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John Oliver staged the largest one-time giveaway in television history during Sunday's show of "Last Week Tonight," forgiving nearly $15 million in medical debt and helping 9,000 Americans. The move surpassed Oprah's previous record in which she gave 276 members of her audience a free car, for a total value of just under $8 million.
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Essentially, Oliver started a debt-buying company, spending $50 to set up an agency he called Central Asset Recovery Professionals, or CARP. He then bought nearly $15 million in medical debt from Texas for $60,000, which granted him access to 9,000 people's personal information, including names, home addresses and social security numbers.
"We thought instead of collecting on the money, why not forgive it?" he said. "Because on one hand, it's obviously the right thing to do, but much more importantly we'd be staging the largest one-time giveaway in television show history."
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Straddling the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea stood as the centerpiece of Josef Stalin's grand scheme to make the Soviet Union into (among other things) a cotton-growing empire. For a time, it worked, as the Aral's main water sources were diverted to turn the region's dry, alkaline soils into the land where cotton was czar.
By the 1970s, with its feeder rivers cut off, the Aral had shrunk dramatically. Parched areas of the lakebed whipped up toxic dust storms, mixing the leftover salt from the soil with the chemical-intensive residues from the cotton farms. "Our earth no longer smells like soil but like chemicals," said one resident quoted in Murray Feshbach's and Alfred Friendly's 1993 book, Ecocide in the USSR.
Tony Kolb, a public health expert who worked the region for the nonprofit Doctors Without Borders, said the environmental damage is already done, but a major public health risk continues from the persistent organic pollutants left behind by Stalin's agrarian revolution.
"There was a tremendous lack of will to deal with the problem," added Erika Weinthal of Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. "I could not express any hope at restoring the Aral Sea."
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A minor victory seems to be in the making in the far northern part of what used to be the Aral. The Syr Darya River, one of the main inflows blocked off by Stalin's master plan, is again bringing water to a small section of the Aral.
There's nothing even remotely as appalling going on in U.S. waterways. At least not since L.A.'s thirst for water drained the much-smaller Owens Lake in the early 20th century. But the Aral may still hold a potent lesson for many areas of the U.S. already on the verge of running dry. The states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida have been in a decade-long, three-way court battle over the meager supply in the Chattahoochee River and in Atlanta's principal watering hole, man-made Lake Lanier. Lanier is at an all-time low after several years of Southeastern drought. In the West, where we've built fast-growing mega-cities in deserts that can't sustain them, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and L.A. are almost out of options. The Colorado River, drawn down by those three metro areas, dries up before it reaches the ocean in all but the wettest years. It takes a bit longer without a brutal, single-minded dictatorship, but even without one, we just may repeat a few of Josef Stalin's mistakes.
Peter Dykstra, the former executive producer of CNN's Science, Tech and Weather Unit is currently a Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington. He writes three columns for MNN: Media Mayhem on Mondays, Political Habitat on Wednesdays, and Green States on Fridays. (Yes, he writes a lot.)


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The Best Food and Drink in North Carolina for 2019
The Tar Heel State is a land of contrasts, stretching from the East Coast's highest peak, Mount Mitchell, through the Piedmont and Coastal Plain to the shifting dunes of the Outer Banks. That same diversity shines through in the state's cuisine (the best of which we've rounded up as part of our second annual guide to the best food and drink in every state), and that holds true for more than just barbecue - though some North Carolinians would probably be willing to fight you over the best way to baste a hog at a pig pickin'.
The Old North State's wide-ranging cuisine is reflected in our list of the state's best eats. Twelve different cities and towns are represented, from the booming craft beer scene in Asheville to the delicious yet divisive barbecue of Lexington, and from cosmopolitan tacos in newly trendy Durham to fresh seafood in Southport at the mouth of the Cape Fear River.
Given the rich food landscape in the Land of the Longleaf Pine, how did we go about choosing the best eats in the entire state? Over the course of the past year we've honored everything from its best hot dogs and fried chicken to its best bar and craft beer in our comprehensive and wide-ranging lists and rankings, compiled through extensive research and with input from a wide network of site contributors, bloggers, journalists, and chefs.. We've compiled these into individual slideshows celebrating the best food and drink in every state, and you can find our North Carolina gallery ahead.Modified: Dreamstime
Best Airport Restaurant: Brookwood Farms BBQ (Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Charlotte Douglass International Airport)
Specializing in authentic Carolina pit barbecue, Brookwood Farms has outposts in two of North Carolina's major airports. Run by the Wood family since the 1970s, Brookwood Farms brings you smoked meats you can eat right at the gate and still have it taste like it came from an authentic Southern barbecue joint.
The Best Airport Restaurant in Every StateJando S./Yelp
Best All-You-Can-Eat Deal: Casey's Buffet (Wilmington)
This beloved no-frills buffet is filled to the brim with Southern and soul food classics. Chef-owner Larry Casey opened the restaurant in 2005 after 25 years in the industry, and here he displays his culinary skills in spot-on versions of barbecue pork, fried and baked chicken, catfish, whiting, chitlins, mac and cheese, sweet potato soufflé, mashed potatoes and gravy, fried fatback, pigs' feet, and a slew of sides and desserts. Daily specials rotate on Wednesdays through Sundays; standouts include barbecue pork chops and beef ribs on Wednesdays, Brunswick stew and deviled crab on Thursdays, carved roast beef on Fridays through Sundays, hot wings and fried pork chops on Saturdays, and turkey and ham on Sundays. This place is a true Southern icon.
The Best All-You-Can-Eat Deal in Every StateMarina E./Yelp
Best Bar: He's Not Here (Chapel Hill)
He's Not Here is a true old-school college dive bar known as "the oldest on-campus 45-year-old" - which, not coincidentally, also makes it our choice for best dive bar in the state. If you ever went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or are just a Tarheels fan, then you have probably had a 33-ounce Blue Cup - the classic $5 cup of beer - at He's Not Here, which is located almost catty-corner from campus on Franklin Street.
There are 38 beers on tap and 35 by the bottle on offer. Chapel Hill was originally a village, and the bar's courtyard was originally known as "the green." It pays homage to the town's history with bumper stickers that say "He's Not Here - on the village green." As for the name? There are many urban legends about its origin, but one popular story is that celebrities, such as UNC alum Michael Jordan, often frequented the bar, and folks called the bar to find them. The bartenders answered, "He's not here." Don't miss the scene in the courtyard, which accommodates 1,000 rowdy college kids and hosts live bands three times each week - and where you'll no doubt see hundreds of those iconic Carolina-blue cups.
