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REVIEW: Evolve Automotive Tune + SS V2 Stepped Headers + CPI Euro200
BACKGROUND: I have been craving to start bumping up the power of my M3 for many years now. My indecisiveness has led me towards so many different potential paths. Ultimately, I chose that in the long run, I want to build a strong reliable NA motor. Although it will be significantly more expensive than going forced induction, I feel that it suits my driving style and the personality of the car better. Despite the many and even more affordable options on the market, I chose to go with companies that I felt were very honest and offered proven power.
- Supersprint V2 Stepped Headers
- Custom Performance Euro200
- Evolve Automotive evolve-r Tune
Supersprint V2 Stepped Headers
- Known to be the best headers offered on the market
- 100% spot on fitment
- Beautiful welds and fabrication
- Felt no loss in low/mid torque, but actually a gain
- Felt a great amount of highend horsepower
- After 3000RPM, the car felt all around stronger and quicker
Custom Performance Euro200 Section I
- I wanted cats to keep some backpressure to maintain low/mid torque
- I knew they would also help mellow out the rasp and volume of the headers
- They also help filter emissions
- Jack truly offers a great product for an amazing price
- His product has very clean TIG and MIG welds
- No fitment problems at all
Evolve Automotive Evolve-R Remote Flash
- I chose to go with Sal@Evolve due to his amazing and endless experience with tuning almost every single type of E46 M3 out there. He has such vast experience with different setups, many Alpha-N conversions, and CSLs.
- I got a complete custom live dyno tune. So this tune is truly designed for my specific car.
- I have quite noticeable gains in horsepower from about 4000RPM and above.
- I feel like there is a very tangible increase in torque throughout the whole power band.
- He offered me the capability to flash my own DME with a provided computer software and OBDII cable called the evolve-R. This offers me the ability to change up my tune if I ever need tweaking as I add new mods.
- Eventually the evolve-R computer software will allow read/clear fault codes, data logging, and reading live data.
- I gained a very honest and substantial bump in power. It was quite a sight to see as he slowly tuned my car throughout the day and my dyno graphs just got better and better.
- Power was so consistent on the dyno. We did a total of 26 dyno runs and car consistently made around the same power, if not more. This clearly shows that Evolves tune gives reliable and consistent power despite being driven hard. Truly a great asset.
- Driving Impressions: Shift lights are SO COOL!! The car seriously pulls all the way through the powerband until the new redline at 8100RPM. I noticed some flat spots prior to the tune. These were completely rid of. The car not just continues to pull and pull. The new power is also very useable. There is much more power under pedal in the midrange. Third and fourth gears pull significantly stronger than before. I honestly was not expecting the tune to make this much of a difference. Everything is just so smooth, predictable and controllable. These were all features I need for track driving and street driving.
OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: The combination of headers, cats, and tune has truly transformed my car. Now I feel first hand what everyone talks about on the forums when they add similar modifications. I feel like I have a new vehicle. The car is much more enjoyable to drive on the street. Nothing is overbearing, I just feel like the original great characteristics of the M3 were augmented. If I could go back, I would not change a single thing. I truly do recommend the following setup to everyone who is looking to invest in a simple setup or for those who are questioning their current one. You will not regret a single thing.
By studying the dyno graphs on my WinPEP7, there are quite a few great things to notice. As I mentioned before, the one great thing is that power is consistent run after run. I did pull after pull within just a few minutes of one another; one would expect loss of power from heat soak and such. Not with this tune, thanks to the dyno location and Sals tune, power was very consistent pull after pull. I have many dyno graphs over 300whp!! In the graph provided, youll notice a constant increased in power above 4500RPM. This is very noticeable on the street, especially in 3rd and 4th gear! What should be appreciated is that this is in a very useable range, but also very honest and realistic. Looking at the torque curves as well, there is an increase pretty much throughout the whole powerband, even in the low end. I was concerned with losing bottom end torque, but clearly with the headers, cats, and tune, I gained torque.
I have driven some tuned E46 M3s in my past. One thing that I found in other cars somewhat troublesome was the choppy or hesitant transition between partial and full throttle. This was a huge reason why I strayed away from power modifications all these years. Sal at Evolve told me that I would not experience such things with his tune. With my car driven on the track and street, I didnt want to have inconsistencies in my throttle. I did not want to have to deal with such interruptions and imbalance. On the street, I did quite a few pulls from partial throttle to full throttle back to partial, etc. The throttle is very smooth! It is really unlike anything else Ive driven. As I mentioned, there are no flat spots in the powerband and no delays. Its like the car and your mind are linked together. It goes when you tell it to go, no hesitation.
I am trying to drive the car as much as I can to continue learning the changes. Overall, I am very pleased with how everything turned out. I am not sure how the cars adaptations work or if the car will continue getting stronger. All I know is that the more I drive it, the more I feel it gets stronger.
THANKS: Thank you Sal at Evolve Automotive. You have been a true mentor and tuning guru. Your knowledge and advice is what brought my car to where it is today. Thank you spending many hours over the phone and online to get my car running the way it is now. Thank you to Jack at Custom Performance. You offered some of the best pricing on the products. Your craftsmanship with your Section I is one to greatly recognized. Thank you to the guys at TFWorks and VS Motorsports for helping with the installation. Thank you to ASpec Tuning for letting me use the dyno and internet for tuning.2002 E46 M3 6MT | Jet Black . Black Nappa | My GermanBoost Build Thread
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DynoJet Information
- Location: A Spec Tuning
- Model: DynoJet 224LC
- Temperature: 64.75ºF
- Atmospheric Pressure: 29.35 inHg
- Humidity: 29%
- SAE Correction: 0.99
Dyno Runs:
- RunFile_009.drf: Supersprint V2 Stepped Headers + CPI Euro200
- RunFile_026.drf: Evolve Automotive Tune + Supersprint V2 Stepped Headers + CPI Euro200
Evolve-R Flashing Process:
2002 E46 M3 6MT | Jet Black . Black Nappa | My GermanBoost Build Thread
2009 E90 M3 DCT | Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth
That IS an awesome review. I cant wait to dyno my car but i doubt it will be of any use in this 40+c weather! It was 46c yesterday! GGGRRRRR
EURO 04 M3 Current Mods:GC DAs, Eibach Sways, PF RTAB's, RE RCAs, INTRAVEE II, Black Roundels, ///MFEST Badges, Depo's, Screen protector for NAV display, VCSL Bumper + Race Lip & CF Trunk & CF Rear Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, SS= V1 Headers + catless pipes + X-Pipe + SS Sport Exhaust, Z8 Starter Button, Lamin-X, OEM CSL interior, OEM CSL Steering, OEM CSL Intake, OEM CSL Roof, MSS54HP + OEM CSL Tune, BBS CH's, LIGHTWERKZ, 355mm ST40 BBK, BW Oil Cooler....
EURO 04 M3 Current Mods:GC DAs, Eibach Sways, PF RTAB's, RE RCAs, INTRAVEE II, Black Roundels, ///MFEST Badges, Depo's, Screen protector for NAV display, VCSL Bumper + Race Lip & CF Trunk & CF Rear Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, SS= V1 Headers + catless pipes + X-Pipe + SS Sport Exhaust, Z8 Starter Button, Lamin-X, OEM CSL interior, OEM CSL Steering, OEM CSL Intake, OEM CSL Roof, MSS54HP + OEM CSL Tune, BBS CH's, LIGHTWERKZ, 355mm ST40 BBK, BW Oil Cooler....
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Thanks guys for the support! Just trying to share the great experience I had with Evolve.
Hopefully I was able to provide the best information that I can.2002 E46 M3 6MT | Jet Black . Black Nappa | My GermanBoost Build Thread
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Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Cookbook
by Old Farmer's Almanac
Makes 36 pieces.
• 36 chicken drumettes (bottom part of chicken wing)
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds, divided
Rinse the chicken drumettes and pat them dry with paper towels.
