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Over the past two weeks, I received so many e-mails of the "Have you had your fantasy hoops draft yet? Who did you take?" variety that I decided to keep a running diary of my draft, which happened two nights ago in a clandestine Massachusetts suburb. I thought it would serve as a blueprint for how to construct the perfect team ... instead, it serves as a blueprint for disaster.
Before we delve into the draft, here's everything you need to know about our league:
7:09: Dave takes Garnett. Kobe and Duncan go next. Suddenly I'm looking at either Antoine, McGrady or Stackhouse. I don't think I can handle Jerry's "31 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist" routine again. He ends up on my team every year. We've gotten together more times than Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. It needs to end.7:10: Fortunately for me, George & Louis take Stackhouse as the crowd giggles and chuckles. Time for my first potshot of the night: "Are we in the fourth round? I think I just blacked out. What round is this?" 7:12: Lee takes Alonzo at No. 6. Let the kidney jokes begin!!!!! (George gets off the best one: "Lee, I think your team just went on dialysis.") 7:13: I'm debating between Antoine and T-Mac at No. 7. Antoine plays 45 minutes a game and has carte blanche to keep shooting until his right arm falls off. The only potential danger? If 'Twan ever got injured -- God forbid, knock on wood -- it would destroy my favorite team (the Celts) and my roto team. The dreaded Double Whammy. 7:14: Screw it, I'm going with Antoine. Little reaction from the crowd, although my Dad turns to me and says, "I don't like my team." Of course, he hasn't taken anyone yet. He makes this joke every year, and it cracks me up. My Dad kills me. 7:14: The Petes grab Stevie Francis at No. 8. Bookies wouldn't lay odds on my Dad taking Paul Pierce here ... and he eagerly snaps him up. Two Celtics in the first round! That hasn't happened since Bird and McHale in 1986! Good times. 7:16: The Rookies earn our immediate respect by 1) picking quickly and 2) making two solid picks at No. 10 and No. 11 (J-Kidd and Dirk Diggler, a center in our draft). Suddenly, I'm three picks away and hoping McGrady or Vince will be there ... if this happens, I might pass out. 7:20: Joe calls for a first-round update. We have this exchange:
- ME: "... Then George took Stackhouse at No. 5."
JOE: "Mwaaaaaaaaaa-haaaaaaa-haaaaaa-haaaaa!"
7:22: Dad takes Antawn Jamison, the Petes follow with Vince Carter, and I take Tracy McGrady ... who I almost picked in the first round! Does it get any better than that? Is there a better roto feeling on the planet than having the guy you almost took in Round One slip to Round Two?7:25: Lee takes Shareef, then the Strip-T's take Grant Hill (No. 16 overall), allowing me to dust off the old "Hey, the first guy with a limp has been taken!" joke. 7:25: Dutch tabs Dikembe Mutombo. Everyone takes turns imitating Dikembe's husky, throaty accent and saying things like, "But Dutch, don't you know, I'm a fourth-rounder," and "Dutch, I'm sorry I only scored four points last night." Good stuff. 7:27: After Jon takes Elton Brand, Dave takes Ray Allen with the No. 19 pick. There's a deferential silence. Great pick, about five spots later than Allen should have gone. He's ready for a monster season, and everyone knows it. "Nice job," I finally tell Dave, like he just saved a kid from a burning building or something. 7:28: Team O.J. grabs two injured guys (C-Webb and Iverson) to team with Shaq. Yikes. Scary team on paper. Dave follows by taking Gary Payton (No. 22) to a barrage of snickers, then mumbles to me, "I hate that pick." The Ray Allen pick seems like three years ago. Roto drafts can swing that fast. 7:30: At No. 23, Jon throws out Karl Malone's name, everyone laughs ... then Jon asks if he has been taken yet. Savvy roto move. Toss a guy's name out there, gauge the reaction, then say you never intended to take him. It's a Jon staple. He ends up taking Stephon Marbury, a team cancer even in roto hoops. He's like roto anthrax. Nobody's ever won with him. 7:31: After Dutch takes Michael Finley at No. 24, the Strip-T's follow with Karl Malone, prompting Lee to quip: "Stackhouse, Hill and Malone ... it's the 1995 All-Star Team!" Another joke we make every year. I'm convinced we hold the same draft every year -- the same things happen, the same people sit in the same places and we make the exact same jokes. And we always laugh hysterically every time. What is it about roto drafts? (By the way? Shhhhhhh ... MJ's still out there ... don't say anything ... shhhhh ...)
7:40: Lee snares MJ right in front of me at No. 26. Dammit. Now I'm in trouble. We've reached the old Cutoff Point; all the Sure Things have been taken. Somehow this always happens right when I'm about to pick. It's uncanny.Now I'm debating between Jermaine O'Neal (my second-highest center) and Baron Davis (my sleeper to become a Top 20-caliber guy). Agonizing. I like them both ... but they're not MJ. 7:40: I shore up my center spot with O'Neal, hoping Davis slips to the fourth round. Picking after me, the Petes start swearing ... they planned on taking O'Neal with their next pick. Yee-hah! That's always fun. The proverbial "roto roster block," if you get my drift. 7:41: Andre Miller, Vlade Divac and Shawn Marion get snapped up. The Rookies start the fourth round with Lamar Odom, prompting a round of jokes like, "Are you drafting him a bong with the fifth pick?" and "Hey, the first confirmed pot-smoker has been taken!" Little do we know then. 7:42: Dad begrudgingly picks Glenn Robinson at No. 32, then looks over at me with one of those "Did somebody just fart?" looks on his face. He hates his team. I can tell. Meanwhile, I'm realizing that Baron Davis might slip to No. 34, if only ... YES!!!!! The Petes take Rasheed Wallace at No. 33! The draft could have lasted 150 rounds and I wouldn't have taken 'Sheed -- there's nothing more frustrating as a DirecTV owner than having 'Sheed and subsequently watching him get ejected from West Coast Games all season. It's like torture. You're lying in bed at 1:00 saying, "No, Rasheed, don't go over there, don't say anything, NO, don't get mad, don't ... just ... don't ... DAMMIT!!!!" You know, when a fantasy draft falls into place exactly how you want it to fall, it's a beautiful thing. It almost brings tears to your eyes. I eagerly snap up Davis and proudly proclaim myself as the odds-on favorite to win the whole thing. Time to turn up the heat ... everyone in this room will hate me within 15 minutes. I'm dying for someone to screw up.
7:43: Rose, Bibby and Mashburn go in quick succession. Safe picks.7:43: On the heels of a surreal, "33-point, 26-rebound" game from Sunday night, Lorenzen Wright is taken by Jon (at No. 38) to a barrage of "WOW!"s. Wright was the Monkey Wrench pick this year, the guy who submits a huge game right before the draft, gets taken about five rounds too early, then haunts that team all season like Kimberly haunted Dr. Michael Mancini on "Melrose Place." Never fails. Put a fork in Jon. 7:43: Speaking of forks, Dave takes David Robinson at No. 39, as we giggle gleefully. "Could somebody get Dave a candy bar?" Lee asks. "I think his blood sugar just crashed." Dave looks ill. He looks like he might throw up. He officially has the Byung-Hyun Kim Face going. 7:50: We're into the Solid Guys portion of the draft: Ratliff, Jones, Cassell and Mobley get picked in rapid succession. Dutch does us all a favor and grabs Nick Van Exel at No. 45. You can hear the collective sigh of relief ... Nick the Quick has been looming for about six picks. Nobody wanted to pull the trigger. Now Dutch and Dave look like they might start throwing up on one another. (Note on Van Exel: He started off hot, and he puts up good stats every year ... but if you take him, you're constantly terrified that you'll be watching SportsCenter one night and this will happen: They'll come back from a commercial, Nick's picture will be in the corner of the screen, the anchor will have a really grim look on his face, and you'll just start screaming, "Nooooo ... noooooooooo!!!!!!!") 7:52: Since I need a token Yugoslavian guy on my team, I take Peja Stojakovic with my fifth pick (No. 47). Solid choice. Greeted with dead slilence from the crowd. Always a good sign.
7:53: The Rookies take Ben Wallace at No. 51, not realizing that he's a forward in our draft, not a center. We give them a mulligan (and a ton of grief), and they're totally flustered; now they're huddled in the corner, papers flying, voices raised, totally panicked."I think the wheels are about to come flying off for the Rookies," I whisper to my Dad. 7:54: There are two sure-fire ways to make everyone laugh at a roto hoops draft: 1) Fart. 2) Say the words, "I'll take Shawn Bradley." If you can ever fart while saying the words, "I'll take Shawn Bradley," you might cause full-scale pandemonium. Needless to say, the place is in shambles right now. The Rookies just took Shawn Bradley and wheels have scattered in every direction. Meanwhile, I finally get to dust off my favorite roto draft joke: "In other words, 'Pass.' " Always a crowd-pleaser. 7:55: On the heels of taking Steve Nash in the fifth round, my Dad grabs Keith Van Horn in the sixth round. At this rate, we'll be naming his team The Crackers by Round Nine. (Speaking of crackers, I have no problem hopping on White Chocolate with the next pick. He has been dying for his entire career to carry the load on a lousy team. It's his Maravich-ian destiny. Viva la cocoa!) 7:59: Dutch takes Antonio Davis at No. 57. After every draft, we decide to combine Antonio and Dale Davis into one Super-Forward, but by the next year we once again forget to institute it. The Uber-Davis would definitely be a first round pick.
8:01: Joe takes Bonzi Wells with the last pick in the sixth round. Would anyone like a spare cadaver ligament?Now we're into the sketchy section of the draft, the You-Never-Know Guys -- Bonzi, Anthony Mason, Danny Fortson, Juwan Howard, Ron Mercer, even Derrick Coleman -- head cases and injury risks who will either have monster seasons or singlehandedly break your team. This is where roto drafts are won and lost. And what scares me the most is this: I might actually take Coleman if he's sitting there at No. 67. 8:03: Mason, Fortson, Battier, Wesley, Howard and Mercer drop in quick succession. Now I'm on the clock. I need a forward. I don't feel like dealing with Ben Wallace's "15 rebound, 4 point" games. Stromile Swift is a year away. I can't take Brian Grant, because I refuse to pick anyone on Miami or New York (nothing worse than those 73-71 box scores -- they make you want to puke). Yup ... there's only one real choice here. He's the Jeffrey Dahmer of the NBA, a legitimate roto serial killer. He's broken more hearts than Julia Roberts. And now, he's on my team. "I'll take Derrick Coleman," I tell a stunned crowd.
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I followed those beauties up with Jeff McInnis (token Clipper -- I love those guys), Eddie Robinson (token injury gamble), Tom Gugliotta (token washed-up white guy), Super Joe Johnson (token likable Celtic), Calvin Booth (token "I just drank two Miller Lites and I'm feeling tipsy" pick), Eddie Griffin (token head case) and Todd MacCulloch (token goofy white guy). Nothin' special, with the exception of Super Joe, the 2002 Rookie of the Year.Anyway, after a promising start -- Antoine, McGrady, O'Neal, Davis, Stojakovic and White Chocolate -- I derailed like the train from "The Fugitive." I can only win this thing if my Top 6 stay healthy and Baker, Coleman and Stoudamire somehow regain All-Star form. Like that will happen. As for the rest of our roto draft, here were the highlights:
|The Sports Guy's Draft
|Here's how draft night unfolded for our beloved Bill Simmons:
1. F Antoine Walker
2. G Tracy McGrady
3. C Jermaine O'Neal
4. G Baron Davis
5. F Peja Stojakovic
6. G Jason Williams
7. F Derrick Coleman
8. G Damon Stoudamire
9. F Vin Baker
10. G Jeff McInnis
11. F Eddie Robinson
12. F Tom Gugliotta
13. F Joe Johnson
14. C Calvin Booth
15. F Eddie Griffin
16. C Todd MacCulloch