The Best Bar in Every StateWilliam J./Yelp
Best Beach Bar: Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar (Carolina Beach)
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and nestled among sand dunes, this casual, friendly bar is the perfect place to land after a day at the beach. A favorite among locals as well as visitors, the bar is built on the ruins of the Center Pier, which was destroyed in 1996 by Hurricane Fran. Catch one of the summer tiki shows that feature live bands every Thursday night, and enjoy the sounds as the sun sets over the ocean. Have tiki fever? Try these eight tiki cocktails to make for your next party... or for next Tuesday.
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Best Beer: The Event Horizon, Olde Hickory Brewery (Hickory)
The Event Horizon from Olde Hickory Brewery is brewed with honey and aged in oak bourbon barrels, and the outstanding flavor profile of honey, fudge, and particularly strong bourbon reflects the creation process. But don't expect to chug this one, because it's incredibly thick. This brew will coat your mouth with every sip and leave a pleasant sweet vanilla aftertaste dancing on your tongue.
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Best Brunch: Poole's Diner (Raleigh)
Chef Ashley Christensen has done more to put Raleigh on the culinary map than just about anybody else, thanks to her stunning restaurants Beasley's Chicken & Honey, Bridge Club, Chuck's, Death & Taxes, Fox's Liquor Bar, and Poole's Diner. Poole's has actually been in business since 1945, and today it maintains that retro-chic charm with a double horseshoe bar, red leather banquettes, and a large blackboard displaying that day's menu. The offerings change weekly (and sometimes daily) based on what's fresh and in-season, but should you go for brunch (which was re-introduced after a hiatus in April 2017) rest assured that whatever you order will be absolutely exceptional. Expect dishes like seasonal hotcakes, biscuits and gravy, a Benedict with house-made English muffin and house-cured pork shoulder, Carolina shrimp and grits, croquet madame, and cinnamon sugar doughnuts. Coffee is from Counter Culture, and the cocktails are also spectacular.
The Best Brunch in Every StateKaitlyn Goalen
Best Burger: The Dirty South Burger at Chuck's (Raleigh)
The most outrageous offering at this down-home burger joint starts with a house-ground, 100 percent chuck patty that's seared on a flat-top. You have your choice of a 5-ounce or 8-ounce patty, and we recommend going with the 5-ouncer because what comes next is delicious insanity: Smoked pork shoulder, Anson Mills red pea chili, crispy tobacco onions, roasted tomato malt vinegar slaw, Cheddar, and yellow mustard are all piled on top of the patty before being sandwiched between two halves of a bun. All the components work perfectly together thanks to the deft hand of a great chef: Ashley Christensen, who was the recipient of the 2014 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast.
The Best Burger in Every StateNate H. / Yelp
Best Chinese Restaurant: Imperial Garden (Raleigh)
Going strong since 1987, this classy and upscale restaurant has cooks in the kitchen who have been there since day one, and they're turning out some spectacular Chinese food. Roast pork, hot shredded beef, Peking duck, and family-style multi-course dinners are all popular, as is outdoor seating, a rarity at a Chinese restaurant. Crowds also flock to its popular Sunday lunch buffet.
The Best Chinese Restaurant in Every StateMary T. via Yelp
Best Chocolate Shop: French Broad Chocolate (Asheville)
This must-visit Asheville shop has chocolates that have won numerous awards at the International Chocolate Awards and Good Food Awards. The chocolates, which range from single-source bars to vegan lemongrass and ginger truffles, are made with local ingredients and sustainable, wholesome cacao beans.
The Best Chocolate Shop in Every StateAlice J./Yelp
Best Coffee Shop: Jubala (Raleigh)
Sourcing high-quality coffee from farms around the world with which they have a direct relationship, Jubala goes the extra mile for its customers. Getting their coffee roasted twice a week to order by Counter Culture Coffee in neighboring Durham, they refuse to sell any coffee that's older than 14 days off roast. Enjoy it with Liège waffles or Southern-style biscuits topped with all kinds of ingredients from apple butter to seasonal jam to maple bacon or pimento cheese.
The Best Coffee Shop in Every StateAshley M./Yelp
Best Craft Brewery: Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville)
Wicked Weed Brewing has what it calls a Funkatorium, the "East Coast's first sour and funky beer dedicated taproom." The Funkatorium is the perfect stop for sour beer lovers to grab a bite and discover what Wicked Weed is brewing for the season. Check out Freak of Nature, a West Coast-style double IPA brewed with a massive amount of hops, or Oblivion, a sour red ale aged in wine barrels with dates and blackberries.The 50 Best Craft Breweries in AmericaWicked Weed Brewing
Best Cupcake: Simply Cakes (Cary)
Simply put, Simply Cakes is simply amazing! Its from-scratch methods produce cupcakes that are pure quality in taste and appearance - and you'll be able to tell after just one bite. For your first bite, we recommend sinking your teeth into a Raspberry Pop, a yellow cupcake filled with raspberry mousse and topped with raspberry buttercream.
The Best Cupcakes in Every StateKris L. via Yelp
Best Doughnuts: Britt's Donut Shop (Carolina Beach)
From May to September, crowds flock to Britt's for the plain glazed doughnut. The setup of Britt's hasn't changed since the stand opened in 1939, and neither has the single-item menu. The closely guarded recipe for this famous doughnut is nothing short of perfection: soft, gooey, buttery, and so delicious that you'll be talking about it until you can visit again.
The Best Doughnuts in Every StateJie H. via Yelp
Best Farmers Market: Durham Farmers' Market (Durham)
The Durham Farmers' Market brings people together to "celebrate the unique food and culture of downtown Durham and the farms that sustain it." All 77 vendors at the Durham Farmers' Market grow their produce within 70 miles of the market, and the year-round market's loyal following is mirrored by its more than 15,000 Twitter followers.
The 101 Best Farmers Markets in AmericaEmily R./Yelp
Best Food Truck: Papi Queso (Charlotte)
Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, the Papi Queso food truck has charmed the residents of Charlotte with beautifully constructed grilled cheese sandwiches. Papi Queso isn't winning customers over with gimmicks or ridiculous toppings, they're simply doing the classics right, letting their high-quality ingredients and cheeses speak for themselves. Their menu is small but focused. The Bacon and Tomato (cheddar, American, provolone, smoked tomatoes, bacon, chile mayo), the Mac Melt (mac n' cheese, cheddar) and the Spiced Apple (sautéed apples and onions, honey, white cheddar, brie, walnuts) are some of their more popular items, but looking at the menu, you really can't go wrong. Check out their elegant creations on their Instagram (which is approaching 10,000 followers). If you're ever in North Carolina, you've got to check them out.Michael N./Yelp
Best French Fries: Kill Devil's Frozen Custard and Beach Fries (Kill Devil Hills)
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are famous for a lot of things - the views, the beach, the scene of the first airplane flight - but they're increasingly becoming famous for the frozen custard and "beach fries" at Kill Devil's. Both are made fresh throughout the day from the highest quality ingredients, and the fries are thick-cut, golden brown, and delicious, with not a trace of grease or sog. You should probably just go ahead and get your fries in a bucket, because you'll never want to stop eating these.
