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30 March 2014
A Cheese Shop in Wisconsin: A Visit to Madison's Fromagination
Two things happened yesterday: The Badgers beat University of Arizona by one point in a heart-stopping overtime and my husband and I decided a trip to Madison was in order for the summer.
I love Madison. Its politics mirror mine (trust me, I am not talking about the governor of Wisconsin) and it makes me feel 21 again. I feel privileged to have lived there for over a decade.
Madison offers much in the way of culture and fun as well as politics, and a trip there is never complete without a bit of shopping. In recent years, shopping in Madison always includes Fromagination, one of the best cheese shops in the country.
I'm rerunning this post from 2008, as a salute to a city I love, a state I've adopted and an alma mater I'm so proud to claim:
I love Madison. Its politics mirror mine (trust me, I am not talking about the governor of Wisconsin) and it makes me feel 21 again. I feel privileged to have lived there for over a decade.
Madison offers much in the way of culture and fun as well as politics, and a trip there is never complete without a bit of shopping. In recent years, shopping in Madison always includes Fromagination, one of the best cheese shops in the country.
I'm rerunning this post from 2008, as a salute to a city I love, a state I've adopted and an alma mater I'm so proud to claim:
28 March 2014
Yah Hey! Yoopers are Finally Legit
|Road Food: Pasty and apple supper, September 2007
Those of us lucky enough to be born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan have known who we are for years. We are Yoopers. Derived from U.P.ers. U-P.
Basic Warm Broccoli Salad
Fresh broccoli is always on hand in my kitchen. Like chicken, beef and potatoes, it is an empty-canvass food that offers many options: Sautéed, steamed, raw, in a stir fry and many more.
Raw broccoli salads are my favorite, but in winter something heartier seems more appropriate. This winter, I've been loving warm broccoli salads with shallots and sautéed croutons. But that's just the underpinnings of this tasty salad: The final product is determined by what is leftover in the fridge.vThe basic salad remains the same.
Here's how to make it:
27 March 2014
Cold Turkey Salad with Curry, Apricots and Cashews
I cooked my first turkey in grad school, when the publishing company I worked for gave them to all employees, even contract editors. I had no choice: There wasn't enough room in my freezer to store it, so I prepared it well before Thanksgiving. I lived on leftovers all winter long. Not a bad deal when you're a student.
26 March 2014
From My Grandmother's Kitchen: Blueberry Pudding with Raspberries
25 March 2014
Remembering Frenchtown
|Frenchtown, probably in the 1930s
22 March 2014
Bread of the Month: Parmesan-Olive Bread with Herbs
Baked Beans with Ground Beef
|Baked Beans with Ground Beef
Today's recipe, a repeat from 2008, is my most-viewed post ever. It's one of the simplest to make, too, only now I prefer to use homemade beans, not canned.
It was introduced to my family by my Aunt Jane, who often made it on cold winter nights. I've made it a few times, especially when I've also got the wherewithal to make cornbread which along with cole slaw. An apple crisp makes the perfect dessert!
The measurements of the ingredients may certainly vary, according to taste. When I make this, I use:
- 2 medium cans of baked beans with onions
- 1/2 pound ground beef, browned
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Some people call this dish, "Yakimi," but I could not find any reference to that on the Internet. Here in Wisconsin, you are likely to find it at family picnics and church suppers.
21 March 2014
A Visit to Quebec City, September, 2013
|High on Cap Diamant, Chateau Frontenac looms over the old city.
We arrived in Quebec City at suppertime, a bit late, changed euros for Canadian dollars and grabbed a taxi to take us to Hotel 71, in the lower part of the city. A day later, we learned we were staying on the very site of Benedict Arnold's defeat in the Battle of Quebec in 1775. We could see Chateau Frontenac, looming over Cap Diamant, from our window.
20 March 2014
Salmon and Noodles Alfredo with Shallots and Green Peas
19 March 2014
Fast and Frugal: Broccoli-Quinoa Salad with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries
|Broccoli-Quinoa Salad with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries
I love raw broccoli salads, with or without broccoli's frequent partner, cauliflower. I make one version with cheddar, black olives and cashews, and another with carrots, raisins and walnuts.
Eating raw vegetables makes me feel virtuous and it makes me feel better. As the weather warms up - if it does this year - I am less inclined to cook anything, unless I'm trying to use up last season's freezer contents.
18 March 2014
Rice Krispie® Bars with Peanut Butter and Oatmeal
|My version of the classic rice cereal bar.
About a week ago, I stumbled upon a blog post from someone complaining about the many versions of Rice Krispie® bar recipes floating around.
I have no idea where I came across the post. Or even if I really read it. I couldn't find it in a search and it wasn't in my browser history. It may have been a nasty dream.
Because I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy Rice Krispie® Treats.
17 March 2014
Fast and Frugal: Roasted Potatoes with Tomatoes, Artichokes and Thyme
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16 March 2014
Favorite Photos of Pears and Apples
My part of the world is still snow covered, but the snow is no longer white and pristine. Instead it is gray and dingy. Officially there's less than a week left of winter, but up here were know better than to expect instant spring. Or even gradual spring. In fact, there's a rain and snow mix on the way.
All I can think of is fruit. The scrag end of winter does this to me. Although I love citrus fruits, nothing satisfies my palate like an apple or pear, eaten with a hunk of cheese.
Pears and apples are so photogenic! Here are my favorite apple and pear photos from nearly eight years of blogging:
|A trio of Bosc pears; used to make this recipe.
15 March 2014
What's in My Cheese Compartment Right Now
|Bleu d'Auvergne, strong, not for wimps
Although I live in Wisconsin and love traveling to France, I don't have any special knowledge of cheese: in fact, I learn something new all the time.
Tasting cheese is more enjoyable for me than tasting wine, beer, or even coffee. And yes, even chocolate.
When we finally gave our refrigerator a good cleaning yesterday, tossing out the contents of outdated bottles and jars and recycling the glass, there wasn't much left other than cheese.
Here's what's in my cheese box right this minute:
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14 March 2014
Wisconsin-Style Baked Oatmeal with Cranberries
|Wisconsin-Style Baked Oatmeal with Cranberries
When I tried this recipe in late 2008, I thought it was a bit bland, certainly not anything like Wisconsin, a state the produced Liberace, Georgia O'Keefe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Spencer Tracy and Gene Wilder. among others.
The original recipe is from the 2008 October issue of Midwest Living Magazine. I added cranberries, because Wisconsin is the nation's largest supplier of those tart little gems. Here is my version:
13 March 2014
Fast and Frugal: Roasted Cauliflower with Peppers and Parmesan
Recently my husband and I were forced to buy a new washer and dryer. We went all the way and purchased a set that really does make laundry chores easier, plus an ionic water-purifying system that makes detergent unnecessary.
While Mr. Frenchtown Kitchen was arranging for delivery, I was checking out new stoves and refrigerators on the showroom floor. I've got my eye on a couple models. Unfortunately, the ones I have are not yet a decade old, so we'll probably hang on to them for a while.
But the fridge is due for a major reorg. That will make it feel almost as good as new.
The need to use up a bag of cauliflower, some onions, and a red pepper, plus a nearly-empty carton of grated Parmesan cheese resulted in this side dish. But as soon as inspiration struck, I wondered: Can I make a bag of frozen cauliflower taste good?
12 March 2014
New Uses for Old Jars
|An empty Bonne Maman jar makes a great twine dispenser.
It sounds crazy, I know, but there are certain jars and other glass containers that I simply cannot discard into the recycling bin.
I love Bonne Maman jars (and their contents), and always seem to find a use for mine, as in the photo above. So simple: Just punch a hole in the top and bingo! You've got a dispenser for kitchen twine.
Gingery-Orange Broccoli-Tofu Stir Fry
|Gingery-Orange Broccoli-Tofu Stir Fry
I've never had much luck with frozen broccoli, but I read somewhere that it can be palatable if you stir fry it in rather hot oil.
So that's what I did, adding a few extras.
