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Using glycerol from a used cooking oil-to-biodiesel fuel conversion, engineering students developed a soap that is used to clean campus lab equipment and wash hands.
Villanova University engineering students have been converting used cooking oil from dining services into biodiesel fuel for grounds equipment for several years now. This year, the students wanted to take it one step further. What could be done with the leftover glycerin from the oil-to-fuel conversion? After extensive research, the students hit upon a clever solution: sustainable soap.
"Instead of disposing of the glycerol after it has been separated from the dirty biodiesel, we extend its product lifespan by using it to make something that everyone needs," said Adam Hoffman, the Villanova graduate student who leads the project.
The College of Engineering uses the soap to clean lab equipment, as hand soap in bathrooms, and as a popular giveaway at conferences and student candidate visits. They are currently investigating the possibility of increasing production for distribution outside the university.
"We must train our students to think about the big picture and think of ways of reducing our energy usage, raw material consumption, and energy demands," said Randy Weinstein, professor and chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering and director of the College of Engineering's master of science degree program in sustainable engineering.
Scented with fragrance oils, the soap is considered a cosmetic rather than a detergent by FDA standards because of its glycerol base. It lathers, suds, cleans, and leaves hands feeling silky smooth, while making a positive contribution toward campus sustainability.
The entire process can take up to several weeks, from cooking oil to a bar of solid soap. Part of this semester's research involves a team of graduate and undergraduate students looking into ways to speed up the final curing stages.
The soap project has become so popular that it is being considered for development into a student work-study program or student club so more students can participate.In keeping with the university's Augustinian tradition — which emphasizes service to, and care for, one's community — sustainability has found its way into all aspects of the curriculum, as well as other diverse campus initiatives. These include
In 2007, University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D. signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, the goal of which is to make Villanova a climate-neutral campus.
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This free educational webinar will provide a detailed process for climate-driven "pre-response" in a variety of key areas including: Supply Chain Disruptions, Employee Safety and Productivity, Regulatory and Compliance Risks …and many more areas.


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In the September issue of Craft Stamper, there is a wonderful feature showcasing the talents (and the stamps!) of Uniko Stamp Company!
As a super special exclusive blog feature, we can share EVEN MORE amazing designs today with our readers here on the blog :)
So grab a cuppa, and feast your eyes on some wonderful designs…. (And then pop on over to the Uniko shop so you can buy the stamps and have a go yourself!)
WOW! Project Life Card by Jane Taylor
This Project Life card was created with bright sunny colours with a summer holiday page in mind. It uses a favourite 'straight from the ink pad' technique for the background and combines stamping with both hand cut and die cut elements
Stamps I used...
Uniko: Background Builders Round In Circles, Explosion, Explosion Additions
Other materials...
Inks: Ranger distress, black soot; Memento, Ladybug, Dandelion
TCW Stencil, mini tiny circles
Xcut mini dies, arrows
Doodlebug sprinkles, beetle black assortment
The hot and vibrant background colours were achieved by rubbing the card directly with the ink pads. A limited colour palette was used for both the background and stamping with the addition of black. Some of the elements have been placed falling off the edges of the PL card. To define the PL card edges, a blending tool and black distress ink was used. The hand cut WOW and the die cut arrows are raised on pads for dimension. A trio of black enamel dots completes the PL card.
Vellum Wings by Lindsey Bowe
The Make A Wish sentiment from the Cosmos stamp set is one of my favourites - I paired it with a whimsical blue background and a delicate translucent butterfly.
Stamps I used...
Uniko:English Country Garden, Pure Florals, Cosmos, Background Block Halftone
Other materials...
Linen effect cardstock, vellum, Versamark, WOW! Metallic gold sparkle embossing powder, Stampin' Up! Pool Party and Pacific Point inks, Broken China Distress Ink, Perfect Pearls, Turquoise Brusho, Gansai Tambi Starry colours. Memory Box stitched square layers dies, sequins.
I used linen effect cardstock for texture, and the smooshing technique for my aqua background, throwing plenty of mixed media at it! Water based turquoise and blue inks were randomly added to a large acrylic block and spritzed with a water spray containing white and turquoise perfect Pearls mica powder. I then used the block to 'stamp' all over the cardstock until I had a coverage I was happy with. I sprinkled Turquoise Brushos onto the damp cardstock as well. I splattered some silver watercolour paint onto the acrylic block. I inked the background block halftone stamp with a darker blue, then used this 'kissing technique' style to stamp onto the silver splattered acrylic block.
The butterfly was stamped and gold embossed onto vellum, then the body glued to the background panel, in order to give the wings a 3D effect.
Spicy Floral Canvas by Sarah Gray
These fabulous floral stamps from Uniko were calling out to be used with spicy, summer colours. The rich yellows and oranges pull the design together and create a warm tone that makes me think of sunsets and long summer evenings.
Stamps I used...
Uniko: Pure Florals: Gerbera, Pure Florals: Lily and Background Builders: Round in Circles
Uniko: Pure Florals: Gerbera, Pure Florals: Lily and Background Builders: Round in Circles
Other materials...
Clarity Stamps (Lattice Stencil), The Crafter's Workshop (Tiny Circles Stencil), Ranger Archival Watering Can Grey Ink, Dylusion sprays and paints, Derwent Inktense Pencils, Heidi Swapp Shimmer spray
I sponged the Dylusions paints through the lattice stencil, ensuring that I left the edges of the canvas white as I wanted to focus the colour in the centre of the design. I overlayed some of the diamonds with grey paint to give some contrast for the florals, and softened the edges of the canvas with some random stamping and stencilling in grey ink. As the Dylusions paint is quite fluid it is best to use it sparingly to avoid too much bleed through under the stencil (although this can work well for a looser look) The floral images from Uniko are a good size and, grouped together, they provide a striking focal point.
The Beauty of Pop Art by Beverley Brown
This card was inspired by my love of pop Art and butterflies. The Pop Art trend is already making a reappearance within the papercraft industry, especially the halftone pattern. This, along with simple geometrics, tropical colours and pretty butterflies creates a fun design which really 'pops' !
Stamps I used:
Uniko: Originally Organics and Background Builders, Round in Circles, English Country Garden butterflies and Background Blocks Halftone.
Other Materials:
Distress Inks: Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers.
Altenew ink: Industrial Diamond, Buttercream, Warm Sunshine.
Memento Ink; Tuxedo Black
Gansai Tambi Starry colours
Sizzix circle die
MFT Curved Stitched Border die
Using my Clarity stencil brushes I applied Picked Raspberry and Peacock Feathers Distress Ink to white cardstock. I then stamped the butterfly onto the coloured background and cut out. I flicked white gold paint onto the butterfly and set aside to dry. I cut a circle using a die, and stamped through the hole using the Halftone stamp and yellow ink. I used two colours of yellow, with the darker of the two at the top where the pattern is solid, and the lighter shade to the lower section. This helps add emphasis to the pattern. The linear circle geometric design from Background Builders: Round in Circles was selectively inked and stamped onto the card to frame the sentiment and balance the design. Before adhering the butterfly, I die cut a stitched curve to the upper right corner, and created a curve on the bottom left corner using a corner punch.
Gerbera Heart by Sarah Gray
I wanted to create a simple piece of home décor to complement the framed gerbera (that appeared in the magazine), so that I can enjoy this sunny yellow bloom all year round. The distressed heart adds a shabby chic touch to the project.
Stamps I used...
Uniko: Pure Florals: Gerbera, Originally Organic
Other materials...
