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Stay Smart Online Week Launch
Thank you Bajo and Hex [Steven "Bajo" O'Donnell and Stephanie "Hex" Bendixsen who introduced you]
And to the partners of the Stay Smart Online initiative for their longstanding support of this important initiative, and the members of the Stay Smart Online steering group.
Stay Smart Online Week is a great collaborative project between Government, business and online platforms. It is important to recognise that we all have a vested stake in making sure that people's personal information is being protected online – and that they feel as though this is the case.
A 2012 study by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that over 1.2 million Australians – that's 6.7% of the population aged 15 years and over – had been a victim of personal fraud in a period of 12 months, losing approximately $1.4 billion.
Later today my colleague , Paul Fletcher, will be launching Intel Security's "Safeguarding The Future of Digital Australia in 2025". Worryingly, the report found that only a third (32 per cent) of Australians feel safe and secure in an increasingly digital world.
So clearly there is more work to do in protecting people's online identities and personal information. But it is also important to note that this really starts with education and awareness – and this is what this week is really all about. I haveoften noted that the biggest threat to online security is often not vulnerabilities in the hardware or the software used; it is the warmware – us – the vulnerabilities and shortcomings of the people using technology online.
The most common entry vector of malware into computer networks is from people opening attachments from emails that appear to be genuine – always check carefully that an attachment is from a trusted source.
Around 1700 organisations are involved this year, reflecting an increasing understanding of the implications of online safety and security and the role we can, and must, all play in addressing the issues at hand.
By government, industry and the community coming together like this we are developing what I hope will soon become an entrenched culture of awareness that will help protect all Australians as they increasingly move their lives online.
It is becoming increasingly anachronistic to refer to the so-called 'digital economy'. Rather, it is the economy, just with more tools to access transactions than before. It's not uncommon for people to walk into a retail fashion store today, try on some clothes and then scan the barcode to see if they can get a better deal somewhere else whether it is online or at another bricks and mortar store.
Stay Smart Online 2014: Focus on Mobility
That's why this year's theme of 'On the Go' is so important. The internet is all-pervasive; we're online wherever we are now. It's so seamless, so simple, so everywhere it's easy to forget that quickly transferring some funds or posting something to Facebook on your phone or tablet is actually being online.
The take-up of smart phones and tablets has been one of the most rapid of any technology, ever. Google research found that smartphone penetration in Australia increased from 37 per cent to 65 per cent in the two years to 2013 . As I recently noted while on the morning ferry into the city, it seems as though everyone on board was swiping and scrolling on their smartphone – but as many people pointed out, I happened to tweet this observation, meaning I was guilty of the same crime.
That little smartphone, never out of our own, or our children's', hand poses the same security and safety risks as the internet at home or in the office. Indeed, it poses even greater risk in some ways because it is always with us, and we are often less focussed, more distracted when we are using it. It is the same with our tablets. We are usually on the go, or multi-tasking when we log on, which makes it easy to be forgetful or careless.
Stay Smart Online is promoting tips across seven themes this year:
• Securing your mobile device
• Securing your desktop or laptop computer
• Protecting your online accounts
• Safely connecting and sharing
• Protecting your child
• Buying online
• Selling online
They are all tips that need to become second nature like other basic safety measures we take without thinking, like locking the front door or never leaving a wallet on a café table.
As a first step, we encourage Australians to subscribe to the Government's free Stay Smart Online Alert Service, to learn about online scams, data breaches, viruses and other issues and how to address them.
The Cyber Security Challenge
Obviously user behaviour can't mitigate all the risks we face; we will also always need cyber security professionals, just as we need security professionals in our everyday lives.
That's what the Cyber Security Challenge Australia is all about: identifying talented Australian students and inspiring them to become cyber security professionals.
The 2014 Challenge Australia has been a collaboration across portfolio agencies under the Prime Minister, the Minister for Defence, the Attorney-General and myself.
These Australian Government agencies partnered with Telstra to host the Cyber Security Challenge and were supported this year by NBN Co. and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
This year's Challenge was the largest in its three-year history, with more than 200 students in 55 teams from 22 higher education institutions competing in a simulated hacking game, which took place in a controlled virtual environment over 24 hours.
I want to thank Telstra for providing the competition's infrastructure and prizes.
For the winning team, the prize includes the chance to go to the Black Hat Conference 2014 in Las Vegas USA – the world's premier information security forum.
I also want to thank NBN Co. for providing additional infrastructure and PwC for its administrative support.
In addition to the competition's corporate sponsors, thank you to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet for organising the Challenge and the hardworking team from the Australian Signals Directorate's Cyber Security Branch who built, tested and ran the technical side of the Challenge this year.
Mostly, I want to thank the extremely talented students who took part: this nation's future, whichever career you all eventually go on to choose, is clearly in excellent hands.
I am very happy to announce that the winning team is from the University of NSW. Again. UNSW has now won all three Challenges.
This year's team is: John Cramb, Evgeny Martynov, Oliver Chang and Ben Faull.
Second and third place also go to UNSW.
In just a moment I will be joined by Kate McKenzie, from Telstra, to present the prize.
Now it is with pleasure and pride that I launch Stay Smart Online Week 2014 and welcome the Canberra Girls' Grammar School choir to sing the Stay Smart Online Song.
Stay Smart Online is a truly collaborative initiative that helps to instil skills and confidence that keep us all safe and lets us reap the many, many rewards the internet has to offer while avoiding its pitfalls.


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I have a beautifily made Stripper Clip and Guide I need help identifying. The stripper is 6 3/16" long, .505ths wide for the the case head (rim), .345ths wide for the rebated rim, 2 3rds of the way up are several slots into which a flat spring is inserted, when the stripper is inserted into the guide the spring is elevated and the rounds are loaded into the stripper, when the guide is removed the spring lowers and locks until you insert it into the guide again and load the magazine. FOR WHAT FIREARM IS THIS????


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AAttached is my cake and I love the texture and taste but it seems just a tad dry. I purchased the cake enchacer from King Arthur flour.
Any suggestions other than me not overmixing or overbaking.
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You can moisten it with some flavored or simple syrup.
Thanks for the suggestion but I really want to have the moisture added from the inside out.
I have thought about adding 6 tbls of Buttermilk and 1/8 tsp Baking Soda. I currently use whole milk?????
AI'm actually not really sure about to get your recipe moist (going to culinary school in the fall to learn more) however I use the Whimsical bake house Chocolate Cake recipe and them fromscratch,sf white cake recipe. Both ate excellent in taste and really moist. Both can be found doing a google search if you are interested
I made a couple of adjustments to my recipe today by adding 6 tbls of buttermilk and 1/8 tsp of baking soda. It's cooling now. Of course I could not resist by cutting a small slice while still warm and I think that did it. We'll see when it is completely cool.
AIt is perfect. My in house taste testers agree, that will be honest even when I don't want to hear it. YES!!!
Look for recipes which utilize reverse creaming for the method. Most of Rose Levy Beranbaum's recipes use this method.
I tried that on this recipe and it gave me a slightly denser cake, and it was moist without having to add the buttemilk.
But, I do love the technique and if I need a quick poundcake I use it on this recipe.
I use the reverse method....this is my vanilla cake....always gets great reviews!
Vanilla Cake
Make two 8 x 2 inch layers.
Grease the bottoms of two 8 x 2 inch round layer pans, line with parchement or waxed paper, then grease and flour pan. Wrap pan insulating strips around pans (I ALWAYS use these!)
Preheat oven to 325 F.
In mixer bowl, sift together:
3 1/3 cup WHITE LILY brand all purpose flour or cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 1/3 cups Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening or room temperature butter (both work well).
Mix on low speed until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
2 cups of buttermilk (I actually prefer adding 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to enough whole milk to make 2 cups and let set until its at room temperature, stirring a couple times), at room temperature, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil.
Mix on low to blend, then mix at medium speed for two minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
Add 6 large egg whites (or 1 1/8 cups liquid egg whites...no yolks to deal with) and two teaspoons vanilla extract.