11 March 2014
Chocolate-Cranberry-Chevre Truffles
|Chocolate-Cranberry-Chevre Truffles
Yes, I did say I would give up desserts for Lent. Uh-huh. That's what I said.
Then I remembered I was going to make chocolate-goat cheese truffles for Valentine's Day. But I made something else instead. Cheese was involved in both endeavors. So it doesn't count as dessert.
Unless of course you prefer a cheese flight.
I can't let anything go to waste. You know that.
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10 March 2014
Tuna-Quinoa Salad with Peppers and Olives
09 March 2014
Meatless Monday: Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Wisconsin Style
|Wisconsin-style Macaroni and Cheese, on my grandmother's dishtowel.
We have sprung forward and are less than two weeks away from the spring equinox. The weather is showing slight signs of improving. I have a blocked eustachian tube, which is exquisitely painful in fits and starts, especially, for some reason, when I come in from the cold. There is, apparently, not much to be done other than what I am already doing.
Comfort food is in order.
What could be more comforting than macaroni and cheese?
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08 March 2014
France: What's in My Suitcase on the Way Home; Easy Aioli
|We use this sauce in our favorite pasta dishes, usually with sausage.
On our last trip to Paris, the woman who checked out of the suite next to ours left behind dozens of bags and boxes from some of Paris' poshest clothing shops. The housekeeper tittered as we commented on them. I've always fancied a shopping spree in Paris myself, but the truth is, I'd probably rather buy food.
I love shopping in French supermarkets. The variety, even at the smaller stores, is incredible. The prices at FranPrix and LeaderPrice are great, the variety at T.LeClerc is vast and the deli at Monoprix is always reliable.
The night before we leave for home, I am busy wrapping cans and jars and packages in bubble wrap and clean socks. Here is what the customs people generally find in our checked baggage:
07 March 2014
Fast and Frugal: Sweet Onion Soup
|Sweet Onion Soup with White Cipollini Onions
I have a bad case of cabin fever.
As I write this, our weather is going from rain to snow, from 38 degrees to below freezing, and a thin, gritty coat of ice is starting to cover roads and cars. I've got a nagging sinus infection and the weather isn't helping it.
Fortunately, I've got a carton of frozen onion soup, made three months ago and stashed in the freezer so that it would be there to comfort me when I needed it.
I need it now.
06 March 2014
Five Regional Brands I Love
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Labels: American Spoon, BelGioiso Cheese, cheese, coffee, Door County coffee, jams, jellies, LaClare Farms Cheese, Michigan products, Penzeys, tea, Wisconsin cheese, Wisconsin products
Fast & Frugal: Double Almond-Apple Crisp
|Double Almond-Apple Crisp
What I came up with was a simple, Double Almond Apple Crisp, using this recipe as inspiration:
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Throwback Thursday: Chicken Salad with Olives and Clementines
|Chicken Salad with Olives and Clementines
I have not tired of clementines yet, and I've been eating them for two months now. It is time to DO something with them, work them into a recipe. This could be it, since I have all the ingredients on hand. I might even try it with canned tuna (see below). I know I will use a sweet cipollini onion.
04 March 2014
Pineapple-Cashew Crisp, Coleslaw Pizza and Other Flops
Probably the cardinal rule of food-blogging success is: Don't talk about your failures.
I've never played by the rules.
I've never played by the rules.
Restoring Old Wooden Cutting Boards
|One of my chef father's cutting boards, which I use as a prop
I relish having time now to be a slow and patient cook, assembling all my tools and ingredients before I begin. When I was a child, I loved watching cooking shows because the hosts always had everything in front of them. I loved the clank of glass on glass as ingredients were emptied into bowls or pans and the soft thump on cutting boards as items were sliced or chopped.
03 March 2014
Roasted Red Cipollini Onion Quarters with Brussels Sprouts
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Labels: How to make frozen brussels sprouts taste good, pork chops glazed in apple kelly, pork chops with thyme, red cipollini onions, roasted potatoes, what to do with a bag of frozen Brussels sprouts
New! A Word or Two About Blogging
Since I occasionally talk about brands on this blog, I thought it was a good idea to address the issue of food blog ethics.
This blog is totally sponsor-free. But I think it's important to showcase brands that I use and like, especially when they are based in Wisconsin or Michigan, my home states.
Seven (Edible) Reasons to Dream of Summer Farm Markets
Northern Wisconsin's abbreviated growing season makes it hard to eat fresh and local year-round, although we are faring much better this year, thanks to hoop houses that many area growers have installed on their farms. We have two winter farm markets.
I dream of summer markets, though, especially with the Daylight Savings Time and the spring equinox only days away.
Here's what I'm thinking about as I dream:
Favorite Way to Eat: Sliced, on a breakfast tartine, with cheese, avocado or cucumber.
I dream of summer markets, though, especially with the Daylight Savings Time and the spring equinox only days away.
Here's what I'm thinking about as I dream:
|Big Juicy Tomatoes
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Labels: corn, farm market, green beans amandine, Indigo Rose tomatoes, lemon cucumbers, potato salad, potatoes, red pepper pizza, red peppers, roasted potatoes, stuffed red peppers, tomatoes, wild-rice salad with corn
02 March 2014
Red Butter Lettuce and Roasted Asparagus Salad
|Red Butter Lettuce
I once read that the hallmark of a good French cook is the ability to improvise, to take random ingredients and toss together a credible meal.
Kitchen Tools: A Old-Fashioned Egg Timer
|My hourglass egg timer
I was a block off busy, funky State Street and could see and hear the saffron-robed Hare Krishnas swaying and chanting on the corner and listen to a reggae band practice on weekends. I cooked lots of vegetarian meals with curry and cumin.
I purchased a few small items at the shops along State Street, which were a mix of bookstores, clothing boutiques, music stores and gift/kitchenware retailers. Among them was this German-made egg timer, which is perfect for making a decent 3-to-5 minute boiled egg.
The harder you like your egg, the longer you boil it. I think the perfect egg is a four-minute egg.
When I was a child, soft-boiled eggs and toast were standard fare for sick days. Mine were usually served with toast points on a small tray by parents who liked to make eating fun.
"Eat light, you'll feel alright," my mother used to say.
I still use my egg timer; it's been with me since college.
Want to boil a slightly harder egg? Martha Stewart shows you how, in her inimitable style. She's not using an hourglass timer, but she seems to agree on length of boiling time.
Here's another link to help you make perfect eggs, time after time.
01 March 2014
French Toast with Walnuts and Manuka Honey
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QUESTION: I had a few acres of rural property that I put on the market. I received an acceptable offer along with a deposit, but before the closing, the buyer withdrew the offer for a reason that was not listed on the contract. The buyer's Realtor requested the deposit back, and my Realtor told me it wouldn't be worth fighting, so I followed her advice. Later, I received another acceptable offer, but the same thing happened, as the buyer withdrew for a lame reason. Again the listing had been removed, and the deposit was returned.
I thought that a contract was legally binding, and that if a buyer withdraws an offer for a reason not specified on the contract, he or she will lose the deposit. Am I wrong in my thinking? If not, what can I do to make sure this doesn't happen again?
ANSWER: In order to have a valid and binding legal contract, three elements are required: an offer, acceptance of that offer, and consideration. Usually, the earnest money deposit will satisfy the third requirement, but consideration can also be where the seller takes the property off the market in reliance on the contract.
Often, buyers will place contingencies in the sales contract – such as the ability to get appropriate financing; making sure the house appraises at least to the contract price; or the buyer must sell his or her house first.
These contingencies should have a time limit imposed, whereby if the buyer cannot remove the contingency, the contract can be declared void at the option of the seller.
If the buyer wants to back out of the contract using excuses that are not listed in the signed contract, I would consider this a default and (depending on the terms and conditions of the contract) you would be entitled to keep the earnest money deposit.
Your real estate agent advised you to release the deposit to the buyers. Did you ask why – other than it would not be worth the fight? Obviously if the buyer does have a valid reason, you probably would not want to have to go to court to litigate who gets the money.
In my opinion, you should have challenged your agent, and perhaps even discussed the situation with an attorney.