Deco Art acrylic paints, Black Versafine ink and clear embossing powder
I distressed the MDF heart by painting it black, adding streaks of candle wax and painting over the top in white. The wax creates a resist and reveals the base coat when sanded back. The gerbera is heat embossed to create a slightly raised edge which makes it easier to paint. I used Deco Arts acrylics which worked well as they are quite thick but plan to experiment with different acrylics and media to see the effects that they create.
Rainbow Heroes by Sarah Platt
When creating my cards, I subconsciously veer towards vibrant colours and in particular rainbows. I'm always inspired by Laura Bassen's vibrant creations.
Uniko: Explosion & Explosion Additions
Other materials... Ranger Distress Inks, Versafine Onyx Black ink, Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder, Watercolour cardstock
To create this loose watercolour effect, you need to start by adding plenty of water to a piece of watercolour cardstock. Distress inks are a perfect medium for all sorts of techniques including water colouring and with this card I added layers of ink to the water and let the water do most of the blending work, drying, with a heat gun, between each layer. Once the base was completely dry the images, from the Uniko sets, were stamped in Versafine Onyx Black ink then quickly heat embossed while the ink was still wet. To finish a fuzzy cut explosion shape from the set was popped up on 3d foam for interest and dimension.
Wow! Such gorgeous, inspirational projects!
THANK YOU so much Bev and all the team at Uniko for creating some amazing projects for us.
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Theo Walcott has told Arsène Wenger that he "fully deserves" a run in Arsenal's starting line-up but he claimed not to know whether his contractual dispute would impact on his chances.
The England international was called into the team on the right wing at Schalke, as injuries to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho and Aaron Ramsey forced Wenger's hand. Walcott had not previously started in the Premier or Champions Leagues since the negotiations to extend his contract, which has entered its final season, stalled in late August.
Walcott responded with his eighth goal of the season, in all competitions, but he also spurned a glorious last-minute opportunity to snatch victory. Wenger admitted that, together with the concession of the goal in first-half injury-time to Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, the Walcott miss was his greatest regret of the tie, which finished 2-2.
"I just want to play," Walcott said, "and hopefully now I can get a run in the team because I feel I fully deserve it. It was a good point but it would have been a fantastic victory. I did all I could with the late chance. The ball got stuck to my feet and I just couldn't get it out."
Wenger has maintained that Walcott's refusal to agree to the fresh terms on offer, which are worth £80,000 a week, has not influenced his non-selection of the player. Walcott, somewhat pointedly, turned the focus on to Wenger when he was asked about the notion. "You have to ask the manager that question," Walcott said. "I can't answer that."
Wenger offered praise to Walcott for his performance. "He did very well," the Frenchman said. "His attitude was positive and he was fresh as well. You always felt he could make a difference and it was no coincidence that he had the chance in the final minute."
The manager talked up his players' character and the manner in which they had recovered from Saturday's morale-sapping defeat at Manchester United. He noted that if they beat Montpellier at home in their next tie, they would have a "50% chance" of reaching the last 16 with one game to spare, with Schalke facing Olympiakos here in Gelsenkirchen.
"It was important not to lose tonight and, if possible, to win," Wenger said. "Overall, we played reasonably well, although we dropped physically in the second-half. The regret we have is we conceded the goal before half-time and we missed the chance at the end. The two have a big impact on the game. I believe we showed a good response to Saturday. You feel the team is getting better. I think in one month, if we continue to develop, we will be there."
Wenger complained about a "100%" foul on Walcott by Ibrahim Afellay in the buildup to Huntelaar's goal and, also, for the way that play was stopped for an injury to Marco Höger in the second half just as Lukas Podolski threatened. Podolski was then booked for kicking the ball away.
"That was another decision that was amazing," Wenger said. "It was the first time I saw in my long experience the game being stopped when a player has rolled his ankle. I never see that when you have a goal chance."


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Montgomery Gentry Plan Kentucky Tornado Relief Concert
Montgomery Gentry is always one of the first to jump at the opportunity to help those in need, so after the heartbreaking tornadoes demolished homes and businesses in Kentucky back in March, the duo decided to do their part to help give back.
Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry will headline the Kentucky Cares Concert on Wednesday (May 9), benefiting the victims of the twisters that ripped through eastern Kentucky earlier this year. The concert will be held in Lexington, Ky. at Busters Billiards and Backroom, with proceeds going directly to the local American Red Cross.
"Our hearts went out to all those family and businesses that were affected by the storms," says Montgomery, who was born and raised in Kentucky, as was Gentry. "We've been trying to organize something for a while so we're real glad this worked out. This is our home and we want to do everything we can to help."
"We were devastated to hear of the destruction that went through Kentucky," Gentry adds. "We are honored to help out, and look forward to a big hometown party and raising much needed funds for these communities that need it."
The show is being presented by radio station 98.1 the Bull and will also feature fellow Kentuckian Laura Bell Bundy. Click here to purchase tickets to the show.


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Meet the New Law Dean
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Robert "Bob" Klonoff, a leading legal scholar, professor of law at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, and former senior partner at the law firm of Jones Day, has been named the next dean of Lewis & Clark Law School. He takes up his post on July 1.
You're a native Oregonian. How do you feel about returning to Portland?
I'm really excited about it. I've even been getting letters and e-mails from people I knew when I was a student at Grant High School.
Your dad owned Beaumont Pharmacy in Northeast Portland. Did you work there when you were a kid?
I did–especially during the holidays. But I had other jobs too: I worked in food service at Providence Hospital, sold refreshments at Portland Beavers games, and worked as a warehouse packer at Import Plaza. My parents thought it was important for me to learn the value of a dollar.
You've specialized in class-action litigation. Why did you choose that specialty?
I find it intellectually stimulating. It's a complicated area–sort of like the organic chemistry of law. The problems are challenging and interesting; the cases are big; and good lawyers tend to be found on all sides.
You've written a popular casebook on class actions. How did this come about?
No class-action textbook existed when my coauthor and I started that project. It's not like writing about criminal or contract law, where there are established areas you know you need to cover. We had to figure out what subjects to cover. That was the challenge of it–and the fun.
How did you end up at Jones Day, a major law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.?
Two colleagues of mine from the Solicitor General's Office had left the Justice Department to start a Supreme Court practice at Jones Day. Very few firms at that time had a Supreme Court practice. These guys had been high-profile government lawyers–one had clerked for Justice Rehnquist, the other for Justice O'Connor. They were also close friends of mine. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up.
You've argued eight cases before the Supreme Court. What is that experience like?
It's unbelievable. There's nothing to prepare you for arguing before the highest court in the land. My first Supreme Court argument was in 1986, when I was an assistant to the solicitor general. The place was loaded with family, friends, colleagues, and tourists. I was dressed in the traditional morning suit. I had lots of oral argument experience going in, but it was still incredibly intimidating.
Why did you leave D.C. to become a law professor?
While I was at Jones Day, I got a call out of the blue about an endowed, tenured chair at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. I had not applied and didn't know a soul in Kansas City, but the prospect of being a full-time academic was exciting. When I left D.C., the joke at Jones Day was, "We'll see you in six months." But I fell in love with academia and never looked back.
What do you enjoy about teaching?
I enjoy the impact you can have. I wanted to give back, and for me, teaching was a way to do that. I get many calls and letters from former students telling me how valuable the courses they took from me have been in their actual law practice. Such feedback is incredibly rewarding.
You have a long history of pro bono work. Why are you committed to this type of work?
I got into pro bono work at the outset of my career at Jones Day. One of my proudest achievements was to help set up a walk-in law clinic for low-income D.C. residents. It was an enormous undertaking, but the clinic is still thriving, years after we set it up. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people have been helped.
