.
minced garlic and 1 and a 1/2 tsp. Moroccan seasoning (McCormick
has this, along with other shops sell different variations).
Season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
c. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
(Makes 1 and 1/2 cups.)
Serve with pita chips, corners or crudités for dipping. Or as I
mentioned, we chose to add carrots and cucumbers.
Which, by the way, the fun walk and lively conversation, along with the
tasty treats, were 'way' worth it the calories and 'danger' to our arteries!
Yet, definitely not 'worked off' on our 1 mile walk home. My friend chose
a chili dog, a peanut butter shake and also a side dish of French fries. No
ranch, just ketchup.
Have fun any way you can this weekend!
Closing with a 'real' quote from great comedian/philosopher, George Carlin:
"Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music."


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5 Steps to Take Before Publishing Guest Posts on Your Website
There are substantial benefits to posting guest posts on your website or blog. By bringing in others, you get the following:
- A New Perspective
- A New Audience
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- A New Post
However, as an online publisher, there are certain things to be aware of before you accept guest post offers from just anyone. This article is all about what you need to do before you publish guest posts on your website.
Step One: Check for Plagiarism
The Google Panda Update has made it imperative to be mindful of plagiarism and duplicate content on webpages. If you don't want your site to get knocked off Google's search engine then it would be to your advantage to check content on plagiarism checker websites before publishing.
Plagiarism on the web erodes the authority of a website on the web and can cause losses to a business. By ensuring that the content published on a website is authentic and unique, webmasters can avoid lawsuits from other publishers while getting better search engine rankings because search engines reward unique, original content.
Step Two: Format and Proofread Received Blog Posts
Ever since Google started cracking down on paid text links, spammers have had to rely on guest posts to get their message across. If you don't want low-quality content on your website that can divert your audience elsewhere, you should ask all potential guest posters what keywords or backlinks they want.
Another important thing to ask is what the guest poster's topic idea and summary are before putting it up on your site. It's important to not accept overdone topics or list post ideas in order to keep your site fresh. Additionally, the article's relevancy to your site's niche is pivotal for your site's audience and rating.
A cornerstone of effective post is describing benefits, not features. Benefits engage readers, since they're naturally most concerned with finding out how they can make their lives easier or better.
Pay special attention to names, titles, and genders. Writer should put them in the right manner and ensure consistency through out the coming chapters to keep the reader on track.
Step Three: Interlink to Older Posts
An absolute MUST, interlinking new posts with relevant old ones is a great strategy used by professional bloggers everywhere to get higher rankings in search engines. With this said, it is also important to limit how much you interlink. Inbound links provide a way to minimize bounce rate and to increase page views and engagement while improving your Alexa and Google page rank.
Step Four: Optimize the Post URL and Meta Tags
All guest posts' URLs must also be based on keywords. To do this, make your post's URL (slug) smaller than your post's title. It will also get a better ranking when the post's URL is short.
After you've done this, you need to optimize META tags to get Google to rank and index you faster. There are all kinds of different META, however it's important to know which to use before publishing your blog post.
META Description Tag
The DESCRIPTION META TAG
<meta name="description" content="Create the perfect meta tags for high search engine placement.">
The description META will not affect the page's search engine ratings but you can use it as the description in generated search engine results. Therefore, it's in your best interest to be creative and to think about what your future visitors will want to click on and to not overstuff your descriptions with keywords.
META Keywords Tag
The KEYWORDS META TAG
<meta name="keywords" content="Meta Tags Optimization">
While Google and other search engines are indifferent to these, your potential visitors still view them as crucial when deciding which website's link to click on. The easiest way to complete this META tag is to paste the contents as the "title" plus anything eye-catching for your potential blog visitors to read.
META Robots Tag
Although there are many other META tags we haven't mentioned, almost none of them will improve your posts' SEO rating. The last one that we'll mention is the Robots Tag.
Here's how you can create a robots META tag
<meta name="robots" content="index,follow"> To see if this is what you wanted, index the page and then follow all the links that come from it. If you don't want this, don't worry about it because search engine spiders do all this by default.
<meta name="robots" content="index,nofollow"> This will index the page without following the links.
In conclusion, none of the META tags are important for good SERPs so it's better not to waste too much time on them. However, a META description is still required and you can't write more than 200 characters.
Step Five: Add Quality by Showing an Intriguing Image
There are many different websites (for example PhotoPin.com, FreeDigitalPhotos.net and Foter.com) out there that offer free pictures that you can take for your blog or website. Don't skip this step since one picture is worth 1,000 words and can keep your audience tuned into what your message is.


