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In 2006, four friends and I invented a new way of learning for teachers that has since swept the world. Want to know the secret of inspiring your teachers to lead, inspire and change their attitudes to technology and learning? Read the next 1000 words.
In my classroom environment, pre-2005, my professional development was limited to the occasional conference (maybe once annually) and whatever I had picked up at initial teacher education years before. In school, any professional development opportunity seemed seized upon by school management for 'mandatory training', of the type that bores mindless, confirms what any teacher worth their salt knew already and that encouraged us all to think not about what we could be learning instead, but rather what administration work we could be doing. Yes. That bad.
Post-2005 a few things happened. YouTube was launched for a start (with the university lecture series through iTunes U in 2006), opening the conference world to me, despite the fact I was budgetless, in Scotland, when all the action seemed to be happening on the East Coast of the US. Soon I was hooked on my weekly dose of the inspirational TEDtalks.
Most importantly, though, I started writing my discoveries on my own blog, which I still continue today, and discovered other teachers doing the same; Will, Dean, John, David and David (and many others since) quickly became friends and all, in later years, became Friends (note the difference). Writing a blog wasn't egotistical: I wanted to share what I found with anyone who'd be interested in it. I started with two readers (thanks, Mum) and nearly five years on have about 6300 people who are hooked on a daily email dose of whatever I've found or want help questioning.
This online community at my finger tips created a desire to meet more regularly offline, preferably in a social space. In Scotland, this means "down the pub", and thus, TeachMeetwas born in summer 2006. The mix of deep thinking and relaxed social circumstances has proven a potent one for creating change in classrooms and policy the world over.
TeachMeet is an "unconference", for teachers, by teachers, with no keynotes, no trade show, no assumptions, and aims to provide a relaxed forum to talk about learning. It is not a completely Scottish project. Amongst my compatriots on that original, small TeachMeet in May 2006 were John Johnston (still one of the most inspirational elementary teachers I know),David Muir(a teacher of teachers-to-be in Higher Education), Andrew Brown (currently taking Scotland's national intranet, Glow, into 2.0 territory) and we were joined by a passing keynoter, some chap calledWill Richardson(arguably the world's widest read educational blogger – we taught him everything he knows ).
Having created about 30 or so 'unconferences' since, including a smaller, in-school 'Roadshow' version, I've noticed the same recipe of success each time. Not much has changed from my original 'reference' post which now guides TeachMeets the world over. Anyone can take this model and empower their coworkers to learn in a more sociable, fun way:
1. Get Started on Your (Cool) Terms)
"Right, if I can have your attention please. Just a minute. Great. Now, I would like to introduce to you…"… Oh dear. We all know it. It's like being back in the rows at school, waiting to see someone very important attempt to hold our attention for an hour with more bullets than you could point at the Sundance. Learn from the way jazz musicians get started. Make the opening to the evening enticing, using some video from a great YouTube viral or the cadence to some quieter musak you've cued up to grab attention or mark the beginning of your spot.
2. Conference Participants, Not Attendees
No more than six weeks before the conference takes place get your tribe of colleagues, friends and blog readers to suggest topics, spread the word and market the conference to their friends, by displaying a logo or taking part in Facebookgroups, for example.
The worst thing that can happen for a conference or training event is for people to go home actively disagreeing with what one (or all) the presenters had to say. The medicine is to is get people up presenting themselves. Back-to-back shorter soapbox presentations are often entertaining, always interesting given the divergent views and let people "get it off their chest". It also opens up the conversations in the more informal parts of the event, since people know who they want to go to talk to.
3. Make the Conference the Coffee Break
We all know the best parts of conferences are, of course, the coffee breaks and socials, where you get a chance to pore over someone's laptop for 15 minutes and learn one new really cool thing you can actually use, have late-night discussions over serious stuff, helped along by a few drops of amber. Why not just make this the conference itself? Provide coffee and tea all day long, lots of muffins and biscuits or, if it's in the evening, open a bar like we do at BarCamp.
4. Flat Pack Your Conference
Let people make up their own conference. One of my favourite parts of BarCampScotland and Reboot9.0 were the large blank sheets of paper as you walked in – the participants plan what they want to hear and when, by putting up what they are going to talk about next to a time and a location in the venue. Make sure you offer a number of large, medium and small rooms for the large, medium and small egos ;-
5. Don't Hold Yourself to One Sponsor
A good unconference does cost some money although if everyone pulls in it needn't cost a fortune: food, drink, space, projection facilities, audio visuals, publicity in a major conference's brochure… Getting one good sponsor might seem the answer to your dreams, but don't take all the funding from one place, and then be held to their publicity, their terms and their way of doing things. Some BarCamps put an upper limit of £150 ($300) per contribution to have a feast of many, not a gathering for one. The TeachMeet community is currently working on ways to help larger sponsors connect with smaller, local unconferences. More on that on the TeachMeet site: www.teachmeet.org.uk
6. Encourage Speaking at the Back of the Class
It's important to have a place where people can extend the discussion beyond whatever the current presentation is about. This is called a backchannel. Use Twitterfall on a large projector to display messages published by attendees on Twitter, using the hashtag #tm. Displaying the messages loud and clear behind speakers allows them to take a peak and respond on the spot to criticisms or misunderstandings before they're picked up by too many other people.
7. May the WiFi Be with You
You need wifi. Ideally you have electricity in abundance, too, for bloggers to blog, photographers to Flickr and for the backchannel to survive. Good wifi is a must, but make sure everyone knows about it so that they actually bring their laptops and cameras.
8. Tag, Tag, Tag — And Tell People About It
Make sure that everyone coming to the conference, and everyone who wanted to and couldn't, know what the conference tag is, otherwise all that online coverage is going to be lost. Tags need to be short, memorable and mean something to the people there. Try: #tm
Here are some more hints and tips for budding unconferencers:
• Different types of unconference
• Some photos from BarCampScotland that give some clues
• The BloggerCon way
• …and, of course,Wikipedia
If you want to chat through some of the practicalities of setting up a TeachMeet in your own neighbourhood, why not join me for my Office Hours: Wednesday, May 26 – 12:00 p.m PST, 3:00 p.m. EST, 8:00 p.m. GMT? Pre-register now, and make sure you're logged in and next to a telephone about five minutes before we begin.