After that, I took over the pro bono program for the entire law firm, which involved overseeing 2,500 lawyers. It was a huge job, but I gained a lot of administrative experience that I think will be helpful as dean. During my tenure, we ended up more than doubling the firm's annual pro bono hours.
Why did you take the position at Lewis & Clark?
Number one–it's a great law school, a fantastic law school. It has more riches than I'd even realized. It's an amazing place. Everyone knows how strong the school is in environmental law, but it's strong in so many other areas as well–such as intellectual property, business law, and animal law. And returning to Portland was a huge draw. I grew up with Lewis & Clark–I know the school, I know the area.
What are your priorities for the law school?
Fundraising, of course, is at the top of my list, because everything else depends on resources. I'd like to raise money for new and improved facilities, endowed chairs, scholarships, and faculty and program enhancements.
Also, I have lots of contacts based on my many years in Washington, D.C. I want to see the law school bring in judges, scholars, and practitioners from around the country for cutting-edge programs that will enhance the law school's profile nationwide.
I would like to see the law school expand its international programs with foreign law schools. When I was at UMKC, I taught two summers at Peking University. It was a fantastic experience.
What do you do for fun?
I have a 12-year-old son who keeps me young. We like to bike ride, play guitar, swim, and travel. I'm big into music of all kinds.
How does your son feel about moving?
I think if we were moving anywhere other than Portland, it would be a tougher sell. But he's been hearing all his life how great it was to grow up in Portland–now he'll get to see for himself.
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What is the theme of Luke 19:1-10 and how would you tell the story to a child?
I think the first thing we need to do is to consider the context. It is repeated that Jesus is now on His way to Jerusalem (17:11; 18:31; 19:11, 28, 41). In Luke 18:31-34 Jesus tells His disciples that He will fulfill prophecy by being rejected, put to death, and resurrected. What takes place in Jericho (with Zaccheus), then, must be related to our Lord's ultimate goal of going up to Jerusalem to die. On the way to Jericho, Jesus healed the blind man. This was another proof that He was the Messiah (see Luke 4:18). It also caused the crowds to praise God, and to think well of Jesus.
The healing of the blind man happened just outside Jericho, as Jesus approached. The incident with Zaccheus happens in Jericho, as Jesus is passing through. Surely word of the healing of the blind man spread quickly, so that the crowds began to gather as Jesus passed through the city of Jericho. It was something like the triumphal entry would be in Jerusalem, in that Jesus would be enthusiastically received. But the crowds are fickle here, as they will be in Jerusalem. Those who hailed Him as the coming King were later those who cried out for His death. Our Lord's dealings with Zaccheus quieted the praise of the crowds, and prompted their protests (see Luke 19:7 "They all began to grumble, saying, 'He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.'")
Notice, it was not Zaccheus who invited Jesus to his house for a meal. Zaccheus was trying to see Jesus, and perhaps to avoid the crowds as well. They did not like tax-gatherers. Indeed, he was a "chief tax-gatherer" (verse 2). Jesus looked up into the tree and saw Zaccheus. Jesus knew this man's name, and called him by name, and then invited Himself to his house for a meal. Zaccheus was delighted, of course, but the crowds were very unhappy about this. Why? Because they considered Zaccheus to be a great sinner—and so he was.
All of this raises an issue which is at the heart of our Lord's ministry, and which is the key to His rejection as well. In Luke 4:16, Jesus comes to the synagogue in His home town of Nazareth. He reads from Isaiah 61:1-2 and informs His audience that He is the fulfillment of this messianic prophecy. The people rejoice, until Jesus makes it clear that He has come to save sinners, including the Gentiles. That is too much for them, and now they seek to kill Him (Luke 4:22-31). It is this same issue of Jesus coming to associate with and to save sinners which arises early in Mark's Gospel (Mark 2:13-17), and it centers around another tax-gatherer, Levi.
Now, back to Luke 19. Jesus approaches Jericho and on His way heals a blind man. This is proof that He is Messiah, and the crowds love it. But when Jesus carries out His ultimate messianic mission—saving guilty sinners—this is too much, and the praise of the crowds turns to protest. After this incident with Zaccheus, and while the same crowds are listening, Jesus tells a parable which warns them about their stewardship. The warning is about the failure to make use of that which God has given to us. I believe that the ultimate treasure He has given is the good news of the Gospel. So far as saving sinners is concerned, the Jews wanted to "bury" this, rather than to have to think about associating with those who were known to be sinners in the past.
Now, as to relating this story to little children. I think the story is quite simple. It is one of the "Sunday school stories" that every child seems to be familiar with. The story certainly indicates to us that God chose to associate with (and to save) this man whom He knew to be an unworthy sinner. The others were angry, because they did not see themselves as sinners, but as the righteous (this contrast is clearly made by Luke in Luke 17:9-14). Children need to see from this story that Jesus came to save those who are unworthy, those who are sinners. That is the message of the Gospel.
Children can be very cruel about who they will play and associate with. They often shun children who are different, dirty, or whom they have been told are "bad" in some way. They should have no difficulty in grasping the concept that Jesus came to be with those whom others didn't like. Jesus came to save those who are unworthy sinners. What could be better news than this?
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Hans Zellweger is much in demand as a composer and arranger of music for schools in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. He is well-known for his piano duets and ensemble pieces for various instruments published with Edition Nepomuk.
As an experienced teacher of piano and electronic keyboards and as tutor for trainee keyboard teachers at the Lucerne Music Academy, he is familiar with the needs and demands of both teachers and students, and his music is very popular with both groups.
Hans Zellweger is a pioneer of electronic keyboard teaching and writing. His original and technically inventive pieces with their rhythmical appeal and memorable tunes have provided enjoyment and motivation for many players. He keeps taking current musical trends into account and is continuously refining his unmistakable personal style. In this way, his work continues to set new standards.


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I have always had a fascination with work and working, the way we work, how hard or not hard we work, how people set up their desks and spaces and studios to work, etc. etc. This interest is partly what inspired our desk collection. I was really excited to see this post on the guardian of writer's at their typewriters. Agatha Christie is pictured here in between stacks of her own books that she wrote. And check out Martin Amis ..he looks exactly the way I pictured him..
You can see how and where we work on Design Sponge they post these great "sneak peeks" of various people's live/work spaces.


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Now there's a show devoted just to tiny homes.
"In "Tiny House Nation," renovation experts and hosts, John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin, travel across America to show off ingenious small spaces and the inventive people who live in them, as well as help new families design and construct their own mini-dream home in a space no larger than 500 square feet. From a micro-apartment in New York City to a caboose car turned home in Montana to a micro-sized mobile home for road tripping – this is a series that celebrates the exploding movement of tiny homes. From pricey to budget friendly, "Tiny House Nation" is not a typical design show, but one that proves size doesn't always matter – it's creativity that counts."


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Italy's Marco Pantani, a.k.a The Pirate, overtook defending champion Jan Ullrich in the exhausting mountain stages and held on to win the 85th Tour de France, becoming the first Italian champion since 1965. Pantani finished the course in 92 hours, 49 minutes and 46 seconds, just under four minutes quicker than Ullrich. This year's Tour de France could actually be considered a misnomer because for just the twelfth time in history, the race actually started outside of France. Beginning in Dublin, Ireland, the racers sped through Cork, across the channel (by plane and ferry, not by bike) and continued their grueling journey south through the western part of France, through the Pyrenees and the French Alps, before heading north to Paris for the August 2 finish. Just over 2,400 miles in all.