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Mighty Good Moussaka
Recipe by Bergy
There are many Moussaka recipes but I have found none as good as this recipe. Originally it was from "The complete Garlic Lovers Cookbook from Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the World" I made a few minor changes and this recipe is the result. I've never had anyone turn down seconds and have served it at least a dozen times.
Top Review by bratty
i've had this in my cookbook forever, and just now got around to making it. i made this with eggplant instead of zucchini. it was great. a little bit of work, but well worth the effort. we love eggplant, but never had it prepared this way. the flavors blended wonderfully. i will definatley make this one again. i took leftovers to my mom's house, she swooned over it too, so consider this one, two, 5-star reviews. a keeper for sure, bergy.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 6 medium zucchini
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped finely
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 large ripe tomatoes, cut into pieces
- 1 banana peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄4 teaspoon beau monde seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
- pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano (dried)
- 10 fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup 2% fat cottage cheese
- 1⁄4 cup marsala wine
- 1⁄4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (use imported) or 1⁄4 cup romano cheese (use imported)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Directions See How It's Made
- Peel the zucchini and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Heat a skillet and spray with the veggie oil.
- Quickly brown the zucchini slices on both sides, spray with oil as necessary Arrange half the zucchini slices in an oiled 9x12x2-inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in the same skillet and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add meat, stir to break up any lumps, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan heat the tomato sauce, tomato pieces, bay leaf, beau monde, honey, oregano, chili pepper and black pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat a little oil and brown the mushrooms, then add them to the meat and mix well.
- Pour all of the meat mixture over the zucchini slices. Top with cinnamon, allspice and cottage cheese. Cover with remaining zucchini slices, then the tomato sauce and wine.
- Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for 1 hour in a 350°F oven.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with the parsley, serve.


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A MEMBER of staff at Swindon Town will be hoping to move mountains as he aims to raise thousands for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance .
Adam Wainwright, the club's marketing executive, is taking part in a charity trek up Mount Toubkal, in Morocco, next week.
The mountain is the biggest in the Atlas range at more than 4,000 metres high.
Adam wanted to do something for the club's charity of the year and after talks with the head of fundraising opted for the climb.
There are a total of 17 people trekking up the mountain each with a target to raise a minimum of £1,500, but thanks to support from the club and players Adam has already exceeded £2,000.
In addition to his fundraising efforts, Adam has also spent a lot of time in training. He has been hitting the gym every chance he gets to keep himself generally fit as well as using a treadmill on a steep incline in preparation for Morocco.
The trek should take the team four days walking eight hours on the first three days and 11 hours on the last one.
In preparation for these long days spent walking, Adam took part in a 25-mile walk in Dawlish at the weekend.
"I have wanted to get involved with the charity this year and the trek came about through discussions with Caroline Corrigan of Wiltshire Air Ambulance," said the 32-year-old.
"I am a keen runner but this is very different so I have been to the gym using the treadmill on an incline and went on a 25 mile walk around the Dawlish.
"I am really looking forward to it, the trek is an emotional journey for some members of the team and we will all be there to support each other.
"In these last few days before the trek the aim is to ensure everyone has got over the £1,500 mark across the team.
"By the time I leave for the trip I should have raised over £2,000. I think the harder the challenge is, the more supporters you get.
"The players have been great dipping into their pockets, I think the tightest player was Aden Flint!"
Adam, who has worked at the club for four years, is also planning to run from Swindon to Yeovil in the new year to raise more money for the charity.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance's head of fundraising Caroline said: "This year's team are made up of people from around the county and over the last six months the team have had lots of fundraising activity to help reach the target amount.
"Adam has been great and we hope they all make it up and down safely."