America's 50 Best French FriesYelp/Jayme W.
Best Fried Chicken: Beasley's Chicken + Honey (Raleigh)
Don't leave North Carolina having only eaten barbecue; the pressure-fried bird at Beasley's Chicken & Honey is an absolute must. The combination of steaming and frying chicken kisses goodbye to all dryness, and a drizzle of honey - which chef Ashley Christensen includes as a tribute to her beekeeping father - gives this spot a personal and literally sweet touch.
The Best Fried Chicken in Every StateAngie Mosier
Best Grocery Store: Harris Teeter
North Carolina Harris Teeter stores strive to be an active part of their communities by working with local schools and food voucher systems. In fact, Harris Teeter has now donated more than $24.6 million to local schools within their respective communities.
The Best Grocery Store in Every StateMark S. via Yelp
Best Hot Dog: J. S. Pulliam Barbeque (Winston-Salem)
Well, it's called a barbecue place, but what most people seem to rave about here isn't the 'que, it's the dogs - and any place that's able to advertise "Hot Dogs Since 1910" has got to be doing something right. These wieners are a fearsome dark red in color, nicely spiced, and bursting with juices. The buns are buttered and toasted, which adds a nice level of texture and flavor. Add chili and slaw (and mustard and onions, if you want it "all the way") and you've got what Reader's Digest once called "the best hot dogs in the South." To make them really good, throw on a dose of Big Ed's Extremely Hot BBQ Sauce.
The Best Hot Dog in Every StatePat C./Yelp
Best Hotel Restaurant: The Asbury (Charlotte)
The Asbury is named after architect Louis Asbury, who in 1929 designed the building that's now the Dunhill Hotel, its home. This modern Southern restaurant looks to the past in dishes like cast iron biscuits with bacon jam, a fried chicken sandwich with country ham and Cheddar, mac and cheese, "pork and beans" (pork cheek ragout with boiled peanut hummus, and mixed peas and beans), and fisherman's stew, but it's planted firmly in the present with barbecue scallops and octopus with a poached egg and spring vegetables, pea emulsion with uni butter and coconut, crispy pork cheek with ginger-carrot bisque and pea salad, and a whole spring chicken with n'duja-white wine butter. It makes good use of heirloom Southern ingredients and showcases ingredients from many local farms.
The Best Hotel Restaurant in Every StateThe Asbury/Yelp
Best Ice Cream Stand: The Parlour (Durham)
The Parlour serves flavors inspired by the seasons, cookbooks, and childhood memories. They use 18 percent butterfat in most flavors, but they also offer tons of vegan options made with coconut milk.
The Best Ice Cream Stand in Every StateHeather S./Yelp
Best Italian Restaurant: Mama Ricotta's (Charlotte)
This Charlotte institution is a neighborhood favorite that's renowned locally for its high-quality ingredients, attention to detail, and house-made ingredients. Its New Haven-style pizza is a standout (the one topped with Italian beef, provolone, and giardiniera is a mashup for the ages), but make sure you sample the pasta (especially the penne alla vodka, rigatoni with meat sauce, and family-recipe cheese ravioli) and entrées (including Chianti-braised short rib and old-school chicken parmesan).
The Best Italian Restaurant in Every StateMama's Ricotta Restaurant/Yelp
Best Mexican Restaurant: Super Taqueria (Durham)
This hyper-local Mexican restaurant in Durham is best known and perhaps most loved for its tortas and its salsa bar. The tortillas are homemade and the carne asada keeps diners coming back for more. The tacos de pollo and the tacos al pastor are popular with the local patrons, as are the restaurant's ceviche and other specialties.
The Best Mexican Restaurant in Every StateIan Maren C./Yelp
Most Expensive Restaurant: Fearrington House Restaurant (Fearrington)
Open since 1980 inside the AAA Five Diamond-rated, Relais and Châteaux-operated Fearrington House Inn, Fearrington House Restaurant offers four different menus: a three-course ($95, plus $75 for wines), a four-course ($115, plus $85 for wines), an eight-course vegetarian chef's tasting ($125, plus $105 for wines), and an eight-course tasting for $150, plus $105 for wines.The Most Expensive Restaurant in Every StateThe Fearrington House Restaurant
Most Outrageous Restaurant Dish: The Lookout Twisted Biscuit, Blue Ridge Biscuit Company (Black Mountain)
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company, located in western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains, specializes in delicious biscuits, and their Twisted Biscuit sandwiches are a great way to enjoy them. Order The Lookout, a biscuit filled with fried chicken, bacon, and cheddar cheese and then covered in gravy.
The Most Outrageous Restaurant Dish in Every StateHeidi P./Yelp
Most Romantic Restaurant: Fearrington House Restaurant (Pittsboro)
Open since 1980 inside the AAA Five Diamond-rated, Relais and Châteaux-operated Fearrington House Inn just outside Chapel Hill, Fearrington House Restaurant offers four different menus, ranging between three and eight courses. The menus change regularly, as nearly every ingredient is either sourced from the property or from nearby farms and gardens, and they're served in a series of intimate (and absurdly romantic) dining rooms inside an old farmhouse. Expect dishes like house-cured bacon with heirloom carrot, pistachio, medjool date, and granola; black truffle agnolotti with walnut, Rainier cherry, chanterelle, and Madeira; and veal tenderloin with foie gras, truffle, celeriac, and nori from chef Colin Bedford, with an expertly curated wine and cocktail selection. Be sure to end your meal with the legendary hot chocolate soufflé.Greg F./Yelp
Best Pancakes: Kate's Pancake House (Carolina Beach)
Located just a couple blocks from the legendary Britt's Donuts, Kate's boasts a bright pink and green exterior, and a bright and sunny interior - a perfect setting for some spectacular pancakes. There are more than a dozen pancake styles on the menu, enough for every whim; you can go traditional (bananas, pecans, walnuts, and whipped cream); wild (stuffed with graham crackers and chocolate chips and topped with marshmallow, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream); or somewhere in-between (sweet potato pancakes with cinnamon chips, nuts, and whipped cream); but even if you just get a plain stack with butter and syrup, you can rest assured that these pancakes are the finest the state has to offer.