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NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are doing a lot better at the new Yankee Stadium than the home team.
Jason Bay hit a three-run homer in a four-run first inning against Joba Chamberlain, and the Red Sox beat New York 7-3 Tuesday night for a rainy two-game sweep in the first trip to their rivals' $1.5 billion ballpark.
Boston improved to 5-0 against New York for the first time since 1985 and has outscored the Yankees 38-23. In 1923, the Red Sox lost their first five games at the original Yankee Stadium. New York is 6-5 overall at its new home following three straight losses.
Chamberlain (1-1) allowed hits to his first five batters, then recovered to strike out a career-high 12 in 5 2-3 innings, including nine looking. But it was too late.
Josh Beckett (3-2) bounced back from a pair of poor outings and allowed his only runs on Johnny Damon's three-run homer in the third.
Before the game, the Yankees put All-Star catcher Jorge Posada on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Boston was without first baseman Kevin Youkilis (tight left side) and lost center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury to a tight right hamstring in the fourth inning.
Many of the most expensive seats again were empty. Just 54 of the 98 first-row Legends Suite seats costing $2,500 were occupied in the first inning, and three of the first nine rows behind the plate were mostly vacant. Later, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, wearing a Yankees jacket, sat just to the third-base side of the plate in one of those front-row seats.
Rain began falling when Jose Veras relieved Chamberlain in the sixth, and many of the fans in the Legends Suite cleared out into the three exclusive restaurants and lounges.
Pitching a day after his mother was arrested in Nebraska on suspicion of selling methamphetamine to an undercover police officer in February, Chamberlain allowed four runs and six hits, becoming the fifth pitcher since 1900 to strike out 12 in 5 2-3 innings or less. The previous one was Philadelphia's Cole Hamels in 5 1-3 innings against Atlanta on July 24, 2006, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Chamberlain also hit Bay on the side with a pitch in the fifth.
The right-hander earned a suspension after throwing consecutive 98-99 mph pitches over Youkilis' head in August 2007, then was warned by an umpire last July when threw a high, inside pitch that sent Youkilis to the ground as the ball ricocheted off his bat.
Beckett allowed 10 hits in six-plus innings, lowering his ERA from 7.22 to 6.75. Hideki Okajima followed with six straight outs.
Singles by Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz put Boston ahead, and Bay homered into the left-field seats, the 37th homer in 11 games at Yankee Stadium. Bay is 10-for-18 (.556) with three homers and 10 RBIs against the Yankees this season.
Mike Lowell singled before J.D. Drew flied out and Jeff Bailey grounded into a double play.
After Damon's sixth homer pulled the Yankees within a run, Melky Cabrera doubled to right in the fourth but was thrown out stretching at third by Pedroia on a relay from Drew. Cabrera's second double and third hit put runners on second and third in the sixth, but Beckett struck out Ramiro Pena and retired Jose Molina on a groundout.
Jason Varitek hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth off Jonathan Albaladejo, who gave up an RBI single to Nick Green. An error by Pena at third base made both runs unearned.
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Rust students slated to intern
Three students from Rust College will spend their summer participating in internships via the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. Cleotha Taylor, Shakaree Hale, and Dionyal Spencer were all chosen after interviews were conducted with each of the candidates.
Taylor, a junior biology major from Yazoo City, Mississippi; Hale, a junior biology major from Crenshaw, Mississippi, and Spencer, a junior Mass Communications major from Conyers, Georgia will complete internships during the summer of 2011. Their accomplishments will be featured upon their return to Rust College in the fall.
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is a federal TRIO program funded at 194 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico by the U.S.
Department of Education. It is designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Taylor, Spencer, and Hale were also inducted into the Rust College Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu. Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society is a general scholarship honor society open to junior and senior men and women in all academic areas who meet the requirements.


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NORTH ADAMS -- The following cases were heard in Northern Berkshire District court on Monday:
* Samantha K. Clifford, 22, of First Street in Adams, was arraigned on charges of breaking and entering for misdemeanor, uttering a false check, larceny by check under $250, and two charges of forgery of a check. A pretrial has been scheduled for March 5.
* Lakarra M. Williams, 22, of Barbour Street in North Adams, was arraigned on charges of larceny over $250, larceny under $250, breaking and entering during the daytime for a felony and failure to assist a police officer. A pretrial was scheduled for March 5.
* Michael D. Jamross, 35, of Lucia Drive in Pittsfield, was arraigned on single charges of breaking and entering a building during the nighttime for a felony and disorderly conduct, and two charges of assault and battery. A pretrial was scheduled for Jan. 16.
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The Federal Reserve reported that as of Q3 2013, state and local defined benefit assets are $3.72 trillion, which is held in trust for 15 million working and 8 million retired employees of state and local government. The pre-recession high was $3.2 trillion. (Economic Indicator News)
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The Sacred and the Spooky Up For Auction At Swann Galleries
It's a little late for Halloween but on Tuesday, November 9, Swann Galleries in New York will offer a wide range of books that includes an intriguing selection of occult material. Shown above is Francis Potter, An Interpretation of the Number 666, first edition, Oxford, 1642 which is estimated to sell for $1,000 to $2,000. Other occult highlights include Johannes Trithemius, Polygraphie et Uniuerselle escriture Cabalistique, first edition in French of the earliest treatise on cryptography, Paris, 1561 ($3,000 to $4,000) and Jean Bodin, La Demonomanie des Sorciers, one of the most celebrated books on the theory and practice of witch hunting, Paris, 1598 ($800 to $1,200).