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Case Study
Capitalizing on the rail boom
Balfour Beatty Rail Track Systems
NX permits advanced machining processes that lower production costs while building in quality
Rail business is growing
The rail business is growing and that's a fact. According to the UK Government's Office of Rail Regulation, approximately 1.2 billion passengers traveled by train in 2006-2007, an increase of 7.5 percent over 2005-2006. Freight traffic also is up, and capital investment in locomotives and rolling stock continues apace. It is now possible to travel directly from city center London to city center Paris in just two and a half hours, in perfect comfort, at speeds of over 180 mph, avoiding the stresses of airport shuttles, check-in queues and air traffic control delays. Indeed, all over the world, major new rail projects are taking shape, running on track systems designed and manufactured by Balfour Beatty Rail Track Systems using the NX™ digital product development solution from Siemens PLM Software.
Balfour Beatty Rail Track Systems Ltd has a 150-year history and is an international leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality standard and special trackwork, switches and crossings for main line, mass transit and light rail systems. Part of the £7.5 billion turnover of Balfour Beatty plc, which comprises four business sectors, Balfour Beatty Rail Track Systems operates from eight UK sites and employs 700 people.
Safety-critical products
Lionel Heinke is senior design engineer at Balfour Beatty Rail Track Systems and was responsible for the company's implementation of NX. He says, "We adopted CAD over ten years ago, starting with two seats of Applicon Bravo and subsequently progressing to NX with Designer, Assemblies, Strength Wizard and CAM." Explaining the application of NX, Heinke says, "Turnouts are used to guide trains from one line to another and are safety-critical products where performance and reliability are affected by axle loads and traffic type (freight, passenger, line type, train speed etc.). Crossings can be of fixed construction, where the nose and wing rails are held rigidly together, or they can have movable elements. For example, in swing-nose crossings, the wheel transfer from nose or point to wing rail or vice-versa is achieved in a similar manner to that of a conventional switch or point." According to Heinke, "The result is a smoother wheel transfer and lower impact forces. This is particularly important at high speeds and for minimum noise and vibration."
Heikne notes, "We have to produce designs that are safe, strong and reliable with low maintenance requirements. For example, bolted assemblies can be a particular problem area requiring frequent maintenance intervention. To reduce the need for this, where possible we have eliminated them, evolving the design of our crossings away from a fabrication to a single block of machined steel, V-shaped in plan." Heinke points out, "We have put many years of development into the design of these components, assemblies and products, including the interface with actuation mechanisms, detection interlocks and all other necessary components. We also manufacture products to Network Rail designs and standards where there is no design work involved. However, it is in our export markets where we capitalize on our special trackwork design and innovation capabilities."
Design work starts before contract award
Explaining the design process, Heinke says, "On receipt of an inquiry, we will sketch the outline or conceptual designs. This may not involve NX at all, though if we want to evaluate an idea or a specific feature or component we will use it. It's when we achieve contract award that the detailed design work really begins. That's when we start to use NX Designer and NX Assemblies." He describes the process, "Generally, each project is led by one experienced engineer who deals with all aspects of design management. We have nine design engineers working individually or in teams, some dealing with contracts and some with product development."
NX: the strategic direction
Turning to the actual benefits of the company's NX strategy, Heinke says, "Drawing production is now much quicker, since we produce drawings directly from the NX model. Even though we use 3D models to generate our NC programs, we still need detailed drawings with views, sections and dimensions to relay design intent to production, QA and the customer's inspectors. We also need drawings for assembly at the works and for installation into track."
Heinke notes, "The forces generated when fast and heavy rail vehicles change direction can be immense and we need to be able to predict how our components will react to this. To do this, Balfour Beatty Rail chose two seats of NX Strength Wizard, a straightforward and easy-to-use analysis tool that is now part of NX Simulation Process Studio. We use Strength Wizard to mesh and analyze components to ensure they will be strong enough for the purpose. We sometimes use an external consultant to carry out a final and detailed analysis, but we have reduced the amount of work he needs to do."
Lots of hard metal to remove
The biggest impact of NX has been on the actual manufacturing process itself. Machining rail components is a tough job, as Heinke explains, "In order to provide a smooth and reliable wheel transfer, the vees and switch blades must be progressively and accurately tapered over a considerable length. However, rolled rail sections are made from high strength, heat-treated steel with high surface hardness. We have lots of hard metal to remove and once machining starts, the rail relieves itself and subjects the fixtures to very high forces. Components can be huge, too, up to 37 meters long for switch blades and 7 meters long for crossing vees. To handle these items, we have made a multi-million pound investment in machines tools, with two very large and very powerful Henri Liné CNC gantry milling machines, one with a 20-meter bed and the other with a 29-meter bed. We also have several conventional three-axis mills."
Seamless integration with NX model
"To maximize the use of these expensive assets, we need to create and test our CNC programs offline," Heinke says. "We evaluated NX CAM and some of the independent suppliers of CNC software for functionality and compatibility. We chose NX CAM for a number of reasons. It really does integrate seamlessly with the NX model. NX CAM generates programs directly from our models and where we have to make modifications, we change the model and the program updates accordingly. Heinke points out, "Material costs are very high, so we don't produce prototypes. We manufacture directly for installation, so parts have to be right, first time. To ensure this happens, we use NX CAM toolpath verification to ensure that the part will be machined correctly, avoiding fixture clamps, for example."
Designs no longer limited by machining processes
Heinke believes that NX CAM has driven the development of new and advanced machining processes at Balfour Beatty Rail. He explains, "In our industry, a lot of machining is done using specially-made shape tools. These use special inserts to generate fixed shapes that are then machined all the way though the switch rail. Special tools can cost up to £3,000 each and inserts may only last for a couple of machining hours. Using NX CAM we have developed a method that allows us to use standard tools and 'scanning' toolpaths to produce the required shapes. We can machine using standard carbide inserts from the price list rather than using non-standard inserts that have to be specially made. This means that our designs no longer have to be limited by our machining processes." He adds, "We've been using this successfully on the swing-nose crossing vee monoblocks, dramatically reducing tooling costs. NX CAM has done everything we wanted it to do. We save programming time. We get a better product from a better process and this has brought us dramatic savings."
Additional time savings in the pipeline
Asked about developments in the pipeline, Heinke says, "We have been working on a strategy for using parametric modeling: geometry-driven models, large scale assemblies that are generated automatically by a sketch or numerical parameters." He explains, "Change a parameter value and the model itself changes as do all the associated drawings. It can take weeks to design and draw a new project, even if it is based on existing geometry but with different curve radii and angles of crossing. It is not just about the physical drawing; it is about making sure that the correct-sized components, base-plates and so on, are used throughout. Using the NX parametrics capability, we are aiming to reduce even further the time to get a design to market.
"We need to do this for the business. There are great advantages to using NX when it comes to responding to tenders and there is Board level interest in its overall success. After all, we've made a considerable investment, nine seats of NX Designer and Assemblies, one seat of NX Sheet Metal Design, two seats of NX Strength Wizard and two seats of NX CAM plus lots of training. Even so, it is a relatively small investment compared to the value of the projects we are working on and compared to the benefits we are getting."