The larger story however, and the one that could change professional cycling from here on out, was the lingering drug scandals and biker strikes. On July 8, a car containing officials from the Festina team, the world's top-rated team, was stopped by authorities and found to have 400 doses of banned substances including the performance-enhancing drug EPO and various steroids. Team director Bruno Roussel later admitted to engaging his team in an "organized doping system" and the entire team was subsequently kicked out of the race before the seventh stage.
The obligatory media blitz that ensued had the competitors so enraged that they were forced to strike. What other choice did they have really? So as the 12th stage was about to officially begin, the racers unbuckled their helmets, unstrapped their pedals and sat in the road. Apparently this is the cycling equivalent to Dennis Rodman taking his shirt and shoes off and sitting on the floor in front of the Bulls' bench.
"We've been treated like beasts, so we are going to behave like beasts," said spokesman Laurent Jalabert. "We've had enough. We're not leaving." And they didn't leave. Well, at least for two hours, at which point they were coaxed by officials to resume the race. If only the NBA lockout could be settled so quickly.
The scandal unfortunately overshadowed what was actually a pretty entertaining race. On the road through stages fifteen and sixteen, Pantani was overtaking Ullrich and American Bobby Julich (Robert Urich was nowhere to be found) in what could have been a race for the ages, but off the road, troubles continued to brew and tempers continued to flare. In the seventeenth stage, it all came to a head again.
Steeeerike Twoooo!!! This time the riders stayed on their bikes but decided to join hands and coast through the stage like they were out for a casual spin through the French countryside. Stage results were subsequently wiped out. In all, seven teams were either disqualified or became so tired of the harassment that they pulled out of their own volition. Of the 189 racers that started in Dublin, only 96 rode down to Champs Elysees to the finish line. So while the 85th Tour de France should be known for Pantani's aggressive mountain attacks, the class and determination of defending champion Ullrich, or the consistency of Bobby Julich, it will most likely be remembered as the race that was marred by scandal — the Tour de France that almost wasn't.


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Getting too little sleep might prevent dieters from losing as much body fat as they otherwise would have, a small study suggests.
The findings, published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, add to evidence that sleep habits play a role in weight regulation. They also suggest that people embarking on a weight-loss plan may want to make sure they are catching enough shut-eye each night, researchers say.
The study included 10 overweight men and women who lived in a sleep lab for two separate two-week periods. During both, they were kept on the same calorie-restricted diet; but for one period, the participants slept for 8.5 hours per night, while during the other, they got 5.5 hours.
Researchers found that the dieters lost the same amount of weight under both conditions -- just under 7 pounds, on average. But during the sleep-restricted period, they mainly lost muscle rather than fat.
When participants got 8.5 hours of sleep, more than half of their weight loss came from shedding fat; when they got 5.5 of sleep, only one-quarter of their weight loss came from fat -- translating to a 55 percent reduction in fat loss.
Instead, the majority of people's weight loss during the sleep-restricted period came from lean body tissue, which refers to muscle and any other body tissue that is not fat.
"So they lost the same amount of weight, but the composition was different," said senior researcher Dr. Plamen Penev, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago.
Successful dieters always shed a certain amount of muscle, Penev noted in an interview, but ideally one wants to limit that loss in favor of shedding excess body fat. Insufficient sleep, the current findings suggest, might interfere with that.
The study has a number of limitations. Besides its small size, it also looked only at short-term weight loss. More research is needed to see how sleep duration might affect dieters' body composition over time, Penev said.
It's also unclear how well these findings from a tightly controlled sleep-lab setting might translate to the "real world," according to Penev.
Still, the findings do add to a body of research linking sleep habits to body weight. A number of studies have found that self-described "short sleepers" -- typically defined as those who get less than 6 hours of sleep each night -- tend to weigh more or gain more weight over time than people who get seven to eight hours of sleep per night.
Those studies do not, however, prove that sleep differences are the reason for the weight differences. Small sleep-lab studies such as the current one help researchers zero in on the effects of sleep itself.
Lab studies have suggested, for example, that sleep loss may alter people's levels of the "hunger hormones" leptin and ghrelin. Leptin is secreted by fat cells; low blood levels of the hormone promote hunger, while increases tell the brain that body is full and encourage calorie burning. Ghrelin is secreted by the stomach to boost appetite.
In their study, Penev and his colleagues found that under the sleep-restricted condition, participants reported greater hunger during the day compared with the 8-hour sleep condition -- even though they consumed the same number of calories during both periods. They also had higher blood levels of acylated ghrelin, one form of the appetite-boosting hormone.
This, Penev said, raises the question of whether, outside the tight control of the lab, the sleep-deprived dieters would have eaten more.
"The study suggests that if you are trying to lose weight by restricting your calories, it may be more difficult if you are sleep deprived," Dr. Shahrad Taheri, of the University of Birmingham in the UK, told Reuters Health in an email.
As for how much sleep is enough, "I don't think at this stage we can recommend a specific number of hours of sleep, as sleep is very individualized," said Taheri, who co-authored an editorial published with the study.
"But what we can do," Taheri added, "is pay more attention to our daily routines of eating, physical activity, and also sleep."
Penev agreed that there is no one-size-fits-all prescription for sleep. He suggested that people try to notice how much sleep they generally need to feel refreshed the next morning; for some people that may be 6 hours, for others it may be 8.
Both Penev and Taheri said that more studies are needed in real-world settings. According to Penev, a study might, for instance, follow patients at a weight-loss clinic to see how their typical sleep habits correlate with their weight-loss success.
As for why fewer hours in bed may cause the body to preferentially lose muscle over fat, Penev said he and his colleagues can only theorize. Their guess is that the extra waking hours increase the need for glucose (sugar) in the brain and other parts of the nervous system -- and they get that extra fuel from breaking down muscle.


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Fish cooking temperatures are important to monitor in order to insure meat is safely cooked to the proper temperature. When preparing fish, use the chart below as a guide to check doneness when the fish is oven baked, pan-fried, deep-fried, grilled, and steamed.
Baking is a good method to use for cooking whole fish, stuffed or unstuffed, and large, thicker cuts. Baking can also be used for steaks and fillets. While baking, the fish should be basted to keep the meat moist.
Pan-frying fish is a popular method of cooking fish. It works well with small whole fish, steaks and fillets. Lean fish are better pan-fried than oily fish because the oil helps keep them too moist. Oily fish are better cooked using a method that allows their natural fat to drain while cooking, such as broiling, grilling or steaming. Instructions for pan-frying whole and pieces of fish are shown below. Pan-frying Whole Fish Small fish that are less than 1 1/2 inches thick work well to panfry. If thicker than 1 1/2 inches they should be filleted before frying. Frying the fish in butter would give it the best flavor but butter burns too easily. To get the benefit of the butter flavor use half butter and half vegetable oil. Vegetable oil can also be used on its own if desired.
Pan-frying Steaks and Fillets Fish steaks or fillets should not be thicker than 1 1/2 inches. Slice any pieces over 1 1/2 inches thick into thinner fillets. When frying, cook pieces with similar thickness together so that they cook evenly.
Deep-frying, also known as deep-fat frying, is a process of immersing food in a pan containing hot oil, which cooks the food quickly, producing a crispy surface covering a tender and moist interior. For the best results as well as for ease in handling, it is best to use small pieces of fish when deep-frying. Fish is often covered with flour and seasonings or some type of batter before deep-frying, which provides a crispy, brown crust on the food. Any cooking oil can be used for deep-frying provided it does not smoke or burn at temperatures that may reach as high as 375°F. See Oil Smoke Points to assist in selecting oil for deep-frying. Oil low in saturated fat is best to use because the fish will absorb a small quantity of oil during the cooking process. See Fat Composition of Various Oils to assist in selecting oil low in saturated fat.