How do you protect yourself? First, make sure that the deposit is large enough to make the contract buyer hesitate about trying to walk away from a contract. Second, should someone want to back out of another contract, make sure that you know the specific reasons, and that those reasons are specifically stated in the sales contract.
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Rep. Gohmert: GOP Leadership Scared Taking Principled Stands Will Lose Elections
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) said Republicans could defund Obamacare by changing the rules on mandatory spending they themselves created. He said the House leadership was scared to take that stand because they think it will cost them elections, even though a majority of Americans disapprove of Obamacare.
Speaking to Breitbart News Executive Chairman Stephen K. Bannon on Breitbart News' broadcast of the "Exempt America" rally on Tuesday, Gohmert said the Republican leadership does not understand that the GOP will lose the trust of the American people if they stop fighting for what they promised Americans they would fight for.
"They honestly believe that it may hurt the party if we stand too firm with what we believe in," Gohmert said.
On Obamacare, Gohmert suggested House Republicans needed to stop playing games to act like they are in favor of defunding Obamacare, and instead actually take meaningful steps to do so.
"You hear over and over that we cannot defund Obamacare... that it is mandatory spending," he said. "It is a rule of the House that we created... We made the rule... We can change the rule if we take the stand."
He added, "Even if we are unsuccessful, why wouldn't we do at least everything we could when you know how badly it would affect the people?"
Gohmert said the Republican leadership had the "misimpression that taking a strong stand could cost us the majority."
"What they don't understand is if if we don't stand for what they promised when they elected us, they will not elect us to the majority," Gohmert said, noting that the fears of the Republican establishment were "misplaced."
We need to elect more RINOs... for the courage to stand, for sitting down.
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RALEIGH -- Every time Brendan Bell changed the channel on the Maple Leafs' dressing-room TV last night, the Eastern Conference playoff race was in a state of flux.
From Tampa Bay winning a shootout to stay two points ahead to the New York Islanders losing in OT, it was riveting viewing for Toronto players, clad only in towels and eating pizza after their big win over Carolina.
"We were in a position last year where we were relying on other teams to lose," centre Matt Stajan said. "That didn't work for us. Now it's going to be a grind."
The Leafs will have no rest before playing the Rangers tonight in New York.
"We've got to flush this game and get ready for a different team," goalie Andrew Raycroft said.
Defenceman Bryan McCabe hopes the club's four wins in the past five games is the modest streak the Leafs have been waiting for to make a playoff case with 31 games to go.
"We've got to start something big, not this win two and lose one stuff," he said. "We seem ready."
Defenceman Carlo Colaiacovo hopes the Leafs won't skip a beat tonight.
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Atmel extends popular AVR MCU family
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The folks from Atmel have announced 14 new devices in their widely adopted Atmel AVR microcontroller (MCU) family, providing more options to meet unique design requirements.
Used by well over 100,000 engineers worldwide, AVR microcontrollers are regarded for their performance, power efficiency and flexibility across many application areas. Adding more memory, connectivity peripherals and system integration, the newest devices further extend the advantages of the AVR family, while supporting a broader array of application areas including consumer electronics, capacitive touch, utility metering, home automation and medical.
These AVR MCUs meet a common demand across multiple application areas: low power consumption. All devices in the portfolio are designed for the lowest possible power consumption using Atmel picoPower technology, operating down to 1.62V while maintaining all functionality and short wake-up times. The AVR MCU portfolio also includes devices that support Atmel QTouch Library for capacitive touch functions.
New AVR devices include:
Atmel AVR XMEGA C MCUs: 8-/16-bit general-purpose MCUs with Full-Speed USB, AVR XMEGA C devices deliver the product line's highest Flash and SRAM memory densities as well as the largest 8-bit MCU on the market with up to 384KB Flash and up to 32KB of SRAM. The eight new devices available are ideal for consumer, industrial and home automation applications.
Atmel tinyAVR ATtiny1634 MCUs: Small-package, ultra-low power devices, the ATtiny 1634 MCUs feature multiple easy-to-use digital interfacing optionsincluding more communication interfaces than existing devices in the product lineand up to 16KB Flash memory. This new device is ideal for interfacing and control in industrial and consumer applications.
Atmel AVR UC3 L3 MCUs: The AVR UC3 L3 MCUs feature ultra-low power consumption and more Flash memory, integrated USB controller, I2S support, audio bit-stream digital-to-analog converter (ABDAC) and package options with more pins. With the three new devices available, designers can now implement more advanced algorithms requiring more memory in their low-power applications, such as consumer products.
Atmel AVR UC3 D4 MCUs: Low-power, feature-rich, entry-level 32-bit MCUs, the AVR UC3 D4 devices offer enhanced performance and rich featuresincluding a hardware-based QTouch capacitive touch interface and Full-Speed USB. The two new devices available are ideal for high data throughput applications in areas such as USB human interface, biometrics, bridging and industrial control.
"The newest additions to the Atmel AVR MCU family provide design engineers with more options than ever to meet their unique performance, power, price and connectivity requirements," said Ingar Fredriksen, senior director of AVR products at Atmel. "Whether they need a small and powerful chip for a smartphone or a lot of memory for a utility metering system, designers can count on our AVR MCUs to deliver the functions and features required to innovate and differentiate in these markets."
AVR XMEGA C MCUs: Largest memory density
As with other members of the Atmel AVR XMEGA family, AVR XMEGA C MCUs include functions for real-time control, sensor and control interfaces, mixed signal and USB communication. The devices deliver 384KB of Flash memory and 32KB of SRAM memory with only 700nA of current consumption in sleep mode with real-time clock (RTC) running, full SRAM and register retention and 5uS wake-up time. The new devices offer a unique combination of large memory size combined with low sleep current and short wake-up time. Similar memory size devices in the market today have up to 50X higher maximum sleep current, forcing many design engineers to turn to more expensive multi-chip power management solutions as the memory requirements grow in applications where low sleep current is vital for the battery life time.
Design engineers can now create products offering long battery life while reducing their bill of materials (BOM) costs. AVR XMEGA C MCUs are ideal for products including: thermostats; home and building control systems with RF and ZigBee connectivity and large software stacks; user interfaces for thermostats and home control systems with small, ultra-low power touch-based displays; and mobile phone SIM card expanders with applications for payments, access control and banking.
Other key device features include:
- Full-Speed USB device without external components, resulting in higher data throughput and reduced BOM costs.
- 12-bit, 300ksps analog-to-digital converter (ADC) delivering high analog precision while operating down to 1.6V. Its integrated gain stage eliminates external amplifiers, contributing to lower BOM costs.
- Support for Atmel QTouch Library for easy implementation of capacitive buttons, sliders and wheels functionality.
- The smallest (44-pin, 16KB device) and lowest cost AVR XMEGA device with USB in the product line.
tinyAVR ATtiny1634 MCUs: Ideal for interfacing and control applications
As the newest member of the tinyAVR MCU family, the ATtiny1634 device is designed for space- and power-constrained interfacing and control applications. The MCU features multiple digital interfacing options, including two full-duplex universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitters (USARTs), I2C slave interface, serial peripheral interface (SPI) port and a Universal Serial Interface (USI) that works as I2C or a three-wire interface. The device is well suited for advanced portable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and handheld games, and related accessories. Household appliance control and man-machine interface (MMI) systems, as well as smart sensors and co-processors in industrial and communications applications, will also benefit from the ATtiny1634 MCU.
Other key device features include:
- High-speed 8MHz internal oscillator for accurate (+/- 2%) timing and reliable serial communication in varying environmental conditions
- QTouch Library support
- 32kHz ultra-low power oscillator and sampled brown-out detector (BOD), which reduce power-down current consumption below 1uA with watchdog timer running and BOD active
- Small packages: a 4mm x 4mm 20-pad very thin quad flat non-leaded package (VQFN) and ultra-small wafer-level chip scale package (WLCSP)
AVR UC3L MCUs: New standard for low power
Part of the industry's lowest power 32-bit MCU family, the new AVR UC3 L3 devices set a new standard for low power. With picoPower technology, the devices deliver true 1.62V to 3.6V operation. The newest devices increase pin countby adding 64-pin options to the UC3L family for higher connectivity while SleepWalking peripherals reduce power consumption.
