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Corneliu needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 96 designs submitted by 34 freelance designers.
SnowSparkle (http://www.SnowSparkle.com)
We're building a new business trying to integrate and resell inside a single package software-as-a-service solutions for other companies.
It's a pure business-to-business in which we try to help businesses optimize their proceses by offering existing software-as-a-service packages integrated.
For example integrate http://www.zendesk.com with http://www.basecamphq.com so the customer can track combined help desk tickets with task and project management, integrated with maybe an accouting package to allow to generate invoices and with a time-tracking package.
We'll also provide a single login for all these packages making them look like one.
Market is new and existing business owners that want to purchase existing software-as-a-service systems but would like to get them working together and not independently.
We'll have a storefront offering pre-packaged solutions for different business types/industries.
This is purely a business-to-business targeting a large business audience from software companies, retail, franchises, accounting, hospitality, e-commerce, health & fitness or recruitment agencies.. The target are mostly managers/business owners (but not necessary the most IT literate)
Well, the company name tells a lot "Snow Sparkle". The motto will be "Business services for smarter businesses" but we haven't decided yet.
I want a logo that I can later integrate in a web 2.0 website.
Feel free to pick colours.
I'm very open to proposals so let your imagination go wild :)
Integration & connectivity is important in our offer. I'm not sure how you can represent that in the logo.
At the end of the day we are a shop selling other software so keep that in mind.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Podcasting will resume next week Monday with a swell Q&A Show. Today, however, I want to pay tribute to my long-time companion, Ginger The Dog, who died last Friday, one month shy of her 14th birthday. She was so much a part of my life that she often appeared in my posting and provided sound effects in numerous podcasts. Here's one such posting, re-posted from January 2005. This particular column remains one of my most popular postings ever.
Anyone the least bit familiar with Dr Dick's wacky household will know all about Ginger. For the uninitiated, Ginger is a 5 year old German Shorthair Pointer, who believes she's the center of the universe and who daily runs the good doctor into the ground. Ginger is special. She's no one's pet — least of all mine.
She doesn't even think of herself as a dog — except when she forgets herself and takes off after a squirrel or a rabbit. And she makes a point of reminding me, several times a day, that she doesn't "belong" to me. Rather, it is I who have the great privilege to share a domicile with her. I tell you all of this by way of introducing today's topic. No, it's not bestiality, ferchrisake! It's behavior modification and sexual response. Ya know — learning how to last longer.
Here we'll discuss the remedy for that pesky premature ejaculation problem everyone is talking about. Ginger was a year and a half old when she moved in and took over the joint. She had been abandoned and was, for all intents and purposes, completely feral when she arrived. Once here, Dr Dick tried to imprint a more civilized behavior pattern on his new housemate using several tried and true dog-training methods. Which, for all intents and purposes, are simply behavior modification techniques for doggies.
Successful behavior modification is dependent on the consistency of the stimulus. Consistent stimuli — a command and a treat — are supposed to create the desired response —sitting and staying. Sadly, this approach wasn't overly successful for Ginger and me. In fact, about the only one who got trained/modified was Dr Dick. Ginger remains blissfully resistant to all efforts to civilize her.
The following correspondents, we hope, will succeed in modifying their sexual response with greater ease than my attempts to train Ginger The Dog. What differentiates them from the dog is that each of my correspondents has the motivation to change. Ginger, on the other hand, has no such motivation. She thinks she's perfect just the way she is.
Hey Doc,I have a major problem that I hope I could get some advice from you. It's about my sexual issue. Whenever I'm having sex, I can't control my nerves. It means I can't relax. And I come too fast and rapidly. I can't have foreplay or enjoy sex. Do you know any medications or anything that would help me to prevent this? I guess my problem is what people called "premature ejaculation". I can ejaculate rapidly, at first I thought it was really good. But later I figured out that wasn't good. And that it's a sickness. Please help me. Hope to hear from you soon.Thanks Dylan
Hey Dylan,Your premature ejaculation concern is not a sickness. In fact, it's a very common complaint. Learning to last longer is a relatively easy thing to accomplish if that's really what you want. Motivation is key.Let's start with how you jack-off. If I had to guess these little sessions are speedy affairs, right? Quick jack-off sessions, just to relieve sexual tension can be a good thing, but they are also modifying your sexual response and interfering with your partnered pleasure.
If your body is being sensitized to cuming quickly, like while jerkin'-off, then that's how it will respond later, when you are at play with a partner.I suggest that you take a different approach to your self-pleasuring activity. Some, if not all, of your masturbation should be dedicated to full body masturbation. That is, while you're diddlin' yourself with the one hand, your other hand is busy exploring the rest of your body. The object is to play with the sex tension and move it around. Some people call this edge play or edging.
The object here is to avoid an ejaculation. Move the sexual energy all over your body, touch and pleasure your whole body while stroking you cock. A nice massage lotion will add to the enjoyment. Make this time last as long as you can. As you approach the point of ejaculation, stop stroking your dick and continue to play with another part of your body, your tits, ass hole, prostate, feet, etc. When the urge to cum subsides, you can start to stroke your dick again. Practice this method over and over until you can last 30 minutes.
Successful behavior modification is dependent on the consistency of the stimulus. Consistent stimuli — full body masturbation — will create the desired response — lasting longer.You are teaching your body a new way to respond to sexual stimulation. This will no doubt also increase your stamina when you're with a partner. When you're having sex with a partner do the same thing as when you are masturbating. Encourage your partner to spread the sexual energy around. Discourage her/him from concentrating on your dick. Work at stalling your orgasm. If you're getting close to cuming, have him/her turn his/her attention to another pleasurable activity.
Don't get frustrated if you can'tt regain control over your sexual response right away. This is gonna take some practice, but I think it's worth the effort. Once you mastered this technique, there are other more advanced methods that I can tell you about later.Good luck.
Hi Richard,
My question is in two parts. 1. How can I orgasm more quickly? 2. How can I orgasm easily when someone else is doing the stimulation?I know this question might sounds strange because many guys are trying to not cum too quickly.Here's some background; over the years, I have gotten very in-touch with my physical sexual side. I have learned control the build up to orgasm and my orgasm. Having this control is amazing for the most part — it allows long periods of edge play, which I really enjoy.
However, the disadvantage is that I can't easily orgasm quickly and usually can't orgasm at all when someone else is doing the stimulation. These two limitations haven't been a big concern until recently. My orgasm isn't necessarily the most important part of sex for me. Unfortunately, many times my limitations are disappointing to a sex partner. He wants to see me cum and/or wants to make me cum. Both of these desires are totally understandable — I really enjoy doing the same for him.Is it possible for me to "learn" to cum more quickly and is it possible to "learn" how to cum from the stimulation of someone other than myself? Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!!
– Jim
Hey Jim,
What an interesting predicament you present. As you suggest, I'm forever hearing from guys who have the opposite problem as you. They what to prolong their sex play before coming. Your message to me proves my point to them; our sexual response is altered, for good or for worse, by how we stimulate ourselves.Curious enough, the answer to your query resides in the detail you present about your particular sexual practices. Clearly, you have conditioned your body, and thus your sexual response cycle, to last a very long time, perhaps too long. I guess that's the downside of long periods of edge play.
How does one remedy this? Gosh, you've conditioned yourself so successfully; there may be little you can do to reverse this.
Orgasms, as you know, are not things we can will to happen or not to happen. However, you could try to find a stroke or a type of stimulation that you could use to successfully bring yourself to climax. Concentrate on that stroke with the intention of getting yourself off ASAP. You would then have to show your partner(s) this technique if you wanted them to get you off. Just a thought, does ass play and prostate massage speed up your orgasm? It does for lots of other men. So if you're not already doing so, perhaps you could incorporate some…or more of this.
What you're gonna want to do here is reverse some of the conditioning you've done and relearn a new sexual practice or response. It can be done. Will it take determination? You betcha!
Good luck