Combine the rest of the ingredients, except the sesame seeds, in a blender and puree.
Put the drumettes in a gallon-size zipper-seal plastic bag and add the puree, coating them well. Seal the bag. Marinate the drumettes in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turning the bag over periodically.
Preset the oven to broil.
Arrange the drumettes on a broiler pan with a rack and sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds. Discard the marinade.
Place the pan under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove and turn over the drumettes. Sprinkle them with the remaining sesame seeds and broil for 5 to 6 minutes more.
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Lightning stopped LSU's game against Northwestern State twice.
The Tigers countered with some voltage of their own.
Tyler Moore and Alex Bregman each had a grand slam and eight RBIs, and the Tigers hurled a no-hitter in a history-making 27-0 pounding of Northwestern State on Tuesday night at Alex Box Stadium.
LSU won by the largest margin of victory in program history and tossed its first combined no-hitter.
LSU began playing baseball in 1893.
"It's kind of hard to describe what we just saw tonight," coach Paul Mainieri said. "We don't hit like that in batting practice. It was just one of those days where everybody was getting good swings on the ball."
The Tigers scored seven runs in the first and third innings. They added six more in the fourth in a game that was called off with two outs in the bottom of the sixth because of lightning.
Mainieri made substitutions in the third, but Northwestern State couldn't cool the hot bats.
Meanwhile, five LSU pitchers tossed a no-hitter, the first for the school since 1979 and the fifth no-hitter overall. The other four were seven-inning no-hitters.
"I saw that zero," Moore said. "You know they're feeling it. You can't only put it on the offense."
Bregman's grand slam in the fourth made it 24-0 and grabbed the attention of the Twitter account of ESPN's "SportsCenter."
"LSU's baseball team leads Northwestern State in the 4th inning, 24-0. This is NOT a misprint," the message said. The account has more than 7.4 million followers.
Moore and Bregman set career highs with their eight RBIs. Brad Cresse was the last LSU hitter to have that many in a game; he did it in 2000.
"I don't think you can explain it," Moore said. "That's what Coach said in the (postgame) meeting: 'You can't really explain much about this game.' A lot of guys went out there and just flat-out hit."
Moore had a first-inning grand slam, a soaring shot that hit halfway up the metal bleachers in right field to give LSU a 6-0 lead. His three-run double in the second inning made it 11-0 before the game was halted because of lightning.
About 35 minutes later, the game restarted, and LSU's tear continued — an unbelievable tune-up heading into the final regular-season series.
Has Bregman ever played in a game like that?
"Um, no," he said. "I've never seen anything like that in baseball before, but it was a fun team win."
The Tigers (37-14-1, 14-11-1 Southeastern) travel to play Auburn (28-25, 10-17) on Thursday to open a key series before the SEC tournament begins for LSU next Tuesday or Wednesday.
LSU is fighting to finish in the top four in the SEC standings, a result that could land the Tigers an NCAA regional host bid.
They sure put on a show Tuesday before 3,511 at a soggy Alex Box Stadium, routing Northwestern State (30-22) in what might be the final home game of the season.
LSU had 11 extra-base hits, including five home runs, and 12 players had at least one hit. Bregman, who recently shaved his head, had two home runs for the first time in his career, adding a three-run shot in the sixth.
The three-run homer easily cleared the left-field wall, putting an exclamation point on a dazzling Senior Day for Kurt McCune, Christian Ibarra, Sean McMullen and Nate Fury.
"A lot of things in baseball are contagious — especially energy," Bregman said. "We treated it like it could be our last game at the Box today, and we were going to go out with a bang."
Bregman's shot came just a few minutes before lightning struck near the Box, and the game was called.
Freshman Jared Poché retired the side in the first inning on eight pitches. That was it for him, as expected, but he got the win. LSU announced before the game that it would use three pitchers, giving Poché (7-3) the decision.
Kyle Bouman, Fury, McCune and Joe Broussard followed to combine for the no-hitter. The Demons had just two base runners: Broussard walked a batter, and Bouman hit one.
The game started at 7:35 p.m., an hour late after rain delays. It was suspended in the top of the third for 35 minutes after lightning was detected in the eight-mile radius. The game restarted at 9:10 p.m. before another lightning crack ended it at 10:25.
To answer, LSU brought some lightning of its own.
"It was fun," Moore said. "We wanted to break it open early and score some runs tonight, and that's what we did. We just tried to get the boost in the offense and get our confidence back up.
"We know that we can hit, and we just wanted to show it tonight."
Advocate sportswriter Matthew Harris contributed to this report.


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Since the dawn of social media, people have been flocking to websites to share anything they could – posts, photos, links, favorites, etc. The marketing gurus of the Internet found a way to use this popularity. They created social media optimization.
Social media optimization [SMO] is an umbrella term that covers every marketing strategy and technique that requires or uses social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. They use this particular medium because more and more people are getting into social networking to connect with friends, former classmates, colleagues, and groups which share their interests.
Now that social media has become more powerful than ever, marketers should also be updated with the latest trends, techniques and tricks which would further improve this particular niche. Here are a few guidelines:
• Always check out what's hot and what's not – Unlike blogging where you can place any kind of content you like, SMO requires fresh and interesting issues and topics. If you post something in social media websites that does not catch the fancy of your target audience, they would most likely skip your post or page and move on.
• SMO should go hand in hand with content marketing – Content has been considered 'king' for many years when it comes to internet marketing. And while others have moved on, no one can still ignore the fact that consumers look for content – valuable and unique content. Make sure your content rocks and you will surely get more views, likes or shares in your social media hubs.
• Foster and maintain interactions – Audience or visitor interaction is a feature that is significantly highlighted in SMO. As the owner of a particular page, you should value every comment, like or question you come across. That just means somebody is in fact reading or following your page.
• Look for potential subscribers and followers – Do not be content if you hit the 1,000/5,000/10,000 mark when it comes to likes, followers or subscribers. You should always be on the lookout for others whom you can add to that list.
• Use discussions to analyze the trend – Discussions and comment threads are not just there for nothing. You have to find a way to digest the bits of pieces to find out more about what they want, what interests them, and ultimately, what will sell.
Keeping afloat in the internet marketing industry would be much easier this year if you keep these reminders in mind. In addition, the mobile market is also continuing to make its presence felt in SEO and SMO. This means more people may be visiting your pages through their mobile phones instead of a laptop or desktop computer. If you want to remain in the competition you should also start a slow but good transition to mobile marketing.
It is always a great thing to know that there are a lot of ways to promote your website and improve your web presence not just thru blogs. Now, you can make your mark in social networking sites so people will know that you are "one of them". You just need to make sure that you get the recent updates right away so as not to be left behind. The techniques and tips given above will surely help you come a long way in the SMO and SEO industry.
The Author: Chris Richardson works as a social media specialist in an IT firm in the United States. He is currently a member of an international group that is always updated with the latest trends, news and happenings in SEO, and the internet marketing industry.


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Olive oil: What are the differences between olive oil varieties?
The importance of reading the labels
In the grocery store, there are so many choices. There's virgin, extra virgin, pure, 100%, light, cold pressed and many combinations thereof. The titles do have standards associated with them based on how it is produced and relative acidity .... in other countries, that is. In the U.S., which is not a member country of the International Olive Oil Council (IOOC), required retail grades of olive oil are much less rarefied. That means any U.S. manufacturer of olive oil can say almost whatever they want. When choosing an olive oil, read the label carefully to know where it was produced and to try to discern whether the terms used on the label are being used within IOOC guidelines or not. Olive oils that adhere to IOOC guidelines follow these standards:
- Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO): The olives are cold-pressed, the resulting oil has an acidity of no more than 0.8 percent and the flavor is judged to be superior. EVOO olive oil often has a strong, peppery flavor.
- Virgin olive oil: Acidity is less than 2% and the flavor is judged good.