The Best Pancakes in Every StateRoberto C./Yelp
Best Pizza: Pizzeria Omaggio (Charlotte)
"Omaggio" is Italian for "homage," and everything this restaurant does is an homage to its Italian roots. The restaurant itself is modeled after authentic Italian pizza restaurants, the ingredients are as fresh as can be, and pizzas are cooked in a blazing hot oven. There's a massive variety of pizzas on offer, including 13 "classic" pizzas (for example the Calabrese, with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, homemade Italian sausage, pepperoni, pecorino Romano, and olive oil) and eight white pizzas (including the Pera Gorgonzola, with whole milk mozzarella, gorgonzola, and sliced pears). If you'd prefer to decorate your own pie, you can choose from 30 different toppings, including homemade Italian sausage or meatballs, San Daniele prosciutto, basil pesto, and goat cheese.
The Best Pizza in Every StatePizzeria Omaggio
Best Restaurant for Breakfast: Terrace (Charlotte)
Food made from scratch with fresh and seasonal ingredients with a Southern twist is the name of the game at Terrace, which has two locations that open at 7 a.m. daily and at 8 on Sundays. Founded by Stewart Penick (his son Jacob runs the kitchen), Terrace's breakfast menu is massive and locally renowned. Specialties include fresh spiced doughnuts, fried green tomatoes, Southern sausage Benedict with sausage gravy, shrimp and grits, daily quiche, open-faced barbecue pulled pork biscuit, red velvet waffles, lemon poppy seed French toast, carrot cake pancakes, and chicken and waffles. But whatever you order, you really can't go wrong.
The Best Restaurant for Breakfast in Every StateTerrace Restaurants/Yelp
Best Restaurant: Lantern Restaurant (Chapel Hill)
For many, chef Andrea Reusing's Lantern needs no introduction. The Asian cuisine-inspired restaurant with a strong priority for using North Carolina ingredients and has won widespread recognition. Chef Reusing is the winner of the 2011 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast, and the restaurant was a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Outstanding Restaurant award this year. The menu is variable, but standouts include red-cooked Chapel Hill Creamery pork shank with star anise, steamed lotus leaf rice, Edward's ham, local mushrooms, and braised watercress.
101 Best Restaurants in AmericaLatern/Yelp
Best Ribs: The Pit (Raleigh)
Don't let the simple name fool you - this is one special place. Legendary pitmaster Ed Mitchell founded The Pit in 2007, and although he's no longer a part of the venture, it's still imbued with his famous touch. They source pigs in-state, all raised using free-range farming practices, and the proof is in the pudding - or the ribs, if you will. They have whole and half racks of baby back ribs, but you should really order the Carolina-style ribs because, as its menu cheers, they have "more bone, more fat, more flavor!"America's 35 Best Ribs
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Best Sandwich: Chopped BBQ, Lexington Barbecue (Lexington)
It's all about the pork when it comes to "Lexington-style" North Carolina barbecue, and though countless restaurants are serving their take on smoked pork shoulder sandwiches, none quite compare to Lexington Barbecue, going strong since 1962. You can order yours sliced or chopped (we prefer chopped), but make sure you don't skimp on the slaw, a tangy mix of cabbage, vinegar, and pepper. It's a smoky, porky, perfect expression of a beloved regional barbecue style.
The Best Sandwich in Every StateStephanie H./Yelp
Best Seafood Shack: Yacht Provision Company (Southport)
Located along a shipping channel and first established in 1993, the Yacht Provision Company serves a top-notch grouper salad sandwich and fresh steamed shrimp, both of which are ideally washed down with some craft beer. While you're eating, sit back and watch the sun set at the mouth of Cape Fear.
America's 40 Best Seafood ShacksStephanie H./Yelp
Best Soup: Matzo Ball Soup, Lucky's Delicatessen (Durham)
Three-time James Beard Award semifinalist Matt Kelly has turned his attention to Italian- and Jewish-inspired comfort food at his newest restaurant, with astonishing results. The broth is rich and deeply flavored, and the matzo balls are light but hearty, made with some serious skill.
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Best Steakhouse: Angus Barn (Raleigh)
This sprawling compound is home to two event spaces, two lounges, private dining rooms, one of the country's largest wine cellars, and a classy restaurant serving the best steaks in the state. Steaks are dry-aged and include a 42-ounce bone-in tomahawk rib-eye, chateaubriand, prime rib, and a 15-ounce New York strip; add-ons include Oscar (crab, asparagus, and hollandaise), blue cheese and balsamic glaze, and sautéed onions. All steaks are served with your choice of soup, salad, and potato, and as many menu items as possible are sourced from local North Carolina farms.
The Best Steakhouse in Every StateYelp/ Emily H
Best Tacos: Barbacoa, Tacos La Vaquita (Durham)
Since the turn of the millennium, Durham has experienced a boom in the size of its Hispanic community, and helping to give the city's new residents a taste of home is Tacos La Vaquita. There's a whole lot to love about the menu, but make sure to order the barbacoa taco. It's composed of flavored beef with chopped onions, cilantro, radish, and green or red sauce, all rolled into a handmade corn tortilla. For more states, check out our ultimate guide to the best food and drink in every state for 2019.The Best Taco in Every State
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The Simpsons are everywhere these days — including Chernobyl, the site of one of history's worst nuclear disasters and an upcoming horror film. Homer and the gang actually don't look too unhappy to be surrounded by rubble and gas masks, in this new mural painted by French street artist Combo.
Here's a cool video of Combo's visit to the nuclear wasteland:
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(1) Investigate the East Pump Station. (2) Find the source of the radiation. (3) Shut down Vault 34's reactor to help the Sharecropper Farms.
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Vault 34 Security Terminal Password, Vault 34 Utility Terminal Password, Overseer's Password.
Beginning this side quest will require you to visit the NCR Sharecropper Farms, an (obviously) NCR-controlled location south of Freeside and the New Vegas Strip. Gun Runners is directly to the north of it. When you arrive at this expansive area, you'll find some farms that the NCR uses to grow fresh food for their troops. The fields are irrigated with fresh water, and seem to be thriving, both outdoors and inside makeshift greenhouses. The person you want to speak with here to get things moving is a woman named Morgan Blake. While you may find her roaming around the farm itself, chances are you'll actually end up locating her in the barracks on the premises. She won't speak to you at length when you talk to her, but you can offer to help her investigate a problem with the irrigation at the farm, at which point you'll receive this side quest.