Mix for an additional two minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
Bake at 325 F until cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.


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He added that the change of manager could be big for United, but he did not think Rooney would find a better atmosphere at other clubs, the report added. (ANI [5])
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|Reviews for The Rising
| XForgottenEternityX chapter 6 . 2/8/2013
Emil! This is an amazing chapter! And that is an understatement! Imagine how high you've peaked in the best story writers of all time! Starting off, I loved your side notes (even if they didnt have me in it) and Happy is just so adorable, I couldn't stop loving that cat!
This chapter is an amazing birthday present, even if it wasn't meant to be one! I love how you revived Adele and Niko from the dead and showed their side of the story. I always loved both of them and I wish that they didnt die. ( Anyways, lots of Niko/Adele moments and lovely flashbacks. Heartbreaking song that Adele sang! I've heard "on my own" on Glee, so I was surprised you chose that song for Adele to sing! O.o
Is that Kathia girl important? Just wondering since she had a full name. Sorry, full names usually mean that that person is important.
By the way, are you ever going to have Cecille participate in your story...I MISS HER TOO! well I loved this chapter, Niko and Adele are members of the play now, eh? I'm actually really excited for the next chapter. Thank you and most definitely keep up the amazing work! _
| Colette's a Bimbo chapter 5 . 8/9/2012
Lmao! I love this fic. Did I ever tell you that? The writing is amazing and the storylije is awesome. A few grammatical errors here and there but hey, no ones perfect :D
Isn't misama from tales of the abyss? Me loves Luke 3 ...and Guy 3 ... and Jade 3... and Asch 3... and Sync... pretty much all of the male characters except for Vandaldesca *hiss!* and Ion xD and largo! Zeles does not likebushy beards! or eyebrows xD
The storyline is certainly new and original :D I was screaming and freaking out when Nikon was brought back to life :D:D:D so happy! :D
The love triangle is really awesome too :D but personally I like l'arcXryfia more :D Adele pissed me of.I think it was her voice xD but hey, I won an award for acting out some of Adele's scenes xD
Anyways back to topic xD (I get sidetracked easily hey look! A bee :D) this chapter was full of surprises and details ;D something my writing lacks. Hur hur xD I'd kill to see Alf (shoes! Is that howyou spell his name? Not sureif that's the Luminous Arc or the Arc Rise Fantasia one... xD) with a beard! But me no like bushy beards xD lolz
Well! Kudos to you!I'm officially jealous of you cuz of your awesome writing skills :D keep up the great work :D
| 3rdNightingale chapter 5 . 7/15/2012
Nice chapter! I knew you would write a better story than me. ;)
| XForgottenEternityX chapter 5 . 7/15/2012
Very well written, Emil! Finally, a love pandemonium! It's about time ;D Haha you're right, it's so confusing.
Oh my god, i cried for the father-daughter moment, Poor Ryfia!
And Roland, stay away! :P It better be L'Arc with Ryfia, or else... Im joking, just keep it up! It's an awesome, story and can't wait for the next chapter!
| Colette's a Bimbo chapter 3 . 6/12/2012
standing in line at six flags to ride x2...its been three hours... Waaaaah
Omg. I was practically crying. Niko was so awesome! I wouldve cried a bucket of tears when he dIed, but the voice over was so bad XD
| XForgottenEternityX chapter 4 . 4/22/2012
Awesome Job, Emil! Keep it up! it was such a good chapter! And thank you for introducing me so well into the "Jolly Men's" team ;D
Please keep writing!
| Colette's a Bimbo chapter 4 . 4/16/2012
Lolz, don't worry! I didn't update my fics for over a month now! XD
The AN had me ROFL! Scarring, yet possible!
Roland sounds awesome! I think it's because he called L'arc Mr. L'arc though! Good ol Niko! ... ... WAAAAAAAAAAH!
wait, did I read Chapter 3 yet? I'm not sure... ... CURSE MY HORRIBLE MEMORY! So, I was sort of spacing in the beginning, but very nice chapter! It feels great to read an ARF fic!
| Hachibukai chapter 4 . 4/15/2012
Waaah, it's finally revealed. :D
I guess Roland was shocked.
Great chapter! Please update soon. :D
| 3rdNightingale chapter 4 . 4/15/2012
wow roland is related to L'Arc AND Rastan. You were right I didn't expect that.
| Zero Cifer chapter 3 . 2/15/2012
-Sniff sniff- More flash backs! Makes me so sad to hear this. Nice fanfic Emil.
PS. Are you a girl? Cuz if you are in Japanese you dont use kun at all for girls. But both boys and girls can use Chan. Just to let you know -puts hands in air in defense- im not showing off or anything.
| Zero Cifer chapter 2 . 2/15/2012
Its sad to hear that she died. I hate hearing about character deaths or even just remembering them (despite the fact i both read and writ about them, weird.) and reading those flashbacks just really made me more sad
| Zero Cifer chapter 1 . 2/15/2012
Interesting so far. Its not OC. That's what I mostly look for in a fanfic.
| Lenhart-F chapter 3 . 2/15/2012
Here I am once again ;)
I won't be able to leave a supermassive review like the ones you left me, because I have no idea how to u.u
First... You made Gray a real exhibitionist! x)
Ok.. now for the story.
You've done a good job with the new characters, I think I know what you meant with the complexion on Phillip's behavior. Double personality perhaps?
What I mean is, you described them well, and gave them powers with speeches, which I think is so cool. Create more speeches for the spells x)
Their personality is also well worked on. In other words, they could easily be another real character on Arc of Fantasia. (In my opinion that is u.u)
Now that I took a closer look at Niko's story I feel quite bad for his death, even though I never played the game O_O
He seemed to suffer a lot, and his only friend was a total jerk to him, so yeah... poor Niko.
I've noticed Niko's last words echoing in L'Arc's mind like you told me before. You're such a sadist x)
Now this Rolland guy... such a mystery.
"L'Arc, this Rolland guy is evil! Don't trust him." That's what went through my mind as soon as I read about him xD
You seem to have a slower pace on your story, I foresee a lot of chapters.
I'm sorry, but I'm out of fuel for anymore typing... Seriously need a rest for now.
I'll see you on your next chapter Emil, until there, good luck with the story, convert Gray back into a non-exhibitionist, and keep writing as you do it very well!
See ya!
| Hachibukai chapter 3 . 2/15/2012
Kyaaaaaaaa *ultimate fangirl scream*
G-Gray's treat *massive nosebleed* was awesooooome!
Okay, review! :) Teehee! You finally updated BFFFEEEE. :)
Anyway, *raises left hand* was the other secret character you told me about 'Roland'?
And uh, I totally felt all stiff when L'Arc mentioned Adele :
Ryfia's so cute! ~,~
Hihihi. Ten ten's gone all delusional! ~o~
| ForgottenEternity chapter 3 . 2/14/2012
That was amazing! so sorry you didn't win...Great story and all, cant wait for the next chapter! ;D


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Microsoft Blocks Vista Rootkit Exploit
Microsoft has blocked the attack vector used to slip unsigned drivers past new security policies being implemented in Windows Vista, according to Joanna Rutkowska, the stealth malware researcher who created the exploit.
Rutkowska, who demonstrated the exploit at the Black Hat conference in August, said she tested the attack against Windows Vista RC2 x64 and found that the exploit doesn't work anymore.
"The reason: Vista RC2 now blocks write-access to raw disk sectors for user mode applications, even if they are executed with elevated administrative rights," Rutkowska wrote on her Invisible Things blog.
Rutkowska, a Windows Internals expert at Singapore-based IT security firm COSEINC, however warned that the way the exploit is being blocked could be problematic and cause application compatibility issues.
During her Black Hat presentation, which was attended by then Microsoft security chief Ben Fathi, Rutkowska described how scripts can be used to allocate excess amounts of memory to a process, forcing the target system to page out unused code and drivers. She also showed how shell code could be executed inside one of the unused drivers, completely defeating a new anti-rootkit policy that only allows digitally signed drivers to load into the Vista kernel.