Should your bibliophile tendencies be a bit more angelic, the sale also features an illuminated manuscript Book of Hours in Latin and French, on vellum, with 13 large and two small miniatures in colors and gold, Paris, late 15th century with 16th- century additions which is estimated to sell for between $15,000 and $20,000). A set of the second Estienne Hebrew "pocket" Bible, which is considered one of the most impressive examples of Hebrew printing of the French Renaissance, 17 parts in eight volumes, bound in 16th-century calf with gilt arabesque centers, Paris, 1544-46 is estimated at $10,000 to $15,000. The sale also includes a variety of medical and scientific books including a first edition of the first complete textbook of astronomy in Hebrew. The books will be on public exhibition Friday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. An illustrated catalogue is available for $35 from Swann Galleries, Inc., 104 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010, or online at www.swanngalleries.com.


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August 2013
Janne Louise Andersen (M.A. '12)
Janne Louise Andersen Q & A:
What was your favorite class, who was your favorite professor, or what is your fondest memory of Hofstra?
Journalism on the Web, Photojournalism and Feature Writing were the courses I enjoyed the most while studying and, similarly, the courses I have benefitted most from working after graduating. Professors Kelly Fincham, Daniel Van Benthuysen and Kristal Brent Zook have also been a great inspiration and a tremendous support after graduation. Both of them facilitated employment on campus – at the Long Island Report and for the public relations office photographing events. Being able to practice teaching in the classroom made the transition to journalism in the real world much easier. I think this kind of individual engagement is a characteristic that many of the professors at Hofstra hold, and it's one of the great benefits of the program.
What was your first job after graduating from Hofstra, and what was the most valuable thing you learned there?
I have been freelancing for various online and print media since I graduated in May 2012.
One story for Kollaps, a Danish online magazine, brought me to London to research what happened one year after the England Riots in the summer of 2011. Another, for the organization Freemuse, brought me to Beirut, Lebanon, to interview Syrian rappers and other musicians about how they deal with censorship, political threats and propaganda, as part of the war within Syria. While in South Sudan and East Africa working for Norwegian People's Aid, I also pursued stories there and pitched the ideas to relevant editors. Freelancing requires a lot of research and outreach to editors, which doesn't always immediately pay off. But the perk is the freedom to choose the stories you really want to pursue and the possibility of experiencing and narrating the world – and actually being paid for it.
What is your field of specialty, and how did you come to work in the industry?
During my study, I focused on covering political and cultural affairs in the Arab and Muslim communities in New York, and I reached out with story ideas to media with a particular interest in that segment. I have written for Rolling Stone Middle East; The National; Islamic Horizons, a magazine for American Muslims in North America; and various Danish online and print media. Moreover, I started writing about Arab artists who push social and political change through their arts, especially hip hop. That also became the topic of my capstone project where I created a website featuring my work on the topic – something that's been very useful in my outreach to editors as well. While traveling in East Africa, I discovered some interesting artists that I plan to profile when I return.
What advice would you give current Hofstra students?
While studying, invest in your relationships with your professors; get engaged in the online or print school media; identify a "beat" of interest and specialize in it; then start to pitch relevant editors story ideas and don't give up when you don't hear back. And demand a proper fee! Most editors will try and make you work for free or for as little as possible, but I find that they respect you more when you demand a payment that reflects the actual value of your work.
In one word, how would you describe Hofstra?
Ambitious (on behalf of the students and the institution).
What was a typical workday like for you at a refugee camp in South Sudan?
So, plans changed a little since I got the job… I was at an informal job interview at International Media Support (IMS) in Copenhagen last summer. A few months later they sent me a TOR (Terms of Reference) for a consultant position with Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) to train a group of refugees from the Nuba Mountains in Yida Camp how to run a website with video, photos and stories about the conditions in the camp and in the Nuba Mountains. I developed the outline of a 10-day training program (heavily inspired by my Journalism on the Web class) and showed them examples of online journalism projects I had been part of to prove my skills (Long Island Report, my website, my capstone project and a Danish news site for foreign correspondents I am part of). I got the assignment. But meanwhile the UN decided to move Yida Camp further down south, so NPA has postponed that specific training to the end of January. Meanwhile, I was hired to conduct a training session for women's rights activists in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. This was a four-day training exercise for 15 activists from eight different local NGOs on how to strengthen their advocacy through social media. We built a Wordpress blog, set up a Twitter account and a Facebook page, integrated them into the blog and learned how to navigate the different platforms and disseminate strategic content to a targeted audience.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Several of the activists actually showed up for the training without an email address. So, we had to start from scratch. Simultaneously the Internet connection was incredibly slow and we kept being thrown offline losing data. In spite of this, everyone was patient and determined to improve their skills, staying two hours after the training officially ended. Experiencing that kind of enthusiasm is an amazing motivation.
How has your job influenced your point of view?
Traveling always influences me. This was my first time traveling in Africa. I am slowly widening my focus on arts and politics in the Arab World to Africa, which is a very interesting experience.


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Monday TV Ratings: THE BLACKLIST Surges for Fall Finale; ALMOST HUMAN Drops to New Low
by Adam Chitwood Posted 6 days ago
Monday evening's TV ratings are in. Here's a brief rundown:
- The excellent fall finale of NBC's The Blacklist rose half a ratings point to a 3.5 rating in the 18-49 demo and scored 12.3 million viewers, marking the show's best ratings performance since the premiere.
- On the flipside, the fourth episode of Fox's promising new sci-fi series Almost Human dropped two tenths from last week's 1.9 rating to a 1.7 rating and 5.79 million viewers, the show's lowest performance thus far. Read Allison's recap here.
- Over on CBS, How I Met Your Mother was even with last week's 2.9 rating and scored 7.91 million viewers, 2 Broke Girls matched last week's 2.7 rating and garnered 8.35 million viewers, Mike & Molly dropped a tenth to a 2.4 rating and 8.57 million viewers, Mom dipped two tenths to a 2.1 rating and 7.63 million viewers, and Hostages was even with last week's 1.1 rating and scored 4.46 million viewers.


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By: Dan Levy
A local firefighter is behind bars tonight, charged with stealing equipment from his own fire company.
It's likely 39-year-old James Turley may have gotten away with the alleged scheme if it hadn't been for another alert firefighter in the area.
Colonie Police say Turley, who lives in Albany but also happens to be a volunteer firefighter in Colonie, has been stealing equipment from the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department for more than a month, and bringing it to the "X Change Cash and Trade Pawn Shop" on Central Avenue to cash in on it.