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Another preview of what's to come! Check out the 'Squads' trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts. I've got that entirely too damn excited, about to piss myself kinda feeling going on! The wait is almost over for Infinity Ward's latest addition to the Call of Duty franchise, It'll finally be released on Tuesday, November 5th 2013 (11-05-13)
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One of the most intriguing non-ranked players is now off the board. Negus Webster-Chan made a verbal commitment to Missouri on Friday morning.
A native of Canada, the 6-foot-6 wing's commitment was confirmed by his high school coach, Rob Fulford of Huntington (W.V.) Prep.
"Negus has been hurt, injuries have kind of plagued him for the last year," Fulford told Rivals.com. "Now he's starting to get healthy and the opportunity to come in and play right away at Missouri is appealing because they have to fill something like seven scholarships.
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- Released: Mar 20, 2013
- Sound: 9
- Lyrics: 6
- Overall Impression: 9
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Sound — 9
Amaranthe have refined their sound for their second album, but not necessarily improved it. The basic idea of their first album, "Amaranthine," remains the same, fast paced downtuned guitars and bass, fast drumming, and a synth overlay that works in conjunction with their three singers. As the singers are really the main part of this album, I will save them for later. First, I would like to talk about the guitars. Olof Mörck does a stand-up job in creating riffs that convey the punch and power of metal that fit nicely with the synth overlay while also crafting solos and melodic excursions that fit perfectly, and I do mean perfectly, with the synth and singers. Bass is yet again, inaudible. It's a shame really, because there are several parts of "The Nexus," that could have used some groovy bass lines. The drumming on this album, done again by Morten Løwe Sørensen, is phenomenal. He really took it up a notch on this album, going from the steady beat and occasional double kick of "Amaranthine," to making the drums really appear to have a mind of their own. The drums carry the melody without a hitch and have kicks, pauses, and breakdowns all in the right places. Additionally, when Sørensen isn't doing anything special in particular, (i.e. just carrying the beat,) the drums are always carrying a unique pattern, though it may not be noticeable on the first listen. Finally, the three singers, clean vocalist Jake E Berg, harsh vocalist Andreas Solveström, and clean vocalist Elize Ryd, again work together perfectly. Their voices all harmonize very well, and while Ryd's voice is usually the center of attention, the abilities of Berg and Solveström are not to be discounted. While they do remain relatively static in comparison to the range of Ryd's performance, they are still an integral part of the sound that is Amaranthe. Ryd's vocal performance is again stellar. While nothing much has changed since "Amaranthine," in regards to her performance, that isn't a bad thing. Her voice is quite powerful when it needs to be, as well somber or lacrimose during slower parts. Overall I find her voice to be quite enjoyable.
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Lyrically, Amaranthe is boring. No other way to put it really. The lyrics consist of the usual stuff, love, fate, escape, emotion, blah blah. No real change from their first album. The lyrics fit fine with the music, no problem there, they are just... dull. There isn't much else to write about. Perhaps if they had chosen an overarching theme to compose around, such as in the manner of Heaven Shall Burn or Deadlock, the lyrics might have turned out better. It's no question that without Ryd, Amaranthe wouldn't be nearly as successful. Sure, Berg and Solveström are quite capable on their own, but for this kind of melodic-power-type metal, Ryd is entirely necessary.
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Comparable artists to Amaranthe include Kamelot, or maybe even Sonata Arctica, but they stand out from these artists on their own merit. I'll level with you hardcore metal fans here, I know some of you detest the thought of women in metal, and to that I say, "your loss." Personally, I love the vocals, I love the synth, I love the drumming. If you're on the fence about the idea, I would highly recommend Amaranthe as a band to test the waters. My overall impression of this album is that it is very entertaining. It's nearly impossible to not tap your foot or drum your fingers to the fast-paced beats that this album is brimming with. Otherwise, musically, it is quite neutral. Everyone has their reasons for liking or not liking music, and when it comes to Amaranthe, not everyone will be pleased, but not everyone will be disappointed either. If it were stolen, I'd probably get it again, it is great music to get some work done to.