- Pure olive oil and olive oil: A blend of virgin oil and refined (chemically treated to neutralize acid and strong flavors) oil.
The "cold-pressed" and "first cold-pressed" indications mean that the oil was produced mechanically without the use of heat (which can alter the flavor) and "first" means just that - the first oil from the first press of the olives. "Light" olive oil is not "lite" olive oil. It is usually all refined olive oil and has less flavor than other olive oils - but, be warned, even though it is "light," it has the same number of calories as other olive oils.
Cooking with the different types of olive oils
When choosing an olive oil, think about the application. If it's just for sauteing vegetables, pure or virgin olive oil is fine. If it's dish in which the oil will be more prominent (such as pasta with potatoes and rosemary, or for salad dressings), the extra virgin olive oil is the way to go. Newer in the olive oil market are flavor-infused olive oils, particularly those infused with fruit flavors. My favorite of those oils are blood orange and citron - both are excellent for salads. When olive oil goes on sale, I stock up. Recently my grocery store was clearing their shelves of a very nice extra virgin variety at 50 percent off. I snapped up three bottles and am set for good salads for a couple months at least. When the large tins of pure olive oil go on sale about once or twice a year, I try to take advantage of that, too. I use it for cooking and for making herbed olive oil for bread dipping (see below). Garlic and herb-infused olive oil Large tin of olive oil. Large glass vessel that can contain the olive oil (and then some) and seals tightly Handfuls of your favorite fresh herbs, on the stems, rinsed and dried. This can include, but is not limited to, basil, rosemary, thyme, and oregano Several large cloves of garlic, peeled Place all the herbs and the garlic in the glass vessel. Pour the olive oil over it and seal tightly. Store in a dark corner of your pantry for about a month, swirling the contents once or twice a week. Strain into another vessel and discard the herbs and garlic. Use for dipping bread or for salad dressing.


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Richard Egarr's Good Friday performance with the Academy of Ancient Music of the first of Bach's two extant passions offered the piece in its original 1724 text, without the alterations and additions he made in subsequent versions. With a choir of 24 singers and an orchestra of around 30, the result suited the Barbican's well-upholstered and not especially resonant acoustic.
Egarr's approach was distinctly pacy in the first part, and less so in the second. Dramatic punchiness in the arresting opening chorus was sometimes undermined by fuzziness in the orchestral and choral parts, and occasional untidiness recurred later on, though the conductor's sense of momentum maintained cohesion and impetus.
James Gilchrist's Evangelist provided the narrative foundation, his lithe, expressive tenor interpreting the text perceptively, and memorably searching out the emotional agony of Bach's famous depiction of Peter's guilt-stricken weeping. Soprano Elizabeth Watts began rather tentatively, but found her true form in the second part; similarly, Sarah Connolly made a relatively muted start with her first aria but rose magnificently to the challenge of Es Ist Vollbracht. Andrew Kennedy's lean and focused vocalism allowed him to move confidently around the notes. Christopher Purves felt on the light side for the bass arias, though Matthew Rose's direct and spontaneous Christus was amply sung.
The Choir of the AAM left a mixed impression, clean-edged and swift-footed in the chorales, but needing sharper definition and stronger character as the baying mob, represented as they are here in some of the most disturbing music of its period. There were a number of outstanding orchestral solos, contributing excellence to a performance that frequently, if not quite consistently, scaled the heights of one of the great musical monuments of the Baroque.


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'Rehab': Celebrity Mantra of 2007 – and Grammy Winner
Amy Winehouse, a British soul singer, collected five Grammys at the 2008 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for her hit song "Rehab."
Ironically, Winehouse, who sings in her hit song "I won't go go go" to rehab, is currently seeking treatment for substance abuse in a London facility after a video surfaced last month in which she appeared to be smoking crack.
Winehouse has been a tabloid fixture over the past months for her well-documented personal problems with substance abuse and a husband incarcerated for his role in a pub brawl.
One would think Grammy voters would be a bit more sensitive to issues like rehab and substance abuse, especially given the number of celebrities who have sought help in overcoming various addictions in the past year. Instead they rewarded bad celebrity behavior.
Entertainment Weekly's music critic Chris Willman reportedly said, "(The Recording Academy) makes a big deal out of social responsibility, particularly in regard to their anti-drug programs. I figured they'd be too scared to reward someone who looked to all the world like an unwilling candidate for one of those programs – since voting closed before she went into rehab. But with these wins, they said art comes first, as it should be."
But USA Today correctly pointed out that "a desperately troubled young woman singing about refusing help for a substance-abuse problem seemed more reckless than humorous."
A look at any of the tabloids that cover celebrities' troubles with addiction could convince anybody it's "reckless" to promote the rejection of help.
In 2007, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan each entered rehab facilities at three different points. Other celebrities in the 2007 rehab brigade include British rockers Pete Doherty and Robbie Williams, actors Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Gary Collins, Desperate Housewives' Jesse Metcalfe, fashion designer Marc Jacobs and musicians Richie Sambora and Eddie Van Halen. This indicates addiction is a widespread problem.
Less than a month into 2008, actors Brad Renfro and Heath Ledger died of drug overdoses. A few weeks later, three other actresses, Sean Young, who entered a facility after drunkenly heckling people at the Screen Actors Guild awards, Eva Mendes and Kirsten Dunst are all reportedly in rehab.
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Colleen Raezler is a research assistant at the Culture and Media Institute, a division of the Media Research Institute


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When FTP was first developed, you connected to other sites using a command-line interface like DOS, Unix, or VMS. Although you can still use a command-line interface to connect, today it is much easier to use a graphical interface, commonly called an FTP client, in order to connect to an FTP site.
Most people prefer to use an FTP Client because it is more reliable and has the ability in most cases to resume broken transfers. There are several FTP clients available for your use. Most Mac users have an FTP client called Fetch. A free Windows FTP client is called FileZilla (from the makers of the Mozilla web browser), and can be downloaded here. Since most FTP clients work the same, an understanding of one client will lead to the understanding of others.
Connecting Using an FTP Client:
Once FileZilla is installed and opened, you can enter the name of the machine you wish to connect to in the "Address" box. Enter a username and password if needed (leave blank for anonymous connections). Port 21 is the default port for un-encrypted FTP connections, but the encrypted port 22 is required in order to connect to servers on the K-State campus. Pressing the "ENTER" key or clicking on the "Quickconnect" button will connect you to the FTP site listed in the "Address" box.
The upper FileZilla window will display the commands to and responses from the FTP server. The left-side window that displays your local drive/directory structure, and once connected, the right-side window will display a directory listing of the remote host. You can easily download files to any local directory by right-clicking on a remote file and selecting it's local destination. The box at the bottom of the window monitors all transfer progress.
Remember that depending on what User ID and Password you used to connect, you may or may not have sufficient rights to upload files and create and/or delete files and folders on the remote site. When you download files from a remote site to your local machine, you should also be sure that you remember the name of the file and the directory that you downloaded it to so that you can find it later. It is a common practice to create a "Downloads" directory on your local machine that you use for all files you retrieve from remote sites.
Accessing the KSUCVM FTP Site
The Host Name for the KSUCVM FTP site is: ftp.vet.k-state.edu. You MUST use port 22 (sftp) to connect.
Anonymous connections are allowed, and browsing and downloading are authorized from within the Public directory. Uploading is NOT allowed from an anonymous connection.
If uploading is required, please contact email@example.com to obtain the necessary User ID and Password. You will be given a User ID and Password that will allow file uploading AND directory creation within the Public directory. However, for security purposes file and directory deletion are NOT allowed with this User ID. Files within the Public directory are purged once they are over 60 days old. If you need files or directories deleted before the 60 day period, or require that they remain available for a longer period of time, please firstname.lastname@example.com.
- It is possible for us to create a secure location on our FTP site if you want the files you transfer to be invisible to other users. If a secure file transfer location is necessary, please contact email@example.com and we'll create a secure location along with a special User ID and Password for you to use.