AVR UC3 L3 devices are ideal for sensors, capacitive touch remote controls and game pads, portable and battery-operated equipment, human interface devices, board controllers, industrial control systems, communication protocol translators and backlight LED units.
Other key device features include:
- Full-Speed USB device for increased connectivity and reduced BOM costs
- Integrated QTouch hardware peripheral supporting up to 25 touch channels
- FlashVault code protection
- Peripheral Event System, which eliminates interrupt processing
- Enhanced reliability and reduced cost via innovations including pulse width modulation (PWM) on all GPIO pins, high-precision clock system with digital frequency locked loop and crystal oscillator precision tuner and 9-channel 12-bit ADC
AVR UC3D MCUs: Designed for low-power capacitive touch applications
The AVR UC3 D4 MCUs, the newest members of the entry-level AVR UC3 D 32-bit Series, are ideal for low-power capacitive touch applications as well as industrial and consumer designs, such as board controllers, PC peripherals, audio systems and toys. Pin-compatible with the AVR UC3 B Series, the devices feature up to 128KB Flash, up to 16kB SRAM and several communication interfaces, including Full-Speed USB, four universal asynchronous receiver/transmitters (UARTs), four SPI ports, two two-wire interfaces (TWI) and I2S.
Other key device features include:
- Integrated QTouch hardware peripheral supporting up to 17 touch channels
- Glue logic controller with programmable logic and lookup tables that can be connected to general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins, which reduces the amount of external components
- Embedded SleepWalking technology, which allows a peripheral to wake the device from sleep mode
Optimized MCU Design Environment
All Atmel AVR MCUs are supported by the company's new Atmel Studio 6 integrated development environment, which now also supports Atmel ARM Cortex-M processor-based MCUs. Atmel Studio 6 delivers the industry's most optimized MCU design environment for more than 300 AVR and ARM processor-based microcontrollers. With more than 1,000 project examples with source code, design engineers can eliminate most of the low-level coding in their designs, achieving faster time to market.
In the AVR XMEGA line, the ATxmega384C3, ATxmega256C3, ATxmega192C3 and ATxmega384D3 are sampling now and other devices will begin sampling in Q2 and Q3 2012, with volume shipments to follow. All AVR UC3 L3 and AVR UC3 D4 devices are available for orders. All AVR ATtiny1634 devices are available now, with the exception of the ATTiny1634-UUR, which will be available in Q2 2012. The ATSTK600 kit and socket and routing cards are available at store.atmel.com and from local distributors.
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RTI's New 6.4" Handheld Color Touchpanel Makes Home Theater Control Powerful, Fun & Simple
T4 Home Theater Universal Controller Showcasing at EHX Fall 2005, Sets New Standard for Handheld Remotes
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - November 3, 2005 - Remote Technologies Inc, the leading manufacturer in home control products, will display its new flagship wireless touchpanel for high -end entertainment systems at EHX Fall 2005. The T4 Universal Controller, showcasing at RTI's Booth 1220, is the ideal handheld control for users who want complete access to all of the functions of home theaters and other multi -component audio/video systems. The T4 uses a touch -sensitive, full VGA, active, color LCD that provides full control over any size system with a graphics -based interface that is intuitive enough for anyone to pick up and use. The T4 will be exclusively to custom installers in the first quarter of 2006 with an MSRP of $2,499.00.
"The T4's is the perfect solution for a custom installed home theater or board room," said Pete Baker, director of worldwide sales at RTI. "The T4 incorporates a gorgeous 6.4" Color Touchscreen with enough screen real estate to organize the touchscreen, with great graphics, in a very intuitive format; without limiting the functionality. And its ergonomics make it comfortable for anyone to enjoy using, even for smaller hands."
All aspects of the T4 have been designed to blend with the aesthetics of any home. Its open platform allows total integration with even the most advanced audio/video components. A 6.4" TFT LCD uses full VGA resolution to display motion JPEG video with great detail, as well as custom buttons, graphics, and animations. The controller's 400MHz, 32 -bit processor is powerful enough to simultaneously implement these processes smoothly and instantly. RTI makes it easy to customize the T4 with its TheaterTouch™ Designer software, which has become an industry revered platform for remote programming.
In addition to limitless software customization, the T4 provides outstanding hardware adaptability. The unit's front and rear panels have replaceable color bezels to match surrounding décor, and users can change the color of the 13 keys or remove them entirely.
The T4's flexibility extends beyond its appearance. RTI's EM -4 Expansion Module allows it to be transformed into a hardwired VESA mountable touchpanel with power -over -Ethernet and dual analog video input ports. In addition, available RTI accessory devices provide the T4 with power -sensing for reliable operation, and RS -232 communications for advanced control.
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Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is a technology -driven company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota that specializes in developing and marketing innovative home theater control products. Founded in 1992 with a focus on the custom home installation market, RTI has become the leader in creating control solutions that solve the foremost challenges facing electronic systems installers.
RTI's guiding passion is centered about making any size home theater or other electronic system simple and pleasant to use. The company's design philosophy emphasizes an intuitive and enjoyable experience of its award -winning products, from its universal system controllers, to signal storage and processing devices, and PC programming software.
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The EXpert IPTV Test Tools allow technicians to emulate an actual set-top box. When operating in that mode, the application can join and leave live IPTV channels. The user can connect and view one or several standard-definition or high-definition videos simultaneously, or request a specific one.
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The EXpert IPTV application can analyze up to 10 video streams simultaneously. It also allows joining (so the user can view the stream) and leaving the discovered and selected streams simultaneously. This time-saving feature can be used for STB emulation as well as in Passive mode.
The video-on-demand (VoD) feature of the EXpert IPTV Test Tools allows the user to request a specific video channel and connect to it. Valuable video metrics and analysis are then provided as well as a live view of the stream.
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Building Envelope
As a thermal barrier, the building envelope plays a critical role in regulating interior temperatures and helps to determine the amount of energy required to establish a comfortable indoor environment. In commercial buildings, the space heating, cooling, and ventilation that maintain that environment account for 34 percent of energy used on site and 31 percent of primary energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. By evaluating technologies such as "smart windows" and "high R-value windows," which directly influence HVAC requirements, the GPG program is finding ways to make the building envelope more efficient.
Published Building Envelope Findings
The GPG program, in association with federal laboratories, has subjected the following technologies to real-world measurement and verification in GSA buildings. Links to published results are listed below.
- 032. Low-e Window Film, February 2017*
- 023. Electrochromic Windows for Land Ports of Entry, May 2015*
- 017. Applied Solar Control Retrofit Films, January 2015*
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text: The Longman Anthology of British Literature is the first new anthology of British literature to appear in over 25 years. A major work of scholarship, it brings together an extraordinary collection of writings spanning some 1300 years of literary history from the Middle Ages to the present. Volume One covers The Middle Ages, The Early Modern Period, and The Restoration and the Eighteenth Century. The text aims to give a less monumental, more contextualized presentation of British literature. The traditional canonical writers are fully represented, with coverage of such central figures as Spencer, Milton, and Shakespeare. But alongside these are numerous other literary voices, especially those of women. The most distinctive feature of the anthology are groupings of texts that allow contemporary social, political, and literary controversies to unfold in the voices of those who participated in them, thus enabling the great works of British literature to be taught in the context of their times.


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In early January, Georgia Tech hired Ted Roof as its defensive coordinator. Roof, who was Penn State's defensive coordinator in 2012, has strong ties to Georgia Tech. He was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker under coach Bill Curry from 1982-85. He is in the Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame.
It's not the first time he has returned to his alma mater.
Roof came to Georgia Tech in 1998 to serve as linebackers coach under head coach George O'Leary. He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1999 and held that position for three years. This job was a chance for Roof to come home. A native of Lawrenceville, Ga., Roof attended Central Gwinnett High School.
I caught up with the former Duke head coach recently to get his take on the job and how his homecoming has been so far. Here are the highlights of our conversation:
What made you decide to come back? Why was this the right fit for you again at this time?