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Actress Christie Lynn Smith is inviting Celebrity Baby Scoop readers to follow along as she adjusts to her growing family. The General Hospital star and husband, actor John Fortson, welcomed their second child, son Joshua, on December 22.
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My world has completely changed in so many ways. And I really can't even remember or think what life was or would be like without this little fella in our lives. It seems like we were always meant to be the four of us. We are so blessed.
It's been a little while since I've filled you all in. Little Joshua is 5-months-old — I can't believe how big he has gotten so quickly.
After taking some time off, I'm starting to get back to work and taking meetings to see what my next acting job will be. It feels good to get back out there and I'm excited to start acting again, but while I'm gone, I can't stop thinking if I will get home in time to breastfeed Joshua.
Even though I have pumped milk for this very reason, I feel like I am in a 'countdown mode' when I'm gone. I'm forever checking my stopwatch app I have on my iPhone. I always start the timer once a feeding has begun and restart it once I feed him again, which really keeps his feedings on track.
But when I'm away from Joshua, I really don't need a timer to tell me when it's time to feed him. The feeling you get in your boobs definitely lets you know it's time to feed and I hurry home. Or when I'm out and another baby cries, oh no, the 'let down' begins! I try to get out of that place fast as I can. I'm sure other mommies can relate — it kinda hurts!
I'm really love breastfeeding again and now he's actually starting to look up at me when he feeds. I talk to him while he's feeding and while he's still holding my nipple in his mouth – careful not to let go – gives me a BIG SMILE and 'talks' to me and then goes back to feeding. It's the cutest thing when he does it — and he lets out a little giggle too! His smile really lights up my world.
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Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie defended New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez on Monday, saying the inconsistent quarterback out of USC has been treated "awfully."
"It seems like the fans have amnesia about this guy," Christie said. "Yeah, he was awful last year, but by the way, he had no weapons last year to throw to. He had no receiving corps, he had no running game and the offensive line was below average.
Christie, a devoted Cowboys fan, said he felt New York's ownership has been determined to play Geno Smith, whom the team drafted out of West Virginia. Smith struggled mightily this weekend with the first team, throwing three interceptions and stepping out of the back of the end zone for a safety against the New York Giants in a preseason game.
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Pool Party Cake Recipe
- 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
- 1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 piece red shoestring licorice
- 14 Swedish Fish candies
- 5 Peachie-O's candies
- 5 Necco wafer candies, divided
- 2 Air Head candies
- 8 Runts candies
- 1 lollipop stick
- 2 Now and Later candies
- 1 stick spearmint chewing gum
- 1 Life Savers Gummy
- 98 Smarties candies
- 1 Sour Brite Octopus candy
- 1. Grease two 9-in. round baking pans and line with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 21-26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- 2. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Pour cold water into a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough ice cubes to measure 1-1/4 cups. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Discard any remaining ice. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until soft-set.
- 3. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy. Set aside 2 tablespoons frosting for decorating. Place one cake on a glass or plastic board. Frost top of cake with 2/3 cup frosting.
- 4. For pool, cut a 5-in. circle (1 in. deep) in the center of second cake (save removed cake for another use). Place over frosted cake. Slowly pour gelatin into circle. Frost top and sides of cake.
- 5. For ladder, cut licorice into two 4-in. pieces; gently press 1-1/4 in. apart into frosting, looping top ends for handles. Cut three 1-1/4-in. pieces of licorice for ladder steps; press into frosting. Decorate sides of cake with Swedish Fish and Peachie-O's.
- 6. For pool steps, use a small amount of reserved frosting to attach four wafer candies to board. Trim two Air Head candies and bend into chair shapes; with frosting, attach Runts to chairs for legs. For table, attach remaining wafer candy to a lollipop stick; push into cake. Place chairs on cake and board.
- 7. For diving board, spread frosting between two Now and Later candies; attach gum to top of candies with frosting. Cut Life Savers Gummy in half; attach to sides of gum. Place on cake.
- 8. Arrange Smarties on cake for pool tile. Place a line of Smarties on gelatin to form a buoy rope. Place octopus candy in pool. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until gelatin is set. Yield: 12-16 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 slice: 431 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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"I made this cake for our end-of-year swim team banquet. I'm sad to say I brought the whole thing home--apparently no one wanted to cut into it--but they did pick off and eat all the candies. :)"
"This cake was a big hit at the opening of our family reunion, at the new pool we had put in last month. I must say it was a lot of fun to make. Kids and adults loved it. And it really tasted great. You can use your imagination to do other decorations. Gummy bears in life savers for innertubes is one thing I added."
"I did not make this cake, but it is so clever."


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The Lexus CT 200h has been on our radar for some time. We got our first look at the car last year (Lexus CT 200h), and shortly after it appeared on our Top Hybrids to Look out for in 2011 list. So when we heard that the 200h had made it to the Los Angeles press fleet, we could not pass up the chance to take the car for a spin.
The model that we took out sported the "Daybreak Yellow Mica" color, which was not my favorite of the seven available colors. Paint aside; I was pretty impressed with the look of the car, which is very sporty. The interior of the car was notable as well; the 200h has the look and feel that you have come to expect from Lexus, from the Remote Touch controller, optional moonroof and leather seats, to the chrome shifter. I haven't even started the car and it's already made an impression on me.
For current Lexus drivers you will find some familiar features such as the pop up navigation screen/media display on top of the dashboard, push button starter and the Remote Touch controller (the mouse). I was not a fan of the Remote Touch on other models in the past, but this version had a more tactile responsiveness that made it easy to use while controlling the navigation, satellite radio or phone features.
The technology in the car is accessible and fairly intuitive to use and set up. The Bluetooth setup was a breeze which allowed me to quickly access my phone and stream music to the stereo system, as well as make calls. The car also had an 'Electronic Device Holder' to hold your phone or media device, which was located at the bottom of the center console. It was a cool addition but it slightly obstructed access to the lower stereo controls.
How does the CT 200h hold up as a hybrid car? It does pretty well actually. The car has a combined MPG of 42 and an 11.9 gallon tank, which means a lot of miles between trips to the gas stations. I drove the car for two weeks and only made one trip to the gas station. Under the hood is an In-Line 4 with an electric drive motor, which gets 134 hp, and can go from 0 to 60 in 9.8 seconds.
This car has a unique feature; multiple different driving modes. The EV (Electric Vehicle) mode is activated by a button on the lower center console and it allows the car to run solely on the battery at low speeds for a short distance, which is basically a green 'stealth mode', as the emissions cease and the engine noise is minimized. The ECO, Normal and Sport modes are controlled by a dial just to the right of the shifter. The ECO mode optimizes the drive for maximum fuel efficiency, while it's slightly cooler sibling the Sport mode, gives you more battery power, added responsiveness and less restrictive traction and stability systems. I call it the 'kind of fast and somewhat furious mode'. One cool design touch is that when you change the drive mode from ECO to Sport, the instrument panel changes from blue to red and the hybrid power gauge is replaced by a tachometer.
The car is pretty low to the ground and handles more like a luxury car and less like a hybrid. The 200h also had two great visibility features, fold down rear headrests and a wide rear gate window that when combined really allowed for a less restricted rear view. The cargo area in the back has a decent amount of room for a compact.
The base MSRP for the CT 200h is $29,120, which covers a lot of features. If you want premium audio, navigation, leather, pre-collision or LED packages, those will run extra.
All in all the CT 200h is a fun addition to the sport compact segment, and since it's a hybrid you can spend more time on the road and less time at the pump.
For more info on the CT 200h, head to the official site – Lexus CT 200h.


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Some Oneida residents still homeless after devastating floods
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 23:43:05 GMT —
Neighbors in Oneida are still dealing with the fallout of the flooding disaster that swept through the area Friday. Many were left homeless, and as flood waters have recede residents can still only see their homes and belongings from a distance, as several roads are still closed while the water level drops back to normal.
People are stranded, with entire neighborhoods underwater, which is leaving them little to do but wait and hope.
David Gann owns a home in one of the areas still under water. He said his utilities have been shut off, and he has no idea when heâ??ll be able to start picking up the pieces. â??My whole life is in the house. If we canâ??t go back for a month, I donâ??t know what Iâ??m going to do.â??
Still other residents said the response from the community has been staggering, as they have all come together in this difficult time. â??The community has rallied together so fast and so tight. You canâ??t walk down the street right now without someone asking you if youâ??ve been affected,â?? said Chris Stafford.
It may be some time before the community can get back to any kind of normalcy, but with the camaraderie and help from neighboring communities, the residents of Oneida will have plenty of help along the way.


