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I'm reading the Reader's Digest book published in 1981.That means it was written in 1980, presumably about cars of the 1970s!I was shocked to see how current and relevant it is.Tons of stuff that I assumed was only found in post-2000 cars are in the book
Things like:* Fan clutch* Cam position sensor* Aluminum cylinder head* Fuel Injection / Idle Control Valve / Throttle Body / Coils* Platinum spark plugs* Turbochargers* Throttle position sensors
Only $4 shipped.. A great read.
Yup!All of that stuff has been around for longer than you thought.
Does the book also mention those "wonderful" electronically-controlled carburetors of the early '80s?That was a truly troublesome piece of equipment.
Looking at it from another perspective--wasn't GM's small block 350 engine designed originally in the 1940's? Amazing that it is still around in nearly the same form.
Most of the things on cars have been around for many decades, but not necessarily in the form they are today. Fuel injection was originally vacuum operated. Platinum spark plugs have all been replaced in new designs with irridium spark plugs. Aluminum head were just coming into favor, as were aluminum blocks......which got off to a very bumpy start.
Fuel injection goes way back, the Germans used it at the beginning of WWII in their Bf109 fighter, provided quite an advantage in combat over the then-carb-equipped Spitfires and Hurricanes. Certain manuevers would cause the Merlin engines to starve for gas.
The key to modern cars' combination of power, good fuel economy, and low emissions is the computer that coordinates all the different engine functions and technologies. Just having fuel injection or electronic ignition or variable cam timing or a turbocharger wasn't enough.
The carbureted Merlins could not fly inverted or at negative G's because of float-type carburetors..A Grumman Aircraft engineer invented the diaphragm (chain-saw type) carburetor and solved that problem in later aircraft..
VERY few American-made cars had fuel injection in 1980...Nor did they have cam sensors or throttle position sensors. Cars built before 1975 had virtually NO electronics at all. The Bosch injection found on many European cars was 100% mechanical..
Beginning in 1981, the first electronic engine controls appeared, producing some of the worst cars ever made..The lost decade...Some manufacturers simply paid Bosch licensing fees to use their injection technology and moved ahead quickly into the age of electronically controlled fuel injection.. Others tried to develop their own systems (Chryslers "lean-burn" and Honda's CVCC" but in the end, they ALL finally went to multi-port electronic injection and retired their 1950's engine designs.
The basics have been and always will be the basics. Air, Fuel, Compression, and spark in the right order gives you boom... Its amazing how many "mechanics" forget this.. It does not matter how many computers, sensors, and other witchcraft you use.. The basics are the basics.. Know them, love them !!
Many of the "blocks" of motors have been around since the '50's. There were a lot of changes in the '70's. Compare the motors of 1968 to 1978 and you'll see many changes in heads, fuel systems, and ignition systems. All to cope with pollution control requirements. Many of the items mentioned by OP were available in the '70's but were used only in a few vehicles, often higher end cars and California cars. These things became more commonplace and were put on all cars as pollution requirements got stricter. Remember CA started with pollution controls so CA cars had more "high tech" gadgets than the rest of the country for about 10 years.
Too bad that Studebaker was so far ahead of their time that people thought it to be odd.
In a show room in 1985 I saw a Dodge Charger parked beside a 63 Avanti.'nuf said
in 04 or so GMC tried the Envoy XUV....a la Studebaker Wagonaire !
Again , ahead of their time and as usual with most ''ahead of their time''ers, the needed technology just hasn't caught up yet, hence their demise.
"Too bad that Studebaker was so far ahead of their time that people thought it to be odd".Here are a couple of Studebaker firsts: 1) electric car in the early 1900s. The Nissan Leaf has nothing on Studebaker. 2) lockup torque converter on the automatic transmission introduced in 1951.If you put Nash into the mix, Nash introduced the heating system that brought in fresh air from the outside in the late 1930s. In 1954, Nash integrated the heating and air conditioning systems and had all the components under the dash or hood. GM had the evaporator and fans in the trunk at this time. Let's not forget that Packard made air conditioning available as an option before WW II.
My 1969 Corvette has fiber optic cables that run from the lamps to the center console to illuminate lenses so you know if your brake/turn lamps are working. Did I mention it's a 1969?
Wasn't the Packard front wheel drive and supercharged?
No, I don't know of any fwd or supercharged Packards. Duesenberg had supercharged cars in the '30s, just about the best in the world, and Cord (among others) had fwd in the '30s.
Packard DID utilize a supercharger on a few samples of their brand-new straight-8 engine for the 1954 model year. Why they decided to introduce a new straight-8 just a few months before their new V-8 was due for roll-out is something that still puzzles people. On the sand at Daytona, they managed to get one of these huge supercharged beasts up to 113 mph. However, all Packards were RWD.
And, yes, the Duesenberg SJ models were supercharged. The "regular" J models were normally aspirated.
Cord did utilize FWD, but in its first interation, on the L-29 model, forward traction on an inclined gravel road was so poor that owners had to back up that type of hill in order to eliminate wheel-spin. That problem led Groucho Marx to sell his Cord fairly soon after buying it. The more familiar coffin-nosed Cord 810 had the engine mounted further forward than the L-29 did, thus reducing traction problems.
Ahhh! I remember recommending that book.....As I said, it is a bit outdated but all the basics are still the same.
Yes, it seems like the 1980s really were a pivotal decade in cars. Sacrificial lamb.Today's cars are so much more reliable with all the electronics, sensors, etc.Less mechanical stuff that rattles lose and needs adjusting, etc.
The Cord 810 was front drive and available with a supercharger. I just saw a 1927 Austin 7 (Chummey) that had an aluminum engine, transmission and body. All this on an economy car thet weighed 1200 pounds. Chrysler made many slant-six aluminum engines in 60s and Volkswagen Beetles of the 40s,50s,60s and70s were all aluminum engined as were Porsches.I wasn't aware that anyone was still using fan clutches.
From Arizona , a 1955 T-bird is in the shop today making everyone salivate !Nice and simple.leaks we can fix today, Saturday, brakes and fuel. And, yes, I still have the original ford parts books for this car.
Actually a lot of the technology we take for granted on cars was invented in the early part of the 20th. century. Turbos, superchargers, fuel injection, the planetary gear set, universal joints, electric cars, air conditioning, all were invented in the early 1900s. Obviously they have been refined and improved since then. The biggest innovation on cars in recent times is likely the application of digital computers to manage engines and other automotive components. Close runners up would be modern safety features and radial tires, I think.