- You might also consider using our Ad-Hoc Transfer Module to send files to users who may not be familiar with FTP. It uses a web interface to upload files, and sends email links to download files from our FTP server.
- If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: firstname.lastname@example.com (who else?).
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get a copy of the approved anti-virus software?
Trend Micro OfficeScan client is required for all computers that routinely connect to any K-State network. The software is provided to K-Staters free of charge.
Instructions for home computers:
If you're looking for antivirus software for your home computer we recommend using the campus version of Trend, particularly if you regularly remote in to campus resources. Installation instructions for the campus version of Trend can be found here: http://www.k-state.edu/its/antivirus/.
Instructions for CVM users installing Trend Micro OfficeScan:
Find the scenario that best describes your computer's current configuration and proceed.
1. If the Trend Micro antivirus icon appears on your Windows computer's taskbar like this:
you already have the new software installed. There is nothing left to do.
2. If the computer or laptop you own that connects to our network/Internet currently uses an antivirus program other than Trend Micro OfficeScan, please follow the directions for uninstalling your current antivirus program and installing the Trend Micro OfficeScan client.
3. If the computer or laptop you own that connects to our network/Internet currently has NO antivirus software installed, please follow the directions for installing the Trend Micro OfficeScan client.
Instructions for users leaving K-State on removing the Trend Micro OfficeScan client:
A password is required in order to remove the Trend Micro OfficeScan client. Call the CaTS Hotline at 785-532-4725 to get the uninstall password.
1. Once you have the uninstall password, begin the process by using add/remove programs in the Control Panel...
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel (you may have to point to Settings before clicking Control Panel).
3. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Scroll down to the entry for Trend Microantivirus program installed on your computer and then click it to highlight it.
5. Click the Change button. The Trend Micro OfficeScan Client InstallShield Wizard will appear.
6. Click Next.
7. Select the Remove button and click Next.
8. Click on Remove.
9. Type in the password you recieved from CaTS and click on Next.
10. The uninstall process may take several minutes.
11. When complete, click on Finish. Restart your computer after the antivirus program has been removed.
12. It is HIGHLY recommended that you install another antivirus program as soon as possible. We recommend Microsoft Security Essential/Windows Defender.
If you have any problems or questions, please contact the CaTS hotline at 532-4725.
get software for use at home?
Our Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions License (EES) allows us to offer limited Work-at-Home (WAH) rights to eligible* faculty and staff, and to our veterinary students. These limited rights permit the use of select Microsoft applications and systems on a personally-owned computer for work/school-related purposes.
Electronic software distribution services are offered by Microsoft's authorized Digital Distribution Service Provider (Kivuto Solutions), who have set up an on-line web store to facilitate the distribution of WAH software and any keys necessary for activating individual products. Besides licensed Microsoft products, the web store also offers many other software titles at significant discounts to eligible* users. All software on the KSUCVM WAH web store is meant for work/school-related use on personally-owned devices only. By downloading and using software from the KSUCVM web store, you are agreeing to the terms outlined in the WAH License Agreement (PDF).
To access the web store, simply click on the link below. You may wish to bookmark the link for future reference. Before purchasing, you will need to sign-in to the site using your CVM username and password for authentication and verification of eligibility.
*Employees who do not use college-owned computers in their normal work activities, or who are employed on a less than 4-tenths basis are not included in the FTE count for licensing purposes and are ineligible for work-at-home rights. If you have questions concerning your eligibility, please see the Dean's Business Office.


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Our room was amazing... Stayed in the premium king suite...bed was beautiful and comfy... Furniture was very eclectic, bathroom very clean, overall romantic... Had a keurig coffee pot and stocked mini bar ( which we just stared at it because the drinks and snacks were so expensive . We really enjoyed the bar downstairs , Masons. The staff was amazing. Took very good care of us. We were very lucky to have got this room for such a great pricel on kayak.
Great staff No refrigerator for personal use
Great staff. Lovely set up. Professionalism at its finest. Highly pleased, and I'll be returning soon.
The location of the hotel was excellent. It is right across the street from Vanderbilt University which was great for morning walks around their campus. The hotel is also within walking distance to some great unique restaurants in Nashville. It is also an easy drive to downtown. The staff was very welcoming and the valet service was quick and professional. Our room was clean and in good shape. Hallways were very quiet at night. We would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Wonderful staff! Love the Lounge and the room and decor are fabulous!
The only negative about the stay was the temperature in the lobby / bar / restaurant. Uncomfortably cold in all common areas
Concierge breakfast buffet that came with our room was pretty scarce and not refilled both mornings that we went; Expensive parking lots
Fun staff. Had a little issue but was addressed right away.
It was our anniversary and they quickly bumped us up to a room with a better view for the same rate. They did all they could to accommodate us. Parking is a bit expensive but hey, that's Nashville for ya
We had not stayed at the Loews since our son graduated and were pleasantly surprised to see what a nice job they have done in updating the hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful. Great location. Nothing
The staff was lovely and extremely helpful with any questions we had. They recommended a place to us when we unexpectedly needed an item. They also had good food recommendations and they were always smiling. The complimentary breakfast was well-done and exactly what one needs before setting off on a day of touring Nashville. The pool was a good size. The wifi wasn't good. You are only permitted three devices (and we had 3 in our room - each with a phone, laptop and Ipad). Even after trying to pay for the high-speed wifi, I was unable to connect. The location is great if you are visiting Vanderbilt, but would be far if you were visiting for more of the downtown (Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgewater Arena) sights.
Richard was a very friendly employee. He made our visit feel like we were visiting family. The other staff is very friendly and willing to share their knowledge about places to see/go. It was very close to Midtown - a place to get away from touristy attractions, but close enough to the main strip. They even had complementary popcorn. :)
We loved everything except the pool. Awesome room, dining, accommodations, etc The indoor pool was too cold to swim in.
The facilities were nice. Large, clean room. Exercise room and pool areas looked very nice although we didn't use them. Staff was frequently boarder line rude. Generally not attentive to needs. Food served was edible and that's about as nice as I can say. The 'kitchen staff' made very little attempt to make things appealing.
The hotel was super clean and the staff was very accommodating. They offered free breakfast and free dinner which we thought was very nice. The only negative was the shuttle service. It's a great service but it's a little unorganized and chaotic.
We loved everything except the pool. Awesome room, dining, accommodations, etc The indoor pool was too cold to swim in.
Clean. Spacious (in terms of the room and common areas). Very attentive, capable and cordial staff. The building also had a bit of architectural character, too. I've already booked my next stay!
The facilities were nice. Large, clean room. Exercise room and pool areas looked very nice although we didn't use them. Staff was frequently boarder line rude. Generally not attentive to needs. Food served was edible and that's about as nice as I can say. The 'kitchen staff' made very little attempt to make things appealing.
Queen suite, clean room and dishes, good view of Nashville, Slow check in, confusion about where to park car, lots of disorder getting stuff out of car
I liked having a full kitchen in which I could prepare some meals so I didn't have to eat out all the time. The shuttle they provided saved me money on transportation. The breakfast had a lot of options and the pool was larger than I expected. The highlight of the hotel however was the friendly helpfulness of the staff at every level. I can't think of anything I didn't like.
The Kaya deal was not a deal astheprice was 50lower per night when we got there.