Read the rest of this eWEEK story: "Microsoft Blocks Vista Rootkit Exploit"


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Missing teen found safe
Police have found a Hervey Bay teenager who has been missing for four days.
The 14 year old was found yesterday morning on the Fraser Coast.
Police say he is safe and well.
He had been missing since Monday and was last seen near his Urangan home.
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I gotta admit, I don't watch a whole lot of late-night talk shows anymore. I mean, if I'm still up around midnight I might switch over to see what Craig Ferguson is up to, just because I think he's funny, or if Leno has someone good on, I might check that out. I don't ever watch Dave anymore. Remember when he was funny? Anyways, I know that Conan O'Brien is a lot of people's favorites (Team Coco and all that jazz), which means a lot of people are wondering where he'll end up with his new talk show. Wonder no more: Conan O'Brien has signed on with the TBS basic cable channel, and will be joining George Lopez on the cable net's late-night talk show line-up.
Here's part of the press release:
Comedy icon Conan O'Brien is joining TBS to host a late-night talk show that is expected to debut in November. The Emmy-winning comedian's new program will be followed by Lopez Tonight, which will shift to a midnight time slot.
O'Brien began talks in earnest with TBS just last week, after George Lopez personally called him to ask that he consider joining the network's late-night line-up. "I can't think of anything better than doing my show with Conan as my lead-in," Lopez said. "It's the beginning of a new era in late-night comedy."
Said O'Brien: "In three months I've gone from network television to Twitter to performing live in theaters, and now I'm headed to basic cable. My plan is working perfectly."
O'Brien and Lopez will give TBS a dynamic lineup in late-night television. TBS – which has built a programming slate that appeals to a young, diverse audience – expects O'Brien to be a long-term addition to the network's late-night landscape. O'Brien will host his hour-long, yet-to-be-titled show Mondays through Thursdays at 11 p.m. (ET/PT).
So there you have it, Team Coco fans. Hopefully some of you can afford cable, or else no Coco for you.
For my money, the best thing about Conan O'Brien's TV show was that it allowed this guy to do this thing:


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Mark O'Connor is that rare musician who seems equally at home in classical and American popular idioms. He has had the audacity and bravery to combines the different styles that he loves in individual compositions. His most famous recording is Appalachian Waltz, where he conspired with bassist Edgar Meyer and cellist Yo-yo Ma to create what has amounted to a new American musical idiom—a "Classical Americana" that draws as much from country and bluegrass sources as it does from Copland, Bernstein and the European tradition. Mr. O'Connor is respected fiddler as well as deeply knowledgeable about "serious" music, and the alchemy of his music is charming, fun and—sometimes—profound.
In 1997, Mr. O'Connor composed the centerpiece of this recording, the "Double Violin Concerto", his third symphonic concerto. Here, Mr. O'Connor combines his interest in classical music with his other American passion, jazz. Particularly, Mr. O'Connor is a devotee of the music of Stephane Grappelli—the great swing player and colleague of Django Reinhardt. This composition seeks to place the classical orchestra and two violin soloists in the role of big band and jazz soloist. Mr. O'Connor's collaborators here are the American violin virtuoso Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop.
Mark O'Connor & Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
Double Violin Concerto
US: 14 Jun 2005
UK: Available as import
Listeners with a jazz background will likely hear this work quite differently than classical fans. There is a fairly long—and mostly unsuccessful—history of forced combinations of jazz and classical music. "Third Stream" efforts, as they once were called, tended to tack jazz on top of a mostly classical piece, making the improvising soloist seem out of place, or they would treat a classical theme in a swinging style. These efforts have generally seemed well intentioned but sterile or forced. To jazz fans, the "Double Violin Concerto" will have to pass muster as being somehow authentic unto itself rather than a cheesy combination of two styles that, historically, haven't blended with grace.
Classical aficionados may bring less baggage to their listening. They will notice a mostly familiar use of the orchestra—no drum kit, walking bass, or bluesy piano. The soloists sound unusual because they are bending notes, glissing into blues intervals, and playing the dotted syncopations typical of jazz "fiddling". In the first movement, while the fiddle passages (mostly conversations between the two soloists in which they trade ideas and then try to one-up each other) are idiomatically blue, they are noticeably written rather than improvised, and when the orchestra returns behind the solos, the music is no more forbidding than Copland's music for the ballet Rodeo. The music is fun and lively—it "swings" not because of jazz momentum but because O'Connor has arranged the orchestra parts in canon style to create some rhythmic "rub" as the parts overlap.
Jazz listeners, I think, will hear these overtly "jazzy" sections (mostly in movements one and three of the concerto) as being a kind of faux-jazz that mimics the excitement of jazz in a classical setting without really nailing its essence. The second (slow) movement, is much more successful from a jazz point of view. Dripping in an elegant melodicism that most anyone will associate with Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue", this movement seems both more original and more whole. The two soloists are distinct—one more like a blues player and the other delicately dancing—and the orchestra is more integrated with their playing throughout the movement.
When the "swinging" style returns in movement three, the band is meant to sound more like a New Orleans-style jazz group, contrapuntally brassy in a two-beat rhythm. The fiddles play in this contrapuntal style with light ease, held aloft by easy punches from the orchestra. The harmonic movement here is faster and so the fiddling—still composed—sounds more inventive and clever.
To the extent that O'Connor is, indeed, inventing a new style of American music each time he composes, it may be unfair to judge the "Double Violin Concerto" by either purely classical or jazz standards. Simply putting it on, turning up the volume, and listening is a delightful experience. The dash of dialogue and then cooperation between O'Connor's fiddle (slapdash and witty) and Salerno-Sonnenberg's violin (precise and sharply syncopated) generates heat. And when the orchestra rises beneath them at the right times, this feels like Copland PLUS—a better, more authentically occupied version of his brand of open, American composing. There are more dissonances here to savor than in O'Connor's folk/country based pieces, and so this work also sounds more urban and modern.
The remainder of this recording is mostly less striking. Mr. O'Connor and Ms. Salerno-Sonnenberg play a duet version of "Appalachian Waltz" that is a textual treat of open-strings and peacefulness, but it feels like a sketch of the original rather than its own work. The rerecording of Mr. O'Connor's "Johnny Appleseed Suite" (originally a piece to accompany a Garrison Keillor voiceover) is a gentle delight, but it doesn't much rise above surface charm. Beginning as a simple folk song for guitar, piano and flute, it builds momentum in the first movement, then convinces us as a forceful dance tune when Mr. O'Connor himself is fiddling within the idiom during movement two. The remainder is nice when it gives a leading voice to the composer, but—with the exception of a forceful, melodic ending that suggests how simple music can built gravity with layers and conviction—this is not one for the ages.
The recording ends with what may be its best—and simplest—note. Mr. O'Connor has arranged the American staple, "Amazing Grace", for string orchestra and fiddle soloist. Here, without trying to ape jazz or integrate Irish or bluegrass music, the orchestra and the fiddler just play together toward one purpose on a single great and timeless melody. Mr. O'Connor is able to improvise some, to scoop up to notes, to play his blues, and the orchestra is able to solemnly intone its I's, IV's, and V's—the harmonies that unite classical music and the blues. Unforced and not trying to blow us away, it does the job better than any multi-movement concerto I've ever heard. I want to listen to it again.
I'd like to hear more of Mark O'Connor in any possible setting because his talent is unique and eye opening. But what I wish for most is a collection of spirituals and folk songs set to orchestral accompaniment, as gentle and clear and mournful as the "Double Violin Concerto" is clever. No need to show off, Mark!
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You're about four months away from opening a new football stadium.
You're a franchise that was literally two plays away from being in three straight Super Bowls — seven yards shy of winning an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl. You're an organization that others have modeled themselves after — as talented as any team in the NFL.
Yet, the offseason noise the 49ers are making is coming from off the field.