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Choice, who hit .302 with 14 home runs and 29 doubles for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, is batting ninth and DH'ing as the Athletics open up a three-game series with the Texas Rangers. It's a big day for Choice who grew up in Arlington and played baseball at the University of Texas.
It's rather unusual for a September call-up to come up and immediately be inserted into the starting lineup. Especially on a team that is not only battling for the playoffs but is actually playing the team they are chasing.
Then again, the Athletics aren't your typical playoff contender. The team thrives on depth and the ability to interchange the 25th man on the roster with the cleanup hitter, or just about. On Sunday, Yoenis Cespedes occupied the fifth spot in the lineup, and today rookie Rule-5 pick Nate Frieman fills the spot.
Oakland's lineup against lefties is very thin, as illustrated by manager Bob Melvin's use of Alberto Callaspo (almost impossible to strike out, but not exactly powerful) and underachieving veterans like Seth Smith and Chris Young in the DH role. With Josh Reddick shelved, there is a very real opportunity for Choice to force his way into the lineup against lefties.
For his part, Choice has hit over .300 against both lefties and righties in Triple-A.Who knows what Choice, who launched 30 home runs in his first full season as a professional, will do in his MLB debut. In some ways, though, the arrival of the heralded Choice is reminiscent of the promotion of another former first rounder who is actually still with the team.
In September of 2007, the team finally pulled up the top prospect who had been tearing up the minor leagues and whose promotion had been clamored about for months. His name was Daric Barton, and on his debut the first baseman went 2-for-3 with a double, a run and two walks.
That's quite the debut and certainly more than anyone is hoping or expecting from Choice. However, that performance launched Barton in a prominent role with the club, as he remained in the lineup for the rest of the month.
With Reddick out and Smith and Young floundering, Choice has the chance to write his name into the lineup quite a bit this month.
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By HENRY KAMM, Special to The New York Times
Published: May 23, 1989
SZEGED, Hungary, May 21— The Molnar Dixieland Septet worked hard and enthusiastically at warming up the crowd, and the two guiding lights of the Communist Party's reformist wing were the main speakers.
But the audience in a public park in this southern city of 183,000 people remained small and undemonstrative at the rally, was the highlight of the first national meeting of the party's so-called ''reform circles.'' The crowd of perhaps 3,000 liked what they heard, but none of the speakers received more than polite applause.
There were no banners, no slogans were bellowed, and the pianist and singer of Gyula Molnar's septet received at least as warm a response for her cheerful ''My Boy Lollypop'' as did the stars of the meeting, Imre Pozsgay and Rezso Nyers, for their speeches.
The event illustrated the difficulties facing the profound restructuring to which many politically involved Hungarians aspire, whether they are inside or outside the Communist Party. Communists are finding it difficult to adopt the open, democratic politics that they say they want to introduce, and none of the reform or alternative groups has attracted a mass following. 'Real Grass-Roots Politics'
Mr. Pozsgay and Mr. Nyers are considered the most reform-minded members of the Politburo and the Government and the heroes of the reform circle movement, which began this year in this university town. More than 100 such groups have sprung up within local party units since the first circle was formed, and 440 of their representatives attended the two days of meetings.
Prof. Attila Agh, a political scientist from the party historical institute, described the circle members as largely well-educated Communists 25 to 40 years old, impatient with what he called a lack of dynamism on the part of the leadership of Karoly Grosz, who became General Secretary a year ago.
Mr. Agh said in an interview that in their local party units and communities the reform circles are ''not just talking.'' He said their members were ''doing real grass-roots politics'' and had succeeded in ousting several corrupt or overly conservative local leaderships.
''Pozsgay is undisputably the leader No. 1, but the reform circle program is not run by him,'' said Mr. Agh, who is a leading figure in the Budapest reform circle and said he was one of a group of academics serving as a kind of brain trust for Mr. Pozsgay. Speeding the Pace of Change
In an unacknowledged power struggle for the leadership, Mr. Pozsgay has emerged as Mr. Grosz's main challenger. The Szeged meeting produced what Mr. Agh had earlier said was its main objective. It issued a call for a party congress to be held this autumn, two years before schedule.
A congress, usually held at five-year intervals, is the highest forum of a Communist party, at which all of its leading bodies are renewed or reconfirmed.
The reform circles, said Mr. Agh and other delegates Western journalists here chatted with, want to replace Mr. Grosz with a leader whom they consider more strongly committed to thorough renewal of Hungary's political, economic and social life before the party goes into its first multi-party parliamentary elections. They are scheduled for no later than next year.
It would have been virtually impossible to find a supporter of Mr. Grosz or a detractor of Mr. Pozsgay or Mr. Nyers among the delegates. But although all the speakers declared that the party needed to put an end to all traces of what is usually called here ''the Stalinist model,'' circle members, even the youngest, remained within Communist Party discipline and refrained from declaring outright that they wanted Mr. Grosz out and Mr. Pozsgay or Mr. Nyers in. Mr. Grosz remained immune from explicit criticism. No Words Minced on the Street
In this, the Communists who advocate change differ at least partly from a great number of other Hungarians. It is easy to find ordinary citizens who are ready to say they want Mr. Grosz out, and many extend this wish to all Communists.
The meeting, in perhaps its boldest resolution, said the reform circles would send representatives to pay honor to Imre Nagy, the executed leader of the 1956 uprising, when his remains are given a reburial with honor on June 16. It urged the party to present apologies to the families of Mr. Nagy and those hanged with him.
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In particular, he cited ''Comrade Imre Nagy'' and ''Comrade Alexander Dubcek.'' The accordance of party titles to the executed Prime Minister and the Czechoslovak party chief banished in the crackdown on the ''Prague Spring'' of 1968 was greeted with applause.
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Tis the season ~ you've been invited to a holiday party!
But before you start planning yet another fabulous outfit, you'll need a holiday recipe…
You graciously asked & they appreciatively said yes…so you need to bring along an appetizer.
No fear, no pigs in a blanket, no spilling stuff on that fab outfit while driving over.
None of that 'cause – there is Mezzetta!
The Napa Valley Mezzetta family has produced deliciousness since 1935.
Here is my foolproof, crowd pleasing, easy to make & transport holiday recipe that is so simple you could even make it last minute while wearing that fabulous outfit.