The location you need to travel to presently is actually fairly easy to find. It's due east only a short distance from the Sharecropper Farm. This locale, known as the East Pump Station, is the first place you're going to have to travel to in order to ultimately fix the problem at hand. Head into the East Pump Station, and you'll find yourself immediately inside of a small office. On a desk at the far end of the small office is a computer. The computer functions, but a moderate Science skill will be required to fix something on the computer so that you can continue to learn what the problem is. When you explore the contents of the computer thereafter, you'll learn that the origins of the issue are at Vault 34.
Thankfully, just like the Sharecropper Farm and East Pump Station are situated next to each other, so too is the East Pump Station and Vault 34. Vault 34 is located southeast from the station, and you can get there easily enough by walking (though you can quick-travel there, too, if you've already been there). The entrance to the Vault is a little foreboding, since there's radioactive goop and a barrel in front of it. This is a sign of what's inside, because much of Vault 34 and its outlying areas are also heavily irradiated. It won't hurt to have some Rad-X and RadAway on you here. Inside, you won't immediately arrive at the Vault's front entrance. You'll need to walk down a linear, irradiated cavernous pathway first. Radiation is everywhere, as are Golden Geckos, so have your weapon-of-choice at the ready.
Once you arrive at the vault itself, we'll get down to the nitty-gritty. At Vault 34, the enemies you'll be fighting aren't Golden Geckos, but rather Ghouls, heavily irradiated by any number of nearby subterranean substances. Your trip here can be as long or as short as you want it to be. Vault 34 has its own interesting story to tell, since many of its ghoulish inhabitants were once human (just like all Ghouls, in fact). Exploring Vault 34 in its entirety and delving further into its story is entirely optional for you, and won't be covered here. What we're really at Vault 34 for is to do one thing, and that's to get the water flowing to the NCR crops once more, free of pesky radiation.
The general idea once inside Vault 34 is to work your way lower and lower through the various floors and tiers of the vault. As you explore, expect to run into a plethora of Ghouls of varying strengths. You'll also no doubt notice that you're constantly being irradiated once down here, and without the best-of-the-best anti-radiation suits, you won't really be able to do anything about it. As we mentioned earlier when you were in the equally-irradiated tunnels leading to Vault 34, you'll want to be absolutely certain that you have Rad-X activated on you at all times, and that you have plenty of RadAway to get rid of radiation poisoning as it slowly builds up. Also, it's worth noting that there are quite a few medical kits in the dark corners of Vault 34, should you need to raid them to bolster your curative item stock.
There are a few important things to keep an eye out for as you move through Vault 34. The Vault 34 Utility Terminal Password and Vault 34 Security Terminal Password are two codes in particular that you'll need to pick up. Doing so will require you to venture into the flooded, aqueous depths of the vault, where a code can be found on a dead Ghoul body. Ultimately, new codes will allow you to access locked computers and doors that will bring you to the Overseer's Office of Vault 34. But if you expected it to be abandoned, think again. Not only are a couple of gun turrets adamantly guarding the door, but the Ghoulish Overseer is also still in his office. Kill him, grab the password off of his body, and then use the computer at the back end of his office to unlock a new door further down into Vault 34.
Once you're in the area below the Overseer's Office, you'll begin to run into the last, most powerful vestiges of Vault 34's Ghoul contingent. But if you can blast past them, you'll find the room you're looking for, one with a large supercomputer in it with a red keyboard. As long as you killed the Overseer and used the password on his computer terminal to unlock another computer terminal, then you'll be right as rain (do keep in mind that you'll need to use a second computer terminal to open the door that leads to the room with the larger computer). Once you access that computer and do the necessary cleansing of the NCR's precious crop-feeding water supply, all will be well, and this nebulous side quest will conclude.


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U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Weekly Update for Dec. 19
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Phone: 719-228-6800
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 19, 2012) - The current U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Weekly update released on Dec. 19 includes briefs on U.S. players.
BERG, KIRALY, McCUTCHEON PRESENTING AT AVCA CONVENTION: Two-time U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team silver medalist Lindsey Berg (Honolulu), U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly and past U.S. Olympic Women's and Men's Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon were presenters at the recent American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Annual Convention held Dec. 12-16 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Kiraly served as the color commentator for the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship semifinal and final matches.
THOMPSON WITH POLAND'S BUDOWLANI LODZ: Courtney Thompson (Kent, Wash.), a setter on the 2012 silver medalist U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team, is playing for Budowlani Lodz of the Orlen Liga in Poland for 2012-2013. Budowlani Lodz (4-7, 11 points) defeated then-first place BKS Aluprof Bielsko-Biala (9-2, 27 points) on Dec. 16 in a thrilling five-set match with scores 25-20, 24-26, 31-29, 20-25, 15-11. Thompson scored one kill on two errorless attempts to go with three aces and a block in the match. She set her squad to a 29 kill percent. Budowlani Lodz, which remains in sixth place in the 10-team league following the victory, faces seventh-place Impel Wroclaw (3-8, 8 points) on Dec. 22 in its next match.
HARMOTTO, GLASS WITH ITALY'S VOLLEY MODENA: Middle blocker Christa Harmotto (Hopewell Township, Pa.) and setter Alisha Glass (Leland, Mich.), both members of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, are competing with Assicuratrice Milanese Volley Modena in the Italian Serie A1 in 2012-2013. Harmotto, a silver medalist at the 2012 Olympic Games, and Glass were also teammates at Penn State University before joining the National Team. Modena swept Duck Farm Chieri Torino 25-21, 25-22, 25-22 on Dec. 16. Glass set her squad to a 44 kill percent and a .306 hitting efficiency while providing an individual kill on two attacks and two blocks. Modena (5-4, 17 points), now in fourth place, returns to the court on Dec. 22 versus last-place Idea Volley 2002 Bologna (0-9, 1 point). Modena, which advanced directly to the main phase of the CEV Challenge Cup, defeated Nova KBM Branik Maribor 25-17, 24-26, 25-23, 25-14 to sweep the home-and-home 16th Final Round playoff series. Modena now advances to the 8th Final Round where it will face Ilbank Sports Club Ankara in a home-and-home series with dates to be determined.