The room was beautiful and clean. Loved the happy hour the location was great the lobby had an upscale feel. We enjoyed the complementary weekday dinner and daily breakfast complements to the chef The shuttle service was not reliable during the day. Communications could have been better. When we were dropped off downtown the driver should have mentioned that she would not be available for pickup between during certain hours so we would not have been wAiting outside in the cold Also parking fees were on the high side


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Chad Mitchell (Portland, Oregon, USA), Mike Kobluk and Mike Pugh were students at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, USA, when they formed this influential folk group in 1958. They then crossed America, performing when able, before arriving in New York to secure a recording contract. The following year, Pugh dropped out in favour of Joe Frazier, while the Trios accompanist, Dennis Collins, was replaced by guitarist Jim McGuinn, who later found fame with the Byrds. The band then embarked on their most successful era, when they became renowned for songs of a satirical or socially-conscious nature. Chad Mitchell left for a solo career in 1965. He was replaced by aspiring songwriter John Denver, but the restructured act, now known as the Mitchell Trio, found it difficult to sustain momentum. Frazier and Kobluk also left the band, which was then sued by its former leader for continuing to use the original name. With the addition of David Boise...


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James Patrick Kelly: Writing Teaches Writing
posted by Karen Burnham at Wednesday 16 March 2011 @ 12:01 am BST
James Patrick Kelly is a writer, teacher and anthologist living in New England. He is a regular in Asimov's magazine, and has won two Hugo awards: for "Think Like a Dinosaur" and "Ten to the Sixteenth to One."
I was on a panel a couple of weeks ago at Boskone called Workshops: Compare and Contrast, described thus: "Our panelists have forged themselves in the fires of genre writers'workshops from Martha's Vineyard to New Mexico. They'll take us behind closed doors to compare tales of processes and rituals, sniping and support, the chemistry of who's in the room, and the magic of hearing a story improve right before your ears." Back in the day this panel might well have been called Breaking Into Print or some such, somewhat later it would have been Should I Go To Clarion? The audience for those panels would have very similar to ours: aspiring and lightly published writers. Our panelists represented a variety of the workshops which now serve as the gateways to publication and perhaps a career. Mind you, they are not the only gateways, but many of your favorite writers have passed through them. I am not ashamed to say that I am a fan of workshops. I went to Clarion and have taught there and Clarion West and Odyssey and Viable Paradise and am on the faculty of the Stonecoast Creative Writing MFA program at the University of Southern Maine.
After we panelists all had our say, we took questions from the audience as is the custom. It may just have been a fluke, but most of the questions were about MFA programs. This struck me as a sign of changing times. Back when I went to Clarion, it was unheard of for sf writer to get an MFA (one of my Clarion teachers, Joe Haldeman, being a notable exception). Now, not only beginners but well published writers are enrolling. (I'm looking at you, Leslie What and Michaela Roessner-Herman and Kij Johnson.) I'm often asked which is better, a Clarion style workshop or an MFA?
My answer is yes.
There is no question that writing can be taught, but whether or not it can be learned depends on the individual. Some people learn just from reading how-to-books. I do: I've got a collection somewhere north of fifty. Some like lectures, others prefer groups where writers sit in a circle and speak plainly about what works and what doesn't in a story. Students tell me that they get something out of the critiques I write them for Stonecoast. But the fact of the matter is that there is really only one way to learn to write. A former student of mine, Eljay Daly, who graduated from both Viable Paradise and Stonecoast, was interviewed the other day on the Underwords blog's New Writer Spotlight. Asked the most important lesson she had learned at these various programs, she wrote something that I now have tacked up beside my desk. "If I have to narrow it down to one, I guess it would be 'Writing teaches writing.' Keep trying. If my system isn't working, try another system. If the story I'm working on is lousy, finish it anyway, then write another one." I don't remember saying anything quite so smart; Eljay figured that out all on her own. But as I read it, a heavenly choir began to sing.
Writing teaches writing. That is all we know and all we need to know.
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Comment from Robert Nowall
Time March 16, 2011 at 9:07 am
"Writing teaches writing," but what is it that gets you published? Going to Clarion? Connections? Not how good you are but who you know?
Comment from Karen Burnham
Time March 16, 2011 at 2:35 pm
I can only answer this from a short story perspective (time spent reading slush for Strange Horizons), but slush readers are desparate for stories that are well written and original. They read so many stories that have typos, poor construction, poor beginnings & endings, or are minor variations on a common theme, that if you can give them something new & different & good, they'll happily pounce on it and recommend it for publication.
The other thing I noticed as a slush reader was stories submitted to the wrong magazine: sf submitted to a fantasy magazine, perfectly good 'Analog' stories submitted to Strange Horizons, etc. Researching which markets would be a good fit for your story can be key.
In my time reading slush, connections & workshops never entered into the decisions.
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Holiday DIY's!
I'm quite aware that I am straying away from the topic of culture shock a bit, but I'm sure many of you have realized that I absolutely adore the holiday season. And this holiday season, I have decided to devote a good amount of time to DIY projects. I found a few online that looked interesting, but would be a bit difficult for those of us without a creative bone in our body to work out. Nevertheless, I came up with a handful of easy Do-It-Yourself projects for great presents that are even better for your wallet!
DIY Tea Set:
If you have a friend or family member who always seems to be stressed out, this is a great relaxing present for them. From a local dollar store or Corningware factory, you can buy single tea cups for as low as $2.00 or as high as over $50. You can decide the extravagance of the gift. Add several different types of tea bags and some sugar cubes and wrap in cellophane, and finish it off with a colorful ribbon. If you want to add to the soothing factor, you can put in some scented candles or bath salts! I'm sure this de-stressing gift will be much appreciated by anyone!
Ikea sells cute glass tea cups for a mere $3.00! http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90209991/
This can also be made into a Holiday Hot Chocolate Mug!
DIY Beanies
In this cold weather, and dropping degrees by the day, a warm hat is something that any girl would need, but who wants to wear a boring plain hat? Instead, this year you can gift your best friend a personalized beanie, with minimal cost. Forever 21 sells adorable colored beanies for just under $3.00.
It is very simple to dress these up with the use of some fabric glue, ribbons, and iron on pieces. Michael's is the place to go for all your crafting needs, and if you are short on ideas, check out http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/beanie-designs/ for some help!
DIY Laptop Case
We all have that friend who seems to be a bit careless and drops their electronics everywhere they go! (In my group of friend, that would me me!) The perfect solution? A personalized laptop case that they wouldn't dare to forget is on their lap.
Just grab a sturdy large envelope ( you can find one at Michael's for under $10) and add whatever they like! From Hello Kitty stickers to a classy wash of gold paint, anything will do!
Ornament Wreath
Last year, my sister and I were putting up the tree when we came across tons of unused ornaments that would just sit in the basement until next year. My sister ( who is a bit more artsy than myself) took it upon herself to make the most amazing wreath! With a wire hanger, she simply undid the wire, shaped it into a circle, and put in the ornaments. After about an hour, it looked something like this:
If you need any help with this, a handy YouTube video is on the way!
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Getting ready to head out the door for some TM miles at the gym. Since the road camber bothers my back, thinking it would be better for me than pounding the pavement, which I will do tomorrow....along the CT shoreline! Yup! Heading down to the shore to catch up with some friends, do some boating and chillaxing. Spur of the moment but really looking forward to it.
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Q: What are the fees and what do they include?
A: $249 Enrollment Fee for Virtual Training – this fee is due when you sign the Cruises Inc. agreement and enroll in our program and it includes the following:
Q: Will I be an employee of Cruises Inc.?
A: No, you will be an Independent Contractor, doing business as Cruises Inc. and receive commission on your sales. Each year, you will receive an earnings statement called an IRS Form 1099. No taxes will be deducted from your earnings.
Q: Will I be entitled to deduct expenses from my earnings?
A: Yes. Please see your tax adviser to discuss what applicable business expenses may be deducted.
Q: Can I add another person to my business?
A: Yes, however this can only be a spouse (co-applicant) who is living in your household and you will operate as one business unit. You and your co-applicant will be treated as one business. Each Independent Agent must complete the Training & Enrollment Form and background check and attend a training seminar.
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A: Absolutely! Home based businesses are widely accepted in today's environment. And, you are part of an organization that has a nationally recognized brand name. Plus, you are part of World Travel Holdings, the world's largest retailer of cruises with almost 1 Billion dollars in cruise and land-based travel sales annually.