The pawn shop has been selling surplus fire helmets, a fire jacket, a pair of fire trousers, an air-mask, and other items on-line.
Police say Turley told the pawn shop operator the fire house was closing down and the equipment was no longer needed.
Another Colonie firefighter came into the pawn shop and recognized some of the equipment. That's when police were contacted.
"The store owners, work close to this fire house, they didn't know that the fire house was closing it seemed like a very plausible explanation. They took this merchandise in and they were selling it through the internet. There was not a market for it here but they were selling it and making a profit on it and it occurred over a period of about a month. It did not seem unusual to them," said Lt. Robert Winn, of Colonie Police.
Turley is in the Albany County Jail, unable to raise $10,000 bail.
Since the value of items allegedly stolen was about $3,600 he's charged with grand larceny.
He's due back in town court Wednesday night.
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Requiring special consideration for safety, noise reduction and minimisation of disruption to students and staff, the education sector has its own particular challenges. Togel's projects include creating inspiring learning environments through new builds, refurbishments and extensions within schools, colleges and universities.
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This was a two phase contract carried out over a period of twenty weeks. Phase 1 comprised of internal structural works and demolition to form a new bathroom, a sitting room and a bedroom with an e-suite. Works also included an upgraded heating system with new boiler to serve the house. Phase 2 required the demolition of an existing garage and out-building, and excavation works. We utilised our in-house team of bricklayers for the construction of a new-build garage and a new external store. The presbytery resides within a conservation area, all stonework was sourced locally to ensure compliance with the local area and existing buildings. All external joinery was manufactured within our joiners shop. Both church and presbytery were occupied whilst works were carried out, our professional team of operatives ensured minimal disruption.
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Design & Build of a new Visitor Centre, together with associated parking. This unique build consisted of a traditionally built ground floor with cedar cladding, and a timber frame first floor with trespa cladding. Works included reception, two exhibition rooms, catering/cafeteria and conference facilities. Unprecedented chaotic weather caused mass flooding in the region, but the project was still completed on budget and on time.
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This 23 week contract included extensive work, both internally and externally, to the church. External works included new flat and pitched roof coverings, lightning protection, new bespoke timber framed double glazed windows, refurbishment of the stained glass windows, re-pointing works and external decorations. Internal works included full re-plastering, new heating system to incorporate underfloor heating, new fully programmed scene-set lighting and full internal decorations.
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One day last week, the kids and I headed down the coast to the awesome 'Rock Pools' - A man made water park. We met our friends there and had a blast splashing around, enjoying the warm Spring day. Ryder {our water baby} was in his element. Baby Brother loves it!!
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The Deck Long Boardshorts are part of Diesel's Spring/Summer 2012 collection. This board shorts are made from 100% polyester with a net lining that dries quickly and remains comfortable. The board shorts feature a criss-cross drawstring with full velcro fly closure. Notice the added hardware details, like the "washer" drawstring opening and screw detail at the bottom of the fly. Use the side pocket with velcro closure to store your keys, money and even a spare pair of shades. The board shorts have a unique print and color combination throughout -- guaranteeing a stand-out look on the beach, poolside or whereever you wear them. Throw on T-shirt and some flip-flops to complete the look, and you're ready to hit the beach in style.
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Doctors Need a Say on Health Insurance
September 22, 2009 | Story
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A majority backs both public and private programs.
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The number of Americans who don't have health insurance coverage is large and that it's growing over time.
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As Washington turn its eye toward health care reform, RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., and Vernice Davis Anthony, president and CEO of the Greater Detroit Area Health Council, urge policy-makers to focus on what it means to "fix" health care and ask the hard questions about how medical care is delivered in this commentary published in the Detroit Free Press.
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RWJF President Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., says the signing (SCHIP) "extends a vital safety net for millions of hard-working parents who aren't offered insurance for their kids through their jobs, or can't afford the coverage that is offered."
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We stayed here for 1 night on 30th November. Late Anniversary treat. We stayed in Room 15, 4 poster room. Stunning bedroom with lovely views. Can't rate this place highly enough. Food was fabulous and staff super friendly. Ghost tour was amazing. Beautiful building. Definitely returning soon
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- In an imposing position, with Highland views spread out like an open atlas, Tulloch Castle is on the edge of the bustling market town of Dingwall, just 15 miles north of Inverness. Swift new roads make Tulloch Castle the perfect base to explore the enchanting Black Isle to the east and the stunning contrasts of the unforgettable deep glens and rugged coastlines of the unforgettable deep glens and rugged coastlines of the West Highlands; all just a daytrip away. Whether you want to enjoy a fine meal in our restaurant, rest for a few nights in one of the castle bedchambers, or just taste local ale in the Green Lady Lounge, you will find Tulloch Castle an unforgettable place to visit. ... more less
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I love this trashcan. This size is such that I am not changing the bags every day. It took some time to get used to the sensor as it is very sensitive. Leave plenty of room between the can and where you walk and there will be no problem. The no touch feature, except to change the bag, is great for kids. I also like the fact that the bag is hidden gving it a clean neat appearance. I have recommended this to another family member and they are ordering it as well.
I didn't realize it needed batteries, but that was no big deal.
It sounds weird to be reviewing a trash can but here it goes! We were looking for a stainless steel trash to go in our new house, but looking in brick and mortar stores we found they were all terribly expensive and small! So our online search started and we came across this bad boy! It was a huge trash can, which is what we were looking for! The price was still a bit much, considering its a trash can after all! But after a couple days of "sleeping on it" I bit the bullet and just ordered it, still not sure if it was wise to spend this on a trash can. A few days later it was here, and I have to say we love it! Keep in mind this is a large trash can, but it fits in our kitchen perfect and we don't have to empty it every other day like the smaller ones in the stores. The picture here is very accurate and we love the fact that there is a little plastic lip on the can that you wrap the bag over, so no more seeing the bag hanging out of the top of the can. Its a very clean, sleek look. We didn't neccesarly want an automatic trash can, but that came with it so we thought what the hey. We found we really like having the auto switch, it's nice when you are cooking or your hands are dirty you can throw stuff away without touching anything. We have had no trouble at all with the automatic door not working. So far everything works great on it. And by the way if you don't want to use the auto feature, there is a button to turn this feature off and just use the good old fashion way to open a trash can :) I would buy this can again and recommend it to people. You won;t find a better price for this quality out there, trust us we looked for days and kept coming back to this one.
