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Patriots' Potato Pizza
By the way, the Patriots beat San Diego today. I have mixed emotions. Growing up in Rhode Island, it was mandatory to root for the Patriots. Plus my Dad would've grounded me if I didn't. Yet, Jeff and I have become Chargers' fans and would have liked to see them win today. Actually, we're already over it. This seems to be the way things are here in Southern California; when a professional sports team loses, it's like, "So, you wanna go to the beach now?" Not so in New England. Take when the Red Sox lost to the Mets in '86 for example. Jeff's family barely spoke for a week; there were no words for their grief. So, it's probably a good thing that the Patriots won.
Having gotten completely frustrated with San Diego's abysmal performance today, Jeff and I took a walk after the game. When we returned home, the answering machine was flashing "1 new message." We hit play and heard my dad's voice: "What's the matter Doc, you taking some aspirin for your headache after that great New England win over your unbeatable Chargers?" Did I also mention that New England fans rarely gloat?
Since Dad was on my mind today, I thought I'd make his potato pizza (the next best thing to watching the game with him). I used blue and white potatoes because I think it makes the pizza more visually appealing. Of course, I just realized that blue and white are the Patriots' colors. Hmmm, maybe I subconsciously wanted them to win after all.
Print this recipe here.
1 pound pizza dough
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 shallot, sliced
¼ cup shredded part-skim milk mozzarella cheese
2 small potatoes of your choice, preferably a firmer variety
¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Wash potatoes and pat dry. Microwave the whole potatoes for 2-3 minutes until soft enough to handle but firm enough to cut so they won't crumble. Cut into ¼ inch-thick slices.
Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add shallots; cook 4-5 minutes until slightly browned.
Preheat oven (see temps below). Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper (if using a stone) or to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush dough lightly with remaining olive oil. Place a thin layer of shredded mozzarella on the dough, then arrange potato slices on top. Season well with salt and pepper. Add crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese, and lightly press it down with your hands.
For a pizza stone, bake at 500 degree for about 10 minutes, or until both the top and bottom of the crust is brown and the cheese is melted.
For a baking sheet, bake at 450 for about 20 minutes, or until both the top and bottom of the crust is brown and the cheese is melted. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
Before serving, sprinkle pizza slices with chopped fresh rosemary and a bit more fresh ground black pepper.
TIP: Boiling the potatoes makes them too moist which leads to a soggy crust. Ugh. Microwaving or baking them are better bets. Also, adding the fresh rosemary after removing the pizza from the oven helps to maintain its color and flavor.
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20 comments:
Sounds delicious. Nothing beats homemade pizza! And I have to say. I LOVE potatoes on pizza!
- January 15, 2007 at 7:03 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
So do I. I would love to see what you would do with potato pizza sometime. Thanks so much.
- January 16, 2007 at 5:05 AM
What a unique pizza! My husband would totally love this. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
- January 16, 2007 at 6:16 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Thanks. My husband definitely loves this pizza (and the Patriots).
- January 17, 2007 at 4:53 AM
I love potatoes and rosemary on pizza. It's a wonderful flavor combination!
- January 17, 2007 at 3:54 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Especially when the rosemary is freshly picked and fragrant.
- January 17, 2007 at 7:25 PM
I've recently decided that I should work on learning to make a decent pizza and this sounds fabulous. I'll have to give it a try on my next pizza making session.
And I have to say, the Patriots? Way cooler than the Chargers.
- January 17, 2007 at 9:35 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Fantastic! I hope you like it.
And at least Tom Brady is cute, so that's a consolation.
- January 18, 2007 at 4:48 AM
- Lisa Fain (Homesick Texan) said...
I have no opinion on football (yes, strange for a Texan, I know) but this potato pizza sounds delish. I've had potato slices from Sullivan Street bakery, but never tried making it myself. And as I'd already decided today was going to be a pizza-making day, I know what will grace the top of one of my pies!
- January 20, 2007 at 9:48 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Wonderful! I love pizza making days too. Hope it's delicious.
- January 20, 2007 at 4:15 PM
- wheresmymind said...
I loved this write up about the Pats game! We do take sports way too seriously out here...though I do hope you two will be rooting on the Pats tomorrow against the "Doltz"!
- January 20, 2007 at 5:41 PM
- Rachael said...
I laughed as I read your post, because it works that way with my fiance. I cook; he makes the pizza! That said, I love potato pizza. I've had it as "mashed potatoe pizza" in a local pizza joint, with red sauce and lots of garlic. Oh yum.
Are those purple peruvian potatoes I see? I actually love them... mostly because of the name, and because purple peruvian peppers are also available at my local market, and I mean, come on, with a name like that you've got to smile!
This recipe looks delicious. I really like your taste in food! Simple, healthy and delicious.
- January 20, 2007 at 6:20 PM
I started eating potatoes on pizza after moving to Sicily and I must say it's one of my favorite pizza toppings now! The rosemary is a must...it's a wonderful combination!
- January 20, 2007 at 9:40 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Thanks! Of course I'll be rooting for the Pats today (what if my dad read this blog and saw otherwise?)"Doltz" ha-ha.
- January 21, 2007 at 11:52 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
I made a special effort at the farmers' market this morning to talk to Neil our local potato expert/farmer. He said the ones I used are "All-Blue" potatoes which are slighly starchier, but the same color as the purple Peruvians. Apparently, both get their color from iron. The purple Peruvians are technically fingerling potatoes which are longer and slimmer than regular ones.
I actually have a picture for you, but I don't know how to put it in the comment section! Does anyone know how to do that?
Thanks for the compliments.
- January 21, 2007 at 12:01 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
Have you noticed a Sicilian way of making potato pizza?
- January 21, 2007 at 12:06 PM
- Unknown said...
I often use cooked potatoes in my pizza dough... I love what it does for the texture and aroma.
- February 14, 2007 at 9:58 PM
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- July 9, 2008 at 12:40 PM
- Airalyn said...
Very nice recipe..I will try at home.
- July 3, 2009 at 2:20 AM
- Christopher Demarest said...
During this economic turn down I started making pizza for our family. Now we can't eat pizza out.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Justin Verlander had one of the worst outings of his career in one unlikely spot.
The ace right-hander allowed seven runs in the first two innings and the Detroit Tigers went on to a 9-8 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
Mike Moustakas had three hits and three RBIs for Kansas City, which finished with 15 hits overall. Alex Gordon and Billy Butler had two RBIs apiece.
Verlander, the reigning AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner, was charged with eight earned runs, matching his career high, in 5 2-3 innings. It was the third time in Verlander's career he had surrendered eight earned runs and first since April 6, 2009, at Toronto.
After striking out his first two hitters, Verlander allowed seven runs on 10 hits to the next 13 batters, throwing 56 pitches in the first two innings. The Royals batted around in a four-run second.