KLINEMAN WITH ITALY'S ASYSTEL McCARNAGHI VILLA CORTESE: Alix Klineman (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) returns to the Italian Serie A1 for a second season, but will compete for Asystel McCarnaghi Villa Cortese in 2012-2013. In Italian Serie A1 action, Villa Cortese collected a 25-17, 20-25, 28-26, 25-17 victory over Icos Crema on Dec. 16. Klineman charted 13 kills on 29 attacks, two blocks and two aces for 17 points in the victory. She added a 72 positive reception percent (56 excellent reception percent). Villa Cortese (5-4, 16 points), now in fifth place, challenges third-place Rebecchi Nordmeccanica Piacenza (7-2, 21 points) on Dec. 22 in its next Italian Serie A1 match. In CEV Champions League action, Villa Cortese (3-3) finished Group B in third place following a 25-21, 25-18, 25-15 loss to Atom Trefl Sopot on Dec. 12. Klineman registered eight points with seven kills on 31 attacks and a block. As the third-place team in Pool B, Villa Cortese advances to the Playoff 12 Round to challenge Turkey's Eczacibasi VitrA Istanbul in a home-and-home series taking place Jan. 17 and Jan. 24. Eczacibasi VitrA finished atop Pool D, winning all six matches in the league round.
LLOYD, FAUCETTE WITH ITALY'S YAMAMAY BUSTO ARSIZIO: Carli Lloyd (Bonsall, Calif.), a setter with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, is competing in the Italian Serie A1 league with Unendo Yamamay Busto Arsizio in 2012-2013 along with American Juliann Faucette (San Diego). Both athletes played for Epic Volleyball Club in San Diego as juniors before going separate ways at the collegiate level. Yamamay Busto Arsizio, the reigning Italian League champion, swept last-place Idea Volley 2002 Bologna 25-15, 25-17, 25-14 on Dec. 16. Faucette scored eight points in the victory, including five kills on 17 attacks, two blocks and an ace. Lloyd did not play in the match. Busto Arsizio (7-2, 22 points), which remains in first place of the Italian Serie A1, challenges sixth-place Imoco Volley Conegliano (4-5, 14 points) on Dec. 22. In CEV Champions League action, Yamamay Busto Arsizio (4-2, 13 points) defeated Dinamo Romprest Bucuresti 25-21, 26-24, 25-11on Dec. 12 to secure second place in Pool C on the final day of the group play. Faucette was a sub in the first set only, registering two attacks. Lloyd did not enter the match. Busto Arsizio now advances to the Playoff 12 round to face Schweriner SC in a home-and-home series with matches on Jan. 16 and Jan. 24. Schweriner finished second in pool E.
PAOLINI WITH ITALY'S ICOS CREMA: Lauren Paolini (Ann Arbor, Mich.), a middle blocker with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, returns for a second season with Icos Crema as she helped the squad rise to the Italian Serie A1 Division for 2012-2013. Icos Crema broke a three-match streak of going five sets, but it was not a positive result in losing to Asystel McCarnaghi Villa Cortese 25-17, 20-25, 28-26, 25-17 on Dec. 16. Paolini produced five kills on 13 attacks, three blocks and two aces in the loss. Icos Crema (4-5, 11 points), now in eighth place, returns to Italian Serie A1 action on Dec. 22 versus second-place Foppapedretti Bergamo (8-1, 21 points).
GIBBEMEYER WITH ITALY'S VOLLEY PESARO: Lauren Gibbemeyer (St. Paul, Minn.), a middle blocker with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, is competing for Robursport Volley Pesaro in the Italian Serie A1 league in 2012-2013. Pesaro lost to Chateau D'Ax Urbino Volley (2-7, 7 points) 16-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-22 on Dec. 16. Gibbemeyer notched 10 points with eight kills on 24 attacks and two blocks. Pesaro (4-5, 10 points), now in ninth place, looks to break the losing streak on Dec. 22 versus 10th-place Banca Reale Yoyogurt Giaveno (3-6, 9 points).
ENGLE, MURREY WITH ITALY'S BANCA REALE YOYOGURT GIAVENO: Ashley Engle (Yorba Linda, Calif.), who has trained with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, is currently competing for Banca Reale Yoyogurt Giaveno of the Italian Serie A1 alongside American Tarah Murrey (El Cerrito, Calif.) playing in her first full professional season. Giaveno lost to Rebecchi Nordmeccanica Piacenza 25-13, 25-17, 26-24 on Dec. 15. Engle produced 11 points, all on kills coming from 34 attacks. Murrey was limited to four kills in the match. Giaveno (3-6, 9 points), now in 10th place, moves on to face ninth-place Kgs Robursport Pesaro (4-5, 10 points) on Dec. 22.
TOM WITH BRAZIL'S UNILEVER: Logan Tom (Salt Lake City, Utah), a four-time U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball selection with two silver medals, is playing this winter with Unilever in Brazil's Superliga. Unilever downed Rio Do Sul 25-19, 25-19, 25-13 on Dec. 11. Tom, who started and played just the first two sets, turned in eight points, including two aces. Unilever continued its win streak on Dec. 13 with a 25-12, 25-21, 25-19 victory over Sao Bernardo Volei. Tom pocketed 10 points with six kills and four aces. Unilever, now 6-1 and in a three-way tie for first place, challenges Sesi-Sao Paulo on Dec. 21 in its next regular season match.
SCOTT-ARRUDA WITH BRAZIL'S BANANA BOAT: Danielle Scott-Arruda (Baton Rouge, La.), the only five-time U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team selection and a two-time Olympic Games silver medalist, joined Banana Boat/Praia Clube in mid-season of the Brazil Superliga. Banana Boat/Praia Clube dropped a 25-22, 25-16, 25-17 match to first-place Sollys/Nestle on Dec. 10. Scott-Arruda, who subbed into the match in the second set and started the third, totaled four points in the loss. Banana Boat/Praia Clube bounced back to defeat Usiminas/Minas 25-17, 29-27, 14-25, 25-17 on Dec. 15. Scott-Arruda provided 10 points in the victory as she entered the match midway through the second set and started the final two sets. For her efforts, Scott-Arruda was named the player of the match. Banana Boat/Praia Club, now 5-2 overall and in fourth place, resumes action on Dec. 21 versus Volei Amil.
AKINRADEWO WITH AZERBAIJAN'S RABITA BAKU: Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.), a silver medalist with the U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team at the 2012 Olympic Games, is competing for Rabita Baku in the Azerbaijan Super League. In CEV Champions League action, Rabita Baku (6-0) swept Agel Prostejov 25-17, 25-23, 25-15 on Dec. 12 to finish Group B with a 6-0 record. Akinradewo tallied eight kills on 13 errorless attacks and a block for nine points in the victory. Rabita Baku now takes on RC Cannes in a home-and-home Playoff 12 round with matches on Jan. 16 and Jan. 24. RC Cannes ended Pool A in second place with a 3-3 record. In the Azerbaijan Super League, Rabita Baku swept Telekom 25-15, 25-18, 25-18 on Dec. 17.