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Best Windows 8 apps this week
Eighty-third in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of new Windows 8 applications and games.
Microsoft removed the beta tag from its Internet Explorer Platform Status website which highlights the development status of web technologies in Internet Explorer.
Along with the launch came the confirmation that the company is working on a new set of features for Internet Explorer 12 including support for Web Audio, Media Capture and HTTP/2.
Microsoft runs two sales this week. First the usual Red Stripe Deals sale and then a Disney & Marvel games sale in addition to that.
You find information about both sales below.
Red Stripe Deals
All Red Stripe Deals apps and games are discounted by at least 50 percent.
- Pac-Man Championship Edition DX+, the classic game of Pac-Man for $4.99
- Scan - QR Code and Barcode Scanner, scanning app for $1.99
- Sunny Hillride, a racing game for $0.99
- Green Jelly, a puzzle game for $2.49
- Deadlings, a side-scrolling arcade game for $0.99
- KVADPhoto+ Pro, image processing application for photographers for $1.99
Disney & Marvel Games Sale
All games are discounted by 80 percent this week.
- Avengers Initiative, a fighting game for $0.99
- Toy Story: Smash It!, an action game for $0.99
- Disney Solitaire, a card game for $0.99
- Marvel Run Jump Smash, an action game for $0.99
- Temple Run: Brave, a dexterity game for $0.99
- Temple Run: OZ, another game in the series for $0.99
App of the week
The game looks like yet another of those puzzlers where you have to combine-three-of-the-same-kind, but it is actually quite different.
While you need to combine three or more ingredients of the same type to create pastries, it is all about placing those ingredients on the board.
You can place one randomly selected ingredient each turn to create pastries once three or more of the same type are next to each other on the board.
It gets difficult quickly though. You do not get to place an ingredient on each turn, sometimes you need to place monsters or other non-ingredients on the board as well.
And instead of just combining three to remove them from the board, you sometimes need to create large versions of a pastry by combing three larger smaller pastries so that they are removed from the board.
You will eventually be able to save ingredients for later so that you do not have to place them right away, and use power ups such as transmuting dust to turn single ingredients into smaller pastries, and smaller ones into larger ones.
The game uses in-game currency for these power ups, and restricts lives to a maximum of five that get replenished over time or by buying additional lives with the in-game currency.
Other apps
Max Axe is not a Windows Store exclusive but it is a fun action game. Your main task in the game is to survive for as long as possible.
Since you walk automatically, all you need to do is to throw axes at the monsters that block your way.
Throwing axes feels natural thanks to the drawing motion that you make on the screen. Besides hitting enemies with all you've got, you are also tasked with collecting as much gold, gems and other loot as you can from around the map.
Each run earns you money which you can invest in better axes, armor, and lives.
Sensei Project Dashboard ($4.99, free the next 13 days)
The dashboard displays Microsoft Project schedule information and SharePoint Data. It is compatible with Project Online, Project Server 2013 and 2010.
The app displays the SharePoint document library, issues, risks and deliverables for a project, as well as project information and tasks.
Call of Zombies 2: World Domination
Stay alive for as long as you can in a sandbox that pits you against endless hordes of zombies. You have access to several weapons but limited ammo and need to find ammo packs on the map to survive.
There is not much to do besides shooting and running away from the zombies that rush after you, but that can be entertaining for a while if you like these kind of games.
The game lacks variety though, both in terms of zombies -- there is only one kind -- and maps, as there is also only one that you can play on.
The official Orbits application for Windows 8 that replicates what you find on the website. Research and book trips using the application, and sign in to get access to your trips and account.
The hotel finder in this application is especially helpful, as it displays all relevant information about the selected hotel on a single page.
This includes photos, amenities, a map view with information about nearby points of interests, dining information, and hotel policies.
This is a fast paced running game in which you have to reach the exit on each map. Your character runs and shoots automatically, and your only task in the game is to jump when the time is right and to switch weapons.
While that may sound easy, it is actually quite challenging, especially in the later stages of the game as you won't have enough money to upgrade your equipment or base whenever suggested.
This means that you will either have to grind levels to earn enough money, or purchase in-game currency instead.
Pocket Avenger features weekly tournaments and boss battles that you can play against or with other players.
Booking Manager -- Place or Facility ($9.99, free for the next 11 days)
Set up places and facilities, and keep track of bookings using this app. You can define booking sessions and custom fees for booking periods, and enter reservation information using the application.
It displays booked periods automatically, and comes with a history feature that you can use to look up past bookings.
The reporting module allows you to display a summary for a selected time period.


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da quello che ho capito Arduino Uno non ha il controllo sullo slave select.
Note about Slave Select (SS) pin on AVR based boardsAll AVR based boards have an SS pin that is useful when they act as a slave controlled by an external master.Since this library supports only master mode, this pin should be set always as OUTPUT otherwise the SPI interface could be put automatically into slave mode by hardware, rendering the library inoperative.It is, however, possible to use any pin as the Slave Select (SS) for the devices. For example, the Arduino Ethernet shield uses pin 4 to control the SPI connection to the on-board SD card,and pin 10 to control the connection to the Ethernet controller.
...DomandaCome faccio a mantenere lo slave select basso e inviare un altro byte??Grazie
P.S: questa foto fa intendere che lo SS è un'uscita
•SS/OC1B/PCINT2 - Port B, Bit 2SS: Slave Select input. When the SPI is enabled as a Slave, this pin is configured as an input regardless of the setting of DDB2.As a Slave, the SPI is activated when this pin is driven low.When the SPI is enabled as a Master, the data direction of this pin is controlled by DDB2. When the pin is forced by the SPI to be an input, the pull-up can still be controlled by the PORTB2 bit.
#include "SPI.h"void setup() { pinMode(SS-pin, OUTPUT); SPI.begin(); SPI.setBitOrder(MSBFIRST); //oppure SPI.setBitOrder(LSBFIRST); }void setup() { ... digitalWrite(SS-pin, LOW); SPI.transfer(Byte1); SPI.transfer(Byte2); digitalWrite(SS-pin, HIGH); ...


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6-7 October 2017 – Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, London
A movement is happening across the world, born out of unity with a dream to see the physical, social and spiritual transformation of our towns and cities.
Do you long to see the social, cultural and spiritual transformation of your town or city?
Are you passionate about making a difference to the wellbeing of your community, being a peacemaker, a creative energizer, a cultural changer, a restorer of goodness, truth and beauty?
Be a part of a nationwide conversation based around the words of the prophet Jeremiah,
"Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have called you into. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper."
Movement Day is a two day event, a large lounge where leaders from churches and those working in business, arts, health, politics, local government, media, education and more from across cities and towns engage in a unique conversation as we imagine a better future for our places.
"There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!" Abraham Kuyper, 1880


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Week 2 wrapup
We here at the Times know you can't get enough of the Bucs, and apparently the same is true for us. Our lunchtime conversation today was dominated by Bucs talk which clearly means each of us needs to get a life. But one benefit of that conversation was that it produced some thoughts that may have slipped through the cracks Sunday. Here are a few.
- Where's Gaines?: I must say, though the defense was spectacular Sunday, Gaines Adams has to show up at some point. The Bucs were getting pretty much one-on-one matchups on the defensive line throughout the second half as the Saints consistently threw the ball down the field. Still, while guys like Greg White and others made appearances in the backfield, I can't say I recall Adams showing up there. Plus, if he was worthy of substantial playing time, wouldn't we have seen more of him yesterday with the Bucs playing with that big a lead? I'm starting to wonder about the coaches' level of confidence in him. Also, the pass rush in general should have been a little more noticable. Drew Brees had a lot of time to throw in most cases. He just couldn't hit the side of a barn.
- NFC South contenders?: I feel ridiculous even typing this at this point in the season, but the Bucs could benefit from what appears to be a pretty weak division this season. The Falcons have a myriad of problems, the Saints might have even more and the Panthers have no business losing to Houston by two touchdowns. No one is predicting the Bucs are going to be some sort of juggernaut all season long, but it dawned us over lunch that all you have to do to win your division is have a better record than three other teams. That doesn't feel so unfathomable today after watching yesterday's demolition of New Orleans. Who's to say 8-8 can't win the South? At this rate, anything seems possible. We'll probably realize in a week or two that we were way to premature here, but, hey, we're just talking. Nothing too official going on here.
- Barrett the beast: I'll be the first to admit that I have had doubts about Barrett Ruud, but his performance yesterday answered all the questions I may have had. He played like he was shot out of a cannon. It's rare for a middle linebacker to play sideline to sideline the way he did Sunday. As for Jeremiah Trotter and those of you who keep asking when he'll be activated, um, not anytime soon, it seems.
- Keep running it: The Bucs' running game wasn't all that impressive yesterday. Heck, they only averaged 2.7 yards per carry on 32 carries. That won't turn any heads, but the 32 carries are important. Jon Gruden stuck to the run, to a certain extent, even though the passing game was on fire and the Saints were determined not to let Tampa Bay establish a ground game. If nothing else, it gives the defense reason to pause before the snap and also wears down a tired unit. But it's easy to do this when you have the lead. Let's see what Gruden does when the score is closer.
- Jon, meet Michael: There are many out there who are ready to bury Michael Clayton's career, but let's just hope Gruden isn't one of them. Gruden has made no effort to get Clayton the ball despite the fact his strengths (catching balls across the middle, running slants, etc) are a perfect for Jeff Garcia's game. On Sunday, Galloway was the beneficiary of some favorable one-on-one matchups, and the Bucs gladly took advantage. But those aren't always going to be there. There are teams that will make a concerted effort to shut down Galloway. It's not that hard, frankly, if you slide a second defender over the top. On those days, the Bucs will need Clayton, and Gruden had better figure out ways to make him effective. If the drops return, then that's on Clayton. But right now, Gruden needs to at least find out what the guy can do with a formidable quarterback and when in good health.
Okay, that's all for now. There's work to be done. Chew on this and share your thoughts among yourselves. I'll check in later to see what you think.