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Metro Nashville's Public Works Department was recently honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Public Works Association with the '2010 Project of the Year' for clean up and response following the May flood.
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Russell Brecheen, Chair of the Metro Beautification & Environment Commission and District 27 Commissioner, always has a smile on his face and never meets a stranger. He has a desire to keep his district clean, safe and beautiful and to encourage and help others to do so across Davidson County in order to keep our great City of Nashville, TN clean and attractive to those who live, work and visit here. He is a volunteer who shows exceptional leadership in raising public awareness about litter prevention, roadside and community beautification, solid waste issues and the need for citizens to participate in activities that preserve and enhance natural resources and public lands. What a guy to have on your team! The Metro Beautification and Environment Commission is honored to nominate Russell Bauman Brecheen, Jr. for the 2008 Iron Eyes Cody Award.
Metro Beautification creates award to honor former director
Citing her many years of dedication and service in keeping Nashville clean and beautiful, the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission (MBEC) has named former Davidson County Property Assessor JoAnn North the inaugural winner of the Ann Chapman Legacy Award. The award was presented by Veronica Frazier, Metro Beautification Executive Director and Chairman Russell Brecheen on Tuesday, September 23, at a reception held to thank Ms. North for thirty-two years of public service. The Ann Chapman Legacy Award
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Monday, August 19, 2013
It's Monday - time for a new Featured Designer! This week, meet Angie Kovaks!
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Healthline is interested in contributing a guest post to mymemoriesblog.com. We would be open to contributing any blog that would be of interest to your readers. Healthline bloggers have been featured on a variety of sites including:
Washington Times: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/tango-mind-and-emotion/2012/aug/10/how-healthy-choices-easy/
Natural News: http://www.naturalnews.com/036515_diabetes_strawberries_prevention.html
Patch.com: http://strongsville.patch.com/blog_posts/where-and-what-to-eat-in-cleveland-to-beat-the-winter-blues
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Warm Regards,
- August 19, 2013 at 5:51 AM
- Vanessa - Queen Alchemy said...
Love, love, love Angie's kits!
- August 19, 2013 at 4:02 PM
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Beautiful work!
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I love the "I Work Out Collection"! So fun!
- August 21, 2013 at 1:52 PM
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Great kits! My favorite is the Java Time Kit
- August 22, 2013 at 5:34 PM
"Just Be Full" is so beautiful :) Congrats Angie! Thanks for the chance :)
- August 23, 2013 at 10:56 PM
- Debbie Giomi said...
Her kits are so cute! I love her Merry Merry Collection - with the M & M type alphas! thanks for the chance!
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Michael Jackson's children spent the weekend in Las Vegas with their grandmother.
Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, were poolside drinking virgin strawberry-banana daiquiris at the Palms Casino Resort on Sunday, according to People magazine.
The kids were splashing around in the pool, dunking each other under the water and having fun for more than two hours. Blanket was dancing poolside before he jumped into the water wearing a life preserver, the magazine reported.
The kids dined out with their uncle Jermaine on Saturday night at a private room in N9NE Steakhouse. Jackson's children lived at the Palms with the King of Pop for a two-month stint in early 2008.


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Hey bro's,
i'm loving my speed on flat water or roosting on the landboard. You can crank up to speed and blaze mighty airs in marginal winds.
In light winds on lumpy seas with big surf i'm finding the speed to be very annoying. The chop and swell slows you down so you cant get speed to boost. the slow turning and completely non existant down wind ability is a real pain in the waves. also when you do ride a wave upwind the extra speed powers the kite up and tears you off the wave face.... grrrrr.
I've come to the conclusion that it really is a flat water or land kite.
PS I'm using a mutant TT.
My real question is this. Those who use the speed in ocean swell,chop, waves. What boards are you using? would a different board help me get the most out of light wind speed 3 flying. ?
maybe a foil board or race board perhaps? something that can build speed over the chop and swell.
Give me your thoughts.


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Heintzelman Mine ( Pima )
Arizona : Flag of State
Heintzelman Mine is a place of kind Mine belonging to the County of ( Pima ).
The closest populated place is that of Las Guijas that is13.17 miles far from Heintzelman Mine.
Heintzelman Mine is also 35.96 miles far from the closest airport or heliport, the Continental Airport .
The weather forecasting are available for the town of Arivaca , that is 15.68 miles far from Heintzelman Mine .
The Zip Code of Heintzelman Mine is 85601.
Besides Heintzelman Mine in the County of ( Pima ) there are the following places of kind Mine . These are reported in what follows in alphabetical order:
Aguinaldo Mine - Ajax Mine - Ajo Copper Mines - Albatross Mine - Allison Mine - Amado Mine - Arivaca King Mine - Arrieta Mine - Backbone Mine - Backbone Mine - Baker Mine - Banner Mine - Banner Mine - Bell Mine - Ben Lomond Mines - Black Dike Mine - Black Prince Mine - Black Princess Mine - Blackhawk Mine - Blackjack Mine - Bluebird Mine - Bluejay Mine - Bobbie Mine - Border Mine - Brouse Mine - BSK Mine - Bulldozer Mine - Busterville Mine - Cababi Mine - California Mine - Cerro Colorado Mine - Charles Mine - Clark Mine - Colorado Clark Mine - Cooncan Mine - Cooper World Mine - Copper Duke Mine - Copper Glance Mine - Copper Mountain Mine - Crystal Mine (historical) - Cuprite Mine - Curtice Mine - Daily Mine Group - Daisy Shaft - Darly Mine Group - Del Rio Mine - Dimple Mine - Dogtown Mine - Duval Mine - Edwards Mine - Emperor and Duchess Mine - Esperanza Mill - Esperanza Pit - Florida Mine - Fortuna Mine - Geesaman Mine Group - Gila Monster Mine - Gold Bullion Mine - Gold Hill Mine - Golden Gate Mine - Golden Star Mine - Good Enough Mine - Gould Mine - Green Mine - Hartman Homestake Mines - Heavy Boy Mine - Heavy Weight Mine - Helena Mine - Hilton Mine - Indiana-Arizona Mine - Isabella Mine - Jaeger Mine - Jones Quarry - Jupiter Mine - Las Guijas Mine - Leatherwood Mine Group - Liberty Mine - Little Chief Mine - Little Johnny Mine - Lost Cabin Mine - Marine Mine - Martinez Mine - Mary G Mine - Mica Mine - Midnite Mine - Mildred Mine - Mildren Mine - Mile-Wide Mine - Milton Mine - Mineral Hill Mine - Mission Mine - Montazona Mine - Montezuma Mine - Moore Mine - Morning Star Mine - Mountain King Mine - Narragansett Mine - New Colorado Mine - New Cornelia Mine - New Ore Mine - Ojero Mine (historical) - Old Dick Mine - Olivette Mine - Omega Mine - Oro Grande Mine - Papago Mine - Pauline Mine - Paymaster Mine - Penny Claim - Philimena Mine - Picacho Mine - Pima Mine - Pontatoc Mine - Prosperity Mine - Quijotoa Mine - Roadside Mine - San Antonio Mine - San Luis Mine - San Xavier Mine - Senator Morgan Mine - Sierrita Mill - Sierrita Mine East Pit - Sierrita Mine West Pit - Silver Coin Mine - Silver Hill Mine - Silver Hill Mine - Silver Shield Mine - Snyder Mine - Squabble Mine - Steppe Mine - Stratton Mine - Sunshine Mine - Surprise Mine - Swastika Mine - Thunderbird Mine - Tip Top Mine - Total Wreck Mine - Twin Buttes Mine - University Mine - V O Mine - Victoria Mine - Vulcan Mine - Weldon Mine - Wisconsin Mine - Yellow Bird Mine - Yuma Mine .
Where to stay: Hotels and other Accommodation Heintzelman Mine
Please find in what follows the full listing of the Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and other accommodation available in Heintzelman Mine.
A lot of pictures and fully detailed descriptions are available for the Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and other accommodation, along with the ratings assigned by the guest of the same Hotels. The ratings are divided by age, sex and much more.
Arizona : Emblem of State
- Capital : Phoenix
- Inhabitants : Arizonan (Arizonian, Zoner, Zonie)
- State's Motto : Ditat Deus
- English translation : God enriches (Latin)
Map and road map of Heintzelman Mine
View the interactive maps of Heintzelman Mine and get road maps, satellite maps and much more. The maps cover a wide area centered on Heintzelman Mine .
On each map are available: a selector scale, on the bottom right of the map,a menu for choosing different views of the same map, placed in the upper left corner of the map, a free text search field for locating any business activity within the map itself, placed at the top center of the map.
The videos about Heintzelman Mine
It is proposed a first video: clicking on the PLAY button the video will start. Inside the video window there are several commands and a Playlist button. Press the Playlist button to access the complete listing of available videos, along with their titles. It will be sufficient to scroll through the list using the cursor to select any of the videos. You can use the << and >> keys to scroll through the videos. Each video can be displayed in full screen.