Here's what you need:
- Mezzetta Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- small pita bread rounds or circles cut from a flat bread
- Mezzetta Roasted & Marinated Red Pepper
- feta cheese
- Mezzetta Pitted Kalamata Olives
- Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini
Here's what you do:
- find small flat bread rounds or cut them (the Mezzetta jar top is the perfect size & tool- just give one a good wash & push down)
- set the rounds on a large cookie sheet
- swirl a 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil on each round
- firmly press on some feta cheese
- arrange the red peppers (I use the Mezzetta sandwich cut peppers as they are a perfect size)
- chop the olives & put on top of the peppers
- top with a bit of finely diced peperoncini
- bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the rounds are golden on the edges & the feta melts a bit
Stock up on Mezzetta products for holiday recipes or for any time of year.
The roasted peppers are zesty tossed on pasta or atop a pizza.
Jars of the olives are wonderful have on hand if someone stops by unexpectedly. Slide some into a pretty bowl, offer up a glass of wine & you are the hostess with it all going on. A note on the olives, they are really wonderful. You see, I am a bit of a California olive snob. I was wowed by the texture & taste of the Mezzetta olives.
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Skip to comments.Trending on Twitter: #WhyGunsAreBetterThanLiberals
Posted on 01/07/2013 5:46:53 PM PST by Nachum
Now the trending hash tag on Twitter. Here are some of the tweets...
Guns don't vote away their freedoms.
Because everything is better than liberals.
because you can put a silencer on a gun
When a gun gets fired it doesn't expect 3 years unemployment.
When a gun gets fired it doesn't scream RACISM!
Guns wont make you believe in myths such as "climate change" or "evolution" or "equal rights."
One is cold, hard, and lifeless. The other is a gun.
When you fire a gun, it does not good apply for an EBT card.
guns don't let 10 children die while paralyzed with indecision calculating whether lethal force is justified
if i put a liberal in my child's mouth, he becomes gay, if i put a gun in my child's mouth, he listens
You can't barricade hundreds of people in a movie theatre and pick them off one by one with a Liberal.
(Excerpt) Read more at twitter.com ...
LOL! These are classic!
Guns can be loaded and still be coherent.
One is cold, hard, and lifeless. The other is a gun.
that is the best one by far
Also the #ProgressiveCrayonColors is a good hashtag too been seeing some gems all day
: #ProgressiveCrayonColors Nancy Pelosi mystery crayon You have to use it to find out what color it is
#WhyGunsAreBetterThanLiberals Americans in #Benghazi were saved by heroes with guns that worked. Heroes died while liberals watched.
LOL OMG that one is GOOD
here are some more:
#ProgressiveCrayonColors A bullet come out of a gun, Bullshit Comes out of a Liberal, Which one stops a murderer?
#WhyGunsAreBetterThanLiberals Guns protect you from liberals
#ProgressiveCrayonColors You can clean the dirt off a Gun
Guns have a proud and important place in American history. Liberals don't.
I kind of like: One causes purposeless, senseless destruction. The other is a gun.
#WhyGunsAreBetterThanLiberals I don't have a concealed liberal permit.
#WhyGunsAreBetterThanLiberals Replace guns with liberals & Die Hard would been a 2 hour discussion between John McClane & Hans Gruber.
When someone says " I need something accurate" - they don't reach for a liberal is #WhyGunsAreBetterThanLiberals
#WhyGunsAreBetterThanLiberals you can clean a gun without a fight.
#WhyGunsAreBetterThanLiberals If the British asked us to give up our Liberals, we would have.
Best post tonight! Many laughs.
Guns only go off when they're loaded, liberals go off all the time.
You can clean a gun and not pick up an infection you can't get rid of;)
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Marlins notes: Different players coming through as wins pile up
MIAMI — Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton and third baseman Casey McGehee combined for just one hit and three strikeouts Monday night.
And yet the Marlins rallied from six down to beat the first-place Washington Nationals 7-6 in walk-off fashion.
A common theme during the five-game winning streak — as well as eight of the past nine — has been contributions from various players.
On Monday, Jeff Baker collected his second walk-off hit of the season. Four players drove in a run in the club's largest comeback that late in a game since 2003. On Friday, backup catcher Jeff Mathis produced a two-run double in a 2-0 victory.
Both lefty Brad Hand and righty Jacob Turner, fighting for their spots in the rotation, have won their past two starts. Closer Steve Cishek has saved six games in the past week.
"When you get on runs, that's what happens," manager Mike Redmond said. "You get different guys to get big hits. I talked about it all year. We can't rely on Casey and Stanton to carry us every single night. They have a lot. When you start winning ballgames, every team talks about the same thing, right? You talk about getting big hits from different guys, maybe guys you don't typically expect every time. You need everybody. We will need everybody these next couple months to get where we want to go."
Garrett Jones, who tripled in Miami's first run on Monday in the seventh, has a six-game hitting streak. Last Monday in Atlanta, Jones' two-run single in the 10th gave the Marlins a 3-1 win against the National League East rival.
Jones is batting .333 over the past week. His homer Sunday was his first since June 24.
"It's going to take a team effort to win games over the long haul," Jones said. "You just can't rely on one or two guys to get the job done. That's exactly what we've been doing. Good pitching, bullpen's come in and kept us in some games we've been down and we got some timely hitting from different guys every day. A lot of guys are stepping up and picking each other up. It's definitely a team effort."
Not only did Baker drive in the game-winning run Monday night, but he also extended his hitting streak. With the RBI single, Baker now has hits in 11 straight games for a new career high. During the span, he is batting .448 (13 for 29).
Prior to his RBI groundout in the eighth that cut the deficit to 6-3, he had gone 4 for 4 as a pinch-hitter for the second-longest streak in Marlins history. Baker became the first player in the majors to record a hitting streak of 10 or more games with at least four pinch-hits since Ryan Spilbourghs in 2010.
"The biggest thing is you've only got one shot," Baker said of pinch-hitting. "You're not trying to put too much pressure on yourself. Go up there, look for a pitch, have an approach. To be honest with you a lot of times it's not going to work out. Pinch-hitting's not easy, it's not all the time fun but I enjoy the challenge of it. You've got one shot to go up there and compete, lock in for one at-bat and see what happens.
"It just takes time being around the game. It takes a little bit. but when I was doing it when I was younger I didn't really have an approach or clue what I was doing. I nurtured it, took some time throughout my career and now it's something I relish in and enjoy it and go out there and compete."
Baker, who signed a two-year deal over the offseason to bolster the bench, is tied for fourth in the big leagues with nine pinch-hits. He has a .346 average over 25 at-bats. Teammate Reed Johnson is tied for first with 12 hits.