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My Dead Girlfriend
As the youngest member in the long and unfortunate Bleak bloodline, Finney has few pressures that weigh more heavily upon him than his impending, and most likely, cataclysmic death. The Bleak family is notorious for its members meeting their demise: Margaret Bleak, a magician's assistant was literally sawed in half, and Archibald Bleak, a zookeeper, was smothered by manure. Downtrodden and consumed by his fear of death, Finney attracts nothing but trouble at his high school and pines for his lost love, Jenny. Finney and Jenny met many months ago at a traveling carnival where they shared time on the Ferris wheel, were bored by a puny roller coaster and fell in love on the Bucket of Blood. How will Finney find his lost love and what will he do when he realizes that, like most of his extended family, Jenny is quite dearly departed? This is the first series created by Wight, who is best known for his work on the television show The O.C. Wight has an uncanny knack for capturing the ferocity of teenage emotions in both ink and words. His artwork is poppy (assuredly the most enjoyable aspect of this book) and the fast-paced story will appeal to teenage readers. (Feb.)
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WASHINGTON (Mar. 13)
Attorney General Edwin Meese III has ordered the Palestine Liberation Organization's observer mission at the United Nations to close by March 21 or the Justice Department will seek a court injunction to force it do so.
Meese, acting in compliance with legislation adopted by Congress, sent a hand-delivered, written order Friday to Zehdi Terzi, the PLO representative at the United Nations.
The decision was announced late Friday by Charles Cooper, assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel. U.N. Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar was informed of the decision earlier in the day, in a letter from Herbert Okun, acting U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations.
"Congress clearly and unambiguously stated its intent," Cooper said in making the announcement.
The Reagan administration decided to comply with the congressional mandate at a Feb. 26 White House meeting, chaired by President Reagan's national security adviser, Lt. Col. Colin Powell, a well-placed Capitol Hill source told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
At that meeting, aides to Secretary of State George Shultz reportedly gained assurances that the announcement would not be made until after Shultz returned from the Middle East, so as not to conflict with his diplomatic mission there.
The announcement comes a week after the U.N. General Assembly voted 143-1 to condemn any closing of the mission as a violation of the 1947 U.N. Headquarters Agreement. The assembly called for international arbitration of the issue by a three-member tribunal.
But Cooper stressed Friday that the United States will not agree to international arbitration of the dispute, since "international law has been superseded by the statute" Congress adopted.
He explained that Congress has the power to "abrogate" international law for the benefit of enforcing domestic law.
Okun's letter to secretary general also stressed that "submission of this matter to arbitration would not serve a useful purpose."
The controversy surrounding the PLO mission stems from the State Department's 1988 authorization bill, adopted by Congress and signed by Reagan Dec. 22, which orders the mission closed by March 21.
Last fall, in an attempt to head off congressional moves, the State Department ordered the PLO's Washington information office closed. But it has opposed closing the U.N. mission, because of possible U.S. obligations under the 1947 treaty.
That treaty provides protection for free entry and transit of foreign officials to the United Nations, but the treaty's reservations clause allows the United States to control the flow of "aliens" into this country.
In enforcing the congressional decision, the Justice Department reportedly rejected the view of the State Department that when Congress approved the measure, it was not aware of any possible violation of the 1947 treaty and that since it was unaware, Congress did not willfully intend to disregard international obligations.
According to JTA sources, Justice Department representatives retorted that Congress was well aware of the 1947 treaty, since Shultz referred to it in letters to key lawmakers.
In addition, the Justice Department concluded that no part of the agreement required the United States to allow missions for non-member states, and that the 13-year existence of the PLO's U.N. mission was merely a "courtesy" bestowed by the U.S. government.
(United Nations correspondent Yitzhak Rabi contributed to this report.)


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Zimmerman's Wild West Days are a little over a month away and this year, the children of military service families will walk in the parade as the grand marshals.
"This was an idea proposed by the Zimmerman American Legion in partnership with the Zimmerman Civic Club," Bill Potrament, president of the Zimmerman Civic Club, said, "to honor the children of military servicemen and -women and as a tribute to the sacrifices made by all military families who have given so much in order to secure our freedoms." This includes children who have a service member in their extended family. All ages are welcome from all districts across the state. "We want as many people to join the grand marshals as possible," vice president of the Zimmerman Civic Club, Karen Glunz, said, "so get involved and spread the word about Zimmerman's Wild West Days celebration."
Grand marshal participants are asked to join the parade wearing blue jeans/shorts and a white top at the Zimmerman High School at 10:30 a.m. on Parade Day, Saturday, May 26. The Zimmerman American Legion and Zimmerman Civic Club will provide red caps and a small American flag to the first 100 participants. Adults are expected to walk with young children. For more information, call Glunz at 612-242-1004.


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Bucs pile on runs to complete the sweep
Bucs pile on runs to complete the sweep
"It was nice to get out and get ahead and add on a few more," Pirates manager John Russell said.
The win was the third in a row for the Pirates, who got an outstanding start from lefty Brian Burres.
"Burres did a good job in that game," Russell stated. "He kept the ball down and mixed all his pitches. Sometimes those games aren't the easiest games to pitch, and he kept his focus and gave us a very strong outing."
Burres cut off his shoulder-length hair prior to his last start and responded with 5 1/3 scoreless innings and followed it up with this gem.
"I don't know if the hair is doing it," Burres joked. "But it happened to be at the same time I cut my hair."
"All four of my pitches were OK today," Burres explained. "I felt comfortable throwing them pretty much anytime and had the sinker going for most of the game."
Burres, who's making a bid to stay in the starting rotation when Ross Ohlendorf returns on Monday, notched the win to up his record to 2-1.
"He's shut down two pretty good offensive clubs," Russell said. "The way he's throwing the ball, I think he deserves every right to be able to continue to pitch for us. We've got to look at how the rotation sets up with Ohlendorf coming in, but Burres has done a great job for us, especially the last two games."
Burres hopes he stays in the rotation.
"I'd hope so," he offered. "Right now I've just got to try and wait for the next one and go out and help the team win again."
Cubs starter Randy Wells was tagged with the loss, falling to 3-1 on the season. The right-hander, who had pitched at least six innings in his five previous starts, lasted only two frames and surrendered seven runs (six earned) on five hits. He issued three walks.
The Pirates jumped on Wells for five runs in the bottom of the first inning. Andrew McCutchen and Garrett Jones delivered RBI singles. Ryan Doumit clubbed an RBI double and Lastings Milledge stroked a two-run double to give the Pirates a 5-0 lead.
Pittsburgh upped its lead to 7-0 in the second inning on a two-run double into the right-field corner by Jones.
The Pirates' onslaught continued in the fourth inning against Cubs right-hander Jeff Gray. Doumit picked up an RBI on a fielder's choice. Milledge thought he had hit a home run, but was tagged out and credited with a two-run double. Ryan Church also scored on an error.
"It's hard to tell if the ball was out," Russell said. "I think he might have gotten fooled by the music and the fireworks that were going off. It was unfortunate, you don't like for things like that to happen in a game, but it did and I thought he handled it pretty well."
Milledge wound up with a four-RBI night and that put a smile on Russell's face.
"We took him out and worked with him on a couple of things," Russell explained. "It was good to see him take it into the game and he's starting to get the bat to the ball a little more direct and not his front side. He's using his legs a little better and he's capable of driving the ball when he stays within himself."
The Cubs broke through with a run in the top of the eighth against reliever Javier Lopez. Marlon Byrd doubled and scored on Xavier Nady's RBI double.
The Pirates swept the Cubs in a three-game series for the first time since August of 2006. It's only the second time that the Pirates have swept the Cubs in a series in Pittsburgh since PNC Park opened in 2001.
"That's what we're capable of doing," Russell said. "If we pitch, I feel like we've got a great opportunity to win, and we've won a lot of close games because of our pitching, and tonight our offense woke up a little bit.
"If you're going to sweep a team like Chicago, you've got to pitch and play defense, and we did a nice job with that. Going into the last game you are looking for a sweep, and it's nice to offensively just put it away."
George Von Benko is a contributor to MLB.com This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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OPEC's third-largest oil producer, Iran,…
Following through with his promise,…
A new ICM opinion poll in the UK has shown that the public are in fact against the Chancellor George Osborne's 'dash for gas' policy.
When asked if they would prefer a wind turbine or a shale gas well within two miles of their home, 67% of people said they would chose the turbine, compared to just 11% who said they would give their support to a shale gas plant.
Paul Monaghan, the head of social goals at the Co-operative (who commissioned the ICM poll), said that "this ICM poll puts to the sword the myth that the public are set against onshore wind and wish to rush into a second dash for gas."
Actually the report states that only nuclear power and coal are less popular than shale gas.
Related Article: Rural Alaska Shows us the Way for Wind Energy Installations
The poll showed that if the wind project were privately owned, then only 49% of people would support it, and 22% would actually oppose it, whereas this support increased to 68%, and opposition fell to just 7% if the wind turbines were to be community-owned.
John Hayes, the new energy minister, told the Guardian that "appropriately sited onshore wind has a role to play, but if we're to make this work in a way that garners popular support, we've got to see a big improvement in how developers engage with local communities, new ways of ensuring a sense of local ownership and more obvious local economic benefits."
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Monday's tempo was another good run. After crashing and burning at the end of Saturday, I was a little worried. Seems like I'm always a little worried and a little tired. But, it will all be over in ten weeks, so it's all good.
Ran the same loop as Friday (5 & Haggerty), except in the opposite direction (clockwise). Another fabulously gorgeous day. 7 total, 5 fast - 7:58, 8:02, 8:04, 8:00, 7:54. And I wasn't dead at the end.
Made progress yesterday on the bathroom. One skill I've never acquired is soldering, so that's the one part of a remodel that makes me nervous. Happily, I happen to know a guy. Bob came over and helped get the pipes in. Now I need to get Mrs. Dave to pick some tile and start on the walls and floor.
We were done just about the time that a big mess of thunderstorms came blasting through the neighborhood. And that went past just in time for me to get out for an easy 6 miler that felt pretty OSOM, except that it was 90% humid and I was soaked as much as if I'd run through the rain. Ick. I stunk, too.
Intervals tonight. I've missed the last two weeks with being sick and the roof repair, so I'm excited to get out and blow out some 400s. Don't have a ton of time because it's Meet the Team Night at school. We have to make an appearance and sign up to bring bagels, water & Gatorade to the meets. The schedule only has 6 miles total anyway, so that should be fine. Although it no doubt means I'll be running faster than I'm supposed to. Maybe I'll shorten the recoveries to keep the mileage down.
Hope there aren't any gnats on the track. I hear they can get in your eyes and create lymphatic goo, which can be awkward in some social situations.