Ted Roof: It's a chance to come back home. It's a place that I love, and that I've got some sweat equity in, and to be a part of Paul's staff. It made a lot of sense for my family as well.
Can you describe your defensive philosophy for those who might not be familiar with it, and what you want to accomplish there?
TR: I want to put a product on the field that all the Tech people are proud of, with young men who do it the right way both on the field and off the field and in the community. That's what we're going to get done here. Our philosophy is we've got to be on the attack, got to be on the move, to try and create negative yardage plays to keep offenses behind the sticks. We're going to have to do that and if we're fortunate enough to stop the run, to make sure we can get to the quarterback and affect the quarterback. We've got to be aggressive and see if we can get guys behind the sticks and make teams predictable, which is a lot easier said than done.
Will you be changing from the 3-4?
TR: We're going to be multiple. What's gone on so far is I'm evaluating our players. I've coached in a lot of different schemes and I'm making sure that we're putting our players in the best position to make plays so they can utilize the talent they have.
You kind of just touched on this, but, well, what have you been doing? Recruiting a lot I would imagine, but what has it been like since you started?
TR: It's been 100 miles an hour between recruiting, the race to the finish line in recruiting, and at the same time getting to know our players and evaluating their talents and their abilities, and getting to know our staff. It's been fast and furious, but that's how it usually is in this business.
What was it about Paul Johnson that made you want to work with him and for him?
TR: I think he's very genuine and sincere. Some of our core beliefs about football align with one another. I've always had great respect for him and certainly admire the job he's done here and wanted to come be a part of it.
Can you believe how much the conference has changed since the last time you were in it? They are having their winter meetings this week and Louisville is at the table.
TR: Oh my gosh. You know, it hasn't been that long, and the whole landscape of college football is changing. All the rumors were flying around in the early 90s how this was going to happen and then it died down for a while, and then we saw a little bit of it, and now, here it's moving quick.
No question about it. Because it has changed so much, will your familiarity with the league still help you as much? It's not like you usually line up against Pitt and Syracuse, but you know the coaches -- well, some of them.
TR: Most of them. I was in this league, as a player or a coach, but it has changed so much and so quickly, but I hope the familiarity will certainly help.
I think a lot of people were probably surprised to see you left Penn State, especially considering your relationship with Bill O'Brien. Was it simply a matter of coming home, or was it something more?
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Jeffris foundation sets up endowment
The Wisconsin Historical Society announced this week that the Janesville-based Jeffris Family Foundation has donated a $500,000 endowment to the Wisconsin Historical Society to establish the Fuldner Heritage Fund.
This fund is named in honor of Henry Fuldner, who served on the Jeffris Family Foundation board for 30 years. Fuldner died in 2009 at age 62.
The Fuldner fund will support preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations in small Wisconsin communities or rural areas not eligible for other funding. The fund will help properties get discovered and gain historic preservation tax credits, grant funds and consideration in federal and state planning.
The National Register is the official national list of places deemed significant in American history and culture.
The Wisconsin Historical Society will begin contracting for nominations from the Fuldner Heritage Fund in September 2012.
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Fairview All Suite Apartments
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Three bedroom apartment
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Make yourself at home in one of the 52 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your Select Comfort bed comes with cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies where you can take in city and courtyard views. 40-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include audiovisual equipment, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Johannesburg? This hotel has 120 square feet (11 square meters) of space consisting of conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. Free parking is available onsite.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The preferred airport for Fairview All Suite Apartments is Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 29.4 km / 18.3 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
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Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) � South Africa�s official quality assurance organization.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: ZAR 95 per person (approximately)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
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It's been so long that I forgot my password to access the blog, but that's not going to stop us. My partner in crime Josh Sowers and I dusted off the old podcasting equipment and fired it up for the 2013 Oscars. In Part 1 of 3 (hey, we had a lot to discuss after a year), Sow and I dissect the categories and get a little help from special guest Ryan Raybould.
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Questions for An Illustrator
a) how did you get into illustration?
By chance; I had been working as a printmaker when I moved to NYC. A friend had been working as an illustrator for several years already. I liked his lifestyle - working as an artist at home, having a flexible schedule, more or less being the master of his own time, being published in newspapers and magazines. I decided I wanted to do it, too.
b) where do you feel illustrators are mostly required?
I"m a conceptual illustrator, and my market is still mostly magazines and newspapers. The web, children's books, CD covers, character development for animated TV shows, the gaming industry and licensing for products like ceramics and clothing are all options. There are a lot of outlets for illustration work.
c) do you need to supplement your work?
With other sources of income? No. With other creative passions/hobbies? Yes. I play music and make paintings for myself.
e) have you had difficulties with contracts and deciphering what clients specifically want?
Occasionally, when I first started working, though not anymore. I've seen a lot of contracts and know what to expect at this point. More difficult is determining what I should charge when asked to bid on certain types of jobs (what a client's budget will bear), and what I want to get out of a contract. Fortunately I knew how important it was to keep the copyright to and ownership of my work when I started my career. I'm glad I caught on to this early on now that licensing my stock of illustrations has become a greater part of my income.


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For those of you that want to know what we're all about
This is 10% luck, 20% skill
15% concentrated power of will
5% pleasure, 50% pain
And a 100% pure hardcore #hustlesesh baby!
Today I'm passing on the torch to the stunning Farhana Rahman, our new social media / community intern, but not without saying a few parting words. I'll leave her to fully introduce herself in a moment, but just to give a sneak peek there will be a lot more content on the Producteev blog.
"The pivot is arguably the most important part of a startup."
Well, in this case, it was the most important aspect of my internship. I was primarily brought on for content creation, but Ilan and Judi recognized my talent at evangelizing our app, and thanks to them I was able to pivot and run with this in hopes of getting even more market recognition for our brand. I quickly started hustling and evangelizing Producteev to every living soul around me! Even your mother – is she liking Producteev, btw?
I learned how to pitch our product in a casual conversation and give sales presentations (thanks Made to Stick!) This even eventually helped me turn a "no" hiring decision from Producteev into a "We're sold! Let's try out your crazy marketing plan and hire you again" (more on that in a future blog post).
I've done everything from co-founding a new meetup group for techies to helping with copy for our web redesign to going out and attending networking events almost every night, promoting our app like crazy (and having fun while at it!)
I've had 7 internships so far and I never get tired of them. In fact, I highly recommend them as they're a great learning experience. When else do you get your own personal mentor for free?!
And because this time I was working from an office as Judi's (Producteev's community manager) apprentice – who was already ingrained within the world of social media and community management – I got access to a wealth of information. I thought I knew all there was to know about social media before starting at Producteev, but to my surprise there was still much to learn. More importantly though, I got to make amazing connections (and eat lunch at Googleplex East) through Judi's network. I've lived the startup life nonstop for the past year, with humble beginnings at Social Bicycles. Working out of an established startup's offices every day of the week, however, allowed me to bounce ideas off Judi and get invited to impromptu outings – the best part of my job.
As of today, I'm embracing a new role as a Community Developer and heading up a new, stealth project codenamed Krazy Kangaroo. If you're a student (or one at heart) and would like to get a taste of the life mentioned above or be involved in helping a startup expand, you can do just that by working with me! Apply here: Krazy Kangaroo
This summer's internship has been the most exhilarating, challenging, and awesome experience I've ever had… and now it's your turn, Farhana
Hi! My name is Farhana, and I am the new interning Social Media Manager!
I was born and raised in New York, was a writing prodigy, and was quite the social butterfly growing up. I now enjoy all things tech and all people tech! What cooler way to combine these elements than a career in social media?
Prior to joining Producteev, I have held positions that were always journalistic, writing intensive, or social media-centric. It's difficult to describe the rush I get out of typing a storm on my keyboard. I've yet to type till smoke comes out of it though.
When not on social media platforms at work, you would find me engaging my wonderful like-minded buddies on Twitter. I have a reputation for being an 'ego-booster,' am adored for my self-depreciating humor, as well as my zany content on Twitter. I also work pretty hard to maintain a decent Klout score - my goal is 84.