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Thank you to everyone who submitted a conference paper, EPrints, DSpace or Fedora user group presentation or Workshop earlier this month!
Whilst we review those submissions we wanted to remind you that there are still ways to contribute to OR2012 including Posters, Pecha Kuchas or Demos. You can submit these via the OR2012 submission system.
We invite developers, researchers, repository managers, administrators and practitioners to submit one-page proposals for posters and demonstrations. Posters provide an opportunity to present work that isn't appropriate for a paper; you'll have the chance to do a 60-second pitch for your poster or demo during a plenary session at the conference.
Pecha Kuchas are also a great concise way to share your work with others. You create exactly 20 slides and present each of these for 20 seconds. So you have a total of 6 minutes and 40 seconds for your presentation and a challening but very engaging format to play with.
You can find out more about Pecha Kucha on Wikipedia. To get a sense of how these work in practice you could take a look at the videos of Pecha Kuchas presented at the 2011 Repository Fringe. You can also view this overview of the format – and a demonstration of using it for a presentation on signage – from Wired:
Demos give you the opportunity to present working systems in ways that a paper, poster or Pecha Kucha don't! Describe your requirements in your submission and we'll do our best to accommodate them.
We want to give you as many ways as possible. This is the opportunity to tell the world about what you've been doing with repositories. Whatever you've been working on one of these formats should be right for you. Don't delay, submit your ideas here today!
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Aging: Services
Nancy Morrow-Howell and Leslie Hasche
Despite high levels of functioning among older adults, chronic health conditions lead to impairment and the need for help. Family members provide most of the assistance; yet formal services such as in-home personal and homemaker services, congregate and home-delivered meals, adult day services, employment and educational services, transportation, nursing homes, assisted and supportive living facilities, legal and financial services, and case management are available. Even with the growing number and type of services, unequal access and uneven quality persist. In these settings, social workers develop and administer programs, provide clinical care, offer case management and discharge planning, and contribute to policy development.
Care Transitions, Patient Health, and System Performance in the United States
June Simmons, Sandy Atkins, Janice Lynch Schuster, and Melissa Jones
Transitions in care occur when a patient moves from an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, to home or community, often with the hope or expectation of improving health status. At the very least, patients, clinicians, and caregivers aim to achieve stability and avoid complications that would precipitate a return to the emergency department (ED) or hospital. For some groups of vulnerable people, especially the very old and frail, such transitions often require specific, targeted coaching and supports that enable them to make the change successfully. Too often, as research indicates, these transitions are poorly executed and trigger a cycle of hospital readmissions and worsening health, even death. In recognizing these perils, organizations have begun to see that by improving the care transition process, they can improve health outcomes and reduce costs while ensuring safety, consistency, and continuity. While some of this improvement relies on medical care, coaching, social services and supports are often also essential. Lack of timely medical follow-up, transportation, inadequate nutrition, medication issues, low health literacy, and poverty present barriers to optimal health outcomes. By addressing social and environmental determinants of health and chronic disease self-management, social workers who make home visits or other proven timely interventions to assess and coach patients and their caregivers are demonstrating real results. This article describes care transitions interventions, research into barriers and opportunities, and specific programs aimed at improvement.
Health Care: Overview
Colleen Galambos
This entry provides an overview of the state of health care in the United States. Service delivery problems such as access and affordability issues are examined, and health care disparities and the populations affected are identified. A discussion of two primary government-sponsored health care programs—Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid), and the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act—are reviewed along with various health care programs and major existing service delivery systems. Ethical conflicts in providing health care, and new directions and challenges are discussed, along with future roles for social workers.
HIV/AIDS: Children
Larry D. Icard, Jacqueline J. Lloyd, and Gisoo Barnes
HIV/AIDS has introduced an array of issues and needs for children, youth, and their families. Family-focused interventions have emerged as a viable strategy for researchers and practitioners seeking effective and appropriate responses for the prevention, treatment, and care of children, youth, and families affected by HIV/AIDS. This discussion provides an overview of the epidemiology of HIV infection among children and youth, and highlights common elements and trends in the development, implementation, and testing of family-focused interventions. The discussion concludes with a commentary on areas for future attention.
Home-based Interventions
Susan F. Allen and Elizabeth M. Tracy
Home visiting and home-based intervention are two strategies used by social workers when working with individuals or families in direct practice. The basic rationale for home-based work is the benefit to social workers' assessments and understanding of clients, as well as the benefit of more relevant practice with families who are seen in the setting where difficulties are occurring. Home-based interventions have been shown to be effective in improving health and decreasing family discord. When visiting the home, the social worker has the added responsibility of respecting the privacy of families as a guest in their homes.
Vocational Services
Lauren B. Gates
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) services, provided through a jointly funded state–federal rehabilitation system and available in each state, help people with disabilities prepare for, secure, and sustain employment. Since 1920, VR Programs have helped 10 million individuals with disabilities reach employment. Anyone with a mental or physical disability is eligible for VR services. While a range of services is provided, the services most consistent with VR goals are those, such as supported employment, that promote full integration into community life. Social workers are essential to community-based VR services; however, a challenge for the profession is to assume new roles to meet best practice vocational standards.


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When one of my dearest flickr/facebook friends posted about these Mini Salted Nutella Tarts, she knew that I would have to come up with my own pie version. Straight Nutella is a little intense for a whole pie, so I mentioned that whipping it with cream cheese sounded tasty, much like my popular Peanut Butter Pie. Kelly agreed, her family not so much. Well, sweet Kelly, thank you for the inspiration. I am pretty sure you would love my pie.
I used the base ingredients of my Peanut Butter Pie—cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped cream—and the divine Nutella took over the role of nut butter.
I used a 9-inch pie pastry for the crust, but I think it would also be tasty with a shortbread or almond cookie crust. I found the salty pastry as a nice foil to the sweet Nutella, though. I am a huge fan of the salty-sweet harmony.
This is a grand pie on its own, but I had fresh strawberries on hand and I thought it would be tasty (and a tiny bit healthy) to add a layer of sliced berries along the bottom of the pie. It was quite delicious.
Salted Nutella Pie
½ cup powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup Nutella (I pretty much used the whole 13 oz jar)
1 tbs vanilla
1 cup heavy cream
¼ tsp coarse sea salt for sprinkling on top*
1 cup strawberries, sliced*
1 9-inch pie pastry, prebaked and cooled
*optional, but tasty
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in Nutella and vanilla. Set aside.
If you want to add a layer of strawberries, it is a good idea to spread a thin layer of Nutella along the bottom of the pie crust before arranging the sliced berries to keep the crust from getting soggy.
Beat heavy cream in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Stir a third of the whipped cream mixture into the Nutella mixture, then gently fold in remaining whipped cream. Spoon filling into crust (over strawberries) and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. Sprinkle the top of the pie with sea salt before serving, if you desire. (Seriously, do not be afraid of the salt. It is so, so good.)
I added a sliced and fanned strawberry as a garnish. A drizzle of chocolate syrup is another option if you're feeling fancy.
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A number of the earlier French works in the collection are associated with the Barbizon School, which was active in the village of Barbizon, near Fontainebleau forest, between 1830 and 1880. The Barbizon painters were among the first artists to abandon their Paris studios in favor of painting directly from nature, an innovation that formed a cornerstone of Impressionist landscape painting. This group includes three works by Jean-Baptiste Corot, one of the most influential figures of this period, who occasionally painted with the Barbizon School painters.
The Art Collection contains a number of important examples of Impressionist painting, among which are works by Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, and Gustave Caillebotte. The Impressionist collection, which places emphasis on landscape painting, demonstrates the Impressionists' aim - to break up light into its basic components and to reduce shapes and forms to an 'impression' of the scene.
The collection also offers various examples of Post-Impressionism, among which are works by Vincent Van Gogh, Charles Angrand, Edouard Vuillard, and Paul Serusier.
Another important group in the collection consists of works by Jewish artists of the School of Paris. The name 'Paris School' (l'Ecole de Paris) distinguishes the foreign artists who lived and worked in Paris during the first three decades of the 20th century from the local French artists, known by the name the 'French School'. Highlights of the collection are seven paintings by Chaim Soutine and a double sided Modigliani.
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Cham Tang needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 81 designs submitted by 14 freelance designers.
Mind Body Safety - Securing Your Future
* Mining companies MUST give their staff safety training.
* Most training companies (including us) only deal with the physical side of safety training.
* We are now looking to expand and deal with the mental side also. This includes things like people's behaviour and attitude towards safety.
* That is why our company will be named "Mind Body Safety".
* The image we are trying to get across is professional, straightforward training.
* Mining companies that want to train their employees in the mental AND physical side of safety.
* These companies are concerned with safety training so they DO NOT get sued if someone has an accident!
* Their employees will be men aged between 30 and 50
* These employees are very masculine, as you would expect!
- A typeface logo (where the words ARE the logo). An icon that goes with it is optional
- The logo must say the words "Mind Body Safety" and have the slogan "securing your future".
- A simple and more masculine design, but still professional
- Please use a maximum of 3 colors in the logo. Colors I was thinking of were orange, yellow and black, because they are associated with safety.
- Have included 2 logos that I like (BHP and CAT)
- No pictures directly related to mining.
- No cartoons or clipart
- No gradient colours or anything 3D!
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No. 10 Texas 74, Oklahoma 54
Allowing big leads to disappear cost No. 10 Texas dearly during
the regular season. The 10th-ranked Longhorns were determined not
to let it happen again Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the
Big 12 tournament.
Oklahoma sliced seven points off a 23-point halftime deficit but
could get no closer as Jordan Hamilton and Tristan Thompson each
turned in a double-double to lead Texas to a 74-54 victory.
"At halftime, Coach Barnes told us that we might be up by 23
but we had to come out in the second half with intensity and do
what we do," Thompson said. "There have been some situations in
the past where, you guys know the result. We wanted to keep
pressure on them and extend the lead if possible."
The second-seeded Longhorns (26-5) beat Oklahoma for the third
time this season and 11th in 13 meetings overall. They led by as
many as 25 in the first half and never let the Sooners (14-18) get
closer than 13 after that.
"Playing with the lead is sometimes hard, because you have to
worry about some stuff," Texas guard Jai Lucas said. "We had to
find a way to keep playing like the score was 0-0."
Hamilton had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Thompson totaled 13
points and 11 boards for Texas, which lost three of its last five
in the regular season to finish second in the Big 12 behind No. 2
Oklahoma got 17 points from Cade Davis in a foul-plagued game.
Officials called 21 fouls on Oklahoma and 14 on the Longhorns, who
had a 39-23 rebounding edge and held the 10th-seeded Sooners to
3-of-13 shooting from behind the 3-point line.
"We've had big leads a lot this year and let them go," Texas
coach Rick Barnes said. "I could say it's human nature. As Jai
said, it's difficult to play with a big lead. I say that, but I
don't know if I believe it. If you play your game and execute, you
have to continue to attack."
Hamilton had a bucket and Lucas connected on the game's first
3-pointer as the Longhorns got off to an 11-2 start, setting the
tone for the entire evening.
The Texas defense, which held Oklahoma to a season-low 46 points
in a 66-46 blowout on Jan. 15, forced the Sooners into 23 percent
shooting. The Longhorns gave up only one conventional basket over
the first 8:38. Davis had a field goal early in the half and that
was the Sooners' only true bucket until Davis scored at the 11:22
mark to make it 11-6. In between, Andrew Fitzgerald was awarded two
points on basket interference.
"I think we just kind of rushed ourselves," Davis said.
"Their pressure got to us. We were kind of forcing shots. We
weren't able to make the open shots that we did get, and it knocked
us back on our heels. They have tremendous depth. When they come
in, there's really no drop-off on the post play and even in the
guard play."
The Sooners made a mild run in the second half, chipping a 43-20
halftime lead down to 53-39 with an 8-0 spurt that included Davis'
3-pointer and three free throws by Steven Pledger after J'Covan
Brown fouled him behind the arc.
A few minutes later, Calvin Newell's two foul shots got Oklahoma
to 65-52.
But Thompson answered with a huge dunk off a nifty feed from
Brown, and Gary Johnson converted a three-point play to quickly
build the lead to 70-52.
Fitzgerald had 10 points for Oklahoma.
"They are a great basketball team," Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel
said. "They put us in a tough position early on. We felt like we
got some good looks, we just couldn't finish and keep them off the