"Clearly, I wasn't good enough," Verlander said. "I need to pitch better. I didn't pitch as badly as the numbers show, but definitely need to throw the ball better, especially when our guys jumped out and gave me three (runs) early.
"Obviously, I'm not just shrugging this game off. It's disappointing. That's probably the one word I'd use to describe today. Now, it's over. We gave ourselves a chance to win, we battled hard and showed resiliency but couldn't quite squeak it out."
Manager Jim Leyland had the bullpen warming up in the second, a sight seldom seen in a Verlander start.
"I was watching him," Leyland said. "He's got to pitch in a big game Sunday (against the White Sox). Today just wasn't his day. That happens."
Jhonny Peralta hit a tying solo homer for Detroit in the eighth, but the Royals responded in the bottom half.
Butler singled with one out for his third hit of the game and was replaced by Lorenzo Cain, who swiped second. Salvador Perez then fouled out against Brayan Villarreal (3-4) and Phil Coke came in to face Moustakas, who doubled down the right-field line to give the Royals a 9-8 lead.
Aaron Crow (3-1) got the win despite allowing Peralta's 10th homer and Greg Holland worked out of a jam to earn his eighth save in 10 opportunities.
Austin Jackson led off the Detroit ninth with a walk and advanced to third on a groundout and wild pitch. After Miguel Cabrera struck out and Prince Fielder was walked intentionally, Delmon Young hit Holland's next pitch just outside the right-field pole. Leyland wanted it reviewed and after looking at replays, it was ruled a foul ball. Young lined out to left on the next pitch.
Jackson went 3 for 3 and scored three times for the Tigers, who stayed two games back of the AL Central-leading White Sox. Fielder and Young each had two RBIs.
Gordon doubled and scored in the first, then doubled home two runs in the second. It was his fifth consecutive multihit game and gave him a major league-leading 44 doubles.
Perez's second double in the sixth scored Jarrod Dyson and chased Verlander after he yielded 12 hits, one shy of his career high set Aug. 11, 2006, against the Chicago White Sox in his rookie season.
The Royals' 2-through-6 hitters — Alcides Escobar, Gordon, Butler, Perez and Moustakas — combined for 12 hits and nine RBIs. Moustakas began the day mired in a 1-for-23 skid.
Verlander entered with a 9-2 record and a 1.83 ERA in 13 career starts at Kauffman Stadium and a 14-2 overall record against the Royals.
Detroit scored three times in the first. Andy Dirks doubled in Jackson and scored on Young's two-out homer off Luis Mendoza.
"It's always nice to have a cushion like that in the first," Verlander said. "Then before you can blink, it's a tie game. That's what happens at this level. Things can happen in a hurry."
The Royals responded with three runs in the bottom half, capped by Moustakas' two-run single.
Mendoza gave up six runs and seven hits in five innings.
NOTES: Royals LHP Bruce Chen will start Wednesday against the Tigers. Chen received treatment after rolling his right ankle when he stepped on a ball in the outfield Monday at Boston in pregame drills. ... Royals minor league 1B Mark Donato, a 26th-round pick in June, received a 50-game suspension from the commissioner's office after testing positive for an amphetamine. Donato was hitting .253 with three home runs in 38 games for Surprise in the rookie Arizona League.


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selfinflikted wrote:Pft. Gearslutz is always wrapped in controversy over one thing or another.
selfinflikted wrote:I mean, if it sounds good, it'll be a Model D with lots of extras at a steal. What's not to love?
Oh yea. Moog. I'm never a fan.
selfinflikted wrote:...very architecturally simple machines that all basically sound alike.
ClavAnother wrote:It has been repeatedly observed that opinions based on a lack of knowledge aren't worth anything.
For instance, I can name a dozen bands that I didn't like, who I then saw live and became a fan
I remember not being at all impressed with the Jupiter 8, and then played one and fell in love.
I have however heard enough people play the shit out of a minimoog to know how great they are, but on top of that I used to own one and there is nothing to hate there.
It would be off to hate something based on the fact that it's so kickass that the market has allowed for them to be pricey. If it truly sucked, nobody would pay that kind of money.
Then again, I got mine for $50, so I don't even subscribe to the rest of the world's idea of monetary value anyway.
Hate it if you want, I'll go so far as to say that without the minimoog none of us would be synthing today.
ClavAnother wrote:So George Duke probably had the best control/ear for the minimoog pitch bender in history; it's not the easiest controller out there.
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On Monday October 7th, Shelly Jones, age 27, and her boyfriend Sean Stallmayer, age 29, were in a car in West Berkeley waiting for a train to go by when they witnessed the unthinkable—a man on the tracks.
As they and other witnesses watched, the man was hit by the oncoming train. He survived, but was covered in blood and horribly injured, including a severed leg. Shelly and Sean were quick to act.
"Another girl called 911 but nobody went towards the guy, so we went and Sean put a tourniquet on him," said Shelley.
The victim, Mark Schwartz, a homeless man and local modern day beat poet who ran for Mayor of Berkeley in 2012, was taken to surgery and is currently still at the hospital recovering.
But on-the-spot assistance was not enough for the young couple.
"We started contacting organizations because we just want to make sure he gets what he needs," says Shelley. "After seeing what we saw, we feel connected to him."
At the couple's request, Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) has set up a fund to collect donations for the victim. 100% of funds will be held to help pay for health care, hospice, and other recovery costs. BOSS is a local nonprofit organization that provides shelter and housing, health and mental health care, job search assistance, and other services to homeless individuals and families across Alameda County (www.self-sufficiency.org).
To donate, send a check made out to 'BOSS' to: BOSS, Attn: Mark's Fund, 2065 Kittredge St., Ste. E, Berkeley CA 94704 or donate online at http://www.self-sufficiency.


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Recovery efforts continue after strong winds knock out power in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) � Maine utility companies are making progress as they restore electric service to customers who lost power when strong winds buffeted the state.
Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro Electric Company said Friday morning that they'd reduced the number of power outages to fewer than 15,000. All told, more than 100,000 homes and businesses in Maine lost power at some point during Thursday's wind storm.
The National Weather Service says winds have gusted to 63 mph in Bath, 57 mph in Turner, 54 mph in Augusta and 49 mph in Portland. Offshore, it hit 74 mph at Matinicus Rock.


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Palin rhymes on Obama, Paul wins straw poll at CPAC
- The Conservative Action Political Conference wraps up three-day meeting
- Newt Gingrich%2C Sarah Palin%2C Ben Carson address CPAC delegates on Saturday
- Rand Paul wins annual CPAC straw poll
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., won the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll Saturday, wrapping up a three-day conference shadowed by ideological disputes within the Republican Party.