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The NBA All-Star Game is always a high-scoring affair, a chance for the game's biggest stars to put on a show. Defense is not invited.
So who has scored the most points in NBA All-Star Game history? Is Kobe Bryant among the leaders?
Click on the photos to see who ranks where.


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As most of the basketball world knows, Rudy Gay was traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Sacramento Kings on December 9. Gay was sent along with Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray in exchange for Greivis Vasquez, John Salmons, Patrick Patterson, and Chuck Hayes. While the new Raptors have done well and the team as a whole is looking better, we thought we would take a look at how the former-Raptors were doing with their new team in Sacramento.
In two games with the Kings, Rudy Gay is averaging 25 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, 2.5 assists per game, and 2.5 steals per game. He has shot 18-32 from the floor and 13-15 from the free throw line. Rudy is off to a strong start with the Kings and most importantly he is being efficient. He has done this before as he started off strong with the Raptors and then faded away later on. It will be interesting to see if he continues this play the rest of the season. Maybe he has found a home in Sacramento.
Aaron Gray scored seven points and added nine rebounds in his debut with the Kings on December 13. He played just over 13 minutes and seemed to have earned some playing time. Gray was benched for the next game due to coach's decision. It is likely that Gray will be used in a similar role to how he was used in Toronto. He will provide a quick rest for the Kings' starters and only play if players get in foul trouble.
Quincy Acy has appeared in one game with the Kings scoring four points and grabbing three rebounds in just under 13 minutes of play. Acy is a great hustle player who could add a spark off the bench for the Kings.
We will continue to monitor how these former-Raptors do the rest of the season and provide updates. Even though it has only been a few games since the trade, it is easy to see that the Raptors are a better team. The Kings look like they may have benefited as well so it could be a win-win for both teams. Needless to say, Masai Ujiri made the right decision in dealing Rudy Gay.
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The Clemson University Outdoor Lab is a great place to bring your team for spring training. Our secluded location on Lake Hartwell makes the Outdoor Lab the perfect location for groups to get to know each other, strengthen existing relationships, and start working together as a team.
Our Team Ventures program offers groups a unique opportunity to work on team-building, problem solving, and communication skills. Courses offered include a high and low ropes course, group initiatives, and a 50 ft climbing tower. All of these programs are designed to build relationships, challenge individuals and teach teams how to work together.
There are also many outdoor recreational opportunities. We also have a pool, small games field, sand volleyball court, and beautiful scenery for hiking or running. There are also pavilions, fire rings, and other areas to gather as a team.
Indoor facilities are available for meetings, speakers, and other team sessions. With onsite meals, sleeping accommodations, and a variety of activities, the Outdoor Lab provides an all-inclusive place to prepare for the upcoming season.
Crew and row teams are welcome to bring their equipment and launch directly from our shores or docks.


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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Bailey, Courtney URN etd-04042004-012104 Title Arrive, Explore, Reflect: The Development and Evaluation of a Web-Based Program to Introduce High School Students to Landscape Architecture Degree Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) Department Landscape Architecture Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Van L. Cox Committee Chair Christopher Marlow Committee Member Dana N. Brown Committee Member Keywords
- landscape architecture
- web-based learning
- landscape architecture education
- education
- high school students
Date of Defense 2004-03-23 Availability unrestricted AbstractThe profession of landscape architecture has struggled with public perception since the mid-nineteenth century. Community programs, coloring books, and educational toolkits are just some of the methods employed in the profession's attempt to improve public perception. Very little research has been conducted to test the efficiency of these educational attempts. The goal of this thesis is to create a Web-based program to effectively educate young members of the public.
The program uses five "mini lessons" to present information about landscape architecture to the student. Links to the World Wide Web are scattered throughout the program to supplement lesson material. A "chat" is available for those students interested in communicating with a professional landscape architect. To assess the effectiveness of the program, information is collected from answers submitted by student users from within the program. From a total of sixteen questions, twelve are modeled after Bloom's Taxonomy to provide an analysis of student comprehension. The remaining four questions allow the student to express opinions and suggestions for program improvement.
Although little literature exists that explores the evaluation of a Web-based educational landscape architecture program, surveyed literature does suggest its potential success. This study suggests that students can effectively learn about landscape architecture through use of such a program. This Web-based program can be used as an initial step in the development of more sophisticated Internet-based methods of educating high school students or the general public about the profession of landscape architecture.
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Istanbul -
A man shot and killed his mother at a courthouse in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkish media reported.
A police official was also shot and killed, while another person is being treated for injuries.
The father was also present at the time of the killing, as the parents were settling their divorce proceedings.
The woman had initiated the divorce, complaining about domestic violence.
The assailant has been captured.
On International Women's Day, marked at the weekend, activists in Turkey said domestic violence is a serious problem in the country along with so-called "honour killings" targeting women. - Sapa-dpa