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This AFP photograph shows Beirut demonstrators with a giant poster of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that was used in a rally protesting the accidental killing of civilian human shields, along with terrorists, in Qana:
What seems odd about this is that the banner was unfurled within hours after the Qana attack took place. The building where the civilians died was bombed on Sunday morning, and the demonstration took place during daylight hours, later the same day. I have no idea what kind of facility it takes to produce a 30-foot-high banner like this one. It is obviously professionally done. It would be interesting to know where this banner was produced; who designed and paid for it; and how its production was expedited so that it was ready for use, on the street, within hours after the event being protested. For example, was the image of Rice produced in advance, awaiting a pretext for its use, with only the script added at the last minute? I've often been curious about the logistics of pro-terrorist demonstrations, and this seems like an especially curious example.
UPDATE: TigerHawk has an excellent roundup of anti-Israel demonstrations around the world, with photos. He concludes:
None of these protestors are asking for an end to war. None ask for Hezbollah to stop firing its rockets, or for Syria to stop shipping in new weapons, or for Iran to stop threatening to go to war. They all demand that Israel just take it. Who are they kidding? Other than the mainstream media, I mean.


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Nine diamonds composed of medieval fragments set into a three-light window. Mostly heads, including what may be a Virgin and Child.
Church of St Michael, Abergele, Conwy
south wall of the nave
Not all of the fragments are by the same hand, and not all are medieval. For example, one of the male heads, with yellow hair and beard, is clearly different and perhaps early nineteenth century.
The fragments have recently been cleaned and re-sited in the main body of the church, from the their earlier position in the vestry (north wall of the nave) in 2011. These photographs taken prior to this move.
Martin Crampin, Stained Glass from Welsh Churches (Talybont: Y Lolfa, 2014), pp. 8, 36, 42.
Mostyn Lewis, Stained Glass in North Wales up to 1850 (Altrincham: John Sherratt and Son Ltd, 1970), p. 26.References
Edward Hubbard, The Buildings of Wales: Clwyd (Harmondsworth/Cardiff: Penguin/University of Wales Press, 1986), pp. 97-8.
Photo © Martin Crampin
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LAST SEASON: 40-27-15, 95 points. Won Stanley Cup.
COACH: Darryl Sutter, 2nd season with Kings, 25-13-11; 12th overall, 434-333-142 in NHL.
ADDED: RW Anthony Stewart.
LOST: RW Kevin Westgarth.
PLAYER TO WATCH: C Anze Kopitar. The Kings' leading scorer in five straight seasons injured his knee in Sweden shortly before the lockout ended. He's not expected to opening day, and if his injury lingers, Los Angeles' offense will be compromised.
OUTLOOK: With Kopitar, Jonathan Quick, Dustin Brown and every significant player returning from the first championship team in franchise history, the Stanley Cup holders believe their continuity in a short season gives them a strong chance at a repeat.
LAST SEASON: 42-27-13, 97 points. Lost to Los Angeles Kings 4-1 in Western Conference Finals.
COACH: Dave Tippett, 4th season with Coyotes, 125-78-33; 9th overall, 406-234-98 in NHL.
ADDED: LW Steve Sullivan, D Zbynek Michalek, RW David Moss.
LOST: LW Ray Whitney, LW Taylor Pyatt, D Adrian Aucoin, C Daymond Langkow, D Michal Rozsival.
PLAYER TO WATCH: G Mike Smith. The shaggy-haired goalie known as Smitty proved to be a more-than-capable No. 1 goalie in his first full season on the job, winning 28 games with eight shutouts and a 2.21 goals-against average. With the confidence of last season's deep playoff run, he could be a Vezina Trophy candidate.
OUTLOOK: The Coyotes should be brimming with confidence after winning their first division title and reaching the conference finals for the first time in 33 years as an NHL franchise. With the core of last year's roster back, they should be position to get the lockout-shortened season off to a good start and be able to sustain it toward another possible deep run in the playoffs.
LAST SEASON: 43-29-10, 96 points. Lost to St. Louis 4-1 in first round.
COACH: Todd McLellan, 5th season, 195-92-41.
ADDED: D Brad Stuart, F Adam Burish.
LOST: F Torrey Mitchell, F Daniel Winnik, F Dominic Moore, F Brad Winchester, F Andrew Murray, D Colin White, D Jim Vandermeer.
PLAYER TO WATCH: D Brent Burns. The big acquisition before last season, Burns struggled in his first season with the Sharks as he tried to figure out how to fit in. His points and assists were down from his final year in Minnesota and he was not nearly the aggressive, hard-hitting defenseman the Sharks had been expecting. The Sharks hope that an increased comfort level will lead to better results in year two for Burns.
OUTLOOK: The Sharks hope to be a faster, more aggressive team after the disappointing finish a year ago. They brought back most of the key players from that squad led by captain Joe Thornton but hope Hall of Famer Larry Robinson's impact on the struggling penalty kill unit as a new assistant will help return San Jose near the top of the conference.


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This fill-in-the-blanks children's comedy from Disney was such a success that it spawned a number of fill-in-the-blanks sequels -- along with a real-life professional hockey team. The basic story -- outcast coach handles a team of outcast kids and turns them from losers into winners -- has been told in a number of films, including Wildcats, The Bad News Bears, Hoosiers, and Youngblood. Here the sport is hockey. Emilio Estevez is Gordon Bombay, a high-powered lawyer haunted by an incident from his past: while playing pee-wee league hockey as a child, young Gordon missed a crucial shot in the state finals game, invoking the wrath of his coach, Mr. Reilly (Lane Smith). When Gordon is arrested for drunk driving, the judge orders him to take a leave of absence and coach a hockey team of misfit kids. At first, Gordon treats the coaching job with contempt. But when his team loses to a team led by his old coach Reilly, the fire under Gordon is lit. Inspired, he leads his team on a mission to succeed. The team begins to win games and soon they are ready to face Reilly's team for the big championship game. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
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The St. Louis County Department of Justice services is responsible for the overall management, operation, and security of the St. Louis County Jail, located in the Buzz Westfall Justice Center, in downtown Clayton.
Our professionally trained staff consists of approximately 350 ethnically diverse individuals including corrections officers, social workers, medical, administrative staff, and support specialists. Our department not only provides secure custody and supervision to incarcerated individuals through Direct Supervision, but we also provide the guidance necessary for individuals to improve their lives before re-entering the community.


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what is a good way to get all the dust out of this mouse mat?
if it cant be done, i will either get another one of the same mats for 30 bucks, or i can get a vespula for 40.
i dont mind spending 30 bucks a year to get a new mousemat, but due to its aluminium surface will the vespula last longer?
the cost or replacing isnt really an issue to me, but im not sure if i will like the vespula as much as my goliathus, i may try to test it out instore if i can.
so if i cant get the dust out of the mat, what should i get, another meter long goliathus, a vespula or another mat?