I just moved into a new home with all stainless appliances and a very large kitchen. Even though there are only three of us, we seem to be taking out trash constantly. I was looking for the largest stainless trashcan that I could find that didn't look too industrial. I compared prices and was thrilled to find this on***.com. It was exactly what I wanted at the best price anywhere. Yes, the sensor is sensitive, but not overly so. All in all, if you are looking to invest in this type of trashcan, this was a bargain.
Love this trash can. I have it about a week, big, easy to use, asthetically pleasing. Only one downfall is finding garbage liners so right now I am using outside garbage bags which is working fine.
Greetings, I have kids and i am tired of cleaning these stainless steel... This was the best thing i could buy... Since my purchase i have not had any issues and everyone keeps asking where i bought it from. I have not had to clean the outside only the inside where the kids trow trash in and it gets on the inside a little... I LOVE THIS TRASH CAN... Never thought i would spend more than $XX for something to put trash in but believe me its worth it and its much cheaper than anywhere else.... Hope this helps...
Looks small but holds a lot! Plus the motion sensor is great to have, at first I thought it was overkill but it really has come in handy.
Okay, I was very thrilled to receive this trash can. Because I was tired of always throwing out the trash. When I received it I read the instructions and realized that it uses double D batteries. So the box sat for a few days because I did not have double D batteries or where they tripple D batteries??? I dont remember! I believe it took 4 batteries or more, again I dont remember. Now here's the issue! Although, it is a bigger trash can there are not trash bags that size so we went with 36 gallons since no store that I went to had 21 gallon trash bags. Second complaint...yes, you can have a lot of trash put in there BUT the trash starts to smell and REALLY BAD, so now you have to decide whether to throw it away half way full with more expensive big size bags or let it sit there and get your moneys worth because you spent more on the trash bags. I spent 25 bucks on 100 36 gallon bags. Another thing that is annoying is that black thing underneath the top of the trash can, its kind of a ring probably to hold the trash bag down? but even if it was for that the weight of the top of top of the trash can weighs enough to hold it down (it has like double d batteries 4 or 5 of them) Okay, so Ive had this trash can since August and already it needs new batteries! I work my boyfriend works so we are not home all the time on top of all that we still have our other trash can right next to it.
I love this trash can! my father liked it so much i bought one for his birthday. No more taking out the garbage 2 or 3 times a day. This is the only stainless steal trash can this large and that looks nice. Also was a great price. I cant say enough good things. Thank You overstock!
Simple human trash cans were over priced. Found this one on overstock for a decent price. Package arrived slightly dented but the product overall was useable and performed up to specs. Stays open for a few seconds then closes when your away. Scared my father and wife a copule of times when they passed by and it opened.
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Wyoming & WICHE
Working Together for Over a Half Century
- Since 1953 Wyoming has been a member of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), a 16-state commission working to boost access to higher education for students in the West and, as importantly, to ensure their success.
In the six decades since Wyoming joined the commission, the state has benefitted in a number of essential ways.
Tens of thousands of students from Wyoming have attended undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in other Western states through WICHE's Student Exchange Program, saving millions of dollars, thanks to reduced tuition rates. In just one of the programs, the Western Undergraduate Exchange, Wyoming students and their families have saved $103 million since 1988, when the program was founded. (See "Doing the Math," below, for Wyoming's return on investment.)
Wyoming has received funding to be part of numerous WICHE policy initiatives, including those focused on financing and financial aid, workforce policy, and other areas.
Wyoming has participated in WICHE initiatives related to distance education, workforce development, and behavioral health.
WICHE and Wyoming have shared a remarkably fruitful history. But their prospects for the future are even more exciting.
Doing the Math: Wyoming's Return on Investment
In 2012-13 Wyoming, its institutions, and its students saved or brought in some $8.1 million through WICHE and spent $125,000 for membership in the commission, yielding a 62-fold return on investment.
In the last 5 years, Wyoming savings from WUE alone have totaled more than $25.6 million, yielding a 40-fold return on the state's investment in WICHE.
Wyoming is active in all three WICHE Student Exchange Programs: the Western Undergraduate Exchange, the Professional Student Exchange Program, and the Western Regional Graduate Program. This year Wyoming's students and families saved over $8.1 million. Wyoming saved money, too, through not having to establish and maintain costly programs in a number of areas, including some in healthcare.
Western Undergraduate Exchange. Wyoming students have enrolled in undergraduate programs beyond Wyoming's borders through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) since 1988, saving on 27,354 annual tuition bills. This year 1,263 students from Wyoming are enrolled in out-of-state programs at reduced rates (150 percent of resident tuition), saving more than $5.3 million in tuition and fees – the average student savings amounted to $4,205. In the last 10 years, students have saved over $60 million.
Wyoming benefits from WUE in another way: by receiving students from out of state. Wyoming's institutions can choose how many out-of-state slots to offer and in which areas, allowing them to make the best use of their resources by accepting students in underenrolled programs. There's a workforce benefit for the state, too, as students often stay in Wyoming after graduating. This year Wyoming received 1,662 students through WUE.
Professional Student Exchange Program. Wyoming has sent 1,933 students to professional programs through the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP), with students studying in a host of critical fields, including dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, and veterinary medicine.
Western Regional Graduate Program. Wyoming's graduates also enroll in degree and certificate programs through the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), which offers access to over 275 high-quality, distinctive programs ("distinctive" meaning that they're offered at only four or fewer institutions in the WICHE region) at 52 institutions in all WICHE states. WRGP programs run the gamut, but emerging social, environmental, and resource-management fields are particular strengths, as are innovative interdisciplinary programs. This year Wyoming sent 48 students to out-of-state institutions, while receiving two.