Could San Francisco start the season without its best offensive weapon in Colin Kaepernick and its best defensive player in Aldon Smith? Probably not.
But alleged bomb threats at an airport and a naked woman, who ended up in the hospital, are not good.
These are character issues, not a sign of today's athlete. I don't care what era we're in. You don't go making bomb threats in an airport.
This is a franchise that has always modeled itself as being all about class.
Are the actions of Smith and Kaepernick isolated?
Well, there is the alleged hit-and-run situation with defensive back Chris Culliver. And joining Kaepernick in the investigation in Miami is teammate Quinton Patton. Who? Exactly.
Certainly, Smith has had his share of red flags go up over his first three seasons.
Last September he was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of alcohol after wrecking his car. Less than 48 hours later, he was on the field, making no impact in a loss to the Colts before checking himself into a rehab center for five weeks.
What was he doing on the field in the first place? That's on the 49ers.
Now he's allegedly making bomb threats at LAX. He's either relapsed or needs medical help.
Kaepernick isn't as clear-cut as an investigation continues in Miami, along with Patton and a former teammate about their involvement with a woman that ended up in a hospital.
Apparently what happens in South Beach doesn't stay in South Beach. Remember last year when Kaepernick was sporting a Dolphins cap on Miami Beach? Of course, that's within his rights, as he pointed out.
These aren't kids making dumb decisions. Immature grown men? Without a doubt.
It's time to grow up.
How much more will the 49ers put up with Smith's off-the-field behavior? It's a black eye for this franchise. Now he has got another pending case to deal with.
Kaepernick, meanwhile, wants $18 million a year. Not a chance. He's not a top-10 quarterback on the field.
Could he be? The athleticism is there. I'm not sure about the skill set or what's upstairs.
It's been a tumultuous offseason for the scarlet and gold, almost Raider-like. Remember the rumored trade of head coach Jim Harbaugh to the Browns? The alleged butting of heads between Harbaugh and general manager Trent Baalke?
You can sit there and say they were just rumors. But stuff like that doesn't get made up without someone in the organization leaking it out.
The organization could be headed south in more ways than one. This is not a franchise that appears to be on stable ground right now.
If I'm a member of the 49ers, Smith's repeated issues off the field (he was stabbed after his rookie year) are unacceptable. He's become a distraction, a dark cloud.
So, do you cut him loose to make a statement? You've got 14 draft picks. Trade up and get a pass rusher.
Do the 49ers feel they have exercised all their options in helping Smith overcome his demons off the field? Because right now, Smith is not worth the off-the-field issues.
Kaepernick has one more year to grow up on and off the field. I'm not sold on him being the future. And don't put him in the same class as Joe Montana or Steve Young.
No franchise is perfect. Just look at New England.
But what other team has its top two players under investigation a few weeks before mini-camp?
We should be talking about the Sharks' and Warriors' chances in the playoffs. Raving about the starts of the A's and Giants. Instead, the 49ers have stolen the spotlight by landing on the front page instead of the sports pages.
Now would be a good time for management to stand up rather than issue generic press releases.
This is a young and talented team that could be teetering on something special, or on the verge of self-destructing.
If you have to baby-sit a player to keep him out of the trouble, it's not worth it.
Dark clouds that hover over a franchise don't vanish until the subject leaves the locker room. Just ask another organization that still resides in San Francisco.
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Two of the area's most eagerly awaited and glittery fundraisers will occur this Sunday with the telecast of the Academy Awards presentation in Los Angeles.
Monterey County Film Commission's "Hollywood's Big Night" takes place Sunday at Cannery Row Brewing Company on Cannery Row in Monterey, while the Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce and AT&T's "Night with the Stars" takes place in the Peninsula Ballroom at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley.
Both feature red carpets, film memorabilia and three-course dinners, while the film commission kicks in a silent auction, a logo wall for posing and movie-themed cocktails and the chamber event includes a raffle, a glass of Bernardus wine as attendees enter the event with wines from Holman Ranch Winery and Mercy Vineyards for dinner.
After the telecast, the film commission offers a free after-party with the Live From The BASSment Band providing movie music. At Quail Lodge, DNA Entertainment will keep the party going with dance music.
KSBW 8 television news anchor Erin Clark will serve as emcee at the film commission party. Prizes will be awarded to guests predicting the most Oscar winners that night.
Raffle prizes include staycations, a private vineyard tour, San Francisco Giants tickets and a SCRAMP Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca season pass. Sponsors include AT&T, Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Pacific Etched Glass, KRML, Bernardus Winery, Holman Ranch Winery, Mercy Vineyards and SCRAMP Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
The silent auction at CRBC includes tickets to the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Grand Tasting, tickets to all Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway events, local hotel overnights at Big Sur River Inn or Carmel Mission Inn, and dinners at local restaurants.
Auction items include Monterey Movie Tour tickets, stylish creations from A9Design, LaLa Originals and Audrey Fontaine, a Marilyn Monroe Spa basket, a magnum of Bernardus Winery Chardonnay and more.
This year the Academy Awards ceremony takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood with comedian Ellen DeGeneres as host. DeGeneres also hosted the 79th annual ceremony in 2007. It will be broadcast on ABC-TV starting at 4p.m.
This year nine films have been nominated for Best Picture, with both "Gravity" and "American Hustle" getting 10 nominations each and "12 Years a Slave" getting nine.
Actors nominated include some of Hollywood's top names, including Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, but also newcomers such as June Squibb for her work in "Nebraska," Lupita Nyong'o in "12 Years a Slave" and Barkhad Abdi as the highjacker in "Captain Phillips."
The musical performances also include some big names, including U2, Pink, Bette Midler, Pharrel Williams, Idina Menzel and Karen O from the New York rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs singing "The Moon Song from Spike Jonze's "Her."
According to Glenn Whipp of Los Angeles Times, there are three races that are more or less a toss-up: Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Song and Best Picture.
"After a strong start, including winning the Screen Actors Guild's ensemble award, "American Hustle" appears to be fading," writes Whipp. So is it "Gravity" or "12 Years a Slave"? It seems safe to assume "Gravity" director Alfonso Cuaron will repeat his Directors Guild Awards win at the Oscars. That might lead to a best picture win for his stunning space survival story. Momentum seems to be tilting that way, though that could change (because) "12 Years a Slave" won big at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts last week. It's all guesswork and will remain so until that final envelope is opened."
For the record, Whipp's prediction for Best Picture is "12 Years a Slave." "With so many choices, it feels like a year when picture and director will split. It's time for the pendulum to swing back toward serious fare," he writes.GO!
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·What: Monterey County Film Commission's "Hollywood's Big Night"
·Where: Cannery Row Brewing Company, 95 Prescott Ave., Monterey
·When: 3:45p.m. Sunday, March 2; Oscar telecast begins at 5:30p.m.
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Oct. 2 – BETHANY, W. Va. – The Bethany football program (1-3; 1-1 PAC) will look to capture that winning feeling for the second straight week as they host the Presidents of Washington & Jefferson College (3-1, 2-0 PAC) on Saturday. The game is scheduled to be played under the lights at Bison Stadium at 7 p.m.
Last Time Out
Last week the Bison picked up their first victory of the season, jumping out to a 21-3 halftime advantage and holding on for a 34-31 victory over Grove City.
With the Bison up 10-points in the waning minutes of the game, Grove City put on the pressure, scoring a touchdown with just 1:22 to play, to cut the score to 34-31. The Wolverines then attempted an onside kick that succeeded, and Grove City got the ball back for one final drive.
It was in that final drive, however, that the defense stepped up big. With the visitors driving down the field once again, the Bison coaching staff decided to bring some pressure instead of play prevent coverage as they had on the previous drive.
That pressure, applied by Larry Kpadehyea (Monrovia, Md./Gaithersburg), forced the Grove City quarterback to throw too quickly and the pass was fought for, and intercepted by, freshman Channan Scott (Willow Grove, Pa./Abington), who came down with the ball to give Bethany position, and the win, 34-31.