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Recycling necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 253 diseños de 61 diseñadores freelance.
Base Metal Recycling
Base Metal Recycling (BMR) provides recycling services for small, medium and large companies. Our sole focus is on industrial and commercial customers... unlike typical recycling companies we do not accept walk-in customers. Do to the nature of our business and clientele BMR needs a logo that "speaks" to our customer base.
Base Metal Recycling's target audience includes small business owners, Facilities Directors of medium to large companies, and VP's of Fortune 1000 companies. The recycling field is incredibly competitive, and any edge can help land an appointment or account. We need a logo that says, "wow, these guys are professional."
The logo must work in both color for business cards, letter head, t-shirts, hats and websites, and also black and white for faxes and other similar documents. For those of you who remember high school chemistry, base metals include iron, nickel, lead, zinc and copper. These elements are grouped together on the Periodic Table of Elements as Transition Metals. We're not completely set on the idea, but we were thinking of somehow creating a logo that "plays" off the Periodic Table. If you have a different idea please submit it, because we're open to all designs. Finally, it's OK to use the initials BMR or the words Base Metal Recycling in the design.
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On Christmas Day, Santa will slide down the chimneys of movie theaters across the nation and deliver the most glorious gift the world's ever known -- the musical movie Les Miserables hits the big screen on December 25. I saw the film a few weeks ago, and friends, I don't think it's possible to over-hype it -- it's absolutely stunning. And just when I thought I couldn't love it anymore, I fell harder for the flick after I sat down with the cast and heard some of the Les Miz behind-the-scenes secrets. Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Samantha Barks, and the new love of my life, Eddie Redmayne, revealed 7 private Les Miz hidden treasures that will blow your mind, and, as if it were possible, make you want to see the movie even more.
More from The Stir: 'Les Miserables' Review: Might as Well Give Anne Hathaway the Oscar Right Now (VIDEO)
1. Anne really cut her hair for the role.
I offered [director] Tom [Hooper] the option of cutting my hair. It was always something that I kind of knew in the back of my mind I'd be willing to do for a character if it was ever the right thing to do.
The haircutting was also done in a live-take. They put her hairdresser, a man, in a dress, and he knifed it all off. Hugh Jackman commented,
You need an actual hairstylist to cut her hair, right? If you notice man hands in a dress, you'll see why.
2. Crying while singing is just as hard as it sounds. The cast rehearsed for nine weeks before filming (an extremely rare occurrence for movies) and practiced belting out a tune while bawling their eyes out.
Said Hugh:
There have been times where I had -- Annie, or all of us had done a version of the song where there's snot coming out of our noses. And [director] Tom'd be like, "All right, that's a little too much."
And Samantha Barks, who plays Eponine, remarked:
I think for me when there's rain pouring on your face and you're crying and you're sniffly, you kind of have to leave a bit of vocal vanity at the door a bit, because first, you're thinking of the sound -- is it sounding nice? Is it sounding right? But, I think that kind of realism in your voice adds to the emotion of that live singing.
3. It was Anne Hathaway who got a lot of attention for her weight loss, but Hugh Jackman lost 30 pounds to play the enslaved Jean Valjean at the beginning of the movie.
When [Javert and Jean Valjean] meet in the play, it's probably five minutes in where they re-meet nine years later and Javert has no idea who this guy is. And it's plainly clear to everyone that the guy has just taken a fake beard off and put on a grayer wig, you know, and it's exactly the same guy.
We've actually have an opportunity here for all the characters to show time, scale, all these things. So, he said, "I want to make you unrecognizable. And if people in your life aren't saying that you're sick, something's wrong, what's going on with you," he says. "Then you haven't gone far enough."
So, I did lose a lot of weight and then had the joy of putting weight on, which was a 30-pound journey from the beginning.
4. It wasn't easy to get a part in Les Miz. Director Tom Hooper explained:
I did a very careful auditioning process. I mean, everyone had to go through auditions, and they were quite extensive, at least three hours. We're talking about some actors like Russell Crowe, who usually you have to offer a role to, you don't get to audition. But because I was determined to do it live, I needed them to prove to me that they could handle that.
5. Speaking of Russell Crowe, he sounds kind of awesome. Anne told me:
You cannot underestimate Russell's contribution and influence on this cast. He was the first one to say, "Hey, everybody, come to my house Friday night. My voice teacher's going to play piano. We'll have a couple drinks and we'll sing."
Oh, to be a fly on the piano.
6. And how did they sing live on set? In the movie, there's a 70-piece orchestra accompaniment. Samantha Barks uncovered:
We all have an earpiece in our ears. And we can hear the piano, but the piano is in a box, kind of just off set. And so, when we watch the film, we can see these big, sweeping orchestrations, but actually what you can hear in your ear is like a tiny, tinny piano ... But, it was funny, because if you don't have the earpiece in, then we all just looked mad, like we were just singing to nothing.
7. Amanda Seyfried, Cosette, disclosed her secret to hitting the high C in "A Heart Full of Love."
Ms. Amanda Seyfried: I created an alternate reality for our characters. However, I think I was the most comfortable of all of us physically. I literally did nothing except stand and sit. I'm blown away by the fact that you guys got through it and did it so unbelievably, like, powerfully. Oh, it's ...
Ms. Anne Hathaway: You hit a C.
Mr. Hugh Jackman: Yes, come on.
Mr. Eddie Redmayne: You hit a C.
Ms. Anne Hathaway: You hit a high C.
Ms. Amanda Seyfried: Yes, I maybe hit that C once out of like 17 takes.
Ms. Anne Hathaway: That's why film is awesome.
Are you excited to see Les Miserables?


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Andrew Bussey
Senior Andrew Bussey was Hastings' leading scorer — with 12 goals and 23 assists this season — until he hurt his shoulder in the final regular season game Feb. 14. He will miss the rest of the season.
Take me through the injury. I got kind of a no-thank-you pass [on Thursday] and a guy came off the bench and I guess he gave me an elbow. It was senior night and I'm a senior so it's kind of sad that I can't play anymore. And I don't know what's going to happen. I don't know if I need surgery on my shoulder or not. It's separated so it's kind of sad that I can't play anymore.
What position do you play and what do you like most about it? I'm a wing and I like being able to get up in the play. Just getting in on every rush and help my team win games and score goals.
What's your favorite part about the game? Hanging out in the locker room and just being with the guys and scoring goals, getting points and winning games.
Play any other sports in high school? I played football ninth-grade year and I play baseball.
Favorite high school hockey memory? Beating Cretin[-Derham Hall] in the first section game last year and going to the section final.
Life lessons taught by hockey? Never take anything for granted.
Superstitions? Get Subway before every game. Eat two oranges and a banana and listen to music.
Do you plan to continue playing hockey after high school? Yeah, I want to play hockey again. Whether it's intramural or club or I don't know.
What are you looking at for school? Teaching. I think I'm going to go to Duluth next year.


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mnp13 wrote:Photoshop is your friend!
No, you're my friend...you just teach me how to use photoshop (and write HTML, use my camera...should I go on???)
mnp13 wrote:Photoshop is your friend!
Tha Pete! wrote:Wow! what happened to my Avator? I have the dog giving me the boot pic! I love that pic, but I love Petey more
mnp13 wrote:I have no idea where it went. I didn't delete it!
I think I still have it at work.
HappyPuppy, email it to me full size - firstname.lastname@example.com
HappyPuppy wrote:Thank you for the welcome Tha Pete. That is a great pic, by the way, of Petey in the tie. Very handsome. I'm trying to get some pix up but haven't yet figured out the procedure. Darnit. Do you know the 1-2-3s of it? Load avator on profile page (?) and load pix where? Aarg. I mean Aarf!
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My last story, Total Immersion -The Quest for Moria has finally drawn to a close, and very succesfully I might add. I had a great deal of fun on the long journey and, as I have mentioned before, I had plans to return to the original story of Ingion. However, though the story of Nuri was very enjoyable, I did not wish to follow it up with a similar dour and grim story. Instead, I opted for the telling of a hobbit's tale. Thus this story idea was born.
1. Travel: I will only travel on foot or by regular mounts and absolutely no swift travel horses or map recall use. Except when in a quest, lair, dungeon, combat, etc, I will walk everywhere - I will allow myself to run for short periods of time, however, when undergoing general overland travel.
2. Chat / Speech: I will always stay in rp character at all times during Chat. I will chat in OOC when it is necessary however, since there are times I might want to talk to someone out of game.
3. Food and Rest: I will follow the LOTRO day/night cycle closely and force myself to rest at a safe location such as an inn or in a town if such an inn is not available. The day/night cycles are:
Late Watches
I must rest during the night cycles of Evening, Midnight, Late Watches and Foredawn each day (or at least camp/rest for four cycles each day/evening). I can hang around an inn, for example, and rp a bit with other players, but no going out into town to shop or craft, etc. This is to simulate my character actually resting. During the rest time I must eat a meal of some kind - perferably hobbit food. I should also try to rest at least once during the day, to sit and enjoy a bit of a second breakfast or perhaps a cup of tea.
If I am away from a town or settlement, things will become more tricky. I will attempt to find a safe spot to camp for the evening - this means halting my journey and actually sit my toon down for rest.
5. Promoting Realism: This rule is a catch-all for such things as no jumping off high cliffs, swimming with armour on, jumping around while I am moving, jumping every fence I come across, etc.
6. My Tale: As always, I will keep a log here on this thread of my travels. I will not partake in any quest that is not detailed in the general story line. This will probably limit my level advancement considerably. For sake of the adventure, I will be using the Shire calendar during the story:
7.RPing a Hobbit: Theodoras Took is your typical, sensible hobbit, not a hero or adventurer, and I am going to play him as such. I completed the Hobbit intro then went through his gear and sold off almost all his stuff - he after all only a hobbit. Of all the gear, I kept for him a woven cloak, a padded shirt, quilted legging and a honed dagger. In keeping with rping a hobbit, I will not use such gear as shoulder guards, helms, gloves or, heaven forbid, shoes or boots. Once Theodoras has "grown" so to speak, I may reward him with some special armour or a sword, very much like how Bilbo found Sting or was given his mithril shirt by Thorin Oakenshield.
The most important aspect in rping a hobbit will be during quests. Theodoras is not Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took and he is certainly NOT a warrior. Thus, should quests call for combat, I will need to seek the aid of other, non-hobbit players to aid him in completing the quests. Theodoras will be able to help in the combats, but he will certainly not be charging into a wolf lair all by himself! This also means no random slaying of mobs during his travels.
8. Death and Defeat: Since I love a challenge, I will add in a final rule, even more restrictive than with my first Total Immersion story. Theodoras cannot be defeated by any means during the story - should this occur, he will be considered truly dead. To track this, I will periodically post screenshots of the Survival titles as I recieve them, beginning with "The Wary", which you gain when reaching level 5 without being defeated in battle. This is followed by the Undefeated (level 10th), the Indomitable (level 14th), the Unscathed (level 17th) and finally with the Undying (level 20th).
Theodoras Took, known to his closest friends as simply Theo, was born on June 9th, 1268 of the Shire Reckoning (2968 TA). His father, Isengar, of a respectable Took family in Tuckburough, was a spirited but decent Hobbit who pased much of his Tookishness to his only son. His mother, Peony Bolger of the Budgeford Bolgers, moved from her family home to reside in a modest but pleasant smial built by her husband for his new bride.
As a young Hobbit, Theo was eager and bright-eyed, not to mention a bit of a rascal, who (in his mother's eyes) foolishly spent his childhood days wandering afar in the fields and dales of the Greenhills Country around Tuckburough. His meandering over his beloved Shire brought out a rare flash of something not very Hobbit-like in the young Theodoras. He often enjoyed tales of all sorts that he could bend an ear to, and spoke to strangers that sometimes passed through the Shire for the lands beyond. Theodoras even thought he had seen an Elf once in the woods far east of Tuckburough and this only heightened his restlessness and eagerness for all things new and especially of the wide world beyond the borders of the Shire.
When Theodoras was only entering his tweens (a Hobbit's coming of age at thirty-three, after having gone through the irresponsible age between childhood and 33), his mother succumed to fever and died. His father, Isengar, heartbroken over the loss of his wife, soon fell ill with grief and died a year later. Theodoras was taken in by relatives on his mother's side to live in Budgeford.
Theodoras Took's Family Trees