Internet Course Exchange (ICE). The University of Wyoming is a member of WICHE's newest exchange, ICE, an alliance of member institutions and systems with a set of policies, procedures, and support systems for sharing distance-delivered courses among two- and four-year institutions in the WICHE region.
North American Network of Science Labs Online (NANSLO). Laramie County Community College and the University of Wyoming partnered in a recent ICE initiative, NANSLO. Funded by a grant from Next Generation Learning Challenges, an initiative working to improve U.S. college readiness and completion, especially among low-income individuals, NANSLO's consortium of institutions in the Western U.S. and Canada is adding a powerful new component to online courses in biology, chemistry, and physics: students will have access to a remotely located science lab and the ability to control remote instrumentation, allowing them to perform experiments, practice scientific observation, and conduct data analysis, as students in classroom-based courses do.
Laramie County Community College participates in a new and related initiative that will tap into the NANSLO model. The Consortium for Healthcare Education Online (CHEO) is a multidisciplinary, regional program aimed at strengthening student success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) courses associated with allied health fields. CHEO, funded at $14.1 million by the U.S. Department of Labor's Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant Program, is a four-year project including eight two-year institutions in five WICHE states: Alaska, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
WICHE's Added Value
Wyoming gains added value from WICHE's programs in policy, workforce development, technology, mental health, and other areas.
Policy & Workforce Development. Wyoming has participated in projects supporting better-informed decision making at the state level. WICHE initiatives have been sponsored by the Ford Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education, the U.S. Department of Education, and others. In addition, WICHE policy experts often visit the state to present or consult on a number of vital issues, including the state's workforce needs and balancing the financial aid portfolio between grants, loans, and scholarships, as well as between merit- and need-based aid.
Wyoming participated in WICHE's College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) Consortium, a federally funded formula grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who enroll and succeed in college. WICHE offered assistance with grant development and management, program implementation and evaluation, and ongoing expert consultation and guidance. Wyoming was also a member of the CACG Network, which provides a forum for developing, implementing, and maintaining state CACG efforts, with states sharing best practices and lessons learned and receiving current evidence-based research.
Wyoming participated in a 2009 meeting organized by WICHE and the Sullivan Alliance aimed at improving the production of graduates in high-demand health-related fields, with a particular focus on students from underrepresented backgrounds. The state also participated in a Gates-funded meeting in 2008, which brought together the stewards of the data systems in 14 of the WICHE states for discussions around linking data internally and with other states. Another meeting was the Western Summit on Workforce Certification and Higher Education for policymakers in the West, held in response to the national demand for more highly skilled workers in a host of fields, from healthcare to high tech.
WICHE's Lumina-funded project Getting What You Pay For: Understanding Higher Education Appropriations, Tuition, and Financial Aid promoted informed decision making and the alignment of higher education appropriations, tuition, and financial aid policy by state legislators, to improve student access and success. WICHE sent copies of the project's eight policy briefs to all members of the Wyoming Legislature. Wyoming also participated in another Lumina project, Best Practices in Statewide Articulation and Transfer Systems, which seeks to develop a deeper understanding of how states coordinate their articulation and transfer programs for students who move from two-year to four-year institutions, focusing on strategies that increase access to and success in higher education.
Additionally, the University of Wyoming is a member of the Western Academic Leadership Forum, whose members address regional higher education issues and engage in cooperative resource sharing. Another WICHE initiative, the Western Alliance for Community College Academic Leaders, will bring academic leaders of community colleges and technical schools and systems together with state governing and coordinating boards associated with two-year institutions to exchange ideas and information, share resources and expertise, and collaborate on regional initiatives. Laramie County Community College is a member.
Technology. Several Wyoming colleges and universities are active participants in the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET), a membership cooperative that accelerates the adoption of effective practices and policies to advance excellence in technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education. A number of University of Wyoming and Wyoming community college administrators have held leadership positions within WCET, contributing ideas and direction to the organization and ensuring the relevance and value of WCET's services and programs to the higher education community. WCET members have access to trusted information on emerging trends, policies, and exemplars of successful learning technology innovation in practice. WCET provides access to peers, colleagues, common interest groups, experts, and decision makers; communications tools that enable members to stay informed about developments affecting technology-enabled teaching and learning; and information about key developments affecting e-learning providers, such as new federal rules pertaining to distance education. WCET also manages multi-institutional projects, one aimed at adult online learners and another on large-scale student data aggregation and predictive analytics to improve student outcomes.
Mental Health. A nucleus for researching mental health policy and a provider of technical assistance in such areas as service innovation, system reform, workforce development, program evaluation, and other areas, WICHE's Mental Health Program is another well-used resource. The program has a contract with the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Health to identify ways to adapt evidence-based practices in behavioral health for rural settings.
Other Initiatives.Wyoming was chosen to participate in the WICHE-managed State Scholars Initiative (SSI), a national business/education partnership effort working to increase the number of students who take a rigorous curriculum in high school; its program was funded by a grant of $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Vocational and Adult Education.
The University of Wyoming participates in another initiative, the Master Property Program (MPP), which helps institutions reduce their insurance premiums and improve their coverage. Created by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact in 1994 and expanded to the WICHE region in 2004, the MPP includes 50 member institutions with total insured values of $83.1 billion. It has generated some $65.4 million in savings for the participating institutions while expanding their insurance coverage. WICHE is also partnering with MHEC to offer MHECare, a new health program providing vetted, competitively priced medical benefits for students. Underwritten by UnitedHealthcare StudentResources, MHECare offers a variety of plans.


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This mountain park and reservoir provides wildlife, wildflower and geology viewing that is consistent with plains that are located within a montane ecosystem.
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The Asian Hybrid, EV and Battery Report
This report examines the current and future strategies of Asian hybrid and EV battery OEMs, looking at their attitudes towards electric vehicles and hybrids, and a look at their future models. The report also looks at the issue of overcapacity in the battery sector, taking a look at the major players and where they are placed in the market.
Japanese automakers reported record hybrid and battery-electric vehicle sales in 2012 while claiming an estimated 87% of global demand in the segments. Although their share fell slightly from 2011 levels, sales nearly doubled to 1.5 million units. Global demand rose to 1.8 million units, nearly 95% of which were conventional two-motor and one-motor hybrids.