Scoring his second straight win in the annual CPAC straw poll, Paul took 31% among voting delegates, followed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz with 11%. Both have been notably critical of the Republican Party establishment.
"I am grateful to all the attendees who stood with me," Paul said in a statement, adding that "the fight for liberty continues."
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson finished third in the straw poll with 9%, followed by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at 8%.
The straw poll wrapped up a day in which conservatives gearing up for congressional elections in 2014 and the presidential race in 2016 heard from conservative luminaries of the past.
Newt Gingrich, who helped engineer a Republican takeover of Congress in 1994, told GOP supporters that they can't win elections by simply being against President Obama or Hillary Rodham Clinton, the presumed favorite for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.
"We must stop being the opposition movement and we must become the alternative government movement," Gingrich told CPAC delegates.
While outlining a conservative agenda based on economic development and new technology, Gingrich also "defended" Obama for vacationing this weekend in Key Largo, Fla., in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine crisis: "I believe he can be as ineffective in Key Largo as he was in the White House."
Sarah Palin, who previewed the rise of the Tea Party movement as John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential race, told CPAC delegates that Americans have tired of Obama.
Playing off Cruz's reading of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham during a filibuster last year, Palin rhymed some of her attacks on the president: "I do not like this spying, man / I do not like, 'oh, yes we can.'"
She also denounced "panties in a wad" people who attack others over controversial remarks, citing the criticism of anti-gay marriage comments by Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson.
Palin also faulted unnamed members of a "complacent" GOP establishment, saying "they are a different breed of cat."
Ongoing differences between more conservative Tea Party members and more "establishment" Republicans hovered over the entire conference.
These disputes are being aired this year in a series of contested Republican primaries, including challenges to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
Earlier results from another straw poll by ConservativeHQ also showed strong support for Paul and Cruz, both of whom advanced to the Senate with wins over establishment-backed Republicans.
Richard Viguerie, the veteran activist who chairs ConservativeHQ.com, said that "the common trait among the top vote-getters in our straw poll is that they are all 'boat-rockers' of a limited government constitutional conservative bent — the establishment Republicans contenders are all at the bottom of the list."
Paul, Christie and Cruz all spoke during CPAC, as did other potential candidates, including Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Gov. Rick Perry of Texas, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, former senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, and former governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas.
Some CPAC delegates want to draft Carson as a presidential candidate. The retired doctor gave no hint of his intentions during his speech on Saturday, but urged all Republicans to talk with and encourage each other.
"Don't let the left set you up," he said.
Speakers also reminded delegates to stay focused on the elections being held this November, as Republicans seek to add governorships, maintain their U.S. House majority and seek to regain control of the U.S. Senate.
Throughout the conference, CPAC delegates roamed exhibits of conservative organizations, bought books, and watched radio and television hosts interview lawmakers and conservative celebrities.
Delegates sat through panel discussions with such titles as "More Guns, Less Crime." A Saturday session on Obama's health care plan carried the subtitle, "A Practical Guide for Living When No One Has Insurance and America Runs Out of Doctors."
In the main ballroom, attendees listened to speakers denounce Obama's foreign policy — particularly with regard to Russia — and describe his immigration policy as "amnesty" for lawbreakers.
Democrats said the rhetoric emanating from CPAC — including opposition to the health care plan, the immigration bill, and gay marriage — is too narrow to appeal to a changing and more diverse country, making it harder for any GOP candidate to amass the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.
David Plouffe, a top adviser during President Obama's election campaigns, tweeted during the conference that the "messages coming out of CPAC might get you 200 electoral votes."
Reince Priebus, who chairs the Republican National Committee, said during one panel that the GOP needs to work on "mechanics," including better get-out-the-vote efforts and building "a year-round party in every battleground state."
While not specifically talking about intraparty disputes, Priebus said that in 2016 the party needs to cut down on the number of presidential primary debates that in the past have sown division.
"We can't be killing each other for six months" during the primary season, Priebus said. "We've got to take control of our process."


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Just say the name "Jane Eyre" and you can feel eyes rolling and hear deep, huffy sighs. This is Hollywood, people, not tenth grade English class. So when we heard Charlotte Bronte's classic novel was being adapted for the screen--again--we were less than enthused.
But now that we know Cary Fukunaga is directing, we're all in.
Fukunaga's first film, "Sin Nombre," which he wrote and directed, was one of the best, most tragically ignored movies of 2009. In fact, we can't think of a more impressive debut by a filmmaker in the last decade. If Fukunaga's on the job, this adaptation of "Jane Eyre," part of a multi-picture deal he was signed to by Focus Features when the studio picked up his stunning first feature at Sundance in 2009, is going to be outstanding.
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"Alice in Wonderland" star Mia Wasikowska has already been cast as Jane Eyre and Michael Fassbender as the employer she falls in love with only to discover he harbors a dark secret. And yesterday THR announced that Jamie Bell, Dame Judi Dench and Sally Hawkins are in negotiations to join the cast as well.
Bell will play St. John, a clergyman who turns out to be Eyre's cousin, Dench will play Mrs. Fairfax, the housekeeper of Thornfield Manor, who disapproves of Eyre's engagement with Rochester, and Hawkins is Mrs. Reed, Eyre's aunt, who adopts her but abuses and neglects her until death.
Billy Elliott, multiple Oscar winners, Alice, an Inglorious Basterd and the man who directed a movie so beautiful we wept; these are the makings of a truly great cinematic experience. High School English never sounded so good.


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Boost immunity for winter wellness
Looking for a magic pill to nip flu in the bud?
If there was one, we'd probably all be taking it, and albeit appealing, this does not exist for numerous reasons, explained GP Dr Jill Gamberg of Double Bay Doctors.
"The immune system requires balance and harmony to function well. Researchers also do not [entirely] know how the immune system works. There are no specific [medications or] supplements that boost your immunity with excellent scientific evidence.
"This does not mean an unhealthy lifestyle cannot affect [immunity]," Gamberg stressed.
"Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruit, not smoking, and drinking alcohol only in moderation" can provide extra immune support, the GP said.
Diet and lifestyle
"There is some evidence that deficiencies in nutrients such as iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin D can alter immune responses...Replacing certain nutrients via the diet (for instance by having our daily two fruits and five vegetables) can help make people feel better," Gamberg said.
And not that we need reminding, "regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy life. It helps control body weight and protects against a variety of chronic diseases…Does it help boost immunity?
Probably having a healthier body will help you remain well in the short [and] long term. But again, more studies to be done.
"And not that you have to drink this much, but the safe recommendation is no more than one standard drink per day for women, and one to two standard drinks per day for men, with two days off from alcohol every week."
Stop the spread of infection
"Wash your hands regularly (before eating and after being on public transport for example) and cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze.
"And get an annual influenza immunisation," Gamberg said.
What about supplements?