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Goat breaks into Bay Area menus
COOKING High in iron and relatively low in fat, goat offers more than just milk
As we bumped along the dirt roads of McCormack Ranch near Rio Vista, cutting along the hips of the Montezuma Hills toward the goat barns, I couldn't help but compare the dry farmed wheat fields stretching over the hills to the landscape where I herded my goats in Provence.
There, in the early 1970s, my husband and I had a small herd of milking goats. Our goats, under our watchful eyes, roamed fields thick with wild thyme, lavender and grasses, and the communal forest of pine, oak and juniper that stretched across rough hills and down the long valley behind the old stone barn where we kept and milked them. And so began my personal love of goats.
Now I find I like goats as much for their meat as for their milk. And I'm not alone. Chefs at restaurants ranging from the four-star Meadowood in St. Helena to Cafe Rouge in Berkeley to Osteria Stellina in Point Reyes Station are poaching medallions of goat in whey, serving chops and rack as part of a mixed grill, offering Italian-style braised goat with polenta and more.
Because goat is easy to raise, it feeds populations the world over, from Australia to Norway to Puerto Rico. In Jamaica and much of the Caribbean, fiery goat curries are especially popular; in Australia, grills and stews are specialties.
Goat has long been traditional in Mexican cooking, and I've often had it at taquerias or neighborhood Mexican restaurants that cater to the local Latino clientele.
One of the most popular Mexican goat dishes is bierra, long and slow baked, and seasoned with chiles, garlic, cumin and cloves. A friend from Jalisco says in that part of Mexico the goat is slathered with the spice mix, then wrapped in banana leaves and slow baked in a pit.
When done, the meat is tender and shreds, perfect for spooning into corn tortillas along with cilantro, chopped white onions and a thick salsa, the usual accompaniments.
Nutritionally, it's a powerhouse, too. Goat is relatively low in fat, and high in iron. Its mild, yet interesting flavor makes is easy to use in a variety of dishes.
As we drove along the ranch road, admiring the white clusters of sheep feeding on the grasses of the late spring hillsides, Jeannie McCormack explained how she and her husband, Al Medvitz, got into the goat meat business as an adjunct to their sheep and grain ranching.
"It's the way my great-grandfather and everyone around here farmed," she said. After the grain is harvested, the sheep come in on the stubble and feed. Each year, two-thirds of the ranch is left fallow, and the animals graze the fallow fields before they graze the wheat stubble.
McCormack raises the Boer breed of goat, considered the best breed for meat, and has about 250 to 280 does and several bucks. She sells the goats for meat when they are about 10 to 12 months old and about 125 pounds.
In my early experience with goats in Provence, the kids were considered a seasonal delicacy, like spring lamb, and were sold at about six to eight weeks and about 40 pounds. The meat was meltingly tender and sweet.
The French North African cooks preferred the older, mature goats, whose meat was more strongly flavored and less tender, for slow roasting, braising or making into sausage. These goats were of no particular breed, just chevres du pays - local mixed stock that could thrive in the dry Mediterranean climate.
Julie Rossotti of Rossotti Ranch and Dave Evans of Marin Sun Farms also favor the Boer breed. The meat is wonderfully tender, mild "and even with a little pepper taste," says Evans. "People seem to expect it to have a strong flavor and are surprised when it doesn't," he says.
That's leading more diners to try it. Add to that the nutritional qualities, increasing local availability and chefs' eagerness to work with locally raised meat that's versatile in a wide range of dishes, and goat might just find its way into more home kitchens as well.
-- See recipes and where to buy goat on K4 and K5
Buying goat
Here are some places to buy goat in the Bay Area. For the butchers, it's best to call ahead to order or to make sure that the cut you want is in stock.
Cafe Rouge, 1782 Fourth St., Berkeley; (510) 525-2707 or caferouge.com. Call two to three days ahead.
Drewes Bros. Meats, 1706 Church St., San Francisco; (415) 821-0515 or drewesbros.com
Marin Sun Farms, 10905 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station; (415) 663-8997 or marinsunfarms.com. The meat is also sold at the Saturday morning Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco.
McCormack Ranch, Rio Vista. McCormack Ranch sells whole goat on the hoof, then it is taken to Superior Farms in Dixon for processing according to the purchaser's desired cuts. For more information or to order, call Jeannie McCormack, (707) 374-5236.
Rossotti Ranch, 10133 Valley Ford Road, Petaluma; (707) 792-1797 or rossottiranch.com. The ranch specializes in goat meat and sells direct to consumers and at the Marin Farmers Market in San Rafael on Sundays.
Grilled Goat Chops With Harissa & Rosemary
Serves 4
Since goat is such a popular meat in North Africa, harissa - the spicy sauce of the region - seems like a logical pairing. Serve the chops with couscous, another North African specialty.
- 3 tablespoons harissa (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil + more as needed
- 8 goat loin chops, about 3-3 1/2 pounds
Instructions: In a small bowl, combine the harissa, rosemary, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Put the chops in a single layer in a baking dish and spread half of the paste evenly over the meat. Turn the chops and rub the remaining paste on the other side.
Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill. When the grill is hot, carefully oil the grill rack. Lay the chops on the grill and cook until seared and brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side (the harissa paste will appear black after grilling).
Preheat the oven to 375°. Transfer the chops to an oven-safe pan, and place in the oven to finish cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chops registers 135° for medium-rare, 140° for medium. Remove meat from the oven and rest it for 10 minutes before serving.
Note: The main ingredients in harissa include piri piri chile peppers, tomatoes and paprika, while additional ingredients (such as cumin, red peppers, coriander, and garlic) vary according to household and region in North Africa. Prepared harissa can be purchased at well-stocked supermarkets and specialty grocers.
Per serving: 328 calories, 46 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat (3 g saturated), 129 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.
Wine pairing: There is chile heat from the harissa, so choose a soft, fruity wine like Dolcetto.
Oven-Roasted Rack of Goat With Fresh Thyme & Garlic
Serves 4
Phillipe Gandiol, an artist friend, said he'd like to come over and do a painting of my house. I suggested he stay for dinner and bring his wife. Since he is French and a wonderful cook as well as artist, I felt the meal needed to be special but not fussy. I decided on a simple rack of goat as the entree, accompanied by artichokes and favas. Rice also makes a good partner. Note the marinating time needed for the meat.
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil + more as needed for oiling the pan
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves with thyme blossoms (if available) + extra sprigs or blossoms for garnish
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 stalks green garlic, white portion only, thinly sliced, or 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 half racks of goat, 8 ribs each, frenched (see Note)
Instructions: Combine the olive oil, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl to make a marinade. Place the racks in a shallow dish and rub with the marinade , turning several times to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before roasting (preferably overnight), turning from time to time.
Preheat an oven to 475°. Remove meat from the marinade, and discard any remaining pieces of garlic and thyme clinging to the racks. Lightly oil an oven-proof frying pan. Over medium-high heat, sear the racks until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Spread any excess marinade over the racks and place them in the oven, fat side up. Roast until the racks are richly browned, the meat is pulling back slightly from the bone, and a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the racks registers 135° for medium rare, about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the size of the racks, or 140° for medium. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
To serve: Cut into "double" chops, which have two rib bones per "chop" - four double chops per half rack. Place two double chops on each of 4 warmed dinner plates, or serve family-style on a warmed platter. Garnish with the remaining thyme. Serve immediately.
Note: Racks of goat - less consistent in size than racks of lamb - can range in size from less than a pound to almost 1 1/2 pounds, so adjust cooking time accordingly.
The calories and other nutrients absorbed from marinades vary and are difficult to estimate. Variables include the type of food, marinating time and amount of surface area. Therefore, there is no analysis.
Wine pairing: Full-bodied Pinot Noir, Chateauneuf du Pape or Amarone della Valpolicella will all work. Try the 2005 Domaine Giraud Tradition Chateauneuf du Pape ($40).
Goat Ragout With Spring Onions, Carrots & Green Garlic
Serves 6 to 8
Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, rice or a cooked grain.
- For the meat
- 3 1/2 to 4 pounds boneless goat shoulder, cut into 2-inch-thick pieces
- -- Coarse sea salt, to taste
- -- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 leeks, whites only, rinsed well and chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into several pieces about 1 inch long
- 1/2 bottle red wine (Rhone, Merlot or Zinfandel)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
- For the vegetables
- 2 to 3 bunches young carrots, approximately 3 inches long (about 8 ounces per bunch)
- 2 to 3 bunches spring onions, about 2 1/2 pounds total
- 8 stalks green garlic, about 1 pound
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- -- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For the meat: Preheat the oven to 325°. Season meat with salt and pepper to taste. Add oil and butter to a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When very hot but not smoking, add the meat; brown on all sides, cooking in batches a few pieces at a time. Remove to a bowl. Continue until all the meat is browned; set aside. Add the onions, leeks and carrots to the Dutch oven; cook until the edges of the onion start to brown, about 3 or 4 minutes.
Pour in the wine and scrape up any bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Return the meat and the juices that have collected in the bowl to the pan, then stir in 1 teaspoon of the fresh rosemary.
Cover the pan and put it in the oven. Cook the goat, stirring from time to time, until it is tender enough to cut with a spoon, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If the sauce is too thin, place Dutch oven on the stove over medium-high heat. Remove the lid and cook until sauce thickens to desired consistency, being careful not to scorch the meat. If the sauce is too thick, adjust with a little water. Stir in the remaining rosemary just before serving.
For the vegetables: While the meat is cooking, scrub the carrots; if carrots are small, leave whole and keep 1/4-inch of green tops. However, if large, cut in half lengthwise. Trim the spring onions, discarding the tops and using only the white bulb; halve lengthwise, if large. Trim and peel the green garlic as needed, cutting in half lengthwise. Melt the butter in a sauce pan and add the carrots, onions and green garlic. Add a little water, about 1/2 cup, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until vegetables are tender, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve: Serve the ragout surrounded by the spring vegetables, accompanied by mashed potatoes, polenta or rice, if desired.
Per serving: 395 calories, 44 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate, 11 g fat (5 g saturated), 125 mg cholesterol, 639 mg sodium, 5 g fiber.
Wine pairing: This savory stew - less intense than beef stew - will nonetheless pair with wines such as red Rhone varietals and blends, Valpolicella Classico Superiore or restrained Zinfandel like the 2007 Castello Monaci Piluna Salento Primitivo ($12) imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons.
Goat Shank Birria for Tacos
Serves 4
The meat needs to cook for about 3 hours, so make it early in the day or the day before serving. If desired, round out your meal with beans and rice.
- For the sauce
- 3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded (see Note)
- 2 cascabel chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 guajillo chile, stemmed and seeded
- 1 white onion, chopped, about 2 cups
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped, about 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 5 allspice berries
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 large tomato (like beefsteak), chopped, about 1 cup
- For the meat
- 3 pounds goat shank (about 4 shanks)
- -- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- To serve
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro
- 1 white onion, minced
- -- Salsa
For the sauce: Use a "for spices only" coffee grinder to grind the chiles into a powder. Transfer the chile powder to a blender or food processor, and add the onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, allspice, salt, vinegar, broth and tomato; process until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Cook just long enough to blend the flavors, about 10 minutes.
For the meat: Make slits about 1-inch-long and 1/2-inch-deep all over the shanks, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, place shanks into the pan and sear until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add the sauce to the pan plus enough water to make about 1-inch deep cooking liquid, which should almost cover the shanks.
Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, so liquid is just barely simmering. Turn shanks occasionally and cook until the meat easily falls off the bone, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
To serve: Cool shanks slightly, then pull off and shred the meat. Meanwhile, return pan juices to a simmer and reduce until thickened, about 5 minutes, or to desired consistency. Add shredded meat to the pan juices. Reheat and stir to mix, then arrange on a serving platter. Serve hot with corn tortillas and bowls of chopped cilantro, white onions and your favorite salsa.
Note: Dried anchos are also known as pasillas.
The calories and other nutrients absorbed from marinades vary and are difficult to estimate. Variables include the type of food, marinating time and amount of surface area. Therefore, this recipe contains no analysis.
Wine pairing: The meat - not as spicy as you might think - can be served with a range of low-tannin red wine like Gamay and Barbera.