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John Tran's Circuit Court Investiture Is July 12
July 11, 2013
News Highlights
- John Tran receives official Fairfax Circuit Court commission July 12 at 4 p.m.
- Served as a substitute judge for the 19th Judicial District for five years while in private practice.
John M. Tran will be presented his official commission as a Fairfax Circuit Court judge on Friday, July 12, at 4 p.m. at the Fairfax Courthouse, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. The public is invited to attend the investiture ceremony.
At the ceremony, state Sen. J. Chap Petersen will present Tran with his official commission. Alexandria Circuit Court Judge Lisa Bondareff Kemler will ceremonially administer his oath. Tran previously took his oath of office on June 27.
Before joining the Fairfax Circuit Court, Tran served for five years as a substitute judge for the 19th Judicial District while in private practice with the Alexandria law firm DiMuroGinsberg, P.C. He brings to the bench his experience as a former state and federal prosecutor as well as carrying a diverse practice that included civil litigation and criminal defense.
Tran earned his bachelor's degree from the George Washington University in 1981 and graduated from the George Washington University Law School in 1984.
For more information or reasonable ADA accommodations, contact Kim Pratt, Fairfax Circuit Court, at 703-246-4166, TTY 711.
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The men, who were arrested earlier this week, belong to an elite unit protecting President Abdul Kalam.
Army Chief General NC Vij has promised the "most stern action" if the accused are found guilty.
Reports say President Kalam has directed Defence Minister George Fernandes to take "tough measures" against the men.
The elite Presidential Body Guard, which consists of cavalry mounted soldiers, has also come under investigation, they say.
The incident, which has made front-page news, has shocked many Indians with experts saying it points to a rot within the highly disciplined army.
"The alleged involvement of members of the military's most show-cased unit, the PBG, is a sad pointer of the state of our military," an expert from the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses told the AFP news agency.
Daylight assault
The incident is alleged to have taken place in a park in the heart of the Indian capital, Delhi, close to the presidential palace.
Senior police official Manoj Lall told the BBC the girl, a student of Delhi University, was in the park with a male companion when the guards allegedly assaulted both of them.
He said one of the soldiers robbed her friend, while two of them raped the girl in the park.
A medical examination established that she was sexually assaulted.
The incident is said to have taken place in the middle of the day.
Apart from guarding the president, army troops are deployed in civilian law and order duty in many sensitive states, including Kashmir and the north-east of the country.
Many soldiers have been accused of human rights violations there, including allegations of rape.


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While I have no idea what my overall favorite songs are, the three in this blog are the ones I most like to listen to at the moment. The details about what this is all about can be found on DR_ACULA's blog:
Anyways, as many of you know, I love video game music, so it only makes sense for a couple of my current favorites to be just that. Let's start with one that I often turn to when feeling down or when things get stressful at work:
There's just something about this theme that always puts me at ease, sometimes even bringing tears to my eyes. Honestly, every time I listen to it, I thank God for the gift of music and allowing me the ability to hear it.
Ok, let's take a quick break from the VG music. This next one is easily my favorite non-VG song right now. It's from the Christian rock group Hawk Nelson:
It's an extremely fun song, and, being a Christian myself, I really appreciate what it's trying to say.
And finally we have another VG theme that I just can't get enough of. It's from Etrian Odyssey IV, a game/franchise I've never even played. The strangest thing however is that I connect this song to Zelda. I've been fleshing out ideas for my dream Zelda game here and there over the last year or so, and I envision my game's final scenes while listening to this song:
I love all sorts of songs, but these are the three I have most enjoyed lately. Hope you enjoyed them!