HODGE, WILSON WITH AZERBAIJAN'S AZERRAIL BAKU: Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.), a silver medalist on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team, is playing for Azerbaijan's Azerrail Baku in 2012-2013 along with fellow Penn State University alum Arielle Wilson (Broadview, Ill.). In CEV Champions League action, Azerrail fell to Dresdner SC 26-24, 25-23, 15-25, 25-22 on Dec. 12 to wrap up Pool D. Hodge claimed a match-high 22 points with 20 kills on 42 attacks and two blocks. She added a 52 positive reception percent on a team-high 29 chances. Azerrail Baku ended Pool D in second place with a 2-4 record and advanced to the Playoff 12 round to challenge country rival Lokomotiv Baku in a home-and-home series on Jan. 16 and Jan. 23. Lokomotiv Baku finished Pool F with a 5-1 record and in first place with 14 points. In the Azerbaijan Super League, Azerrail Baku defeated Igtisadchi Baku 25-17, 25-18, 30-28 on Dec. 17.
METCALF WITH AZERBAIJAN'S IGTISADCHI BAKU: Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa), an opposite on the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, is playing for Igtisadchi Baku of the Azerbaijan Super League in 2012-2013. In the Azerbaijan Super League, Igtisadchi is 5-2 after falling to Azerrail Baku 25-17, 25-18, 30-28 on Dec. 17.
TAMAS WITH AZERBAIJAN'S BAKI AZERYOLSERVIS: Jennifer Tamas (Milpitas, Calif.), a 2008 silver medalist with the U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team, is playing for Baki Azeryolservis of the Azerbaijan Super League in 2012-2013. In the CEV Cup playoffs, Baki Azeryolservis lost to Russia's Omichka 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 25-13 to complete the 4th Final Round home-and-home series without a win. Baki Azeryolservis is 2-3 in the Azerbaijan Super League.
LARSON-BURBACH, BOWN WITH RUSSIA'S DINAMO KAZAN: Jordan Larson-Burbach (Hooper, Neb.) and Heather Bown (Yorba Linda, Calif.), who have each won an Olympic silver medal with the U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team, are competing for Dinamo Kazan in the Russia Super League. In the CEV Champions League, Kazan (4-2, 13 points) lost to Schweriner SC 25-16, 25-17, 25-19 on Dec. 12 in the Pool E final match. However, Kazan had already secured the top spot heading into the final match. Neither Larson-Burbach or Bown played in the match. Kazan will now face country rival Dinamo Moscow in the Playoff 12 home-and-home series with matches on Jan. 16 and Jan. 23. Dinamo Moscow finished second in Pool F behind Lokomotiv Baku. Kazan remained undefeated in the Russian Super League following a 22-25, 25-12, 25-17, 25-11 victory over Severstal (2-7, 7 points) on Dec. 16. Larson-Burbach secured 15 points in the victory with 12 kills on 23 attacks, two blocks and an ace. Kazan (9-0, 24 points) takes on Torch New Urengoy on Dec. 29. Before resuming the Russia Super League schedule, Kazan has a Russia Cup semifinal match versus Odintsovo on Dec. 22. The opposite semifinal has Dinamo Krasnodar playing Dinamo Moscow.
HOOKER WITH RUSSIA'S DINAMO KRASNODAR: Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas), who earned the Best Spiker Award at the 2012 Olympic Games while helping the U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team to the silver medal, is competing for Dinamo Krasnodar in the Russia Super League this winter. With Hooker out of the lineup, Krasnodar (6-4, 18) lost to Uralochka (6-3, 19 points) 25-15, 25-23, 27-25 on Dec. 16. Krasnodar looks to rebound on Dec. 29 versus Dinamo Moscow (7-2, 21 points). Before its Russia Super League match, Krasnodar competes in the Russian Cup starting with a semifinal match versus Dinamo Moscow on Dec. 22. The opposite semifinal has Dinamo Kazan challenging Odintsovo.
BARBOZA WITH RUSSIA'S UFIMOCHKA: Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.), an outside hitter with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, is competing in Russia this season with Ufimochka UGNTU. Ufimochka (3-6, 9 points) lost a heartbreaking 19-25, 25-22, 26-28, 25-19, 15-9 match to Omichika (5-4, 15 points) on Dec. 16. Barboza tallied eight kills on 23 attacks and a block for nine points. She added a 48 positive reception percent. Ufimochka resumes Russia Super League action on Dec. 29 versus Proton.
RICHARDS HILDEBRAND WITH TURKEY'S BAKIRKOY BELEDIYE YESILYURT: Kristin Richards Hildebrand (Orem, Utah), alternate for both the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Teams, is competing for BakirkOy Belediye Yesilyurt in the Turkish League. Yesilyurt lost to third-place Fenerbahce (6-3) 25-19, 25-17, 25-22 on Dec. 15. Richards Hildebrand collected nine points in just the first two sets with nine kills on 28 attacks. She added a 57 positive reception percent on 14 chances. Yesilyurt (3-6), now in a tie for eight-place, faces IBA Kimya TED Kolejliler on Dec. 21 in its next match.
FAWCETT WITH KOREA EXPRESSWAY IN KOREA LEAGUE: Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio), an opposite with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, is competing with Korea Expressway in the Korean professional league. Korea Expressway lost to IBK Industrial Bank 25-16, 17-25, 25-18, 25-17 on Dec. 12. Fawcett scored 24 points in the match with 20 kills on 53 attacks, two aces and two blocks. On Dec. 15, Korea Expressway lost to Hyundai 25-21, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22 to fall to 6-4 on the season. Fawcett contributed 30 points, on kills via 60 attacks. Korea Expressway looks to erase the two-match losing streak on Dec. 20 as it faces Heungkuk, followed by a Dec. 23 contest against GS Caltex.
KIM GLASS WITH CHINA'S EVERGRANDE: Kim Glass (Lancaster, Pa.), an outside hitter with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, has reunited with her 2008 U.S. Olympic Games silver-medal winning coach, Jenny Lang Ping, with Evergrande Guangdong in the Chinese League this winter. Evergrande defeated Henan Xinyuan 25-18, 25-20, 25-22 on Dec. 12 in Luohe, China. Glass came off the bench in the middle of the third set to score two kills on three errorless attacks. Evergrande continued its win streak on Dec. 15 with a 25-21, 25-22, 25-17 victory over Liaoning Dalian Jinzhou. Glass did not play in the match. On Dec. 18, Evergrande topped Zhejiang KaiYuan 28-26, 25-22, 22-25, 25-15. Glass was a sub in all three sets, but did not register a point. Evergrande is now 8-3 on the season.