"While always better to replace nutrient deficiencies with real food, supplementation can also be used to improve nutrient deficiencies," Gamberg said. "The issue is whether correcting the deficiencies can boost your immune system. More research [is needed]. In my opinion, as long as there is no harm, [replacing] nutrients with a healthy diet and supplementation can be useful."
Stress less
"Why is it we get sick after preparing for months for a work presentation, or a series of university exams? Chronic (long-term) stress, [be it] physical, emotional or psychological, can suppress the immune system," Gamberg said.
Her stress-alleviating tips? "Listen to music, [try] deep breathing exercises or yoga, reduce caffeine intake, and laugh; go watch a comedy show or hang out with a funny friend." And again, exercise regularly; "[this] helps lower stress by releasing endorphins."
Sleep well
"Poor sleep affects how [we] feel and function," Gamberg said. "A perfect example is when parents with a newborn have months of sleep deprivation…They get sick more often due to the stress this puts on their bodies."
For those of us not in this position, it's worth implementing measures to improve sleep quality, for instance stopping screen-time two hours before bed.
"A healthy body is especially important at a time of year such as winter [when] people tend to get sick much more often," Gamberg said.
So while there is no magic immune-boosting pill (yet), "a good way to start boosting your immunity is to get your body in tip-top shape to help give your immune system the upper hand."
- Visit HealthShare for more information on improving the health of regional Australians – a joint venture with Fairfax Media. Or you can find a specialist near you using the health tool below.


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After years of friendship, these two have finally teamed up for a film and are gushing about it.
They may be longtime BFF's, but this is the first time buddies Billy Crystal and Bette Midler are teaming up for a film.
The duo met nearly 30 years ago while they were both doing comedy. Who knew?! "He says we met in the '60s at the Improv, and of course I don't remember any of that because I was going so fast," Midler said in a recent interview.
"It came at a really good point in our lives and our careers to finally find each other and be able to share the responsibilities for the movie together and our scenes," Crystal said of their decision to team up. "She's an old pro, in the best of ways. Take out old, she's a pro. And very giving, very funny, and very willing to try anything."
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I will attempt to illustrate the "Overbanked" argument and its ramifications for the mid-tier sovereign nations in detail below and over a series of additional posts.
Sovereign Risk Alpha: The Banks Are Bigger Than Many of the Sovereigns
This is just a sampling of individual banks whose assets dwarf the GDP of the nations in which they're domiciled. To make matters even worse, leverage is rampant in Europe, even after the debacle which we are trying to get through has shown the risks of such an approach. A sudden deleveraging can wreak havoc upon these economies. Keep in mind that on an aggregate basis, these banks are even more of a force to be reckoned with. I have identified Greek banks with adjusted leverage of nearly 90x whose assets are nearly 30% of the Greek GDP, and that is without factoring the inevitable run on the bank that they are probably experiencing. Throw in the hidden NPAs that I cannot discern from my desk in NY, and you have a bank that has problems, levered into a country that has even more problems.
Notice how Ireland is the nation with the second highest NPA to GDP ratio. This was definitely not hard to see coming. In addition, Ireland has significant foreign claims - both against it and against other countries, many of whom are embattled in their own sovereign crisis. This portends the massive exporting and importing of financial contagion. Reference my earlier post, Financial Contagion vs. Economic Contagion: Does the Market Underestimate the Effects of the Latter? wherein I demonstrate that Ireland's banking woes can easily reverberate throughout the rest of Europe, affecting nations that many pundits never bothered to consider. Irish banks will be selling off assets, issuing assets and bonds in an attempt to raise capital just as the Irish government (contrary to their proclamations) will probably be issuing debt to recapitalize certain banks. This comes at a time when the Eurozone capital markets will be quite crowded.
Expected higher fiscal deficit and bond maturities due in 2010 have increased the need for bond auction financing for all major European economies. Amongst all major European economies, France and Italy have the highest roll over debt due for 2010 of €281,585 million and €243,586 million, respectively.
While Germany and France are expected to have the highest fiscal deficit of €125.1 billion and €96.0 billion, respectively in absolute amount for 2010 (this is without taking into consideration any possible bailout of Greece and/or the PIIGS, which will be a very difficult political feat given the current fiscal circumstances), Ireland and Spain are expected to have the highest fiscal deficit as percentage of GDP of 12% and 11%, respectively. See our newly released Spanish fiscal analysis for a more in-depth perspective, see our premium subscriber report on Spain's fiscal condition and prospects: pdf Spain public finances projections_033010 2010-03-31 04:41:22 705.14 Kb
Overall, in terms of total financing needed for 2010 (which includes 2010 bond maturities, short-term roll over debt and fiscal deficit), France and Germany top the list with € 377.5 billion and €341.6 billion, respectively while the total finance needed as percentage of GDP is expected to be highest for Belgium and Ireland at 26.3% and 22.4%, respectively.
However, the recent spate of bond auction failures across Europe is forcing governments to increase premiums on new bond auctions (higher yields), which in turn is resulting in a decline in existing bond prices.
PIIGS - A troublesome area
Now, to focus on the contagion effect of Ireland, specifically, let's borrow from our yet to be released foreign claims model in order to see who may be effected from the rush to pull capital out of extant positions to fill the leveraged NPA holes left by the banks...
Ireland has the largest claims against the UK as a percentage of the its respective GDP, the largest in the world. In the rush to raise cash to sell assets, expect some fire sales in the UK. For those who may be wondering how this may affect the UK, see our premium subscription report on the UK's public finances and prospects (recently updated to include the last round of government projections): pdf UK Public Finances March 2010 2010-03-29 06:20:38 615.90 Kb
Ireland can also be expected to pull assets our of the ailing PIIGS group as well, since they are, bar none, the biggest lender to that group as a percentage of GDP. No wonder their banks are having problems. There biggest exposure? Italy! See our premium analysis of Italy's public finances and prospects: Italy public finances projection 2010-03-22 10:47:41 588.19 Kb as well as their other major exposures: Spain public finances
2010-03-31 04:41:22 705.14 Kb and Greece Public Finances Projections 2010-03-15 11:33:27 694.35 Kb.
Of particular interest may be the prospects of the various banks caught in this interwoven web (premium subscription material). To date, these analyses have proven to be right on the money:
- Greek Banking Fundamental Tear Sheet
- Italian Banking Macro-Fundamental
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- Spanish Banking Macro Discussion Note
Ireland also has the second highest claims (as percent of GDP) against the central and eastern European nations, who happen to be in a full blown depression. The withdrawal of assets, banking support and credit will exacerbate both Ireland's problems and that of these nations. See The
Depression is Already Here for Some Members of Europe, and It Just
Might Be Contagious! to find that Ireland can exacerbate the problems of Austrian, Swedish and Belgian banks by pulling capital out of the CEE region, and yes, they are truly in a depression:
Austria, Belgium and Sweden, while apparently healthy from a cursory perspective, have between one quarter to one half of their GDPs exposed to central and eastern European countries facing a full blown Depression!