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When Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins smiles, which seems to require only that he step outside the boundaries of a basketball court, a venue where he is all business, all the time, his face suddenly appears to have been borrowed from a middle-schooler.
It is a look that divulges how terribly young he still is, how much time remains available to grow toward his enormous potential.
MORE: Sporting News' preseason Top 25
Although he was the No. 1 prospect in the 2013 recruiting class, Wiggins talks with quiet humility about how much there is to learn about the game at the college level: how the players are larger, the schemes are more sophisticated, the pace is quicker and the demands so much more profound than when he was playing even elite-level high school basketball back at Huntington Prep in West Virginia.
It is so alluring, almost impossible not to be drawn into the notion of Wiggins as callow youth. So it is suggested to him that if the climb from high school to college is immense, wouldn't it have been outrageous for him to have gone directly from Huntington to, say, the Cleveland Cavaliers had he come along when that practice was relatively common for the most desirable prospects, of which he certainly is one?
Uh, no.
It is not wise to present a basketball challenge to Andrew Wiggins.
"Well, it would have been difficult. I don't know. Would it have made me ready for the NBA out of high school if I was back then?" Wiggins tells Sporting News. "I don't know because it's so long ago."
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Earlier in the day, over a lunch at Biggs Barbecue in Lawrence, KU coach Bill Self had discussed how rare it is for a genuine 6-8 small forward to come along in college basketball, and thus how daunting it can be to incorporate such a player into college schemes.
Most players that size grow accustomed to being taller than the opposing centers in high school games and using that edge to score and rebound close to the basket. So even if they can shoot and handle the ball, moving away from the baseline and out to the wing can be disorienting, can require a period of adjustment. It worked instantly for Carmelo Anthony at Syracuse; it was a struggle at times for Harrison Barnes at North Carolina.
"I think in many ways, depending on how you play, it's the hardest position to plug in," Self says. "Everybody's got a stretch-4 these days, and you play to that. Or you've got a post guy, and you play to that. Or your prototypical 2-guard, and that stuff. But here's a guy that basically is a guard in a 6-8 long frame that we will try to take advantage of him open court, posting him, utilizing him in ball screens."
So it is posited to Wiggins that because he's spent so much of his career to date towering above overmatched opponents and scoring loads of points from offensive rebounds, being stationed on the perimeter might lead to a period of adjustment, whether brief or protracted.
Uh, no.
We've obviously made the same mistake.
"I played from the 2 to the 4 in high school. So it's not really different," Wiggins says. "I'm just trying to get my mind right. It's hard to explain. College defense is a lot more compact. They're smarter than high school. They've been around the game. They're experienced. It's harder to score. In college, you have to know how to score; you have to have a different way to score. I can't just allow my athletic ability … can't do what I did in high school."
There is a curious dichotomy at work here, because perhaps the only thing Wiggins hasn't done in his short time preparing with the Jayhawks is respond to challenges on the court.
If we ask him whether something in the game might be beyond his capabilities, he rejects that notion like it's an opponent's weak layup attempt. When Self cajoles him to begin approaching the limits of his capabilities, and goodness knows how far Wiggins would have to travel to find those limits, Wiggins nods but proceeds at the same pace, on the same course, as before.
Self beseeches Wiggins to push himself toward greatness almost as often as he draws a breath during the course of a couple three-hour practices. But Wiggins floats along as though he were a typical freshman, revealing his true identity a half-dozen times or so each afternoon with a sequence that perhaps only three people on the planet are capable of executing.
"I don't think he has the mindset to be a natural, Michael Beasley-, Kevin Durant-guy that puts up numbers," Self says. "I don't think that's the way he'll feel he can help the team the most. He's going to have games where he does it. There's going to be some games where he just doesn't feel it. But he's talented enough that he can impact the games just as much when he doesn't feel it because he can do a little bit of everything.
"The thing I'm trying to convince him to do is look to score, be aggressive. And I think his mindset is, I'll be aggressive when I get totally comfortable. Obviously, he's not close to being comfortable."
Wiggins is a native of Toronto, the son of former NBA player Mitchell Wiggins and Olympic sprinter Marita Payne-Wiggins. Unlike more and more college freshman, particularly college athletes, he began classes at KU as an 18-year-old and won't hit 19 until Feb. 23.
It seems reasonable, then, for him not to be conquering the world just yet, or even a KU practice. How old was Superman when he left the farm and started outrunning speeding bullets? But Andrew Wiggins does not have the luxury of a disguise. He is No. 22. There is no hiding from the enormous expectations constructed for him.
And, honestly, some of that is merely accident. The common assertion that he is the best basketball prospect since LeBron James, which may be a bit too dismissive of the 2006 tandem of Greg Oden and Kevin Durant, rapidly has evolved into Wiggins being proposed as the next LeBron James.
It's preposterous to compare the two, like judging Peyton Manning against Colin Kaepernick. That they play the same position is irrelevant. They don't resemble one another in the least.
"It's good they think that highly of me, but LeBron is one of the best ever," Wiggins says. "I haven't played a game in college yet. You can't compare us. That's my point of view. That's what I think. LeBron's powerful. He's a lot bigger than I am, a lot stronger than I am."
Wiggins was not evaluated as a high-level 3-point shooter while in high school. At the 2012 Nike Peach Jam event, he was 10-of-31 from long range. In two appearances for the World team at the Nike Hoop Summit, he was 3-of-11. Self, though, calls his shooting "better than advertised."
What makes Wiggins sensational is, so to speak, his quickness out of the blocks. His acceleration leaves veteran college coaches struggling to explain what an impact that gift alone can have on a basketball game. They know it when they see it. He does not soar above the court in the way that David Thompson could, or Julius Erving, but at their best they might not have covered the 20 feet from the wing to the hoop as rapidly as Wiggins. And, as teammate Perry Ellis says, "His second jump is so fast."
That talent will not be fully in force, though, until Wiggins knows precisely where he wants to go. His occasional reticence as he learns the college game was obvious in one moment from a recent practice. While Wiggins was guarding another Jayhawk on the right wing, he dropped down into a help-defense position when a pass was thrown into the post. The ball was deflected away from the post player, though, and bounced right past Wiggins. He didn't budge. He was where he was supposed to be; the next step is to do what he's supposed to do when he gets there.
"I just try to tell him every day: You know why you came here. You know why you got to where you are. You know what you want to do in life. This is the best opportunity to get where you want to be," junior point guard Naadir Tharpe tells Sporting News. "If he plays like the great player he is, we can go back to where we were freshman year. I know he wants to go there as well.
"He's still a young guy. He's still new to this. We have to sometimes pick him up. Sometimes you let him alone. Sometimes you comfort him. It's going to be different every day in practice. There's not one time I ever tried to talk to him and he turned away or shook his head. He comes and asks me questions, 'Na, what should I do here, where should I be on the floor, what should I be doing if I catch the ball here?' He looks for guidance."
As much as he resists Self's demands to assert his dominance, Wiggins is eager to please his coaches and teammates. He looks constantly for ways to make his teammates look better, sometimes looking too hard. On one searing right-to-left drive, Wiggins reached the middle of the lane in a flash and could easy have leaped to score on a floater, a finger-roll or even a dunk. But center Joel Embiid was cutting along the baseline to position himself for a rebound, so Wiggins decided to toss a pass in that direction. It struck Embiid in the shoelaces.
So Wiggins made the wrong choice and executed it poorly – for all the right reasons.
"Just think if he was a media-hungry, attention-hungry kid," Self says. "He didn't want to do SI, he didn't want to do GQ, he doesn't want to do Sporting News, he didn't want to do USA Today – he wants to deflect all that stuff, but you can't do it.
"I do think there's an obligation by us to prepare him for what's about to happen. Because if we don't win and he goes 3-for-12, he's the headlines. He's got to be prepared for that responsibility. Whether that's right or not – it's not right. But that's the same thing the great ones have dealt with, all the great ones. He needs to learn to deal with that if he's going to be a great one."
Having dealt with Wiggins regularly since he declined to join Canada's U19 national team in the FIBA World Championships and instead arrived at KU for summer classes, Self has become convinced that greatness for Wiggins might not appear so spectacular on paper. "He can dominate a game," Self says. "But he may not dominate in the way that people expect him to dominate." Instead he might have the sort of transformative impact as Anthony Davis at Kentucky in 2011-12; he swept the player of the year awards with a 14.2 scoring average and earned Most Outstanding Player honors at the Final Four after scoring only 6 points in the final.
"I think Andrew could be our best perimeter defender, he could be our best offensive rebounder, he's obviously the most explosive in transition," Self says. "But his makeup and his psyche is not to go score. He's a guy that just wants to fit in.
"With all the hype, anything less than 20 and 10 would not match the hype. But from a basketball purist standpoint or an NBA scouting standpoint, I think everybody will like what they see."
Wiggins has heard challenges more direct than this from Self in every practice. He hasn't yet presented a definitive answer. It would appear he has his reasons.
"I'm just trying to find my game," Wiggins says. "Coming from high school to college doesn't seem like that big a jump, but it's a big jump. I'm just trying to get my mind right, see what kind of player I am as a college player. Being a high school player and a college player are two totally different things.
"I just want to be the best I can be. I don't think being compared to LeBron is fair, people like that, of that caliber – they're the best in the world, and I haven't played one college game yet. So I think that's unfair to really compare me to people at that high a level right now.
"But it's like fuel to the fire. I want to be the best. I want to be able to be compared to him, but right now I'm at the stage where I'm still learning."