Don't be shy to drop me a line, and let me know how I may assist with your experience using Producteev!


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House Makes a Modern, Sustainable Architecture Statement in Elk Rapids
Nancy Baker followed her architect son's lead, building a modern home of glass, slate and stone that strives to respect both community and environment.
Café Society: Artist Bill Hosner's Portraits of Northern Michigan Baristas
A gala opening of the exhibition at the Little Traverse History Museum in Petoskey raised $6,500 for a barista scholarship fund.
Kids Up North: Why Leaves Change Color
Celebrate Northern Michigan fall color season with kids by sharing the science behind why leaves change color in the fall.


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Danna Lee Callahan, 45, was taken into custody at her home after the 7 p.m. wreck and booked for investigation of driving under the influence and hit and run, Trooper Russ Winger, State Patrol spokesman, confirmed.
Bail was set at $25,000 on Monday afternoon.
The Port Hadlock couple was left shaken but unhurt, said Bill Beezley, spokesman for East Jefferson Fire-Rescue.
Winger identified the couple as Cathy and Steven Mosher.
Beezley said they told firefighters they were northbound on Rhody Drive, which is also state Highway 19, when a gray Chrysler Sebring convertible came up behind them going much faster than the 40 mph permitted on that section of the road.
The Sebring rammed the back of the Moshers' Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, causing it to roll three times before coming to rest upside-down on the east side of the road, Beezley said they told firefighters.
The Sebring skidded and hit a tree near the Toyota, he added, saying a witness said the driver fled on foot and got a ride from a passing vehicle.
Fire Department medical personnel evaluated the Port Hadlock couple before the two were released.
About an hour later, fire department medics were paged to a Port Townsend home to medically evaluate a 45-year-old woman who was suspected of having been involved in the wreck, Beezley said.
Winger confirmed that the woman was Callahan.
She was taken to Jefferson Healthcare, where she was treated for a facial injury and discharged before being taken into custody, Winger said.
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Outsourced facilities management sector in GCC to reach USD 10 billion by 2012
The outsourced facilities management sector in the GCC region is expected to reach a value of USD$10 billion by 2012, according to a study conducted by Arab Business Review. The region's booming construction market has spawned the need for top-end benchmarks to ensure the sustainability of these buildings, thus incurring the development of maintenance programs which has in turn created a huge demand for professionals in the Facilities Management (FM) industry. In line with this, Macdonald & Company has announced its participation at Cityscape Dubai 2008, during which the leading recruitment consultancy focusing solely on the property industry, aims to address the growing demand for FM professionals, as many projects in the region reach their delivery stage.
According to Macdonald & Company, the region has experienced a steady expansion within the FM consultancy sector and due to the rapid completion of buildings service providers have been awarded multimillion dirham contracts for service provision. Therefore, there is a high demand for senior level practitioners, who will be able to strategically manage the FM services within some of Dubai's iconic towers and developments. The company aims to provide transparent statistics and insights on the latest market trends in the GCC construction and property market, through the 'Middle East Real Estate Salary Survey' for 2008. This will be launched at Cityscape Dubai 2008. The Salary Survey is being conducted in cooperation with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and CMIS, Cityscape's new online market intelligence service, which ensures thorough and accurate results and industry-wide participation in the survey.
"Facilities management practitioners in the region are beginning to take a more significant role, as developers become more aware of the relevance of employing highly competent FM professionals in the early stages of their processes," said Danielle Le Faucheur, Associate, Macdonald & Company. "Amidst the resounding calls for sustainability in the real estate sector, facilities management professionals are needed to ensure the efficiency and longer lifecycle of the project, from the design and conception stage to its completion. As the leading recruitment consultancy for the real estate sector, we maintain an extensive database of highly trained FM professionals who can deliver outstanding services for the most demanding projects and buildings."
Macdonald & Company has well-networked FM teams internationally, who operate within the company's global offices in South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK. This allows the company to offer a large variety of international candidates to clients. The company's facilities management client portfolio includes several leading service providers as well as developers in the region, including Emaar, Emcor, John Buck International, MAB Property Service and Development, Alshaya, Emrill, Spectrum, Idama, Sama Dubai, Multiplex, MAF, Limitless, and Al Tayer, among others.
"We have seen an increased demand in the requirement of facilities managers in the Middle East, especially in the UAE. The UAE's FM market accounts for nearly 66 per cent of total facilities management market revenue share and reflects the strongest growth rate in the region. Therefore, our initial focus has been on the UAE market providing our clients with extremely experienced FM. We are also researching the FM markets outside of the UAE via our strong FM contacts thus allowing us to collate facts and trends for the benefit of real estate players and FM professionals alike in line with our vision when we launched the salary survey initiative," concluded Christopher Stokes, Senior Consultant, Macdonald & Company.
Macdonald & Company is the only recruitment firm to be approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, an independent, representative professional body, which regulates property professionals and surveyors. The company has established a name by providing intelligent advice in qualification and career development in the property realm through the in-depth understanding of client and candidate expectations by its specialized recruitment consultants. Since its foundation over two years ago in Dubai, the company has been working closely with a variety of regional and international clients, including Nakheel, Dubai Properties - Injaz, Limitless, Majid Al Futtaim, Jumeirah International, IFA Resorts & Hotels, AEDAS, Batley Partners, Woods Bagot and Crone Partners Architecture Studios.
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- Outsourced Facilities Management sector in GCC to cross AED 36.7 billion by 2012
- UAE's facilities management sector value expected to cross USD 10 billion by 2012
- GCC MEP contracting market to reach USD 14.5 billion in 2008
- "Outsourced Facilities Management to cross AED 36.7 billion by 2012" - Fountain
- Macdonald & Company to address growing demand for facilities management and architecture and design professionals at Cityscape Dubai 2007


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We were just wrapping things up on the morning show yesterday when news broke that Michaele Salahi, the former White House party crasher and Real Housewives of D.C. star, had supposedly been kidnapped.
Her husband, Tareq Salahi, held a tearful press conference, but to be honest, we were a tad bit skeptical.
Sure, if the allegations turned out to be true, that would be awful, but he and his wife Michaele have been known to cause drama just to drum up some free press.
Turns out she wasn't kidnapped at all and the best part is the hilarious explanation for why she went missing!
We'll set the scene for you.
Michaele's been missing for a grand total of 6 hours. When she failed to show up for an appointment, Tareq feared that one of their many stalkers may have taken her.
He turned to the local news to discuss the situation…Vodpod videos no longer available.
We almost felt bad for him…ALMOST. But here comes the awkward part.
Michaele is alive and well. In fact, she skipped out on her husband to be with [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Journey [/lastfm]guitarist Neal Schon!
A rep for the band confirmed her whereabouts to TMZ: "Nobody kidnapped her and they [Michaele and Neal Schon] are in Memphis together."
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Bridging the gulf between hope and scepticism
IPL's second foreign stint will not exactly be a celebration. The scepticism surrounding the credibility of the venue means the blue-riband event will have to pass a test. The Middle East will pose a challenge to both cricket and IPL's image.india Updated: Apr 12, 2014 08:03 IST
The caravan moves to the United Arab Emirates minus the gig of Shah Rukh Khan in an open bus or Shilpa Shetty and Priety Zinta waving to delirious fans. It will be a far cry from the carnival that moved down the boulevard of Cape Town's business centre, and may not reproduce the revelry and star cast of the South African avatar of the tournament.
IPL's second foreign stint will not exactly be a celebration. The scepticism surrounding the credibility of the venue means the blue-riband event will have to pass a test. The Middle East will pose a challenge to both cricket and IPL's image.
On the field
Once the players take the field, the images of last year's IPL will fade away, almost to the extent of becoming irrelevant. Away from home, the home advantage gone, all the teams will practically start on an even footing.
Untested pitches will mean the first few days will go in gauging whether it's a bat-first or bowl-first pitch. "In the initial matches, it is going to be a gut call, but you immediately gather the characteristics of a pitch as soon you play on it," TA Sekar, director, Delhi Daredevils, told HT.