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IT has been a busy day of news and sport with the Warrington Guardian.
Here is our daily wrap of all the best stories.
1 Mr Smith's looks set to be demolished within a month. We revealed this morning that developers had served notice that the club would be bulldozed in August.
More than 10,000 of you have read the story so far today, with more than 200 comments on Facebook.
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2 A woman needed 'life-saving treatment' after being glassed in Warrington town centre in the early hours of Sunday.
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3 Last week we reported on the shock attack at Warrington's Mosque.
Well today, police have released some close-up CCTV of a suspect they want to speak to.
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4 Frank Turner may be more used to playing Manchester or Liverpool.
But the star comes to Warrington in September.
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5 And on a lighter note, Warrington's Cats Protection Centre has six pensioner pussies in need of a new home.
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6 One set of travellers have left Warrington and another set have moved in.
We have the latest here
7 Wolves star Chris Bridge could miss Friday's Super League derby with Widnes.
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Baylor's big run at home halted
Updated 10:39 am, Tuesday, January 14, 2014
WACO — For the first time in nearly four years, Baylor fans left the Ferrell Center after a women's basketball game disappointed in the result.
The season-high 9,145 provided an electric atmosphere for the seventh-ranked Lady Bears' showdown against No. 1 Connecticut on Monday night, and the young Baylor roster was up to the challenge.
Ultimately, however, Breanna Stewart put up a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Huskies pulled away late for a 66-55 victory to remain unbeaten and snap the Lady Bears' 69-game home winning streak.
It was Baylor's first loss at the Ferrell Center since March 7, 2010, a 70-54 defeat at the hands of Texas, and also the first home loss in the careers of senior starters Odyssey Sims and Makenzie Robertson.
"I don't think they're worried about that," Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said. "I just think they're competitors, and you hate losing. It's not about a streak. You'll re-live the game. Odyssey will re-live the game and think, 'Wow, if I would have given us a little bit more, we might have won.'"
Both teams struggled from the floor for most of the night, although the Lady Bears were appreciably better in the second half. They were only 6 for 28 before halftime but rebounded for a 12-for-31 mark in the second half and finished at 30.5 percent for the game.
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UConn hit 36.7 percent in both halves and went 6 for 21 from beyond the 3-point arc. Despite their size superiority, the Huskies only outrebounded Baylor 41-39.
"Neither team shot it particularly well, if you look at the field-goal percentages, but I'd like to attribute that to both teams stressing defense," Mulkey said. "If you look at the ballgame, there were shots that were contested all night. It was just a good basketball game."
Sims, the nation's leading scorer at 31.8 points per game, put in a game-high 20. But UConn threw a multitude of defenses at her to make her work and take uncomfortable shots, and Sims went 4 for 25 from the floor and turned the ball over seven times.
Sims was 10 for 10 from the free-throw line, but she didn't get there at all in the second half. Her 3-pointer with 10:54 to go in the game pulled Baylor to within one and had the Lady Bears' faithful thinking upset. But she didn't score again, and the Huskies scored 16 of the game's last 22 points to put it away.
"We tried everything — we really did," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. "Every imaginable defense that you can imagine that you can guard somebody, we tried it. But in the end, you've just got to hope she misses, because we couldn't keep her out of the lane. She got in the lane whenever she wanted. She's going to get her points. But I want her to work really, really, really hard, harder than she's worked all year to get those points. I thought we responded."


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SUCCESSFUL football teams and a desire for a younger membership has prompted St Clement's social club to broaden its sporting net.
Currently boasting two teams in the York Minster Engineering Football League – one promoted to the premier division only last season, the other in Reserve 'C' – the Count de Burgh Terrace-based club also fields dominoes and snooker teams.
Now the club is to turn its attention to two new sports with plans to recruit darts players for a Thursday night and pool players for a Wednesday.
Any one wishing to join the fledgling darts and pool teams should phone Ray Fligg on 07522 478005 or attend the club and sign up.