LICHTMAN WITH SWITZERLAND'S HOTEL CRISTAL VFM I: Cassidy Lichtman (Poway, Calif.), an outside hitter with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, is competing for Hotel Cristal VFM I in the Swiss Volley League along with Americans Bianca Rowland, Brianna Barry, Michelle Kocher, Lise Muhlemann and Amber Roberson. Hotel Cristal VFM lost to fifth-place Sagres NUC (9-5, 27 points) 25-27, 25-23, 25-13, 25-21 on Dec. 15 to fall to 8-7 with 25 points for fifth place. Hotel Cristal VFM takes on Volero Zurich (15-0, 42 points) on Dec. 22 in its next league match.
U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM TRYOUT: The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team will hold its annual open tryout Feb. 22-24, 2013, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Colorado Springs. This tryout is open to United States citizens who are current college-age athletes and older, and high school athletes born in 1993 or earlier. Throughout the tryout process, USA Volleyball will be identifying prospective athletes for the following two different programs: U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Program; U.S. Women's National Volleyball Senior A2 Team. The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Program is available to athletes who have concluded their collegiate eligibility and who wish to be invited to be a member of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team on a full-time basis. This program could begin as early as the spring of 2013, or when an athlete's scholastic or professional club season has concluded. Also considered for training with this group will be athletes who have remaining collegiate eligibility and their participation beginning in mid-May or when their scholastic calendar ends for 2013. The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Senior A2 Teams is available to athletes in college and with collegiate eligibility remaining for the 2013 collegiate season. This projected 48-athlete program is scheduled to take place in Dallas from June 25 to July 4 with training and competition at the USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships (GJNC). For additional details including tryout fees, click here.


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Sometimes you don't need to fill your 5-gallon Mega Xtreme Chill Polar Icecap Gulp with 238 ice cubes to get through the day. Sometimes you just want one or two.
This Quicksnap tray concept won a recent Toyota design competition. A simple enough idea, each cube of ice can be released individually through its own button. As Gizmag points out, especially if you are one of those types who freezes various stocks and sauces, there's an appeal to keeping cubes tray-fresh/organised.
And yes, in the year of 2009, we have access to the world's knowledge with the touch of a button, but we still can't pop out one ice cube at a time. [Gizmag]


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Travelling with pets
Pets are part of the family, so it's natural to want to travel with your furry friends. Find out how to get your pet safely to your destination.
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We understand your pet is an important member of the family and, just like people, pets need to travel as quickly and comfortably as possible.
On Australian domestic flights, you can now book your pet travel at the same time as you book your own.
If you want your pet to travel on your flight, we suggest you make your pet's booking prior to making your own flight booking.
Only Service Dogs can be carried into the passenger cabin of the aircraft.
If you've already booked your flight and have your booking reference number ready, you can check availability on your flight for your pet. Note that the number of pet containers allowed on an aircraft is limited.
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If your pet is travelling internationally or within 24 hours of departure, please call Qantas Freight on 13 12 13 within Australia. If calling from outside Australia, please contact your local Freight office.
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|Brachycephalic (snub nosed) dogs (full bred only), Bulldog (French, British or English), Pug, Pekingese, Boston Terriers and Japanese Chin.
|Permitted on flights no longer than 5 hours in length and no more than 2 sectors per journey. Must travel in an approved crate that is twice the usual the minimum required size for increased air flow and comfort. Visit Qantas Freight for further information.
May be permitted on flights greater than 5 hours (international only) where a Form of Acknowledgement and Indemnity (PDF) is completed by the owner and submitted on lodgement with the Shipper's Certificate (PDF) and other transport papers.
|American Staffordshire terrier.
|Pets under 12 weeks of age are permitted to travel on all sectors provided it is lodged in an approved wooden dog crate. A plastic dog crate not permitted. If 12 weeks and over, lodgement can only be made by a pet transport company in a CR-82 airline approved guard dog crate. No other crates permitted. Please contact an animal transport company for assistance.
|Guard or racing animals, animals that are a part of the police/defence forces and fresh water live fish (aquarium type).
|Not permitted to travel as an accompanied pet and must be sent as live animal freight. Visit Qantas Freight for more information.
|Specialised zoological, native or other exotic pets.
|Not permitted to travel as an accompanied pet and needs prior approval to travel. Visit Qantas Freight for more information.
Qantas does not accept
- any live animal shipments for cosmetic or industrial chemical research/testing purposes
- wire crates for animal travel on any service.
Quarantine regulations apply for international destinations and for Western Australia, Tasmania, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, and Thursday Island. Our Qantas offices and other freight offices will provide general information on the carriage of birds, cats and dogs. For specific information, contact the applicable state or country quarantine office.
The above information is intended as a guide only. Please contact us for more details. For travel from the USA, please contact Qantas Freight before departure.
We reserve the right to refuse carriage of a pet for any reason, including:
- safety or security reasons
- in order to comply with applicable laws, regulations or orders
- non-compliance with our directions by the person lodging or travelling with the pet
- animals showing signs of stress or illness
- animals showing aggression or of an overt aggressive nature
- animals showing excessive signs of chewing or cage destruction at time of lodgement
- if the container requirement does not meet the specifications of the IATA Live Animal Regulations.


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Institute for Sustainable Design
Towards a Sustainable Society
The Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design seeks to provide the greater Cooper Union community—architects, engineers and artists—with the cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills that are necessary to create a sustainable society. We define a sustainable society as one that prospers because its economy, social practices, physical infrastructure and engineering systems all work in harmony with the ecological dynamics and resource limitations of the earth.
Director's Statement
Over the past few years, we have witnessed global changes that not long ago seemed unthinkable. The synergistic impacts of economic upheaval, energy-related natural resource destruction and changes in our global climate—are not problems that will manifest later in the 21st century, but are real crises unfolding today. These problems directly link social, political and economic concerns with the design and management of built and living environments.
The Institute for Sustainable Design is evolving to address these new realities. The Institute is committed to a strategy that addresses ecological and social concerns by bringing sustainability to the forefront of our educational agenda. This includes the advancement of sustainability pedagogies within the Cooper Union curriculum, the creation of a "Greenprint" for Cooper Union that incorporates sustainability into all aspects of life in the Cooper Union community, and the establishment of our website as an information clearinghouse for reporting developments in sustainable building methods, infrastructure design and resource use. The cornerstone of our emerging strategy is the establishment of a Sustainable Design Innovation Laboratory, a project designed to advance a sustainable economy and foster connections between students and academic communities, professionals, regional governments and industry.
The Institute continues to provide opportunities in integrative education and is advancing a working model that promotes innovation in design and sustainability—an educational project we see as immensely valuable to the entire Cooper Union community, and to the broader public.
Prof. Kevin Bone, FAIA
Director, The Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design