But the season didn't start off so well for the 33-year-old veteran, who opened with a .100 average between March and April until warming up to a .395 clip in May. Baker mustered just three hits in 33 at-bats (.091) in June before his current streak of 13 for 29 (.448) in July.
"The biggest thing I think is if talent's still there it's going to even out at the end of the day," Baker said. "I knew it wasn't as bad as I played the first month of the season. It was just going out there and staying true to your approach and not try to change things because you're not getting the results. It was testing but at the same time makes you a better player."
Baker's heroics wouldn't have taken place had it not been for Adeiny Hechavarria's clutch plays at short and the plate.
With the infield in and a runner at third in the eighth, Hechavarria made a backhanded stop on Danny Espinosa's grounder to keep the score 6-2. His game-tying RBI triple in the ninth came on the 11th pitch from closer Rafael Soriano.
Hechavarria fouled off five of six pitches before sending an 85 mph slider to the right-center cap, easily scoring Marcell Ozuna from second.
"When it was my turn to get up in the ninth inning with Ozuna at first, I kind of just went up there thinking it was my moment, my turn to provide for the team," Hechavarria said in Spanish. "When Ozuna got to second base, I kind of closed my stance a little bit, concentrated on working the middle of the field. I just sat through all those fouls, kept myself closed and composed at the plate and then I got the pitch and drove it to right for the triple."
Though Hechavarria has just 20 RBI on the season — three this month since coming off the disabled list — he is batting .288 with four doubles and a triple. The triple was his first extra-base hit since July 20.
His current seven-game hitting streak is tied for a season long. During this stretch, his average is second among NL shortstops (behind Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond) and fifth in the majors. Hechavarria's season average is 45 points higher than 2013.
"I think I've had a good amount of good at-bats throughout the season but it's fair to say that was one of the best I've had this season," Hechavarria said. "I was concentrated on what I needed to do. And as soon as I hit the ball and it got between the two outfielders, the only thing I was thinking was that I had to make it to third."
— Outfielder Jake Marisnick was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans. Utility player Ed Lucas will return as the corresponding move for Wednesday's game.
Marisnick, who was called up on Monday, struck out swinging in a pinch-hit at-bat in the 7-6 comeback victory. Lucas, meanwhile, was sent down July 20 for right-hander Anthony DeSclafani when the club needed an extra arm for a taxed bullpen.
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Burghölzli Zurick, 19. VIII. 07.
Honored Professor!
As always you touch this time also in the mile by accusing my thirst for notoriety of being the agent provocateur of my fits of despair. I would, however, replicate my sincere enthusiasm for truth gives me the desire to find a way to present your doctrines would be most likely to help them break. If it was not so, my absolute devotion to the defense and spread of ideas and my no less absolute veneration of your personality appear in a very singular light, I would like to avoid, even if the component of personal gain can not be refuted by someone who does not see clear. I still unpleasant presentiments, because I do not take a trifle to defend the fact such before a position such public. I have now completed my presentation and I see that I usually chose the position you held for the best, the position intransigeante. We can not, if you want to be honest, do nothing. Luckily I have also successfully completed an analysis of hysteria in a person uneducated, which strengthened me morale.
You asked me in your last letter to express my opinion on the Dr Abraham. I ask first of all that I am "jealous" of him, because it corresponds with you [forgive sincerity, you certainly seem tasteless!). There is no objection to A[braham]. I just do not find it quite nice. I would have offered to work for example in my work, He refused. But now he listens carefully to what I say and Bleuler, we examine how, etc. Then he made a publication. Of our various assistants, he has always kept a little away from the great work, and then suddenly the scene between, as a separate existence, in publiant. Not only me, but also other assistants as it felt somewhat unpleasant. He is intelligent, original mais pas, a remarkable ability to adapt, but the psychological insight he totally fails, This is why it is generally very ill loved. I urge you to avoid this judgment a venomous personal notes. Apart from these critical, A[braham] is a nice man in society, very hardworking and extremely active in all the affairs of the bureaucratic establishment, that nobody can say me. There may also come a droplet of venom, On this last point because my boss has long since reached the peak of perfection.
I want to ask you one more clarification : do you see sexuality as the mother of all feelings? Sexuality is not it for you just one component of personality (most important, it is true) and therefore the complex sexual component most important and most frequent hysterical syndrome? No there not that hysterical symptoms are codéterminés the complex sexual, but conditioned mainly by sublimation or by a complex non-sexual (profession, situation, etc.)?
In my little experience it is true that I have not seen that complexes sex and I say expressly Amsterdam.
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Olive Oil-Poached Tuna
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6
For this recipe, tuna is slowly poached in a shallow bath of olive oil, a traditional cooking technique in the Provence region of France, where olive groves flourish.
- 120
- 6 ahi tuna fillets, each 6 oz. and 1 inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups olive oil (not extra-virgin)
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Salsa verde for serving
- Grilled potatoes with tomatoes and olives for serving
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Wine PairingThis pairs well with crisp, medium-bodied white wines like the Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, Napa County/Sonoma County from our Wine Club.
Directions:Season the tuna fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a deep fry pan over medium heat, combine the olive oil, rosemary, garlic and red pepper flakes and heat to 200° to 225°F on a deep-frying thermometer.
Carefully place 2 or 3 tuna fillets in the oil and cook, turning once if needed, 4 to 6 minutes for rare. (The tuna will continue to cook after being removed from the oil.) Using a slotted spatula, transfer the tuna to a baking sheet. Return the oil to 200° to 225°F and cook the remaining tuna.
Cut the tuna into slices 1/2 inch thick. Serve at room temperature with salsa verde and grilled potatoes with tomatoes and olives. If not serving the tuna immediately, cover the cooked tuna with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to overnight. Remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serves 6.
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Cassie Angel is used to taking care of herself. With a spirit of adventure, and a need to stay out of harm's way, she departs a dying Nevada town for the golden opportunities that await in California - along with a new life. When charming Sam Ridgeway shows up, claiming to know her uncle, and offers her protection in her travels, she has no idea there is an ulterior motive involved.
©2016 Caroline Fyffe (P)2016 Caroline Fyffe
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"Sourdough Creek"
Sourdough Creek is a wonderfully written historical fiction adventure. It is an action packed adventure that is set during the Gold Fever.
Caroline, writes very real characters that will hook you from the very first page.
Sam is a flawed hero. He is a gentleman cowboy who starts proving his character right from the Start when he saves Cassie from a beating that she is receiving from a neighbour because of her Uncle Avrid's thieving.