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Wireless Access Everywhere
In today's connected world, guests no longer have to go out of their way to request an Internet-ready room just to connect to the office. Today's tech savvy property owners are going so far as to make sure every spot in the hotel can get a wireless signal. They know that once a hotel has gone wireless, the tech options are limitless.
"Our generation isn't happy with simply having wired Internet," says Brian Borucki, director of infrastructure and technology at Marcus Hotels. "People want to lie on their beds and watch movies on their laptops with their Slingboxes (www.slingmedia.com) , or they want to use their laptops with their telephones."
Some brands are requiring that WiFi be accessible throughout the whole property, because they recognize the guest demand for it. It then becomes a balancing act of the capital dollars to deploy the system. And one perennial debate still continues: should guests be charged for WiFi, and if so, how much? "Of the few hotels we have that charge for WiFi, the technology revenue offsets the cost for support of the system and the cost of the hardware," says Ken Barnes, vice president of information technology at White Lodging.
Being an early adopter
Winegardner & Hammons, a full service hotel management company whose brands include Marriott, Double Tree, Embassy Suites and others, chose to go wireless in its full-service properties from the get go back in 2003. The company installed a Guest-Tek (www.guesttek.com) wireless access solution in all of its guest rooms and meeting locations within the hotel such as the spaces at its full service hotels. "We felt that for the future, wireless was the way to go," says Linda Stigler, telecommunications manager at Winegardner & Hammons. "We converted a few of our wired hotels to WiFi, and now every single property is wireless."
Guests who don't have a WiFi card can visit the business center for a hardwired connection. In the future, the company is looking at other technologies that take advantage of the WiFi signal. "As the franchises move towards new wireless technologies, we are considering wireless kiosks and other similar machines," Stigler says. "A lot of our decisions are based on franchise recommendations and standards. For example, Hilton is now requiring wireless check-in and -out kiosks in hotels."
WiFi allows guests to be able to work or access e-mail from the lobby, restaurants, and hallways. "Guest-Tek understood that if I was going to put this kind of system on the property, I needed to have a stable network with total coverage -- I can't have dead spots," Stigler says.
The problem with being an early adopter is that something new is always around the corner. Most of the Winegardner & Hammons hotels are running the older 802.11b wireless standard. While the technology offers a high-speed connection, it is nowhere near the strength of the wireless signals currently offered by the latest routers. In its newer hotels, Winegardner & Hammons is installing faster 802.11g solutions by Cisco (www.cisco.com) .
"You always have to have in mind that things are going to change and we budget to refresh our equipment every so many years," Stigler says. "Just like any other technology, you have to budget to upgrade wireless."
Retrofitting tactics
The biggest tech challenge for hotel owners looking to add wireless to older properties is the need to rewire the hotel's infrastructure to connect the wireless access points. Faced with a similar situation, management firm Marcus Hotels & Resorts turned to Telkonet (www.telkonet.com) to install a solution that allows hotels to pipe
Internet signals through the existing power system. "This permits us to get access points in areas of the property where we could never get a wireless signal," Borucki says.
This technology has proven beneficial to larger hotels that are older and harder to retrofit. The Telkonet iBridge is a small device that plugs into standard power sockets. A small cable is run from the device to a wireless access point. With the system installed, all wiring on that electrical panel can support an Ethernet signal. The Internet signal does not interfere with the electrical system; it simply uses the existing cable as a conduit for the Internet.
"Everyone has an electrical system, so adding these Ethernet injectors on the power panels can save hundreds of thousands of dollars in upgrades," Borucki says. The Telkonet system does require a broadband service to make the solution work.
Marcus Hotels also installed redundant Internet services to make sure that there is never downtime on the system. "People will check out if there isn't Internet," Borucki says. The two lines come into the system and are run through an inverse multiplexer that regulates the data stream and makes sure guests always have access to the Internet.
The wireless network at Marcus Hotels is not just for guest use. The signal is also used with the hotel's wireless digital displays. For example, if the hotel is hosting a meeting, and the meeting planners want a digital television monitor to show the location of events, 42 in. Samsung (www.samsung.com) LCD monitors can be moved anywhere that has a power outlet. All information or video on the screen can be manipulated or controlled wirelessly by a computer hidden out of site.
Wireless staff communication
Wireless isn't just for bells and whistles. The technology can also be used as a state-of-the-art telecommunications system. The Mansion on Turtle Creek was one of the first hotels to pilot the Vocera (www.vocera.com) wireless communication solution that acts almost like a GPS system for hotel staff. The unit, which resembles a skinny cell phone, tracks down employees closest to the place where they are needed. For example, if a guest calls the front desk in need of towels, the operator calls Vocera's automated dispatcher (affectionately called "The Genie") to communicate the situation to the houseperson that is closest to the room in need.
The communications system can also be used to notify an arrival group that a guest has entered the hotel and needs service. A valet can check the name on the luggage as he removes it from the trunk, and call in through the system that "Mr. Smith" has arrived. The system then notifies the proper employees (bell hop, doorman, front desk) to be ready for the guest. "Everyone that you want on hand to greet the guest now knows the name of the guest and it makes them feel more at home," says Kathy Wilbourn, Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas , Texas . "More importantly, the system makes us more efficient, it speeds up communication, and it's the latest technology on the market."
The solution replaces the archaic pager system that does not offer two-way communication. It works off of the wireless infrastructure already installed in the hotel. The Mansion had to run CAT6 cabling throughout the building in order to set up a wireless Internet system in the guest rooms. Vocera came in and installed its own access points that were free with the service subscription. According to management, the Vocera system only costs a monthly licensing fee, which the hotel says is cheaper and more efficient than the older pager system.
Too much of a good thing?
With so many uses for wireless, broadband can run thin, especially as more guests use voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phones to make their calls. "That's a premium service offering that requires more bandwidth than what is offered at the free service level, and that costs more for us to maintain," says White Lodging's Barnes. "The challenge for the high speed Internet vendors is that they need to design a systemthat offers a premium service that we can then potentially charge for, but it must be a premium."
There is also an inherent issue with the proliferation of cheap, easy-to-access wireless signals -- everyone, particularly in metropolitan areas, has a wireless signal and most people don't secure them. This leads to confusion among guests who don't know what server to access when they start up their laptop. "Sometimes they think they are connecting to the hotel's wireless system, but they are not," Borucki says. "They could be connecting to the spa across the street or McDonald's down the road that has a much weaker signal."
To solve this, many hotels are installing systems that automatically load a branded sign-in page when the guest opens their browser. The system then prompts them to either pay for a service, or simply choose a private login and password for security and a guaranteed strong connection.
Why do some hotels still lack WiFi? "Owners have to balance and prioritize the need for customer-driven improvements and upgrades like renovating guestrooms with new bedding packages, lighting and flat-screen televisions," Barnes says. "They want to do the right things; they ust can't do everything at once. As we go through HSIA infrastructure change-outs, that's when we are recommending that wireless be the first area considered."