"It was a great call by (defensive coordinator Jacoby) Watkins," remarked head coach Bill Garvey. "We had played prevent the whole drive previously and they just picked us apart because we gave them too much time.
"After they executed a perfect on-side kick, Watkins told me that we have to bring pressure, so we did, and the players came up huge for us."
In the contest, Matt Grimard (Lowell, Mass./Dracut) had arguably his most efficient day of the year passing the ball as he completed 26-of-32 for 323 and two touchdown passes. He also ran for two scores. Sophomore Eric Blinn (Beaver, Pa./Western Beaver) was at it again, making 10 catches, eight in the second half alone, for 163 yards. Senior Chris Collins (Youngstown, Ohio/Ursuline) also stepped up big, making both touchdown catches in the game.
The Bison defense also showed signs of massive improvement according to Coach Garvey.
"I thought the defense did an excellent job, especially in the first half and third quarter. Our offense sort of let us down after making some nice stops in that third frame, but our defense held a very solid offense to just three points in the first half, and that's good by anyone's standards."
Washington & Jefferson
This week the Bison tangle with the Presidents of Washington & Jefferson who are coming into the game as winners of back-to-back games. The Presidents also made the most of their Homecoming weekend as they took care of Thiel College by a score of 32-19.
In that contest, Dion Wiegand led the way for W&J, posting 99 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Also, without quarterback Matt Bliss in the game, backup Pete Coughlin threw for 169 yards and a touchdown on 16 completions, and also ran for another score.
W&J never trailed in the game, despite being outgained 409-321 in total yards and losing the time of possession battle by almost a full 12 minutes (35:52-24:08).
Tale of the tape
The Presidents come into the game as one of the top rated offenses in the conference, scoring almost 38 points per game. The team is led by a solid run game that gains 203.5 yards on the ground per contest.
Individually, W&J's Dion Wiegand ranks second in the conference in rushing yards per contest (114.5), and has already scored 10 rushing touchdowns this season.
"Just like Grove City who we played last week, it's no secret that they like to run the ball," said Coach Garvey. "They have a very talent and tough group of offensive linemen, and Wiegand is a very good ball player.
"We just have to make sure that we stay in our lanes and minimize the damage that he can do, as we continue to improve in our run stopping ability."
Defensively, the Presidents have had some problems this season, allowing 298.5 yards per game through the air (last in the conference) and another 171.8 per game on the ground, as they rank eighth in total defense (470.2 ypg).
Offensively, Bethany currently ranks fifth in the conference in points scored (30.8) and is fourth in total offense. However, the Bison also currently rank as the PAC's top rated passing offense, collecting 336.8 yards per game through the air.
Defensively, The Bison rank ninth in the PAC, giving up almost 500 total yards per game, which includes 200.5 yards per game on the ground.
Keys to the Game
Air it out
As the passing game goes, so does the Bison offense. Bethany, currently the best passing offense in the PAC, has a quarterback in Grimard who ranks first in all of Division III in total passing yards this season as he has thrown for 1,347 yards through just the first four weeks of the year.
Eric Blinn has caught a majority of his passes (46), but Grimard spreads the ball around nicely as four different receivers have eclipsed 100+ yards receiving, and seven different receivers have mad a catch so far this season. Chris Collins has currently caught 19 passes for 238 yards and three scores, while sophomore Jaylen Jennings has also caught three touchdown passes and has 251 yards receiving.
This week the Bison have the opportunity to take advantage of a W&J secondary that ranks dead last in the conference in passing yardage allowed, and just gave up 269 total yards through the air to Thiel College, who ranks eighth in the PAC in passing offense.
"Grimard is a special talent out there," remarked Coach Garvey of his senior signal caller. "W&J brings a lot of looks and will try to confuse the offense, but the great-thing about having a four-year starter under center is that he understands all of what defenses are trying to do and makes the proper reads almost every time."
Battle In the Trenches
After allowing teams to rush over 250 yards per game against them over the first three weeks, the Bison defense stepped up and held Grove City to just 146 last week.
"I think it was a big testament to how hard these guys have worked over the last few weeks," said Coach Garvey. "The mental toughness of each one of the guys on the defensive side of the ball really showed because we really challenged them to step up to the task, and they did."
This week, the Bison face another tough task on the ground as the Presidents come into the game as the second best rushing team in the conference, behind only Thomas More.
"If we can step up and fill our gaps like we did last week, we have a very good chance at once again controlling the line of scrimmage, which will also help us control the pace of the game."
Blinn vs. Baroffio
Even though they will never be on the field at the same time, two of the Presidents' Athletic Conference's top playmakers will square off on Saturday evening. Bethany's Blinn and W&J's Alex Baroffio rank in the top five in the country in All-Purpose yards per game.
Both players impact their teams both on the offensive side of the ball, and in the special teams' game. They have even been known to make a play on defense this year.
Blinn comes into the game ranked third in the country in all-purpose yards per game (221.5). He has made 46 receptions for 613 yards this season (both which lead all of Division III) and has added 247 kick return yards, and 26 punt return yards.
Baroffio comes into the game having caught 36 passes for 385 yards and three scores. He has also added 325 kick return yards, 95 yards returning punts and 53 yards rushing.
"Both of these guys that fans will see on Saturday are tremendous playmakers," remarked Coach Garvey. "It is exciting anytime you get guys like this that get to square off. This weekend, we could possibly be seeing the two best in the conference, and I think the player that has the bigger game will give his team the upper hand."


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UPDATE: Packers cut Graham Harrell Saturday, apparently clearing the way for Vince Young to win the No. 2 job.
It's been 17 days since the Green Bay Packers gave Vince Young another chance to quarterback in the NFL. In Friday's third preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, Young made a case he should already be their top backup to Aaron Rodgers.
The Packers got a good look at their reserve quarterbacks after Rodgers made an opening-series cameo. That left incumbent No. 2 Graham Harrell to take the majority of the snaps against a brutal Seahawks first-team defense. Harrell's stint early in the second quarter to early in the third provided good reason why coach Mike McCarthy needed to bring in Young so late in the offseason.
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Hampered by a non-existent running game, Harrell failed to a scoring drive in five chances. He was off and went 6-of-13 for a measly 49 yards, and the Packers showed little sign of life with him running the offense. While Harrell's performance led to familiar groans from the Lambeau Field faithful, Young looked a lot more capable of handling the role of high-profile understudy to the league's best quarterback.
Young came in and lit up Seattle's backup defense (6-of-7, 41 yards) on two third-quarter drives. But more important, the 30-year-old two-time Pro Bowler showed he was most comfortable running McCarthy's challenging West Coast-tinged offense. There was even some of Young dazzle, the athleticism that got him drafted third overall in 2006.
Young rushed for 39 yards on his three scrambles, which looked even better on a night when the Packers' actual top running backs sputters. DuJuan Harris gained two yards on three carries before reinjuring his right knee. Rookie Eddie Lacy had eight carries for minus-5 yards.
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As a passer, Young did everything he could without the Packers' best skill players around him. In addition to using his mobility, he got the ball out quickly to keep the offense moving, posting a 130.7 rating. In the case Rodgers would need to miss time during the regular season, Young would have a lot better options around him — James Jones, Jermichael Finley, a healthier Randall Cobb, a healthier Jordy Nelson.
It's also not like Harrell is a developmental quarterback whom the Packers can hope to turn into another Matt Flynn groomed behind Rodgers. At 28, Harrell is two years younger than Young, and far less seasoned, let alone accomplished.
Before Young failed to stick with the Buffalo Bills for the 2012 season, he was a passable backup for Michael Vick's Philadelphia Eagles in 2011. That was with Andy Reid; McCarthy is the better rhythm passing game maven, and unlike that Eagles team, the Packers operate much more efficiently with more supporting talent.
It seemed just a few months ago that Young was out of options after not playing a down last year. But many lost first-round, one-time starters — see the Seahawks' Brady Quinn — have found good second career opportunities as second-stringers.
Young couldn't have found a better place than with McCarthy and the Packers. They should realize, with him, they have found their best backup plan for Rodgers.