Q: Are there any territory restrictions placed on me?
A: No. You may book vacations for customers all over the country/world. Generally our contracts with cruise lines allow for us to book US & Canadian residents. However, some cruise lines also allow bookings to anyone internationally. Note that bookings cannot be made for anyone from the following countries: Cuba, Iran, Syria, Sudan, and N. Korea.
Q: Am I am able to sell all travel products or just cruises?
A: You are able to sell all travel products including, but not limited to cruises, all-inclusive resorts, hotels, tours, car rentals, shore excursions and more!
Q: Who is responsible for advertising costs?
A: Your corporate marketing department creates many opportunities throughout the year. Some have little to no cost for you. We will provide you with camera-ready ads, press releases, direct mail samples, etc. From time to time, you may also have the opportunity to participate in cooperative national advertising and direct mail campaigns, which are subsidized by our cruise line and land-based travel partners.
Q: What kind of office equipment do I need?
A: The great thing is, your office can be anywhere – your home, the beach or on a hiking trail – as long as you have an internet connection you can be selling vacations! Our current minimum hardware and software requirements are: High Speed Internet Access, Microsoft Windows Desktop, Laptop or Tablet. Microsoft Office 2010 or higher (which includes Word, Excel and Outlook), Anti-virus program, such as Norton Anti-Virus or McAfee, and Microsoft Internet Explorer IE 11.0. We do not support any Apple/Mac hardware or operating systems.er.
Q: Which cruise lines can I represent?
A: You may book your customers on virtually every cruise line throughout the world. Cruises Inc. has formed strategic alliances with the major cruise lines to provide support for our agents in terms of pricing and marketing programs.
Q: How soon can I begin to sell and make commissions?
A: You will be able to start booking cruises and land-based travel upon satisfactory completion of training. Training can be completed at our world headquarters in Florida or online via our Virtual Training class options.
Q: How do I earn income from my travel vacation sales?
A: You will receive commission on each cruise, hotel or resort vacation sold excluding taxes and government fees (known in the industry as "NCF's" (non-commissionable fees).
Q: What does this represent in dollars?
A: If a one week vacation has a base (commissionable price) of about $2000, and the vacation vendor pays a commission of 15%, the total commission would be $300 and your share of this total commission is on a graduated scale based on annual sales. The scale starts at 60% and can be as high as 100%. We do not represent that any agent will sell any minimum number of cruises or vacation products. The number sold, if any, depends on many factors, including your commitment to the business.
Q: How do I get paid the commissions that I earn?
A: Cruises Inc. processes incoming commission checks to our agents twice each month, upon receipt of the commission from the cruise line or other vacation vendor, normally at the time final payment is received. Cruises Inc. makes all payments by direct deposit.
Q: Are there any other opportunities to earn income from each sale?
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Q: What does Cruises Inc. provide agents in return for its share of the commission split?
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Confidence among U.S. homebuilders surged in June, staging its biggest gain since 2002 in one of the strongest signs yet that the housing recovery is gaining traction.
A majority of homebuilders say conditions for new construction are favorable, rather than poor, for the first time since the housing crisis began seven years ago, according to a closely watched index released on Monday.
Executives in the homebuilding industry say a steady rise in home prices, tighter inventories of properties up for sale and a slowing trend in foreclosures have helped the housing market regain its stride over the past year.
Even so, the big jump in confidence registered this month by the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market index was surprisingly robust.
Pete Flint, chief executive of online real-estate company Trulia, said conditions were just right for confidence to blossom, with supply of available homes still trailing a rising tide of buying sentiment.
"We are in the early days of a real estate market recovery," he said. "The supply of homes for sale is still relatively small because sellers are reluctant to list in a rising market. They want to sell at the top."
The closely watched index jumped to 52 in June from 44 the previous month, handily topping forecasts. The index has risen 23 points from a year earlier.
Readings above 50 mean more builders see market conditions as favorable rather than poor. It was the first time the index has climbed above that dividing line since April 2006. The latest reading was also the highest since March of that year.
And there's good reason for further bullishness, said Stan Humphries, chief economist from Zillow, an online real estate company, because annualized new home sales aren't even back to their historical average.
"At this point, I suspect many of the constraints preventing builders from building faster are logistical and land-related versus concerns about future demand," he said.
Flagging a more robust outlook for profits, the stronger-than-expected data buoyed homebuilder shares. The PHLX Housing Index .HGX closed 1.6 percent higher. Shares of Toll Brothers Inc (TOL.N), one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, and PulteGroup Inc (PHM.N) gained more than 2 percent, while Lennar Corp (LEN.N) rose 0.7 percent.
While the data helped homebuilder shares, investors were mostly focused on whether the Federal Reserve would reinforce its commitment to supporting the economic recovery at its meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. The market wants clues from the Fed on when it would start cutting back on its $85 billion in bond purchases every month.
Those purchases have stimulated the economy and kept mortgage rates near record lows in recent years. While a recent spike in market rates has raised concerns about the headwinds that might pose to the recovery, home loans remain cheap by historical standards, a trend that bodes well for the market.
But some homebuilders expressed some concern that the housing recovery could falter in the months ahead, especially with interest rates likely to keep rising.
"If interest rates climb, prices start getting high again, the market falls; it's obvious what's going to happen," said Alan Wolff, owner of A.D. Wolff and Associates Inc, a custom homebuilder based in Golden, Colorado. "It was a perfect storm for the recovery."
Builders could also encounter an additional hurdle if more homeowners and lenders that are holding inventories of foreclosed homes decide to put their properties up for sale.
"The one concern for homebuilders is if other existing home sellers and distressed sellers also decide that it's a good time to sell, giving the builders more competition," said Daren Blomquist, a vice president at RealtyTrac, a real-estate research firm, referring to the index's June surge.
In a separate report, the New York Fed's "Empire State" general business conditions index came in stronger than expected on Monday.
The index rose to a reading of 7.84 from minus 1.43 in May, topping expectations for zero. A reading above zero indicates expansion.
Even so, weakness in new orders and employment fell to their lowest in five months, indicating activity in the New York state manufacturing sector remained sluggish.
"Sentiment may be improving but actual output isn't improving," said Michelle Meyer, senior economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York.
"This report suggests manufacturing activity is sluggish and that we are seeing that in the U.S. and the rest of the world."
While the housing recovery has been gaining traction, manufacturing activity has softened, hurt by belt-tightening in Washington and weaker demand overseas.
"Anything on the production side of the economy, including manufacturing, is falling back on the fundamentals. Right now the fundamentals, especially for the global picture, are still fairly soft," said Sam Bullard, senior economist at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Additional reporting by Richard Leong and Michelle Conlin in New York, Sagarika Jaisinghani in Bangalore.; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Richard Chang


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You're cordially invited to spend your summer at the Center for Talented Children, a camp for (you guessed it!) gifted and talented children. Here, you'll meet Wyatt, a brilliant 16-year-old composer, as he delves into a summer that promises much more than just your average leadership games and math problems.
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Gluten-Free Flour Mix
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Based on a recipe from Bette Hagman's, The Gluten-free Gourmet cookbook. She refers to this as "GF Mix" in her recipes, so I will, too. She says it's a "heavy mix and leaves a slightly grainy taste in the baked product, but the mix exchanges cup for cup with wheat flour in adapting recipes. Because of its low protein count, you must add extra protein and/or leavening (egg whites, dry milk powder or a nondairy substitute, gelatin, or Egg Replacer)." This recipe has a long shelf life and may be stored at room temperature. For breads, add ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of flour; for cakes, add ½ teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of flour; and for cookies, add ¼ to ½ teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of flour.
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I like this mix if you use superfine rice flour from Vitacost, Authentic Foods or a good asian grocery, as it will not leave a gritty texture. If you have to use Bob Red mills be sure to have all items at room temperature or let the batter rest for 30 minutse. It
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London (Nov. 25)
The scare campaign in the British press concerning the alleged attempts by Jewish terrorists to penetrate Britain and assassinate high-ranking civil and military figures has led to deterioration in the relations between Jews in the British zone of Germany and the occupation troops.