2013 and beyond
EVs Versus Fuel Cell Vehicles
Toyota, the big winner
Toyota's roadmap: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, then fuel cell vehicles
Toyota joins with BMW in future powertrain technologies
Honda tests market with its first plug-in hybrid
Nissan comes up short in 2012
Doubling down on the LEAF
Mitsubishi 'plug-in' strategy stalls for the moment
Hyundai & Kia opt for lithium
Mazda takes conventional powertrain route
First 'Mazda' hybrid on the way
Subaru readies first hybrid
Suzuki planning plug-in Swift launch
Idle-stop systems making inroads; mild hybrids stall
Suzuki's 'Ene-Charge' system
Mazda 'i-ELOOP'
Panasonic's new 12-volt energy recovery system
Japanese truck & busmakers
Hino Motors, Ltd
Isuzu Motors, Ltd
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp
Battery market facing overcapacity
Automotive Energy Supply Corp
Blue Energy Co., Ltd
Lithium Energy Japan
Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd
LG Chem Ltd
Panasonic Corp
Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd
Toshiba Corp
Supplier Profiles
B456 Systems (formerly A123 Systems)
Axion Power
Blue Energy Japan
Deutsche Accumotive
Dow Kokam
Exide Technologies
LG Chem
Lithium Energy Japan
SK Innovation
Sumitomo Electric
Table 1: Hybrid-EV Sales in 2012
Table 2: 2015 Fuel Economy Targets in Japan, South Korea, the US & the EU
Table 3: Hybrid/EV Production Outside Japan & South Korea
Table 4: Cumulative Lithium Battery Shipments to Mitsubishi (by Supplier & Model)
Table 5: CX5 Engine Specifications
Table 6: Cars Installed with Idle-Stop
Table 7: Japanese Hybrid Truck SpecificationsTable 8: Hybrids with Lithium-Ion Batteries
Table 9: LEAF Battery Specifications
Table 10: Civic Hybrid/Insight Battery Specifications
Table 11: LEV50 Specifications
Table 12: Hitachi Battery Specifications
Table 13: LG Chem Battery Specifications
Table 14: Sanyo Lithium-ion Battery Specifications (18650 type)
Table 15: Panasonic/Sanyo Lithium Battery Customers
Table 16: Primearth Battery Specifications
Table 17: Primearth Batteries by Model and Type
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Center for Clergy Excellence
The 2006 Texas Annual Conference created the Center for Clergy Excellence to foster an environment of support and accountability that continuously moves the clergy of the Annual Conference toward excellence. The Center empowers clergy with resources and skills to equip congregations to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world to the glory of God. Leading clergy to be Spirit-led, faithful, and fruitful is the Center's goal.
When Conference clergy--guided by our Conference core values--are leading vibrant congregations to change lives and reshape futures for Jesus Christ, the Center will be fulfilling its mandate. The Center's four primary tasks include affirming the giftedness of each clergy; equipping clergy with resources for professional development; recruiting gifted candidates for ministry; and providing resources for clergy to develop lay leadership in congregations.
In its first year, the Center continued the work mandated by The Book of Discipline by coordinating Pension and Health Benefits, the Board of Ordained Ministry, Equitable Compensation, the Committee on Investigation, the Administrative and Review Committee, the Joint Committee on Incapacity, and Extension Ministries in a new area named Clergy Support Ministries. Additionally, the Center created three new Ministry Areas--Clergy Development and Spiritual Formation, Clergy Accountability, and Clergy Recruitment.
Along with the Center, a Transition Leadership Team and three new Ministry Area Teams were created at Annual Conference 2006. During Summer 2006, the Director and Associate Director met individually and in three extended group sessions with the Transition Team and the Facilitators of all three new Ministry Areas to further discern, define, and prioritize objectives in the new Ministry Areas. Then, in Fall 2006, the three new Ministry Area Teams began meeting, creating 14 task forces of gifted clergy and laity to plan and implement priority objectives.


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Business continued as usual Friday after Belleville Police were called to investigate an apparent break-in at Papa Vito's pizza in Belleville.
According to neighbors, the restaurant's alarm went off around 7 a.m. and officers arrived shortly thereafter. The front door of the establishment, located at 318 E. Washington St., was smashed in, onlookers said.
Gerry Geoppo, whose family owns the pizzeria, said thieves made off with some loose change they found at the hostess stand and little else. Geoppo said he is thankful that police were quick to respond to the scene. He said the front door window was replaced soon thereafter.
"There wasn't anything to speak of stolen out of there," Geoppo said. "What was taken didn't have anything in it. It was an empty box. These guys didn't get away with anything except busting a window."


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WACO, Texas – Men's basketball coach Scott Schumacher may not have gotten the win he was looking for in his Blinn College debut here Friday night, but he couldn't have asked for more hustle from his young squad in the Buccaneers' season opener.
Hill College defeated Blinn 74-72 in overtime in the first day of the McLennan College Classic. Of the nine Buccaneers to step on the court, eight were freshmen.
"Even though we did not come out on top and we had way too many mistakes, I'm very pleased with how the guys competed on the road in their first collegiate game," Schumacher said. "They showed some character and did OK. It's a process, and we just have to keep building."
Freshman forward Rashaun Stimage scored a game-high 25 points while Darrell Combs and Donald Moore each scored 13.
Stimage's 25 points included four dunks.
"He played really well," Schumacher said. "He was also very active defensively."
Blinn committed 22 turnovers compared to 10 for Hill, but the Buccaneers out-shot the Rebels 40 percent to 29 percent. With seven seconds remaining in regulation, Moore drove the length of the floor to attempt a potential game-winning layup, but the shot was blocked as the buzzer sounded.
The Buccaneers got an opportunity to shoot a pair of free throws with 3.1 seconds remaining in overtime, but missed the first shot. On the second attempt, the Bucs purposely missed in an attempt to get a bucket off the rebound, but were unable to convert.