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These exposed countries are surrounded by much larger (GDP-wise and geo-politically) countries who have severe structural fiscal deficiencies and excessive debt as a proportion to their GDPs, not to mention being highly "OVERBANKED" (a term that I have coined).
So as to quiet those pundits who feel I am being sensationalist, let's take this step by step.
Depression(Wikipedia): In economics, a depression is a sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies. It is a more severe downturn than a recession, which is seen as part of a normal business cycle.
Considered a rare and extreme form of recession, a depression is characterized by its length, and by abnormal increases in unemployment, falls in the availability of credit, shrinking output and investment, numerous bankruptcies, reduced amounts of trade and commerce, as well as highly volatile relative currency value fluctuations, mostly devaluations. Price deflation, financial crisis and bank failures are also common elements of a depression.
There is no widely agreed definition for a depression, though some have been proposed. In the United States the National Bureau of Economic Research determines contractions and expansions in the business cycle, but does not declare depressions.[1] Generally, periods labeled depressions are marked by a substantial and sustained shortfall of the ability to purchase goods relative to the amount that could be produced using current resources and technology (potential output).[2] Another proposed definition of depression includes two general rules: 1) a decline in real GDP exceeding 10%, or 2) a recession lasting 2 or more years.[3][4]
Before we go on, let's graphically what a depression would look like in this modern day and age...
A depression is characterized by its length, andby abnormal increases in unemployment.
Price deflation, financial crisis and bank failures are also common elements of a depression.
A depression is characterized by ... shrinking output and investment ... reduced amounts of trade and commerce.
In order for the CEE region to improve, it must avoid the shocks associated with financial and economic contagion from far flung regions such as Ireland. The reality of the matter is that it may not be that easy. BoomBustBlog premium subscribers may download the CEE bank exposure analysis to see which banks we feel have the highest exposure to such an incident, or more realistically, string of incidents:
Banks exposed to Central and Eastern Europe.
From an empirical perspective, Ireland is in a prime position to export contagion. Not only does it have the 2nd highest banking NPAs to GDP ratios in the developed world, it has one of the highest foreign claim to GDP rations as well. I have already demonstrated how these foreign claims just happen to be concentrated in today's problem areas, but Ireland has spread this exposure far and wide as well. It is second only to Switzerland (due to Swiss private banking industry) in claims against developed countries. It is also second only to the Swiss in its total foreign claims as a % of GDP.
Next up in my Pan-European Sovereign Debt Crisis analysis, a closer look at Spain, a thorough analysis of Ireland's public finances prospects, an empirical look at Portugal and the total Foreign claims model. To illustrate how complex the foreign claims web is, imagine the intertwined prospects presented here for Ireland, multiplied by all of the nations of economic significance in the world!
For the complete Pan-European Sovereign Debt Crisis series, see:
- The Coming Pan-European Sovereign Debt Crisis - introduces the crisis and identified it as a pan-European problem, not a localized one.
- What Country is Next in the Coming Pan-European Sovereign Debt Crisis? - illustrates the potential for the domino effect
- The Pan-European Sovereign Debt Crisis: If I Were to Short Any Country, What Country Would That Be.. - attempts to illustrate the highly interdependent weaknesses in Europe's sovereign nations can effect even the perceived "stronger" nations.
- The Coming Pan-European Soverign Debt Crisis, Pt 4: The Spread to Western European Countries
The Depression is Already Here for Some Members of Europe, and It Just Might Be Contagious!
I Think It's Confirmed, Greece Will Be the First Domino to Fall
- Smoking Swap Guns Are Beginning to Litter EuroLand, Sovereign Debt Buyer Beware!
- Financial Contagion vs. Economic Contagion: Does the Market Underestimate the Effects of the Latter?
- "Greek Crisis Is Over, Region Safe", Prodi Says - I say Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!
- Germany Finally Comes Out and Says, "We're Not Touching Greece" - Well, Sort of...
The Greece and the Greek Banks Get the Word "First" Etched on the Side of Their Domino
As I Warned Earlier, Latvian Government Collapses Exacerbating Financial Crisis
Once You Catch a Few EU Countries "Stretching the Truth", Why Should You Trust the Rest?
Lies, Damn Lies, and Sovereign Truths: Why the Euro is Destined to Collapse!


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Ubuntu Linux is a great server and desktop distribution for x86 computers, but did you know that it's also ideal for handheld and mobile embedded devices?
Ubuntu's latest release, Gutsy Gibbon, now includes support for the embedded and mobile spaces with the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded (UME) project. Get to know the UME project, and find out how to get started. The primary objective of this tutorial is to get you quickly acquainted with the Ubuntu embedded framework and tools. Along the way, you learn about several tools and new approaches to Linux kernel configuration and environment construction. You also learn about some other projects with goals similar to the UME project.
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Dude, We've Been There…
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Gbpfan Says:
January 25, 2010 at 12:14 pm |
Wow. Were these the same fans that were rubbing Fav-ra in our faces for the last six months. Haha, well then don't come crying to us. We warned you. Have a fun, Brent-waffling offseason, Vikes fans.
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January 25, 2010 at 9:54 pm |
What is amazing is how Viking fans basically gloated every time Favre did something exactly like this and every year he waffled on retiring. Yet somehow they deluded themelves into thinking he wouldn't do that with them.


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I caught up with Dwight King and Jordan Nolan recently and had a chance to look back to last year and the successes…to discuss what is happening now and also to give me a scouting report on some of their Monarchs teammates…in Part 1 they discuss their day with the Stanley Cup, sharing it with friends and family and help they have received from family members on the road to the Cup!
JF: Take us through what you did when you had the Stanley Cup.
Jordan Nolan: Me and my brother picked up the Cup at about seven in the morning and then brought it back home and into Garden River with my parents, took some pictures with the family and then we actually brought it to the graveyard…my dad's parents grave site and we had some aunts and uncles there and it was pretty emotional…so that was definitely nice to do and then after that we had some pictures and we just showed the youth of Garden River and then after that we had a little parade and started it at our community center…there was a few hundred people there all wanting to get a first look at the cup when we entered into town…then we did a parade, that took an hour and half and stopped for pictures as this one landmark in the community and then we did pictures and autographs for about two hours, which took us to about 2 o' clock. After that we had family over at the house for a bit, took some more pictures, so it was definitely a busy morning and afternoon. But after that, I rented a bus, I had 10 buddies in town so my buddies and my brother we took a ride to the city and showed my buddies Sault Ste. Marie and took some pictures on the water and we really just spent the afternoon just hanging out with the Cup and just doing normal things and then at night time from 6 to 8, we had a banquet at a hotel in town for all of the volunteers who helped out at the parade and family and friends from out of town came to take pictures with the Cup and then after that we rented another bus to fit more people and we went to Boston Pizza and a few other restaurants and bars throughout the night. Then it headed off to Kevin Westgarth…he sent car and he picked it up at 12 midnight…so it was a long day.