Grilling and broiling are very similar methods of cooking fish. They both use a dry heat that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle of the meat. The main difference between the two methods is that grilling applies the heat to the bottom surface of the fish, and broiling applies the heat to the top surface. Also, grilling infuses the fish with a smoky flavor from the meat juices that drip during the grilling process. When broiling, this infusion of flavor does not occur. The grilling process cooks foods over a heat source, either directly, indirectly, or a combination of both. Grilling temperatures typically reach as high as 650ºF, but any temperature above 300°F is suitable as a grilling temperature. The high heat of grilling sears the surface of fish, creating meat with a flavorful crust. The required cooking temperature and the method of grilling (direct, indirect, or a combination) depends on the size of the fish or the pieces. It is important to cook the fish to its proper doneness but not to overcook. There are many different types of grills available today that can be used when grilling fish. For information on the different types of grills, see Grilling Beef - Types of Grills. It is important that the grill is set up properly and reaches the appropriate temperature for the type of fish that is being grilled to ensure that it produces a moist and flaky finished product that is cooked to the proper doneness. For information on setting up a charcoal or gas grill, see Grilling Beef - Outdoor Grill Setup. A medium heat should be used when grilling fish, whole or pieces. Using too high of a heat will cause some parts to cook too quickly and dry out while other parts will not be done all the way through. To check the temperature of the grill, use the palm of your hand for testing, see Charcoal Grill Setup - Estimating Temperature for testing method. The thicker the piece of fish the farther away from the heat source it should be or the heat source should be at a lower temperature to prevent the outside of the cut from burning before the inside is properly cooked. You will also have to decide whether you will use direct or indirect heat during the grilling time. Depending on the type of fish and size, you may use both. A whole fish or a thick piece may require direct heat to seal the outside and indirect to allow the cut to cook thoroughly to the center. Cooking with indirect heat occurs when you use an area of the grill that is not directly over the heat source. Using indirect heat slows the cooking process down, which allows the center of the fish to cook thoroughly without burning the outside. On charcoal grills, coals are pushed to one side of the grill or banked into a ring around the outer edges. On gas grills, the side of the burner, which is below the area where the food will be placed, is turned off after the grill is preheated. Using one of the indirect setups will provide an area on the grill that is a low heat source. The fish is placed over the area in which there are no coals or over the burner that is turned off on a gas grill. Indirect heat is good for cooking whole fish or larger pieces. To prepare the grill for indirect heat, see Beef Grilling - Indirect Heat for grill setup. See general instructions below for cooking fish using indirect heat.
Cooking with direct heat occurs when you cook the meat directly over the heat source. The fish is cooked quickly over medium or high heat coals or over burners set to medium or high heat on a gas grill. Direct heat is used when grilling thinner fillets and steaks. Thin fish will cook quickly when grilled using direct heat. Because they are thin, the direct heat will cook them thoroughly through to the middle. For more detailed setup information on grilling, using direct heat, see Beef Grilling.
When broiling fish, there is no benefit from the infusion of smoked flavoring that occurs when grilling, causing the fish to be fairly bland in taste. This can be remedied by the use of seasoning, such as a mixture of herbs, marinades or basting sauces.
There are several methods that can be used to check for the doneness of fish. Some methods work better on some types of fish than others. Similar to meat, fish continues to cook after removing it from the heat. So for a more flavorful result, begin checking for doneness a few minutes before the end of the estimated cooking time. Since the meat of the fish is somewhat translucent, it begins to become opaque as it cooks, which is one method of visually checking for doneness, especially for fillets that are most often not as thick as fish steaks. The best procedure for checking doneness is to use a cooking thermometer, checking to make sure the fish has reached an internal temperature of 145ºF. To cook fish steaks that are slightly translucent in the center, remove the steaks from the heat when they reach an internal temperature of 135ºF to 140ºF. The fish steaks will continue cooking with the retained heat if they are covered and left to stand a few minutes prior to serving. Listed below are other methods that can be used to check for doneness.


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I'm at the end of my rope here. I gave Kingston a bath and blow-dry last night, and he was looking quite handsome. Until this morning. Took him out to potty this morning and he pee'd on his front legs. He does this ALL the time. He lifts his leg to pee and he ends up spraying his front legs and gets his fur completely urine soaked. It's quite frustrating. I have to wipe him down after each potty break. Does anyone else's Cav do this? Is there anything I can do to get him to stop peeing on himself?


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Miracle in the Meadowlands amid Hurricane Sandy
As the wind howled and rain slanted down amid Hurricane Sandy's fury, Magdelene was born at Meadowlands Medical Center.
Born to Rachel Nijinimbam, 31 years old, an event coordinator, originally from Ghana, with her husband, Mathias Shotolu, 45 years old, a businessman, originally from Nigeria, Magdelene arrived at 1:17 a.m. as the storm raged outside and tides rose. It was a miracle of birth amid one of the worst storms to ever hit the metropolitan area.
Although power outages savaged most of Hudson County, Meadowlands Medical Center – located in Secaucus on the banks of the Hackensack River – maintained power and thus light and warmth thanks to back-up generators.
When the power was lost to the Secaucus area, Dr. Miriam Langer, an experienced and passionate health provider and her staff, worked tirelessly against the winds and the early hours to provide a miracle to a mother, who said she felt blessed and relieved after the whole procedure was over. Now Magdelene will join her two-year-old sister Emma and go back home to Bayonne safely with her parents.
In a press release issued after the event, hospital officials said, "MHMC has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make sure these kinds of miracles happen, even when conditions are at their worst. We made sure that everyone who needs medical attention will be as comfortable as possible with extra bedding and emergency provisions. In addition, we had fully staffed and equipped two Alternate Care Sites in West New York and at the Huber Street Elementary School in Secaucus. These two emergency medical centers were set up as part of our commitment to continue providing miracles."
The release went on to say, "How does MHMC make miracles happen every day? For us, it is simply a combination of professionalism and heart, merging the best doctors with the best equipment, coupled with an incredible maintenance and nursing staff. All miracles need help and Meadowlands delivers everyday, rain or shine."
Hospital updates
Bayonne Medical Center in Bayonne and Christ Hospital in Jersey City are back on full power after several days running on generator power. Both hospitals will resume normal emergency and other services, although hospital officials said that patients who have scheduled elective surgery should check with the hospital before assuming that surgery will take place, said Allyson Miller, spokesperson for the hospital. BMC also may not resume outpatient services right away so patients should also call the hospital to find out the latest information.
Meanwhile Hoboken University Medical Center is still dealing with the aftermath of flooding, but will continue urgent care services for walkup patients at its emergency room from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice. Those patients who require more substantial treatment such as delivery or surgery will be transferred to Christ Hospital, Bayonne Medical Center, or another area hospital.
For emergency situations, residents should call 9-1-1, but for general questions, they should call the general number to each hospital: Bayonne Medical Center at (201) 858-5000; Hoboken University Hospital at (201) 418-1000; or Christ Hospital at (201) 795-8200.
Memorial blood drive held for Michael Romano
A blood drive in memory of Michael Romano will be held by New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of the New York Blood Center, at St. Henry's Church, located at 77 West 28th St. in Bayonne, on Nov. 9 from 1 to 7 p.m.
Michael was stricken with cancer at the age of 4 ½ and succumbed to the disease in 2006 at age of 11.
Diagnosed with nerve cell cancer at age 4, Michael underwent extensive treatment and received more than 250 transfusions of either platelet or red blood cells. He was a former student of Midtown Community School.