Cassie is a brave, hard working and stubborn woman who I wanted to throttle for most of the book. We have all known women like Cassie. She wants love so badly that she excuses bad behaviour from her uncle in the name of family.
Although she has seen first-hand, first with her father and then with her Uncle Avrid that not all men treat women with kindness and respect, she doesn't seem to give Sam credit for the kindness and respect that he showered on her, her sister and their pet cat from their first meeting. I enjoyed watching the blinders finally fall off after God sent her a very powerful sign.
Ashes is the brave cat that does seem to have nine lives
Uncle Arvid is a real piece of work. He is a thieving, abusive layabout that wouldn't lift a finger or spend a penny to help his nieces but expected them to slave for his benefit.
I am looking forward to a sequel even if it is years away because these characters had me from the first page.
Luke is an amazing narrator. He really brought the characters to life!
"Loved it!"
I liked this a lot. It's clean, family friendly and interesting. I liked Sam taking care of Cassie and her sister.
"Loved it!"
Loved it! Especially the end when the characters are still talking!! Can't wait to hear more!!
"Great one!"
This is a great story. It was filled with adventure and love. The Narriator did a great job.
"Adorable & Clean"
This book, Sourdough Creek, was adorable. Had humor, history, morals and playful clean romance. The narrator, Luke, was great & really added to the western flavor.
Luke did a REALLY GREAT JOB NARRATING this book! Caroline Fyffe I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!! YOU ARE NOW 1 of my new favorite authors!! I've been ALL OVER the west side of the country & know all these states & she must've really did her homework on them! also the words they use would DEFINITELY MATCH THE TIME ERA FOR THE BOOK! I BELIEVE I'll checkout the book for Wyoming series next!¡!!!
"Sourdough Creek"
This book was a gifted code book .I thoroughly enjoyed this one !The plot was different from most books .The narration was very good .I could easily pick out the characters .I would reccommend this one to my Western reading friends.
The difference in the characters was very apparent.
"Western Romance at its best."
Yes I would recommend this audiobook to a friend. Nice read, good plot.
It has some mystery, love, romance, and a historical background.
Luke Andreen did a great job. Read at a nice pace and did the voices well.
Sam of course. He is a gentleman.
"Love this western romance!"
*** I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
First, I will say, I really enjoyed Luke Andreen's narration of this story. His voice was perfect for this historical western romance. Each character was easily recognizable and the pace was perfect.
I am a western romance listener, something about Cowboys for me. Caroline Fyffe delivers a beautifully set romance between Cassie and Sam. You can't help but love Sam, and quietly rooting for him throughout the entire story. He is strong, handsome, smart and oh so patient. Cassie was a little immature for my liking, but she grows on you as the story goes on. Love little Josephine and her cat, Ashes, who seems to be the guardian angel of Sam and Cassie. The scenery is expressed, so you can see it as you are listening. This book was extremely enjoyable and I look forward to other Caroline Fyffe books.
"Heart Warming Love Story"
Sourdough Creek is a heart-warming, feel-good, romance that portrays strong love, betrayal and trust. It is not raunchy. Cassie and Luke's story had a lot of twist and turns most of which happened at their claim on Sourdough Creek. The author pays attention to details and I loved how she described scenery and drudgery of the back breaking toil of mining gold. Lately, I have listened to a lot of books that are predictable but not so with Carolyn Fyffe. I have just learned to listen and enjoy her books.
First and foremost, you are going to love the character of Sam Ridgeway. He is just an honest man that you couldn't help but root for. I don't want to give away the story but he won some personal possession stolen by Cassie's wicked Uncle. He offers assistance to Cassie and her sister on their way to what he concludes must be his gold claim. Along the way they have many adventures, some of which pulls them apart and others that shows Cassie what a good man Sam is. I must mention the cat Ashes who saved the day several times. What would a good western be without outlaws and horses. This story had it all. The overall performance was also very good. I loved the different voices.
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Frontiers of Information Technology (2011)
Islamabad, Pakistan
Dec. 19, 2011 to Dec. 21, 2011
pp: 218-223
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/FIT.2011.47
Recent advancements in Model Driven Engineering (MDE) call for the corresponding software development processes. These processes need to be able to assist multi-metamodel development by extending support for the usage of models and transformations. Business processes are sequenced on the basis of their sequential contingencies whereas we argue that software development processes are meant to be sequenced along their intrinsic factors. In this paper, we present a process metamodel from our framework, inspired from the component based paradigm, to automate the software development processes. This approach presents the concept of structured artifacts and exploits the activity sequencing based on events and constraints.
Process, Process Component, Activity Component, Multi-metamodel development, Transformation
Fabien Dagnat, Fahad R. Golra, "Using Component-Oriented Process Models for Multi-metamodel Applications", Frontiers of Information Technology, vol. 00, no. , pp. 218-223, 2011, doi:10.1109/FIT.2011.47


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Also want to change the color of the bullet to white.
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|Oct 7, 2008
|Filing date
|Apr 26, 2006
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|Jul 15, 2002
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|Craig D. Cuttner, Robert M. Zitter
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|Home Box Office, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (13), Non-Patent Citations (12), Referenced by (3), Classifications (29), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a divisional of, and incorporates herein by reference in its entirety, prior application Ser. No. 10/620,964, which was filed on Jul. 15, 2003.
This application claims priority to, and incorporates herein by reference in its entirety, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/396,119, entitled "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING QUALITY ASSURANCE ON INTERACTIVE TELEVISION AND SOFTWARE APPLICATION DATA DELIVERED VIA A NETWORK," which was filed on Jul. 15, 2002.
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for performing quality assurance on interactive television and software application data that is delivered via a network.
Any data which is delivered over a network is vulnerable to having errors introduced into the data. This problem is particularly prevalent in networks with multiple components and especially where no single entity controls all of the network components between the sender and receiver of the data.
For example, networks which deliver interactive television have many components which are likely to be geographically remote from one another and are frequently under the control of a multiple entities. An example of this kind of network is one where a content provider (e.g., Home Box Office� (HBO�)) has provided content (e.g., a movie) to an interactive television service provider for delivery to subscribers using a Video-On-Demand (VOD) system where the subscriber selects a movie using a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
The interactive television service provider loads the MOD package into an Asset Management/Business Management system such as the MediaPath™ system by N2Broadband, Inc of Duluth, Ga. The Asset Management Server (AMS) 110 maintains a catalogue of the content (e.g., movies in this case) that is available on the VOD service. The Business Management Server (BMS) 120 handles the business and billing aspects of the VOD service by, for example, applying business rules to perform subscription checking and ensuring that subscribers are properly billed for their use of the service. The audio and video that are to be delivered to the subscriber when a movie is ordered are then stored in one or more VOD servers 140 (e.g., a MediaClusterm by SeaChange International of Maynard, Mass.) that may be located remotely from the AMS 110 and BMS 120 so as to serve geographically diverse subscribers. The interaction over the network between the subscribers and the VOD service is managed by a Digital Storage Management-Command and Control (DSM-CC) 130 data carousel such as the Digital Network Control System (DNCS) by Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. of Lawrenceville, Ga.