Dwight King: I got it in the morning (Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan) , I started off with just a family meal at my brother's acreage…from there did some picture taking with just family…then went to town and did a public viewing for the community at the rink where I played growing up so a lot of people got to come to and see that. I actually went to see my grandmother, she lives in town at the lodge and stopped in the new rink just outside of town on the way home and came back to the farm, went for a ride with the horses with my dad around the racetrack and had a big extended family, friends kind off party/dance to end the evening.
JF: Can remember any reactions from non-family members…people that were kind of awed when they saw the cup…anything that stands out?
Jordan Nolan: Not too many stories…one I do remember…I picked the Cup up at 7 in the morning and I put it in the front seat and I was driving home and one of my buddies—I guess he was driving by me that morning and he sent me a quick text me saying the Cup looks good in the front seat of your car, that was probably one of the weirdest things. Other than that, just my friends and just how excited they were for the day and the night, so that's pretty much it.
Dwight King: I mean everyone was just taking it all in. Obviously with the presence of the Stanley Cup, there are a lot of pictures being taken and I think everybody enjoyed the history behind it and being able to see it in person and touch it…so I think everybody enjoyed it. I mean there's a lot of passionate hockey fans around the area where I grew up, I couldn't name anybody in particular but there was a lot of big smiles and some priceless expressions on people's faces when they did get the moment. I think being able to watch a lot of the people come in for the pictures, it was special to see…even the kids being able to see it for the first time, it was something I will never forget.
JF: Obviously your father (Ted) played and he coached…what did you learn from your dad along the way that helped you last year on your journey to winning the Stanley Cup?
Jordan Nolan: I can't think of anything specific about the difference between last year and the past few years. I obviously struggled when I was playing junior hockey…I wasn't as good as I should have been and I didn't work as hard as I should have, so my dad told me to really just focus for about three years and dedicate everything you have to hockey and if this is what you want to do make sure you do it the right way and have no regrets once your done so that's really just what I did, pretty much when I got called up to LA, I knew that's where I wanted to play, that's what my dream was…to play in the NHL and try and win the Stanley Cup, obviously when I first got called up I wasn't thinking about winning the Stanley Cup, I was thinking about staying there so I really just dedicated everything I had on ice and off ice I put the hard work into the gym and I really just gave it my all. I made sure that Darryl liked me. I made sure that I worked hard for the team and did everything for the team. It was definitely an exciting time in my life and I was just trying pretty much help the team out, stay in the lineup, just work my hardest—I knew that this doesn't happen every day. My dad said, just stay confident. Just keep working and hopefully you can become a Stanley Cup Champion.
JF: Your older brother DJ plays…what do you think you've learned from DJ along the way that really helped you last year in your journey to the Stanley Cup Championship?
Dwight King: He's helped me in my whole life growing up, especially a brother who set the path I followed…from moving away from home to playing in the same midget organization, the same junior organization, being drafted and making that transition from the AHL to NHL. I think it's just the fact that he was there to just talk me through…the ups and downs of a season for a hockey player can be tougher when you're younger and I guess the advice and the support that he's given me over the years…I'm very appreciative of that.
JF: Is there anything special about sharing the experience with him because he's still on his journey to try to win. Is there anything there that makes it so much better because you guys are brothers?
Dwight King: Yeah, obviously when you share the memory with someone who has put in the time, hasn't been rewarded the same but has the same dream, the same fire to achieve what any hockey player aspires to get to and have him be totally supportive in the role of a brother has made it special for me to share with him and for him to enjoy just as much as I have, knowing that he'd like it that way and I would be in the same situation if he were in my shoes.


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Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
The objectives of this activity are to provide a live radio link from the ISS to selected children from Dutch and Belgian schools, to allow them to have the experience of interacting with someone in orbit around the Earth. Students will prepare and put questions to ESA astronaut André Kuipers.
The schools selected are the winners of the 'Zeg Het ISS' competition, which invites schoolchildren to either create a picture of an astronaut in the ISS or write a story about an astronaut in the ISS depending on their age.
Winning classes will be invited to Space Expo, Noordwijk, the Netherlands and assist in the live radio contact with the International Space Station via radio equipment at ESA/ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The radio contact will be provided by ARISS, Amateur Radio on the ISS, an international working group of volunteering amateur radio operators. The radio contact will be established during a pass of the space station over Netherlands
A selected number of children will put their questions in the presence of many other schoolchildren with parents and authorities in attendance.
Study of output of bacterial fuel cells in weightlessness
The Bug-NRG experiment will study how weightlessness has an influence on the efficiency of bacterial fuel cells. The aim is to acquire precise data on the output of these fuel cells in space.
Some bacteria are capable, in the right circumstances, of converting carbohydrates into electrons and carbon dioxide. This process can be used as a source of energy in these so-called bacterial fuel cells. When placed inside a two-chamber fuel cell, these bacteria can produce an electrical current. The output of this cell can be measured and recorded to study the properties of the fuel cells.
Two bacterial fuel cells will be flown. The voltage and current of these cells will be measured along with the temperature.
Study into interaction of effect of light and gravity on the growth processes of plants
On Earth two major stimuli, which affect plant growth, are light and gravity. With respect to light, shoots grow towards light. This is called phototropism. Root growth direction however is affected by gravity. This is called gravitotropism.
This experiment will assess the effect of phototropism and gravitropism on plants and to observe if there is a link between the two.
Seeds from a variety of mustard plant common in genetic research will be studied. These seeds will be germinated in low intensity light and without light both on the ground under Earth's gravity and under weightlessness on the ISS.
The seeds that are used are a normal wild-type strain of the mustard plant, a strain of the plant where the shoots show no ability to grow towards light, a strain where the roots show no ability to react to gravity, and a final strain that shows no ability to react to both light and gravity.
The seeds will be germinated on a nutrient-rich surface in a growth box with a light and dark growth chamber. The experiment is started by raising the temperature from 4 degrees Celsius to room temperature. After ten days photos will be made from the seedlings roots and shoots. The results obtained from the plants in space will be compared to the plants grown on Earth and between the different strains.
"Seeds in Space"
The main goal of this student experiment is to involve as many students as possible in an activity that shows that science is fun. The educational objectives of the experiment are:
To demonstrate the influence of gravity on the germination and growth of plants to young people (10–15 year olds) and others.
- By engaging in the comparable on-ground experiment, students will experience that science is fun and that the weightless environment of space opens new possibilities.