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Among the favorites in the women's skeleton competition is Utah mother of two Noelle Pikus-Pace, but whether she's up to the challenge remains to be seen.After finishing fourth in Vancouver four years ago, Pikus-Pace retired from the sport only to change her mind, make a comeback and become a top contender in Sochi. But she's nursing a back injury and didn't even take all of her practice runs earlier this week.NBC will have taped highlights in primetime.
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I've used many a skin-perfecting primer in the past, but generally these were used just to help the makeup look flawless. When Hourglass No 28 Primer Serum was launched, it stood out in that it not only helps to reduce the visibility of fine lines and enlarged pores, but actually is beneficial to the skin at the same time. Let's face it, you're busy so why not multitask?
Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum Review
No. 28 is the first skincare product ever released by the brand, and it was well worth the wait! Hourglass has introduced a truly superior primer. Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum is applied to bare skin before makeup application, and disguises flaws in the texture of the skin. Simultaneously, it just FEELS FANTASTIC! I'm guessing the reason is the 14 different essential oils utilized in the formula, ensuring it feels like a moisturizer rather than the standard foundation primer. Most importantly, this product doesn't clog my pores the way some other primers have in the past.
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A Portland roofer makes a very good case for attic and roof venting in his recent blog post. Venting a roof and attic serves two purposes: It prevents moisture buildup (also known as "wet rot"), and it cools down the attic, which helps to keep the house cooler. Attic vent fans are a minor installation by a professional, and they are often solar powered. It could be worth it for you to have an attic vent fan installed if you want to keep your house cooler in the summertime.View original post.


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Shanta R. Bhattarai
Shanta R. Bhattarai was born in Tulsipur Dang, Nepal, in 1977. He received the B.S. degree in basic science from Trichandra Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal in 2000 and the M.S. degree in bioprocess engineering and the Ph.D. degree in bionanosystem engineering from the Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Republic of Korea in 2003 and 2007, respectively. Since 2001, Dr. Bhattarai has been working on broadly covered interdisciplinary research in the nanotechnology, regenerative science and nanomedicine. From 2007 to 2009, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich, USA and worked on design and development of stimuli responsive gene and drug delivery fields. From 2009 to 2010, Dr. Bhattarai was a guest Postdoctoral Fellow in Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Berkeley and a Research Fellow at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institutes, Oakland/University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, Calif, USA. Dr. Bhttarai is a recipient of several awards, a member of several societies, and also a reviewer of several scientific international journals. Dr. Bhattarai is mainly interested in functionalization, micro- or nanofabrication and characterization of polymeric and inorganic biomaterials, cell/tissue biomaterial interactions, and the biomedical applications of nanomaterial for targeted drug delivery, gene therapy, and early imaging of cancer and infectious disease.
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The first section of Semantic Web and Education surveys the basic aspects and features of the Semantic Web. After this basic review, the book turns its focus to its primary topic of how Semantic Web developments can be used to build attractive and more successful education applications.
The book analytically discusses the technical areas of architecture, metadata, learning objects, software engineering trends, and more. Integrated with these technical topics are the examinations of learning-oriented topics such as learner modeling, collaborative learning, learning management, learning communities, ontological engineering of web-based learning, and related topics. The result is a thorough and highly useful presentation on the confluence of the technical aspects of the Semantic Web and the field of Education or the art of teaching. The book will be of considerable interest to researchers and students in the fields Information Systems, Computer Science, and Education.
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Kalou thigh blow
Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has been ruled out for two weeks with a thigh injury.
The 24-year-old Ivory Coast international sustained a minor tear to his upper left thigh during Wednesday night's Carling Cup quarter-final at Blackburn.
Kalou played all 120 minutes of the game at Ewood Park, which finished 3-3 before Rovers prevailed 4-3 on penalties to advance to the last four.
The injury looks set to sideline Kalou for the Premier League matches against Manchester City on Saturday, Everton on Saturday week and possibly Portsmouth on December 16 as well as the Champions League visit of Apoel Nicosia
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Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Iraqiya Slate strongly criticized the Iraqi Government's disability in protecting the citizens and confronting the serious security deterioration in Iraq.
The IS cited in a statement received by IraqiNews.com on Wednesday "Kirkuk bombings and those occurred in different parts of Iraq on Wednesday proved the Government's inability to secure the people."
"The safety of our country involves the cancelation of the politicized laws and removing the military operations commands from the disputed areas, and building the state on basis of national reconciliation away from the sectarian and partisan affiliations," the statement added.
The IS called to "urgently compensate the victims of the bombings. "
It is worth mention that a number of Kirkuk areas and Tuz Khurmatu district were targeted by bombings of car bombs, IEDs and armed attacks resulted in killing and injuring dozens mostly civilians.


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Miele 737218
4-Piece Stainless Steel Kitchen Package with KMR1356G 48" Natural Gas Rangetop (6 Burners, Griddle), DA424V 48" Island Mount Hood, H6880BP 30" Single Wall Oven (PureLine Handle) and G4227SCUSS 24" Full Console Dishwasher
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- Gas Cooktops1 x Miele KMR1356G 48" Natural Gas Rangetop with 6 Sealed M Pro Dual Stacked Burners, M Pro Grill, TrueSimmer Function, Dishwasher-Safe Grates, Automatic Re-Ignition, Clean Touch Steel Front, and Backlit Knobs in Stainless Steel
- Built-In Dishwashers1 x Miele G4227SCUSS 24" Classic Series Built-In Dishwasher with 16 Place Settings, Cutlery Tray, AutoSensor Technology, 5 Wash Programs, and Delay Start, in CleanTouch Steel
- Single Wall Ovens1 x Miele H6880BP 30" PureLine Series Convection Single Wall Oven with M Touch Controls, PureLine Handle, 4.6 cu. ft. Capacity, Self Clean, 19 Operating Modes, MasterChef Plus, and Sabbath Mode, in Clean Touch Steel
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1x Miele KMR1356G
Category: Gas Cooktops | SKU: KMR1356G
KMR1356G 48" Natural Gas Rangetop with 6 Sealed M Pro Dual Stacked Burners, M Pro Grill, TrueSimmer Function, Dishwasher-Safe Grates, Automatic Re-Ignition, Clean Touch Steel Front, and Backlit Knobs in Stainless Steel
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- Type:Rangetop
- Fuel Type:Gas
- Style:Sealed Burner
- Induction:No
- Griddle:Yes
- Burners:6
- Downdraft Venting:No
- Color:Stainless Steel
- Series:KMR1000
- Control Type:Knobs
- Gas Type:Natural Gas
- Volts:120 Volts
- Amps:15 Amps
- BTUs:19000 BTU
- Sabbath Mode:No
- Pro-Style:Yes
- Exterior Width:48"
- Cutout Width:48.0625"
- Cutout Depth:25.0625"
- Depth:27.25"
- Width:48"
- Height:9.125"
- Front Left Output:19000
- Back Left Output:12000
- Back Right Output:12000
- Front Right Output:19000
- Middle Front Right Output:19000
- Middle Back Right Output:19000
- Griddle Output:15000
Burner Output
- Configuration:6 Burners with Griddle
- Ignition Type:Electronic
- LP Conversion:No
- Continuous Grates:Yes
- Modules Required:No
- Gas Burners:(2) 12,000 BTU; (4) 19,000 BTU
- Grill:No
- Star-K Certified:No
- Power Chord:Yes - NEMA 5-15 plug, 4ft. long
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- ComfortClean Dishwasher Safe Grates:Yes
1x Miele G4227SCUSS
Category: Built-In Dishwashers | SKU: G4227SCUSS
G4227SCUSS 24" Classic Series Built-In Dishwasher with 16 Place Settings, Cutlery Tray, AutoSensor Technology, 5 Wash Programs, and Delay Start, in CleanTouch Steel
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- Type:Built In
- Control Style:Full Console
- Color:Cleantouch Steel
- Series:Classic
- Accepts Panels:No
- Tub Material:Stainless Steel
- Cycles:5
- Number of Racks:2
- Noise Level:46 dBA
- Cutlery Tray:Yes
- Volts:120 Volts
- Amps:15 Amps
- Frequency:60 Hz.