"Even though he had been diagnosised with cancer since he was four-and-a-half-years-old, he didn't act sick," said his fourth grade teacher Elisha Mele recalled. "He always smiled and did his best when he was in class."
More than 45 kids a day are diagnosed with the same type of cancer from which Michael had died, more than 8,000 kids per year.
While being treated, Michael played baseball for Bayonne Cal Ripken and enjoyed fishing.
The Romano family is asking all eligible donors to give the gift of life at the Nov. 9 drive. A single blood donation can help save the lives of three people and will help maintain your community blood supply this holiday season.
For more information on donations or organizing a donation drive, call (800) 933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.
Senators applaud EPA decision to allow more fuel into NJ
U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) recently applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for helping expedite delivery of fuel to New Jersey. In a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, the senators asked that the EPA temporarily ease some biofuel delivery rules at East Coast shipping facilities in order to relieve the fuel shortage in New Jersey caused by Superstorm Sandy, and the EPA granted this request.
Due to damaged fuel terminals in New Jersey, millions of gallons of biofuels are currently unable to reach the state. But with the recent decision by the EPA, fuel can now be transported by train to other facilities on the east coast, such as Baltimore, Maryland, then shipped up to New Jersey.


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WINCHESTER Scouts have been petitioning local families to help support them in their quest to find a new home.
Children and parent helpers of the 6th Winchester Scout group gathered at River Park Leisure Centre on Friday (May 23) to put flyers through the doors of houses in Hyde and surrounding streets supported by their borrowed mascot, Chip the beaver.
The group hopes to put in a bid for land off Nuns Walk in Abbotts Barton to build a camping area, climbing tower and play area and a Scout hut, which will also be used as a pre-school and adult day centre.
As reported in July last year Scout representatives approached Winchester City Council's Barton Farm forum pleading for green space.
As a result of the Scout movement growing at five times the national average, with figures from their recent census showing a 10 per cent rise compared with 1.9 per cent nationally, Scout leaders have said it's imperative to find more space.
District Commissioner Stephen Parker said: "This all started a year ago after we had started to recruit parents as beaver leaders. We had a lot of interest from parents and their children to join the scouts and so formed the 6th Winchester Scout group. At the moment they all meet in St Luke's Church hall but what's going to happen is we're going to need more space to accommodate more children as the schools grow.
"We've gone from 24 now to expecting some 48 in September. We'll grow over time and they need a home."
The group's website said: "Every young person in Abbotts Barton and Hyde who wants to be a Beaver, Cub or Scout should be able to do so. For many years this has not been possible.
"Just like most other Scout Groups we need our own home to protect our new Group for the next 80 – 100 years. This requires a large building on a site appropriate for 21st Century Scouting."
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We all enjoy good design, but not everyone has the experience to know how to do it right. Even if you're not an artist, there are certain principles that everyone can learn that are useful in everyday tasks.
The neat thing about artistic principles is that they tend to be transferable. While art can be subjective, certain rules are derived from common shared experiences. For example, the color red is frequently used as a "high energy" color that signifies warning or passion. In real life, red is the color of blood, fire, and physical arousal.
Our brains make thousands of subconscious correlations like this in our early lifetime. For that reason, principles of design can be transferred to different areas of life, even if you don't fancy yourself an artist, everyone can use these ideas.
Use the Rule of Thirds to Compose a Great Shot
Photography is quickly becoming the art of the masses. With a smartphone in (nearly) every pocket, most people carry around a camera that would make a photographer in 2004 jealous. However, they don't come with instruction manuals for taking good photos. We've written our own guides if you want to take a deep dive, but if you learn nothing else, learn the rule of thirds.
The rule of thirds is one of the most common rules of thumb and it's also one of the simplest. When composing a photo, divide the horizontal and vertical space into thirds and try to place the subject or other interesting parts of a photo along these lines. A photo's not wrong if it doesn't adhere to this, but if you're not sure about how to compose a good-looking photo, this is a good way to get in the ballpark.
Example: We've talked at length about how to properly compose a photo using (among other things) the rule of thirds. Fortunately, many smartphone cameras (like Google's excellent stock camera) offer an optional guide that you can overlay to help layout your subjects. It's also worth pointing out that, like with everything else, landscape mode is probably better.
Test Case - Every Picture You've Ever Taken: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr all guarantee that you'll have occasion to share photos of your lunch, party, or trip to Prague. This particular rule is accessible everywhere that you can take pictures. While there's a whole lot more to good photography than just this one rule, it's an excellent first step.
Structure Your Emails with Readable Typography
Ask any graphic designer and they'll tell you the importance of proper typography in a design. The weight given to specific words or how they're laid out can direct the viewer's attention to certain ideas. Most people won't spend their days hunting for just the right font or how to lay it out, but we all work with text every day.
Example: More than anything, type needs to be readable. Not just in the particular font that it's used in, but how it's laid out. Sub headings or bullet points (like the ones in this article) draw attention to key elements. Bold and italicized text emphasize important pieces of information, but only when used sparingly. While it can take a lifetime to establish what looks good, this quick tutorial runs through many of the basics.
Test Case - Sending a Long Email: Let's say you need to email a group of people about an upcoming event. You have to convey where they need to go, what to bring, what's going to happen, and how to get there. Here's an example of a bad way to write this:
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to send out an email and let everyone know that we're going to be doing a thing soon. I'm really excited about it! The thing is going to be one of the best things that we ever do, and we have a long history of doing things.
It all began way back when we first did a thing. It's been five years and we've done the thing every year since and I would like to spend the next five paragraphs telling you about the times in the past that we did things.
Anyway, we're going to do another thing at 123 Address Place this year. It's a great location and we can't wait for you to see it! Melissa will be in charge of decorating the place. One time she made a three story cake out of twigs and wishes. She's super talented! You guys are gonna love it.
We'll be meeting at 7. I know some of you are flying in from out of town, so be sure to change your clocks! You don't want to be jet-lagged for the thing. Or car-lagged, as the case may be! Haha!
The thing will be bring-your-own-thing, so please don't forget to buy some things for the thing. We'll send out a separate email with step-by-step directions on how to get to Address Place from four different highways, because we haven't heard of Google Maps.
Thanks everyone for being so awesome and not throwing your laptop out a window while reading this! See you at the thing!
This email avoids critical information for the first few paragraphs. When it does finally get around to saying what it needs to say, it does so clumsily and surrounded by dumb jokes. It even leaves out key details like a date. Someone reading this could miss key details or not even realize it's an invitation at all. Here's a better way to write it:
You're invited to a thing!
123 Address Place [Google Maps Link]
August 28th at 7PM EST
We'll be doing things in celebration of stuff. Woo!
What to Bring:
This is a bring-your-own-things type of thing, so bring your things!
We've done this type of thing every year and we're excited for you all to participate. If you've never done this type of thing before, email Tom, Dick, or Harry for more information on how this thing works. See you there!
This version is shorter, more to the point, and clearly labels information appropriately. This is incredibly basic typography, but it serves to highlight how important structure and brevity are in conveying information. Above all else, read what you've written before you send it to someone. If you can easily find the info you're trying to share without hunting for it, you've done it well. If someone who's reading it for the first time would have no clue what you're trying to say at first glance, try restructuring.
Use Negative Space Effectively to Decorate Your Living Room
Negative space (or white space) is defined as anything not occupied by an object. Sounds simple, but most people don't think about managing the space where they don't put things. Why would you? Nothing goes there. Artists, on the other hand, understand that where something isn't is just as important as where something is.