The experiment kits will be distributed up to one month before launch to schools or other distribution channels.
Educational demonstration of human physiology
The main scientific objectives of this experiment are to demonstrate some of the effects of weightlessness on the human body (e.g. blood pressure and circulation, fluid shift, orientation awareness, etc.) by means of filming (with voice-over) four basic physiology experiments under weightless conditions on board the ISS.
For all four experiments comparable on-ground experiments will be performed in order to familiarise students with the differences between the Earth and space environments.
In addition, a sequence of the related CIRCA and SUIT experiments (refer to the CIRCA and SUIT fact sheets) will be filmed. This will help familiarise students with the actual scientific and technological hardware currently being used on board the ISS to measure blood pressure and orientation awareness respectively.
The footage taken of both the 'on-ground' and 'in space' experiments will be used to develop educational material (a DVD) fitting the basic European science curriculum of the target 12-18 year old age group. The DVD will be distributed to secondary schools in the Member States of the European Space Agency.


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Senior IPS officer Alok Joshi has been appointed as Secretary, Research and Analysis Wing.
Joshi, a 1976 batch officer of Haryana Cadre, is presently Special Secretary in RAW under the Cabinet Secretariat.
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved Joshi's appointment for a period of two years or until further orders, whichever is earlier, in place of present incumbent S K Tripathi, on completion of his tenure on December 29, 2012, a press release said.
Joshi has served in Intelligence Bureau and Haryana Police with key operations in Nepal and Pakistan to his credit.
Meanwhile, Yashovardhan Azad, IPS, MP cadre, 1976 batch, presently Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, has been appointed as Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat.
Azad will look after the administration of Special Protection Group (SPG), responsible for closely monitoring the security arrangements of the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers and members of their immediate families in India and abroad.
The post was lying vacant following superannuation of A B Mathur, IPS.
The ACC has also approved the appointment of T Y Das, IAS Assam cadre, 1982 batch, presently Joint Secretary, Ministry of DONER, as Secretary, Central Information Commission, in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary.


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What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a bite from an infected tick. The symptoms in Lyme Disease can be divided into three stages. In the first stage a characteristic skin rash is the most prominent feature; in the second cardiac and neurologic findings predominate; and in the third stage arthritis is the classic symptom.
The classic early manifestation of Lyme disease is a round rash called erythema migrans. The rash usually occurs at the site of the bite 7 to 14 days after the tick bite, though it has occurred as early as 3 days and as long as 32 days later. Without treatment the rash gradually expands (hence the name migrans) to an average of 16 cm in diameter, but may be as large as 68 cm. The rash remains present for at least one to two weeks and usually twice that. At this stage, treatment is very simple, with amoxicillin or doxycycline. The symptoms usually resolve within several days. People with the skin lesions may have no other symptoms, but may also feel fatigue, headache, stiff neck, joint aches and pains, sometimes nausea, vomiting, and sore throat. There is often a low-grade fever, but it can be as high as 104 degrees F with chills.
Neurologic abnormalities occur roughly four weeks after the tick bite, but they can occur as early as two weeks after the bite and up to months or even years later with a wide spectrum of involvement. It may be something as mild as meningeal irritation and headache, but can be as severe as meningitis, encephalitis, chorea, and demyelination. Cardiac abnormalities occur in only about 10% of patients, averaging five weeks after the tick bite and thankfully are relatively brief, lasting no longer than six weeks.
The arthritis of the third stage usually begins five to six weeks after the bite, although it may occur as early as one week afterwards or as late as many months later. Large joints, often those closest to the initial rash, are affected most commonly.
The diagnosis is suspected because of the clinical picture, including the rash and/or flu-like illness in the summer. The diagnosis is confirmed by blood tests, although false negative and false positive blood tests are common.


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The Technological Side of Online Degrees
The key behind the success of online learning is flexibility. Gone are the days of commuting long distances to sit in a classroom just to learn. Computers have eliminated the need for fixed schedules and made formal education available for busy professionals and parents. Now, mobile technologies like smartphones, tablets, and wireless internet are taking us even further. You are no longer restricted to where and when you do your studying. For many, the breakneck technological developments that make online education possible are dizzying. In this article we'll try to sort it all out for you, so you can realize the true benefits of a flexible online education.
The Shift Toward Mobile Learning
Distance learning institutions began to appear during the early 19th Century, as correspondence schools used the postal service to send course materials and textbooks to students in the United States and Europe. Paper materials were used all the way up until the digital era, when computers hit the market during the 1980's and 1990's. Many reputable schools then began to shift their curricula online. The New York Institute of Technology was one of the first schools to offer a "virtual campus" in 1984. Digital environments now allow students to take classes all while maintaining hectic work schedules and home duties.
Now that smartphones and tablets have become ubiquitous, online schools are developing proprietary mobile apps and tools so you can take classes virtually anywhere. It's a big step forward from a decade ago, when online students were limited to studying in front of their desktops at home. Today, these apps give you access to reading materials, discussion boards, and relevant media – all in one place.
Traditional, on-campus schools are also using mobile education apps in the classroom. You no longer have to suffer through chalkboards and dry erase boards. Professors can plug their tablet into a projector or flat screen television, and then share information through digital drawing boards, collaborative apps, and online media.
Technology Requirements for Online Programs
Computer Hardware
- A PC with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows 8, or an Apple computer with OS 10.6
- 2GB RAM or higher
- Intel Core2Duo processor or better
- 50 GB or more available hard drive space. This amount will depend on the software and file formats your college uses.
- 1024 by 768 monitor
- Optical disc drive
- Internal / external speakers
- An internal or external microphone
NOTE: For online discussions through Skype, Google Hangouts, or GoToMeeting, headphones are better than speakers for avoiding audio feedback and echo.
- Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari
- Adobe Flash Player
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Java
- QuickTime
- A broadband Internet connection from a service provider like Google Fiber, Comcast, or Centurylink
- An email address
- Ethernet cord for faster video streaming
- Consumer- level printers by HP, Lexmark, Canon, and many other companies. If you have Apple technology, look for a model with the AirPrint feature, so you can print wirelessly from your iOS device or computer.
Mobile Devices
- iPhone 3GS or newer
- iPad
- Android Phone
- Android Tablet
Mobile Devices as Learning Tools
A study conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that 56% of American adults own a smartphone and 22% of U.S. adults own tablets. Mobile devices are permeating our culture, as technology giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon provide user-friendly technologies at affordable prices. Academic institutions are jumping on the mobile bandwagon, because they recognize that these technologies make education far more accessible than larger desktop and laptops. Colleges like the University of Phoenix are now creating their own apps for popular mobile devices, so that students can enroll in classes, participate in discussion boards, read course materials, and check their grades.