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From taquerias to trattorias, my reviews for The Herald have spanned the globe. But I've noticed a rather curious omission — Thai food.
So as the sun sets on my time at The Herald, I figured the time was ripe to visit one of the locals' favorite Thai restaurants, Marina's D'Anna Thai Kitchen.
Tucked away off Del Monte Boulevard, D'Anna Thai Kitchen has a fierce local following. Several of my foodie friends consider it the best Thai restaurant in town. After two dinners there this weekend, I'm starting to see why.
Among the appetizers, the fresh rolls — with grilled chicken and vegetables in rice paper ($7.95) — were my favorite.
I appreciated that D'Anna Thai Kitchen omitted the clichéd chunk of cucumber and gave the mix of lettuce, Thai basil and mint the spotlight instead. The bold flavors teased the palate of great food to come.
The deep-fried corn cakes ($4.95) were surprisingly light. I loved the texture — crispy outside, with pops of sweet corn kernels.
The honey pork — grilled pork marinated in Thai honey sauce ($9.95) — was a disappointment. I found the texture too gritty and the dipping sauce overly acidic.
Likewise, the fish cakes ($6.95) missed the mark. The flavor was nice — slightly salty with a hint of heat — but the cakes were too thin and a tad greasy.
Over two visits, I sampled traditional Thai dishes — noodles and curry.
The classic pad Thai (chicken, $8.95) was a little sweet for me and next time I'll order it spicy to rein in those sweeter notes.
I preferred the Kai Kour — pan-fried rice noodles with egg, cabbage, onion, carrot and bean sprouts (chicken, $8.95).
The thin noodles literally melted in my mouth with each bite. The flavors were so clean, providing a filling feast that didn't leave a heavy, stuffed feeling. I loved the combination of textures — the delicate noodles, crunchy cabbage, tender carrots.
I tried both the panang curry (chicken, $10.95) and the pumpkin and artichoke curry (chicken, $10.95).
The panang curry — with chicken, bell pepper, carrots, green beans, kaffir leaves and basil — had great depth of flavor. It was a little light on chicken in favor of green beans, but my mum always says I need to eat more veggies.
The texture of the pumpkin curry was a little strange at first, pairing soft pumpkin with stringy artichoke hearts. But the flavors were sublime. Without any hesitation, I poured out the last of the curry onto a heaping mound of sticky rice ($2) and gobbled it up.
The menu at D'Anna Thai Kitchen also includes several dishes borrowed from other Asian cuisines — you'll find kung pao alongside curry.
The orange duck with crispy noodles and steamed bok choy ($14.95) was quite tasty. The sweet orange sauce was the perfect pairing with the bitter baby bok choy. And I loved the little bit of crunch from the crispy noodles underneath.
I appreciated the Thai twist on fried rice and noodles — the bold punch of basil in the basil fried rice (pork, $8.95) or the sweet yellow curry in the Singapore noodles (chicken, $8.95).
And I couldn't resist ordering the sweet sticky rice with mango ($5.95) to cleanse my palate. The creamy coconut milk and sweet mango made a lovely combination.
My dinners at D'Anna Thai Kitchen have handily pulled me out of my Thai food rut. I'm eager to return and sample more of the menu — claypot dishes, soft-shell crab fried rice and stuffed calamari were just a few of the selections still tempting my palate.
D'Anna Thai Kitchen is at 210 Reindollar Ave. in Marina. 883-9399. www.dannathaikitchen.com.
Counting down
I started this column about 18 months ago with a visit to La Bicyclette. As this chapter comes to a close, I thought it fitting to return to La Bicyclette this week for lunch.
I enjoyed a delicious pear salad — slices of pear atop a bed of greens, dressed with shaved Pecorino cheese and pancetta vinaigrette, then topped with honey walnut puree ($8).
It was a unique combination that blended peppery greens with sweet fruit. The honey walnut puree brought out the sugar in the pears, but was tempered by the salty cheese and smoky pancetta.
No visit to La Bicyclette would be complete without ordering pizza. Today's menu included many tempting options, but my heart was set on just one — duck confit with thyme, saba and mushrooms ($15).
The duck was so tender. I loved the pairing of rich, fall flavors — savory thyme, a sweet saba reduction and earthy mushrooms.
La Bicyclette is at the corner of Dolores and Seventh in Carmel. 622-9899. labicycletterestaurant.com.
Let's keep in touch
Readers, next week will be my final column for The Herald. It's been great writing for you and sharing my culinary adventures along our Central Coast.
Remember, you'll be able to follow along with my culinary exploits via my blog (offthemenublog.wordpress.com) or on Twitter (@offthemenu831). And check out photos of my recent eats on my Instagram feed — www.instagram.com/ offthemenu831
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In France, the third Thursday of November marks the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau, a light, fruity wine that's perfect for jovial holidays.
Last Saturday night, I celebrated this French fall fète at Bistro Moulin, where chef Didier Dutertre prepared a three-course prix fixe meal for the occasion.
The menu was mouthwatering, but the tastiest was the main course — roasted rabbit with chanterelle mushrooms, cipollini onions and whipped potatoes.
Some diners have reservations ordering rabbit because it can be a little gamey. Not so here — the rabbit was so moist and tender. I loved the combination of flavors with the sweet onions providing a lovely flavor counterpoint to the buttery umami of chanterelles.
For the full scoop on dinner, check out my blog!
Bistro Moulin is at 867 Wave St. in Monterey. 333-1200. www.bistromoulin.com.
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Pope Benedict Dials Up International Space Station
The Pope has made the first phone call to space: And, no, it wasn't to check on whether hundreds of thousands of people were travelling into the sky for today's predicted Rapture.
All joking aside, the chat between Pope Benedict XVI and the various astronauts on the International Space Station is the first such celestial conversation for the Holy See. Speaking via video link from the Vatican library, Benedict chatted with the astronauts for around twenty minutesasking five questions and personally addressing Italian astronauts Roberto Vittori and Paolo Nespoli.
The 54-year-old astronaut Nespoli had just lost his mother two weeks prior.
"Dear Paolo. I know that a few days ago your mother has left you and in a few days when you come back home you will not find her waiting for you. We are all close to you. Me too. I have prayed for her," Benedict said.
"Holy father, I felt your prayers," replied Nespoli, who was on the space station at the time of his mother's death.
Earlier in the conversation, Benedict also expressed his wishes for a good recovery for shuttle commander Mark Kelly's wife, Gabrielle Giffords. The Arizona Congresswoman was shot in the head in a reported assassination attempt earlier this year. Still recovering from the after-effects of the shooting (and subsequent surgeries), Giffords was nevertheless able to watch Kelly's Endeavor spacecraft lift off on May 16.
Benedict's questions often turned to the metaphorical aspects of the astronauts' lives on the space station--some 220 miles above the surface of the Earth and travelling at a speed of roughly 17,500 miles per hour.
"Space exploration is a fascinating scientific adventure. It's also an adventure of the human spirit, a powerful stimulus to reflect on the origins and the destiny of the universe and humanity," Benedict said.
"When we look up at the limitless heavens and meditate on the creation of it all, we are struck by the mysteries of His greatness. In the midst of your intense work and research, do you ever stop and reflect like this, perhaps even to say a prayer to the creator?"
Vittori had the answer for that one: He did. But to emphasize the point, the astronaut floated up a silver coin that had been given to him by Benedict himself prior to the astronaut's trip into space. The coin depicts Michelangelo's Creation of Mana neat artifact to bring along on a space journey, but not one that Vittori plans to hold on to for much longer.
The astronaut plans to give the coin back to the Vatican next week following the conclusion of Vittori's five-month jaunt onboard the space station. At that point, said coin will have traveled more than three million miles through space.
The Pope concluded his conversation with the astronauts by offering them an apostolic blessing.
"Dear astronauts, I thank you warmly for this wonderful opportunity to meet and dialogue with you, with helping me and many other people to reflect together on the important issues regarding the future of humanity," he said. "I will continue to follow you in my thoughts."
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T-Pain Traverses the Midwest on the 'Road to RevolveR'
T-Pain is on the road promoting his latest single, 'Reverse Cowgirl,' and documenting his adventures in an exclusive web series for The Boombox. Fans will get to be a part of the Floridian rapper's crew as he visits radio stations and clubs leading up to the release of his forthcoming album, 'RevolveR.'
In his latest video, T-Pain visits various radio stations in Chicago, Milwaukee and other Midwest cities to talk about his new record and groundbreaking career. In one interview, he's asked where he sees himself in 10 years. "Ten years? That's actually when i plan on retiring," he reveals. "16 years is how long I plan on being in the game."
Why 16 years? "Because that's when R Kelly fell off," he says with a laugh. Watch T-Pain bust out more wisecracks in the brand new 'Road to RevolveR' webisode after the jump.