Echoing a similar view, Paras Mhambrey, assistant coach, Mumbai Indian, said, "This is why we decided to hold our camps here (UAE) to get acclimatised to the pitches and conditions, so that going into the tournament we have a fair idea."
The IPL venue inspection team, which inspected the three grounds, left a brief with the hosting association to prepare pitches that offer entertaining cricket.
"We have been told to produce pitches which allow high-scoring matches. Scores of 160-180 would be par and make for good viewing," said Mazhar Khan, administrator, UAE Cricket Association.
The dry heat could be another issue and it will boil down to adaptability. "Heat is not an issue at this time of the year, besides we have taken care to cover the pitches between 9am to 5pm, so as to keep them from drying out. Enough care has been taken to retain the bounce, which is the key to good carry," said Tony Hemmings, head curator in charge of the Dubai Sports City.
Improvisation is perhaps the most used term in world cricket, more so in T20. In a bid for survival, it's common to see bowlers bowling yorkers outside off-stump, slow bouncers, split-finger and back-of-the-palm slower deliveries. Up against furious and unconventional bat-work, few have even mastered the slower, loopy yorkers.
"Gone are the days of playing conventional cricket, T20 is increasingly shaping cricketers' intelligence. If you are not one, it's hard to succeed, and every year it is getting intense," said Sekar.
"For example, Glenn McGrath found out that Dhoni is not comfortable against yorkers bowled well outside the off-stump, and to survive his onslaught you got to have that skill to contain him," he said.
"Acquiring these bowling skills is not an IPL phenomenon, it may have originated from the format but bowlers are trying them out in first-class cricket, Ranji nets, etc. So, by the time one plays the IPL, one is adept at switching back and forth between those skill sets. I have seen batsmen, who play with a straight bat, trying a switch hit in the nets," said Mhambrey.
"With the constant evolution in technology, it's becoming hard to escape the analysis of one's game --- video analysts capturing every bit of a batsman's chink and the intelligence is fed to the bowlers. Thus, one prepares accordingly depending on who he is bowling to," said Sekar.
Spinners in the UAE
Familiar sub-continental conditions are a giveaway on the role spinners are going to play. A lot of the teams, loaded with seamers, will have to look at their spin options. "Ideally, I would go with three seamers and two spinners in a match expecting one or two of them are more of a batsman who can chip in with two overs here and there. In conditions like these, one would look beyond two spinners. If there are part-timers who can do the job for you, it makes the job easier," said Sekar.
"Unless you have one solid spinner, in our case, Pragyan Ojha, who can get you all four overs, one generally looks at those spinners who can just give one or two overs but not beyond that. With four specialist bowlers, you rely on part-timers to give you that option," said Mhambrey.
Strike rate to average
With maturity, the tournament has moved away from the fixation with strike rates. This year, players' averages will be important.
"It's no longer about slam-bang, high strike of 140-plus batsmen anymore. What is the use if the strike-rate is above 140 and the average is 12-15 runs, it doesn't help your team. Players with an average of 25-30 runs lend you the solidity you need," reasoned Mhambrey.
"You see how Gayle is playing these days. He has conceded his early-on hitting habit, plays the waiting game, sees through the strike bowlers and then picks the part-timers, which compensates for his strike-rate later. There is a shift in the batting approach now," said Sekar.
Blot of match-fixing
Even before the cricketing reasons for hosting the first leg in the UAE take precedence, the pre-2000 era comes to mind. Said to be the den of the betting and fixing syndicate, the anti-corruption security unit (ACSU) of the BCCI will have its hands full. From seeking help from the local government, sharing the database of the ICC watch-list, employing round-the-clock vigil on players, appointing integrity officers with each franchise to engaging a South African security agency for the security of the players, the ACSU's task is cut out. "Based on last year's incidents, we have put in place a robust infrastructure to tackle the menace of fixing, taking help of the local government as well as our counterparts in Dubai. We are hopeful of keeping this year's IPL corruption-free," said Ravi Sawani, head, ACSU.
A 2.2 million strong Indian population and a decade-and-half long deprivation of watching India cricketers in action, there will be few unoccupied seats in the stadiums. Though playing at neutral venues, the franchises are hopeful of a full house.
"The problem with the stadiums is that they have limited seating. But there are a lot of Delhi Daredevils supporters who are based here, who will come to watch us play, and since it's a short two-hour flight from India, a lot of followers of different franchises will come to watch their teams," said Sekar.
"We are prepared in terms of infrastructure and facilities to handle a high-profile event like the IPL. There is quite a buzz and the demand for tickets is high. Unfortunately, only Dubai can accommodate 25,000 people, in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah it is 15,000-16,000. It will be an expat-oriented tournament.
"We are hopeful with the support of the local machinery and agencies, a successful, corruption-free IPL can dispel the perception about the UAE as a venue," said Mazhar Khan.


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It's been a long time coming, but Jessica Simpson has finally given birth!
The 31-year-old proudly announced the arrival of Maxwell Drew Johnson on her website this morning
Simpson and her fiance Eric Johnson shared how they felt about their new bundle of joy, "We are so grateful for all the love, support, and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!!"
The baby weighed in at 9 lbs. 13 oz. and gets her middle name from her maternal grandmother, whose maiden name is Drew.
Jessica, her mother, her sister Ashlee, and her fiance's parents were all spotted at a Los Angeles hospital this morning.
Just a few days ago, the Fashion Star judge was tweeting about what she was going to wear at the hospital:
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Marianne Wilkinson and her husband, Don, watched the Dallas Cowboys eke out a 28-27 victory over the Detroit Lions.
"How's that? A perfect ending to a perfect weekend," Marianne said after the game, slapping Don on the knee.
Within a few hours, Marianne was dead. She answered the door to her North Richland Hills home about 8 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2007, and was shot at least three times, police said.
Police believe she was the victim of mistaken identity. But five years later, there have been no arrests.
Police and Wilkinson's family hope that a website launched this month to bring attention to cold homicide cases will bring new leads.
"We're very strongly hoping that even after this period of five years that someone will finally work up the courage to finally come forward," said Mike Wilkinson, Marianne's son. "I still don't have any idea who's responsible for this."
The new Texas Department of Public Safety site features 68 unsolved cases that date back to 1978. Two cases from each of Texas' six regions are featured on a Top 12 list that will be periodically changed.
"There is someone out there who has information on these cases," said DPS spokesman Tom Vinger. "Many times in criminal cases you need that one lead."
The effort also sends the message that while the cases might be unsolved, they are not being ignored.
"We want the victims' families and the suspects to know we have not forgotten these cases," Vinger said.
The department has already received tips on the featured cases, he said.
Unintended victim?
Early in the Wilkinson investigation, police received numerous tips pointing out two persons of interest.
One of the men was going through a contentious divorce, and his wife was living in a home a street away from the Wilkinsons' Spence Court home. Both houses had the same street number.
"We do not believe it was a random act of violence, although we do not believe Marianne Wilkinson was the intended target," said North Richland Hills police spokesman Keith Bauman.
As with the Wilkinson case, local police agencies often invite the Texas Rangers, an investigative branch of the DPS, to assist with unsolved cases. When Texas Rangers join a case, they try to see it from a new perspective. They often interview witnesses again and comb over evidence using new technology, Vinger said.
Person of interest
Lora Cox hopes this approach might shed light on who killed her daughter, Chandra Payton, in Addison more than 20 years ago.
Payton had moved from Austin to Dallas after high school. She was attending community college and working part time at a clothing store on Belt Line Road near the Dallas North Tollway.
Payton, 20, was stabbed to death during an apparent robbery at the store July 29, 1992.
"She wasn't even supposed to be working that day," Cox said. "There's always that weird thing in your mind that it could have been somebody else, but it would have been somebody else's daughter."
Addison police have a person of interest in the case but lack the evidence to press charges, spokesman David Margulies said.
They are continuing to look at physical evidence with new technology but need more witnesses to come forward, he said.
"If there's anybody out there who knows anything, hopefully this will be what spurs them to contact police," Margulies said of the DPS cold case site.
It's a small ray of hope for Cox and her husband, Michael Cosper. They have closely followed the case for years, including the person of interest, who they say was recently paroled on a robbery sentence.