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Human resource pros tell you what to do—and what not to do—when meeting to discuss an employment opportunity.
Plus: What Does Your Office Say About Your Work Style?
1. "It's amazing when people come in for an interview and say, 'Can you tell me about your business?' Seriously, people. There's an Internet. Look it up." –HR professional in New York City
2. "A lot of managers don't want to hire people with young kids, and they use all sorts of tricks to find that out, illegally. One woman kept a picture of two really cute children on her desk even though she didn't have children [hoping job candidates would ask about them]. Another guy used to walk people out to their car to see whether they had car seats." –Cynthia Shapiro, former human resources executive and author of Corporate Confidential: 50 Secrets Your Company Doesn't Want You to Know
3. "Is it harder to get the job if you're fat? Absolutely. Hiring managers make quick judgments based on stereotypes. They're just following George Clooney's character in Up in the Air, who said 'I stereotype. It's faster.'" –Suzanne Lucas, a former HR executive and the Evil HR Lady on bnet.com
4. "I once had a hiring manager who refused to hire someone because the job required her to be on call one weekend a month and she had talked in the interview about how much she goes to church. Another candidate didn't get hired because the manager was worried that the car he drove wasn't nice enough." –HR professional at a midsize firm in North Carolina
5. "Don't just silence your phone for the interview. Turn it all the way off." –Sharlyn Lauby, HR consultant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
6. "If you've got a weak handshake, I make a note of it." –HR manager at a medical-equipment sales firm
7. "If you're a candidate and the hiring manager spends 45 minutes talking about himself, the company or his Harley, let him. He's going to come out of the interview saying you're a great candidate." –Kris Dunn, chief human resources officer at Atlanta-based Kinetix, who blogs at hrcapitalist.com
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Thomas Gregg needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 75 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
We are setting up a company which will focus on consulting students from Central America willing to study in Europe. This will be a unique concept. We already have agreements with magazines and TV stations in Honduras who will report about us. These articles and shows will also use the logo. Therefore we need a clean, simple, eye-catching and memorable logo which includes a tag line.
FORMACON - education matters
FORMACON is the short form for Formación Consulting and will offer personalized consulting to people seeking advice on their education path. FORMACON guides its clients during the process of choosing and applying to a university for any degree, program and for any specialization in Europe. The main market will be Central American students willing to study in Europe.
Our mission will be to enable students to make the right decision when selecting a university as well as an educational degree. Our goal will be to provide knowledge and guidance through the important process of choosing the best education path.
We already did some attempts for a logo which can be found at http://www.formacon.de We would like to stick to the colors in that logo and like the style of this one very much (because of the head and the hat):
The way FORMACON is written is all upper case. Our strapline is: 'education matters' all in lower case. That should not change.
We would like to see designs that show use of:
- the name FORMACON and the strapline only- an emblem itself, no wording- the word FORMACON plus an emblem and the strapline
We will attempt to provide feedback on every design submitted
As our main target group is young people graduating from High School or University the logo shall be something fresh and young as well. Maybe also a bit Web 2.0 stylish.
- Memorable- Striking- Clean- Scalable (SVG)- Colour, B & W and Monochrome versions- Easily understood and translates visually globally- Will work on light/dark backgrounds- The hat (see link above)- Web 2.0 style
- No bling - shine/reflection etc. use in moderation- No clutter- No photos
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