- Capacity:16 Place Settings
- Quick Wash:Yes
- Steam Wash:No
- Air Dry:Yes
- Soil Sensor:Yes
- Child Lock:Yes
- Delay Wash:Yes
- Delay Start:Yes
- Exterior Width:24"
- Cutout Depth:22.4375"
- Cutout Height:33.75"
- Cutout Width:23.625"
- Depth:22.4375"
- Height:36.25"
- Width:23.563"
- ADA Compliant:No
- Approved for Outdoor Use:No
- Power Cord:5-15 Plug
- NSF Certified:No
- Minimum Height:33.688"
Technical Details
1x Miele H6880BP
Category: Single Wall Ovens | SKU: H6880BP
H6880BP 30" PureLine Series Convection Single Wall Oven with M Touch Controls, PureLine Handle, 4.6 cu. ft. Capacity, Self Clean, 19 Operating Modes, MasterChef Plus, and Sabbath Mode, in Clean Touch Steel
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- Color:Clean Touch Steel
- Capacity:4.6 cu. ft.
- Style:Single
- Type:Oven Only
- Door Style:Drop Down
- Series:PureLine
- Drawer:None
- Control Type:Digital
- Oven Racks:3
- Digital Clock:Yes
- Self-Cleaning:Yes
- Convection:Yes
- Digital Temperature Display:Yes
- Sabbath Mode:Yes
- Interior Light:Yes
- Delay Bake:No
- Timer:Yes
- Safety Lock:No
- Wi-Fi:No
- RemoteVision Compatibility:Yes
- Broiler:Top
- Fuel Type:Electric
- Speed Oven:No
- Steam Oven:No
- Volts:240 Volts
- Amps:30 Amps
- Frequency:60 Hz.
- Microwave:No
- LP Conversion:No
- Removable Door:Yes
- Exterior Height:29"
- Exterior Depth:27"
- Exterior Width:30"
- Width:29.813"
- Height:28.625"
- Depth:26.25"
- Cutout Width:28.5"
- Cutout Depth:24"
- Cutout Height:28.25"
- With Turntable:No
Microwave Features
- ADA Compliant:No
- Approved for Outdoor Use:No
- Plug Type:NEMA 14-30
- Warranty Terms:Limited 1 Year Parts and Labor
- Exterior Options:Clean Touch Steel with PureLine Handle
Technical Details
1x Miele DA424V
Category: Island Mount Hoods | SKU: DA424V
DA424V 48" Island Ventilation Hood with 625 CFM Internal Blower, 3 Fan Speeds Plus Intense, Automatic Shut-Off, Halogen Lighting, Motorized Canopy and Touch Button LED Controls
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- Type:Hood
- Style:Chimney Style
- Color:Stainless Steel
- Series:DA400D
- Venting Type:Ducted
- Blower Type:Internal
- Mounting Type:Island Mount
- Vent Location:Top
- Number of Fan Speeds:3 or More
- Exterior Width:48"
- Height:30"
- Depth:27.5"
- Width:47.18"
- Volts:120 Volts
- Amps:15 Amps
- Fan Speeds:3
Technical Details
5 or 15 Minute Timed Programs
The decorator hoods have built-in timers that can operate the unit for either 5 or 15 minutes. After the time expires, the unit automatically shuts off.
Moisture Plus
Each type of food has its own specific properties. Knowing them and making the most of them is the true art of cooking. In the past, bakers held the monopoly on preparing the perfect bread and rolls. Now you can too, in a Miele oven with Moisture Plus. In
Removable, Metal, Dishwasher Safe Filters
A durable 10-layer design removes fat and grease from the exhaust, preventing build-up on the blowers and motors. These filters are also dishwasher-safe.
Wireless Roast Probe
No supervision necessary: the countdown indicator provides correct-to-the-minute information on how long a program has yet to run. With a now wireless connection, the roast probe is extremely safe to use as you can now insert the probe outside of the ove
Built-In Lamps
Every Miele ventilation system has built-in lighting designed to help illuminate the cooking surface below.
Program the unit to turn on or off at anytime.
AutoSensor Technology
Water temperature, water consumption and program duration will be adjusted based on the level of soiling automatically detected by the sensor.
CleanAir� Drying System
Advanced drying system draws room temperature air through a port at the bottom of the appliance. No external air is ever introduced inside of the dishwasher, providing the most effective and hygienic drying possible.
Front Mounted Controls
Convenient access to light and power settings.
Backlit Precision Knobs
Sleekly designed backlit knobs add a touch of elegance.
MasterChef Programs
Found in the Gourmet Center, choose from over 100 easy-to-use programs for items such as baked goods, pizza, turkey and much more making preparation a breeze. Miele will deliver menu options that guide you step by step to the desired oven mode and t
ComfortClean Dishwasher Safe Grates
Fast cleaning: enjoy the convenience of removable, dishwasher-safe grates.
MasterChef Plus Programs
Found in the Gourmet Center, 15 Automatic bread programs bake as if from a bakery, guiding you to the correct mode, temperature, time and integration of Moisture Plus to create the perfect bread.
Sealed Burners
Completely sealed burners Contain spills and allow for easy cleaning and maintenance.
M Pro Dual Stacked Burner System with TrueSimmer
Professional quality burner system featuring TrueSimmer
TwinPower Convection Fans
Two convection fans inside the oven provide rapid heat-up of the oven and optimum hot air distribution. The oven is quickly ready for use.
Convection Oven
Convection fan circulates hot air throughout the oven for faster and more even cooking.
Stainless Steel Knobs
Offer Enhanced durability and style while giving it a premium look and feel.
M Touch Controls
Controls are easy to operate and navigate
Safety Shut-Off
A maximum operating duration is defined for each power stage. If a cooking burner/zone has been operating on the same power setting for an unusually long time, it will switch itself off automatically.
CleanGlass Door
The flush inner door panel of this convection oven is completely smooth without nooks or crannies and therefore easy to clean. It also provides a safe surface to rest items on and soft-open and soft-close for easier handling.
Delay Start
Set your machine to run on your schedule.
Continuous Grate Design
Permits pots to be moved effortlessly from burner without lifting
Soft Close and Soft Open Oven Door
Oven door gently opens and closes with just a light touch.
M Pro Infrared Griddle
This appliance comes with an M Pro Infrared Griddle
Benefit from the ease with which Miele`s dishwasher door opens and closes. Convenient: the door stays open at the required position.
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Hillside's Thompson commits to Clemson
Posted January 21, 2014
Hillside wide receiver Trevion Thompson verbally committed to Clemson on Sunday.
Antonio King, the head football coach at Hillside, confirmed Thompson's commitment to HighSchoolOT.com on Tuesday afternoon.
At 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, Thompson picked the Tigers over offers from California, Duke, Florida, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Ohio State, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech, among others.
According to ESPN.com, Thompson is a four-star prospect and the No. 20 wide receiver in the Class of 2014.
Hillside finished the season with a 9-3 overall record, including a 5-0 mark in the PAC 6 4-A Conference. Thompson earned all-conference honors for his performance during the season.
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This year marks the 26th season of the Shakespeare Club of Grafton, a group dedicated to the reading and studying of the Bard's works. Its KickOff Meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, at 7:30 pm at the Brigham Hill Community Barn on Wheeler Road in North Grafton. Anyone interested is encouraged to come to this first meeting of the season, meet its members and look into its activities.
The Shakespeare Club of Grafton meets twice each month, usually the second and fourth Monday at 7:30 pm., from September to May. However, there is a schedule provided which includes special celebrations and winter meetings which are held on Sunday afternoons. Each year three or four plays are selected to read aloud and discuss with a "producer" taking the lead in facilitating the reading and discussion and supplying supplemental information. This year The Merchant of Venice has been selected with Gary Zelch producing. Also on tap this season is a more obscure play, Timon of Athens, to be produced by Catherine Thornton. It is customary for the season to include comedy, tragedy, history plays and sonnets to provide variety.