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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Impressions
Probably one of the most interesting stories of hard work, dedication, and faith in a game is that of Final Fantasy XIV, the MMO RPG. Players fought against the Garleans who were determined to conquer the world and control its Aether, a material that powered Magitek machinery. In a world where players can ride Chocobos, wield magic with an incredible force, and fight their way through an open world as a customized, epic hero, what could go wrong? Well, Final Fantasy XIV came out in 2010, and was a total flop. Such a bad flop, that Square Enix CEO Yoici Wada actually stated the Final Fantasy brand had been greatly damaged by the game, and apologized to fans everywhere. From a broken combat structure, to multitudes of bugs and glitches, many players believed the game was virtually unplayable.
Then, something incredible happened. Instead of letting the game die out, and trying to stuff it back in the metaphorical drawer of broken dreams and promises (there was an open spot next to Highlander II: The Quickening), they blew it up. You heard me – blew it up. The end of the MMO universe in Final Fantasy XIV came to an abrupt end last year with a literal apocalypse, and created A Realm Reborn. The game takes players and throws them into the game after the apocalypse and into a world completely reborn. The game is even top of the "Most Popular Games" board on GameFAQs, ranking above League of Legends, Skyrim, and Saints Row IV.
Leading up to today's official launch for both PC and PlayStation 3, the response from fans has been overwhelming. So much so, that the servers couldn't catch up to the sheer amount of people playing the early access. The initial response has caused a heavy load on the servers, resulting in constant, system-wide server maintenance to be observed on multiple occasions over the past few days, and has been inaccessible for hours at a time. Square Enix has been taking multiple steps to resolve and absorb the server issues, but it would seem they did not expect the kind of popularity A Realm Reborn has received.
Getting tired of alts? Yeah, me too. In FFXIV, there's a shift in mentality that changes the way people level. You get one main character that can play any class, have any skill, or do any job they want, no matter what race they choose. Instead of having to level separate characters for each class, players can use the same character and level up separate Jobs individually, and switch out Jobs whenever they wish. This is a wonderful concept because it helps avoid logging in and out over and over again based on what you need to run with for endgame content, and creates an added attachment to your character that you don't always get in other MMOs. Many gamers have leveled characters in the past and then realised they preferred to play a different spec, only to be too attached to their character to switch, or worse: saying goodbye to their main and using them as an alt. People breathe life into their characters, and it's nice to see that their skills won't go to waste and can be customizable.
Players will have five different races to choose from when creating a character, all with their own unique look and history. There are the Hyurs that are a basic humanoid race, Elezens are elf-like, Lalafells are tiny humanoids, Roegadyns are giant humanoids, and Miqo'tes are a feline-humanoid mixed race. It may sound like the character selection would result in a bunch of creatures that all look relatively the same running around, but the selection is truly varied – characters standing one foot tall with tiny little hands, or gigantic 8-foot-tall warriors wildly swinging their swords. While you can choose to share a last name with someone, your first name has to be genuine for each server. Watching people in early access come up with some awesome character name choices like Bacon Bit or Spider Man makes the last name ability seem like an incredible idea. Top this customized name option with heroes sporting unique features like kitty ears or huge pointy hats, there's a general feeling of true diversity in this newly discovered universe. You'll find people jumping in to fight alongside strangers on their way to their own goals, chat sections filled with gamers helping each other out, and even gameplay designed to encourage players help one another, where characters will still get credit on quests for killing creatures someone else tagged.
User interface is extremely important for people spending countless hours in front of a keyboard. The general layout is very well-executed, and includes a directional Map and a fully zoom-able Map at your disposal. There is also an easy-access menu system to the far right that helps navigate things like your Items, Character, Hunting Logs, and so much more. The combat is very typical for MMOs, including Tab targeting and Quest-based grinding, so returning players will be able to jump right into the action and skip the Tutorial as well!
Were you a fan of the movie Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within? If so, you won't be disappointed with the incredible cutscenes and graphics in the game, as it mirrors the animation in the movie, only with your customized character in the scene instead, adding that extra little bit of internal bliss for gamers. Even the in-game content looks very polished, with flowing riverbanks and shiny new avatars to run around with. All shapes and sizes can be seen in the form of different enemies and characters, and includes all the major creatures of the Final Fantasy universe – even Moogles!
With so much to offer, and such a wave of popularity, it's hard to tell whether this is a passing fad or a game that will stand the test of time. With the graphic quality, diversity in individual character development, and pure Final Fantasy feel, it's hard not to fall in love at first sight, but in the end the fans will decide if this is truly a match made in Heaven, or a passing fancy. The initial server issues (while frustrating) are indicative of a successful launch, as many MMOs still have problems long after BETA stress tests have been performed. With so many MMO RPGs going free to play, it may also be harder to justify A Realm Reborn having a $14.99 monthly subscription to newcomers. Still, the game is in its early stages, and the endgame content is still in our future, with plenty to keep us grinding away in the meantime.
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Storm brings concerns of rip currents in Westerly
Sun worshipers were out in force in Westerly on Wednesday.
And they have a nice, wide sandy beach to lay on thanks to the federal government which spent more than $3 million to replenish the sand after Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Truck after truck of quarried sand arrived.
But with the potential of another storm coming up the coast, the town's emergency management director said she's not worried about the new sand.
"It's riptides we are worried about," said Amy Grzybowski of the Westerly EMA.
She said this is such a big tourism weekend with the Fourth of July and that there will be more lifeguards on than usual. She said they'll be watching the water with extra attention because if it's not raining, there should be thousands of swimmers.
As far as coastal erosion, she said it would be nice if the 84,000 cubic feet of sand stayed put for a few beach seasons.
But Mother Nature is stronger than the plans of any of us.
And the Coastal Resources Management Council says bringing in fresh sand is, at best, a temporary solution. But it's also the one it prefers.