"It doesn't ever go away," Cosper said. "The biggest, most important part of our life went away and never came back."
After 20 years, the couple acknowledges that the killer may never be arrested.
"This far down the road, I don't think there's anybody that knows anything," Cosper said.
Still, Cox said she is glad to see a renewed focus on cold cases.
"Maybe a little crumb of evidence that never before has been able to be analyzed … maybe that could make a difference."
Among other North Texas cold cases that are featured on the Department of Public Safety site:
Patricia Ann Oferosky, 40, and Stephen Dale Mitchelltree, 47, were shot to death during a late-night robbery on Sept. 2, 2006, at a Pizza Hut in Terrell.
Lena Howard, a 32-year-old mother of two, was found under a bridge Aug. 22, 1998, in Mansfield. She died from blunt-force trauma.
Kelly Gaspard, 37, was shot to death July 9, 1994, at Arrowhead Park in Hickory Creek, near Lewisville Lake. Witnesses heard gunshots but did not see anyone.
To visit the site: dps.texas.gov/TexasRangers/ UnsolvedHomicides/topCases.aspx
To report information on any of the cases: call 1-800-346-3243.


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Iowa-Illinois rivalry renewedNotes from Big Ten media day
For Iowa football fans who may not remember, border-state rival Illinois does indeed have a football team.
If you forgot, it's understandable. The teams haven't met on the gridiron since 2008, but this year, thanks to the realignment of the Big Ten conference, that will change, and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is excited about it.
"I think it's certainly one of the good byproducts of the new realignment," Ferentz said yesterday at Big Ten media days in Chicago. "It gives everybody a chance to, at least for the most part, play their border-state teams. And in our case, at least, I think it makes a lot of sense."
While the Iowa-Illinois rivalry dims in comparison to the intensity of the annual Iowa-Iowa State, it is good to see a rivalry like this renewed.
Illinois holds the all-time advantage in the rivalry, going 38-29-2, but in the last six meetings, Iowa has won five of them.
Of those six, three were decided by 10 points or fewer.
The rivalry was just one of many things Ferentz discussed on Monday at the unofficial kickoff of the college football season.
One of the most talked-about players this season will be offensive tackle Brandon Scherff, who will most likely be a first-round draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
The recent video of him cleaning 443 pounds three times has left many college football fans speechless, and he is drawing comparisons to other top Iowa linemen.
"First guy that comes to mind is Marshal Yanda, who's a three-time Pro Bowl guy and three-time All-Pro," Ferentz said. "And the first thing I think about with Marshal is just his enthusiasm and his eagerness to improve and work hard, and that certainly would sum up Brandon as well."
Yanda, a third-round pick in 2007, has spent his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens, and has been named to the Pro Bowl and an All-Pro in each of the last three seasons.
He'll be blocking for senior running back Mark Weisman, who rushed for 975 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
"He's a tough, physical runner, there's no question about that," Ferentz said. "And we've had all types of runners during our 15 years that have been successful. You think about a guy like Fred Russell, who was certainly under a 200-pound guy, not tall, and ran a different way. There's a lot of different ways to be successful. And Mark, I think, plays within his skill set. He does a great job of that and is very much team oriented."
The other player Scherff has the task of blocking for is junior quarterback Jake Rudock, who threw for over 2,000 yards last season, with 18 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
"It's like any position," Ferentz said. "People tend to get better if they've got the right attitude, a good skill set. And I think we saw that with Jake in the spring. He's certainly more confident. You can't hand confidence to a player; they've got to go out and earn it on the field."
Iowa will open up its season on Aug. 30 at home against Northern Iowa.


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'Tent city' protests Sanford's stimulus stance
Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:46:00 GMT —
Several people braved the cold temperatures on Tuesday at Finlay Park. They turned the park into a temporary "Tent City." And they're doing it to send a message.
The setup is called "Sanfordville." The message is for its namesake, Governor Mark Sanford. Those present want the governor to accept all available stimulus money. Organizers call the protest a last ditch effort to protect thousands of jobs.
Richland County Treasurer David Adams says South Carolina desperately needs the money.
"Lets use it to make sure we stop the bleeding and the pain in South Carolina," said Adams. "These people didn't work on Wall Street to create the problems. We are currently now paying for the sins of others."
The protest started at 10:00 a.m. and ended at midnight. Tuesday morning the park underwent a facelift of sorts, as protestors set up shop. Protestor Tim Kelly wants Governor Sanford to accept the more than $700-million to help rebuild an economy that's on life support.
"We want to send a message to Mark Sanford now that South Carolina needs help now," said Kelly. "South Carolinians can't wait for two years for his plan to take effect."
By noon the South Carolina Education Association made it's presence known. According to state education officials, without the stimulus money districts will lose teachers and students will suffer.
Protestor Brady Quirk-Garvan says the thought of eliminating teachers is disturbing.
"Everybody has that teacher that made an impact in their life," said Quirk-Garvan. "And to think of them being laid off is pretty heartbreaking."
Teachers Bonnie Byrd and Marnette McKinney consider the governors actions reckless.
"If you have a choice between paying debt and feeding your children, you feed your children first," said Byrd. "Debt has to wait."
"Become a part of the United States of America in supporting the governments effort for us to get through these hard times," said McKinney.
By early evening State Representative Anton Gunn and former Governor Jim Hodges, joined the rally. In total nearly 30 people braved the chilly weather to shine light on stimulus money benefits.
The protestors hope Governor Sanford will warm up the idea of accepting the federal funds. In the meantime they say they'll continue camping out for change.


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Three stabbing suspects to be tried separately
FAIRFIELD — Three suspects charged with robbing and stabbing a Fairfield man in April will have three separate trials as opposed to the joint trial initially planned for them.
The three defendants, Dustin Roll, 24, Dawn Dunn, 38, and Brett Hedblade, 44, all from Fairfield, are accused of assaulting and robbing Darren Goodwin, 24, on April 26. The three have pleaded not guilty to the charges of first-degree theft and willful injury causing bodily injury. The robbery allegedly took place at 901 W. Grimes Ave., where the defendants are accusing of pulling Goodwin into one of the apartments and assaulting him.
Goodwin was transported to Jefferson County Health Center emergency room for treatment of nonlife-threatening injuries.
Dunn's trial is set for Oct. 7, while Roll's trial is set for Nov. 4. Hedblade does not yet have a court date, although his trial must start before Sept. 16 in accordance with Hedblade waiving his right to a speedy trial on a limited basis.
According to the report filed by Fairfield Police officer David Wall, the three defendants assaulted Goodwin and stole his wallet and cell phone. Goodwin was left with multiple lacerations, stab wounds and a broken nose. Wall also wrote that Goodwin had been punched and kicked.
Roll, Dunn and Hedblade were initially going to be tried together on July 1. However, Dunn's court-appointed attorney, Jeffrey Powell of Washington, asked the court to try the suspects separately because he felt it would be unfair to his client. In a motion filed June 6, Powell wrote that Roll and Hedblade made voluntary and possibly incriminating statements to Fairfield Police that implicated Dunn.
If the three were tried together, Roll and Hedblade's statements would be admissible statements against them, but would be considered inadmissible hearsay against Dunn. Furthermore, Dunn would be unable to cross-examine her accusers in court unless Roll and Hedblade made the "unlikely" decision to testify on their own behalf. A defendant is protected under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution from being forced to be "a witness against himself."
In addition to being charged with first-degree theft and willful injury causing bodily injury, Dunn is charged with criminal mischief. When she was taken to the Jefferson County Law Center on April 26, Dunn allegedly broke the placard holding pamphlets in the law center's lobby.
The three defendants were all eligible for and received court-appointed attorneys. Roll's attorney is Robert Breckenridge of Ottumwa, and Hedblade's attorney is Les Lamping of Washington, Iowa.
Dunn and Hedblade initially demanded a speedy trial but changed their mind in subsequent hearings. Dunn waived her right to a speedy trial completely, while Hedblade waived his right to a speedy trial on a limited basis.