The members of the Shakespeare Club come from the general public, Grafton and the surrounding area, and share a common interest in and love of Shakespeare bringing to lively discussions their various backgrounds and interpretations. This year's officers include Lauren Sheridan, President; Gary Zelch, Vice President; Linda Bent, Secretary; Steve Sardella, Treasurer; Christine Gonzalez, Casting Director; and Randi Kelly, Archivist. Learn more about the club by visiting graftonshakespeare.org.
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Carrie Underwood is headed to the hills! The singer will star in the coveted role of Maria von Trapp in NBC's live broadcast of "The Sound of Music," based on the original Broadway musical, the network announced on Friday.
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"Speaking for everyone at NBC, we couldn't be happier to have the gifted Carrie Underwood take up the mantle of the great Maria von Trapp," Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment, said. "She was an iconic woman who will now be played by an iconic artist."
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the team behind "Smash" and the big screen versions of "Chicago" and "Hairspray," are thrilled to bring the beloved musical to the small screen and work with the "American Idol" champ.
"We're thrilled to be presenting the Broadway version of 'The Sound of Music' live," said Zadan and Meron, "and having Carrie Underwood as the star brings it to a new generation who will fall in love with it for the first time as many millions of people already have. It's a particular joy to us as producers to see this amazing artist stretch into new territory with this classic musical."
Photos from AH: Hot shots of country cutie Carrie Underwood!
The live three-hour telecast of "The Sound of Music" will air during the holiday season in 2013.
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There is an option in the call settings to check in order to have pressing the power button hang up a call. My flex started killing calls with power button as soon as I got kit Kat. I found the setting feature and it was already unchecked. I set it and rebooted, unchecked rebooted about 4 times. I have tried going back to 4.2.2 but for some reason I can't. Any other ideas?
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With the release of God of War III yesterday, Sony's PlayStation 3 has moved off store shelves quicker than ever as multiple retailers have reported the console as Sold Out.
GameStop had both the 120GB and 250GB PlayStation Slim unavailable for purchase and back ordered. So, not only did the console sell, but it oversold the stock GameStop had available to its consumers.
The same fate was served at Best Buy as the retailer had a "Sold Out" status for both the 120GB and 250GB models. This is pretty surprising considering Sony said they would replenish stock in time for the God of War III release. So either the company is still facing shortages or God of War III is moving consoles like bottled water after a natural disaster.
Furthermore, Amazon.com was cleaned out as well. Both SKU's were unavailable as of yesterday and it seems like Sony is preparing to enjoy a much higher NPD number than February's 360,000 figure.
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Ferentz radio -- Hot front, cold front meet up
Saturday is the "Black and Gold Spirit Game." This is where you guys do this:
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Dolph said there are 1,700 tickets remaining for Saturday's game vs. Michigan State.
Also, another section designated for students has been opened to the general public. Student tickets are becoming bit of a deficit on a national level. I'm told at Iowa it averages to about $25 a game. Is that reasonable? As a parent of a couple kids on the college doorstep, I think I'd be OK with it, but I don't know.
-- One caller from Sioux City is going to have his knee reconstructed and will watch Saturday's game from his couch. I'm sorry, I didn't catch a name, but good luck, sir. I've done two scopes on the knee. It wasn't horrible, but the next one is going to be a metal knee. Don't want a metal knee.
The caller asked about a lot of Iowa's young receivers. On that subject, next week is actually a big deal for true frosh and players not seeing a lot of time. They'll see lots of time in developmental. I think there's a scrimmage or two. I might be wrong on that.
-- Dolph shoots down rumor that Carver-Hawkeye Arena is sold out for the entire men's basketball season. First I've heard that one and I hear a few rumors.
So, yes, basketball season tickets are still available.
-- KF knows the Henry Tippie story. He went to the UI on a GI Bill. The business school is now named after him. Those GI Bill guys, they know how to take advantage.
-- KF on why MSU No. 1 on D: They just play well. Very dominant group. Aggressive. Front is aggressive. Says MSU has upgraded in a few areas since last season (Calhoun for Gholston?).
-- KF on MSU LBs: Bullough seems like an eight-year starter. Allen is an improved player. KF once again praises secondary. Says they're very aggressive, physical.
-- On MSU QB Connor Cook: What we've seen he's emerged, become a leader. Did a good job at ND. "He's the guy they're camping with."
Big OL, no reason for MSU to change.
-- Why is series so close: Lots of parallels. Lots of amazingly close games. Turnovers and field position fueled the blowouts. If it's a clean game, it'll be close again. Turnovers are the wildcard.
-- KF on kick cover: Interestingly, we've had issues where you wonder how you're going to fix it. The two that went long last week have been filed under "correctable." Confirmed and feel good about cover after Sunday video session.
-- Justin 641 wants to know on Weisman: They monitor how much, very closely. Ball carriers are limited in practice. They don't put him through a ton of work during practice. Running backs take a lot of punishment. There are X amount of games, there are only so many hits they can take before they take a toll.
-- From North Liberty a Damond Powell question (51.5 yards a catch, has KF ever had a guy who's put up those numbers in the first five games): No.
Good vibe from Powell. Lots of energy. Doing well learning offense. Nothing on how they'll get him the ball. Then again, MSU is probably listening.
-- KF on Iowa rush D: Improving weekly. Big test this week. -- Any one thing? -- Carl advanced the D, play has caught up to him. Experience paying off for LTP. Ends are better, too. Team D stops the run. Minny likes to cutback and pop out of the backside of a play, but Iowa stayed home last week and kept gap integrity. It was never there.
-- Ed from Fort Dodge "Running Powell on a jet sweep": Not a bad thought, afraid he might get "broken in half." He's not the biggest guy. Want to make sure the foundation is strong so he can grow from there. It's not easy in Greg Davis' deal. Everyone is more comfortable in the system. It shows. Understanding helps the WR play faster.
-- On redshirt WRs switching positions and some such: Haven't looked at moving any, haven't looked "extensively." KF said Monday they'll sit down and evaluate potential changes. He said he doesn't see anything major.
-- Dolph asks about HKC and Kittle: HKC is a blocker; Kittle is stronger in the pass game.
-- On WR Matt VandeBerg "Meerkat": Getting better every week. Meerkat is his nickname. Good hands.
-- Tommy! He talks baseball. KF knew he was a Yankee fan. (Cubs fan here. Baseball is very, very dead to me.)
-- I hate the Pittsburgh Penguins.
-- KF said it's hard to monitor recruiting this time of year. Limited to phone call a week. He talked about needs, but didn't say what they were. I'll venture OT and CB.
-- Bubba from Primgar wants to know stuff. I'm not sure what his question was. Something special teams: "We're doing a lot of things new. Still going through some of the learning."
Mike Meyer won't catch Nate Kaeding in points or FGs. I ran the numbers on that. Not happening. KF really beamed on Meyer's 46-yarder in the second half. Said Meyer is extremely serious about his craft. KF couldn't remember if Tommy Nichol was a scholarship guy or not. I don't think he was. I don't think that was Hayden's way. (OK, I checked and it looks like he was on schollie. He's from Wisconsin and picked Iowa because there was a schollie, from what I gather from this.)
-- Guy with head injury asks question. Dial tone.
-- Something about winning. Or not winning enough. (Remember, Iowa is like .535 in its history.)
-- KF is talking about America and changing stuff and finding solutions.
-- Talking about Saban. We have hit the horse latitudes of this radio show.
-- "Humbled and now hungry."
So far, that's correct, as far as last season's 4-8 and this season's start go.
-- KF: I would be surprised if this team got knocked off their foundation.
-- Matt in Omaha wants to know about morale: "We just have good guys on our team."
-- Dolph brings up third downs: "One of the most positive things that's happened. Hot front, cold front meeting each other."And we're out.
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