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Configure Business Connectivity Services solutions for SharePoint 2013
We are in the process of combining the SharePoint Server 2013 and SharePoint Server 2016 content into a single content set. We appreciate your patience while we reorganize things. See the Applies To tag at the top of each article to find out which version of SharePoint an article applies to.
Applies to: SharePoint Foundation 2013, SharePoint Server 2013
Topic Last Modified: 2014-11-14
Summary: Find links to steps that will help you install and configure SharePoint 2013 Business Connectivity Services (BCS). Choose from on-premises, cloud-only, and hybrid BCS solutions.
This article is your starting place for the procedures to install common Microsoft Business Connectivity Services scenarios for SharePoint 2013. The Business Connectivity Services solution that you deploy will most likely look different from the solutions presented here, but you can model your installation on these examples. Also, you can select the individual procedures from here to build your own procedural documents for your Business Connectivity Services solution scenario.
Every Business Connectivity Services solution is unique because each business has unique data integration problems that it solves with Business Connectivity Services. The solutions can range from something simple and straightforward that a power user or IT professional (who has the appropriate permissions) can perform by themselves, to complex solutions that require developer, IT professional, and end-user solution development involvement.
This guide presents the configuration choices for the common scenarios.
On-premises deployment All the Business Connectivity Services components are under your organizations control behind your firewall.
Cloud-only deployment All the Business Connectivity Services components are in SharePoint Online.
Hybrid deployment SharePoint Online uses Business Connectivity Services to connect to data that lives in the cloud.
Before you begin with any Business Connectivity Services scenario configuration, make sure that you have read Overview of Business Connectivity Services in SharePoint 2013 and completed the steps in Plan a Business Connectivity Services solution in SharePoint 2013.
The procedures in Deploy a Business Connectivity Services on-premises solution in SharePoint 2013 show you how to deploy a solution that involves the following:
A Business Connectivity Services infrastructure that is on your corporate network.
Information workers who access the Business Connectivity Services solution are on your corporate network.
External content that is surfaced in SharePoint as an external list.
External content that is synchronized into Outlook for offline use.
Accessing external data that is in SQL Server database on your corporate network.
SharePoint Designer 2013 to create the external content type for the SQL Server data source.
The Secure Store Service to manage mapping of user credentials to group credentials for accessing the external systems.
The procedures in Deploy a Business Connectivity Services cloud-only solution in SharePoint 2013 show you how to deploy a solution that involves a Business Connectivity Services infrastructure that is in SharePoint Online.
The procedures in Deploy a Business Connectivity Services hybrid solution in SharePoint 2013 shows you how to publish on-premises data to an external list or app for SharePoint in SharePoint Online.


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St. Francis High School and the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District have scheduled an evening of art, film and discussion on diversity, tolerance and confronting bias 6 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Los Altos High School cafeteria and Eagle Theater, 201 Almond Ave.
Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. Student art reflecting the evening's themes will be on display.
A screening of the KQED documentary "Not in Our Town: Northern California" will be shown in the theater at 7 p.m. The documentary recounts stories of communities that suffered a hate crime, then ultimately found creative, unifying ways to respond. The producer, Patrice O'Neill, will attend.
The free event is open to the public.
For more information, call Elliot Margolies at 856-4363 or visit www.kqed.org/niot.


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LA HABRA - La Habra High School wide receiver Christian Casas is putting together an impressive junior season.
Casas, a two-year varsity player, has emerged as the Highlanders' top target in the passing game.
At the halfway point of the season, Casas has caught 38 passes for 465 yards and two touchdowns.
He is averaging 93 receiving yards per contest.
The Highlanders (2-3), who are coming off last week's bye, ended their nonleague schedule on Sept. 21 with a 32-14 victory over Gahr.
With nonleague play now behind them, Casas and the Highlanders are focusing on defending their Freeway League title. La Habra opens league play Friday against Troy.
"We have a lot of confidence (going into league play)," Casas said. "It starts with practice. We are practicing hard and looking to keep the tempo up. We have to be at full-speed."
La Habra coach Frank Mazzotta praised Casas' football prowess.
"He's done a good job," Mazzotta said of Casas. "He's been one of our go-to-guys this year so far. He's really good in space. He's good at catching the ball, making the first guy miss and getting a bunch of yards."
Casas started playing football when he was 6.
"I played two years of flag football," Casas said. "This is my 11th year of playing football. I like having the ball in my hand, making something happen and scoring points."
When he prepares for a game, Casas experiences his share of nerves.
"I'm very nervous before a game," Casas said. "It's just nerves."
Casas, who also participates in basketball and track for La Habra, hopes to play football at the next level.
"If I have a chance to, with a scholarship, I will try to play football in college," he said.
"I'm keeping my choices open."
Two NFL players Casas likes to watch happen to play for the Chicago Bears.
"I enjoy watching Devin Hester and Brian Urlacher because I used to play defense as well," said Casas, whose favorite team is the Oakland Raiders. "I just play offense now."
Key influences on Casas' athletic career include his parents (Laura and Jerry) and God.
"They've always been there for me and have never let me down," Casas said.
When Casas is not studying or playing football, he listens to music when he has spare time.
"I listen to music a lot," said Casas, whose favorite musical groups include Atmosphere and Living Legends. "I ride my bicycle a lot since I don't drive."
La Habra, which has captured nine league crowns since 2000, has high hopes for its league season.
The Highlanders experienced their share of struggles during their nonleague schedule, posting a 2-3 record.
"We have a good team this year," Casas said. "We're very young but we'll do the job. Our goal is to go undefeated in league. I want to help our team be successful in the playoffs and make all-league."
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Like all of Philip K. Dick's novels, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a strange blend of reality and unreality. It has been a full month since I finished reading the novel, and I've put off writing a review because it's hard to know what to say about it. The basic plot of the book, which survived mostly intact in the film adaptation Blade Runner, has as its protagonist Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter who hunts androids, robotic beings who are indistinguishable from humans except for their total lack of empathy. The lead bounty hunter has been taken down by an android, and this is Deckard's chance to make some money he desperately needs. He proceeds to pick off the androids one by one, and the story ends when his task is complete. Ridley Scott's film used this plot as a vehicle for dystopian and weirdly demonic imagery, and to create a film noir-like mood. Dick uses it like he usually does, as a tool for examining the tension between reality and fantasy.
The very first sentence of the book describes a "merry little surge of electricity piped… from the mood organ." The mood organ is a tool for controlling emotions, and is a much-desired commodity in a world that is barely surviving after a nuclear catastrophe. If you don't want to wake up in the morning, the organ can make you glad to be awake. If you are depressed, the organ can fill you with bliss. It has the effects of mood-altering drugs without (apparently) any unwanted physical side effects. The other machine which plays a large role in the novel is the empathy box, which is used primarily by followers of a religion called Mercerism as a way of sharing emotions and images with other people who are using the box at the same time. Both machines, notably, are tools for escaping interaction with reality.
And reality in the future of Androids is indeed bleak. The nuclear wars have irradiated much of the world, leading to genetic disintegration, mass animal extinctions, and popular immigration movements off-planet to Mars. Animal husbandry is considered a civic duty for those who can afford it, and a moral duty for followers of Mercerism. Those who cannot afford a real animal buy cheaper robotic "electric" models. The skies are always discolored, entire swaths of continents are wastelands, and ambient radiation transforms intelligent people into "chickenheads" by rotting their brains. The androids of the novel are not the wonder-experiencing replicants of the film; they are harsh and uncaring, empathizing not even with the death of one of their own. It is no wonder that the inhabitants of Earth escape reality through mood alterations and hallucinogens. Likewise, even the inhabitants of the supposedly nicer Mars seek an escape through the fantastic, adventurous science fiction novels of the past—one thinks of the novels of E. E. "Doc" Smith—because the reality of their situation is hardly like it appeared on the travel ads.
Deckard's final triumph is a mixed one. Strange things happen with Mercerism and a vision Deckard has of its supposed founder. Likewise, his path intersects with an animal in such a way that leads to a brave act of acceptance of reality. Reality in this novel, as in all of Dick's novels, is hard, but still worth pursuing for its own sake. The truth is its own reward, despite its difficulties.
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So glad you reviewed this one. I have yet to tackle anything by Phillip Dick and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is going to be my first read. Blade Runner was popular in our house when it came out and it is one of my technician's favorite test dvd's. You'd think I'd be sick of hearing it by now. Thanks for the look into the book. Makes me want to get it now!
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