The game marked Blinn's first contest under Schumacher, who came to Blinn with a career record of 426-249, including the last four seasons at North Dakota State College of Science. He replaces Tra Arnold, who led the Bucs to a program-record 27 victories last season.
The Bucs will remain in Waco Saturday for an 8 p.m. game against McLennan College. Blinn's home opener will be Nov. 8, when the Bucs host Lone Star College – Cy-Fair at 7:30 p.m. at the Blinn P.E. Building.
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They sort differently? Is it weird that I want the pack less because of that.
[0] Katy Perry
[3] Dream Theater
[6] Shinedown
[21] Megadeth
This is sort of ridiculous....I can leave the group I was in for the Cars goal, but not the Pearl Jam goal. I want to leave the Pearl Jam goal and start it again because I have the entire album myself and I want to complete the goal alone, but someone joined my "group" without asking first and played 3 songs. I can't leave that one, why?
I know a few people having the exact same problem. Strange...
If i remember correctly, there are 12 songs on the album you can have, and the goal only asks for 11. Maybe they deliberately left master/slave out?Curiously enough, after playing Master/Slave, it didn't count as one of the tracks for the goal.
SillyStou: What will happen to this place when Rock Band ceases to exist?
RockBandRocker: We will all migrate to the Dance Central forums. It will be like Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
Munnchy: Only Flashier, with impeccable dance moves.
RockBandRocker: With more glitter and glam. We will survive
Yeah, I was also set to offer to anyone here to complete the BSSM goal by playing only "Give It Away" (to return the favor someone did for me with the Foo Fighters goal and "Everlong" {even though I also have "My Hero"}), but unbeknownst to me GIA was played by another person about 6 hours before I played the other 16 songs on the album.
I guess I'll try waiting out the goal to its expiry. If the other person plays all the songs, then worst case scenario is a free badge for me. But there's no time warning on the goal itself. It just says 3/11 songs, and above days left there is only a dash.
And re: "Master/Slave" It's a 'hidden track' on the album. It occurs after "Release" and a few minutes of silence. It's probably not included because it's not listed on the album sleeve.


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Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe
- 1 package (3 ounces) chicken-flavored Ramen noodles
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup canned bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup teriyaki or soy sauce
- Set aside seasoning packet from noodles. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add vegetables; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Drain noodles. Stir the noodles, contents of seasoning packet and teriyaki sauce into the chicken mixture until well combined. Yield: 4 servings.
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This is a very tasty recipe. Love the one pot meals and this one covers all the basis. Meat and veggies all in the same pot. Can't believe that I did NO Tweaks. I did not have any cabbage or bean sprouts. No problem we still enjoyed it. I made all of the stages using the same skillet.
Even cooked the noodles in the same skillet that I cooked the veggies and chicken in. Chicken first, than veggies and finally the noodles.
I used just 1/2 of the seasoning packet and used less sodium soy sauce.
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Has anyone tried this recipe with Oriental Flavor Ramen Noodles?
Made this last night and was very pleased. We used teriyaki sauce and I accidentally left out the bean sprouts, but it was very delicious. Even my picky no veggie eaters really enjoyed it. I loved that the majority of the ingredients were veggies. Plus, it was really simple and very quick to throw together.
This was a BIG hit with my family and so quick and easy! Delicious!!
I have a rather "choosey" daughter and even she liked this!!


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EDMONTON -- The track-and-field season is heating up, and nowhere is the temperature higher than in the women's 100-metre hurdles.
Whitby's Priscilla Lopes-Schliep showed Saturday that she's still the one to beat, topping an impressive field at the Donovan Bailey Invitational in Edmonton and earning her first win as a mother in a time of 12.76, her third best of the season.
The race served as a final preview before the Canadian track and field trials in Calgary June 27-30, where only three Olympic berths will be available to a deep field that includes as many as six world-class athletes.
Four of the other women expected to push Lopes-Schliep for those spots were also competing Saturday, but it was the only American in field, Nia Ali, who finished second in a time if 12.78.
Edmonton's Angela Whyte was in third (12.83), Scarborough's Phylicia George fourth (12.85), followed by the Pickering duo of Nikkita Holder (12.88) and Perdita Felicien (12.94).
All five Canadians athletes, as well as Calgary heptathlete Jessica Zelinka, have run the Olympic A standard this year.
Lopes-Schliep, nine months removed from giving birth to her first child, has run the fastest time of the year for a Canadian, an A+ standard of 12.64 in Jamaica on May 6. She also has the most impressive resume as the bronze medallist from the 2008 Beijing Game, the silver medallist from the 2009 world championships and the 2010 Diamond League champion.
Felicien, 31, is a 10-time national champion and two-time Olympian, while Holder, 25, is looking for her first trip to the Olympics.
Remarkably, the six A-standard performers in the women's hurdles are twice as many as any other event in Canadian athletics. There are three athletes who have run the A standard in the men's 200-metre dash and the men's marathon, and only eight others in the rest of the track-and-field events combined.
Lopes-Schliep, Felicien, Holder and George will all be competing closer to home, too, at the Toronto International Track and Field Games July 11 at the University of Toronto's Varsity Centre, the final leg of the NTL season.
By then, they will know if they are London-bound and will be making their final preparations prior to departing.


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Thousands of soccer players, coaches and referees from across the country will gather together for the annual U.S. Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase this weekend at the Sarasota Polo Club.
The Development Academy Spring Showcase begins today with 218 games scheduled throughout the weekend. Dozens of U-15 and 16 and U 17-18 academy clubs from across the country, including IMG Academies in Bradenton, are expected to participate in this year's event.
Also participating in this year's showcase will be the U-17 and U-20 U.S. Men's National Teams who will compete in a number of exhibition matches throughout the weekend, including a U-20 intra squad scrimmage May 24 and a U-20 international scrimmage against Costa Rica at 4 p.m., May 26.
The Development Academy Spring Showcase is designed to provide players, coaches and referees with the latest U.S. soccer resources through educational seminars, feedback and coaching. In addition, an assortment of National Team scouts representing every level of the Men's National Team program will be on hand to evaluate players.
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Students at Nolan Middle School made the holiday season extra sweet for area soldiers.