Each subscriber has a Set Top Box (STB) 160 which connects to the subscriber's television 170 and connects to the DSM-CC 130, VOD server 140, AMS 110, and BMS 120 via the "cable plant" 150 of the subscriber's cable provider (which may or may not be the same as the interactive television service provider). This cable plant consists primarily of the various hardware and software components (e.g., network switches, etc) required to provide connectivity between the STB 160 and the VOD service components. The STB 160 may be, for example, a Scientific-Atlanta Explorer 3000� running PowerTV� operating system software and the Prasara user interface application.
When a subscriber accesses the VOD service to order a movie, the subscriber is first presented with the GUI, including information from the MOD package 100 as provided by the AMS 110. The subscriber may then request to order the movie. The request to order the movie is routed through the DSM-CC 130 to the BMS 120 to determine if the subscriber is authorized to order the movie and ensuring that billing for the service is properly handled. Once the BMS 120 authorizes the movie order request, a VOD server 140 streams the movie audio and video to the STB 160 which decodes the data and plays the movie on the subscriber's TV 170.
There are numerous opportunities at a variety of places in the network for errors to be introduced into the GUI that is displayed to the user, and even the movie data itself. For example, the interactive television service provider may manually load the MOD package 100 into the AMS 120, possibly editing portions of the GUI data in the process, and errors may be introduced into the data. In another example, errors may be introduced simply through corrupted transmission from one component in the network to another especially when data elements from the same data package are stored on different components in the system. Errors may also be introduced due to inconsistencies between the software in different models of STBs.
These errors may be as trivial as a misspelling in the title of the movie or the artwork to be displayed on the GUI may be corrupted. These errors may also be much more serious such as the complete corruption of the movie's audio or video or the mismatching of different data elements such as misclassification of adults-only material as children's content.
Present quality assurance techniques rely on direct inspection by a human, which is not practical, or on dedicated testing systems such as the TestQuest Pro™ system by TestQuest, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., which are computationally intensive and cannot simply and easily address errors that are introduced during transmission to the subscriber.
The present invention provides a system and method for providing quality assurance for interactive television and software application data delivered via a network. Example embodiments of the present invention employ "code checks" that determine "code points" (e.g., a value, code, message, marker or pattern used for integrity checking) based on the original, error-free content as a way to check the content or data package for changes or errors at any later point within the network path from the provider to the subscriber.
Using the code checks, at any point in the network path from the provider to the subscriber, the data can be checked for changes or errors by performing some or all of the code checks and comparing the currently determined code point values to the originally determined code point values. If the current values differ from the original or "desired" values, then the data has changed and an error is likely to have occurred. Further action may then be taken to determine the nature of the change or error and to respond to it.
Code checks may ensure the integrity of a related set of data, thus for the first time allowing a data provider to be confident that the related set of data is received in its intended form.
As shown in
These code checks may be any of a variety of well known techniques for integrity checking. One possible method is to calculate a hash code or checksum for each of the data elements. Another possible technique is to use watermarks such those of Verance Corporation or Digimarc Corporation to embed a code point within an audio, video or graphic element. Simple techniques may also be used as code checks, such as performing a spell check of the text within the content or determining a summary of the text within the content to provide a code point. The set of desired code points which is determined from the code checks also may be protected from tampering by, for example, digitally signing them.
The desired code points may be included within the content package as a separate data field, embedded directly within the content or packaged separately. The desired code points also may be calculated before, after or during the process of assembling the content package.
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When the code point monitor 380 is, for example, checking the data after it has been loaded into the AMS 310, the code point monitor may request a copy of the data package 300 from the AMS 310. The data package is then matched to a particular set of desired code points 390 using, for example, a unique identifier. Once the code point monitor 380 receives the data package 300, new code points are determined for the data package using the same code checks that were used at the content provider. The new code points are then compared to the set of desired code points 390 that the code point monitor 380 has received from the content provider either via the interactive television network or via some other network. If the new code points are identical to the desired code points, then the data has not been altered since the desired code points were determined. If the new code points differ from the desired code points then the data has been altered and errors may have been introduced. By considering each code point individually, the code point monitor may then determine which data elements have been changed depending on which code points are different from their desired values. For example, if the watermark that was in the audio signal has been altered or is not present then the audio has been altered in some way. In some cases, although the desired code points and new code points are not identical, they may be sufficiently similar that the data may be determined to still be accurate enough for use. For example, if an audio signal is altered, the watermark which was embedded in it will also be altered. However, the code point monitor may determine that the alteration to the watermark is minor and thus the changes to the audio signal are minor enough that the signal may still be used. By comparing the entire set of code points, the code point monitor 380 may also detect if an entire data element is missing or if a data element has been replaced with a data element that belongs in a different data package.
Errors may also be detected in the set of code points 390 itself. For example, if code points that have been digitally signed are tampered with, then an error may be determined to have occurred. An error may also be determined to have occurred if the code point monitor 380 has not received the set of desired code points 390 for the data package 300 (e.g., the data package was supposed to include the desired code point information and does not, or the code point monitor never received the desired code point information through its normal means of doing so).
After an error or alteration has been detected, the code point monitor may take a variety of actions. For example, if the error is a misspelling in the text of the data package, the code point monitor 380 may attempt to correct the error. In another example, the code point monitor 380 may request that the entire data package 300 or a particular data element of the data package 300 be retransmitted to the particular component that the code point monitor 380 is checking (e.g., the code point monitor 380 may request the content provider to send a new copy of the data package 300 or data element to the AMS 310 so that the error is corrected before the data is passed on to the VOD servers 340). The code point monitor 380 may also prevent the content from be accessed (e.g., when the classification has been altered) or simply prevent a portion of the content from being displayed (e.g., if the GUI graphics have been corrupted, the text could still be displayed and the content accessed, but the graphic would not display). The code point monitor 380 may also log that the error has occurred or report the error to some other component in the network.