Joseph Rosensaft and Norbert Wollheim, leaders of the Central Committee of Liberated Jews in the British zone, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency today that army papers in Germany, which are also read by the local German authorities, took their lead from the British press and ran sensational stories about the menace of "Jewish terrorists."
They disclosed that they conferred with War Minister F.J. Bellinger, who promised to communicate with occupation authorities concerning the DP's complaints against the military. They also saw John Hynd, Minister for Occupied Territories, to whom they appealed for recognition of the Central Committee as the spokesman for all Jews in the British zone. They pointed out that all Jewish matters are dealt with on local levels and there is no contact between the Committee and the top military officers.
Rosensaft and Wollheim also discussed with Hynd the "catastrophic food situation," and the treatment of "infiltrees" from Poland. They demanded that Jews and other victims of persecution be exempt from requisition of homes and other similar official measures, which are applied to the German population.
Declaring that the problems facing the Jewish DP's include food, clothing and housing, they said that nothing can halt the flow of immigrants to Palestine. "Every Jew is conscious of the risks involved in illegal voyages," Rosensaft said, "but even Cyprus is paradise compared to Germany. We are denied the right to live where we wish. We cannot be denied the right to die where we choose. We do not wish to die in Germany."


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BWW Reviews: BOEING BOEING, Crucible, Sheffield, 19 May 2014
It makes a change for a farce to take centre stage at the Crucible, but Sheffield Theatres are celebrating this summer with their take on Boeing Boeing, Marc Camoletti's classic comedy about a man trying to keep up three relationships with air hostesses. Directed by Jonathan Humphreys, this is a pacy production of the play, well served by Fabrice Serafino's colourful set design with its five doors, each colour-coded inside to remind the audience which is which, and Natasha Chivers' brightly coloured lighting.
The six-strong cast each hold their own in performing their larger-than-life characters - some of whom might not be to everyone's taste, given the broad brushstrokes with which they are painted, but all of whom received many laughs from the crowd. Each cast member has great energy and commands attention throughout - although it seems perhaps a little unfair that the three hostesses had to each maintain a foreign accent, whilst the three French characters all got to use different English accents.
The colour-coded costumes for each air hostess are beautiful (I'm not sure whether or not they are authentic but they certainly looked the part) and really evoke the period of the play and the appeal of air travel. In farce, timing is crucial and the cast get the timings of their entrances, exits and killer lines spot on, particularly in the frenetic second act. The play makes for a light but enjoyable night out and time flies past even faster than a Boeing. (Come on, what's a review of a farce without a good groan-worthy moment?)
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Not all schools think that the CBSE- conducted Proficiency Test can help. The Board has asked schools to send a list of candidates who would be taking the proficiency test for class X, but some institutions wonder if students need one more exam.
There are no takers at Chinmaya Vidyala, Taylors Road, as the majority of the students think that they have already made their choice of stream by the time the exam is conducted. The test, introduced by the CBSE last year, is scheduled to be held in July and is optional for students. April 14 is the last day for schools to make online submissions.
Some school heads say that "while students were quite excited last year, the first time test was held, they are unsure this time. Do we need one more exam? Let students take class XI and XII seriously, that's enough". The proficiency test measures an individual's abilities and skills in a domain or subjected to know how well he/she has learned, understood and internalized related concepts and principles.
It is also said to be an important platform for parents to see which their child/ward would be better off in, rather than putting pressure on them. S.S.Nathan who is a CEO of Bala Vidya Mandir Group of School, which also holds an internal proficiency test that is mandatory for all Class X students says that "In the absence of a Board-based exam, it is essential to know the proficiency of a student and such an exam tests the aptitude of an individual at the national level, which is certainly helpful. But, this time more students are expected to take the proficiency test and based on the score of students they can also "upgrade to another stream".
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Emma Gordon netted a double as Bicester got back to winning ways with a 3-1 success at Oxford University 2nd in Trysports Three Counties League Premier 1 on Saturday.
The result came as a welcome relief for the visitors, who had not recorded a victory in the league since November.
But they did it the hard way, going a goal down early in the first half, before hitting back for a well-deserved win.
Rebecca Paisley fired the hosts ahead.
However, they did not let their heads drop and levelled when Gordon finished off a successful short corner routine.
And they went ahead when Emma Chaytor scored her first goal for the club.
Victory was sealed when Gor-don completed her brace with a good finish.
Bicester 3rd went down to a 2-1 defeat at Henley Develop-ment in Division 5.
They started off well, with was Louise Walker giving them a first-half lead.
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Anyone here own this AR? I was thinking about making this my next purchase. Any input would be appreciated.
i think someone here just bought one this past week. maybe they will give ya some feedback
I have had a Delton Echo 316 for 6 weeks. I have shot 700 rounds, and performance has been flawless. Accuracy is better than expected. Not a single misfeed.
I did months of research and Delton was not on the radar. The rifle was recommended by the gun store salesman. He provided sound reasoning for the Delton and said they had an excellent record with their sales. I was planning to leave the store with the Sig M400, and instead took the salesman's advise. I saved a little money, and the Magpul accessories were included. The Magpul accessories were a preference I had seen on much more expensive guns. I did a ton of research after my purchase, which is not my nature. I have found mostly positive reviews. This is my first AR, but I have shot a Colt and Bushmaster on many occasions. I would definitely choose my Delton over the Bushmaster, and I can tell almost no difference in the Colt.
I have posted to this forum, looking for what to expect. Still a positive experience. My $.02, it has been a great buy. Good luck
Looks like the Smith Sport would be the better option. Or even look into PSA for a good quality inexpensive alternative.
Smith and Wesson Sport.
I own the equivalent of a Del Ton sport...I got the 16" rifle upper kit (flattop, M4 collapsible stock, etc.) with the full-length gas system and a stripped lower from my dealer. I do his website and this was my "pay" for the year...he looked for one for me for almost 2 months until he found this kit. I put it together, having never messed with ARs before, not too hard. I really like this gun...my son had an extra MaTech rear sight for me, and it is a shooter. My dealer says that, in our area (west-central Indiana) guns under $1k are still really hard to find so I consider myself lucky. So, I vote for Del Ton. There are several guns out there that will work; just find one in your price range and go for it. Some are made better than others, but stick with the brands mentioned here and you'll be OK. Parts are easy to find and mostly interchangeable so repair is pretty simple if needed. I originally wanted the S&W Sport but am glad to have gotten the forward assist on the Del Ton, which I've needed to use with some handloads; the dust-cover-missing-issue on the S&W is your call. The S&W is a great gun but STILL nonexistent in my area.
Just a little update. Today I shot the 3000th flawless round through my Delton. I have made a few improvements; EOtech, Spikes Buffer, Battlecomp, and BCM Gunfighter charging handle.
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The incident at Ulster Bank highlights problems relating to the complexity of production computer systems, issues from cutting back key staff in response to difficult economic times, and (perhaps) the risk of outsourcing mission-critical functions. If you read the various reports, the cause of the massive prolonged operational failure could be for any or all of these reasons.
But to me, the most amazing aspect of the Ulster Bank's systems failure is that it received so little publicity outside Northern Ireland and the U.K. Here we have one of the biggest computer system failures on record, apparently affecting some 600,000 individuals and likely costing the bank in excess of $100 million, and few beyond the bank's customers, a few politicians (including, it should be noted, UK prime minister, David Cameron) and regulators, and couple of reporters for Irish news organizations and the BBC, seem to have been concerned about it.