Example: This article from Creative Bloq shows 25 examples of using negative space to convey an idea. However, negative space isn't always its own thing. As this Sitepoint piece discusses, white space is also used to simply improve readability in type. If lines of text are too close together, they become unreadable. Too far apart, and you waste paper/screen real estate.
Test Case - Furnishing a Room: Unlike graphic design, interior design is an art form that most people take part in whether they realize it or not. Arranging furniture and laying out your belongings can have an effect on how a room feels. Just like with printed or digital media, the layout of a room draws attention to certain places and instill certain types of feelings.
Large, open windows and mirrors can help a room feel more open and less cramped. Placing framed pictures lower or at eye level and leaving space towards the ceiling can help a room feel taller. The placement of a central piece of furniture like a coffee table can direct where your guests hang out. While you're laying out a room, don't just consider where your furniture fits, but how the pieces fit together and where people will be spending their time.
Good design is everywhere, and it's not limited to pictures on a screen. Not everyone needs to do a deep-dive into the nuances of color theory, but some basic understanding of how we interpret shapes, layouts, and space can help make everyone a better communicator.
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Despite the crowded pizza category, Toppers Pizza is taking its share of the more than $40 billion pie.
System-wide sales increased by more than 40 percent for both company-owned and franchised units in the first quarter of 2013, and same-store sales for company units were up 13.59 percent in the same period.
Franchise units saw a same-store sales increase of 12.58 percent in Q1, compared to the first quarter of 2012.
Though some of this growth can be attributed to the fact that the brand added 16 units over the past year and comp sales have grown by double digits, CEO and president Scott Gittrich says brand familiarity is exploding.
"The awareness of what we do and who we are continues to grow and grow, and more and more consumers love us and become loyal to us," he says.
The brand's penchant for offering products not often found on competitors' menus also gives the brand a leg up, Gittrich says. In fact, 70 percent of Toppers' sales comes from items like its signature pizzas and Topperstix, a breadstick-like product that comes in varieties like Tacostix, with taco meat and Cheddar and Mozzarella cheeses.
"We come to a market and we look enough like the big guys that people can tell, 'Hey, I can call Toppers instead of Pizza Hut on Friday nights,'" he says. "So they might come to us first for that pepperoni pizza, but then they come to find that we've got this variety on our menu that's unusual in the segment. And once they start burrowing into our handmade menu, then that's where we think we get them."
Growth in the first quarter can also be attributed to a bit of menu engineering, in which the brand took a look at what sells, the margin on these products, and how to drive purchases on the most profitable items, says Scott Iverson, vice president of marketing.
Through this menu engineering, check averages have gone up by almost $1.25, while the number of transactions has increased, too.
"We just have more and more people coming to us, and they're spending more based on these pricing strategies that we've put into place," Iverson says.
While the brand grew by 40 percent last year in terms of units, expansion will only continue to speed up, Gittrich says. Toppers plans to open nearly 20 stores in the next year, as well as a projected 25 units in 2014.
He says the goal is to reach 150 locations by 2015 and 500 units by 2020.
Much of the brand's growth is centered in the middle of the U.S., in states like Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, with growth in outliers like the Carolinas and Texas. The first location in Arkansas will debut in the third quarter of 2013.
"We have a record number of leads, which I suppose is not surprising because it's a momentum business," he says. "When you open stores in Chicago, you immediately start getting a lot of interest in Chicago and you continue to build with franchise partners in that area."
Toppers can also attribute some of this interest—both from franchisees and consumers—to its aggressive marketing approach.
The brand kicked off its first regional TV campaign recently, which it also supported with radio spots and localized direct mail, Iverson says.
He says the TV campaign, which ran across 12 DMAs, helped boost online ordering by more than 6 percent.
"These campaigns were designed to get the Toppers name out there and show people that we're a more fun alternative to pizza delivery than some of the big, boring chains," Iverson says.
Though many of the brand's competitors focus on product in advertising spots, he says Toppers steered clear of this approach.
"We take a little bit of an anti-category stance there, where it's more important to us that we talk about the experience people have with Toppers Pizza and how that is different," Iverson says. "We try to be a little fun and playful and give somebody a laugh and a smile, because at the end of the day, pizza is a fun meal to share with family and friends."
Perhaps that's one reason the brand has seen success with the Millennial generation—a consumer segment Toppers reaches through social media and engagement.
"A lot of brands talk at customers," Iverson says. "We try to involve our fans in marketing and messaging communication."
Whether it's through "random posts" that get a conversation going or promotions like its March Madness, bracket-style pizza competition, Iverson says the brand tries to be a buddy to its consumers.
"It's more like fans are communicating with one of their friends than they are with a company or a brand," he says. "If we can get in the hearts and minds of these folks, they are the brand ambassadors. They are the ones that will go out and spread the Toppers love through word of mouth and tell other people about it."
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Newspapers slam BBC iPhone app plans
Stick to your knitting, auntie
Newspaper publishers are calling on the BBC Trust to rein in the broadcaster's plans to start making applications for smartphones.
The BBC said it will release a news iPhone app in April, and the move has not been sent to the BBC Trust for approval.
David Newell, boss of the Newspaper Publishers Association, said the BBC entry would distort the nascent market for apps. He said the move would: "trample over the aspirations of commercial news providers.".
Newell said: "At a time when the BBC is facing unprecedented levels of criticism over its expansion, and when the wider industry is investing in new models, it is extremely disappointing that the corporation plans to launch services that would throw into serious doubt the commercial sector's ability to make a return on its investment, and therefore its ability to support quality journalism," according to the Press Gazette.
Publishers also intend to complain to MPs via the Media Affairs Select Committee.
The Beeb is promising sports and other applications will follow the news app. It will start with iPhone applications before offering apps for other platforms. ®


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The thing that has baseball folks riled up about Michael Pineda isn't that he was trying to cheat. Everybody does that.
It's that he wasn't trying hard enough.
The Yankees right-hander got nabbed on the mound Wednesday night in Fenway with what looked like an oil slick's worth of pine tar on the right side of his neck. He left the ump no choice. It had to qualify as the grossest violation ever of Rule 8.02(b), which says, "The pitcher shall not … have on his person, or in his possession, any foreign substance."
Everyone in baseball knew what the penalty is, too, even before commissioner Bud Selig made it official with a 10-game suspension — if only because it's one of the most commonly flouted rules in the game.
Usually a pitcher hides a dab behind his belt, or inside a sleeve, or else has the catcher conceal it behind a shin-guard and throw the ball back already prepared. There's some debate whether you can load a baseball up with enough pine tar to make it dance. But more than a few pitchers, hitters and managers believe that a little isn't a bad thing at all — especially on a cold night — since everybody benefits when a guy with a first-class fastball has a good enough grip to throw it around the plate. It's what baseball mean when they talk about the game's "unwritten rules."
Pineda's real sin, then, was not knowing when to stop. There's no doubt — and plenty of high-def evidence — that he had pine tar on his hands when he dominated the Boston lineup through six strong innings barely two weeks ago. The Red Sox knew it, too, since there was enough grumbling through the first four innings that when Pineda took the mound for the fifth, he'd dutifully washed his hands.
This time, though, Pineda slathered on enough pine tar to scrawl "Suspend me!" with room to spare. It was so obvious that Red Sox manager John Farrell had to call him on it, even though Farrell passed up the chance to have the ump inspect Pineda in that April 10 game.
Afterward, Farrell seemed embarrassed for Pineda — "I think there's better ways to maybe conceal it," he said — but there's more than enough embarrassment to go around.
Why Pineda didn't try harder is a matter of conjecture. Asked the question "You know it's illegal, right?" he began his answer "Yeah, but …" then followed up by adding, "I don't feel the ball and I don't want to hit anybody." Pineda also promised it wouldn't happen again.