For example, the code point monitor 380 may check the data package 300 as it passes through the cable plant 350 on its way to the subscriber's STB 360. The individual data elements of the data package 300 have been sent from different components in the interactive television provider's network (i.e., the metadata and other GUI information has been sent from the AMS 310 via the DSM-CC 330 while the audio and video have been sent from the VOD server 340). However, an error may have occurred because while the metadata and GUI information are for an animated children's program, the audio and video are for the television show "The Sopranos." The code point monitor 380 performs the appropriate code check on each of the data elements and then compares the determined current code point values to the set of desired code point values 390. In performing that comparison, the code point monitor 380 discovers the mismatched content because the current code points for the video and audio data elements do not match the audio and video code points in the set of desired code points 390 while the current metadata and GUI information code points do match their respective desired code points. The code point monitor then blocks the content from being viewed, thus preventing the possibility that a child would be exposed to inappropriate material.
An alternative embodiment of the system and method of the present invention is shown in
In another alternative embodiment, the code point monitor may be implemented within the subscriber's STB itself. In this embodiment, when the data is received the STB may perform code checks on it before or while the STB is displaying the GUI data or playing the video or audio. The STB may also perform all the post-error detection actions that were previously explained, including data correction, content blocking, and error logging and reporting.
The code point monitor may be configured to perform the code checks on every piece of content or to perform the checks only under certain conditions. For example, the code point monitor may check a data package only the first time it is loaded into the system or the first time that it is accessed. In another example, the code point monitor may perform random checks on data packages. In another example, the code point monitor may perform code checks only when the hardware on which it is operating has excess processor time (e.g., the processor has idle processor time that it is not using for other tasks). The code point monitor may also only perform code checks when an operator or subscriber requests that a check be performed, for example.
Certain code checks may not require a code point to be included. For example, if the text in the package contains only typical English words then a spell check code check could be performed using any standard spell check dictionary. The absence of any desired code point for a spell check could then indicate that if any word in the text is not present in the dictionary then an error has occurred in the data.
The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described. It is expected that those skilled in the art will be able to devise other implementations that embody the principles of the present invention and remain within its scope. For example, although explained here in regard to interactive television applications, the present invention may also be applied in other situations where data packages are transmitted over a network and the integrity of the data package cannot be ensured, such as applications which send data packages over the Internet. Furthermore, although explained here in regard to a cable television network, the present invention may also be used with any other kind of networks where it is important to be able to detect errors and respond to them. For example, the present invention may also be used with wireless networks such as satellite transmission or cellular transmission. The network used with the present invention may also employ combinations of networking technologies.
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Whitewater State Park Dakota Trails Loop is a 3.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Altura, Minnesota that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
wheelchair friendly
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fly fishing
mountain biking
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scenic driving
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wild flowers
The blufflands of southeastern Minnesota are are well represented by Whitewater State Park with its dolomite cliffs, trout streams, and hardwood forests.
On the hiking club trails, I would say this is a HARD trail, the elevation changes are steep. It's a great great hike and a ton of fun but not sure I would say moderate. Still an all out beautiful and fun day even in the middle of November!
Great trail if you're looking for a good workout. Steep and rocky, but beautiful.
Piper W.
Great park. Excellent sights and scenery. Very worth the trip.
Great trails with amazing views. trails were clean.
Eric K.
Coyote Point was a great hike with SPECTACULAR views!!
Used to live along the Appalachian mountains, jogging here makes me feel like there's some elevation still in the Minnesota area. Some technical sections, but overall can get some nice hill repeats in. Beautiful views.
It was a great experience! My dad and I walked every trail with my dog in only a few days! When we were there mid July and the mosquitoes were very mild. If you love going off trail on more of a rugged terrain, this is for you. Many cliffs to look over, and beautiful tree line landscape. I also highly recommend seeing the Elba Fire Tower! A lot of stairs but the view is worth it!
Very impressed! Fun and technical for this newby trail runner. Lots of spectacular views.
Beautiful moderate hike. Great one to bring the dog with for. From the Gift shop go up many steep stairs, but... once you get to the top it's totally worth the view and gets much easier.


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When you scour the bookstore or internet for books on India, you typically find either thick guidebooks, language assistance books or novels about the author's path to spiritual enlightenment. Sometimes you will find a guidebook for women traveling alone to India and in a rare case, you might happen upon books that discuss culture differences and how to overcome them while traveling. Enter, India Unplugged by Aurelia Zoss
I just read Aurelia Voss' book titled, India Unplugged and it was a breath of fresh air, seeing as though Aurelia LIVED in India for three years! It is a glimpse into her life there while working and living in a country that is often misinterpreted and where few stories of a long-term assignment have been written down and shared with the masses. To get to know Aurelia a bit better, I asked Aurelia some questions about her time in India, as well as her thoughts on travel in general.
1. What was the all-time biggest struggle from your time living in India?
Visa procedures, living arrangements, and even the tax filing went very smoothly for me, and I'm thankful for that! But of course, there were some everyday struggles: In the office, it was the tiring task of following up with colleagues and explaining assignments in all possible details. Outside the office, it was the attention I got as a white woman as soon as someone noticed me. It was all curious and friendly gazes, but having mobile phones and cameras pointed at you can freak you out if you're not in the mood for a photo shoot.
2. What surprised you the most, based on what you THOUGHT you knew about India before you went?
I had no expectations or preconceived notions before I left for India, which made it a little easier to be open and not judgmental about my first impressions. What did surprise me once I was there was this: Although everything seems to be in utter chaos, there is a peculiar rhythm to things. Once you surrender to this flow instead of resisting it, you will be carried by a wave of serendipities and marvelous moments only possible in India.
3. Where would you most like to travel next?
My bucket list of travel destinations is quite long, but on the top of it is an extended journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
4. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be and why?
That's such a difficult question! I love being in cities with interesting people around and a good variety of events and new sights to discover. On the other hand, the best place to rest and recharge is in nature. Ultimately, what spending a few years abroad has taught me is that it's wonderful to roam around and be free, but it's equally satisfying to be just a short drive away from family and friends – people who really matter to you. This aspect aside, I love Canada! It has exciting cities, and incredibly beautiful nature.
5. What do you wish everyone knew about life outside of your passport country?
Once you are there and are you living the life, everything is far less scary than what you imagined it to be when sitting at home and contemplating a life outside your comfort zone. This, by the way, is true for most scary things in life!