Mobile devices are great for news and information consumption, as the University of Missouri learned during a survey on mobile media exposure. Researchers found 55% of survey respondents consumed mobile news during the first quarter of 2013, and 12% had canceled print subscriptions. Smartphones and tablets make it very easy for people to view content, whether it is a streaming lecture video, required eBook, digital study sheets, or flashcard apps. Interactive eBooks will even allow readers to zoom in on three-dimensional models, view embedded animations, and play audio accompaniments.
However, there are some downsides to mobile education. Creating presentations, writing essays, and even researching can be far more difficult on mobile devices, especially if you are new to mobile platforms. There will be a learning curve as you adjust to touchscreen gestures and on screen typing. It is important to become somewhat familiar with a mobile device before relying on it for school. The booming app industry presents another challenge for mobile users in that there is now an overabundance of choices.
If you are trying to write an essay for a class, you may download several word processors for a tablet, only to be faced with proprietary file formats that aren't compatible with other devices. This can make it a pain to transfer a file to another device or submit an assignment to your professor. Use your school's recommended apps, or find software that uses industry standard file formats, such as Word or PDF. For example, even mainstream solutions, such as Microsoft Office for Mobile, come with limitations. Subscribers are unable to create new PowerPoint presentations or create sophisticated animations on their devices; they can only edit and view some basic transitions.
Examine your course load and responsibilities and see if mobile learning techniques are applicable. A smartphone or tablet wouldn't be practical if your degree program requires lab courses, experiential learning, or internships in person. But some learning experiences simply cannot be replicated on the screen of a mobile device.
Smartphone and Tablet Recommendations
Android and Apple create most of the leading tablet and smartphone software. Many manufacturers create hardware for Android operating systems, including Acer, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba. This means consumers have more options to choose from, but also less product standardization. Many Android tablets, such as the Ainol Nova 9 Spark are well known for their MicroSD card slots, which allow you to expand the storage capacity of your device. This can be great as you accumulate more reading materials, assignment files, and library materials.
Apple's iOS devices, such as the iPad Mini, Retina Display iPad, and iPhone are a closed market, meaning Apple makes the hardware and the software. This means software and hardware behavior is similar across product lines, which makes the devices more appealing for students new to mobile. The iTunes University provides vast libraries of supplementary learning materials, including free Ivy League lectures, homework assignments, and textbooks. However, iOS devices do not support Flash content, so check your course websites before purchasing an Apple device. If your college relies on Flash content, you may wish to consider a different tablet.
Some App Suggestions
- Evernote: Do you have snippets of notes, diagrams, quotes, web addresses, and audio files scattered across your computer and mobile devices? The free Evernote desktop and mobile apps can organize these items for you in neat folders and save portions of websites for offline viewing. Tags allow you to quickly search and locate files, text, and bookmarks stored in your collection.
- StudyBlue: Students in any field can use digital flashcards to memorize important quiz information and prepare for finals. Simply enter text and photos onto both sides of your study cards, test yourself, and view statistics about your study scores.
- QuickOffice: Before Microsoft began offering a mobile Office app for subscribers, QuickOffice released a powerful suite for the creation of Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets. This app syncs backups with multiple cloud services, so that your important course assignments are safe and sound.
- Notability: Annotate your PDF documents, sketch diagrams, and write on screen using this great document viewer and editor. If you are having a difficult time dropping pen and paper from your study habits, try writing on documents with Notability.
- Wolfram Alpha: This app is like your pocket assistant, finding scientific formulas, making calculations, and graphing results on your screen. Just type in a query, like "What are the tide levels like in Pa'ia, Maui?" and Wolfram Alpha will graph the data out for you.
Mobile devices aren't always necessary for online degree programs, so read over your school's technology requirements before purchasing a smartphone or tablet. Your current technology may be sufficient for your academic needs. While mobile devices have many great uses, they can also become a distraction during study times if you're not careful.
Most online colleges will only require a computer, listing mobile devices as optional tools. However, smartphone and tablet use can provide you with greater technological experience, knowledge, and, most importantly, flexibility. Because they are cordless and lightweight, mobile devices give you opportunities to study away from a desk and use time you didn't even realize you had.


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Thale is a town in the Harz Mountains in central Germany.
It is believed that Thale emerged at the beginning of the 10th Century and was first mentioned in 936 in connection with Wendhausen abbey, however the abbey was later destroyed in 1525 due to the Peasant's war.
Records have shown that from 1445 there was a working ironworks which was rebuilt in 1648 and it was partially destroyed during the Thirty Years War, it was completely destroyed in 1670. However it was later rebuilt in a small hammer mill due to the close proximity of the ore deposits and availability of wood, this lasted until 1714. Thale has always had a connection with the iron industry which shows in the number of workers it had, it went from 350 in 1872 to 4,400 in 1905. From 1916 Tale produced steel helmets and during the Second World War Thale had the monopoly on the product.
Tourism only started to flourish from the 19th Century onwards this was due to the Hubertus spring which opened in 1836.
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Thale is very close to Quedlinburg and Blankenburg and in the north /east of the Harz. Thale is just off the B6, which is a newly built road connecting the East with the West.
The main station (Hauptbahnhof) is in the west of the town, on Bahnhofstr 1 From there you can take trains to major cities. Check Train timesfor routes.
You can take buses to any major cities and places around Harz. The Busbahnhof (main busstation) is near the Hauptbahnhof. The bus service goes via Q Bus. Check for routes and timings
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By Train[edit]
Thale railway station lies on the Magdeburg–Thale railway which is a single non electrified track that connect Thale to Magdeburg. You can also connect to Berlin and Stendal.
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There are a number of mountain bike paths around Thale to enjoy, it is possible to hire a bike and explore them for yourself. A number of hotels and shops around the area offer bike rental so there is no need to take your own. Prices will vary from different establishments and type of bike.
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There are a number of taxi companies within the town, you will find more information on the website. Alternatively head towards the train station it will always be possible to get a taxi from there.
There are a number of car parks just outside the town centre at reasonable prices. For more informationcheck the website.
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There are a number of family run shops within the town with the najority of them staying open until 18:00, all shops will be closed on Sunday. There is a large furniture store from kitchens to bedrooms, this store is open until 19:00 during the week.
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There are a number of different types of food specific to the Harz region. The Harz cheese or known locally as Harzer roller is made from sour milk quark it takes 1638 days to mature. The cheese can be brought from any local markets or shops. Many of the restuarants in the area will serve game on their menus, this is due to there being a number of woods for the wild animals to live in.
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Rubeland is a small town nearby where you can explore the large ancient caves. The caves were inhabitated by bears and later humans during the stone age.
Blankenburg Is a large town just north of Thale. There are a number of shops and different cultural sites.
Quedlinburg Is close to Thale with some of the buildings in the style of Romanesque architecture and are part of the holiday route Romanesque Road.


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