I have worked in the trenches, with responsibility for financial firm's batch production computer systems, and I know how precarious these systems can be and how dependent they are for their smooth operation on one or two key individuals who know how to recover when these systems fail, which they do, to some extent, practically every night. In some ways, it is incredible that these legacy systems, many more than 30 years old, are kept running and incidents such as occurred at Ulster Bank don't happen more often. It is a testimonial to the ability and dedication of key IT and operational staff at many financial institutions that these critical systems function as well as they do.


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What we found: Quality of service
A majority of Mac users are extremely satisfied with the repair service they've received, regardless of where they go for help. Shipping a Mac out for repairs seems to produce prompter service. And third-party service providers were rated highly for their Mac knowledge.
AppleCare's phone support received relatively low scores for satisfaction and problem resolution, but that's the nature of the beast: there's only so much you can resolve over the phone. In our interviews with users, we repeatedly heard about repair episodes that began with a phone call to AppleCare and ended with a visit to an Apple Store.
Customer Service Ratings We asked our survey participants to rate their experiences on a scale of 1 to 4 (with 4 being the highest ranking) in four areas: how well the problem was resolved, how quickly it was resolved, the courteousness of the service, and the Mac knowledge of the service provider. ( Chart by Xplane . Click on chart for larger view. )
Bigger differences appeared when we asked Mac users to rate these service providers for promptness. In less than half of the cases where owners took their Macs to service providers in person—whether they were Apple Stores or third-party shops—the providers earned a 4 for promptness; by comparison, more than 60 per-cent of people who shipped their Macs to Apple or another service provider gave those services top marks for speed.
We also saw a wide range of scores when we asked owners to rate service providers for their Mac knowledge. Third-party services that owners had to ship their Macs to got the highest scores for knowledge. Oddly, respondents gave Apple the lowest scores for Mac knowledge.
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Our readers also have some advice on getting great customer service when seeking repairs for your hardware.
Find someone who knows Macs: While third-party service providers scored high in our survey, several of the people we interviewed reported problems with shops that didn't really know the Mac. Take it from book designer and photographer Sherry Stinson, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma: Be sure you're dealing with someone who specializes in Mac repairs.
Because my Power Mac was out of warranty, I took it to CompUSA. They diagnosed a dead power supply, which they replaced. But they're very expensive, they're very slow, and they have only one Mac technician, who is never in a hurry to do anything. I've taken my Mac to them four times for repairs beyond my capabilities, and out of those four times, I've had to do further repairs myself twice, to fix the things they didn't.— Sherry Stinson
If at first you don't succeed, ask for someone else: If you go to an Apple Store (or call Apple tech support) and you don't like the answers you're getting, don't be afraid to work your way up the chain to another person. Apple does have a system for escalating really bad problems to staff with greater authority. That's what Mark Dobroth, of Fort Collins, Colorado, discovered when he went to an Apple Store to find out why the optical drive on his iMac G5 had stopped working and why its fans were so loud.
After resetting the firmware and then successfully mounting a DVD, the first Apple Genius told me that he didn't see any problems and gave me the impression that he thought it was a software issue. I asked him to try starting up from a Tiger DVD; he couldn't. I asked him to try starting up with a USB device plugged in; the fans started blasting away at full speed. At that point, one of the other Geniuses sensed my frustration, came over, and recommended that we replace the optical drive and the motherboard. I had to leave it there for a week, but everything was covered by AppleCare. That was last August, and everything has been working fine since then.— Mark Dobroth
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A CAMPAIGN to teach primary school pupils the dangers of drink and drugs marked its tenth anniversary with a party back where it all began.
A Life Education Wessex mobile classroom – born out of the County Gazette's Stop It! anti-drugs campaign – returned last Thursday (January 30) to Bishop's Hull Primary School, its very first destination back in January 2004.
Harold the Giraffe joined children and educators inside, where there is an interactive model of the human body, fibre optic lighting and a multi-media suite, for a slice of birthday cake.
Sessions in the classroom help children up to 11 learn life skills on self-esteem, drugs and alcohol, assertiveness and anti-bullying, positive friendships and being safe and healthy.
Helen Morrall, an educator with independent charity Life Education Wessex, said: "Children at Bishop's Hull Primary School had the opportunity to take part in high impact, memorable activities that help them become better informed and more assertive about the health and well-being choices they make for the rest of their lives.
"The interactive nature of the sessions encourages every individual to become involved and the normative messages given help the children to understand that smoking, drinking alcohol and drug use are all minority activities among young people."
David Montgomery, of Taunton Vale Rotary Club, which started the Somerset project along with Helen Foster of the Inner Wheel Club under the chairmanship of David Baker, said £120,000 was raised to get it started, including a £5,000 donation from the Gannet Foundation, the charitable arm of Gannet, owner of the national Newsquest Media Group, which owns the Gazette among many other newspapers, magazines and websites nationwide.
A second classroom was subsequently added by Life Education Wessex, which now also includes Dorset, Devon and Hampshire.
He said: "During the ten years since Life Education programmes were first delivered in Somerset, a number of developments have taken place.
"The educator team now work with pupils in secondary schools as well as those in the primary phase, leading workshops on smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs; run training sessions for school staff in behaviour and safety; have increased resources for use with pupils who have additional educational needs; and deliver programmes on relationships and sex education."
Life Education Wessex receives no statutory funding and relies on fundraising for the local community to fund its vital work – for details or to request a visit call Jeanette McPhail on 01258-837417, e-mail email@example.com or visit www.lifeeducationwessex.org.uk - click on the related link.
*YEAR 6 pupils at Bishop's Hull undertook their fourth session in the mobile last Thursday.
Here's what they think of the initiative: Alisha: "We've learned about drugs and people having choices. It's been very useful."
Jess: "It's a really good thing for your education to learn a bit more about things you haven't learned about in school."
Will: "It's good to watch some of the things that could be happening but you don't really see."
Jacob: "It was interesting to learn about the different kinds of drugs – either for medication of illegal drugs."
Ben: "I enjoyed the sessions. You get to learn things a lot of people our age don't know about. It helps you make choices when you're older."
Kieran: "I'm thankful for it and it will influence me. The TV and Harold the Giraffe make it all exciting."
RESEARCH with local schoolchildren who have taken part in the Life Education programme shows:
- 90% of Key Stage 1 pupils knew more about keeping healthy, while 86% learned more about what to do when they feel angry or lonely;
- 90% of Key Stage 2 children said they understood more about the risks of smoking or drinking alcohol;
- 83% understood how others can influence the choices they make about smoking, alcohol and other drugs;
- 75% knew how their emotions and needs can change in different situations;
- and 72% knew how to be assertive with other people.
As well as building links with schools and teachers, Life Education Wessex engages with parents/carers and the wider community to promote personal, social and health education and ensure that the messages the children learn are backed up at home.


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A documentary produced by students as part of an end-of-year project has gone viral and won international acclaim.
Film graduate Jodie Tierney, 22, of Victoria Road in Chingford is one of five students who worked on the heart-warming story of a young disabled boy's relationship with his three-legged dog.
A Boy and his Dog won the best documentary award at Visions film Festival last year was in the Top three in the documentary category at ITV's London Student Awards.
The story focuses on Owen Howkins, a 7-year-old boy from Basingstoke, who suffers from Schwartz Jampel Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting just 30 people worldwide which causes muscle weakness and stiffness.
Owen rescued Haatchi, an Anatolian Shepherd who lost his leg after he was hit by a train after his owner abandoned him.
Ms Tierney, a graduate of Hertfordshire University, was assistant director and in charge of sound on the film.
She said: "The film was uploaded to YouTube last week and had over 1 million views in just one week.
"Buzzfeed featured the film on its front page and we've been contacted by ABC, NBC and a German news programme."
"The documentary brings to life the seriousness of Owens's disease and is an emotional, unique story that still brings a tear to my eye."
Ms Tierney has dreams of becoming a wildlife film-maker and is currently working at Arsenal FC in the Box Office, and as a runner for IMG.
Since its posting on YouTube on February 12, over 1.6 million people have viewed the 10 minute film.