If you'd like to win a copy of Aurelia's book, leave a comment letting me know one of your assumptions or opinions about India – good, bad or indifferent! The winner will receive an e-book version of India Unplugged. I will draw from the comments (the old-fashioned way, out of a hat) on Monday, August 18th.


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Southern Methodist coach June Jones got an up-close-and-personal look at Temple quarterback P.J. Walker in October.
Walker, a freshman, passed for 293 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 92 yards and another score in a shootout that the Mustangs won, 59-49.
"I was very impressed with that young man, and I made it a point to tell him that after the game," Jones said Tuesday on a conference call with American Athletic Conference coaches. "I think their coaching staff did a fantastic job of putting him in good positions to win games. I think they are going to be one of the most improved teams in the conference this year."
Memphis coach Justin Fuente was equally impressed. His Tigers closed a 3-8 season with a 41-21 home loss to the Owls on Nov. 30. Walker shredded the Memphis defense, completing 20 of 32 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns.
"He was fantastic," Fuente said. "The kid is incredible. When he was inserted into the lineup, you immediately noticed the difference in Temple's body language. He's going to be a special player for a long, long time in this league.
For Walker to keep thriving, Temple (2-10 in 2013) will need an infusion of receivers. Redshirt sophomore Robby Anderson, who led the Owls in receiving yards (791) and touchdown receptions (nine), left the university in the winter for personal reasons.
Also gone is second-leading receiver Ryan Alderman. Alderman finished his senior season with 548 yards and two touchdowns on 40 receptions. Anderson and Alderman caught more than half (11) of Walker's 20 touchdown passes.
When the season begins Aug. 28 at Vanderbilt, Temple coach Matt Rhule will be looking for a number of players to come through.
"I don't think you can talk in terms of replacing a guy like Robby Anderson," Rhule said. "We've got a collection of guys who are going to have to step up. I'm not sure who it will be, but we need that guy to separate himself and say, 'I'm the guy you look for to make that catch on third down.' "
Rhule will count on senior Jalen Fitzpatrick, the Owls' top returning receiver, who had 429 yards and three touchdowns on 38 catches last season.
The coach is also hoping that 6-foot-4 receiver Romond Deloatch will be a factor. Deloatch, a redshirt sophomore, suffered a season-ending knee injury after three games last year.


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Cozy Healdsburg home on a quiet road along the Russian River and only 5 minutes to the Healdsburg town square and close to many great wineries, restaurants, activities and events.
El alojamiento
Quail's Gate cabin sits among several miles of winding road that mirror the Russian River east of Healdsburg. The homes along this stretch of road (North and South Fitch Mountain Road) are often collectively referred to as "river homes". You will find a lot of coziness in this area – the road, the trees, the river and most certainly the homes. It is pretty eclectic here and we love it. We also think North Sonoma is one of the most interesting and exciting wine regions you will find.
Please note the list of 3 or 4 night minimum stays below.
When you walk up the stairs from the road into the private yard of our cabin you will see that this modest 1100 sq. ft. home is nestled in the trees just across from Camp Rose Beach. There are filtered river views from the large front deck - set up for sunning and relaxing.
While we do have two bedrooms, we have setup our cabin as a couples retreat and limit the number of quests to two. We love to cook and you will have access to the fully stocked kitchen. We will try to keep basic cooking supplies stocked (e.g., spices, flour, sugar, condiments, etc.) so you are not having to buy things you will only use a few times. You can use whatever you find in the kitchen as it there for you. We will also make sure you have coffee and tea available. All linens and towels are provided.
You're also welcome to use the washer and dryer. The open living room has a tree house feel with tree top views. It's equipped with a flat screen TV, cable and classic films. If you want to stay connected there is high-speed (average 20mb/s) internet access and a small office to set up your computer.
Even better, you can grab the umbrella, towels and a couple of beach chairs and relax by the river because it's just across the street. A bend in the Russian River creates a large beach and a wonderful safe swimming area.
Quails' Gate cabin is perfectly situated for exploring. Healdsburg square is just 2 miles away. There are numerous shops, restaurants and wineries to enjoy in town. Within minutes there are too many terrific wineries to mention. Healdsburg also offers bike, canoe and kayak rentals. The charming plaza hosts numerous events.
When you arrive there is off-street parking for two cars - 1 full size and 1 midsize. Our caretakers, Len and Laura, who live on the property, will greet you and answer any questions you might have when you arrive and during your stay.
Please note that there are approximately 25 steps from the road up to the cabin. These are gradual steps (i.e., not steep) but please consider this if stairs are an issue. Please remember this is a non-smoking property. TOT certificate number is 2749N.
Minimum Night Weekends (2017):
HIGH SEASON: August to October - 3 night min stay on weekends - other minimums or exceptions to minimums are as follow:
Mar 3 - Mar 5, 2017 - 3 night min stay - Barrel Tasting 1
Mar 10 - Mar 12, 2017 - 3 night min stay - Barrel Tasting 2
Apr 14 - Apr 16, 2017 - 3 night min stay - Easter
Apr 28 - Apr 30, 2017 - 3 night min stay - Passport to Dry Creek
May 12 - May 14, 2017 - 3 night min stay - Mothers Day
May 26 - May 30, 2017 - 3 night min stay - Memorial Day
Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2017 - 4 night min stay - Independence Day
Nov 22 - Nov 26, 2017 - 3 nights - Thanksgiving
Dec 29 - Jan 23, 2018 - 3 nights - New Years
Servicios y zonas comunes
You will have access to the entire unit with fully equipped kitchen, front deck, and completely fenced backyard.
Atención a los huéspedes
Len and Laura live onsite and will meet you upon arrival and answer questions about the unit. We are available to provide you with further information on the many wineries, restaurants, activities and events in and around Healdsburg.
Otros aspectos destacables
Our cabin has a 2-night minimum and is limited to two guests. Our home is setup as a couples retreat.
We want your stay to be fun, but please be considerate of our neighbors. This is a quiet neighborhood with many families/children, so please respect the general Sonoma County short term rental guidelines - no loud outdoor music, quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., no parties/events, maximum number of guests is 2 and maximum number of cars is 2 (one full size and one mid size; there is very limited other parking available). No smoking please. Check-out by 11:00 a.m. Check-in time at 3:00 p.m. (no check-in after 9 p.m.). Please let us know if you will check-in after 7:00 p.m. Parking area is for cars only (sorry – No RVs). TOT certificate number is 2749N.
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Enjoy traveling a great deal and have a job that takes me overseas frequently; due to this I spend a lot of time in hotel rooms so much prefer to stay in private residences when possible.