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Princess Cruises offers numerous itineraries to those looking to explore St. Thomas
Princess Cruises offers several Caribbean cruises to some of the most beautiful tropical locations in the world. Whether you want to get up close to rare wildlife or simply relax on the beach, there's an itinerary to help you reach all of your vacation goals.
Caribbean cruise vacations can give you the opportunity to indulge in a new culture, unfamiliar traditions and tasty cuisine. Best of all, you'll be able to unwind while traveling to your desired destination on a ship full of state-of-the-art amenities.
One region you might want to explore if you're interested in heading to the Caribbean is St. Thomas. This small island is part of the Virgin Islands, a frequented destination for nearby Americans looking to unwind in a tropical hotspot.
Princess Cruises offers several itineraries to travelers looking to have the Caribbean cruise of a lifetime. These can provide a wide range of opportunities to passengers looking to snorkel, sail and golf along the magnificent St. Thomas coast.
Magens Bay
Perhaps one of the most popular beaches in the Virgin Islands and around the world is Magens Bay. This beach was listed in the Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches list by National Geographic Magazine, and rightfully so - the white sand and crystal clear water is enough to wash all of your worries away. Once you're done tanning or snorkeling for the day, there are numerous shops and restaurants located near Magens Bay for your convenience as well.
Coral World
If you have a penchant for nature, you might want to visit Coral World while on your St. Thomas cruise. This facility has numerous exhibits, including a pool where visitors can touch such as turtles and stingrays skimming the surface of the water and an 80,000 gallon coral reef tank. Those looking for live entertainment are also encouraged to watch professional trainers feed some of Coral World's largest interesting marine life.
Visitors who plan ahead can book activities that allow them to come up close to sharks, turtles and sea lions - perhaps the friendliest and funniest animals of the bunch.
Surfing and snorkeling
It's no secret that St. Thomas is a region where visitors flock to engage in a wide variety of water activities - ranging from surfing to scuba diving - and you can participate in them as well. There are many luxurious beaches and coastlines where people are welcome to explore the deep blue ocean, whether they're interested in coming close to reefs or colorful fish. If you enjoy snorkeling and surfing, there are also many opportunities to do so in the crystal clear water. Consider a shore excursion to see St. Thomas' beautiful coastline in all its splendor.
Buck Island
Once you're on dry land, you might be interested in stretching your legs by embarking on a hike through the exotic St. Thomas wilderness, and there's no better place to do so than on Buck Island. This island is a short boat ride from port, and it's a National Wildlife Refuge that's home to some of the rarest marine life and birds in the region. While at the refuge, visitors have the opportunity to hike along paths that take them deep into the lush green woods and bring them up close to nature.


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The Punschtorte is a classic Austrian cake with a big boozy punch! A thin cake sandwiches a rum punch filling, and finished off with a thick pink fondant icing.
No one knows for sure the origins of this Punschtorte cake but it may have been introduced to Vienna in the Middle Ages by the Ottoman armies some time during the 17th century. The components include cake crumbs, chocolate, rum, apricot jam, citrus juices. It is a kick-ass cake! Individual pastries are known as Punschkrapfen.


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Once upon a time in a land far away, two naïve and rather idiotic girls set off to find a fabled land near the border of Spain and Portugal. Rumours of its unsurpassed beauty ran rings around them as they eagerly planned their journey, their excitement growing by the minute. Little did they know that these plans would soon become unravelled due to one small detail -- the siesta.
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For me the biggest travel drama this year is not figuring how I can afford it or when my boyfriend and I can both get time off work, it's figuring out where the bloody hell to go.
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In Vietnam, I am, and always will be, a "Tây", meaning "westerner". I'm not offended one bit by this label. Not even when I had new passport photos taken and the shop filled in the "Mr/Ms_________" section on the little receipt with "Ms Tây", and filed it away under T.


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1. Shirt order deadline for first wave 6/15.
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The Effect of Testing on Achievement: Meta-Analyses and Research Summary, 1910–2010. Source List, Effect Sizes, and References for Quantitative Studies
The text of this study can be found in the International Journal of Testing. The study summarizes the research literature on the effect of testing on student achievement, which comprises several hundred studies conducted from the early 20th century to the present day. Only quantitative studies are listed here (N studies = 177; N effects = 640). Mean effect sizes range from a moderate d ˜ 0.55 to a fairly large d ˜ 0.88 depending on the way effects are aggregated or effect sizes are adjusted for study artifacts. Testing with feedback produces the strongest positive effect on achievement. Adding stakes or testing with greater frequency also strongly and positively affects achievement. The evidence from a century's worth of quantitative studies shows the effect of testing on achievement to be moderately to strongly positive. Smaller-scale studies, however, tend to produce stronger effects than do large-scale studies. Those who judge the effect of testing on achievement exclusively from large-sample multivariate studies deprive themselves of the most focused, clear, and precise evidence. Some prominent researchers in economics and education, for example, have claimed that no studies of "test-based accountability" had been conducted before theirs in the early 2000s. But, this list includes 24 studies completed before 2000 whose primary focus was to measure the effect of "test-based accountability." A few dozen more pre-2000 studies also measured the effect of test-based accountability although such was not their primary focus. Include qualitative and program evaluation studies of test-based accountability, and the count of pre-2000 studies rises into the hundreds.
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Management attitudes towards gainsharing as a strategic tool for productivity improvement at a selected South African company
Zondo, Robert Dumisani
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There is a lack of commitment and participation in productivity initiatives at shop floor level in South Africa and companies are faced with competitive challenges of promoting innovativeness relating to productivity improvement amongst employees. South Africa's labour productivity in the manufacturing sector is low when compared to Korea, United States of America, Taiwan, Japan, France and the United Kingdom. It has increasingly been recognised in industry that by introducing a carefully crafted incentive scheme, it may be possible to induce South African workers to work both harder and smarter and use existing technologies in new and better ways that enhance their productivity. The study proposes to evaluate to what extent gainsharing can be a solution.
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