Oddly enough, that's probably as close to the truth as we're likely to get. Pineda is just 25, from the Dominican Republic, and he comes into the season still learning English and freighted with expectations after sitting out the last two because of shoulder surgery. Chances are good he can tick off as many of baseball's "unwritten rules" as you can, let alone the nuances of any.
Maybe he figured he got away once going 10 mph over the speed limit, so this time he'd try 25 over. Beyond that, as a pal pointed out, if there's another reason for Pineda's behavior, trying to figure it out is likely a losing proposition.
Tougher to figure out, though, is the Yankees' responsibility in this mess. Presumably, someone in the organization explained the problem to Pineda after his first start against the Red Sox, which made manager Joe Girardi's feigned surprise after this episode less than satisfying.
"It's something Michael chose to do after the first inning," Girardi said. "He had a hard time gripping the baseball."
But that doesn't explain how Girardi, pitching coach Larry Rothschild, or even catcher Brian McCann, who caught Pineda's warm-up pitches, let the pitcher stand the mound wearing half a necktie fashioned from goo. Especially considering the already depleted ranks of the team's starting pitching.
"We as an organization are embarrassed," general manager Brian Cashman. "He should not have been allowed out of our dugout like that."
Notice that no one has said Pineda shouldn't have been using pine tar, only that he should not have been using it so obviously that he got caught. All that did was make it harder for the next pitcher to get away with a dab of pine tar, and spark what will probably be another round of retaliation as managers call for more inspections of pitchers. Like the game isn't slow enough already.
But that's the problem with having one set of rules on the books, and another set for how the business is run day to day. Not everyone in the game agrees on what cheating is, but nearly all of them know it when you rub it in their face — or in this case, on your neck.
Jim Litke is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at firstname.lastname@example.com and follow him on Twitter at —https://twitter.com/JimLitke


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What would you do if your mother found a hateful note on her windshield?
On Oct. 29 one Vernon woman found out.
Bailey McDonald is still reeling after seeing a "disturbing" note her mother, Medea Gunnip, found on the windshield of her car while it was in an accessible parking spot outside the Walmart Vernon Supercentre on Oct.29.
"Your (sic) not disabled!" the note read. "Your (sic) just an obese lazy cow abusing handicap parking, because your (sic) to (sic) lazy to walk, thats (sic) why your (sic) fat."
"Those words were hurtful, and they are powerful words…tragically misspelled, but powerful," said the 25-year-old Okanagan College student.
But it is those words that Mcdonald, who plans to attend law school one day, hoped would spark a "much needed" conversation about compassion, stigma and "invisible" illness.
"I think this person who wrote the note was, in their own misguided way, advocating for people with disabilities. They looked at her, didn't see that she has an accessible parking permit and felt it was morally right then to go in and correct this."
Hurt and outraged, McDonald posted a photo of the note on a popular Facebook page, along with a heartfelt post defending her mother, and urging others to "take a closer look" before passing judgment on an individual.
Disclaimer: the note was written on Lordco stationary, which is easily obtained by anyone.It is not a reflection of the company itself, or the values of the employees who work there.
"You do not know that my mother is not an anomaly," McDonald wrote on the Vernon Rant and Rave group on Nov. 14.
"She can walk without an aid, but not far and not for long. You do not have breakfast with her, which she eats on the floor at the coffee table, because it causes her agony to sit. You do not accompany her to the pool, where the water allows her a generous buoyancy so that she may exercise. You have not sat with her while she cries after countless doctor appointments, trying to calm herself and remain strong while she copes with the notion that she may never get better….I urge you to be more considerate of this going forward. Education is the first step to eradicating ignorance. I hope that you read this, and know, that my mother, as kind as she is, forgives you."
Though it's difficult to tell at first glance, McDonald says Gunnip suffers from chronic pain.
The 43-year-old mother of two lives with fibromyalgia, a syndrome often characterized by persistent muscle and joint pain, sleep problems and exhaustion. That pain was compounded after she sustained a back injury in a car accident in 2014.
The condition leads to a variety of problems, including numbness, fatigue and trouble walking, standing and sitting.
"At this point in my life, I can't hike, I can't do a lot of things I like to do. Whether I walk or stand or sit, everything hurts. But I know there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I am working with some really good health-care professionals that are trying to figure out how to fix this. In the meantime, I try to push through the pain," she explained.
When she found the note on her windshield, Gunnip admits she was taken aback, but ultimately, her feelings are "not hurt."
"I kind of laughed it off," Gunnip said of her discovery in October, before making light of the author's poor grammar.
Her actions, on the other hand, tell a different story.
As her fingers twitched furiously, an indication of her physical discomfort from sitting too long, Gunnip revealed that, though she continues to display the parking pass - she has stopped using it, even though the use of it would make her life a little bit easier.
"I count my blessings where they're hatched," she said.
"Things for me could be a lot worse, and really, this thing could have been much worse. If I was the only one being shamed, that's fine. I'm glad this happened to me and not someone else. If someone found a note like this and they were in a bad place, it could have knocked them over. It could have really hurt someone."
When she showed the note to her daughter a week after discovering it, she jokingly referred to it as a "love note."
"For a second, I was kind of excited — then I read it," recalled McDonald.
"I really had to think it over before I posted that photo. If we were out and someone had shouted those words at us, I'm not sure I would have thought as much before I reacted. I mean, it's my mom we're talking about here," she said.
McDonald said she deliberately chose her words after realizing the post could be shared to shed light on a pervasive lack of understanding around the definition of illness.
"What happened that day was my mom was robbed of her own narrative and I wanted to tell the person who left that note all the reasons they were wrong. But, I realized the only thing preventing this person being an ally, and …. something else's, is education."
Touched by the young woman's well-worded Facebook plea, more than 200 have commented on McDonald's post since it appeared on Rant and Rave Tuesday night.
Nearly all of the comments are positive and Mcdonald said many have since shared their own stories with her.
The pair said they are "humbled and overwhelmed" by the outpouring of support from the resulting conversation.
"The best part of this, and the saddest part of this, is that everybody shared — but that means everyone has a story like this. I just want people to be kind — be compassionate."
Erin Christie
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Many of us have blind spots when it comes to reviewing or debugging our own code. We readily see problems in others' code that we're blind to in our own. We know what we just wrote, but our brains can't let go of our intent long enough for our eyes to really see what our fingers just typed. Peer review is the standard way around this, but often we're working alone, without ready access to qualified reviewers, and need to go it alone. Somehow, we need get our minds into a place where we can get past our blind spots.
Several years ago I picked up a way to trick my ego into getting out of the way. I offer it here in the hope that it'll resonate, or at least get others thinking. My trick is to imagine that I had a fever when I wrote the code I'm now looking at, and that someone else had looked at it and pointed out that there were problems, but hadn't explain what they were.This has a couple of effects. First, it gets my brain out of "there's no problem here" mode and into search-and-destroy mode. I really, really don't like having others find bugs in my code. (It's that damn perfectionist upbringing.) And to have somebody spot a bug and then not tell me... that gets me fired up even more. By imagining that I'd had a fever, I sidestep overconfidence, and open my mind to the possibility that I was actually fallible at the time my hands were busily typing. I also pre-excuse myself for any problems that I find. (When I run a fever, my mind can play some mean tricks. I've learned to triple-check anything I try to do while sick.) Thus tricked, my ego stays out of the way long enough for me to find lurking problems. When I remember to use this technique, my code comes out a lot cleaner. That's what works for me. What works for you? How do you get your ego our your way?
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